[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 72 (Thursday, April 14, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 20906]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-9058]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

39 CFR Part 3050

[Docket No. RM2011-9; Order No. 713]


Periodic Reporting

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; availability of rulemaking 
petition.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is establishing a docket to consider a proposed 
change in certain analytical methods used in periodic reporting. This 
action responds to a Postal Service rulemaking petition. Establishing 
this docket will allow the Commission to consider the Postal Service's 
proposal and comments from the public.

DATES: Comments are due: May 9, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically by accessing the ``Filing 
Online'' link in the banner at the top of the Commission's Web site 
(http://www.prc.gov) or by directly accessing the Commission's Filing 
Online system at https://www.prc.gov/prc-pages/filing-online/login.aspx. Commenters who cannot submit their views electronically 
should contact the person identified in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section as the source for case-related information for advice on 
alternatives to electronic filing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 
at 202-789-6820 (case-related information) or [email protected] 
(electronic filing assistance).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 6, 2011, the Postal Service filed a 
petition pursuant to 39 CFR 3050.11 asking the Commission to initiate 
an informal rulemaking proceeding to consider changes in the analytical 
methods approved for use in periodic reporting.\1\
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    \1\ Petition of the United States Postal Service Requesting 
Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in Analytic 
Principles (Proposal One), April 6, 2011 (Petition).
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    Proposal One \2\ would propose to modify the attribution of costs 
for Fee Group E Post Office Boxes so that the costs are considered 
institutional rather than as part of the attributable costs of Post 
Office Box Service. The Postal Service asserts that its aim is to 
achieve more equitable financing of Fee Group E Post Office Boxes. It 
notes that the proposal has no impact on the methodology for the 
calculation of costs for Fee Group E Post Office Boxes. Id. at 1.
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    \2\ This is the first proposal filed after the FY 2010 Annual 
Compliance Report. It is the Postal Service's current practice to 
restart its proposal numbering sequence.
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    The Postal Service states that under this proposal, Group E costs 
would be paid for by all mailers, not just post office box holders. It 
maintains that the Group E costs methodology remains consistent with 
Docket No. ACR2010 and Docket No. MC2010-20. Id. Attachment at 1.
    The Attachment to the Postal Service's Petition explains its 
proposal in more detail, including its background, objective, 
rationale, and estimated impact. The Petition, including the 
attachments, is available for review on the Commission's Web site, 
http://www.prc.gov.
    Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, James F. Callow is designated as Public 
Representative to represent the interests of the general public in this 
proceeding. Comments are due no later than May 9, 2011.
    It is ordered:
    1. The Petition of the United States Postal Service Requesting 
Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in Analytic 
Principles (Proposal One), filed April 6, 2011, is granted.
    2. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2011-9 to consider the 
matters raised by the Postal Service's Petition.
    3. Interested persons may submit comments on Proposal One no later 
than May 9, 2011.
    4. The Commission will determine the need for reply comments after 
review of the initial comments.
    5. James F. Callow is appointed to serve as the Public 
Representative to represent the interests of the general public in this 
proceeding.
    6. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Notice in 
the Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-9058 Filed 4-13-11; 8:45 am]
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