82 FR 55947 - New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products
POSTAL SERVICE Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 226 (November 27, 2017)
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 226 (November 27, 2017)
| Page Range | 55947-55951 | |
| FR Document | 2017-25488 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 226 (Monday, November 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 55947-55951] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-25488] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On October 6, 2017, the Postal Service (USPS[supreg]) filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) in Docket No. R2018-1. On October 13, 2017 the Postal Service published a proposed rule containing the revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) that we planned to adopt to implement rule changes coincident with the price adjustments. DATES: Effective: January 21, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline Erwin at (202) 268-2158, or Lizbeth Dobbins at (202) 268-3789. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 9, 2017, the PRC found that the price adjustments proposed by the Postal Service may take effect as planned. The price adjustments and DMM revisions are scheduled to become effective on January 21, 2018. Final prices are available under Docket No. R2018-1 (Order No. 4215) on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web site at www.prc.gov. The Postal Service's final rule includes: a change to the pallet preparation for Carrier Route (CR) Pallets in Non-FSS Zones, a change to add Bound Printed Matter Flats up to 24 ounces to comail with USPS Marketing Mail and Periodicals (DSCF or DDU only), and a Zone chart revision for Priority Mail to APO/FPO/ DPO processing at Chicago ISC. Comments on Proposed Changes and USPS Response The Postal Service received 1 formal comment on the October 13, 2017 proposed rule. Zone Charts Revision: Priority Mail to APO/FPO/DPO Processing at Chicago ISC One comment requested that the Postal Service reconsider changing APO/FPO/DPO mail processing at Chicago ISC, based on needing more study on negative, financial consequences on US Service members, their families and businesses that serve them. USPS Response The Postal Service is revising Zone charts for Priority Mail to APO/FPO/DPO, which is processed at the Chicago ISC, based on operational needs. This revision reflects current operations and is consistent with Title 39 and former Postal Rate Commission precedent regarding the alignment of rates and costs for mail classification. It is necessary to align rates and costs for Priority Mail addressed to APO/FPO/DPO destinations, and eliminate inconsistencies between rates and costs for such Priority Mail. The Proposed Rule is not a sudden, unforeseeable change in policy. The transfer of processing operations to the Chicago ISC, and the resulting inconsistency between Zone classification and transportation costs, occurred in 2013. For over three years, mailers had an opportunity to assess the potential impact of this change on future operations, and some businesses responded to the change by relocating their operations in anticipation of a potential reclassification of zones necessary to align rates and costs. The resulting changes to DMM 608 are shown below. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service. [[Page 55948]] The Postal Service adopts the following changes 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 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 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) * * * * * 200 Commercial Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels 201 Physical Standards * * * * * 5.0 Physical Standards for Nonautomation Flats * * * * * 5.3 Bound Printed Matter These additional standards apply to Bound Printed Matter: * * * * * [Revise the text of item b to read as follows:] b. Bound Printed Matter may not weigh more than 20 ounces (except under 705.15). * * * * * 6.0 Physical Standards for Automation Flats * * * * * 6.2 Additional Criteria for Automation Flats * * * * * 6.2.2 Maximum Weight Maximum weight limits are as follows: * * * * * [Revise the text of item d to read as follows:] d. For Bound Printed Matter, 20 ounces (except under 705.15). * * * * * 600 Basic Standards for All Mailing Services * * * * * 608 Postal Information and Resources * * * * * 9.0 Postal Zones * * * * * 9.2 Application * * * * * a. For the purposes of computing postal zone information, except for items 9.2b and 9.2c, the following table applies to MPOs not listed in L005. [Revise the ZIP Code groups listed under the ``3-DIGIT ZIP CODE PREFIX GROUP'' column by adding asterisks and add a new footnote to read as follows:] 3-DIGIT ZIP CODE PREFIX GROUP 090-098* 340 962-966* * Priority Mail service destinating to these ZIP Codes is served by SCF Chicago IL 606. [Revise the text of item b to read as follows:] b. The postage prices for zoned mail transported between the United States, the Canal Zone, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territories or possessions, including the Freely Associated States on the one hand, and MPOs on the other, or, among the MPOs, are the applicable zone prices for mail between the place of mailing or delivery and the city of the postmaster serving the MPO concerned. * * * * * 700 Special Standards * * * * * 705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems * * * * * 10.0 Merging Bundles of Flats Using the City State Product 10.1 Periodicals * * * * * 10.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling [Revise the second sentence in the introductory text of 10.1.5 to read as follows:] * * * When sortation under this option is performed, after completing required or optional carrier route pallets (if any), mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit scheme, and merged 5-digit pallets that are possible in the mailing based on the volume of mail to the destination using L001 and/or the City State Product. * * * [Reverse the order of items a. and b.; and revise the text of reordered items a. and b. to read as follows:] a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required; optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route bundles for carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes identified in the L001 5-digit scheme listing. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. 2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS''; followed by ``CR-RTS SCHEME.'' b. Merged 5-digit scheme, required and permitted only when there is at least one 5-digit ZIP Code in the scheme that has an ``A'' or ``C'' indicator in the City State Product. May contain carrier route bundles for any 5-digit ZIP Code(s) in a single scheme listed in L001 as well as machinable barcoded price 5-digit bundles and machinable nonbarcoded price 5-digit bundles for those 5-digit ZIP Codes in the scheme that have an ``A'' or ``C'' indicator in the City State Product. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. 2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS''; followed by ``CR/5D SCHEME.'' [Reverse the order of items c and d; and revise the text of reordered item c to read as follows:] c. 5-digit carrier routes, required; optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route price bundles for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those 5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a scheme. