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This rule will affect the following
entities, some of which might be small
entities: The owners or operators of
vessels needing to transit the bridge
with less than 14 days advance notice.
There have been no requests for bridge
openings in several years so this rule
will not affect a substantial number of
small entities. Vessels that can safely
transit under the bridge may do so at
any time. Before the effective period, we
will issue maritime advisories widely
available to users of the river.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
in the NPRM we offered to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so
that they could better evaluate its effects
on them and participate in the
rulemaking process.
Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection
of information under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on State or local governments and
would either preempt State law or
impose a substantial direct cost of
compliance on them. We have analyzed
this rule under that Order and have
determined that it does not have
implications for federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or Tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 or more in any one year.
Though this rule will not result in such
an expenditure, we do discuss the
effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.
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Taking of Private Property
This rule will not effect a taking of
private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and
Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards
in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive
Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to
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minimize litigation, eliminate
ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under
Executive Order 13045, Protection of
Children from Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not
an economically significant rule and
would not create an environmental risk
to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have Tribal
implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial
direct effect on one or more Indian
Tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian Tribes,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian Tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under
Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have
determined that it is not a ‘‘significant
energy action’’ under that order because
it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866 and is not
likely to have a significant adverse effect
on the supply, distribution, or use of
energy. The Administrator of the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs
has not designated it as a significant
energy action. Therefore, it does not
require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer
and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use
voluntary consensus standards in their
regulatory activities unless the agency
provides Congress, through the Office of
Management and Budget, with an
explanation of why using these
standards would be inconsistent with
applicable law or otherwise impractical.
Voluntary consensus standards are
technical standards (e.g., specifications
of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling
procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or
adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical
standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus
standards.
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Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023–01 and
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
which guides the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
have concluded that this action is one
of a category of actions which do not
individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
environment. This rule is categorically
excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph
(32)(e), of the Instruction.
Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of
the Instruction, an environmental
analysis checklist and a categorical
exclusion determination are not
required for this rule.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
Bridges.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 117 as follows:
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PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE
OPERATION REGULATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 117
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.
2. Section 117.493(a) is revised to read
as follows:
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§ 117.493
Sabine River.
(a) The draw of the Union Pacific
railroad bridge, mile 19.3 near Echo
shall open on signal if at least 14 days
notice is given.
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*
Dated: August 4, 2009.
Mary E. Landry,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander,
Eighth Coast Guard District.
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BILLING CODE 4910–15–P
POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3020
[Docket No. CP2009–48; Order No. 267]
International Mail
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commission is making
changes to the Competitive Product List,
including adding a new contract within
the Global Plus 2 product on the
Competitive Product List. This is
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consistent with changes in a recent law
governing postal operations.
Republication of the lists of market
dominant and competitive products is
also consistent with new requirements.
DATES: Effective August 18, 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 35898 (July 21, 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 2 contract to the
Global Plus Contract product
established in Docket No. MC2008–7.
For the reasons discussed below, the
Commission approves the Postal
Service’s proposal.
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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 2
contracts, which it states fit within the
previously established Global Plus 2
Contracts product.1 The Postal Service
states that each contract is functionally
equivalent to previously submitted
Global Plus 2 contracts, are filed in
accordance with Order No. 112 2 and are
supported by Governors’ Decision No.
08–10 filed in Docket No. MC2008–7.3
Notice at 1.
The Notice also states that in Docket
No. MC2008–7, the Governors
established prices and classifications for
competitive products not of general
applicability for Global Plus Contracts.
The Postal Service relates that the
instant contract is the immediate
1 Notice of the United States Postal Service of
Filing Two Functionally Equivalent Global Plus 2
Negotiated Service Agreements, July 13, 2009
(Notice). While the Notice was filed jointly in
Docket Nos. CP2009–48 and CP2009–49, 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 2 product, and ‘‘that they be considered
the new ‘baseline’ contracts for future functional
equivalency analyses.* * *’’ Id. at 2.
2 See Docket Nos. MC2008–7, CP2008–16 and
CP2008–17, Order Concerning Global Plus 2
Negotiated Service Agreements, October 3, 2008
(Order No. 112).
3 See Docket Nos. MC2008–7, CP2008–16 and
CP2008–17, Decision of the Governors of the United
States Postal Service on the Establishment of Prices
and Classification for Global Direct, Global Bulk
Economy, and Global Plus Contracts, July 16, 2008
(Governors’ Decision 08–10).
