International Postal Service-Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Contracts, 12724 [2012-5049]

Download as PDF 12724 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 20 CFR 655.103(b) 2 and the justification for returning to the FLS as the basis for the AEWR continue to apply and are not materially affected by this procedural change. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of February, 2012. Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. 2012–5201 Filed 2–29–12; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4510–FP–P POSTAL SERVICETM 39 CFR Part 20 International Postal Service—Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Contracts Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) to incorporate a change concerning the requirements that a mailer must meet in order to qualify for a Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) contract. DATES: Effective date: April 1, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret M. Falwell, 202–268–2576. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service® gives notice that, on January 30, 2012, the Postal Service filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a notice of a minor classification change for the international competitive product Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Contracts. The minor classification change concerns the requirements that a mailer must meet in order to qualify for a GEPS contract. This change is designed for consistency with published commercial plus pricing discounts for Express Mail International and Priority Mail International. The Commission concurred with the notice in its Order No. 1225, issued on February 10, 2012. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket No. MC2012–8. rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20 Foreign relations, International postal services. 2 Although the definition of AEWR refers to ‘‘quarterly surveys,’’ we do not believe that it is necessary to replace that reference with ‘‘semiannual surveys,’’ as the NASS will continue to collect wage data from all four quarters and the annual weighted average hourly wage for field and livestock workers (combined) in the States or regions would continue to be based upon that quarterly wage data. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:16 Mar 01, 2012 Jkt 226001 Accordingly, 39 CFR Part 20 is amended as follows: Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). PART 20—[AMENDED] DATES: This direct final rule is effective May 1, 2012 without further notice, ■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR unless EPA receives adverse comment part 20 continues to read as follows: by April 2, 2012. If EPA receives such Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– comments, it will publish a timely 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, withdrawal of the direct final rule in the 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001–3011, Federal Register and inform the public 3201–3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, that the rule will not take effect. 3632, 3633, and 5001. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, ■ 2. Revise the following sections of identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– Mailing Standards of the United States OAR–2011–0850, by one of the Postal Service, International Mail following methods: Manual (IMM), as follows: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the * * * * * on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2 Conditions for Mailing 2. Email: benjamin.lynorae@epa.gov. * * * * * 3. Fax: (404) 562–9019. 297 Customized Agreements 4. Mail: ‘‘EPA–R04–OAR–2011– 0850,’’ Regulatory Development Section, * * * * * Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and 297.2 Qualifying Mailers Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, [Revise IMM 297.2 as follows:] Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., To qualify for a GEPS contract, a Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. mailer must be capable, on an 5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Lynorae annualized basis, of paying at least Benjamin, Regulatory Development $200,000 in international postage to the Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Postal Service. Pesticides and Toxics Management * * * * * Division, U.S. Environmental Protection We will publish an amendment to 39 Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street CFR part 20 to reflect these changes. SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Stanley F. Mires, Regional Office’s normal hours of Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. operation. The Regional Office’s official [FR Doc. 2012–5049 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am] hours of business are Monday through BILLING CODE 7710–12–P Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, excluding federal holidays. Instructions: Direct your comments to ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Docket ID No. EPA–R04–OAR–2011– AGENCY 0850. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public 40 CFR Part 52 docket without change and may be made available online at www. [EPA–R04–OAR–2011–0850–201154(a); FRL–9639–8] regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the Approval and Promulgation of comment includes information claimed Implementation Plans; Georgia; to be Confidential Business Information Macon; Fine Particulate Matter 2002 (CBI) or other information whose Base Year Emissions Inventory disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit through www.regulations.gov AGENCY: Environmental Protection or email, information that you consider Agency (EPA). to be CBI or otherwise protected. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 42 (Friday, March 2, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 12724]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5049]


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POSTAL SERVICE\TM\

39 CFR Part 20


International Postal Service--Global Expedited Package Services 
(GEPS) Contracts

AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United 
States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]) to 
incorporate a change concerning the requirements that a mailer must 
meet in order to qualify for a Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) 
contract.

DATES: Effective date: April 1, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret M. Falwell, 202-268-2576.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service[supreg] 
gives notice that, on January 30, 2012, the Postal Service filed with 
the Postal Regulatory Commission a notice of a minor classification 
change for the international competitive product Global Expedited 
Package Services (GEPS) Contracts. The minor classification change 
concerns the requirements that a mailer must meet in order to qualify 
for a GEPS contract. This change is designed for consistency with 
published commercial plus pricing discounts for Express Mail 
International and Priority Mail International. The Commission concurred 
with the notice in its Order No. 1225, issued on February 10, 2012. 
Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket No. MC2012-8.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

    Foreign relations, International postal services.

    Accordingly, 39 CFR Part 20 is amended as follows:

PART 20--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 20 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-
3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.


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2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United 
States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), as follows:
* * * * *

2 Conditions for Mailing

* * * * *

297 Customized Agreements

* * * * *

297.2 Qualifying Mailers

[Revise IMM 297.2 as follows:]

    To qualify for a GEPS contract, a mailer must be capable, on an 
annualized basis, of paying at least $200,000 in international postage 
to the Postal Service.
* * * * *
    We will publish an amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect these 
changes.

Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice.
[FR Doc. 2012-5049 Filed 3-1-12; 8:45 am]
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