[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 32 (Thursday, February 19, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7648-7652]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2960]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

39 CFR Part 3020

[Docket Nos. MC2009-14 and CP2009-20; Order No. 178]


New International Mail Contract

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is adding a new product identified as 
International Business Reply Service Contract 1 to the Competitive 
Product List. This action is consistent with changes in a recent law 
governing postal operations and a recent Postal Service request. 
Republication of the lists of market dominant and competitive products 
is also consistent with new requirements in the law.

DATES: Effective Date: February 19, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 
202-789-6820 and [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Regulatory History, 74 FR 1263 (January 12, 2009).
    The Postal Service seeks to add a new product identified as 
International Business Reply Service Contract 1 to the Competitive 
Product List. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission approves 
the Request.

I. Background

    On December 24, 2008, the Postal Service filed a formal request 
pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq. to add 
International Business Reply Service Contract 1 to the Competitive 
Product List.\1\ The Postal Service asserts that the International 
Business Reply Service Contract 1 product is a competitive product 
``not of general applicability'' within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 
3632(b)(3). This Request has been assigned Docket No. MC2009-14.
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    \1\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Add 
International Business Reply Service Contracts to the Competitive 
Products List, and Notice Filing (Under Seal) Contract and Enabling 
Governors' Decision, December 24, 2008 (Request). For the reasons 
discussed in footnote 1 of Commission Order No. 164, the Commission 
preliminarily renamed the proposed product ``International Business 
Reply Service Contract 1.''See PRC Order No. 164, Notice and Order 
Concerning International Business Reply Service Contract 1 
Negotiated Service Agreement, January 5, 2009, at 1, n.1 (Order No. 
164). In this Order, the Commission finalizes the product name as 
``International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 1.'' See 
infra section IV for a more complete discussion on naming the 
proposed new product.
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    The Postal Service contemporaneously filed a contract related to 
the proposed new product pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) and 39 CFR 
3015.5. The contract has been assigned Docket No. CP2009-20.
    In support of its Request, the Postal Service initially filed the 
following materials: (1) A statement of supporting justification for 
this Request as required by 39 CFR 3020.32; \2\ (2) a redacted Decision 
of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the 
Establishment of Prices and Classifications for International Business 
Reply Service (IBRS) Contracts (Governors' Decision No. 08-24); \3\ (3) 
proposed Mail Classification Schedule language; \4\ (4) a redacted copy 
of the price floor and price ceiling formulas approved by the 
Governors; \5\ (5) a redacted copy of the analysis of the proposed 
price floor and price ceilings discussed in Attachment B; \6\ (6) a

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redacted certification as to the formulas for prices offered under 
applicable International Business Reply Service contracts; \7\ and (7) 
a redacted certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a) for the 
IBRS contract at issue in Docket No. CP2009-20.\8\ Unredacted copies of 
the Governors' Decision, the IBRS contract, the certification, and 
other supporting documentation regarding compliance with 39 CFR 3015.5 
were filed separately with the Commission under seal. In its Request, 
the Postal Service maintains that the contract and related financial 
information, including the customer's name and the accompanying 
analyses that provide prices, terms, conditions, and financial 
projections, should remain confidential. Request at 2-3.
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    \2\ Attachment 1.
    \3\ Attachment 2.
    \4\ Attachment 2, Attachment A.
    \5\ Attachment 2, Attachment B.
    \6\ Attachment 2, Attachment C.
    \7\ Attachment 2, Attachment D.
    \8\ Attachment 3.
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    In the Statement of Supporting Justification, Jo Ann Miller, 
Director, Global Business Development, asserts that the service to be 
provided under the contract will cover its attributable costs, make a 
positive contribution to coverage of institutional costs, and will 
increase contribution toward the requisite 5.5 percent of the Postal 
Service's total institutional costs. Id., Attachment 1. Thus, Ms. 
Miller contends there will be no issue of subsidization of competitive 
products by market dominant products as a result of this contract. Id. 
W. Ashley Lyons, Manager, Corporate Financial Planning, Finance 
Department, certifies that the contract and the formulas established by 
the Governors' Decision comply with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a). See id., 
Attachment 2 at Attachment D and Attachment 3.

