Amendment to Postal Contract, 20932-20933 [2014-08226]

Download as PDF 20932 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 71 / Monday, April 14, 2014 / Notices The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing an amendment to Priority Mail Contract 74. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: April 15, 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: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Notice of Filings III. Ordering Paragraphs mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Introduction On April 4, 2014, the Postal Service filed notice that it has agreed to an amendment to the existing Priority Mail Contract 74 negotiated service agreement approved in this docket (Amendment).1 In support of its Notice, the Postal Service includes a redacted copy of the Amendment and a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a), as required by 39 CFR 3015.5. The Postal Service also filed the unredacted Amendment and supporting financial information 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 expands the application of contract to include prices for Priority Mail packages having weights different than those described in the original contract.2 The Postal Service intends for the Amendment to become effective one business day after the date that the Commission completes its review of the Notice. Notice at 1; Attachment A at 1. The Postal Service asserts that the 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Change in Prices Pursuant to Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 74, April 4, 2014 (Notice). 2 Compare id., Attachment A at 1–2 (filed under seal) with Docket Nos. MC2014–15 and CP2014–24, Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 74 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors’ Decision, Contract, and Supporting Data, December 27, 2013, Attachment B at 1–3 (filed under seal). VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:39 Apr 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 Amendment will not impair the ability of the contract to comply with 39 U.S.C. 3633. Notice at 1. II. Notice of Filings The Commission invites 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 15, 2014. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https://www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Katalin K. Clendenin to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2014–24 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service’s Notice. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Katalin K. Clendenin to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 3. Comments are due no later than April 15, 2014. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–08227 Filed 4–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2013–70; Order No. 2042] Amendment to Postal Contract Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing an amendment to Priority Mail Contract 60. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: April 15, 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: PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Notice of Filings III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On April 4, 2014, the Postal Service filed notice that it has agreed to an amendment to the existing Priority Mail Contract 60 negotiated service agreement approved in this docket (Amendment).1 In support of its Notice, the Postal Service includes a redacted copy of the Amendment and a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a), as required by 39 CFR 3015.5. The Postal Service also filed the unredacted Amendment and supporting financial information 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 alters the way prices are calculated and adjusted over the length of the contract.2 The Amendment also contains other minor modifications to the original agreement such as providing Priority Flat Rate packaging and Regional Rate Boxes to the customer. Id. The Postal Service intends for the Amendment to become effective one business day after the date that the Commission completes its review of the Notice. Notice at 1; Attachment A at 1. The Postal Service asserts that the Amendment will not impair the ability of the contract to comply with 39 U.S.C. 3633. Notice at 1. II. Notice of Filings The Commission invites 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 15, 2014. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https://www.prc.gov). 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Change in Prices Pursuant to Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 60, April 4, 2014 (Notice). 2 Compare id., Attachment A at 1–2 (filed under seal) with Docket Nos. MC2013–54 and CP2013–70, Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 60 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors’ Decision, Contract, and Supporting Data, June 25, 2013, Attachment B at 1–3 (filed under seal). E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 71 / Monday, April 14, 2014 / Notices The Commission appoints John P. Klingenberg to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2013–70 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service’s Notice. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints John P. Klingenberg to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 3. Comments are due no later than April 15, 2014. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–08226 Filed 4–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Investment Company Act Release No. 31011; File No. 812–14225] ALPS ETF Trust, et al.; Notice of Application April 8, 2014 Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Notice of an application for an order under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ‘‘Act’’) for an exemption from sections 2(a)(32), 5(a)(1), 22(d), and 22(e) of the Act and rule 22c–1 under the Act, under sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Act for an exemption from sections 17(a)(1) and 17(a)(2) of the Act, and under section 12(d)(1)(J) of the Act for an exemption from sections 12(d)(1)(A) and 12(d)(1)(B) of the Act. AGENCY: Summary of Application: Applicants request an order that would permit (a) series of certain open-end management investment companies to issue shares (‘‘Shares’’) redeemable in large aggregations only (‘‘Creation Units’’); (b) secondary market transactions in Shares to occur at negotiated market prices rather than at net asset value (‘‘NAV’’); (c) certain series to pay redemption proceeds, under certain circumstances, more than seven days after the tender of Shares for redemption; (d) certain affiliated persons of the series to deposit mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:39 Apr 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 securities into, and receive securities from, the series in connection with the purchase and redemption of Creation Units; (e) certain registered management investment companies and unit investment trusts outside of the same group of investment companies as the series to acquire Shares; and (f) certain series to perform creations and redemptions of Creation Units in-kind in a master-feeder structure. Applicants: ALPS ETF Trust (‘‘Trust’’), ALPS Advisors, Inc. (‘‘Current Adviser’’), and ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. (collectively, the ‘‘Distributor’’). DATES: Filing Dates: The application was filed on October 21, 2013, and amended on March 21, 2014. Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the requested relief will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission’s Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on May 5, 2014, and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit, or for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer’s interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Commission’s Secretary. ADDRESSES: The Commission: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090; Applicants: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80203. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason M. Williams, Senior Counsel at (202) 551–6817, or Daniele Marchesani, Branch Chief, at (202) 551–6817 (Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel’s Office). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a summary of the application. The complete application may be obtained via the Commission’s Web site by searching for the file number, or for an applicant using the Company name box, at https:// www.sec.gov/search/search.htm or by calling (202) 551–8090. Applicants’ Representations 1. The Trust is a statutory trust organized under the laws of Delaware. The Trust is registered under the Act as an open-end management investment company with multiple series. PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20933 2. The Current Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the ‘‘Advisers Act’’) and is the investment adviser to the Current Funds (defined below). Any other Adviser (defined below) will also be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. The Adviser may enter into subadvisory agreements with one or more investment advisers to act as subadvisers to particular Funds (each, a ‘‘Sub-Adviser’’). Any Sub-Adviser will either be registered under the Advisers Act or will not be required to register thereunder. 3. The Distributor is the distributor for the Current Funds. The Distributor is a broker-dealer (‘‘Broker’’) registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Exchange Act’’) and acts as distributor and principal underwriter of the Current Funds. The Distributor is not affiliated with any Exchange (defined below). 4. Applicants request that the order apply to the current series’ of the Trust described in the application (‘‘Current Funds’’), as well as any additional series of the Trust and other open-end management investment companies, or series thereof, that may be created in the future (‘‘Future Funds’’), each of which will operate as an exchanged-traded fund (‘‘ETF’’) and will track a specified index comprised of domestic or foreign equity and/or fixed income securities (each, an ‘‘Underlying Index’’). Any Future Fund will (a) be advised by the Current Adviser or an entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Current Adviser (each, an ‘‘Adviser’’) and (b) comply with the terms and conditions of the application. The Current Funds and Future Funds, together, are the ‘‘Funds.’’ 1 5. Applicants state that a Fund may operate as a feeder fund in a masterfeeder structure (‘‘Feeder Fund’’). Applicants request that the order permit a Feeder Fund to acquire shares of another registered investment company in the same group of investment companies having substantially the same investment objectives as the Feeder Fund (‘‘Master Fund’’) beyond the limitations in section 12(d)(1)(A) of 1 All existing entities that intend to rely on the requested order have been named as applicants. Any other existing or future entity that subsequently relies on the order will comply with the terms and conditions of the order. A Fund of Funds (as defined below) may rely on the order only to invest in Funds and not in any other registered investment company. The application seeks an order to supersede a prior order issued to the Applicants. All of the applicants of the prior order have been named as Applicants, and Applicants will not continue to rely on the prior order if the requested order is issued. E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 71 (Monday, April 14, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20932-20933]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-08226]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2013-70; Order No. 2042]


