83 FR 31713 - Periodic Reporting
POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 131 (July 9, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 131 (July 9, 2018)
| Page Range | 31713-31714 | |
| FR Document | 2018-14621 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 131 (Monday, July 9, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 31713-31714] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-14621] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 39 CFR Part 3050 [Docket No. RM2018-9; Order No. 4692] Periodic Reporting AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commission is acknowledging a recent filing requesting the Commission initiate an informal rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to an analytical method for use in periodic reporting (Proposal Six). This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: August 15, 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. Proposal Six III. Notice and Comment IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On June 26, 2018, the Postal Service filed a petition pursuant to 39 CFR 3050.11, requesting that the Commission initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to analytical principles relating to periodic reports.\1\ The Petition identifies the [[Page 31714]] proposed analytical changes filed in this docket as Proposal Six. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Petition of the United States Postal Service for the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposal Six), June 26, 2018 (Petition). The Postal Service filed a non-public library reference with Proposal Six. Library Reference USPS-RM2018-9/NP1, Nonpublic Material Relating to Proposal Six, June 26, 2018; Notice of Filing of USPS- RM2018-9/NP1 and Application for Nonpublic Treatment, June 26, 2018. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. Proposal Six Background. The Postal Service indicates that Proposal Six addresses two issues regarding the treatment of international indemnity payments. Petition, Proposal Six at 1. First, the Postal Service states this proposal ``addresses the issue of assigning claims for Priority Mail International (PMI) service to Outbound International Insurance, rather than to the PMI product.'' \2\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ Id. (citing Docket No. ACR2017, United States Postal Service Annual Compliance Report, December 29, 2017, at 71 (FY 2017 ACR)). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second, the Postal Service states that Proposal Six responds to a directive in the FY 2017 Annual Compliance Determination report (ACD). Id. In the FY 2017 ACD, the Commission directed the Postal Service to file a report on its ``evaluation of Outbound International Insurance cost reporting'' within 90 days of the FY 2017 ACD, including a determination of ``whether a change in analytical principles is warranted.'' \3\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ Id.; see Annual Compliance Determination Report, Fiscal Year 2017, March 29, 2018, at 88 (FY 2017 ACD). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposal. The Postal Service states that Proposal Six will ``expand the distribution of the attributable costs for International Indemnity payments to include International Inbound Indemnity payments.'' Petition, Proposal Six at 2. The proposal separates Outbound International Insurance indemnities from Inbound International Insurance indemnities, and ``develop[s] separate decision rules for treating the costs relating to Outbound International indemnities and Inbound International indemnities.'' Id. Specifically, the Postal Service proposes for Outbound International Insurance indemnities ``1) when additional insurance is not purchased, the indemnity cost will be assigned to the base parent product, and 2) when additional insurance is purchased, the indemnity cost will be assigned to the Outbound International Insurance product.'' Id. at 4. For Inbound International Insurance, the Postal Service proposes to split these indemnities from Outbound International indemnities and distribute the costs to their respective inbound products. Id. at 5-6. Rationale and impact. The Postal Service states that the current cost reporting requires ``refinements'' which ``may not rise to the level of a change in analytical principles.'' Id. at 2. It explains that the proposed methodology will correct the prior method of distributing international indemnity payments. Id. The Postal Service identifies the likely effects of Proposal Six on the development of the International Cost and Revenue Analysis (ICRA) report in non-public Library Reference USPS-RM2018-9/NP1. Id. at 2-3. The Petition indicates the proposal shifts costs from Outbound International Insurance to Inbound International Insurance, resulting in an improvement in contribution for Outbound products and a decline in contribution for Inbound products, and provides cell-by-cell differences between the proposed methodology and the data provided in the ICRA as part of the Postal Service's annual compliance report for FY 2017. Id. at 2-6. The Postal Service anticipates the overall net impact would not result in a negative contribution by any product that previously had a positive contribution, but also would not result in a positive contribution by any product that currently has a negative contribution. Id. at 3. III. Notice and Comment The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2018-9 for consideration of matters raised by the Petition. More information on the Petition may be accessed via the Commission's website at http://www.prc.gov. Interested persons may submit comments on the Petition and Proposal Six no later than August 15, 2018. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth R. Moeller is designated as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2018-9 for consideration of the matters raised by the Petition of the United States Postal Service for the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposal Six), filed June 26, 2018. 2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no later than August 15, 2018. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Kenneth R. Moeller 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 order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Ruth Ann Abrams, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018-14621 Filed 7-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
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absorbent cushioning materials, sealed Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual enough to withstand normal processing
secondary packaging, and a strong outer (DMM), as follows: in Postal Service networks.
mailing container. The Postal Service is * * * * *
also adding language to encourage the Mailing Standards of the United States
use of locking rings when mailing metal Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual Ruth Stevenson,
containers with friction-top closures (DMM) Attorney, Federal Compliance.
