Competitive Postal Products, 1420-1421 [2019-00665]

Download as PDF amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1 1420 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 23 / Monday, February 4, 2019 / Proposed Rules exempt portions of the Email Archive Management Records, STATE–01, from certain provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 5, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may view this proposed rule and submit your comments by visiting the regulations.gov website at www.regulations.gov, and searching for docket number DOS–2018–0010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John C. Sullivan, Senior Agency Official for Privacy; Office of Global Information Services, A/GIS; Department of State, SA–2; 515 22nd Street NW; Washington, DC 20522–8001, or at Privacy@state.gov or on (202) 261–8407. Please include ‘‘RIN 1400–AE17 State–01’’ in subject line of your email. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of State maintains the Email Archive Management Records system of records. The primary purpose of this system of records is to capture emails and attachments that interact with a Department of State email account and to store them in a secure repository that allows for search, retrieval, and view when necessary. The Department of State intends to amend 22 CFR 171.26 to exempt portions of the Email Archive Management Records system of records from the Privacy Act. The Email Archive Management Records can include all email messages and attachments in a specific employee’s inbox. Any exemptions that the Department has claimed in connection with other systems of records could apply to records in the Email Archive Management Records, because similar records could be included in or attached to emails that were sent or received by a Department employee. Records in the Email Archive Management Records are exempted from all subsections of the Privacy Act, except for subsections (b), (c)(1) and (2), (e)(4)(A) through (F), (e)(6), (7), (9), (10), and (11), and (i), to the extent that those records meet the criteria of subsection (j)(2). Records also may be exempt from subsections (c)(3); (d); (e)(1); (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I); and (f) of the Privacy Act pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(1), (k)(2), (k)(3), (k)(4), (k)(5), (k)(6), and (k)(7). STATE–01 is exempted under subsection (k)(1) to the extent that records are subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(1). STATE–01 is exempted under subsection (k)(2) to the extent that records are comprised of investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, subject to the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Feb 01, 2019 Jkt 247001 limitations set forth in subsection (k)(2). STATE–01 is exempted under subsection (k)(3) to the extent that records are related to providing protective services pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3056. STATE–01 is exempted under subsection (k)(4) to the extent that records are required by statute to be maintained and are used solely as statistical records. STATE–01 is exempted under subsection (k)(5) to the extent that records consist of investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for federal civilian employment, military service, federal contracts, or access to classified information, but only to the extent that disclosure of such material would reveal the identity of a confidential informant. STATE–01 is exempted under subsection (k)(6) to the extent that records consist of testing or examination material used solely to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in the federal service, the disclosure of which would compromise the objectivity or fairness of the testing or examination process. STATE–01 is exempted under subsection (k)(7) to the extent that records consist of evaluation material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, but only to the extent that such disclosure would reveal the identity of a confidential informant. Dated: December 21, 2018. John C. Sullivan, Senior Agency Official for Privacy, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Information Services, Bureau of Administration, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2019–00893 Filed 2–1–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–24–P FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE 29 CFR Part 1404 RIN 3076–AA14 Arbitration Services Correction In proposed rule document 2018– 27759 appearing on pages 614–619 in the issue of Thursday, January 31, 2019, make the following correction: On page 614, in the first column, under the DATES heading, in the third line, ‘‘January 19, 2019’’ should read ‘‘February 28, 2019’’. [FR Doc. C1–2018–27759 Filed 2–1–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1301–00–D POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 39 CFR Part 3020 [Docket No. RM2019–3; Order No. 4987] Competitive Postal Products Postal Regulatory Commission. Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 171 ACTION: Administrative practice and procedure; Freedom of information; Privacy. SUMMARY: For the reasons stated in the preamble, 22 CFR part 171 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 171—[AMENDED] 1. The authority for part 171 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2651a; 5 U.S.C. 552, 552a; E.O. 12600 (52 FR 23781); Pub. L. 95– 521, 92 Stat. 1824 (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. app. 101–505); 5 CFR part 2634. 2. Section 171.26 is amended by: a. Adding an entry, in alphabetical order, for ‘‘Email Archive Management Records, STATE–01’’ to the list in paragraph (a)(2)(iii); and b. Adding an entry, in alphabetical order, for ‘‘Email Archive Management Records, STATE–01’’ to the lists in paragraphs (b)(1) through (7). ■ PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 The Commission seeks comments on whether to update its regulations to address proposed classification changes to product descriptions in the Mail Classification Schedule that may modify the market and/or competitive products lists. This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: April 5, 2019. 