Negotiated Service Agreement, 19028-19029 [2013-07223]

Download as PDF 19028 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 60 / Thursday, March 28, 2013 / Notices POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2013–54; Order No. 1681] Negotiated Service Agreement Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning a promotional program involving a temporary change in rates of general applicability for Global Express Guaranteed. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: April 1, 2013. 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. ADDRESSES: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Introduction. On March 20, 2013, the Postal Service, pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.2, filed notice with the Commission addressing a promotional program involving a temporary change in rates of general applicability for Global Express Guaranteed (2013 GXG Promotion).1 The Notice, in conformance with Commission rules 3015.2(b) and 3015.3(b), includes an explanation and justification for the change; identifies the effective date and duration of the 2013 GXG Promotion; and presents a schedule of the changed rates. Id. at 2. Attachment 1 presents proposed Mail Classification Schedule language addressing the 2013 GXG Promotion. Id. Attachment 1. Attachment 2 is the certified statement regarding prices required by Commission rule 3015.3(c)(3). Id. Attachment 2. Attachment 3 is an Application for NonPublic Treatment of Materials filed under seal. Id. Attachment 3. The sealed materials include the discounted promotional rates for GXG and additional supporting documentation, including financial workpapers that detail resulting revenue effects. Id. at 3. The Postal Service also filed redacted versions of the sealed materials. Id. 1 United States Postal Service Notice of Promotional Rates for Global Express Guaranteed Service, March 20, 2013 (Notice). VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:20 Mar 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 Authority to offer discounts. The Postal Service states that Governors’ Decision No. 12–02, issued September 13, 2012, provides that the Postal Service may offer one or more promotions in the form of a discount or rebate on certain GXG and EMI (Express Mail International) items, during an established promotional period, to mailers that comply with the promotional program’s eligibility requirements. Notice at 2. (Footnote omitted.) It further states that the Commission has acknowledged that the Postal Service would be filing potential promotions and that appropriate language will be added to the draft MCS once the Commission reviews and approves particular promotions. Id. (Footnote omitted.) Description and justification. In Docket No. CP2013–3, the Postal Service provided notice of changes in rates of general applicability and of corresponding classification changes for competitive products, including GXG. Id. at 1–2. The 2013 GXG Promotion will provide certain eligible mailers with a discount on GXG during the promotional period, which begins April 29, 2013 and extends, at the latest, to June 1, 2013, through a decrease off the applicable Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price for GXG items for existing customers using Global Shipping Software (GSS). Id. at 3. The Postal Service states that the purpose is to increase interest in GXG service among businesses by offering a promotional sale, and that it is designed to stimulate volume growth and provide customers with an incentive to use GXG. Id. Additional terms. The following terms and conditions also apply: • the promotion is only applicable to Postal Service customers with a GSS account during the promotion period; • no registration is required; • the promotion is not valid with any other USPS promotion, and excludes GSS customers that have a Global Expedited Package Services Contract, a Global Plus Contract, a Global Reseller Expedited Package Contract, or a Global Expedited Package Services–NonPublished Rates Contract; • all other standards in International Mail Manual section 210 apply; • the discount does not apply to optional insurance coverage in excess of $100; • the promotional discount is limited to the equivalent of $10,000 in total discounts for Commercial Base and Commercial Plus postage for Global Express Guaranteed items per GSS account holder during the promotion period; PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • customers may opt out of the promotion by contacting GSS customer support directly; and • the Postal Service reserves the right, without prior notice, to end the promotion before June 1, 2013 and to make changes to the promotion (except for changes that affect the percentage discount offered under the promotion). Id. at 3–4. Customer notification. The Postal Service states that once the Commission completes its review of the 2013 GXG Promotion, eligible customers will be notified about the promotion, participation, and applicable terms and conditions by email. Id. at 4–5. Revenue effects and reporting. The Postal Service states that financial workpapers provide estimates of the financial impact of the 2013 GXG Promotion. Id. at 5. It further states that GXG prices combined with the rates in the 2013 GXG Promotion are in compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633. Id. The Postal Service states that it intends to report revenue for GXG published rates through the Annual Compliance Report, and therefore proposes that the Commission create no special report requirement concerning the 2013 GXG Promotion. Id. Initial Commission action. The Commission hereby provides notice of the Postal Service’s filing concerning the 2013 GXG Promotion and the establishment of related Docket No. CP2013–54. The Commission invites interested persons to express views and offer comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633. Comments are due no later than April 1, 2013. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Kenneth R. Moeller to serve as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in the above-captioned docket. It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2013–54 to provide interested persons an opportunity to express views and offer comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3633 or 3642. 