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energy action’’ under that order because 

it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 

under Executive Order 12866 and is not 

likely to have a significant adverse effect 

on the supply, distribution, or use of 

energy. The Administrator of the Office 

of Information and Regulatory Affairs 

has not designated it as a significant 

energy action. Therefore, it does not 

require a Statement of Energy Effects 

under Executive Order 13211. 

Technical Standards 

The National Technology Transfer 

and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 

U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use 

voluntary consensus standards in their 

regulatory activities unless the agency 

provides Congress, through the Office of 

Management and Budget, with an 

explanation of why using these 

standards would be inconsistent with 

applicable law or otherwise impractical. 

Voluntary consensus standards are 

technical standards (e.g., specifications 

of materials, performance, design, or 

operation; test methods; sampling 

procedures; and related management 

systems practices) that are developed or 

adopted by voluntary consensus 

standards bodies. 

This rule does not use technical 

standards. Therefore, we did not 

consider the use of voluntary consensus 

standards. 

Environment 

We have analyzed this rule under 

Department of Homeland Security 

Management Directive 023–01 and 

Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, 

which guide the Coast Guard in 

complying with the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 

(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and 

have concluded this action is one of a 

category of actions which do not 

individually or cumulatively have a 

significant effect on the human 

environment. This rule is categorically 

excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph 

(34)(g), of the Instruction. This rule 

involves establishing a temporary 

security zone. An environmental 

analysis checklist and a categorical 

exclusion determination are available in 

the docket where indicated under 

ADDRESSES. 

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 

Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation 

(water), Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements, Security measures, 

Waterways. 

For the reasons discussed in the 

preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 

CFR part 165 as follows: 

PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION 

AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. 

Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 

33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; Pub. L. 

107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of 

Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 

■ 2. Add § 165.T05–0760 to read as 

follows: 

§ 165.T05–0760 Security Zone; Potomac 

River, Georgetown Channel, Washington, 

DC. 

(a) Location. The following area is a 

security zone: All waters of the Potomac 

River, Georgetown Channel, within 75 

yards from eastern shore measured 

perpendicularly to the shore between 

the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial 

Bridge and the Arlington Memorial 

Bridge, and within 150 yards from 

eastern shore measured perpendicularly 

to the shore from the Arlington 

Memorial Bridge to the George Mason 

Memorial Bridge (the most western 

bridge of the 5-span, Fourteenth Street 

Bridge Complex), including all waters of 

the Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin, 

located in Washington, DC. 

(b) Definitions. As used in this 

section: 

Captain of the Port Baltimore means 

the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard 

Sector Baltimore, Maryland. 

Designated representative means any 

Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or 

petty officer who has been authorized 

by the Captain of the Port Baltimore to 

assist in enforcing the security zone 

described in paragraph (a) of this 

section. 

(c) Regulations. The general security 

zone regulations found in 33 CFR 

165.33 apply to the security zone 

created by this temporary section, 

§ 165.T05–0760. 

(1) All persons are required to comply 

with the general regulations governing 

security zones found in 33 CFR 165.33. 

(2) Entry into or remaining in this 

zone is prohibited unless authorized by 

the Coast Guard Captain of the Port 

Baltimore. All vessels underway within 

this security zone at the time it is 

implemented are to depart the zone. 

(3) Persons desiring to transit the area 

of the security zone must first obtain 

authorization from the Captain of the 

Port Baltimore or his designated 

representative. To seek permission to 

transit the area, the Captain of the Port 

Baltimore and his designated 

representatives can be contacted at 

telephone number 410–576–2693 or on 

Marine Band Radio, VHF–FM channel 

16 (156.8 MHz). The Coast Guard 

vessels enforcing this section can be 

contacted on Marine Band Radio, VHF– 

FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Upon 

being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard 

vessel, or other Federal, State, or local 

agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing 

light, or other means, the operator of a 

vessel shall proceed as directed. If 

permission is granted, all persons and 

vessels must comply with the 

instructions of the Captain of the Port 

Baltimore or his designated 

representative and proceed at the 

minimum speed necessary to maintain a 

safe course while within the zone. 

(4) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast 

Guard may be assisted in the patrol and 

enforcement of the zones by Federal, 

State, and local agencies. 

(d) Enforcement period. This section 

will be enforced from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. 

on August 28, 2011. 

Dated: August 4, 2011. 

Mark P. O’Malley, 

Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the 

Port Baltimore. 

[FR Doc. 2011–21027 Filed 8–17–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 

POSTAL SERVICE 

39 CFR Part 111 

First-Class Package Service 

AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising 

Mailing Standards of the United States 

Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual 

(DMM®), 401, 402, 433, 434, 435, 436, 

503, 507, 602, and 705 to introduce a 

new competitive product called FirstClass Package Service, which will 

replace and remove First-Class Mail®

commercial base and commercial plus 

parcels from the market-dominant 

product offering. First-Class Mail retail 

single-piece parcels remain a marketdominant product offering. 

DATES: Effective Date: October 3, 2011. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Markes Lucius at 202–268–6140 or Bill 

Chatfield at 202–268–7278. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On 

February 24, 2011, the Postal Service 

filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory 

Commission to institute a new 

competitive product, then tentatively 

called ‘‘Lightweight Commercial 

Parcels,’’ and to remove First-Class Mail 

commercial base and commercial plus 

parcels from the market-dominant 

product offerings. The Commission 

completed its review on April 6, 2011. 

