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met. t asserts that because the Modified
Agreement does not materially change
any relevant terms of the Original
Agreement, the statutory criteria
continue to be met. Notice at 6.
Similarly, the Postal Service asserts
the Modified Agreement does not
materially change any relevant terms of
the Original Agreement and should
therefore be deemed functionally
equivalent. Id. at 7.
III. Notice of Proceeding
The Commission, in conformance
with rule 3010.44, hereby establishes
Docket No. R2013–5 to consider issues
raised by the Notice. The Commission
invites public comments on whether the
Postal Service’s filing in the captioned
docket is consistent with the policies of
39 U.S.C. 3622 and 39 CFR part 3010.40.
Comments are due no later than
December 17, 2012.5
The public portions of the Postal
Service’s filing have been posted on the
Commission’s Web site. They can be
accessed at https://www.prc.gov.
Information on how to obtain access to
non-public material is available at 39
CFR 3007.40.
The Commission appoints Allison J.
Levy to serve as Public Representative
in this docket.
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission establishes Docket
No. R2013–5 to consider matters raised
by the Notice of United States Postal
Service of Filing Additional
Functionally Equivalent Agreement,
filed December 4, 2012.
2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Allison
J. Levy is appointed to serve as an
officer of the Commission (Public
Representative) to represent the
interests of the general public in this
proceeding.
3. Comments by interested persons in
this proceeding are due no later than
December 17, 2012.
4. The Secretary shall arrange for
publication of this order in the Federal
Register.
By the Commission.
Ruth Ann Abrams,
Acting Secretary.
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finds it appropriate to waive the 10-day comment
period specified in 39 CFR 3010.44(a)(5). The
modest extension will not prejudice either party to
the agreement, given that 45 days’ advance notice
is provided.
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agreement continues to comport with 39
U.S.C. 3622(c)(10). Id. at 3.
II. Contents of Filing
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Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Commission is noticing a
recent Postal Service filing concerning
an amendment to an existing negotiated
service agreement with Canada Post
Corporation. This notice informs the
public of the filing, invites public
comment, and takes other
administrative steps.
DATES: Comments are due: December
17, 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.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel,
at 202–789–6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Contents of Filing
III. Notice of Filing and Related Proceeding
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
On November 29, 2012, the Postal
Service filed a notice informing the
Commission of a development related to
an amendment to an existing bilateral
agreement with Canada Post
Corporation (Notice).1 The development
involves the Postal Service’s receipt of
notification, from Canada Post
Corporation, of an anticipated product
launch date of January 14, 2013 for a
certain inbound product. Notice at 1.
Offering of the inbound product had
been agreed to as one of several
initiatives, but the launch date had not
been determined at the time the
amendment was executed.2 Id.
The Postal Service asks that the
Commission take note of the referenced
amendment and of updated financial
models demonstrating that the
1 Notice of United States Postal Service of
Amendment to Agreement, November 29, 2012
(Notice). The Agreement was approved in Order No.
1078, Order Concerning Rate Adjustment for
Bilateral Agreement with Canada Post Negotiated
Service Agreement, December 27, 2011.
2 The Notice states that the amendment was
previously filed with both the Commission and the
Department of State. Id.
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The Postal Service’s filing consists of
the Notice, two attachments, and a
public Excel file. Attachment 1 is an
application for non-public treatment of
material filed under seal, which consists
of the unredacted amendment to the
contract and supporting financial
documentation. Id. at 1. Attachment 2 is
a redacted version of the material filed
under seal. Id. at 1–2. The public Excel
file contains redacted financial
documentation. Id. at 2.
III. Notice of Filing and Related
Proceeding
The Commission hereby informs the
public of the Postal Service’s Notice and
of the reopening of Docket No. R2012–
5 for the limited purpose of considering
issues raised by the Notice (the
continued consistency of the underlying
agreement with 39 U.S.C. 3622(c)(10)).
Interested persons may submit
comments no later than December 17,
2012. The public portions of the Postal
Service’s filing can be accessed via the
Commission’s Web site (https://
www.prc.gov). Information on how to
obtain access to sealed material appears
in 39 CFR part 3007. The Commission
appoints James F. Callow to serve as
Public Representative in this
proceeding.
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission reopens Docket
No. R2012–5 for the limited purpose of
considering matters raised by the
amendment addressed in the Postal
Service’s Notice.
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 for this
aspect of this docket.
3. Comments by interested persons in
these proceedings are due no later than
December 17, 2012.
4. The Secretary shall arrange for
publication of this notice and order in
the Federal Register.
By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
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AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing
concerning an amendment to an existing negotiated service agreement
with Canada Post Corporation. This notice informs the public of the
filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
DATES: Comments are due: December 17, 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. Contents of Filing
III. Notice of Filing and Related Proceeding
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
On November 29, 2012, the Postal Service filed a notice informing
the Commission of a development related to an amendment to an existing
bilateral agreement with Canada Post Corporation (Notice).\1\ The
development involves the Postal Service's receipt of notification, from
Canada Post Corporation, of an anticipated product launch date of
January 14, 2013 for a certain inbound product. Notice at 1. Offering
of the inbound product had been agreed to as one of several
initiatives, but the launch date had not been determined at the time
the amendment was executed.\2\ Id.
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\1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Amendment to
Agreement, November 29, 2012 (Notice). The Agreement was approved in
Order No. 1078, Order Concerning Rate Adjustment for Bilateral
Agreement with Canada Post Negotiated Service Agreement, December
27, 2011.
\2\ The Notice states that the amendment was previously filed
with both the Commission and the Department of State. Id.
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The Postal Service asks that the Commission take note of the
referenced amendment and of updated financial models demonstrating that
the agreement continues to comport with 39 U.S.C. 3622(c)(10). Id. at
3.
II. Contents of Filing
The Postal Service's filing consists of the Notice, two
attachments, and a public Excel file. Attachment 1 is an application
for non-public treatment of material filed under seal, which consists
of the unredacted amendment to the contract and supporting financial
documentation. Id. at 1. Attachment 2 is a redacted version of the
material filed under seal. Id. at 1-2. The public Excel file contains
redacted financial documentation. Id. at 2.
III. Notice of Filing and Related Proceeding
The Commission hereby informs the public of the Postal Service's
Notice and of the reopening of Docket No. R2012-5 for the limited
purpose of considering issues raised by the Notice (the continued
consistency of the underlying agreement with 39 U.S.C. 3622(c)(10)).
Interested persons may submit comments no later than December 17, 2012.
The public portions of the Postal Service's filing can be accessed via
the Commission's Web site (https://www.prc.gov). Information on how to
obtain access to sealed material appears in 39 CFR part 3007. The
Commission appoints James F. Callow to serve as Public Representative
in this proceeding.
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission reopens Docket No. R2012-5 for the limited
purpose of considering matters raised by the amendment addressed in the
Postal Service's Notice.
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 for this aspect of this docket.
3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no
later than December 17, 2012.
4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this notice and
order in the Federal Register.
By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
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