New Postal Product, 79024-79025 [2013-30956]

Download as PDF 79024 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 249 / Friday, December 27, 2013 / Notices quarter begins on January 1. Id. Section I.H.2. of the contract appears to provide for an ‘‘annual’’ price adjustment ‘‘following the First Year End Date.’’ Id. at 3. In section I.H.1., the First Year End Date is defined as February 1, 2015. Id. at 2. The Postal Service is requested to (1) specify whether contract prices will be adjusted on a quarterly basis or an annual basis; (2) provide the date(s) on which the contract prices will be adjusted; and (3) provide a written amendment to the contract, if necessary. The Postal Service response is due no later than December 27, 2013. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2014–11 and CP2014–15 to consider the matters raised in each docket. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Manon A. Boudreault is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings. 3. The response to the request for supplemental information is due no later than December 27, 2013. 4. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than December 30, 2013. 5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Ruth Ann Abrams, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–30970 Filed 12–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2011–50; Order No. 1922] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing requesting an amendment to Priority Mail Express Contract 11. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: December 30, 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 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 23:48 Dec 26, 2013 Jkt 232001 Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). Lawrence Fenster, previously designated to serve as Public Representative in this proceeding, will continue in that capacity.2 Table of Contents III. Ordering Paragraphs telephone for advice on filing alternatives. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Introduction II. Notice of Filings III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On December 19, 2013, the Postal Service filed notice that it has agreed to an amendment to the existing Priority Mail Express Contract 11 subject to this docket.1 The Postal Service includes two attachments in support of its Notice: • Attachment A—a redacted copy of the amendment to the existing Priority Mail Express Contract 11, and • Attachment B—a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). The Postal Service also filed the unredacted amendment and supporting financial documentation under seal. The Postal Service seeks to incorporate by reference the Application for NonPublic Treatment originally filed in this docket for the protection of information that it has filed under seal. Id. at 1. The amendment modifies the annual adjustment provision by annually adjusting the prices in Table A of Priority Mail Express Contract 11 by the most recent cell by cell increases/ decreases in prices of general applicability for Priority Mail Express Commercial Base. Id. Attachment A at 1. In addition, the amendment modifies the annual adjustment of Table B, by adjusting the prices by the most recent cell by cell increases/decreases in prices of general applicability for Priority Mail Express Commercial Plus. Id. The amendment will become effective one business day following the day that the Commission issues all necessary regulatory approval. 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 December 30, 2013. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Change in Prices Pursuant to Amendment to Priority Mail Express Contract 11, December 19, 2013 (Notice). When originally filed, the contract was named ‘‘Express Mail Contract 11’’. The contract name has been changed to reflect the new product name. Id. at 1 n.1. PO 00000 Frm 00215 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 It is ordered: 1. The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2011–50 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service’s Notice. 2. Lawrence Fenster, previously designated to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding, will continue in that capacity. 3. Comments are due no later than December 30, 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. 2013–30957 Filed 12–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2011–49; Order No. 1921] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing requesting an amendment to Priority Mail Contract 33. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: December 30, 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. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Notice of Filings 2 Order No. 1735, Notice and Order Concerning Amendment to Express Mail Contract 11, May 30, 2013, at 3. E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 249 / Friday, December 27, 2013 / Notices III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On December 19, 2013, the Postal Service filed notice that it has agreed to an amendment to the existing Priority Mail Contract 33 subject to this docket.1 The Postal Service includes two attachments in support of its Notice: • Attachment A—a redacted copy of the amendment to the existing Priority Mail Contract 33, and • Attachment B—a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). The Postal Service also filed the unredacted amendment and supporting financial documentation under seal. The Postal Service seeks to incorporate by reference the Application for NonPublic Treatment originally filed in this docket for the protection of information that it has filed under seal. Id. at 1. The amendment modifies the annual adjustment provision by annually adjusting the prices in Tables A, B, and C of Priority Mail Contract 33 by the most recent cell by cell increases/ decreases in prices of general applicability for Priority Mail Commercial Base. Id. Attachment A at 1. In addition, the amendment modifies the annual adjustment of Table D, by adjusting the prices by the most recent cell by cell increases/decreases in prices of general applicability for Priority Mail Commercial Plus. Id. The amendment will become effective one business day following the day that the Commission issues all necessary regulatory approval. Id. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 December 30, 2013. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). Kenneth R. Moeller, previously designated to serve as Public Representative in this proceeding, will continue in that capacity.2 2. Kenneth R. Moeller, previously designated to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding, will continue in that capacity. 3. Comments are due no later than December 30, 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. 2013–30956 Filed 12–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. MC2014–13 and CP2014–17; Order No. 1920] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing requesting the addition of Priority Mail Express Contract 17 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: December 30, 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 I. Introduction II. Notice of Filings III. Request for Supplemental Information IV. Ordering Paragraphs III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2011–49 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service’s Notice. 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 Express Contract 17 to the competitive product list.1 The Postal 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Change in Prices Pursuant to Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 33, December 19, 2013 (Notice). 2 Order No. 1734, Notice and Order Concerning Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 33, May 30, 2013, at 3. 1 Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Express Contract 17 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors’ Decision, Contract, and Supporting Data, December 19, 2013 (Request). VerDate Mar<15>2010 23:48 Dec 26, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00216 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 79025 Service asserts that Priority Mail Express Contract 17 is a competitive product ‘‘not of general applicability’’ within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Id. at 1. The Request has been assigned Docket No. MC2014–13. 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. CP2014–17. 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 will expire three years from the effective date unless, among other things, the customer terminates the agreement, with or without cause and without penalty, upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party or the agreement is renewed by mutual written agreement. Id. at 4. The contract also allows two 90day extensions of the agreement if the preparation of a successor agreement is active and the Commission is notified within at least seven days of the contract’s expiration date. Id. The Postal E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 249 (Friday, December 27, 2013)]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-30956]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2011-49; Order No. 1921]


