Public Inquiry on Modification of Service Performance Measurement Plan, 21019-21020 [2024-06269]

Download as PDF 21019 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 26, 2024 / Notices ADAMS accession No. Document description Document date Nebraska Public Power District; Cooper Nuclear Station; Docket Nos. 50–298 and 72–66 Cooper Nuclear Station—Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation. Cooper Nuclear Station ISFSI, Supplement to Exemption Request from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation. Cooper Nuclear Station—Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR part 73 (EPID L–2023– LLE–0060 [Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting]). ML23326A175 .. November 22, 2023. ML23334A145 .. November 30, 2023. ML24019A089 .. February 6, 2024. Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2; Docket Nos. 50–275, 50–323 and 72–26 Diablo Canyon [Nuclear Power Plant,] Units 1 and 2, Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation. Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2—Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR part 73 (EPID L–2023–LLE–0084 [Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting]). ML23348A368 .. December 14, 2023. ML24036A118 .. February 14, 2024. Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri; Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1; Docket Nos. 50–483 and 72–1045 Callaway Plant, Unit [No.] 1—Request for Exemption from Specific Requirements in 2023 Security Rule, ‘‘Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notification’’. Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1—Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR part 73 (EPID L–2023– LLE–0079 [Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting]). ML23342A158 (Package). ML24036A171 .. December 7, 2023. February 20, 2024. Virginia Electric and Power Company; Surry Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Docket Nos. 50–280, 50–281,72–2, and 72–55 Surry [Power Station], Unit [Nos.] 1 and 2, Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation. Surry Power Station, Unit [Nos.] 1 and 2—Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR part 73— Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting (EPID L– 2023–LLE–0069). ML23334A234 .. November 30, 2023. ML24032A471 .. February 20, 2024. Virginia Electric and Power Company; North Anna Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Docket Nos. 50–338, 50–339,72–16, and 72–56 North Anna [Power Station], Unit [Nos.] 1 and 2, Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, ML23334A243 .. Firearms Background Checks, And Security Event Notifications Implementation. North Anna Power Station, Unit [Nos.] 1 and 2—Supplement to Request for Exemption from En- ML24017A147 .. hanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checked, and Security Event Notifications Implementation. North Anna Power Station, Unit [Nos.] 1 and 2—Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR ML24043A067 .. part 73—Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting (EPID L–2023–LLE–0070). November 30, 2023. January 16, 2024. February 27, 2024. Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation; Wolf Creek Generating Station, Unit 1; Docket Nos. 50–482 and 72–79 Wolf Creek [Generating Station, Unit 1], Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation. Wolf Creek Generating Station, Unit 1—Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR part 73 (EPID L–2023–LLE–0075 [Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting]). Dated: March 20, 2024. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Jeffrey A. Whited, Chief, Plant Licensing Branch 3, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal Service request proposing modifications to its Service Performance Measurement Plan for Market Dominant products and related measurement changes. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2024–06391 Filed 3–25–24; 8:45 am] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 7590–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. PI2024–1; Order No. 7014] DATES: Comments are due: April 3, 2024. 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 ADDRESSES: Public Inquiry on Modification of Service Performance Measurement Plan Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Mar 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ML23334A250 .. November 30, 2023. ML24036A009 .. February 14, 2024. telephone for advice on filing alternatives. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. On March 18, 2024, the Postal Service filed a notice, pursuant to 39 CFR 3055.5, notifying the Commission of proposed modifications to its Service Performance Measurement (SPM) Plan for Market Dominant products and related measurement changes.1 The most recent version of the SPM Plan that is the subject of this proceeding was approved SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1 United States Postal Service Notice of Filing Changes to Service Performance Measurement Plan Document, March 18, 2024 (Notice). E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1 21020 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 26, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 for implementation on July 18, 2022, in Docket No. PI2022–3.2 Accompanying the Notice is a library reference, which contains a copy of the Postal Service’s SPM Plan, revised March 18, 2024 (both redline and clean versions).3 The Postal Service intends to implement its proposed modifications ‘‘no earlier than 30 days after the filing of this Notice with the Commission.’’ Notice at 2. The Postal Service explains that the two principal changes it is proposing are related to the measurement of Single-Piece First-Class Mail. Id. at 1. Specifically, the Postal Service proposes to: ‘‘(1) apply a data-driven approach to collection box density and origin proportion referential data; and (2) enhance SPM to align First Mile samples and retail pieces to their relative service standard service standard and apply these profiles to corresponding census originating volume.’’ Id. The Postal Service also proposes ‘‘other minor revisions, including word choice and grammar.’’ Id. The Postal Service states that SPM currently relies on ‘‘collection box density referential data to determine sampling targets and origin proportion referential data to align collection samples and retail pieces to Single-Piece First-Class Mail originating volume.’’ Id. at 3. Collection box density data are based on the results of a Collection Box Density Test performed by mail carriers once a year, which, the Postal Service contends, does not capture seasonal variations in the data. Id. The data are also currently input manually, which the Postal Service maintains is ‘‘subject to potential data input error.’’ Id. The Postal Service states that ‘‘deficiencies in the accuracy and representativeness of this data were validated through 2 On July 18, 2022, the Commission approved the Postal Service’s proposed modifications to the Service Performance Measurement Plan, except for the proposed change to the critical entry times (CET) for Periodicals because the Postal Service was first required to file a request for an advisory opinion pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3661(b) and in accordance with 39 CFR part 3020. Docket No. PI2022–3, Order Directing the Postal Service to Request an Advisory Opinion Prior to Implementing its Proposed Change to the Critical Entry Times for Periodicals and Approving the Other Proposed Revisions to Market Dominant Service Performance Measurement Plan, July 18, 2022, at 26–27 (Order No. 6232). As directed on September 2, 2022, the Postal Service filed the request for an advisory opinion from the Commission. Docket No. N2022–2, United States Postal Service’s Request for an Advisory Opinion on Changes in the Nature of Postal Services, September 2, 2022. On November 30, 2022, the Commission provided its written advisory opinion. Docket No. N2022–2, Advisory Opinion on Changes to the Critical Entry Times for Certain Categories of Periodicals, November 30, 2022. 3 Library Reference USPS–LR–PI2024–1/1, March 18, 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Mar 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 sample randomized collection box inspections conducted in 2024 that showed large variations in the observed collection box density relative to the referential data.’’ Id. Therefore, the Postal Service proposes using ‘‘return address information as an alternative data source to improve the accuracy of density reference data in First Mile measurement.’’ Id. at 4. Similarly, the Postal Service states that origin proportion referential data is currently ‘‘determined by estimating the origin volume proportion that a ZIP Code represents of its district for a given mail product by using USPS delivery point data as a proxy for where volume originates.’’ Id. The Postal Service states that this ‘‘proxy approach does not accurately reflect the decline in mail volume and changes in customer behavior in the past decade,’’ because it ‘‘gives weight equally to all delivery points during volume proportioning, which does not reflect the reality that geographies where businesses are located may have more volumes but less delivery points.’’ Id. The Postal Service therefore proposes replacing the existing origin proportion referential data with return address data captured by mail processing equipment. Id. at 5. For both collection box density and origin proportion referential data, the Postal Service states that it intends to automate the generation and integration of return address data into the SPM system each quarter. Id. With respect to aligning First Mile samples and retail pieces to their relative service standard, the Postal Service states that ‘‘[c]urrently, there is one combined First Mile profile across all service standards, which is then equally applied to the census originating volume data for each service standard.’’ Id. The Postal Service states that ‘‘a more granular measurement and reporting approach is needed to ensure the accuracy and representativeness of SPM First Mile calculations.’’ Id. Therefore, the Postal Service proposes to ‘‘update the SPM system to create separate First Mile profiles by service standard and align to corresponding census originating volume for that service standard.’’ Id. at 5–6. Interested persons are invited to comment on the Postal Service’s proposed modifications to its SPM Plan and related measurement changes. Comments are due April 3, 2024. The Commission does not anticipate the need for reply comments at this time. The Commission intends to evaluate the comments received and use those suggestions to help carry out its service performance measurement responsibilities under Title 39 of the PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 United States Code. Material filed in this docket will be available for review on the Commission’s website, https:// www.prc.gov. The Commission appoints Nikki Brendemuehl to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket. It is ordered: 1. Docket No. PI2024–1 is established for the purpose of considering the Postal Service’s proposed revisions to its Service Performance Measurement Plan for Market Dominant products and related measurement changes. 2. Interested persons may submit written comments on any or all aspects of the Postal Service’s proposals no later than April 3, 2024. 3. Nikki Brendemuehl is designated to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Notice in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Erica A. Barker, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–06269 Filed 3–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–99800; File No. SR–GEMX– 2024–08] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq GEMX, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Cabinet Proximity Option Fee To Establish a Reservation Fee for Cabinets With Power Densities Greater Than 10kW March 20, 2024. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on March 13, 2024, Nasdaq GEMX, LLC (‘‘GEMX’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III, below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to amend the Exchange’s Cabinet Proximity Option 1 15 2 17 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21019-21020]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06269]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. PI2024-1; Order No. 7014]


Public Inquiry on Modification of Service Performance Measurement 
Plan

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal Service 
request proposing modifications to its Service Performance Measurement 
Plan for Market Dominant products and related measurement changes. This 
notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and 
takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: April 3, 2024.

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: On March 18, 2024, the Postal Service filed 
a notice, pursuant to 39 CFR 3055.5, notifying the Commission of 
proposed modifications to its Service Performance Measurement (SPM) 
Plan for Market Dominant products and related measurement changes.\1\ 
The most recent version of the SPM Plan that is the subject of this 
proceeding was approved

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for implementation on July 18, 2022, in Docket No. PI2022-3.\2\ 
Accompanying the Notice is a library reference, which contains a copy 
of the Postal Service's SPM Plan, revised March 18, 2024 (both redline 
and clean versions).\3\ The Postal Service intends to implement its 
proposed modifications ``no earlier than 30 days after the filing of 
this Notice with the Commission.'' Notice at 2.
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    \1\ United States Postal Service Notice of Filing Changes to 
Service Performance Measurement Plan Document, March 18, 2024 
(Notice).
    \2\ On July 18, 2022, the Commission approved the Postal 
Service's proposed modifications to the Service Performance 
Measurement Plan, except for the proposed change to the critical 
entry times (CET) for Periodicals because the Postal Service was 
first required to file a request for an advisory opinion pursuant to 
39 U.S.C. 3661(b) and in accordance with 39 CFR part 3020. Docket 
No. PI2022-3, Order Directing the Postal Service to Request an 
Advisory Opinion Prior to Implementing its Proposed Change to the 
Critical Entry Times for Periodicals and Approving the Other 
Proposed Revisions to Market Dominant Service Performance 
Measurement Plan, July 18, 2022, at 26-27 (Order No. 6232). As 
directed on September 2, 2022, the Postal Service filed the request 
for an advisory opinion from the Commission. Docket No. N2022-2, 
United States Postal Service's Request for an Advisory Opinion on 
Changes in the Nature of Postal Services, September 2, 2022. On 
November 30, 2022, the Commission provided its written advisory 
opinion. Docket No. N2022-2, Advisory Opinion on Changes to the 
Critical Entry Times for Certain Categories of Periodicals, November 
30, 2022.
    \3\ Library Reference USPS-LR-PI2024-1/1, March 18, 2024.
