Changes in Postal Rates, 39747-39748 [2012-16434]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 129 / Thursday, July 5, 2012 / Notices protected species under the Endangered Species Act, or impacts to essential fish habitat covered by the MagnusonStevens Fisheries Management Act are expected. There are no impacts to historical and cultural resources. There would be no impact to socioeconomic resources. Therefore, no changes or different types of non-radiological environmental impacts are expected as a result of the proposed exemption. Accordingly, the NRC staff concludes that there are no significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed action. The details of the staff’s safety evaluation will be provided in the exemption, when it is issued. documents may be examined, and/or copied for a fee, at the NRC’s Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, Room O1–F21, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland 20852. Publicly available documents created or received at the NRC are accessible electronically through the ADAMS in the NRC Library at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ adams.html. Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS should contact the NRC PDR Reference staff by telephone at 1–800–397–4209 or 301–415–4737, or send an email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. Environmental Impacts of the Alternatives to the Proposed Action As alternatives to the proposed action, the NRC staff is considering denial of the proposed action (i.e., the ‘‘noaction’’ alternative) or requiring the licensee to modify the facility to achieve compliance with Appendix R. Denial of the application would result in no change in current environmental impacts. The environmental impacts of the proposed action and the alternative action are similar. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 27th day of June 2012. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. James Kim, Project Manager, Plant Licensing Branch I– 1, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. Alternative Use of Resources The action does not involve the use of any different resources than those previously considered in the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission’s 1973 ‘‘Final Environmental Statement Related to the Continuation of Construction of Unit 2 and the Operation of Units 1 and 2, Millstone Nuclear Power Station.’’ Changes in Postal Rates TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Agencies and Persons Consulted On May 14, 2012, the NRC staff consulted with the Connecticut State official, Michael Firsick of the Department of Environmental Protection, regarding the environmental impact of the proposed action. Mr. Firsick had no comments. Finding of No Significant Impact On the basis of the environmental assessment, the NRC staff concludes that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment. Accordingly, the NRC staff has determined not to prepare an environmental impact statement for the proposed action. For further details with respect to the proposed action, see the licensee’s application dated June 30, 2011, as supplemented by letter dated February 29, 2012. The licensee’s application and supplemental submission are accessible electronically under ADAMS Accession Nos. ML11188A213 and ML12069A016. Publicly available versions of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:48 Jul 03, 2012 Jkt 226001 [FR Doc. 2012–16406 Filed 7–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. MC2012–30; Order No. 1386] Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add a padded flat rate envelope to its Express Mail International product. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with the filing. DATES: Replies to Postal Service response to information request are due: July 11, 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: Introduction. On June 25, 2012, the Postal Service filed notice with the Commission of a proposal characterized as a minor classification change under 39 CFR parts 3090 and 3091, along with a conforming revision to the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS).1 The SUMMARY: of United States Postal Service of Classification Changes, June 25, 2012 (Notice). PO 00000 1 Notice Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39747 change adds the Express Mail International (EMI) Padded Flat Rate Envelope as a Flat Rate Envelope option in the EMI product category. Notice at 1. The stated purpose of the change is to increase customer Flat Rate Envelope options. In support of its filing, the Postal Service states that the dimensions of the EMI Padded Flat Rate Envelope (12.5 inches by 9.5 inches) are the same as those of the EMI Flat Rate Envelope. It states that the price for the Padded Flat Rate Envelope ($29.25 to Canada and $38.00 to all other countries that offer EMI service) is the same as the price for the current EMI Flat Rate Envelope and EMI Legal Flat Rate Envelope. In addition, it notes that all standards that apply to the EMI Flat Rate Envelope and EMI Legal Flat Rate Envelope (e.g., maximum weight limit of 20 pounds) apply to the EMI Padded Flat Rate Envelope. Id. The Postal Service asserts that the changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3642 and should be incorporated by the Commission into the MCS. Id. at 2. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2012–30 for consideration of matters related to the Postal Service’s filing. It appoints Kenneth E. Richardson to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this proceeding. Interested persons may comment on the proposed change and on the Postal Service’s response to the matter addressed below no later than July 11, 2012. Information Request. The Postal Service notes that it filed the instant notice (affecting international mail offerings) one business day after filing a notice of changes in rates of general applicability and concomitant classification changes for a domestic Express Mail Padded Flat Rate Envelope. Id. (citing notice of the United States Postal Service of Changes in Rates of General Applicability for a Competitive Product, Established in Governors’ Decision No. 12–1, PRC Docket No. CP2012–39, June 22, 2012).2 The instant notice would likewise appear to effect a change in rates of general applicability. Accordingly, the Postal Service is requested to address, no later than July 6, 2012, why a filing similar to that made in Docket No. CP2012–39 was not made with respect to the change in EMI rates. If, on reconsideration, the instant filing should have been filed pursuant to 39 CFR part 3015, the Postal Service 2 The notices referred to in this order can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site, (https:// www.prc.gov). E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1 39748 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 129 / Thursday, July 5, 2012 / Notices may file the supporting material in the instant docket. The notices referred to in this order can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site, (https://www.prc.gov). It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2012–30 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service’s notice. 