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for military mail). 2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS''; followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES'' or ``CR-RTS.'' * * * * * 10.2 USPS Marketing Mail * * * * * 10.2.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling [Revise the first two sentences of the introductory text of 10.2.5 to read as follows:] Mailers must prepare pallets of bundles in the manner and sequence listed below and under 8.0. When sortation under this option is performed, after completing required or optional carrier route pallets (if any), mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit scheme and merged 5- digit pallets that are possible in the mailing based on the volume of mail to the destination using L001 and/or the City State Product. * * * [Reverse the order of items a and b; and revise the text in reordered items a and b to read as follows:] a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required; optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route bundles for carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes [[Page 55949]] identified in the L001 5-digit scheme listing. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. 2. Line 2: ``MKT FLTS CR-RTS SCHEME.'' b. Merged 5-digit scheme, required and permitted only when there is at least one 5-digit ZIP Code in the scheme that has an ``A'' or ``C'' indicator in the City State Product. May contain carrier route bundles for any 5-digit ZIP Code(s) in a single scheme listed in L001 as well as automation price 5-digit bundles and Presorted price 5-digit bundles for those 5-digit ZIP Codes in the scheme that have an ``A'' or ``C'' indicator in the City State Product. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. 2. Line 2: ``MKT FLTS CR/5D SCHEME.'' [Reverse the order of items c and d; and revise the text of reordered item c to read as follows:] c. 5-digit carrier routes, required; optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route price bundles for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those 5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a scheme. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for military mail). 2. Line 2: ``MKT FLTS,'' followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES'' or ``CR- RTS.'' * * * * * 12.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using a 5% Threshold 12.1 Periodicals * * * * * 12.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling [Revise the second sentence in the introductory text of 12.1.5 to read as follows:] * * * When sortation under this option is performed, after completing required or optional carrier route pallets (if any), mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit scheme, 5-digit scheme, and merged 5- digit pallets that are possible in the mailing based on the volume of mail to the destination using L001 and the 5% threshold, as applicable. * * * Prepare and label pallets as follows: [Reverse the order of items a and b; and revise the text of reordered items a. and b. to read as follows:] a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required; optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route bundles for all carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes identified in the L001 5-digit scheme listing. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. 2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'' or ``IRREG'' as applicable; followed by ``CR-RTS SCHEME.'' b. Merged 5-digit scheme, required; * * * For 5-digit ZIP Codes not included in a scheme, begin preparing pallets under 12.1.5e (merged 5- digit pallet). Labeling: 1. Line 1: use L001, Column B. 2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'' or ``IRREG'' as applicable; followed by ``CR/5D SCHEME.'' * * * * * [Reverse the order of items d and e; and revise the text of reordered item d to read as follows:] d. 5-digit carrier routes, required; optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route price bundles for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those 5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a scheme. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for military mail). 2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'' or ``IRREG'' as applicable; followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES'' or ``CR- RTS.'' * * * * * [Add new heading 12.2, USPS Marketing Mail, renumber 12.1.6 through 12.1.8 as 12.2.1 through 12.2.3] 12.2 USPS Marketing Mail * * * * * 12.2.3 Pallet Preparation and Labeling [Revise the second sentence in the introductory text of renumbered 12.2.3 to read as follows:] * * * When sortation under this option is performed after completing required or optional carrier route pallets (if any), mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit scheme, and merged 5-digit pallets that are possible in the mailing based on the volume of mail to the destination using L001 and the 5% threshold. * * * [Reverse the order of items a and b; and revise the text in reordered items a. and b. to read as follows:] a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required, optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route bundles for carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes identified in the L001 5-digit scheme listing. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. 2. Line 2: ``MKT FLTS CR-RTS SCHEME.'' b. Merged 5-digit scheme, required, permitted only when 5-digit bundles for at least one 5-digit ZIP Code in the scheme may be merged with carrier route bundles under the 5% threshold standard in 12.2.2. * * * For 5-digit ZIP Codes not included in a scheme, begin preparing pallets under 12.2.3d (merged 5-digit pallet). Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. 2. Line 2: ``MKT FLTS CR/5D SCHEME.'' * * * * * [Reverse the order of items c and d; and revise the text of reordered item c to read as follows:] c. 5-digit carrier routes, required, optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route price bundles for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those 5-digit ZIP codes that are not part of a scheme. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for military mail). 2. Line 2: ``MKT FLTS''; followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES'' or ``CR- RTS.'' * * * * * 13.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using the City State Product and a 5% Threshold 13.1 Periodicals 13.1.1 Basic Standards * * * * * [Revise the text of item e to read as follows:] e. After completing all possible required or optional carrier route pallets (if any), mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit scheme and 5- digit scheme pallets according to standards in 13.1.5. * * * * * 13.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling [Revise the second sentence in the introductory text of 13.1.5 to read as follows:] * * * When sortation under this option is performed, after completing required or optional carrier route pallets (if any), mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit scheme, 5-digit scheme, and merged 5- digit pallets that are possible in the mailing based on the volume of mail to the destination (8.0) using L001, the City State Product, and the 5% threshold (13.1.4), as applicable. * * * Prepare and label pallets as follows: * * * * * [Reverse the order of items a and b; and revise the text of reordered item a to read as follows:] a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required, optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route bundles for carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes identified in the L001 5-digit scheme listing. