Competitive Products, 69347-69348 [2022-25181]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 222 / Friday, November 18, 2022 / Notices to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service & Parcel Select Contract 84 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 10, 2022; Filing Authority: 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3040.130 through 3040.135, and 39 CFR 3035.105; Public Representative: Madison Lichtenstein; Comments Due: November 21, 2022. This Notice will be published in the Federal Register. AGENCY: Regional Rate Boxes—Non-Published Rates and Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes (PMI RRB) Contracts from the Competitive product list.1 To support this request, the Postal Service filed a copy of the Governors’ Decision No. 19–1, an application for nonpublic treatment of the Governors’ Decision, a Statement of Supporting Justification in accordance with 39 CFR 3040.132, and proposed changes to the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS). See Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request, Attachments A–D. Also on November 10, 2022, pursuant to 39 CFR 3040.180 et seq., the Postal Service filed a request for classification changes concerning Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts.2 To support this request, the Postal Service filed a copy of the Governors’ Decision No. 19–1, an application for nonpublic treatment of the Governors’ Decision, and proposed changes to the MCS. See Competitive Classification Change Request, Attachments 1–3. ACTION: II. Summary of Changes Erica A. Barker, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–25090 Filed 11–17–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. MC2023–45 and MC2023–46; Order No. 6328] Competitive Products Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. SUMMARY: The Commission is recognizing recent Postal Service filings requesting the removal of Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes— Non-Published Rates and Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes (PMI RRB) Contracts from the competitive product list and a request for classification changes concerning Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts. This notice informs the public of the filings, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: December 8, 2022. 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: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Summary of Changes III. Notice of Commission Action IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On November 10, 2022, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3040.130 et seq., the Postal Service filed a request to remove Priority Mail International VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:46 Nov 17, 2022 Jkt 259001 The Postal Service requests to remove MCS subsection 2510.9 Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes— Non-Published Rates and MCS subsection 2510.11 PMI RRB Contracts from the Competitive product list, effective January 22, 2023. See Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request at 1. The Postal Service states that the removal of these MCS subsections conforms with the elimination of Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes set forth in Governors’ Decision No. 22–6, which was included in the Postal Service’s Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of General Applicability for Competitive Products.3 The Postal Service asserts the proposed removal satisfies the criteria in 39 CFR 3040.132. Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request at 3. The Postal Service also requests to remove all references to PMI RRB from 1 Docket No. MC2023–45, Request of the United States Postal Service to Remove Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes—Non-Published Rates and Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes (PMI RRB) Contracts from the Competitive Product List, November 10, 2022 (Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request). 2 Docket No. MC2023–46, Request of the United States Postal Service for Classification Changes Concerning Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal, November 10, 2022 (Competitive Classification Change Request). 3 Id. at 1–2 (citing Docket No. CP2023–42, USPS Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of General Applicability for Competitive Products, November 10, 2022 (Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of General Applicability for Competitive Products)). Docket No. CP2023–42 is pending before the Commission. PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 69347 MCS subsection 2510.7 Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts, effective January 22, 2023. Competitive Classification Change Request at 1–2. The Postal Service states that the proposed removal conforms with the elimination of Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes set forth in Governors’ Decision No. 22–6, which was included in the Postal Service’s Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of General Applicability for Competitive Products. Id. at 1. The Postal Service asserts that the proposed removal will not result in the violation of any of standards in 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 39 CFR part 3035, because ‘‘there are no Global Reseller Expedited Contracts currently in effect that include prices for Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes.’’ Id. at 3. The Postal Service also asserts that the proposed removal will not significantly change the user experience with Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts and will not significantly impact competitors. Id. at 3–4. The Postal Service further asserts that the proposed removal will improve the accuracy of the information in MCS subsection 2510.7. Id. at 4. III. Notice of Commission Actions The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2023–45 to consider matters raised by the Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request and Docket No. MC2023–46 to consider matters raised by the Competitive Classification Change Request. See 39 CFR 3040.133. The instant dockets involve related issues pertaining to product removal. Accordingly, the Commission will consolidate them. See 39 CFR 3010.104. Pursuant to 39 CFR 3040.133 and 3040.182, the Commission has posted the Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request and the Competitive Classification Change Request on its website, respectively. The Commission invites comments on the Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request and the Competitive Classification Change Request. Comments are due no later than December 8, 2022. The filings can be accessed via the Commission’s website (https://www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints R. Tim Boone to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in these dockets. