New Postal Product, 35192-35193 [2014-14279]

Download as PDF 35192 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 118 / Thursday, June 19, 2014 / Notices Contact Person: Kelsey Cook, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1005, Arlington, Virginia 22230, 703– 292–7490 AND Caleb Autrey, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1005, Arlington, Virginia 22230, 703– 292–5137. Minutes: Meeting minutes and other information may be obtained from the Staff Associate and MPSAC Designated Federal Officer at the above address or the Web site at https://www.nsf.gov/mps/advisory.jsp. Purpose of Meeting: To study data, programs, policies, and other information pertinent to the National Science Foundation and to provide advice and recommendations concerning research in mathematics and physical sciences. Agenda • State of the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS): Challenges and Opportunities • Final Reports for all four subcommittees (StatsNSF, Optics and Photonics, Food Security, and Materials Instrumentation) • Follow-up to April 2014 Merit Review AC discussion. Dated: June 13, 2014. Suzanne Plimpton, Acting, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–14283 Filed 6–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Meeting Board meeting: August 6, 2014—The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review. Board will meet to discuss management and disposal of DOE spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Pursuant to its authority under section 5051 of Public Law 100–203, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987, the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will meet in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, to review U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans for the packaging, transportation, and disposal of DOE spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and high-level radioactive waste (HLW). Among the topics that will be discussed at the meeting are DOE SNF and HLW management activities that will affect the eventual disposal of the wastes, including: Extended storage of SNF at DOE sites, treatment of DOE SNF in preparation for offsite transportation and disposal, research and development related to dry-cask storage of high burnup SNF, aging management of SNF storage facilities, and the transportation of damaged SNF. The Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act (NWPAA) of 1987 charges the Board with conducting an ongoing and independent evaluation VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:25 Jun 18, 2014 Jkt 232001 of the technical and scientific validity of DOE activities related to implementing the Nuclear Waste Policy Act. The meeting will be held at the Marriott Residence Inn, 635 West Broadway, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402; Telephone 208–542–0000. A block of rooms has been reserved for meeting attendees at the special rate of $129.00 per night. Reservations may be made by phone or online at https:// www.marriott.com/meeting-eventhotels/group-corporate-travel/ groupCorp.mi?resLinkData =NWTRB∧IDARI%60NW TNWTS%60129.00%60USD%60false% 608/4/14%608/8/14%607/6/14&app= resvlink&stop_mobi=yes. Group Name: NWTRB. Reservations must be made by July 6, 2014, to ensure receiving the meeting rate. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, with a call to order and introductory statement by the Board Chairman and is scheduled to adjourn at 5:20 p.m. A detailed meeting agenda will be available on the Board’s Web site: www.nwtrb.gov approximately one week before the meeting. The agenda also may be requested by email or telephone at that time from Davonya Barnes of the Board’s staff. The meeting will be open to the public, and an opportunity for public comment will be provided at the end of the day. Those wanting to speak are encouraged to sign the ‘‘Public Comment Register’’ at the check-in table. Depending on the number of people who sign up, it may be necessary to set a time limit on individual remarks, but written comments of any length may be submitted for the record. Transcripts of the meeting will be available on the Board’s Web site no later than September 1, 2014. Copies may be requested for transmission by email, on computer disk, or in paper format from Davonya Barnes of the Board’s staff The Board was established in the NWPAA as an independent federal agency in the Executive Branch to provide objective expert advice to Congress and the Secretary of Energy on technical issues related to SNF and HLW management and disposal and to review the technical and scientific validity of DOE activities related to implementing the NWPA. Board members are experts in their fields and are appointed to the Board by the President from a list of candidates submitted by the National Academy of Sciences. The Board reports its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Congress and the Secretary of Energy. All Board reports, correspondence, congressional testimony, and meeting PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 transcripts and related materials are posted on the Board’s Web site. For information on the meeting agenda, contact Bret Leslie: leslie@ nwtrb.gov or Karyn Severson: severson@ nwtrb.gov. For information on lodging or logistics, contact Linda Coultry: coultry@nwtrb.gov. To request copies of the meeting agenda or the transcript, contact Davonya Barnes: barnes@ nwtrb.gov. All three can be reached by mail at 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1300; Arlington, VA 22201–3367; by telephone at 703–235–4473; or by fax at 703–235–4495. Dated: June 16, 2014. Nigel Mote, Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. [FR Doc. 2014–14382 Filed 6–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–AM–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2014–52; Order No. 2090] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing announcing its intention to change rates for Inbound Air Parcel Post (at Universal Postal Union (UPU) Rates). This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: June 20, 2014. SUMMARY: 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: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Contents of Filing III. Commission Action IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction Notice of filing. On June 11, 2014, the Postal Service filed a notice pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5, announcing its intention to change rates for Inbound Air Parcel Post (at Universal Postal Union (UPU) E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 118 / Thursday, June 19, 2014 / Notices Rates) effective July 1, 2014.1 Notice at 1. The Notice does not include any classification changes. Id. at 2. The timing of the filing comports with a requirement that notice of this type of change be submitted at least 15 days before the effective date. See 39 CFR 3015.5. II. Contents of Filing To accompany its Notice, the Postal Service filed the following attachments: • Attachment 1—an application for non-public treatment of material filed under seal; • Attachment 2—a redacted copy of Governors’ Decision No. 09–15; • Attachment 3—a redacted copy of the new rates; and • Attachment 4—a copy of the certification required under 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2). Id. at 2. The Postal Service filed a redacted version of the sealed financial documents in a public Excel file. Id. The material filed under seal consists of unredacted copies of Governors’ Decision No. 09–15, the new rates, and related financial information.2 Id. at 3. Classification and rates. The Notice incorporates by reference previous explanations concerning (1) the UPU Postal Operations Council’s mechanism for setting base rates for Inbound Air Parcel Post, and (2) the formal nature of the Governors’ Decision establishing those rates for purposes of statutory compliance.3 Id. at 2. The Postal Service asserts that the prices comport with Governors’ Decision No. 09–15 as they are the highest possible inward land rates that the Postal Service is eligible for based on inflation increases and other factors. Id. at 2–3. It also asserts that it has met its burden of providing notice to the Commission of changed rates within the scope of Governors’ Decision No. 09–15, as required by 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Id. at 3. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES III. Commission Action The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2014–52 for consideration of matters raised in the Notice. Interested persons may submit comments on 1 Notice of the United States Postal Service of Filing Changes in Rates Not of General Applicability for Inbound Air Parcel Post, June 11, 2014 (Notice). 2 Governors’ Decision No. 09–15 was filed, and remains, under seal in Docket Nos. MC2010–11 and CP2010–11. See id. at 1, n.1. 3 Article RC 193.3 allows modifications to the bonus payment portion of inward land rates to be implemented twice each year on January 1 and July 1. The UPU’s International Bureau will confirm to all designated operators by March 31 any changes to the inward land rates that apply beginning July 1 of that same year. See id. at 2, n.3. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:25 Jun 18, 2014 Jkt 232001 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 June 20, 2014. The public portions of the Postal Service’s filing can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site at https://www.prc.gov. Information on how to obtain access to nonpublic material appears at 39 CFR Part 3007. The Commission appoints Lyudmila Bzhilyanskaya to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this case. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2014–52 for consideration of matters raised in the Postal Service’s Notice. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission designates Lyudmila Bzhilyanskaya 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 June 20, 2014. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Ruth Ann Abrams, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–14279 Filed 6–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL SERVICE Product Change—Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, & First-Class Package Service Negotiated Service Agreement Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Effective date: June 19, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth A. Reed, 202–268–3179. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on June 13, 2014, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, & First-Class Package Service Contract 3 to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35193 Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2014–27, CP2014–53. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. [FR Doc. 2014–14306 Filed 6–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–72391; File No. SR–DTC– 2013–11] Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To Determine Whether the Approve or Disapprove Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2, To Specify Procedures Available to Issuers of Securities Deposited at DTC for Book Entry Services When DTC Imposes or Intends To Impose Restrictions on the Further Deposit and/or Book Entry Transfer of Those Securities June 13, 2014. I. Introduction On December 5, 2013, The Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) proposed rule change SR–DTC–2013–11 (‘‘Proposed Rules’’) pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder.2 The Proposed Rules were published in the Federal Register on December 24, 2013.3 The Commission received ten comments from eight commenters to the Proposed Rules 4 and two letters from DTC responding to those comments.5 On February 10, 2014, 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Release No. 34–71132 (Dec. 18, 2013); 78 FR 77755 (Dec. 24, 2013). 4 See Letters to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Commission, from: Suzanne H. Shatto dated December 20, 2013 (‘‘Shatto Letter I’’); Simon Kogan dated December 22, 2013 (‘‘Kogan Letter’’); DTCC BigBake dated December 27, 2013 (‘‘DTCC BigBake Letter I’’) and March 14, 2014 (‘‘DTCC BigBake Letter II’’); Brenda Hamilton, Hamilton & Associates Law Group, PA (‘‘Hamilton Letter’’); Charles V. Rossi, Chairman, STA Board Advisory Committee, Securities Transfer Association dated January 14, 2014 (‘‘STA Letter I’’); Louis A. Brilleman, Louis A. Brilleman, P.C. dated January 14, 2014 (‘‘Brilleman Letter I’’); Gary Emmanuel and Harvey Kesner, Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP dated January 14, 2014 (‘‘Sichenzia Letter I’’) and February 24, 2014 (‘‘Sichenzia Letter II’’); and Susanne Trimbath, STP Advisory Services, LLC dated March 19, 2014 (‘‘Trimbath Letter’’). 5 See Letters to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Commission, from Isaac Montal, Managing Director 2 17 E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM Continued 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 118 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35192-35193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14279]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2014-52; Order No. 2090]


