81 FR 3762 - Semipostal Stamp Program

POSTAL SERVICE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 14 (January 22, 2016)

Page Range		3762-3763
FR Document		2016-01070

This proposed rule would remove certain restrictions on the commencement date for the Postal Service's discretionary Semipostal Stamp Program, and clarify how many semipostal stamps issued under that program may be on sale at any one time.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 14 (Friday, January 22, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 14 (Friday, January 22, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3762-3763]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-01070]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 551


Semipostal Stamp Program

AGENCY: Postal Service^TM.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This proposed rule would remove certain restrictions on the 
commencement date for the Postal Service's discretionary Semipostal 
Stamp Program, and clarify how many semipostal stamps issued under that 
program may be on sale at any one time.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 22, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Mazzone, Manager, Stamp Products 
& Exhibitions, 202-268-6711, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Pursuant to the Semipostal Authorization Act, Public Law 106-253, 
the Postal Service has been granted discretionary authority to issue 
and sell semipostal stamps to advance such

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causes as it considers to be ``in the national public interest and 
appropriate.'' See 39 U.S.C. 416(b). On June 12, 2001, the Postal 
Service published a final rule establishing the regulations in 39 CFR 
part 551 for the discretionary Semipostal Stamp Program (66 FR 31826). 
Minor revisions were made to these regulations to implement Public Law 
107-67, 115 Stat. 514 (2001), and to reflect minor organizational 
changes in the Postal Service (67 FR 5215 (February 5, 2002)). On 
February 19, 2004, the Postal Service published a final rule clarifying 
the cost-offset policy for semipostal stamps (69 FR 7688), and on 
February 9, 2005, the Postal Service also published an additional minor 
clarifying revision to these cost-offset regulations (70 FR 6764).
    The Postal Service now proposes to revise paragraphs (a) and (b) of 
39 CFR 551.5. A brief description of each proposed change follows.
    The proposed revision of Sec.  551.5(a) would remove certain 
restrictions on the commencement date of the discretionary Semipostal 
Stamp Program. Under current regulations, the 10-year period for the 
discretionary semipostal stamp program commences on a date determined 
by the Office of Stamp Services, but that date must be after the sales 
period of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp (BCRS) is concluded. Most 
recently, Public Law 114-99 (December 11, 2015) extended that sales 
period to December 31, 2019.
    The proposed revision of Sec.  551.5(a) would specify that the 10-
year period will commence on a date determined by the Office of Stamp 
Services, but this date need not be after the BCRS sale period 
concludes.
    The proposed revision of Sec.  551.5(b) would clarify that although 
only one semipostal stamp under the discretionary Semipostal Stamp 
Program under 39 U.S.C. 416 (a ``discretionary program semipostal 
stamp'') will be offered for sale at any one time, other semipostal 
stamps required to be issued by Congress (such as the BCRS) may be on 
sale when a discretionary program semipostal stamp is on sale. Current 
regulations state that the Postal Service will offer only one 
semipostal stamp for sale at any given time during the 10-year period 
(not specifying whether it is a discretionary program semipostal stamp 
or a semipostal stamp required by Congress).
    The proposed revision of Sec.  551.5(b) would clarify that the one-
at-a-time limitation on the sale of semipostal stamps applies only to 
discretionary program semipostal stamps.
    We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 551 to 
reflect these changes if the proposal is adopted.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 551

    Administrative practice and procedure.

    In accordance with 39 U.S.C. 416(e)(2), the Postal Service invites 
public comment on the following proposed amendments to the Code of 
Federal Regulations. For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Postal 
Service proposes to revise 39 CFR part 551 as follows:

PART 551--SEMIPOSTAL STAMP PROGRAM

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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 551 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  39 U.S.C. 101, 201, 203, 401, 403, 404, 410, 414, 
416.

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2. In Sec.  551.5, revise paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  551.5  Frequency and other limitations.

