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[FR Doc. 2019–17925 Filed 8–20–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9211–03–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2019–210; Order No. 5202] Inbound Parcel Post (at UPU Rates) Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing of its intention to change prices not of general applicability to be effective January 1, 2020. This 43623 document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: August 22, 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: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Contents of Filing III. Commission Action IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On August 14, 2019, the Postal Service filed notice announcing its intention to change prices not of general applicability for a certain portion of its Inbound Parcel Post (at Universal Postal Union (UPU) Rates) product effective January 1, 2020.1 II. Contents of Filing In its Notice, the Postal Service proposes new prices for the UPU ecommerce delivery option (ECOMPRO). Notice at 2. ECOMPRO allows designated postal operators of UPU member countries, including the Postal Service, to mutually consent to certain delivery options, pursuant to UPU regulations for air parcel exchanges. Id. To support its proposed ECOMPRO prices, the Postal Service filed a redacted version of the proposed prices, a copy of the certification required under 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2), and redacted copies of Governors’ Decision 19–1. Notice at 3; see id., Attachments 2–4. The Postal Service also filed redacted financial workpapers. Notice at 3. Additionally, the Postal Service filed an unredacted copy of Governors’ Decision 19–1, the unredacted new prices, and related financial information under seal. See id. The Postal Service also filed an application for non-public treatment of materials, filed under seal. Notice, Attachment 1. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 Notice of the United States Postal Service of Filing Changes in Rates Not of General Applicability for Certain Inbound Parcel Post (at UPU Rates), and Application for Non-Public Treatment, August 14, 2019, at 1 (Notice). E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 43624 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2019 / Notices III. Commission Action The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2019–210 for consideration of matters raised by the Notice and appoints Natalie R. Ward to serve as Public Representative in this docket. The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service’s filing is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, and 39 CFR part 3015. Comments are due no later than August 22, 2019. The public portions of the filing can be accessed via the Commission’s website (https://www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of the Postal Service’s request(s), if any, can be accessed through compliance with the requirements of 39 CFR 3007.301.2 IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2019–210 for consideration of the matters raised by the Postal Service’s Notice. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Natalie R. Ward is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding (Public Representative). 3. Comments are due no later than August 22, 2019. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Darcie S. Tokioka, Acting Secretary. BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. MT2019–1; Order No. 5200] Market Test of Experimental Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: The Commission is noticing a recently filed Postal Service proposal to conduct a market test of an experimental product called Plus One. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: September 5, 2019. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 2 See Docket No. RM2018–3, Order Adopting Final Rules Relating to Non-Public Information, June 27, 2018, Attachment A at 19–22 (Order No. 4679). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Aug 20, 2019 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Background III. Compliance With Legal Requirements IV. Data Collection V. Notice of Commission Action VI. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction In accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3641 and 39 CFR part 3035, the Postal Service filed notice of its intent to conduct a market test of an experimental product called Plus One.1 Plus One is an addressed advertising card that may be mailed as an add-on piece with a USPS Marketing Mail Letters ‘‘marriage mail’’ envelope containing multiple advertising pieces. Notice at 1. Marriage mail is a service provided by third-party mail service providers who combine advertisements from multiple businesses into a single mailpiece. Id. The Postal Service intends for the market test to run for two full years beginning on October 1, 2019. Id. at 5. II. Background [FR Doc. 2019–17965 Filed 8–20–19; 8:45 am] ACTION: comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives. Jkt 247001 On August 13, 2019, the Postal Service filed the Notice proposing the Plus One market test. The Postal Service asserts that it is critical to continue innovating to position mail as an attractive advertising channel because small- and medium-sized businesses with limited marketing budgets may choose from an array of advertising channels to reach potential customers. Id. at 1. The Postal Service explains that Plus One will benefit small- and medium-sized businesses, mail service providers, and the Postal Service. Id. at 2. Plus One mailings must meet several requirements described in the Notice. Id. The Postal Service states that it will test four different price points ranging from 8.5 cents to 10.0 cents. Id. For purposes of the market test, the Postal Service divided the United States into four geographic areas: West (including Alaska and Hawaii), South, Midwest, and Northeast. Id. To the extent practical, each region contains destinating Sectional Center Facilities 1 United States Postal Service Notice of Market Test of Experimental Product—Plus One, August 13, 2019 (Notice). PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 that serve each of four tiers of population density: • Large (6,600 to 47,362 individuals per square mile) • Mid-tier (1,000 to 6,600 individuals per square mile) • Small (185 to 1,000 individuals per square mile) • Sparse (fewer than 185 individuals per square mile) Id. at 2–3. Each region has been randomly assigned one of four prices: 8.5 cents (West), 9.0 cents (Northeast), 9.5 cents (Midwest), and 10.0 cents (South). The Postal Service filed an accompanying workbook listing each 3Digit ZIP Code and its associated price.2 III. Compliance With Legal Requirements The Postal Service asserts that the proposed market test meets the requirements in 39 U.S.C. 3641 and 39 CFR part 3035. First, the Postal Service explains that Plus One is ‘‘significantly different from all products offered by the Postal Service’’ within the last 2 years as required by 39 U.S.C. 3641(b)(1). Notice at 3. It acknowledges that the inspiration for Plus One arose in part from the Detached Marketing Labels (DML) option developed for flatshaped USPS Marketing Mail Saturation mailpieces. Id. However, the Postal Service asserts that Plus One is different because it is developed for mailers of letter-shaped mailpieces. Id. The Postal Service describes several material differences between Plus One and DMLs. Id. at 4. Second, the Postal Service asserts that Plus One ‘‘will not create an unfair or otherwise inappropriate competitive advantage for the Postal Service or any mailer’’ as required by 39 U.S.C. 3641(b)(2). Id. It notes that the chosen prices more than cover the costs for Saturation letters and that Plus One will correct any potential market disruption resulting from the availability of DMLs for flat-shaped mailpieces but not for letter-shaped mailpieces. Id. It asserts that Plus One will create more advertising opportunities via the mail for small businesses, which will foster a market more responsive to small business needs. Id. at 4–5. Third, the Postal Service states that Plus One is properly categorized as market dominant as required by 39 U.S.C. 3641(b)(3). Id. at 5. IV. Data Collection To better understand the results of the market test, the Postal Service asserts that it will collect the following data on a quarterly basis: Volumes by location, 2 Id. E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM Excel file ‘‘NoticeAttachment.xlsx.’’ 21AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43623-43624]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-17965]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2019-210; Order No. 5202]


