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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.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023–1 and
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
which guide the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
have concluded 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
(34)(g), of the Instruction. This rule
involves changing and disestablishing a
security zone. An environmental
analysis checklist and a categorical
exclusion determination are available in
the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
Waterways.
■ For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195;
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Pub. L. 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
2. Revise § 165.1102 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.1102 Security Zone; Naval Base
Point Loma; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: The water adjacent to the
Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA,
enclosed by the following coordinates:
32°42.48′ N, 117°14.22′ W (Point A);
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32°42.48′ N, 117°14.21′ W (Point B);
32°42.17′ N, 117°14.05′ W (Point C);
32°41.73′ N, 117°14.21′ W (Point D);
32°41.53′ N, 117°14.23′ W (Point E);
32°41.55′ N, 117°14.02′ W (Point F);
32°41.17′ N, 117°13.95′ W (Point G);
32°41.17′ N, 117°13.97′ W (Point H);
thence running generally north along
the shoreline to Point A.
(b) Regulations. (1) The general
regulations governing security zones
found in 33 CFR 165.33 apply to the
security zone described in paragraph (a)
of this section.
(2) Entry into, or remaining in, the
area of this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port
San Diego; Commanding Officer, Naval
Base Point Loma; or Commander, Navy
Region Southwest.
(3) Persons desiring to transit the area
of the security zone may request
permission from the Captain of the Port
San Diego at telephone number (619)
278–7033 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8
MHz) or from either the Commanding
Officer, Naval Base Point Loma or the
Commander, Navy Region Southwest by
calling the Navy Port Operation
Dispatch at telephone number (619)
556–1433 or on VHF–FM channels 16 or
12. If permission is granted, all persons
and vessels must comply with the
instructions of the Captain of the Port
San Diego or his or her designated
representative.
(c) Definitions. For purposes of this
section: Captain of the Port San Diego,
means the Commanding Officer of the
Coast Guard Sector San Diego;
Commander, Navy Region Southwest,
means Navy Region Commander
responsible for the Southwest Region;
Commanding Officer, Naval Base Point
Loma, means the Installation
Commander of the naval base located on
Point Loma, San Diego, California;
Designated Representative, means any
U.S. Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been
designated by the Captain of the Port
San Diego to assist in the enforcement
of the security zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast
Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
enforcement of the security zone
described in paragraph (a) of this
section by the U.S. Navy and local law
enforcement agencies.
■ 3. Remove § 165.1103.
Dated: May 1, 2009.
T.H. Farris,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port San Diego.
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3020
[Docket Nos. MC2009–40 and CP2009–61;
Order No. 295]
New Postal Product
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commission is adding
Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service
Contract 2 to the Competitive Product
List. 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 new
requirements in the law.
DATES: Effective October 1, 2009 and is
applicable beginning September 4, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel,
202–789–6820 or
stephen.sharfman@prc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory History, 74 FR 44881
(August 31, 2009).
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Comments
IV. Commission Analysis
V. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
The Postal Service seeks to add a new
product identified as Parcel Select &
Parcel Return Service Contract 2 to the
Competitive Product List. For the
reasons discussed below, the
Commission approves the Request.
II. Background
On August 21, 2009, the Postal
Service filed a formal request pursuant
to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30,
et seq., to add Parcel Select & Parcel
Return Service Contract 2 to the
Competitive Product List.1 The Postal
Service asserts that the Parcel Select &
Parcel Return Service Contract 2
product is a competitive product ‘‘not of
general applicability’’ within the
meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Id. at
1. The Request has been assigned
Docket No. MC2009–40.
The Postal Service
contemporaneously filed a contract
related to the proposed new product
pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) and 39
CFR 3015.5. Id. The contract has been
assigned Docket No. CP2009–61.
1 Request of the United States Postal Service to
Add Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract
2 to Competitive Product List and Notice of
Establishment of Rates and Class Not of General
Applicability, August 21, 2009 (Request).
