82 FR 57356 - International Mailing Services: Mailing Services Product and Price Changes
POSTAL SERVICE Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 232 (December 5, 2017)
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 232 (December 5, 2017)
| Page Range | 57356-57362 | |
| FR Document | 2017-26143 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 5, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 57356-57362] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-26143] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 20 International Mailing Services: Mailing Services Product and Price Changes AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On October 24, 2017, the Postal Service published proposed product and price changes to reflect a notice of price adjustments filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). The PRC has found that price adjustments and product changes contained in the Postal Service's notice may go into effect on January 21, 2018. The Postal Service will revise Notice 123, Price List to reflect the new prices and Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]) to reflect the product changes. DATES: Effective: January 21, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Rabkin at 202-268-2537. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Proposed Rule and Response In October 2017, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for products and services covered by Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]), to be effective on January 21, 2018. On October 24, 2017, the USPSTM published a notice of proposed product and price changes in the Federal Register entitled ``International Mailing Services: Proposed Product and Price Changes--CPI'' (82 FR 49160). The document included price changes that the Postal Service would adopt for products and services covered by Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]) and publish in Notice 123, Price List, on Postal Explorer[supreg] at pe.usps.com. The Postal Service received no comments. II. Decision of the Postal Regulatory Commission As stated in the PRC's Order No. 4215, issued on November 9, 2017, the PRC found that the prices in the Postal Service's Notice may go into effect on [[Page 57357]] January 21, 2018. The new prices will accordingly be posted in Notice 123, on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com. The following product changes to the IMM, conforming to the requirements of the Universal Postal Convention limiting the contents of First-Class Mail International postcard, letter, and large envelope (flat) mail to personal correspondence and non-dutiable documents, were also accepted without comment and will accordingly be posted in the January 21, 2018, revision of the IMM on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com. The Postal Service hereby adopts the following changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20 Foreign relations, International postal services. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is amended as follows: PART 20--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 20 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, 407, 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, International Mail Manual (IMM), as follows: Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM) * * * * * 1 International Mail Services * * * * * 120 Preparation for Mailing * * * * * 123 Customs Forms and Online Shipping Labels 123.6 Required Usage 123.61 Conditions * * * * * Exhibit 123.61 Customs Declaration Form Usage by Mail Category * * * * * [Revise the heading and text for the First-Class Mail International section to read as follows:] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Declared value, Type of item weight, or physical Required PS form Comment (if applicable) characteristic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First-Class Mail International Letters and Large Envelopes (Flats), as well as International Priority Airmail (IPA) Letters and Large Envelopes (Flats) and International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Envelopes (Flats) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All letter-size and flat-size Under 16 ounces....... None.................. See 123.63 for additional items, as defined in 241.2, 16 ounces or more..... 2976.................. information concerning containing only nondutiable ``documents.'' Items documents. containing merchandise must be mailed using Global Express Guaranteed service, Priority Mail Express International service, Priority Mail International service, or First-Class Package International Service; commercial mailers may also use IPA packages (small packets) and ISAL packages (small packets) to mail merchandise. Certain documents controlled by export regulatory agencies may also require customs documentation. See 510-590 and Publication 699 for additional information. All items containing any goods, Prohibited............ Prohibited............ See 123.63 for additional regardless of weight. information concerning ``documents'' and merchandise. Items containing merchandise must be mailed using Global Express Guaranteed service, Priority Mail Express International service, Priority Mail International service, or First-Class Package International Service; commercial mailers may also use IPA packages (small packets) and ISAL packages (small packets) to mail merchandise. * * * * * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Delete the footnote] * * * * * [Revise the heading of 123.63 to read as follows (indicating a separation of documents and merchandise):] 123.63 Separation of Documents and Merchandise [Revise the text to read as follows (dividing the section into subsections, with 123.631 containing new text that explains the separation between documents and merchandise, 123.632 based on the first part of the previous 123.63, and 123.633 based on the second part of the previous 123.63):] 123.631 Explanation of Separation Letter-post mail (First-Class Mail International, IPA and ISAL items, and First-Class Package International Service) must be separated based on contents into Documents and Merchandise categories. Merchandise consists of items other than documents that are considered potentially dutiable, as well as documents that may be subject to customs duties. Mailers must declare a value and place a customs form on each merchandise item. If any item (merchandise or document) weighs more than 16 ounces, a mailer must place a customs form on it, regardless of the content. 123.632 Documents In Exhibit 123.61, the ``Type of Item'' column has several references to ``documents.'' For this purpose, ``documents'' refers only to any piece of written, drawn, or printed information, excluding objects of merchandise. Documents do not include digital and electronic storage media or devices such [[Page 57358]] as CDs, DVDs, or flash drives. Examples of documents include the following: a. Audit and business records. b. Personal correspondence. c. Circulars. d. Pamphlets. e. Advertisements. f. Written instruments not intended to be resold. g. Money orders, checks, and similar items that cannot be negotiated or converted into cash without forgery. 123.633 Customs Forms Required The following are examples of items that are required to bear a customs declaration form and to declare a value: a. CDs, DVDs, flash drives, video and cassette tapes, and other digital and electronic storage media--regardless of whether they are blank or contain electronic documents or other prerecorded media. b. Artwork. c. Collector or antique document items. d. Books. e. Periodicals. f. Printed music. g. Printed educational or test material. h. Player piano rolls. i. Commercial engineering drawings. j. Commercial blueprints. k. Film. l. Negatives. m. X-rays. n. Separation negatives. o. Commercial photographs. * * * * * 141.5 First-Class Mail International [Revise the first two sentences to read as follows:] First-Class Mail International is a generic term for mailpieces that are postcard size, letter-size or flat-size and weigh 4 pounds or less. First-Class Mail International items may contain any letter-size or flat-size mailable correspondence or nondutiable documents that are not prohibited by the destination country. * * * * * * * * 141.6 First-Class Package International Service [Revise the second sentence to replace ``registry'' with ``Registered Mail,'' to read as follows:] At the sender's option, extra services, such as Registered Mail and return receipt, may be added on a country-specific basis. * * * * * 240 First-Class Mail International * * * * * 242 