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2. Add § 165.T01–0524 to read as
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(a) Location: all navigable waters of
Casco Bay in the vicinity of Fish Point
and Diamond Island Ledge that are
bounded by a line connecting the
following geographic coordinates:
Latitude 43°40′24″ N, longitude
070°14′20″ W, to latitude 43°40′36″ N,
longitude 070°13′56″ W, to latitude
43°39′58″ N, longitude 070°13′21″ W, to
latitude 43°39′46″ N, longitude
070°13′51″ W.
(b) Effective Period: This Safety Zone
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(2) This safety zone is closed to all
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remaining within or anchoring in this
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Sector Northern New England or his
designated representatives.
(3) The ‘‘designated representative’’ is
any Coast Guard commissioned,
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designated by the Captain of the Port
Sector Northern New England to act on
his behalf. The designated
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Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary
vessel.
(4) Vessel operators desiring to enter
or operate within the safety zones shall
contact the Captain of the Port Sector
Northern New England or his
designated representative via VHF
Channel 16 to obtain permission to do
so.
(5) Vessel operators given permission
to enter or operate in the safety zones
must comply with all directions given to
them by the Captain of the Port Sector
Northern New England or his
designated representatives.
Dated: August 4, 2009.
J.B. McPherson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Sector Northern New England.
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701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR
1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; Public Law
107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
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39 CFR Part 3020
[Docket No. CP2009–47; Order No. 266]
Global Plus 1 Contract
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
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Final rule.
SUMMARY: The Commission is including
a new contract within the Global Plus 1
product in the Competitive Product List.
This is action consistent with changes
in a recent law governing postal
operations. Republication of the lists of
market dominant products and
competitive products is also consistent
with requirements in the law.
DATES: Effective August 14, 2009 and is
applicable beginning July 31, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel,
202–789–6820 or
stephen.sharfman@prc.gov.
Regulatory
History, 74 FR 36276 (July 22, 2009).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Comments
IV. Commission Analysis
V. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
The Postal Service proposes to add a
specific Global Plus 1 contract to the
Global Plus Contracts product
established in Docket No. CP2008–8.
For the reasons discussed below, the
Commission approves the Postal
Service’s proposal.
II. Background
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On July 13, 2009, the Postal Service
filed a notice, pursuant to 39 CFR
3015.5, announcing that it has entered
into two additional Global Plus 1
contracts, which it states fit within the
previously established Global Plus
Contracts product.1 The Postal Service
states that each contract is functionally
equivalent to previously submitted
Global Plus 1 contracts, are filed in
accordance with Order No. 85, and are
supported by Governors’ Decision No.
08–8 filed in Docket No. CP2008–8.2
Notice at 1.
The Notice also states that in Docket
No. CP2008–8, the Governors
established prices and classifications for
competitive products not of general
applicability for Global Plus Contracts.3
1 Notice of the United States Postal Service of
Filing Two Functionally Equivalent Global Plus 1
Contracts Negotiated Service Agreements, July 13,
2009 (Notice). While the Notice was filed jointly in
Docket Nos. CP2009–46 and CP2009–47, the
Commission will address the issues in these
dockets in separate orders. The Postal Service
requests that the two contracts be included in the
Global Plus 1 product, and ‘‘that they be considered
the new ‘baseline’ contracts for future functional
equivalency analyses. * * *’’ Id. at 2.
2 See Docket Nos. CP 2008–8 through CP2008–10,
Order Concerning Global Plus Negotiated Service
Agreements, June 27, 2008 (Order No. 85).
3 See Docket No. CP2008–8, Notice of United
States Postal Service of Governors’ Decision
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The Postal Service states that the instant
contract is the immediate successor
contract to Docket No. CP2008–10
which is to expire soon, which the
Commission found to be functionally
equivalent in Order No. 85. Id. at 2.
The Postal Service contends that the
instant contract should be included
within the Global Plus 1 product on the
Competitive Product List. Id. at 1.
In support, the Postal Service has also
filed a redacted version of the instant
contract and related materials as
Attachment 1–B. A redacted version of
the certified statement required by 39
CFR 3015.5 is included as Attachment
2–B. The Postal Service requests that the
instant contract ‘‘be considered the new
‘baseline’ contract[s] for future
functional equivalency analyses
concerning this product.’’ Id. at 2.
The Postal Service filed the instant
contract pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. The
contract becomes effective August 1,
2009, unless regulatory reviews affect
that date, and has a one-year term.
The Postal Service maintains that
certain portions of this contract and
certified statement required by 39 CFR
3015.5(c)(2), containing names and
identifying information of the Global
Plus 1 customer, related financial
information, as well as the
accompanying analyses that provide
prices, terms, conditions, and financial
projections should remain under seal.
Id. at 3.
The Postal Service asserts the contract
is functionally equivalent with the
contract filed in Docket No. CP2009–46
because they share similar cost and
market characteristics. It contends that
they should be classified as a single
product. Id. It states that while the
existing contracts filed in Docket Nos.
CP2008–9 and CP2008–10 exhibited
minor distinctions, the new contracts
are virtually identical to one another. Id.
at 4.
The Postal Service maintains these
differences only add detail or amplify
processes included in prior Global Plus
1 contracts. It contends because the
instant contract has the same cost
attributes and methodology as well as
similar cost and market characteristics
the differences do not affect the
fundamental service being offered or the
essential structure of the contract. Id. at
7–8. It states the contract is substantially
similar both to the existing contract in
Docket No. CP2008–10 and to the
existing Global Plus 1 contracts and
should be added to the Global Plus 1
product. Id. at 8.
Establishing Prices and Classifications for Global
Plus Contracts, June 2, 2008, at 1.
