New Postal Product, 67148-67149 [2010-27467]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 67148 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 210 / Monday, November 1, 2010 / Notices the instant contract is functionally equivalent to the previously submitted GREP contract, and is supported by Governors’ Decision No. 10–1, attached to the Notice and originally filed in Docket No. CP2010–36. Id. at 1, Attachment 3. The Notice explains that Order No. 445, which established GREP Contracts 1 as a product, also authorized functionally equivalent agreements to be included within the product, provided that they meet the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633. Id. at 1–2. Additionally, the Postal Service requested to have the contract in Docket No. CP2010–36 serve as the baseline contract for future functional equivalence analyses of the GREP Contracts 1 product. The instant contract. The Postal Service filed the instant contract pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. In addition, the Postal Service contends that the instant contract is in accordance with Order No. 445. The term of the contract is 3 years from the date the Postal Service notifies the customer that all necessary regulatory approvals have been received. Notice at 3. It may, however, be terminated by either party or not less than 30 days’ written notice. Id., Attachment 1, at 5. In support of its Notice, the Postal Service filed four attachments as follows: Attachment 1—a redacted copy of the contract and applicable annexes; Attachment 2—a certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2); Attachment 3—a redacted copy of Governors’ Decision No. 10–1 which establishes prices and classifications for GREP contracts, a description of applicable GREP contracts, formulas for prices, an analysis of the formulas, and certification of the Governors’ vote; and Attachment 4—an application for non–public treatment of materials to maintain redacted portions of the contract and supporting documents under seal. The Notice advances reasons why the instant GREP contract fits within the Mail Classification Schedule language for GREP Contracts 1. The Postal Service identifies customer-specific information and general contract terms that distinguish the instant contract from the baseline GREP agreement. It states that the instant contract differs from the contract in Docket No. CP2010–36 pertaining to customer-specific information, e.g., customer’s name, address, representative, signatory, term, provisions for mail tender options, applicable discounts, notice of postage changes, and minimum revenue. Id. at 4–5. The Postal Service states that the differences, which include price variations based on updated costing VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:44 Oct 29, 2010 Jkt 223001 information and volume commitments, do not alter the contract’s functional equivalency. Id. at 4. The Postal Service asserts that ‘‘[b]ecause the agreement incorporates the same cost attributes and methodology, the relevant characteristics of this GREP contract are similar, if not the same, as the relevant characteristics of the contract filed in Docket No. CP2010–36.’’ Id. The Postal Service concludes that its filings demonstrate that the new GREP contract complies with the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633 and is functionally equivalent to the baseline GREP contract. It states that the differences do not affect the services being offered or the fundamental structure of the contract. Therefore, it requests that the instant contract be included within the GREP Contracts 1 product. Id. at 6. II. Notice of Filing The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2011–1 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 3642.2 Comments are due no later than October 12, 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 the captioned proceedings. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2011–1 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service’s Notice. 2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than October 12, 2010. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Paul L. Harrington is appointed to serve as the officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–27469 Filed 10–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P 2 Those who cannot submit comments by the filing deadline should contact Mr. Sharfman. PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. CP2011–5 Through CP2011– 12; Order No. 557] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add eight Global Expedited Package Services 3 contracts to the competitive product list. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this filing. SUMMARY: 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, at stephen.sharfman@prc.gov or 202– 789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Notice of Filing III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On October 6, 2010, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing that it has entered into eight additional Global Expedited Package Services 3 (GEPS 3) contracts.1 The Postal Service believes the instant contracts are functionally equivalent to previously submitted GEPS contracts, and are supported by Governors’ Decision No. 08–7, attached to the Notice and originally filed in Docket No. CP2008–4. Id. at 1, Attachment 3. The Notice explains that Order No. 86, which established GEPS 1 as a product, also authorized functionally equivalent agreements to be included within the product, provided that they meet the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633. Id. at 2. In Order No. 290, the Commission approved the GEPS 2 product.2 In Order No. 503, the Commission approved the GEPS 3 product. Additionally, the Postal 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Filing Eight Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 3 Negotiated Service Agreements and Application For Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, October 6, 2010 (Notice). 