Eligibility 242.1 Content Eligibility [Revise text to read as follows (indicating that only correspondence and nondutiable documents may be sent by FCMI)]: Subject to applicable weight and size limits, only correspondence and nondutiable documents that are otherwise acceptable and not prohibited by the Postal Service or the country of destination may be mailed at the First-Class Mail International price. [Revise the heading of 242.2 to read as follows:] 242.2 Merchandise [Replace subsections 242.21 and 242.22 with text to read as follows (because no merchandise, neither dutiable as in the previous 242.21 nor nondutiable as in the previous 242.22, may be mailed with First-Class Mail International service):] No merchandise, whether dutiable or nondutiable, may be mailed using First-Class Mail International Service. Items containing merchandise may be sent by Global Express Guaranteed service, Priority Mail Express International service, Priority Mail International service, or First-Class Package International Service; commercial mailers may also use IPA packages (small packets) and ISAL packages (small packets). * * * * * 243 Prices and Postage Payment Methods * * * * * 243.3 Permit Imprint--General [Revise the fourth sentence to read as follows (specifying that the only First-Class Mail International items that require customs forms are letters and flats that weigh more than 16 ounces):] Mailers may use a permit imprint for mailing identical- or nonidentical-weight First-Class Mail International items. Any of the First-Class Mail International permit imprint formats shown in Exhibit 152.64 is acceptable. Permit imprints must not denote ``bulk mail,'' ``nonprofit,'' or other domestic or special mail markings. For items requiring a customs form (First-Class Mail International letter-size and flat-size mailpieces weighing more than 16 ounces), mailers must also meet the following requirements: * * * * * * * * Individual Country Listings * * * * * [For every country that accepts Free Matter for the Blind service, revise the first paragraph of the ``Free Matter for the Blind'' text to read as follows (noting that First-Class Mail International service is limited to documents only):] Free Matter for the Blind (270) Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes. Weight limit: 4 pounds. * * * * * [For the following countries, revise the applicable text as noted:] Afghanistan * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the entry to read as follows:] Traveler's checks, precious stones, jewelry, and other valuable articles are admitted only in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Aruba Prohibitions (130) [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, unless they are sent by First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail Service. * * * * * Benin * * * * * Observations [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] 1. First-Class Package International Service items containing dutiable articles must be registered. * * * * * Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba Prohibitions (130) [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, unless they are sent in First-Class [[Page 57359]] Package International Service with Registered Mail service. * * * * * Brazil * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the second entry to read as follows:] Postage stamps are admitted only in First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service shipments. * * * * * Burkina Faso * * * * * Observations [Revise the entry to read as follows:] 1. First-Class Package International Service items containing dutiable articles must be registered. * * * * * Burma (Myanmar) * * * * * Observations [Revise the first entry to read as follows;] 1. The following may not be sent as merchandise with First-Class Package International Service if they are liable to customs duty: Works of art (including photographs), printed forms, account books, manuscript books, labels, advertising matter (except trade catalogs and circulars), picture books, almanacs, maps, old paper, and old newspapers serving as packing paper. * * * * * Cameroon * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the entry to read as follows:] Banknotes; currency notes; and securities payable to bearer may be sent only as First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service. * * * * * Canada Restrictions [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; traveler's checks; gold, silver, platinum, manufactured or not; jewelry; and other valuable articles may be sent only by First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service. Exceptions Coins sent to or from collectors or dealers may be mailed in ordinary (uninsured) parcels. * * * * * Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) * * * * * Observations [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] 1. First-Class Package International Service items containing dutiable articles must be registered. * * * * * Curacao Prohibitions (130) [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, unless they are sent in registered First-Class Package International Service. * * * * * Faroe Islands * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to bearer; traveler's checks; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service or insured parcels. * * * * * French Guiana * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to bearer; traveler's checks; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * French Polynesia (Includes Tahiti) * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the entry to read as follows:] Banknotes admitted only in registered First-Class Package International Service. * * * * * Gambia * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the entry to read as follows:] Banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; traveler's checks; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles may be sent only in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Ghana * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the entry to read as follows:] Banknotes, treasury notes, currency notes, and coins may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments from one bank to another. * * * * * Greece Prohibitions * * * * * [Revise the third entry to read as follows:] Coins; traveler's checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, except banknotes, currency notes (paper money), and securities payable to bearer may be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Banknotes, currency notes; and securities payable to bearer may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Guadeloupe (Includes Saint Bartholomew and Saint Martin) * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; traveler's [[Page 57360]] checks; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewels; expensive jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Israel * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * [Revise the fifth entry to read as follows:] Records, films, recording wire, computer cards, QSL cards, and magnetic film are admitted only if sent in First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Italy * * * * * Restrictions * * * * * [Revise the second entry to read as follows:] Postage stamps for philatelic purposes are admitted in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments on condition that the package bears a completed PS Form 2976 and the addressee complies with the Italian financial regulations. * * * * * Japan * * * * * Restrictions * * * * * [Revise the second entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments or insured Priority Mail International parcels. * * * * * Korea, Republic of (South Korea) * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; paper currency; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; jewelry; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; and other valuable articles are admitted only if sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Libya * * * * * Observations * * * * * [Revise the third entry to read as follows:] 3. In accordance with Executive Order 12543 of January 7, 1986, merchandise is limited to donations of articles of food, clothing, medicines, and medical supplies that are intended strictly for medical purposes. First-Class Package International Service items and International Priority Airmail (IPA) items are subject to the content restriction. ISAL service is suspended because transportation is not available. * * * * * Macao * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency notes; traveler's checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Mali * * * * * Observations [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] 1. First-Class Package International Service items and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes containing dutiable articles must be registered. * * * * * Namibia Prohibitions * * * * * [Revise the fourth entry to read as follows:] Diamonds or precious stones except in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Niger * * * * * Observations [Revise the entry to read as follows:] First-Class Package International Service items containing dutiable articles must be registered. * * * * * Oman * * * * * Observations [Revise the entry to read as follows:] First-Class Package International Service items containing dutiable articles must be registered. * * * * * Reunion * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Banknotes; currency notes; and securities payable to bearer may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Rwanda Prohibitions (130) [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins, banknotes, currency notes (paper money), traveler's checks, and securities payable to bearer except in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * San Marino * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the entry to read as follows:] Postage stamps for philatelic purposes are admitted in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments on condition that the package bears a completed PS Form 2976 and the addressee complies with the Italian financial regulations. * * * * * Senegal * * * * * [[Page 57361]] Observations [Revise the entry to read as follows:] First-Class Package International Service items containing dutiable articles must be registered. * * * * * Sierra Leone Prohibitions (130) [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Postage stamps, whether used or not, except in registered First- Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Restrictions * * * * * [Revise the second entry to read as follows:] Coins or precious metal sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments may not exceed L5 in value. * * * * * Singapore Prohibitions (130) * * * * * [Revise the fifth entry to read as follows:] Coins except coins for purposes of ornament; banknotes; currency notes; traveler's checks; securities payable to bearer; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. However, unmounted precious stones may be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments if authorization is obtained from the Postmaster General of Singapore. * * * * * Sint Maarten Prohibitions (130) [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, unless they are sent in registered First-Class Package International Service. * * * * * Somalia Prohibitions (130) * * * * * [Revise the second entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. * * * * * South Africa Prohibitions (130) * * * * * [Revise the fourth entry to read as follows:] Diamonds or precious stones except in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Observations * * * * * [Revise the third entry to read as follows (specifying that only FCPIS with Registered Mail service may be used):] 3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are admitted only in First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service shipments. * * * * * Sudan * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the entry to read as follows:] Banknotes greater than 2 Sudanese pounds in value are admitted ONLY in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Taiwan * * * * * Observations [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] 1. First-Class Package International Service items containing dutiable articles must be registered. * * * * * Tanzania * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the entry to read as follows:] Coins must not exceed 100 shillings in value and must be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Togo Prohibitions (130) * * * * * [Revise the third entry to read as follows:] Banknotes, currency notes, securities payable to bearer, traveler's checks, may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * * * * * * Uganda * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to bearer; traveler checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones, jewelry; and other valuable articles, may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Ukraine * * * * * Restrictions [In the first entry, revise item e to read as follows:] 1. In order to be admissible, the food items listed below must * * * (e) be shipped in quantities not to exceed 2 kilograms (4 pounds) when enclosed in a First-Class Package International Service shipment * * *. * * * * * Yemen * * * * * Restrictions * * * * * [Revise the second entry to read as follows:] Coins, banknotes, currency notes, securities payable to bearer, and traveler's checks may only be sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * * Zambia * * * * * Restrictions [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Coins; paper currency; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; jewelry; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; and other valuable articles are admitted only if [[Page 57362]] sent in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2017-26143 Filed 12-4-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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Management Directive 023–01 and become a moving safety zone extending Dated: November 29, 2017.
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, 500 yards in all directions from the M.C. Long,
which guide the Coast Guard in PACIFIC PARADISE to facilitate the Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
complying with the National towing and subsequent disposal of the Port Honolulu.
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 vessel. The temporary safety zone will [FR Doc. 2017–26142 Filed 12–4–17; 8:45 am]
U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have be enforced throughout the salvage, BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
determined this action is one of a transit and removal operations within
category of actions that do not and offshore of Mamala Bay. This zone
individually or cumulatively have a extends from the surface of the water to POSTAL SERVICE
significant effect on the human the ocean floor.
environment. This rule involves the 39 CFR Part 20
(b) Enforcement period. This rule is
extension of a temporary safety zone
effective from 8:00 a.m. on December 1, International Mailing Services: Mailing
extension for thirty days, or until the
2017 through 8:00 a.m. on December 31, Services Product and Price Changes
salvage and removal operations are
2017, or until salvage recovery
suspended. It is categorically excluded AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
operations are complete, whichever is
from further review under paragraph ACTION: Final rule.
earlier. If the temporary safety zone is
34(g) of Figure 2–1 of the Commandant
terminated prior to 8:00 a.m. on
Instruction. A Record of Environmental SUMMARY: On October 24, 2017, the
Consideration supporting this December 31, 2017, the Coast Guard
Postal Service published proposed
determination is available in the docket will provide notice via a broadcast
product and price changes to reflect a
where indicated under ADDRESSES. notice to mariners.
notice of price adjustments filed with
(c) Regulations. The general the Postal Regulatory Commission
G. Protest Activities regulations governing safety zones (PRC). The PRC has found that price
The Coast Guard respects the First contained in § 165.23 apply to the safety adjustments and product changes
Amendment rights of protesters. zone created by this temporary final contained in the Postal Service’s notice
Protesters are asked to contact the rule. may go into effect on January 21, 2018.
person listed in the FOR FURTHER (1) All persons are required to comply The Postal Service will revise Notice
INFORMATION CONTACT section to 123, Price List to reflect the new prices
with the general regulations governing
coordinate protest activities so that your safety zones found in this part. and Mailing Standards of the United
message can be received without States Postal Service, International Mail
jeopardizing the safety or security of (2) Entry into, or remaining in, this Manual (IMM®) to reflect the product
people, places or vessels. zone is prohibited unless expressly changes.
authorized by the COTP Honolulu or his
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 designated representative. DATES: Effective: January 21, 2018.
