Post Office Closing, 46332-46333 [2011-19472]

Download as PDF 46332 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 148 / Tuesday, August 2, 2011 / Notices 4. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Emmett Rand Costich 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 in the Federal Register. PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE July 26, 2011 ......................................................... August 10, 2011 ..................................................... August 10, 2011 ..................................................... August 22, 2011 ..................................................... August 30, 2011 ..................................................... September 19, 2011 .............................................. October 4, 2011 ..................................................... October 11, 2011 ................................................... November 15, 2011 ............................................... By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. A2011–31; Order No. 774] Post Office Closing Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: This document informs the public that an appeal of the closing of the Minneapolis, North Carolina 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 10, 2011; deadline for notices to intervene: August 22, 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). erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:03 Aug 01, 2011 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 404(d), on July 26, 2011, the Commission received a petition for review of the Postal Service’s determination to close the post office in Minneapolis, North Carolina. The petition was filed by Ryan Carter (Petitioner) and is postmarked July 19, 2011. The Commission hereby institutes a proceeding under 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5) and establishes Docket No. A2011–31 to consider Petitioner’s appeal. If Petitioner would like to further explain his 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 30, 2011. Categories of issues apparently raised. Petitioner contends that: (1) 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)); and (2) the Postal Service failed to consider the 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 those 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 10, 2011. See 39 CFR 3001.113. In addition, the due date for any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is August 10, 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’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2011–19436 Filed 8–1–11; 8:45 am] ACTION: 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)). Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 submissions also will be posted on the Commission’s 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 or by contacting the Commission’s docket section at prc-dockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202–789–6846. 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. Persons, other than the Petitioner 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 22, 2011. A notice of intervention shall be filed using the Internet (Filing Online) at the Commission’s Web site unless a waiver is obtained for hardcopy filing. See 39 CFR 3001.9(a) and 3001.10(a). E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 148 / Tuesday, August 2, 2011 / Notices 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 that the Postal Service or other participants submit information or memoranda of law on any appropriate issue. As required by the 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 regarding this appeal no later than August 10, 2011. 2. Any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is due no later than August 10, 2011. 46333 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 in the Federal Register. PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE July 26, 2011 .................................. August 10, 2011 .............................. August 10, 2011 .............................. August 22, 2011 .............................. August 30, 2011 .............................. September 19, 2011 ....................... October 4, 2011 .............................. October 11, 2011 ............................ November 16, 2011 ........................ 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)). By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–19472 Filed 8–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. A2011–30; Order No. 773] Post Office Closing Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: This document informs the public that an appeal of the closing of the East Camden Branch, 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): August 10, 2011; deadline for notices to intervene: August 22, 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 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:03 Aug 01, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 26, 2011, the Commission received a petition for review of the Postal Service’s determination to close the post office in East Camden, Arkansas. The petition was filed by Gene Hill (Petitioner) and is postmarked July 19, 2011. The Commission hereby institutes a proceeding under 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5) and establishes Docket No. A2011–30 to consider Petitioner’s appeal. If Petitioner would like to further explain his 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 30, 2011. Categories of issues apparently raised. Petitioner contends that: (1) The Postal Service failed to adequately consider the economic savings resulting from the closure (see 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(2)(A)(iv)); and (2) there are factual errors contained in the Final Determination. After the Postal Service files the administrative record and the Commission reviews it, the Commission may find that there are more legal issues than those 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 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 applicable administrative record with the Commission is August 10, 2011. See 39 CFR 3001.113. In addition, the due date for any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is August 10, 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 also will be posted on the Commission’s 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 or by contacting the Commission’s docket E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 148 (Tuesday, August 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46332-46333]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19472]

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. A2011-31; Order No. 774]

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 Minneapolis, North Carolina 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 10,
2011; deadline for notices to intervene: August 22, 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 26, 2011, the Commission received a petition for
review of the Postal Service's determination to close the post office
in Minneapolis, North Carolina. The petition was filed by Ryan Carter
(Petitioner) and is postmarked July 19, 2011. The Commission hereby
institutes a proceeding under 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5) and establishes
Docket No. A2011-31 to consider Petitioner's appeal. If Petitioner
would like to further explain his 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 30, 2011.
Categories of issues apparently raised. Petitioner contends that:
(1) 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)); and (2)
the Postal Service failed to consider the 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 those 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 10, 2011. See 39 CFR 3001.113. In addition,
the due date for any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this
notice is August 10, 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 also will
be posted on the Commission's 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 or by contacting the Commission's docket section
at prc-dockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202-789-6846.
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. Persons, other than the Petitioner 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 22, 2011. A notice of
intervention shall be filed using the Internet (Filing Online) at the
Commission's Web site unless a waiver is obtained for hardcopy filing.
See 39 CFR 3001.9(a) and 3001.10(a).

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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 that
the Postal Service or other participants submit information or
memoranda of law on any appropriate issue. As required by the
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 regarding this appeal no later than August 10, 2011.
2. Any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is
due no later than August 10, 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 in the Federal Register.

Procedural Schedule
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July 26, 2011..................... Filing of Appeal.
August 10, 2011................... Deadline for the Postal Service to
file the applicable administrative
record in this appeal.
August 10, 2011................... Deadline for the Postal Service to
file any responsive pleading.
August 22, 2011................... Deadline for notices to intervene
(see 39 CFR 3001.111(b)).
August 30, 2011................... Deadline for Petitioners' Form 61 or
initial brief in support of
petition (see 39 CFR 3001.115(a)
and (b)).
September 19, 2011................ Deadline for answering brief in
support of the Postal Service (see
39 CFR 3001.115(c)).
October 4, 2011................... Deadline for reply briefs in
response to answering briefs (see
39 CFR 3001.115(d)).
October 11, 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 16, 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. 2011-19472 Filed 8-1-11; 8:45 am]
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