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. 2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'' or [[Page 55950]] ``IRREG'' as applicable; and followed by ``CR-RTS SCHEME.'' * * * * * [Reverse the order of items d and e; revise the text of reordered item d to read as follows:] d. 5-digit carrier routes, required; optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route price bundles for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those 5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a scheme. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for military mail). 2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'' or ``IRREG'' as applicable; and followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES'' or ``CR- RTS.'' * * * * * 13.2 USPS Marketing Mail * * * * * 13.2.4 Pallet Preparation and Labeling [Revise the second sentence of the introductory text of 13.2.4 to read as follows:] * * * When sortation under this option is performed after completing required or optional carrier route pallets (if any), mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit scheme, and merged 5-digit pallets that are possible in the mailing based on the volume of mail to the destination using L001, the City State Product, and the 5% threshold. Mailers must label pallets according to the Line 1 and Line 2 information listed below and under 8.6. [Reverse the order of items a and b; revise the text of reordered item a. to read as follows:] a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required, optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route bundles for carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes identified in the L001 5-digit scheme listing. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. 2. Line 2: ``MKT FLTS CR-RTS SCHEME.'' * * * * * [Reverse the order of items c and d; revise the text of reordered item c to read as follows:] c. 5-digit carrier routes, required, optional with no minimum. May contain only carrier route price bundles for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those 5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a scheme. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for military mail). 2. Line 2: ``MKT FLTS,'' followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES or ``CR- RTS.'' * * * * * [Revise the heading of 15.0 to read as follows:] 15.0 Combining USPS Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats, and Periodicals Flats 15.1 Basic Standards [Revise the introductory text of 15.1 to read as follows:] Authorized mailers may combine USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound Printed Matter flats, and Periodicals flats in a single mailing as follows: [Revise the text in item a to read as follows:] a. Each mailpiece must meet the standards in 240 for USPS Marketing Mail, 260 for Bound Printed Matter and 207 for Periodicals. Periodicals publications must be authorized or pending original or additional entry at the office of mailing. [Revise the text of item b by adding a new last sentence to read as follows:] b. * * * For exceptions to bundling contact the Pricing and Classification Service Center (see 608.8.0). * * * * * [Revise the text of item e to read as follows:] e. Each mailing must include at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds of USPS Marketing Mail and/or at least 300 pieces of Bound Printed Matter mail, when USPS Marketing Mail and/or Bound Printed Matter are combined within a mailing. * * * * * [Add new item h, to read as follows:] h. Each comailing containing Bound Printed Matter flats must: 1. Be entered at a destination sectional center facility (DSCF) or a destination delivery unit (DDU) (Presorted DDU prices are not available for flats that weigh 1 pound or less). a. When prepared and entered at a destination sectional center facility (DSCF) at 5-digit, 3-digit/SCF level pallets, BPM pieces should weigh no more than 20 ounces. 1. Heavier BPM pieces, (pieces greater than 20 ounces and less than 24 ounces) in comail can only be placed in CR level bundles on a pallet included in no less than SCF/3D sortation entered at an SCF. 2. Not exceed the maximum weight of 24 ounces per piece within the same bundle, when comailed with Periodicals pieces. a. The maximum number of heavier pieces would be no more than half of each bundle. (Half of the bundle can have BPM pieces that weigh 20- 24 ounces). b. The maximum bundle weight is 20 pounds. 15.1.1 Service Objectives [Revise the text in 15.1.1 to read as follows:] The Postal Service processes combined mailings of USPS Marketing Mail, Bound Printed Matter, and Periodicals flats to the service standards of USPS Marketing Mail. 15.1.2 Postage Payment [Revise the first sentence of 15.1.2 to read as follows:] Postage for all USPS Marketing Mail and Bound Printed Matter pieces must be paid with permit imprint using a special postage payment system in 2.0 through 4.0 at the Post Office location serving the mailer's plant. * * * 15.1.3 Documentation * * * In addition, mailers must provide: * * * * * [Delete current item f. and renumber item g. to item f. to read as follows:] f. Any additional documentation to support postage payment system records, if requested. 15.1.4 Authorization [Revise the first sentence and add a new fourth sentence of 15.1.4 to read as follows:] A mailer must submit a written request to the manager, Business Mailer Support (see 608.8.1 for address) to combine mailings of USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound Printed Matter flats, and Periodicals flats. * * * When requested, a mailer must submit a copy of a notification document signed and dated by the Periodicals publisher, acknowledging the mailer's participation in a combined mailing of USPS Marketing Mail and Periodicals and the potential for the mailpieces to receive deferred USPS handling. * * * 15.1.5 Price Eligibility [Revise the first sentence in 15.1.5 to read as follows:] Apply prices based on the standards in 240 for USPS Marketing Mail and 260 for Bound Printed Matter flats. * * * * * * * * [Revise the heading of 15.2 to read as follows:] 15.2 Combining USPS Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats, and Periodicals Flats in the Same Bundle * * * * * 15.2.2 Mailpiece and Bundle Identification [Revise the text in 15.2.2 to read as follows:] Each USPS Marketing Mail, Bound Printed Matter, and Periodicals [[Page 55951]] mailpiece prepared under a combined mailing of USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound Printed Matter flats, and Periodicals flats must be identified as being part of a mixed class mailing through the use of an optional endorsement line (OEL) in accordance with the standards in 203.7.1.8. Post-print consolidators who have mailings of USPS Marketing Mail and Bound Printed Matter, using Permit Imprint may include a ``Co- Class'' marking. * * * * * [Revise the heading of 15.3 to read as follows:] 15.3 Combining Bundles of USPS Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats, and Periodicals Flats on the Same Pallet * * * * * 15.3.2 Mailpiece and Bundle Identification [Revise the introductory text in item a. in 15.3.2 to read as follows:] Each USPS Marketing Mail, Bound Printer Matter, and