Product List Changes, 38682-38683 [2012-15771]

Download as PDF 38682 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 125 / Thursday, June 28, 2012 / Notices The Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a revised information collection request (ICR) 3206–0141, Health Benefits Election Form. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the ClingerCohen Act (Pub. L. 104–106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. SUMMARY: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 27, 2012. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Attention: Alberta Butler, Union Square Room US 370, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415–3500, or sent via electronic mail to Alberta.Butler@opm.gov. ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Retirement Services Publications Team, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Room 4332, Washington, DC 20415, Attention: Cyrus S. Benson, or sent via electronic mail to Cyrus.Benson@opm.gov or faxed to (202) 606–0910. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OPM 2809 is used by annuitants and former spouses to elect, cancel, suspend, or change health benefits enrollment during periods other than open season. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:35 Jun 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 Analysis Agency: Retirement Operations, Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management. Title: Health Benefits Election Form. OMB Number: 3206–0141. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: 30,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 15,000 hours. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. John Berry, Director. Postal Regulatory Commission, 901 New York Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268–0001, at 202– 789–6820 (for agenda-related inquiries) and Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary of the Commission, at 202–789–6800 or shoshana.grove@prc.gov (for inquiries related to meeting location, access for handicapped or disabled persons, the audiocast, or similar matters). By the Commission. Dated: June 25, 2012. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–15922 Filed 6–26–12; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P [FR Doc. 2012–15856 Filed 6–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2012–34; Order No. 1375] POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings TIME AND DATE: at 11 a.m. Commission Hearing Room, 901 New York Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268–0001. STATUS: Part of this meeting will be open to the public. The rest of the meeting will be closed to the public. The open session will be audiocast. The audiocast may be accessed via the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.prc.gov. A period for public comment will be offered following consideration of the last numbered item in the open session. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The agenda for the Commission’s July 10, 2012 meeting includes the items identified below. PORTIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 1. Report on legislative activities. 2. Report on communications with the public. 3. Report on status of Commission dockets. 4. Report from the Office of the Secretary and Administration. 5. Report from the Office of Accountability and Compliance. 6. Report on international activities. 7. Presentation to Commissioners on the Biological Medical Countermeasures program (including the Postal Model for Delivery and Distribution) by representatives of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Chairman’s public comment period. PORTION CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: 8. Discussion of pending litigation. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, PLACE: Product List Changes ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to enter into an additional Global Expedited Package Services 3 contracts. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this filing. DATES: Comments are due: June 29, 2012. 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 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Commission Action III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction Notice of filing. On June 21, 2012, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing that it is entering into an additional Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) 3 contract.1 The Notice was filed in accordance with 39 CFR 3015.5. Notice at 1. Background. Customers for GEPS contracts are small- or medium-size 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Filing a Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 3 Negotiated Service Agreement and Application for Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, June 21, 2012 (Notice). E:\FR\FM\28JNN1.SGM 28JNN1 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 125 / Thursday, June 28, 2012 / Notices businesses that mail products directly to foreign destinations using Express Mail International, Priority Mail International, or both. Id. at 4. Governors’ Decision No. 08–7 (as GEPS 1) established prices and classifications not of general applicability for GEPS contracts. Id. at 1. A grouping for GEPS 3 contracts was later added to the competitive product list as an outcome of Docket Nos. MC2010–28 and CP2010–71. The contract filed in Docket No. CP2010–71 was designated as the baseline agreement for purposes of establishing whether subsequent agreements proposed for inclusion within the GEPS 3 grouping are functionally equivalent. Id. at 1–2. Contents of filing. The filing includes a Notice, along with attachments; material filed under seal (consisting of the contract and supporting documents); and Excel spreadsheets. In the Notice, the Postal Service asserts that the instant contract and the baseline contract are functionally equivalent because they share similar cost and market characteristics. Id. at 3. It notes that the pricing formula and classification established in the controlling Governors’ Decision No. 08– 7 ensure that each GEPS contract meets the criteria of 39 U.S.C. 3633 and related regulations. Id. The Postal Service identifies differences between the instant contract and the baseline contract, but asserts that the differences do not affect either the fundamental service being offered or the fundamental structure of the contract. Id. at 3–6. The Postal Service also addresses pertinent Mail Classification Schedule matters. Id. at 3. It states that, based on the discussion in its Notice and the financial data provided under seal, the instant GEPS 3 contract is in compliance with the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633 and is functionally equivalent to the baseline contract, and therefore should be added to the GEPS 3 product grouping. Supporting attachments include: • Attachment 1—a redacted copy of the instant contract; • Attachment 2—the related certification required under 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2); • Attachment 3—a redacted copy of Governors’ Decision No. 08–7 (including attachments thereto); and • Attachment 4—an application for non-public treatment of the materials filed under seal. Expiration. The agreement is set to expire one year after the Postal Service notifies the customer that all necessary approvals and reviews of the agreement have been obtained, including a VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:35 Jun 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 favorable conclusion by the Commission. Id. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: II. Commission Action The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2012–34 for consideration of matters raised in the Notice. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s contract is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632 and 3633. Comments are due no later than June 29, 2012. The public portions of the Postal Service’s filing can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site at https://www.prc.gov. The Commission appoints Derrick D. Dennis to represent the interest of the general public (Public Representative) in this case. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2012–34 for consideration of matters raised in the Postal Service’s June 21, 2012 Notice. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission designates Derrick D. Dennis to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this case. 3. Comments by interested persons are due no later than June 29, 2012. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Ruth Ann Abrams, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–15771 Filed 6–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2012–35; Order No. 1376] Product List Changes Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to enter into an additional Global Expedited Package Services 3 contracts. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this filing. DATES: Comments are due: June 29, 2012. 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38683 Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Commission Action III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction Notice of filing. On June 21, 2012, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing that it is entering into an additional Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) 3 contract.1 The Notice was filed in accordance with 39 CFR 3015.5. Notice at 1. Background. Customers for GEPS contracts are small- or medium-size businesses that mail products directly to foreign destinations using Express Mail International, Priority Mail International, or both. Id. at 4. Governors’ Decision No. 08–7 (as GEPS 1) established prices and classifications not of general applicability for GEPS contracts. Id. at 1. A grouping for GEPS 3 contracts was later added to the competitive product list as an outcome of Docket Nos. MC2010–28 and CP2010–71. The contract filed in Docket No. CP2010–71 was designated as the baseline agreement for purposes of establishing whether subsequent agreements proposed for inclusion within the GEPS 3 grouping are functionally equivalent. Id. at 1–2. Contents of filing. The filing includes a Notice, along with attachments; material filed under seal (consisting of the contract and supporting documents); and Excel spreadsheets. In the Notice, the Postal Service asserts that the instant contract and the baseline contract are functionally equivalent because they share similar cost and market characteristics. Id. at 3. It notes that the pricing formula and classification established in the controlling Governors’ Decision No. 08– 7 ensure that each GEPS contract meets the criteria of 39 U.S.C. 3633 and related regulations. Id. The Postal Service identifies differences between the instant contract and the baseline contract, but asserts that the differences do not affect either the fundamental service being offered or the fundamental structure of the contract. Id. at 3–6. The Postal Service also addresses pertinent Mail Classification Schedule matters. Id. at 3. It states that, based on the 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Filing a Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 3 Negotiated Service Agreement and Application for Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, June 21, 2012 (Notice). E:\FR\FM\28JNN1.SGM 28JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 125 (Thursday, June 28, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38682-38683]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-15771]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2012-34; Order No. 1375]


