83 FR 34807 - New Mailing Standards for Merchandise Return Service
POSTAL SERVICE Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 141 (July 23, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 141 (July 23, 2018)
| Page Range | 34807-34811 | |
| FR Document | 2018-15617 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 141 (Monday, July 23, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 34807-34811] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-15617] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Merchandise Return Service AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Postal Service is proposing to revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to provide for new procedures for the processing and rating of Merchandise Return Service (MRS) pieces, and in the future, to transition all current MRS permit holders to use the new procedures. DATES: Submit comments on or before August 22, 2018. ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the manager, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446, Washington, DC 20260-5015. If sending [[Page 34808]] comments by email, include the name and address of the commenter and send to ProductClassification@usps.gov with a subject line of ``Merchandise Return Service''. Faxed comments are not accepted. You may inspect and photocopy all written comments, by appointment only, at USPS Headquarters Library, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, 11th Floor North, Washington, DC 20260. These records are available for review Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., by calling 202-268-2906. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct questions to Karen F. Key by email at karen.f.key@usps.gov or phone at (202) 268-7492, or Vicki Bosch by email at vicki.m.bosch@usps.gov or phone at (202) 268-4978. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of its Package Platform initiative, the Postal Service is leveraging the devices that were installed as part of the Automated Verification System to enhance the capability of equipment used for the processing of package-size mailpieces. The upgraded equipment is able to capture near real-time data on mailpiece dimensions, weight, mail class or product, and the presence of Extra Services, and to transmit these data to Postal Service information systems as applicable. The Postal Service is proposing to use this new technology to streamline its processes for the identification, rating, and postage assessment of returns. Under this process, automated package-sorting equipment will identify return packages as they pass special scanners, determine the weight, dimension and mail class of the packages, use the captured data to determine postage charges associated with each package, and enable account holders to pay the postage for the returns electronically. This improved functionality will generally eliminate the need to manually weigh and rate MRS mailpieces, eliminate the scan-based payment process used with USPS Return Services (a current category of MRS), and eliminate the need for processes to estimate postage for MRS pieces via sampling under the Postage Due Weight Averaging Program. The Postal Service is now proposing to create a new rating and payment methodology within the MRS product line. This new process will incorporate features of both traditional MRS and USPS Return Services. Returns able to meet the eligibility criteria for this new methodology will be categorized under the MRS product line. The new methodology is expected to replace the existing USPS Return Services process at some point in the near future, and is intended to ultimately eliminate the need for the manual rating process used with traditional MRS. The Postal Service expects to eliminate the use of USPS Return Services and the scan-based payment process no sooner than January 2020 and traditional MRS no sooner than January 2021. During the transition to the new methodology, the Postal Service intends to work with the mailing industry to ensure all existing USPS Return Services and MRS permit holders are transitioned to the new process before these deadlines arrive. Permit holders who are unable to meet the deadlines stated above can contact the Postal Service to request consideration for an extension. The Postal Service will evaluate extension requests on a case-by-case basis. The new methodology will include many of the features associated with the current USPS Return Services process, and will be tentatively called Automated Returns. The three service categories under Automated Returns are proposed to be Automated Priority Mail Returns, Automated First-Class Package Returns, and Automated Ground Returns, which will be linked to Priority Mail[supreg], First-Class Package Service[supreg]--Commercial, and Parcel Select GroundTM product prices, respectively. For Priority Mail, Commercial Plus[supreg] and Commercial Base[supreg] prices are proposed to apply to qualifying Automated Returns account holders, based on the payer's outgoing volume. Negotiated Service Agreement prices are also expected to be available for eligible customers using Automated Returns. Similar to the process used with traditional MRS and USPS Return Services, the Postal Service does not expect to require account holders to pay annual permit fees and/or annual account maintenance fees to receive returns under the new Automated Returns methodology. Under the new Automated Returns methodology, the Postal Service proposes to require authorized permit holders to pay postage and Extra Service fees through the