In this final rule, the Postal Service 

provides a description of the conditions 

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for eligibility for the new competitive 

product, now called First-Class Package 

Service. First-Class Package Service 

parcels will receive the same service as 

First-Class Mail, however, parcels 

mailed at commercial base prices may 

not contain any content that meets the 

definition of ‘letter’ in 39 CFR 310.1 (for 

example, no personal correspondence is 

permitted). First-Class Package Service 

parcels mailed at commercial plus 

prices have no content restrictions, 

other than the generic restrictions on 

nonmailable matter. 

Effective Dates and More Information 

The Postal Service will begin to 

account for any First-Class Mail 

commercial base or commercial plus 

priced parcels as the competitive FirstClass Package Service product on 

October 1, 2011. Mailers will retain the 

option to mail eligible items weighing 

13 ounces or less at retail First-Class 

Mail single-piece parcel prices. 

Mailers may begin using the new 

labeling and marking methods outlined 

in this final rule as of October 3, 2011, 

but will not be required to do so until 

May 2012. 

The Postal Service adopts the 

following changes to Mailing Standards 

of the United States Postal Service, 

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), which is 

incorporated by reference in the Code of 

Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. 

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 

Administrative practice and 

procedure, Postal Service. 

Accordingly, 39 CFR Part 111 is 

amended as follows: 

PART 111—[AMENDED] 

■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR 

Part 111 is revised 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, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– 

3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 

3633, and 5001. 

■ 2. Revise the following sections of 

Mailing Standards of the United States 

Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual 

(DMM), as follows: 

Mailing Standards of the United States 

Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual 

(DMM) 

* * * * * 

400 Commercial Parcels 

401 Physical Standards 

1.0 Physical Standards for Parcels 

* * * * * 

1.3 Maximum Weight and Size 

[Revise the second sentence of 1.3 as 

follows:] 

* * * Lower weight limits apply to 

parcels mailed at Priority Mail 

commercial plus cubic, Regional Rate 

Box, First-Class Package Service, 

Standard Mail, Parcel Select Regional 

Ground, and Bound Printed Matter 

prices. * * * 

* * * * * 

2.0 Additional Physical Standards by 

Class of Mail 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title of 2.3 as follows:] 

2.3 First-Class Package Service 

Parcels 

2.3.1 Weight 

[Revise the text of 2.3.1 as follows:] 

First-Class Package Service parcels 

cannot exceed 13 ounces, except for 

commercial plus parcels, which may 

exceed 13 ounces but must weigh less 

than 16 ounces. 

2.3.2 Additional Physical Standards 

[Revise the second sentence of the 

introductory text of 2.3.2 as follows:] 

* * * First-Class Package Service 

parcels are eligible for Delivery 

Confirmation and Signature 

Confirmation services. A First-Class 

Package Service parcel is: 

* * * * * 

402 Elements on the Face of a 

Mailpiece 

* * * * * 

2.0 Placement and Content of 

Markings 

* * * * * 

[Revise the heading of 2.4 as follows:] 

2.4 First-Class Package Service 

Markings 

2.4.1 Placement and Content 

Markings must be placed as follows: 

[Revise the second sentence of item 

2.4.1a as follows:] 

a. * * * The basic required marking 

‘‘Presorted (or ‘‘PRSRT’’) First-Class 

Package’’ (or ‘‘PKG’’) must be printed as 

part of; directly below; or to the left of 

the postage on presorted parcels. * * * 

* * * * * 

[Revise the second sentence of item 

2.4.1b as follows:] 

b. * * * In addition to the basic 

marking in 2.4.1a, First-Class Package 

Service parcels claiming commercial 

parcel prices must be marked as follows 

in a prominent location on the address 

side of the parcel: 

[Revise items 2.4.1b1 and b2 as follows:] 

1. Except for parcels with permit 

imprint postage, parcels claiming 

commercial base prices must be marked 

‘‘Commercial Base Price’’ or 

‘‘ComBasPrice.’’ 

2. All parcels claiming commercial 

plus prices must be marked 

‘‘Commercial Plus Price’’ or 

‘‘ComPlsPrice.’’ 

* * * * * 

430 First-Class Package Service 

433 Prices and Eligibility 

[Revise the title of 1.0 as follows:] 

1.0 Prices and Fees for First-Class 

Package Service 

1.1 Price Application 

[Add a new last sentence to item 1.1 as 

follows:] 

* * * All prices and fees can be 

found in Notice 123–Price List. 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title and text of 1.2 as 

follows:] 

1.2 Price Determination for First-Class 

Package Service Parcels 

First-Class Package Service 

commercial base prices are the same 

price for the first three ounces, with 

additional prices per additional ounce 

or fraction thereof; any fraction of an 

ounce after the first three ounces is 

considered a whole ounce. The 

minimum postage per addressed piece 

is that for a piece weighing 3 ounces. 

First-Class Package Service commercial 

plus prices are not based on ounce 

increments but are flat rate prices at 

each sortation level for parcels weighing 

less than 16 ounces. 

1.3 Commercial Base Parcel Prices 

[Revise the text of 1.3 as follows:] 

First-Class Package Service presorted 

parcels no more than 13 ounces in 

weight are eligible for commercial base 

prices. Nonpresorted First-Class Package 

Service parcels no more than 13 ounces 

in weight mailed under the following 

conditions are eligible for single-piece 

commercial base prices: 

a. The residual portion of a presorted 

mailing prepared under 435.4.0. 

b. Nonpresorted mailings paid by 

permit imprint, IBI meter, or PC Postage. 

c. See 402.2.4 for marking 

requirements. 