Product List Changes

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
request to enter into an additional Global Expedited Package Services 3 
contracts. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this 
filing.

DATES: Comments are due: June 29, 2012.

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 202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Commission Action
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    Notice of filing. On June 21, 2012, the Postal Service filed a 
notice announcing that it is entering into an additional Global 
Expedited Package Services (GEPS) 3 contract.\1\ The Notice was filed 
in accordance with 39 CFR 3015.5. Notice at 1.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Filing a 
Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 3 
Negotiated Service Agreement and Application for Non-Public 
Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, June 21, 2012 (Notice).
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    Background. Customers for GEPS contracts are small- or medium-size

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businesses that mail products directly to foreign destinations using 
Express Mail International, Priority Mail International, or both. Id. 
at 4. Governors' Decision No. 08-7 (as GEPS 1) established prices and 
classifications not of general applicability for GEPS contracts. Id. at 
1. A grouping for GEPS 3 contracts was later added to the competitive 
product list as an outcome of Docket Nos. MC2010-28 and CP2010-71. The 
contract filed in Docket No. CP2010-71 was designated as the baseline 
agreement for purposes of establishing whether subsequent agreements 
proposed for inclusion within the GEPS 3 grouping are functionally 
equivalent. Id. at 1-2.
    Contents of filing. The filing includes a Notice, along with 
attachments; material filed under seal (consisting of the contract and 
supporting documents); and Excel spreadsheets. In the Notice, the 
Postal Service asserts that the instant contract and the baseline 
contract are functionally equivalent because they share similar cost 
and market characteristics. Id. at 3. It notes that the pricing formula 
and classification established in the controlling Governors' Decision 
No. 08-7 ensure that each GEPS contract meets the criteria of 39 U.S.C. 
3633 and related regulations. Id. The Postal Service identifies 
differences between the instant contract and the baseline contract, but 
asserts that the differences do not affect either the fundamental 
service being offered or the fundamental structure of the contract. Id. 
at 3-6. The Postal Service also addresses pertinent Mail Classification 
Schedule matters. Id. at 3. It states that, based on the discussion in 
its Notice and the financial data provided under seal, the instant GEPS 
3 contract is in compliance with the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 
is functionally equivalent to the baseline contract, and therefore 
should be added to the GEPS 3 product grouping.
    Supporting attachments include:
     Attachment 1--a redacted copy of the instant contract;
     Attachment 2--the related certification required under 39 
CFR 3015.5(c)(2);
     Attachment 3--a redacted copy of Governors' Decision No. 
08-7 (including attachments thereto); and
     Attachment 4--an application for non-public treatment of 
the materials filed under seal.
    Expiration. The agreement is set to expire one year after the 
Postal Service notifies the customer that all necessary approvals and 
reviews of the agreement have been obtained, including a favorable 
conclusion by the Commission. Id.

II. Commission Action

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2012-34 for consideration 
of matters raised in the Notice. Interested persons may submit comments 
on whether the Postal Service's contract is consistent with the 
policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632 and 3633. Comments are due no later than 
June 29, 2012. The public portions of the Postal Service's filing can 
be accessed via the Commission's Web site at https://www.prc.gov.
    The Commission appoints Derrick D. Dennis to represent the interest 
of the general public (Public Representative) in this case.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2012-34 for 
consideration of matters raised in the Postal Service's June 21, 2012 
Notice.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission designates Derrick D. 
Dennis to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) 
to represent the interests of the general public in this case.
    3. Comments by interested persons are due no later than June 29, 
2012.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Ruth Ann Abrams,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-15771 Filed 6-27-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
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