81 FR 11303 - New Postal Product
POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 42 (March 3, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 42 (March 3, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-04632 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 11303-11304] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04632] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2015-25; Order No. 3105] New Postal Product AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning an amendment to Priority Mail Contract 105 negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: March 4, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at http://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. Notice of Filings III. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On February 25, 2016, the Postal Service filed notice that it has agreed to an amendment to the existing Priority Mail Contract 105 negotiated service agreement approved in this docket.\1\ In support of its Notice, the Postal Service includes a redacted copy of the amendment. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 105, with Portions Filed Under Seal, February 25, 2016 (Notice). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Postal Service also filed the unredacted amendment under seal. The Postal Service seeks to incorporate by reference the Application for Non-Public Treatment originally filed in this docket for the protection of information that it has filed under seal. Notice at 1. The amendment modifies the contract's price clause and the associated price adjustment mechanism. The Postal Service intends for the amendment to become effective one [[Page 11304]] business day after the date that the Commission completes its review of the Notice. Id. The Postal Service asserts that the amendment will not impair the ability of the contract to comply with 39 U.S.C. 3633. Id. II. Notice of Filings The Commission invites comments on whether the changes presented in the Postal Service's Notice are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642, 39 CFR 3015.5, and 39 CFR part 3020, subpart B. Comments are due no later than March 4, 2016. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission's Web site (http://www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Nina Yeh to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2015-25 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Nina Yeh to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 3. Comments are due no later than March 4, 2016. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Stacy L. Ruble, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-04632 Filed 3-2-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
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Table of Contents Interested persons are encouraged to By the Commission.
I. Introduction review the Postal Service’s Notice and Stacy L. Ruble,
II. Commission Action Attachment A in their entirety. Secretary.
III. Ordering Paragraphs Participation and designated filing [FR Doc. 2016–04621 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am]
I. Introduction method. Interested persons may submit BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P
comments electronically via the
On February 25, 2016, the Postal Commission’s Filing Online system,
Service, in accordance with Order No. unless a waiver is obtained. Instructions POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
1926, filed notice of its intention to
for obtaining an account to file [Docket No. CP2015–25; Order No. 3105]
remove the exigent surcharge from
documents online may be found on the
existing rates on Sunday, April 10,
Commission’s Web site (http:// New Postal Product
2016.1 The removal date is based on the
www.prc.gov), or by contacting the
Postal Service’s estimate that the AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
Commission’s Docket Section staff at
surcharge-related revenue limitation ACTION: Notice.
202–789–6846. Persons without access
will be reached on Saturday, April 9,
to the Internet or otherwise unable to SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a
2016, as well as past practice with
respect to rate changes and other file documents electronically may recent Postal Service filing concerning
implementation considerations. Id. at request a waiver of the electronic filing an amendment to Priority Mail Contract
2–4. requirement by filing a motion for 105 negotiated service agreement. This
The Notice includes Attachment A, waiver with the Commission. The notice informs the public of the filing,
which updates the Market Dominant motion may be filed along with any invites public comment, and takes other
section of the Mail Classification comments the person may wish to administrative steps.
Schedule with the prices that will take submit in this docket. Persons DATES: Comments are due: March 4,
effect upon removal of the exigent requesting a waiver may file hardcopy 2016.
surcharge. Id. Attachment A at 1. The documents with the Commission either
by mailing or by hand delivery to the ADDRESSES: Submit comments
Postal Service represents that the electronically via the Commission’s
Commission approved these prices in Office of the Secretary, Postal
Regulatory Commission, 901 New York Filing Online system at http://
Docket No. R2015–4.2 The Postal www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit
Service states that the prices were made Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington,
DC 20268–0001 during regular business comments electronically should contact
available to mailers on Postal Explorer
hours by the date specified for such the person identified in the FOR FURTHER
and RIBBS on February 5, 2016. Notice
filing. Any person needing assistance in INFORMATION CONTACT section by
at 4.
requesting a waiver may contact the telephone for advice on filing
II. Commission Action Docket Section at 202–789–6846. alternatives.
Establishment of public comment Hardcopy documents filed in this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
period. The Commission acknowledges docket will be scanned and posted on David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at
that the removal of the exigent the Commission’s Web site. 202–789–6820.
