Express Mail Open and Distribute and Priority Mail Open and Distribute Changes and Updates, 14076-14077 [2010-6102]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Express Mail Open and Distribute and
Priority Mail Open and Distribute
Changes and Updates
Postal Service TM.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Postal Service is revising
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM®) 705.16 to reflect changes and
updates for Express Mail® Open and
Distribute and Priority Mail® Open and
Distribute to improve efficiencies in
processing and to control costs.
DATES: Effective Date: April 5, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karen Key, 202–268–7492 or Garry
Rodriguez, 202–268–7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
January 29, 2010, the Postal Service
published a Federal Register proposed
rule (75 FR 4741–4742) inviting
comments on a revision to change the
standards for Express Mail Open and
Distribute and Priority Mail Open and
Distribute shipments, to discontinue the
use of Label 23 and facsimile Tags 190
and 161, and to update the mailing
standards. After reviewing the
comments, and upon further
consideration of the proposed revisions,
the Postal Service adopts the proposed
rule with minor revisions.
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SUMMARY:
Comments
The Postal Service received five
comments:
1. One commenter expressed concern
about discontinuing the use of Label 23
and suggested tray boxes to
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accommodate EMM trays. The Postal
Service introduced tray boxes to address
Open and Distribute customers’
concerns on the security of their mail in
a letter tray during processing. The
current tray box sizes were a result of
customer feedback. The decision to
discontinue Label 23 supports our goal
to provide a secure method for Open
and Distribute containers.
2. One commenter recommended
changes to the tray boxes. The Postal
Service has determined that this
suggestion is outside the scope of this
final rule.
3. One commenter questioned
discontinuing the optional use of
facsimile Tag 190. The Postal Service’s
decision to standardize the tags and to
discontinue the optional use of
facsimile Tags 190 and 161 was made to
ensure visibility of the product for
accurate and efficient processing of
Open and Distribute containers. In
response to customer needs, the Postal
Service is investigating the production
of a self-adhesive Tag 190 for DDU
shipments made in USPS®-supplied
Flat Rate Boxes and envelopes.
Customers will be notified of the new
self-adhesive Tag 190 when it becomes
available.
4. One internal commenter brought to
our attention that under authorization,
Open and Distribute containers were
allowed to be presented sealed. This
exception was incorporated into the
final rule.
5. One commenter questioned the 70
pound weight limit. The Postal Service
has determined that this is outside the
scope of this final rule.
Summary
With the introduction of tray boxes,
Label 23, once used to identify lettersize trays, is no longer needed, and the
Postal Service is discontinuing its use.
Customers now have the option to place
their trays in either sacks or Open and
Distribute tray boxes. The Open and
Distribute tray boxes are provided free
of charge by the Postal Service to all
Open and Distribute customers and are
available for both half-size and full-size
trays.
The Postal Service also discontinues
the optional use of facsimile Tags 190
and 161. Customers must use the USPSsupplied tags which are easy to identify.
Additionally, the Postal Service is
updating the mailing standards to reflect
Open and Distribute containers must
not exceed the 70-pound weight limit
and that PS Form 3152, Confirmation
Services Certification, must be
submitted with each mailing. The Postal
Service also updates the mailing
standards to clarify that Open and
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Distribute containers must be presented
unsealed, unless accepted under an
alternate procedure authorized by
Business Mailer Support.
The Postal Service adopts the
following changes to Mailing Standards
of the United States Postal Service,
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), which is
incorporated by reference in the Code of
Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and
procedure, Postal Service.
PART 111—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
Part 111 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 101,
401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–
3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632,
3633, and 5001.
2. Revise the following sections of
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM) as follows:
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*
*
*
*
■
700
Special Standards
*
*
*
*
*
705 Advanced Preparation and
Special Postage Payment Systems
*
*
*
*
*
16.0 Express Mail Open and
Distribute and Priority Mail Open and
Distribute
16.1
16.1.1
Prices and Fees
Basis of Price
[Add new second sentence to 16.1.1 to
clarify the maximum weight as follows:]
* * * The maximum weight for each
container is 70 pounds. * * *
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16.1.5
Payment Method
[Revise the third sentence of 16.1.5 to
eliminate Label 23 as follows:]
* * * Priority Mail postage must be
affixed to or hand-stamped on green Tag
161, pink Tag 190, to the Open and
Distribute tray box, or be part of the
address label.
