New Postal Product, 70084-70085 [2013-27999]

Download as PDF 70084 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 226 / Friday, November 22, 2013 / Notices Persons without access to the Internet or otherwise unable to file documents electronically may request a waiver of the electronic filing requirement by filing a motion for waiver with the Commission. The motion may be filed along with any comments the person may wish to submit in this docket. Persons requesting a waiver may file hardcopy documents with the Commission either by mailing or by hand delivery to the Office of the Secretary, Postal Regulatory Commission, 901 New York Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268– 0001 during regular business hours by the date specified for such filing. Any person needing assistance in requesting a waiver may contact the Docket Section at 202–789–6846. Hardcopy documents filed in this docket will be scanned and posted on the Commission’s Web site. Appointment of Public Representative. In conformance with 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Kenneth E. Richardson to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. VII. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. R2013–10 to consider planned price adjustments in rates, fees and classifications for market dominant postal products and services identified in the Postal Service’s September 26, 2013 Notice. 2. Comments by interested persons on the planned price adjustments are due no later than October 16, 2013. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Kenneth E. Richardson to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 4. The Commission directs the Secretary of the Commission to arrange for prompt publication of this notice in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Ruth Ann Abrams, Acting Secretary. BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Docket Nos. MC2013–63 and CP2013–83; Order No. 1844] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning the addition of Priority Mail Contract 65 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:47 Nov 21, 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: Order No. 1844 was issued September 30, 2013, and included a date for filing comments that occurred during the subsequent suspension of Commission operations. At the time the Commission suspended operations, it posted a notice on its Web site concerning its policy with respect to accepting comments subject to filing dates that occurred during the suspension. That policy allowed commenters to file their submissions upon resumption of Commission operations. The text of Order No. 1844 as issued on September 30, 2013, follows. Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Notice of Filings III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction [FR Doc. 2013–28000 Filed 11–21–13; 8:45 am] ACTION: to the competitive product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comment date: October 16, 2013. The Commission’s policy is to accept comments otherwise subject to a filing date that falls during a lapse in appropriations if they are submitted via Filing Online when operations resume. Contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section if additional information on the Commission’s acceptance policy is needed. Jkt 232001 In accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq., the Postal Service filed a request and associated supporting information to add Priority Mail Contract 65 to the competitive product list.1 It asserts that Priority Mail Contract 65 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. MC2013–63. 1 Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 65 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors’ Decision, Contract, and Supporting Data, September 27, 2013 (Request). PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Postal Service contemporaneously filed a redacted contract related to the proposed new product. Id. Attachment B. The instant contract has been assigned Docket No. CP2013–83. 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 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 one business day after the Commission issues all necessary regulatory approval. Id. at 3. The contract will expire three 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).2 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 Governors’ Decision, contract, customer-identifying information, and related financial information should remain confidential. 2 Although the Request appears to state that the certification only pertains to paragraphs (1) and (3) of 39 U.S.C. 3633(a), the certification itself contains an assertion that the prices are in compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a)(1), (2), and (3). Request at 2; Attachment E. E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 226 / Friday, November 22, 2013 / Notices 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 customeridentifying information from public disclosure indefinitely. Id. at 7. II. Notice of Filings The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013–63 and CP2013–83 to consider the Request pertaining to the proposed Priority Mail Contract 65 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 October 7, 2013. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Lyudmila Y. Bzhilyanskaya to serve as Public Representative in these dockets. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013–63 and CP2013–83 to consider the matters raised in each docket. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Lyudmila Y. Bzhilyanskaya 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 October 7, 2013. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Ruth Ann Abrams, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–27999 Filed 11–21–13; 8:45 am] emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–70894; File No. SR–CHX– 2013–19] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Correct Certain Rule Taxonomy Issues and Postpone Until December 2, 2013 the Operative Date of an Approved Proposed Rule Change November 18, 2013. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3 notice is hereby given that, on November 12, 2013, Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘CHX’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change CHX proposes to amend Article 1, Rule 1 (Definitions); Article 20, Rule 9 (Cancellation or Adjustment of Bona Fide Error Trades); Article 20, Rule 9A (Error Correction Transactions); and Article 20, Rule 11 (Cancellation or Adjustment of Stock Leg Trades) to correct certain taxonomy issues and to adopt an operative date of December 2, 2013 for all changes that were approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘SEC’’ or the ‘‘Commission’’) under 34–70791. The text of this proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site at (www.chx.com) and in the Commission’s Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the CHX included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule changes and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The CHX has prepared summaries, set forth 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). U.S.C. 78a. 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 2 15 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:47 Nov 21, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70085 in sections A, B and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and the Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to amend Article 1, Rule 1 (Definitions); Article 20, Rule 9 (Cancellation or Adjustment of Bona Fide Error Trades); Article 20, Rule 9A (Error Correction Transactions); and Article 20, Rule 11 (Cancellation or Adjustment of Stock Leg Trades) to correct certain taxonomy issues and to adopt an operative date of December 2, 2013 for all changes that were approved by the Commission under 34–70791.4 Aside from these proposed amendments, the Exchange does not propose any other changes to the definitions or text approved under 34–70791. Background On September 4, 2013, the Exchange filed with the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Act 5 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,6 a proposed rule change to amend CHX Article 20, Rule 9 to outline and clarify the Exchange’s current requirements for the cancellation of trades based on Bona Fide Error; to adopt CHX Article 20, Rule 9A to detail the Exchange’s current requirements for Error Correction Transactions; and to adopt CHX Article 20, Rule 11 to amend the Exchange’s current requirements for the cancellation of the stock leg trade of a Stock-Option order, to establish new requirements for the adjustment of the stock leg trade of a Stock-Option order, and to allow the stock leg trade of StockFuture orders to be cancelled or adjusted.7 The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on September 18, 2013.8 The Commission received no comments on the proposal. The 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 70791 (October 31, 2013), 78 FR 66791 (November 6, 2013) (Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change to Adopt Standards for the Cancellation or Adjustment of Bona Fide Error Trades, the Submission of Error Correction Transactions, and the Cancellation or Adjustment of Stock Leg Trades of Stock-Option or Stock-Future Orders). 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 6 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 7 The Exchange notes that SR–CHX–2013–16 does not explicitly provide an operative date for the proposed amendments to CHX rules. 8 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 70381 (September 12, 2013), 78 FR 57431 (September 18, 2013) (SR–CHX–2013–16) (‘‘Notice’’). E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 226 (Friday, November 22, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70084-70085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27999]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket Nos. MC2013-63 and CP2013-83; Order No. 1844]


