International Mail Contract, 75678-75679 [2012-30822]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with 75678 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 246 / Friday, December 21, 2012 / Notices Counsel, or Donald McCabe, Attorney, Regulatory Affairs Group, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005–4026, 202– 326–4024. (For TTY and TDD, call 800– 877–8339 and request connection to 202–326–4024). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PBGC’s regulation on Rules for Administrative Review of Agency Decisions (29 CFR part 4003) prescribes rules governing the issuance of initial determinations by PBGC and the procedures for requesting and obtaining administrative review of initial determinations. Certain types of initial determinations are subject to administrative appeals, which are covered in subpart D of the regulation. Subpart D prescribes rules on who may file appeals, when and where to file appeals, contents of appeals, and other matters relating to appeals. 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[FR Doc. 2012–30760 Filed 12–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7709–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2013–27; Order No. 1582] International Mail Contract Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service notice concerning changes to Inbound Air Parcel Post (at UPU Rates). This document invites public comments on the request and addresses several related procedural steps. DATES: Comments are due: December 26, 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. Contents of Filing III. Commission Action IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction Notice of filing. On December 14, 2012, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing its intention to change rates for Inbound Air Parcel Post (at Universal Postal Union (UPU) Rates).1 1 Notice of the United States Postal Service of Filing Changes in Rates Not of General PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Notice does not include any classification changes. Id. at 2. The intended effective date of the rate changes is January 1, 2013. The timing of the filing comports with the requirement, in 39 CFR 3015.5, that notice of this type of change be submitted at least 15 days before the effective date. Background. The Commission approved the Postal Service’s request to add Inbound Air Parcel Post (at UPU Rates) to the competitive product list in Order No. 362, following consideration in Docket No. MC2010–11.2 The request was based on Governors’ Decision No. 09–15. Notice at 1. II. Contents of Filing This filing includes a Notice, along with the following attachments: • Attachment 1—an application for non-public treatment of material filed under seal; • Attachment 2—a redacted copy of Governors’ Decision No. 09–15; • Attachment 3—a redacted copy of the new rates; and • Attachment 4—a copy of the certification required under 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2). The material filed under seal consists of unredacted copies of the referenced Governors’ Decision, the new rates and related financial information. Id. at 3. The Postal Service filed redacted versions of the sealed financial documents in public Excel spreadsheets. Id. at 2. Classification and rates. The Notice incorporates by reference previous explanations (1) concerning the UPU Postal Operations Council’s mechanism for setting base rates for Inbound Air Parcel Post, and (2) the formal nature of the Governors’ Decision establishing those rates for purposes of statutory compliance. Id. The Postal Service asserts that the prices comport with the Governors’ Decision No. 09–15 as they are the highest possible inward land rates that the Postal Service is eligible for based on inflation increases and other factors. Id. at 2–3. It also asserts that it has met its burden of providing notice to the Commission of changed rates within the scope of Governors’ Decision No. 09–15, as required by 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Id. at 3. Applicability and Application for Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, December 14, 2012 (Notice). The Notice was filed pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. Notice at 1. 2 Docket Nos. MC2010–11 and CP2010–11, Order Adding Inbound Air Parcel at UPU Rates to Competitive Product List, December 15, 2009 (Order No. 362). E:\FR\FM\21DEN1.SGM 21DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 246 / Friday, December 21, 2012 / Notices III. Commission Action The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2013–27 for consideration of matters raised in the Notice. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Agreement is consistent with the requirements of 39 CFR 3015.5 and the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632 and 3633. Comments are due no later than December 26, 2012. The public portions of the Postal Service’s filing can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site at https://www.prc.gov. Information on how to obtain access to nonpublic material appears at 39 CFR 3007.40. The Commission appoints James F. Callow to represent the interest of the general public (Public Representative) in this case. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2013–27 for consideration of matters raised in the Postal Service’s 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 proceeding. 3. Comments are due no later than December 26, 2012. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–30822 Filed 12–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Upon Written Request Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with Extension: Rule 17Ad–13; SEC File No. 270–263; OMB Control No. 3235–0275. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (‘‘PRA’’), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) a request for approval of extension of the previously approved collection of information provided for in VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:28 Dec 20, 2012 Jkt 229001 Rule 17Ad–13 (17 CFR 240.17Ad–13), under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). Rule 17Ad–13 requires an annual study and evaluation of internal accounting controls under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). It requires approximately 150 registered transfer agents to obtain an annual report on the adequacy of their internal accounting controls from an independent accountant. In addition, transfer agents must maintain copies of any reports prepared pursuant to Rule 17Ad–13 plus any documents prepared to notify the Commission and appropriate regulatory agencies in the event that the transfer agent is required to take any corrective action. These recordkeeping requirements assist the Commission and other regulatory agencies with monitoring transfer agents and ensuring compliance with the rule. Small transfer agents are exempt from Rule 17Ad–13 as are transfer agents that service only their own companies’ securities. Approximately 150 independent, professional transfer agents must file the independent accountant’s report annually. We estimate that the annual internal time burden for each transfer agent to comply with Rule 17Ad–13 by submitting the report prepared by the independent accountant to the Commission is minimal. The time required for the independent accountant to prepare the accountant’s report varies with each transfer agent depending on the size and nature of the transfer agent’s operations. The Commission estimates that, on average, each report can be completed by the independent accountant in 120 hours, resulting in a total of 18,000 external hours annually (120 hours × 150 reports). The burden was estimated using Commission review of filed Rule 17Ad–13 reports and Commission conversations with transfer agents and accountants. The Commission estimates that, on average, 120 hours are needed to perform the study, prepare the report, and retain the required records on an annual basis. Assuming an average hourly rate of an independent accountant of $60, the average total annual cost of the report is $7,200. The total annual cost for the approximate 150 respondents is approximately $1,080,000. The retention period for the recordkeeping requirement under Rule 17Ad–13 is three years following the date of a report prepared pursuant to the rule. The recordkeeping requirement under Rule 17Ad–13 is mandatory to assist the Commission and other regulatory agencies with monitoring transfer agents and ensuring compliance PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75679 with the rule. This rule does not involve the collection of confidential information. The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. Background documentation for this information collection may be viewed at the following Web site, https:// www.reginfo.gov. Comments should be directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or by sending an email to: shagufta_ahmed@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi PavlikSimon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an email to PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted within 30 days of this notice. Dated: December 17, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–30790 Filed 12–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Appendix F to Rule 15c3–1; SEC File No. 270–440; OMB Control No. 3235–0496. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (‘‘PRA’’), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the existing collection of information provided for in Appendix F to Rule 15c3–1 (‘‘Appendix F’’ or ‘‘Rule 15c3– 1f’’) (17 CFR 240.15c3–1f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. E:\FR\FM\21DEN1.SGM 21DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 246 (Friday, December 21, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75678-75679]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30822]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2013-27; Order No. 1582]