New Postal Product

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
requesting an amendment to Priority Mail Contract 33. This notice 
informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes 
other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: December 30, 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

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III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On December 19, 2013, the Postal Service filed notice that it has 
agreed to an amendment to the existing Priority Mail Contract 33 
subject to this docket.\1\ The Postal Service includes two attachments 
in support of its Notice:
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Change in Prices 
Pursuant to Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 33, December 19, 
2013 (Notice).
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     Attachment A--a redacted copy of the amendment to the 
existing Priority Mail Contract 33, and
     Attachment B--a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 
3633(a).
    The Postal Service also filed the unredacted amendment and 
supporting financial documentation under seal. The Postal Service seeks 
to incorporate by reference the Application for Non-Public Treatment 
originally filed in this docket for the protection of information that 
it has filed under seal. Id. at 1.
    The amendment modifies the annual adjustment provision by annually 
adjusting the prices in Tables A, B, and C of Priority Mail Contract 33 
by the most recent cell by cell increases/decreases in prices of 
general applicability for Priority Mail Commercial Base. Id. Attachment 
A at 1. In addition, the amendment modifies the annual adjustment of 
Table D, by adjusting the prices by the most recent cell by cell 
increases/decreases in prices of general applicability for Priority 
Mail Commercial Plus. Id. The amendment will become effective one 
business day following the day that the Commission issues all necessary 
regulatory approval. 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 December 30, 2013. 
The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the 
Commission's Web site (https://www.prc.gov).
    Kenneth R. Moeller, previously designated to serve as Public 
Representative in this proceeding, will continue in that capacity.\2\
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    \2\ Order No. 1734, Notice and Order Concerning Amendment to 
Priority Mail Contract 33, May 30, 2013, at 3.
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III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2011-49 for consideration of 
matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Kenneth R. Moeller, previously designated to serve as an officer 
of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of 
the general public in this proceeding, will continue in that capacity.
    3. Comments are due no later than December 30, 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. 2013-30956 Filed 12-26-13; 8:45 am]
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