Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations, 41760 [E9-19797]

Download as PDF 41760 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 158 / Tuesday, August 18, 2009 / Notices jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES under seal as Attachment 1 to the Notice. Id., Attachment 1. The Notice also includes, as Attachment 2, a redacted copy of Governors’ Decision No. 08–7 which establishes prices and classifications for GEPS contracts. The Postal Service submitted the contract and supporting material under seal, and attached a redacted copy of the contract and certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2) to the Notice as Attachments 3 and 4, respectively. Id. at 2. The term of the instant contract is one year from the date the Postal Service notifies the customer that all necessary regulatory approvals have been received. The Notice advances reasons why the instant GEPS 1 contract fits within the Mail Classification Schedule language for GEPS 1. The Postal Service contends that the instant contract satisfies the pricing formula and classification system established in Governors’ Decision No. 08–7. In addition, it states that several factors demonstrate the contract’s functional equivalence with the previous GEPS 1 contracts, including the following: The customers are small or medium-sized businesses that mail directly to foreign destinations using EMI and/or PMI; the contract term of one year applies to all GEPS 1 contracts; the contracts have similar cost and market characteristics; and each requires payment through permit imprint. Id. at 3–4. It asserts that even though prices may be different based on volume or postage commitments made by the customers, or updated costing information, these differences do not affect the contract’s functional equivalency because the GEPS 1 contracts share similar cost attributes and methodology. Id. at 4–5. The Postal Service identifies other provisions which it states reflect minor differences between mailers.4 These distinctions include provisions clarifying the correlation between regulatory oversight and contract expiration5 and the availability of other Postal Service products and services; exclusion of certain flat rate products 4 The Postal Service states that the instant contract is the same as the contract approved by the Commission in Docket No. CP2009–50, Order Concerning Filing of Additional Global Expedited Package Services 1 Negotiated Service Agreement, July 29, 2009. It asserts the only differences are the liquidated damages provisions and tender provisions. Id. at 2, n.4. 5 The Postal Service states that some of the contracts generally provide that if all applicable reviews have not been completed at the time an older contract expires, the mailer must pay published prices until some alternative becomes available. In the instant case, the Postal Service seeks approval of a new GEPS 1 contract with a new customer. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:30 Aug 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 from the mail qualifying for discounts; a simpler mailing notice requirement along with provisions to meet scheduling needs; mail tender location changes; specific liquidated damages terms; provisions clarifying the mailer’s volume and revenue commitment calculation in the event of early termination; and provisions clarifying aspects subject to regulatory oversight or revisions to update terms or references from a prior contract. Id. at 5–6. The Postal Service states that these differences related to a particular mailer are ‘‘incidental differences’’ and do not change the conclusion that these agreements are functionally equivalent in all substantive aspects. Id. at 6. The Postal Service concludes that this contract is functionally equivalent to previous GEPS 1 contracts and requests that this contract be included within the GEPS 1 product. Id. II. Notice of Filing The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009–58 for consideration of matters related to the contract identified in the Postal Service’s Notice. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s contract is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3622 or 3642. Comments are due no later than August 19, 2009. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Paul L. Harrington to serve as Public Representative in the captioned filing. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009–58 for consideration of the issues raised in this docket. 2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than August 19, 2009. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Paul L. Harrington is appointed to serve as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration’s intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection. DATES: Submit comments on or before October 19, 2009. ADDRESSES: Send all comments regarding whether this information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the collection, to Gail Hepler, Chief 7a Loan Policy Branch, Office of Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gail Hepler, Chief 7a Loan Policy Branch, Office of Financial Assistance 202–205– 7530 gail.hepler@sba.gov Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202–205–7030 curtis.rich@sba.gov. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is authorize to guaranty loans in the SBA Express and Pilot Loan Programs. The regulations covering these and other loan programs at 13 CFR part 120 requires certain information from loan applicants and lenders. Title: ‘‘SBA Express and Pilot Loan Programs (Export Express, Community Express and Patriot Express.’’ Description of Respondents: Small Business Clients. Form Number’s: 1919, 1920SX, A, B, C, 2237, 2239. Annual Responses: 98,200. Annual Burden: 52,474. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Curtis B. Rich, Acting Chief, Administrative Information Branch. [FR Doc. E9–19797 Filed 8–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P Ann C. Fisher, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–19809 Filed 8–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 158 (Tuesday, August 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 41760]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-19797]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to 
request approval on a new and/or currently approved information 
collection.

DATES: Submit comments on or before October 19, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments regarding whether this information 
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the function of 
the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are 
ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the 
collection, to Gail Hepler, Chief 7a Loan Policy Branch, Office of 
Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, 
8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gail Hepler, Chief 7a Loan Policy 
Branch, Office of Financial Assistance 202-205-7530 gail.hepler@sba.gov 
Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202-205-7030 curtis.rich@sba.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is 
authorize to guaranty loans in the SBA Express and Pilot Loan Programs. 
The regulations covering these and other loan programs at 13 CFR part 
120 requires certain information from loan applicants and lenders.
    Title: ``SBA Express and Pilot Loan Programs (Export Express, 
Community Express and Patriot Express.''
    Description of Respondents: Small Business Clients.
    Form Number's: 1919, 1920SX, A, B, C, 2237, 2239.
    Annual Responses: 98,200.
    Annual Burden: 52,474.

Curtis B. Rich,
Acting Chief, Administrative Information Branch.
[FR Doc. E9-19797 Filed 8-17-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8025-01-P
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