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D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
Governments
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship
between the National Government and
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analyzed this rule under that order and
have determined that it is consistent
with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements
described in Executive Order 13132.
Also, this rule does not have tribal
implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial
direct effect on one or more Indian
tribes, on the relationship between the
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or on the distribution of power and
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believe this rule has implications for
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message can be received without
jeopardizing the safety or security of
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E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
more in any one year. Though this rule
will not result in such an expenditure,
we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
F. Environment
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transiting loaded within Corpus Christi
Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel. It
is categorically excluded from further
review under L60 in Appendix A, Table
1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01–
001–01, Rev. 1. A record of
Environmental Consideration
supporting this determination is
available in the docket. For instructions
on locating the docket, see the
ADDRESSES section of this preamble.
We have analyzed this rule under
Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023–01 and Environmental
Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have
determined that this action is one of a
category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves a
moving security zone lasting for the
duration of time that the M/V FLEX
AURORA is within the Corpus Christi
Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel
while loaded with cargo. It will prohibit
entry within a 500 yard radius of M/V
FLEX AURORA while the vessel is
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List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 46 U.S.C 70034, 70051; 33 CFR
1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.
2. Add § 165.T08–0948 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.T08–0948 Security Zone; Corpus
Christi Ship Channel. Corpus Christi, TX.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: All navigable waters
encompassing a 500-yard radius around
the M/V FLEX AURORA while the
vessel is in the Corpus Christi Ship
Channel and La Quinta Channel.
(b) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced from November 22,
2022, until November 28, 2022.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general
regulations in § 165.33 apply. Entry into
the zone in paragraph (a) of this section
is prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Sector Corpus
Christi (COTP) or a designated
representative. A designated
representative is a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the U.S.
Coast Guard (USCG) assigned to units
under the operational control of USCG
Sector Corpus Christi.
(2) Persons or vessels desiring to enter
or pass through the zones must request
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permission from the COTP Sector
Corpus Christi on VHF–FM channel 16
or by telephone at 361–939–0450.
(3) If permission is granted, all
persons and vessels shall comply with
the instructions of the COTP or
designated representative.
(d) Information broadcasts. The COTP
or a designated representative will
inform the public through Broadcast
Notices to Mariners (BNMs), Local
Notices to Mariners (LNMs), and/or
Marine Safety Information Bulletins
(MSIBs) as appropriate of the
enforcement times and dates for the
security zone.
Dated: November 18, 2022.
J.B. Gunning,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Sector Corpus Christi.
[FR Doc. 2022–25776 Filed 11–21–22; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Competitive Services
Product and Price Changes
Postal ServiceTM.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Postal Service is revising
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM®), to reflect the prices,
product features, and classification
changes to Competitive Services and
other minor changes, as established by
the Governors of the Postal Service.
DATES: Effective January 22, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale
Kennedy at 202–268–6592 or Kathy
Frigo at 202–268–4178.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New
prices are posted under Docket Number
CP2023–42 on the Postal Regulatory
Commission’s website at https://
www.prc.gov.
For Priority Mail International items
destined to Canada, the Postal Service is
collapsing price groups 1.1 through 1.8
(which are based on origin ZIP Code)
into a single country group. In addition,
the Postal Service is eliminating the
related fee for the International Service
Center (ISC) Official Zone Chart for
Priority Mail International pieces
destined to Canada.
Also, to conform to requested country
nomenclature, the Postal Service is
changing the official name of Turkey to
the Republic of Turkiye, with Turkiye as
the short name, in related sections of the
IMM.
This final rule describes the
international price and classification
SUMMARY:
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changes and the corresponding mailing
standards changes for the following
Competitive Services:
• Global Express Guaranteed®.
• Priority Mail Express
International®.
• Priority Mail International® (PMI).
• First-Class Package International
Service.
• International Priority Airmail®.
• International Surface Air Lift®.
• Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to
One Addressee (Airmail M-bag®).
• The following competitive
international extra services and fees:
• International Insurance.