II. Procedural History

    In Order No. 164, the Commission gave notice of the two dockets, 
appointed a public representative, and provided the public with an 
opportunity to comment.\9\ The order also sought further information 
from the Postal Service with respect to the following areas: (1) 
Information relating to the proposed product name in an attempt to 
avoid confusion with the domestic product Merchandise Return Service 
(MRS) and the market dominant IBRS product; (2) an explanation as to 
why a redacted version of the contract proposed in Docket No. CP2009-20 
could not be filed; and (3) additional IBRS contracts with contingency 
arrangements that are currently in effect. Id. at 3-6.
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    \9\ See generally Order No. 164.
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    On January 12, 2009, the Postal Service filed its response to Order 
No. 164.\10\ As part of its response, the Postal Service filed a 
redacted version of the Docket No. CP2009-20 contract.\11\ It also 
filed the contingency arrangements with this and other IBRS contract 
customers both in redacted and unredacted form.\12\ Additionally, the 
Postal Service answered the Commission's questions regarding the 
classification and naming of the new IBRS Contract 1 product.\13\ The 
Postal Service explained that it believes that several factors weigh in 
favor of naming this new proposed competitive product International 
Business Reply Service Contract 1. First, with respect to the 
differences between domestic MRS and the proposed new product, the 
Postal Service notes that MRS does not contain a weight restriction 
while IBRS is limited to those items that qualify as Letter Post under 
the Universal Postal Union's (UPU) definition of the term. Second, it 
notes that customers and foreign postal administrations use and 
understand the term IBRS in connection with lightweight merchandise 
items, as well as letters and cards. Third, the Postal Service believes 
that any necessary distinctions have been made clear in its proposed 
MCS language for IBRS contracts.\14\ If, however, the Commission 
determines that a change of designation is needed to provide further 
clarity, the Postal Service recommends that such change be limited to 
the listing on the product list.\15\ As an example of a revised product 
name that could provide more clarity, the Postal Service used the term 
``International Business Reply Service (AO) Contract 1'' to reflect the 
fact that the UPU uses the abbreviation AO for autres objects or Letter 
Post items other than letters or cards. Id. at 3-4.
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    \10\ Response of the United States Postal Service to Order No. 
164, and Notice of Filing Redacted Contract and Other Requested 
Materials, January 12, 2009 (Response to Order No. 164).
    \11\ Id. at Attachment 1.
    \12\ Id. at Attachments 2-A, 2-B, and 2-C.
    \13\ With respect to the Commission concern that MRS may be 
better classified as a competitive product, the Postal Service 
stated that it is currently conducting a review of all special 
services, including MRS, to determine if any products should be 
transferred to the Competitive Product List.
    \14\ Specifically, the proposed MCS language limits the proposed 
new product, IBRS Contract 1, to Letter Post items not subject to 
the Private Express Statutes. On the other hand, the market dominant 
IBRS product only covers items subject to the Private Express 
Statutes.
    \15\ It asks the Commission not to require an adjustment of 
inventory or processes on behalf of the Postal Service, its 
customers, or its foreign postal administration partners.
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    On January 16, 2009, a Chairman's Information Request No. 1 and 
Notice of Filing of Questions Under Seal was issued.\16\ The Postal 
Service filed its response (under seal) to these questions on January 
23, 2009.\17\
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    \16\ Chairman's Information Request No. 1 and Notice of Filing 
of Questions Under Seal, January 16, 2009 (CIR No. 1).
    \17\ Notice of Filing United States Postal Service Responses to 
Chairman's Information Request No. 1 (Under Seal), January 23, 2009 
(Response to CIR No. 1).
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III. Comments

    Comments were filed by the Public Representative.\18\ No filings 
were submitted by other interested parties. The Public Representative 
believes the addition of the proposed product to the Competitive 
Product List and the approval of the proposed contract is in the 
interest of the general public and is consistent with the statutory 
requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633 and 3642. Public Representative 
Comments at 2-3. He further states that the agreement appears 
beneficial to the general public. Id. At 4-6. He also believes that, 
considering the circumstances of the contract, the Postal Service has 
provided sufficient transparency to the public. Id. at 3-4.
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    \18\ Public Representative Comments in Response to Commission 
Order No. 164, January 14, 2009 (Public Representative Comments).
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IV. Commission Analysis