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(3) Persons desiring to transit the
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping Paula Rabkin at 202–268–2537.
temporary stationary or moving safety
requirements, Security measures, zone identified in paragraph (a) of this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Waterways. section may contact the COTP at the I. Proposed Rule and Response
For the reasons discussed in the Command Center telephone number
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 In October 2017, the Postal Service
(808) 842–2600 and (808) 842–2601, fax filed a notice of mailing services price
CFR part 165 as follows: (808) 842–2642 or on VHF channel 16 adjustments with the Postal Regulatory
(156.8 Mhz) to seek permission to Commission (PRC) for products and
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION transit the zone. If permission is
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS services covered by Mailing Standards
granted, all persons and vessels must of the United States Postal Service,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 comply with the instructions of the International Mail Manual (IMM®), to be
continues to read as follows: COTP Honolulu or his designated effective on January 21, 2018. On
representative and proceed at the October 24, 2017, the USPSTM
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; minimum speed necessary to maintain a
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; published a notice of proposed product
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
safe course while in the zone. and price changes in the Federal
No. 0170.1. (4) The U.S. Coast Guard may be Register entitled ‘‘International Mailing
■ 2. Add § 165.T14–0982 to read as assisted in the patrol and enforcement Services: Proposed Product and Price
follows: of the temporary safety zone by Federal, Changes—CPI’’ (82 FR 49160). The
State, and local agencies. document included price changes that
§ 165.T14–0982 Safety Zone; Mamala Bay, the Postal Service would adopt for
Oahu, HI. (d) Notice of enforcement. The COTP
will provide notice of enforcement of products and services covered by
(a) Location. The temporary safety Mailing Standards of the United States
zone is located within the COTP the temporary safety zone described in
this section via verbal broadcasts and Postal Service, International Mail
Honolulu Zone (See 33 CFR 3.70–10) Manual (IMM®) and publish in Notice
and will encompass all navigable waters written notice to mariners and the
general public. 123, Price List, on Postal Explorer® at
extending 500 yards in all directions pe.usps.com. The Postal Service
from the commercial fishing vessel (e) Definitions. As used in this received no comments.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
PACIFIC PARADISE, which is currently section, ‘‘designated representative’’
aground on a reef approximately 400 means any Coast Guard commissioned, II. Decision of the Postal Regulatory
yards southwest of Kaimana Beach near warrant, or petty officer who has been Commission
position 21°15.69′ N.; 157°49.49′ W. authorized by the COTP to assist in As stated in the PRC’s Order No.
When the commercial fishing vessel enforcing the temporary safety zone 4215, issued on November 9, 2017, the
PACIFIC PARADISE is removed from described in paragraph (a) of this PRC found that the prices in the Postal
the reef, the temporary safety zone will section. Service’s Notice may go into effect on
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January 21, 2018. The new prices will List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20 1 International Mail Services
accordingly be posted in Notice 123, on Foreign relations, International postal * * * * *
Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com. services.
The following product changes to the Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is 120 Preparation for Mailing
IMM, conforming to the requirements of amended as follows: * * * * *
the Universal Postal Convention
limiting the contents of First-Class Mail PART 20—[AMENDED] 123 Customs Forms and Online
International postcard, letter, and large Shipping Labels
■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
envelope (flat) mail to personal part 20 continues to read as follows: 123.6 Required Usage
correspondence and non-dutiable
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– 123.61 Conditions
documents, were also accepted without 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101,
comment and will accordingly be 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001–3011, * * * * *
posted in the January 21, 2018, revision 3201–3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, Exhibit 123.61
of the IMM on Postal Explorer at 3632, 3633, and 5001.
pe.usps.com. ■ 2. Revise the following sections of Customs Declaration Form Usage by
The Postal Service hereby adopts the Mailing Standards of the United States Mail Category
following changes to Mailing Standards Postal Service, International Mail
* * * * *
of the United States Postal Service, Manual (IMM), as follows:
International Mail Manual (IMM), Mailing Standards of the United [Revise the heading and text for the
which is incorporated by reference in States Postal Service, International First-Class Mail International section to
the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 Mail Manual (IMM) read as follows:]
CFR 20.1. * * * * *
Declared value,
weight, or Required PS
Type of item Comment (if applicable)
physical form
characteristic
* * * * * * *
First-Class Mail International Letters and Large Envelopes (Flats), as well as International Priority Airmail (IPA) Letters and Large
Envelopes (Flats) and International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Envelopes (Flats)
All letter-size and flat-size items, Under 16 ounces None ................. See 123.63 for additional information concerning ‘‘documents.’’
as defined in 241.2, containing 16 ounces or 2976. Items containing merchandise must be mailed using Global Ex-
only nondutiable documents. more. press Guaranteed service, Priority Mail Express International serv-
ice, Priority Mail International service, or First-Class Package
International Service; commercial mailers may also use IPA pack-
ages (small packets) and ISAL packages (small packets) to mail
merchandise. Certain documents controlled by export regulatory
agencies may also require customs documentation. See 510–590
and Publication 699 for additional information.
