New Postal Product, 51505-51506 [2010-20645]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 161 / Friday, August 20, 2010 / Notices occur prior to communication of the rates to the UPU rather than filing rates with the Commission after August 31.5 The Postal Service indicates that it proposes no changes to the classification of Inbound International Expedited Services 2 included with its notice. Notice at 2. It acknowledges that it incorporates by reference the explanations of the Inbound International Expedited Services 2 contained in its Request in Docket Nos. MC2009–10 and CP2009–12 and other materials filed in Docket No. CP2009– 57. In Docket No. CP2009–57, the Postal Service explained that ‘‘the two-tiered rate structure for Inbound Expedited Services exists as a result of the EMS Cooperative’s expectation that all of its members will participate in the Pay-forperformance Plan.’’ Id. The Postal Service asserts that its filing demonstrates compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633. Id. at 3. III. Supplemental Information Pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.6, the Commission requests the Postal Service to provide the following supplemental information by August 19, 2010: Please provide the Postal Service’s EMS Cooperative Report Cards, including performance measurements, for calendar year 2009. IV. Notice of Filing The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2010–90 for consideration of matters related to the issues 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. Comments are due no later than August 19, 2010. 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 as Public Representative in this proceeding. sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES V. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2010–90 for consideration of the issues raised in this docket. 2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than August 19, 2010. 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 interest 5 Generally, 39 CFR 3015 requires that rates not of general applicability be filed at least 15 days prior to their effective date. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:19 Aug 19, 2010 Jkt 220001 of the general public in these proceedings. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Pamela Swegman, Alternate Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. 2010–20666 Filed 8–19–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–S POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings Friday, September 10, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. PLACE: Commission conference room, 901 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268–0001. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Consideration and adoption of FY 2012 budget. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, Postal Regulatory Commission, 901 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268–0001, stephen.sharfman@prc.gov or 202–789– 6820. DATE AND TIME: Dated: August 18, 2010. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–20836 Filed 8–18–10; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–S POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. MC2010–31 and CP2010–76; Order No. 498] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service filing to add Priority Mail Contract 26 to the competitive product list. The Postal Service has also filed a related contract. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with the filing. 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, stephen.sharfman@prc.gov or 202–789– 6820. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51505 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Notice of Filing III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq., the Postal Service filed a formal request and associated supporting information to add Priority Mail Contract 26 to the competitive product list.1 The Postal Service asserts that Priority Mail Contract 26 is a competitive product ‘‘not of general applicability’’ within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Id. at 1. The Postal Service states that prices and classification underlying this contract are supported by Governors’ Decision No. 09–6 in Docket No. MC2009–25. Id. The Request has been assigned Docket No. MC2010–31. 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. The contract has been assigned Docket No. CP2010–76. Request. In support of its Request, the Postal Service filed six attachments as follows: • Attachment A—a redacted copy of the Governor’s Decision No. 09–6, originally filed in Docket No. MC2009– 25, authorizing certain Priority Mail contracts; • Attachment B—a redacted copy of the contract; • Attachment C—a proposed change in the Mail Classification Schedule competitive product list; • Attachment D—a Statement of Supporting Justification as required by 39 CFR 3020.32; • Attachment E—a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a); and • Attachment F—an application for non-public treatment of materials to maintain redacted portions of the contract and supporting document under seal. In the Statement of Supporting Justification, Brian G. Denneny, Acting Manager, Sales and Communications, asserts that the service to be provided under the contract will cover its attributable costs, make a positive contribution to institutional costs, and increase contribution toward the requisite 5.5 percent of the Postal Service’s total institutional costs. Id., Attachment D. Thus, Mr. Denneny 1 Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 26 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Contract and Supporting Data, July 21, 2010 (Request). E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1 51506 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 161 / Friday, August 20, 2010 / Notices contends there will be no issue of subsidization of competitive products by market dominant products as a result of this contract. Id. Related contract. A redacted version of the specific Priority Mail Contract 26 is included with the Request. The contract will become effective on the day that the Commission provides all necessary regulatory approvals. It is terminable upon 30 days notice by a party, but could continue for 3 years. The Postal Service represents that the contract is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). See id., Attachment D. The Postal Service will provide the shipper with Priority Mail packaging for eligible Priority Mail items mailed by the shipper. The Postal Service filed much of the supporting materials, including the specific Priority Mail Contract 26, under seal. It maintains that the contract and related financial information, including the customer’s name and the accompanying analyses that provide prices, terms, conditions, cost data, and financial projections should remain under seal. See Attachment F. It also requests that the Commission order that the duration of such treatment of all customers identifying information be extended indefinitely, instead of ending after 10 years. Id. at 7. sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES II. Notice of Filings The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2010–31 and CP2010–76 for consideration of the Request pertaining to the proposed Priority Mail Contract 26 product and the related contract, respectively. In keeping with practice, these dockets are addressed on a consolidated basis for purposes of this order; however, future filings should be made in the specific docket in which issues being addressed pertain. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s filings in the captioned dockets are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642 and 39 CFR part 3015 and 39 CFR 3020, subpart B. Comments are due no later than July 30, 2010. 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 these dockets. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2010–31 and CP2010–76 for consideration of the matter raised in each docket. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:19 Aug 19, 2010 Jkt 220001 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 in these proceedings. 3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than July 30, 2010. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Pamela Swegman, Alternate Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. 2010–20645 Filed 8–19–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–S SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #12277 and #12278] New York Disaster #NY–00091 U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of NEW YORK dated 08/16/2010. Incident: Severe Storms and Tornadoes. Incident Period: 07/24/2010. Effective Date: 08/16/2010. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/15/2010. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/16/2011. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the Administrator’s disaster declaration, applications for disaster loans may be filed at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties: Cattaraugus. Contiguous Counties: New York: Allegany, Chautauqua, Erie, Wyoming. Pennsylvania: Mckean, Warren. The Interest Rates are: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Percent For Physical Damage: Homeowners With Credit Available Elsewhere ...................... Homeowners Without Credit Available Elsewhere .............. Businesses With Credit Available Elsewhere ...................... Businesses Without Credit Available Elsewhere .............. Non-Profit Organizations With Credit Available Elsewhere ... Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere ..................................... For Economic Injury: Businesses & Small Agricultural Cooperatives Without Credit Available Elsewhere .............. Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere ..................................... 5.000 2.500 6.000 4.000 3.625 3.000 4.000 3.000 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 12277 C and for economic injury is 12278 0. The States which received an EIDL Declaration # are New York, Pennsylvania. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) Dated: August 16, 2010. Karen G. Mills, Administrator. FR Doc. 2010–20794 Filed 8–19–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #12258 and #12259] Iowa Disaster Number IA–00026 U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Amendment 1. AGENCY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Iowa (FEMA–1930–DR), dated 07/29/2010. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes. Incident Period: 06/01/2010 and continuing. SUMMARY: Effective Date: 08/13/2010. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 09/27/2010. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 04/29/2011. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. DATES: E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 161 (Friday, August 20, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51505-51506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-20645]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket Nos. MC2010-31 and CP2010-76; Order No. 498]