• Certificate of Mailing.
• International Registered Mail.
• International Return Receipt.
• Customs Clearance and Delivery
Fee.
For pricing, see the Postal Explorer
website at https://pe.usps.com.
Global Express Guaranteed
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG)
service provides fast international
shipping, with international
transportation and delivery provided
through an alliance with FedEx
Express®. The price increase for GXG
service averages 4.9 percent.
The Postal Service provides
Commercial Base® pricing to online
customers who prepare and pay for GXG
shipments via USPS-approved payment
methods (other than Click-N-Ship®
service), with a discount below the
published retail prices for GXG service.
Customers who prepare GXG shipments
via Click-N-Ship service will continue
to pay retail prices. Commercial Plus®
prices are set to match the Commercial
Base prices.
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Priority Mail Express International
Priority Mail Express International
(PMEI) service provides fast service to
approximately 180 countries in 3–5
business days for many major markets,
although the actual number of days may
vary based upon origin, destination, and
customs delays. PMEI with Money-Back
Guarantee service is available for certain
destinations. (Due to COVID–19 service
impacts, PMEI with Money-Back
Guarantee service has been suspended
for several destinations until further
notice. For more information, see the
USPS Service Updates page on
www.usps.com.) The price increase for
PMEI service averages 6.0 percent. The
Commercial Base price provides a
discount below the published retail
prices for customers who prepare and
pay for PMEI shipments via permit
imprint, online at USPS.com®, or as
registered end-users using an authorized
PC Postage vendor (with the exception
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of Click-N-Ship service). Customers who
prepare PMEI shipments via Click-NShip service pay retail prices.
Commercial Plus will be equivalent to
Commercial Base; however, deeper
discounting may still be available to
customers through negotiated service
agreements.
The Postal Service will continue to
include PMEI service in customized
contracts offered to customers who meet
certain revenue thresholds and are
willing to commit a larger amount of
revenue to the USPS® for PMEI service
and PMI service.
PMEI flat rate pricing continues to be
available for Flat Rate Envelopes.
Priority Mail International
Priority Mail International (PMI) is an
economical way to send merchandise
and documents to approximately 180
countries in 6–10 business days for
many major markets, although the
actual number of days may vary based
upon origin, destination, and customs
delays. The price increase for PMI
service averages 6.0 percent. The
Commercial Base price provides a
discount below the published retail
prices for customers who prepare and
pay for PMI items via permit imprint,
online at USPS.com, or as registered
end-users using an authorized PC
Postage vendor (with the exception of
Click-N-Ship). Customers who prepare
PMI shipments via Click-N-Ship pay
retail prices. Commercial Plus prices
will be equivalent to Commercial Base;
however, deeper discounting may still
be made available to customers through
negotiated service agreements.
The Postal Service will continue to
include PMI service in customized
contracts offered to customers who meet
certain revenue thresholds and are
willing to commit to a larger amount of
revenue to the USPS for PMEI and PMI.
PMI flat rate pricing continues to be
available for Flat Rate Envelopes, Small
Flat Rate Boxes, and Medium and Large
Flat Rate Boxes.
First-Class Package International
Service
First-Class Package International
Service (FCPIS) is an economical
international service for small packages
not exceeding 4 pounds in weight and
$400 in value. The price increase for
FCPIS averages 6.5 percent. The
Commercial Base price provides a
discount below the published retail
prices for customers who prepare and
pay for FCPIS items via permit imprint
or by USPS-approved online payment
methods. Customers who prepare FCPIS
shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay
retail prices. Commercial Plus prices
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will be equivalent to Commercial Base;
however, deeper discounting will be
made available to customer through
negotiated service agreements.
Electronic USPS Delivery
Confirmation International service (EUSPS DELCON INTL®) is a tracking
service available at no charge for FCPIS
items to select destination countries.
