Competitive Price Changes, 31527-31528 [2023-10530]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 95 / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 / Notices Title of Collection: Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP). OMB Control Number: 1230–0017. Affected Public: Private Sector— Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 2,500. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 2,500 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Nicole Bouchet, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–10479 Filed 5–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION prohibited-items for a list of prohibited items. 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NISPPAC members, ISOO employees, and speakers should send an email to NISPPAC@nara.gov for the appropriate registration information instead of registering with the above link. Tasha Ford, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–10488 Filed 5–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2023–151; Order No. 6508] Tasha Ford, Committee Management Officer. Competitive Price Changes [FR Doc. 2023–10510 Filed 5–16–23; 8:45 am] ACTION: BILLING CODE 7515–01–P [NARA–2023–028] National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC); Meeting Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ACTION: Notice of federal advisory committee meeting. AGENCY: We are announcing an upcoming National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) meeting in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and implementing regulations. DATES: The meeting will be on June 5, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: This meeting will be a hybrid of virtual and in person in New Orleans, LA. See supplementary procedures below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather Harris Paga´n, ISOO Program Analyst, by telephone at 202.357.5351 or by email at ISOO@nara.gov. Contact ISOO at ISOO@nara.gov and the NISPPAC at NISPPAC@nara.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app 2) and implementing regulations at 41 CFR 102–3. The Committee will discuss National Industrial Security Program policy matters. Procedures: Members of the public must register in advance for the virtual meeting through the Event Services link SUMMARY: Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 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: June 1, 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: SUMMARY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION PO 00000 Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: [NARA–2023–029] Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress; Meeting 31527 Sfmt 4703 Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Summary of Changes III. Initial Administrative Actions IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On May 10, 2023, the Postal Service filed notice with the Commission concerning changes in rates and classifications of general applicability for Competitive products.1 The Postal Service represents that, as required by 39 CFR 3035.102(b) and 39 CFR 1 USPS Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of General Applicability for Competitive Products, May 10, 2023 (Notice). Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(2), the Postal Service is obligated to publish the Governors’ Decision and record of proceedings in the Federal Register at least 30 days before the effective date of the new rates. E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 31528 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 95 / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 / Notices 3035.104(b), the Notice includes an explanation and justification for the changes, the effective date, and a schedule of the changed rates. Notice at 1. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 9, 2023. Id. Attached to the Notice is Governors’ Decision No. 23–3, which states the new prices are in accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3632 and 3633 and 39 CFR 3035.102.2 The Governors’ Decision provides an analysis of the Competitive products’ price and classification changes intended to demonstrate that the changes comply with 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 39 CFR part 3035. Governors’ Decision No. 23–3 at 1. The Attachment to the Governors’ Decision 23–3 sets forth the classification and price changes and includes draft Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) language for Competitive products of general applicability. The proposed pricing and classification changes in the Notice assume Commission approval of pending pricing and classification changes proposed in Docket Nos. CP2023–113 and CP2023–114. See Notice at 3. The Notice also includes an application for non-public treatment of the attributable costs, contribution, and cost coverage data in the unredacted version of the annex to the Governors’ Decision, as well as the supporting materials for the data. Id. at 1–2. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 II. Summary of Changes Proposed changes are limited to Parcel Select, First-Class Package Service, International Ancillary Services and Special Services, and Officially Licensed Retail Products. No other price or classification changes are proposed in this docket. See Governors’ Decision 23–3 at 2–3. Parcel Select changes. The proposed changes to the MCS in the Governors’ Decision No. 23–3 show the Postal Service’s planned price changes for Parcel Select. On average, Parcel Select prices are proposed to increase 1.4 percent. See id. at 2. In a change from the proposal under consideration in Docket No. CP2023–114, the Postal Service proposes to maintain its ouncebased prices at 15.999 ounces, as well as including a 1-pound price. See id. The Postal Service states that this change is to accommodate mailers’ concerns regarding programming changes. Id. 2 Notice, Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on Changes in Rates and Classification of General Applicability for Competitive Products (Governors’ Decision No. 23– 3), at 1 (Governors’ Decision No. 23–3). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 May 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 First-Class Package Service changes. The proposed changes to the MCS in the Governors’ Decision No. 23–3 show the Postal Service’s planned price changes for First-Class Package Service, which will be renamed as USPS Ground Advantage. On average, Retail prices are proposed to decrease 3.2 percent and Commercial prices are proposed to decrease 0.7 percent. See id. at 2–3. In a change from the proposal under consideration in Docket No. CP2023– 113, the Postal Service proposes to maintain its ounce-based prices at 15.999 ounces, as well as including a 1pound price. See id. at 3. The Postal Service states that this change is to accommodate mailers’ concerns regarding programming changes. Id. Other changes listed for First-Class Package Service in Governors’ Decision 23–3 were either previously approved in Order No. 6318 or previously proposed in Docket No. CP2023–113.3 International Ancillary Services and Special Services. The proposed changes to the MCS in the Governors’ Decision 23–3 show the Postal Service’s planned price changes for International Ancillary Services and Special Services. On average, prices are proposed to increase 6.3 percent. Governors’ Decision 23–3 at 3. Officially Licensed Retail Products. The proposed changes to the MCS in the Governors’ Decision 23–3 show the Postal Service’s planned price changes for Officially Licensed Retail Products. The upper price limit is proposed to increase to $16,000. See Attachment to the Governors’ Decision 23–3. The Postal Service states that the increase in the upper bound of the price limit is to give the Postal Service more flexibility to enter into licensing partnerships with retailers on items with a higher price point. Notice at 2. III. Initial Administrative Actions The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2023–151 to consider the Postal Service’s Notice. Interested persons may express views and offer comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, and 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR 3040 subparts B and E. Comments are due no later than June 1, 2023. For specific details of the planned price changes, interested persons are 3 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); Docket No. CP2023–113, USPS Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of General Applicability for First-Class Package Service, February 10, 2023. PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 encouraged to review the Notice, which is 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. CP2023–151 to provide interested persons an opportunity to express views and offer comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, and 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR 3040 subparts B and E. 2. Comments are due no later than June 1, 2023. 3. 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. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Erica A. Barker, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–10530 Filed 5–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. MC2023–148; Order No. 6505] Classification Changes Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is recognizing a recent Postal Service filing concerning changes in classifications of general applicability for Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail. This notice informs the public of the filings, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: May 22, 2023. SUMMARY: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31527-31528]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10530]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2023-151; Order No. 6508]


