Competitive Postal Products, 43440-43441 [2024-10810]

Download as PDF 43440 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 97 / Friday, May 17, 2024 / Notices By the Commission. Erica A. Barker, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–10809 Filed 5–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. CP2020–201; MC2024–291 and CP2024–299; MC2024–292 and CP2024–300; MC2024–293 and CP2024–301; MC2024–294 and CP2024–302] New Postal Products Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission’s consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: May 21, 2024. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Docketed Proceeding(s) khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES I. Introduction The Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to negotiated service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition or removal of a negotiated service agreement from the Market Dominant or the Competitive product list, or the modification of an existing product currently appearing on the Market Dominant or the Competitive product list. Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, the title of each Postal Service request, the request’s acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. For each request, the Commission appoints an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 May 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 (Public Representative). Section II also establishes comment deadline(s) pertaining to each request. The public portions of the Postal Service’s request(s) can be accessed via the Commission’s website (https:// www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of the Postal Service’s request(s), if any, can be accessed through compliance with the requirements of 39 CFR 3011.301.1 The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service’s request(s) in the captioned docket(s) are consistent with the policies of title 39. For request(s) that the Postal Service states concern Market Dominant product(s), applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3622, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3030, and 39 CFR part 3040, subpart B. For request(s) that the Postal Service states concern Competitive product(s), applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3040, subpart B. Comment deadline(s) for each request appear in section II. II. Docketed Proceeding(s) 1. Docket No(s).: CP2020–201; Filing Title: Notice of the United States Posal Service of Fling Modification Three to International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service with Reseller Contract 4 Negotiated Service Agreement; Filing Acceptance Date: May 13, 2024; Filing Authority: 39 CFR 3035.105; Public Representative: Katalin K. Clendenin; Comments Due: May 21, 2024. 2. Docket No(s).: MC2024–291 and CP2024–299; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International & Priority Mail International Contract 5 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: May 13, 2024; Filing Authority: 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3040.130 through 3040.135, and 39 CFR 3035.105; Public Representative: Jennaca D. Upperman; Comments Due: May 21, 2024. 3. Docket No(s).: MC2024–292 and CP2024–300; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International & Priority Mail International Contract 6 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: May 13, 2024; Filing Authority: 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3040.130 through 3040.135, and 39 CFR 3035.105; Public Representative: Jennaca D. Upperman; Comments Due: May 21, 2024. 4. Docket No(s).: MC2024–293 and CP2024–301; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 257 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: May 13, 2024; Filing Authority: 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3040.130 through 3040.135, and 39 CFR 3035.105; Public Representative: Christopher C. Mohr; Comments Due: May 21, 2024. 5. Docket No(s).: MC2024–294 and CP2024–302; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 258 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: May 13, 2024; Filing Authority: 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3040.130 through 3040.135, and 39 CFR 3035.105; Public Representative: Jennaca D. Upperman; Comments Due: May 21, 2024. This Notice will be published in the Federal Register. Erica A. Barker, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–10901 Filed 5–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2024–295; Order No. 7101] Competitive Postal Products Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal Service document with the Commission concerning changes in rates 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 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. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 1 See Docket No. RM2018–3, Order Adopting Final Rules Relating to Non-Public Information, June 27, 2018, Attachment A at 19–22 (Order No. 4679). PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 97 / Friday, May 17, 2024 / Notices Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Summary of Changes III. Initial Administrative Actions IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On May 10, 2024, the Postal Service filed notice with the Commission concerning changes in rates of general applicability for Competitive products.1 The Postal Service represents that, as required by 39 CFR 3035.102(b) and 39 CFR 3035.104(b), the Notice includes the Governors’ Decision establishing the changes, including an explanation and justification for the changes, and certification of the vote. Notice at 1. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 14, 2024. Id. Attached to the Notice is Governors’ Decision No. 24–3, which states the new prices are in accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3632 and 3633 and 39 CFR 3035.102– .104.2 The Governors’ Decision provides an analysis of the Competitive products’ price changes intended to demonstrate that the changes comply with 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 39 CFR part 3035. Governors’ Decision No. 24–3 at 1–2. The Attachment to the Governors’ Decision No. 24–3 sets forth the price changes and includes draft Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) language for the impacted Competitive products of general applicability. See Notice at 1; Governor’s Decision No. 24–3 at 1. In addition, the Notice includes a non-public annex showing FY 2025 projected volumes, revenues, attributable costs, contribution, and cost coverage for each product. See Notice at 1. The Postal Service also filed supporting forecast data and price adjustment calculations for each affected product as required by Order No. 1062. Id. The Notice also includes an application for non-public treatment of the unredacted version of the annex to the Governors’ Decision, as well as the supporting materials for the data. Id. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES II. Summary of Changes The Postal Service proposes price changes for the Parcel Select product and states that ‘‘[n]o other competitive product prices are changing for July 1 USPS Notice of Changes in Rates of General Applicability for Competitive Products, May 10, 2024 (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. 2 Notice, Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on Changes in Rates of General Applicability for Competitive Products (Governors’ Decision No. 24–3), at 2 (Governors’ Decision No. 24–3). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 May 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 2024.’’ 3 The proposed changes are designed to ‘‘better align’’ the Parcel Select product and pricing strategies with the Postal Service’s operating model and goals. Id. More specifically, the Postal Service ‘‘no longer intends to incentivize parties to aggregate mail volume from multiple shippers and bring such volume directly to the destination delivery unit (DDU).’’ Id. Accordingly, on average, Parcel Select prices are proposed to increase 25.0 percent. Id. For DDU entered parcels, the average price increase will be 43.4 percent, which, as the Postal Service states, will ‘‘promote better utilization of network processing and transportation capacity by realigning rate relationships across entry points.’’ Id. For destination section center facility (DSCF) entered parcels, the average price increase will be 8.6 percent. Id. For destination network distribution center (DNDC) entered parcels, the average price increase will be 18.6 percent. For USPS Connect Local pieces, the average price increase will be 15.9 percent, aiming to align with DDU prices. Id. Finally, for destination hub (Dhub) entered parcels, the average price increase will be 0.0 percent. Id. III. Initial Administrative Actions The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2024–295 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 June 3, 2024. 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, Samuel Robinson 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. CP2024–295 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 June 3, 2024. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Samuel Robinson to serve as an officer of the Commission 3 Id. at 2. There are no proposed price changes associated with any other Competitive product and no proposed classification changes in the instant proceeding. Id. PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43441 (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. 2024–10810 Filed 5–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL SERVICE Change in Rates of General Applicability for Competitive Products Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Notice of a change in rates of general applicability for competitive products. AGENCY: This notice sets forth changes in rates and classifications of general applicability for competitive products. DATES: The rate change is effective July 14, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Reed, 202–268–3179. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 9, 2024, pursuant to their authority under 39 U.S.C. 3632, the Governors of the Postal Service established price changes for competitive products. The Governors’ Decision and the record of proceedings in connection with such decision are reprinted below in accordance with section 3632(b)(2). Mail Classification Schedule language containing the new prices can be found at www.prc.gov. SUMMARY: Sarah Sullivan, Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance. Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on Changes in Rates of General Applicability for Competitive Products (Governors’ Decision No. 24–3) May 9, 2024 Statement of Explanation and Justification Pursuant to authority under section 3632 of title 39, as amended by the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 (‘‘PAEA’’), we establish price changes of general applicability for the Postal Service’s shipping services (competitive products), specifically, Parcel Select. The changes are described generally below, with a detailed description of the changes in the Postal Service’s associated draft Mail Classification Schedule change document. That document contains the E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 97 (Friday, May 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43440-43441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10810]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2024-295; Order No. 7101]


