[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 11, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60361-60362]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-25981]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 20


Express Mail International Service

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: On August 7, 2000, the Postal Service announced an interim 
rule in the Federal Register (65 FR 48171) providing a 5 percent 
discount off the regular postage for all Express Mail International 
Service (EMS) shipments paid by an Express Mail Corporate Account 
(EMCA). The Postal Service hereby gives notice that it is implementing 
the interim rule on a permanent basis.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 11, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to the Manager, 
International Products, International Business, U.S. Postal Service, 
1735 N Lynn Street, Arlington VA 22209-6026. Copies of all written 
comments will be available for public inspection between 9 a.m. and 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday, in International Business, Second Floor, 
at that address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angus MacInnes, (703) 292-3601.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal Service proposed changes in 
conditions for certain mailing categories to automatically reduce every 
payment transaction by 5 percent for all EMS purchased at basic 
published prices and paid through an EMCA.
    An EMCA is an advanced deposit account developed for Express Mail 
that enables customers to deposit funds with the Postal Service for 
payment of anticipated future Express Mail mailings. Express Mail 
Corporate Accounts can be used for domestic and international Express 
Mail. The discount is available only for Express Mail sent 
internationally. Federal agencies are eligible for the discount. The 
discount is deducted from the total postage amount on the mailer's 
monthly account, rather than for each piece.
    The 5 percent discount is offered on postage only; it does not 
apply to pickup fees, any special fees, nor postage for shipments being 
made under an International Customized Mail agreement.
    As required under the Postal Reorganization Act, this change 
results in conditions of mailing that do not apportion the costs of 
service, so the overall value of the service to its users is fair and 
reasonable, and not unduly or unreasonably discriminatory or 
preferential.
    The Postal Service received no comments in response to its proposal 
published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2000 (65 FR 48171). 
Accordingly, the Postal Service hereby implements the 5 percent 
discount and amends the International Mail Manual (IMM), which is 
incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 
CFR 20.1.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

    Foreign relations, international postal services.

PART 20--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 407, 408.

    2. Revise the International Mail Manual as set forth below:

2  Conditions for Mailing

210  Express Mail International Service

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212  Postage

212.1  Rates

212.11  Country Rates

    See the Individual Country Listings for countries that offer 
Express Mail International Service.

212.12  Express Mail Corporate Account Discount Rates

    Express Mail International Service (EMS) rates will be reduced by 5 
percent for all payments made through an Express Mail Corporate Account 
(EMCA) or through the federal agency payment system. The discount 
applies only to the postage portion of EMS rates. It does not apply to 
pickup service charges (212.24), additional merchandise insurance 
coverage fees (211.51), or shipments made under an International 
Customized Mail agreement.
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Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 00-25981 Filed 10-10-00; 8:45 am]
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