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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 36 / Monday, February 24, 2014 / Notices substantially similar to the baseline agreement filed in Docket Nos. MC2011–21 and CP2011–59 because it shares similar cost and market characteristics and meets criteria in Governors’ Decision No. 08–24 concerning attributable costs. Notice at 4. The Postal Service further asserts that the functional terms of the Agreement and the baseline agreement are the same and the benefits are comparable. Id. It states that prices offered under the Agreement may differ due to volume or postage commitments and when the Agreement is signed (due to updated costing information), but asserts that these differences do not alter the functional equivalency of the Agreement and the baseline agreement. Id. at 5. The Postal Service also identifies differences between the terms of the two agreements, but asserts that these differences do not affect the fundamental service being offered or the fundamental structure of the Agreement. Id. Effective date; term. The contract previously approved in Docket No. CP2013–50 is set to expire February 28, 2014 and the intended effective date for the Agreement is March 1, 2014. Id. at 3. The Agreement will remain in effect for two calendar years, unless terminated sooner pursuant to contractual terms. Id., Attachment 1 at 4. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES III. Commission Action The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2014–28 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service’s 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 February 26, 2014. The public portions of this filing can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.prc.gov. Information on how to obtain access to material filed under seal appears in 39 CFR 3007.40. The Commission appoints Curtis E. Kidd to serve as Public Representative in the captioned proceeding. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2014–28 for consideration of matters raised in the Postal Service Notice. 2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no later than February 26, 2014. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Curtis E. Kidd to serve as an officer of the Commission VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:16 Feb 21, 2014 Jkt 232001 10207 (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this docket. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. Docket No. CP2011–1.2 The Postal Service seeks to have the Agreement included within the existing GREPS 1 product on grounds of functional equivalence to the baseline agreement filed in Docket No. CP2010–36.3 By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. II. Contents of Filing Agreement. The Postal Service asserts that the Agreement is functionally equivalent to the baseline agreement approved in Docket No. CP2010–36. Notice at 3. The Postal Service filed the following material in conjunction with its Notice, along with public (redacted) versions of supporting financial information: • Attachment 1—a redacted copy of the Agreement; • Attachment 2—a certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2); • Attachment 3—a redacted copy of Governors’ Decision No. 10–1; and • Attachment 4—an application for non-public treatment of materials filed under seal. Functional equivalency. The Postal Service asserts that the Agreement is substantially similar to the baseline agreement filed in Docket No. CP2010– 36 because it shares similar cost and market characteristics and meets criteria in Governors’ Decision No. 10–1 concerning attributable costs. Id. at 4. The Postal Service further asserts that the functional terms of the Agreement and the baseline agreement are the same and the benefits are comparable. Id. It states that prices offered under the Agreement may differ due to postage commitments and when the Agreement is signed (due to updated costing information), but asserts that these differences do not alter the functional equivalency of the Agreement and the baseline agreement. Id. at 5. The Postal Service also identifies differences between the terms of the two agreements, but asserts that these differences do not affect the fundamental service being offered or the fundamental structure of the Agreement.4 Id. at 5–7. Effective date; term. The contract previously approved in Docket No. CP2011–1 is set to expire February 28, 2014. Id. at 3. The intended effective date for the Agreement is March 1, 2014. [FR Doc. 2014–03891 Filed 2–21–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2014–30; Order No. 1990] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning the addition of Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts 1 negotiated service agreement 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: February 26, 2014. 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: Brian Corcoran, Acting General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Contents of Filing III. Notice of Proceeding IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction Background. On February 14, 2014, the Postal Service filed a notice pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5 announcing that it has entered into an additional Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts 1 (GREPS 1) negotiated service agreement (Agreement).1 The Agreement is the successor agreement to the contract previously approved in 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Filing a Functionally Equivalent Global Reseller Expedited Package 1 Negotiated Service Agreement, February 14, 2014 (Notice). PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2 Id. at 1. See also Docket No. CP2011–1, Order No. 561, Order Approving an Additional Global Reseller Expedited Package Contract Negotiated Service Agreement, October 15, 2010. 