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In support of its Request, the Postal
Service filed the following materials: (1)
A redacted version of the Governors’
Decision authorizing the new product
which also includes an analysis of
Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service
Contract 2 and certification of the
Governors’ vote; 2 (2) a redacted version
of the contract which, among other
things, provides (a) that the effective
date of the contract is the day after the
date on which the Commission issues
all regulatory approvals, and (b) that the
contract will expire on May 31, 2011,
unless it is extended for an additional
year; 3 (3) requested changes in the Mail
Classification Schedule product list; 4
(4) a Statement of Supporting
Justification as required by 39 CFR
3020.32; 5 (5) a certification of
compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a); 6
and (7) an application for non-public
treatment of materials.7
In the Statement of Supporting
Justification, Daniel J. Barrett, Manager,
Sales Strategy and Customer Support,
Ground Shipping Services, asserts that
the service to be provided under the
contract will cover its attributable costs,
make a positive contribution to coverage
of institutional costs, and increase
contribution toward the requisite 5.5
percent of the Postal Service’s total
institutional costs. Id., Attachment D.
Thus, Mr. Barrett contends there will be
no issue of subsidization of competitive
products by market dominant products
as a result of this contract. Id. W. Ashley
Lyons, Manager, Regulatory Reporting
and Cost Analysis, Finance Department,
certifies that the contract complies with
39 U.S.C. 3633(a). See id., Attachment
E.
The Postal Service filed much of the
supporting materials, including the
unredacted Governors’ Decision, the
unredacted contract, and supporting
financial analysis,8 under seal. In its
application for non-public treatment of
materials, the Postal Service maintains
that the contract and related financial
information, including the customer’s
name and the accompanying analyses
that provide prices, terms, conditions,
2 Attachment A to the Request. The analysis that
accompanies the Governors’ Decision notes, among
other things, that the contract will result in new and
more profitable volume for the Postal Service.
3 Attachment B to the Request.
4 Attachment C to the Request.
5 Attachment D to the Request.
6 Attachment E to the Request.
7 Attachment F to the Request.
8 The Commission appreciates the Postal
Service’s efforts to ensure its financial analysis is
complete and thorough. The financial analysis filed
in this docket should serve as a model for future
requests.
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and financial projections, should remain
confidential. Id., Attachment F.
In Order No. 288, the Commission
gave notice of the two dockets,
appointed a public representative,
requested supplemental information,
and provided the public with an
opportunity to comment.9 On August
27, 2009, the Postal Service filed a
response to the Commission’s request
for supplemental information.10
III. Comments
Comments were filed by the Public
Representative.11 No filings were
submitted by other interested parties.
The Public Representative states that the
Postal Service’s filing and the Parcel
Select & Parcel Return Service Contract
2 agreement comply with applicable
Commission rules of practice. Id. at 3.
He also addresses the relationship
between the data systems used to
calculate costs in this case and the
Postal Service’s proposal to change that
established methodology as ‘‘proposal
fourteen’’ in Commission Docket No.
RM2009–10. Specifically, he notes that
‘‘the Commission’s determination on the
costing methodology might impact the
data supplied for the instant contract.’’
Id. at 4. However, the Public
Representative ‘‘concede[s] that pricing
for this PS&PRS NSA appears to fully
comply with the three-pronged
requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633(a), and
with the other pricing, cost coverage,
and contribution provisions of title 39.’’
Id.
The Public Representative believes
that the Postal Service has provided
adequate justification for maintaining
confidentiality in this case. Id. at 2. He
also believes that because the contract is
designed to help acquire new volume,
the contract appears to benefit the
general public. Id. at 5.
IV. Commission Analysis
The Commission has reviewed the
Request, the contract, the financial
analysis provided under seal, the
supplemental information filed by the
Postal Service, and the comments filed
by the Public Representative.
Statutory requirements. The
Commission’s statutory responsibilities
9 PRC Order No. 288, Notice and Order
Concerning Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service
Contract 2 Negotiated Service Agreement, August
25, 2009 (Order No. 288).
10 Response of the United States Postal Service to
Request for Supplemental Information in Order No.
288, August 27, 2009.
11 Public Representative Comments in Response
to United States Postal Service Request to Add
Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 to
Competitive Product List and Notice of
Establishment of Rates and Class Not of General
Applicability, September 2, 2009 (Public
Representative Comments).
