82 FR 9248 - New Postal Products

POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 22 (February 3, 2017)

Page Range		9248-9249
FR Document		2017-02253

The Commission is noticing recent Postal Service filings for the Commission's consideration concerning negotiated service agreements. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 22 (Friday, February 3, 2017)

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 22 (Friday, February 3, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9248-9249]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-02253]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket Nos. CP2016-70; CP2017-108; CP2017-109; CP2017-110]


New Postal Products

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing recent Postal Service filings for 
the Commission's consideration concerning negotiated service 
agreements. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites 
public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: February 6, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing 
Online system at http://www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments 
electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing 
alternatives.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 
202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Docketed Proceeding(s)

I. Introduction

    The Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed 
request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to negotiated 
service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition or 
removal of a negotiated service agreement from the market dominant or 
the competitive product list, or the modification of an existing 
product currently appearing on the market dominant or the competitive 
product list.
    Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each 
Postal Service request, the title of each Postal Service request, the 
request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal 
Service for each request. For each request, the Commission appoints an 
officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general 
public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 (Public 
Representative). Section II also establishes comment deadline(s) 
pertaining to each request.
    The public portions of the Postal Service's request(s) can be 
accessed via the Commission's Web site (http://www.prc.gov). Non-public 
portions of the Postal Service's request(s), if any, can be accessed 
through compliance with the requirements of 39 CFR 3007.40.
    The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's 
request(s) in the captioned docket(s) are consistent with the policies 
of title 39. For request(s) that the Postal Service states concern 
market dominant product(s), applicable statutory and regulatory 
requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3622, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3010, 
and 39 CFR part 3020, subpart B. For request(s) that the Postal Service 
states concern competitive product(s), applicable statutory and 
regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, 39 
U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3015, and 39 CFR part 3020, subpart B. Comment 
deadline(s) for each request appear in section II.

II. Docketed Proceeding(s)

    1. Docket No(s).: CP2016-70; Filing Title: Notice of United States 
Postal Service of Change in Prices Pursuant to Amendment to Priority 
Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 7, 
with Portions Filed Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: January 27, 
2017; Filing Authority: 39 CFR 3015.5; Public Representative: Curtis E. 
Kidd; Comments Due: February 6, 2017.
    2. Docket No(s).: CP2017-108; Filing Title: Notice of United States 
Postal Service of Filing a Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited 
Package Services 3 Negotiated Service Agreement and Application for 
Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal; Filing Acceptance 
Date: January 27, 2017; Filing Authority: 39 CFR 3015.5; Public 
Representative: Kenneth R. Moeller; Comments Due: February 6, 2017.

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    3. Docket No(s).: CP2017-109; Filing Title: Notice of United States 
Postal Service of Filing a Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited 
Package Services 3 Negotiated Service Agreement and Application for 
Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal; Filing Acceptance 
Date: January 27, 2017; Filing Authority: 39 CFR 3015.5; Public 
Representative: Kenneth R. Moeller; Comments Due: February 6, 2017.
    4. Docket No(s).: CP2017-110; Filing Title: Notice of United States 
Postal Service of Filing a Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited 
Package Services 3 Negotiated Service Agreement and Application for 
Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal; Filing Acceptance 
Date: January 27, 2017; Filing Authority: 39 CFR 3015.5; Public 
Representative: Curtis E. Kidd; Comments Due: February 6, 2017.

