[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]
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket No. MC2019-203; Order No. 5242]
Mail Classification Schedule
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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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.
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\1\ USPS Notice of Minor Correction to Competitive Ancillary
Services, September 20, 2019 (Notice).
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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]
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