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Background
R–4403A was established by a final
rule published in the Federal Register
on March 29, 2016 (81 FR 17379) Docket
No. 2017–0370, as part of the expansion
of the former restricted area R–4403. R–
4403A was designated to contain
hazards associated with rocket engine
testing. The current time of designation,
‘‘Intermittent, 1000 to 0300 local time,
as activated by NOTAM at least 24
hours in advance,’’ allows for up to 17
hours of daily use. However, NASA’s
Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage
test program will require activation of
R–4403A for periods of 24 to 48 hours
which will exceed the current time
designation for the restricted area.
The current boundaries and altitudes
of R–4403A are sufficient to contain the
hazards from hydrogen flaring profiles
associated with propulsion testing and
are not affected by this proposal.
Additionaly, the need for on-going
single rocket engine testing in R–4403A
remains at approximately 20–40 times
per year. On average, NASA activates R–
4403A for 7 hours for each event. If
technical difficulties or other conditions
require, R–4403A has been activated for
up to 12 hours. However, the SLS Core
Stage testing program entails the
simultaneous testing of four rocket
engines. The flaring of hydrogen fuel
will require NASA to activate R–4403A
for up to 48 hours because SLS Core
Stage testing cannot confine the
hydrogen flare stack hazards within the
existing 17-hour daily window available
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for R–4403A. This requirement is
expected to occur 2–3 times per year.
§ 73.44
The Proposal
The FAA proposes an amendment to
14 CFR part 73 to change the time of
designation for restricted area R–4403A,
Stennis Space Center, MS, from
‘‘Intermittent, 1000 to 0300 local time,
as activated by NOTAM at least 24
hours in advance,’’ to ‘‘Intermittent by
NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.’’
This change is required to provide the
additional restricted area activation time
needed to accommodate NASA’s SLS
Core Stage engine testing program. The
current boundaries and designated
altitude for R–4403A remain unchanged
by this proposal.
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Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation only involves an
established body of technical
regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to
keep them operationally current. It,
therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under Executive
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
rule’’ under Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation as the anticipated impact is
so minimal. Since this is a routine
matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subjected to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted
areas.
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 73 as
follows:
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2. § 73.44 is amended as follows:
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R–4403A Stennis Space Center, MS
[Amended]
By removing the words ‘‘Time of
Designation. Intermittent, 1000 to 0300
local time, as activated by NOTAM at
least 24 hours in advance,’’ and adding
in their place:
Time of designation. Intermittent by
NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 8,
2018.
Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3050
[Docket No. RM2018–2; Order No. 4347]
Periodic Reporting Requirements
AGENCY:
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Advance notice of proposed
rulemaking.
ACTION:
The Commission is noticing a
recent filing requesting that the
Commission initiate an informal
rulemaking proceeding to consider
revisions to the periodic reporting
requirements codified at 39 CFR part
3050. This document informs the public
of the filing, invites public comment,
and takes other administrative steps.
SUMMARY:
Comments are due: March 7,
2018; Reply Comments are due: April 6,
2018.
DATES:
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.
PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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1. The authority citation for part 73
continues to read as follows:
Table of Contents
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Invitation To Comment
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
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I. Introduction
On December 27, 2017, the Postal
Service filed a request for the
Commission to consider revisions to the
periodic reporting requirements
codified in 39 CFR part 3050.1 The
Commission initiates this rulemaking to
seek comments and facilitate the
Commission’s examination of these
periodic reporting requirements.
II. Background
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The Postal Accountability and
Enhancement Act (PAEA) granted the
Commission enhanced information
gathering and reporting responsibilities.
See 39 U.S.C. 3652(e)(1). The PAEA
provides that the Commission shall
prescribe the content and form of the
public reports the Postal Service files
with the Commission under section
3652. In Docket No. RM2008–4, the
Commission approved its current
periodic reporting requirements.2
On December 27, 2017, the Postal
Service filed a request for the
Commission to consider revisions to the
periodic reporting requirements. First,
the Postal Service requests that the
Commission adjust the deadlines for the
quarterly Revenue, Pieces, and Weight
(RPW) report; the Quarterly Statistics
Report (QSR); the quarterly Billing
Determinants report, and the monthly
National Consolidated Trial Balance and
the Revenue and Expense Summary
(Trial Balance) report, to align the
deadlines with other financial reporting
deadlines. Petition at 1. The Postal
Service states that revising the
regulations so these deadlines align
with other financial reporting deadlines
will avoid potential restatements of the
earlier filed reports once the data for the
later filed reports are finalized. Id. at 3.