    The Commission has reviewed the Request, the Response to Order No. 
164, the Response to CIR No. 1, the contract, the financial analysis 
provided under seal that accompanies it, and the comments filed by the 
Public Representative.
    Statutory requirements. The Commission's statutory responsibilities 
in this instance entail assigning IBRS Contract 1 to either the Market 
Dominant Product List or to the Competitive Product List. 39 U.S.C. 
3642. As part of this responsibility, the Commission also reviews the 
proposal for compliance with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement 
Act (PAEA) requirements. This includes, for proposed competitive 
products, a review of the provisions applicable to rates for 
competitive products. 39 U.S.C. 3633.
    Product list assignment. The Postal Service asserts that IBRS 
Contract 1 should be classified as competitive because the contracts at 
issue concern items outside the definition of letters, and ``the PAEA 
clearly requires that bulk international mail be classified as 
competitive.'' Request at 5.\19\ These arguments do not support the 
proposed classification. First, in determining whether to assign IBRS 
Contract 1 as a

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product to the Market Dominant Product List or the Competitive Product 
List, the Commission must consider, under section 3642, whether
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    \19\ It also cites other factors supporting the ``bulk'' status. 
Id.

the Postal Service exercises sufficient market power that it can 
effectively set the price of such product substantially above costs, 
raise prices significantly, decrease quality, or decrease output, 
without risk of losing a significant level of business to other 
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firms offering similar products.

39 U.S.C. 3642(b)(1). If so, the product will be categorized as market 
dominant. The competitive category of products shall consist of all 
other products. While the inclusion or exclusion of a product from the 
postal monopoly may be an important factor for the Commission to weigh 
in determining whether a product should be classified as market 
dominant or competitive, it is not determinative.
    The Commission is further required to consider the availability and 
nature of enterprises in the private sector engaged in the delivery of 
the product, the views of those who use the product, and the likely 
impact on small business concerns. 39 U.S.C. 3642(b)(3).
    Second, the PAEA does not ``require'' newly proposed ``bulk 
international mail'' to be classified as competitive. In title 39, 
chapter 36, subchapter II, the Commission created the original 
competitive product list, including identifying several bulk 
international mail products.\20\ Section 3631 explicitly states that 
the competitive product list shall consist of ``[certain products] 
subject to subsection (d) \21\ and any changes the Postal Regulatory 
Commission may make under section 3642.'' 39 U.S.C. 3631(a) (emphasis 
added). Once that initial determination was made in Order No. 43, 
products may be added to, transferred between, or deleted from the 
product lists in accordance with section 3642.
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    \20\ Docket No. RM2007-1, Order Establishing Ratemaking 
Regulations for Market Dominant and Competitive Products, October 
29, 2007 (Order No. 43).
    \21\ Subsection (d) of 39 U.S.C. 3631 originated in S. 662, 
109th Cong. section 203 (2005). It was not present in H.R. 22, the 
House version of the bill, and was not present in H.R. 6407, the 
final version of the bill that became the PAEA.
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    The Postal Service asserts that its bargaining position is 
constrained by the existence of other shippers who can provide similar 
services, thus precluding it from taking unilateral action to increase 
prices without the risk of losing volume to competitors. Request, 
Attachment 1, para. (d). The Postal Service also contends that it may 
not decrease quality or output without risking the loss of business to 
competitors that offer similar services. Id. It further states that it 
has no specific data on the contract partner's views regarding the 
regulatory classification of these types of contracts. Id. at para. 
(g). Finally, the Postal Service states that the market for these 
services is highly competitive and only large shipping companies, 
consolidators, and freight forwarders serve this market. Accordingly, 
the Postal Service states that it is unaware of any small business 
concerns that could offer comparable service for these types of 
customers. Id. at para. (h). Additionally, the Postal Service submits 
that by offering IBRS contracts, it is giving small businesses an 
additional option for shipping articles internationally. Thus, this 
results in a net impact on small businesses that is positive. Id.
    No commenter opposes the proposed classification of International 
Business Reply Service Contract 1 as competitive.
    The proper classification of the new IBRS Contract 1 product is not 
readily apparent. The Postal Service's supporting justification does 
not appear to address the specifics of this particular product. 
Nonetheless, in this case, having considered the statutory requirements 
and circumstances of this case, the Commission finds that International 
Business Reply Service Contract 1 is appropriately classified as a 
competitive product and should be added to the Competitive Product 
List. In future filings, the Postal Service should provide more 
detailed, specific information regarding the specific elements of 
section 3642(b), including the ability of others to participate in that 
particular market. Postal Service requests that do not include this 
information may hinder the Commission's review of the filing and delay 
final disposition.
    Cost considerations. The Postal Service's financial analysis is 
intended to show that International Business Reply Service Contract 1 
covers its attributable costs, does not result in subsidization of 
competitive products by market dominant products, and increases 
contribution from competitive products. Request at Attachment 3. The 
contract is predicated on unit costs based on the shipper's particular 
mail characteristics.
    Based on the data submitted, the Commission finds that 
International Business Reply Service Contract 1 should cover its 
attributable costs (39 U.S.C. 3633(a)(2)), should not lead to the 
subsidization of competitive products by market dominant products (39 
U.S.C. 3633(a)(1)), and should have a positive effect on competitive 
products' contribution to institutional costs (39 U.S.C. 3633(a)(3)). 
Thus, an initial review of the proposed International Business Reply 
Service Contract 1 indicates that it comports with the provisions 
applicable to rates for competitive products.
    Product name. In Order No. 164, the Commission expressed a 
preliminary concern with calling the proposed product ``International 
Business Reply Service Contracts'' since it could be confused with the 
market dominant product of the same name. The Postal Service argues its 
proposed MCS language for IBRS contracts adequately distinguishes 
between products. However, this does not solve the potential naming 
problem whereby the Postal Service may, at a future date, wish to enter 
into IBRS market dominant contracts.\22\ To provide for this 
possibility, the Commission will add the proposed product to the 
competitive product list as ``International Business Reply Service 
Competitive Contract 1'' to distinguish it from any future potential 
market dominant negotiated service agreement products which might be 
called ``International Business Reply Service Market Dominant Contract 
1.''
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    \22\ For example, if the Postal Service were to enter into its 
first market dominant IBRS contract tomorrow, under the Postal 
Service's proposed nomenclature, it would be confusing to call it 
``International Business Reply Service Contract 1'' on the market 
dominant products list since there would already be a competitive 
product on the competitive products list of the same name (due to 
this proceeding).
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    Contingency price and cost increase price change provisions. The 
proposed Docket No. CP2009-20 contract contains two contract terms that 
require discussion. The first concerns rate changes due to changes in 
cost. The contract provides that if the Postal Service's costs increase 
above a certain threshold, it may modify the price under the contract. 
Response to Order No. 164, Attachment 1, at page 3 (emphasis added). 
Second, the contract includes a contingency pricing provision which 
provides:

