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BILLING CODE 8320–01–P
POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3017
[Docket No. RM2015–14; Order No. 2602]
Procedures Related to Commission
Views
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Commission is proposing
rules which establish the Commission’s
process for developing views to the
Secretary of State on certain
international mail matters. The
proposed rules focus on those proposals
concerning international mail that could
affect a market dominant rate or
classification. The Commission invites
public comment on the proposed rules.
DATES: Comments are due: August 27,
2015. Reply comments are due:
September 11, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at
202–789–6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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Postal Union (UPU), the Secretary of
State’s lead role in international mail
matters, and UPU procedures for
regulating international mail. For
purposes of developing its views, the
Commission focuses on those proposals
that could affect a market dominant rate
or classification.
II. New Commission Responsibility
Under the Postal Accountability and
Enhancement Act (PAEA)
Under section 407(c)(1) of the PAEA,
the Secretary of State, before concluding
a treaty, convention, or amendment
establishing a market dominant rate or
classification, shall request the
Commission’s views on the consistency
of such rate or classification with
modern rate-setting criteria.1 In the
context of the UPU, the term ‘‘rate’’
typically refers to terminal dues.2
Since enactment of the PAEA, the
Secretary of State has requested—and
the Commission has transmitted—its
views on relevant proposals considered
at two UPU Congresses.3 The
Commission also has transmitted views
to the Secretary of State on relevant
proposals considered at the initial
meeting of the Postal Operations
Table of Contents
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I. Introduction
II. New Commission Responsibility Under
the Postal Accountability and
Enhancement Act (PAEA)
III. The Proposed Rules
IV. Section-by-Section Analysis
V. Administrative Actions
VI. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
This rulemaking addresses the
Commission’s process for developing
views to the Secretary of State on
certain international mail matters
pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 407(c)(1).
The Commission develops its views
mainly in the context of the United
States’ membership in the Universal
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1 See Postal Accountability and Enhancement
Act, Public Law 109–435, 120 Stat. 3198 (2006),
section 405(a). 39 U.S.C. 407(c)(1) refers to a
product subject to subchapter I of chapter 36 of the
title 39, United States Code. A product subject to
the referenced chapter is a market dominant
product. Section 407(c)(1) also refers to the
standards and criteria established by the
Commission under section 3622. In this Order, the
phrase ‘‘modern rate regulation’’ is used in place of
statutory language referring to standards and
criteria established pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3622.
2 Terminal dues are the fees paid among postal
operators for the processing and delivery of
inbound letters, large envelopes, and small packets
weighing up to 4.4 pounds. They are set every 4
years by the UPU.
3 The first UPU Congress following enactment of
the PAEA was held in July 2008 in Geneva,
Switzerland; the second was held in September and
October 2012 in Doha, Qatar.
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Council following the 2008 and 2012
Congresses.4
III. The Proposed Rules
The development of the Commission’s
views entails review and analysis of
numerous proposals, which typically
are posted on the UPU Web site
pursuant to a series of deadlines that
begin about 6 months before a Congress
convenes. In July 2012, based on an
interest in obtaining public input, the
Commission established a public
inquiry docket to solicit comments on
the general principles that should guide
the development of its views in
response to the anticipated request from
the Secretary of State.5
The Commission proposes
formalizing the general approach it
adopted in 2012 by enacting rules
providing for establishment of an
umbrella public inquiry docket
associated with each UPU Congress and
related meetings. Each docket will be
established on or about 150 days before
the date the UPU Congress is scheduled
to convene. This timeframe is designed
to allow adequate time for commenters
to prepare submissions (on general
principles or on specific proposals, to
the extent such proposals are available).
It also should allow the Commission
sufficient time to consider the
comments and prepare its views.
The proposed rules also reflect the
Commission’s commitment to having
the public inquiry docket serve as a
mechanism for handling related matters,
such as informing the public about the
availability of relevant proposals, the
Commission’s views, or other
documents. It also allows available
documents to be incorporated into one
4 In addition, the Commission has posted
supplemental views on its Web site.
5 See Docket No. PI2012–1, Order No. 1420,
Notice Providing Opportunity to Comment on
Development of Commission Views Pursuant to 39
U.S.C. 407(c)(1), July 31, 2012. Comments
submitted in that docket are available on the
Commission’s Web site.