    This notice will be published in the Federal Register.
Stacy L. Ruble,
Secretary.
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comments electronically should contact II. Docketed Proceeding(s) the competitive product list, or the
the person identified in the FOR FURTHER 1. Docket No(s).: MC2017–82 and modification of an existing product
INFORMATION CONTACT section by
CP2017–111; Filing Title: Request of the currently appearing on the market
telephone for advice on filing United States Postal Service to Add dominant or the competitive product
alternatives. Alternative Delivery Provider 1 list.
Section II identifies the docket
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contracts to the Competitive Products
number(s) associated with each Postal
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of
Service request, the title of each Postal
202–789–6820. Contract and Application for Non-
Service request, the request’s acceptance
Public Treatment of Materials Filed
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
date, and the authority cited by the
Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date:
Postal Service for each request. For each
Table of Contents January 30, 2017; Filing Authority: 39 request, the Commission appoints an
U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq.; officer of the Commission to represent
I. Introduction Public Representative: Gregory S.
II. Docketed Proceeding(s) the interests of the general public in the
Stanton; Comments Due: February 7, proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505
I. Introduction 2017. (Public Representative). Section II also
This notice will be published in the establishes comment deadline(s)
The Commission gives notice that the Federal Register. pertaining to each request.
Postal Service filed request(s) for the The public portions of the Postal
Commission to consider matters related Stacy L. Ruble,
Secretary. Service’s request(s) can be accessed via
to negotiated service agreement(s). The the Commission’s Web site (http://
request(s) may propose the addition or [FR Doc. 2017–02306 Filed 2–2–17; 8:45 am]
www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of
removal of a negotiated service BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P
the Postal Service’s request(s), if any,
agreement from the market dominant or can be accessed through compliance
the competitive product list, or the with the requirements of 39 CFR
modification of an existing product POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
3007.40.
currently appearing on the market [Docket Nos. CP2016–70; CP2017–108; The Commission invites comments on
dominant or the competitive product CP2017–109; CP2017–110] whether the Postal Service’s request(s)
list. in the captioned docket(s) are consistent
Section II identifies the docket New Postal Products with the policies of title 39. For
number(s) associated with each Postal AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission. request(s) that the Postal Service states
Service request, the title of each Postal ACTION: Notice. concern market dominant product(s),
Service request, the request’s acceptance applicable statutory and regulatory
date, and the authority cited by the SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3622, 39
Postal Service for each request. For each recent Postal Service filings for the U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3010, and 39
request, the Commission appoints an Commission’s consideration concerning CFR part 3020, subpart B. For request(s)
officer of the Commission to represent negotiated service agreements. This that the Postal Service states concern
the interests of the general public in the notice informs the public of the filing, competitive product(s), applicable
proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 invites public comment, and takes other statutory and regulatory requirements
(Public Representative). Section II also administrative steps. include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633,
establishes comment deadline(s) DATES: Comments are due: February 6, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3015, and
pertaining to each request. 2017. 39 CFR part 3020, subpart B. Comment
The public portions of the Postal deadline(s) for each request appear in
ADDRESSES: Submit comments
Service’s request(s) can be accessed via section II.
electronically via the Commission’s
the Commission’s Web site (http:// Filing Online system at http:// II. Docketed Proceeding(s)
www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit 1. Docket No(s).: CP2016–70; Filing
the Postal Service’s request(s), if any, comments electronically should contact Title: Notice of United States Postal
can be accessed through compliance the person identified in the FOR FURTHER Service of Change in Prices Pursuant to
with the requirements of 39 CFR INFORMATION CONTACT section by Amendment to Priority Mail Express,
3007.40. telephone for advice on filing Priority Mail & First-Class Package
The Commission invites comments on alternatives. Service Contract 7, with Portions Filed
whether the Postal Service’s request(s) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date:
in the captioned docket(s) are consistent David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at January 27, 2017; Filing Authority: 39
with the policies of title 39. For 202–789–6820. CFR 3015.5; Public Representative:
request(s) that the Postal Service states SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Curtis E. Kidd; Comments Due:
concern market dominant product(s), February 6, 2017.
applicable statutory and regulatory Table of Contents 2. Docket No(s).: CP2017–108; Filing
requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3622, 39 I. Introduction Title: Notice of United States Postal
U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3010, and 39 II. Docketed Proceeding(s) Service of Filing a Functionally
CFR part 3020, subpart B. For request(s) Equivalent Global Expedited Package
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that the Postal Service states concern I. Introduction Services 3 Negotiated Service
competitive product(s), applicable The Commission gives notice that the Agreement and Application for Non-
statutory and regulatory requirements Postal Service filed request(s) for the Public Treatment of Materials Filed
include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, Commission to consider matters related Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date:
39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3015, and to negotiated service agreement(s). The January 27, 2017; Filing Authority: 39
39 CFR part 3020, subpart B. Comment request(s) may propose the addition or CFR 3015.5; Public Representative:
deadline(s) for each request appear in removal of a negotiated service Kenneth R. Moeller; Comments Due:
section II. agreement from the market dominant or February 6, 2017.

