International Mailing Services: Price Changes, 29732-29734 [2021-11721]

Download as PDF 29732 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 105 / Thursday, June 3, 2021 / Proposed Rules khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS § 165.561 Security Zones; Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach, DE. (a) Location. The following area are security zones; these coordinates are based on North American Datum 83 (NAD83): (1) Security zone one: All waters of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal bounded on the north by a line drawn from 38° 44.35′ North Latitude (N), 075° 5.32′ West Longitude (W), thence easterly to 38° 44.37′ N, 075° 5.31′ W proceeding from shoreline to shoreline on the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal in a Southeasterly direction where it is bounded by a line drawn from 38° 43.89′ N, 075° 5.31′ W, thence easterly to 38° 43.90′ N, 075° 5.07′ W thence northerly across the entrance to the yacht basin to 38° 43.93′ N, 075° 5.09′ W. (2) Security zone two: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean extending 500 yards seaward from a line beginning at 38° 44.86′ N, 075° 4.86′ W, proceeding southerly along the shoreline to 38° 43.97′ N, 075° 4.70′ W. (b) Definitions. As used in this section— Designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay (COTP) in the enforcement of the security zone. USSS protectee means any person for whom the United States Secret Service requests implementation of a security zone in order to supplement protection of said person(s). Official patrol vessel means any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, State, or local law enforcement vessel assigned or approved by the COTP. (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations contained in § 165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP, Sector Delaware Bay, or designated representative. (2) Entry into or remaining in a security zone described in paragraph (a) of this section is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or designated representative when the security zones are being enforced. At the start of each enforcement, all persons and vessels within the security zone must depart the zones immediately or obtain authorization from the COTP or designated representative to remain within either zone. All vessels authorized to remain in the zone(s) must VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:29 Jun 02, 2021 Jkt 253001 proceed as directed by the COTP or designated representative. (3) A person or vessel operator who intends to enter or transit the security zones while the zones are being enforced must obtain authorization from the COTP or designated representative. While the zones are being enforced the COTP or designated representative will determine access to the zones on a caseby-case basis. A person or vessel operator requesting permission to enter or transit the security zone may contact the COTP or designated representative at 215–271–4807 or on marine band radio VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz), or by visually or verbally hailing the onscene law enforcement vessel enforcing the zone. On-scene Coast Guard personnel enforcing this section can be contacted on marine band radio, VHF– FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The operator of a vessel must proceed as directed upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means. When authorized by the COTP or designated representative to enter the security zone all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while within the security zone. (4) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, a person or operator of a vessel must proceed as directed. Failure to comply with lawful direction may result in expulsion from the regulated area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (5) Unless specifically authorized by on scene enforcement vessels, no vessel or person will be permitted to stop or anchor in the security zone. A vessel granted permission to enter or transit within the security zone(s) must do so without delay or pause for the entirety of its time within the boundaries of the security zone(s). At times, for limited duration, it is anticipated that vessels may be prohibited from entering the zone due to movement of persons protected by USSS. During those times, the Coast Guard will provide actual notice to vessels in the area. (6) The U.S. Coast Guard may secure the entirety of either or both security zones if deemed necessary to address security threats or concerns. (7) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the patrol and enforcement of the security zone PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 described in paragraph (a) of this section. (d) Enforcement. (1) The Coast Guard activates the security zones when requested by the U.S. Secret Service for the protection of individuals who qualify for protection under 18 U.S.C 3056(a) or Presidential memorandum. The COTP will provide the public with notice of enforcement of security zone by Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM), information release at the website: https://homeport.uscg.mil/myhomeport/coast-guard-prevention/ waterway-management?cotpid=40 as well as on-scene notice by designated representative or other appropriate means in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7. (2) These security zones may be enforced individually or simultaneously. Dated: May 27, 2021. Jonathan D. Theel, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay. [FR Doc. 2021–11764 Filed 6–2–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 20 International Mailing Services: Price Changes Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. AGENCY: The Postal Service proposes to revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®), to reflect changes coincident with the recently announced mailing services price adjustments. DATES: We must receive your comments on or before July 6, 2021. ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver comments to the manager, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service®, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, RM 4446, Washington, DC 20260– 5015. You may inspect and photocopy all written comments at USPS® Headquarters Library, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, 11th Floor N, Washington DC by appointment only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday by calling 1–202–268–2906 in advance. Email comments, containing the name and address of the commenter, to: PCFederalRegister@usps.gov, with a subject line of ‘‘August 2021 International Mailing Services Proposed Price Changes.’’ Faxed comments are not accepted. All submitted comments and attachments are part of the public SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JNP1.SGM 03JNP1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 105 / Thursday, June 3, 2021 / Proposed Rules record and subject to disclosure. Do not enclose any material in your comments that you consider to be confidential or inappropriate for public disclosure. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Frigo at 202–268–4178 or Dale Kennedy at 202–268–6592. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: International Price and Service Adjustments On May 28, 2021, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective on August 29, 2021. The Postal Service proposes to revise Notice 123, Price List, available on Postal Explorer® at https:// pe.usps.com, to reflect these new price changes. The new prices are or will be available under Docket Number R2021–2 on the Postal Regulatory Commission’s website at www.prc.gov. This proposed rule describes the price changes for the following market dominant international services: • First-Class Mail International (FCMI) service 29733 • International extra services and fees First-Class Mail International The Postal Service plans to increase prices for single-piece FCMI postcards, letters, and flats by approximately 8.4%. The proposed price for a single-piece postcard will be $1.30 worldwide. The First-Class Mail International letter nonmachinable surcharge will increase to $0.30. The proposed FCMI singlepiece letter and flat prices will be as follows: Price groups Weight not over (oz.) 1 2 3–5 6–9 Letters 1 ....................................................................................................................... 2 ....................................................................................................................... 3 ....................................................................................................................... 3.5 .................................................................................................................... $1.30 1.30 1.83 2.36 $1.30 1.96 2.60 3.25 $1.30 2.43 3.55 4.68 $1.30 2.25 3.20 4.14 2.60 2.85 3.09 3.31 3.55 3.79 4.03 4.27 5.45 6.63 2.60 3.38 4.14 4.92 5.69 6.45 7.23 7.99 9.64 11.31 2.60 3.67 4.73 5.81 6.87 7.93 9.00 10.06 12.20 14.33 2.60 3.62 4.61 5.62 6.63 7.64 8.64 9.64 11.73 13.80 Flats 1 ....................................................................................................................... 2 ....................................................................................................................... 3 ....................................................................................................................... 4 ....................................................................................................................... 5 ....................................................................................................................... 6 ....................................................................................................................... 7 ....................................................................................................................... 8 ....................................................................................................................... 12 ..................................................................................................................... 15.994 .............................................................................................................. International Extra Services and Fees The Postal Service plans to increase prices for certain market dominant international extra services including: • • • • Certificate of Mailing Registered MailTM Return Receipt Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee • International Business ReplyTM Mail Service CERTIFICATE OF MAILING Fee Individual pieces Individual article (PS Form 3817) ........................................................................................................................................................ Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page) ......................................................................................................... Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 3) First-Class Mail International only ...................................................... $1.65 1.65 0.47 Bulk quantities khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) ........................................................................................................................................... Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) .............................................................................................................................. Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 ........................................................................................................................................................ Registered Mail International Business Reply Service Fee: $17.15. Return Receipt Fee: $4.75. Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee: per piece $7.05. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:29 Jun 02, 2021 Jkt 253001 Fee: Cards $1.75; Envelopes up to 2 ounces $2.25. Following the completion of Docket No. R2021–2, the Postal Service will adjust the prices for products and services covered by the International Mail Manual. These prices will be on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com. PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 $9.35 1.20 1.65 Accordingly, although exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)) regarding proposed rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the Postal Service invites public comment on the following proposed changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail E:\FR\FM\03JNP1.SGM 03JNP1 29734 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 105 / Thursday, June 3, 2021 / Proposed Rules Manual (IMM®), which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations in accordance with 39 CFR 20.1, and to associated changes to Notice 123, Price List. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20 Foreign relations, International postal services. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 20—INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICE 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001. 2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), as follows: New prices will be listed in the updated Notice 123, Price List. ■ Joshua J. Hofer, Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2021–11721 Filed 6–1–21; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: On May 28, 2021 the Postal Service (USPS®) filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective August 29, 2021. This proposed rule contains the revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) that we would adopt to implement the changes coincident with the price adjustments. DATES: Submit comments on or before July 6, 2021. ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the Manager, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446, Washington, DC 20260–5015. If sending comments by email, include the name and address of the commenter and send to PCFederalRegister@usps.gov, with a subject line of ‘‘August 2021 Domestic Mailing Services Proposal.’’ Faxed comments are not accepted. You may inspect and photocopy all written khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:29 Jun 02, 2021 Jkt 253001 comments, by appointment only, at USPS® Headquarters Library, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, 11th Floor North, Washington, DC 20260. All submitted comments and attachments are part of the public record and subject to disclosure. Do not enclose any material in your comments that you consider to be confidential or inappropriate for public disclosure. These records are available for review on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., by calling 202–268–2906. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline Erwin at (202) 268–2158, or Dale Kennedy at (202) 268–6592. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed prices will be available under Docket No. R2021–2 on the Postal Regulatory Commission’s website at www.prc.gov. The Postal Service’s proposed rule includes: Changes to prices, mail classification updates, product simplification efforts, and a few minor revisions to the DMM. Direct Pallet Discount for Marketing Mail High Density Flats The Postal Service is proposing to offer additional discounts to move additional USPS Marketing Mail High Density flats to direct pallets. Flat shaped pieces on direct pallets are operationally desirable, pallets can be directly cross docked to the Destination Delivery Units (DDUs). These pallets consist of Carrier Route and finer sorted bundles such as High Density, High Density Plus, and Saturation. The nature of their make-up allows the Postal Service to avoid moving these pallets to bundle sorters within the plant, sorting the bundles, and moving these bundles back to the dock to be transported to the DDU. First-Class Mail Nonautomation Letters Change Currently, the rate structure for all nonautomation letters only offers one price for machinable and nonmachinable letters and a nonmachinable surcharge for pieces that are nonmachinable. The Postal Service is proposing to offer two prices for machinable letters, AADC and Mixed AADC; and three prices for nonmachinable letters, 5-digit, 3-digit, and Mixed ADC. This structural change will reduce revenue at risk and better align prices for customers mailing nonautomation letters, machinable and nonmachinable. This change will also eliminate the nonmachinable surcharge applicable to nonautomation presort letters. Although exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)) regarding proposed rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the Postal Service invites public comments on the following proposed revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes if our proposal is adopted. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 111—GENERAL INFORMATION ON POSTAL SERVICE 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– 3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001. 2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), as follows: ■ Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * 200 Commercial Mail * * 230 First-Class Mail 233 Prices and Eligibility 1.0 Prices and Fees * * * * * * * * 1.2 Price Computation for First-Class Mail Letters and Flats 1.2.1 Cards and Letters Commercial First-Class Mail Presorted cards and letters are charged as follows: [Revise 1.2.1b2 and 1.2.1b3; to read as follows:] * * *b. Letters: * * * 2. Machinable (Presorted): One price per presort level up to the maximum 3.5 ounces. 3. Nonmachinable: One price per presort level up to the maximum 3.5 ounces.* * * * * * * * 235 Mail Preparation * * E:\FR\FM\03JNP1.SGM * 03JNP1 * *