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comprehensive record for improved
public accessibility.
The Commission proposes to establish
comment deadlines on a docket-bydocket basis, consistent with timely
submission of views to the Secretary of
State. Due to time constraints, the
Commission does not propose inviting
reply comments. The Commission may
suspend solicitation of comments if it
determines that seeking comments
would interfere with timely submission
of Commission views.
VI. Section-by-Section Analysis
Proposed Rule 3017.1. This section
sets out two definitions.
Proposed Rule 3017.2. This section
describes the purpose of the rules.
Proposed Rule 3017.3. This section
addresses the public inquiry docket.
Proposed Rule 3017.4. This section
addresses comment deadlines.
Proposed Rule 3017.5. This section
addresses the Commission’s use of
public comments.
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List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3017
Administrative practice and
procedure, International agreements,
Postal Service.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Commission proposes to
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Sec.
3017.1 Definitions in this part.
3017.2 Purpose.
3017.3 Establishment and scope of public
inquiry docket.
3017.4 Comment deadline(s).
3017.5 Commission discretion as to impact
of public comments on its views.
§ 3017.1
VI. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission establishes Docket
No. RM2015–14 for consideration of the
matters raised in this Order.
2. Comments are due no later than 30
days after date of publication in the
Federal Register. Reply comments are
due no later than 45 days after date of
publication in the Federal Register.
3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the
Commission appoints Laura Zuber 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.
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PART 3017—PROCEDURES RELATED
TO COMMISSION VIEWS
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 407; 503.
V. Administrative Actions
The Commission establishes Docket
No. RM2015–14 for consideration of
matters raised in this Order. Pursuant to
39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission
designates Laura Zuber to serve as an
officer of the Commission (Public
Representative) in this proceeding. The
Commission invites public comment on
the proposed rules. Initial comments are
due no later than 30 days from the date
of publication of this Order in the
Federal Register. Reply comments are
due no later than 45 days from the date
of publication of this Order in the
Federal Register.
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amend chapter III of title 39 of the Code
of Federal Regulations as follows:
■ 1. Add part 3017 to read as follows:
Definitions in this part.
(a) Modern rate regulation refers to
the standards and criteria the
Commission has established pursuant to
39 U.S.C. 3622.
(b) Views refers to the opinion the
Commission provides to the Secretary of
State in the context of certain Universal
Postal Union proceedings on the
consistency of a proposal affecting a
market dominant rate or classification
with modern rate regulation.
§ 3017.2
Purpose.
The rules in this part are intended to
facilitate public participation in, and
promote the transparency of, the
development of Commission views.
§ 3017.3 Establishment and scope of
public inquiry docket.
(a) On or about 150 days before a
Universal Postal Union Congress
convenes, the Commission will
establish a public inquiry docket to
solicit comments on the general
principles that should guide the
Commission’s development of views on
relevant proposals, in a general way,
and, if available, on specific relevant
proposals.
(b) The public inquiry docket
established pursuant to paragraph (a) of
this section may also include matters
related to development of the
Commission’s views, such as the
availability of relevant proposals,
Commission views, other documents, or
related actions.
(c) The Commission shall arrange for
publication in the Federal Register of
the notice establishing each public
inquiry docket authorized under this
part.
§ 3017.4
Comment deadline(s).
(a) The Commission shall establish a
deadline for public comments upon
establishment of the public inquiry
docket that is consistent with timely
submission of the Commission’s views
to the Secretary of State. The
Commission may establish other
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deadlines for public comments as
appropriate.
(b) The Commission may suspend or
forego solicitation of public comments if
it determines that such solicitation is
not consistent with timely submission
of Commission views to the Secretary of
State.
§ 3017.5 Commission discretion as to
impact of public comments on its views.
The Commission will review timely
filed comments prior to submitting its
views to the Secretary of State.
By the Commission.