*
*
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*
16.5
Preparation
16.5.1 Containers for Expedited
Transport
Acceptable containers for expedited
transport are as follows:
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[Revise item B to remove the reference
to label 23 as follows:]
b. A Priority Mail Open and Distribute
shipment must be contained in either a
USPS-approved sack using Tag 161 or
Tag 190 or a USPS-provided Priority
Mail Open and Distribute tray box (Tag
161 and 190 are not required for tray
boxes, only the 4x6 address label should
be applied), except as provided in
16.5.1c and 16.5.1d.
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16.6
Enter and Deposit
[Revise the heading of 16.6.1 to read as
follows:]
Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois
60604, (312) 886–6067,
summerhays.john@epa.gov.
[Add new 16.6.2, Entry, as follows:]
16.5.4 Tags 161 and 190—Priority
Mail Open and Distribute
[Revise the first sentence of the
introductory paragraph of 16.5.4 to
remove the optional use of facsimiles as
follows:]
Tag 161 and Tag 190 provide a place
to affix Priority Mail postage and the
address label for the destination facility.
* * *
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the second sentence in 16.5.4b
to remove the option of a facsimile to
read as follows:]
b. * * * This tag also must be affixed
to containers used for Priority Mail
Open and Distribute shipments
prepared under 16.5.1c or 16.5.1d.
[Revise heading of 16.5.5 to read as
follows:]
16.5.5 Tray Boxes—Express Mail
Open and Distribute and Priority Mail
Open and Distribute
This
document provides a technical
correction to the direct final regulation
published at 75 FR 9103, March 1, 2010.
The final regulation that is the subject
of this correction is effective on April
30, 2010, and approves the sunset of 35
Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) 217
Subpart W as incorporated into 40 CFR
Part 52. The revision to the Illinois State
Implementation Plan terminates the
provisions of the NOX Budget Trading
Program that apply to EGUs.
16.6.2
Correction
16.6.1
Verification
[Delete the second sentence in 16.6.1
and add new second sentence as
follows:]
* * * Open and Distribute containers
must not be sealed until the BMEU
verification and acceptance of the
contents has been completed, unless
accepted under an alternate procedure
authorized by Business Mailer Support.
Entry
A PS Form 3152, Confirmation
Services Certification, must accompany
each shipment. Mailers must present
shipments to the BMEU with enough
time for acceptance, processing, and
dispatch before the facility’s critical
entry time for Express Mail or Priority
Mail.
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*
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*
We will publish an appropriate
amendment to 39 CFR Part 111 to reflect
these changes.
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 2010–6102 Filed 3–23–10; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
As published, the final regulations
contained an error which may prove to
be misleading and needs to be clarified.
The direct final rule in 75 FR 9103
inadvertently stated that 40 CFR 52.740
was being amended, but the actual
section being amended is 40 CFR
52.720.
Accordingly, the following correction
is made to the final rule published
March 1, 2010, (75 FR 9103).
1. On page 9105, in the third column,
amendatory instruction 2 is corrected to
read as follows:
‘‘2. Section 52.720 is amended by
adding paragraph (c)(185), to read as
follows:’’
Dated: March 12, 2010.
Tinka G. Hyde,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 2010–6474 Filed 3–23–10; 8:45 am]
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40 CFR Part 52
[Revise 16.5.5 to read as follows:]
[EPA–R05–OAR–2009–0964; FRL–9129–9]
As an alternative to sacks for Express
Mail Open and Distribute and Priority
Mail Open and Distribute shipments,
unless prepared under 16.5.1c or
16.5.1d, mailers may use USPS-supplied
tray boxes for this service. Mailers must
place a 1-foot or 2-foot letter tray into
the appropriate size tray box.
