Mail Classification Schedule, 55599 [2019-22577]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 201 / Thursday, October 17, 2019 / Notices 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2020–5 to provide interested persons an opportunity to express views and offer comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, and 3642, 39 CFR part 3015, and 39 CFR 3020 subparts B and E. 2. Comments are due no later than October 25, 2019. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Curtis E. Kidd 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. Darcie S. Tokioka, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–22587 Filed 10–16–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. MC2020–7; Order No. 5270] Mail Classification Schedule Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing concerning classification changes to the Mail Classification Schedule related to International Mail. This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: November 7, 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. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Summary of Changes III. Notice of Commission Action IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On October 9, 2019, the Postal Service filed a notice of classification changes pursuant to Commission rule 39 CFR 17:26 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 250001 II. Summary of Changes The Postal Service states that ‘‘[t]he purpose of these minor modifications is to make changes to the country price list for international mail . . . in order to conform to official sources and improve the accuracy of the product descriptions in the MCS.’’ Id. The Postal Service avers that the proposed changes satisfy the requirements of 39 CFR 3020.90 because the changes should result in a more accurate representation of the Postal Service’s current offerings and should allow mailers to more precisely locate pertinent information, the Notice is filed more than 15 days prior to the intended effective date, and the changes merely make revisions concerning one possible destination for certain products listed in the MCS without otherwise changing those products or their prices or price groups. Id. at 1–2. The Postal Service also asserts that the proposed changes do not significantly change the user experience for any product and that there is no evidence that the changes will significantly impact competitors. Id. at 2. III. Notice of Commission Action Pursuant to 39 CFR 3020.91, the Commission has posted the Notice on its website and invites comments on whether the Postal Service’s filings are consistent with 39 CFR part 3020, subpart E. Comments are due no later than November 7, 2019. The filing can be accessed via the Commission’s website (https://www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Katrina R. Martinez to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2020–7 to consider matters raised by the Notice. David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 3020.90.1 The Postal Service seeks to make changes in the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) governing International Mail. Notice at 1. The changes are intended to take effect on January 26, 2020, simultaneously with the implementation of the planned market dominant price changes filed in Docket No. R2020–1 2 and the planned competitive price changes filed in Docket No. CP2020–5.3 Notice at 1. 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of Minor Classification Changes, October 9, 2019 (Notice). 2 Docket No. R2020–1, United States Postal Service Notice of Market-Dominant Price Change, October 9, 2019. 3 Docket No. CP2020–5, United States Postal Service Notice of Changes in Rates of General Applicability for Competitive Products, October 9, 2019. PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55599 2. Comments by interested persons are due by November 7, 2019. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Katrina R. Martinez is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 4. The Commission directs the Secretary of the Commission to arrange for prompt publication of this notice in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Darcie S. Tokioka, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–22577 Filed 10–16–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. R2020–1; Order No. 5273] Market Dominant Price Adjustment Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recently filed Postal Service notice of inflation-based rate adjustments affecting market dominant domestic and international products and services, along with temporary mailing promotions and numerous proposed classification changes. The adjustments and other changes are scheduled to take effect January 26, 2020. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: October 29, 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: SUMMARY: Table of Contents I. Introduction and Overview II. Initial Administrative Actions III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction and Overview On October 9, 2019, the Postal Service filed a notice of inflation-based price adjustments affecting market dominant domestic and international products and services, along with temporary mailing promotions and numerous E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 201 (Thursday, October 17, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 55599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-22577]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2020-7; Order No. 5270]


Mail Classification Schedule

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning classification changes to the Mail Classification Schedule 
related to International Mail. This document informs the public of the 
filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: November 7, 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. Summary of Changes
III. Notice of Commission Action
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On October 9, 2019, the Postal Service filed a notice of 
classification changes pursuant to Commission rule 39 CFR 3020.90.\1\ 
The Postal Service seeks to make changes in the Mail Classification 
Schedule (MCS) governing International Mail. Notice at 1. The changes 
are intended to take effect on January 26, 2020, simultaneously with 
the implementation of the planned market dominant price changes filed 
in Docket No. R2020-1 \2\ and the planned competitive price changes 
filed in Docket No. CP2020-5.\3\ Notice at 1.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Minor 
Classification Changes, October 9, 2019 (Notice).
    \2\ Docket No. R2020-1, United States Postal Service Notice of 
Market-Dominant Price Change, October 9, 2019.
    \3\ Docket No. CP2020-5, United States Postal Service Notice of 
Changes in Rates of General Applicability for Competitive Products, 
October 9, 2019.
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II. Summary of Changes

    The Postal Service states that ``[t]he purpose of these minor 
modifications is to make changes to the country price list for 
international mail . . . in order to conform to official sources and 
improve the accuracy of the product descriptions in the MCS.'' Id. The 
Postal Service avers that the proposed changes satisfy the requirements 
of 39 CFR 3020.90 because the changes should result in a more accurate 
representation of the Postal Service's current offerings and should 
allow mailers to more precisely locate pertinent information, the 
Notice is filed more than 15 days prior to the intended effective date, 
and the changes merely make revisions concerning one possible 
destination for certain products listed in the MCS without otherwise 
changing those products or their prices or price groups. Id. at 1-2. 
The Postal Service also asserts that the proposed changes do not 
significantly change the user experience for any product and that there 
is no evidence that the changes will significantly impact competitors. 
Id. at 2.

III. Notice of Commission Action

    Pursuant to 39 CFR 3020.91, the Commission has posted the Notice on 
its website and invites comments on whether the Postal Service's 
filings are consistent with 39 CFR part 3020, subpart E. Comments are 
due no later than November 7, 2019. The filing can be accessed via the 
Commission's website (https://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Katrina R. Martinez to represent the 
interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2020-7 to consider 
matters raised by the Notice.
    2. Comments by interested persons are due by November 7, 2019.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Katrina R. Martinez is appointed to 
serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding.
    4. The Commission directs the Secretary of the Commission to 
arrange for prompt publication of this notice in the Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Darcie S. Tokioka,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-22577 Filed 10-16-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
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