[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 73 (Friday, April 15, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 21413]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-9145]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2011-24; Order No. 714]


Classification Changes for Competitive Mail Services

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
notice of two classification changes concerning certain competitive 
mail services. This notice informs the public of the filing, addresses 
preliminary procedural matters, and invites public comment.

DATES:  Comments are due: April 22, 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 8, 2011, the Postal Service filed a 
notice of two classification changes pursuant to 39 CFR 3020.90 and 
3020.91 concerning certain competitive mail services.\1\ The first 
change modifies the size and weight limitation table for Global Express 
Guaranteed (GXG) in the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) with the 
addition of a note to reflect that country-specific restrictions may 
apply as designated in the International Mail Manual. The Postal 
Service states that this minor change is proposed to reflect changes to 
country-specific size and weight restrictions imposed by the Postal 
Service's delivery carrier. Id. at 1. It relates that a note reflecting 
restrictions applicable to Express Mail International (EMI) is 
currently included in the MCS and the change for GXG is intended to 
parallel the EMI restrictions. Id. The Postal Service states that it 
intends to publish the country-specific restrictions in the Postal 
Bulletin on June 2, 2011, with an effective date of June 6, 2011. Id.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Classification 
Changes, April 8, 2011 (Notice).
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    The second change adds another dimensional option to the large Flat 
Rate Box for Priority Mail and Outbound Priority Mail International 
services. Id. at 1. The Postal Service explains that the current 
dimensions are 12.25 x 12.25 x 6.0 inches and the new option of 11.875 
x 3.125 x 24.0625 inches is suited for board games. Id. at 2. It states 
that the cubic size of the new large Flat Rate Box remains the same. 
The Postal Service states that inadvertently it did not advise the 
Commission that this dimension option is currently available on http://www.usps.com. Therefore, it proposes that the change to the MCS 
reflecting this change be effective as soon as possible. Id.
    The Postal Service asserts these classification changes are 
consistent with the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3642, and further 
proposes conforming MCS language. Id. at 2.
    The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2011-24 for consideration 
of matters related to the proposed classification change identified in 
the Postal Service's Notice.
    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal 
Service's request is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 
generally with the provisions of title 39. Comments are due no later 
than April 22, 2011. The Postal Service's Notice can be accessed via 
the Commission's Web site (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Jeremy Simmons to serve as Public 
Representative in the captioned proceeding.
    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2011-24 for 
consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Comments by interested persons are due no later than April 22, 
2011.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Jeremy Simmons is appointed to serve 
as the officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent 
the interests of the general public in this proceeding.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-9145 Filed 4-14-11; 8:45 am]
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