[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 140 (Friday, July 21, 1995)]
[Sunshine Act Meetings]
[Pages 37706-37707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-18145]



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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE


Board of Governors

Notice of a Meeting and Vote To Close
    The Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service, 
pursuant to its Bylaws (39 C.F.R. Section 7.5) and the Government in 
the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. Section 552b), hereby gives notice that it 
intends to hold a meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 1995, and 
at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 1995, in Denver, Colorado.
    At its meeting on July 10, 1995, the Board of Governors voted 
unanimously to close to public observation its meeting scheduled for 
July 31, 1995. The members will consider (1) the Postal Rate 
Commission's Opinion and further Recommended Decision in Docket No. 
R94-1; (2) a modification in the funding of the Integrated Mail 
Handling System (IMHS), and (3) additional research and development 
funding for electronic commerce services.
    The meeting is expected to be attended by the following persons: 
Governors Alvarado, Daniels, del Junco, Dyhrkopp, Fineman, Mackie, 
Rider, and Winters; Postmaster General Runyon, Deputy Postmaster 
General Coughlin, Secretary to the Board Harris, and General Counsel 
Elcano.
    As to the first item, the Board determined that pursuant to section 
552b(c)(3) of Title 5, United States Code, and section 7.3(c) of Title 
39, Code of Federal Regulations, this portion of the meeting is exempt 
from the open meeting requirement of the Government in the Sunshine Act 
(5 U.S.C. 552b(b)) because it is likely to disclose information in 
connection with proceedings under Chapter 36 of Title 39, United States 
Code (having to do with postal ratemaking, mail classification and 
changes in postal services), which is specifically exempted from 
disclosure by section 40(c)(4) of Title 39, United States Code.
    The Board has determined further that pursuant to section 
552b(c)(10) of Title 5, United States Code, and section 7.3(j) of Title 
39, Code of Federal Regulations, the discussion is exempt because it is 
likely to specifically concern participation of the Postal Service in a 
civil action or proceeding involving a determination on the record 
after opportunity for a hearing.
    As to the second and third items, the Board determined that 
pursuant to section 552b(c)(9)(B) of Title 5, United States Code, and 
section 7.3(i) of Title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, this portion 
of the meeting is exempt from the open meeting requirement of the 
Government in the Sunshine Act [5 U.S.C. 552b(b)] because it is likely 
to disclose information, the premature disclosure of which would 
significantly frustrate proposed procurement actions.
    The Board further determined that the public interest does not 
require that the

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Board's discussion of the matter be open to the public.
    In accordance with section 552b(f)(1) of Title 5, United States 
Code, and section 7.6(a) of Title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, the 
General Counsel of the United States Postal Service has certified that 
in her opinion the meeting may properly be closed to public observation 
pursuant to section 552b(c)(3)(9)(B) and (10) of Title 5, United States 
Code; and section 7.3(c)(i) and (j) of Title 39, Code of Federal 
Regulations.
    The August 1 meeting is open to the public and will be held at the 
Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th Street, Denver, in Ballroom B. The Board 
expects to discuss the matters stated in the agenda which is set forth 
below. Requests for information about the meeting should be addressed 
to the Secretary of the Board, David F. Harris, at (202) 268-4800.

Agenda

Monday Session

July 31--10:00 a.m. (Closed)

    1. Consideration of the Postal Rate Commission's Opinion and 
Further Recommended Decision in Docket No. R94-1. (Mary S. Elcano, 
General Counsel.)
    2. Consideration of a Modification in the Funding of the 
Integrated Mail Handling System (IMHS). (William J. Dowling, Vice 
President, Engineering.)
    3. Consideration of Additional Research and Development Funding 
for Electronic Commerce Services. (Robert A. F. Reisner, Vice 
President, Technology Applications.)

Tuesday Session

August 1--9:00 a.m. (Open)

    1. Minutes of Previous Meetings, July 10-11, 1995.
    2. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO. (Marvin Runyon.)
    3. Consideration of Audit Committee Charter. (Thomas J. Koerber, 
Assistant Secretary for the Board of Governors.)
    4. Quarterly Report on Service Performance. (Yvonne D. Maguire, 
Vice President and Consumer Advocate.)
    5. Quarterly Report on Financial Performance. (Michael J. Riley, 
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President.)
    6. Capital Investment.

    a. Bulk Mail Centers (BMCs) Process Control Systems Replacement 
[final decision]. (William J. Dowling, Vice President, Engineering.)

    7. Report on Western Area Operations. (Craig G. Wade, Vice 
President, Area Operations.)
    8. Tentative Agenda for the September 11-12, 1995, meeting in 
Washington, DC.
David F. Harris,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-18145 Filed 7-19-95; 3:49 pm]
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