82 FR 50346 - eInduction Option, Seamless Acceptance Program, and Full-Service Automation Option, Verification Standards
POSTAL SERVICE Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 209 (October 31, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 31, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 50346-50348] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-23615] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 eInduction Option, Seamless Acceptance Program, and Full-Service Automation Option, Verification Standards AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Postal Service is proposing to amend Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), sections 705.20, eInduction Option, 705.22, Seamless Acceptance Program, and 705.23, Full-Service Automation Option, to add the verification standards. DATES: Submit comments on or before November 30, 2017. ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the manager, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446, Washington, DC 20260-5015. If sending comments by email, include the name and address of the commenter and send to ProductClassification@usps.gov, with a subject line of ``Verification Standards''. Faxed comments are not accepted. You may inspect and photocopy all written comments, by appointment only, at USPS[supreg] Headquarters Library, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., 11th Floor North, Washington, DC 20260. These records are available for review on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., by calling 202-268-2906. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather Dyer at (207) 482-7217, or Garry Rodriguez at (202) 268-7281. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal Service is proposing to amend DMM sections 705.20, eInduction Option, 705.22, Seamless Acceptance Program, and 705.23, Full-Service Automation Option, to add the applicable verification descriptions, error thresholds, and postage assessments, standards. These standards have been made available to the public via Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats, available at https://postalpro.usps.com, which also contains additional information on the verification processes. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service. Although we are exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)) regarding proposed rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), we invite public comments on the following proposed revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 111--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692- 1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001. 0 2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), as follows: Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * 700 Special Standards * * * * * 705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems * * * * * 705.20.0 eInduction Option 20.1 Description [Revise the fourth sentence of 20.1 to read as follows:] * * * For additional information on the eInduction Option see Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats, available at https://postalpro.usps.com. * * * * * [Add new subsection 20.5, Verifications, to read as follows:] 20.5 Verifications The six eInduction option verification descriptions, error thresholds, and postage assessments, are provided in 20.5.1 through 20.5.6. 20.5.1 Undocumented (Extra) Containers Verification An Undocumented Container error occurs when a scanned IMcb is not found in an eDoc, or is included in an eDoc and associated to a postage statement in estimated (EST) status. Containers will be flagged as Undocumented 10 days after the scan unload date/time if no eDoc has been uploaded or if the postage statement is still in EST status. The threshold is 0%. All errors will be subject to an [[Page 50347]] assessment amount of the average postage paid for each container mailed by the eDoc submitter CRID over the current invoice period to the eDoc submitter CRID or CRID tied to the MID contained within the IMcb. 20.5.2 Payment Verification All containers must be linked to a finalized postage statement in eInduction to verify payment. The error threshold is 0%. Payment verification errors are logged when a scanned and accepted eInduction container is associated with a postage statement that is not in FIN or FPP status at the time of scanning. Containers above the error threshold will be subject to an assessment amount equal to the containers eDoc postage amount as indicated on the non-finalized postage statements. For payment errors logged on physical siblings of logical containers, the full postage of the logical container is charged to the first physical sibling container scanned. Any additional scans among other physical siblings will log errors, but will not result in an additional charge. Assessments will be logged against the eDoc submitter CRID. 20.5.3 Duplicate Verification eInduction requires IMcbs to remain unique for 45 days. The error threshold is 0.17%. Duplicate errors are logged when an IMcb is scanned and accepted during more than one FAST appointment in the previous 45 days. Though a duplicate error will not be logged if the duplicate scan takes place within 5 hours of the original scan. Errors above the threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to the average postage paid for each container mailed by the eDoc submitter CRID over the invoice period. 