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As part of its environmental review
process, the NRC will first conduct
scoping for the supplement 60 to the
GEIS and, as soon as practicable
thereafter, will prepare a draft
supplement 60 to the GEIS for public
comment. Participation in the scoping
process by members of the public and
local, State, Tribal, and Federal
government agencies is encouraged. The
scoping process for the supplement 60
to the GEIS will be used to accomplish
the following:
a. Define the proposed action, which
is to be the subject of the supplement 60
to the GEIS;
b. Determine the scope of the
supplement 60 to the GEIS and identify
the significant issues to be analyzed in
depth;
c. Identify and eliminate from
detailed study those issues that are
peripheral or are not significant; or were
covered by a prior environmental
review;
d. Identify any environmental
assessments and other ElSs that are
being or will be prepared that are
related to, but are not part of, the scope
of the supplement 60 to the GEIS being
considered;
e. Identify other environmental
review and consultation requirements
related to the proposed action;
f. Indicate the relationship between
the timing of the preparation of the
environmental analyses and the NRC’s
tentative planning and decision-making
schedule;
g. Identify any cooperating agencies
and, as appropriate, allocate
assignments for preparation and
schedules for completing the
supplement 60 to the GEIS to the NRC
and any cooperating agencies; and
h. Describe how the supplement 60 to
the GEIS will be prepared, including
any contractor assistance to be used.
The NRC invites the following entities
to participate in scoping:
a. The applicant, Vistra;
b. Any Federal agency that has
jurisdiction by law or special expertise
with respect to any environmental
impact involved or that is authorized to
develop and enforce relevant
environmental standards;
c. Affected State and local
government agencies, including those
authorized to develop and enforce
relevant environmental standards;
d. Any affected Indian Tribe;
Meeting
Date
Public EIS Scoping ..............
Thursday, 2/23/2023 .........
In addition, the NRC staff will host
informal discussions one hour before
the start of the session at the same
location. The staff will not accept formal
comments on the proposed scope of the
supplement 60 to the GEIS during this
informal discussion.
The public scoping meeting will
include: (1) an overview by the NRC
staff of the environmental and safety
review processes, the proposed scope of
the supplement 60 to the GEIS, and the
proposed review schedule; and (2) the
opportunity for interested government
agencies, organizations, and individuals
to submit comments or suggestions on
environmental issues or the proposed
scope of the CPNPP license renewal
supplement 60 to the GEIS.
Persons interested in attending this
public meeting should monitor the
NRC’s Public Meeting Schedule at
https://www.nrc.gov/pmns/mtg for
additional information and agenda for
the meeting. Please contact Tam Tran no
later than February 22, 2023, if
accommodations, including special
equipment or translation is needed to
attend or to provide comments, so that
the NRC staff can determine whether the
request can be accommodated.
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e. Any person who requests or has
requested an opportunity to participate
in the scoping process; and
f. Any person who has petitioned or
intends to petition for leave to intervene
under 10 CFR 2.309.
IV. Public Scoping Meeting
In accordance with 10 CFR 51.26(b),
the scoping process for an EIS may
include a public scoping meeting to
help identify significant issues related
to a proposed activity and to determine
the scope of issues to be addressed in an
EIS.
The NRC is announcing that it will
hold an additional public scoping
meeting for the CPNPP Units 1 and 2
license renewal supplement 60 to the
GEIS. A court reporter will record and
transcribe all comments received during
the meeting. To be considered,
comments must be provided either at
the transcribed public meeting or in
writing, as discussed in the ADDRESSES
section of this document. The date and
time for this additional public scoping
meeting is as follows:
Time
Location
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., as necessary, local time.
Somervell County Expo Center, 202 BO GIBBS
BLVD., W Hwy. 67, Glen Rose, TX 76043.
Participation in the scoping process
for the CPNPP license renewal
supplement 60 to the GEIS does not
entitle participants to become parties to
the proceeding to which the supplement
60 to the GEIS relates. Matters related to
participation in any hearing are outside
the scope of matters to be discussed at
this public meeting.