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In Order No. 249, the Commission
gave notice of the docket, appointed a
Public Representative, and provided the
public with an opportunity to
comment.4 On July 22, 2009,
Chairman’s Information Request No. 1
(CHIR No. 1) was issued with responses
due by July 27, 2009. On July 24, 2009,
the Postal Service provided its
responses to CHIR No. 1.
III. Comments
Comments were filed by the Public
Representative.5 No other interested
parties submitted comments. The Public
Representative states the individual
contracts appear to satisfy the statutory
criteria, but because of the timeframe to
provide comments and information
identified in CHIR No. 1, his response
is not an unqualified recommendation
in support of each contract’s approval.
Id. at 2. He notes that relevant
provisions of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633 and
3642 appear to be met by these
additional Global Plus 1 contracts. Id.
The Public Representative states that he
believes the contracts are functionally
equivalent to the existing Global Plus
Contracts product. He also determines
that the Postal Service has provided
greater transparency and accessibility in
its filings. Id. at 3.
The Public Representative notes that
the general public benefits from the
availability of these contracts in several
ways: well prepared international mail
adds increased efficiency in the
mailstream, enhanced volume results in
timeliness in outbound shipments to all
countries including those with small
volume, and the addition of shipping
options may result in expansion of mail
volumes, particularly with the
incentives for Postal Qualified Mailers
(PQWs) and increased efficiency in
existing postal capacity. Id. at 4–5.
Finally, he discusses the need for selfcontained docket filings. In particular,
he notes that the instant contract relies
on data from the most recent
International Cost and Revenue
Analysis (ICRA), which was filed under
seal in another docket. He suggests that
the Postal Service should identify the
location of the ICRA utilized and cited
in that docket. Id. at 6.
IV. Commission Analysis
The Postal Service proposes to add an
additional contract under the Global
4 Notice and Order Concerning Two Functionally
Equivalent Global Plus 1 Contracts Negotiated
Service Agreements, July 16, 2009 (Order No. 249).
5 Public Representative Comments in Response to
Order No. 249, July 23, 2009 (Public Representative
Comments). The Public Representative’s comments
jointly address the Postal Service’s filings in Docket
Nos. CP2009–46 and CP2009–47.
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Plus Contracts product that was created
in Docket No. CP2008–8. As filed, this
docket presents two issues for the
Commission to consider: (1) Whether
the contract satisfies 39 U.S.C. 3633,
and (2) whether the contract is
functionally equivalent to previously
reviewed Global Plus 1 contracts. In
reaching its conclusions, the
Commission has reviewed the Notice,
the contract and the financial analyses
provided under seal, supplemental
information, and the Public
Representative’s comments.
Statutory requirements. The Postal
Service contends that the instant
contract and supporting documents
filed in this docket establish compliance
with the statutory provisions applicable
to rates for competitive products (39
U.S.C. 3633). Notice at 2. W. Ashley
Lyons, Manager, Regulatory Reporting
and Cost Analysis, Finance Department
asserts Governors’ Decision No. 08–8 for
Global Plus Contracts establishes price
floor and ceiling formulas issued on
May 28, 2008. He certifies that the
pricing in the instant contract meets the
Governors’ pricing formula and meets
the criteria of 39 U.S.C. 3633(a)(1), (2)
and (3). He further states that the prices
demonstrate that the contract and the
included ancillary services should cover
their attributable costs, preclude the
subsidization of competitive products
by market dominant products, and
should not impair the ability of
competitive products on the whole to
cover an appropriate share of
institutional costs. Id., Attachment 2–B.
For his part, the Public Representative
indicates that the contract appears to
satisfy 39 U.S.C. 3633. Public
Representative Comments at 1–3.
Based on the review of the data
submitted, including the supplemental
information, the Commission finds that
the contract should cover its attributable
costs (39 U.S.C. 3633(a)(2)), should not
lead to the subsidization of competitive
products by market dominant products
(39 U.S.C. 3633(a)(1)), and should have
a positive effect on competitive
products’ contribution to institutional
costs (39 U.S.C. 3633(a)(3)). Thus, an
initial review of the proposed contract
indicates that it comports with the
provisions applicable to rates for
competitive products.
Functional equivalence. The Postal
Service asserts that the instant contract
is functionally equivalent to the contract
filed in the companion proceeding,
Docket No. CP2009–46, as well as with
Global Plus 1 contracts filed previously
because they share similar cost and
market characteristics. Notice at 4. The
Postal Service states that the customers
under the existing and proposed
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contracts are the same. In addition, it
notes that existing contracts exhibited
some differences, but the contracts
proposed in Docket Nos. CP2009–46
and CP2009–47 are virtually identical.
Id.
Having reviewed the contracts filed in
the instant proceeding and in Docket
No. CP2009–46, and the Postal Service’s
justification, the Commission finds that
the two contracts may be treated as
functionally equivalent.
New baseline. The Postal Service
requests that the contracts filed in
Docket Nos. CP2009–46 and 2009–47 be
included in the Global Plus 1 product
and ‘‘considered the new ‘baseline’
contracts for purposes of future
functional equivalency analyses
concerning this product.’’ Notice at 2.
Currently, the Global Plus 1 product
consists of two existing contracts that
will be superseded by the contracts in
Docket Nos. CP2009–46 and CP2009–47.
Under those circumstances, the new
contracts need not be designated as a
new product. Accordingly, the new
contracts in Docket Nos. CP2009–46 and
CP2009–47 will be included in the
Global Plus 1 product and become the
‘‘baseline’’ for future functional
equivalency analyses regarding that
product.
Self-contained docket filings. The
Public Representative reiterates a point
made in Order No. 247 regarding the
need for self-contained docket filings. In
particular, he points to the difficulty in
obtaining ICRA data relied on to support
the instant contract but filed under seal
in another docket. He suggests that
‘‘filings that reference the ICRA should
include a pointer to the location of the
ICRA utilized and cited in that docket.’’