Periodicals mailpiece prepared under a combined mailing of USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound Printed Matter flats, and Periodicals flats must be identified as being part of a mixed class mailing through the use of an optional endorsement line (OEL) in accordance with standards in 203.7.1.8. Post-print consolidators who have mailings of USPS Marketing Mail and Bound Printed Matter, using Permit Imprint may include a ``Co- Class'' marking. * * * * * 15.4 Pallet Preparation 15.4.1 Pallet Preparation, Sequence and Labeling [Revise the text in 15.4.1 to read as follows:] When combining USPS Marketing Mail, Bound Printed Matter, and Periodicals flats within the same bundle or combining bundles of USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound Printed Matter flats, and bundles of Periodicals flats on pallets, bundles must be placed on pallets. For labeling, '''MKT/BPM/PER FLTS'', as applicable' means to label each individual pallet based on the classes of mailpieces on that individual pallet. As an example, in a combined mailing of USPS Marketing Mail, Bound Printed Matter, and Periodicals flats, some pallets may be labeled ``MKT/BPM/PER'' while others might properly be labeled ``MKT/ BPM,'' ``MKT/PER,'' ``BPM/PER,'' or even ``MKT,''``BPM,'' or ``PER.'' Preparation, sequence and labeling: a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required. * * * Labeling: * * * * * [Revise item a 2 to read as follows:] 2. Line 2: ``MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,'' as applicable; * * * b. Merged 5-digit scheme, optional. * * * Labeling: * * * * * [Revise item b 2 to read as follows:] 2. Line 2: ``MKT/BPM/PER FLTS CR/5D,'' as applicable * * * c. Merged 5-digit, optional. * * * Labeling: * * * * * [Revise item c 2 to read as follows:] 2. Line 2: ``MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,'' as applicable; * * * d. 5-digit carrier routes, required. * * * Labeling: * * * * * [Revise item d 2 to read as follows:] 2. Line 2: ``MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,'' as applicable; * * * e. 5-digit, required. * * * Labeling: * * * * * [Revise item e 2 to read as follows:] 2. Line 2: ``MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,'' as applicable; * * * f. 3-digit, optional, * * * Labeling: * * * * * [Revise item f 2 to read as follows:] 2. Line 2: ``MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,'' as applicable; * * * g. SCF, required. * * * Labeling: * * * * * [Revise item g 2 to read as follows:] 2. Line 2: ``MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,'' as applicable; * * * h. ASF, required unless bundle reallocation used under 15.1.10. * * * Labeling: * * * * * [Revise item h 2 to read as follows:] 2. Line 2: ``MKT/BPM/PER FLTS NDC,'' as applicable; * * * * * * * * [Revise item i to read as follows:] i. NDC, required. Pallet may contain carrier route, automation or presorted mail for the 3-digit ZIP Code groups in L601. * * * Labeling: * * * * * [Revise item i 2 to read as follows:] 2. Line 2: ``MKT/BPM/PER FLTS NDC,'' as applicable; * * * * * * * * [Revise item j to read as follows:] j. Mixed NDC, required, 100 pound minimum. Pallet may contain carrier route, automation or presorted mail. * * * Labeling: * * * * * [Revise item j 2 to read as follows:] 2. Line 2: ``MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,'' as applicable; * * * * * We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2017-25488 Filed 11-24-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: List of Subjects in 37 CFR Part 386 DMM revisions are scheduled to become
Kimberly Whittle, Attorney Advisor, by Copyright, Satellite, Television. effective on January 21, 2018. Final
telephone at (202) 707–7658 or by email prices are available under Docket No.
at crb@loc.gov. Final Regulations R2018–1 (Order No. 4215) on the Postal
In consideration of the foregoing, the Regulatory Commission’s Web site at
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The www.prc.gov. The Postal Service’s final
satellite carrier compulsory license Judges amend part 386 of title 37 of the
Code of Federal Regulations as follows: rule includes: a change to the pallet
establishes a statutory copyright preparation for Carrier Route (CR)
licensing scheme for the distant Pallets in Non-FSS Zones, a change to
PART 386—ADJUSTMENT OF
retransmission of television ROYALTY FEES FOR SECONDARY add Bound Printed Matter Flats up to 24
programming by satellite carriers. 17 TRANSMISSIONS BY SATELLITE ounces to comail with USPS Marketing
U.S.C. 119. Congress created the license CARRIERS Mail and Periodicals (DSCF or DDU
in 1988 and has reauthorized the license only), and a Zone chart revision for
for additional five-year periods, most ■ 1. The authority citation for part 386 Priority Mail to APO/FPO/DPO
recently with the passage of the STELA continues to read as follows: processing at Chicago ISC.
Reauthorization Act of 2014, Public Law
Authority: 17 U.S.C. 119(c), 801(b)(1). Comments on Proposed Changes and
113–200.
■ 2. Section 386.2 is amended by adding USPS Response
On August 31, 2010, the Copyright paragraphs (b)(1)(ix) and (b)(2)(ix) as
Royalty Judges (Judges) adopted rates The Postal Service received 1 formal
follows:
for the section 119 compulsory license comment on the October 13, 2017
for the 2010–2014 term. See 75 FR § 386.2 Royalty fee for secondary proposed rule.
53198. The rates were proposed by transmission by satellite carriers.
Zone Charts Revision: Priority Mail to
Copyright Owners and Satellite * * * * * APO/FPO/DPO Processing at Chicago
Carriers 1 and were unopposed. Id. (b) * * * ISC
Section 119(c)(2) of the Copyright Act (1) * * *
provides that, effective January 1 of each (ix) 2018: 28 cents per subscriber per One comment requested that the
year, the Judges shall adjust the royalty month. Postal Service reconsider changing
fee payable under Section 119(b)(1)(B) (2) * * * APO/FPO/DPO mail processing at
‘‘to reflect any changes occurring in the (ix) 2018: 58 cents per subscriber per Chicago ISC, based on needing more
cost of living as determined by the most month. study on negative, financial
recent Consumer Price Index (for all consequences on US Service members,
Dated: November 20, 2017.
consumers and for all items) [CPI–U] their families and businesses that serve
Suzanne M. Barnett,
published by the Secretary of Labor them.
Chief Copyright Royalty Judge.
before December 1 of the preceding [FR Doc. 2017–25481 Filed 11–24–17; 8:45 am] USPS Response
year.’’ Section 119 also requires that The Postal Service is revising Zone
BILLING CODE 1410–72–P
‘‘[n]otification of the adjusted fees shall charts for Priority Mail to APO/FPO/
be published in the Federal Register at DPO, which is processed at the Chicago
least 25 days before January 1.’’ 17 ISC, based on operational needs. This
POSTAL SERVICE
U.S.C. 119(c)(2). revision reflects current operations and
The change in the cost of living as 39 CFR Part 111 is consistent with Title 39 and former
determined by the CPI–U during the Postal Rate Commission precedent
period from the most recent index New Mailing Standards for Domestic regarding the alignment of rates and
published before December 1, 2016, to Mailing Services Products costs for mail classification. It is
the most recent index published before AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. necessary to align rates and costs for
December 1, 2017, is +2.0%.2 Priority Mail addressed to APO/FPO/
ACTION: Final rule.
