[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 187 (Thursday, September 26, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 50862]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-20917]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2019-203; Order No. 5242]


Mail Classification Schedule

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing 
of its intention to clarify that it may alter the age requirements for 
Adult Signature Services pursuant to a Negotiated Service Agreement. 
This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, 
and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: September 30, 2019.

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 September 20, 2019, the Postal Service filed a notice of 
classification change pursuant to Commission rule 39 CFR 3020.90.\1\ 
The Postal Service seeks to clarify that it may alter the age 
requirements for Adult Signature Services pursuant to a Negotiated 
Service Agreement (NSA). Notice at 1. The changes are intended to take 
effect on October 7, 2019. Id.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ USPS Notice of Minor Correction to Competitive Ancillary 
Services, September 20, 2019 (Notice).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

II. Summary of Changes

    The Postal Service proposes an addition to the Mail Classification 
Schedule explicitly stating that it may change the age requirements for 
Adult Signature Services pursuant to a NSA. Id. The current Adult 
Signature Service requires the signature of a person 21 or older at the 
recipient's address for Adult Signature Required delivery and the 
signature of the addressee 21 years of age or older for Adult Signature 
Restricted delivery. Id. Attachment 1.
    The Postal Service maintains that the proposed change satisfies the 
requirements of 39 CFR 3020.90 because it does not alter the age 
restrictions of Adult Signature Services, but simply facilitates 
verifying ages other than 21 pursuant to an NSA. Notice at 1. The 
change will not affect the existing prices or cost coverage for the 
Adult Signature Services product. Id.

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 September 30, 2019. These filings can be accessed via the 
Commission's website (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Erica Barker to serve as an officer of the 
Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the 
general public in this proceeding.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2019-203 to consider 
matters raised by the Notice.
    2. Comments by interested persons are due by September 30, 2019.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Erica Barker 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.
Darcie S. Tokioka,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-20917 Filed 9-25-19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P