International Priority Airmail and
International Surface Air Lift
International Priority Airmail (IPA)
service, including IPA M-bags, is a
commercial service designed for volume
mailings of all First-Class Mail
International postcards, letters, and
large envelopes (flats), and for volume
mailings of FCPIS packages (small
packets) weighing up to a maximum of
4.4 pounds. IPA shipments are typically
flown to foreign destinations
(exceptions apply to Canada) and are
then entered into that country’s air or
surface priority mail system for
delivery. The price increase for IPA is
3.5 percent. International Surface Airlift
(ISAL) is like IPA except that once
flown to the foreign destination, ISAL is
entered into that country’s air or surface
nonpriority mail system for delivery.
The price increase for ISAL is 12.0
percent.
Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One
Addressee (Airmail M-bags)
An Airmail M-bag is a direct sack of
printed matter sent to a single foreign
addressee at a single address. Prices are
based on the weight of the sack. The
price increase for Airmail M-bag service
averages 6.4 percent.
International Extra Services and Fees
Depending on country destination
and mail type, customers may add a
variety of extra services to their
outbound shipments and pay a variety
of fees. The Postal Service proposes to
increase fees for certain competitive
international extra services as follows:
• GXG insurance: There is no charge
for GXG insurance for coverage up to
$100. The fee for GXG insurance will
increase to $2.45 for each additional
$100 or fraction over $100, up to a
maximum indemnity of $2,499 per
shipment (the maximum indemnity
varies by country).
GXG insurance
$100 ........................................................
Each additional $100 or fraction over
$100 .....................................................
Fee
$0.00
2.45
Maximum insurance $2,499 (varies by country)
• PMEI and PMI merchandise
insurance: There is no charge for PMEI
and PMI merchandise insurance
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coverage up to $200. The fee for PMEI
and PMI merchandise insurance will
increase and will increase to $3.40 for
each additional $100 or fraction over
$200 as set forth in the table below, up
to a maximum indemnity of $5,000 (the
maximum indemnity varies by country).
Indemnity limit not over
Fee
Up to $200 ..............................................
$200.01–$300.00 ....................................
$300.01–$400.00 ....................................
$400.01–$500.00 ....................................
$500.01–$600.00 ....................................
$600.01–$700.00 ....................................
$700.01–$800.00 ....................................
$800.01–$900.00 ....................................
$0.00
12.75
16.15
19.55
22.95
26.35
29.75
33.15
$33.15 plus $3.40 per $100 or fraction thereof over
$900 in declared value. Maximum insurance $5,000
(varies by country)
• Certificate of mailing service: Prices
for competitive international certificate
of mailing service will be as follows:
Fee
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) All other qualifying
classes of mail .....................................
$1.85
1.85
0.57
Bulk quantities
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For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) .........................................................
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction
thereof) ................................................
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 ............
$10.40
1.35
1.85
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations, International postal
services.
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PART 20—[AMENDED]
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Eligibility
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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 20 continues to read as follows:
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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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Extra Services
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Global Express Guaranteed
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Insurance
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Availability
Turkiye, Republic of
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Conditions for Mailing
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[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as
follows (reflecting the new country
name):]
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM)
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Countries Accepting Electronic USPS
Delivery Confirmation International
Service (E–USPS DELCON INTL)
2. Revise the following sections of the
IMM as follows:
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Exhibit 252.22
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213 Prices and Postage Payment
Methods
322 Priority Mail Express
International Insurance
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213.5 Destinating Countries and Price
Groups
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• International Registered Mail
service: The fee for competitive
international registered mail will
increase to $19.05.
• International return receipt service:
The fee for competitive international
return receipt service will increase to
$5.30.
• Customs clearance and delivery fee:
The competitive customs clearance and
delivery fee per dutiable item will
increase to $7.85.
• Pickup on Demand: The fee for
pickup on demand will increase to
$26.50.
We will publish an appropriate
amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect
these changes.
The Postal Service hereby adopts the
following changes to Mailing Standards
of the United States Postal Service,
International Mail Manual (IMM),
which is incorporated by reference in
the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39
CFR 20.1.
