New Postal Product, 67256-67257 [E9-30073]

Download as PDF 67256 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 242 / Friday, December 18, 2009 / Notices Commission completes its review of the Notice. Notice at 1. II. Notice of Filings The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2009–31 for consideration of the issues raised by the Notice. Interested persons may submit comments on whether these recent Postal Service’s filings in this docket are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642 and 39 CFR part 3015. Comments are due no later than December 21, 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 this proceeding. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2009–31 for consideration of the matters raised by the amendment to Priority Mail Contract 7. 2. 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 for this aspect of this docket. 3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than December 21, 2009. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this notice and order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–30072 Filed 12–17–E9; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–S POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2010-14; Order No. 356] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service filing to add a new Global Expedited Packages Services 2 product to the Competitive Product List. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with the filing. DATES: Comments are due: December 21, 2009. Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Commenters who cannot submit their views electronically should ADDRESSES: VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:33 Dec 17, 2009 Jkt 220001 contact the person identified in ‘‘FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT’’by telephone for advice on alternatives to electronic filing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 202-789-6820 or stephen.sharfman@prc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction II. Notice of Filing III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On December 10, 2009, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing that it has entered into an additional Global Expedited Package Services 2 (GEPS 2) contract.1 GEPS 2 provides volume-based incentives for mailers that send large volumes of Express Mail International (EMI) and/or Priority Mail International (PMI). The Postal Service believes the instant contract is functionally equivalent to the previously submitted GEPS 2 contracts and is supported by the Governors’ Decision filed in Docket No. CP2008-4.2 Id. at 1. The instant contract. The Postal Service filed the instant contract pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. In addition, the Postal Service contends that the contract is in accordance with Order No. 290.3 The term of the instant contract is 1 year from the date the Postal service notifies the customer that all necessary regulatory approvals have been received. Notice at 2. In support of its Notice, the Postal Service filed four attachments as follows: 1. Attachment 1–an application for non-public treatment of materials to maintain the contract and supporting documents under seal; 2. Attachment 2–a redacted copy of Governors’ Decision No. 08-7 which establishes prices and classifications for GEPS contracts, a description of applicable GEPS contracts, formulas for prices, an analysis and certification of the formulas and certification of the Governors’ vote; 3. Attachment 3–a redacted copy of the contract, applicable annexes, and a provision to modify the mailer’s tender requirements; and Attachment 4–a certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2). Functional equivalency. The Postal Service asserts that the instant contract is functionally equivalent to the contract in Docket No. CP2009-50 and prior GEPS 2 contracts. Id. at 3-4. It also contends that the instant contract meets the requirements of Governors’ Decision No. 08-7 for rates for GEPS contracts. Id. at 3. The Postal Service indicates that the instant contract differs from the contract in Docket No. CP2009-50 in two ways, namely, (a) Customer specific information, e.g., the customer’s name, address, and provisions clarifying tender locations; and (b) revisions intended to be included in all subsequent agreements. Id. at 3-4. The latter revisions address, for example, the treatment of confidential information and the availability of pickup service.4 The Postal Service contends that the instant contract satisfies the pricing formula and classification system established in Governors’ Decision No. 08-7. Id. 2-3. It asserts that the instant contract and all GEPS 2 contracts have similar cost and market characteristics and is functionally equivalent in all relevant aspects. Id. at 5. The Postal Service concludes that this contract is in compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633, and requests that this contract be included within the GEPS 2 product. Id. II. Notice of Filing The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2010-14 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, 3633, or 3642 and 39 CFR part 3015. Comments are due no later than December 21, 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 this proceeding. III. Ordering Paragraphs 1 Notice of United States Postal Service Filing of Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 2 Negotiated Service Agreement and Application for Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, December 10, 2009 (Notice). 2 See Docket No. CP2008-4, Notice of United States Postal Service of Governors’ Decision Establishing Prices and Classifications for Global Expedited Package Services Contracts, May 20, 2008. 3 See Docket No. CP2009-50, Order Granting Clarification and Adding Global Expedited Package Services 2 to the Competitive Product List, August 28, 2009 (Order No. 290). PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2010-14 for consideration of the issues raised in this docket. 