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successor contract to the contract in
Docket No. CP2008–16 which will
expire soon, and which the Commission
found to be functionally equivalent in
Order No. 112.
The Postal Service contends that the
instant contract should be included
within the Global Plus 2 product on the
Competitive Product List. Id.
In support, the Postal Service has
filed a redacted version of the contract
and related materials as Attachment
1–A. A redacted version of the certified
statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5 is
included as Attachment 2–A. The Postal
Service states that the contract should
be included within the Global Plus 2
product and requests that the instant
contract be considered the ‘‘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 have a one-year term.
The Postal Service maintains that
certain portions of each contract and
certified statement required by 39 CFR
3015.5(c)(2), containing names and
identifying information of the Global
Plus 2 customer, 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.
The Postal Service asserts the contract
is functionally equivalent with the
contract filed in Docket No. CP2009–49
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.
CP2008–16 and CP2008–17 exhibited
minor distinctions, the new contracts
are identical to one another. Id. at 4.
The instant contract is with the same
Postal Qualified Wholesalers (PQW) as
in Docket No. CP2008–16. Even though
some terms and conditions of the
contract have changed, the Postal
Service states that the essence of the
service to the PQW customers is offering
price-based incentives to commit large
amounts of mail volume or postage
revenue for Global Bulk Economy (GBE)
and Global Direct (GD).4
4 The Postal Service states the commitments also
account for International Priority Airmail (IPA),
International Surface Air Lift (ISAL), Express Mail
International (EMI), and Priority Mail International
(PMI) items mailed under a separate but related
Global Plus 1 contract with each customer. The
Global Plus 1 contracts are the subject of a separate
competitive products proceeding.
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The Postal Service indicates that the
instant contract has material differences
which include removal of retroactivity
provisions; explanations of price
modification as a result of currency rate
fluctuations or postal administration
fees; removal of language on
enforcement of mailing requirements;
and restructuring of price incentives,
commitments, penalties and
clarification of continuing contractual
obligations in the event of termination.
The Postal Service maintains these
differences only add detail or amplify
processes included in prior Global Plus
2 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
8. Therefore, it asserts these contracts
are ‘‘functionally equivalent in all
pertinent respects.’’ Id. at 8.
In Order No. 250, the Commission
gave notice of the filing, appointed a
Public Representative, and provided the
public with an opportunity to
comment.5
On July 23, 2009, Chairman’s
Information Request No. 1 (CHIR No. 1)
was issued with responses due by July
28, 2009. On July 28, 2009, the Postal
Service provided its responses to CHIR
No. 1.
III. Comments
Comments were filed by the Public
Representative.6 No other interested
parties submitted comments. The Public
Representative states the contract
appears to satisfy the statutory criteria,
but because he believes there are
ambiguities in the cost methodology, his
response is not an unqualified
recommendation in support of the
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 2
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
5 Notice of Filing of Two Functionally Equivalent
Global Plus 2 Negotiated Service Agreements, July
16, 2009 (Order No. 250).
6 Public Representative Comments in Response to
Order No. 250, July 23, 2009 (Public Representative
Comments).
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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 PQWs to promote the use
of outbound international shipping
resulting in expansion of these services
for the Postal Service. Id. at 4.
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 in
another docket. He suggest that the
Postal Service 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
Plus Contracts product that was created
in Docket No. MC2008–7. 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 2 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.
J. Ron Poland, Manager, Statistical
Programs, Finance Department asserts
Governors’ Decision No. 08–10 for
Global Plus Contracts establishes price
floor and ceiling formulas issued on July
16, 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. Notice, Attachment
2–A.
For his part, the Public Representative
indicates that the contract appears to
satisfy 39 U.S.C. 3633. Public
Representative Comments at 1–3.
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Based on 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 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. CP2009–49, as well as with
Global Plus 2 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; the contracts
proposed in Docket Nos. CP2009–48
and CP2009–49 are identical. Id.
Having reviewed the contracts filed in
the instant proceeding and in Docket
No. CP2009–49, 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. CP2009–48 and 2009–49 be
included in the Global Plus 2 product
and ‘‘considered the new ‘baseline’
contracts for purposes of future
functional equivalency analyses
concerning this product.’’ Id. at 2.
Currently, the Global Plus 2 product
consists of two existing contracts that
will be superseded by the contracts in
Docket Nos. CP2009–48 and CP2009–49.
Under those circumstances, the new
contracts need not be designated as a
new product. Accordingly, the new
contracts in Docket Nos. CP2009–48 and
CP2009–49 will be included in the
Global Plus 2 product and become the
‘‘baseline’’ for future functional
equivalency analyses regarding that
product.
