83 FR 1320 - Periodic Reporting Requirements
POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 8 (January 11, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 8 (January 11, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-00320 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 8 (Thursday, January 11, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 1320-1321] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-00320] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 39 CFR Part 3050 [Docket No. RM2018-2; Order No. 4347] Periodic Reporting Requirements AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent filing requesting that the Commission initiate an informal rulemaking proceeding to consider revisions to the periodic reporting requirements codified at 39 CFR part 3050. This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: March 7, 2018; Reply Comments are due: April 6, 2018. 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. Background III. Invitation To Comment IV. Ordering Paragraphs [[Page 1321]] I. Introduction On December 27, 2017, the Postal Service filed a request for the Commission to consider revisions to the periodic reporting requirements codified in 39 CFR part 3050.\1\ The Commission initiates this rulemaking to seek comments and facilitate the Commission's examination of these periodic reporting requirements. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ United States Postal Service Petition for Rulemaking on Periodic Reporting, December 27, 2017 (Petition). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. Background The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) granted the Commission enhanced information gathering and reporting responsibilities. See 39 U.S.C. 3652(e)(1). The PAEA provides that the Commission shall prescribe the content and form of the public reports the Postal Service files with the Commission under section 3652. In Docket No. RM2008-4, the Commission approved its current periodic reporting requirements.\2\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ Docket No. RM2008-4, Order No. 203, Notice of Final Rule Prescribing Form and Content of Periodic Reports, April 16, 2009. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On December 27, 2017, the Postal Service filed a request for the Commission to consider revisions to the periodic reporting requirements. First, the Postal Service requests that the Commission adjust the deadlines for the quarterly Revenue, Pieces, and Weight (RPW) report; the Quarterly Statistics Report (QSR); the quarterly Billing Determinants report, and the monthly National Consolidated Trial Balance and the Revenue and Expense Summary (Trial Balance) report, to align the deadlines with other financial reporting deadlines. Petition at 1. The Postal Service states that revising the regulations so these deadlines align with other financial reporting deadlines will avoid potential restatements of the earlier filed reports once the data for the later filed reports are finalized. Id. at 3. Specifically, the Postal Service wants to move the deadline for the RPW and QSR reports so that the quarterly and year-end report deadlines are the same as the Form 10-Q and Form 10-K report due dates. Id. at 2- 3. In addition, the Postal Service requests that the deadlines for the quarterly Billing Determinants reports be extended to 60 days after the end of Quarters 1, 2, and 3, and 90 days after the year-end for Quarter 4.\3\ The Postal Service also requests that the Commission revise the periodic reporting rules so that the Trial Balance reports and the Monthly Summary Financial reports have the same deadline. Id. at 5-6. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ Id. at 4. The Postal Service also requests that the Quarter 4 Billing Determinants report be incorporated into the annual Billing Determinants report rather than submitted as a standalone filing. Id. The Postal Service states that eliminating the standalone filing would help the Postal Service more effectively allocate scarce time and resources. Id. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second, the Postal Service requests that the Commission modify the format of the Monthly Summary Financial Report to make the report more consistent with the Postal Service's quarterly and annual financial reports. Id. at 1. The Postal Service states that the term ``Operating Revenue'' as it is used in Tables 1 and 2 of the Monthly Summary Financial Report does not correspond with its usage in its Form 10-K statements. Id. at 7. The Postal Service requests revisions to Tables 1 and 2 of the Monthly Summary Financial Report so that the items and amounts reported for total operating revenue reconcile on both tables and the breakdown for revenue more closely aligns with the format in its other financial reports.\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ Id. The Postal Service also requests updating Table 2 to reflect the name change of Standard Mail to USPS Marketing Mail. Id. Attachment 1 at 2. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third, the Postal Service requests that the Commission consider eliminating or modifying any reporting requirements that have become unnecessary or irrelevant since the current periodic reporting rules were first implemented in 2009. Petition at 1. The Postal Service requests that the Commission consider eliminating or modifying these requirements to avoid imposing ``unnecessary or unwarranted administrative effort and expense'' on the Postal Service. Id. (citing 39 U.S.C. 3652(e)(1)). III. Invitation To Comment Interested persons are invited to provide written comments to facilitate the Commission's examination of the periodic reporting requirements. In addition to the specific revisions requested in the Postal Service's petition, the Commission also invites comments on whether specific periodic reporting requirements should be eliminated or modified or whether updates or enhancements to the requirements should be made. Comments are due no later than March 7, 2018. Reply comments are due no later than April 6, 2018. All comments and suggestions received will be available for review on the Commission's website, http://www.prc.gov. