[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 160 (Friday, August 19, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 51164]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17842]



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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2022-95; Order No. 6250]


Classification Changes

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is recognizing a recent Postal Service filing 
requesting the removal of Parcel Return Service from the competitive 
product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites 
public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: September 16, 2022.

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 August 12, 2022, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3040.130 
et seq., the Postal Service filed a request to remove Parcel Return 
Service from the competitive product list.\1\ To support this request, 
the Postal Service filed a copy of the Governors' Decision supporting 
the request, a Statement of Supporting Justification, and proposed 
changes to the Mail Classification Schedule. See Request, Attachments 
A-C.
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    \1\ USPS Request to Remove Parcel Return Service from the 
Competitive Product List, August 12, 2022 (Request).
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II. Summary of Changes

    The Postal Service requests to remove Parcel Return Service from 
the competitive product list effective January 22, 2023. See Request at 
1. The Postal Service proposes this change because, as it asserts, 
Parcel Return Service is provided primarily through negotiated service 
agreements (NSAs), with only three existing ``customers using Parcel 
Return Service at published rates.'' Id. Attachment B at 1. According 
to the Postal Service, existing customers' Parcel Return Service volume 
would be ``able to be covered via NSAs, as appropriate.'' Id.
    The Postal Service states that ``[t]he elimination of Parcel Return 
Service from the competitive product list will simplify and streamline 
the Postal Service's product offerings, and minimize customer 
confusion.'' Id. The Postal Service asserts that its request to remove 
Parcel Return Service from the competitive product list is consistent 
with applicable regulations. See id. The Postal Service further asserts 
that removing Parcel Return Service from the competitive product list 
will not result in the violation of 39 U.S.C. 3633 because the 
remaining competitive products are expected ``to cover their 
attributable costs and make a positive contribution to institutional 
costs[.]'' See id. at 2.

III. Notice of Commission Action

    The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2022-95 to consider matters 
raised by the Request. Pursuant to 39 CFR 3040.133, the Commission has 
posted the Request on its website. The Commission invites comments on 
the Request. Comments are due no later than September 16, 2022. The 
filing can be accessed via the Commission's website (http://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Kenneth E. Richardson 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. MC2022-95 to consider 
matters raised by the Request.
    2. Comments by interested persons are due by September 16, 2022.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth E. Richardson 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.
Jennie L. Jbara,
Alternate Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-17842 Filed 8-18-22; 8:45 am]
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