Market Dominant Products, 69400-69401 [2019-27287]

Download as PDF 69400 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 18, 2019 / Notices Document ADAMS accession No./web link Halter, Mandy K., Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., ‘‘Response to Request for Additional Information—Exemption from the Requirements of 10 CFR 50.47 and Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50,’’ February 18, 2019. Bakken III, A. Christopher, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., ‘‘Application for Order Consenting to Direct and Indirect Transfers of Control of Licenses and Approving Conforming License Amendment; and Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50.82(a)(8)(i)(A),’’ November 16, 2018. Ventosa, John, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., ‘‘Notification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations,’’ November 10, 2015. Sullivan, Brian R., Energy Nuclear Operations, Inc., ‘‘Certifications of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations and Permanent Removal of Fuel from the Reactor Vessel,’’ June 10, 2019. 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[FR Doc. 2019–27278 Filed 12–17–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. MC2015–8; Order No. 5351] Market Dominant Products Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing requesting the removal of Return Receipt for Merchandise Service from the Market Dominant product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: January 9, 2020. SUMMARY: 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Dec 17, 2019 Jkt 250001 ML19056A260 (Package). ML18320A031. ML15328A053. ML19161A033. https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-01/documents/epa_ pag_manual_final_revisions_01-11-2017_cover_disclaimer_8.pdf. ML18347A717 (Package). ML19308A034. ML071990020, ML071990027. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Background II. Notice of Commission Action III. Ordering Paragraphs On December 10, 2019, the Postal Service filed a renewed request to remove Return Receipt for Merchandise (RRM) service from the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS).1 For the reasons discussed below, the Commission reopens the docket to consider matters concerning this request. I. Background The Postal Service filed its original request to remove the RRM service from the MCS on November 17, 2014.2 The Commission approved the request but found that the removal was subject to adjustments to the unused rate adjustment authority for the Special Services class.3 Subsequently, the Postal Service provided notice that it elected to 1 Renewed Request of the United States Postal Service to Remove Return Receipt for Merchandise and Motion to Reopen Docket, December 10, 2019 (Renewed Request). 2 Request of the United States Postal Service to Remove Return Receipt for Merchandise Service from the Mail Classification Schedule, November 17, 2014. 3 Order Conditionally Approving Removal of Return Receipt for Merchandise Service from Mail Classification Schedule, January 15, 2015 (Order No. 2322). PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 indefinitely defer the removal.4 After a series of appeals, the D.C. Circuit issued its opinion on April 6, 2018, vacating the Commission’s previous orders on the removal of the RRM service.5 On August 29, 2019, the Commission closed Docket Nos. MC2015–8 and MC2015–8R because it had been more than one year since the RRM Opinion and the Postal Service had not indicated a renewed intent to discontinue the RRM service.6 The Commission directed the Postal Service to file a request in a new docket if it decided to discontinue RRM service in the future. Order No. 5214 at 3. The Commission also held that it would evaluate any future requests to remove a product from the MCS in light of the RRM Opinion. Id. In its renewed request, the Postal Service asks the Commission to reopen this docket because it contains the record on which the Postal Service relies in renewing its request.7 Moreover, the Postal Service seeks expedited review of this request. Id. The Postal Service states that the Commission has already held that the removal of the RRM service comports with 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq., and therefore, no new Section 3642 analysis is necessary. Id. In 4 Response of the United States Postal Service to Order No. 2322, January 28, 2015. 5 See United States Postal Serv. v. Postal Reg. Comm’n, No. 16–14 (D.C. Cir. Apr. 6, 2018) (RRM Opinion). 6 Order Closing Dockets, August 29, 2019, at 3 (Order No. 5214). 