Specifically, the Postal Service wants
to move the deadline for the RPW and
QSR reports so that the quarterly and
year-end report deadlines are the same
as the Form 10–Q and Form 10–K report
due dates. Id. at 2–3. In addition, the
Postal Service requests that the
deadlines for the quarterly Billing
Determinants reports be extended to 60
days after the end of Quarters 1, 2, and
3, and 90 days after the year-end for
Quarter 4.3 The Postal Service also
1 United States Postal Service Petition for
Rulemaking on Periodic Reporting, December 27,
2017 (Petition).
2 Docket No. RM2008–4, Order No. 203, Notice of
Final Rule Prescribing Form and Content of
Periodic Reports, April 16, 2009.
3 Id. at 4. The Postal Service also requests that the
Quarter 4 Billing Determinants report be
incorporated into the annual Billing Determinants
report rather than submitted as a standalone filing.
Id. The Postal Service states that eliminating the
standalone filing would help the Postal Service
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requests that the Commission revise the
periodic reporting rules so that the Trial
Balance reports and the Monthly
Summary Financial reports have the
same deadline. Id. at 5–6.
Second, the Postal Service requests
that the Commission modify the format
of the Monthly Summary Financial
Report to make the report more
consistent with the Postal Service’s
quarterly and annual financial reports.
Id. at 1. The Postal Service states that
the term ‘‘Operating Revenue’’ as it is
used in Tables 1 and 2 of the Monthly
Summary Financial Report does not
correspond with its usage in its Form
10–K statements. Id. at 7. The Postal
Service requests revisions to Tables 1
and 2 of the Monthly Summary
Financial Report so that the items and
amounts reported for total operating
revenue reconcile on both tables and the
breakdown for revenue more closely
aligns with the format in its other
financial reports.4
Third, the Postal Service requests that
the Commission consider eliminating or
modifying any reporting requirements
that have become unnecessary or
irrelevant since the current periodic
reporting rules were first implemented
in 2009. Petition at 1. The Postal Service
requests that the Commission consider
eliminating or modifying these
requirements to avoid imposing
‘‘unnecessary or unwarranted
administrative effort and expense’’ on
the Postal Service. Id. (citing 39 U.S.C.
3652(e)(1)).
III. Invitation To Comment
Interested persons are invited to
provide written comments to facilitate
the Commission’s examination of the
periodic reporting requirements. In
addition to the specific revisions
requested in the Postal Service’s
petition, the Commission also invites
comments on whether specific periodic
reporting requirements should be
eliminated or modified or whether
updates or enhancements to the
requirements should be made.
Comments are due no later than
March 7, 2018. Reply comments are due
no later than April 6, 2018. All
comments and suggestions received will
be available for review on the
Commission’s website, https://
www.prc.gov.
Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Lauren A.
D’Agostino is appointed to serve as an
officer of the Commission (Public
Representative) to represent the
more effectively allocate scarce time and resources.
Id.
4 Id. The Postal Service also requests updating
Table 2 to reflect the name change of Standard Mail
to USPS Marketing Mail. Id. Attachment 1 at 2.
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interests of the general public in the
above-captioned docket.
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission establishes Docket
No. RM2018–2 to consider revisions to
the periodic reporting requirements.
2. Comments are due no later than
March 7, 2018. Reply comments are due
no later than April 6, 2018.
3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the
Commission appoints Lauren A.
D’Agostino 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 notice in the Federal
Register.
By the Commission.
Stacy L. Ruble,
Secretary.
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3050
[Docket No. RM2018-2; Order No. 4347]
Periodic Reporting Requirements
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent filing requesting that the
Commission initiate an informal rulemaking proceeding to consider
revisions to the periodic reporting requirements codified at 39 CFR
part 3050. This document informs the public of the filing, invites
public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
DATES: Comments are due: March 7, 2018; Reply Comments are due: April
6, 2018.
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. Background
III. Invitation To Comment
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
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I. Introduction
On December 27, 2017, the Postal Service filed a request for the
Commission to consider revisions to the periodic reporting requirements
codified in 39 CFR part 3050.\1\ The Commission initiates this
rulemaking to seek comments and facilitate the Commission's examination
of these periodic reporting requirements.