Dated: February 16, 2023.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
John M. Moses,
Deputy Director, Division of Rulemaking,
Environment, and Financial Support, Office
of Nuclear Material Safety, and Safeguards.
[FR Doc. 2023–03668 Filed 2–21–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
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: March 17,
2023.
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:
POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[Docket Nos. CP2023–113; CP2023–114;
Order No. 6442]
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at
202–789–6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Competitive Price Changes
Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Commission is
recognizing a recently filed Postal
Service document with the Commission
SUMMARY:
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction and Overview
II. Summary of Changes
III. Initial Administrative Actions
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
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I. Introduction and Overview
On February 10, 2023, the Postal
Service filed notice with the
Commission concerning changes in
rates and classifications of general
applicability for First-Cass Package
Service.1 In support of the First-Class
Package Service Notice, the Postal
Service filed the Governors’ Decision
supporting the request, with an annex
including proposed changes to the Mail
Classification Schedule (MCS) and a
Competitive Product Contribution &
Cost Coverage Analysis, and a nonpublic annex showing Fiscal Year (FY)
2023 projected volumes, revenues,
attributable costs, contribution, and cost
coverage for each product.2 Proposed
price and classification changes are
incorporated into the proposed changes
to the MCS. See First-Class Package
Service Notice at 1–2.
Also on February 10, 2023, the Postal
Service filed notice with the
Commission concerning changes in
rates and classifications of general
applicability for Parcel Select.3 In
support of the Parcel Select Notice, the
Postal Service filed the Governors’
Decision supporting the request, with an
annex including proposed changes to
the MCS and a Competitive Product
Contribution & Cost Coverage Analysis,
and a non-public annex showing FY
2023 projected volumes, revenues,
attributable costs, contribution, and cost
coverage for each product.4 Proposed
price and classification changes are
incorporated into the proposed changes
to the MCS. See Parcel Select Notice at
2.
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II. Summary of Changes
First-Class Package Service changes.
The proposed changes to the MCS
attached to Governors’ Decision No. 23–
1 USPS Notice of Changes in Rates and
Classifications of General Applicability for FirstClass Package Service, February 10, 2023 (FirstClass Package Service Notice).
2 See First-Class Package Service Notice, Decision
of the Governors of the United States Postal Service
on Changes in Rates and Classifications of General
Applicability for Competitive Products (Governors’
Decision No. 23–1) (Governors’ Decision No. 23–1).
The Postal Service also filed public, redacted
versions of materials filed under seal and an
Application of the United States Postal Service for
Non-Public Treatment of Materials. First-Class
Package Service Notice at 2.
3 USPS Notice of Changes in Rates and
Classifications of General Applicability for Parcel
Select, February 10, 2023 (Parcel Select Notice).
4 Parcel Select Notice, Decision of the Governors
of the United States Postal Service on Changes in
Rates and Classifications of General Applicability
for Competitive Products (Governors’ Decision No.
23–2) (Governors’ Decision No. 23–2). The Postal
Service also filed public, redacted versions of
materials filed under seal and an Application of the
United States Postal Service for Non-Public
Treatment of Materials. Parcel Select Notice at 2.
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1 show the Postal Service’s planned
price changes for First-Class Package
Service. Further classification changes
for First-Class Package Service are
summarized as follows:
• First-Class Package Service would
be renamed ‘‘USPS Ground Advantage.’’
• Certificate of Mailing and Certified
Mail would be removed from the list of
available optional features.
• Dimensional Weight pricing would
be made available up to Zone 9.
• The Dimension Noncompliance Fee
would become applicable to the
product.
First-Class Package Service Notice at
2–5; Governors’ Decision No. 23–1 at 1.