2 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). E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 210 / Monday, November 1, 2010 / Notices Service requested to have the contract in Docket No. CP2010–71 serve as the baseline contract for future functional equivalence analyses of the GEPS 3 product. The instant contracts. The Postal Service filed the instant contracts pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. In addition, the Postal Service contends that each contract is in accordance with Order No. 86. The term of each contract is 1 year from the date the Postal Service notifies the customer that all necessary regulatory approvals have been received. Notice at 3. In support of its Notice, the Postal Service filed four attachments as follows: Attachments 1A through 1H— redacted copies of the eight contracts and applicable annexes; Attachments 2A through 2H— certified statements required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2) for each contract; Attachment 3—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 of the formulas, and certification of the Governors’ vote; and Attachment 4—an application for non-public treatment of materials to maintain redacted portions of the contracts and supporting documents under seal. The Notice advances reasons why the instant GEPS 3 contracts fit within the Mail Classification Schedule language for the GEPS 3 product. The Postal Service identifies customer-specific information and general contract terms that distinguish the instant contracts from the baseline GEPS 3 agreement. Id. at 4–5. It states that the differences, which include price variations based on updated costing information and volume commitments, do not alter the contracts’ functional equivalency. Id. at 3–4. The Postal Service asserts that ‘‘[b]ecause the agreements incorporate the same cost attributes and methodology, the relevant characteristics of these eight GEPS contracts are similar, if not the same, as the relevant characteristics of previously filed contracts.’’ Id. at 4. The Postal Service concludes that its filings demonstrate that each of the new GEPS 3 contracts complies with the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633 and is functionally equivalent to the baseline GEPS 3 contract. Therefore, it requests that the instant contracts be included within the GEPS 3 product. Id. at 5. II. Notice of Filing The Commission establishes Docket Nos. CP2011–5 through CP2011–12 for VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:44 Oct 29, 2010 Jkt 223001 consideration of matters related to the contracts identified in the Postal Service’s Notice. These dockets are addressed on a consolidated basis for purposes of this order. Filings with respect to a particular contract should be filed in that docket. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s contracts are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642.3 Comments are due no later than October 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 to serve as Public Representative in the captioned proceedings. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. CP2011–5 through CP2011–12 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service’s Notice. 2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than October 19, 2010. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Paul L. Harrington is appointed to serve as the officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. 67149 Thursday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. (Closed) 1. Strategic Issues 2. Financial Matters 3. Pricing 4. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues 5. Governors’ Executive Session— Discussion of prior agenda items and Board Governance Friday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m. (Open) 1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings 2. Remarks of the Chairman of the Board 3. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO 4. Committee Reports 5. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2010 10K, Financial Statements, and Postal Service Annual Report 6. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2011 Integrated Financial Plan 7. Consideration of Final Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriation Request 8. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2010 Comprehensive Statement and Annual Performance Plan 9. Quarterly Report on Service Performance 10. Tentative Agenda for the December 6–7, 2010, meeting in Washington, DC 11. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors Friday, November 12 at 11:30 a.m. (Closed—if needed) 1. Continuation of Thursday’s closed session agenda CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2010–27467 Filed 10–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P Julie S. Moore, Secretary of the Board, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20260–1000. Telephone (202) 268–4800. Julie S. Moore, Secretary. POSTAL SERVICE Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting Thursday, November 11, 2010, at 10:30 a.m.; and Friday, November 12, at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. PLACE: Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., in the Benjamin Franklin Room. STATUS: Thursday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m.—Closed; Friday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m.—Open; and at 11:30 a.m.—Closed MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: [FR Doc. 2010–27653 Filed 10–28–10; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P DATES AND TIMES: 3 Those who cannot submit comments by the filing deadline should contact Mr. Sharfman. PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY Request for Public Comment on the Draft 2010 National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. ACTION: Notice: request for public comment. 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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 210 (Monday, November 1, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67148-67149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-27467]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket Nos. CP2011-5 Through CP2011-12; Order No. 557]