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1.4 Commercial Plus Prices 

[Revise the text of 1.4 as follows:] 

First-Class Package Service 

machinable parcels less than 16 ounces 

and Merchandise Return Service parcels 

are eligible for commercial plus prices 

for customers that: 

a. Establish a customer commitment 

agreement with the Postal Service to 

mail more than 5,000 First-Class 

Package Service machinable parcels 

(including those parcels returned using 

Merchandise Return Service) at 

commercial plus prices in a calendar 

year. Customers may contact their 

account manager or the manager, 

Shipping Support (see 608.8.0 for 

address) for additional information. 

b. Pay for postage by using a permit 

imprint. 

c. Enter a minimum of 500 pieces of 

mail for each presorted mailing, or a 

minimum of 200 pieces or 50 pounds of 

mail for each single-piece mailing, or 

receive parcels returned using 

Merchandise Return Services. 

d. Use the Electronic Verification 

System (eVS) or submit an electronic 

postage statement with a computerized 

manifest. 

e. Mark parcels under 402.2.4. 

* * * * * 

1.6 Presort Mailing Fee 

[Revise the text of 1.6 as follows:] 

Payment of a presort mailing fee is 

required once each 12-month period at 

each office of mailing by any person or 

organization entering mailings at 

automation or Presorted First-Class Mail 

or any First-Class Package Service 

prices. Payment of one fee allows a 

mailer to enter mail at all those prices. 

Persons or organizations paying this fee 

may enter mail of their clients as well 

as their own mail. The fee may be paid 

in advance only for the next 12 months 

and only during the last 60 days of the 

current service period. The fee charged 

is that which is in effect on the date of 

payment. 

[Revise the title and text of 1.7 as 

follows:] 

1.7 Computing Postage for First-Class 

Package Service 

Affix postage to each piece or, for 

permit imprint mailings, multiply the 

number of pieces at each price 

increment by the corresponding postage 

price, add the unrounded products 

(amounts), and round off the total 

postage to the nearest whole cent. 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title of 2.0 as follows:] 

2.0 Content Standards for First-Class 

Package Service Parcels 

2.1 General 

[Revise the text of 2.1 as follows:] 

With the exception of restricted 

material described in 601.8.0, any 

mailable item may be mailed at FirstClass Package Service commercial plus 

prices. Parcels mailed at First-Class 

Package Service commercial base prices 

are not sealed against inspection and 

may not contain documents or personal 

correspondence, except that such 

parcels may contain invoices, receipts, 

incidental advertising, and other 

documents that relate in all substantial 

respects to merchandise contained in 

the parcels. 

[Revise the title and text of 2.2 as 

follows:] 

2.2 Matter Required To Be Mailed as 

First-Class Mail 

See 133.3.0 for a detailed description 

of matter required to be mailed as FirstClass Mail (or Express Mail or Priority 

Mail). The following types of contents 

must be mailed as First-Class Mail (or 

Express Mail or Priority Mail): 

a. Bills and statements of account. 

b. Personal information. 

c. Handwritten and typewritten 

material. 

[Delete items 2.3 through 2.5 in their 

entirety and renumber current 2.6 as 

new 2.3 and revise the title and text as 

follows:] 

2.3 Restricted Air Transportation 

All First-Class Package Service 

parcels are subject to limitations for air 

transportation. See 601.10.0 for 

restrictions on air transportation. 

[Revise the title of 3.0 as follows:] 

3.0 Basic Standards for First-Class 

Package Service Parcels 

3.1 Description of Service 

[Revise the text of 3.1 as follows:] 

First-Class Package Service parcels 

receive expeditious handling and 

transportation. 

3.2 Defining Characteristics 

3.2.1 Inspection of Contents 

[Revise the text of 3.2.1 as follows:] 

Parcels mailed at First-Class Package 

Service commercial plus prices are 

closed against postal inspection. Federal 

law and USPS regulations restrict both 

opening and reviewing the contents of 

First-Class Package Service commercial 

plus parcels by anyone other than the 

addressee. 

[Revise the title and text of 3.2.2 as 

follows:] 

3.2.2 Forwarding and Return Services 

The postage price of First-Class 

Package Service parcels includes 

forwarding service to a new address for 

up to 12 months and return of 

undeliverable parcels to the sender. 

[Delete current 3.2.3, Return Service, in 

its entirety and renumber current 3.2.4 

as new 3.2.3 and revise as follows:] 

3.2.3 Extra Services for First-Class 

Package Service Parcels 

Extra services available for First-Class 

Package Service parcels are certificate of 

mailing service, Certified Mail service, 

COD service, Delivery Confirmation 

service, insured mail service 

(merchandise only), Registered Mail 

service, return receipt service, restricted 

delivery service, Signature Confirmation 

service, and special handling. See 

information regarding extra services in 

503. See 508.7.0 for details about Hold 

for Pickup service. 

[Delete current 3.2.5 and 3.2.6 in their 

entirety.] 

[Revise the heading of 3.3 as follows:] 

3.3 Additional Basic Standards for 

First-Class Package Service Parcels 

All presorted First-Class Package 

Service parcels must: 

[Delete current items 3.3a through 3.3e 

in their entirety; and replace as follows:] 

a. Meet the applicable postage 

payment standards in 434 and 604.7.0. 

b. Bear a delivery address that 

includes the correct ZIP Code or ZIP+4 

code and that meets the address quality 

standards in 3.4 and 3.5. 