(push-down tops). * * * * * [FR Doc. 2018–14382 Filed 7–6–18; 8:45 am]
The Postal Service believes these new BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
mailing standards will prevent spills in 600 Basic Standards for All Mailing
general and reduce the frequency of Services
incidents in which ruptured containers 601 Mailability POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
of liquid cause significant damage to
surrounding mailpieces. The Postal * * * * * 39 CFR Part 3050
Service anticipates that this proposed 3.0 Packaging [Docket No. RM2018–9; Order No. 4692]
revision will result in decreased cost
and time related to spill response, mail * * * * * Periodic Reporting
decontamination, site cleanup, and 3.4 Liquids
provide for an improved customer AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
experience. [Revise the introductory paragraph of ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
If this proposed rule is adopted, the 3.4 to read as follows:] SUMMARY: The Commission is
Postal Service will revise and align the Mailers must mark the outer container acknowledging a recent filing requesting
language referencing the packaging of
of a mailpiece containing liquid to the Commission initiate an informal
nonhazardous liquids located in DMM
indicate the nature of the contents, and rulemaking proceeding to consider
601.3.4 and add clarifying language
include orientation arrows in changes to an analytical method for use
regarding the use of orientation arrows.
accordance with Publication 52, section in periodic reporting (Proposal Six).
The Postal Service will also publish an
226. Mailers must package and mail This document informs the public of the
appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part
liquids under the following conditions: filing, invites public comment, and
111 to reflect these changes. Finally, if
takes other administrative steps.
the proposed rule is adopted, the Postal [Revise 601.3.4a to read as follows:]
Service will also make corresponding DATES: Comments are due: August 15,
a. Use screw-on caps with a minimum 2018.
revisions to Publication 52, Hazardous, of one and one-half turns, soldering,
Restricted, and Perishable Mail, section clips, or similar means to close primary ADDRESSES: Submit comments
451 to align both publications with containers containing liquids. Do not electronically via the Commission’s
regard to the packaging of liquids in its Filing Online system at http://
use containers with friction-top closures
networks. www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit
(push-down tops) except as provided in
Although exempt from the notice and comments electronically should contact
3.4d.
comment requirements of the the person identified in the FOR FURTHER
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. [Renumber the current 601.3.4b INFORMATION CONTACT section by
553(b), (c)) regarding proposed through 601.3.4d as the new 601.3.4c telephone for advice on filing
rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the through 601.3.4e and add a new alternatives.
Postal Service invites public comments 601.3.4b to read as follows:] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
on the following proposed revisions to b. The use of locking rings or similar David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at
Mailing Standards of the United States devices is encouraged when mailing 202–789–6820.
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual containers with friction-top closures SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(DMM), incorporated by reference in the (push-down tops).
Code of Federal Regulations (see 39 CFR Table of Contents
111.1). * * * * *
I. Introduction
[Revise renumbered 601.3.4d to read II. Proposal Six
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
as follows:] III. Notice and Comment
Administrative practice and d. All nonmetal containers of liquids, IV. Ordering Paragraphs
procedure, Incorporation by reference,
including plastic containers, and metal I. Introduction
Postal Service.
containers with friction top closures,
Accordingly, for the reasons stated in On June 26, 2018, the Postal Service
without regard to volume, must be
the preamble, the Postal Service filed a petition pursuant to 39 CFR
triple-packaged according to the 3050.11, requesting that the
proposes that 39 CFR parts 111 and 113 following requirements:
be amended as follows: Commission initiate a rulemaking
1. Cushion the primary container(s) proceeding to consider changes to
PART 111—[AMENDED] with absorbent material capable of analytical principles relating to periodic
absorbing all of the liquid in the reports.1 The Petition identifies the
■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR container(s) in case of breakage;
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part 111 continues to read as follows: 1 Petition of the United States Postal Service for
2. Place the primary container inside the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– another sealed, leakproof container Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposal Six),
307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101,
(secondary container), such as a June 26, 2018 (Petition). The Postal Service filed a
401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– non-public library reference with Proposal Six.