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in this instance entail assigning Parcel
Select & Parcel Return Service Contract
2 to either the Market Dominant Product
List or to the Competitive Product List.
39 U.S.C. 3642. As part of this
responsibility, the Commission also
reviews the proposal for compliance
with the Postal Accountability and
Enhancement Act (PAEA) requirements.
This includes, for proposed competitive
products, a review of the provisions
applicable to rates for competitive
products. 39 U.S.C. 3633.
Product list assignment. In
determining whether to assign Parcel
Select & Parcel Return Service Contract
2 as a product to the Market Dominant
Product List or the Competitive Product
List, the Commission must consider
whether
[T]he Postal Service exercises sufficient
market power that it can effectively set the
price of such product substantially above
costs, raise prices significantly, decrease
quality, or decrease output, without risk of
losing a significant level of business to other
firms offering similar products.
39 U.S.C. 3642(b)(1). If so, the product
will be categorized as market dominant.
The competitive category of products
shall consist of all other products.
The Commission is further required to
consider the availability and nature of
enterprises in the private sector engaged
in the delivery of the product, the views
of those who use the product, and the
likely impact on small business
concerns. 39 U.S.C. 3642(b)(3).
The Postal Service asserts that its
bargaining position is constrained by
the existence of other shippers who can
provide similar services, thus
precluding it from taking unilateral
action to increase prices without the
risk of losing volume to private
companies. Request, Attachment D, at
para. (d). The Postal Service also
contends that it may not decrease
quality or output without risking the
loss of business to competitors that offer
similar ground shipping services. Id. It
further states that the contract partner
supports the addition of the contract to
the Competitive Product List to
effectuate the negotiated contractual
terms. Id. at para. (g). Finally, the Postal
Service states that the market for ground
shipping services is highly competitive
and requires a substantial infrastructure
to support a national network. It
indicates that large carriers serve this
market. Accordingly, the Postal Service
states that it is unaware of any small
business concerns that could offer
comparable service for this customer. Id.
at para. (h).
No commenter opposes the proposed
classification of Parcel Select & Parcel
Return Service Contract 2 as
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competitive. Having considered the
statutory requirements and the support
offered by the Postal Service, the
Commission finds that Parcel Select &
Parcel Return Service Contract 2 is
appropriately classified as a competitive
product and should be added to the
Competitive Product List.
Cost considerations. The Postal
Service presents a financial analysis
showing that Parcel Select & Parcel
Return Service Contract 2 ensures that
the contract covers its attributable costs,
does not result in subsidization of
competitive products by market
dominant products, and increases
contribution from competitive products.
Based on the data submitted, the
Commission finds that Parcel Select &
Parcel Return Service Contract 2 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 proposed Parcel Select &
Parcel Return Service Contract 2
indicates that it comports with the
provisions applicable to rates for
competitive products.
In his comments, the Public
Representative raises the issue of the
pending Parcel Select and Parcel Return
Service methodological changes. See
Docket No. RM2009–10, Proposal
Fourteen. In the instant filing, the Postal
Service correctly uses the current
approved methodology concerning
Parcel Select and Parcel Return Service
Transportation and Mail Processing
costs. Nevertheless, the Commission
believes the changes presented in
Proposal Fourteen, if approved, would
not harm the potential profitability of
this contract.
Application for non-public treatment.
The Postal Service believes that the 10year period of non-public treatment, as
specified in 39 U.S.C. 3007.30, is
insufficient to protect customer
identifying information. Notice,
Attachment F, at 6. It asserts that such
information should be protected
permanently and requests that the
Commission enter an order extending
that duration indefinitely.
The request is premature. Should the
need for non-public treatment remain
due to ongoing business relationships,
the Postal Service may submit a motion
to the Commission to extend the
duration at the appropriate time.
Other considerations. The Postal
Service shall notify the Commission if
the contract is extended for an
additional year. If the agreement
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terminates earlier than anticipated, the
Postal Service shall inform the
Commission prior to the new
termination date. The Commission will
then remove the product from the
Competitive Product List.