surcharge does not meet the definition Appointment of Public SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
of any of the typical Type 1 rate Representative. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C.
adjustments identified in 39 CFR part Table of Contents
505, James Waclawski will continue to
3010. Because this removal is a follow- serve as an officer of the Commission I. Introduction
on from a previous Type 3 rate (Public Representative) to represent the II. Notice of Filings
adjustment, the rules applicable to the III. Ordering Paragraphs
interests of the general public in this
annual limitation are not applicable to proceeding. I. Introduction
this rate adjustment. However, the
Commission finds it appropriate to Continuation of bi-weekly reporting. On February 25, 2016, the Postal
provide a period of 20 days from the Pursuant to Order No. 3030, the Postal Service filed notice that it has agreed to
date of the Postal Service’s filing for Service is to continue filing bi-weekly an amendment to the existing Priority
public comment, consistent with Type 1 estimates of the incremental and Mail Contract 105 negotiated service
rate adjustments. See 39 CFR cumulative surcharge revenue.3 agreement approved in this docket.1 In
3010.11(a)(5). Comments by interested support of its Notice, the Postal Service
III. Ordering Paragraphs includes a redacted copy of the
persons are due no later than March 16,
2016. Commenters may address the It is ordered: amendment.
consistency of the prices and product The Postal Service also filed the
1. Interested persons are invited to unredacted amendment under seal. The
descriptions in Attachment A to the comment on the Postal Service’s
Notice with the prices and product Postal Service seeks to incorporate by
removal of the exigent surcharge no reference the Application for Non-
descriptions in the Attachment to Order
later than March 16, 2016. Public Treatment originally filed in this
No. 2472, and any other relevant issues
concerning the Postal Service’s filings. 2. James Waclawski will continue to docket for the protection of information
serve as an officer of the Commission that it has filed under seal. Notice at 1.
1 See Notice of the United States Postal Service (Public Representative) to represent the The amendment modifies the
of Removal of the Exigent Surcharge, February 25, interests of the general public in this contract’s price clause and the
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
2016 (Notice). The Postal Service conditions proceeding. associated price adjustment mechanism.
removal on the absence of Congressional action or
The Postal Service intends for the
the courts making the exigent surcharge part of the 3. The Secretary shall arrange for
base rate or extending it. Notice at 1. amendment to become effective one
publication of this order in the Federal
2 Id. See Docket No. R2015–4, Order on Revised
Register.
Price Adjustments for Standard Mail, Periodicals, 1 Notice of United States Postal Service of
and Package Services Products and Related Mail Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 105, with
Classification Changes, May 7, 2015 (Order No. 3 Second Order on Surcharge Revenue Reporting, Portions Filed Under Seal, February 25, 2016
2472), Attachment. January 15, 2016, at 2 (Order No. 3030). (Notice).
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business day after the date that the GENERAL COUNSEL CERTIFICATION: The Counsel’s Office, 100 F Street NE.,
Commission completes its review of the General Counsel of the United States Washington, DC 20549–8010.
Notice. Id. The Postal Service asserts Postal Service has certified that the
Aberdeen Global Select Opportunities
that the amendment will not impair the meeting may be closed under the
Fund Inc. [File No. 811–06017]
ability of the contract to comply with 39 Government in the Sunshine Act.
U.S.C. 3633. Id. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Summary: Applicant seeks an order
II. Notice of Filings Requests for information about the declaring that it has ceased to be an
meeting should be addressed to the investment company. Applicant
The Commission invites comments on Secretary of the Board, Julie S. Moore, transferred its assets to Aberdeen Global
whether the changes presented in the at 202–268–4800. Equity Fund, a series of Aberdeen
Postal Service’s Notice are consistent Funds, and, on February 25, 2015, made
with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, Julie S. Moore.
a final distribution to its shareholders
3633, or 3642, 39 CFR 3015.5, and 39 Secretary, Board of Governors.
based on net asset value. Expenses of
CFR part 3020, subpart B. Comments are [FR Doc. 2016–04904 Filed 3–1–16; 4:15 pm] $248,555 incurred in connection with
due no later than March 4, 2016. The BILLING CODE 7710–12–P the reorganization were paid by
public portions of these filings can be applicant’s investment adviser.
accessed via the Commission’s Web site
(http://www.prc.gov). Filing Date: The application was filed
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE on December 31, 2015.
