Global Expedited Package Services Contract, 36785-36786 [E9-17701]

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AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to include an additional Global Expedited Package Services 1 contract on the Competitive Product List. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this filing. DATES: Comments are due July 29, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 202–789–6820 and stephen.sharfman@prc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction II. Notice of Filing III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction Department of Housing and Urban Development DUGS60470 Staff Assistant to the General Counsel. Effective May 1, 2009. DUGS60171 Congressional Relations Specialist for the Chief of Staff. Effective May 20, 2009. DUGS60173 Staff Assistant, Housing and Urban Development. Effective May 21, 2009. DUGS60458 Legislative Specialist for Intergovernmental Relations. Effective May 21, 2009. VerDate Nov<24>2008 DTGS60199 Special Assistant to the Administrator. Effective May 28, 2009. On July 17, 2009, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing that it has entered into an additional Global Expedited Package Services 1 (GEPS 1) contract.1 GEPS 1 provides volumebased incentives for mailers that send large volumes of Express Mail International (EMI) and/or Priority Mail International (PMI). The Postal Service believes the instant contract is functionally equivalent to previously submitted GEPS 1 contracts, and is supported by the Governors’ Decision filed in Docket No. CP2008–4.2 Notice at 1 Notice of United States Postal Service Filing of Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 1 Negotiated Service Agreement, July 16, 2009 (Notice). 2 See Docket No. CP2008–4, Notice of United States Postal Service of Governors’ Decision Establishing Prices and Classifications for Global Expedited Package Services Contents, May 20, 2008. The docket referenced in the caption should be the docket in which the Governors’ Decision is PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36785 1. It further notes that in Order No. 86, which established GEPS 1 as a product, the Commission held that additional contracts may be included as part of the GEPS 1 product if they meet the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633, and if they are functionally equivalent to the initial GEPS 1 contract filed in Docket No. CP2008–5.3 Notice at 1. The instant contract. The Postal Service filed the instant contract pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. In addition, the Postal Service contends that the contract is in accordance with Order No. 86. The Postal Service states that the instant contract replaces the contract for the customer in Docket No. CP2008–19, which will end on September 30, 2009. Id. at 2. It submitted the contract and supporting material under seal, and attached a redacted copy of the contract and certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2) to the Notice as Attachments 1 and 2, respectively. Id. at 1–2. The term of the instant contract is one year from the date the Postal Service notifies the customer that all necessary regulatory approvals have been received. The Notice advances reasons why the instant GEPS 1 contract fits within the Mail Classification Schedule language for GEPS 1. The Postal Service contends that the instant contract is functionally equivalent to the GEPS 1 contracts filed previously. It states that in Governors’ Decision No. 08–7, a pricing formula and classification system were established to ensure that each contract meets the statutory and regulatory requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633. The Postal Service contends that the instant contract demonstrates its functional equivalence with the previous GEPS 1 contracts because of several factors: The customers are small or medium-sized businesses that mail directly to foreign destinations using EMI and/or PMI, the contract term of one year applies to all GEPS 1 contracts, the contracts have similar cost and market characteristics, and each requires payment through permit imprint. Id. at 4. It asserts that even though prices may be different based on volume or postage commitments made by the customers, or updated costing information, these differences do not affect the contracts’ functional equivalency because the GEPS 1 contracts share similar cost attributes and methodology. Id. at 4–5. The Postal Service also identifies several other contractual differences filed. In this instance, that was Docket No. CP2008– 4. The contract being suspended was filed in Docket No. CP2008–5. 