[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 15 (Monday, January 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4071-4072]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-01335]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. T2016-1; Order No. 3038]


Income Tax Review

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning the calculation of the assumed Federal income tax on 
competitive products income for fiscal year (FY) 2015. This notice 
informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes 
other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: March 24, 2016.

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. 3634 and 39 CFR 3060.40 et seq., the 
Postal Service filed its calculation of the assumed Federal income tax 
on competitive products income for fiscal year (FY) 2015.\1\ The 
calculation details

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the FY 2015 competitive product revenue and expenses, the net 
competitive products income before tax, and the assumed Federal income 
tax on that income.
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    \1\ United States Postal Service Notice of Submission of the 
Calculation of the FY 2015 Assumed Federal Income Tax on Competitive 
Products, January 19, 2016. The Postal Service also filed a motion 
for late acceptance of its submission. Motion for Late Acceptance of 
the Postal Service Notice of Submission of the Calculation of the FY 
2015 Assumed Federal Income Tax on Competitive Products, January 19, 
2016 (Motion). The Motion is granted.
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II. Notice of Commission Action

    In accordance with 39 CFR 3060.42, the Commission establishes 
Docket No. T2016-1 to review the calculation of the assumed Federal 
income tax and supporting documentation.
    The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's 
filing in this docket is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3634 
and 39 CFR 3060.40 et seq. Comments are due no later than March 24, 
2016. The Postal Service's filing can be accessed via the Commission's 
Web site (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Jennaca D. Upperman to serve as Public 
Representative in this docket.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. T2016-1 to consider the 
calculation of the assumed Federal income tax on competitive products 
for FY 2015.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Jennaca D. Upperman is appointed to 
serve as an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the 
general public in this proceeding (Public Representative).
    3. Comments are due no later than March 24, 2016.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Stacy L. Ruble,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-01335 Filed 1-22-16; 8:45 am]
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