Competitive Postal Products

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 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 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:

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Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Summary of Changes
III. Initial Administrative Actions
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On May 10, 2024, the Postal Service filed notice with the 
Commission concerning changes in rates of general applicability for 
Competitive products.\1\ The Postal Service represents that, as 
required by 39 CFR 3035.102(b) and 39 CFR 3035.104(b), the Notice 
includes the Governors' Decision establishing the changes, including an 
explanation and justification for the changes, and certification of the 
vote. Notice at 1. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 14, 
2024. Id.
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    \1\ USPS Notice of Changes in Rates of General Applicability for 
Competitive Products, May 10, 2024 (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. 24-3, which 
states the new prices are in accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3632 and 3633 
and 39 CFR 3035.102-.104.\2\ The Governors' Decision provides an 
analysis of the Competitive products' price changes intended to 
demonstrate that the changes comply with 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 39 CFR part 
3035. Governors' Decision No. 24-3 at 1-2. The Attachment to the 
Governors' Decision No. 24-3 sets forth the price changes and includes 
draft Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) language for the impacted 
Competitive products of general applicability. See Notice at 1; 
Governor's Decision No. 24-3 at 1.
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    \2\ Notice, Decision of the Governors of the United States 
Postal Service on Changes in Rates of General Applicability for 
Competitive Products (Governors' Decision No. 24-3), at 2 
(Governors' Decision No. 24-3).
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    In addition, the Notice includes a non-public annex showing FY 2025 
projected volumes, revenues, attributable costs, contribution, and cost 
coverage for each product. See Notice at 1. The Postal Service also 
filed supporting forecast data and price adjustment calculations for 
each affected product as required by Order No. 1062. Id.
    The Notice also includes an application for non-public treatment of 
the unredacted version of the annex to the Governors' Decision, as well 
as the supporting materials for the data. Id.

II. Summary of Changes

    The Postal Service proposes price changes for the Parcel Select 
product and states that ``[n]o other competitive product prices are 
changing for July 2024.'' \3\ The proposed changes are designed to 
``better align'' the Parcel Select product and pricing strategies with 
the Postal Service's operating model and goals. Id. More specifically, 
the Postal Service ``no longer intends to incentivize parties to 
aggregate mail volume from multiple shippers and bring such volume 
directly to the destination delivery unit (DDU).'' Id.
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    \3\ Id. at 2. There are no proposed price changes associated 
with any other Competitive product and no proposed classification 
changes in the instant proceeding. Id.
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    Accordingly, on average, Parcel Select prices are proposed to 
increase 25.0 percent. Id. For DDU entered parcels, the average price 
increase will be 43.4 percent, which, as the Postal Service states, 
will ``promote better utilization of network processing and 
transportation capacity by realigning rate relationships across entry 
points.'' Id. For destination section center facility (DSCF) entered 
parcels, the average price increase will be 8.6 percent. Id. For 
destination network distribution center (DNDC) entered parcels, the 
average price increase will be 18.6 percent. For USPS Connect Local 
pieces, the average price increase will be 15.9 percent, aiming to 
align with DDU prices. Id. Finally, for destination hub (Dhub) entered 
parcels, the average price increase will be 0.0 percent. Id.

III. Initial Administrative Actions

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2024-295 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 June 3, 2024. 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, Samuel Robinson 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. CP2024-295 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 June 3, 2024.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Samuel 
Robinson 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. 2024-10810 Filed 5-16-24; 8:45 am]
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