[Delete 3.4, Presort Mailing Fee, in its 

entirety and renumber current 3.5 

through 3.6 as new 3.4 through 3.5.] 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title of 4.0 as follows:] 

4.0 Price Eligibility for Presorted 

First-Class Package Service Parcels 

* * * * * 

434 Postage Payment and 

Documentation 

1.0 Basic Standards for Postage 

Payment 

1.1 Postage Payment Options 

[Revise the first sentence of 1.1 and add 

a new second sentence as follows:] 

Postage for First-Class Package 

Service parcels must be paid with 

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affixed postage or permit imprint as 

specified below. Parcels mailed at 

commercial plus prices must be mailed 

with permit imprint postage.* * * 

[Revise the title of 2.0 as follows:] 

2.0 Postage Payment for Presorted 

First-Class Package Service Parcels 

2.1 Permit Imprint Postage 

[Revise the first sentence of 2.1 as 

follows:] 

All First-Class Package Service 

parcels may bear permit imprint postage 

under 604.5.0. * * * 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title and text of 2.2 as 

follows:] 

2.2 Affixed Postage for First-Class 

Package Service Parcels 

Each First-Class Package Service 

parcel bearing affixed postage (not 

allowed for commercial plus parcels) 

must bear the full postage at the FirstClass Package Service price for which it 

qualifies. 

* * * * * 

3.0 Mailing Documentation 

* * * * * 

3.2 Basic Documentation Standards 

[Revise the text of 3.2 as follows:] 

Supporting documentation (see 

708.1.0) of postage is required for each 

mailing except for eVS mailings under 

705.2.9, or unless the correct price is 

affixed to each piece or each piece is of 

identical weight and the pieces are 

separated by price when presented for 

acceptance. 

* * * * * 

[Delete current 3.5, Standard Format for 

Documentation, in its entirety 

(standards are in 708.1.0 referred to 

above) and renumber current 3.6 

through 3.8 as new 3.5 through 3.7.] 

* * * * * 

435 Mail Preparation 

1.0 General Information for Mail 

Preparation 

* * * * * 

1.3 Terms for Presort Levels 

Terms used for presort levels are 

defined as follows: 

[Revise the introductory line in 1.3a as 

follows:] 

a. 5-digit scheme for First-Class 

Package Service parcels: * * * 

* * * * * 

3.0 Sack Labels 

* * * * * 

3.3 Line 2 (Content Line) 

Line 2 (content line) must meet these 

standards: 

* * * * * 

[Revise 3.3b as follows:] 

b. Codes: The codes shown below 

must be used as appropriate on Line 2 

of sack labels. See 708.6. 

[Revise the second row in the table in 

3.3 and add a new third row as follows:] 

Content type Code 

* * * * * 

First-Class Package Service ..... FC. 

Parcels ....................................... PARCELS. 

* * * * * 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title of 4.0 as follows:] 

4.0 Preparing Parcels 

4.1 Basic Standards 

[Revise the text of 4.1 as follows:] 

Each Presorted First-Class Package 

Service mailing must be prepared in 

USPS-approved sacks and each parcel 

marked ‘‘Presorted’’ (or ‘‘PRSRT’’) and 

‘‘First-Class Package Service.’’ All 

parcels must be sorted together and 

prepared under 4.3 and 4.4. 

[Revise the title and text of 4.2 as 

follows:] 

4.2 Single-Piece Mail 

Single-piece (nonpresorted) FirstClass Package Service parcels may be 

presented as a separate mailing or with 

a presorted mailing and reported on the 

same postage statement as follows: 

a. The single-piece mail must be 

physically separated from other pieces. 

b. The single-piece mail must bear no 

presorted price marking, or must be 

marked with the correction marking: 

‘‘Single-Piece’’ or ‘‘SNGLP’’ under 

402.2.4. 

* * * * * 

4.4 Sacking and Labeling 

Preparation sequence, sack size, and 

labeling: 

[Revise item 4.4a2 by changing ‘‘FCM’’ 

to ‘‘FC’’ as follows:] 

a. * * * labeling: 

* * * * * 

2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, 

‘‘FC PARCELS 5D SCH.’’ For 5-digit 

sacks, ‘‘FC PARCELS 5D.’’ 

[Revise item 4.4b2 by changing ‘‘FCM’’ 

to ‘‘FC’’ as follows:] 

b. * * * labeling: 

* * * * * 

2. Line 2: ‘‘FC PARCELS 3D.’’ 

[Revise item 4.4c2 by changing ‘‘FCM’’ 

to ‘‘FC’’ as follows:] 

c. * * * labeling: 

* * * * * 

2. Line 2: ‘‘FC PARCELS ADC.’’ 

[Revise item 4.4d2 by changing ‘‘FCM’’ 

to ‘‘FC’’ as follows:] 

d. * * * labeling: 

* * * * * 

2. Line 2: ‘‘FC PARCELS WKG.’’ 

* * * * * 

436 Enter and Deposit 

1.0 Deposit 

[Delete 1.1, Service Objective, in its 

entirety (stated in 433), and renumber 

current 1.2 through 1.4 as new 1.1 

through 1.3.] 

1.1 Time and Location of Deposit 

[Revise the text of renumbered 1.1 as 

follows:] 

First-Class Package Service parcels 

must be deposited at locations and 

times designated by the postmaster. 

Metered mail must be deposited in 

locations under the jurisdiction of the 

licensing Post Office except under 

604.4.5.3. Permit imprint mail must be 

deposited under 604.5.0 and 705. 

1.2 Approved Collections 

[Revise the introductory text of 

renumbered 1.2 as follows:] 

The USPS may collect First-Class 

Package Service parcels at a mailer’s 

facility if part of an approved collection 

service for other classes of mail; space 

is available on the transportation; and: 

* * * * * 

2.0 Verification 

2.1 USPS Verification and Mailer 

Correction 

[Revise the text of 2.1 as follows:] 

Mailings are subject to USPS 

procedures to verify correct preparation 

and postage payment. If, at the 

acceptance unit, a mailing is found not 

to qualify for a First-Class Package 

Service presort price, the mailer must 

take corrective action or pay a singlepiece price (see 2.3). The return of 

mailings to the mailer’s facility for 

reworking is the mailer’s responsibility. 