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: E:\FR\FM\04FEP1.SGM 04FEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 23 / Monday, February 4, 2019 / Proposed Rules Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Background III. Request for Comments IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction The Commission initiates this advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to seek comments on whether to update its regulations to address proposed classification changes to product descriptions in the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) that may modify the market dominant and/or competitive product lists. The Commission is specifically reviewing changes to regulations involving updates to the size and weight limitations applicable to market dominant mail matter. See 39 CFR 3020.111. II. Background Section 3682 provides that the Postal Service may establish size and weight limitations for mail matter in the market dominant category of mail consistent with regulations the Postal Regulatory Commission may prescribe under section 3622. 39 U.S.C. 3682. Commission rule 3020.111(a) requires the Postal Service to inform the Commission of updates to size and weight limitations for market dominant mail matter. 39 CFR 3020.111(a). The Commission is required to evaluate any proposed updates ‘‘in accordance with the policies and the applicable criteria of chapter 36 of 39 U.S.C.’’ 39 CFR 3020.111(c). In Docket No. MC2019–3, the Postal Service filed a request pursuant to 39 CFR 3020.111 seeking to change the weight limit to 15.994 ounces (from 64 ounces) for Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International (FCMI) Large Envelopes (Flats).1 The Postal Service stated that FCMI Flats weighing 16 ounces or more would be charged the applicable First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) price.2 amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1 1 Docket No. MC2019–3, Notice of the United States Postal Service of Update to the Maximum Weight Limit for Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International Large Envelopes (Flats) in the Mail Classification Schedule, October 10, 2018. 2 International Mailing Services: Product and Price Changes-CPI, 83 FR 52351 (October 17, 2018). The Postal Services stated that, if mailed as FCPIS, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Feb 01, 2019 Jkt 247001 FCPIS is an existing product on the competitive product list. In its Response to CIR No. 1, the Postal Service stated that the proposed classification change would have no effect on the market dominant product list because the FCMI product would still appear on the product list. Response to CIR No. 1, question 1. The Postal Service explained that only the portions of MCS section 1125 that concern the weight limitations for FCMI Flats would be revised, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3682. Id. The Postal Service also asserted that neither section 3682 nor the Commission rules on updates to size and weight limitations refer to 39 U.S.C. 3642 or 39 CFR part 3020 subpart B governing modifications to the product lists. Id. Because the proposed update was in accordance with the policies and applicable criteria of chapter 36 of title 39, the Commission approved the update to the weight limitation in Order No. 4932.3 However, in that order, the Commission stated ‘‘that the practical impact of the proposed update is a transfer of FCMI Flats weighing over 15.994 ounces from the market dominant product list to the competitive product list.’’ Order No. 4932 at 5. The Commission went on to express concerns ‘‘that the Postal Service could use the size and weight limitation regulations to make extensive changes to product lists without proper Commission oversight.’’ Id. For example, the Public Representative, in that docket, considered that the Postal Service could effectively eliminate products from a product list by drastically reducing the range of a product’s weight limitations or could effectively add products to a product list by greatly expanding the limitations.4 III. Request for Comments The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2019–3 to evaluate whether these mailpieces would be charged from 17 percent to 157 percent more than the prices for FCMI Flats. See Docket No. MC2019–3, Response of the United States Postal Service to Commission Information Request No. 1, October 26, 2018, question 2 (Response to CIR No. 1). 3 Docket No. MC2019–3, Order Approving Update to Weight Limitation, December 19, 2018, at 5 (Order No. 4932). 4 Docket No. MC2019–3, Public Representative Comments, November 13, 2018, at 7. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 1421 changes to MCS provisions that, in effect, add products to, remove products from, or transfer products between product lists, are changes that implicate the requirements of section 3642. In particular, the Commission requests comments from interested parties on whether it should update its regulations to require information pursuant to section 3642 when changes to the size and weight limitations appear to modify the product lists. Comments are due no later than 60 days after the date of publication of this document in the Federal Register. Commission rules require that comments be filed online according to the process outlined at 39 CFR 3001.9(a), unless a waiver is obtained. Additional information regarding how to submit comments online can be found at: https:// www.prc.gov/how-to-participate. All comments accepted will be made available on the Commission’s website at: https://www.prc.gov. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth E. Richardson is designated as an 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. RM2019–3 to evaluate whether changes to MCS provisions that add products to, remove products from, or transfer products between product lists, are changes that implicate the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3642. 2. Interested persons may submit comments no later than 60 days from the date of publication of this document in the Federal Register. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.C.S. 505, the Commission appoints Kenneth E. Richardson 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. Stacy L. Ruble, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–00665 Filed 2–1–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P E:\FR\FM\04FEP1.SGM 04FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 23 (Monday, February 4, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 1420-1421]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

