[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2186-2187]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00626]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket Nos. MC2022-37 and CP2022-44; Order No. 6089]


Mail Classification Schedule

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning classification changes to the Mail Classification Schedule 
related to Inbound International Tracked Delivery Service. This 
document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and 
takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: January 18, 2022.

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: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 
202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

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II. Notice of Commission Action
IIII. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    In accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3040.130 through 39 
CFR 3040.135, the Postal Service filed a request and associated 
supporting information to add Inbound International Tracked Delivery 
Service (IITDS) to the competitive product list.\1\ The Postal Service 
also gave notice pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) and 39 CFR 3035.105 
that the Governors established classifications and rates not of general 
applicability for IITDS. Request at 1. To support its Request, the 
Postal Service filed a copy of the Governors' Decision authorizing the 
product, proposed changes to the Mail Classification Schedule, a 
Statement of Supporting Justification, a certification of compliance 
with 39 U.S.C. 3633(a), and an application for non-public treatment of 
certain materials. Id. at 1-2. It also filed supporting financial 
workpapers. Id. The Postal Service intends for the new service and 
rates to take effect on April 1, 2022. Id. at 4.
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    \1\ Request of USPS to Add Inbound International Tracked 
Delivery Service to the Competitive Product List, Notice of 
Establishment of Classifications and Rates Not of General 
Applicability, and Application for Non-Public Treatment of 
Materials, January 7, 2022 (Request).
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    The Postal Service seeks to add IITDS to the competitive product 
list as part of the International Ancillary Services product. Id. at 3, 
Attachment 4. The prices for IITDS are fixed by the Universal Postal 
Union (UPU) and will be set at 0.4 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) per 
item for the provision of inbound tracked delivery services with up to 
an additional 0.75 SDR per item on the basis of performance of 
electronic transmission of tracking information. Id. at 3. The Postal 
Service states that IITDS provides foreign postal operators UPU default 
rates for the tracked service and that IITDS' inclusion on the 
competitive product list would not preclude the Postal Service from 
exchanging tracked items with foreign postal operators pursuant to 
negotiated rates set forth in multilateral or bilateral agreements. Id. 
at 3-4.

II. Notice of Commission Action

    The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2022-37 and CP2022-44 to 
consider the Request pertaining to the proposed addition of IITDS to 
the competitive product list. The Commission invites comments on 
whether the Postal Service's filings in the captioned dockets are 
consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642, 39 CFR 
part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3040, subpart B. Comments are due no later 
than January 18, 2022. The public portions of these filings can be 
accessed via the Commission's website (http://www.prc.gov). The 
Commission appoints Kenneth R. Moeller to serve as Public 
Representative in these dockets.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2022-37 and CP2022-44 
to consider the matters raised in each docket by the Request of USPS to 
Add Inbound International Tracked Delivery Service to the Competitive 
Product List, Notice of Establishment of Classifications and Rates Not 
of General Applicability, and Application for Non-Public Treatment of 
Materials, filed January 7, 2022.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth R. Moeller is appointed to 
serve as an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the 
general public in these proceedings (Public Representative).
    3. Comments are due no later than January 18, 2022.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Erica A. Barker,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-00626 Filed 1-12-22; 8:45 am]
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