Enterprise Payment System (EPS). EPS is a new payment system designed to provide a single point for all payment-related activities, and will make payments easier for permit holders who pay the Postal Service through various payment methods or mail from different locations. To use EPS, businesses will establish a single account to pay for all products and services. This account would be recognized by all postal facilities. Commercial mailers will set up an Electronic Payment Account (EPA) that can be used for electronic funds transfer, retail deposit, mobile deposit, and ACH Debit. Business mailers will be able to view payment information in a consolidated format on an EPS dashboard that shows account balances, postage statement reports, transactions history, and other information. For EPS set-up or support, contact Postalone@usps.gov or call 1-800- 522-9085. The Automated Returns methodology is expected to use the same prices as those currently applied to USPS Return Services, and to apply those prices to each individual return mailpiece in near real time. Because of the greater level of accuracy and granularity associated with the new process, the Postal Service does not expect current USPS Return Services permit holders to be negatively affected. As a result, the Postal Service proposes to notify and transition current USPS Return Services permit holders meeting the necessary criteria to an EPA account automatically, and unless the permit holder objects, to convert their permits to the Automated Returns methodology without further action required by the permit holder. The Postal Service expects to work with current traditional MRS permit holders to eventually transition them to the new process. The Postal Service proposes to limit Extra Services available for the new Automated Returns methodology to Insurance, Signature ConfirmationTM, and Certificate of Mailing. USPS Tracking[supreg] will still be included as part of the service. The Postal Service proposes to omit the options to use Registered Mail[supreg], Special Handling, and Return Receipt for Merchandise with Automated Returns. Over time, the use of these services has declined, and they are now rarely used with MRS. The Postal Service believes that permit holders have generally transitioned to other services to replace the functions previously filled by these services. The Postal Service also proposes to omit the Mailing Acknowledgement option currently used with traditional MRS. A mailer may continue to obtain a Certificates of Mailing, if the returns piece is brought to the retail service counter. It is expected that not all returns mailpieces will be capable of being processed on Postal Service automated package sorting equipment. Returns containing hazardous materials, such as regulated and sharps medical waste and lithium batteries, sometimes bypass mechanized processing and are instead manually handled in USPS processing plants. The Postal Service proposes to implement an alternative process to capture and rate these mailpieces. In [[Page 34809]] some cases, the Postal Service expects to use an average price generated from the data collected in the prior month and to apply the average price to assess the postage for each return. Although exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)) regarding proposed rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the Postal Service invites public comments on the following proposed revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes, if our proposal is adopted. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is proposed to be amended as follows: List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service. PART 111--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692- 1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001. 0 2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), as follows: Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * 500 Additional Services * * * * * 505 Return Services * * * * * [Add a new 505.3.8 through 505.3.8.7 to read as follows:] 3.8 Automated Returns 3.8.1 Basic Standards Automated Returns allows an authorized shipping products account holder to pay the postage and extra service fees on single-piece priced Automated Priority Mail Returns, Automated First-Class Package Returns and Automated Ground Returns parcels returned to the account holder by senders (mailers) via a special barcoded label produced by the account holder. Unless otherwise restricted, any mailable matter may be mailed using any of the Automated Returns options. Any content that constitutes First-Class Mail matter may only be mailed using Automated Priority Mail Returns. Automated Returns are subject to the following conditions: a. Availability: Automated Returns is available to the account holder for mailing to the account holder's designated address on the USPS Automated Returns label(s). b. Payment Guarantee: The account holder must guarantee payment of the proper postage and extra service fees (except for insurance, Signature Confirmation, and Certificate of Mailing, when purchased by the sender) on all parcels returned via a special label produced by the account holder. The account holder must have sufficient funds in their Electronic Payment Account to pay the postage and extra service fees on an ongoing basis. c. Where Service Established: Automated Returns accounts may be established at any Post Office in the United States and its territories and possessions or at any U.S. Military Post Office overseas APO/FPO/ DPO. Automated Returns is not available for returns from any foreign country. d. Official Mail: Any authorized user of official (penalty) mail may use Automated Returns subject to the standards in 703.7.0, which supersede any conflicting standards below. 