International Mail: Proposed Changes in Prices and Fees, 39475-39477 [2010-16799]

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[FR Doc. 2010–16740 Filed 7–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 20 International Mail: Proposed Changes in Prices and Fees Postal Service.TM Proposed rule. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS_PART 1 AGENCY: ACTION: In July 2010, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission, effective in January 2011. This proposed rule provides the mailing standards that would accompany new prices in 2011. DATES: We must receive your comments on or before August 9, 2010. SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:51 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 220001 Procedures Mail or deliver comments to the Manager, Mailing Standards, U.S. Postal Service®, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., RM 3436, Washington, DC 20260– 3436. You may inspect and photocopy all written comments between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at USPS® Headquarters Library, 11th Floor North, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC. E-mail comments, containing the name and address of the commenter, may be sent to: MailingStandards@usps.gov, with a subject line of ‘‘International January 2011 Price Change.’’ Faxed comments are not accepted. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obataiye B. Akinwole at 703–292–5260. The Postal Service is proposing to change international postage prices and fees in January 2011. Proposed prices are, or will be available, under Docket Number(s) R2010–XX on the Postal Regulatory Commission’s Web site, https://www.prc.gov. This proposed rule includes price changes and several minor classification changes for First-Class Mail International®, and extra services. We also plan to realign Israel’s First-Class Mail International price groups. This proposed rule contains the revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) that we would adopt to implement the new prices. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: First-Class Mail International Our proposal would increase prices for First-Class Mail International approximately 6.7 percent. Postcards The proposed price structure for postcards includes two separate price categories; Canada and Mexico, and all other countries. Canada and Mexico, previously priced individually, now share the same price group. The price for postcards increases by approximately 2.8 percent. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 39475 Not Applicable. International Extra Services Our proposal increases prices for extra services by approximately 11.8 percent. The prices for the following First-Class Mail International extra services are proposed to change for: • Certificate of Mailing • Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee • International Reply Coupons • International Business Reply Service • Registered MailTM • Return Receipt • Restricted Delivery Israel To align operational efficiencies more closely with costs, we propose moving Israel from Price Group 8 to Price Group 5 for First-Class Mail International service only. The prices and fees proposed in this notice, if adopted, would become effective in January 2011. Although exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act [5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)] regarding proposed rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the Postal Service invites public comment on the following proposed revisions to the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR Part 20.1. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20 Foreign relations, International postal services. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 20—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001. 2. Revise the following sections of the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM) as follows: * * * * * E:\FR\FM\09JYP1.SGM 09JYP1 39476 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 131 / Friday, July 9, 2010 / Proposed Rules 313 Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM) * 2 * * * * * * * 240 First-Class Mail International * 241 Description and Physical Characteristics * * 241.2 * * Physical Characteristics 241.21 * * Physical Standards—Letters * * * * 313.2 Bulk Pieces [Revise the table in 313.2 by changing the fees as follows:] * * * * * 241.217 Nonmachinable Surcharge [Revise the first sentence of 241.217 by changing the fee to $0.21.] 243 Prices and Postage Payment Methods 243.1 * * * * 243.13 Destinating Countries and Price Groups * * * 330 * * * * * * [Revise 353 by changing the fee to $4.75.] * * * * * 380 Supplemental Services 381 International Reply Coupons * * * * * 381.3 Selling Price and Exchange Value [Revise the first sentence of 381.3a to change the price to $2.20.] * * * * * 382 International Business Reply Service * * 382.4 Registered Mail * * Fee * * * Fees The fees for IBRS are as follows: [Revise items 382.4a and b to change $6.80 prices as follows:] 0.79 a. Envelopes up to 2 ounces: $1.50. 1.20 b. Cards: $1.00. * * * * * Up to 1,000 pieces ................... Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction .................................. Duplicate copy .......................... Prices * 353 313.1 Individual Pieces [Revise 313.1 by changing the fees as follows:] The fee for certificates of mailing for ordinary First-Class Mail International items and ordinary Priority Mail International parcels is $1.20 for pieces listed individually on PS Form 3817, Certificate of Mailing. The fee for three or more pieces individually listed on PS Form 3877, Firm Mailing Book, or an approved customer-provided manifest is $0.44 per piece. Each additional copy of PS Form 3817 or firm mailing bills is available for $1.20. Conditions for Mailing * Fees * 7 Treatment of Inbound Mail Country Price group * * * Israel ..................................... * 3 * * * * * * Extra Services U.S. Customs Information * * 333.1 Registration Fees [Revise 333.1 by changing the fee to $12.95.] * * * * * 712 Fee Customs Clearance and Delivery * * Return Receipt * First-Class Mail International Price Groups [Revise Exhibit 243.13 by changing the Price Group for Israel to Price Group 5:] 710 340 Exhibit 243.13 * [Revise item 712.3 to change the fee to $5.60.] * * * * * 333 * * * Fees and Indemnity Limits * * 712.3 * 5 343 Fee [Revise the first sentence of 343 by changing the fee to $2.40.] * * * * * 310 Certificate of Mailing 350 * * * * * * * * Global Express Guaranteed * * * * * Amount of Postal Service Fee Country Price Groups and Weight Limits * * * * * [Revise the country listing for Israel by changing the Price Group for First-Class Mail International as follows:] Restricted Delivery * * * Express Mail International First-Class Mail International Priority Mail International 1 Country Price group wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS_PART 1 * Israel ................................. * * * * 6 Max. wt. (lbs.) Price group * 70 8 * * * Price group * Individual Country Listings * * Postcards (241.22) [For each country, with the exception of Canada and Mexico, for which postcards are available, change the fee * * * * Country Conditions for Mailing * * * VerDate Mar<15>2010 * * 14:51 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 * Fmt 4702 44 * First Class Mail International (240) * * Sfmt 4702 Price group * 8 * * Max. wt. (lbs.) * 44 * * Max. wt. (lbs.) Max. wt.2 (ozs./lbs.) * 5 * 3.5/4 * to $1.00. For Canada and Mexico change the fee to $0.80.] * * * * * We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect E:\FR\FM\09JYP1.SGM 09JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 131 / Friday, July 9, 2010 / Proposed Rules these changes if our proposal is adopted. Stanley F. Mires, Chief Counsel, Legislative. [FR Doc. 2010–16799 Filed 7–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 New Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Postal ServiceTM. Proposed rule. AGENCY: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS_PART 1 ACTION: SUMMARY: In July 2010, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective in January 2011. This proposed rule provides the mailing standards that would accompany the new prices in 2011. DATES: We must receive comments on or before August 9, 2010. ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the Manager, Mailing Standards, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446, Washington, DC 20260–4446. You may inspect and photocopy all written comments at USPS® Headquarters Library, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., 11th Floor N, Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Email comments, containing the name and address of the commenter, may be sent to: MailingStandards@usps.gov, with a subject line of ‘‘January 2011 Domestic Mailing Standards Proposal.’’ Faxed comments are not accepted. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Chatfield, 202–268–7278. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed prices are or will be available under Docket Number(s) R2010–XX on the Postal Regulatory Commission’s Web site at https://www.prc.gov. The Postal Service’s proposed rule includes: Two incentive programs, several mail classification changes, modifications to mailpiece characteristics, and changes in classification terminology. This proposed rule contains the revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) that we would adopt to implement the new prices. Incentive Programs Reply Rides Free First-Class Mail Incentive Program The Postal Service encourages the growth of automation letter-size mail, VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:51 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 220001 particularly pieces that are part of fullservice Intelligent Mail® automation mailings entered at PostalOne!® acceptance facilities. Accordingly, we propose revised mailing standards to allow First-Class Mail letters weighing over 1 ounce up to 1.2 ounces to qualify for postage payment at the 1-ounce price when those letters include a reply card or reply envelope under specified conditions. This new program provides an incentive for mailers to include more content in their automation First-Class Mail letters by providing a postage credit as follows: • Eligible letters must qualify for the full-service Intelligent Mail barcode discount and weigh more than 1 ounce up to 1.2 ounces. At the time of mailing, mailers would pay the applicable 2ounce price for these pieces. All commercial (presorted and automation) First-Class Mail letter-size volume counts towards meeting the overall mail volume threshold, but only those letters qualifying for the full-service Intelligent Mail barcode discount will be eligible for postage credit. • Letters must include a reply card or envelope, either Business Reply Mail® or Courtesy Reply MailTM. The reply piece may be in the format of a reusable envelope. Permit reply mail pieces are not eligible for this program. • The postage credit would be for the amount paid for the second ounce and would be provided for those pieces mailed during the 2011 program period when the mailer’s volume of commercial First-Class Mail (FCM) letter-size mailpieces mailed in 2011 is at least 2.5 percent greater than the mailer’s trend of commercial FCM letter-size volume mailed during USPS fiscal year 2010 (October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010) compared with volume mailed in USPS fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009). The threshold volume for program postage credit eligibility will be the total amount that is 2.5 percent greater than the mailer’s projected volume based on the mailer’s trend. For example, if a mailer’s lettersize volume has declined from 100,000 to 95,000 pieces (a 5 percent decline) from 2009 to 2010, the projected volume for 2011 at the same trend would be 90,250. That mailer’s volume must be at least 92,507 (1.025 times 90,250) during the program period to meet the eligibility threshold. Similarly, a mailer with a positive trend would have a threshold that is 2.5 percent more than their volume trend. The credit would be provided after the end of the program, upon calculation and verification of the mail volume data. PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 39477 • Mailers who did not mail commercial First-Class Mail letters in fiscal year 2009 may not participate in the Reply Rides Free program. • The program period will be from January 2, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Mail owners, but not mail service providers, who have mailed commercial First-Class Mail letters during USPS fiscal years (FY) 2009 and 2010 may apply to participate in this incentive program by following instructions provided on our Web site: https:// www.usps.com/firstclassmailincentive, beginning November 1, 2010, but no later than December 31, 2010. Mail owners must validate that they have mailed or intend to mail at least one commercial presorted or automation mailing of First-Class Mail letters during each of calendar years 2009 and 2010, and should state their intent to mail First-Class Mail letters containing qualifying reply pieces weighing more than 1 ounce up to 1.2 ounces during the 2011 program period. After registration, mail owners must supply adequate proof of the total qualifying mail volume claimed for USPS FY 2009 and FY 2010 in order to be eligible for participation. 2011 Saturation and High Density Incentive Program The Postal Service proposes to add new standards to the eligibility sections of DMM 243 and 343 describing an incentive program designed to increase the volume of Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail letters and flats mailed at saturation and high density prices. This program would encourage mailers to increase the volume within two of our highest margin products and would be open to all mailers meeting the basic eligibility requirements. The program would enable customers to expand mailing to additional markets, test new mailpieces, and increase the frequency of their mailings at reduced net postage prices. Mailers of Standard Mail or Nonprofit Standard Mail letters and/or flats (complete mailpieces) applying for participation in the program would have to meet the eligibility requirements for participation in the price category selected. Mailers meeting the eligibility criteria would be able to participate in both the saturation and high density categories simultaneously. Participants would have the option to demonstrate growth in total mailed volume or growth within a defined market. Mailers who participate only within defined market areas would be required to demonstrate volume growth within a specific, or group of specific, USPS sectional center E:\FR\FM\09JYP1.SGM 09JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 131 (Friday, July 9, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 39475-39477]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16799]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 20