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Service
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
Individual pieces
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is
amended as follows:
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Availability
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Exhibit 322.2
Exhibit 213.5
Destinating Countries and Price Groups
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as
follows (reflecting the new country
name):]
GXG price
group
Country name
Priority Mail Express International and
Priority Mail International
Merchandise Insurance Limits (in U.S.
Dollars)
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as
follows (reflecting the new country
name):]
Country
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Turkiye, Republic of ............................
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Turkiye, Republic of .......................
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Methods
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Prices
233.11 Availability and Price
Application—General
[Revise the text in its entirety to read
follows:]
Except under 233.14 and 233.15,
Priority Mail International shipments
are charged postage for each addressed
piece according to its weight and Price
Group. See the Individual Country
Listings for countries that offer Priority
Mail International service.
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PMEI
PMI
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Index of Countries and Localities
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[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as
follows (reflecting the new country
name):]
Turkiye, Republic of
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Limits
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as
follows (reflecting the new country
name):]
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Global
express
guaranteed
Country
Price
group
Max.
wt.
(lbs.)
6
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Turkiye, Republic of ............................................
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Priority mail express international
Price
group
Max.
wt.
(lbs.)
4
66
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Individual Country Listings
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[Revise the country name ‘‘Turkey’’ to
read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
PMEI flat rate
envelopes price
group 1
Priority mail international
Price
group
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Priority Mail Express International
shipments to Turkiye.
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Ruth Stevenson,
Chief Counsel, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2022–25482 Filed 11–22–22; 8:45 am]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
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[Revise the entry ‘‘Food supplements’’
to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
Food supplements and foods for
athletes may be sent to Turkiye only
when a medical report, prescription, or
national sportsperson‘s certificate is
enclosed with the item by the addressee.
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[Revise the second entry to read as
follows (reflecting the new country
name):]
2. Each commercial shipment for
Turkiye must have enclosed a combined
certificate of origin and consular
invoice, which must be certified by a
chamber of commerce or other trade
organization or by a notary public, and
be legalized by a Turkish consul.
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Notes:
[Revise the second entry to read as
follows (reflecting the new country
name):]
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes,
including paper money; securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s
checks; platinum, gold, and silver;
precious stones; jewelry; watches; and
other valuable articles are prohibited in
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40 CFR Part 180
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2019–0601; FRL–10400–01–
OCSPP]
2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid;
Exemption From the Requirement of a
Tolerance
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This regulation establishes
exemptions from the requirement of a
tolerance for residues of 2,6pyridinedicarboxylic acid, also known
as DPA (CAS Reg. No. 499–83–2), when
used as an inert ingredient in
antimicrobial pesticide formulations for
use on food contact surfaces in public
eating places, dairy processing
equipment, and food processing
equipment and utensils and when used
in pesticide formulations applied preand post-harvest to crops with an enduse concentration not to exceed 2 parts
per million (ppm). EcoLab Inc.
submitted a petition to EPA under the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(FFDCA), requesting the establishment
of such exemptions from the
requirement of a tolerance. This
regulation eliminates the need to
establish a maximum permissible level
for residues of DPA.
DATES: This regulation is effective
November 23, 2022. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received
on or before January 23, 2023 and must
be filed in accordance with the
instructions provided in 40 CFR part
178 (see also Unit I.C. of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
SUMMARY:
Observations
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PMI flat rate
envelopes and
boxes price
group 2
FCMI price
group 3
FCPIS price
group 4
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Turkiye, Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
Max.
wt.
(lbs.)
First-class mai
international and
first-class package
international service
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The docket for this action,
identified by docket identification (ID)
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2019–0601, is
available at https://www.regulations.gov
or at the Office of Pesticide Programs
Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket)
in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20460–0001. The Public Reading Room
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number for the
Public Reading Room and the OPP
Docket is (202) 566–1744. For the latest
status information on EPA/DC services,
docket access, visit https://
www.epa.gov/dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel Rosenblatt, Registration Division
(7505T), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20460–0001; main telephone number:
(202) 566–1030; email address:
RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
You may be potentially affected by
this action if you are an agricultural
producer, food manufacturer, or
pesticide manufacturer. The following
list of North American Industrial
Classification System (NAICS) codes is
not intended to be exhaustive, but rather
provides a guide to help readers
determine whether this document
applies to them. Potentially affected
entities may include:
• Crop production (NAICS code 111).
