[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 151 (Friday, August 5, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47615-47616]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19848]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2011-66; Order No. 784]


Postal Rate Changes

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
request to change rates for Inbound International Expedited Services 2 
rates. This notice

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addresses procedural steps associated with this filing.

DATES: Comments are due: August 11, 2011. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
submitted by Postal Service due: August 8, 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 the 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. Background
    III. Supplemental Information
    IV. Notice of Filing
    V. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On July 28, 2011, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing 
changes in rates not of general applicability for Inbound International 
Expedited Services 2 effective January 1, 2012.\1\ The Postal Service 
incorporates by reference a listing of countries in each pricing tier 
and the description of Inbound International Expedited Services 2 
contained in the supporting documentation filed in Docket Nos. MC2009-
10, CP2009-12 and CP2009-57. Id. at 2 and n.4. The following four 
documents are attached to the Notice: (1) An application for non-public 
treatment of specific materials; (2) Redacted Governors' Decision No. 
08-20 establishing the Inbound Express Mail International (EMS) 
classification along with a certified statement establishing compliance 
with 39 U.S.C. 3633; (3) A redacted copy of the 2012 rates; and (4) A 
certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2).
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    \1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Filing Changes 
in Rates Not of General Applicability and Application for Non-Public 
Treatment of Material Filed Under Seal, July 28, 2011 (Notice).
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II. Background

    The Notice states that in Docket No. MC2009-10, the Governors 
established prices and classifications not of general applicability for 
Inbound Express Mail International. Id. at 1. In Order No. 162, the 
Commission added Inbound International Expedited Service 2 to the 
competitive product list as a new product under Express Mail, Inbound 
International Expedited Services.\2\ The rates took effect on January 
1, 2009. In Order No. 281, the Commission accepted the change in rates 
not of general applicability for Inbound International Expedited 
Services 2 effective January 1, 2010.\3\ The Commission also directed 
the Postal Service to provide the 2010 EMS Pay-for-Performance Plan as 
approved by the EMS Cooperative of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). On 
February 17, 2010, the Postal Service provided the requested 
information.\4\ In Order No. 523, the Commission accepted the change in 
rates not of general applicability for Inbound International Expedited 
Services 2 effective January 1, 2011.\5\ The Postal Service also 
provided a copy of the 2011 EMS Pay-for-Performance Plan as directed by 
the Commission.\6\
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    \2\ See Docket Nos. MC2009-10 and CP2009-12, Order Adding 
Inbound International Expedited Services 2 to Competitive Product 
List, December 31, 2008 (Order No.162).
    \3\ See Docket No. CP2009-57, Order Concerning Filing of Changes 
in Rates for Inbound International Expedited Services 2, August 19, 
2009 (Order No. 281).
    \4\ See Docket No. CP2009-57, Response of the United States 
Postal Service to Order No. 281, Notice of Filing Requested 
Materials, and Application for Non-Public Treatment of Materials 
Filed Under Seal, February 17, 2010.
    \5\ See Docket No. CP2010-90, Order Concerning Filing of Changes 
in Rates for Inbound International Expedited Services 2, August 23, 
2010 (Order No. 523).
    \6\ See Docket No. CP2010-90, Response of the United States 
Postal Service to Order No. 515, August 19, 2010.
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    In accordance with the provisions of the EMS Cooperative of the 
UPU, rates for the delivery of inbound Express Mail International must 
be communicated to the UPU by August 31 of the year before which they 
are to take effect. As a member of the EMS Cooperative, the Postal 
Service may not change its rates for the coming year after August 31.
    The Postal Service indicates that it proposes no changes to the 
classification of Inbound International Expedited Services 2 included 
with its Notice. Notice at 2. It acknowledges that it incorporates by 
reference the explanations of the Inbound International Expedited 
Services 2 contained in its Request in Docket Nos. MC2009-10 and 
CP2009-12 and other materials filed in Docket No. CP2009-57. In Docket 
No. CP2009-57, the Postal Service explained that, ``the two-tiered rate 
structure for Inbound Expedited Services exists as a result of the EMS 
Cooperative's expectation that all of its members will participate in 
the Pay-for-Performance Plan.'' Id.
    The Postal Service asserts that its filing demonstrates compliance 
with 39 U.S.C. 3633. Id. at 3.

III. Supplemental Information

    Pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.6, the Commission requests the Postal 
Service to provide the following supplemental information by August 8, 
2011:
     The Postal Service's EMS Cooperative Report Cards, 
including performance measurements, for calendar year 2010.

IV. Notice of Filing

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2011-66 for consideration 
of matters related to the issues identified in the Postal Service's 
Notice.
    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal 
Service's contract is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 
3633 or 3642. Comments are due no later than August 11, 2011. The 
public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission's 
Web site (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints James F. Callow as Public Representative in 
this proceeding.

V. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2011-66 for 
consideration of the issues raised in this docket.
    2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no 
later than August 11, 2011.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, James F. Callow is appointed to serve 
as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the 
interest of the general public in these proceedings.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-19848 Filed 8-4-11; 8:45 am]
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