[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 151 (Friday, August 5, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 47614]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19888]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2011-27; Order No. 785]


Mail Classification Change

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
request for a change in classification to the ``Reply Rides Free'' 
program. The change increases the qualifying First-Class mail letter 
weight. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this 
filing.

DATES: Comments are due: August 12, 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: On July 29, 2011, the Postal Service filed a 
notice of classification change pursuant to 39 CFR 3020.90 and 3020.91 
concerning the Reply Rides Free program.\1\ The classification change 
increases the qualifying First-Class Mail letter weight from no more 
than 1.2 ounces to no more than 2 ounces. The volume commitment for 
customers who begin participation in the program on September 1, 2011 
or later will be prorated based on their volume during September--
December 2010, as a proportion of total 2010 volume. The Postal Service 
states the change will be effective on September 1, 2011.
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    \1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Classification 
Change Related to Reply Rides Free Program, July 29, 2011 (Notice).
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    The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2011-27 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 August 12, 2011. The Postal Service's Notice can be accessed via 
the Commission's Web site (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints James F. Callow to serve as Public 
Representative in the captioned proceeding.
    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2011-27 for 
consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Comments by interested persons are due no later than August 12, 
2011.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, James F. Callow 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. 2011-19888 Filed 8-4-11; 8:45 am]
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