[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 139 (Friday, July 19, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 43246]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17371]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2013-15; Order No. 1779]


New Postal Product

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning the amendment to Priority Mail Contract 48 negotiated 
service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, 
invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: July 23, 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 Filing
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On July 12, 2013, the Postal Service filed notice that it has 
agreed to an amendment to Priority Mail Contract 48.\1\ The Notice 
includes a redacted version of the amendment to Priority Mail Contract 
48 (Amendment) and the certified statement and supporting financial 
information required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c) relating to the change in 
prices.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Change in Prices 
Pursuant to Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 48, July 12, 2013 
(Notice).
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    The Amendment changes the prices that apply to packages sent under 
Priority Mail Contract 48 as well as the parameters for packages 
considered ``Contract Packages'' under the contract. Notice, Attachment 
A at 1. It is scheduled to take effect one business day after the 
Commission completes its review of the Amendment. Id.
    The Postal Service's Notice contained the Amendment as Attachment 
A, the certified statement as Attachment B, and sought to incorporate 
by reference the original application for non-public treatment in this 
docket. Notice at 1.
    In the certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5, Steven R. 
Phelps, Manager, Regulatory Reporting and Cost Analysis, Finance 
Department, states that the amended prices and terms are consistent 
with Governors Decision No. 11-6 and 39 U.S.C. 3633(a) Id., Attachment 
B. He concludes that the contract is expected to cover its attributable 
costs and will not result in the subsidization of competitive products 
by market dominant products. Id.

II. Notice of Filing

    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the changes 
presented in the Postal Service's Notice and Supplement are consistent 
with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642, 39 CFR part 3015, 
and 39 CFR part 3020 subpart B. Comments are due no later than July 23, 
2013. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the 
Commission's Web site (www.prc.gov). Information on how to obtain 
access to non-public material appears at 39 CFR 3007.40.
    James F. Callow will continue to serve as the Public Representative 
in this proceeding.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2013-15 for consideration of 
matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, James F. Callow will continue to 
serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding.
    3. Comments are due no later than July 23, 2013.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-17371 Filed 7-18-13; 8:45 am]
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