2. The Postal Service’s response to the Information Request posed in the body of this order is due no later than July 6, 2012. 3. Comments addressing matters raised in the Postal Service’s notice and the Information Request posed in the body of this order are due no later than July 11, 2012. 4. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth E. Richardson is appointed to serve as the officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–16434 Filed 7–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988; Report of Matching Program: RRB and State Agencies AGENCY: U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Notice of a renewal of an existing computer matching program due to expire on August 12, 2012. ACTION: The Privacy Act, as amended, requires the RRB to issue a public notice of its use and intent to use, information obtained from state agencies in ongoing computer matching programs regarding individuals who received benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. The information received through the computer matching programs may consist of either: (1) A report of unemployment or sickness payments made by the state for the same period that benefits were paid by the RRB, or (2) a report of wages paid to an individual, and the names and addresses of employers who reported those wages to the state for the same period that benefits were paid by the RRB. TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:48 Jul 03, 2012 Jkt 226001 The purpose of this notice is to advise individuals applying for or receiving benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act of the use made by the RRB of the information obtained from state agencies by means of a computer match. DATES: Submit comments on or before August 14, 2012. ADDRESSES: Address any comments concerning this notice in writing to the Secretary to the Board, U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611–2092. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Timothy S. Grant, Chief Privacy Officer, U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Attn: BIS–IRMC, Chicago, Illinois 60611–2092. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. General The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100– 503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by describing the conditions under which computer matching involving the Federal government could be performed, and by adding certain protections for persons applying for, and receiving, Federal benefits. Section 7201 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101– 508) further amended the Privacy Act regarding protection for such persons. The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching by Federal agencies when matching records in a system of records with other Federal, State, or local government records. It requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to: (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies participating in the matching programs; (2) Obtain approval of the matching agreement by the Data Integrity Boards of the participating Federal agencies; (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal Register; (4) Furnish reports about matching programs to Congress and Office of Management and Budget; (5) Notify beneficiaries and applicants that their records are subject to matching; and (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, or denying a person’s benefits or payments. B. RRB Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act We have taken action to ensure that all of our computer matching programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended. PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 C. Notice of Computer Matching Program: RRB With State Agencies 1. Name of Participating Agencies: The Railroad Retirement Board and agencies of all 50 states which provide unemployment or sickness benefits. 2. Purpose of the Match: To identify individuals who have improperly collected benefits provided by the RRB under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act while earning remuneration in non-railroad employment or while collecting unemployment or sickness benefits paid by a state agency. 3. Authority for Conducting the Match: The Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 503(c)(1)), and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 231(b) and 362(f)). Disclosures under this agreement are made in accordance with the Privacy Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3)) and in compliance with the matching procedures in the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(o), (p), and (r)). 4. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered: All recipients of benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act during a given period who reside in the states with which the RRB has negotiated a computer matching program agreement. Records furnished by the states are covered under Privacy Act system of records RRB–21, Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Insurance Benefit System, which was published in the Federal Register (FR) on July 26, 2010 (75 FR 43725). 5. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program: This computer matching program is effective August 10, 2012 through February 10, 2015. Before becoming effective the following notice periods must have lapsed: 30 Days after publication in the Federal Register and 40 days after notice of the matching program sent to Congress and OMB. The computer matching program is valid for 18 months from the effective date and, if both agencies meet certain conditions, the RRB may grant a one-time extension of another 12 months. The number of matches conducted with each state during the period of the match will vary from state to state, depending on whether the computer matching agreement provides for matches to be conducted quarterly or every six months. 6. Procedure: The RRB will furnish the state agency a file of records. The data elements will consist of beneficiary identifying information, such as name and Social Security Number (SSN), as well as the overall period during which the individual received benefits under E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 129 (Thursday, July 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39747-39748]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16434]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2012-30; Order No. 1386]


Changes in Postal Rates

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
request to add a padded flat rate envelope to its Express Mail 
International product. This notice addresses procedural steps 
associated with the filing.