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: June 1, 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
II. Summary of Changes
III. Initial Administrative Actions
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On May 10, 2023, the Postal Service filed notice with the 
Commission concerning changes in rates and classifications of general 
applicability for Competitive products.\1\ The Postal Service 
represents that, as required by 39 CFR 3035.102(b) and 39 CFR

[[Page 31528]]

3035.104(b), the Notice includes an explanation and justification for 
the changes, the effective date, and a schedule of the changed rates. 
Notice at 1. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 9, 2023. 
Id.
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    \1\ USPS Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of 
General Applicability for Competitive Products, May 10, 2023 
(Notice). Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(2), the Postal Service is 
obligated to publish the Governors' Decision and record of 
proceedings in the Federal Register at least 30 days before the 
effective date of the new rates.
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    Attached to the Notice is Governors' Decision No. 23-3, which 
states the new prices are in accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3632 and 3633 
and 39 CFR 3035.102.\2\ The Governors' Decision provides an analysis of 
the Competitive products' price and classification changes intended to 
demonstrate that the changes comply with 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 39 CFR part 
3035. Governors' Decision No. 23-3 at 1. The Attachment to the 
Governors' Decision 23-3 sets forth the classification and price 
changes and includes draft Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) language 
for Competitive products of general applicability.
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    \2\ Notice, Decision of the Governors of the United States 
Postal Service on Changes in Rates and Classification of General 
Applicability for Competitive Products (Governors' Decision No. 23-
3), at 1 (Governors' Decision No. 23-3).
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    The proposed pricing and classification changes in the Notice 
assume Commission approval of pending pricing and classification 
changes proposed in Docket Nos. CP2023-113 and CP2023-114. See Notice 
at 3.
    The Notice also includes an application for non-public treatment of 
the attributable costs, contribution, and cost coverage data in the 
unredacted version of the annex to the Governors' Decision, as well as 
the supporting materials for the data. Id. at 1-2.