20.5.4 Misshipped Verification Containers claiming a destination entry discount must be delivered to the correct entry locations per the active version of the Mail Direction File. The error threshold is 1.05%. Misshipped errors are logged when the container is scanned at an incorrect entry location, per the Mail Direction File. Errors over the threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to the difference between the eDoc postage claimed, and the correct postage amount for the container. For misshipped errors logged against physical siblings of logical containers, postage is recalculated on the logical container, and divided by the number of physical siblings. This amount is then applied to each physical sibling in error to the eDoc submitter CRID. 20.5.5 Zone Discount Verification Pieces claiming a Zone Discount must be entered at the valid facility. The error threshold is 0.01%. Zone Discount errors are logged when the Zone Discount claimed in the eDoc is a lower entry zone than the zone calculated between the location where the container was entered, and the eDoc destination. Errors above the threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to the difference between the eDoc postage claimed, and the correct postage amount for the container. For containers claiming a non-numeric Zone Discount in the eDoc, correct postage amount is calculated using the piece rate for the Entry Discount that is valid at the actual entry point for the mail class, shape, weight, mail prep, and presort identified in the eDoc. For Zone Discount errors logged against physical siblings of logical containers, postage is recalculated on the logical container, and divided by the number of physical siblings. This amount is then applied to each physical sibling in error to the eDoc submitter CRID. 20.5.6 Entry Point Discount (EPD) Verification eInduction pieces are required to be entered at a valid facility when claiming a destination entry discount. The error threshold is 0.5%. EPD errors are logged when one or more pieces on a container claim an entry discount level that is not available at the location where the container was entered. Errors above threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to the difference between the eDoc postage claimed and the correct postage amount for the container. For EPD errors logged against physical siblings of logical containers, postage is recalculated on the logical container, and divided by the number of physical siblings. This amount is then applied to each physical sibling in error to the eDoc submitter CRID. * * * * * 705.22.0 Seamless Acceptance Program 22.1 Description [Revise the second sentence of 22.1 to read as follows:] * * * For additional information, on the Seamless Acceptance Program see Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats, available at https://postalpro.usps.com. * * * * * [Add new subsection 22.4, Verifications, to read as follows:] 22.4 Verifications The five seamless acceptance program verification descriptions, error thresholds, and postage assessments, are provided in 22.4.1 through 22.4.5. 22.4.1 Undocumented (Piece) Verification An Undocumented error is logged when the IMb gathered during sampling or MPE scan cannot be linked to any eDoc submitted within the last 45 days. The error threshold is 0.3%. Pieces above the error threshold will be subject to an assessment amount equal to the average piece rate by mail class and CRID for the assessment month. 22.4.2 Delivery Point Verification A valid delivery point must be provided in the piece IMb. The error threshold is 2%. Delivery Point errors are logged when the delivery point provided in the eDoc is either not valid, or contains a generic +4 information with an address record type that is not General Delivery. Errors above the threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to difference between the eDoc piece postage and correct postage amount. 22.4.3 Nesting/Sortation (MPE) Verification A Nesting/Sortation error is logged when the piece scanned is nested in a different tray or bundle than the tray or bundle that was identified in the eDoc. The error threshold is 1%. Errors above this threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to the difference between the eDoc piece postage and the correct postage amount. 22.4.4 General Postage Adjustment Factor Verification The Postage Adjustment Factor (PAF) is a method to apply an error rate determined from handheld scanner samplings to the entire population of mailings within a calendar month. PAF is calculated on a monthly basis and measures the difference between the correct postage and the postage paid, expressed as a ratio of the correct postage due to the sum of eDoc postage for the sampled pieces. General PAF is used for errors in postage and weight verifications. The General PAF threshold is 1.05. A mailer will only be subject to an assessment when the eDoc submitter has exceeded the PAF threshold in the current billing month and three or more times in the previous 11 billing months. The General PAF is applied to the total monthly eDoc postage for the eDoc submitter and assessments are issued to the eDoc submitter. [[Page 50348]] 22.4.5 Mail Characteristic Postage Adjustment Factor Verification The Mail Characteristic, Postage Adjustment Factor (PAF), is used for errors in the processing category, mail class, nonprofit eligibility and content. The threshold is 1.05. A mailer will only be subject to an assessment when the eDoc submitter has exceeded the Mail Characteristic PAF threshold in the current billing month and three or more times in the previous 11 billing months. The Mail Characteristic PAF is applied at the eDoc Submitter CRID level and is calculated using the adjusted and eDoc postage attributed to the Mail Owner. * * * * * 705.23.0 Full-Service Automation Option 23.1 Description [Revise the second sentence of 23.1 to read as follows:] * * * For additional information on the full-service automation option see Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats, available on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps.com. * * * * * [Add new subsection 23.6, Verifications, to read as follows:] 23.6 Verifications The six full-service verification descriptions, error thresholds, and postage assessments, are provided in 23.6.1 through 23.6.6. 