Inbound Parcel Post (at UPU Rates)

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing 
of its intention to change prices not of general applicability to be 
effective January 1, 2020. This document informs the public of the 
filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: August 22, 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: 

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Contents of Filing
III. Commission Action
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On August 14, 2019, the Postal Service filed notice announcing its 
intention to change prices not of general applicability for a certain 
portion of its Inbound Parcel Post (at Universal Postal Union (UPU) 
Rates) product effective January 1, 2020.\1\
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    \1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Filing Changes 
in Rates Not of General Applicability for Certain Inbound Parcel 
Post (at UPU Rates), and Application for Non-Public Treatment, 
August 14, 2019, at 1 (Notice).
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II. Contents of Filing

    In its Notice, the Postal Service proposes new prices for the UPU 
e-commerce delivery option (ECOMPRO). Notice at 2. ECOMPRO allows 
designated postal operators of UPU member countries, including the 
Postal Service, to mutually consent to certain delivery options, 
pursuant to UPU regulations for air parcel exchanges. Id. To support 
its proposed ECOMPRO prices, the Postal Service filed a redacted 
version of the proposed prices, a copy of the certification required 
under 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2), and redacted copies of Governors' Decision 
19-1. Notice at 3; see id., Attachments 2-4. The Postal Service also 
filed redacted financial workpapers. Notice at 3.
    Additionally, the Postal Service filed an unredacted copy of 
Governors' Decision 19-1, the unredacted new prices, and related 
financial information under seal. See id. The Postal Service also filed 
an application for non-public treatment of materials, filed under seal. 
Notice, Attachment 1.

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III. Commission Action

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2019-210 for consideration 
of matters raised by the Notice and appoints Natalie R. Ward to serve 
as Public Representative in this docket.
    The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's 
filing is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, and 39 CFR part 3015. 
Comments are due no later than August 22, 2019. The public portions of 
the filing can be accessed via the Commission's website (https://www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of the Postal Service's request(s), 
if any, can be accessed through compliance with the requirements of 39 
CFR 3007.301.\2\
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    \2\ See Docket No. RM2018-3, Order Adopting Final Rules Relating 
to Non-Public Information, June 27, 2018, Attachment A at 19-22 
(Order No. 4679).
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IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2019-210 for 
consideration of the matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Natalie R. Ward is appointed to serve 
as an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the 
general public in this proceeding (Public Representative).
    3. Comments are due no later than August 22, 2019.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Darcie S. Tokioka,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-17965 Filed 8-20-19; 8:45 am]
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