All items containing any goods, re- Prohibited .......... Prohibited .......... See 123.63 for additional information concerning ‘‘documents’’ and
gardless of weight. merchandise. Items containing merchandise must be mailed using
Global Express Guaranteed service, Priority Mail Express Inter-
national service, Priority Mail International service, or First-Class
Package International Service; commercial mailers may also use
IPA packages (small packets) and ISAL packages (small packets)
to mail merchandise.
* * * * * * *
[Delete the footnote] 123.63, and 123.633 based on the form on each merchandise item. If any
second part of the previous 123.63):] item (merchandise or document) weighs
* * * * * more than 16 ounces, a mailer must
[Revise the heading of 123.63 to read as 123.631 Explanation of Separation place a customs form on it, regardless of
follows (indicating a separation of the content.
Letter-post mail (First-Class Mail
documents and merchandise):] International, IPA and ISAL items, and 123.632 Documents
123.63 Separation of Documents and First-Class Package International
Service) must be separated based on In Exhibit 123.61, the ‘‘Type of Item’’
Merchandise
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contents into Documents and column has several references to
[Revise the text to read as follows Merchandise categories. Merchandise ‘‘documents.’’ For this purpose,
(dividing the section into subsections, consists of items other than documents ‘‘documents’’ refers only to any piece of
with 123.631 containing new text that that are considered potentially dutiable, written, drawn, or printed information,
explains the separation between as well as documents that may be excluding objects of merchandise.
documents and merchandise, 123.632 subject to customs duties. Mailers must Documents do not include digital and
based on the first part of the previous declare a value and place a customs electronic storage media or devices such
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as CDs, DVDs, or flash drives. Examples 242 Eligibility [For every country that accepts Free
of documents include the following: 242.1 Content Eligibility Matter for the Blind service, revise the
a. Audit and business records. first paragraph of the ‘‘Free Matter for
b. Personal correspondence. [Revise text to read as follows the Blind’’ text to read as follows (noting
c. Circulars. (indicating that only correspondence that First-Class Mail International
d. Pamphlets. and nondutiable documents may be service is limited to documents only):]
e. Advertisements. sent by FCMI)]:
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
f. Written instruments not intended to Subject to applicable weight and size
be resold. limits, only correspondence and Free when sent as First-Class Mail
g. Money orders, checks, and similar nondutiable documents that are International (documents only), First-
items that cannot be negotiated or otherwise acceptable and not prohibited Class Package International Service,
converted into cash without forgery. by the Postal Service or the country of Priority Mail International Flat Rate
destination may be mailed at the First- Envelopes, or Priority Mail International
123.633 Customs Forms Required Class Mail International price. Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes. Weight
The following are examples of items [Revise the heading of 242.2 to read limit: 4 pounds.
that are required to bear a customs as follows:] * * * * *
declaration form and to declare a value:
242.2 Merchandise [For the following countries, revise the
a. CDs, DVDs, flash drives, video and
cassette tapes, and other digital and [Replace subsections 242.21 and applicable text as noted:]
electronic storage media—regardless of 242.22 with text to read as follows Afghanistan
whether they are blank or contain (because no merchandise, neither
electronic documents or other dutiable as in the previous 242.21 nor * * * * *
prerecorded media. nondutiable as in the previous 242.22, Restrictions
b. Artwork. may be mailed with First-Class Mail
International service):] [Revise the entry to read as follows:]
c. Collector or antique document
items. No merchandise, whether dutiable or Traveler’s checks, precious stones,
d. Books. nondutiable, may be mailed using First- jewelry, and other valuable articles are
e. Periodicals. Class Mail International Service. Items admitted only in registered First-Class
f. Printed music. containing merchandise may be sent by Package International Service
g. Printed educational or test material. Global Express Guaranteed service, shipments.
h. Player piano rolls. Priority Mail Express International * * * * *
i. Commercial engineering drawings. service, Priority Mail International
j. Commercial blueprints. service, or First-Class Package Aruba
k. Film. International Service; commercial Prohibitions (130)
l. Negatives. mailers may also use IPA packages
(small packets) and ISAL packages [Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
m. X-rays.
n. Separation negatives. (small packets).
Coins; banknotes; currency; securities
o. Commercial photographs. * * * * * of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s
* * * * * 243 Prices and Postage Payment checks; platinum, gold, and silver
Methods (manufactured or not); precious stones;
141.5 First-Class Mail International
jewelry; and other valuable articles,
[Revise the first two sentences to read * * * * * unless they are sent by First-Class
as follows:] 243.3 Permit Imprint—General Package International Service with
First-Class Mail International is a Registered Mail Service.
generic term for mailpieces that are [Revise the fourth sentence to read as
follows (specifying that the only First- * * * * *
postcard size, letter-size or flat-size and
weigh 4 pounds or less. First-Class Mail Class Mail International items that Benin
International items may contain any require customs forms are letters and
* * * * *
letter-size or flat-size mailable flats that weigh more than 16 ounces):]
correspondence or nondutiable Observations
Mailers may use a permit imprint for
documents that are not prohibited by mailing identical- or nonidentical- [Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
the destination country. * * * weight First-Class Mail International
* * * * * items. Any of the First-Class Mail 1. First-Class Package International
International permit imprint formats Service items containing dutiable
141.6 First-Class Package articles must be registered.
shown in Exhibit 152.64 is acceptable.