23.6.1 Mailer Identification (MID) Verification The MID is a code used for identification of mail's responsible party. A valid MID is one that is registered within the Postal Service systems and provided in the eDoc. The error threshold is 2%. Errors over the threshold will be subject to an assessment amount equal to the removal of the full-service discount claimed for each piece in error above the threshold. 23.6.2 Service Type ID (STID) Verification The STID is a three-digit code included in the IMb for a mailpiece to provide mail class and service level. The error threshold is 2%. Errors over the threshold will be subject to an assessment amount equal to the removal of the full-service discount claimed for each piece in error above the threshold. 23.6.3 By/For Verification The By/For relationship recognizes the Mail Owner and Mail Service Provider in the eDoc. The error threshold is 5%. An error occurs when a valid Mail Preparer is not identified, a valid Mail Owner is not identified, Mail Preparer is incorrectly recorded as the Mail Owner, or the Mail Owner is incorrectly identified as the Mail Preparer. Errors above the threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to the removal of the full-service discount claimed for each piece in error above the threshold. 23.6.4 Barcode Uniqueness Verification Barcode uniqueness is met when a barcode is unique across all mailers and mailings for 45 days. The error threshold is 2%. Errors occur when the IMcb, IMtb or IMb is not unique across all mailings from all mailers over the previous 45 days of the postage statement mailing date that was provided in the eDoc. Errors above the threshold are subject to an assessment equal to the removal of the full-service discount claimed for each piece in error above the threshold. 23.6.5 Entry Facility Verification The entry facility location must be identified in the eDoc by a Locale Key or ZIP Code. The error threshold is 2%. Errors above the threshold are subject to an assessment amount of the full-service discount claimed for each piece in error above the threshold. 23.6.6 Unlinked Copal Verification Mailings that will be copalletized must be identified in the original eDoc submission and properly documented within 14 days of the mailing date to link trays or sacks to the container. The error threshold is 5%. Errors above the threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to the full-service discount claimed. * * * * * If the proposal is adopted, we will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2017-23615 Filed 10-30-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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Chinese Women’’. Journal of Nutrition. POSTAL SERVICE 553(b), (c)) regarding proposed
2003;133:2874–2878. rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), we
225. Flegal K.M. ‘‘Evaluating Epidemiologic 39 CFR Part 111 invite public comments on the
Evidence of the Effects of Food and following proposed revisions to Mailing
Nutrient Exposures’’. American Journal eInduction Option, Seamless Standards of the United States Postal
of Clinical Nutrition. 1999;69:1339S– Acceptance Program, and Full-Service Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM),
1344S. Automation Option, Verification incorporated by reference in the Code of
226. Lichtenstein A.H., Russell R.M. Standards Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1.
‘‘Essential Nutrients: Food or Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is
Supplements? Where Should the
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
proposed to be amended as follows:
Emphasis Be?’’. Journal of the American ACTION: Proposed rule.
Medical Association. 2005;294:351–358. PART 111—[AMENDED]
SUMMARY: The Postal Service is
227. Peto R., Doll R., Buckley J.D., Sporn
proposing to amend Mailing Standards ■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
M.B. ‘‘Can Dietary Beta-Carotene
of the United States Postal Service, part 111 continues to read as follows:
Materially Reduce Human Cancer
Rates?’’. Nature. 1981;290:201–208.
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®),
sections 705.20, eInduction Option, Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301–
228. ‘‘The Effect of Vitamin E and Beta 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101,
Carotene on the Incidence of Lung 705.22, Seamless Acceptance Program, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–
Cancer and Other Cancers in Male and 705.23, Full-Service Automation 3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632,
Smokers. The Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta Option, to add the verification 3633, and 5001.
Carotene Cancer Prevention Study standards.
■ 2. Revise the following sections of
Group’’. New England Journal of DATES: Submit comments on or before Mailing Standards of the United States
Medicine. 1994;330:1029–1035. November 30, 2017. Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
229. Omenn G.S., Goodman G.E., Thornquist ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written (DMM), as follows:
M.D., Balmes J., Cullen M.R., Glass A., comments to the manager, Product
Keogh J.P., Meyskens F.L., Valanis B., Mailing Standards of the United States
Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
Williams J.H., Barnhart S., Hammar S. L’Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446,
‘‘Effects of a Combination of Beta (DMM)
Washington, DC 20260–5015. If sending
Carotene and Vitamin a on Lung Cancer comments by email, include the name * * * * *
and Cardiovascular Disease’’. New
and address of the commenter and send 700 Special Standards
England Journal of Medicine.