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Lauren A. D'Agostino is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in the above-captioned docket. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2018-2 to consider revisions to the periodic reporting requirements. 2. Comments are due no later than March 7, 2018. Reply comments are due no later than April 6, 2018. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Lauren A. D'Agostino to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this docket. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this notice in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Stacy L. Ruble, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018-00320 Filed 1-10-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
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be available for examination in the
The Proposal * * * * *
public docket both before and after the
closing date for comments. A report The FAA proposes an amendment to
R–4403A Stennis Space Center, MS
summarizing each substantive public 14 CFR part 73 to change the time of
[Amended]
contact with FAA personnel concerned designation for restricted area R–4403A,
with this rulemaking will be filed in the Stennis Space Center, MS, from By removing the words ‘‘Time of
docket. ‘‘Intermittent, 1000 to 0300 local time, Designation. Intermittent, 1000 to 0300
as activated by NOTAM at least 24 local time, as activated by NOTAM at
Availability of NPRMs hours in advance,’’ to ‘‘Intermittent by least 24 hours in advance,’’ and adding
An electronic copy of this document NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.’’ in their place:
may be downloaded through the This change is required to provide the
Time of designation. Intermittent by
internet at www.regulations.gov. additional restricted area activation time
NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.
needed to accommodate NASA’s SLS
You may review the public docket Issued in Washington, DC, on January 8,
Core Stage engine testing program. The
containing the proposal, any comments 2018.
current boundaries and designated
received and any final disposition in Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
altitude for R–4403A remain unchanged
person at the Docket Office (see
by this proposal. Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
ADDRESSES section for address and
[FR Doc. 2018–00370 Filed 1–10–18; 8:45 am]
phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, The FAA has determined that this
except Federal holidays. An informal proposed regulation only involves an
docket may also be examined during established body of technical
normal business hours at the office of regulations for which frequent and POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
the Operations Support Group, Eastern routine amendments are necessary to
Service Center, Federal Aviation keep them operationally current. It, 39 CFR Part 3050
Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave., therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
College Park, GA 30337. regulatory action’’ under Executive [Docket No. RM2018–2; Order No. 4347]
Background Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
rule’’ under Department of Periodic Reporting Requirements
R–4403A was established by a final Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
rule published in the Federal Register Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
on March 29, 2016 (81 FR 17379) Docket February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
No. 2017–0370, as part of the expansion ACTION:Advance notice of proposed
warrant preparation of a regulatory
of the former restricted area R–4403. R– rulemaking.
evaluation as the anticipated impact is
4403A was designated to contain so minimal. Since this is a routine
hazards associated with rocket engine SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a
matter that will only affect air traffic recent filing requesting that the
testing. The current time of designation, procedures and air navigation, it is
‘‘Intermittent, 1000 to 0300 local time, Commission initiate an informal
certified that this proposed rule, when rulemaking proceeding to consider
as activated by NOTAM at least 24 promulgated, will not have a significant
hours in advance,’’ allows for up to 17 revisions to the periodic reporting
economic impact on a substantial requirements codified at 39 CFR part
hours of daily use. However, NASA’s number of small entities under the
Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage 3050. This document informs the public
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. of the filing, invites public comment,
test program will require activation of
R–4403A for periods of 24 to 48 hours Environmental Review and takes other administrative steps.
which will exceed the current time This proposal will be subjected to an DATES: Comments are due: March 7,
designation for the restricted area. environmental analysis in accordance 2018; Reply Comments are due: April 6,
The current boundaries and altitudes with FAA Order 1050.1F, 2018.
of R–4403A are sufficient to contain the ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
ADDRESSES: Submit comments
hazards from hydrogen flaring profiles Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final
electronically via the Commission’s
associated with propulsion testing and regulatory action.
