Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 22 (Tuesday, February 3, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 3, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5688-5691]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02006]

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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 20

International Service Changes--Burma, Kiribati, Sao Tome and
Principe

AGENCY: Postal Service\TM\.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]), to
reflect classification changes to Competitive Services, as established
by the Governors of the Postal Service.

DATES: Effective date: April 26, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Rabkin at 202-268-2537.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New classification changes are available
under Docket Number CP2015-33 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web
site at http://www.prc.gov.
This final rule describes the international classification changes
and

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the corresponding mailing standards changes for the following
Competitive Services:

Priority Mail Express International

Priority Mail Express International[supreg] service provides fast
international delivery service to more than 180 countries. The
following classification changes are made:

Burma (Myanmar), Kiribati, and Sao Tome and Principe

We are adding Burma (Myanmar), Kiribati, and Sao Tome and Principe
as the most recent countries to establish an Express Mail Service (EMS)
operational exchange agreement with the Postal Service. As a result,
Priority Mail Express International service will become available to
these destinations effective April 26, 2015, as described in the
mailing standards below.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

Foreign relations, International postal services.

The Postal Service hereby adopts the following changes to Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM), which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal
Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is amended as
follows:

PART 20--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 20 continues to read as
follows:

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-
3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.

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2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), as follows:

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International
Mail Manual (IMM)

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Country Price Groups and Weight Limits

[Revise the Listings for Burma (Myanmar), Kiribati, and Sao Tome and
Principe Adding PMEI Service, To Read as Follows:]

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Global express guaranteed Priority mail express Priority mail international First-class mail international
---------------------------------- international ---------------------------------- and first-class package
---------------------------------- international service
Country ---------------------------------
Price group Max. wt. (lbs.) Price group Max. wt. (lbs.) Price group Max. wt. (lbs.) Max. wt. (ozs./
Price group lbs.)
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Burma (Myanmar)......................................... n/a n/a 6 44 6 22 6 3.5/4

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Kiribati................................................ n/a n/a 6 66 6 44 6 3.5/4

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Sao Tome and Principe................................... n/a n/a 7 66 7 44 7 3.5/4
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Individual Country Listings

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Burma (Myanmar)

Country Conditions for Mailing

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[Revise the Listing for Priority Mail Express International To Read as
Follows:]

Priority Mail Express International (220) Price Group 6

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Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial
Base, or Commercial Plus price.
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Weight Limit: 44 pounds
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Priority Mail Express International--Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat
Rate Boxes
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Flat Rate Boxes: The maximum weight is 20 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Size Limits (221.52)

Maximum length: 60 inches.
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches.

Insurance (222.8)

Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority
Mail Express International merchandise insurance coverage.
Customs Forms Required (123)

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Required customs form/
Articles admitted endorsement
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Documents, correspondence, and business PS Form 2976. Endorse item
papers. clearly next to mailing label
as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples without commercial PS Form 2976.
value.
Merchandise and all articles subject to PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form
customs duty. 2976-E (envelope).
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Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required (see 222.5).

Note: Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and
other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express

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International shipments to Burma (Myanmar).

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Myanmar Post.
Country Code: MM.
Areas Served: Entire territory except those listed below:

Bago Township
Dagon ( South) Township
Dala Township
Hlaegu Township
Hlaing Thar Yar (Industrial Zone)
Kalay Township
Kyauktan Township
Mandalay Township
Mawlamyine Township
Mingalardon Township
Monywa Township
Myingyan Township
Pakokku Township
Pathein Township
Pearl Township
PyinooLwin Township
Shwepaukkan Industrial Zone
Shwepyithar Township
Thalyin Township
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Kiribati

Country Conditions for Mailing

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[Revise the Listing for Priority Mail Express International To Read as
Follows:]

Priority Mail Express International (220) Price Group 6

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Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial
Base, or Commercial Plus price.
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Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Size Limits (221.52)

Maximum length: 60 inches.
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches.

Insurance (222.8)

Customs Forms Required (123)

Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online
combined shipping label and customs form that electronically
transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is
required (see 222.5).

Notes:
1. Proforma and Commercial Invoice required in addition to
customs forms listed in 123.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and
other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express
International shipments to Kiribati.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Kiribati.
Country Code: KI.
Areas Served: All.
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Sao Tome and Principe

Country Conditions for Mailing

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[Revise the Listing for Priority Mail Express International To Read as
Follows:]

Priority Mail Express International (220) Price Group 7

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Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial
Base, or Commercial Plus price.
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Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Priority Mail Express International -- Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat
Rate Boxes.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Flat Rate Boxes: The maximum weight is 20 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Size Limits (221.52)

Maximum length: 60 inches.
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches.

Insurance (222.8)

Customs Forms Required (123)

Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online
combined shipping label and customs form that electronically
transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is
required (see 222.5).

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Sao Tome and Principe.
Country Code: ST.

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Areas Served: All.
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We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to
reflect these changes.

Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Federal Requirements.
[FR Doc. 2015-02006 Filed 2-2-15; 8:45 am]
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