Amendment to Postal Contract

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing an 
amendment to Priority Mail Contract 60. This notice informs the public 
of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative 
steps.

DATES: Comments are due: April 15, 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: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 
202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Notice of Filings
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On April 4, 2014, the Postal Service filed notice that it has 
agreed to an amendment to the existing Priority Mail Contract 60 
negotiated service agreement approved in this docket (Amendment).\1\ In 
support of its Notice, the Postal Service includes a redacted copy of 
the Amendment and a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a), 
as required by 39 CFR 3015.5.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Change in Prices 
Pursuant to Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 60, April 4, 2014 
(Notice).
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    The Postal Service also filed the unredacted Amendment and 
supporting financial information 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 alters the way prices are calculated and adjusted 
over the length of the contract.\2\ The Amendment also contains other 
minor modifications to the original agreement such as providing 
Priority Flat Rate packaging and Regional Rate Boxes to the customer. 
Id.
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    \2\ Compare id., Attachment A at 1-2 (filed under seal) with 
Docket Nos. MC2013-54 and CP2013-70, Request of the United States 
Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 60 to Competitive 
Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted 
Governors' Decision, Contract, and Supporting Data, June 25, 2013, 
Attachment B at 1-3 (filed under seal).
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    The Postal Service intends for the Amendment to become effective 
one business day after the date that the Commission completes its 
review of the Notice. Notice at 1; Attachment A at 1. The Postal 
Service asserts that the Amendment will not impair the ability of the 
contract to comply with 39 U.S.C. 3633. Notice at 1.

II. Notice of Filings

    The Commission invites 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 15, 2014. The public 
portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission's Web site 
(https://www.prc.gov).

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    The Commission appoints John P. Klingenberg to represent the 
interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2013-70 for consideration of 
matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints John P. 
Klingenberg to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public 
Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in 
this proceeding.
    3. Comments are due no later than April 15, 2014.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-08226 Filed 4-11-14; 8:45 am]
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