[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34285-34286]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13864]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2021-104; Order No. 5926]


Mail Classification Schedule

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing 
concerning size changes to the Mail Classification Schedule related to 
presorted First-Class Mail postcards. This document informs the public 
of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative 
steps.

DATES: Comments are due: July 6, 2021.

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
II. Commission Action
IIII. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On June 23, 2021, the Postal Service filed a Notice with the 
Commission pursuant to 39 CFR 3040.211 to change the size limitations 
for presorted First-Class Mail postcards in Section 1110 in the Market 
Dominant Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS).\1\ In 
addition to its Notice, the Postal Service filed the following 
document:
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    \1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Update to the 
Maximum Size Limit for Presorted First-Class Mail Postcards, June 
23, 2021, at 1 (Notice).
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    <bullet> Attachment 1 to the Notice--Revisions to Mail 
Classification Schedule of applicable parts of Section 1110 Presorted 
Letters/Postcards of the MCS language.
    The Postal Service proposed to ``update the maximum size limit for 
presorted [First-Class Mail] FCM postcards, so that it would be 9 
inches length by 6 inches height, instead of the current 6 inches 
length by 4\1/4\ inches height.'' Notice at 2. The Postal Service 
describes the proposed changes as a result of the Postal Service's 
outreach to mailers, who indicated that ``postcards are an effective 
engagement and information tool, and the larger presorted postcard size 
would allow commercial mailers to capitalize on recipients' attention 
for promotion and information purposes,'' increasing the overall 
utility of postcards to mailers. Id. at 3.
    The Postal Service describes the impact of the proposed changes on 
the users of First-Class Mail postcards as an expansion of the options 
available to commercial mailers, and that it would not restrict current 
options in any manner, as current customers could either choose to send 
the larger First-Class Mail postcards or continue to send

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their current size postcards. Id. The Postal Service expects to have no 
more than a negligible impact on its competitors. Id.

II. Commission Action

    The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2021-104 to consider the 
Postal Service's proposal described in its Notice. Interested persons 
may submit comments on whether the Notice is consistent with the 
policies of 39 CFR 3040.211. Comments are due by July 6, 2021.
    The Notice and related filings are available on the Commission's 
website (http://www.prc.gov). The Commission encourages interested 
persons to review the Notice for further details.
    The Commission appoints Richard A. Oliver to serve as Public 
Representative in this proceeding.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2021-104 for 
consideration of the matters raised by the Notice of the United States 
Postal Service of Update to the Maximum Size Limit for Presorted First-
Class Mail Postcards, filed June 23, 2021.
    2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Richard A. Oliver is appointed to 
serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding.
    3. Comments by interested persons are due by July 6, 2021.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Mallory Smith,
Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2021-13864 Filed 6-28-21; 8:45 am]
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