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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket No. PI2010–3; Order No. 456]
Postal Rate Case Management
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Notice.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commission is seeking
comments relevant to management of an
anticipated exigent postal rate case. It
has scheduled a technical conference for
a public discussion based on the
submissions.
DATES: Comments are due: June 9, 2010;
technical conference will be held: June
16, 2010.
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 the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
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:
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
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II. Public Representative
III. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
On March 2, 2010, Postmaster General
John E. Potter outlined elements of a
business plan designed to close a
projected gap between Postal Service
revenues and costs.1 Included in the
plan was a reference to a possible
‘‘modest exigent rate increase’’ to be
effective in 2011. Id. The term ‘‘exigent
rate increase’’ is commonly used to refer
to rate adjustments that are due to
extraordinary or exceptional
circumstances. Such rate adjustments
are expressly authorized by 39 U.S.C.
3622(d)(1)(E).
Following the issuance of the Postal
Accountability and Enhancement Act
(PAEA), Pub. L. 109–435, 120 Stat. 3218
(2006), the Commission adopted new
rules that establish procedures for
handling exigent rate cases. Docket No.
RM2007–1, October 29, 2007 (Order No.
43). Those new rules (Exigent Rate Case
Rules) are contained in subpart E of part
3010 of the Commission’s regulations.
39 CFR part 3010, subpart E.
If filed, the potential exigent rate case
referred to by the Postmaster General
would be the first exigent rate case
received by the Commission since
passage of the PAEA. While the
Commission is confident that its Exigent
Rate Case Rules will provide an
effective procedural framework for
consideration of the currently
anticipated case, the Commission
believes that it would be prudent to give
all interested parties an opportunity to
explore and discuss procedural
considerations unique to exigent rate
cases before the Postal Service files such
a case. This belief is grounded in part
on the fact that section 3622(d)(1)(E)
requires the Commission to issue a
decision within 90 days after the Postal
Service’s filing. Advance consideration
of the unique procedural aspects of the
proposed exigent rate case may permit
early identification of solutions to any
potential issues that might otherwise
complicate fair and meaningful
participation by interested persons.
In light of the foregoing
considerations, a technical conference is
scheduled for June 16, 2010, beginning
at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission’s
hearing room. The purpose of the
conference is to give interested persons
the opportunity to discuss procedures
for managing the Postal Service’s
currently anticipated exigent rate case.
1 Press Release No. 10–018, United States Postal
Service, Postal Service Outlines 10–Year Plan to
Address Declining Revenues, Volumes (March 2,
2010).
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The proceedings will be transcribed,
and a copy of the transcript will be
posted on the Commission’s website.
Further procedures are under
consideration and may be announced by
further public notice. Finally, the
Commission invites interested persons
to file proposed topics for discussion at
the conference not later than June 9,
2010.
II. Public Representative
Section 505 of title 39 requires the
designation of an officer of the
Commission in all public proceedings to
represent the interests of the general
public. The Commission hereby
designates James Waclawski as Public
Representative in this proceeding.
III. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. Docket No. PI2010-3 is established
for the purpose of facilitating discussion
of and obtaining views on, procedural
matters pertaining to rate adjustments
proposed to meet exigent circumstances
under part 3010, subpart E of the
commission’s rules of practice.
2. A technical conference will be held
June 16, 2010, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
in the Commission’s hearing room to
discuss issues related to the matters that
are the subject of this proceeding.
3. Interested persons may sunbmit
proposed topics for discussion on or
before June 9, 2010.
4. James Waclawski is designated as
the Public Representative to represent
the interests of the general public in this
docket.
5. The Secretary shall arrange for
publication of this order in the Federal
Register.
By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket No. MC2010–24; Order No. 457]
Review of Nonpostal Services
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Postal Regulatory Commission.
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AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commission is
establishing a docket to consider the
Postal Service’s proposed nonpostal
services Mail Classification Schedule
language. It solicits comments to assist
in this task.
DATES: Comments are due: June 4, 2010.
Reply comments are due: June 18, 2010.
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket No. PI2010-3; Order No. 456]
Postal Rate Case Management
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is seeking comments relevant to management of
an anticipated exigent postal rate case. It has scheduled a technical
conference for a public discussion based on the submissions.
DATES: Comments are due: June 9, 2010; technical conference will be
held: June 16, 2010.
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 the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section 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:
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Public Representative
III. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
On March 2, 2010, Postmaster General John E. Potter outlined
elements of a business plan designed to close a projected gap between
Postal Service revenues and costs.\1\ Included in the plan was a
reference to a possible ``modest exigent rate increase'' to be
effective in 2011. Id. The term ``exigent rate increase'' is commonly
used to refer to rate adjustments that are due to extraordinary or
exceptional circumstances. Such rate adjustments are expressly
authorized by 39 U.S.C. 3622(d)(1)(E).
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\1\ Press Release No. 10-018, United States Postal Service,
Postal Service Outlines 10-Year Plan to Address Declining Revenues,
Volumes (March 2, 2010).
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Following the issuance of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement
Act (PAEA), Pub. L. 109-435, 120 Stat. 3218 (2006), the Commission
adopted new rules that establish procedures for handling exigent rate
cases. Docket No. RM2007-1, October 29, 2007 (Order No. 43). Those new
rules (Exigent Rate Case Rules) are contained in subpart E of part 3010
of the Commission's regulations. 39 CFR part 3010, subpart E.
If filed, the potential exigent rate case referred to by the
Postmaster General would be the first exigent rate case received by the
Commission since passage of the PAEA. While the Commission is confident
that its Exigent Rate Case Rules will provide an effective procedural
framework for consideration of the currently anticipated case, the
Commission believes that it would be prudent to give all interested
parties an opportunity to explore and discuss procedural considerations
unique to exigent rate cases before the Postal Service files such a
case. This belief is grounded in part on the fact that section
3622(d)(1)(E) requires the Commission to issue a decision within 90
days after the Postal Service's filing. Advance consideration of the
unique procedural aspects of the proposed exigent rate case may permit
early identification of solutions to any potential issues that might
otherwise complicate fair and meaningful participation by interested
persons.
In light of the foregoing considerations, a technical conference is
scheduled for June 16, 2010, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the
Commission's hearing room. The purpose of the conference is to give
interested persons the opportunity to discuss procedures for managing
the Postal Service's currently anticipated exigent rate case. The
proceedings will be transcribed, and a copy of the transcript will be
posted on the Commission's website. Further procedures are under
consideration and may be announced by further public notice. Finally,
the Commission invites interested persons to file proposed topics for
discussion at the conference not later than June 9, 2010.
II. Public Representative
Section 505 of title 39 requires the designation of an officer of
the Commission in all public proceedings to represent the interests of
the general public. The Commission hereby designates James Waclawski as
Public Representative in this proceeding.
III. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. Docket No. PI2010-3 is established for the purpose of
facilitating discussion of and obtaining views on, procedural matters
pertaining to rate adjustments proposed to meet exigent circumstances
under part 3010, subpart E of the commission's rules of practice.
2. A technical conference will be held June 16, 2010, beginning at
10:00 a.m. in the Commission's hearing room to discuss issues related
to the matters that are the subject of this proceeding.
3. Interested persons may sunbmit proposed topics for discussion on
or before June 9, 2010.
4. James Waclawski is designated as the Public Representative to
represent the interests of the general public in this docket.
5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the
Federal Register.
By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-11467 Filed 5-13-10; 8:45 am]
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