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 Priority Mail Contract 26 to the competitive product 
list. The Postal Service has also filed a related contract. This notice 
addresses procedural steps associated with the filing.

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, 
stephen.sharfman@prc.gov or 202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Notice of Filing
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq., the Postal 
Service filed a formal request and associated supporting information to 
add Priority Mail Contract 26 to the competitive product list.\1\ The 
Postal Service asserts that Priority Mail Contract 26 is a competitive 
product ``not of general applicability'' within the meaning of 39 
U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Id. at 1. The Postal Service states that prices and 
classification underlying this contract are supported by Governors' 
Decision No. 09-6 in Docket No. MC2009-25. Id. The Request has been 
assigned Docket No. MC2010-31.
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    \1\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority 
Mail Contract 26 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing 
(Under Seal) of Contract and Supporting Data, July 21, 2010 
(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. The contract has been assigned Docket No. CP2010-76.
    Request. In support of its Request, the Postal Service filed six 
attachments as follows:
     Attachment A--a redacted copy of the Governor's Decision 
No. 09-6, originally filed in Docket No. MC2009-25, authorizing certain 
Priority Mail contracts;
     Attachment B--a redacted copy of the contract;
     Attachment C--a proposed change in the Mail Classification 
Schedule competitive product list;
     Attachment D--a Statement of Supporting Justification as 
required by 39 CFR 3020.32;
     Attachment E--a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 
3633(a); and
     Attachment F--an application for non-public treatment of 
materials to maintain redacted portions of the contract and supporting 
document under seal.
    In the Statement of Supporting Justification, Brian G. Denneny, 
Acting Manager, Sales and Communications, asserts that the service to 
be provided under the contract will cover its attributable costs, make 
a positive contribution to institutional costs, and increase 
contribution toward the requisite 5.5 percent of the Postal Service's 
total institutional costs. Id., Attachment D. Thus, Mr. Denneny

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contends there will be no issue of subsidization of competitive 
products by market dominant products as a result of this contract. Id.
    Related contract. A redacted version of the specific Priority Mail 
Contract 26 is included with the Request. The contract will become 
effective on the day that the Commission provides all necessary 
regulatory approvals. It is terminable upon 30 days notice by a party, 
but could continue for 3 years. The Postal Service represents that the 
contract is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). See id., Attachment D. 
The Postal Service will provide the shipper with Priority Mail 
packaging for eligible Priority Mail items mailed by the shipper.
    The Postal Service filed much of the supporting materials, 
including the specific Priority Mail Contract 26, under seal. It 
maintains that the contract and related financial information, 
including the customer's name and the accompanying analyses that 
provide prices, terms, conditions, cost data, and financial projections 
should remain under seal. See Attachment F. It also requests that the 
Commission order that the duration of such treatment of all customers 
identifying information be extended indefinitely, instead of ending 
after 10 years. Id. at 7.

II. Notice of Filings

    The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2010-31 and CP2010-76 for 
consideration of the Request pertaining to the proposed Priority Mail 
Contract 26 product and the related contract, respectively. In keeping 
with practice, these dockets are addressed on a consolidated basis for 
purposes of this order; however, future filings should be made in the 
specific docket in which issues being addressed pertain.
    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal 
Service's filings in the captioned dockets are consistent with the 
policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642 and 39 CFR part 3015 and 39 
CFR 3020, subpart B. Comments are due no later than July 30, 2010. 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 these dockets.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2010-31 and CP2010-76 
for consideration of the matter raised in each docket.
    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 in these proceedings.
    3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no 
later than July 30, 2010.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Pamela Swegman,
Alternate Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2010-20645 Filed 8-19-10; 8:45 am]
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