* * * * * 

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2.3 Payment at Single-Piece Price 

Rather Than Correcting Errors 

[Revise the text of 2.3 as follows:] 

A mailer who pays a single-piece 

First-Class Package Service price rather 

than correcting presorting errors in a 

mailing paid with meter or precanceled 

stamps must either affix metered 

postage for the additional amount on 

each piece or pay the difference in cash 

(or by check) and present the receipt to 

the acceptance point before the mail 

may be released for processing. A mailer 

who makes the same choice for a permit 

imprint mailing must correct the 

postage statement to show the higher 

price. 

* * * * * 

500 Additional Mailing Services 

503 Extra Services 

* * * * * 

2.0 Registered Mail 

* * * * * 

2.2 Basic Information About 

Registered Mail 

* * * * * 

2.2.2 Eligible Matter 

[Revise the first sentence of 2.2.2 as 

follows:] 

Only mailable matter prepaid with 

postage at the First-Class Mail, FirstClass Package Service, or Priority Mail 

(excluding Critical Mail) prices may be 

sent as Registered Mail. * * * 

* * * * * 

3.0 Certified Mail 

* * * * * 

3.2 Basic Information 

* * * * * 

3.2.2 Eligible Matter 

[Revise the text of 3.2.2 as follows:] 

Only mailable matter prepaid with 

postage at the First-Class Mail, FirstClass Package Service, or Priority Mail 

(excluding Critical Mail) prices may be 

sent as Certified Mail. 

* * * * * 

4.0 Insured Mail 

* * * * * 

4.2 Basic Information 

* * * * * 

4.2.2 Eligible Matter 

The following types of mail may be 

insured: 

[Revise the text of item 4.2.2a as 

follows:] 

a. First-Class Mail, First-Class Package 

Service and Priority Mail (including 

Critical Mail), if it contains matter that 

is eligible to be mailed at Standard Mail 

or Package Services prices. 

* * * * * 

4.3 Mailing 

* * * * * 

4.3.5 Integrated Barcodes 

The following options are available 

for mailers who print their own labels: 

* * * * * 

[Revise the first sentence of 4.3.5c as 

follows:] 

c. Mailers must use an integrated 

barcode (see Exhibit 4.3.5c) when 

insurance is purchased online for 

Priority Mail and for parcels mailed at 

First-Class Mail, First-Class Package 

Service, Media Mail, Parcel Post, or 

Parcel Select prices. * * * 

* * * * * 

5.0 Certificate of Mailing 

5.1 Certificate of Mailing Fees 

[Revise the second sentence of 5.1 as 

follows:] 

* * * The correct fee must be paid in 

addition to postage for mailings of 

identical pieces of First-Class Mail, 

First-Class Package Service (except for 

parcels mailed at commercial plus 

prices), Priority Mail (excluding Critical 

Mail), and Package Services. * * * 

* * * * * 

5.2 Basic Information 

* * * * * 

5.2.4 Eligible Matter—Bulk Quantities 

[Revise the second sentence of 5.2.4 as 

follows:] 

* * * This certificate is provided 

only for a mailing of identical pieces of 

First-Class Mail, First-Class Package 

Service (except for parcels mailed at 

commercial plus prices), Priority Mail 

(excluding Critical Mail), Standard Mail, 

and Package Services. * * * 

* * * * * 

6.0 Return Receipt 

* * * * * 

6.2 Basic Information 

* * * * * 

6.2.2 Eligible Matter 

Return receipt service is available for: 

* * * * * 

[Revise the text of 6.2.2b as follows:] 

b. First-Class Mail, First-Class Package 

Service, and Priority Mail (excluding 

Critical Mail) when purchased at the 

time of mailing with Certified Mail, 

COD, insured mail (for more than 

$200.00), or Registered Mail service. 

* * * * * 

7.0 Restricted Delivery 

* * * * * 

7.2 Basic Information 

* * * * * 

7.2.2 Eligible Matter 

Restricted Delivery service is 

available for: 

[Revise the text of 7.2.2a as follows:] 

a. First-Class Mail, First-Class Package 

Service, and Priority Mail (excluding 

Critical Mail) when purchased at the 

time of mailing with Certified Mail, 

COD, insured mail (for more than 

$200.00), or Registered Mail service. 

* * * * * 

10.0 Delivery Confirmation 

* * * * * 

10.2 Basic Information 

* * * * * 

10.2.2 Eligible Matter 

[Revise the first sentence of 10.2.2 as 

follows:] 

Delivery Confirmation is available for 

First-Class Mail parcels and First-Class 

Package Service parcels; all Priority 

Mail pieces; Standard Mail Not FlatMachinable pieces and machinable or 

irregular parcels (electronic option 

only); Package Services, Parcel Select, 

and Parcel Select Regional Ground 

parcels (electronic option only) under 

401.1.0. * * * 

* * * * * 

11.0 Signature Confirmation 

* * * * * 

11.2 Basic Information 

* * * * * 

11.2.2 Eligible Matter 

[Revise the first sentence of 11.2.2 as 

follows:] 

Signature Confirmation is available 

for First-Class Mail parcels and FirstClass Package Service parcels; all 

Priority Mail pieces; Standard Mail Not 

Flat-Machinable pieces and machinable 

or irregular parcels (electronic option 

only); Package Services, Parcel Select, 

and Parcel Select Regional Ground 

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parcels (electronic option only) under 

401.1.0. * * * 

* * * * * 

12.0 Collect on Delivery (COD) 

* * * * * 

12.2 Basic Information 

* * * * * 

12.2.2 Eligible Matter 

[Revise the introductory sentence of 

12.2.2 as follows:] 