Application of the 2.0% COLA to the DPO destinations, and eliminate
current rate for the secondary SUMMARY: On October 6, 2017, the Postal inconsistencies between rates and costs
transmission of broadcast stations by Service (USPS®) filed a notice of for such Priority Mail.
satellite carriers for private home mailing services price adjustments with The Proposed Rule is not a sudden,
viewing—27 cents per subscriber per the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) unforeseeable change in policy. The
month—results in a rate of 28 cents per in Docket No. R2018–1. On October 13, transfer of processing operations to the
subscriber per month (rounded to the 2017 the Postal Service published a Chicago ISC, and the resulting
nearest cent). See 37 CFR 386.2(b)(1). proposed rule containing the revisions inconsistency between Zone
Application of the 2.0% COLA to the to Mailing Standards of the United classification and transportation costs,
current rate for viewing in commercial States Postal Service, Domestic Mail occurred in 2013. For over three years,
establishments—57 cents per subscriber Manual (DMM®) that we planned to mailers had an opportunity to assess the
per month—results in a rate of 58 cents adopt to implement rule changes potential impact of this change on
per subscriber per month (rounded to coincident with the price adjustments. future operations, and some businesses
the nearest cent). See 37 CFR DATES: Effective: January 21, 2018.
responded to the change by relocating
386.2(b)(2). their operations in anticipation of a
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
potential reclassification of zones
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1 Program Suppliers and Joint Sports Claimants
Jacqueline Erwin at (202) 268–2158, or necessary to align rates and costs.
comprised the Copyright Owners while DIRECTV, Lizbeth Dobbins at (202) 268–3789. The resulting changes to DMM 608
Inc., DISH Network, LLC, and National SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On are shown below.
Programming Service, LLC, comprised the Satellite November 9, 2017, the PRC found that
Carriers. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
2 On November 15, 2017, the Bureau of Labor the price adjustments proposed by the
Statistics announced that the CPI–U increased 2.0% Postal Service may take effect as Administrative practice and
over the last 12 months. planned. The price adjustments and procedure, Postal Service.
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The Postal Service adopts the 608 Postal Information and Resources May contain only carrier route bundles
following changes to Mailing Standards * * * * * for carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes
of the United States Postal Service, identified in the L001 5-digit scheme
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), 9.0 Postal Zones listing. Labeling:
incorporated by reference in the Code of * * * * * 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B.
Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. 2. Line 2: ‘‘PER’’ or ‘‘NEWS’’ as
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is 9.2 Application applicable; followed by ‘‘FLTS’’;
amended as follows: * * * * * followed by ‘‘CR–RTS SCHEME.’’
a. For the purposes of computing b. Merged 5-digit scheme, required
PART 111—[AMENDED] postal zone information, except for and permitted only when there is at
items 9.2b and 9.2c, the following table least one 5-digit ZIP Code in the scheme
■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR that has an ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘C’’ indicator in the
applies to MPOs not listed in L005.
part 111 continues to read as follows: City State Product. May contain carrier
[Revise the ZIP Code groups listed
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– under the ‘‘3-DIGIT ZIP CODE PREFIX route bundles for any 5-digit ZIP
307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, GROUP’’ column by adding asterisks Code(s) in a single scheme listed in
401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– and add a new footnote to read as L001 as well as machinable barcoded
3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, price 5-digit bundles and machinable
3633, and 5001.
follows:]
nonbarcoded price 5-digit bundles for
3-DIGIT ZIP CODE PREFIX GROUP
■2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the those 5-digit ZIP Codes in the scheme
090–098*
United States Postal Service, Domestic 340 that have an ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘C’’ indicator in the
Mail Manual (DMM) as follows: 962–966* City State Product. Labeling:
* Priority Mail service destinating to 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B.
Mailing Standards of the United States 2. Line 2: ‘‘PER’’ or ‘‘NEWS’’ as
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual these ZIP Codes is served by SCF
Chicago IL 606. applicable; followed by ‘‘FLTS’’;
(DMM) followed by ‘‘CR/5D SCHEME.’’
* * * * * [Revise the text of item b to read as [Reverse the order of items c and d;
follows:] and revise the text of reordered item c
200 Commercial Mail Letters, Cards, b. The postage prices for zoned mail
to read as follows:]
Flats, and Parcels transported between the United States, c. 5-digit carrier routes, required;
201 Physical Standards the Canal Zone, Puerto Rico, or U.S. optional with no minimum. May
territories or possessions, including the contain only carrier route price bundles
* * * * * Freely Associated States on the one for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those
5.0 Physical Standards for hand, and MPOs on the other, or, among 5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a
Nonautomation Flats the MPOs, are the applicable zone scheme. Labeling:
prices for mail between the place of 1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit
* * * * * mailing or delivery and the city of the ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for
5.3 Bound Printed Matter postmaster serving the MPO concerned. military mail).
These additional standards apply to * * * * * 2. Line 2: ‘‘PER’’ or ‘‘NEWS’’ as
Bound Printed Matter: 700 Special Standards applicable; followed by ‘‘FLTS’’;
followed by ‘‘CARRIER ROUTES’’ or
* * * * * * * * * * ‘‘CR–RTS.’’
[Revise the text of item b to read as
follows:] 705 Advanced Preparation and * * * * *
b. Bound Printed Matter may not Special Postage Payment Systems 10.2 USPS Marketing Mail
weigh more than 20 ounces (except * * * * *
under 705.15). * * * * *
10.0 Merging Bundles of Flats Using 10.2.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
the City State Product
6.0 Physical Standards for [Revise the first two sentences of the
10.1 Periodicals introductory text of 10.2.5 to read as
Automation Flats
* * * * * follows:]
* * * * * Mailers must prepare pallets of
10.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling bundles in the manner and sequence
6.2 Additional Criteria for
Automation Flats [Revise the second sentence in the listed below and under 8.0. When
introductory text of 10.1.5 to read as sortation under this option is
* * * * * follows:] performed, after completing required or
6.2.2 Maximum Weight * * * When sortation under this optional carrier route pallets (if any),
option is performed, after completing mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit
Maximum weight limits are as required or optional carrier route pallets scheme and merged 5-digit pallets that
follows: (if any), mailers must prepare all merged are possible in the mailing based on the
* * * * * 5-digit scheme, and merged 5-digit volume of mail to the destination using
[Revise the text of item d to read as pallets that are possible in the mailing L001 and/or the City State
follows:] based on the volume of mail to the Product. * * *
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d. For Bound Printed Matter, 20 destination using L001 and/or the City [Reverse the order of items a and b;
ounces (except under 705.15). State Product. * * * and revise the text in reordered items a
* * * * * [Reverse the order of items a. and b.; and b to read as follows:]
and revise the text of reordered items a. a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes,