• Animal production (NAICS code
112).
• Food manufacturing (NAICS code
311).
• Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS
code 32532).
B. How can I get electronic access to
other related information?
You may access a frequently updated
electronic version of 40 CFR part 180
through the Office of the Federal
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 23, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2022-25482]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Competitive Services Product and Price Changes
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]), to
reflect the prices, product features, and classification changes to
Competitive Services and other minor changes, as established by the
Governors of the Postal Service.
DATES: Effective January 22, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Kennedy at 202-268-6592 or Kathy
Frigo at 202-268-4178.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New prices are posted under Docket Number
CP2023-42 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website at https://www.prc.gov.
For Priority Mail International items destined to Canada, the
Postal Service is collapsing price groups 1.1 through 1.8 (which are
based on origin ZIP Code) into a single country group. In addition, the
Postal Service is eliminating the related fee for the International
Service Center (ISC) Official Zone Chart for Priority Mail
International pieces destined to Canada.
Also, to conform to requested country nomenclature, the Postal
Service is changing the official name of Turkey to the Republic of
Turkiye, with Turkiye as the short name, in related sections of the
IMM.
This final rule describes the international price and
classification
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changes and the corresponding mailing standards changes for the
following Competitive Services:
Global Express Guaranteed[supreg].
Priority Mail Express International[supreg].
Priority Mail International[supreg] (PMI).
First-Class Package International Service.
International Priority Airmail[supreg].
International Surface Air Lift[supreg].
Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (Airmail
M-bag[supreg]).
The following competitive international extra services and
fees:
International Insurance.
Certificate of Mailing.
International Registered Mail.
International Return Receipt.
Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee.
For pricing, see the Postal Explorer website at https://pe.usps.com.
Global Express Guaranteed
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service provides fast international
shipping, with international transportation and delivery provided
through an alliance with FedEx Express[supreg]. The price increase for
GXG service averages 4.9 percent.
The Postal Service provides Commercial Base[supreg] pricing to
online customers who prepare and pay for GXG shipments via USPS-
approved payment methods (other than Click-N-Ship[supreg] service),
with a discount below the published retail prices for GXG service.
Customers who prepare GXG shipments via Click-N-Ship service will
continue to pay retail prices. Commercial Plus[supreg] prices are set
to match the Commercial Base prices.
Priority Mail Express International
Priority Mail Express International (PMEI) service provides fast
service to approximately 180 countries in 3-5 business days for many
major markets, although the actual number of days may vary based upon
origin, destination, and customs delays. PMEI with Money-Back Guarantee
service is available for certain destinations. (Due to COVID-19 service
impacts, PMEI with Money-Back Guarantee service has been suspended for
several destinations until further notice. For more information, see
the USPS Service Updates page on www.usps.com.) The price increase for
PMEI service averages 6.0 percent. The Commercial Base price provides a
discount below the published retail prices for customers who prepare
and pay for PMEI shipments via permit imprint, online at
USPS.com[supreg], or as registered end-users using an authorized PC
Postage vendor (with the exception of Click-N-Ship service). Customers
who prepare PMEI shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay retail prices.
Commercial Plus will be equivalent to Commercial Base; however, deeper
discounting may still be available to customers through negotiated
service agreements.
The Postal Service will continue to include PMEI service in
customized contracts offered to customers who meet certain revenue
thresholds and are willing to commit a larger amount of revenue to the
USPS[supreg] for PMEI service and PMI service.
PMEI flat rate pricing continues to be available for Flat Rate
Envelopes.
