[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 52577]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22523]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2019-4; Order No. 4853]


Mail Classification Schedule

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is recognizing a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning minor classification changes to correct the names of foreign 
countries that appear in various portions of the Mail Classification 
Schedule. This document informs the public of the filing, invites 
public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: November 8, 2018.

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. Summary of Changes
III. Notice of Commission Action
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On October 10, 2018, the Postal Service filed a notice of 
classification changes pursuant to Commission rule 39 CFR 3020.90.\1\ 
The Postal Service seeks to correct the names of foreign countries that 
appear in various portions of the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS). 
Notice at 1. The changes are intended to take effect on January 27, 
2019. Id.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Minor 
Classification Changes, October 10, 2018 (Notice).
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II. Summary of Changes

    The Postal Service proposes revisions to references to the names of 
a dozen foreign countries in the MCS, as well as a minor editorial 
change. The Postal Service states that ``[t]he purpose of these minor 
changes is to correct the names of foreign countries . . . so that the 
MCS accurately reflects current country names.'' Id.
    The Postal Service avers that the proposed changes satisfy the 
requirements of 39 CFR 3020.90 because the changes should result in a 
more accurate representation of the Postal Service's offerings, the 
Notice is filed more than 15 days prior to the intended effective date, 
and the changes merely update or correct country names without changing 
product offerings or pricing. Id. at 1-2.

III. Notice of Commission Action

    Pursuant to 39 CFR 3020.91, the Commission has posted the Notice on 
its website and invites comments on whether the Postal Service's 
filings are consistent with 39 CFR 3020 subpart E. Comments are due no 
later than November 8, 2018. The public portions of these filings can 
be accessed via the Commission's website (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Richard A. Oliver to represent the 
interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2019-4 to consider 
matters raised by the Notice.
    2. Comments by interested persons are due by November 8, 2018.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Richard A. Oliver is appointed to 
serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding.
    4. The Commission directs the Secretary of the Commission to 
arrange for prompt publication of this notice in the Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Stacy L. Ruble,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-22523 Filed 10-16-18; 8:45 am]
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