[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 157 (Monday, August 15, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 50414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-20618]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Mail Manual; Incorporation by Reference
AGENCY: Postal Service\TM\.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service announces the issuance of the Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM[supreg]) dated April 17, 2011, updated with Postal Bulletin
revisions through June 2, 2011, effective June 6, 2011, and its
incorporation by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations.
DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is effective on August 15, 2011.
The incorporation by reference of the IMM is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of August 15, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lizbeth Dobbins, (202) 268-3789.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The International Mail Manual was issued on
April 17, 2011, and was updated with postal bulletin revisions through
June 2, 2011. It replaced all previous editions. This issue of the IMM
removes the issue number, replacing it with the issue date to mirror
the format used for the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]). It also
continues to enable the Postal Service to fulfill its long-standing
mission of providing affordable, universal mail service. It continues
to: (1) increase the user's ability to find information; (2) increase
the users' confidence that they have found the information they need;
and (3) reduce the need to consult multiple sources to locate necessary
information. The provisions throughout this issue support the standards
and mail preparation changes implemented since the version of May 11,
2009. The International Mail Manual is available to the public on the
Postal Explorer[supreg] Internet site at http://pe.usps.com.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations; Incorporation by reference.
In view of the considerations discussed above, the Postal Service
hereby amends 39 CFR part 20 as follows:
PART 20--INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICE
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1. The authority citation for part 20 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-
3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.
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2. Amend Sec. 20.1 by revising paragraph (a), and adding a new entry
at the end of the table in paragraph (b), to read as follows:
Sec. 20.1 International Mail Manual; incorporation by reference.
(a) Section 552(a) of title 5, U.S.C., relating to the public
information requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, provides
in pertinent part that matter reasonably available to the class of
persons affected thereby is deemed published in the Federal Register
when incorporated by reference therein with the approval of the
Director of the Federal Register. In conformity with that provision and
39 U.S.C. 410(b)(1), and as provided in this part, the Postal Service
hereby incorporates by reference its International Mail Manual (IMM),
dated April 17, 2011, updated with Postal Bulletin revisions through
June 2, 2011, effective June 6, 2011. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51.
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International Mail Manual Date of issuance
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IMM.................................... April 17, 2011.
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3. Revise Sec. 20.2 to read as follows:
Sec. 20.2 Effective date of the International Mail Manual.
The provisions of the International Mail Manual dated April 17,
2011, updated with Postal Bulletin revisions through June 2, 2011,
effective June 6, 2011, are applicable with respect to the
international mail services of the Postal Service.
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 2011-20618 Filed 8-12-11; 8:45 am]
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