600 Basic Standards for All Mailing and b. to read as follows:] required; optional with no minimum.
Services a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, May contain only carrier route bundles
* * * * * required; optional with no minimum. for carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes
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identified in the L001 5-digit scheme ‘‘IRREG’’ as applicable; followed by Codes not included in a scheme, begin
listing. Labeling: ‘‘CR–RTS SCHEME.’’ preparing pallets under 12.2.3d (merged
1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. b. Merged 5-digit scheme, required; 5-digit pallet). Labeling:
2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT FLTS CR–RTS * * * For 5-digit ZIP Codes not 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B.
SCHEME.’’ included in a scheme, begin preparing 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT FLTS CR/5D
b. Merged 5-digit scheme, required pallets under 12.1.5e (merged 5-digit SCHEME.’’
and permitted only when there is at pallet). Labeling: * * * * *
least one 5-digit ZIP Code in the scheme 1. Line 1: use L001, Column B. [Reverse the order of items c and d;
that has an ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘C’’ indicator in the 2. Line 2: ‘‘PER’’ or ‘‘NEWS’’ as and revise the text of reordered item c
City State Product. May contain carrier applicable; followed by ‘‘FLTS’’ or to read as follows:]
route bundles for any 5-digit ZIP ‘‘IRREG’’ as applicable; followed by c. 5-digit carrier routes, required,
Code(s) in a single scheme listed in ‘‘CR/5D SCHEME.’’ optional with no minimum. May
L001 as well as automation price 5-digit * * * * * contain only carrier route price bundles
bundles and Presorted price 5-digit [Reverse the order of items d and e; for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those
bundles for those 5-digit ZIP Codes in and revise the text of reordered item d 5-digit ZIP codes that are not part of a
the scheme that have an ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘C’’ to read as follows:] scheme. Labeling:
indicator in the City State Product. d. 5-digit carrier routes, required;
Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit
optional with no minimum. May ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for
1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. contain only carrier route price bundles
2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT FLTS CR/5D military mail).
for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT FLTS’’; followed by
SCHEME.’’ 5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a
[Reverse the order of items c and d; ‘‘CARRIER ROUTES’’ or ‘‘CR–RTS.’’
scheme. Labeling:
and revise the text of reordered item c 1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit * * * * *
to read as follows:] ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for 13.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on
c. 5-digit carrier routes, required; military mail). Pallets Using the City State Product and
optional with no minimum. May 2. Line 2: ‘‘PER’’ or ‘‘NEWS’’ as a 5% Threshold
contain only carrier route price bundles applicable; followed by ‘‘FLTS’’ or
for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those 13.1 Periodicals
‘‘IRREG’’ as applicable; followed by
5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a ‘‘CARRIER ROUTES’’ or ‘‘CR–RTS.’’ 13.1.1 Basic Standards
scheme. Labeling:
* * * * * * * * * *
1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit
[Add new heading 12.2, USPS [Revise the text of item e to read as
ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for
Marketing Mail, renumber 12.1.6 follows:]
military mail).
through 12.1.8 as 12.2.1 through 12.2.3] e. After completing all possible
2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT FLTS,’’ followed by
‘‘CARRIER ROUTES’’ or ‘‘CR–RTS.’’ 12.2 USPS Marketing Mail required or optional carrier route pallets
(if any), mailers must prepare all merged
* * * * * * * * * * 5-digit scheme and 5-digit scheme
12.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on 12.2.3 Pallet Preparation and Labeling pallets according to standards in 13.1.5.
Pallets Using a 5% Threshold * * * * *
[Revise the second sentence in the
12.1 Periodicals introductory text of renumbered 12.2.3 13.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * * to read as follows:]
[Revise the second sentence in the
* * * When sortation under this
12.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling introductory text of 13.1.5 to read as
option is performed after completing
follows:]
[Revise the second sentence in the required or optional carrier route pallets
(if any), mailers must prepare all merged * * * When sortation under this
introductory text of 12.1.5 to read as
5-digit scheme, and merged 5-digit option is performed, after completing
follows:]
pallets that are possible in the mailing required or optional carrier route pallets
* * * When sortation under this
based on the volume of mail to the (if any), mailers must prepare all merged
option is performed, after completing
destination using L001 and the 5% 5-digit scheme, 5-digit scheme, and
required or optional carrier route pallets
threshold. * * * merged 5-digit pallets that are possible
(if any), mailers must prepare all merged
[Reverse the order of items a and b; in the mailing based on the volume of
5-digit scheme, 5-digit scheme, and
and revise the text in reordered items a. mail to the destination (8.0) using L001,
merged 5-digit pallets that are possible
and b. to read as follows:] the City State Product, and the 5%
in the mailing based on the volume of
a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, threshold (13.1.4), as applicable. * * *
mail to the destination using L001 and
required, optional with no minimum. Prepare and label pallets as follows:
the 5% threshold, as applicable. * * *
Prepare and label pallets as follows: May contain only carrier route bundles * * * * *
[Reverse the order of items a and b; for carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes [Reverse the order of items a and b;
and revise the text of reordered items a. identified in the L001 5-digit scheme and revise the text of reordered item a
and b. to read as follows:] listing. Labeling: to read as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes,
required; optional with no minimum. 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT FLTS CR–RTS required, optional with no minimum.
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May contain only carrier route bundles SCHEME.’’ May contain only carrier route bundles
for all carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP b. Merged 5-digit scheme, required, for carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes
Codes identified in the L001 5-digit permitted only when 5-digit bundles for identified in the L001 5-digit scheme
scheme listing. Labeling: at least one 5-digit ZIP Code in the listing. Labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. scheme may be merged with carrier 1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B.
