Post Office Closing, 61759-61760 [2011-25681]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 5, 2011 / Notices Intervention. Persons, other than 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 October 24, 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). 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 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 October 11, 2011. 61759 2. Any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is due no later than October 11, 2011. 3. The procedural schedule listed below is hereby adopted. 4. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Pamela A. Thompson 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. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE September 23, 2011 ............ October 11, 2011 ................. October 11, 2011 ................. October 24, 2011 ................. October 28, 2011 ................. November 17, 2011 ............. December 2, 2011 ............... December 9, 2011 ............... January 13, 2012 ................. 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)). POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 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. [Docket No. A2011–90; Order No. 882] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2011–25647 Filed 10–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P Post Office Closing Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: This document informs the public that an appeal of the closing of the Pimmit Branch, Falls Church, Virginia 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: October 12, 2011; deadline for notices to intervene: October 24, 2011. See the Procedural Schedule in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for other dates of interest. SUMMARY: 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:11 Oct 04, 2011 Jkt 226001 Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820 (case-related information) or DocketAdmins@prc.gov (electronic filing assistance). Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 404(d), on September 27, 2011, the Commission received a petition for review and application for suspension of the Postal Service’s determination to close the Pimmit branch in Falls Church, Virginia. The petition was filed by Elaine J. Mittleman (Petitioner) and is postmarked September 22, 2011. The Commission hereby institutes a proceeding under 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5) and establishes Docket No. A2011–90 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 November 1, 2011. Issue apparently raised. Petitioner contends that the Postal Service failed to consider the effect of the closing on the community. See 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(2)(A)(i). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 October 12, 2011. See 39 CFR 3001.113. In addition, the due date for any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this Notice is October 12, 2011. Application for suspension of determination. In addition to their Petition, the Petitioners filed an application for suspension of the Postal Service’s determination (see 39 CFR 3001.114). Commission rules allow for the Postal Service to file an answer to such application within 10 days after the application is filed. The Postal Service shall file an answer to the application no later than October 7, 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 E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1 61760 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 5, 2011 / Notices 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., eastern time, Monday through Friday, except on Federal government holidays. Docket section personnel may be contacted via electronic mail at prcdockets@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 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 October 24, 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). 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 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 an answer to the application for suspension of the Postal Service’s determination no later than October 7, 2011. 2. The Postal Service shall file the applicable administrative record regarding this appeal no later than October 12, 2011. 3. Any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this Notice is due no later than October 12, 2011. 4. The procedural schedule listed below is hereby adopted. 5. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Jeremy L. Simmons is designated officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public. 6. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this notice and order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE September 27, 2011 ............ October 7, 2011 ................... October 12, 2011 ................. October 12, 2011 ................. October 24, 2011 ................. November 1, 2011 ............... November 21, 2011 ............. December 6, 2011 ............... December 13, 2011 ............. January 20, 2012 ................. Filing of Appeal. Deadline for the Postal Service to file answer responding to application for suspension 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)). [FR Doc. 2011–25681 Filed 10–4–11; 8:45 am] INFORMATION BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P section for other dates of interest. 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 September 23, 2011, the ADDRESSES: POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. A2011–88; Order No. 880 Post Office Closing Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: This document informs the public that an appeal of the closing of the Breaks, Virginia 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: October 11, 2011; deadline for notices to intervene: October 24, 2011. See the Procedural Schedule in the SUPPLEMENTARY mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:11 Oct 04, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission received a petition for review of the Postal Service’s determination to close the Breaks post office in Breaks, Virginia. The petition was filed by Keith Mullins (Petitioner) and is postmarked September 14, 2011. The Commission hereby institutes a proceeding under 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5) and establishes Docket No. A2011–88 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 October 28, 2011. Category of issues apparently raised. Petitioner contends that 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 E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 5, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61759-61760]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25681]

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. A2011-90; Order No. 882]

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 Pimmit Branch, Falls Church, Virginia 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: October 12,
2011; deadline for notices to intervene: October 24, 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 September 27, 2011, the Commission received a
petition for review and application for suspension of the Postal
Service's determination to close the Pimmit branch in Falls Church,
Virginia. The petition was filed by Elaine J. Mittleman (Petitioner)
and is postmarked September 22, 2011. The Commission hereby institutes
a proceeding under 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5) and establishes Docket No.
A2011-90 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 November 1, 2011.
Issue apparently raised. Petitioner contends that 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 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 October 12, 2011. See 39 CFR 3001.113. In addition,
the due date for any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this
Notice is October 12, 2011.
Application for suspension of determination. In addition to their
Petition, the Petitioners filed an application for suspension of the
Postal Service's determination (see 39 CFR 3001.114). Commission rules
allow for the Postal Service to file an answer to such application
within 10 days after the application is filed. The Postal Service shall
file an answer to the application no later than October 7, 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

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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., eastern time, 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 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 October 24, 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).
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 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 an answer to the application for
suspension of the Postal Service's determination no later than October
7, 2011.
2. The Postal Service shall file the applicable administrative
record regarding this appeal no later than October 12, 2011.
3. Any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this Notice is
due no later than October 12, 2011.
4. The procedural schedule listed below is hereby adopted.
5. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Jeremy L. Simmons is designated
officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the
interests of the general public.
6. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this notice and
order in the Federal Register.

By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.

Procedural Schedule
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September 27, 2011........... Filing of Appeal.
October 7, 2011.............. Deadline for the Postal Service to file
answer responding to application for
suspension
October 12, 2011............. Deadline for the Postal Service to file
the applicable administrative record in
this appeal.
October 12, 2011............. Deadline for the Postal Service to file
any responsive pleading.
October 24, 2011............. Deadline for notices to intervene (see 39
CFR 3001.111(b)).
November 1, 2011............. Deadline for Petitioners' Form 61 or
initial brief in support of petition
(see 39 CFR 3001.115(a) and (b)).
November 21, 2011............ Deadline for answering brief in support
of the Postal Service (see 39 CFR
3001.115(c)).
December 6, 2011............. Deadline for reply briefs in response to
answering briefs (see 39 CFR
3001.115(d)).
December 13, 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).
January 20, 2012............. Expiration of the Commission's 120-day
decisional schedule (see 39 U.S.C.
404(d)(5)).
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