7 Renewed Request at 1 (citing Order No. 2322). E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 18, 2019 / Notices addition, the Postal Service asserts that there have been no material changes concerning RRM service since 2015 that require revisiting the Commission’s findings in Order No. 2322 on removal. Id. at 3. Thus, the Postal Service requests that the Commission reinstate its original finding that the removal of RRM service comports with 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq. Id. The Postal Service attached proposed changes to the MCS should the Commission approve the request. See Renewed Request, Attachment A. II. Notice of Commission Action khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission grants the Postal Service’s motion and reopens Docket No. MC2015–8 to consider the Renewed Request. 2. Comments by interested persons are due by January 9, 2020. 16:40 Dec 17, 2019 Jkt 250001 By the Commission. Ruth Ann Abrams, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–27287 Filed 12–17–19; 8:45 am] Date of required notice: December 18, 2019. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Robinson, 202–268–8405. The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on December 12, 2019, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Contract 584 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2020–71, CP2020–70. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sean Robinson, Attorney, Corporate and Postal Business Law. BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P Although the Commission directed the Postal Service to file a request to discontinue RRM service in a new docket, the Commission finds that the Postal Service has set forth good cause to reopen this docket. In support of its Renewed Request, the Postal Service relies on the information previously provided, and approved by the Commission, in its original request for removal of the RRM service. Accordingly, the Postal Service’s motion to reopen the docket is granted. The Postal Service requests expedited review, but does so without suggesting a time period for comments or Commission decision. Nor does the Postal Service discuss why expedition is necessary, especially in light of the time that has passed since its original request and Order No. 5214. More than five years has passed since the original request for removal and the Commission has since stated that it would evaluate future requests in light of the RRM Opinion. The Commission will provide interested persons the opportunity to comment on the renewed request for removal of the RRM service. Pursuant to 39 CFR 3001.45 and 3020.33, the Commission reopens Docket No. MC2015–8 to consider the Postal Service’s renewed request to remove RRM service. The Commission invites comments from interested persons on the Renewed Request. Comments are due no later than January 9, 2020. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints R. Tim Boone to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket. VerDate Sep<11>2014 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, R. Tim Boone 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. 69401 [FR Doc. 2019–27177 Filed 12–17–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE Product Change—Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement Postal Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: ServiceTM. [Release No. 34–87721; File No. SR– NASDAQ–2019–049] The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Date of required notice: December 18, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Robinson, 202–268–8405. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on December 12, 2019, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Contract 583 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2020–70, CP2020–69. SUMMARY: Sean Robinson, Attorney, Corporate and Postal Business Law. [FR Doc. 2019–27178 Filed 12–17–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE Product Change—Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Definition of Family Member in Listing Rule 5605(a)(2) for Purposes of the Definition of Independent Director December 12, 2019. On May 29, 2019, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (‘‘Nasdaq’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposal to modify the definition of a ‘‘Family Member’’, for purposes of the independence of directors, under Nasdaq Rule 5605(a)(2). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on June 18, 2019.3 On August 1, 2019, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,4 the Commission designated a longer period within which to approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the proposed rule change.5 1 15 The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. SUMMARY: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 86095 (June 12, 2019), 84 FR 28379. 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 86545 (August 1, 2019), 84 FR 38704 (August 7, 2019). The Commission designated September 16, 2019, as the date by which it should approve, disapprove, or 2 17 E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM Continued 18DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 18, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69400-69401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-27287]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2015-8; Order No. 5351]