International Mail Contract

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
notice concerning changes to Inbound Air Parcel Post (at UPU Rates). 
This document invites public comments on the request and addresses 
several related procedural steps.

DATES: Comments are due: December 26, 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. Commission Action
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    Notice of filing. On December 14, 2012, the Postal Service filed a 
notice announcing its intention to change rates for Inbound Air Parcel 
Post (at Universal Postal Union (UPU) Rates).\1\ The Notice does not 
include any classification changes. Id. at 2. The intended effective 
date of the rate changes is January 1, 2013. The timing of the filing 
comports with the requirement, in 39 CFR 3015.5, that notice of this 
type of change be submitted at least 15 days before the effective date.
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    \1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Filing Changes 
in Rates Not of General Applicability and Application for Non-Public 
Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, December 14, 2012 (Notice). 
The Notice was filed pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. Notice at 1.
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    Background. The Commission approved the Postal Service's request to 
add Inbound Air Parcel Post (at UPU Rates) to the competitive product 
list in Order No. 362, following consideration in Docket No. MC2010-
11.\2\ The request was based on Governors' Decision No. 09-15. Notice 
at 1.
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    \2\ Docket Nos. MC2010-11 and CP2010-11, Order Adding Inbound 
Air Parcel at UPU Rates to Competitive Product List, December 15, 
2009 (Order No. 362).
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II. Contents of Filing

    This filing includes a Notice, along with the following 
attachments:
     Attachment 1--an application for non-public treatment of 
material filed under seal;
     Attachment 2--a redacted copy of Governors' Decision No. 
09-15;
     Attachment 3--a redacted copy of the new rates; and
     Attachment 4--a copy of the certification required under 
39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2).
    The material filed under seal consists of unredacted copies of the 
referenced Governors' Decision, the new rates and related financial 
information. Id. at 3. The Postal Service filed redacted versions of 
the sealed financial documents in public Excel spreadsheets. Id. at 2.
    Classification and rates. The Notice incorporates by reference 
previous explanations (1) concerning the UPU Postal Operations 
Council's mechanism for setting base rates for Inbound Air Parcel Post, 
and (2) the formal nature of the Governors' Decision establishing those 
rates for purposes of statutory compliance. Id.
    The Postal Service asserts that the prices comport with the 
Governors' Decision No. 09-15 as they are the highest possible inward 
land rates that the Postal Service is eligible for based on inflation 
increases and other factors. Id. at 2-3. It also asserts that it has 
met its burden of providing notice to the Commission of changed rates 
within the scope of Governors' Decision No. 09-15, as required by 39 
U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Id. at 3.

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III. Commission Action

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2013-27 for consideration 
of matters raised in the Notice. Interested persons may submit comments 
on whether the Agreement is consistent with the requirements of 39 CFR 
3015.5 and the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632 and 3633. Comments are due no 
later than December 26, 2012. The public portions of the Postal 
Service's filing can be accessed via the Commission's Web site at 
https://www.prc.gov. Information on how to obtain access to nonpublic 
material appears at 39 CFR 3007.40.
    The Commission appoints James F. Callow to represent the interest 
of the general public (Public Representative) in this case.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2013-27 for 
consideration of matters raised in the Postal Service's 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 proceeding.
    3. Comments are due no later than December 26, 2012.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.

Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-30822 Filed 12-20-12; 8:45 am]
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