Periodic Reporting (Proposals One Through Two), 18661-18662 [2014-07399]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 64 / Thursday, April 3, 2014 / Proposed Rules allegations (as defined in § 1201.4(s)) with regard to the substantive jurisdictional elements applicable to the particular type of appeal he or she has initiated. (d) Scope of the appeal. Appeals covered by this section are limited in scope. With the exception of denial of restoration appeals, the Board will not consider matters described at 5 U.S.C. 7701(c)(2) in an appeal covered by this section. (e) Notice of jurisdictional, timeliness, and merits elements. The administrative judge will provide notice to the parties of the specific jurisdictional, timeliness, and merits elements that apply in a particular appeal. (f) Additional information. For additional information on IRA appeals, the reader should consult 5 CFR part 1209. For additional information on VEOA appeals, the reader should consult 5 CFR part 1208, subparts A & C. For additional information on USERRA appeals, the reader should consult 5 CFR part 1208, subparts A & B. For additional information on denial of restoration appeals, the reader should consult 5 CFR part 353, subparts A & C. William D. Spencer, Clerk of the Board. [FR Doc. 2014–07443 Filed 4–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7400–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Part 430 [Docket No. EERE–2013–BT–DET–0035] RIN 1904–AD04 Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Proposed Determination of Computer and Battery Backup Systems as a Covered Consumer Product Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of extension of public comment period. AGENCY: This document announces an extension of the time period for submitting comments on the proposed determination of coverage for computer and battery backup systems (hereafter referred to as ‘‘computer systems’’). The comment period is extended to April 15, 2014. DATES: The comment period for the proposed determination of coverage relating to computer systems published pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:40 Apr 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 on February 28, 2014 (79 FR 11345) is extended to April 15, 2014. ADDRESSES: Interested persons may submit comments, identified by docket number EERE–2013–BT–DET–0035, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: Computers2013DET0035@ ee.doe.gov. Include EERE–2013–BT– DET–0035 and/or RIN 1904–AD04 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–5B, Proposed Determination for computers, EERE–2013–BT–DET–0035 and/or RIN 1904–AD04, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585– 0121. Phone: (202) 586–2945. Please submit one signed paper original. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 6th Floor, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone: (202) 586–2945. Please submit one signed paper original. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number or RIN for this rulemaking. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeremy Dommu, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE–5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–9870. Email: DOE_computer_standards@ee.doe.gov. In the Office of General Counsel, contact Ms. Celia Sher, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 287–6122. Email: Celia.Sher@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 28, 2014, DOE published an updated notice of proposed determination (NOPD) in the Federal Register (79 FR 11345) to determine that computer systems meet the criteria for classification as a covered product under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA, 42 U.S.C 6291, et seq.). The NOPD provided for the submission of comments from interested parties by March 31, 2014. Thereafter, interested parties requested an extension of the comment period. The Information PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 18661 Technology Industry Council (ITI) stated that they wanted to provide clear guidance and propose definitions related to the scope of coverage for this rulemaking. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) stated additional time will enable them to complete and reference findings from their latest comprehensive energy use study in the comments, and gather additional feedback from impacted CEA members concerning scope and product classifications. Based on ITI and CEA’s requests, DOE determines that an extension of the public comment period to allow additional time for interested parties to submit comments is appropriate. Therefore, DOE is extending the comment period until April 15, 2014 to provide interested parties additional time to prepare and submit comments. Accordingly, DOE will consider any comments received by April 15, 2014 to be timely submitted. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 26, 2014. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2014–07361 Filed 4–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 39 CFR Part 3050 [Docket No. RM2014–4; Order No. 2035] Periodic Reporting (Proposals One Through Two) Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning the initiation of a proceeding to consider proposed changes in analytical principles (Proposals One through Two). This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: April 11, 2014. Reply comments are due: April 18, 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: E:\FR\FM\03APP1.SGM 03APP1 18662 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 64 / Thursday, April 3, 2014 / Proposed Rules FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Proposals III. Notice and Comment IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On March 27, 2014, the Postal Service filed a petition pursuant to 39 CFR 3050.11 requesting that the Commission initiate an informal rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to two analytical methods for use in periodic reporting.1 The Petition identifies the proposed analytical method changes filed in this docket as Proposals One through Two. II. Proposals A. Proposal One: Proposed Change in RPW Methodology for Use of Additional PostalOne! and Self Service Kiosk Data To Replace ODIS–RPW Statistical Sampling Estimates The Postal Service currently utilizes statistical sampling estimates from the Origin Destination Information SystemRevenue, Pieces, and Weight (ODIS– RPW) to measure national revenue, pieces, and weight for Business Reply Mail (BRM), International Business Reply Service (IBRS) and Merchandise Return Service (MRS) mail. The Postal Service proposes to replace ODIS–RPW pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 1 Petition of the United States Postal Service for the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposals One Through Two), March 27, 2014 (Petition). VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:40 Apr 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 estimates with data from its PostalOne! system (PostalOne data) and SelfService Kiosk data (SSK data) for its Revenue, Pieces, and Weight (RPW) Report. Id. at 2. Because PostalOne and SSK data reflect ‘‘census’’ information, that is, information collected from previous BRM, IBRS, and MRS mailings, the Postal Service asserts that these data do not contain the sampling errors that are inherent in statistical sampling systems such as ODIS–RPW. Id. at 2, 6. The Postal Service suggests performing ratio adjustments to account for those offices that do not use the PostalOne system for processing BRM, IBRS, and MRS pieces. Id. at 6–7. B. Proposal Two: TRACS Change to Fed Ex Night Turn Distribution Key The Postal Service employs a distribution key to assign volume variable costs for the Fed Ex Night Turn air carrier in the Transportation Cost System (TRACS). The distribution key is currently based on an ongoing statistical sampling of mail conveyed through the Fed Ex Night Turn air carrier system. Id. at 11. The Postal Service proposes to replace the statistical sampling data with operations data obtained from the Surface Air Management System (SAMS), the Product Tracking System (PTS), the Foreign Postal Settlement (FPS) system, and data regularly collected by TRACS. It maintains that portions of the Postal Service census data are now sufficiently reliable to be the basis of the distribution key. Id. III. Notice and Comment The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2014–4 for consideration of matters raised by the Petition. More PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 information on the Petition may be accessed via the Commission’s Web site at https://www.prc.gov. Interested persons may submit comments on the Petition and Proposals One through Two no later than April 11, 2014. Reply comments are due no later than April 18, 2014. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Cassie D’Souza is designated as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2014–4 for consideration of the matters raised by the Petition of the United States Postal Service for the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposals One Through Two), filed March 27, 2014. 2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no later than April 11, 2014. Reply comments are due no later than April 18, 2014. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Cassie D’Souza to serve as an officer of the Commission (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. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 64 (Thursday, April 3, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 18661-18662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07399]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