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 105 (Thursday, June 3, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29732-29734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11721]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 20


International Mailing Services: Price Changes

AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.

ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Postal Service proposes to revise Mailing Standards of the 
United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]), 
to reflect changes coincident with the recently announced mailing 
services price adjustments.

DATES: We must receive your comments on or before July 6, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver comments to the manager, Product 
Classification, U.S. Postal Service[supreg], 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, RM 
4446, Washington, DC 20260-5015. You may inspect and photocopy all 
written comments at USPS[supreg] Headquarters Library, 475 L'Enfant 
Plaza SW, 11th Floor N, Washington DC by appointment only between the 
hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday by calling 1-202-268-
2906 in advance. Email comments, containing the name and address of the 
commenter, to: [email protected], with a subject line of 
``August 2021 International Mailing Services Proposed Price Changes.'' 
Faxed comments are not accepted. All submitted comments and attachments 
are part of the public

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record and subject to disclosure. Do not enclose any material in your 
comments that you consider to be confidential or inappropriate for 
public disclosure.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Frigo at 202-268-4178 or Dale 
Kennedy at 202-268-6592.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

International Price and Service Adjustments

    On May 28, 2021, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing 
services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), 
effective on August 29, 2021. The Postal Service proposes to revise 
Notice 123, Price List, available on Postal Explorer[supreg] at https://pe.usps.com, to reflect these new price changes. The new prices are or 
will be available under Docket Number R2021-2 on the Postal Regulatory 
Commission's website at www.prc.gov.
    This proposed rule describes the price changes for the following 
market dominant international services:

 First-Class Mail International (FCMI) service
 International extra services and fees

First-Class Mail International

    The Postal Service plans to increase prices for single-piece FCMI 
postcards, letters, and flats by approximately 8.4%. The proposed price 
for a single-piece postcard will be $1.30 worldwide. The First-Class 
Mail International letter nonmachinable surcharge will increase to 
$0.30. The proposed FCMI single-piece letter and flat prices will be as 
follows:

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                                                                           Price groups
              Weight not over (oz.)              ---------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         1               2              3-5             6-9
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                                                     Letters
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1...............................................           $1.30           $1.30           $1.30           $1.30
2...............................................            1.30            1.96            2.43            2.25
3...............................................            1.83            2.60            3.55            3.20
3.5.............................................            2.36            3.25            4.68            4.14
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                                                      Flats
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1...............................................            2.60            2.60            2.60            2.60
2...............................................            2.85            3.38            3.67            3.62
3...............................................            3.09            4.14            4.73            4.61
4...............................................            3.31            4.92            5.81            5.62
5...............................................            3.55            5.69            6.87            6.63
6...............................................            3.79            6.45            7.93            7.64
7...............................................            4.03            7.23            9.00            8.64
8...............................................            4.27            7.99           10.06            9.64
12..............................................            5.45            9.64           12.20           11.73
15.994..........................................            6.63           11.31           14.33           13.80
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International Extra Services and Fees

    The Postal Service plans to increase prices for certain market 
dominant international extra services including:

 Certificate of Mailing
 Registered MailTM
 Return Receipt
 Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee
 International Business ReplyTM Mail Service

                         Certificate of Mailing
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                                                                Fee
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                            Individual pieces
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Individual article (PS Form 3817).......................           $1.65
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per                 1.65
 page)..................................................
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 3)            0.47
 First-Class Mail International only....................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Bulk quantities
------------------------------------------------------------------------
For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)............           $9.35
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)......            1.20
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606..........................            1.65
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Registered Mail
    Fee: $17.15.
Return Receipt
    Fee: $4.75.
Customs Clearance and Delivery
    Fee: per piece $7.05.
International Business Reply Service
    Fee: Cards $1.75; Envelopes up to 2 ounces $2.25.
    Following the completion of Docket No. R2021-2, the Postal Service 
will adjust the prices for products and services covered by the 
International Mail Manual. These prices will be on Postal Explorer at 
pe.usps.com.

    Accordingly, although exempt from the notice and comment 
requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)) 
regarding proposed rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the Postal Service 
invites public comment on the following proposed changes to Mailing 
Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail

[[Page 29734]]

Manual (IMM[supreg]), which is incorporated by reference in the Code of 
Federal Regulations in accordance with 39 CFR 20.1, and to associated 
changes to Notice 123, Price List.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

    Foreign relations, International postal services.

    Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is proposed to be amended as follows:

PART 20--INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICE

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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-
3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.

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2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United 
States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), as follows:
    New prices will be listed in the updated Notice 123, Price List.

Joshua J. Hofer,
Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2021-11721 Filed 6-1-21; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P


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