Public Representative Comments at 6.
The Public Representative point is
well taken. The Commission does not
wish to burden the Postal Service with
extraneous filing requirements, nor does
it intend for the process of reviewing
Postal Service filings to become
labyrinthine. Recognizing that Postal
Service filings are electronic, the
Commission will adopt the following
policy: (1) The redacted Governors’
Decision on which the contract is based
should be included with the filing; (2)
an html link should be provided to the
document filed by the Postal Service
that notices that the unredacted
Governors’ Decision is being filed under
seal; and (3) all other confidential data
relied on to support the specific contract
should be filed in the docket in which
that specific contract is filed.
Other considerations. If the agreement
terminates earlier than anticipated, the
Postal Service shall promptly inform the
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Commission of the new termination
date.
In conclusion, the Commission finds
that the negotiated service agreement
submitted in Docket No. CP2009–47 is
appropriately included within the
Global Plus Contracts product.
V. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The contract filed in Docket No.
CP2009–47 is included within the
Global Plus 1 product (CP2008–8 and
CP2009–47).
2. The existing Global Plus 1 product
(CP2008–9 and CP2008–10) is removed
from the product list.
3. As discussed in the body of this
order, future contract filings which rely
on materials filed under seal in other
dockets should be self contained.
4. The Postal Service shall notify the
Commission if the termination date
changes as discussed in this order.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3020
Administrative practice and
procedure, Postal Service.
Issued: July 31, 2009.
By the Commission.
Judith M. Grady,
Acting Secretary.
For the reasons stated in the preamble,
under the authority at 39 U.S.C. 503, the
Postal Regulatory Commission amends
39 CFR part 3020 as follows:
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PART 3020—PRODUCT LISTS
1. The authority citation for part 3020
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503; 3622; 3631; 3642;
3682.
2. Revise Appendix A to Subpart A of
Part 3020—Mail Classification Schedule
to read as follows:
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Appendix A to Subpart A of Part
3020—Mail Classification Schedule
Part A—Market Dominant Products
1000 Market Dominant Product List
First-Class Mail
Single-Piece Letters/Postcards
Bulk Letters/Postcards
Flats
Parcels
Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail
International
Inbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail
International
Standard Mail (Regular and Nonprofit)
High Density and Saturation Letters
High Density and Saturation Flats/Parcels
Carrier Route
Letters
Flats
Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs)/Parcels
Periodicals
Within County Periodicals
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Outside County Periodicals
Package Services
Single-Piece Parcel Post
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at UPU rates)
Bound Printed Matter Flats
Bound Printed Matter Parcels
Media Mail/Library Mail
Special Services
Ancillary Services
International Ancillary Services
Address List Services
Caller Service
Change-of-Address Credit Card
Authentication
Confirm
International Reply Coupon Service
International Business Reply Mail Service
Money Orders
Post Office Box Service
Negotiated Service Agreements
HSBC North America Holdings Inc.
Negotiated Service Agreement
Bookspan Negotiated Service Agreement
Bank of America Corporation Negotiated
Service Agreement
The Bradford Group Negotiated Service
Agreement
Inbound International
Canada Post—United States Postal Service
Contractual Bilateral Agreement for
Inbound Market Dominant Services
Market Dominant Product Descriptions
First-Class Mail
[Reserved for Class Description]
Single-Piece Letters/Postcards
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bulk Letters/Postcards
[Reserved for Product Description]
Flats
[Reserved for Product Description]
Parcels
[Reserved for Product Description]
Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail
International
[Reserved for Product Description]
Inbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail
International
[Reserved for Product Description]
Standard Mail (Regular and Nonprofit)
[Reserved for Class Description]
High Density and Saturation Letters
[Reserved for Product Description]
High Density and Saturation Flats/Parcels
[Reserved for Product Description]
Carrier Route
[Reserved for Product Description]
Letters
[Reserved for Product Description]
Flats
[Reserved for Product Description]
Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs)/Parcels
[Reserved for Product Description]
Periodicals
[Reserved for Class Description]
Within County Periodicals
[Reserved for Product Description]
Outside County Periodicals
[Reserved for Product Description]
Package Services
[Reserved for Class Description]
Single-Piece Parcel Post
[Reserved for Product Description]
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at UPU rates)
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bound Printed Matter Flats
[Reserved for Product Description]
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Bound Printed Matter Parcels
[Reserved for Product Description]
Media Mail/Library Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Special Services
[Reserved for Class Description]
Ancillary Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
Address Correction Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Applications and Mailing Permits
[Reserved for Product Description]
Business Reply Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bulk Parcel Return Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Certified Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Certificate of Mailing
[Reserved for Product Description]
Collect on Delivery
[Reserved for Product Description]
Delivery Confirmation
[Reserved for Product Description]
Insurance
[Reserved for Product Description]
Merchandise Return Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Parcel Airlift (PAL)
[Reserved for Product Description]
Registered Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Return Receipt
[Reserved for Product Description]
Return Receipt for Merchandise
[Reserved for Product Description]
Restricted Delivery
[Reserved for Product Description]
Shipper-Paid Forwarding
[Reserved for Product Description]
Signature Confirmation
[Reserved for Product Description]
Special Handling
[Reserved for Product Description]
Stamped Envelopes
[Reserved for Product Description]
Stamped Cards
[Reserved for Product Description]
Premium Stamped Stationery
[Reserved for Product Description]
Premium Stamped Cards
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Ancillary Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Certificate of Mailing
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Registered Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Return Receipt
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Restricted Delivery
[Reserved for Product Description]
Address List Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
Caller Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Change-of-Address Credit Card
Authentication
[Reserved for Product Description]
Confirm
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Reply Coupon Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Business Reply Mail Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Money Orders
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[Reserved for Product Description]
Post Office Box Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Negotiated Service Agreements
[Reserved for Class Description]
HSBC North America Holdings Inc.