Market Dominant Products

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
requesting the removal of Return Receipt for Merchandise Service from 
the Market Dominant product list. This notice informs the public of the 
filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: January 9, 2020.

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. Background
II. Notice of Commission Action
III. Ordering Paragraphs

    On December 10, 2019, the Postal Service filed a renewed request to 
remove Return Receipt for Merchandise (RRM) service from the Mail 
Classification Schedule (MCS).\1\ For the reasons discussed below, the 
Commission reopens the docket to consider matters concerning this 
request.
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    \1\ Renewed Request of the United States Postal Service to 
Remove Return Receipt for Merchandise and Motion to Reopen Docket, 
December 10, 2019 (Renewed Request).
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I. Background

    The Postal Service filed its original request to remove the RRM 
service from the MCS on November 17, 2014.\2\ The Commission approved 
the request but found that the removal was subject to adjustments to 
the unused rate adjustment authority for the Special Services class.\3\ 
Subsequently, the Postal Service provided notice that it elected to 
indefinitely defer the removal.\4\ After a series of appeals, the D.C. 
Circuit issued its opinion on April 6, 2018, vacating the Commission's 
previous orders on the removal of the RRM service.\5\
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    \2\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Remove Return 
Receipt for Merchandise Service from the Mail Classification 
Schedule, November 17, 2014.
    \3\ Order Conditionally Approving Removal of Return Receipt for 
Merchandise Service from Mail Classification Schedule, January 15, 
2015 (Order No. 2322).
    \4\ Response of the United States Postal Service to Order No. 
2322, January 28, 2015.
    \5\ See United States Postal Serv. v. Postal Reg. Comm'n, No. 
16-14 (D.C. Cir. Apr. 6, 2018) (RRM Opinion).
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    On August 29, 2019, the Commission closed Docket Nos. MC2015-8 and 
MC2015-8R because it had been more than one year since the RRM Opinion 
and the Postal Service had not indicated a renewed intent to 
discontinue the RRM service.\6\ The Commission directed the Postal 
Service to file a request in a new docket if it decided to discontinue 
RRM service in the future. Order No. 5214 at 3. The Commission also 
held that it would evaluate any future requests to remove a product 
from the MCS in light of the RRM Opinion. Id.
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    \6\ Order Closing Dockets, August 29, 2019, at 3 (Order No. 
5214).
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    In its renewed request, the Postal Service asks the Commission to 
reopen this docket because it contains the record on which the Postal 
Service relies in renewing its request.\7\ Moreover, the Postal Service 
seeks expedited review of this request. Id. The Postal Service states 
that the Commission has already held that the removal of the RRM 
service comports with 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq., and 
therefore, no new Section 3642 analysis is necessary. Id. In

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addition, the Postal Service asserts that there have been no material 
changes concerning RRM service since 2015 that require revisiting the 
Commission's findings in Order No. 2322 on removal. Id. at 3. Thus, the 
Postal Service requests that the Commission reinstate its original 
finding that the removal of RRM service comports with 39 U.S.C. 3642 
and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq. Id. The Postal Service attached proposed 
changes to the MCS should the Commission approve the request. See 
Renewed Request, Attachment A.
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    \7\ Renewed Request at 1 (citing Order No. 2322).
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II. Notice of Commission Action

    Although the Commission directed the Postal Service to file a 
request to discontinue RRM service in a new docket, the Commission 
finds that the Postal Service has set forth good cause to reopen this 
docket. In support of its Renewed Request, the Postal Service relies on 
the information previously provided, and approved by the Commission, in 
its original request for removal of the RRM service. Accordingly, the 
Postal Service's motion to reopen the docket is granted.
    The Postal Service requests expedited review, but does so without 
suggesting a time period for comments or Commission decision. Nor does 
the Postal Service discuss why expedition is necessary, especially in 
light of the time that has passed since its original request and Order 
No. 5214.
    More than five years has passed since the original request for 
removal and the Commission has since stated that it would evaluate 
future requests in light of the RRM Opinion. The Commission will 
provide interested persons the opportunity to comment on the renewed 
request for removal of the RRM service.
    Pursuant to 39 CFR 3001.45 and 3020.33, the Commission reopens 
Docket No. MC2015-8 to consider the Postal Service's renewed request to 
remove RRM service. The Commission invites comments from interested 
persons on the Renewed Request. Comments are due no later than January 
9, 2020.
    Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints R. Tim Boone to 
represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) 
in this docket.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission grants the Postal Service's motion and reopens 
Docket No. MC2015-8 to consider the Renewed Request.
    2. Comments by interested persons are due by January 9, 2020.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, R. Tim Boone 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.
Ruth Ann Abrams,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-27287 Filed 12-17-19; 8:45 am]
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