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2023–45 to consider matters raised by the Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request. E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1 69348 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 222 / Friday, November 18, 2022 / Notices 2. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2023–46 to consider matters raised by the Competitive Classification Change Request. 3. The Commission consolidates Docket Nos. MC2023–45 and MC2023– 46. 4. Comments by interested persons are due by December 8, 2022. 5. 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 these proceedings. 6. The Commission directs the Secretary of the Commission to arrange for prompt publication of this notice in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Erica A. Barker, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–25181 Filed 11–17–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. MC2023–12; Order No. 6326] Market Dominant Product List Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commission is recognizing a recent Postal Service filing requesting to add USPS Connect Local Mail as a new, permanent product to the Mail Classification Schedule and the request’s dismissal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Commission Action III. Ordering Paragraphs khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES I. Introduction On October 11, 2022, the Postal Service filed a request with the Commission pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3045.18 to convert the experimental product offering USPS Connect Local Mail into a permanent product offering on the Mail Classification Schedule.1 On October 17, 2022, the Commission dismissed the Request without prejudice, allowing the Postal Service to file an amended request if it so chose.2 1 United States Postal Service Request to Convert USPS Connect Local Mail to a Permanent Offering, October 11, 2022 (Request). 2 Order Dismissing Without Prejudice Postal Service’s Request to Convert USPS Connect Local VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:46 Nov 17, 2022 Jkt 259001 On November 9, 2022, the Postal Service filed a revised request to convert USPS Connect Local Mail into a permanent offering, effective January 22, 2023.3 In support of its Revised Request, the Postal Service filed the following documents: • Attachment A—Proposed Changes to the Mail Classification Schedule; • Attachment B—Market Test Quarterly Data Collection Reports; • Attachment C—Resolution of the Governors of the United States Postal Service; and • Attachment D—Statement of Supporting Justification See Revised Request, Attachments A through D. The USPS Connect Local Mail market test was initially authorized by the Commission on January 4, 2022.4 It is currently set to expire on January 8, 2024. Order No. 6080 at 20. USPS Connect Local Mail is a derivative of First-Class Mail that functions as an alternative to long-distance, end-to-end mailing for use by business mailers who wish to send mail locally with regular frequency. Order No. 6080 at 2. The Postal Service asserts that the USPS Connect Local Mail market test has proven successful and that it now wishes to insert the USPS Connect Local Mail product offering into the Mail Classification Schedule under section 1115 (Market Dominant Products: FirstClass Mail: First-Class Mail Flats). Revised Request at 2. The Postal Service maintains that the USPS Connect Local Mail product meets all the conditions in 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3045.18 for adding a non-experimental product based on an experimental product to the product list. Id. at 3–6. The Postal Service also, as required by 39 CFR 3045.18(e), filed a separate notice of the instant request in Docket No. MT2022– 1.5 The planned rate for USPS Connect Local Mail is $2.95. Revised Request at 2–3. II. Commission Action The Commission reopens Docket No. MC2023–12 to consider the Postal Service’s Revised Request. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Request is consistent with Mail Market Test to a Permanent Offering, October 17, 2022, at 5–6 (Order No. 6301). 3 United States Postal Service Revised Request to Convert USPS Connect Local Mail to a Permanent Offering, November 9, 2022 (Revised Request). 4 Docket No. MT2022–1, Order Authorizing Market Test of Experimental Product—USPS Connect Local Mail, January 4, 2022 (Order No. 6080). 5 Docket No. MT2022–1, United States Postal Service Notice of Revised Request to Convert USPS Connect Local Mail to a Permanent Offering, November 9, 2022. PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3045.18, and 39 CFR 3040.130 through .135. Comments are due by December 9, 2022. The Request and related filings are available on the Commission’s website (https://www.prc.gov). The Commission encourages interested persons to review the Request for further details. The Commission appoints Mallory L. Smith to serve as Public Representative in this proceeding. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission reopens Docket No. MC2023–12 for consideration of the United States Postal Service Revised Request to Convert USPS Connect Local Mail to a Permanent Offering, filed November 9, 2022. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Mallory L. Smith is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 3. Comments by interested persons are due by December 9, 2022. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Erica A. Barker, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–25115 Filed 11–17–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2023–42; Order No. 6327] Competitive Price Changes Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal Service document with the Commission concerning changes in rates and classifications of general applicability for competitive products. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: December 2, 2022. 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 222 (Friday, November 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69347-69348]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25181]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket Nos. MC2023-45 and MC2023-46; Order No. 6328]