Negotiated Service Agreement
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bookspan Negotiated Service Agreement
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bank of America Corporation Negotiated
Service Agreement
The Bradford Group Negotiated Service
Agreement
Part B—Competitive Products
2000 Competitive Product List
Express Mail
Express Mail
Outbound International Expedited Services
Inbound International Expedited Services
Inbound International Expedited Services 1
(CP2008–7)
Inbound International Expedited Services 2
(MC2009–10 and CP2009–12)
Priority Mail
Priority Mail
Outbound Priority Mail International
Inbound Air Parcel Post
Royal Mail Group Inbound Air Parcel Post
Agreement
Parcel Select
Parcel Return Service
International
International Priority Airlift (IPA)
International Surface Airlift (ISAL)
International Direct Sacks—M-Bags
Global Customized Shipping Services
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at non-UPU
rates)
Canada Post—United States Postal service
Contractual Bilateral Agreement for
Inbound Competitive Services (MC2009–
8 and CP2009–9)
International Money Transfer Service
International Ancillary Services
Special Services
Premium Forwarding Service
Negotiated Service Agreements
Domestic
Express Mail Contract 1 (MC2008–5)
Express Mail Contract 2 (MC2009–3 and
CP2009–4)
Express Mail Contract 3 (MC2009–15 and
CP2009–21)
Express Mail Contract 4 (MC2009–34 and
CP2009–45)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 1
(MC2009–6 and CP2009–7)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 2
(MC2009–12 and CP2009–14)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 3
(MC2009–13 and CP2009–17)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 4
(MC2009–17 and CP2009–24)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 5
(MC2009–18 and CP2009–25)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 6
(MC2009–31 and CP2009–42)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 7
(MC2009–32 and CP2009–43)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 8
(MC2009–33 and CP2009–44)
Parcel Return Service Contract 1 (MC2009–
1 and CP2009–2)
Priority Mail Contract 1 (MC2008–8 and
CP2008–26)
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Priority Mail Contract 2 (MC2009–2 and
CP2009–3)
Priority Mail Contract 3 (MC2009–4 and
CP2009–5)
Priority Mail Contract 4 (MC2009–5 and
CP2009–6)
Priority Mail Contract 5 (MC2009–21 and
CP2009–26)
Priority Mail Contract 6 (MC2009–25 and
CP2009–30)
Priority Mail Contract 7 (MC2009–25 and
CP2009–31)
Priority Mail Contract 8 (MC2009–25 and
CP2009–32)
Priority Mail Contract 9 (MC2009–25 and
CP2009–33)
Priority Mail Contract 10 (MC2009–25 and
CP2009–34)
Priority Mail Contract 11 (MC2009–27 and
CP2009–37)
Priority Mail Contract 12 (MC2009–28 and
CP2009–38)
Priority Mail Contract 13 (MC2009–29 and
CP2009–39)
Priority Mail Contract 14 (MC2009–30 and
CP2009–40)
Outbound International
Direct Entry Parcels Contracts
Direct Entry Parcels 1 (MC2009–26 and
CP2009–36)
Global Direct Contracts (MC2009–9,
CP2009–10, and CP2009–11)
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)
Contracts
GEPS 1 (CP2008–5, CP2008–11, CP2008–
12, and CP2008–13, CP2008–18,
CP2008–19, CP2008–20, CP2008–21,
CP2008–22, CP2008–23, and CP2008–24)
Global Plus Contracts
Global Plus 1 (CP2008–8, CP2008–46 and
CP2009–47)
Global Plus 2 (MC2008–7, CP2008–16 and
CP2008–17)
Inbound International
Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with
Foreign Postal Administrations
(MC2008–6, CP2008–14 and CP2008–15)
International Business Reply Service
Competitive Contract 1 (MC2009–14 and
CP2009–20)
Competitive Product Descriptions
Express Mail
[Reserved for Group Description]
Express Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Outbound International Expedited Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
Inbound International Expedited Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
Priority
[Reserved for Product Description]
Priority Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Outbound Priority Mail International
[Reserved for Product Description]
Inbound Air Parcel Post
[Reserved for Product Description]
Parcel Select
[Reserved for Group Description]
Parcel Return Service
[Reserved for Group Description]
International
[Reserved for Group Description]
International Priority Airlift (IPA)
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Surface Airlift (ISAL)
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[Reserved for Product Description]
International Direct Sacks—M-Bags
[Reserved for Product Description]
Global Customized Shipping Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Money Transfer Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at non-UPU
rates)
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Ancillary Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Certificate of Mailing
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Registered Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Return Receipt
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Restricted Delivery
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Insurance
[Reserved for Product Description]
Negotiated Service Agreements
[Reserved for Group Description]
Domestic
[Reserved for Product Description]
Outbound International
[Reserved for Group Description]
Part C—Glossary of Terms and Conditions
[Reserved]
Part D—Country Price Lists for International
Mail [Reserved]
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BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P
POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3020
[Docket Nos. MC2009–26 and CP2009–36;
Order No. 264]
International Mail Products and Special
Services
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commission is adding
Direct Entry Parcels Contracts and two
related special services to the
Competitive Product List. The two
special services are categorized within
International Ancillary Services. This
action is consistent with changes in a
recent law governing postal operations.
Republication of the lists of market
dominant and competitive products is
also consistent with requirements in the
new law.
DATES: Effective August 14, 2009 and is
applicable beginning July 31, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephen L. Sharfman at 202–789–6820
or stephen.sharfman@prc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory
History, 74 FR 30646 (June 29, 2009).