to ProductClassification@usps.gov, with
1996;334:1150–1155. * * * * *
a subject line of ‘‘Verification
230. Food and Drug Administration, ‘‘Tables
Standards’’. Faxed comments are not 705 Advanced Preparation and
of Scientific Evidence Regarding the
accepted. You may inspect and Special Postage Payment Systems
Relationship Between Soy Protein and
photocopy all written comments, by
CHD’’ * * * * *
appointment only, at USPS®
List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 101 Headquarters Library, 475 L’Enfant 705.20.0 eInduction Option
Plaza SW., 11th Floor North,
Food labeling, Nutrition, Reporting 20.1 Description
Washington, DC 20260. These records
and recordkeeping requirements. are available for review on Monday [Revise the fourth sentence of 20.1 to
through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., by read as follows:]
Therefore, under the Federal Food, * * * For additional information on
Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under calling 202–268–2906.
the eInduction Option see Publication
authority delegated to the Commissioner FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail
of Food and Drugs, it is proposed that Heather Dyer at (207) 482–7217, or
Acceptance for Letters and Flats,
21 CFR part 101 be amended as follows: Garry Rodriguez at (202) 268–7281.
available at https://postalpro.usps.com.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal
* * * * *
PART 101—FOOD LABELING Service is proposing to amend DMM [Add new subsection 20.5,
sections 705.20, eInduction Option, Verifications, to read as follows:]
■ 1. The authority citation for part 101 705.22, Seamless Acceptance Program,
continues to read as follows: and 705.23, Full-Service Automation 20.5 Verifications
Option, to add the applicable The six eInduction option verification
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1453, 1454, 1455; 21
verification descriptions, error descriptions, error thresholds, and
U.S.C. 321, 331, 342, 343, 348, 371; 42 U.S.C.
thresholds, and postage assessments, postage assessments, are provided in
243, 264, 271.
standards. These standards have been 20.5.1 through 20.5.6.
§ 101.82 [Removed] made available to the public via
Publication 6850, Publication for 20.5.1 Undocumented (Extra)
■ 2. Remove § 101.82. Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters Containers Verification
Dated: October 26, 2017. and Flats, available at https:// An Undocumented Container error
Anna K. Abram, postalpro.usps.com, which also occurs when a scanned IMcb is not
Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning,
contains additional information on the found in an eDoc, or is included in an
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Legislation, and Analysis. verification processes. eDoc and associated to a postage
[FR Doc. 2017–23629 Filed 10–30–17; 8:45 am] List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 statement in estimated (EST) status.
Containers will be flagged as
BILLING CODE 4164–01–P Administrative practice and Undocumented 10 days after the scan
procedure, Postal Service. unload date/time if no eDoc has been
Although we are exempt from the uploaded or if the postage statement is
notice and comment requirements of the still in EST status. The threshold is 0%.
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. All errors will be subject to an
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assessment amount of the average 20.5.5 Zone Discount Verification 22.4 Verifications
postage paid for each container mailed The five seamless acceptance program
by the eDoc submitter CRID over the Pieces claiming a Zone Discount must
be entered at the valid facility. The error verification descriptions, error
current invoice period to the eDoc thresholds, and postage assessments, are
submitter CRID or CRID tied to the MID threshold is 0.01%. Zone Discount
errors are logged when the Zone provided in 22.4.1 through 22.4.5.
contained within the IMcb.
Discount claimed in the eDoc is a lower 22.4.1 Undocumented (Piece)
20.5.2 Payment Verification entry zone than the zone calculated Verification
All containers must be linked to a between the location where the An Undocumented error is logged
finalized postage statement in container was entered, and the eDoc when the IMb gathered during sampling
eInduction to verify payment. The error destination. Errors above the threshold or MPE scan cannot be linked to any
threshold is 0%. Payment verification are subject to an assessment amount eDoc submitted within the last 45 days.
errors are logged when a scanned and equal to the difference between the eDoc The error threshold is 0.3%. Pieces
accepted eInduction container is postage claimed, and the correct postage above the error threshold will be subject
associated with a postage statement that amount for the container. For containers to an assessment amount equal to the
is not in FIN or FPP status at the time claiming a non-numeric Zone Discount average piece rate by mail class and
of scanning. Containers above the error in the eDoc, correct postage amount is CRID for the assessment month.