According to the Postal Service, its
proposed changes to First-Class Package
Service ‘‘flow from’’ its proposals in
Docket Nos. MC2022–81 and MC2022–
82 ‘‘to expand and enhance the FirstClass Package Service product[.]’’ 5
The Postal Service states that it ‘‘plans
to interpret all contractual references’’
in negotiated service agreements (NSAs)
‘‘as USPS Ground Advantage’’ and
‘‘[w]hen necessary’’ to ‘‘execute
amendments with customers to clarify
any contract interpretation issues.’’
First-Class Package Service Notice at 3–
4. According to the Postal Service,
‘‘[n]ew contracts utilizing the new USPS
Ground Advantage name will be
executed with new customers over the
coming months.’’ Id. at 4.
Parcel Select changes. The proposed
changes to the MCS attached to
Governors’ Decision No. 23–2 show the
Postal Service’s planned price changes
for Parcel Select. Further classification
changes for Parcel Select are
summarized as follows:
• A new Destination Hub (DHub)
price category would be established.
• The machinable and
nonmachinable price tables would be
eliminated.
• The place of entry and zone options
across the existing Parcel Select
Destination Entry and Parcel Select
Lightweight price tables would be
aligned (including eliminating distinct
Non-Destination Entered price
categories for Parcel Select Lightweight).
Parcel Select Notice at 2–4;
Governors’ Decision No. 23–2 at 1.
According to the Postal Service, ‘‘[t]hese
changes are predominantly structural in
5 First-Class Package Service Notice at 1; see
Docket Nos. MC2022–81 and MC2022–82, USPS
Notice of Effective date, February 10, 2023. The
Commission approved the Postal Service’s
proposals in Docket Nos. MC2022–81 and MC2022–
82. See Docket Nos. MC2022–81 and MC2022–82,
Order Removing USPS Retail Ground From the
Competitive Product List and Approving
Competitive Classification Changes to First-Class
Package Service and Parcel Select, October 28, 2022
(Order No. 6318).
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nature, to simplify and streamline the
Parcel Select product across all price
categories.’’ Parcel Select Notice at 1.
Planned effective date. According to
the Postal Service, the planned effective
date of the changes proposed in the
First-Class Package Service Notice and
the Parcel Select Notice is July 9, 2023.
First-Class Package Service Notice at 1;
Parcel Select Notice at 1, 2.
III. Initial Administrative Actions
The Commission establishes Docket
No. CP2023–113 to consider matters
raised by the First-Class Package Service
Notice and Docket No. CP2023–114 to
consider matters raised by the Parcel
Select Notice. The instant dockets
involve similar issues pertaining to
simplifying and streamlining product
offerings and price changes for those
offerings. The Commission previously
consolidated dockets related to
simplifying and streamlining the FirstClass Package Service and Parcel Select
products.6 Accordingly, the
Commission will consolidate Docket
No. CP2023–113 and Docket No.
CP2023–114. See 39 CFR 3010.104.
The Commission invites comments on
the First-Class Package Service Notice
and the Parcel Select Notice. Comments
are due no later than March 17, 2023.
The Postal Service’s notices are
available on the Commission’s website
at www.prc.gov.
Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Arif Hafiz
is appointed to serve as Public
Representative to represent the interests
of the general public in this docket.
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission establishes Docket
No. CP2023–113 to consider the matters
raised by the First-Class Package Service
Notice.
2. The Commission establishes Docket
No. CP2023–114 to consider the matters
raised by the Parcel Select Notice.
3. The Commission consolidates
Docket No. CP2023–113 and Docket No.
CP2023–114.
4. Comments are due no later than
March 17, 2023.
5. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the
Commission appoints Arif Hafiz to serve
as an officer of the Commission (Public
Representative) to represent the
interests of the general public in this
docket.
6. The Secretary shall arrange for
publication of this order in the Federal
Register.
6 See Docket Nos. MC2022–81 and MC2022–83,
Notice and Order Concerning Removal of USPS
Retail Ground from the Competitive Product List
and Competitive Classification Changes, July 15,
2022, at 3 (Order No. 6230).