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Comments
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IV. Commission Analysis
V. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
The Postal Service seeks to add Direct
Entry Parcels (DEP) Contracts,
International Return Service, and
Harmonization Service to the
Competitive Product List. For the
reasons discussed below, the
Commission approves adding the
specific DEP contract (DEP 1) as a new
product, along with International Return
Service and Harmonization Service as
ancillary (or special) services.
II. Background
On June 11, 2009, the Postal Service
filed a formal request pursuant to 39
U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq.
to add Direct Entry Parcels Contracts,
International Return Service, and
Harmonization Service to the
Competitive Products List.1 The Postal
Service indicates that Governors’
Decision No. 09–7, dated June 10, 2009,
establishes prices and classifications not
of general applicability for DEP
contracts and the ancillary services of
International Return Service and
Harmonization Service.2 The Request
has been assigned Docket No. MC2009–
26.
The Postal Service
contemporaneously filed a DEP contract
pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) and 39
CFR 3015.5. Request at 1. The contract
has been assigned Docket No. CP2009–
36.
The Request incorporates (1) A
Statement of Supporting Justification as
required by 39 CFR 3020.32; 3
(2) Governors’ Decision No. 09–7
authorizing the new product and
services; 4 (3) proposed changes to the
Mail Classification Schedule (MCS); 5
(4) the pricing formulas applicable to
DEP contracts, International Return
Service and Harmonization Service; 6
(5) an analysis of those pricing
formulas; 7 (6) certification of
1 Request of the United States Postal Service to
Add Direct Entry Parcels Contracts, International
Return Service, and Harmonization Service to the
Competitive Products List, and Notice of Filing
(Under Seal) of Contract and Enabling Governors’
Decision, June 11, 2009 (Request).
2 Governors’ Decision No. 09–7, filed June 11,
2009, establishes prices and classifications not of
general applicability for Direct Entry Parcels
Contracts, International Return Service, and
Harmonization Service Offered with Customized
Agreements. Id. at 1.
3 Attachment 1 to the Request.
4 Attachment 2 to the Request.
5 Attachment 2, Attachments A–1, A–2, and A–3
to the Request.
6 Attachment 2, Attachments B–1, B–2, and B–3
to the Request.
7 Attachment 2, Attachments C–1, C–2, and C–3
to the Request.
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3020
[Docket No. CP2009-47; Order No. 266]
Global Plus 1 Contract
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
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ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is including a new contract within the Global
Plus 1 product in the Competitive Product List. This is action
consistent with changes in a recent law governing postal operations.
Republication of the lists of market dominant products and competitive
products is also consistent with requirements in the law.
DATES: Effective August 14, 2009 and is applicable beginning July 31,
2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel,
202-789-6820 or stephen.sharfman@prc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory History, 74 FR 36276 (July 22,
2009).
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Comments
IV. Commission Analysis
V. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
The Postal Service proposes to add a specific Global Plus 1
contract to the Global Plus Contracts product established in Docket No.
CP2008-8. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission approves the
Postal Service's proposal.
II. Background
On July 13, 2009, the Postal Service filed a notice, pursuant to 39
CFR 3015.5, announcing that it has entered into two additional Global
Plus 1 contracts, which it states fit within the previously established
Global Plus Contracts product.\1\ The Postal Service states that each
contract is functionally equivalent to previously submitted Global Plus
1 contracts, are filed in accordance with Order No. 85, and are
supported by Governors' Decision No. 08-8 filed in Docket No. CP2008-
8.\2\ Notice at 1.
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\1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Filing Two
Functionally Equivalent Global Plus 1 Contracts Negotiated Service
Agreements, July 13, 2009 (Notice). While the Notice was filed
jointly in Docket Nos. CP2009-46 and CP2009-47, the Commission will
address the issues in these dockets in separate orders. The Postal
Service requests that the two contracts be included in the Global
Plus 1 product, and ``that they be considered the new `baseline'
contracts for future functional equivalency analyses. * * *'' Id. at
2.
\2\ See Docket Nos. CP 2008-8 through CP2008-10, Order
Concerning Global Plus Negotiated Service Agreements, June 27, 2008
(Order No. 85).
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The Notice also states that in Docket No. CP2008-8, the Governors
established prices and classifications for competitive products not of
general applicability for Global Plus Contracts.\3\ The Postal Service
states that the instant contract is the immediate successor contract to
Docket No. CP2008-10 which is to expire soon, which the Commission
found to be functionally equivalent in Order No. 85. Id. at 2.
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\3\ See Docket No. CP2008-8, Notice of United States Postal
Service of Governors' Decision Establishing Prices and
Classifications for Global Plus Contracts, June 2, 2008, at 1.
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The Postal Service contends that the instant contract should be
included within the Global Plus 1 product on the Competitive Product
List. Id. at 1.
In support, the Postal Service has also filed a redacted version of
the instant contract and related materials as Attachment 1-B. A
redacted version of the certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5
is included as Attachment 2-B. The Postal Service requests that the
instant contract ``be considered the new `baseline' contract[s] for
future functional equivalency analyses concerning this product.'' Id.
at 2.
The Postal Service filed the instant contract pursuant to 39 CFR
3015.5. The contract becomes effective August 1, 2009, unless
regulatory reviews affect that date, and has a one-year term.
The Postal Service maintains that certain portions of this contract
and certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2), containing
names and identifying information of the Global Plus 1 customer,
related financial information, as well as the accompanying analyses
that provide prices, terms, conditions, and financial projections
should remain under seal. Id. at 3.
