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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3020
[Docket No. RM2019–3; Order No. 5140]
Mail Classification Schedule
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Commission adopts final
rules that require the Postal Service to
provide additional information when it
proposes updates to the size and weight
limitations applicable to market
dominant mail matter.
DATES: Effective: August 7, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For additional information,
Order No. 5140 can be accessed
electronically through the Commission’s
website at https://www.prc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at
202–789–6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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I. Background
II. Basis and Purpose of the Final Rule
On May 8, 2019, the Commission
proposed changes to 39 CFR 3020.111(a)
to include the requirement that the
Postal Service describe how a proposed
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II. Basis and Purpose of the Final Rule
The Commission initiated this
proceeding to evaluate whether changes
to Mail Classification Schedule
provisions that, in effect, add products
to, remove products from, or transfer
products between product lists are
changes that implicate the requirements
of 39 U.S.C. 3642. The Commission
sought 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.
After consideration of the comments
submitted, the Commission finds that
the amendments to 39 CFR 3020.111(a)
strike the appropriate balance between
requiring additional information to
adequately assess the potential effects of
a size and weight limitation change,
without being unduly burdensome to
the Postal Service. Moreover, the
Commission finds that the proposed
amendments are sufficient for the
Commission to analyze whether a
proposed size and weight limitation
change would involve unreasonable
price increases, unreasonable
discrimination, or any other material
harm to users and competitors.
Although both the Greeting Card
Association and the Association for
Postal Commerce expressed concern
regarding the scope of the rules and
possible impacts on volume, both
commenters noted that the Commission
could address those concerns via
proposed sections 3020.111(a)(2) and
(3). Accordingly, the Commission
adopts the revisions to 39 CFR
3020.111(a).
Final Rules
The Commission amends the rules for
updating size and weight limitations in
39 CFR part 3020.
List of Subjects for 39 CFR Part 3020
I. Background
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update to a size or weight limitation
would impact competitors and users of
the product(s). The Commission also
proposed a requirement that the Postal
Service explain how a size and weight
limitation change is in accordance with
the policies and applicable criteria of
chapter 36 of title 39 of the United
States Code. After consideration of the
comments submitted, the Commission
adopts final rules.
Administrative practice and
procedure, Postal Service.
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, the Commission amends
chapter III of title 39 of the Code of
Federal Regulations as follows:
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PART 3020—PRODUCT LISTS
1. The authority citation for part 3020
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503, 3622, 3631, 3642,
3682.
2. Amend § 3020.111, by revising
paragraph (a) to read as follows:
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§ 3020.111 Limitations applicable to
market dominant mail matter.
(a) The Postal Service shall inform the
Commission of updates to size and
weight limitations for market dominant
mail matter by filing notice with the
Commission 45 days prior to the
effective date of the proposed update.
The notice shall:
(1) Include a copy of the applicable
sections of the Mail Classification
Schedule and the proposed updates
therein in legislative format;
(2) Describe the likely impact that the
proposed update will have on users of
the product(s) and on competitors; and
(3) Describe how the proposed update
is in accordance with the policies and
the applicable criteria of chapter 36 of
title 39 of the United States Code.
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By the Commission.
Ruth Ann Abrams,
Acting Secretary.
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3020
[Docket No. RM2019-3; Order No. 5140]
Mail Classification Schedule
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Commission adopts final rules that require the Postal
Service to provide additional information when it proposes updates to
the size and weight limitations applicable to market dominant mail
matter.
DATES: Effective: August 7, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For additional information, Order No. 5140 can be accessed
electronically through the Commission's website at https://www.prc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at
202-789-6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Background
II. Basis and Purpose of the Final Rule
I. Background
On May 8, 2019, the Commission proposed changes to 39 CFR
3020.111(a) to include the requirement that the Postal Service describe
how a proposed update to a size or weight limitation would impact
competitors and users of the product(s). The Commission also proposed a
requirement that the Postal Service explain how a size and weight
limitation change is in accordance with the policies and applicable
criteria of chapter 36 of title 39 of the United States Code. After
consideration of the comments submitted, the Commission adopts final
rules.
II. Basis and Purpose of the Final Rule
The Commission initiated this proceeding to evaluate whether
changes to Mail Classification Schedule provisions that, in effect, add
products to, remove products from, or transfer products between product
lists are changes that implicate the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3642.
The Commission sought 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.
After consideration of the comments submitted, the Commission finds
that the amendments to 39 CFR 3020.111(a) strike the appropriate
balance between requiring additional information to adequately assess
the potential effects of a size and weight limitation change, without
being unduly burdensome to the Postal Service. Moreover, the Commission
finds that the proposed amendments are sufficient for the Commission to
analyze whether a proposed size and weight limitation change would
involve unreasonable price increases, unreasonable discrimination, or
any other material harm to users and competitors. Although both the
Greeting Card Association and the Association for Postal Commerce
expressed concern regarding the scope of the rules and possible impacts
on volume, both commenters noted that the Commission could address
those concerns via proposed sections 3020.111(a)(2) and (3).
Accordingly, the Commission adopts the revisions to 39 CFR 3020.111(a).
Final Rules
The Commission amends the rules for updating size and weight
limitations in 39 CFR part 3020.
List of Subjects for 39 CFR Part 3020
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Commission amends
chapter III of title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
PART 3020--PRODUCT LISTS
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1. The authority citation for part 3020 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503, 3622, 3631, 3642, 3682.
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2. Amend Sec. 3020.111, by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 3020.111 Limitations applicable to market dominant mail matter.
(a) The Postal Service shall inform the Commission of updates to
size and weight limitations for market dominant mail matter by filing
notice with the Commission 45 days prior to the effective date of the
proposed update. The notice shall:
(1) Include a copy of the applicable sections of the Mail
Classification Schedule and the proposed updates therein in legislative
format;
(2) Describe the likely impact that the proposed update will have
on users of the product(s) and on competitors; and
(3) Describe how the proposed update is in accordance with the
policies and the applicable criteria of chapter 36 of title 39 of the
United States Code.
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By the Commission.
Ruth Ann Abrams,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-14275 Filed 7-5-19; 8:45 am]
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