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 Priority Mail Contract 65 to the competitive 
product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites 
public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comment date: October 16, 2013. The Commission's policy is to 
accept comments otherwise subject to a filing date that falls during a 
lapse in appropriations if they are submitted via Filing Online when 
operations resume. Contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section if additional information on the 
Commission's acceptance policy is needed.

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: Order No. 1844 was issued September 30, 
2013, and included a date for filing comments that occurred during the 
subsequent suspension of Commission operations. At the time the 
Commission suspended operations, it posted a notice on its Web site 
concerning its policy with respect to accepting comments subject to 
filing dates that occurred during the suspension. That policy allowed 
commenters to file their submissions upon resumption of Commission 
operations. The text of Order No. 1844 as issued on September 30, 2013, 
follows.

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 request and associated supporting information to 
add Priority Mail Contract 65 to the competitive product list.\1\ It 
asserts that Priority Mail Contract 65 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. MC2013-63.
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    \1\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority 
Mail Contract 65 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing 
(Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors' Decision, Contract, and 
Supporting Data, September 27, 2013 (Request).
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    The Postal Service contemporaneously filed a redacted contract 
related to the proposed new product. Id. Attachment B. The instant 
contract has been assigned Docket No. CP2013-83.
    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 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 one business day after the Commission 
issues all necessary regulatory approval. Id. at 3. The contract will 
expire three 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).\2\
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    \2\ Although the Request appears to state that the certification 
only pertains to paragraphs (1) and (3) of 39 U.S.C. 3633(a), the 
certification itself contains an assertion that the prices are in 
compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a)(1), (2), and (3). Request at 2; 
Attachment E.
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    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 Governors' Decision, 
contract, customer-identifying information, and related financial 
information should remain confidential.

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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. MC2013-63 and CP2013-83 to 
consider the Request pertaining to the proposed Priority Mail Contract 
65 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 October 7, 2013. 
The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the 
Commission's Web site (https://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Lyudmila Y. Bzhilyanskaya to serve as 
Public Representative in these dockets.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2013-63 and CP2013-83 
to consider the matters raised in each docket.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Lyudmila Y. Bzhilyanskaya 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 October 7, 2013.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Ruth Ann Abrams,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-27999 Filed 11-21-13; 8:45 am]
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