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By the Commission.
Erica A. Barker,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023–03569 Filed 2–21–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
[Release No. 34–96932; File No. SR–
CboeBZX–2023–010]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe
BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Proposed Rule Change To Amend
Applicable Exchange Rules, Usage of
Data Feeds, To Disclose That the
Exchange Will Utilize Direct Data
Feeds From MEMX LLC
February 15, 2023.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2
notice is hereby given that on February
9, 2023, Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (the
‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘BZX’’) filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission
(the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule
change as described in Items I and II
below, which Items have been prepared
by the self-regulatory organization. The
Commission is publishing this notice to
solicit comments on the proposed rule
change from interested persons.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (the
‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘BZX’’) proposes to
update Rule 11.26(a), Usage of Data
feeds, to disclose that the Exchange will
utilize direct data feeds from MEMX
LLC (‘‘MEMX’’) when performing: (i)
order handling; (ii) order routing; (iii)
order execution; and (iv) related
compliance processes. The Exchange
has designated the proposed rule change
as noncontroversial and provided the
Commission with notice required by
Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii) under the Act. The
text of the proposed rule change is
provided in Exhibit 5.
The text of the proposed rule change
is also available on the Exchange’s
website (https://markets.cboe.com/us/
equities/regulation/rule_filings/bzx/), at
the Exchange’s Office of the Secretary,
and at the Commission’s Public
Reference Room.
1 15
2 17
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
CFR 240.19b–4.
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II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
In its filing with the Commission, the
Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of, and basis for,
the proposed rule change and discussed
any comments it received on the
proposed rule change. The text of these
statements may be examined at the
places specified in Item IV below. The
Exchange has prepared summaries, set
forth in sections A, B, and C below, of
the most significant aspects of such
statements.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
1. Purpose
The Exchange proposes to update
Exchange Rule 11.26(a) 3 regarding the
public disclosure of the sources of data
that the Exchange utilizes when
performing: (i) order handling; (ii) order
routing; (iii) order execution; and (iv)
related compliance processes. The
Exchange currently utilizes MEMX
market data from the Consolidated
Quotation system (‘‘CQS’’)/UTP
Quotation Data Feed (‘‘UQDF’’) for these
purposes on BZX. The Exchange intends
to begin to utilize MEMX’s direct feeds
in place of market data from the CQS/
UQDF. Accordingly, the Exchange seeks
to amend Exchange Rule 11.26(a) to
reflect that the Exchange will utilize
MEMX’s direct feeds in place of market
data from the CQS/UQDF when
performing order handling, order
execution, routing, and related
compliance processes for equity
securities on BZX. Once the Exchange
begins to utilize direct feeds from
MEMX, the Exchange will begin to
utilize the CQS/UQDF as a secondary
source of data from MEMX on BZX.
2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes the proposed
rule change is consistent with the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
‘‘Act’’) and the rules and regulations
thereunder applicable to the Exchange
and, in particular, the requirements of
Section 6(b) of the Act.4 Specifically,
the Exchange believes the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Section
6(b)(5) 5 requirements that the rules of
an exchange be designed to prevent
fraudulent and manipulative acts and
3 The Exchange plans to implement the proposed
rule change on a date that will be circulated in a
notice from the CboeTrade Desk.
4 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
5 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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practices, to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged
in regulating, clearing, settling,
processing information with respect to,
and facilitating transactions in
securities, to remove impediments to
and perfect the mechanism of a free and
open market and a national market
system, and, in general, to protect
investors and the public interest.
Additionally, the Exchange believes the
proposed rule change is consistent with
the Section 6(b)(5) 6 requirement that
the rules of an exchange not be designed
to permit unfair discrimination between
customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers.