The Postal Service asserts the contract is functionally equivalent
with the contract filed in Docket No. CP2009-46 because they share
similar cost and market characteristics. It contends that they should
be classified as a single product. Id. It states that while the
existing contracts filed in Docket Nos. CP2008-9 and CP2008-10
exhibited minor distinctions, the new contracts are virtually identical
to one another. Id. at 4.
The Postal Service maintains these differences only add detail or
amplify processes included in prior Global Plus 1 contracts. It
contends because the instant contract has the same cost attributes and
methodology as well as similar cost and market characteristics the
differences do not affect the fundamental service being offered or the
essential structure of the contract. Id. at 7-8. It states the contract
is substantially similar both to the existing contract in Docket No.
CP2008-10 and to the existing Global Plus 1 contracts and should be
added to the Global Plus 1 product. Id. at 8.
In Order No. 249, the Commission gave notice of the docket,
appointed a Public Representative, and provided the public with an
opportunity to comment.\4\ On July 22, 2009, Chairman's Information
Request No. 1 (CHIR No. 1) was issued with responses due by July 27,
2009. On July 24, 2009, the Postal Service provided its responses to
CHIR No. 1.
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\4\ Notice and Order Concerning Two Functionally Equivalent
Global Plus 1 Contracts Negotiated Service Agreements, July 16, 2009
(Order No. 249).
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III. Comments
Comments were filed by the Public Representative.\5\ No other
interested parties submitted comments. The Public Representative states
the individual contracts appear to satisfy the statutory criteria, but
because of the timeframe to provide comments and information identified
in CHIR No. 1, his response is not an unqualified recommendation in
support of each contract's approval. Id. at 2. He notes that relevant
provisions of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633 and 3642 appear to be met by these
additional Global Plus 1 contracts. Id. The Public Representative
states that he believes the contracts are functionally equivalent to
the existing Global Plus Contracts product. He also determines that the
Postal Service has provided greater transparency and accessibility in
its filings. Id. at 3.
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\5\ Public Representative Comments in Response to Order No. 249,
July 23, 2009 (Public Representative Comments). The Public
Representative's comments jointly address the Postal Service's
filings in Docket Nos. CP2009-46 and CP2009-47.
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The Public Representative notes that the general public benefits
from the availability of these contracts in several ways: well prepared
international mail adds increased efficiency in the mailstream,
enhanced volume results in timeliness in outbound shipments to all
countries including those with small volume, and the addition of
shipping options may result in expansion of mail volumes, particularly
with the incentives for Postal Qualified Mailers (PQWs) and increased
efficiency in existing postal capacity. Id. at 4-5.
Finally, he discusses the need for self-contained docket filings.
In particular, he notes that the instant contract relies on data from
the most recent International Cost and Revenue Analysis (ICRA), which
was filed under seal in another docket. He suggests that the Postal
Service should identify the location of the ICRA utilized and cited in
that docket. Id. at 6.
IV. Commission Analysis
The Postal Service proposes to add an additional contract under the
Global
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Plus Contracts product that was created in Docket No. CP2008-8. As
filed, this docket presents two issues for the Commission to consider:
(1) Whether the contract satisfies 39 U.S.C. 3633, and (2) whether the
contract is functionally equivalent to previously reviewed Global Plus
1 contracts. In reaching its conclusions, the Commission has reviewed
the Notice, the contract and the financial analyses provided under
seal, supplemental information, and the Public Representative's
comments.
Statutory requirements. The Postal Service contends that the
instant contract and supporting documents filed in this docket
establish compliance with the statutory provisions applicable to rates
for competitive products (39 U.S.C. 3633). Notice at 2. W. Ashley
Lyons, Manager, Regulatory Reporting and Cost Analysis, Finance
Department asserts Governors' Decision No. 08-8 for Global Plus
Contracts establishes price floor and ceiling formulas issued on May
28, 2008. He certifies that the pricing in the instant contract meets
the Governors' pricing formula and meets the criteria of 39 U.S.C.
3633(a)(1), (2) and (3). He further states that the prices demonstrate
that the contract and the included ancillary services should cover
their attributable costs, preclude the subsidization of competitive
products by market dominant products, and should not impair the ability
of competitive products on the whole to cover an appropriate share of
institutional costs. Id., Attachment 2-B.
For his part, the Public Representative indicates that the contract
appears to satisfy 39 U.S.C. 3633. Public Representative Comments at 1-
3.
Based on the review of the data submitted, including the
supplemental information, the Commission finds that the contract should
cover its attributable costs (39 U.S.C. 3633(a)(2)), should not lead to
the subsidization of competitive products by market dominant products
(39 U.S.C. 3633(a)(1)), and should have a positive effect on
competitive products' contribution to institutional costs (39 U.S.C.
3633(a)(3)). Thus, an initial review of the proposed contract indicates
that it comports with the provisions applicable to rates for
competitive products.
Functional equivalence. The Postal Service asserts that the instant
contract is functionally equivalent to the contract filed in the
companion proceeding, Docket No. CP2009-46, as well as with Global Plus
1 contracts filed previously because they share similar cost and market
characteristics. Notice at 4. The Postal Service states that the
customers under the existing and proposed contracts are the same. In
addition, it notes that existing contracts exhibited some differences,
but the contracts proposed in Docket Nos. CP2009-46 and CP2009-47 are
virtually identical. Id.
Having reviewed the contracts filed in the instant proceeding and
in Docket No. CP2009-46, and the Postal Service's justification, the
Commission finds that the two contracts may be treated as functionally
equivalent.
New baseline. The Postal Service requests that the contracts filed
in Docket Nos. CP2009-46 and 2009-47 be included in the Global Plus 1
product and ``considered the new `baseline' contracts for purposes of
future functional equivalency analyses concerning this product.''
