81 FR 36626 - New Postal Product

POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 109 (June 7, 2016)

The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning the addition of Global Expedited Package Services 6 Contracts to the competitive product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 7, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36626-36627]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13336]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket Nos. MC2016-149 and CP2016-188; Order No. 3335]


New Postal Product

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning the addition of Global Expedited Package Services 6 
Contracts to the competitive product list. This notice informs the 
public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other 
administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: June 8, 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 Commission Action
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On May 31, 2016, the Postal Service filed notice that it has 
entered into a Global Expedited Package Services 6 (GEPS 6) negotiated 
service agreement (Agreement).\1\
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    \1\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Global 
Expedited Package Services 6 Contracts to the Competitive Product 
List, and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Contract and Application 
for Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, May 31, 2016 
(Request).
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    To support its Request, the Postal Service filed a copy of the 
Agreement, a copy of the Governors' Decision authorizing the product, a 
certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a), and an application 
for non-public treatment of certain materials. It also filed supporting 
financial workpapers.

II. Notice of Commission Action

    The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2016-149 and CP2016-188 
for consideration of matters raised by the Request.
    The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's 
filing is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642, 39 CFR part 
3015, and 39 CFR part 3020, subpart B. Comments are due no later than 
June 8, 2016. The public portions of the filing can be accessed via the 
Commission's Web site (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Curtis E. Kidd to serve as Public 
Representative in this docket.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2016-149 and CP2016-188 
for consideration of the matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Curtis E. Kidd is appointed to serve 
as an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the 
general public in this proceeding (Public Representative).
    3. Comments are due no later than June 8, 2016.

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    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Ruth Ann Abrams,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-13336 Filed 6-6-16; 8:45 am]
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