COD service may be used for Express 

Mail, First-Class Mail, First-Class 

Package Service, Priority Mail 

(excluding Critical Mail), and any 

Package Services or Parcel Select subcategory if: 

* * * * * 

12.2.4 Registered COD Mail 

[Revise the first sentence of 12.2.4 as 

follows:] 

Sealed domestic mail of any class 

bearing First-Class Mail or First-Class 

Package Service postage may be sent as 

registered COD mail. * * * 

* * * * * 

13.0 Special Handling 

* * * * * 

13.2 Basic Information 

* * * * * 

13.2.2 Availability 

[Revise the text of 13.2.2 as follows:] 

Special handling service is available 

only for First-Class Mail, First-Class 

Package Service, Priority Mail 

(excluding Critical Mail), Package 

Services, and Parcel Select pieces. 

* * * * * 

13.2.4 Bees and Poultry 

[Revise the text of 13.2.4 as follows:] 

Unless sent at First-Class Mail, FirstClass Package Service, or Priority Mail 

prices, special handling is required for 

parcels containing honeybees or baby 

poultry. 

* * * * * 

507 Mailer Services 

1.0 Treatment of Mail 

* * * * * 

1.4 Basic Treatment 

* * * * * 

1.4.5 Extra Services 

Mail with extra services is treated 

according to the charts for each class of 

mail in 1.5, except that: 

* * * * * 

[Revise the text of 1.4.5b as follows:] 

b. All insured First-Class Mail. FirstClass Package Service and Priority Mail 

pieces are forwarded and returned at no 

additional charge. All insured Standard 

Mail, Package Services, and Parcel 

Select pieces are forwarded or returned. 

* * * * * 

1.5 Treatment for Ancillary Services 

by Class of Mail 

[Revise the title and the introductory 

text of 1.5.1 as follows:] 

1.5.1 First-Class Mail, First-Class 

Package Service, and Priority Mail 

Undeliverable-as-addressed FirstClass Mail (including postcards), FirstClass Package Service, and Priority Mail 

pieces are treated under Exhibit 1.5.1, 

with these additional conditions: 

* * * * * 

[Revise the text of 1.5.1d as follows:] 

d. First-Class Mail, First-Class 

Package Service or Priority Mail pieces 

bearing Standard Mail markings and 

endorsements under 202 and 244.5.1 for 

letters, 302 and 344.5.1 for flats, and 402 

and 444.4.1 for parcels receives 

forwarding, return, and address 

correction services for Standard Mail 

under 1.5.3. 

e. ‘‘Change Service Requested’’ is not 

permitted for the following: 

* * * * * 

[Revise the text of items 1.5.1e2 and e3 

as follows:] 

2. First-Class Mail, First-Class Package 

Service, or Priority Mail pieces 

containing hazardous materials under 

601.10.0. 

3. First-Class Mail, First-Class Package 

Service or Priority Mail pieces with an 

extra service other than Delivery 

Confirmation or Signature Confirmation. 

[Revise the introductory text of 1.5.1f as 

follows:] 

f. Address Change Service under 4.0 

is available for First-Class Mail, FirstClass Package Service, and Priority Mail 

pieces with the ACS participant code for 

an authorized ACS participant and a 

valid ancillary service endorsement. 

Mailers participating in OneCode ACS 

under 4.2.6 may print an Intelligent 

Mail barcode on First-Class Mail 

automation letters instead of a 

participant code and endorsement. The 

only endorsements permitted on FirstClass Mail, First-Class Package Service 

and Priority Mail valid ACS pieces are 

‘‘Address Service Requested’’, ‘‘Change 

Service Requested’’ or ‘‘Electronic 

Service Requested’’ subject to the 

following: 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title of Exhibit 1.5.1 as 

follows:] 

Exhibit 1.5.1 Treatment of 

Undeliverable First-Class Mail, FirstClass Package Service and Priority Mail 

* * * * * 

[In the table for Change Service 

Requested, in the third column, last row, 

revise item (1)(b) as follows:] 

(b) First-Class Mail and First-Class 

Package Service (excluding hazardous 

materials). 

* * * * * 

1.8 Returning Mail 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title and text of 1.8.3 as 

follows:] 

1.8.3 Express Mail, Priority Mail, 

First-Class Mail, and First-Class 

Package Service 

Mailpieces sent as Express Mail, 

Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, or FirstClass Package Service that cannot be 

delivered as addressed or forwarded to 

a new address, unless otherwise 

requested by the sender, are returned to 

the sender at no additional charge. 

Excluding pieces containing live 

animals, the following are disposed of 

by the USPS: 

a. Priority Mail pieces with a valid 

Address Change Service (ACS) 

participant code marked ‘‘Perishable’’ 

and endorsed ‘‘Change Service 

Requested.’’ 

b. First-Class Mail or First-Class 

Package Service pieces with a valid ACS 

participant code and endorsed ‘‘Change 

Service Requested.’’ 

* * * * * 

1.9 Dead Mail 

1.9.1 Basic Information 

[Revise the introductory text of 1.9.1 as 

follows:] 

Dead mail is matter deposited in the 

mail that is undeliverable and cannot be 

returned to the sender. A reasonable 

effort is made to match articles found 

loose in the mail with the envelope or 

wrapper and to return or forward the 

articles. The disposition of dead mail 

items is as follows: 

* * * * * 

[Revise the text of 1.91e as follows:] 

e. Except for unendorsed Standard 

Mail, undeliverable Standard Mail and 

Package Services, and insured FirstClass Mail or First-Class Package 

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Service pieces containing Standard Mail 

or Package Services enclosures, that 

cannot be returned because of an 

incorrect, incomplete, illegible, or 

missing return address is opened and 

examined to identify the sender or 

addressee. 