International Mail: Proposed Changes in Prices and Fees

AGENCY: Postal Service.TM

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: In July 2010, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing 
services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission, 
effective in January 2011. This proposed rule provides the mailing 
standards that would accompany new prices in 2011.

DATES: We must receive your comments on or before August 9, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver comments to the Manager, Mailing Standards, 
U.S. Postal Service[supreg], 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., RM 3436, 
Washington, DC 20260-3436. You may inspect and photocopy all written 
comments between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 
USPS[supreg] Headquarters Library, 11th Floor North, 475 L'Enfant 
Plaza, SW., Washington, DC. E-mail comments, containing the name and 
address of the commenter, may be sent to: MailingStandards@usps.gov, 
with a subject line of ``International January 2011 Price Change.'' 
Faxed comments are not accepted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obataiye B. Akinwole at 703-292-5260.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal Service is proposing to change 
international postage prices and fees in January 2011. Proposed prices 
are, or will be available, under Docket Number(s) R2010-XX on the 
Postal Regulatory Commission's Web site, https://www.prc.gov.
    This proposed rule includes price changes and several minor 
classification changes for First-Class Mail International[supreg], and 
extra services. We also plan to realign Israel's First-Class Mail 
International price groups.
    This proposed rule contains the revisions to Mailing Standards of 
the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual 
(IMM[supreg]) that we would adopt to implement the new prices.

First-Class Mail International

    Our proposal would increase prices for First-Class Mail 
International approximately 6.7 percent.

Postcards

    The proposed price structure for postcards includes two separate 
price categories; Canada and Mexico, and all other countries. Canada 
and Mexico, previously priced individually, now share the same price 
group. The price for postcards increases by approximately 2.8 percent.