4 Id. at 4-5. The Postal Service filed revisions to the agreement under seal regarding certain Articles. It is not apparent that the revised provisions should be filed as non-public. Therefore, the Postal Service shall promptly file the revised provisions as public or provide justification for their treatment as nonpublic. E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 242 / Friday, December 18, 2009 / Notices 2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than December 21, 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 this proceeding. 4. The Postal Service shall promptly clarify the revisions to the contract as set forth in this order. 5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–30073 Filed 12–17–E9; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–S RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to request a revision to a currently approved collection of information. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and approval by OIRA ensures that we impose appropriate paperwork burdens. The RRB invites comments on the proposed collections of information to determine (1) The practical utility of the collections; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information that is the subject of collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to RRB or OIRA must contain the OMB control number of the ICR. For proper consideration of your comments, it is best if RRB and OIRA receive them within 30 days of publication date. sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES Repayment of Debt; OMB 3220–0169 When the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) determines that an overpayment of Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) or Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA) benefits has occurred, it initiates prompt action to notify the annuitant of the overpayment and to recover the money owed the RRB. To effect VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:33 Dec 17, 2009 Jkt 220001 payment of a debt by credit card, the RRB currently utilizes Form G–421f, Repayment by Credit Card. The RRB proposes minor non-burden impacting changes to Form G–421f. One form is completed by each respondent. Completion is voluntary. RRB procedures pertaining to benefit overpayment determinations and the recovery of such benefits are prescribed in 20 CFR 255 and 340. Information Collection Request (ICR) Title: Repayment of Debt. OMB Control Number: OMB 3220– 0169. Form(s) submitted: G–421f. Expiration date of current OMB clearance: 12/31/2009. Type of request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected public: Individuals or households. Abstract: When the RRB determines that an overpayment of benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act or Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act has occurred, it initiates prompt action to notify the claimant of the overpayment and to recover the amount owed. The collection obtains information needed to allow for repayment by the claimant by credit card, in addition to the customary form of payment by check or money order. Changes Proposed: The RRB proposes non-burden impacting editorial changes to Form G–421f. The total burden estimate for the ICR is as follows: Estimated annual number of respondents: 300. Total annual responses: 300. Total annual reporting hours: 25. Additional Information or Comments: Copies of the form and supporting documents can be obtained from Charles Mierzwa, the agency clearance officer at (312–751–3363) or Charles.Mierzwa@rrb.gov. Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed to Patricia A. Henaghan, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611–2092 or Patricia.Henaghan@rrb.gov and to the OMB Desk Officer for the RRB, at the Office of Management and Budget, Room 10230, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [License No. 09/79–0454] Emergence Capital Partners SBIC, L.P.; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest Notice is hereby given that Emergence Capital Partners SBIC, L.P., 160 Bovet Road, Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94402, a Federal Licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (‘‘the Act’’), in connection with the financing of a small concern, has sought an exemption under Section 312 of the Act and Section 107.730, Financings which Constitute Conflicts of Interest of the Small Business Administration (‘‘SBA’’) Rules and Regulations (13 CFR 107.730). Emergence Capital Partners SBIC, L.P. proposes to provide equity financing to Lithium Technologies, Inc., 6121 Hollis Street Suite 4, Emeryville, CA 94608 (‘‘Lithium’’). The financing is contemplated for working capital and general operating purposes. The financing is brought within the purview of § 107.730(a)(1) of the Regulations because Emergence Capital Partners, L.P. and Emergence Capital Associates, L.P., Associates of Emergence Capital Partners SBIC, L.P., own in aggregate more than ten percent of Lithium and therefore Lithium is considered an Associate of Emergence Capital Partners SBIC, L.P. Therefore, this transaction is considered Financing an Associate, requiring prior SBA approval. Notice is hereby given that any interested person may submit written comments on the transaction within 15 days of the date of this publication to the Associate Administrator for Investment, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. Dated: December 3, 2009. Sean J. Greene, Associate Administrator for Investment. [FR Doc. E9–30099 Filed 12–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P Charles Mierzwa, Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 242 (Friday, December 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67256-67257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30073]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2010-14; Order No. 356]


New Postal Product

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
filing to add a new Global Expedited Packages Services 2 product to the 
Competitive Product List. This notice addresses procedural steps 
associated with the filing.