In conclusion, the Commission
approves Parcel Select & Parcel Return
Service Contract 2 as a new product.
The revision to the Competitive Product
List is shown below the signature of this
order and is effective upon issuance of
this order.
V. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. Parcel Select & Parcel Return
Service Contract 2 (MC2009–40 and
CP2009–61) is added to the Competitive
Product List as a new product under
Negotiated Service Agreements,
Domestic.
2. The Postal Service shall notify the
Commission if the contract is extended
for an additional year and update the
Commission if termination occurs prior
to that date, as discussed in this order.
3. The Secretary shall arrange for the
publication of this order in the Federal
Register.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3020
Administrative practice and
procedure; Postal Service.
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:
■
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:
■
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
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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
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]
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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
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[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)
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Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 8
(MC2009–33 and CP2009–44)
Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service
Contract 2 (MC2009–40 and CP2009–61)
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)
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)
Priority Mail Contract 15 (MC2009–35 and
CP2009–54)
Priority Mail Contract 16 (MC2009–36 and
CP2009–55)
Priority Mail Contract 17 (MC2009–37 and
CP2009–56)
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 Expedited Package Services 2
(CP2009–50)
Global Plus Contracts
Global Plus 1 (CP2008–8, CP2008–46 and
CP2009–47)
Global Plus 2 (MC2008–7, CP2008–48 and
CP2008–49)
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
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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]
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BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
42 CFR Part 412
[CMS–1538–CN]
mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with RULES
RIN 0938–AP56
Medicare Program; Inpatient
Rehabilitation Facility Prospective
Payment System for Federal Fiscal
Year 2010; Correction
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Correction of final rule.
SUMMARY: This document corrects
technical errors that appeared in the
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final rule published in the Federal
Register on August 7, 2009 entitled
‘‘Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
Prospective Payment System for Federal
Fiscal Year 2010’’ (74 FR 39762).
DATES: Effective Date. The correction to
the average length of stay value for CMG
0501, tier 2, in Table 1 on page 39768
of the final rule (74 FR 39762) is
effective October 1, 2009. The correction
to the preamble text at the top of the
middle column of page 39791 of the
final rule (74 FR 39762) is effective
January 1, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susanne Seagrave, (410) 786–0044.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
In FR Doc. E9–18616 of August 7,
2009 (74 FR 39762), there are technical
errors that we are identifying and
correcting in the Correction of Errors
section below. The corrections in this
notice are effective as if they were
included in the final rule published on
August 7, 2009. Accordingly, the
correction to the average length of stay
value for CMG 0501, tier 2, in Table 1
on page 39768 of the final rule (74 FR
39762) is effective October 1, 2009. This
change is applicable for IRF discharges
occurring on or after October 1, 2009
and on or before September 30, 2010
(FY 2010). The correction to the
preamble text at the top of the middle
column of page 39791 of the final rule
is effective January 1, 2010.
II. Summary of Errors
In the August 7, 2009 final rule (74 FR
39762), the average length of stay value
for CMG 0501, tier 2, in Table 1 on page
39768 should have been listed as 10, but
was inadvertently listed as 0. In the FY
2010 IRF PPS proposed rule (74 FR
21052 at 21057), we proposed the
average length of stay value for CMG
0501, tier 2, as 10. The proposal was
based on FY 2007 IRF claims data,
which was the most recent available
data we had at the time. The updated
FY 2008 data that we used for the final
rule contained no IRF cases for CMG
0501, tier 2. When there are not enough
cases in a particular CMG and tier
(referred to herein as a ‘‘payment
group’’) to calculate an average length of
stay, we combine the cases in that
payment group with the next highestpaying payment group to calculate an
average length of stay value.
Accordingly, for the final rule, we used
the average length of stay value of 10
from CMG 0501, tier 1 for CMG 0501,
tier 2, but in Table 1 we inadvertently
indicated a value of 0 instead of 10.
Thus, we are correcting Table 1 to show
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the average length of stay value for CMG
0501, tier 2, is 10.