Notice at 2. Currently, the Global Plus 1 product consists of two
existing contracts that will be superseded by the contracts in Docket
Nos. CP2009-46 and CP2009-47. Under those circumstances, the new
contracts need not be designated as a new product. Accordingly, the new
contracts in Docket Nos. CP2009-46 and CP2009-47 will be included in
the Global Plus 1 product and become the ``baseline'' for future
functional equivalency analyses regarding that product.
Self-contained docket filings. The Public Representative reiterates
a point made in Order No. 247 regarding the need for self-contained
docket filings. In particular, he points to the difficulty in obtaining
ICRA data relied on to support the instant contract but filed under
seal in another docket. He suggests that ``filings that reference the
ICRA should include a pointer to the location of the ICRA utilized and
cited in that docket.'' Public Representative Comments at 6.
The Public Representative point is well taken. The Commission does
not wish to burden the Postal Service with extraneous filing
requirements, nor does it intend for the process of reviewing Postal
Service filings to become labyrinthine. Recognizing that Postal Service
filings are electronic, the Commission will adopt the following policy:
(1) The redacted Governors' Decision on which the contract is based
should be included with the filing; (2) an html link should be provided
to the document filed by the Postal Service that notices that the
unredacted Governors' Decision is being filed under seal; and (3) all
other confidential data relied on to support the specific contract
should be filed in the docket in which that specific contract is filed.
Other considerations. If the agreement terminates earlier than
anticipated, the Postal Service shall promptly inform the Commission of
the new termination date.
In conclusion, the Commission finds that the negotiated service
agreement submitted in Docket No. CP2009-47 is appropriately included
within the Global Plus Contracts product.
V. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The contract filed in Docket No. CP2009-47 is included within
the Global Plus 1 product (CP2008-8 and CP2009-47).
2. The existing Global Plus 1 product (CP2008-9 and CP2008-10) is
removed from the product list.
3. As discussed in the body of this order, future contract filings
which rely on materials filed under seal in other dockets should be
self contained.
4. The Postal Service shall notify the Commission if the
termination date changes as discussed in this order.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3020
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
Issued: July 31, 2009.
By the Commission.
Judith M. Grady,
Acting Secretary.
0
For the reasons stated in the preamble, under the authority at 39
U.S.C. 503, the Postal Regulatory Commission amends 39 CFR part 3020 as
follows:
PART 3020--PRODUCT LISTS
0
1. The authority citation for part 3020 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503; 3622; 3631; 3642; 3682.
0
2. Revise Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3020--Mail Classification
Schedule to read as follows:
Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3020--Mail Classification Schedule
Part A--Market Dominant Products
1000 Market Dominant Product List
First-Class Mail
Single-Piece Letters/Postcards
Bulk Letters/Postcards
Flats
Parcels
Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
Inbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
Standard Mail (Regular and Nonprofit)
High Density and Saturation Letters
High Density and Saturation Flats/Parcels
Carrier Route
Letters
Flats
Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs)/Parcels
Periodicals
Within County Periodicals
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Outside County Periodicals
Package Services
Single-Piece Parcel Post
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at UPU rates)
Bound Printed Matter Flats
Bound Printed Matter Parcels
Media Mail/Library Mail
Special Services
Ancillary Services
International Ancillary Services
Address List Services
Caller Service
Change-of-Address Credit Card Authentication
Confirm
International Reply Coupon Service
International Business Reply Mail Service
Money Orders
Post Office Box Service
Negotiated Service Agreements
HSBC North America Holdings Inc. Negotiated Service Agreement
Bookspan Negotiated Service Agreement
Bank of America Corporation Negotiated Service Agreement
The Bradford Group Negotiated Service Agreement
Inbound International
Canada Post--United States Postal Service Contractual Bilateral
Agreement for Inbound Market Dominant Services
Market Dominant Product Descriptions
First-Class Mail
[Reserved for Class Description]
Single-Piece Letters/Postcards
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bulk Letters/Postcards
[Reserved for Product Description]
Flats
[Reserved for Product Description]
Parcels
[Reserved for Product Description]
Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
[Reserved for Product Description]
Inbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
[Reserved for Product Description]
Standard Mail (Regular and Nonprofit)
[Reserved for Class Description]
High Density and Saturation Letters
[Reserved for Product Description]
High Density and Saturation Flats/Parcels
[Reserved for Product Description]
Carrier Route
[Reserved for Product Description]
Letters
[Reserved for Product Description]
Flats
[Reserved for Product Description]
Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs)/Parcels
[Reserved for Product Description]
Periodicals
[Reserved for Class Description]
Within County Periodicals
[Reserved for Product Description]
Outside County Periodicals
[Reserved for Product Description]
Package Services
[Reserved for Class Description]
Single-Piece Parcel Post
[Reserved for Product Description]
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at UPU rates)
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bound Printed Matter Flats
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bound Printed Matter Parcels
[Reserved for Product Description]
Media Mail/Library Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Special Services
[Reserved for Class Description]
Ancillary Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
Address Correction Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Applications and Mailing Permits
[Reserved for Product Description]
Business Reply Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bulk Parcel Return Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Certified Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Certificate of Mailing
[Reserved for Product Description]
Collect on Delivery
[Reserved for Product Description]
Delivery Confirmation
[Reserved for Product Description]
Insurance
[Reserved for Product Description]
Merchandise Return Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Parcel Airlift (PAL)
[Reserved for Product Description]
Registered Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Return Receipt
[Reserved for Product Description]
Return Receipt for Merchandise
