[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 65 (Thursday, April 4, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 20360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07787]
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket No. CP2011-33; Order No. 1685]
Negotiated Service Agreement
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing
concerning an amendment to Priority Mail Contract 46. This notice
informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes
other administrative steps.
DATES: Comments are due: April 8, 2013.
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: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel,
at 202-789-6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Notice of Filings
III. Supplemental Information
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
On March 28, 2013, the Postal Service filed notice that it has
agreed to an amendment to the existing Parcel Return Service Contract 2
(Amendment), which was added to the competitive product list in this
docket.\1\ In its Notice, the Postal Service includes Attachment A, a
redacted copy of the Amendment. It also filed the unredacted Amendment
under seal.
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\1\ Notice of United States Postal Service of Amendment to
Parcel Return Service Contract 2, With Portions Filed Under Seal,
March 28, 2013 (Notice).
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The Postal Service asserts that ``[g]iven the current robust cost
coverage of Parcel Return Service Contract 2, this amendment will not
have a significant impact on the contract's cost coverage.'' Id. at 1.
It states that ``the supporting financial documentation and financial
certification initially provided in this docket remain applicable.''
Id. It also seeks to incorporate by reference the Application for Non-
Public Treatment originally filed in this docket for the protection of
customer-identifying information that it has filed under seal. Id. The
Amendment changes the price calculation section of the contract for the
remainder of its term. Id. Attachment A at 1. The Postal Service
intends for the Amendment to become effective on the first business day
after the date that the Commission completes its review of the Notice.
Id.
II. Notice of Filings
Interested persons may submit comments on whether the changes
presented in the Postal Service's Notice are consistent with the
policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642, 39 CFR 3015.5, and 39 CFR
part 3020, subpart B. Comments are due no later than April 8, 2013. The
public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission's
Web site (http://www.prc.gov).
The Commission appoints Pamela A. Thompson to serve as Public
Representative in this docket.
III. Supplemental Information
The Postal Service states that ``[g]iven the current robust cost
coverage of Parcel Return Service Contract 2, this amendment will not
have a significant impact on the contract's cost coverage.'' It
believes that ``the supporting financial documentation and financial
certification initially provided in this docket remain applicable.''
Notice at 1.
The supporting financial documentation submitted in support of the
original contract was filed on November 17, 2010.\2\ The contract's
costs, revenues, and prices have changed since that time. To allow the
Commission to complete its regulatory review under applicable law and
regulations, please provide updated financial documentation and
financial certification regarding the amended contract's compliance
with applicable law and regulations, including 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633 and
39 CFR 3015.5. and 3015.7. This supplemental information is due no
later than April 5, 2013.
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\2\ Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Parcel
Return Service Contract 2 to Competitive Product List and Notice of
Filing (Under Seal) of Contract and Supporting Data, November 17,
2010.
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IV. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission shall reopen Docket No. CP2011-33 to consider the
amendment to Parcel Return Service Contract 2.
2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Pamela A. Thompson is appointed to
serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to
represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings.
3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no
later than April 8, 2013.
4. The supplemental information requested shall be filed no later
than April 5, 2013.
5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the
Federal Register.
By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-07787 Filed 4-3-13; 8:45 am]
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