In addition, we are correcting certain
language in the preamble that could be
misread, resulting in confusion with the
regulatory requirements that must be
met with respect to the preadmission
screening required under
§ 412.622(a)(4)(A). Section
412.622(a)(4)(A) requires that the
comprehensive preadmission screening
be conducted by a licensed or certified
clinician(s) designated by the
rehabilitation physician described in
§ 412.622(a)(3(iv) within 48 hours
immediately preceding the IRF
admission. Our policy is that the IRF
personnel conducting the screening
must be a clinician or group of
clinicians who are appropriately trained
and qualified to assess the patient’s
medical and functional status, assess the
risk for clinical and rehabilitation
complications, and assess other aspects
of the patient’s condition both
medically and functionally. As we
stated in the final rule, we do not
believe that non-clinical personnel can
adequately perform these assessments.
In the final rule (74 FR 39791), we
stated that, ‘‘* * * we believe that the
IRF personnel involved in collecting the
information for the preadmission
screening must be appropriately trained
and qualified to assess the patient’s
medical and functional status, assess the
risk for clinical and rehabilitation
complications, and assess other aspects
of the patient’s condition both
medically and functionally’’ (emphasis
added). As the discussion in which this
sentence was embedded only pertained
to clinical staff assessments under
§ 412.622(a)(4)(A), we should have
utilized terminology that referenced
‘‘clinical staff’’ and ‘‘assessment,’’ not
‘‘IRF personnel’’ and ‘‘collecting.’’
Consistent with the discussion in which
the statement appears, we meant to
convey that the IRF clinical staff
conducting the preadmission screening
must be trained and qualified to make
the appropriate assessments. The
appropriate use of non-clinical staff in
the collection of the information that is
used in the § 412.622(a)(4)(A)
assessment is beyond the scope of the
preamble discussion. Therefore, to
eliminate any confusion, we are revising
the sentence in the middle column at
the top of page 39791 of the final rule
to read, ‘‘* * * we believe that the
clinician(s) conducting the
preadmission screening must be
appropriately trained and qualified to
assess the patient’s medical and
functional status, assess the risk for
clinical and rehabilitation
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3020
[Docket Nos. MC2009-40 and CP2009-61; Order No. 295]
New Postal Product
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is adding Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service
Contract 2 to the Competitive Product List. 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 new requirements in the law.
DATES: Effective October 1, 2009 and is applicable beginning September
4, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel,
202-789-6820 or stephen.sharfman@prc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory History, 74 FR 44881 (August 31, 2009).
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Comments
IV. Commission Analysis
V. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
The Postal Service seeks to add a new product identified as Parcel
Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 to the Competitive Product
List. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission approves the
Request.
II. Background
On August 21, 2009, the Postal Service filed a formal request
pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30, et seq., to add Parcel
Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 to the Competitive Product
List.\1\ The Postal Service asserts that the Parcel Select & Parcel
Return Service Contract 2 product is a competitive product ``not of
general applicability'' within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Id.
at 1. The Request has been assigned Docket No. MC2009-40.
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\1\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Parcel
Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 to Competitive Product
List and Notice of Establishment of Rates and Class Not of General
Applicability, August 21, 2009 (Request).
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The Postal Service contemporaneously filed a contract related to
the proposed new product pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) and 39 CFR
3015.5. Id. The contract has been assigned Docket No. CP2009-61.
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In support of its Request, the Postal Service filed the following
materials: (1) A redacted version of the Governors' Decision
authorizing the new product which also includes an analysis of Parcel
Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 and certification of the
Governors' vote; \2\ (2) a redacted version of the contract which,
among other things, provides (a) that the effective date of the
contract is the day after the date on which the Commission issues all
regulatory approvals, and (b) that the contract will expire on May 31,
2011, unless it is extended for an additional year; \3\ (3) requested
changes in the Mail Classification Schedule product list; \4\ (4) a
Statement of Supporting Justification as required by 39 CFR 3020.32;
\5\ (5) a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a); \6\ and
(7) an application for non-public treatment of materials.\7\
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\2\ Attachment A to the Request. The analysis that accompanies
the Governors' Decision notes, among other things, that the contract
will result in new and more profitable volume for the Postal
Service.
\3\ Attachment B to the Request.
\4\ Attachment C to the Request.