2. Line 2: ‘‘PER’’ or ‘‘NEWS’’ as route bundles under the 5% threshold 2. Line 2: ‘‘PER’’ or ‘‘NEWS’’ as
applicable; followed by ‘‘FLTS’’ or standard in 12.2.2. * * * For 5-digit ZIP applicable; followed by ‘‘FLTS’’ or
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‘‘IRREG’’ as applicable; and followed by [Revise the heading of 15.0 to read as 15.1.1 Service Objectives
‘‘CR–RTS SCHEME.’’ follows:] [Revise the text in 15.1.1 to read as
* * * * * 15.0 Combining USPS Marketing Mail follows:]
[Reverse the order of items d and e; Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats, and The Postal Service processes
revise the text of reordered item d to Periodicals Flats combined mailings of USPS Marketing
read as follows:] Mail, Bound Printed Matter, and
d. 5-digit carrier routes, required; 15.1 Basic Standards Periodicals flats to the service standards
optional with no minimum. May [Revise the introductory text of 15.1 to of USPS Marketing Mail.
contain only carrier route price bundles read as follows:]
for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those 15.1.2 Postage Payment
Authorized mailers may combine
5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound [Revise the first sentence of 15.1.2 to
scheme. Labeling: Printed Matter flats, and Periodicals read as follows:]
1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit flats in a single mailing as follows: Postage for all USPS Marketing Mail
ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for [Revise the text in item a to read as and Bound Printed Matter pieces must
military mail). follows:] be paid with permit imprint using a
2. Line 2: ‘‘PER’’ or ‘‘NEWS’’ as a. Each mailpiece must meet the special postage payment system in 2.0
applicable; followed by ‘‘FLTS’’ or standards in 240 for USPS Marketing through 4.0 at the Post Office location
‘‘IRREG’’ as applicable; and followed by Mail, 260 for Bound Printed Matter and serving the mailer’s plant. * * *
‘‘CARRIER ROUTES’’ or ‘‘CR–RTS.’’ 207 for Periodicals. Periodicals 15.1.3 Documentation
* * * * * publications must be authorized or
pending original or additional entry at * * * In addition, mailers must
13.2 USPS Marketing Mail the office of mailing. provide:
* * * * * [Revise the text of item b by adding a * * * * *
new last sentence to read as follows:] [Delete current item f. and renumber
13.2.4 Pallet Preparation and Labeling b. * * * For exceptions to bundling item g. to item f. to read as follows:]
[Revise the second sentence of the contact the Pricing and Classification f. Any additional documentation to
introductory text of 13.2.4 to read as Service Center (see 608.8.0). support postage payment system
follows:] * * * * * records, if requested.
* * * When sortation under this [Revise the text of item e to read as 15.1.4 Authorization
option is performed after completing follows:]
required or optional carrier route pallets [Revise the first sentence and add a
e. Each mailing must include at least
(if any), mailers must prepare all merged new fourth sentence of 15.1.4 to read as
200 pieces or 50 pounds of USPS
5-digit scheme, and merged 5-digit follows:]
Marketing Mail and/or at least 300 A mailer must submit a written
pallets that are possible in the mailing pieces of Bound Printed Matter mail,
based on the volume of mail to the request to the manager, Business Mailer
when USPS Marketing Mail and/or Support (see 608.8.1 for address) to
destination using L001, the City State Bound Printed Matter are combined
Product, and the 5% threshold. Mailers combine mailings of USPS Marketing
within a mailing. Mail flats, Bound Printed Matter flats,
must label pallets according to the Line * * * * *
1 and Line 2 information listed below and Periodicals flats. * * * When
[Add new item h, to read as follows:] requested, a mailer must submit a copy
and under 8.6. h. Each comailing containing Bound
[Reverse the order of items a and b; of a notification document signed and
Printed Matter flats must: dated by the Periodicals publisher,
revise the text of reordered item a. to 1. Be entered at a destination
read as follows:] acknowledging the mailer’s
sectional center facility (DSCF) or a participation in a combined mailing of
a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, destination delivery unit (DDU)
required, optional with no minimum. USPS Marketing Mail and Periodicals
(Presorted DDU prices are not available and the potential for the mailpieces to
May contain only carrier route bundles for flats that weigh 1 pound or less).
for carrier routes for 5-digit ZIP Codes receive deferred USPS handling. * * *
a. When prepared and entered at a
identified in the L001 5-digit scheme destination sectional center facility 15.1.5 Price Eligibility
listing. Labeling: (DSCF) at 5-digit, 3-digit/SCF level [Revise the first sentence in 15.1.5 to
1. Line 1: Use L001, Column B. pallets, BPM pieces should weigh no
2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT FLTS CR–RTS read as follows:]
more than 20 ounces. Apply prices based on the standards
SCHEME.’’ 1. Heavier BPM pieces, (pieces greater in 240 for USPS Marketing Mail and 260
* * * * * than 20 ounces and less than 24 ounces) for Bound Printed Matter flats. * * *
[Reverse the order of items c and d; in comail can only be placed in CR level * * * * *
revise the text of reordered item c to bundles on a pallet included in no less [Revise the heading of 15.2 to read as
read as follows:] than SCF/3D sortation entered at an follows:]
c. 5-digit carrier routes, required, SCF.
optional with no minimum. May 2. Not exceed the maximum weight of 15.2 Combining USPS Marketing Mail
contain only carrier route price bundles 24 ounces per piece within the same Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats, and
for the same 5-digit ZIP Code for those bundle, when comailed with Periodicals Periodicals Flats in the Same Bundle
5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a pieces. * * * * *
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scheme. Labeling: a. The maximum number of heavier
1. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit pieces would be no more than half of 15.2.2 Mailpiece and Bundle
ZIP Code destination (see 8.6.4 for each bundle. (Half of the bundle can Identification
military mail). have BPM pieces that weigh 20–24 [Revise the text in 15.2.2 to read as
2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT FLTS,’’ followed by ounces). follows:]
‘‘CARRIER ROUTES or ‘‘CR–RTS.’’ b. The maximum bundle weight is 20 Each USPS Marketing Mail, Bound
* * * * * pounds. Printed Matter, and Periodicals
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mailpiece prepared under a combined a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, We will publish an appropriate
mailing of USPS Marketing Mail flats, required. * * * Labeling: amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect
Bound Printed Matter flats, and * * * * * these changes.