International Service * * * * *
Permit imprints must not denote ‘‘bulk
[Revise the second sentence to replace mail,’’ ‘‘nonprofit,’’ or other domestic or
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba
‘‘registry’’ with ‘‘Registered Mail,’’ to special mail markings. For items
read as follows:] requiring a customs form (First-Class Prohibitions (130)
At the sender’s option, extra services, Mail International letter-size and flat- [Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
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such as Registered Mail and return size mailpieces weighing more than 16
receipt, may be added on a country- ounces), mailers must also meet the Coins; banknotes; currency; securities
specific basis. following requirements: * * * of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s
* * * * * * * * * * checks; platinum, gold, and silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones;
240 First-Class Mail International Individual Country Listings jewelry; and other valuable articles,
* * * * * * * * * * unless they are sent in First-Class
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Package International Service with Exceptions Restrictions
Registered Mail service.
Coins sent to or from collectors or [Revise the entry to read as follows:]
* * * * *
dealers may be mailed in ordinary Banknotes admitted only in registered
Brazil (uninsured) parcels. First-Class Package International
* * * * * * * * * * Service.
* * * * *
Restrictions Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Gambia
[Revise the second entry to read as * * * * *
follows:] * * * * *
Observations
Postage stamps are admitted only in Restrictions
First-Class Package International Service [Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
[Revise the entry to read as follows:]
with Registered Mail service shipments. 1. First-Class Package International Banknotes; currency notes; securities
* * * * * Service items containing dutiable payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
Burkina Faso articles must be registered. manufactured and unmanufactured
* * * * * platinum, gold, silver; precious stones;
* * * * * jewelry; and other valuable articles may
Observations Curacao be sent only in registered First-Class
Prohibitions (130) Package International Service
[Revise the entry to read as follows:] shipments.
1. First-Class Package International [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] * * * * *
Service items containing dutiable Coins; banknotes; currency; securities Ghana
articles must be registered.
of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s * * * * *
* * * * * checks; platinum, gold, and silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones; Restrictions
Burma
jewelry; and other valuable articles, [Revise the entry to read as follows:]
(Myanmar)
unless they are sent in registered First- Banknotes, treasury notes, currency
* * * * * Class Package International Service. notes, and coins may only be sent in
Observations * * * * * registered First-Class Package
International Service shipments from
[Revise the first entry to read as follows;] Faroe Islands
one bank to another.
1. The following may not be sent as * * * * * * * * * *
merchandise with First-Class Package
Restrictions Greece
International Service if they are liable to
customs duty: Works of art (including [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Prohibitions
photographs), printed forms, account * * * * *
books, manuscript books, labels, Coins; banknotes; currency notes
advertising matter (except trade catalogs (paper money); securities payable to [Revise the third entry to read as
and circulars), picture books, almanacs, bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured follows:]
maps, old paper, and old newspapers and unmanufactured platinum, gold, Coins; traveler’s checks; platinum,
serving as packing paper. silver; precious stones; jewelry; and gold or silver, manufactured or not;
* * * * * other valuable articles, may only be sent precious stones; jewelry; and other
in registered First-Class Package valuable articles, except banknotes,
Cameroon International Service or insured parcels. currency notes (paper money), and
* * * * * * * * * * securities payable to bearer may be sent
in registered First-Class Package
Restrictions French Guiana International Service shipments.
[Revise the entry to read as follows:] * * * * * * * * * *
Banknotes; currency notes; and Restrictions Restrictions
securities payable to bearer may be sent
only as First-Class Package International [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] [Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
Service with Registered Mail service. Banknotes, currency notes; and
Coins; banknotes; currency notes securities payable to bearer may only be
* * * * *
(paper money); securities payable to sent in registered First-Class Package
Canada bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured International Service shipments.
Restrictions and unmanufactured platinum, gold, * * * * *
silver; precious stones; jewelry; and
[Revise the first entry to read as follows:] other valuable articles, may only be sent Guadeloupe (Includes Saint
Bartholomew and Saint Martin)
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Coins; banknotes; currency notes; in registered First-Class Package
securities payable to bearer; traveler’s International Service shipments. * * * * *
checks; gold, silver, platinum, * * * * * Restrictions
manufactured or not; jewelry; and other
valuable articles may be sent only by French Polynesia (Includes Tahiti) [Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
First-Class Package International Service * * * * * Coins; banknotes; currency notes;
with Registered Mail service. securities payable to bearer; traveler’s
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checks; manufactured and Korea, Republic of (South Korea) [Revise the fourth entry to read as
unmanufactured platinum, gold, and * * * * * follows:]
silver; precious stones; jewels;
Restrictions Diamonds or precious stones except
expensive jewelry; and other valuable
in registered First-Class Package
articles may only be sent in registered [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] International Service shipments.
First-Class Package International Service
shipments. Coins; paper currency; banknotes; * * * * *
* * * * * currency notes; securities payable to Niger
bearer; jewelry; manufactured and
Israel unmanufactured platinum, gold, and * * * * *
* * * * * silver; precious stones; and other Observations
valuable articles are admitted only if
Restrictions sent in registered First-Class Package [Revise the entry to read as follows:]
[Revise the first entry to read as follows:] International Service shipments. First-Class Package International
Coins; banknotes; currency notes * * * * * Service items containing dutiable
(paper money); securities payable to Libya articles must be registered.
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold * * * * *
* * * * *
or silver, manufactured or not; precious
Oman
stones; jewelry; and other valuable Observations
articles may only be sent in registered * * * * *
* * * * *
First-Class Package International Service Observations
shipments. [Revise the third entry to read as
* * * * * follows:] [Revise the entry to read as follows:]
[Revise the fifth entry to read as 3. In accordance with Executive Order First-Class Package International
follows:] 12543 of January 7, 1986, merchandise Service items containing dutiable
is limited to donations of articles of articles must be registered.