threshold will be subject to an calculated using the piece rate for the
assessment amount equal to the Entry Discount that is valid at the actual 22.4.2 Delivery Point Verification
containers eDoc postage amount as entry point for the mail class, shape, A valid delivery point must be
indicated on the non-finalized postage weight, mail prep, and presort identified provided in the piece IMb. The error
statements. For payment errors logged in the eDoc. For Zone Discount errors threshold is 2%. Delivery Point errors
on physical siblings of logical logged against physical siblings of are logged when the delivery point
containers, the full postage of the logical logical containers, postage is provided in the eDoc is either not valid,
container is charged to the first physical recalculated on the logical container, or contains a generic +4 information
sibling container scanned. Any and divided by the number of physical with an address record type that is not
additional scans among other physical siblings. This amount is then applied to General Delivery. Errors above the
siblings will log errors, but will not each physical sibling in error to the threshold are subject to an assessment
result in an additional charge. eDoc submitter CRID. amount equal to difference between the
Assessments will be logged against the eDoc piece postage and correct postage
20.5.6 Entry Point Discount (EPD)
eDoc submitter CRID. amount.
Verification
20.5.3 Duplicate Verification 22.4.3 Nesting/Sortation (MPE)
eInduction pieces are required to be Verification
eInduction requires IMcbs to remain entered at a valid facility when claiming
unique for 45 days. The error threshold a destination entry discount. The error A Nesting/Sortation error is logged
is 0.17%. Duplicate errors are logged threshold is 0.5%. EPD errors are logged when the piece scanned is nested in a
when an IMcb is scanned and accepted when one or more pieces on a container different tray or bundle than the tray or
during more than one FAST claim an entry discount level that is not bundle that was identified in the eDoc.
appointment in the previous 45 days. available at the location where the The error threshold is 1%. Errors above
Though a duplicate error will not be container was entered. Errors above this threshold are subject to an
logged if the duplicate scan takes place threshold are subject to an assessment assessment amount equal to the
within 5 hours of the original scan. amount equal to the difference between difference between the eDoc piece
Errors above the threshold are subject to the eDoc postage claimed and the postage and the correct postage amount.
an assessment amount equal to the correct postage amount for the 22.4.4 General Postage Adjustment
average postage paid for each container container. For EPD errors logged against Factor Verification
mailed by the eDoc submitter CRID over physical siblings of logical containers,
the invoice period. The Postage Adjustment Factor (PAF)
postage is recalculated on the logical is a method to apply an error rate
20.5.4 Misshipped Verification container, and divided by the number of determined from handheld scanner
Containers claiming a destination physical siblings. This amount is then samplings to the entire population of
entry discount must be delivered to the applied to each physical sibling in error mailings within a calendar month. PAF
correct entry locations per the active to the eDoc submitter CRID. is calculated on a monthly basis and
version of the Mail Direction File. The * * * * * measures the difference between the
error threshold is 1.05%. Misshipped 705.22.0 Seamless Acceptance correct postage and the postage paid,
errors are logged when the container is Program expressed as a ratio of the correct
scanned at an incorrect entry location, postage due to the sum of eDoc postage
per the Mail Direction File. Errors over 22.1 Description for the sampled pieces. General PAF is
the threshold are subject to an [Revise the second sentence of 22.1 to used for errors in postage and weight
assessment amount equal to the read as follows:] verifications. The General PAF
difference between the eDoc postage threshold is 1.05. A mailer will only be
claimed, and the correct postage amount * * * For additional information, on subject to an assessment when the eDoc
the Seamless Acceptance Program see
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for the container. For misshipped errors submitter has exceeded the PAF
logged against physical siblings of Publication 6850, Publication for threshold in the current billing month
logical containers, postage is Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and three or more times in the previous
recalculated on the logical container, and Flats, available at https:// 11 billing months. The General PAF is
and divided by the number of physical postalpro.usps.com. applied to the total monthly eDoc
siblings. This amount is then applied to * * * * * postage for the eDoc submitter and
each physical sibling in error to the [Add new subsection 22.4, assessments are issued to the eDoc
eDoc submitter CRID. Verifications, to read as follows:] submitter.
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22.4.5 Mail Characteristic Postage a valid Mail Preparer is not identified, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Adjustment Factor Verification a valid Mail Owner is not identified, AGENCY
The Mail Characteristic, Postage Mail Preparer is incorrectly recorded as
the Mail Owner, or the Mail Owner is 40 CFR Part 261
Adjustment Factor (PAF), is used for
errors in the processing category, mail incorrectly identified as the Mail [EPA–R06–RCRA–2017–0556; FRL–9970–
class, nonprofit eligibility and content. Preparer. Errors above the threshold are 10-Region 6]
The threshold is 1.05. A mailer will subject to an assessment amount equal
only be subject to an assessment when to the removal of the full-service Hazardous Waste Management
the eDoc submitter has exceeded the discount claimed for each piece in error System; Identification and Listing of
Mail Characteristic PAF threshold in the above the threshold. Hazardous Waste
current billing month and three or more AGENCY: Environmental Protection
times in the previous 11 billing months. 23.6.4 Barcode Uniqueness
Agency (EPA).
