[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11297-11298]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-4460]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2011-60; Order No. 679]


New Regional Ground Service for Parcels

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
notice of rate and classification changes affecting Parcel Select. The 
changes involve a new offering identified as Regional Ground service. 
This notice informs the public of the filing, addresses preliminary 
procedural matters, and invites public comment.

DATES: Comments are due: March 2, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically by accessing the ``Filing 
Online'' link in the banner at the top of the Commission's Web site 
(http://www.prc.gov) or by directly accessing the Commission's Filing 
Online system at https://www.prc.gov/prc-pages/filing-online/login.aspx. Commenters who cannot submit their views electronically 
should contact the person identified in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section as the source for case-related information for advice on 
alternatives to electronic filing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 
at 202-789-6820 (case-related information) or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6a2e0509010f1e2b0e070304192a1a1809440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="88cce7ebe3edfcc9ece5e1e6fbc8f8faeba6efe7fe">[email protected]</span></a> 
(electronic filing assistance).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 17, 2011, the Postal Service 
filed notice with the Commission of changes in rates of general 
applicability and concomitant classification changes for a competitive 
product pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.2.\1\ The proposed changes establish a 
new ``Regional Ground'' price category within the Parcel Select product 
that is scheduled to go into effect on April 17, 2011.
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    \1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Changes in 
Rates of General Applicability for a Competitive Product, 
Established in Governors' Decision No. 11-2, February 17, 2011 
(Notice).
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    Regional Ground service targets higher-volume business-to-consumer 
Parcel Select packages delivered within the first three postal zones 
(300 miles) from origin. Origin Network Distribution Center and 
Sectional Center Facility prices are planned for packages up to 5 
pounds and up to 0.35 cubic feet. To qualify for this service, a mailer 
must mail 10,000 Regional Ground pieces per year. The Postal Service 
includes five attachments with its Notice in support of Regional Ground 
service.
    <bullet> Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal 
Service on Establishment of Rate and Class of General Applicability for 
Regional Ground Service (Governors' Decision No. 11-2);
    <bullet> Analysis of Regional Ground Service;
    <bullet> Certification of Governors' Vote in the Governors' 
Decision No. 11-2;
    <bullet> Proposed Mail Classification Schedule language; and
    <bullet> Application of the United States Postal Service for Non-
Public Treatment of Materials. An unredacted copy of certain materials 
also has been filed with the Commission.
    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2011-60 for consideration 
of matters related to the proposed Regional Ground price category 
identified in the Postal Service's Notice.
    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal 
Service's Notice is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 
3633 and 3642 and 39 CFR 3015 and 3020. Comments are due no later than 
March 2, 2011. The Postal Service's Notice can be accessed via the 
Commission's Web site (http://www.prc.gov).

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    The Commission appoints William C. Miller to serve as Public 
Representative in the captioned proceeding.
    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2011-60 for 
consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service's Notice.
    2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no 
later than March 2, 2011.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, William C. Miller is appointed to 
serve as the officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-4460 Filed 2-28-11; 8:45 am]
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