Periodicals flats must be identified as [Revise item a 2 to read as follows:] Stanley F. Mires,
being part of a mixed class mailing 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,’’ as
through the use of an optional Attorney, Federal Compliance.
applicable; * * *
endorsement line (OEL) in accordance b. Merged 5-digit scheme, optional. [FR Doc. 2017–25488 Filed 11–24–17; 8:45 am]
with the standards in 203.7.1.8. Post- * * * Labeling: BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
print consolidators who have mailings * * * * *
of USPS Marketing Mail and Bound [Revise item b 2 to read as follows:]
Printed Matter, using Permit Imprint 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT/BPM/PER FLTS CR/ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
may include a ‘‘Co-Class’’ marking. 5D,’’ as applicable * * * AGENCY
* * * * * c. Merged 5-digit, optional.
* * * Labeling: 40 CFR Part 52
[Revise the heading of 15.3 to read as
follows:] * * * * * [EPA–R07–OAR–2017–0386; FRL–9971–16–
[Revise item c 2 to read as follows:] Region 7]
15.3 Combining Bundles of USPS 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,’’ as
Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed applicable; * * * Approval of Nebraska Air Quality
Matter Flats, and Periodicals Flats on d. 5-digit carrier routes, required. Implementation Plans; Adoption of a
the Same Pallet * * * Labeling: New Chapter Under the Nebraska
* * * * * Administrative Code; Withdrawal of
* * * * *
[Revise item d 2 to read as follows:] Direct Final Rule
15.3.2 Mailpiece and Bundle
2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,’’ as AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Identification
applicable; * * * Agency (EPA).
[Revise the introductory text in item a. e. 5-digit, required. * * * Labeling:
ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.
in 15.3.2 to read as follows:] * * * * *
Each USPS Marketing Mail, Bound [Revise item e 2 to read as follows:] SUMMARY: Due to adverse comments, the
Printer Matter, and Periodicals 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,’’ as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
mailpiece prepared under a combined applicable; * * * is withdrawing the direct final rule for
mailing of USPS Marketing Mail flats, f. 3-digit, optional, * * * Labeling: ‘‘Approval of Nebraska Air Quality
Bound Printed Matter flats, and * * * * * Implementation Plans; Adoption of a
Periodicals flats must be identified as [Revise item f 2 to read as follows:] New Chapter Under the Nebraska
being part of a mixed class mailing 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,’’ as Administrative Code’’ published in the
through the use of an optional applicable; * * * Federal Register on October 5, 2017.
endorsement line (OEL) in accordance g. SCF, required. * * * Labeling: Nebraska’s SIP revision added a new
with standards in 203.7.1.8. Post-print * * * * * chapter titled ‘‘Visibility Protection’’
consolidators who have mailings of [Revise item g 2 to read as follows:] which provides Nebraska authority to
USPS Marketing Mail and Bound 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,’’ as implement Federal regulations relating
Printed Matter, using Permit Imprint applicable; * * * to Regional Haze and Best Available
may include a ‘‘Co-Class’’ marking. h. ASF, required unless bundle Retrofit Technology (BART). The new
* * * * * reallocation used under 15.1.10. * * * chapter incorporates by reference EPA’s
Labeling: Guidelines for BART Determinations
15.4 Pallet Preparation under the Regional Haze Rule. The
* * * * *
15.4.1 Pallet Preparation, Sequence [Revise item h 2 to read as follows:] revision to the SIP meets the visibility
and Labeling 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT/BPM/PER FLTS component of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
NDC,’’ as applicable; * * * DATES: The direct final rule published at
[Revise the text in 15.4.1 to read as
follows:] * * * * * 82 FR 46415, October 5, 2017, is
[Revise item i to read as follows:] withdrawn effective November 27, 2017.
When combining USPS Marketing
Mail, Bound Printed Matter, and i. NDC, required. Pallet may contain FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
Periodicals flats within the same bundle carrier route, automation or presorted Crable, Environmental Protection
or combining bundles of USPS mail for the 3-digit ZIP Code groups in Agency, Air Planning and Development
Marketing Mail flats, Bound Printed L601. * * * Labeling: Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard,
Matter flats, and bundles of Periodicals * * * * * Lenexa, Kansas 66219 at (913) 551–
flats on pallets, bundles must be placed [Revise item i 2 to read as follows:] 7391, or by email at crable.gregory@
on pallets. For labeling, ’’’MKT/BPM/ 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT/BPM/PER FLTS epa.gov.
PER FLTS’’, as applicable’ means to NDC,’’ as applicable; * * * SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to
label each individual pallet based on the * * * * * adverse comments, EPA is withdrawing
classes of mailpieces on that individual [Revise item j to read as follows:] the direct final rule to approve revisions
pallet. As an example, in a combined j. Mixed NDC, required, 100 pound to the Nebraska State Implementation
mailing of USPS Marketing Mail, Bound minimum. Pallet may contain carrier Plan (SIP). In the direct final rule
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Printed Matter, and Periodicals flats, route, automation or presorted mail. published on October 5, 2017 (82 FR
some pallets may be labeled ‘‘MKT/ * * * Labeling: 46415), we stated that if we received
BPM/PER’’ while others might properly * * * * * adverse comment by November 6, 2017,
be labeled ‘‘MKT/BPM,’’ ‘‘MKT/PER,’’ [Revise item j 2 to read as follows:] the rule would be withdrawn and not
‘‘BPM/PER,’’ or even ‘‘MKT,’’‘‘BPM,’’ or 2. Line 2: ‘‘MKT/BPM/PER FLTS,’’ as take effect. EPA received adverse
‘‘PER.’’ applicable; comments. EPA will address the
Preparation, sequence and labeling: * * * * * comments in a subsequent final action
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective: January 21, 2018. | |
| Contact | Jacqueline Erwin at (202) 268-2158, or Lizbeth Dobbins at (202) 268-3789. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 55947 | |
| CFR Associated | Administrative Practice and Procedure and Postal Service |
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