Ruth Ann Abrams,
Acting Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R07–OAR–2015–0357; FRL 9931–32–
Region 7]
Approval and Promulgation of Air
Quality Implementation Plans; State of
Iowa; Revisions to Linn County Air
Quality Ordinance
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve
revisions to the State Implementation
Plan (SIP) for the State of Iowa. The
purpose of these revisions is to update
the Linn County Air Quality Ordinance,
chapter 10. These proposed revisions
reflect updates to the Iowa statewide
rules previously approved by EPA and
will ensure consistency between the
applicable local agency rules and
Federally-approved rules.
DATES: Comments on this proposed
action must be received in writing by
August 27, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R07–
OAR–2015–0357, by mail to Heather
Hamilton, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air Planning and Development
Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard,
Lenexa, Kansas 66219. Comments may
also be submitted electronically or
through hand delivery/courier by
following the detailed instructions in
the ADDRESSES section of the direct final
rule located in the rules section of this
Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Heather Hamilton, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air Planning and
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3017
[Docket No. RM2015-14; Order No. 2602]
Procedures Related to Commission Views
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is proposing rules which establish the
Commission's process for developing views to the Secretary of State on
certain international mail matters. The proposed rules focus on those
proposals concerning international mail that could affect a market
dominant rate or classification. The Commission invites public comment
on the proposed rules.
DATES: Comments are due: August 27, 2015. Reply comments are due:
September 11, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at
202-789-6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. New Commission Responsibility Under the Postal Accountability
and Enhancement Act (PAEA)
III. The Proposed Rules
IV. Section-by-Section Analysis
V. Administrative Actions
VI. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
This rulemaking addresses the Commission's process for developing
views to the Secretary of State on certain international mail matters
pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 407(c)(1).
The Commission develops its views mainly in the context of the
United States' membership in the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the
Secretary of State's lead role in international mail matters, and UPU
procedures for regulating international mail. For purposes of
developing its views, the Commission focuses on those proposals that
could affect a market dominant rate or classification.
II. New Commission Responsibility Under the Postal Accountability and
Enhancement Act (PAEA)
Under section 407(c)(1) of the PAEA, the Secretary of State, before
concluding a treaty, convention, or amendment establishing a market
dominant rate or classification, shall request the Commission's views
on the consistency of such rate or classification with modern rate-
setting criteria.\1\ In the context of the UPU, the term ``rate''
typically refers to terminal dues.\2\
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\1\ See Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, Public Law
109-435, 120 Stat. 3198 (2006), section 405(a). 39 U.S.C. 407(c)(1)
refers to a product subject to subchapter I of chapter 36 of the
title 39, United States Code. A product subject to the referenced
chapter is a market dominant product. Section 407(c)(1) also refers
to the standards and criteria established by the Commission under
section 3622. In this Order, the phrase ``modern rate regulation''
is used in place of statutory language referring to standards and
criteria established pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3622.
\2\ Terminal dues are the fees paid among postal operators for
the processing and delivery of inbound letters, large envelopes, and
small packets weighing up to 4.4 pounds. They are set every 4 years
by the UPU.
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Since enactment of the PAEA, the Secretary of State has requested--
and the Commission has transmitted--its views on relevant proposals
considered at two UPU Congresses.\3\ The Commission also has
transmitted views to the Secretary of State on relevant proposals
considered at the initial meeting of the Postal Operations Council
following the 2008 and 2012 Congresses.\4\
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\3\ The first UPU Congress following enactment of the PAEA was
held in July 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland; the second was held in
September and October 2012 in Doha, Qatar.
\4\ In addition, the Commission has posted supplemental views on
its Web site.
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III. The Proposed Rules
The development of the Commission's views entails review and
analysis of numerous proposals, which typically are posted on the UPU
Web site pursuant to a series of deadlines that begin about 6 months
before a Congress convenes. In July 2012, based on an interest in
obtaining public input, the Commission established a public inquiry
docket to solicit comments on the general principles that should guide
the development of its views in response to the anticipated request
from the Secretary of State.\5\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\5\ See Docket No. PI2012-1, Order No. 1420, Notice Providing
Opportunity to Comment on Development of Commission Views Pursuant
to 39 U.S.C. 407(c)(1), July 31, 2012. Comments submitted in that
docket are available on the Commission's Web site.