2. Comments are due no later than April 1, 2013. 3. The Commission appoints Kenneth R. Moeller as Public Representative to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Notice in the Federal Register. E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 60 / Thursday, March 28, 2013 / Notices By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–07223 Filed 3–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2013–6; Order No. 1680] Negotiated Service Agreement Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning an amendment to Priority Mail Contract 46. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: March 29, 2013. 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. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Notice of Filings III. Ordering Paragraphs mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Introduction On March 21, 2013, the Postal Service filed notice that it has agreed to an amendment to the existing Priority Mail Contract 46 (Amendment), which was added to the competitive product list in this docket.1 In its Notice, the Postal Service includes Attachment A, a redacted copy of the Amendment. It also filed the unredacted Amendment under seal. The Postal Service asserts that the ‘‘supporting financial documentation and financial certification initially provided in this docket remain applicable,’’ and that the Amendment ‘‘will not materially affect the cost coverage’’ of the agreement. Id. at 1. It also seeks to incorporate by reference the Application for Non-Public Treatment originally filed in this docket for the protection of customer- identifying information that it has filed under seal. Id. The Amendment changes the annual adjustment mechanism for the second and third years of the contract. Id. Attachment A at 1. In particular, it bases the price increases for the second and third years of the agreement on the average increase in prices of general applicability for ‘‘Priority Mail Commercial Plus’’ rather than the average increase in prices of general applicability for ‘‘Priority Mail Retail.’’ Id. The Postal Service intends for the Amendment to become effective on the first business day after the date that the Commission completes its review of the Notice. Id. II. Notice of Filings Interested persons may submit comments on whether the changes presented in the Postal Service’s Notice 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 March 29, 2013. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Lawrence Fenster to serve as Public Representative in this docket. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission shall reopen Docket No. CP2013–6 to consider the amendment to Priority Mail Contract 46. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Lawrence Fenster 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 March 29, 2013. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–07129 Filed 3–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 46, With Portions Filed Under Seal, March 21, 2013 (Notice). VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:20 Mar 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 19029 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–69215; File No. S7–24–89] Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Amendment No. 27 to the Joint SelfRegulatory Organization Plan Governing the Collection, Consolidation and Dissemination of Quotation and Transaction Information for Nasdaq-Listed Securities Traded on Exchanges on an Unlisted Trading Privileges Basis Submitted by the BATS Exchange, Inc., BATS YExchange, Inc., Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated, Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc., EDGA Exchange, Inc., EDGX Exchange, Inc., Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., International Securities Exchange LLC, NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc., NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC, Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, National Stock Exchange, Inc., New York Stock Exchange LLC, NYSE MKT LLC, and NYSE Arca, Inc. March 22, 2013. Pursuant to Section 11A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 608 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on March 22, 2013, the operating committee (‘‘Operating Committee’’ or ‘‘Committee’’) 3 of the Joint SelfRegulatory Organization Plan Governing the Collection, Consolidation, and Dissemination of Quotation and Transaction Information for NasdaqListed Securities Traded on Exchanges on an Unlisted Trading Privilege Basis (‘‘Nasdaq/UTP Plan’’ or ‘‘Plan’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) an amendment to the Plan.4 This 1 15 U.S.C. 78k–1. CFR 242.608. 3 The Plan Participants (collectively, ‘‘Participants’’) are the: BATS Exchange, Inc.; BATS Y-Exchange, Inc.; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; EDGA Exchange, Inc.; EDGX Exchange, Inc.; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; International Securities Exchange LLC; NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.; NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC; Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; National Stock Exchange, Inc.; New York Stock Exchange LLC; NYSE MKT LLC; and NYSE Arca, Inc. 4 The Plan governs the collection, processing, and dissemination on a consolidated basis of quotation information and transaction reports in Eligible Securities for each of its Participants. This consolidated information informs investors of the current quotation and recent trade prices of Nasdaq securities. It enables investors to ascertain from one data source the current prices in all the markets trading Nasdaq securities. The Plan serves as the required transaction reporting plan for its Participants, which is a prerequisite for their trading Eligible Securities. See Securities Exchange 2 17 Continued Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 60 (Thursday, March 28, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19028-19029]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07223]