Priority Mail International
Priority Mail International (PMI) is an economical way to send
merchandise and documents to approximately 180 countries in 6-10
business days for many major markets, although the actual number of
days may vary based upon origin, destination, and customs delays. The
price increase for PMI service averages 6.0 percent. The Commercial
Base price provides a discount below the published retail prices for
customers who prepare and pay for PMI items via permit imprint, online
at USPS.com, or as registered end-users using an authorized PC Postage
vendor (with the exception of Click-N-Ship). Customers who prepare PMI
shipments via Click-N-Ship pay retail prices. Commercial Plus prices
will be equivalent to Commercial Base; however, deeper discounting may
still be made available to customers through negotiated service
agreements.
The Postal Service will continue to include PMI service in
customized contracts offered to customers who meet certain revenue
thresholds and are willing to commit to a larger amount of revenue to
the USPS for PMEI and PMI.
PMI flat rate pricing continues to be available for Flat Rate
Envelopes, Small Flat Rate Boxes, and Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes.
First-Class Package International Service
First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) is an economical
international service for small packages not exceeding 4 pounds in
weight and $400 in value. The price increase for FCPIS averages 6.5
percent. The Commercial Base price provides a discount below the
published retail prices for customers who prepare and pay for FCPIS
items via permit imprint or by USPS-approved online payment methods.
Customers who prepare FCPIS shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay
retail prices. Commercial Plus prices will be equivalent to Commercial
Base; however, deeper discounting will be made available to customer
through negotiated service agreements.
Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International service (E-USPS
DELCON INTL[supreg]) is a tracking service available at no charge for
FCPIS items to select destination countries.
International Priority Airmail and International Surface Air Lift
International Priority Airmail (IPA) service, including IPA M-bags,
is a commercial service designed for volume mailings of all First-Class
Mail International postcards, letters, and large envelopes (flats), and
for volume mailings of FCPIS packages (small packets) weighing up to a
maximum of 4.4 pounds. IPA shipments are typically flown to foreign
destinations (exceptions apply to Canada) and are then entered into
that country's air or surface priority mail system for delivery. The
price increase for IPA is 3.5 percent. International Surface Airlift
(ISAL) is like IPA except that once flown to the foreign destination,
ISAL is entered into that country's air or surface nonpriority mail
system for delivery. The price increase for ISAL is 12.0 percent.
Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (Airmail M-bags)
An Airmail M-bag is a direct sack of printed matter sent to a
single foreign addressee at a single address. Prices are based on the
weight of the sack. The price increase for Airmail M-bag service
averages 6.4 percent.
International Extra Services and Fees
Depending on country destination and mail type, customers may add a
variety of extra services to their outbound shipments and pay a variety
of fees. The Postal Service proposes to increase fees for certain
competitive international extra services as follows:
GXG insurance: There is no charge for GXG insurance for
coverage up to $100. The fee for GXG insurance will increase to $2.45
for each additional $100 or fraction over $100, up to a maximum
indemnity of $2,499 per shipment (the maximum indemnity varies by
country).
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GXG insurance Fee
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$100......................................................... $0.00
Each additional $100 or fraction over $100................... 2.45
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Maximum insurance $2,499 (varies by country)
PMEI and PMI merchandise insurance: There is no charge for
PMEI and PMI merchandise insurance
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coverage up to $200. The fee for PMEI and PMI merchandise insurance
will increase and will increase to $3.40 for each additional $100 or
fraction over $200 as set forth in the table below, up to a maximum
indemnity of $5,000 (the maximum indemnity varies by country).
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Indemnity limit not over Fee
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Up to $200................................................... $0.00
$200.01-$300.00.............................................. 12.75
$300.01-$400.00.............................................. 16.15
$400.01-$500.00.............................................. 19.55
$500.01-$600.00.............................................. 22.95
$600.01-$700.00.............................................. 26.35
$700.01-$800.00.............................................. 29.75
$800.01-$900.00.............................................. 33.15
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$33.15 plus $3.40 per $100 or fraction thereof over $900 in declared
value. Maximum insurance $5,000 (varies by country)
Certificate of mailing service: Prices for competitive
international certificate of mailing service will be as follows:
Certificate of Mailing
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Individual pieces Fee
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Individual article (PS Form 3817)............................ $1.85
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page).... 1.85
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 3) All 0.57
other qualifying classes of mail............................