3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, watertight can or plastic bag; and
Library Reference USPS–RM2018–9/NP1,
3633, and 5001. 3. Use a strong and securely sealed Nonpublic Material Relating to Proposal Six, June
outer mailing container durable enough 26, 2018; Notice of Filing of USPS–RM2018–9/NP1
■2. Revise the following sections of and Application for Nonpublic Treatment, June 26,
Mailing Standards of the United States to protect the contents and durable 2018.
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proposed analytical changes filed in this for Outbound International Insurance currently has a negative contribution.
docket as Proposal Six. indemnities ‘‘1) when additional Id. at 3.
insurance is not purchased, the
II. Proposal Six III. Notice and Comment
indemnity cost will be assigned to the
Background. The Postal Service base parent product, and 2) when The Commission establishes Docket
indicates that Proposal Six addresses additional insurance is purchased, the No. RM2018–9 for consideration of
two issues regarding the treatment of indemnity cost will be assigned to the matters raised by the Petition. More
international indemnity payments. Outbound International Insurance information on the Petition may be
Petition, Proposal Six at 1. First, the product.’’ Id. at 4. For Inbound accessed via the Commission’s website
Postal Service states this proposal International Insurance, the Postal at http://www.prc.gov. Interested
‘‘addresses the issue of assigning claims Service proposes to split these persons may submit comments on the
for Priority Mail International (PMI) indemnities from Outbound Petition and Proposal Six no later than
service to Outbound International International indemnities and distribute August 15, 2018. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C.
Insurance, rather than to the PMI the costs to their respective inbound 505, Kenneth R. Moeller is designated as
product.’’ 2 products. Id. at 5–6. an officer of the Commission (Public
Second, the Postal Service states that Rationale and impact. The Postal Representative) to represent the
Proposal Six responds to a directive in Service states that the current cost interests of the general public in this
the FY 2017 Annual Compliance reporting requires ‘‘refinements’’ which proceeding.
Determination report (ACD). Id. In the ‘‘may not rise to the level of a change
FY 2017 ACD, the Commission directed in analytical principles.’’ Id. at 2. It IV. Ordering Paragraphs
the Postal Service to file a report on its explains that the proposed methodology It is ordered:
‘‘evaluation of Outbound International will correct the prior method of 1. The Commission establishes Docket
Insurance cost reporting’’ within 90 distributing international indemnity No. RM2018–9 for consideration of the
days of the FY 2017 ACD, including a payments. Id. The Postal Service matters raised by the Petition of the
determination of ‘‘whether a change in identifies the likely effects of Proposal United States Postal Service for the
analytical principles is warranted.’’ 3 Six on the development of the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider
Proposal. The Postal Service states International Cost and Revenue Proposed Changes in Analytical
that Proposal Six will ‘‘expand the Analysis (ICRA) report in non-public Principles (Proposal Six), filed June 26,
distribution of the attributable costs for Library Reference USPS–RM2018–9/ 2018.
International Indemnity payments to NP1. Id. at 2–3. The Petition indicates 2. Comments by interested persons in
include International Inbound the proposal shifts costs from Outbound this proceeding are due no later than
Indemnity payments.’’ Petition, International Insurance to Inbound August 15, 2018.
Proposal Six at 2. The proposal International Insurance, resulting in an 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the
separates Outbound International improvement in contribution for Commission appoints Kenneth R.
Insurance indemnities from Inbound Outbound products and a decline in Moeller to serve as an officer of the
International Insurance indemnities, contribution for Inbound products, and Commission (Public Representative) to
and ‘‘develop[s] separate decision rules provides cell-by-cell differences represent the interests of the general
for treating the costs relating to between the proposed methodology and public in this docket.
Outbound International indemnities and the data provided in the ICRA as part of 4. The Secretary shall arrange for
Inbound International indemnities.’’ Id. the Postal Service’s annual compliance publication of this order in the Federal
Specifically, the Postal Service proposes report for FY 2017. Id. at 2–6. The Postal Register.
Service anticipates the overall net
2 Id. (citing Docket No. ACR2017, United States
impact would not result in a negative By the Commission.
Postal Service Annual Compliance Report, contribution by any product that Ruth Ann Abrams,
December 29, 2017, at 71 (FY 2017 ACR)). Acting Secretary.
3 Id.; see Annual Compliance Determination previously had a positive contribution,
Report, Fiscal Year 2017, March 29, 2018, at 88 (FY but also would not result in a positive [FR Doc. 2018–14621 Filed 7–6–18; 8:45 am]
2017 ACD). contribution by any product that BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking. | |
| Dates | Comments are due: August 15, 2018. | |
| Contact | David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 31713 |
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