[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 2, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47322-47323]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-19578]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 20


Global Direct--Canada Admail Service

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Global Direct--Canada Admail is a service based on the Admail 
service offered by Canada Post Corporation. Canada Post Corporation is 
changing rates and the rate structure for items mailed in this service. 
Accordingly, the Postal Service is changing Global Direct--Canada 
Admail to comply with these changes.

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be mailed or delivered to the 
Manager, International Pricing, International Business, U.S. Postal 
Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 370-IBU, Washington, DC 20260-
6500. Copies of all written comments will be available for public 
inspection between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in 
the International Business Unit, 10th Floor, 901 D Street SW, 
Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter J. Grandjean, (202) 314-7256.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In cooperation with Canada Post Corporation 
(CPC), the Postal Service offers Global Direct--Canada Admail. This 
international mail service is primarily intended for major printing 
firms, direct marketers, mail order companies, and other high-volume 
mailers seeking easier access to the Canadian domestic postal system. 
It is intended to provide mail delivery in an average of 5 to 10 
business days in major urban areas throughout Canada. Ancillary 
services for local business reply and the return of undeliverable mail 
are also provided for use with Global Direct--Canada Admail.
    CPC has announced a rate change for Admail. This makes it necessary 
for the Postal Service to adjust the rates it charges for Global 
Direct--Canada Admail.
    The Postal Service is also eliminating discounts for Global 
Direct--Canada Admail. Discounts will no longer be available for Global 
Direct--Canada Mail; however, revenue from Global Direct--Canada Admail 
will count toward the revenue requirements for International Priority 
Airmail and International Surface Air Lift discounts. This enables the 
Postal Service to reduce the rate for Global Direct--Canada Admail.
    Effective August 2, 2000, the following rates are adopted for 
Global Direct--Canada Admail:

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                                                      Standard    Large
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Letter Carrier Presort (LCP)--Up to First 1.76 oz.
 (0.11 lbs.) (50 grams):
    Delivery Mode Direct............................    $0.216    $0.267
    Delivery Facility...............................     0.245     0.296
    DCF.............................................     0.245     0.296
    Residue.........................................     0.304     0.354
Over 1.76 oz. (.11 lbs.) (50 grams).................     0.548     0.713
Per additional pound
National Distribution Guide (NDG):
    First 1.76 oz.(0.11 lbs.) (50 grams)............     0.275     0.325
    Over 1.76 oz. (0.11 lbs.) (50 grams)............     0.548     0.713
Per additional pound
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Note: An extra charge of 3.5 cents may be charged for the number of
  items not meeting address accuracy requirements.

    Although the Postal Service is exempted by 39 U.S.C. 410(a) from 
the advance notice requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act 
regarding proposed rulemaking (5 U.S.C. 553), the Postal Service 
invites public comment at the above address.
    The Postal Service is amending Subchapter 612, Global Direct--
Canada Admail, International Mail Manual, which is incorporated by 
reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

    Foreign relations, International postal service.

PART 20--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 20 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 407, 408.


    2. Chapter 6 of the International Mail Manual is amended by as 
follows:

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CHAPTER 6--SPECIAL PROGRAMS

610  Global Direct Service

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612  Global Direct--Canada Admail

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612.3  Postage

612.31  Rates

    The rate of postage is determined by size, weight, and level of the 
items being mailed as specified in Exhibit 612.3. Global Direct postage 
dollars may be added to the ISAL/IPA total for the purpose of 
determining the discount earned; however, the discount will not be 
applied to the Global Direct--Canada published rates.

Exhibit 612.3  Canada Admail Rates

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                                                      Standard    Large
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Letter Carrier Presort (LCP)--Up to First 1.76 oz.
 (0.11 lbs.) (50 grams):
    Delivery Mode Direct............................    $0.216    $0.267
    Delivery Facility...............................     0.245     0.296
    DCF.............................................     0.245     0.296
    Residue.........................................     0.304     0.354
    Over 1.76 oz. (.11 lbs.) (50 grams).............     0.548     0.713
Per additional pound
National Distribution Guide (NDG):
    First 1.76 oz.(0.11 lbs.) (50 grams)............     0.275     0.325
    Over 1.76 oz. (0.11 lbs.) (50 grams)............     0.548     0.713
Per additional pound
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Note: An extra charge of 3.5 cents may be charged for the number of
  items not meeting address accuracy requirements.

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    A transmittal letter changing the relevant pages in the 
International Mail Manual will be published and automatically 
transmitted to all subscribers. Notice of issuance of the transmittal 
will be published in the Federal Register as provided by 39 CFR 20.3.

Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 00-19578 Filed 8-1-00; 8:45 am]
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