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    The Postal Service explains that the two principal changes it is 
proposing are related to the measurement of Single-Piece First-Class 
Mail. Id. at 1. Specifically, the Postal Service proposes to: ``(1) 
apply a data-driven approach to collection box density and origin 
proportion referential data; and (2) enhance SPM to align First Mile 
samples and retail pieces to their relative service standard service 
standard and apply these profiles to corresponding census originating 
volume.'' Id. The Postal Service also proposes ``other minor revisions, 
including word choice and grammar.'' Id.
    The Postal Service states that SPM currently relies on ``collection 
box density referential data to determine sampling targets and origin 
proportion referential data to align collection samples and retail 
pieces to Single-Piece First-Class Mail originating volume.'' Id. at 3. 
Collection box density data are based on the results of a Collection 
Box Density Test performed by mail carriers once a year, which, the 
Postal Service contends, does not capture seasonal variations in the 
data. Id. The data are also currently input manually, which the Postal 
Service maintains is ``subject to potential data input error.'' Id. The 
Postal Service states that ``deficiencies in the accuracy and 
representativeness of this data were validated through sample 
randomized collection box inspections conducted in 2024 that showed 
large variations in the observed collection box density relative to the 
referential data.'' Id. Therefore, the Postal Service proposes using 
``return address information as an alternative data source to improve 
the accuracy of density reference data in First Mile measurement.'' Id. 
at 4.
    Similarly, the Postal Service states that origin proportion 
referential data is currently ``determined by estimating the origin 
volume proportion that a ZIP Code represents of its district for a 
given mail product by using USPS delivery point data as a proxy for 
where volume originates.'' Id. The Postal Service states that this 
``proxy approach does not accurately reflect the decline in mail volume 
and changes in customer behavior in the past decade,'' because it 
``gives weight equally to all delivery points during volume 
proportioning, which does not reflect the reality that geographies 
where businesses are located may have more volumes but less delivery 
points.'' Id. The Postal Service therefore proposes replacing the 
existing origin proportion referential data with return address data 
captured by mail processing equipment. Id. at 5. For both collection 
box density and origin proportion referential data, the Postal Service 
states that it intends to automate the generation and integration of 
return address data into the SPM system each quarter. Id.
    With respect to aligning First Mile samples and retail pieces to 
their relative service standard, the Postal Service states that 
``[c]urrently, there is one combined First Mile profile across all 
service standards, which is then equally applied to the census 
originating volume data for each service standard.'' Id. The Postal 
Service states that ``a more granular measurement and reporting 
approach is needed to ensure the accuracy and representativeness of SPM 
First Mile calculations.'' Id. Therefore, the Postal Service proposes 
to ``update the SPM system to create separate First Mile profiles by 
service standard and align to corresponding census originating volume 
for that service standard.'' Id. at 5-6.
    Interested persons are invited to comment on the Postal Service's 
proposed modifications to its SPM Plan and related measurement changes. 
Comments are due April 3, 2024. The Commission does not anticipate the 
need for reply comments at this time. The Commission intends to 
evaluate the comments received and use those suggestions to help carry 
out its service performance measurement responsibilities under Title 39 
of the United States Code. Material filed in this docket will be 
available for review on the Commission's website, https://www.prc.gov. 
The Commission appoints Nikki Brendemuehl to represent the interests of 
the general public (Public Representative) in this docket.
    It is ordered:
    1. Docket No. PI2024-1 is established for the purpose of 
considering the Postal Service's proposed revisions to its Service 
Performance Measurement Plan for Market Dominant products and related 
measurement changes.
    2. Interested persons may submit written comments on any or all 
aspects of the Postal Service's proposals no later than April 3, 2024.
    3. Nikki Brendemuehl is designated to represent the interests of 
the general public (Public Representative) in this docket.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Notice in 
the Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Erica A. Barker,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-06269 Filed 3-25-24; 8:45 am]
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