Post Office Closing, 44384-44385 [2011-18735]

Download as PDF 44384 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 142 / Monday, July 25, 2011 / Notices PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE—Continued August 15, 2011 ................................................................. August 18, 2011 ................................................................. September 7, 2011 ............................................................ September 22, 2011 .......................................................... September 29, 2011 .......................................................... November 7, 2011 ............................................................. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–18678 Filed 7–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. A2011–24; Order No. 765] Post Office Closing Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: This document informs the public that an appeal of the closing of the Ben Franklin, Texas post office has been filed. It identifies preliminary steps and provides a procedural schedule. Publication of this document will allow the Postal Service, petitioners, and others to take appropriate action. DATES: Administrative record due (from Postal Service): August 1, 2011; deadline for notices to intervene: August 15, 2011. See the Procedural Schedule in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for other dates of interest. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically by accessing the ‘‘Filing Online’’ link in the banner at the top of the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov) or by directly accessing the Commission’s Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov/prc-pages/filingonline/login.aspx. Commenters who cannot submit their views electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section as the source for case-related information for advice on alternatives to electronic filing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820 (case-related information) or DocketAdmins@prc.gov (electronic filing assistance). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 404(d), on July 15, 2011, the Commission received a petition for review of the closing of the Ben VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Jul 22, 2011 Jkt 223001 Deadline for notices to intervene (see 39 CFR 3001.111(b)). Deadline for Petitioner’s Form 61 or initial brief in support of petition (see 39 CFR 3001.115(a) and (b)). Deadline for answering brief in support of the Postal Service (see 39 CFR 3001.115(c)). Deadline for reply briefs in response to answering briefs (see 39 CFR 3001.115(d)). Deadline for motions by any party requesting oral argument; the Commission will schedule oral argument only when it is a necessary addition to the written filings (see 39 CFR 3001.116). Expiration of the Commission’s 120-day decisional schedule (see 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5)). Franklin, Texas post office. The petition, which was filed by Benny and Julie Lovell, is postmarked July 8, 2011. The Commission hereby institutes a proceeding under 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5) and designates the case as Docket No. A2011–24 to consider Petitioners’ appeal. If Petitioners would like to further explain his position with supplemental information or facts, Petitioners may either file a Participant Statement on PRC Form 61 or file a brief with the Commission no later than August 19, 2011. Categories of issues apparently raised. Petitioners contend that the Postal Service failed to consider effect of the closing on the community. See 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(2)(A)(i). After the Postal Service files the administrative record and the Commission reviews it, the Commission may find that there are more legal issues than the one set forth above, or that the Postal Service’s determination disposes of one or more of those issues. The deadline for the Postal Service to file the applicable administrative record with the Commission is August 1, 2011. See 39 CFR 3001.113. In addition, the due date for any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is August 1, 2011. Availability; Web site posting. The Commission has posted the appeal and supporting material on its Web site at https://www.prc.gov. Additional filings in this case and participants’ submissions will also be posted on the Web site, if provided in electronic format or amenable to conversion, and not subject to a valid protective order. Information on how to use the Commission’s Web site is available online or by contacting the Commission’s webmaster via telephone at 202–789–6873 or via electronic mail at prc-webmaster@prc.gov. The appeal and all related documents are also available for public inspection in the Commission’s docket section. Docket section hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal government holidays. Docket section personnel may be contacted via PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 electronic mail at prc-dockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202–789–6846. Filing of documents. All filings of documents in this case shall be made using the Internet (Filing Online) pursuant to Commission rules 9(a) and 10(a) at the Commission’s Web site, https://www.prc.gov, unless a waiver is obtained. See 39 CFR 3001.9(a) and 3001.10(a). Instructions for obtaining an account to file documents online may be found on the Commission’s Web site, https://www.prc.gov, or by contacting the Commission’s docket section at prcdockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202–789–6846. All documents filed will be posted on the Commission’s Web site. The Commission reserves the right to redact personal information which may infringe on an individual’s privacy rights from documents filed in this proceeding. Intervention. Those persons, other than the Petitioners and respondent, wishing to be heard in this matter are directed to file a notice of intervention. See 39 CFR 3001.111(b). Notices of intervention in this case are to be filed on or before August 15, 2011. A notice of intervention shall be filed using the Internet (Filing Online) at the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.prc.gov, unless a waiver is obtained for hardcopy filing. See 39 CFR 3001.9(a) and 3001.10(a). Further procedures. By statute, the Commission is required to issue its decision within 120 days from the date it receives the appeal. See 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5). A procedural schedule has been developed to accommodate this statutory deadline. In the interest of expedition, in light of the 120-day decision schedule, the Commission may request the Postal Service or other participants to submit information or memoranda of law on any appropriate issue. As required by Commission rules, if any motions are filed, responses are due 7 days after any such motion is filed. See 39 CFR 3001.21. It is ordered: 1. The Postal Service shall file the applicable administrative record E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 142 / Monday, July 25, 2011 / Notices regarding this appeal no later than August 1, 2011. 