* * * * * 

2.0 Forwarding 

* * * * * 

2.2 Forwardable Mail 

* * * * * 

2.2.3 Discontinued Post Office 

[Revise the text of 2.2.3 as follows:] 

All Express Mail, Priority Mail, FirstClass Mail, First-Class Package Service, 

Periodicals, and Package Services pieces 

addressed to a discontinued Post Office 

may be forwarded without added charge 

to a Post Office that the addressee 

designates as more convenient than the 

office to which the USPS ordered the 

mail sent. 

2.2.4 Rural Delivery 

[Revise the text of 2.2.4 as follows:] 

When rural delivery service is 

established or changed, a customer of 

any office receiving mail from the rural 

carrier of another office may have all 

Express Mail, Priority Mail, First-Class 

Mail, First-Class Package Service, 

Periodicals, and Package Services pieces 

forwarded to the latter office for 

delivery without added charge, if the 

customer files a written request with the 

postmaster at the former office. 

* * * * * 

2.2.6 Mail for Military Personnel 

[Revise the first sentence of 2.2.6 as 

follows:] 

All Express Mail, First-Class Mail, 

First-Class Package Service, Periodicals, 

and Package Services mailpieces 

addressed to persons in the U.S. Armed 

Forces (including civilian employees) 

serving where U.S. mail service operates 

is forwarded at no added charge when 

the change of address is caused by 

official orders. * * * 

* * * * * 

2.3 Postage for Forwarding 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title and text of 2.3.3 as 

follows:] 

2.3.3 Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, 

and First-Class Package Service 

Priority Mail, First-Class Mail 

(including postcards), and First-Class 

Package Service mailpieces are 

forwarded without charge when postage 

is fully prepaid by the sender. 

* * * * * 

3.0 Premium Forwarding Service 

* * * * * 

3.3 Preparation 

* * * * * 

3.3.3 Mailpieces Requiring a Scan or 

Signature at Delivery 

[Revise the introductory text of 3.3.3 

and item 3.3.3a as follows:] 

Mailpieces requiring a scan or 

signature at delivery, such as Express 

Mail or numbered insured mail, are 

scanned, and then rerouted immediately 

and separately to the temporary address, 

subject to the following: 

a. Express Mail, Priority Mail, FirstClass Mail and First-Class Package 

Service mailpieces are rerouted at no 

additional charge. 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title and text of 3.3.5 as 

follows:] 

3.3.5 First-Class Mail, First-Class 

Package Service, and Periodicals 

Parcels Not Requiring a Scan or 

Signature at Delivery 

First-Class Mail, First-Class Package 

Service, and Periodicals parcels not 

requiring a scan or signature at delivery 

and that do not fit into the weekly 

Priority Mail shipment are separately 

rerouted at no additional charge. 

* * * * * 

3.4 Enter and Deposit 

3.4.1 Mailpieces Arriving Postage Due 

at the Primary Address 

* * * Mailpieces arriving postage due 

are rerouted as follows: 

[Revise 3.4.1a as follows:] 

a. Postage due First-Class Mail and 

First-Class Package Service mailpieces 

are rerouted as First-Class Mail or FirstClass Package Service postage due. Only 

the original postage due amount is 

collected. There is no additional charge 

for rerouting the mailpiece. 

* * * * * 

4.0 Address Correction Services 

4.1 Address Correction Service 

* * * * * 

4.1.5 Other Classes 

[Revise the text of 4.1.5 as follows:] 

When possible, ‘‘on-piece’’ address 

correction is provided for Express Mail, 

Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, FirstClass Package Service, Standard Mail, 

Package Services, and Parcel Select 

pieces. If the piece cannot be forwarded, 

it is returned with new address 

information or reason for nondelivery 

attached. When separate corrections are 

necessary, Form 3547 is mailed to the 

sender with the address correction fee 

charged and the mail is forwarded. This 

service is not available for mailpieces to 

be delivered by military personnel at 

any military installation, including 

APOs and FPOs. 

* * * * * 

5.0 Recall of Mail 

5.1 Who May Recall Mail 

* * * * * 

5.1.3 Expenses and Postage 

[Revise the first sentence of 5.1.3 as 

follows:] 

The mailer must pay all expenses of 

recalling mail (including return postage 

for other than First-Class Mail or FirstClass Package Service mailpieces). 

* * * 

* * * * * 

600 Basic Standards for All Mailing 

Services 

* * * * * 

602 Addressing 

1.0 Elements of Addressing 

* * * * * 

1.3 Address Elements 

[Revise the introductory text of 1.3 as 

follows:] 

All mail not bearing a simplified 

address must bear a delivery address 

that contains at least the following 

elements in this order from the top line: 

* * * * * 

[Revise items 1.3e and 1.3e1 as follows:] 

e. ZIP Code where required: 

1. ZIP Codes are required on Express 

Mail, commercial First-Class Mail, FirstClass Package Service, Periodicals, 

Standard Mail, Package Services and 

Parcel Select mailpieces, all mail sent to 

military addresses within the United 

States and to APO and FPO addresses, 

official mail, Business Reply Mail, and 

merchandise return service mail. 

* * * * * 

1.9 Additional Addressing Standards 

by Class 

[Revise the text of 1.9 as follows:] 

Basic addressing standards are in the 

Prices and Eligibility section for each 

class of mail. 