    (a) The Postal Service is authorized to issue semipostal stamps for 
a 10-year period beginning on the date on which semipostal stamps are 
first sold to the public under 39 U.S.C. 416. The Office of Stamp 
Services will determine the date of commencement of the 10-year period.
    (b) The Postal Service will offer only one semipostal stamp 
pursuant to the discretionary semipostal stamp program under 39 U.S.C. 
416 for sale at any given time during the 10-year period.
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Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2016-01070 Filed 1-21-16; 8:45 am]
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Through the Use of Electrosleep: An EEG electrical current that is not intended to when intended to treat depression.
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(b) Classification. (1) Class II (special completion of product development
Techniques With Electrosleep Therapy controls) when intended to treat protocol (PDP) is required. A PMA or
for Chronic, Sleep-Onset Insomnia: A insomnia and/or anxiety. The special notice of completion of a PDP is
Sleep-EEG Study.’’ Biofeedback and Self- controls for this device are: required to be filed with the Food and
Regulation 5(1):57–73, 1980. (i) A detailed summary of the clinical Drug Administration on or before [A
29. Cartwright, R.D., M.F. Weiss, ‘‘The Effects testing pertinent to use of the device to DATE WILL BE ADDED 90 DAYS
of Electrosleep on Insomnia Revisited.’’ demonstrate the effectiveness of the AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION OF A
Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease device when intended to treat insomnia
161(2):134–137, 1975. FUTURE FINAL ORDER IN THE
and/or anxiety. FEDERAL REGISTER], for any cranial
30. Itil, T., P. Gannon, S. Akpinar, W. Hsu,
‘‘Quantitative EEG Analysis of
(ii) Components of the device that electrotherapy stimulator device with an
Electrosleep Using Analog Frequency come into human contact must be intended use described in (b)(3) of this
Analyzer and Digital Computer demonstrated to be biocompatible. section, that was in commercial
Methods.’’ Diseases of the Nervous (iii) The device must be designed and distribution before May 28, 1976, or that
System 33(6):376–381, 1972. tested for electrical safety and has, on or before [A DATE WILL BE
31. Empson, J.A., ‘‘Does Electrosleep Induce electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in ADDED 90 DAYS AFTER DATE OF
Natural Sleep?’’ Electroencephalography its intended use environment.
and Clinical Neurophysiology 35(6):663– PUBLICATION OF A FUTURE FINAL
(iv) Appropriate software verification,
664, 1973. ORDER IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER],
validation, and hazard analysis must be
32. Frankel, B.L., R. Buchbinder, F. Snyder, been found to be substantially
performed.
‘‘Ineffectiveness of Electrosleep in (v) The technical parameters of the equivalent to any cranial electrotherapy
Chronic Primary Insomnia.’’ Archives of
device, including waveform, output stimulator device with an intended use
General Psychiatry 29(4):563–568, 1973. described in paragraph (b)(3) of this
33. Nagata, K., Y. Morita, H. Seno, J. mode, pulse duration, frequency, train
delivery, maximum charge and energy, section, that was in commercial
Matsumoto, ‘‘Studies of Electrosleep on distribution before May 28, 1976. Any
Normal Adults, Insomniacs, and must be fully characterized and verified.
Hypertensive Patients.’’ Tokushima (vi) The labeling for the device must other cranial electrotherapy stimulator
Journal of Experimental Medicine 28(3– include the following: device with an intended use described
4):69–83, 1981. (A) The intended use population and in paragraph (b)(3) of this section shall
34. Lande, R.G., C. Gragnani, ‘‘Efficacy of the intended use environment. have an approved PMA or declared
Cranial Electric Stimulation for the (B) A warning that patients should be completed PDP in effect before being
Treatment of Insomnia: A Randomized monitored by their physician for signs placed in commercial distribution.
Pilot Study.’’ Complementary Therapies of worsening.
in Medicine 21:8–13, 2013. Dated: January 15, 2016.
(C) A warning that instructs patients Leslie Kux,
35. Barclay, T.H., R.D. Barclay, ‘‘A Clinical
Trial of Cranial Electrotherapy
on how to mitigate the risk of
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
Stimulation for Anxiety and Comorbid headaches, and what to do should a
[FR Doc. 2016–01173 Filed 1–21–16; 8:45 am]
Depression.’’ Journal of Affective headache occur.
Disorders 164:171–177, 2014. (D) A warning that instructs patients BILLING CODE 4164–01–P