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Bulk quantities
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For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)................. $10.40
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)........... 1.35
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606............................... 1.85
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International Registered Mail service: The fee for
competitive international registered mail will increase to $19.05.
International return receipt service: The fee for
competitive international return receipt service will increase to
$5.30.
Customs clearance and delivery fee: The competitive
customs clearance and delivery fee per dutiable item will increase to
$7.85.
Pickup on Demand: The fee for pickup on demand will
increase to $26.50.
We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to
reflect these changes.
The Postal Service hereby adopts the following changes to Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM), which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal
Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations, International postal services.
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is amended as follows:
PART 20--[AMENDED]
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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 the IMM as follows:
* * * * *
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International
Mail Manual (IMM)
* * * * *
2 Conditions for Mailing
* * * * *
210 Global Express Guaranteed
* * * * *
213 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
* * * * *
213.5 Destinating Countries and Price Groups
* * * * *
Exhibit 213.5
Destinating Countries and Price Groups
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
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GXG price
Country name group
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* * * * *
Turkiye, Republic of....................................... 6
* * * * *
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* * * * *
233 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
233.1 Prices
233.11 Availability and Price Application--General
[Revise the text in its entirety to read follows:]
Except under 233.14 and 233.15, Priority Mail International
shipments are charged postage for each addressed piece according to its
weight and Price Group. See the Individual Country Listings for
countries that offer Priority Mail International service.
* * * * *
250 First-Class Package International Service
* * * * *
252 Eligibility
* * * * *
252.22 Availability
* * * * *
Exhibit 252.22
Countries Accepting Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International
Service (E-USPS DELCON INTL)
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
Turkiye, Republic of
* * * * *
Extra Services
* * * * *
320 Insurance
* * * * *
322 Priority Mail Express International Insurance
* * * * *
322.2 Availability
* * * * *
Exhibit 322.2
Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International
Merchandise Insurance Limits (in U.S. Dollars)
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
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Country PMEI PMI
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* * * * *
Turkiye, Republic of................................... 5,000 952
* * * * *
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* * * * *
Index of Countries and Localities
* * * * *
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
Turkiye, Republic of
* * * * *
Country Price Groups and Weight Limits
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
* * * * *
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Global express Priority mail express Priority mail international First-class mai
guaranteed international ------------------------------------ international and first-
------------------------------------------------------ class package
Country Max. PMI flat rate international service
Price Max. Price Max. PMEI flat rate Price wt. envelopes and ---------------------------
group wt. group wt. envelopes price group (lbs.) boxes price FCMI price FCPIS price
(lbs.) (lbs.) group \1\ group \2\ group \3\ group \4\
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* * * * * * *
Turkiye, Republic of.............. 6 70 4 66 8 4 66 8 4 3
* * * * * * *
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* * * * *
Individual Country Listings
* * * * *
[Revise the country name ``Turkey'' to read as follows (reflecting
the new country name):]
Turkiye, Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
* * * * *
Restrictions
* * * * *
[Revise the entry ``Food supplements'' to read as follows
(reflecting the new country name):]
Food supplements and foods for athletes may be sent to Turkiye only
when a medical report, prescription, or national sportsperson`s
certificate is enclosed with the item by the addressee.
* * * * *
Observations
[Revise the second entry to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
2. Each commercial shipment for Turkiye must have enclosed a
combined certificate of origin and consular invoice, which must be
certified by a chamber of commerce or other trade organization or by a
notary public, and be legalized by a Turkish consul.
* * * * *
Priority Mail Express International
* * * * *
Customs Forms Required
* * * * *
Notes:
[Revise the second entry to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum,
gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable
articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International
shipments to Turkiye.
* * * * *
Ruth Stevenson,
Chief Counsel, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2022-25482 Filed 11-22-22; 8:45 am]
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