Filing Online system at http://
are not affected by this proposal. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit
Additionaly, the need for on-going comments electronically should contact
single rocket engine testing in R–4403A Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted
areas. the person identified in the FOR FURTHER
remains at approximately 20–40 times INFORMATION CONTACT section by
per year. On average, NASA activates R– The Proposed Amendment telephone for advice on filing
4403A for 7 hours for each event. If alternatives.
In consideration of the foregoing, the
technical difficulties or other conditions
Federal Aviation Administration
require, R–4403A has been activated for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 73 as
up to 12 hours. However, the SLS Core David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
follows:
Stage testing program entails the 202–789–6820.
simultaneous testing of four rocket PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
engines. The flaring of hydrogen fuel
will require NASA to activate R–4403A ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 Table of Contents
for up to 48 hours because SLS Core continues to read as follows: I. Introduction
Stage testing cannot confine the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, II. Background
hydrogen flare stack hazards within the 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, III. Invitation To Comment
existing 17-hour daily window available 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. IV. Ordering Paragraphs
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I. Introduction requests that the Commission revise the interests of the general public in the
On December 27, 2017, the Postal periodic reporting rules so that the Trial above-captioned docket.
Service filed a request for the Balance reports and the Monthly
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
Commission to consider revisions to the Summary Financial reports have the
same deadline. Id. at 5–6. It is ordered:
periodic reporting requirements 1. The Commission establishes Docket
Second, the Postal Service requests
codified in 39 CFR part 3050.1 The No. RM2018–2 to consider revisions to
that the Commission modify the format
Commission initiates this rulemaking to the periodic reporting requirements.
of the Monthly Summary Financial
seek comments and facilitate the Report to make the report more 2. Comments are due no later than
Commission’s examination of these consistent with the Postal Service’s March 7, 2018. Reply comments are due
periodic reporting requirements. quarterly and annual financial reports. no later than April 6, 2018.
II. Background Id. at 1. The Postal Service states that 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the
the term ‘‘Operating Revenue’’ as it is Commission appoints Lauren A.
The Postal Accountability and D’Agostino to serve as an officer of the
used in Tables 1 and 2 of the Monthly
Enhancement Act (PAEA) granted the Commission (Public Representative) to
Summary Financial Report does not
Commission enhanced information represent the interests of the general
correspond with its usage in its Form
gathering and reporting responsibilities. public in this docket.
10–K statements. Id. at 7. The Postal
See 39 U.S.C. 3652(e)(1). The PAEA 4. The Secretary shall arrange for
Service requests revisions to Tables 1
provides that the Commission shall and 2 of the Monthly Summary publication of this notice in the Federal
prescribe the content and form of the Financial Report so that the items and Register.
public reports the Postal Service files amounts reported for total operating By the Commission.