3.8.2 Accounts Automated Returns accounts are subject to the following: a. Account Application: An approved shipping products account must be established to use Automated Returns. Applicants must establish a shipping products account by completing PS Form 3615 in hardcopy or online through the Business Customer Gateway. b. Advance Deposit Account: The account holder must pay postage and extra service fees through an Enterprise Payment System (EPS) Account (EPS account holder) and agree to the terms and conditions for use of such EPS Account. c. Application Process: Applicants must have a valid Enterprise Payment Account and be registered in the Business Customer Gateway. Except for Automated Returns labels generated by the USPS Application Program Interface (API), all returns labels that have properly constructed Intelligent Mail package barcode approved by the National Customer Support Center (NCSC). d. Canceled Accounts: If the account is cancelled by the EPS account holder, Automated Returns mail bearing the sender's return address is returned to the sender; otherwise, it is treated as dead mail. e. Account Cancellation: The USPS may cancel an account if the EPS account holder refuses to accept and pay postage and fees for Automated Returns mailpieces, fails to keep sufficient funds in the advance deposit account to cover postage and fees, or distributes return labels that do not meet USPS standards. f. Reapplying After Cancellation: To receive a new account after a previous Automated Returns account is canceled, the applicant must amend the PS Form 3615 on file to reflect the new application date, or reregister in the Business Customer Gateway. If not using labels generated by the USPS Application Program Interface (API), applicants must submit for approval two samples for each label format to the NCSC. In addition, applicants must provide evidence that the reasons for the account cancellation are corrected, and maintain funds in their advance deposit account sufficient to cover normal returns for at least 2 weeks. g. Using Other Post Offices: The account holder may distribute Automated Returns labels for return through other Post Office locations when the account holder opens and keeps their advance deposit account at the Post Office where the permit is issued and supplies that Postmaster the name, address, and telephone number of a representative in each additional station or branch if different from the information on the application. 3.8.3 Postage and Prices Postage and prices are subject to the following: a. Postage: Postage is calculated based on the weight of the parcel and zone associated with the point or origin and delivery ZIP Code, except that postage for Automated First-Class Package Returns is based only on the weight of the parcel. Automated Returns mailpieces are charged postage and Extra Service fees based on the service type code embedded in the Intelligent Mail Package barcode (IMpb). If all or part of the IMpb is unreadable, or the mailpiece is unable to be priced based on the data collected, postage will be based on the average postage per mailpiece recorded for that EPS account holder from the previous month or quarter, as applicable. If an EPS account holder has no demonstrated payment history, postage will be determined by the Postal Service based on data for comparable account holders. b. Prices: Prices for Automated Priority Mail Returns, Automated First- [[Page 34810]] Class Package Returns, and Automated Ground Returns mailpieces are charged as follows: 1. Commercial Base prices are available for account holders using Automated Priority Mail Returns, when all applicable requirements are met. 2. Commercial Plus prices are available for Automated Priority Mail Returns mailpieces that qualify for Commercial Base prices and for which the account holder has a customer commitment agreement with the USPS (see 223.1.3). 3. First-Class Package Service--Commercial prices are available for Automated First-Class Package Returns mailpieces when all applicable requirements are met. 4. Commercial Parcel Select Ground prices are available for Automated Ground Returns mailpieces when all applicable requirements are met. c. Extra and Additional Services: The account holder may obtain extra and additional services with Automated Returns as follows: 1. Insurance--Insurance is available for mailpieces that have the applicable service type code for insurance imbedded into the IMpb on the label, and for which the account holder has provided electronic data that supports the value of the merchandise being returned (see 503.4.2). Only the account holder may file a claim (see 609). 2. Signature Confirmation--Signature Confirmation service is available for Automated Returns (see 503.8.0). 3. Pickup on Demand Service--Pickup on Demand service is available for Automated Returns (see 507.7.0). 3.8.4 Certificate of Mailing Customers (mailers) mailing an Automated Returns mailpiece may obtain a certificate of mailing at their own expense at the time of mailing by presenting the certificate at a Post Office retail unit to obtain the receipt. 