New Competitive Product, 20360-20361 [2013-07883]

Download as PDF 20360 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 65 / Thursday, April 4, 2013 / Notices POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2011–33; Order No. 1685] Negotiated Service Agreement Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: 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: April 8, 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: SUMMARY: Table of Contents wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Introduction II. Notice of Filings III. Supplemental Information IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On March 28, 2013, the Postal Service filed notice that it has agreed to an amendment to the existing Parcel Return Service Contract 2 (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 ‘‘[g]iven the current robust cost coverage of Parcel Return Service Contract 2, this amendment will not have a significant impact on the contract’s cost coverage.’’ Id. at 1. It states that ‘‘the supporting financial documentation and financial certification initially provided in this docket remain applicable.’’ Id. 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 price calculation section of the contract for the remainder of its term. Id. 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Amendment to Parcel Return Service Contract 2, With Portions Filed Under Seal, March 28, 2013 (Notice). VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:48 Apr 03, 2013 Jkt 229001 Attachment A at 1. 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 April 8, 2013. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Pamela A. Thompson to serve as Public Representative in this docket. III. Supplemental Information The Postal Service states that ‘‘[g]iven the current robust cost coverage of Parcel Return Service Contract 2, this amendment will not have a significant impact on the contract’s cost coverage.’’ It believes that ‘‘the supporting financial documentation and financial certification initially provided in this docket remain applicable.’’ Notice at 1. The supporting financial documentation submitted in support of the original contract was filed on November 17, 2010.2 The contract’s costs, revenues, and prices have changed since that time. To allow the Commission to complete its regulatory review under applicable law and regulations, please provide updated financial documentation and financial certification regarding the amended contract’s compliance with applicable law and regulations, including 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633 and 39 CFR 3015.5. and 3015.7. This supplemental information is due no later than April 5, 2013. 4. The supplemental information requested shall be filed no later than April 5, 2013. 5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–07787 Filed 4–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. MC2013–42 and CP2013–55; Order No. 1687] New Competitive Product Postal Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning the addition of Priority Mail Contract 56 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: April 8, 2013. SUMMARY: 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 IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission shall reopen Docket No. CP2011–33 to consider the amendment to Parcel Return Service Contract 2. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Pamela A. Thompson 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 April 8, 2013. I. Introduction II. Notice of Filings III. Ordering Paragraphs 2 Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Parcel Return Service Contract 2 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Contract and Supporting Data, November 17, 2010. 1 Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 56 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors’ Decision, Contract, and Supporting Data, March 28, 2013 (Request). PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Priority Mail Contract 56 to the competitive product list.1 The Postal Service asserts that Priority Mail Contract 56 is a competitive product ‘‘not of general applicability’’ within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 65 / Thursday, April 4, 2013 / Notices Request at 1. The Request has been assigned Docket No. MC2013–42. 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. CP2013–55. 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 1 business day following the day on which the Commission issues all necessary regulatory approval. 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. at 3. The Postal Service represents that the contract is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). Id. Attachment E. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:48 Apr 03, 2013 Jkt 229001 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. MC2013–42 and CP2013–55 to consider the Request pertaining to the proposed Priority Mail Contract 56 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 April 8, 2013. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Kenneth R. Moeller to serve as Public Representative in these dockets. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013–42 and CP2013–55 to consider the matters raised in each docket. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth R. Moeller 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 April 8, 2013. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. 20361 Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Effective date: April 4, 2013. 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 March 28, 2013, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 57 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2013–43, CP2013–56. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. [FR Doc. 2013–07790 Filed 4–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE Product Change—Priority Mail 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: April 4, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth A. Reed, 202–268–3179. POSTAL SERVICE The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on March 28, 2013, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 56 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2013–42, CP2013–55. Product Change—Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–07883 Filed 4–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2013–07789 Filed 4–3–13; 8:45 am] Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: BILLING CODE 7710–12–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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 65 (Thursday, April 4, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20360-20361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07883]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2013-42 and CP2013-55; Order No. 1687]


New Competitive 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 Priority Mail Contract 56 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: April 8, 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:

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Notice of Filings
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 Priority Mail Contract 56 to the competitive product 
list.\1\ The Postal Service asserts that Priority Mail Contract 56 is a 
competitive product ``not of general applicability'' within the meaning 
of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3).

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Request at 1. The Request has been assigned Docket No. MC2013-42.
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    \1\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority 
Mail Contract 56 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing 
(Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors' Decision, Contract, and 
Supporting Data, March 28, 2013 (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. CP2013-55.
    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 1 business day following the day on 
which the Commission issues all necessary regulatory approval. 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. at 3. The Postal Service 
represents that the contract is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). Id. 
Attachment E.
    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.

II. Notice of Filings

    The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013-42 and CP2013-55 to 
consider the Request pertaining to the proposed Priority Mail Contract 
56 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 April 8, 2013. The 
public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission's 
Web site (https://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Kenneth R. Moeller to serve as Public 
Representative in these dockets.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013-42 and CP2013-55 
to consider the matters raised in each docket.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth R. Moeller 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 April 8, 2013.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-07883 Filed 4-3-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
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