with the Commission under section revenue reconcile on both tables and the Stacy L. Ruble,
3652. In Docket No. RM2008–4, the breakdown for revenue more closely Secretary.
Commission approved its current aligns with the format in its other [FR Doc. 2018–00320 Filed 1–10–18; 8:45 am]
periodic reporting requirements.2 financial reports.4 BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P
On December 27, 2017, the Postal Third, the Postal Service requests that
Service filed a request for the the Commission consider eliminating or
Commission to consider revisions to the modifying any reporting requirements
periodic reporting requirements. First, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
that have become unnecessary or
the Postal Service requests that the AFFAIRS
irrelevant since the current periodic
Commission adjust the deadlines for the reporting rules were first implemented 48 CFR Parts 812, 813, and 852
quarterly Revenue, Pieces, and Weight in 2009. Petition at 1. The Postal Service
(RPW) report; the Quarterly Statistics requests that the Commission consider RIN 2900–AP58
Report (QSR); the quarterly Billing eliminating or modifying these
Determinants report, and the monthly Revise and Streamline VA Acquisition
requirements to avoid imposing
National Consolidated Trial Balance and Regulation To Adhere to Federal
‘‘unnecessary or unwarranted
the Revenue and Expense Summary Acquisition Regulation Principles
administrative effort and expense’’ on
(Trial Balance) report, to align the (VAAR Case 2014–V005—Parts 812,
the Postal Service. Id. (citing 39 U.S.C.
deadlines with other financial reporting 813)
3652(e)(1)).
deadlines. Petition at 1. The Postal AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
Service states that revising the III. Invitation To Comment
ACTION: Proposed rule.
regulations so these deadlines align Interested persons are invited to
with other financial reporting deadlines provide written comments to facilitate SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans
will avoid potential restatements of the the Commission’s examination of the Affairs (VA) is proposing to amend and
earlier filed reports once the data for the periodic reporting requirements. In update its VA Acquisition Regulation
later filed reports are finalized. Id. at 3. addition to the specific revisions (VAAR) in phased increments to revise
Specifically, the Postal Service wants requested in the Postal Service’s or remove any policy superseded by
to move the deadline for the RPW and petition, the Commission also invites changes in the Federal Acquisition
QSR reports so that the quarterly and comments on whether specific periodic Regulation (FAR), to remove procedural
year-end report deadlines are the same reporting requirements should be guidance internal to VA into the VAAM,
as the Form 10–Q and Form 10–K report eliminated or modified or whether and to incorporate any new agency
due dates. Id. at 2–3. In addition, the updates or enhancements to the specific regulations or policies. These
Postal Service requests that the requirements should be made. changes seek to streamline and align the
deadlines for the quarterly Billing Comments are due no later than VAAR with the FAR and remove
Determinants reports be extended to 60 March 7, 2018. Reply comments are due outdated and duplicative requirements
days after the end of Quarters 1, 2, and no later than April 6, 2018. All and reduce burden on contractors. The
3, and 90 days after the year-end for comments and suggestions received will VAAM incorporates portions of the
Quarter 4.3 The Postal Service also be available for review on the removed VAAR as well as other internal
Commission’s website, http:// agency acquisition policy. VA will
1 United States Postal Service Petition for www.prc.gov. rewrite certain parts of the VAAR and
Rulemaking on Periodic Reporting, December 27, Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Lauren A. VAAM, and as VAAR parts are
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
2017 (Petition). D’Agostino is appointed to serve as an rewritten, will publish them in the
2 Docket No. RM2008–4, Order No. 203, Notice of
officer of the Commission (Public Federal Register. To minimize the
Final Rule Prescribing Form and Content of
Periodic Reports, April 16, 2009. Representative) to represent the number of rules published, VA will
3 Id. at 4. The Postal Service also requests that the combine related topics.
Quarter 4 Billing Determinants report be more effectively allocate scarce time and resources. DATES: Comments must be received on
incorporated into the annual Billing Determinants Id.
report rather than submitted as a standalone filing. 4 Id. The Postal Service also requests updating or before March 12, 2018 to be
Id. The Postal Service states that eliminating the Table 2 to reflect the name change of Standard Mail considered in the formulation of the
standalone filing would help the Postal Service to USPS Marketing Mail. Id. Attachment 1 at 2. final rule.
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. | |
| Dates | Comments are due: March 7, 2018; Reply Comments are due: April 6, 2018. | |
| Contact | David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 1320 |
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