3.8.5 Labels Distribution and preparation of labels are subject to the following: a. Distribution of Labels: Automated Returns labels may be distributed to customers as an enclosure with merchandise, as a separate item (including when requested electronically through the Business Customer Gateway for printing and delivery to the customer by USPS), as an electronic transmission for customer downloading and printing, or through one of the account holder's designated pickup facilities. Any such label distributed to a customer must meet USPS format standards, including the requirement to furnish instructions. b. Label Preparation: Automated Returns labels must meet the standards in the Parcel Labeling Guide available on the PostalPro website. Standard label sizes are 3 inches by 6 inches, 4 inches by 4 inches, or 4 inches by 6 inches, and must be certified by the USPS for use prior to distribution. All other label sizes and other privately printed labels require written approval from the NCSC. The label must include an Intelligent Mail package barcode, accommodate all required information, be legible, and be prepared in accordance with Publication 199, Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide, available on the PostalPro website. EPS account holders or their agents may distribute approved return labels and instructions by means specified in 3.5.1. EPS account holders or their agents must provide written instructions to the label end-user (mailer) as specified in 3.5.5. Labels cannot be faxed to customers (mailers). If all applicable content and format standards are met, Automated Returns labels may be produced by any of the following methods: 1. As an impression printed by the EPS account holder directly onto the mailpiece to be returned. 2. As a separate label preprinted by the EPS account holder to be affixed by the customer onto the mailpiece to be returned. The reverse side of the label must bear an adhesive strong enough to bond the label securely to the mailpiece. Labels must be printed and delivered by USPS to the customer when requested electronically by the EPS account holder or its agents through the Business Customer Gateway, or provided as an electronic file created by the EPS account holder for local output and printing by the customer. The electronic file must include instructions that explain how to affix the label securely to the mailpiece to be returned, and that caution against covering with tape or other material any part of the label where postage and fee information is to be recorded. c. Labeling Instructions: Written instructions must be provided with the label that, at a minimum, directs the customer to do the following: 1. ``If your name and address are not already preprinted in the return address area, print them neatly in that area or attach a return address label there.'' 2. ``Attach the label squarely onto the largest side of the mailpiece, centered if possible. Place the label so that it does not fold over to another side. Do not place tape over any barcodes on the label or any part of the label where postage and fee information will be recorded.'' 3. ``Remove or Obliterate any other addresses, barcodes or price markings on the outside of the parcel.'' 4. ``Mail the labeled parcel at a Post Office, drop it in a collection box, leave it with your letter carrier, or schedule a package pickup at usps.com.'' 3.8.6 Enter and Deposit The EPS account holder's customers may mail the Automated Returns mailpiece at any Post Office; any associated office, station, or branch; in any collection box (except a Priority Mail Express box); with any rural carrier; by package pickup; on business routes during regular mail delivery if prior arrangements are made with the carrier; as part of a collection run for other mail (special arrangements might be required); or at any place designated by the Postmaster for the receipt of mail. Automated Returns mailpieces deposited in collection boxes without valid return addresses are treated as undeliverable mail. 3.8.7 Additional Standards Additional mailing standards applicable to each service option are as follows: a. Automated Priority Mail Returns may contain any mailable matter weighing no more than 70 pounds. APO/FPO mail is subject to 703.2.0 and 703.4.0, and Department of State mail is subject to 703.3.0. Automated Priority Mail Returns receive expeditious handling and transportation, with service standards in accordance with Priority Mail. Automated Priority Mail Returns mailed under a specific customer agreement is charged postage according to the individual agreement. Commercial Base and Commercial Plus prices are the same as for outbound Priority Mail in Notice 123, Price List. b. Automated First-Class Package Returns handling, transportation, and eligibility of contents are the same as for outbound First-Class Package Service -- Commercial parcels under 283. Automated First-Class Package Returns may not contain documents or personal correspondence, except that such parcels may contain invoices, receipts, incidental advertising, and other documents that relate in all substantial respects to merchandise contained in the parcels. c. Automated Ground Returns provides ground transportation for mailpieces containing mailable matter weighing no more than 70 pounds and meeting the content standards in 153.3.0. Automated Ground Returns assumes the handing and transportation [[Page 34811]] and service objectives for delivery of USPS Retail Ground. * * * * * Ruth Stevenson, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2018-15617 Filed 7-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– eVS parcels. An Intelligent Mail barcode 604 Postage Payment Methods and
307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, in the address block must be placed Refunds
401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– according to 5.3.