International Extra Services

    Our proposal increases prices for extra services by approximately 
11.8 percent. The prices for the following First-Class Mail 
International extra services are proposed to change for:

 Certificate of Mailing
 Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee
 International Reply Coupons
 International Business Reply Service
 Registered MailTM
 Return Receipt
 Restricted Delivery

Israel

    To align operational efficiencies more closely with costs, we 
propose moving Israel from Price Group 8 to Price Group 5 for First-
Class Mail International service only.
    The prices and fees proposed in this notice, if adopted, would 
become effective in January 2011.
    Although exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the 
Administrative Procedure Act [5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)] regarding proposed 
rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the Postal Service invites public 
comment on the following proposed revisions to the Mailing Standards of 
the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), 
incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 
CFR Part 20.1.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

    Foreign relations, International postal services.
    Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is proposed to be amended as follows:

PART 20--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-
3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.

    2. Revise the following sections of the Mailing Standards of the 
United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM) as 
follows:
* * * * *

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Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International 
Mail Manual (IMM)

* * * * *

2 Conditions for Mailing

* * * * *

240 First-Class Mail International

241 Description and Physical Characteristics

* * * * *

241.2 Physical Characteristics

241.21 Physical Standards--Letters

* * * * *

241.217 Nonmachinable Surcharge

    [Revise the first sentence of 241.217 by changing the fee to 
$0.21.]

243 Prices and Postage Payment Methods

243.1 Prices

* * * * *

243.13 Destinating Countries and Price Groups

* * * * *
Exhibit 243.13
First-Class Mail International Price Groups
    [Revise Exhibit 243.13 by changing the Price Group for Israel to 
Price Group 5:]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Country                            Price group
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                * * * * *
Israel..................................................               5
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *

3 Extra Services

310 Certificate of Mailing

* * * * *

313 Fees

313.1 Individual Pieces

    [Revise 313.1 by changing the fees as follows:]
    The fee for certificates of mailing for ordinary First-Class Mail 
International items and ordinary Priority Mail International parcels is 
$1.20 for pieces listed individually on PS Form 3817, Certificate of 
Mailing. The fee for three or more pieces individually listed on PS 
Form 3877, Firm Mailing Book, or an approved customer-provided manifest 
is $0.44 per piece. Each additional copy of PS Form 3817 or firm 
mailing bills is available for $1.20.

313.2 Bulk Pieces

    [Revise the table in 313.2 by changing the fees as follows:]
* * * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 1,000 pieces.........................................        $6.80
Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction...................         0.79
Duplicate copy.............................................         1.20
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *

330 Registered Mail

* * * * *

333 Fees and Indemnity Limits

333.1 Registration Fees

    [Revise 333.1 by changing the fee to $12.95.]
* * * * *

340 Return Receipt

* * * * *

343 Fee

    [Revise the first sentence of 343 by changing the fee to $2.40.]
* * * * *

350 Restricted Delivery

* * * * *

353 Fee

    [Revise 353 by changing the fee to $4.75.]
* * * * *

380 Supplemental Services

381 International Reply Coupons

* * * * *

381.3 Selling Price and Exchange Value

    [Revise the first sentence of 381.3a to change the price to $2.20.]
* * * * *

382 International Business Reply Service

* * * * *

382.4 Fees

    The fees for IBRS are as follows:
    [Revise items 382.4a and b to change prices as follows:]
    a. Envelopes up to 2 ounces: $1.50.
    b. Cards: $1.00.
* * * * *

7 Treatment of Inbound Mail

710 U.S. Customs Information

* * * * *

712 Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee

* * * * *

712.3 Amount of Postal Service Fee

    [Revise item 712.3 to change the fee to $5.60.]
* * * * *

Country Price Groups and Weight Limits

* * * * *
    [Revise the country listing for Israel by changing the Price Group 
for First-Class Mail International as follows:]

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                                           Global Express Guaranteed  Express Mail International         Priority Mail             First-Class Mail
                                         --------------------------------------------------------      International \1\             International
                 Country                                                                         -------------------------------------------------------
                                           Price group    Max. wt.     Price group    Max. wt.                    Max. wt.                   Max. wt.\2\
                                                           (lbs.)                      (lbs.)      Price group     (lbs.)      Price group   (ozs./lbs.)
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                                                                      * * * * * * *
Israel..................................            6            70             8            44             8            44             5         3.5/4
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
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* * * * *

Individual Country Listings

* * * * *

Country Conditions for Mailing

* * * * *

First Class Mail International (240)

* * * * *

Postcards (241.22)

    [For each country, with the exception of Canada and Mexico, for 
which postcards are available, change the fee to $1.00. For Canada and 
Mexico change the fee to $0.80.]
* * * * *
    We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to 
reflect

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these changes if our proposal is adopted.

Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 2010-16799 Filed 7-7-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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