II. Summary of Changes

    Proposed changes are limited to Parcel Select, First-Class Package 
Service, International Ancillary Services and Special Services, and 
Officially Licensed Retail Products. No other price or classification 
changes are proposed in this docket. See Governors' Decision 23-3 at 2-
3.
    Parcel Select changes. The proposed changes to the MCS in the 
Governors' Decision No. 23-3 show the Postal Service's planned price 
changes for Parcel Select. On average, Parcel Select prices are 
proposed to increase 1.4 percent. See id. at 2. In a change from the 
proposal under consideration in Docket No. CP2023-114, the Postal 
Service proposes to maintain its ounce-based prices at 15.999 ounces, 
as well as including a 1-pound price. See id. The Postal Service states 
that this change is to accommodate mailers' concerns regarding 
programming changes. Id.
    First-Class Package Service changes. The proposed changes to the 
MCS in the Governors' Decision No. 23-3 show the Postal Service's 
planned price changes for First-Class Package Service, which will be 
renamed as USPS Ground Advantage. On average, Retail prices are 
proposed to decrease 3.2 percent and Commercial prices are proposed to 
decrease 0.7 percent. See id. at 2-3. In a change from the proposal 
under consideration in Docket No. CP2023-113, the Postal Service 
proposes to maintain its ounce-based prices at 15.999 ounces, as well 
as including a 1-pound price. See id. at 3. The Postal Service states 
that this change is to accommodate mailers' concerns regarding 
programming changes. Id. Other changes listed for First-Class Package 
Service in Governors' Decision 23-3 were either previously approved in 
Order No. 6318 or previously proposed in Docket No. CP2023-113.\3\
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    \3\ 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); Docket No. 
CP2023-113, USPS Notice of Changes in Rates and Classifications of 
General Applicability for First-Class Package Service, February 10, 
2023.
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    International Ancillary Services and Special Services. The proposed 
changes to the MCS in the Governors' Decision 23-3 show the Postal 
Service's planned price changes for International Ancillary Services 
and Special Services. On average, prices are proposed to increase 6.3 
percent. Governors' Decision 23-3 at 3.
    Officially Licensed Retail Products. The proposed changes to the 
MCS in the Governors' Decision 23-3 show the Postal Service's planned 
price changes for Officially Licensed Retail Products. The upper price 
limit is proposed to increase to $16,000. See Attachment to the 
Governors' Decision 23-3. The Postal Service states that the increase 
in the upper bound of the price limit is to give the Postal Service 
more flexibility to enter into licensing partnerships with retailers on 
items with a higher price point. Notice at 2.

III. Initial Administrative Actions

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2023-151 to consider the 
Postal Service's Notice. Interested persons may express views and offer 
comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 
3632, 3633, and 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR 3040 subparts B and 
E. Comments are due no later than June 1, 2023. For specific details of 
the planned price changes, interested persons are encouraged to review 
the Notice, which is 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. CP2023-151 to provide 
interested persons an opportunity to express views and offer comments 
on whether the planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632, 
3633, and 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR 3040 subparts B and E.
    2. Comments are due no later than June 1, 2023.
    3. 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.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Erica A. Barker,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-10530 Filed 5-16-23; 8:45 am]
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