3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, * * * * *
3633, and 5001. * * * * *
4.0 Postage Meters and PC Postage
■2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the 8.0 Facing Identification Mark (FIM) Products (‘‘Postage Evidencing
United States Postal Service, Domestic * * * * * Systems’’)
Mail Manual (DMM) as follows: * * * * *
8.2 Pattern
Mailing Standards of the United States 4.3 Postage Payment
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual [Revise the third sentence in the
(DMM) introductory text of 8.2 to read as * * * * *
follows:]
* * * * * * * * The required FIM pattern as 4.3.3 Placement of Postage
200 Commercial Mail Letters, Cards, shown in Exhibit 8.2.0 below depends * * * When placing indicia on
Flats, and Parcels on the type of mail and the presence of mailpieces, position indicia at least 1⁄4
an Intelligent Mail barcode as follows: inch from the right edge of the
* * * * * * * * * * mailpiece and 1⁄4 inch from the top edge
202 Elements on the Face of a of the mailpiece and as follows:
204 Barcode Standards
Mailpiece * * * * *
Overview [Revise the text of item e to read as
* * * * *
[Revise the link heading under follows:]
5.0 Barcode Placement Letters and ‘‘Overview’’ to read as follows:] e. Do not allow the indicia to infringe
Flats on the areas reserved for the FIM,
1.0 Standards for Intelligent Mail Intelligent Mail barcode, or optical
5.1 Letter-Size Barcodes character reader (OCR) clear zone.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
5.1.4 Additional Barcode [Revise the heading of 1.0 to read as
Index
Permissibility follows:]
* * * * *
[Revise the text of 5.1.4 to read as 1.0 Standards for Intelligent Mail
follows:] Barcodes P
An automation letter or a letter 1.1 General * * * * *
claimed at Enhanced Carrier Route [Delete the ‘‘POSTNET’’ line item in
saturation or high density automation [Revise the text of 1.1 to read as
the Index.]
letter prices may not bear a 5-digit or follows:]
An Intelligent Mail barcode is a * * * * *
ZIP+4 Intelligent Mail barcode in the
lower right corner (barcode clear zone). USPS-developed method to encode ZIP Ruth Stevenson,
The piece may bear an additional Code information on mail that can be Attorney, Federal Compliance.
Intelligent Mail barcode in the address read for sorting by automated machines.
[FR Doc. 2018–15549 Filed 7–20–18; 8:45 am]
block only if a qualifying Intelligent Intelligent Mail barcodes also encode
BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
Mail barcode with a delivery point other tracking information.
routing code appears in the lower right [Delete 1.2, POSTNET Barcode, in its
corner. entirety and renumber 1.3 through 1.6
POSTAL SERVICE
as 1.2 through 1.5.]
* * * * *
* * * * * 39 CFR Part 111
5.2 Flat-Size
507 Mailer Services New Mailing Standards for
5.2.1 Barcode Placement for Flats
* * * * * Merchandise Return Service
[Revise the fifth sentence of 5.2.1 to
read as follows:] 4.0 Address Correction Services AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
* * * An additional Intelligent Mail * * * * * ACTION: Proposed rule.
barcode may also appear in the address
4.2 Address Change Service (ACS) SUMMARY: The Postal Service is
block of an automation flat, when the
proposing to revise Mailing Standards
qualifying Intelligent Mail barcode is * * * * *
of the United States Postal Service,
not in the address block. * * *
4.2.6 Additional Standards—When Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) to
* * * * * Using Intelligent Mail Barcodes provide for new procedures for the
6.0 Barcode Placement for Parcels * * * Mailpieces must meet the processing and rating of Merchandise
following specifications: Return Service (MRS) pieces, and in the
* * * * * future, to transition all current MRS
[Revise the heading and text of 6.3 to * * * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as permit holders to use the new
read as follows:]
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follows:] procedures.