Article 16. Contingency Price

    In the event that either the Mailer or the USPS terminates this 
Agreement under the terms of Article 13 before the normal expiration 
date, or in the event that the Mailer and the USPS do not enter into 
a customized agreement upon the expiration of this current 
Agreement, the Mailer shall pay postage for any Qualifying Mail the 
USPS receives after the agreed upon termination date or expiration 
date, as appropriate, at a price of [redacted] for a period of six 
(6) months. This price shall have no bearing on the price the USPS 
shall charge in the event that the Mailer and the USPS do enter into 
a customized agreement upon the expiration of this current 
Agreement. In the event that the Mailer and the USPS have not 
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into a new customized Agreement within six (6) months of the 
termination or expiration of this current Agreement, the USPS shall 
charge the Mailer a price to be determined at its sole discretion 
for those items received after the six (6) month date.

Id. at page 5 (emphasis added). This provision allows the Postal 
Service to change rates unilaterally in the event that the parties have 
not executed a new agreement within the 6-month period following the 
end date of the contract.
    Both provisions provide the Postal Service with the flexibility to 
change rates without the need to enter into a new agreement. That 
flexibility, however, does not trump the need for the Postal Service to 
comply with the Commission's rules. If either provision is exercised, 
the Postal Service must file the changed rates with the Commission 
under 39 CFR 3015.5. See also 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3). As provided in 39 
CFR part 3015, rate changes not of general applicability are subject to 
a minimum 15-day notice requirement and, in this instance, could be 
filed in Docket No. CP2009-20. Unless the changed rates raise new 
issues, the Commission would not anticipate a need to act further.
    As demonstrated by its subsequent filings in this case, the Postal 
Service has outstanding IBRS contracts that contain similar cost 
increase and contingency provisions. See id. at Attachments 2-A, 2-B, 
and 2-C. The Commission's conclusion regarding these provisions in this 
case are applicable to other contracts containing similar provisions.
    Other considerations. The Postal Service shall promptly notify the 
Commission of the scheduled termination date of the agreement. If the 
agreement terminates earlier than anticipated, the Postal Service shall 
inform the Commission prior to the new termination date. The Commission 
will then remove the product from the Mail Classification Schedule at 
the earliest possible opportunity.
    In conclusion, the Commission approves International Business Reply 
Service Competitive Contract 1 as a new product. The revision to the 
Competitive Product List is shown below the signature of this order and 
is applicable upon issuance of this order.

V. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is Ordered:
    1. International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 1 
(MC2009-14 and CP2009-20) is added to the Competitive Product List as a 
new product under Negotiated Service Agreements, Inbound International.
    2. The Postal Service shall notify the Commission of the scheduled 
termination date of the Docket No. CP2009-20 contract, and update the 
Commission if the termination date changes for such contract as 
discussed in this order.
    3. The Secretary shall arrange for the publication of this Order in 
the Federal Register.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3020

    Administrative practice and procedure; Postal Service.

    Issued February 5, 2009.

    By the Commission.
Steven W. Williams,
Secretary.

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For the reasons stated in the preamble, under the authority at 39 
U.S.C. 503, the Postal Regulatory Commission amends 39 CFR part 3020 as 
follows:

PART 3020--PRODUCT LISTS

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1. The authority citation for part 3020 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503; 3622; 3631; 3642; 3682.


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2. Revise Appendix A to subpart A of part 3020--Mail Classification to 
read as follows:

Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3020--Mail Classification Schedule

Part A--Market Dominant Products

1000 Market Dominant Product List
First-Class Mail
    Single-Piece Letters/Postcards
    Bulk Letters/Postcards
    Flats
    Parcels
    Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
    Inbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
Standard Mail (Regular and Nonprofit)
    High Density and Saturation Letters
    High Density and Saturation Flats/Parcels
    Carrier Route
    Letters
    Flats
    Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs)/Parcels
Periodicals
    Within County Periodicals
    Outside County Periodicals
Package Services
    Single-Piece Parcel Post
    Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at UPU rates)
    Bound Printed Matter Flats
    Bound Printed Matter Parcels
    Media Mail/Library Mail
Special Services
    Ancillary Services
    International Ancillary Services
    Address List Services
    Caller Service
    Change-of-Address Credit Card Authentication
    Confirm
    International Reply Coupon Service
    International Business Reply Mail Service
    Money Orders
    Post Office Box Service
Negotiated Service Agreements
    HSBC North America Holdings Inc. Negotiated Service Agreement
    Bookspan Negotiated Service Agreement
    Bank of America Corporation Negotiated Service Agreement
    The Bradford Group Negotiated Service Agreement
    Inbound International
    Canada Post--United States Postal Service Contractual Bilateral 
Agreement for Inbound Market Dominant Services
Market Dominant Product Descriptions
First-Class Mail
[Reserved for Class Description]
    Single-Piece Letters/Postcards
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Bulk Letters/Postcards
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Flats
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Parcels
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Inbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
    [Reserved for Product Description]
Standard Mail (Regular and Nonprofit)
[Reserved for Class Description]
    High Density and Saturation Letters
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    High Density and Saturation Flats/Parcels
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Carrier Route
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Letters
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Flats
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs)/Parcels
    [Reserved for Product Description]
Periodicals
[Reserved for Class Description]
    Within County Periodicals
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Outside County Periodicals
    [Reserved for Product Description]
Package Services
[Reserved for Class Description]
    Single-Piece Parcel Post
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at UPU rates)
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Bound Printed Matter Flats
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Bound Printed Matter Parcels
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Media Mail/Library Mail
    [Reserved for Product Description]
Special Services
[Reserved for Class Description]
    Ancillary Services
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Address Correction Service
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Applications and Mailing Permits
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Business Reply Mail
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Bulk Parcel Return Service
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Certified Mail
    [Reserved for Product Description]