Records, films, recording wire, food, clothing, medicines, and medical
computer cards, QSL cards, and * * * * *
supplies that are intended strictly for
magnetic film are admitted only if sent medical purposes. First-Class Package Reunion
in First-Class Package International International Service items and * * * * *
Service shipments. International Priority Airmail (IPA)
* * * * * items are subject to the content Restrictions
Italy restriction. ISAL service is suspended [Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
because transportation is not available.
* * * * * Banknotes; currency notes; and
* * * * *
securities payable to bearer may only be
Restrictions Macao sent in registered First-Class Package
* * * * * * * * * * International Service shipments.
[Revise the second entry to read as * * * * *
Restrictions
follows:] Rwanda
Postage stamps for philatelic purposes [Revise the entry to read as follows:]
Prohibitions (130)
are admitted in registered First-Class Coins; banknotes; currency notes;
Package International Service shipments traveler’s checks; securities payable to [Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
on condition that the package bears a bearer; platinum, gold or silver, Coins, banknotes, currency notes
completed PS Form 2976 and the manufactured or not; precious stones; (paper money), traveler’s checks, and
addressee complies with the Italian jewelry; and other valuable articles may securities payable to bearer except in
financial regulations. only be sent in registered First-Class registered First-Class Package
* * * * * Package International Service International Service shipments.
shipments.
Japan * * * * *
* * * * *
* * * * * San Marino
Mali
Restrictions * * * * *
* * * * *
* * * * * Restrictions
Observations
[Revise the second entry to read as [Revise the entry to read as follows:]
follows:] [Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
Postage stamps for philatelic purposes
Coins; banknotes; currency notes 1. First-Class Package International are admitted in registered First-Class
(paper money); securities payable to Service items and Priority Mail Package International Service shipments
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold International Flat Rate Envelopes on condition that the package bears a
containing dutiable articles must be
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or silver, manufactured or not; precious completed PS Form 2976 and the
stones; jewelry; and other valuable registered. addressee complies with the Italian
articles may only be sent in registered * * * * * financial regulations.
First-Class Package International Service Namibia * * * * *
shipments or insured Priority Mail
International parcels. Prohibitions Senegal
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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Observations (manufactured or not); precious stones; [Revise the third entry to read as
jewelry; and other valuable articles. follows:]
[Revise the entry to read as follows:]
* * * * * Banknotes, currency notes, securities
First-Class Package International
Service items containing dutiable South Africa payable to bearer, traveler’s checks, may
articles must be registered. only be sent in registered First-Class
Prohibitions (130) Package International Service
* * * * *
* * * * * shipments.
Sierra Leone * * * * *
[Revise the fourth entry to read as
Prohibitions (130) follows:]
* * * * *
[Revise the first entry to read as follows:] Diamonds or precious stones except
in registered First-Class Package Uganda
Postage stamps, whether used or not,
except in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * *
International Service shipments. * * * * *
Restrictions
* * * * * Observations
[Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
Restrictions * * * * *
Coins; banknotes; currency notes
* * * * * [Revise the third entry to read as follows (paper money); securities payable to
[Revise the second entry to read as (specifying that only FCPIS with bearer; traveler checks; platinum, gold
follows:] Registered Mail service may be used):] or silver, manufactured or not; precious
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes stones, jewelry; and other valuable
Coins or precious metal sent in articles, may only be sent in registered
registered First-Class Package (paper money); traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver First-Class Package International Service
International Service shipments may not shipments.
exceed L5 in value. (manufactured or not); precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles are * * * * *
* * * * *
admitted only in First-Class Package Ukraine
Singapore International Service with Registered
Mail service shipments. * * * * *
Prohibitions (130)
* * * * * Restrictions
* * * * *
Sudan [In the first entry, revise item e to read
[Revise the fifth entry to read as
* * * * * as follows:]
follows:]
Coins except coins for purposes of Restrictions 1. In order to be admissible, the food
ornament; banknotes; currency notes; items listed below must * * * (e) be
[Revise the entry to read as follows:] shipped in quantities not to exceed 2
traveler’s checks; securities payable to
bearer; precious stones; jewelry; and Banknotes greater than 2 Sudanese kilograms (4 pounds) when enclosed in
other valuable articles. However, pounds in value are admitted ONLY in a First-Class Package International
unmounted precious stones may be sent registered First-Class Package Service shipment * * *.
in registered First-Class Package International Service shipments. * * * * *
International Service shipments if * * * * * Yemen
authorization is obtained from the
Taiwan * * * * *
Postmaster General of Singapore.
* * * * * * * * * * Restrictions
Sint Maarten Observations * * * * *
Prohibitions (130) [Revise the first entry to read as follows:] [Revise the second entry to read as
[Revise the first entry to read as follows:] 1. First-Class Package International follows:]
Service items containing dutiable Coins, banknotes, currency notes,
Coins; banknotes; currency; securities articles must be registered.
of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s securities payable to bearer, and
checks; platinum, gold, and silver * * * * * traveler’s checks may only be sent in
(manufactured or not); precious stones; Tanzania registered First-Class Package
jewelry; and other valuable articles, International Service shipments.
* * * * *
unless they are sent in registered First- * * * * *
Class Package International Service. Restrictions
Zambia
* * * * * [Revise the entry to read as follows:] * * * * *
Somalia Coins must not exceed 100 shillings
Restrictions
Prohibitions (130) in value and must be sent in registered
First-Class Package International Service [Revise the first entry to read as follows:]
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* * * * * shipments.