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\1\ United States Postal Service Petition for Rulemaking on
Periodic Reporting, December 27, 2017 (Petition).
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II. Background
The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) granted the
Commission enhanced information gathering and reporting
responsibilities. See 39 U.S.C. 3652(e)(1). The PAEA provides that the
Commission shall prescribe the content and form of the public reports
the Postal Service files with the Commission under section 3652. In
Docket No. RM2008-4, the Commission approved its current periodic
reporting requirements.\2\
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\2\ Docket No. RM2008-4, Order No. 203, Notice of Final Rule
Prescribing Form and Content of Periodic Reports, April 16, 2009.
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On December 27, 2017, the Postal Service filed a request for the
Commission to consider revisions to the periodic reporting
requirements. First, the Postal Service requests that the Commission
adjust the deadlines for the quarterly Revenue, Pieces, and Weight
(RPW) report; the Quarterly Statistics Report (QSR); the quarterly
Billing Determinants report, and the monthly National Consolidated
Trial Balance and the Revenue and Expense Summary (Trial Balance)
report, to align the deadlines with other financial reporting
deadlines. Petition at 1. The Postal Service states that revising the
regulations so these deadlines align with other financial reporting
deadlines will avoid potential restatements of the earlier filed
reports once the data for the later filed reports are finalized. Id. at
3.
Specifically, the Postal Service wants to move the deadline for the
RPW and QSR reports so that the quarterly and year-end report deadlines
are the same as the Form 10-Q and Form 10-K report due dates. Id. at 2-
3. In addition, the Postal Service requests that the deadlines for the
quarterly Billing Determinants reports be extended to 60 days after the
end of Quarters 1, 2, and 3, and 90 days after the year-end for Quarter
4.\3\ The Postal Service also requests that the Commission revise the
periodic reporting rules so that the Trial Balance reports and the
Monthly Summary Financial reports have the same deadline. Id. at 5-6.
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\3\ Id. at 4. The Postal Service also requests that the Quarter
4 Billing Determinants report be incorporated into the annual
Billing Determinants report rather than submitted as a standalone
filing. Id. The Postal Service states that eliminating the
standalone filing would help the Postal Service more effectively
allocate scarce time and resources. Id.
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Second, the Postal Service requests that the Commission modify the
format of the Monthly Summary Financial Report to make the report more
consistent with the Postal Service's quarterly and annual financial
reports. Id. at 1. The Postal Service states that the term ``Operating
Revenue'' as it is used in Tables 1 and 2 of the Monthly Summary
Financial Report does not correspond with its usage in its Form 10-K
statements. Id. at 7. The Postal Service requests revisions to Tables 1
and 2 of the Monthly Summary Financial Report so that the items and
amounts reported for total operating revenue reconcile on both tables
and the breakdown for revenue more closely aligns with the format in
its other financial reports.\4\
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\4\ Id. The Postal Service also requests updating Table 2 to
reflect the name change of Standard Mail to USPS Marketing Mail. Id.
Attachment 1 at 2.
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Third, the Postal Service requests that the Commission consider
eliminating or modifying any reporting requirements that have become
unnecessary or irrelevant since the current periodic reporting rules
were first implemented in 2009. Petition at 1. The Postal Service
requests that the Commission consider eliminating or modifying these
requirements to avoid imposing ``unnecessary or unwarranted
administrative effort and expense'' on the Postal Service. Id. (citing
39 U.S.C. 3652(e)(1)).
III. Invitation To Comment
Interested persons are invited to provide written comments to
facilitate the Commission's examination of the periodic reporting
requirements. In addition to the specific revisions requested in the
Postal Service's petition, the Commission also invites comments on
whether specific periodic reporting requirements should be eliminated
or modified or whether updates or enhancements to the requirements
should be made.
Comments are due no later than March 7, 2018. Reply comments are
due no later than April 6, 2018. All comments and suggestions received
will be available for review on the Commission's website, https://www.prc.gov.
Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Lauren A. D'Agostino is appointed to
serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to
represent the interests of the general public in the above-captioned
docket.
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2018-2 to consider
revisions to the periodic reporting requirements.
2. Comments are due no later than March 7, 2018. Reply comments are
due no later than April 6, 2018.
3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Lauren A.
D'Agostino 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 notice in
the Federal Register.
By the Commission.
Stacy L. Ruble,
Secretary.
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