[Reserved for Product Description]
Restricted Delivery
[Reserved for Product Description]
Shipper-Paid Forwarding
[Reserved for Product Description]
Signature Confirmation
[Reserved for Product Description]
Special Handling
[Reserved for Product Description]
Stamped Envelopes
[Reserved for Product Description]
Stamped Cards
[Reserved for Product Description]
Premium Stamped Stationery
[Reserved for Product Description]
Premium Stamped Cards
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Ancillary Services
[Reserved for Product Description][FEDREG][VOL]*[/VOL][NO]*[/
NO][DATE]*[/DATE][RULES][RULE][PREAMB][AGENCY]*[/AGENCY][SUBJECT]*[/
SUBJECT][/PREAMB][SUPLINF][HED]*[/HED][REGTEXT][EXTRACT][P]*[/P]
International Certificate of Mailing
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Registered Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Return Receipt
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Restricted Delivery
[Reserved for Product Description]
Address List Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
Caller Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Change-of-Address Credit Card Authentication
[Reserved for Product Description]
Confirm
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Reply Coupon Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Business Reply Mail Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Money Orders
[Reserved for Product Description]
Post Office Box Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Negotiated Service Agreements
[Reserved for Class Description]
HSBC North America Holdings Inc. Negotiated Service Agreement
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bookspan Negotiated Service Agreement
[Reserved for Product Description]
Bank of America Corporation Negotiated Service Agreement
The Bradford Group Negotiated Service Agreement
Part B--Competitive Products
2000 Competitive Product List
Express Mail
Express Mail
Outbound International Expedited Services
Inbound International Expedited Services
Inbound International Expedited Services 1 (CP2008-7)
Inbound International Expedited Services 2 (MC2009-10 and
CP2009-12)
Priority Mail
Priority Mail
Outbound Priority Mail International
Inbound Air Parcel Post
Royal Mail Group Inbound Air Parcel Post Agreement
Parcel Select
Parcel Return Service
International
International Priority Airlift (IPA)
International Surface Airlift (ISAL)
International Direct Sacks--M-Bags
Global Customized Shipping Services
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at non-UPU rates)
Canada Post--United States Postal service Contractual Bilateral
Agreement for Inbound Competitive Services (MC2009-8 and CP2009-9)
International Money Transfer Service
International Ancillary Services
Special Services
Premium Forwarding Service
Negotiated Service Agreements
Domestic
Express Mail Contract 1 (MC2008-5)
Express Mail Contract 2 (MC2009-3 and CP2009-4)
Express Mail Contract 3 (MC2009-15 and CP2009-21)
Express Mail Contract 4 (MC2009-34 and CP2009-45)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 1 (MC2009-6 and CP2009-7)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 2 (MC2009-12 and CP2009-
14)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 3 (MC2009-13 and CP2009-
17)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 4 (MC2009-17 and CP2009-
24)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 5 (MC2009-18 and CP2009-
25)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 6 (MC2009-31 and CP2009-
42)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 7 (MC2009-32 and CP2009-
43)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 8 (MC2009-33 and CP2009-
44)
Parcel Return Service Contract 1 (MC2009-1 and CP2009-2)
Priority Mail Contract 1 (MC2008-8 and CP2008-26)
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Priority Mail Contract 2 (MC2009-2 and CP2009-3)
Priority Mail Contract 3 (MC2009-4 and CP2009-5)
Priority Mail Contract 4 (MC2009-5 and CP2009-6)
Priority Mail Contract 5 (MC2009-21 and CP2009-26)
Priority Mail Contract 6 (MC2009-25 and CP2009-30)
Priority Mail Contract 7 (MC2009-25 and CP2009-31)
Priority Mail Contract 8 (MC2009-25 and CP2009-32)
Priority Mail Contract 9 (MC2009-25 and CP2009-33)
Priority Mail Contract 10 (MC2009-25 and CP2009-34)
Priority Mail Contract 11 (MC2009-27 and CP2009-37)
Priority Mail Contract 12 (MC2009-28 and CP2009-38)
Priority Mail Contract 13 (MC2009-29 and CP2009-39)
Priority Mail Contract 14 (MC2009-30 and CP2009-40)
Outbound International
Direct Entry Parcels Contracts
Direct Entry Parcels 1 (MC2009-26 and CP2009-36)
Global Direct Contracts (MC2009-9, CP2009-10, and CP2009-11)
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Contracts
GEPS 1 (CP2008-5, CP2008-11, CP2008-12, and CP2008-13, CP2008-
18, CP2008-19, CP2008-20, CP2008-21, CP2008-22, CP2008-23, and
CP2008-24)
Global Plus Contracts
Global Plus 1 (CP2008-8, CP2008-46 and CP2009-47)
Global Plus 2 (MC2008-7, CP2008-16 and CP2008-17)
Inbound International
Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal
Administrations (MC2008-6, CP2008-14 and CP2008-15)
International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 1
(MC2009-14 and CP2009-20)
Competitive Product Descriptions
Express Mail
[Reserved for Group Description]
Express Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Outbound International Expedited Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
Inbound International Expedited Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
Priority
[Reserved for Product Description]
Priority Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
Outbound Priority Mail International
[Reserved for Product Description]
Inbound Air Parcel Post
[Reserved for Product Description]
Parcel Select
[Reserved for Group Description]
Parcel Return Service
[Reserved for Group Description]
International
[Reserved for Group Description]
International Priority Airlift (IPA)
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Surface Airlift (ISAL)
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Direct Sacks--M-Bags
[Reserved for Product Description]
Global Customized Shipping Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Money Transfer Service
[Reserved for Product Description]
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at non-UPU rates)
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Ancillary Services
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Certificate of Mailing
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Registered Mail
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Return Receipt
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Restricted Delivery
[Reserved for Product Description]
International Insurance
[Reserved for Product Description]
Negotiated Service Agreements
[Reserved for Group Description]
Domestic
[Reserved for Product Description]
Outbound International
[Reserved for Group Description]
Part C--Glossary of Terms and Conditions [Reserved]
Part D--Country Price Lists for International Mail [Reserved]
[FR Doc. E9-19504 Filed 8-13-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