3 Notice at 3. See also Docket Nos. MC2010–21 and CP2010–36, Order No. 445, Order Concerning Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts Negotiated Service Agreement, April 22, 2010 (based on Governors’ Decision No. 10–1). 4 Differences include a new ‘‘Whereas’’ paragraph, numerous revisions to existing Articles, and five new Articles. Id. E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1 10208 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 36 / Monday, February 24, 2014 / Notices Id. The Agreement will remain in effect for one calendar year, unless terminated sooner pursuant to contractual terms. Id., Attachment 1 at 6. III. Notice of Proceeding The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2014–30 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service’s 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 February 26, 2014. The public portions of this filing can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.prc.gov. Information on how to obtain access to material filed under seal appears in 39 CFR 3007.40. The Commission appoints Kenneth F. Moeller to serve as Public Representative in the captioned proceeding. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2014–30 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service’s Notice. 2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no later than February 26, 2014. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth F. Moeller is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–03890 Filed 2–21–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 SUMMARY: U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and approval by OIRA ensures that we impose appropriate paperwork burdens. The RRB invites comments on the proposed collection of information to determine (1) the practical utility of the collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the collection; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information that is the subject of collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to the RRB or OIRA must contain the OMB control number of the ICR. For proper consideration of your comments, it is best if the RRB and OIRA receive them within 30 days of the publication date. Section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) provides for payment of annuities to qualified employees and their spouses. In order to receive an age and service annuity, Section 2(e)(3) states that an applicant must stop all railroad work and give up any rights to return to such work. However, applicants are not required to stop nonrailroad work or self-employment. The RRB considers some work claimed as ‘‘self-employment’’ to actually be employment for an employer. Whether the RRB classifies a particular activity as self-employment or as work for an employer depends upon the circumstances of each case. These circumstances are prescribed in 20 CFR part 216. Under the 1988 amendments to the RRA, an applicant is no longer required to stop work for a ‘‘Last Pre-Retirement Nonrailroad Employer’’ (LPE). However, Section 2(f)(6) of the RRA requires that a portion of the employee’s Tier II benefit and supplemental annuity be deducted for earnings from the ‘‘LPE.’’ The ‘‘LPE’’ is defined as the last person, company, or institution with whom the employee or spouse applicant was employed concurrently with, or after, the applicant’s last railroad employment and before their annuity beginning date. If a spouse never worked for a railroad, the LPE is the last person for whom he or she worked. The RRB utilizes Form AA–4, SelfEmployment and Substantial Service Questionnaire, to obtain information needed to determine if the work the applicant claims is self-employment is really self-employment or work for an LPE or railroad service. If the work is self-employment, the questionnaire identifies any month in which the applicant did not perform substantial service. One response is requested of each respondent. Completion is voluntary. However, failure to complete the form could result in the nonpayment of benefits. Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the initial 60-day notice (78 FR 76336 on December 17, 2013) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited no comments. Information Collection Request (ICR) Title: Self-Employment and Substantial Service Questionnaire. OMB Control Number: 3220–0138. Form(s) submitted: AA–4. Type of request: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Affected public: Individuals or households. Abstract: Section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) provides for payment of annuities to qualified employees and their spouses. Work for a Last Pre-Retirement Nonrailroad Employer (LPE), and work in selfemployment affect payment in different ways. This collection obtains information to determine whether claimed self-employment is really selfemployment, and not work for a railroad or LPE. Changes proposed: The RRB proposes no changes to Form AA–4. The burden estimate for the ICR is as follows: Annual responses mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Form Time (min) Burden (hrs) AA–4 (With assistance) ........................................................................................................................... AA–4 (Without assistance) ...................................................................................................................... 570 30 40 70 380 35 Total .................................................................................................................................................. 600 .................... 415 Additional Information or Comments: Copies of the forms and supporting VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:16 Feb 21, 2014 Jkt 232001 documents can be obtained from Dana PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Hickman at (312) 751–4981 or Dana.Hickman@RRB.GOV. E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10207-10208]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03890]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2014-30; Order No. 1990]