6.3 Intelligent Mail Barcodes b. Flat-size mailpieces may be mailed DATES: Submit comments on or before
Intelligent Mail barcodes (IMb) do not at nonautomation or automation prices. August 22, 2018.
meet barcode eligibility requirements * * * * * ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written
for parcels and do not qualify for any comments to the manager, Product
barcode-related prices for parcels, but 600 Basic Standards For All Mailing Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475
one barcode may be included only in Services L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446,
the address block on a parcel, except on * * * * * Washington, DC 20260–5015. If sending
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some cases, the Postal Service expects to any of the Automated Returns options. sender’s return address is returned to
use an average price generated from the Any content that constitutes First-Class the sender; otherwise, it is treated as
data collected in the prior month and to Mail matter may only be mailed using dead mail.
apply the average price to assess the Automated Priority Mail Returns. e. Account Cancellation: The USPS
postage for each return. Automated Returns are subject to the may cancel an account if the EPS
Although exempt from the notice and following conditions: account holder refuses to accept and
comment requirements of the a. Availability: Automated Returns is pay postage and fees for Automated
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. available to the account holder for Returns mailpieces, fails to keep
553(b), (c)) regarding proposed mailing to the account holder’s sufficient funds in the advance deposit
rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the designated address on the USPS account to cover postage and fees, or
Postal Service invites public comments Automated Returns label(s). distributes return labels that do not
on the following proposed revisions to b. Payment Guarantee: The account meet USPS standards.
Mailing Standards of the United States holder must guarantee payment of the f. Reapplying After Cancellation: To
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual proper postage and extra service fees receive a new account after a previous
(DMM), incorporated by reference in the (except for insurance, Signature Automated Returns account is canceled,
Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR Confirmation, and Certificate of Mailing, the applicant must amend the PS Form
111.1. when purchased by the sender) on all 3615 on file to reflect the new
We will publish an appropriate parcels returned via a special label application date, or reregister in the
amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect produced by the account holder. The Business Customer Gateway. If not
these changes, if our proposal is account holder must have sufficient using labels generated by the USPS
adopted. funds in their Electronic Payment Application Program Interface (API),
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is Account to pay the postage and extra applicants must submit for approval two
proposed to be amended as follows: service fees on an ongoing basis. samples for each label format to the
c. Where Service Established: NCSC. In addition, applicants must
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 provide evidence that the reasons for
Automated Returns accounts may be
Administrative practice and established at any Post Office in the the account cancellation are corrected,
procedure, Postal Service. United States and its territories and and maintain funds in their advance
possessions or at any U.S. Military Post deposit account sufficient to cover
PART 111—[AMENDED] Office overseas APO/FPO/DPO. normal returns for at least 2 weeks.
Automated Returns is not available for g. Using Other Post Offices: The
■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR account holder may distribute
part 111 continues to read as follows: returns from any foreign country.
d. Official Mail: Any authorized user Automated Returns labels for return
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– of official (penalty) mail may use through other Post Office locations
307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, Automated Returns subject to the when the account holder opens and
401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– keeps their advance deposit account at
3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632,
standards in 703.7.0, which supersede
any conflicting standards below. the Post Office where the permit is
3633, and 5001.
issued and supplies that Postmaster the
■ 2. Revise the following sections of 3.8.2 Accounts name, address, and telephone number of
Mailing Standards of the United States Automated Returns accounts are a representative in each additional
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual subject to the following: station or branch if different from the
(DMM), as follows: a. Account Application: An approved information on the application.
