[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 97 (Thursday, May 19, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29013-29014]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-12326]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2009-61; Order No. 729]


Change in Postal Prices

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
request to amend the Global Expedited Package Services 2 contract to 
the competitive product list. This notice addresses procedural steps 
associated with this filing.

DATES: Comments are due: May 23, 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: 

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Notice of Filing
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On May 11, 2011, the Postal Service filed notice that prices under 
Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 filed in the instant 
docket have changed in accordance with the original contract provisions 
for extension of its

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term.\1\ An amendment incorporating the changes to Parcel Select & 
Parcel Return Service Contract 2 accompanies the Notice. Additionally, 
the Postal Service states that the financial documentation filed in 
compliance with 39 CFR 3015.5 incorporates changes proposed in Docket 
No. RM2011-10 currently being reviewed by the Commission.\2\ Notice at 
1. Because the Commission's review of the proposed methodology is still 
pending, the notice also provides a financial analysis based upon the 
current methodology approved by the Commission. Id.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Change in Prices 
Pursuant to Amendment to Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service 
Contract 2, May 11, 2011 (Notice).
    \2\ See Notice of the United States Postal Service of Filing of 
USPS-RM2011-10/NP1, May 10, 2011 (RM2011-10 Notice).
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    The Postal Service includes three attachments in support of its 
Notice:
     Attachment A--a redacted copy of the amendment to the 
Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2;
     Attachment B--a certified statement required by 39 CFR 
3015.5(c)(2); and
     Attachment C--an application for non-public treatment of 
materials to maintain redacted portions of the contract, related 
financial information, and customer-identifying information under seal.
    The current contract's term expires on May 31, 2011. Id. Attachment 
A at 3. The amendment will extend its term to May 31, 2012. Id. at 1. 
The Postal Service intends for the amendment to become effective on the 
date that the Commission completes its review of the instant filing. 
Id.

II. Notice of Filing

    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the changes as 
presented in the Postal Service's Notice are consistent with the 
policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 39 CFR part 3015. Comments are due 
no later than May 23, 2011. The Postal Service's Notice can be accessed 
via the Commission's Web site (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Malin G. Moench to serve as Public 
Representative in the captioned proceeding.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission shall review the amendment to Parcel Select & 
Parcel Return Service Contract 2 in Docket No. CP2009-61 for 
consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no 
later than May 23, 2011.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Malin G. Moench 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. 2011-12326 Filed 5-18-11; 8:45 am]
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