[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 181 (Tuesday, September 20, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-23342]


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[Federal Register: September 20, 1994]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 111

 

Revisions to Standards for Palletization

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: In response to requests from postal customers, the Postal 
Service has decided to hold a public meeting to facilitate the receipt 
of comments regarding a proposal to implement revised Domestic Mail 
Manual (DMM) standards prohibiting mailer use of ``courtesy'' pallets 
(pallets that do not meet DMM standards).

DATES: September 29, 1994, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

MEETING ADDRESS: Sheraton Washington Hotel, Maryland A Room, 2660 
Woodley Road at Connecticut Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Beller, (202) 268-5166, or 
Robert Sheehan, (202) 268-4305.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 18, 1994, the Postal Service 
published proposed rule changes in the Federal Register (59 FR 42536-
42540) to amend Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) standards concerning the 
preparation of mail on pallets. See also the notice published in the 
proposed rule section of the Federal Register on September 19, 1994. 
That notice extended the period for comment on this proposal to 
November 3, 1994.
    The proposed revisions are intended to establish consistent 
preparation standards for all classes of mail that result in the lowest 
combined costs of handling palletized mail for the Postal Service and 
its customers as well as to facilitate consistent service for 
palletized mailings. Numerous customers have indicated that 
implementation of the provisions prohibiting courtesy pallets would 
have catastrophic implications for their businesses and have requested 
an opportunity to present their views and concerns in person regarding 
the provisions in the proposed rule change pertaining to courtesy 
pallets.
    The Postal Service generally does not hold, nor does it generally 
find a need for, public meetings concerning proposed rules. 
Nevertheless, in this limited instance, the Postal Service has 
determined to grant the request for a public meeting. Interested 
parties may, of course, submit written comments in accordance with the 
instructions in the Federal Register notice. Comments submitted at the 
meeting may be written or oral. Oral comments will be transcribed for 
future reference and will be available for inspection and photocopying 
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, in room 8430 at U.S. 
Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 
20260-6808. Individuals wishing to present comments are asked to limit 
their oral presentations to 10 minutes.
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 94-23342 Filed 9-16-94; 1:23 pm]
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