New Postal Product

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
announcing its intention to change rates for Inbound Air Parcel Post 
(at Universal Postal Union (UPU) Rates). This notice informs the public 
of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative 
steps.

DATES: Comments are due: June 20, 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. Contents of Filing
III. Commission Action
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    Notice of filing. On June 11, 2014, the Postal Service filed a 
notice pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5, announcing its intention to change 
rates for Inbound Air Parcel Post (at Universal Postal Union (UPU)

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Rates) effective July 1, 2014.\1\ Notice at 1. The Notice does not 
include any classification changes. Id. at 2. The timing of the filing 
comports with a requirement that notice of this type of change be 
submitted at least 15 days before the effective date. See 39 CFR 
3015.5.
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    \1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Filing Changes 
in Rates Not of General Applicability for Inbound Air Parcel Post, 
June 11, 2014 (Notice).
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II. Contents of Filing

    To accompany its Notice, the Postal Service filed the following 
attachments:
     Attachment 1--an application for non-public treatment of 
material filed under seal;
     Attachment 2--a redacted copy of Governors' Decision No. 
09-15;
     Attachment 3--a redacted copy of the new rates; and
     Attachment 4--a copy of the certification required under 
39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2).

Id. at 2.

    The Postal Service filed a redacted version of the sealed financial 
documents in a public Excel file. Id. The material filed under seal 
consists of unredacted copies of Governors' Decision No. 09-15, the new 
rates, and related financial information.\2\ Id. at 3.
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    \2\ Governors' Decision No. 09-15 was filed, and remains, under 
seal in Docket Nos. MC2010-11 and CP2010-11. See id. at 1, n.1.
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    Classification and rates. The Notice incorporates by reference 
previous explanations concerning (1) the UPU Postal Operations 
Council's mechanism for setting base rates for Inbound Air Parcel Post, 
and (2) the formal nature of the Governors' Decision establishing those 
rates for purposes of statutory compliance.\3\ Id. at 2. The Postal 
Service asserts that the prices comport with Governors' Decision No. 
09-15 as they are the highest possible inward land rates that the 
Postal Service is eligible for based on inflation increases and other 
factors. Id. at 2-3. It also asserts that it has met its burden of 
providing notice to the Commission of changed rates within the scope of 
Governors' Decision No. 09-15, as required by 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). Id. 
at 3.
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    \3\ Article RC 193.3 allows modifications to the bonus payment 
portion of inward land rates to be implemented twice each year on 
January 1 and July 1. The UPU's International Bureau will confirm to 
all designated operators by March 31 any changes to the inward land 
rates that apply beginning July 1 of that same year. See id. at 2, 
n.3.
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III. Commission Action

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2014-52 for consideration 
of matters raised in the 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 June 20, 2014. The public portions of the Postal Service's 
filing can be accessed via the Commission's Web site at https://www.prc.gov. Information on how to obtain access to nonpublic material 
appears at 39 CFR Part 3007. The Commission appoints Lyudmila 
Bzhilyanskaya to represent the interests of the general public (Public 
Representative) in this case.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2014-52 for 
consideration of matters raised in the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission designates Lyudmila 
Bzhilyanskaya 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 June 20, 2014.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Ruth Ann Abrams,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-14279 Filed 6-18-14; 8:45 am]
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