39 CFR Part 3050

[Docket No. RM2014-4; Order No. 2035]


Periodic Reporting (Proposals One Through Two)

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning the initiation of a proceeding to consider proposed changes 
in analytical principles (Proposals One through Two). This notice 
informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes 
other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: April 11, 2014. Reply comments are due: April 
18, 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.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 
202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Proposals
III. Notice and Comment
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On March 27, 2014, the Postal Service filed a petition pursuant to 
39 CFR 3050.11 requesting that the Commission initiate an informal 
rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to two analytical methods for 
use in periodic reporting.\1\ The Petition identifies the proposed 
analytical method changes filed in this docket as Proposals One through 
Two.
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    \1\ Petition of the United States Postal Service for the 
Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in 
Analytical Principles (Proposals One Through Two), March 27, 2014 
(Petition).
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II. Proposals

A. Proposal One: Proposed Change in RPW Methodology for Use of 
Additional PostalOne! and Self Service Kiosk Data To Replace ODIS-RPW 
Statistical Sampling Estimates

    The Postal Service currently utilizes statistical sampling 
estimates from the Origin Destination Information System-Revenue, 
Pieces, and Weight (ODIS-RPW) to measure national revenue, pieces, and 
weight for Business Reply Mail (BRM), International Business Reply 
Service (IBRS) and Merchandise Return Service (MRS) mail. The Postal 
Service proposes to replace ODIS-RPW estimates with data from its 
PostalOne! system (PostalOne data) and Self-Service Kiosk data (SSK 
data) for its Revenue, Pieces, and Weight (RPW) Report. Id. at 2. 
Because PostalOne and SSK data reflect ``census'' information, that is, 
information collected from previous BRM, IBRS, and MRS mailings, the 
Postal Service asserts that these data do not contain the sampling 
errors that are inherent in statistical sampling systems such as ODIS-
RPW. Id. at 2, 6. The Postal Service suggests performing ratio 
adjustments to account for those offices that do not use the PostalOne 
system for processing BRM, IBRS, and MRS pieces. Id. at 6-7.

B. Proposal Two: TRACS Change to Fed Ex Night Turn Distribution Key

    The Postal Service employs a distribution key to assign volume 
variable costs for the Fed Ex Night Turn air carrier in the 
Transportation Cost System (TRACS). The distribution key is currently 
based on an ongoing statistical sampling of mail conveyed through the 
Fed Ex Night Turn air carrier system. Id. at 11. The Postal Service 
proposes to replace the statistical sampling data with operations data 
obtained from the Surface Air Management System (SAMS), the Product 
Tracking System (PTS), the Foreign Postal Settlement (FPS) system, and 
data regularly collected by TRACS. It maintains that portions of the 
Postal Service census data are now sufficiently reliable to be the 
basis of the distribution key. Id.

III. Notice and Comment

    The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2014-4 for consideration of 
matters raised by the Petition. More information on the Petition may be 
accessed via the Commission's Web site at https://www.prc.gov. 
Interested persons may submit comments on the Petition and Proposals 
One through Two no later than April 11, 2014. Reply comments are due no 
later than April 18, 2014. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Cassie D'Souza is 
designated as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2014-4 for consideration 
of the matters raised by the Petition of the United States Postal 
Service for the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes 
in Analytical Principles (Proposals One Through Two), filed March 27, 
2014.
    2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no 
later than April 11, 2014. Reply comments are due no later than April 
18, 2014.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Cassie 
D'Souza to serve as an officer of the Commission (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.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-07399 Filed 4-2-14; 8:45 am]
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