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. CP2009–48 is
appropriately included within the
Global Plus 2 product.
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V. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The contract filed in Docket No.
CP2009–48 is included within the
Global Plus 2 product (MC2008–7 and
CP2009–48).
2. The existing Global Plus 2 product
(MC2008–7, CP2008–16 and CP2008–
17) 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.
Ann C. Fisher,
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 3030 as follows:
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PART 3020—PRODUCT LISTS
1. The authority citation for part 3020
continues to read as follows:
■
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
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
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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]
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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
[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]
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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)
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)
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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 and CP2009–48)
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]
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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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AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R05–OAR–2009–0294; FRL–8944–7]
Approval of Implementation Plans of
Michigan: Clean Air Interstate Rule
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Direct final rule.
SUMMARY: EPA is approving revisions to
the Michigan State Implementation Plan
(SIP) submitted on July 16, 2007, and on
June 10, 2009. Together, the revisions
address the requirements for an
abbreviated Clean Air Interstate Rule
(CAIR) SIP. EPA is also providing notice
that the December 20, 2007, conditional
approval of the July 16, 2007, submittal
automatically converted to a
disapproval.
DATES: This direct final rule will be
effective October 19, 2009, unless EPA
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September 17, 2009. If adverse
comments are received, EPA will
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informing the public that the rule will
not take effect.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05–
OAR–2009–0294, by one of the
following methods:
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3. Fax: (312) 692–2551.
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Criteria Pollutant Section, Air Programs
Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
5. Hand Delivery: John M. Mooney,
Chief, Criteria Pollutant Section, Air
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Environmental Protection Agency, 77
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Illinois 60604. Deliveries are only
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Instructions: Direct your comments to
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0294. EPA’s policy is that all comments
received will be included in the public
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made available online at https://
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personal information provided, unless
the comment includes information
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whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Do not submit through https://
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means EPA will not know your identity
or contact information unless you
provide it in the body of your comment.
If you send an e-mail comment directly
to EPA without going through https://
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address will be automatically captured
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[Rules and Regulations]
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3020
[Docket No. CP2009-48; Order No. 267]
International Mail
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is making changes to the Competitive Product
List, including adding a new contract within the Global Plus 2 product
on the Competitive Product List. This is
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consistent with changes in a recent law governing postal operations.
Republication of the lists of market dominant and competitive products
is also consistent with new requirements.
DATES: Effective August 18, 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 35898 (July 21,
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 2
contract to the Global Plus Contract product established in Docket No.
MC2008-7. 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 2 contracts, which it states fit within the previously established
Global Plus 2 Contracts product.\1\ The Postal Service states that each
contract is functionally equivalent to previously submitted Global Plus
2 contracts, are filed in accordance with Order No. 112 \2\ and are
supported by Governors' Decision No. 08-10 filed in Docket No. MC2008-
7.\3\ Notice at 1.
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\1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Filing Two
Functionally Equivalent Global Plus 2 Negotiated Service Agreements,
July 13, 2009 (Notice). While the Notice was filed jointly in Docket
Nos. CP2009-48 and CP2009-49, 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 2 product, and
``that they be considered the new `baseline' contracts for future
functional equivalency analyses.* * *'' Id. at 2.
\2\ See Docket Nos. MC2008-7, CP2008-16 and CP2008-17, Order
Concerning Global Plus 2 Negotiated Service Agreements, October 3,
2008 (Order No. 112).
\3\ See Docket Nos. MC2008-7, CP2008-16 and CP2008-17, Decision
of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the
Establishment of Prices and Classification for Global Direct, Global
Bulk Economy, and Global Plus Contracts, July 16, 2008 (Governors'
Decision 08-10).
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The Notice also states that in Docket No. MC2008-7, the Governors
established prices and classifications for competitive products not of
general applicability for Global Plus Contracts. The Postal Service
relates that the instant contract is the immediate successor contract
to the contract in Docket No. CP2008-16 which will expire soon, and
which the Commission found to be functionally equivalent in Order No.
112.
The Postal Service contends that the instant contract should be
included within the Global Plus 2 product on the Competitive Product
List. Id.
In support, the Postal Service has filed a redacted version of the
contract and related materials as Attachment 1-A. A redacted version of
the certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5 is included as
Attachment 2-A. The Postal Service states that the contract should be
included within the Global Plus 2 product and requests that the instant
contract be considered the ``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 have a one-year term.