Mailing Standards of the United shipping products account must be
established to use Automated Returns. 3.8.3 Postage and Prices
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail
Applicants must establish a shipping Postage and prices are subject to the
Manual (DMM)
products account by completing PS following:
* * * * * Form 3615 in hardcopy or online a. Postage: Postage is calculated based
through the Business Customer on the weight of the parcel and zone
500 Additional Services
Gateway. associated with the point or origin and
* * * * * b. Advance Deposit Account: The delivery ZIP Code, except that postage
505 Return Services account holder must pay postage and for Automated First-Class Package
extra service fees through an Enterprise Returns is based only on the weight of
* * * * * Payment System (EPS) Account (EPS the parcel. Automated Returns
[Add a new 505.3.8 through 505.3.8.7 account holder) and agree to the terms mailpieces are charged postage and
to read as follows:] and conditions for use of such EPS Extra Service fees based on the service
3.8 Automated Returns Account. type code embedded in the Intelligent
c. Application Process: Applicants Mail Package barcode (IMpb). If all or
3.8.1 Basic Standards must have a valid Enterprise Payment part of the IMpb is unreadable, or the
Automated Returns allows an Account and be registered in the mailpiece is unable to be priced based
authorized shipping products account Business Customer Gateway. Except for on the data collected, postage will be
holder to pay the postage and extra Automated Returns labels generated by based on the average postage per
service fees on single-piece priced the USPS Application Program Interface mailpiece recorded for that EPS account
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Automated Priority Mail Returns, (API), all returns labels that have holder from the previous month or
Automated First-Class Package Returns properly constructed Intelligent Mail quarter, as applicable. If an EPS account
and Automated Ground Returns parcels package barcode approved by the holder has no demonstrated payment
returned to the account holder by National Customer Support Center history, postage will be determined by
senders (mailers) via a special barcoded (NCSC). the Postal Service based on data for
label produced by the account holder. d. Canceled Accounts: If the account comparable account holders.
Unless otherwise restricted, any is cancelled by the EPS account holder, b. Prices: Prices for Automated
mailable matter may be mailed using Automated Returns mail bearing the Priority Mail Returns, Automated First-
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and service objectives for delivery of generally not consider comments or Permitting Requirements, Section 14,
USPS Retail Ground. comment contents located outside of the Incorporation by reference (2018
* * * * * primary submission (i.e., on the web, Submittal); (5) Chapter 3, General
cloud, or other file sharing system). For Emission Standards, Section 3,
Ruth Stevenson, additional submission methods, the full Emission standards for nitrogen oxides
Attorney, Federal Compliance. EPA public comment policy, (2017 Submittal); (6) Chapter 3, General
[FR Doc. 2018–15617 Filed 7–20–18; 8:45 am] information about CBI or multimedia Emission Standards, Section 9,
BILLING CODE 7710–12–P submissions, and general guidance on Incorporation by reference (2018
making effective comments, please visit Submittal); and (7) Chapter 2, Ambient
http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/ Standards, Section 6 (2017 Submittal);
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION commenting-epa-dockets. (8) Chapter 2, Ambient standards for
AGENCY Docket: All documents in the docket ozone, and Section 12, Incorporation by
are listed in the www.regulations.gov reference (2018 Submittal).
40 CFR Part 52 index. Although listed in the index, The March 28, 2018 state submittals
some information is not publicly include requests to update the code of
[EPA–R08–OAR–2018–0389; FRL–9980– available, e.g., CBI or other information federal regulations (CFR) date of
83—Region 8] incorporation by reference to reflect the
whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Certain other material, such as July 1, 2017 CFR, which supersedes the
Approval and Promulgation of Air
copyrighted material, will be publicly requested changes in the March 27,
Quality Implementation Plans;
available only in hard copy. Publicly 2017 state submittals that incorporated
Wyoming; Incorporation by Reference
available docket materials are available by reference the July 1, 2016 CFR
Updates (Chapter 8, Nonattainment Area
either electronically in
AGENCY: Environmental Protection www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at Regulations, Section 10, Incorporation
Agency (EPA). the Air Program, Environmental by reference; Chapter 6, Permitting
ACTION: Proposed rule. Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, Requirements, Section 14, Incorporation
1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado by reference; Chapter 3, General
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection 80202–1129. The EPA requests that if at Emission Standards, Section 9,
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve all possible, you contact the individual Incorporation by reference; Chapter 2,
eight State Implementation Plan (SIP) listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Ambient standards for ozone, Section
revisions submitted by the State of CONTACT section to view the hard copy 12, Incorporation by reference).
