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Download as PDF 66192 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 213 / Friday, November 2, 2012 / Notices positive contribution to covering institutional costs, and increase contribution toward the requisite 5.5 percent of the Postal Service’s total institutional costs. Id. Attachment D at 1. Mr. Nicoski contends that there will be no issue of market dominant products subsidizing competitive products as a result of this contract. Id. Related contract. The Postal Service included a redacted version of the related contract with the Request. Id. Attachment B. The contract is scheduled to become effective on the day that the Commission issues all regulatory approvals. Id. at 2. The contract will expire 3 years from the effective date unless, among other things, either party terminates the agreement upon 30 days’ written notice to the other party. Id. The Postal Service represents that the contract is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). Id. Attachment D. The Postal Service filed much of the supporting materials, including the related contract, under seal. Id. Attachment F. It maintains that the redacted portions of the contract, customer-identifying information, and related financial information, should remain confidential. Id. at 3. This information includes the price structure, underlying costs and assumptions, pricing formulas, information relevant to the customer’s mailing profile, and cost coverage projections. Id. The Postal Service asks the Commission to protect customer-identifying information from public disclosure indefinitely. Id. at 7. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES II. Notice of Filings The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013–12 and CP2013–12 to consider the Request pertaining to the proposed First-Class Package Service Contract 25 product and the related contract, respectively. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s filings in the captioned dockets are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642, 39 CFR 3015.5, and 39 CFR part 3020, subpart B. Comments are due no later than November 5, 2012. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints James F. Callow to serve as Public Representative in these dockets. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013–12 and CP2013–12 to consider the matters raised in each docket. VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:56 Nov 01, 2012 Jkt 229001 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, James F. Callow is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings. 3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than November 5, 2012. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–26878 Filed 11–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. MC2013–13 and CP2013–13; Order No. 1521] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning the addition of Parcel Select Contract 6 to the competitive product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: November 5, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Notice of Filing III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction In accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq., the Postal Service filed a formal request and associated supporting information to add Parcel Select Contract 6 to the competitive product list.1 The Postal 1 Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Parcel Select Contract 6 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors’ Decision, Contract, and Supporting Data, October 25, 2012 (Request). PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Service asserts that Parcel Select Contract 6 is a competitive product ‘‘not of general applicability’’ within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Request at 1. The Request has been assigned Docket No. MC2013–13. The Postal Service contemporaneously filed a redacted contract related to the proposed new product under 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) and 39 CFR 3015.5. Id. Attachment B. The instant contract has been assigned Docket No. CP2013–13. Request. To support its Request, the Postal Service filed six attachments as follows: • Attachment A—a redacted copy of Governors’ Decision No. 11–6, authorizing the new product; • Attachment B—a redacted copy of the contract; • Attachment C—proposed changes to the Mail Classification Schedule competitive product list with the addition underlined; • Attachment D—a Statement of Supporting Justification as required by 39 CFR 3020.32; • Attachment E—a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a); and • Attachment F—an application for non-public treatment of materials to maintain redacted portions of the contract and related financial information under seal. In the Statement of Supporting Justification, Dennis R. Nicoski, Manager, Field Sales Strategy and Contracts, asserts that the contract will cover its attributable costs, make a positive contribution to covering institutional costs, and increase contribution toward the requisite 5.5 percent of the Postal Service’s total institutional costs. Id. Attachment D at 1. Mr. Nicoski contends that there will be no issue of market dominant products subsidizing competitive products as a result of this contract. Id. Related contract. The Postal Service included a redacted version of the related contract with the Request. Id. Attachment B. The contract is scheduled to become effective on either the day that the Commission issues all regulatory approvals or on November 1, 2012, whichever occurs later. Id. at 7. The contract will expire on October 31, 2015, unless, among other things, either party terminates the agreement upon three months’ written notice to the other party. Id. The Postal Service represents that the contract is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). Id. Attachment D. The Postal Service filed much of the supporting materials, including the related contract, under seal. Id. Attachment F. It maintains that the redacted portions of the contract, E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 213 / Friday, November 2, 2012 / Notices customer-identifying information, and related financial information, should remain confidential. Id. at 3. This information includes the price structure, underlying costs and assumptions, pricing formulas, information relevant to the customer’s mailing profile, and cost coverage projections. Id. The Postal Service asks the Commission to protect customer-identifying information from public disclosure indefinitely. Id. at 7. II. Notice of Filings The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013–13 and CP2013–13 to consider the Request pertaining to the proposed Parcel Select Contract 6 product and the related contract, respectively. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s filings in the captioned dockets are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642, 39 CFR 3015.5, and 39 CFR part 3020, subpart B. Comments are due no later than November 5, 2012. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints James F. Callow to serve as Public Representative in these dockets. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013–13 and CP2013–13 to consider the matters raised in each docket. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, James F. Callow is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings. 3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than November 5, 2012. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., in the Benjamin Franklin Room. STATUS: Wednesday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m.—Closed; Thursday, November 15, at 8:30 a.m.—Open; and at 10:30 a.m.—Closed MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: PLACE: Wednesday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. (Closed) 1. Strategic Issues. 2. Financial Matters. 3. Pricing. 4. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues. 5. Governors’ Executive Session— Discussion of prior agenda items and Board Governance. Thursday, November 15, at 8:30 a.m. (Open) 1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings. 2. Remarks of the Chairman of the Board. 3. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO. 4. Committee Reports. 5. FY2012 10K and Financial Statements. 6. FY2013 IFP and Financing Resolution. 7. FY2014 Appropriations Request. 8. Quarterly Service Performance Report. 9. Approval of Annual Report and Comprehensive Statement. 10. Tentative Agenda for the December 11, 2012, meeting in Washington, DC. 11. Election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors. Thursday, November 15, at 10:30 a.m. (Closed—if needed) 1. Continuation of Wednesday’s closed session agenda. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Julie S. Moore, Secretary of the Board, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20260–1000. Telephone (202) 268–4800. Julie S. Moore. Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–26879 Filed 11–1–12; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2012–26982 Filed 10–31–12; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE POSTAL SERVICE Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting Product Change—First-Class Package Service Negotiated Service Agreement Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.; Thursday, November 15, at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. DATES AND TIMES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:56 Nov 01, 2012 Jkt 229001 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 DATES: Effective date: November 2, 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 October 25, 2012, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service To Add First-Class Package Service Contract 25 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2013–12, CP2013–11. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. [FR Doc. 2012–26872 Filed 11–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE Product Change—Parcel Select Negotiated Service Agreement AGENCY: ACTION: Postal ServiceTM. Notice. 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. SUMMARY: DATES: Effective date: November 2, 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 October 25, 2012, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service To Add Parcel Select Contract 6 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2013–13, CP2013–13. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2012–26873 Filed 11–1–12; 8:45 am] The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal PO 00000 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. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: 66193 BILLING CODE 7710–12–P E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 213 (Friday, November 2, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66192-66193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-26879]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2013-13 and CP2013-13; Order No. 1521]


