[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 65 (Thursday, April 4, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 20360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07787]



[[Page 20360]]

=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2011-33; Order No. 1685]


Negotiated Service Agreement

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning an amendment to Priority Mail Contract 46. This notice 
informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes 
other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: April 8, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing 
Online system at http://www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments 
electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing 
alternatives.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 
at 202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Notice of Filings
III. Supplemental Information
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On March 28, 2013, the Postal Service filed notice that it has 
agreed to an amendment to the existing Parcel Return Service Contract 2 
(Amendment), which was added to the competitive product list in this 
docket.\1\ In its Notice, the Postal Service includes Attachment A, a 
redacted copy of the Amendment. It also filed the unredacted Amendment 
under seal.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Amendment to 
Parcel Return Service Contract 2, With Portions Filed Under Seal, 
March 28, 2013 (Notice).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The Postal Service asserts that ``[g]iven the current robust cost 
coverage of Parcel Return Service Contract 2, this amendment will not 
have a significant impact on the contract's cost coverage.'' Id. at 1. 
It states that ``the supporting financial documentation and financial 
certification initially provided in this docket remain applicable.'' 
Id. It also seeks to incorporate by reference the Application for Non-
Public Treatment originally filed in this docket for the protection of 
customer-identifying information that it has filed under seal. Id. The 
Amendment changes the price calculation section of the contract for the 
remainder of its term. Id. Attachment A at 1. The Postal Service 
intends for the Amendment to become effective on the first business day 
after the date that the Commission completes its review of the Notice. 
Id.

II. Notice of Filings

    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the changes 
presented in the Postal Service's Notice are consistent with the 
policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642, 39 CFR 3015.5, and 39 CFR 
part 3020, subpart B. Comments are due no later than April 8, 2013. The 
public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission's 
Web site (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Pamela A. Thompson to serve as Public 
Representative in this docket.

III. Supplemental Information

    The Postal Service states that ``[g]iven the current robust cost 
coverage of Parcel Return Service Contract 2, this amendment will not 
have a significant impact on the contract's cost coverage.'' It 
believes that ``the supporting financial documentation and financial 
certification initially provided in this docket remain applicable.'' 
Notice at 1.
    The supporting financial documentation submitted in support of the 
original contract was filed on November 17, 2010.\2\ The contract's 
costs, revenues, and prices have changed since that time. To allow the 
Commission to complete its regulatory review under applicable law and 
regulations, please provide updated financial documentation and 
financial certification regarding the amended contract's compliance 
with applicable law and regulations, including 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633 and 
39 CFR 3015.5. and 3015.7. This supplemental information is due no 
later than April 5, 2013.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \2\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Parcel 
Return Service Contract 2 to Competitive Product List and Notice of 
Filing (Under Seal) of Contract and Supporting Data, November 17, 
2010.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission shall reopen Docket No. CP2011-33 to consider the 
amendment to Parcel Return Service Contract 2.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Pamela A. Thompson is appointed to 
serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings.
    3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no 
later than April 8, 2013.
    4. The supplemental information requested shall be filed no later 
than April 5, 2013.
    5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-07787 Filed 4-3-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P