The Mail Characteristic PAF is applied Verification
ACTION: Proposed rule.
at the eDoc Submitter CRID level and is Barcode uniqueness is met when a
calculated using the adjusted and eDoc SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
barcode is unique across all mailers and
postage attributed to the Mail Owner. Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant a
mailings for 45 days. The error petition submitted by Blanchard
* * * * * threshold is 2%. Errors occur when the Refining Company LLC—(Blanchard) to
705.23.0 Full-Service Automation IMcb, IMtb or IMb is not unique across exclude (or delist) the residual solids
Option all mailings from all mailers over the generated from the reclamation of oil
previous 45 days of the postage bearing hazardous secondary materials
23.1 Description
statement mailing date that was (OBSMs) on-site at Blanchard’s
[Revise the second sentence of 23.1 to provided in the eDoc. Errors above the Galveston Bay Refinery (GBR), located
read as follows:] threshold are subject to an assessment in Texas City, Texas from the lists of
* * * For additional information on equal to the removal of the full-service hazardous wastes. EPA used the
the full-service automation option see discount claimed for each piece in error Delisting Risk Assessment Software
Publication 6850, Publication for (DRAS) Version 3.0.35 in the evaluation
above the threshold.
Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters of the impact of the petitioned waste on
and Flats, available on PostalPro at 23.6.5 Entry Facility Verification human health and the environment.
http://postalpro.usps.com.
The entry facility location must be DATES: We will accept comments until
* * * * * November 30, 2017. We will stamp
[Add new subsection 23.6, identified in the eDoc by a Locale Key
or ZIP Code. The error threshold is 2%. comments received after the close of the
Verifications, to read as follows:] comment period as late. These late
Errors above the threshold are subject to
23.6 Verifications comments may or may not be
an assessment amount of the full-service
considered in formulating a final
The six full-service verification discount claimed for each piece in error decision. Your requests for a hearing
descriptions, error thresholds, and above the threshold. must reach EPA by November 15, 2017.
postage assessments, are provided in The request must contain the
23.6.1 through 23.6.6. 23.6.6 Unlinked Copal Verification
information prescribed in 40 CFR
23.6.1 Mailer Identification (MID) Mailings that will be copalletized 260.20(d) (hereinafter all CFR cites refer
Verification must be identified in the original eDoc to 40 CFR unless otherwise stated).
The MID is a code used for submission and properly documented ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identification of mail’s responsible within 14 days of the mailing date to identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R06–
party. A valid MID is one that is link trays or sacks to the container. The RCRA–2017–0556, at http://
registered within the Postal Service error threshold is 5%. Errors above the www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
systems and provided in the eDoc. The threshold are subject to an assessment instructions for submitting comments.
error threshold is 2%. Errors over the amount equal to the full-service Once submitted, comments cannot be
threshold will be subject to an discount claimed. edited or removed from Regulations.gov.
assessment amount equal to the removal * * * * * The EPA may publish any comment
of the full-service discount claimed for received to its public docket. Do not
If the proposal is adopted, we will submit electronically any information
each piece in error above the threshold.
publish an appropriate amendment to you consider to be Confidential
23.6.2 Service Type ID (STID) 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes. Business Information (CBI) or other
Verification information whose disclosure is
Stanley F. Mires,
The STID is a three-digit code restricted by statute. Multimedia
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
included in the IMb for a mailpiece to submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
[FR Doc. 2017–23615 Filed 10–30–17; 8:45 am] accompanied by a written comment.
provide mail class and service level.
The error threshold is 2%. Errors over BILLING CODE 7710–12–P The written comment is considered the
the threshold will be subject to an official comment and should include
assessment amount equal to the removal discussion of all points you wish to
ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
of the full-service discount claimed for make. The EPA will generally not
each piece in error above the threshold. consider comments or comment
contents located outside of the primary
23.6.3 By/For Verification submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or
The By/For relationship recognizes other file sharing system). For
the Mail Owner and Mail Service additional submission methods, the full
Provider in the eDoc. The error EPA public comment policy,
threshold is 5%. An error occurs when information about CBI or multimedia
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