36. Pain Management Task Force, Final on how to mitigate the risk of dizziness,
Report, May 2010. Office of The Army and what to do should dizziness occur.
Surgeon General. (E) A detailed summary of the clinical POSTAL SERVICE
37. Marshall, A.G., C.E. Izard, ‘‘Cerebral testing, which includes the clinical
Electrotherapeutic Treatment of outcomes associated with the use of the 39 CFR Part 551
Depressions.’’ Journal of Consulting and device, and a summary of adverse
Clinical Psychology 42(1):93–97, 1974. Semipostal Stamp Program
events and complications that occurred
with the device. AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 882
(F) Instructions for use that address
ACTION: Proposed rule.
Medical devices, Neurological where to place the electrodes, what
devices. stimulation parameters to use, and SUMMARY: This proposed rule would
Therefore, under the Federal Food, duration and frequency of treatment remove certain restrictions on the
Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under sessions. This information must be commencement date for the Postal
authority delegated to the Commissioner based on the results of clinical studies Service’s discretionary Semipostal
of Food and Drugs, it is proposed that for the device. Stamp Program, and clarify how many
21 CFR part 882 be amended as follows: (G) A detailed summary of the device semipostal stamps issued under that
technical parameters, including program may be on sale at any one time.
PART 882—NEUROLOGICAL DEVICES waveform, output mode, pulse duration,
DATES: Comments must be received on
frequency, train delivery, and maximum
■ 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR or before February 22, 2016.
charge and energy.
part 882 continues to read as follows: (H) Information on validated methods FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 351, 360, 360c, 360e, for reprocessing any reusable Mazzone, Manager, Stamp Products &
wgreen on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

360j, 371. components between uses. Exhibitions, 202–268–6711,
(vii) Cranial electrotherapy stimulator lori.l.mazzone@usps.gov.
■ 2. Revise § 882.5800 to read as
follows: devices marketed prior to the effective SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
date of this reclassification must have Pursuant to the Semipostal
§ 882.5800 Cranial electrotherapy an amendment submitted to the Authorization Act, Public Law 106–253,
stimulator. previously cleared premarket the Postal Service has been granted
(a) Identification. A cranial notification (510(k)) demonstrating discretionary authority to issue and sell
electrotherapy stimulator is a compliance with these special controls. semipostal stamps to advance such