The Postal Service maintains that certain portions of each contract
and certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2), containing
names and identifying information of the Global Plus 2 customer,
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.
The Postal Service asserts the contract is functionally equivalent
with the contract filed in Docket No. CP2009-49 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. CP2008-16 and CP2008-17
exhibited minor distinctions, the new contracts are identical to one
another. Id. at 4.
The instant contract is with the same Postal Qualified Wholesalers
(PQW) as in Docket No. CP2008-16. Even though some terms and conditions
of the contract have changed, the Postal Service states that the
essence of the service to the PQW customers is offering price-based
incentives to commit large amounts of mail volume or postage revenue
for Global Bulk Economy (GBE) and Global Direct (GD).\4\
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\4\ The Postal Service states the commitments also account for
International Priority Airmail (IPA), International Surface Air Lift
(ISAL), Express Mail International (EMI), and Priority Mail
International (PMI) items mailed under a separate but related Global
Plus 1 contract with each customer. The Global Plus 1 contracts are
the subject of a separate competitive products proceeding.
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The Postal Service indicates that the instant contract has material
differences which include removal of retroactivity provisions;
explanations of price modification as a result of currency rate
fluctuations or postal administration fees; removal of language on
enforcement of mailing requirements; and restructuring of price
incentives, commitments, penalties and clarification of continuing
contractual obligations in the event of termination.
The Postal Service maintains these differences only add detail or
amplify processes included in prior Global Plus 2 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 8. Therefore, it asserts
these contracts are ``functionally equivalent in all pertinent
respects.'' Id. at 8.
In Order No. 250, the Commission gave notice of the filing,
appointed a Public Representative, and provided the public with an
opportunity to comment.\5\
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\5\ Notice of Filing of Two Functionally Equivalent Global Plus
2 Negotiated Service Agreements, July 16, 2009 (Order No. 250).
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On July 23, 2009, Chairman's Information Request No. 1 (CHIR No. 1)
was issued with responses due by July 28, 2009. On July 28, 2009, the
Postal Service provided its responses to CHIR No. 1.
III. Comments
Comments were filed by the Public Representative.\6\ No other
interested parties submitted comments. The Public Representative states
the contract appears to satisfy the statutory criteria, but because he
believes there are ambiguities in the cost methodology, his response is
not an unqualified recommendation in support of the 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 2
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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\6\ Public Representative Comments in Response to Order No. 250,
July 23, 2009 (Public Representative Comments).
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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
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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 PQWs to promote the use of outbound
international shipping resulting in expansion of these services for the
Postal Service. Id. at 4.
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 in another docket. He suggest that the Postal Service
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 Plus Contracts product that was created in Docket No. MC2008-7.
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 2 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.
J. Ron Poland, Manager, Statistical Programs, Finance Department
asserts Governors' Decision No. 08-10 for Global Plus Contracts
establishes price floor and ceiling formulas issued on July 16, 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. Notice, Attachment 2-A.
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 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 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. CP2009-49, as well as with Global Plus
2 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;
the contracts proposed in Docket Nos. CP2009-48 and CP2009-49 are
identical. Id.
Having reviewed the contracts filed in the instant proceeding and
in Docket No. CP2009-49, 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. CP2009-48 and 2009-49 be included in the Global Plus 2
product and ``considered the new `baseline' contracts for purposes of
future functional equivalency analyses concerning this product.'' Id.
at 2. Currently, the Global Plus 2 product consists of two existing
contracts that will be superseded by the contracts in Docket Nos.
CP2009-48 and CP2009-49. Under those circumstances, the new contracts
need not be designated as a new product. Accordingly, the new contracts
in Docket Nos. CP2009-48 and CP2009-49 will be included in the Global
Plus 2 product and become the ``baseline'' for future functional
equivalency analyses regarding that product.
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. CP2009-48 is appropriately included
within the Global Plus 2 product.
V. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The contract filed in Docket No. CP2009-48 is included within
the Global Plus 2 product (MC2008-7 and CP2009-48).
2. The existing Global Plus 2 product (MC2008-7, CP2008-16 and
CP2008-17) 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.
Ann C. Fisher,
Acting Secretary.
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For the reasons stated in the preamble, under the authority at 39
U.S.C. 503, the Postal Regulatory Commission amends 39 CFR part 3030 as
follows:
PART 3020--PRODUCT LISTS
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1. The authority citation for part 3020 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503; 3622; 3631; 3642; 3682.
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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
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
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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]
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)
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)
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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 and CP2009-48)
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. E9-19757 Filed 8-17-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