New Postal Product

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
request to add eight Global Expedited Package Services 3 contracts to 
the competitive product list. This notice addresses procedural steps 
associated with this 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 FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by telephone for advice on alternatives to 
electronic filing.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

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

I. Introduction

    On October 6, 2010, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing 
that it has entered into eight additional Global Expedited Package 
Services 3 (GEPS 3) contracts.\1\ The Postal Service believes the 
instant contracts are functionally equivalent to previously submitted 
GEPS contracts, and are supported by Governors' Decision No. 08-7, 
attached to the Notice and originally filed in Docket No. CP2008-4. Id. 
at 1, Attachment 3. The Notice explains that Order No. 86, which 
established GEPS 1 as a product, also authorized functionally 
equivalent agreements to be included within the product, provided that 
they meet the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633. Id. at 2. In Order No. 
290, the Commission approved the GEPS 2 product.\2\ In Order No. 503, 
the Commission approved the GEPS 3 product. Additionally, the Postal

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Service requested to have the contract in Docket No. CP2010-71 serve as 
the baseline contract for future functional equivalence analyses of the 
GEPS 3 product.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Filing Eight 
Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 3 
Negotiated Service Agreements and Application For Non-Public 
Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, October 6, 2010 (Notice).
    \2\ 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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    The instant contracts. The Postal Service filed the instant 
contracts pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. In addition, the Postal Service 
contends that each contract is in accordance with Order No. 86. The 
term of each contract is 1 year from the date the Postal Service 
notifies the customer that all necessary regulatory approvals have been 
received. Notice at 3.
    In support of its Notice, the Postal Service filed four attachments 
as follows:
    Attachments 1A through 1H--redacted copies of the eight contracts 
and applicable annexes;
    Attachments 2A through 2H--certified statements required by 39 CFR 
3015.5(c)(2) for each contract;
    Attachment 3--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 of the formulas, and certification of the Governors' vote; and
    Attachment 4--an application for non-public treatment of materials 
to maintain redacted portions of the contracts and supporting documents 
under seal.
    The Notice advances reasons why the instant GEPS 3 contracts fit 
within the Mail Classification Schedule language for the GEPS 3 
product. The Postal Service identifies customer-specific information 
and general contract terms that distinguish the instant contracts from 
the baseline GEPS 3 agreement. Id. at 4-5. It states that the 
differences, which include price variations based on updated costing 
information and volume commitments, do not alter the contracts' 
functional equivalency. Id. at 3-4. The Postal Service asserts that 
``[b]ecause the agreements incorporate the same cost attributes and 
methodology, the relevant characteristics of these eight GEPS contracts 
are similar, if not the same, as the relevant characteristics of 
previously filed contracts.'' Id. at 4.
    The Postal Service concludes that its filings demonstrate that each 
of the new GEPS 3 contracts complies with the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 
3633 and is functionally equivalent to the baseline GEPS 3 contract. 
Therefore, it requests that the instant contracts be included within 
the GEPS 3 product. Id. at 5.

II. Notice of Filing

    The Commission establishes Docket Nos. CP2011-5 through CP2011-12 
for consideration of matters related to the contracts identified in the 
Postal Service's Notice.
    These dockets are addressed on a consolidated basis for purposes of 
this order. Filings with respect to a particular contract should be 
filed in that docket.
    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal 
Service's contracts are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 
3633, or 3642.\3\ Comments are due no later than October 19, 2010. The 
public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission's 
Web site (https://www.prc.gov).
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    \3\ Those who cannot submit comments by the filing deadline 
should contact Mr. Sharfman.
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    The Commission appoints Paul L. Harrington to serve as Public 
Representative in the captioned proceedings.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. CP2011-5 through CP2011-
12 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no 
later than October 19, 2010.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Paul L. Harrington is appointed to 
serve as the officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-27467 Filed 10-29-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P

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