Wyoming, four submitted on March 27, of the docket. You may view the hard II. Analysis of the State’s Submittal
2017, and four submitted on March 28, copy of the docket Monday through
2018. The revisions include updates to The EPA evaluated the proposed
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding
incorporation by reference within amendments to the Wyoming Air
federal holidays. Quality Standards and Regulations
several parts of the Wyoming Air FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Quality Standards and Regulations that submitted by the State of Wyoming on
Chris Dresser, Air Program, EPA, Region March 27, 2017, and March 28, 2018.
are part of the SIP. Additional revisions 8, Mailcode 8P–AR, 1595 Wynkoop
are proposed that: (1) Correct an The EPA notes that the incorporation by
Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202–1129, reference updates requested by
inconsistency regarding internal (303) 312–6385, dresser.chris@epa.gov.
combustion engine nitrogen oxide Wyoming in the March 27, 2017
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: submittal have been superseded by
requirements; (2) amend three state
regulations to maintain consistency updates requested in their March 28,
I. Background
with federal regulations; and (3) update 2018 submittal and are not analyzed
On November 17, 2016, and December here. The subsequent analysis for each
a state internet address. 5, 2017, the Environmental Quality SIP submittal is as follows:
DATES: Comments: Written comments Council (EQC) of the Wyoming (1) The State is requesting that the
must be received on or before August Department of Environmental Quality EPA correct a reference in Chapter 8,
22, 2018. conducted public hearings pursuant to Nonattainment Area Regulations,
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, 40 CFR 51.102 to consider the adoption Section 10, Incorporation by reference,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R08– of revisions and additions to the to adopt by reference the July 1, 2016
OAR–2018–0389, to the Federal Wyoming Air Quality Standards and CFR. This request has been superseded
Rulemaking Portal: https:// Regulations. The EQC approved changes by the a more recent submittal which
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online were submitted to the EPA for approval requests updates to Chapter 8, Section
instructions for submitting comments. into Wyoming’s State Implementation 10, described and analyzed in SIP
Once submitted, comments cannot be Plan (SIP) on March 27, 2017 (2017 submittal (2), as follows.
edited or removed from Submittal) and March 28, 2018 (2018 (2) The State is requesting that the
www.regulations.gov. The EPA may Submittal). The SIP submittals include: EPA correct a reference in Chapter 8,
publish any comment received to its (1) Chapter 8 Nonattainment Area Nonattainment Area Regulations,
public docket. Do not submit Regulations, Section 10, Incorporation Section 3, Conformity of general federal
electronically any information you by reference (2017 Submittal); (2) actions to state implementation plans.
consider to be Confidential Business Chapter 8, Nonattainment Area Specifically, the request includes a
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1
Information (CBI) or other information Regulations, Section 3, Conformity of minor typographical correction to
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. general federal actions to state particulate matter to maintain
Multimedia submissions (audio, video, implementation plans (2018 Submittal), consistency with federally approved
etc.) must be accompanied by a written and Section 10, Incorporation by language in 40 CFR 93.158(a)(4); a
comment. The written comment is reference (2018 Submittal); (3) Chapter change from ‘‘PM10’’ to ‘‘PM’’ in the
considered the official comment and 6, Permitting Requirements, Section 4, State’s rule Chapter 8, Section 3(h)(i)(D).
should include discussion of all points Prevention of significant deterioration The EPA finds that this update is
you wish to make. The EPA will (2017 Submittal); (4) Chapter 6, necessary and appropriate. This action
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