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causes as it considers to be ‘‘in the We will publish an appropriate ACTION: Proposed rule.
national public interest and amendment to 39 CFR part 551 to reflect
appropriate.’’ See 39 U.S.C. 416(b). On these changes if the proposal is adopted. SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
June 12, 2001, the Postal Service proposing to amend the Federal
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 551 Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
published a final rule establishing the
regulations in 39 CFR part 551 for the Administrative practice and implement a section of the Consolidated
discretionary Semipostal Stamp procedure. and Further Continuing Appropriations
Program (66 FR 31826). Minor revisions In accordance with 39 U.S.C. Act, 2015, that prohibits the use of
were made to these regulations to 416(e)(2), the Postal Service invites funds, appropriated or otherwise made
implement Public Law 107–67, 115 Stat. public comment on the following available, for a contract with an entity
514 (2001), and to reflect minor proposed amendments to the Code of that requires employees or
Federal Regulations. For the reasons subcontractors to sign an internal
organizational changes in the Postal
stated in the preamble, the Postal confidentiality agreement that restricts
Service (67 FR 5215 (February 5, 2002)).
Service proposes to revise 39 CFR part such employees or subcontractors from
On February 19, 2004, the Postal Service
551 as follows: lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse
published a final rule clarifying the
to a designated Government
cost-offset policy for semipostal stamps
PART 551—SEMIPOSTAL STAMP representative authorized to receive
(69 FR 7688), and on February 9, 2005,
PROGRAM such information.
the Postal Service also published an
DATES: Interested parties should submit
additional minor clarifying revision to ■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
these cost-offset regulations (70 FR written comments to the Regulatory
part 551 continues to read as follows: Secretariat at one of the addresses
6764).
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 101, 201, 203, 401, shown below on or before March 22,
The Postal Service now proposes to 403, 404, 410, 414, 416. 2016 to be considered in the formation
revise paragraphs (a) and (b) of 39 CFR
■ 2. In § 551.5, revise paragraphs (a) and of the final rule.
551.5. A brief description of each
proposed change follows. (b) to read as follows: ADDRESSES: Submit comments in
The proposed revision of § 551.5(a) response to FAR Case 2015–012 by any
§ 551.5 Frequency and other limitations. of the following methods:
would remove certain restrictions on the (a) The Postal Service is authorized to • Regulations.gov: http://
commencement date of the issue semipostal stamps for a 10-year www.regulations.gov. Submit comments
discretionary Semipostal Stamp period beginning on the date on which via the Federal eRulemaking portal by
Program. Under current regulations, the semipostal stamps are first sold to the searching for ‘‘FAR Case 2015–012’’.
10-year period for the discretionary public under 39 U.S.C. 416. The Office Select the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ that
semipostal stamp program commences of Stamp Services will determine the corresponds with FAR Case 2015–012.
on a date determined by the Office of date of commencement of the 10-year Follow the instructions provided on the
Stamp Services, but that date must be period. screen. Please include your name,
after the sales period of the Breast (b) The Postal Service will offer only company name (if any), and ‘‘FAR Case
Cancer Research Stamp (BCRS) is one semipostal stamp pursuant to the 2015–012’’ on your attached
concluded. Most recently, Public Law discretionary semipostal stamp program document(s).
114–99 (December 11, 2015) extended under 39 U.S.C. 416 for sale at any given • Mail: General Services
that sales period to December 31, 2019. time during the 10-year period. Administration, Regulatory Secretariat
The proposed revision of § 551.5(a) (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers, 1800 F
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would specify that the 10-year period Street NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC
will commence on a date determined by Stanley F. Mires, 20405–0001.
the Office of Stamp Services, but this Attorney, Federal Compliance. Instructions: Please submit comments
date need not be after the BCRS sale [FR Doc. 2016–01070 Filed 1–21–16; 8:45 am] only and cite ‘‘FAR Case 2015–012’’ in
period concludes. BILLING CODE 7710–12–P all correspondence related to this case.
The proposed revision of § 551.5(b) All comments received will be posted
would clarify that although only one without change to http://
semipostal stamp under the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE www.regulations.gov, including any
discretionary Semipostal Stamp personal and/or business confidential
Program under 39 U.S.C. 416 (a GENERAL SERVICES information provided. To confirm
‘‘discretionary program semipostal ADMINISTRATION receipt of your comment(s), please
stamp’’) will be offered for sale at any check www.regulations.gov,
one time, other semipostal stamps NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND approximately two to three days after
required to be issued by Congress (such SPACE ADMINISTRATION submission to verify posting (except
as the BCRS) may be on sale when a allow 30 days for posting of comments
discretionary program semipostal stamp 48 CFR Parts 3, 4, and 52 submitted by mail).
is on sale. Current regulations state that [FAR Case 2015–012; Docket No. 2015– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
the Postal Service will offer only one 0012; Sequence No. 1] Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst,
semipostal stamp for sale at any given at 202–219–0202 for clarification of
time during the 10-year period (not RIN 9000–AN04 content. For information pertaining to
wgreen on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

specifying whether it is a discretionary status or publication schedules, contact
Federal Acquisition Regulation:
program semipostal stamp or a the Regulatory Secretariat at 202–501–
Contractor Employee Internal
semipostal stamp required by Congress). 4755. Please cite FAR Case 2015–012.
Confidentiality Agreements
The proposed revision of § 551.5(b) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
would clarify that the one-at-a-time AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD),
limitation on the sale of semipostal General Services Administration (GSA), I. Background
stamps applies only to discretionary and National Aeronautics and Space This proposed rule revises the FAR to
program semipostal stamps. Administration (NASA). implement section 743 of Division E,

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Proposed rule.
Dates		Comments must be received on or before February 22, 2016.
Contact		Lori Mazzone, Manager, Stamp Products & Exhibitions, 202-268-6711, [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 3762