3 See Docket No. CP2008–5, Order Concerning Global Expedited Package Services Contracts, June 27, 2008, at 7 (Order No. 86). E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1 36786 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 141 / Friday, July 24, 2009 / Notices including provisions that clarify the availability of other Postal Service products and services, exclude certain flat rate products from the mail qualifying for discounts, simplify mailing notice requirements, modify mail tender locations, and clarify the mailer’s volume and revenue commitment in the event of early termination.4 Id. at 5–6. The Postal Service states that these differences related to a particular mailer are ‘‘incidental differences’’ and do not change the conclusion that these agreements are functionally equivalent in all substantive aspects. Id. at 7. The Postal Service requests that this contract be included within the GEPS 1 product. Id. The Postal Service maintains that certain portions of the contract and certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2), names of GEPS 1 customers, related financial information, portions of the certified statement which contain costs and pricing as well as the accompanying analyses that provide prices, terms, conditions, and financial projections should remain under seal. Id. at 3. II. Notice of Filing 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Judith M. Grady, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–17701 Filed 7–23–09; 8:45 am] SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration’s intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection. DATES: Submit comments on or before September 22, 2009. Send all comments regarding whether this information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the collection, to George Solomon, Supervisor Business Development Officer, Office of Business Initiatives, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416. ADDRESSES: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES III. Ordering Paragraphs SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:55 Jul 23, 2009 Jkt 217001 BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Solomon, Supervisor Business Development Officer, Office of Business Initiatives, 202–205–7436 george.solomon@sba.gov, Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202–205–7030 curtis.rich@sba.gov. 4 The Postal Service indicates that the mailer has satisfied its commitment under the existing contract and seeks to mail under the new contract upon its approval. Id. at 6, n.10. Jacqueline White, Chief, Administrative Information Branch. [FR Doc. E9–17618 Filed 7–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009–51 for consideration of matters related to the contract identified in the Postal Service’s Notice. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s contract is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3622 or 3642. Comments are due no later than July 29, 2009. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Paul L. Harrington to serve as Public Representative in the captioned filings. It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009–51 for consideration of the issues raised in this docket. 2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than July 29, 2009. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Paul L. Harrington is appointed to serve as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings. Annual Burden: 1,127. SBA’S strategic plan is to examine the impact of counseling and information services on nascent, start-up and in-business clients. This survey measure effects on counseling and information transfer on the respondent’s evaluation of the effectiveness, usefulness, and relevancy of the services provided and whether these services/actions led to the creation of jobs and an increase in business startups and gross revenue. Title: ‘‘Entrepreneurial Development Impact Study’’. Description of Respondents: SBA Clients. Form Number: 2214. Annual Responses: 8,100. PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Rule 30e–2; SEC File No. 270– 437; OMB Control No. 3235–0494. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), (the ‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act’’) the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Section 30(e) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a– 29(e)) (the ‘‘Investment Company Act’’) and Rule 30e–2 1 (17 CFR 270.30e–2) thereunder require registered unit investment trusts (‘‘UITs’’) that invest substantially all of their assets in securities of a management investment company 2 (‘‘fund’’) to send to shareholders at least semi-annually a report containing certain financial statements and other information. Specifically, Rule 30e–2 requires that the report contain the financial statements and other information that Rule 30e–1 under the Investment Company Act (17 CFR 270.30e–1) requires to be included in the report of the underlying fund for the same fiscal period. Rule 30e–1 requires that the underlying fund’s report contain, among other things, the financial statements and other information that is required to 1 Rule 30e–2 was originally adopted as Rule 30d– 2, but was redesignated as Rule 30e–2 effective February 15, 2001. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 141 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36785-36786]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-17701]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2009-51; Order No. 252]