Competitive Products

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is recognizing recent Postal Service filings 
requesting the removal of Priority Mail International Regional Rate 
Boxes--Non-Published Rates and Priority Mail International Regional 
Rate Boxes (PMI RRB) Contracts from the competitive product list and a 
request for classification changes concerning Global Reseller Expedited 
Package Contracts. This notice informs the public of the filings, 
invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: December 8, 2022.

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 November 10, 2022, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 
3040.130 et seq., the Postal Service filed a request to remove Priority 
Mail International Regional Rate Boxes--Non-Published Rates and 
Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes (PMI RRB) Contracts 
from the Competitive product list.\1\ To support this request, the 
Postal Service filed a copy of the Governors' Decision No. 19-1, an 
application for nonpublic treatment of the Governors' Decision, a 
Statement of Supporting Justification in accordance with 39 CFR 
3040.132, and proposed changes to the Mail Classification Schedule 
(MCS). See Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request, 
Attachments A-D.
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    \1\ Docket No. MC2023-45, Request of the United States Postal 
Service to Remove Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes--
Non-Published Rates and Priority Mail International Regional Rate 
Boxes (PMI RRB) Contracts from the Competitive Product List, 
November 10, 2022 (Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes 
Request).
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    Also on November 10, 2022, pursuant to 39 CFR 3040.180 et seq., the 
Postal Service filed a request for classification changes concerning 
Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts.\2\ To support this 
request, the Postal Service filed a copy of the Governors' Decision No. 
19-1, an application for nonpublic treatment of the Governors' 
Decision, and proposed changes to the MCS. See Competitive 
Classification Change Request, Attachments 1-3.
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    \2\ Docket No. MC2023-46, Request of the United States Postal 
Service for Classification Changes Concerning Global Reseller 
Expedited Package Contracts and Notice of Filing Materials Under 
Seal, November 10, 2022 (Competitive Classification Change Request).
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II. Summary of Changes

    The Postal Service requests to remove MCS subsection 2510.9 
Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes--Non-Published Rates 
and MCS subsection 2510.11 PMI RRB Contracts from the Competitive 
product list, effective January 22, 2023. See Priority Mail 
International Regional Rate Boxes Request at 1. The Postal Service 
states that the removal of these MCS subsections conforms with the 
elimination of Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes set forth in 
Governors' Decision No. 22-6, which was included in the Postal 
Service's Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of General 
Applicability for Competitive Products.\3\ The Postal Service asserts 
the proposed removal satisfies the criteria in 39 CFR 3040.132. 
Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request at 3.
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    \3\ Id. at 1-2 (citing Docket No. CP2023-42, USPS Notice of 
Changes in Rates and Classifications of General Applicability for 
Competitive Products, November 10, 2022 (Notice of Changes in Rates 
and Classifications of General Applicability for Competitive 
Products)). Docket No. CP2023-42 is pending before the Commission.
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    The Postal Service also requests to remove all references to PMI 
RRB from MCS subsection 2510.7 Global Reseller Expedited Package 
Contracts, effective January 22, 2023. Competitive Classification 
Change Request at 1-2. The Postal Service states that the proposed 
removal conforms with the elimination of Priority Mail Regional Rate 
Boxes set forth in Governors' Decision No. 22-6, which was included in 
the Postal Service's Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of 
General Applicability for Competitive Products. Id. at 1. The Postal 
Service asserts that the proposed removal will not result in the 
violation of any of standards in 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 39 CFR part 3035, 
because ``there are no Global Reseller Expedited Contracts currently in 
effect that include prices for Priority Mail International Regional 
Rate Boxes.'' Id. at 3. The Postal Service also asserts that the 
proposed removal will not significantly change the user experience with 
Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts and will not significantly 
impact competitors. Id. at 3-4. The Postal Service further asserts that 
the proposed removal will improve the accuracy of the information in 
MCS subsection 2510.7. Id. at 4.

III. Notice of Commission Actions

    The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2023-45 to consider matters 
raised by the Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request 
and Docket No. MC2023-46 to consider matters raised by the Competitive 
Classification Change Request. See 39 CFR 3040.133. The instant dockets 
involve related issues pertaining to product removal. Accordingly, the 
Commission will consolidate them. See 39 CFR 3010.104.
    Pursuant to 39 CFR 3040.133 and 3040.182, the Commission has posted 
the Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Request and the 
Competitive Classification Change Request on its website, respectively. 
The Commission invites comments on the Priority Mail International 
Regional Rate Boxes Request and the Competitive Classification Change 
Request. Comments are due no later than December 8, 2022. The filings 
can be accessed via the Commission's website (https://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints R. Tim Boone to represent the interests of 
the general public (Public Representative) in these dockets.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2023-45 to consider 
matters raised by the Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes 
Request.

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    2. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2023-46 to consider 
matters raised by the Competitive Classification Change Request.
    3. The Commission consolidates Docket Nos. MC2023-45 and MC2023-46.
    4. Comments by interested persons are due by December 8, 2022.
    5. 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 these proceedings.
    6. The Commission directs the Secretary of the Commission to 
arrange for prompt publication of this notice in the Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Erica A. Barker,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-25181 Filed 11-17-22; 8:45 am]
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