New Postal Product, 58185-58186 [2012-23110]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 19, 2012 / Notices contact the Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555 (301–415–1969), or send an email to darlene.wright@nrc.gov. [FR Doc. 2012–23064 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Dated: September 14, 2012. Richard J. Laufer, Technical Coordinator, Office of the Secretary. Sunshine Act Meeting [FR Doc. 2012–23198 Filed 9–17–12; 11:15 am] Week of September 24, 2012—Tentative ACTION: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, [NRC–2012– 0002]. DATES: Week of September 24, 2012. PLACE: Commissioners’ Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. STATUS: Public and Closed. ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED: SUMMARY: 9:25 a.m.—Affirmation Session (Public Meeting) (Tentative) a. 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This notice addresses procedural steps associated with the filing. Comments are due: September 21, 2012. 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/pre-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 (for electronic filing assistance). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Commission Action III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction Notice of filing. On September 11, 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 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, September 11, 2012 (Notice). PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58185 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 is 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 the following attachments: • Attachment 1–redacted copy of the instant contract; • Attachment 2–the redacted certification required under 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2); • Attachment 3–redacted copy of Governors’ Decision No. 08–7 (including attachments thereto); and • Attachment 4–application for nonpublic treatment of the materials filed under seal. It also includes material filed under seal (consisting of the contract and supporting documents); and Excel spreadsheets as to supporting financial data and information. 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 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. E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1 58186 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 19, 2012 / Notices Expiration. The agreement is set to expire 1 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. CP2012–56 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 September 21, 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 James F. Callow to represent the interest of the general public (Public Representative) in this case. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth A. Reed, 202–268–3179. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on September 13, 2012, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 43 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2012–48, CP2012–58. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. [FR Doc. 2012–23081 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE Product Change—Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement Postal ServiceTM. Notice. AGENCY: III. Ordering Paragraphs ACTION: It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2012–56 for consideration of matters raised in the Postal Service’s September 11, 2012 Notice. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission designates James F. Callow 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 September 21, 2012. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: By the Commission. Ruth Ann Abrams, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–23110 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Effective date: September 19, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth A. Reed, 202–268–3179. The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on September 13, 2012, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 42 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2012–47, CP2012–57. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. POSTAL SERVICE [FR Doc. 2012–23082 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am] Product Change—Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement BILLING CODE 7710–12–P Postal ServiceTM Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Effective date: September 19, 2012. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:20 Sep 18, 2012 Jkt 226001 Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is forwarding three Information Collection Requests (ICR) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Management and Budget (OMB). Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and approval by OIRA ensures that we impose appropriate paperwork burdens. The RRB invites comments on the proposed collections of information to determine (1) the practical utility of the collections; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information that is the subject of collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to the RRB or OIRA must contain the OMB control number of the ICR. For proper consideration of your comments, it is best if the RRB and OIRA receive them within 30 days of the publication date. 1. Title and purpose of information collection: Employee Representative’s Status and Compensation Reports; OMB 3220–0014. Under Section 1(b)(1) of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), the term ‘‘employee’’ includes an individual who is an employee representative. As defined in Section 1(c) of the RRA, an employee representative is an officer or official representative of a railway labor organization other than a labor organization included in the term ‘‘employer,’’ as defined in the RRA, who before or after August 29, 1935, was in the service of an employer under the RRA and who is duly authorized and designated to represent employees in accordance with the Railway Labor Act, or, any individual who is regularly assigned to or regularly employed by such officer or official representative in connection with the duties of his or her office. The requirements relating to the application for employee representative status and the periodic reporting of the compensation resulting from such status is contained in 20 CFR part 209.10. The RRB utilizes Forms DC–2a, Employee Representative’s Status Report, and DC–2, Employee Representative’s Report of Compensation, to obtain the information needed to determine employee representative status and to maintain a record of creditable service and compensation resulting from such status. Completion is required to obtain or retain a benefit. One response is requested of each respondent. Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the initial 60-day notice (77 FR 40657 on July 10, 2012) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited no comments. E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58185-58186]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-23110]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2012-56; Order No. 1464]


New Postal Product

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
request to add a Global Expedited Package Services contract to the 
competitive product list. This notice addresses procedural steps 
associated with the filing.

DATES: Comments are due: September 21, 2012.

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/pre-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 (for 
electronic filing assistance).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Commission Action
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    Notice of filing. On September 11, 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, September 11, 2012 
(Notice).
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    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 is 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 the 
following attachments:
     Attachment 1-redacted copy of the instant contract;
     Attachment 2-the redacted certification required under 39 
CFR 3015.5(c)(2);
     Attachment 3-redacted copy of Governors' Decision No. 08-7 
(including attachments thereto); and
     Attachment 4-application for non-public treatment of the 
materials filed under seal.
    It also includes material filed under seal (consisting of the 
contract and supporting documents); and Excel spreadsheets as to 
supporting financial data and information.
    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 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.

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    Expiration. The agreement is set to expire 1 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. CP2012-56 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 
September 21, 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 James F. Callow 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. CP2012-56 for 
consideration of matters raised in the Postal Service's September 11, 
2012 Notice.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission designates James F. 
Callow 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 September 
21, 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. 2012-23110 Filed 9-18-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P

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