In particular, the Exchange believes
that its proposal to update Exchange
Rule 11.26(a) to include the MEMX
direct feeds will ensure that the Rule
correctly identifies and publicly states
on a market-by-market basis all the
specific network processor and
proprietary data feeds that the Exchange
utilizes for the handling, routing, and
execution of orders, and for performing
the regulatory compliance checks
related to each of those functions. The
proposed rule change also removes
impediments to and perfects the
mechanisms of a free and open market
to protect investors and the public
interest because it provides additional
specificity, clarity and transparency.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Burden on Competition
The Exchange does not believe that
the proposed rule change will impose
any burden on competition that is not
necessary or appropriate in furtherance
of the purposes of the Act. Rather, the
Exchange believes the proposal will
enhance competition by because
including all of the exchanges enhances
transparency and enables investors to
better assess the quality of the
Exchange’s execution and routing
services. The Exchange also believes the
proposal will enhance competition
because it will potentially enhance the
performance of its order handling and
execution of orders in equity securities
by receiving market data directly from
MEMX. Finally, the proposed rule
change will not impact competition
between market participants because it
will affect all market participants
equally.
6 Id.
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[FR Doc No: 2023-03569]
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket Nos. CP2023-113; CP2023-114; Order No. 6442]
Competitive Price Changes
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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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: March 17, 2023.
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 and Overview
II. Summary of Changes
III. Initial Administrative Actions
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
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I. Introduction and Overview
On February 10, 2023, the Postal Service filed notice with the
Commission concerning changes in rates and classifications of general
applicability for First-Cass Package Service.\1\ In support of the
First-Class Package Service Notice, the Postal Service filed the
Governors' Decision supporting the request, with an annex including
proposed changes to the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) and a
Competitive Product Contribution & Cost Coverage Analysis, and a non-
public annex showing Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 projected volumes, revenues,
attributable costs, contribution, and cost coverage for each
product.\2\ Proposed price and classification changes are incorporated
into the proposed changes to the MCS. See First-Class Package Service
Notice at 1-2.
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\1\ USPS Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of
General Applicability for First-Class Package Service, February 10,
2023 (First-Class Package Service Notice).
\2\ See First-Class Package Service Notice, Decision of the
Governors of the United States Postal Service on Changes in Rates
and Classifications of General Applicability for Competitive
Products (Governors' Decision No. 23-1) (Governors' Decision No. 23-
1). The Postal Service also filed public, redacted versions of
materials filed under seal and an Application of the United States
Postal Service for Non-Public Treatment of Materials. First-Class
Package Service Notice at 2.
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Also on February 10, 2023, the Postal Service filed notice with the
Commission concerning changes in rates and classifications of general
applicability for Parcel Select.\3\ In support of the Parcel Select
Notice, the Postal Service filed the Governors' Decision supporting the
request, with an annex including proposed changes to the MCS and a
Competitive Product Contribution & Cost Coverage Analysis, and a non-
public annex showing FY 2023 projected volumes, revenues, attributable
costs, contribution, and cost coverage for each product.\4\ Proposed
price and classification changes are incorporated into the proposed
changes to the MCS. See Parcel Select Notice at 2.
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\3\ USPS Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of
General Applicability for Parcel Select, February 10, 2023 (Parcel
Select Notice).
\4\ Parcel Select Notice, Decision of the Governors of the
United States Postal Service on Changes in Rates and Classifications
of General Applicability for Competitive Products (Governors'
Decision No. 23-2) (Governors' Decision No. 23-2). The Postal
Service also filed public, redacted versions of materials filed
under seal and an Application of the United States Postal Service
for Non-Public Treatment of Materials. Parcel Select Notice at 2.
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II. Summary of Changes
First-Class Package Service changes. The proposed changes to the
MCS attached to Governors' Decision No. 23-1 show the Postal Service's
planned price changes for First-Class Package Service. Further
classification changes for First-Class Package Service are summarized
as follows:
First-Class Package Service would be renamed ``USPS Ground
Advantage.''
Certificate of Mailing and Certified Mail would be removed
from the list of available optional features.
Dimensional Weight pricing would be made available up to
Zone 9.
The Dimension Noncompliance Fee would become applicable to
the product.