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3. Docket No(s).: CP2017–109; Filing of the information; (c) ways to enhance response is requested of each
Title: Notice of United States Postal the quality, utility, and clarity of the respondent.
Service of Filing a Functionally information to be collected; and (d) To qualify for unemployment or
Equivalent Global Expedited Package ways to minimize the burden related to sickness benefits payable under Section
Services 3 Negotiated Service the collection of information on 2 of the Railroad Unemployment
Agreement and Application for Non- respondents, including the use of Insurance Act (RUIA), a railroad
Public Treatment of Materials Filed automated collection techniques or employee must have certain qualifying
Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: other forms of information technology. earnings in the applicable base year. In
January 27, 2017; Filing Authority: 39 1. Title and purpose of information addition, to qualify for extended or
CFR 3015.5; Public Representative: collection: RUIA Investigations and accelerated benefits under Section 2 of
Kenneth R. Moeller; Comments Due: Continuing Entitlement; OMB 3220– the RUIA, a railroad employee who has
February 6, 2017. 0025. exhausted his or her rights to normal
4. Docket No(s).: CP2017–110; Filing Under Section 1(k) of the Railroad benefits must have at least 10 years of
Title: Notice of United States Postal Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA), railroad service (under certain
Service of Filing a Functionally unemployment and sickness benefits are conditions, military service may be
Equivalent Global Expedited Package not payable for any day remuneration is credited as months of railroad service).
Services 3 Negotiated Service payable or accrues to the claimant. Also Accelerated benefits are unemployment
Agreement and Application for Non- Section 4(a–1) of the RUIA provides that or sickness benefits that are payable to
Public Treatment of Materials Filed unemployment or sickness benefits are a railroad employee before the regular
Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: not payable for any day the claimant July 1 beginning date of a benefit year
January 27, 2017; Filing Authority: 39 receives the same benefits under any if an employee has 10 or more years of
CFR 3015.5; Public Representative: law other than the RUIA. Under service and is not qualified for benefits
Curtis E. Kidd; Comments Due: Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) in the current benefit year.
February 6, 2017. regulation 20 CFR 322.4(a), a claimant’s During the RUIA claims review
This notice will be published in the certification or statement on an RRB- process, the RRB may determine that
Federal Register. provided claim form, that he or she did unemployment or sickness benefits
Stacy L. Ruble, not work on any day claimed and did cannot be awarded because RRB records
Secretary. not receive income such as vacation pay show insufficient qualifying service
[FR Doc. 2017–02253 Filed 2–2–17; 8:45 am]
or pay for time lost, shall constitute and/or compensation. When this occurs,
sufficient evidence unless there is the RRB allows the claimant the
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conflicting evidence. Further, under 20 opportunity to provide additional
CFR 322.4(b), when there is a question information if they believe that the RRB
raised as to whether or not service and compensation records are
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD remuneration is payable or has accrued incorrect.
Proposed Collection; Comment to a claimant with respect to a claimed Depending on the circumstances, the
Request day(s), an investigation shall be made RRB provides the following forms to
with a view to obtaining information obtain information needed to determine
Summary: In accordance with the sufficient for a finding. The RRB utilizes if a claimant has sufficient service or
requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the following three forms to obtain compensation to qualify for
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 information from railroad employers, unemployment or sickness benefits.
which provides opportunity for public nonrailroad employers, and claimants, Form UI–9, Statement of Employment
comment on new or revised data that is needed to determine whether a and Wages; Form UI–44, Claim for
collections, the Railroad Retirement claimed day(s) of unemployment or Credit for Military Service; Form ID–4U,
Board (RRB) will publish periodic sickness were improperly or Advising of Service/Earnings
summaries of proposed data collections. fraudulently claimed: Form ID–5i, Requirements for Unemployment
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether Request for Employment Information; Benefits; and Form ID–4X, Advising of
the proposed information collection is Form ID–5R (SUP), Report of Employees Service/Earnings Requirements for
necessary for the proper performance of Paid RUIA Benefits for Every Day in Sickness Benefits. Completion of these
the functions of the agency, including Month Reported as Month of Creditable forms is required to obtain or retain a
whether the information has practical Service; and Form UI–48, Statement benefit. One response is required of
utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB’s Regarding Benefits Claimed for Days each respondent. The RRB proposes no
estimate of the burden of the collection Worked. Completion is voluntary. One change to the forms in this collection.

ESTIMATE OF ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN
Annual Time Burden
Form No. responses (minutes) (hours)

UI–9 ............................................................................................................................................. 69 10 11
UI–44 ........................................................................................................................................... 10 5 1
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UI–48 ........................................................................................................................................... 14 12 3
ID–4U ........................................................................................................................................... 35 5 3
ID–4X ........................................................................................................................................... 25 5 2
ID–5i ............................................................................................................................................. 1,050 15 262
ID–5R (SUP) ................................................................................................................................ 400 10 67

Total ...................................................................................................................................... 1,603 ........................ 349

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Document Created: 2018-02-01 14:34:45
Document Modified: 2018-02-01 14:34:45

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		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Comments are due: February 6, 2017.
Contact		David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820.
FR Citation		82 FR 9248