Coins; paper currency; banknotes;
[Revise the second entry to read as * * * * * currency notes; securities payable to
follows:] bearer; jewelry; manufactured and
Togo
Coins; banknotes; currency; securities unmanufactured platinum, gold, and
of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s Prohibitions (130) silver; precious stones; and other
checks; platinum, gold, and silver * * * * * valuable articles are admitted only if
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sent in registered First-Class Package Federal Reference Method (FRM); the requiring the units to participate in
International Service shipments. Federal Equivalent Method (FEM); and CSAPR federal trading programs for
the Photochemical Assessment annual emissions of nitrogen oxides
Stanley F. Mires,
Monitoring Stations (PAMS) network. (NOX), ozone season emissions of NOX,
Attorney, Federal Compliance. The effective date of the incorporation and annual emissions of sulfur dioxide
[FR Doc. 2017–26143 Filed 12–4–17; 8:45 am] by reference changed from June 1, 2013 (SO2). This action conditionally
BILLING CODE 7710–12–P to June 1, 2017. The SIP revision also approves into New York’s SIP the
sought to change a reference from the State’s regulations that replace the
‘‘West Virginia Department of default allowance allocation provisions
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental Protection,’’ to the of the CSAPR federal trading programs
AGENCY ‘‘Division of Air Quality.’’ for annual NOX and SO2 emissions. EPA
In the direct final rule published on is conditionally approving New York’s
40 CFR Part 52 Monday, October 16, 2017 (82 FR regulations for annual NOX and SO2
[EPA–R03–OAR–2017–0413; FRL–9971–40– 47981), EPA stated that if we received emissions because, while the submitted
Region 3] adverse comment by November 15, rules do not fully conform to CSAPR,
2017, the rule would be withdrawn and New York is in the process of making
Approval and Promulgation of Air not take effect. EPA subsequently further revisions to its rules and has
Quality Implementation Plans; West received adverse comment. EPA will provided a commitment to finalize and
Virginia; 2015 Ozone National Ambient address the comments received in a submit them by December 29, 2017.
Air Quality Standards; Withdrawal of subsequent final rulemaking action Upon timely meeting of this
Direct Final Rule based upon the proposed action, also commitment, EPA will propose to
published on Monday, October 16, 2017 convert the conditional approval of the
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
(82 FR 48033). EPA will not institute a SIP revision to a full approval.
Agency (EPA).
second comment period on this action.
ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. DATES: This rule is effective December 5,
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 2017.
SUMMARY: Due to receipt of adverse
Environmental protection, Air ADDRESSES: EPA has established a
comment, the Environmental Protection
pollution control, Carbon monoxide, docket for this action under Docket ID
Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the direct
Incorporation by reference, Lead, number EPA–R02–OAR–2017–0425. All
final rule published on Monday,
Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate documents in the docket are listed on
October 16, 2017, to approve revisions
matter, Reporting and recordkeeping the www.regulations.gov Web site.
to the West Virginia state
requirements, Sulfur oxides. Although listed in the index, some
implementation plan (SIP). The
revisions updated the effective date by Dated: November 17, 2017. information may not be publicly
which the West Virginia regulations Cosmo Servidio, available, i.e., Confidential Business
incorporate by reference the national Regional Administrator, Region III. Information or other information whose
ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), disclosure is restricted by statute.
■ Accordingly, the amendments to 40 Certain other material, such as
additional monitoring methods, and
CFR 52.2520(c) published on October copyrighted material, is not placed on
additional equivalent monitoring
16, 2017 (82 FR 47981) are withdrawn the Internet and will be publicly
methods.
as of December 5, 2017. available only in hard copy form.
DATES: The direct final rule published at [FR Doc. 2017–26077 Filed 12–4–17; 8:45 am] Publicly available docket materials are
82 FR 47981, on October 16, 2017, is available through www.regulations.gov,
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
withdrawn as of December 5, 2017. or please contact the person identified
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Joseph Schulingkamp, (215) 814–2021, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CONTACT section for additional
or by email at schulingkamp.joseph@ AGENCY availability information.
epa.gov.
40 CFR Part 52 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June Kenneth Fradkin, Air Programs Branch,
13, 2017, West Virginia submitted a SIP [EPA–R02–OAR–2017–0425, FRL–9971–25– Environmental Protection Agency, 290
revision to update the State’s Region 2] Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New
incorporation by reference of federal York 10007–1866, (212) 637–3702, or by
standards, ambient air monitoring Approval of Air Quality Implementation
email at fradkin.kenneth@epa.gov.
reference methods, and equivalent Plans; New York; Cross-State Air
monitoring reference methods. The SIP Pollution Rule; NOX Annual and SO2 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
revisions updated the effective date by Group 1 Trading Programs
Table of Contents
which the West Virginia regulations AGENCY: Environmental Protection
incorporate by reference the national Agency (EPA). I. What action is EPA taking?
ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), II. Background on CSAPR and CSAPR-
ACTION: Final rule.
additional monitoring methods, and Related SIP Revisions
additional equivalent monitoring SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection III. What comments were received in
response to EPA’s proposed action?
methods. This update was intended to Agency (EPA) is conditionally IV. What is EPA’s conclusion?
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add effectively the following to the West approving a revision to the New York V. Incorporation by Reference
Virginia SIP: The 2015 ozone NAAQS; State Implementation Plan (SIP) VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
monitoring reference and equivalent addressing requirements of the Cross-
methods pertaining to fine particulate State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). I. What action is EPA taking?
matter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), Under the CSAPR, large electricity
and coarse particulate matter (PM10); a generating units in New York are subject EPA is conditionally approving
revised ozone monitoring season; the to Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) portions of New York’s December 1,
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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. | |
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