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 Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts 
1 negotiated service agreement 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: February 26, 2014.

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: Brian Corcoran, Acting General 
Counsel, at 202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Contents of Filing
III. Notice of Proceeding
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    Background. On February 14, 2014, the Postal Service filed a notice 
pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5 announcing that it has entered into an 
additional Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts 1 (GREPS 1) 
negotiated service agreement (Agreement).\1\ The Agreement is the 
successor agreement to the contract previously approved in Docket No. 
CP2011-1.\2\ The Postal Service seeks to have the Agreement included 
within the existing GREPS 1 product on grounds of functional 
equivalence to the baseline agreement filed in Docket No. CP2010-36.\3\
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Filing a 
Functionally Equivalent Global Reseller Expedited Package 1 
Negotiated Service Agreement, February 14, 2014 (Notice).
    \2\ Id. at 1. See also Docket No. CP2011-1, Order No. 561, Order 
Approving an Additional Global Reseller Expedited Package Contract 
Negotiated Service Agreement, October 15, 2010.
    \3\ Notice at 3. See also Docket Nos. MC2010-21 and CP2010-36, 
Order No. 445, Order Concerning Global Reseller Expedited Package 
Contracts Negotiated Service Agreement, April 22, 2010 (based on 
Governors' Decision No. 10-1).
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II. Contents of Filing

    Agreement. The Postal Service asserts that the Agreement is 
functionally equivalent to the baseline agreement approved in Docket 
No. CP2010-36. Notice at 3.
    The Postal Service filed the following material in conjunction with 
its Notice, along with public (redacted) versions of supporting 
financial information:
     Attachment 1--a redacted copy of the Agreement;
     Attachment 2--a certified statement required by 39 CFR 
3015.5(c)(2);
     Attachment 3--a redacted copy of Governors' Decision No. 
10-1; and
     Attachment 4--an application for non-public treatment of 
materials filed under seal.
    Functional equivalency. The Postal Service asserts that the 
Agreement is substantially similar to the baseline agreement filed in 
Docket No. CP2010-36 because it shares similar cost and market 
characteristics and meets criteria in Governors' Decision No. 10-1 
concerning attributable costs. Id. at 4. The Postal Service further 
asserts that the functional terms of the Agreement and the baseline 
agreement are the same and the benefits are comparable. Id. It states 
that prices offered under the Agreement may differ due to postage 
commitments and when the Agreement is signed (due to updated costing 
information), but asserts that these differences do not alter the 
functional equivalency of the Agreement and the baseline agreement. Id. 
at 5. The Postal Service also identifies differences between the terms 
of the two agreements, but asserts that these differences do not affect 
the fundamental service being offered or the fundamental structure of 
the Agreement.\4\ Id. at 5-7.
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    \4\ Differences include a new ``Whereas'' paragraph, numerous 
revisions to existing Articles, and five new Articles. Id.
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    Effective date; term. The contract previously approved in Docket 
No. CP2011-1 is set to expire February 28, 2014. Id. at 3. The intended 
effective date for the Agreement is March 1, 2014.

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Id. The Agreement will remain in effect for one calendar year, unless 
terminated sooner pursuant to contractual terms. Id., Attachment 1 at 
6.

III. Notice of Proceeding

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2014-30 for consideration 
of matters raised by the Postal Service's 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 February 26, 2014. The public 
portions of this filing can be accessed via the Commission's Web site, 
https://www.prc.gov. Information on how to obtain access to material 
filed under seal appears in 39 CFR 3007.40.
    The Commission appoints Kenneth F. Moeller to serve as Public 
Representative in the captioned proceeding.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2014-30 for 
consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no 
later than February 26, 2014.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth F. Moeller is appointed to 
serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-03890 Filed 2-21-14; 8:45 am]
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