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The Commission proposes formalizing the general approach it adopted
in 2012 by enacting rules providing for establishment of an umbrella
public inquiry docket associated with each UPU Congress and related
meetings. Each docket will be established on or about 150 days before
the date the UPU Congress is scheduled to convene. This timeframe is
designed to allow adequate time for commenters to prepare submissions
(on general principles or on specific proposals, to the extent such
proposals are available). It also should allow the Commission
sufficient time to consider the comments and prepare its views.
The proposed rules also reflect the Commission's commitment to
having the public inquiry docket serve as a mechanism for handling
related matters, such as informing the public about the availability of
relevant proposals, the Commission's views, or other documents. It also
allows available documents to be incorporated into one
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comprehensive record for improved public accessibility.
The Commission proposes to establish comment deadlines on a docket-
by-docket basis, consistent with timely submission of views to the
Secretary of State. Due to time constraints, the Commission does not
propose inviting reply comments. The Commission may suspend
solicitation of comments if it determines that seeking comments would
interfere with timely submission of Commission views.
VI. Section-by-Section Analysis
Proposed Rule 3017.1. This section sets out two definitions.
Proposed Rule 3017.2. This section describes the purpose of the
rules.
Proposed Rule 3017.3. This section addresses the public inquiry
docket.
Proposed Rule 3017.4. This section addresses comment deadlines.
Proposed Rule 3017.5. This section addresses the Commission's use
of public comments.
V. Administrative Actions
The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2015-14 for consideration
of matters raised in this Order. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the
Commission designates Laura Zuber to serve as an officer of the
Commission (Public Representative) in this proceeding. The Commission
invites public comment on the proposed rules. Initial comments are due
no later than 30 days from the date of publication of this Order in the
Federal Register. Reply comments are due no later than 45 days from the
date of publication of this Order in the Federal Register.
VI. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2015-14 for
consideration of the matters raised in this Order.
2. Comments are due no later than 30 days after date of publication
in the Federal Register. Reply comments are due no later than 45 days
after date of publication in the Federal Register.
3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Laura Zuber
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.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3017
Administrative practice and procedure, International agreements,
Postal Service.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Commission proposes
to amend chapter III of title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations as
follows:
0
1. Add part 3017 to read as follows:
PART 3017--PROCEDURES RELATED TO COMMISSION VIEWS
Sec.
3017.1 Definitions in this part.
3017.2 Purpose.
3017.3 Establishment and scope of public inquiry docket.
3017.4 Comment deadline(s).
3017.5 Commission discretion as to impact of public comments on its
views.
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 407; 503.
Sec. 3017.1 Definitions in this part.
(a) Modern rate regulation refers to the standards and criteria the
Commission has established pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3622.
(b) Views refers to the opinion the Commission provides to the
Secretary of State in the context of certain Universal Postal Union
proceedings on the consistency of a proposal affecting a market
dominant rate or classification with modern rate regulation.
Sec. 3017.2 Purpose.
The rules in this part are intended to facilitate public
participation in, and promote the transparency of, the development of
Commission views.
Sec. 3017.3 Establishment and scope of public inquiry docket.
(a) On or about 150 days before a Universal Postal Union Congress
convenes, the Commission will establish a public inquiry docket to
solicit comments on the general principles that should guide the
Commission's development of views on relevant proposals, in a general
way, and, if available, on specific relevant proposals.
(b) The public inquiry docket established pursuant to paragraph (a)
of this section may also include matters related to development of the
Commission's views, such as the availability of relevant proposals,
Commission views, other documents, or related actions.
(c) The Commission shall arrange for publication in the Federal
Register of the notice establishing each public inquiry docket
authorized under this part.
Sec. 3017.4 Comment deadline(s).
(a) The Commission shall establish a deadline for public comments
upon establishment of the public inquiry docket that is consistent with
timely submission of the Commission's views to the Secretary of State.
The Commission may establish other deadlines for public comments as
appropriate.
(b) The Commission may suspend or forego solicitation of public
comments if it determines that such solicitation is not consistent with
timely submission of Commission views to the Secretary of State.
Sec. 3017.5 Commission discretion as to impact of public comments on
its views.
The Commission will review timely filed comments prior to
submitting its views to the Secretary of State.
By the Commission.
Ruth Ann Abrams,
Acting Secretary.
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