[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 34 (Monday, February 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 8764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-03493]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2016-3; Order No. 3078]


New Postal Product

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning an amendment to Priority Mail Contract 146 negotiated 
service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, 
invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: February 23, 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 Filings
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On February 12, 2016, the Postal Service filed notice that it has 
agreed to an amendment to the existing Priority Mail Contract 146 
negotiated service agreement approved in this docket.\1\ In support of 
its Notice, the Postal Service includes a redacted copy of the 
amendment and a certification of compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a), as 
required by 39 CFR 3015.5.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Change in Prices 
Pursuant to Amendment to Priority Mail Contract 146, February 12, 
2016 (Notice).
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    The Postal Service also filed the unredacted amendment and 
supporting financial information under seal. The Postal Service seeks 
to incorporate by reference the Application for Non-Public Treatment 
originally filed in this docket for the protection of information that 
it has filed under seal. Notice at 1.
    The amendment provides for a change in prices under the contract by 
replacing Sections I.E, I.G, and I.H. See id. Attachment A at 1.
    The Postal Service intends for the amendment to become effective 1 
business day after the date that the Commission completes its review of 
the Notice. Id. at 1. The Postal Service asserts that the amendment 
will not impair the ability of the contract to comply with 39 U.S.C. 
3633. Id. Attachment B at 1.

II. Notice of Filings

    The Commission invites 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 February 23, 2016. The public 
portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission's Web site 
(http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Kenneth R. Moeller to represent the 
interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission reopens Docket No. CP2016-3 for consideration of 
matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Kenneth R. 
Moeller 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 February 23, 2016.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Stacy L. Ruble,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-03493 Filed 2-19-16; 8:45 am]
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