* * * * * 

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604 Postage Payment Methods 

* * * * * 

4.0 Postage Meters and PC Postage 

Products (Postage Evidencing Systems) 

4.1 Basic Information 

* * * * * 

4.1.5 Authorized Classes of Mail 

[Revise the text of 4.1.5 as follows:] 

Mailers may use postage evidencing 

systems to affix or apply indicia on any 

class of mail except First-Class Package 

Service commercial plus parcels, 

Periodicals, and Bound Printed Matter. 

* * * * * 

4.5 Mailings 

4.5.1 Mailing Date Format 

* * * The mailing date format used 

in the indicia is also subject to the 

following conditions. 

a. Complete Date. Mailers must use a 

complete date for the following: 

[Revise 4.5.1a1 as follows:] 

1. All Express Mail, Priority Mail, 

First-Class Mail, and First-Class Package 

Service pieces. 

* * * * * 

5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia) 

5.1 General Standards 

5.1.1 Definition 

[Revise the text of 5.1.1 as follows:] 

A mailer may be authorized to mail 

material without affixing postage when 

payment is made at the time of mailing 

from a permit imprint advance deposit 

account established with USPS. This 

payment method may be used for 

postage and extra service fees for 

Express Mail (‘‘eVS’’ only), Priority 

Mail, First-Class Mail, First-Class 

Package Service, Standard Mail, Package 

Services, and Parcel Select mailpieces. 

This method is not available for 

Periodicals. 

* * * * * 

5.3 Indicia, Design, Placement, and 

Content 

* * * * * 

[Revise the title and the first sentence of 

5.3.6 as follows:] 

5.3.6 Express Mail, Priority Mail, 

Critical Mail, First-Class Mail and 

First-Class Package Service Format 

A permit imprint indicia on Express 

Mail, Priority Mail, Critical Mail, FirstClass Mail, or First-Class Package 

Service mailpieces must show ‘‘Express 

Mail,’’ ‘‘Priority Mail’’ (or ‘‘Priority’’), 

‘‘Critical Mail,’’ ‘‘First-Class Mail,’’ or 

‘‘First-Class Package’’ (or ‘‘First-Class 

Pkg’’) as applicable; ‘‘U.S. Postage 

Paid’’; city and state; and permit 

number. * * * 

* * * * * 

700 Special Standards 

* * * * * 

705 Advance Preparation and Special 

Postage Payment Systems 

* * * * * 

8.0 Preparing Pallets 

* * * * * 

8.6 Pallet Placards 

* * * * * 

8.6.5 Line 2 (Content Line) 

Line 2 (content line) must meet these 

standards: 

* * * * * 

[Revise the table in 8.6.5 by adding a 

new 7th row (between ‘‘First-Class Mail’’ 

and ‘‘Flats’’ with ‘‘First-Class Package 

Service’’ in the Content Type column 

and ‘‘FC PKG’’ in the Code column as 

follows:] 

Content type Code 

* * * * * 

First-Class Package Service ..... FC PKG. 

* * * * * 

We will publish an appropriate 

amendment to 39 CFR Part 111 to reflect 

these changes. 

Stanley F. Mires, 

Chief Counsel, Legislative. 

[FR Doc. 2011–21028 Filed 8–17–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 7710–P 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

40 CFR Part 52 

[EPA–R02–OAR–2010–1058; FRL–9453–2] 

Approval and Promulgation of 

Implementation Plans; New York 

Reasonable Further Progress Plans, 

Emissions Inventories, Contingency 

Measures and Motor Vehicle 

Emissions Budgets 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA). 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA) is approving portions of 

a proposed State Implementation Plan 

revision submitted by New York that are 

intended to meet several Clean Air Act 

requirements for attaining the 0.08 part 

per million 8-hour ozone national 

ambient air quality standards. 

Specifically, EPA is approving into the 

SIP the following elements which are 

required by the Act: The 2002 base year 

and 2008 projection year emissions 

inventories, the 2008 motor vehicle 

emissions budgets used for planning 

purposes, the 2008 Reasonable Further 

Progress (RFP) plan, and the 2008 RFP 

Plan contingency measures as they 

apply to the New York portion of the 

New York-Northern New Jersey-Long 

Island, NY-NJ-CT 8-hour ozone 

moderate nonattainment area. EPA is 

also approving the 2002 base year 

emissions inventory for the 

Poughkeepsie 8-hour ozone moderate 

nonattainment area and the state-wide 

2002 base year ozone emissions 

inventory. 

DATES: Effective Date: This rule is 

effective on September 19, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a 

docket for this action under Docket ID 

No. EPA–R02–OAR–2010–1058. All 

documents in the docket are listed on 

the http://www.regulations.gov Web 

site. Although listed in the index, some 

information is not publicly available, 

e.g., CBI or other information whose 

disclosure is restricted by statute. 

Certain other material, such as 

copyrighted material, is not placed on 

the Internet and will be publicly 

available only in hard copy form. 

Publicly available docket materials are 

available either electronically through 

http://www.regulations.gov or in hard 

copy at the Environmental Protection 

Agency, Region II Office, Air Programs 

Branch, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New 

York, New York 10007–1866. This 

Docket Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. 

to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

excluding legal holidays. The Docket 

telephone number is 212–637–4249. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Raymond K. Forde, Air Programs 

Branch, Environmental Protection 

Agency, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New 

York, New York 10278, (212) 637–3716. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background 

On March 31, 2011 (76 FR 17801), 

EPA proposed approval of the New York 

State Implementation Plan (SIP) 

submitted on February 8, 2008 and 

supplemented on December 28, 2009 

and January 26, 2011. The SIP submittal 

addresses the requirements for the New 

York portion of the New York-Northern 

New Jersey-Long Island and 

Poughkeepsie 8-hour ozone moderate 

nonattainment areas. The New York 

portion of the New York-Northern New 

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