Elimination of Parcel Return Service Product, 51164-51179 [2022-17716]
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket No. MC2022–95; Order No. 6250]
Classification Changes
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Notice.
The Commission is
recognizing a recent Postal Service filing
requesting the removal of Parcel Return
Service from the competitive product
list. This notice informs the public of
the filing, invites public comment, and
takes other administrative steps.
SUMMARY:
Comments are due: September
16, 2022.
DATES:
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. Summary of Changes
III. Notice of Commission Action
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
On August 12, 2022, pursuant to 39
U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3040.130 et
seq., the Postal Service filed a request to
remove Parcel Return Service from the
competitive product list.1 To support
this request, the Postal Service filed a
copy of the Governors’ Decision
supporting the request, a Statement of
Supporting Justification, and proposed
changes to the Mail Classification
Schedule. See Request, Attachments A–
C.
Request to Remove Parcel Return Service
from the Competitive Product List, August 12, 2022
(Request).
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II. Summary of Changes
The Postal Service requests to remove
Parcel Return Service from the
competitive product list effective
January 22, 2023. See Request at 1. The
Postal Service proposes this change
because, as it asserts, Parcel Return
Service is provided primarily through
negotiated service agreements (NSAs),
with only three existing ‘‘customers
using Parcel Return Service at published
rates.’’ Id. Attachment B at 1. According
to the Postal Service, existing
customers’ Parcel Return Service
volume would be ‘‘able to be covered
via NSAs, as appropriate.’’ Id.
The Postal Service states that ‘‘[t]he
elimination of Parcel Return Service
from the competitive product list will
simplify and streamline the Postal
Service’s product offerings, and
minimize customer confusion.’’ Id. The
Postal Service asserts that its request to
remove Parcel Return Service from the
competitive product list is consistent
with applicable regulations. See id. The
Postal Service further asserts that
removing Parcel Return Service from the
competitive product list will not result
in the violation of 39 U.S.C. 3633
because the remaining competitive
products are expected ‘‘to cover their
attributable costs and make a positive
contribution to institutional costs[.]’’
See id. at 2.
III. Notice of Commission Action
The Commission establishes Docket
No. MC2022–95 to consider matters
raised by the Request. Pursuant to 39
CFR 3040.133, the Commission has
posted the Request on its website. The
Commission invites comments on the
Request. Comments are due no later
than September 16, 2022. The filing can
be accessed via the Commission’s
website (https://www.prc.gov).
The Commission appoints Kenneth E.
Richardson 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. MC2022–95 to consider matters
raised by the Request.
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2. Comments by interested persons
are due by September 16, 2022.
3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth
E. Richardson 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.
Jennie L. Jbara,
Alternate Certifying Officer.
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POSTAL SERVICE
Elimination of Parcel Return Service
Product
Postal ServiceTM.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Postal Service hereby
provides notice that it has filed a
request with the Postal Regulatory
Commission to remove the Parcel
Return Service product from the
competitive product list.
DATES: The request was submitted to the
Postal Regulatory Commission on
August 12, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth A. Reed at (202) 268–3179.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August
12, 2022, the United States Postal
Service filed with the Postal Regulatory
Commission a USPS Request to Remove
Parcel Return Service from the
Competitive Product List pursuant to 39
U.S.C. 3642. Documents pertinent to
this request are available at https://
www.prc.gov, Docket No. MC2022–95.
The Governors’ Decision and the record
of proceedings in connection with such
decision are reprinted below in
accordance with section 3632(b)(2).
SUMMARY:
Sarah Sullivan,
Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
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DECISION OF THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ON CHANGES IN
CLASSIFICATIONS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY FOR COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS (GOVERNORS'
DECISION No. 22-5)
August 9, 2022
STATEMENT OF EXPLANATION AND JUSTIFICATION
Pursuant to authority under section 3632 of title 39, as amended by the Postal Accountability and
Enhancement Act of 2006 ("PAEA"), we establish changes in classifications of general
applicability for a competitive product, and do so here with regard to the removal of Parcel Return
Service from the competitive product list. The changes are described generally below, with a
detailed description of the changes in the attached draft of the relevant sections of the Mail
Classification Schedule, with the classification changes in legislative format.
Parcel Return Service was originally designed for shippers, shipping agents, or return logistics
providers who can retrieve items in bulk from the Postal Service's Return Delivery Units (RDUs)
and/or Return Sectional Center Facilities (RSCFs). Over time, Parcel Return Service has evolved
to become almost solely provided through negotiated service agreements (NSAs). There are
currently only three customers using Parcel Return Service at published rates. With these
changes, the Parcel Return Service product will be removed from the competitive product list, but
will continue to be offered solely through NSAs. The volume from these three customers would
still be able to be covered via NSAs, as appropriate.
The Postal Service expects that there will be minimal impact to its retail and commercial
customers from the elimination of Parcel Return Service. All customers interested in a bulk
package return service will still be able to utilize Parcel Return Service via an NSA. Eliminating
Parcel Return Service from the competitive product list will further simplify and streamline the
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ORDER
The changes in classes set forth herein shall be effective at 12:01 A.M. on January 22, 2023. We
direct the Secretary to have this decision published in the Federal Register in accordance with 39
U.S.C. § 3632(b)(2) and direct management to file with the Postal Regulatory Commission
appropriate notice of these changes.
By The Governors:
Isl
Roman Martinez IV
Chairman, Board of Governors
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
CERTIFICATION OF GOVERNORS' VOTE ON
GOVERNORS' DECISION NO. 22-5
Consistent with 39 USC 3632(a), I hereby certify that, on August 9, 2022, the
Governors voted on adopting Governors' Decision No. 22-5, and that a majority
of the Governors then holding office voted in favor of that Decision.
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Date:
August 9, 2022
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[FR Doc No: 2022-17716]
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POSTAL SERVICE
Elimination of Parcel Return Service Product
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service hereby provides notice that it has filed a
request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to remove the Parcel
Return Service product from the competitive product list.
DATES: The request was submitted to the Postal Regulatory Commission on
August 12, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth A. Reed at (202) 268-3179.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 12, 2022, the United States Postal
Service filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a USPS Request to
Remove Parcel Return Service from the Competitive Product List pursuant
to 39 U.S.C. 3642. Documents pertinent to this request are available at
https://www.prc.gov, Docket No. MC2022-95. The Governors' Decision and
the record of proceedings in connection with such decision are
reprinted below in accordance with section 3632(b)(2).
Sarah Sullivan,
Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
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[FR Doc. 2022-17716 Filed 8-18-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-C