Global Expedited Package Services Contract

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
request to include an additional Global Expedited Package Services 1 
contract on the Competitive Product List. This notice addresses 
procedural steps associated with this filing.

DATES: Comments are due July 29, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing 
Online system at https://www.prc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 
202-789-6820 and stephen.sharfman@prc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Introduction
II. Notice of Filing
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On July 17, 2009, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing that 
it has entered into an additional Global Expedited Package Services 1 
(GEPS 1) contract.\1\ GEPS 1 provides volume-based incentives for 
mailers that send large volumes of Express Mail International (EMI) 
and/or Priority Mail International (PMI). The Postal Service believes 
the instant contract is functionally equivalent to previously submitted 
GEPS 1 contracts, and is supported by the Governors' Decision filed in 
Docket No. CP2008-4.\2\ Notice at 1. It further notes that in Order No. 
86, which established GEPS 1 as a product, the Commission held that 
additional contracts may be included as part of the GEPS 1 product if 
they meet the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633, and if they are 
functionally equivalent to the initial GEPS 1 contract filed in Docket 
No. CP2008-5.\3\ Notice at 1.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service Filing of 
Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 1 
Negotiated Service Agreement, July 16, 2009 (Notice).
    \2\ See Docket No. CP2008-4, Notice of United States Postal 
Service of Governors' Decision Establishing Prices and 
Classifications for Global Expedited Package Services Contents, May 
20, 2008. The docket referenced in the caption should be the docket 
in which the Governors' Decision is filed. In this instance, that 
was Docket No. CP2008-4. The contract being suspended was filed in 
Docket No. CP2008-5.
    \3\ See Docket No. CP2008-5, Order Concerning Global Expedited 
Package Services Contracts, June 27, 2008, at 7 (Order No. 86).
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    The instant contract. The Postal Service filed the instant contract 
pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. In addition, the Postal Service contends 
that the contract is in accordance with Order No. 86. The Postal 
Service states that the instant contract replaces the contract for the 
customer in Docket No. CP2008-19, which will end on September 30, 2009. 
Id. at 2. It submitted the contract and supporting material under seal, 
and attached a redacted copy of the contract and certified statement 
required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2) to the Notice as Attachments 1 and 2, 
respectively. Id. at 1-2. The term of the instant contract is one year 
from the date the Postal Service notifies the customer that all 
necessary regulatory approvals have been received.
    The Notice advances reasons why the instant GEPS 1 contract fits 
within the Mail Classification Schedule language for GEPS 1. The Postal 
Service contends that the instant contract is functionally equivalent 
to the GEPS 1 contracts filed previously. It states that in Governors' 
Decision No. 08-7, a pricing formula and classification system were 
established to ensure that each contract meets the statutory and 
regulatory requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633. The Postal Service contends 
that the instant contract demonstrates its functional equivalence with 
the previous GEPS 1 contracts because of several factors: The customers 
are small or medium-sized businesses that mail directly to foreign 
destinations using EMI and/or PMI, the contract term of one year 
applies to all GEPS 1 contracts, the contracts have similar cost and 
market characteristics, and each requires payment through permit 
imprint. Id. at 4. It asserts that even though prices may be different 
based on volume or postage commitments made by the customers, or 
updated costing information, these differences do not affect the 
contracts' functional equivalency because the GEPS 1 contracts share 
similar cost attributes and methodology. Id. at 4-5.
    The Postal Service also identifies several other contractual 
differences

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including provisions that clarify the availability of other Postal 
Service products and services, exclude certain flat rate products from 
the mail qualifying for discounts, simplify mailing notice 
requirements, modify mail tender locations, and clarify the mailer's 
volume and revenue commitment in the event of early termination.\4\ Id. 
at 5-6.
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    \4\ The Postal Service indicates that the mailer has satisfied 
its commitment under the existing contract and seeks to mail under 
the new contract upon its approval. Id. at 6, n.10.
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    The Postal Service states that these differences related to a 
particular mailer are ``incidental differences'' and do not change the 
conclusion that these agreements are functionally equivalent in all 
substantive aspects. Id. at 7.
    The Postal Service requests that this contract be included within 
the GEPS 1 product. Id.
    The Postal Service maintains that certain portions of the contract 
and certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2), names of GEPS 
1 customers, related financial information, portions of the certified 
statement which contain costs and pricing as well as the accompanying 
analyses that provide prices, terms, conditions, and financial 
projections should remain under seal. Id. at 3.

II. Notice of Filing

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009-51 for consideration 
of matters related to the contract identified in the Postal Service's 
Notice.
    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal 
Service's contract is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 
3622 or 3642. Comments are due no later than July 29, 2009. The public 
portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission's Web site 
(https://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Paul L. Harrington to serve as Public 
Representative in the captioned filings.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009-51 for 
consideration of the issues raised in this docket.
    2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no 
later than July 29, 2009.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Paul L. Harrington is appointed to 
serve as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent 
the interests of the general public in these proceedings.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Judith M. Grady,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-17701 Filed 7-23-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
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