\5\ Attachment D to the Request.
\6\ Attachment E to the Request.
\7\ Attachment F to the Request.
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In the Statement of Supporting Justification, Daniel J. Barrett,
Manager, Sales Strategy and Customer Support, Ground Shipping Services,
asserts that the service to be provided under the contract will cover
its attributable costs, make a positive contribution to coverage of
institutional costs, and increase contribution toward the requisite 5.5
percent of the Postal Service's total institutional costs. Id.,
Attachment D. Thus, Mr. Barrett contends there will be no issue of
subsidization of competitive products by market dominant products as a
result of this contract. Id. W. Ashley Lyons, Manager, Regulatory
Reporting and Cost Analysis, Finance Department, certifies that the
contract complies with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). See id., Attachment E.
The Postal Service filed much of the supporting materials,
including the unredacted Governors' Decision, the unredacted contract,
and supporting financial analysis,\8\ under seal. In its application
for non-public treatment of materials, the Postal Service maintains
that the contract and related financial information, including the
customer's name and the accompanying analyses that provide prices,
terms, conditions, and financial projections, should remain
confidential. Id., Attachment F.
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\8\ The Commission appreciates the Postal Service's efforts to
ensure its financial analysis is complete and thorough. The
financial analysis filed in this docket should serve as a model for
future requests.
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In Order No. 288, the Commission gave notice of the two dockets,
appointed a public representative, requested supplemental information,
and provided the public with an opportunity to comment.\9\ On August
27, 2009, the Postal Service filed a response to the Commission's
request for supplemental information.\10\
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\9\ PRC Order No. 288, Notice and Order Concerning Parcel Select
& Parcel Return Service Contract 2 Negotiated Service Agreement,
August 25, 2009 (Order No. 288).
\10\ Response of the United States Postal Service to Request for
Supplemental Information in Order No. 288, August 27, 2009.
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III. Comments
Comments were filed by the Public Representative.\11\ No filings
were submitted by other interested parties. The Public Representative
states that the Postal Service's filing and the Parcel Select & Parcel
Return Service Contract 2 agreement comply with applicable Commission
rules of practice. Id. at 3. He also addresses the relationship between
the data systems used to calculate costs in this case and the Postal
Service's proposal to change that established methodology as ``proposal
fourteen'' in Commission Docket No. RM2009-10. Specifically, he notes
that ``the Commission's determination on the costing methodology might
impact the data supplied for the instant contract.'' Id. at 4. However,
the Public Representative ``concede[s] that pricing for this PS&PRS NSA
appears to fully comply with the three-pronged requirements of 39
U.S.C. 3633(a), and with the other pricing, cost coverage, and
contribution provisions of title 39.'' Id.
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\11\ Public Representative Comments in Response to United States
Postal Service Request to Add Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service
Contract 2 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Establishment
of Rates and Class Not of General Applicability, September 2, 2009
(Public Representative Comments).
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The Public Representative believes that the Postal Service has
provided adequate justification for maintaining confidentiality in this
case. Id. at 2. He also believes that because the contract is designed
to help acquire new volume, the contract appears to benefit the general
public. Id. at 5.
IV. Commission Analysis
The Commission has reviewed the Request, the contract, the
financial analysis provided under seal, the supplemental information
filed by the Postal Service, and the comments filed by the Public
Representative.
Statutory requirements. The Commission's statutory responsibilities
in this instance entail assigning Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service
Contract 2 to either the Market Dominant Product List or to the
Competitive Product List. 39 U.S.C. 3642. As part of this
responsibility, the Commission also reviews the proposal for compliance
with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) requirements.
This includes, for proposed competitive products, a review of the
provisions applicable to rates for competitive products. 39 U.S.C.
3633.
Product list assignment. In determining whether to assign Parcel
Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 as a product to the Market
Dominant Product List or the Competitive Product List, the Commission
must consider whether
[T]he Postal Service exercises sufficient market power that it
can effectively set the price of such product substantially above
costs, raise prices significantly, decrease quality, or decrease
output, without risk of losing a significant level of business to
other firms offering similar products.