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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2013-54; Order No. 1681]


Negotiated Service Agreement

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning a promotional program involving a temporary change in rates 
of general applicability for Global Express Guaranteed. This notice 
informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes 
other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: April 1, 2013.

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: Introduction. On March 20, 2013, the Postal 
Service, pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.2, filed notice with the Commission 
addressing a promotional program involving a temporary change in rates 
of general applicability for Global Express Guaranteed (2013 GXG 
Promotion).\1\
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    \1\ United States Postal Service Notice of Promotional Rates for 
Global Express Guaranteed Service, March 20, 2013 (Notice).
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    The Notice, in conformance with Commission rules 3015.2(b) and 
3015.3(b), includes an explanation and justification for the change; 
identifies the effective date and duration of the 2013 GXG Promotion; 
and presents a schedule of the changed rates. Id. at 2. Attachment 1 
presents proposed Mail Classification Schedule language addressing the 
2013 GXG Promotion. Id. Attachment 1. Attachment 2 is the certified 
statement regarding prices required by Commission rule 3015.3(c)(3). 
Id. Attachment 2. Attachment 3 is an Application for Non-Public 
Treatment of Materials filed under seal. Id. Attachment 3. The sealed 
materials include the discounted promotional rates for GXG and 
additional supporting documentation, including financial workpapers 
that detail resulting revenue effects. Id. at 3. The Postal Service 
also filed redacted versions of the sealed materials. Id.
    Authority to offer discounts. The Postal Service states that 
Governors' Decision No. 12-02, issued September 13, 2012, provides that 
the Postal Service may offer one or more promotions in the form of a 
discount or rebate on certain GXG and EMI (Express Mail International) 
items, during an established promotional period, to mailers that comply 
with the promotional program's eligibility requirements. Notice at 2. 
(Footnote omitted.) It further states that the Commission has 
acknowledged that the Postal Service would be filing potential 
promotions and that appropriate language will be added to the draft MCS 
once the Commission reviews and approves particular promotions. Id. 
(Footnote omitted.)
    Description and justification. In Docket No. CP2013-3, the Postal 
Service provided notice of changes in rates of general applicability 
and of corresponding classification changes for competitive products, 
including GXG. Id. at 1-2. The 2013 GXG Promotion will provide certain 
eligible mailers with a discount on GXG during the promotional period, 
which begins April 29, 2013 and extends, at the latest, to June 1, 
2013, through a decrease off the applicable Commercial Base or 
Commercial Plus price for GXG items for existing customers using Global 
Shipping Software (GSS). Id. at 3. The Postal Service states that the 
purpose is to increase interest in GXG service among businesses by 
offering a promotional sale, and that it is designed to stimulate 
volume growth and provide customers with an incentive to use GXG. Id.
    Additional terms. The following terms and conditions also apply:
     the promotion is only applicable to Postal Service 
customers with a GSS account during the promotion period;
     no registration is required;
     the promotion is not valid with any other USPS promotion, 
and excludes GSS customers that have a Global Expedited Package 
Services Contract, a Global Plus Contract, a Global Reseller Expedited 
Package Contract, or a Global Expedited Package Services-Non-Published 
Rates Contract;
     all other standards in International Mail Manual section 
210 apply;
     the discount does not apply to optional insurance coverage 
in excess of $100;
     the promotional discount is limited to the equivalent of 
$10,000 in total discounts for Commercial Base and Commercial Plus 
postage for Global Express Guaranteed items per GSS account holder 
during the promotion period;
     customers may opt out of the promotion by contacting GSS 
customer support directly; and
     the Postal Service reserves the right, without prior 
notice, to end the promotion before June 1, 2013 and to make changes to 
the promotion (except for changes that affect the percentage discount 
offered under the promotion).
    Id. at 3-4.
    Customer notification. The Postal Service states that once the 
Commission completes its review of the 2013 GXG Promotion, eligible 
customers will be notified about the promotion, participation, and 
applicable terms and conditions by email. Id. at 4-5.
    Revenue effects and reporting. The Postal Service states that 
financial workpapers provide estimates of the financial impact of the 
2013 GXG Promotion. Id. at 5. It further states that GXG prices 
combined with the rates in the 2013 GXG Promotion are in compliance 
with 39 U.S.C. 3633. Id. The Postal Service states that it intends to 
report revenue for GXG published rates through the Annual Compliance 
Report, and therefore proposes that the Commission create no special 
report requirement concerning the 2013 GXG Promotion. Id.
    Initial Commission action. The Commission hereby provides notice of 
the Postal Service's filing concerning the 2013 GXG Promotion and the 
establishment of related Docket No. CP2013-54. The Commission invites 
interested persons to express views and offer comments on whether the 
planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633. Comments are due no 
later than April 1, 2013.
    Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Kenneth R. 
Moeller to serve as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) 
to represent the interests of the general public in the above-captioned 
docket.
    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2013-54 to provide 
interested persons an opportunity to express views and offer comments 
on whether the planned changes are consistent with the policies of 39 
U.S.C. 3633 or 3642.
    2. Comments are due no later than April 1, 2013.
    3. The Commission appoints Kenneth R. Moeller as Public 
Representative to represent the interests of the general public in this 
proceeding.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Notice in 
the Federal Register.


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    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-07223 Filed 3-27-13; 8:45 am]
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