2. Any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is due no later than August 1, 2011. 3. The procedural schedule listed below is hereby adopted. 4. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Tracy N. Ferguson is designated officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 44385 represent the interests of the general public. 5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this notice and order and Procedural Schedule in the Federal Register. PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE July 15, 2011 ...................................................................... August 1, 2011 ................................................................... August 1, 2011 ................................................................... August 15, 2011 ................................................................. August 19, 2011 ................................................................. September 8, 2011 ............................................................ September 23, 2011 .......................................................... September 30, 2011 .......................................................... November 7, 2011 ............................................................. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–18735 Filed 7–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. A2011–22; Order No. 763] Post Office Closing Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: This document informs the public that an appeal of the closing of the Peach Orchard, Arkansas post office has been filed. It identifies preliminary steps and provides a procedural schedule. Publication of this document will allow the Postal Service, petitioners, and others to take appropriate action. DATES: Administrative record due (from Postal Service): July 29, 2011; deadline for notices to intervene: August 15, 2011. See the Procedural Schedule in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for other dates of interest. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically by accessing the ‘‘Filing Online’’ link in the banner at the top of the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov) or by directly accessing the Commission’s Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov/prc-pages/filingonline/login.aspx. Commenters who cannot submit their views electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section as the source for case-related information for advice on alternatives to electronic filing. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Jul 22, 2011 Jkt 223001 Filing of Appeal. Deadline for the Postal Service to file the applicable administrative record in this appeal. Deadline for the Postal Service to file any responsive pleading. Deadline for notices to intervene (see 39 CFR 3001.111(b)). Deadline for Petitioners’ Form 61 or initial brief in support of petition (see 39 CFR 3001.115(a) and (b)). Deadline for answering brief in support of the Postal Service (see 39 CFR 3001.115(c)). Deadline for reply briefs in response to answering briefs (see 39 CFR 3001.115(d)). Deadline for motions by any party requesting oral argument; the Commission will schedule oral argument only when it is a necessary addition to the written filings (see 39 CFR 3001.116). Expiration of the Commission’s 120-day decisional schedule (see 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820 (case-related information) or DocketAdmins@prc.gov (electronic filing assistance). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 404(d), on July 14, 2011, the Commission received a petition for review of the closing of the Peach Orchard, Arkansas post office. The petition, which was filed by Marietta Austin, is postmarked July 7, 2011. The Commission hereby institutes a proceeding under 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5) and designates the case as Docket No. A2011–22 to consider Petitioner’s appeal. If Petitioner would like to further explain her position with supplemental information or facts, Petitioner may either file a Participant Statement on PRC Form 61 or file a brief with the Commission no later than August 18, 2011. Categories of issues apparently raised. Petitioner contends that the Postal Service failed to consider whether or not it will continue to provide a maximum degree of effective and regular postal services to the community. See 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(2)(A)(iii). After the Postal Service files the administrative record and the Commission reviews it, the Commission may find that there are more legal issues than the one set forth above, or that the Postal Service’s determination disposes of one or more of those issues. The deadline for the Postal Service to file the applicable administrative record with the Commission is July 29, 2011. See 39 CFR 3001.113. In addition, the due date PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this Notice is July 29, 2011. Availability; Web site posting. The Commission has posted the appeal and supporting material on its Web site at https://www.prc.gov. Additional filings in this case and participant’s submissions also will be posted on the Web site, if provided in electronic format or amenable to conversion, and not subject to a valid protective order. Information on how to use the Commission’s Web site is available online or by contacting the Commission’s Web master via telephone at 202–789–6873 or via electronic mail at prc-webmaster@prc.gov. The appeal and all related documents are also available for public inspection in the Commission’s docket section. Docket section hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal government holidays. Docket section personnel may be contacted via electronic mail at prc-dockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202–789–6846. Filing of documents. All filings of documents in this case shall be made using the Internet (Filing Online) pursuant to Commission rules 9(a) and 10(a) at the Commission’s Web site, https://www.prc.gov, unless a waiver is obtained. See 39 CFR 3001.9(a) and 3001.10(a). Instructions for obtaining an account to file documents online may be found on the Commission’s Web site, https://www.prc.gov, or by contacting the Commission’s docket section at prcdockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202–789–6846. All documents filed will be posted on the Commission’s Web site. The Commission reserves the right to redact E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 142 (Monday, July 25, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44384-44385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18735]