39 U.S.C. 3642(b)(1). If so, the product will be categorized as market
dominant. The competitive category of products shall consist of all
other products.
The Commission is further required to consider the availability and
nature of enterprises in the private sector engaged in the delivery of
the product, the views of those who use the product, and the likely
impact on small business concerns. 39 U.S.C. 3642(b)(3).
The Postal Service asserts that its bargaining position is
constrained by the existence of other shippers who can provide similar
services, thus precluding it from taking unilateral action to increase
prices without the risk of losing volume to private companies. Request,
Attachment D, at para. (d). The Postal Service also contends that it
may not decrease quality or output without risking the loss of business
to competitors that offer similar ground shipping services. Id. It
further states that the contract partner supports the addition of the
contract to the Competitive Product List to effectuate the negotiated
contractual terms. Id. at para. (g). Finally, the Postal Service states
that the market for ground shipping services is highly competitive and
requires a substantial infrastructure to support a national network. It
indicates that large carriers serve this market. Accordingly, the
Postal Service states that it is unaware of any small business concerns
that could offer comparable service for this customer. Id. at para.
(h).
No commenter opposes the proposed classification of Parcel Select &
Parcel Return Service Contract 2 as
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competitive. Having considered the statutory requirements and the
support offered by the Postal Service, the Commission finds that Parcel
Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 is appropriately classified
as a competitive product and should be added to the Competitive Product
List.
Cost considerations. The Postal Service presents a financial
analysis showing that Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2
ensures that the contract covers its attributable costs, does not
result in subsidization of competitive products by market dominant
products, and increases contribution from competitive products.
Based on the data submitted, the Commission finds that Parcel
Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 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 proposed Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service
Contract 2 indicates that it comports with the provisions applicable to
rates for competitive products.
In his comments, the Public Representative raises the issue of the
pending Parcel Select and Parcel Return Service methodological changes.
See Docket No. RM2009-10, Proposal Fourteen. In the instant filing, the
Postal Service correctly uses the current approved methodology
concerning Parcel Select and Parcel Return Service Transportation and
Mail Processing costs. Nevertheless, the Commission believes the
changes presented in Proposal Fourteen, if approved, would not harm the
potential profitability of this contract.
Application for non-public treatment. The Postal Service believes
that the 10-year period of non-public treatment, as specified in 39
U.S.C. 3007.30, is insufficient to protect customer identifying
information. Notice, Attachment F, at 6. It asserts that such
information should be protected permanently and requests that the
Commission enter an order extending that duration indefinitely.
The request is premature. Should the need for non-public treatment
remain due to ongoing business relationships, the Postal Service may
submit a motion to the Commission to extend the duration at the
appropriate time.
Other considerations. The Postal Service shall notify the
Commission if the contract is extended for an additional year. If the
agreement terminates earlier than anticipated, the Postal Service shall
inform the Commission prior to the new termination date. The Commission
will then remove the product from the Competitive Product List.
In conclusion, the Commission approves Parcel Select & Parcel
Return Service Contract 2 as a new product. The revision to the
Competitive Product List is shown below the signature of this order and
is effective upon issuance of this order.
V. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 (MC2009-40 and
CP2009-61) is added to the Competitive Product List as a new product
under Negotiated Service Agreements, Domestic.
2. The Postal Service shall notify the Commission if the contract
is extended for an additional year and update the Commission if
termination occurs prior to that date, as discussed in this order.
3. The Secretary shall arrange for the publication of this order in
the Federal Register.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3020
Administrative practice and procedure; Postal Service.
By the Commission.
Judith M. Grady,
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 3020 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
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]
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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 Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 (MC2009-40 and
CP2009-61)
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)
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)
Priority Mail Contract 15 (MC2009-35 and CP2009-54)
Priority Mail Contract 16 (MC2009-36 and CP2009-55)
Priority Mail Contract 17 (MC2009-37 and CP2009-56)
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 Expedited Package Services 2 (CP2009-50)
Global Plus Contracts
Global Plus 1 (CP2008-8, CP2008-46 and CP2009-47)
Global Plus 2 (MC2008-7, CP2008-48 and CP2008-49)
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
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[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. E9-23687 Filed 9-30-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