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    Certificate of Mailing
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Collect on Delivery
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Delivery Confirmation
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Insurance
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Merchandise Return Service
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Parcel Airlift (PAL)
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Registered Mail
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Return Receipt
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Return Receipt for Merchandise
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Restricted Delivery
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Shipper-Paid Forwarding
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Signature Confirmation
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Special Handling
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Stamped Envelopes
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Stamped Cards
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Premium Stamped Stationery
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Premium Stamped Cards
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Ancillary Services
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Certificate of Mailing
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Registered Mail
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Return Receipt
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Restricted Delivery
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Address List Services
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Caller Service
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Change-of-Address Credit Card Authentication
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Confirm
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Reply Coupon Service
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Business Reply Mail Service
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Money Orders
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Post Office Box Service
    [Reserved for Product Description]
Negotiated Service Agreements
[Reserved for Class Description]
    HSBC North America Holdings Inc. Negotiated Service Agreement
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Bookspan Negotiated Service Agreement
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Bank of America Corporation Negotiated Service Agreement
    The Bradford Group Negotiated Service Agreement

Part B--Competitive Products

Competitive Product List
Express Mail
    Express Mail
    Outbound International Expedited Services
    Inbound International Expedited Services
    Inbound International Expedited Services 1 (CP2008-7)
    Inbound International Expedited Services 2 (MC2009-10 and 
CP2009-12)
Priority Mail
    Priority Mail
    Outbound Priority Mail International
    Inbound Air Parcel Post
Parcel Select
Parcel Return Service
International
    International Priority Airlift (IPA)
    International Surface Airlift (ISAL)
    International Direct Sacks--M-Bags
    Global Customized Shipping Services
    Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at non-UPU rates)
    Canada Post--United States Postal Service Contractual Bilateral 
Agreement for Inbound Competitive Services (MC2009-8 and CP2009-9)
    International Money Transfer Service
    International Ancillary Services
Special Services
    Premium Forwarding Service
Negotiated Service Agreements
    Domestic
    Express Mail Contract 1 (MC2008-5)
    Express Mail Contract 2 (MC2009-3 and CP2009-4)
    Express Mail Contract 3 (MC2009-15 and CP2009-21)
    Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 1 (MC2009-6 and CP2009-7)
    Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 2 (MC2009-12 and CP2009-
14)
    Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 3 (MC2009-13 and CP2009-
17)
    Parcel Return Service Contract 1 (MC2009-1 and CP2009-2)
    Priority Mail Contract 1 (MC2008-8 and CP2008-26)
    Priority Mail Contract 2 (MC2009-2 and CP2009-3)
    Priority Mail Contract 3 (MC2009-4 and CP2009-5)
    Priority Mail Contract 4 (MC2009-5 and CP2009-6)
    Outbound International
    Global Direct Contracts (MC2009-9, CP2009-10, and CP2009-11)
    Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Contracts
    GEPS 1 (CP2008-5, CP2008-11, CP2008-12, and CP2008-13, CP2008-
18, CP2008-19, CP2008-20, CP2008-21, CP2008-22, CP2008-23, and 
CP2008-24)
    Global Plus Contracts
    Global Plus 1 (CP2008-9 and CP2008-10)
    Global Plus 2 (MC2008-7, CP2008-16 and CP2008-17)
    Inbound International
    Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal 
Administrations (MC2008-6, CP2008-14 and CP2008-15)
    International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 1 
(MC2009-14 and CP2009-20)
Competitive Product Descriptions
    Express Mail
    [Reserved for Group Description]
    Express Mail
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Outbound International Expedited Services
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Inbound International Expedited Services
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Priority
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Priority Mail
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Outbound Priority Mail International
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Inbound Air Parcel Post
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Parcel Select
    [Reserved for Group Description]
    Parcel Return Service
    [Reserved for Group Description]
    International
    [Reserved for Group Description]
    International Priority Airlift (IPA)
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Surface Airlift (ISAL)
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Direct Sacks--M-Bags
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Global Customized Shipping Services
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Money Transfer Service
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at non-UPU rates)
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Ancillary Services
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Certificate of Mailing
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Registered Mail
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Return Receipt
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Restricted Delivery
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    International Insurance
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Negotiated Service Agreements
    [Reserved for Group Description]
    Domestic
    [Reserved for Product Description]
    Outbound International
    [Reserved for Group Description]

Part C--Glossary of Terms and Conditions [Reserved]

Part D--Country Price Lists for International Mail [Reserved]

[FR Doc. E9-2960 Filed 2-18-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P