DATES: Comments are due: December 21, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing 
Online system at https://www.prc.gov. Commenters who cannot submit their 
views electronically should contact the person identified in ``FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT''by telephone for advice on alternatives to 
electronic filing.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Introduction
II. Notice of Filing
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On December 10, 2009, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing 
that it has entered into an additional Global Expedited Package 
Services 2 (GEPS 2) contract.\1\
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service Filing of 
Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 2 
Negotiated Service Agreement and Application for Non-Public 
Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, December 10, 2009 (Notice).
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    GEPS 2 provides volume-based incentives for mailers that send large 
volumes of Express Mail International (EMI) and/or Priority Mail 
International (PMI). The Postal Service believes the instant contract 
is functionally equivalent to the previously submitted GEPS 2 contracts 
and is supported by the Governors' Decision filed in Docket No. CP2008-
4.\2\ Id. at 1.
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    \2\ See Docket No. CP2008-4, Notice of United States Postal 
Service of Governors' Decision Establishing Prices and 
Classifications for Global Expedited Package Services Contracts, May 
20, 2008.
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    The instant contract. The Postal Service filed the instant contract 
pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. In addition, the Postal Service contends 
that the contract is in accordance with Order No. 290.\3\ The term of 
the instant contract is 1 year from the date the Postal service 
notifies the customer that all necessary regulatory approvals have been 
received. Notice at 2.
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    \3\ See Docket No. CP2009-50, Order Granting Clarification and 
Adding Global Expedited Package Services 2 to the Competitive 
Product List, August 28, 2009 (Order No. 290).
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    In support of its Notice, the Postal Service filed four attachments 
as follows:
    1. Attachment 1-an application for non-public treatment of 
materials to maintain the contract and supporting documents under seal;
    2. Attachment 2-a redacted copy of Governors' Decision No. 08-7 
which establishes prices and classifications for GEPS contracts, a 
description of applicable GEPS contracts, formulas for prices, an 
analysis and certification of the formulas and certification of the 
Governors' vote;
    3. Attachment 3-a redacted copy of the contract, applicable 
annexes, and a provision to modify the mailer's tender requirements; 
and
    Attachment 4-a certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2).
    Functional equivalency. The Postal Service asserts that the instant 
contract is functionally equivalent to the contract in Docket No. 
CP2009-50 and prior GEPS 2 contracts. Id. at 3-4. It also contends that 
the instant contract meets the requirements of Governors' Decision No. 
08-7 for rates for GEPS contracts. Id. at 3. The Postal Service 
indicates that the instant contract differs from the contract in Docket 
No. CP2009-50 in two ways, namely, (a) Customer specific information, 
e.g., the customer's name, address, and provisions clarifying tender 
locations; and (b) revisions intended to be included in all subsequent 
agreements. Id. at 3-4. The latter revisions address, for example, the 
treatment of confidential information and the availability of pickup 
service.\4\
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    \4\ Id. at 4-5. The Postal Service filed revisions to the 
agreement under seal regarding certain Articles. It is not apparent 
that the revised provisions should be filed as non-public. 
Therefore, the Postal Service shall promptly file the revised 
provisions as public or provide justification for their treatment as 
non-public.
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    The Postal Service contends that the instant contract satisfies the 
pricing formula and classification system established in Governors' 
Decision No. 08-7. Id. 2-3. It asserts that the instant contract and 
all GEPS 2 contracts have similar cost and market characteristics and 
is functionally equivalent in all relevant aspects. Id. at 5. The 
Postal Service concludes that this contract is in compliance with 39 
U.S.C. 3633, and requests that this contract be included within the 
GEPS 2 product. Id.

II. Notice of Filing

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2010-14 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, 
3633, or 3642 and 39 CFR part 3015. Comments are due no later than 
December 21, 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 this proceeding.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2010-14 for 
consideration of the issues raised in this docket.

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    2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no 
later than December 21, 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 this proceeding.
    4. The Postal Service shall promptly clarify the revisions to the 
contract as set forth in this order.
    5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-30073 Filed 12-17-E9; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-S
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