Approval and Promulgation of Air
Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois;
NOX Budget Trading Program;
Correction
16.5.6
Address Labels
[Revise the first sentence of 16.5.6 by
removing Label 23 as follows:]
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In addition to Tag 157, Tag 161, or
Tag 190, USPS-supplied containers and
envelopes and mailer-supplied
containers used for Express Mail Open
and Distribute or Priority Mail Open
and Distribute must bear an address
label that states ‘‘OPEN AND
DISTRIBUTE AT:’’ followed by the
facility name. * * *
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Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document contains
technical corrections to the final
regulations, which were published in
the Federal Register on Monday, March
1, 2010. The regulations related to
terminating the provisions of the
Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) Budget Trading
Program that apply to electric generating
units (EGUs) in Illinois.
DATES: Effective Date: This correction is
effective on April 30, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Summerhays, Environmental Scientist,
Criteria Pollutant Section, Air Programs
Branch (AR–18J), Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 52 and 81
[EPA–R06–OAR–2009–0202; FRL–9129–2]
Approval and Promulgation of
Implementation Plans and Designation
of Areas for Air Quality Planning
Purposes; Arkansas; Redesignation of
the Crittenden County, AR Portion of
the Memphis, Tennessee-Arkansas
1997 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment
Area to Attainment
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: EPA is taking final action to
approve a request submitted on
February 24, 2009, from the State of
Arkansas to redesignate the Arkansas
portion of the bi-state Memphis,
Tennessee-Arkansas 8-hour ozone
nonattainment area (hereafter referred to
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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 24, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14076-14077]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-6102]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Express Mail Open and Distribute and Priority Mail Open and
Distribute Changes and Updates
AGENCY: Postal Service TM.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) 705.16 to
reflect changes and updates for Express Mail[supreg] Open and
Distribute and Priority Mail[supreg] Open and Distribute to improve
efficiencies in processing and to control costs.
DATES: Effective Date: April 5, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Key, 202-268-7492 or Garry
Rodriguez, 202-268-7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 29, 2010, the Postal Service
published a Federal Register proposed rule (75 FR 4741-4742) inviting
comments on a revision to change the standards for Express Mail Open
and Distribute and Priority Mail Open and Distribute shipments, to
discontinue the use of Label 23 and facsimile Tags 190 and 161, and to
update the mailing standards. After reviewing the comments, and upon
further consideration of the proposed revisions, the Postal Service
adopts the proposed rule with minor revisions.
Comments
The Postal Service received five comments:
1. One commenter expressed concern about discontinuing the use of
Label 23 and suggested tray boxes to accommodate EMM trays. The Postal
Service introduced tray boxes to address Open and Distribute customers'
concerns on the security of their mail in a letter tray during
processing. The current tray box sizes were a result of customer
feedback. The decision to discontinue Label 23 supports our goal to
provide a secure method for Open and Distribute containers.
2. One commenter recommended changes to the tray boxes. The Postal
Service has determined that this suggestion is outside the scope of
this final rule.
3. One commenter questioned discontinuing the optional use of
facsimile Tag 190. The Postal Service's decision to standardize the
tags and to discontinue the optional use of facsimile Tags 190 and 161
was made to ensure visibility of the product for accurate and efficient
processing of Open and Distribute containers. In response to customer
needs, the Postal Service is investigating the production of a self-
adhesive Tag 190 for DDU shipments made in USPS[supreg]-supplied Flat
Rate Boxes and envelopes. Customers will be notified of the new self-
adhesive Tag 190 when it becomes available.
4. One internal commenter brought to our attention that under
authorization, Open and Distribute containers were allowed to be
presented sealed. This exception was incorporated into the final rule.
5. One commenter questioned the 70 pound weight limit. The Postal
Service has determined that this is outside the scope of this final
rule.
Summary
With the introduction of tray boxes, Label 23, once used to
identify letter-size trays, is no longer needed, and the Postal Service
is discontinuing its use. Customers now have the option to place their
trays in either sacks or Open and Distribute tray boxes. The Open and
Distribute tray boxes are provided free of charge by the Postal Service
to all Open and Distribute customers and are available for both half-
size and full-size trays.