First-Class Package Service Notice at 2-5; Governors' Decision No.
23-1 at 1. According to the Postal Service, its proposed changes to
First-Class Package Service ``flow from'' its proposals in Docket Nos.
MC2022-81 and MC2022-82 ``to expand and enhance the First-Class Package
Service product[.]'' \5\
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\5\ First-Class Package Service Notice at 1; see Docket Nos.
MC2022-81 and MC2022-82, USPS Notice of Effective date, February 10,
2023. The Commission approved the Postal Service's proposals in
Docket Nos. MC2022-81 and MC2022-82. See Docket Nos. MC2022-81 and
MC2022-82, Order Removing USPS Retail Ground From the Competitive
Product List and Approving Competitive Classification Changes to
First-Class Package Service and Parcel Select, October 28, 2022
(Order No. 6318).
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The Postal Service states that it ``plans to interpret all
contractual references'' in negotiated service agreements (NSAs) ``as
USPS Ground Advantage'' and ``[w]hen necessary'' to ``execute
amendments with customers to clarify any contract interpretation
issues.'' First-Class Package Service Notice at 3-4. According to the
Postal Service, ``[n]ew contracts utilizing the new USPS Ground
Advantage name will be executed with new customers over the coming
months.'' Id. at 4.
Parcel Select changes. The proposed changes to the MCS attached to
Governors' Decision No. 23-2 show the Postal Service's planned price
changes for Parcel Select. Further classification changes for Parcel
Select are summarized as follows:
A new Destination Hub (DHub) price category would be
established.
The machinable and nonmachinable price tables would be
eliminated.
The place of entry and zone options across the existing
Parcel Select Destination Entry and Parcel Select Lightweight price
tables would be aligned (including eliminating distinct Non-Destination
Entered price categories for Parcel Select Lightweight).
Parcel Select Notice at 2-4; Governors' Decision No. 23-2 at 1.
According to the Postal Service, ``[t]hese changes are predominantly
structural in nature, to simplify and streamline the Parcel Select
product across all price categories.'' Parcel Select Notice at 1.
Planned effective date. According to the Postal Service, the
planned effective date of the changes proposed in the First-Class
Package Service Notice and the Parcel Select Notice is July 9, 2023.
First-Class Package Service Notice at 1; Parcel Select Notice at 1, 2.
III. Initial Administrative Actions
The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2023-113 to consider
matters raised by the First-Class Package Service Notice and Docket No.
CP2023-114 to consider matters raised by the Parcel Select Notice. The
instant dockets involve similar issues pertaining to simplifying and
streamlining product offerings and price changes for those offerings.
The Commission previously consolidated dockets related to simplifying
and streamlining the First-Class Package Service and Parcel Select
products.\6\ Accordingly, the Commission will consolidate Docket No.
CP2023-113 and Docket No. CP2023-114. See 39 CFR 3010.104.
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\6\ See Docket Nos. MC2022-81 and MC2022-83, Notice and Order
Concerning Removal of USPS Retail Ground from the Competitive
Product List and Competitive Classification Changes, July 15, 2022,
at 3 (Order No. 6230).
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The Commission invites comments on the First-Class Package Service
Notice and the Parcel Select Notice. Comments are due no later than
March 17, 2023. The Postal Service's notices are available on the
Commission's website at www.prc.gov.
Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Arif Hafiz is appointed to serve as
Public Representative to represent the interests of the general public
in this docket.
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2023-113 to consider the
matters raised by the First-Class Package Service Notice.
2. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2023-114 to consider the
matters raised by the Parcel Select Notice.
3. The Commission consolidates Docket No. CP2023-113 and Docket No.
CP2023-114.
4. Comments are due no later than March 17, 2023.
5. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Arif Hafiz to
serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to
represent the interests of the general public in this docket.
6. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the
Federal Register.
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By the Commission.
Erica A. Barker,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-03569 Filed 2-21-23; 8:45 am]
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