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. A2011-24; Order No. 765]

Post Office Closing

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document informs the public that an appeal of the closing

of the Ben Franklin, Texas post office has been filed. It identifies

preliminary steps and provides a procedural schedule. Publication of

this document will allow the Postal Service, petitioners, and others to

take appropriate action.

DATES: Administrative record due (from Postal Service): August 1, 2011;

deadline for notices to intervene: August 15, 2011. See the Procedural

Schedule in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for other dates of

interest.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically by accessing the ``Filing

Online'' link in the banner at the top of the Commission's Web site

(https://www.prc.gov) or by directly accessing the Commission's Filing

Online system at https://www.prc.gov/prc-pages/filing-online/login.aspx. Commenters who cannot submit their views electronically

should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT section as the source for case-related information for advice

on alternatives to electronic filing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel,

at 202-789-6820 (case-related information) or DocketAdmins@prc.gov

(electronic filing assistance).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 39

U.S.C. 404(d), on July 15, 2011, the Commission received a petition for

review of the closing of the Ben Franklin, Texas post office. The

petition, which was filed by Benny and Julie Lovell, is postmarked July

8, 2011. The Commission hereby institutes a proceeding under 39 U.S.C.

404(d)(5) and designates the case as Docket No. A2011-24 to consider

Petitioners' appeal. If Petitioners would like to further explain his

position with supplemental information or facts, Petitioners may either

file a Participant Statement on PRC Form 61 or file a brief with the

Commission no later than August 19, 2011.

Categories of issues apparently raised. Petitioners contend that

the Postal Service failed to consider effect of the closing on the

community. See 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(2)(A)(i).

After the Postal Service files the administrative record and the

Commission reviews it, the Commission may find that there are more

legal issues than the one set forth above, or that the Postal Service's

determination disposes of one or more of those issues. The deadline for

the Postal Service to file the applicable administrative record with

the Commission is August 1, 2011. See 39 CFR 3001.113. In addition, the

due date for any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this

notice is August 1, 2011.

Availability; Web site posting. The Commission has posted the

appeal and supporting material on its Web site at https://www.prc.gov.

Additional filings in this case and participants' submissions will also

be posted on the Web site, if provided in electronic format or amenable

to conversion, and not subject to a valid protective order. Information

on how to use the Commission's Web site is available online or by

contacting the Commission's webmaster via telephone at 202-789-6873 or

via electronic mail at prc-webmaster@prc.gov.

The appeal and all related documents are also available for public

inspection in the Commission's docket section. Docket section hours are

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal

government holidays. Docket section personnel may be contacted via

electronic mail at prc-dockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202-789-

6846.

Filing of documents. All filings of documents in this case shall be

made using the Internet (Filing Online) pursuant to Commission rules

9(a) and 10(a) at the Commission's Web site, https://www.prc.gov, unless

a waiver is obtained. See 39 CFR 3001.9(a) and 3001.10(a). Instructions

for obtaining an account to file documents online may be found on the

Commission's Web site, https://www.prc.gov, or by contacting the

Commission's docket section at prc-dockets@prc.gov or via telephone at

202-789-6846.

All documents filed will be posted on the Commission's Web site.

The Commission reserves the right to redact personal information which

may infringe on an individual's privacy rights from documents filed in

this proceeding.

Intervention. Those persons, other than the Petitioners and

respondent, wishing to be heard in this matter are directed to file a

notice of intervention. See 39 CFR 3001.111(b). Notices of intervention

in this case are to be filed on or before August 15, 2011. A notice of

intervention shall be filed using the Internet (Filing Online) at the

Commission's Web site, https://www.prc.gov, unless a waiver is obtained

for hardcopy filing. See 39 CFR 3001.9(a) and 3001.10(a).

Further procedures. By statute, the Commission is required to issue

its decision within 120 days from the date it receives the appeal. See

39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5). A procedural schedule has been developed to

accommodate this statutory deadline. In the interest of expedition, in

light of the 120-day decision schedule, the Commission may request the

Postal Service or other participants to submit information or memoranda

of law on any appropriate issue. As required by Commission rules, if

any motions are filed, responses are due 7 days after any such motion

is filed. See 39 CFR 3001.21.

It is ordered:

1. The Postal Service shall file the applicable administrative

record

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regarding this appeal no later than August 1, 2011.

2. Any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is

due no later than August 1, 2011.

3. The procedural schedule listed below is hereby adopted.

4. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Tracy N. Ferguson is designated

officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the

interests of the general public.

5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this notice and

order and Procedural Schedule in the Federal Register.

Procedural Schedule

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July 15, 2011..................... Filing of Appeal.

August 1, 2011.................... Deadline for the Postal Service to

file the applicable administrative

record in this appeal.

August 1, 2011.................... Deadline for the Postal Service to

file any responsive pleading.

August 15, 2011................... Deadline for notices to intervene

(see 39 CFR 3001.111(b)).

August 19, 2011................... Deadline for Petitioners' Form 61 or

initial brief in support of

petition (see 39 CFR 3001.115(a)

and (b)).

September 8, 2011................. Deadline for answering brief in

support of the Postal Service (see

39 CFR 3001.115(c)).

September 23, 2011................ Deadline for reply briefs in

response to answering briefs (see

39 CFR 3001.115(d)).

September 30, 2011................ Deadline for motions by any party

requesting oral argument; the

Commission will schedule oral

argument only when it is a

necessary addition to the written

filings (see 39 CFR 3001.116).

November 7, 2011.................. Expiration of the Commission's 120-

day decisional schedule (see 39

U.S.C. 404(d)(5)).

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By the Commission.

Shoshana M. Grove,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2011-18735 Filed 7-22-11; 8:45 am]

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