The Postal Service also discontinues the optional use of facsimile
Tags 190 and 161. Customers must use the USPS-supplied tags which are
easy to identify.
Additionally, the Postal Service is updating the mailing standards
to reflect Open and Distribute containers must not exceed the 70-pound
weight limit and that PS Form 3152, Confirmation Services
Certification, must be submitted with each mailing. The Postal Service
also updates the mailing standards to clarify that Open and Distribute
containers must be presented unsealed, unless accepted under an
alternate procedure authorized by Business Mailer Support.
The Postal Service adopts the following changes to Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM), which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal
Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
PART 111--[AMENDED]
0
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 111 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414,
416, 3001-3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633,
and 5001.
0
2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) as follows:
* * * * *
700 Special Standards
* * * * *
705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
* * * * *
16.0 Express Mail Open and Distribute and Priority Mail Open and
Distribute
16.1 Prices and Fees
16.1.1 Basis of Price
[Add new second sentence to 16.1.1 to clarify the maximum weight as
follows:]
* * * The maximum weight for each container is 70 pounds. * * *
* * * * *
16.1.5 Payment Method
[Revise the third sentence of 16.1.5 to eliminate Label 23 as follows:]
* * * Priority Mail postage must be affixed to or hand-stamped on
green Tag 161, pink Tag 190, to the Open and Distribute tray box, or be
part of the address label.
* * * * *
16.5 Preparation
16.5.1 Containers for Expedited Transport
Acceptable containers for expedited transport are as follows:
* * * * *
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[Revise item B to remove the reference to label 23 as follows:]
b. A Priority Mail Open and Distribute shipment must be contained
in either a USPS-approved sack using Tag 161 or Tag 190 or a USPS-
provided Priority Mail Open and Distribute tray box (Tag 161 and 190
are not required for tray boxes, only the 4x6 address label should be
applied), except as provided in 16.5.1c and 16.5.1d.
* * * * *
16.5.4 Tags 161 and 190--Priority Mail Open and Distribute
[Revise the first sentence of the introductory paragraph of 16.5.4 to
remove the optional use of facsimiles as follows:]
Tag 161 and Tag 190 provide a place to affix Priority Mail postage
and the address label for the destination facility. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the second sentence in 16.5.4b to remove the option of a
facsimile to read as follows:]
b. * * * This tag also must be affixed to containers used for
Priority Mail Open and Distribute shipments prepared under 16.5.1c or
16.5.1d.
[Revise heading of 16.5.5 to read as follows:]
16.5.5 Tray Boxes--Express Mail Open and Distribute and Priority Mail
Open and Distribute
[Revise 16.5.5 to read as follows:]
As an alternative to sacks for Express Mail Open and Distribute and
Priority Mail Open and Distribute shipments, unless prepared under
16.5.1c or 16.5.1d, mailers may use USPS-supplied tray boxes for this
service. Mailers must place a 1-foot or 2-foot letter tray into the
appropriate size tray box.
16.5.6 Address Labels
[Revise the first sentence of 16.5.6 by removing Label 23 as follows:]
In addition to Tag 157, Tag 161, or Tag 190, USPS-supplied
containers and envelopes and mailer-supplied containers used for
Express Mail Open and Distribute or Priority Mail Open and Distribute
must bear an address label that states ``OPEN AND DISTRIBUTE AT:''
followed by the facility name. * * *
* * * * *
16.6 Enter and Deposit
[Revise the heading of 16.6.1 to read as follows:]
16.6.1 Verification
[Delete the second sentence in 16.6.1 and add new second sentence as
follows:]
* * * Open and Distribute containers must not be sealed until the
BMEU verification and acceptance of the contents has been completed,
unless accepted under an alternate procedure authorized by Business
Mailer Support.
[Add new 16.6.2, Entry, as follows:]
16.6.2 Entry
A PS Form 3152, Confirmation Services Certification, must accompany
each shipment. Mailers must present shipments to the BMEU with enough
time for acceptance, processing, and dispatch before the facility's
critical entry time for Express Mail or Priority Mail.
* * * * *
We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR Part 111 to
reflect these changes.
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 2010-6102 Filed 3-23-10; 8:45 am]
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