[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 225 (Monday, November 23, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 72998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-29724]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket Nos. MC2016-15 and CP2016-20; Order No. 2823]


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 addition of Global Expedited Package Services 5 
Contracts to the competitive product list. This notice informs the 
public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other 
administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: November 24, 2015.

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: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 
202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Notice of Commission Action
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    In accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq., the 
Postal Service filed a formal request and associated supporting 
information to add Global Expedited Package Services 5 Contracts to the 
competitive product list.\1\
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    \1\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Global 
Expedited Package Services 5 Contracts to the Competitive Products 
List, and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Contract and Application 
for Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, November 16, 
2015 (Request).
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    The Postal Service contemporaneously filed a redacted contract 
related to the proposed new product under 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) and 39 
CFR 3015.5. Id., Attachment 4.
    To support its Request, the Postal Service filed a copy of the 
contract, a copy of the Governors' Decision authorizing the product, 
proposed changes to the Mail Classification Schedule, a Statement of 
Supporting Justification, a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 
3633(a), and an application for non-public treatment of certain 
materials. It also filed supporting financial workpapers. Request at 2.

II. Notice of Commission Action

    The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2016-15 and CP2016-20 to 
consider the Request pertaining to the proposed Global Expedited 
Package Services 5 Contracts product and the related contract, 
respectively.
    The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's 
filing is consistent with 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 
November 24, 2015. The public portions of the filing can be accessed 
via the Commission's Web site (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Lyudmila Y. Bzhilyanskaya to serve as 
Public Representative in these dockets.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2016-15 and CP2016-20 
for consideration of the matters raised by the Postal Service's 
Request.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Lyudmila Y. Bzhilyanskaya is 
appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission to represent the 
interests of the general public in these proceeding (Public 
Representative).
    3. Comments are due no later than November 24, 2015.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Stacy L. Ruble,
Secretary.

    Commissioner Goldway, abstaining.

[FR Doc. 2015-29724 Filed 11-20-15; 8:45 am]
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