DATES: Replies to Postal Service response to information request are 
due: July 11, 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: Introduction. On June 25, 2012, the Postal 
Service filed notice with the Commission of a proposal characterized as 
a minor classification change under 39 CFR parts 3090 and 3091, along 
with a conforming revision to the Mail Classification Schedule 
(MCS).\1\ The change adds the Express Mail International (EMI) Padded 
Flat Rate Envelope as a Flat Rate Envelope option in the EMI product 
category. Notice at 1. The stated purpose of the change is to increase 
customer Flat Rate Envelope options.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Classification 
Changes, June 25, 2012 (Notice).
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    In support of its filing, the Postal Service states that the 
dimensions of the EMI Padded Flat Rate Envelope (12.5 inches by 9.5 
inches) are the same as those of the EMI Flat Rate Envelope. It states 
that the price for the Padded Flat Rate Envelope ($29.25 to Canada and 
$38.00 to all other countries that offer EMI service) is the same as 
the price for the current EMI Flat Rate Envelope and EMI Legal Flat 
Rate Envelope. In addition, it notes that all standards that apply to 
the EMI Flat Rate Envelope and EMI Legal Flat Rate Envelope (e.g., 
maximum weight limit of 20 pounds) apply to the EMI Padded Flat Rate 
Envelope. Id. The Postal Service asserts that the changes are 
consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3642 and should be incorporated by the 
Commission into the MCS. Id. at 2.
    The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2012-30 for consideration 
of matters related to the Postal Service's filing. It appoints Kenneth 
E. Richardson to represent the interests of the general public (Public 
Representative) in this proceeding. Interested persons may comment on 
the proposed change and on the Postal Service's response to the matter 
addressed below no later than July 11, 2012.
    Information Request. The Postal Service notes that it filed the 
instant notice (affecting international mail offerings) one business 
day after filing a notice of changes in rates of general applicability 
and concomitant classification changes for a domestic Express Mail 
Padded Flat Rate Envelope. Id. (citing notice of the United States 
Postal Service of Changes in Rates of General Applicability for a 
Competitive Product, Established in Governors' Decision No. 12-1, PRC 
Docket No. CP2012-39, June 22, 2012).\2\
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    \2\ The notices referred to in this order can be accessed via 
the Commission's Web site, (https://www.prc.gov).
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    The instant notice would likewise appear to effect a change in 
rates of general applicability. Accordingly, the Postal Service is 
requested to address, no later than July 6, 2012, why a filing similar 
to that made in Docket No. CP2012-39 was not made with respect to the 
change in EMI rates. If, on reconsideration, the instant filing should 
have been filed pursuant to 39 CFR part 3015, the Postal Service

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may file the supporting material in the instant docket.
    The notices referred to in this order can be accessed via the 
Commission's Web site, (https://www.prc.gov).
    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2012-30 for 
consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service's notice.
    2. The Postal Service's response to the Information Request posed 
in the body of this order is due no later than July 6, 2012.
    3. Comments addressing matters raised in the Postal Service's 
notice and the Information Request posed in the body of this order are 
due no later than July 11, 2012.
    4. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth E. Richardson is appointed to 
serve as the officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding.
    5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-16434 Filed 7-3-12; 8:45 am]
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