39 CFR Part 3020

[Docket No. RM2019-3; Order No. 4987]


Competitive Postal Products

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Commission seeks comments on whether to update its 
regulations to address proposed classification changes to product 
descriptions in the Mail Classification Schedule that may modify the 
market and/or competitive products lists. This document informs the 
public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other 
administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: April 5, 2019.

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: 

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Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Request for Comments
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    The Commission initiates this advanced notice of proposed 
rulemaking (ANPR) to seek comments on whether to update its regulations 
to address proposed classification changes to product descriptions in 
the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) that may modify the market 
dominant and/or competitive product lists. The Commission is 
specifically reviewing changes to regulations involving updates to the 
size and weight limitations applicable to market dominant mail matter. 
See 39 CFR 3020.111.

II. Background

    Section 3682 provides that the Postal Service may establish size 
and weight limitations for mail matter in the market dominant category 
of mail consistent with regulations the Postal Regulatory Commission 
may prescribe under section 3622. 39 U.S.C. 3682. Commission rule 
3020.111(a) requires the Postal Service to inform the Commission of 
updates to size and weight limitations for market dominant mail matter. 
39 CFR 3020.111(a). The Commission is required to evaluate any proposed 
updates ``in accordance with the policies and the applicable criteria 
of chapter 36 of 39 U.S.C.'' 39 CFR 3020.111(c).
    In Docket No. MC2019-3, the Postal Service filed a request pursuant 
to 39 CFR 3020.111 seeking to change the weight limit to 15.994 ounces 
(from 64 ounces) for Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail 
International (FCMI) Large Envelopes (Flats).\1\ The Postal Service 
stated that FCMI Flats weighing 16 ounces or more would be charged the 
applicable First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) price.\2\ 
FCPIS is an existing product on the competitive product list.
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    \1\ Docket No. MC2019-3, Notice of the United States Postal 
Service of Update to the Maximum Weight Limit for Outbound Single-
Piece First-Class Mail International Large Envelopes (Flats) in the 
Mail Classification Schedule, October 10, 2018.
    \2\ International Mailing Services: Product and Price Changes-
CPI, 83 FR 52351 (October 17, 2018). The Postal Services stated 
that, if mailed as FCPIS, these mailpieces would be charged from 17 
percent to 157 percent more than the prices for FCMI Flats. See 
Docket No. MC2019-3, Response of the United States Postal Service to 
Commission Information Request No. 1, October 26, 2018, question 2 
(Response to CIR No. 1).
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    In its Response to CIR No. 1, the Postal Service stated that the 
proposed classification change would have no effect on the market 
dominant product list because the FCMI product would still appear on 
the product list. Response to CIR No. 1, question 1. The Postal Service 
explained that only the portions of MCS section 1125 that concern the 
weight limitations for FCMI Flats would be revised, pursuant to 39 
U.S.C. 3682. Id. The Postal Service also asserted that neither section 
3682 nor the Commission rules on updates to size and weight limitations 
refer to 39 U.S.C. 3642 or 39 CFR part 3020 subpart B governing 
modifications to the product lists. Id.
    Because the proposed update was in accordance with the policies and 
applicable criteria of chapter 36 of title 39, the Commission approved 
the update to the weight limitation in Order No. 4932.\3\ However, in 
that order, the Commission stated ``that the practical impact of the 
proposed update is a transfer of FCMI Flats weighing over 15.994 ounces 
from the market dominant product list to the competitive product 
list.'' Order No. 4932 at 5. The Commission went on to express concerns 
``that the Postal Service could use the size and weight limitation 
regulations to make extensive changes to product lists without proper 
Commission oversight.'' Id. For example, the Public Representative, in 
that docket, considered that the Postal Service could effectively 
eliminate products from a product list by drastically reducing the 
range of a product's weight limitations or could effectively add 
products to a product list by greatly expanding the limitations.\4\
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    \3\ Docket No. MC2019-3, Order Approving Update to Weight 
Limitation, December 19, 2018, at 5 (Order No. 4932).
    \4\ Docket No. MC2019-3, Public Representative Comments, 
November 13, 2018, at 7.
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III. Request for Comments

    The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2019-3 to evaluate whether 
changes to MCS provisions that, in effect, add products to, remove 
products from, or transfer products between product lists, are changes 
that implicate the requirements of section 3642. In particular, the 
Commission requests comments from interested parties on whether it 
should update its regulations to require information pursuant to 
section 3642 when changes to the size and weight limitations appear to 
modify the product lists. Comments are due no later than 60 days after 
the date of publication of this document in the Federal Register. 
Commission rules require that comments be filed online according to the 
process outlined at 39 CFR 3001.9(a), unless a waiver is obtained. 
Additional information regarding how to submit comments online can be 
found at: https://www.prc.gov/how-to-participate. All comments accepted 
will be made available on the Commission's website at: https://www.prc.gov.
    Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth E. Richardson is designated as 
an 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. RM2019-3 to evaluate 
whether changes to MCS provisions that add products to, remove products 
from, or transfer products between product lists, are changes that 
implicate the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3642.
    2. Interested persons may submit comments no later than 60 days 
from the date of publication of this document in the Federal Register.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.C.S. 505, the Commission appoints Kenneth E. 
Richardson 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.
Stacy L. Ruble,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-00665 Filed 2-1-19; 8:45 am]
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