New Postal Product

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning the addition of Parcel Select Contract 6 to the competitive 
product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites 
public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: November 5, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing 
Online system at https://www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments 
electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing 
alternatives.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 
at 202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Notice of Filing
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    In accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq., the 
Postal Service filed a formal request and associated supporting 
information to add Parcel Select Contract 6 to the competitive product 
list.\1\ The Postal Service asserts that Parcel Select Contract 6 is a 
competitive product ``not of general applicability'' within the meaning 
of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Request at 1. The Request has been assigned 
Docket No. MC2013-13.
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    \1\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Parcel 
Select Contract 6 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of 
Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors' Decision, Contract, and 
Supporting Data, October 25, 2012 (Request).
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    The Postal Service contemporaneously filed a redacted contract 
related to the proposed new product under 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) and 39 
CFR 3015.5. Id. Attachment B. The instant contract has been assigned 
Docket No. CP2013-13.
    Request. To support its Request, the Postal Service filed six 
attachments as follows:
     Attachment A--a redacted copy of Governors' Decision No. 
11-6, authorizing the new product;
     Attachment B--a redacted copy of the contract;
     Attachment C--proposed changes to the Mail Classification 
Schedule competitive product list with the addition underlined;
     Attachment D--a Statement of Supporting Justification as 
required by 39 CFR 3020.32;
     Attachment E--a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 
3633(a); and
     Attachment F--an application for non-public treatment of 
materials to maintain redacted portions of the contract and related 
financial information under seal.
    In the Statement of Supporting Justification, Dennis R. Nicoski, 
Manager, Field Sales Strategy and Contracts, asserts that the contract 
will cover its attributable costs, make a positive contribution to 
covering institutional costs, and increase contribution toward the 
requisite 5.5 percent of the Postal Service's total institutional 
costs. Id. Attachment D at 1. Mr. Nicoski contends that there will be 
no issue of market dominant products subsidizing competitive products 
as a result of this contract. Id.
    Related contract. The Postal Service included a redacted version of 
the related contract with the Request. Id. Attachment B. The contract 
is scheduled to become effective on either the day that the Commission 
issues all regulatory approvals or on November 1, 2012, whichever 
occurs later. Id. at 7. The contract will expire on October 31, 2015, 
unless, among other things, either party terminates the agreement upon 
three months' written notice to the other party. Id. The Postal Service 
represents that the contract is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). Id. 
Attachment D.
    The Postal Service filed much of the supporting materials, 
including the related contract, under seal. Id. Attachment F. It 
maintains that the redacted portions of the contract,

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customer-identifying information, and related financial information, 
should remain confidential. Id. at 3. This information includes the 
price structure, underlying costs and assumptions, pricing formulas, 
information relevant to the customer's mailing profile, and cost 
coverage projections. Id. The Postal Service asks the Commission to 
protect customer-identifying information from public disclosure 
indefinitely. Id. at 7.

II. Notice of Filings

    The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013-13 and CP2013-13 to 
consider the Request pertaining to the proposed Parcel Select Contract 
6 product and the related contract, respectively.
    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal 
Service's filings in the captioned dockets are consistent with the 
policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642, 39 CFR 3015.5, and 39 CFR 
part 3020, subpart B. Comments are due no later than November 5, 2012. 
The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the 
Commission's Web site (https://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints James F. Callow to serve as Public 
Representative in these dockets.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013-13 and CP2013-13 
to consider the matters raised in each docket.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, James F. Callow is appointed to serve 
as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent 
the interests of the general public in these proceedings.
    3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no 
later than November 5, 2012.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-26879 Filed 11-1-12; 8:45 am]
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