The Commission appoints Nina Yeh COMMISSION
to represent the interests of the general Applicant’s Address: 1735 Market
public (Public Representative) in this [Release No. IC–32007] Street, 32nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA
docket. 19103.
Notice of Applications for
III. Ordering Paragraphs Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Stratton Mid Cap Value Fund, Inc.
It is ordered: Investment Company Act of 1940 [811–02297]
1. The Commission reopens Docket
February 26, 2016. Summary: Applicant seeks an order
No. CP2015–25 for consideration of
The following is a notice of declaring that it has ceased to be an
matters raised by the Postal Service’s
applications for deregistration under investment company. Applicant
Notice.
2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the section 8(f) of the Investment Company transferred its assets to Sterling Capital
Commission appoints Nina Yeh to serve Act of 1940 for the month of February Stratton Mid Cap Value Fund and, on
as an officer of the Commission (Public 2016. A copy of each application may be November 13, 2015, made a final
Representative) to represent the obtained via the Commission’s Web site distribution to its shareholders based on
interests of the general public in this by searching for the file number, or for net asset value. Total expenses of
proceeding. an applicant using the Company name $541,000 incurred by Stratton Mid Cap
3. Comments are due no later than box, at http://www.sec.gov/search/ Value Fund, Inc., Stratton Funds, Inc.,
March 4, 2016. search.htm or by calling (202) 551– and Stratton Real Estate Fund, Inc. in
4. The Secretary shall arrange for 8090. An order granting each connection with their reorganizations
publication of this order in the Federal application will be issued unless the were paid by applicant’s investment
Register. SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons adviser.
may request a hearing on any Filing Dates: The application was
By the Commission.
application by writing to the SEC’s filed on January 20, 2016, and amended
Stacy L. Ruble, Secretary at the address below and
Secretary.
on February 5, 2016.
serving the relevant applicant with a
[FR Doc. 2016–04632 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] copy of the request, personally or by Applicant’s Address: 150 South
BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P mail. Hearing requests should be Warner Road, Suite 460–A, King of
received by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on Prussia, PA 19406.
March 22, 2016, and should be Stratton Funds, Inc. [811–07434]
POSTAL SERVICE accompanied by proof of service on
applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, Summary: Applicant seeks an order
Temporary Emergency Committee of for lawyers, a certificate of service. declaring that it has ceased to be an
the Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Pursuant to Rule 0–5 under the Act, investment company. Applicant
Meeting hearing requests should state the nature transferred its assets to Sterling Capital
of the writer’s interest, any facts bearing Stratton Small Cap Value Fund and, on
DATES AND TIMES: Monday, March 21, November 13, 2015, made a final
upon the desirability of a hearing on the
2016, at 4:00 p.m. distribution to its shareholders based on
matter, the reason for the request, and
PLACE: via Teleconference. net asset value. Total expenses of
the issues contested. Persons who wish
STATUS: Closed. to be notified of a hearing may request $541,000 incurred by Stratton Mid Cap
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: notification by writing to the Value Fund, Inc., Stratton Funds, Inc.,
Commission’s Secretary. and Stratton Real Estate Fund, Inc. in
Monday, March 21 2016, at 4:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The Commission: Secretary,
connection with their reorganizations
1. Strategic Issues. were paid by applicant’s investment
U.S. Securities and Exchange
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
2. Financial Matters. adviser.
3. Pricing/Product Development Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Matters. Washington, DC 20549–1090. Filing Dates: The application was
4. Personnel Matters and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hae- filed on January 20, 2016, and amended
Compensation Issues. Sung Lee, Attorney-Adviser, at (202) on February 5, 2016.
5. Executive Session—Discussion of 551–7345 or Chief Counsel’s Office at Applicant’s Address: 150 South
prior agenda items and Board (202) 551–6821; SEC, Division of Warner Road, Suite 460–A, King of
governance. Investment Management, Chief Prussia, PA 19406.
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| Contact | David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 11303 |
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