AGENCY:
Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Commission is issuing a set of final rules amending existing rules related to the Mail Classification Schedule and its associated product lists. The final rules revise some existing rules in order to better conform with current Commission practices related to the Mail Classification Schedule. Relative to the proposed rules, one change was made for clarification purposes. No other proposed rules were changed.
DATES:
Effective July 15, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory History
81 FR 21506, April 12, 2016
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Comments and Discussion
III. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
On April 6, 2016, the Postal Regulatory Commission (Commission) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Product Lists and the Mail Classification Schedule, April 6, 2016. The Commission proposed rules to fulfill its responsibilities under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA), Public Law 109-435, 120 Stat. 3198 (2006). The rulemaking proposes to replace existing 39 CFR part 3020, subpart A in its entirety, and make conforming changes to 39 CFR part 3020, subparts B, C, and D.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Product Lists and the Mail Classification Schedule, April 6, 2016 (Order No. 3213); see also 81 FR 21506 (April 12, 2016).
The rulemaking proposes to amend existing rules concerning the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) and the associated market dominant and competitive product lists to conform to the current practice of publishing the MCS on the Commission's Web site at www.prc.gov,, noticing changes to the market dominant and competitive product lists in the Federal Register, and publishing the market dominant and competitive product lists in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
The Public Representative and the Postal Service filed comments in response to Order No. 3213. The commenters were generally supportive of the proposed rules. The commenters also included suggestions for improvements and sought minor clarification on various aspects of the proposed rules.
Public Representative Comments on Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Product Lists and the Mail Classification Schedule, May 12, 2016 (PR Comments); United Stated Postal Service Comments on Proposed Rules Concerning Product Lists and the Mail Classification Schedule, May 12, 2016 (Postal Service Comments).
The Commission adopts the proposed rules as final rules with one minor clarification added to proposed § 3020.5(a).
II. Comments and Discussion
A. Public Representative Comments
The Public Representative generally supports adoption of the proposed rules and presents several suggestions for improvement.
The Public Representative states it appears that the Commission's intent is to publish updates to the product lists in the CFR on a quarterly basis. PR Comments at 2. He bases this assumption on the following:
The current practice of the Commission is to accumulate all final orders involving changes to product lists and to file a product list update with the Federal Register on a quarterly basis.
Order No. 3213 at 7. Regardless, he notes that proposed § 3020.3(b) does not expressly state that updates will occur on a quarterly basis. He suggests the addition of the word “quarterly” to the proposed rule such that it reads: “Notice shall be submitted `quarterly' to the Federal Register for publication within 6 months of the issue date of the applicable final order that affects the change.” PR Comments at 2.
The Commission intends to publish updates to the product lists appearing in the CFR on a quarterly basis. A further goal is to publish updates within one week of the close of each fiscal quarter. However, the Commission chooses not to make quarterly publication a rigid requirement, as would be the case if the word “quarterly” was added to the rule. Experience has shown that the press of more important business occasionally takes precedence over producing the quarterly updates. Although the quarterly updates are an important recordkeeping function that provides visibility into current Postal Service product offerings, publication does not directly affect the substantive rights of any interested persons and may be delayed when necessary.
The Commission's position is that Commission orders issued within its jurisdiction are binding upon the Postal Service when issued, unless challenged pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3663. Order No. 3213 at 7. The quarterly updates merely represent the effect of previously issued Commission orders.
The Public Representative states that proposed § 3020.5(a) may be interpreted to require the Commission to “immediately” update the MCS whenever the Commission issues a final order to update the MCS. PR Comments at 2. However, proposed § 3020.5(a) states that “Modification to the Mail Classification Schedule shall be incorporated within 3 months of the issue date of the final order.” The Public Representative suggests clarifying proposed § 3020.5(a) by adding the phrase “in accordance with section (b)” such that it reads: “Whenever the Postal Regulatory Commission issues a final order that modifies the Mail Classification Schedule, it shall update the Mail Classification Schedule appearing on its Web site at http://www.prc.gov `in accordance with section (b).' ” Id.
The Commission will modify § 3020.5(a) to read: “Whenever the Postal Regulatory Commission issues a final order that modifies the Mail Classification Schedule, it shall update the Mail Classification Schedule appearing on its Web site at http://www.prc.gov in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.”
The Public Representative reminds the Commission that appendices A and B, containing the market dominant and competitive product lists appearing in the proposed rules, may not be up to date as of the time the final rule is issued. He suggests that product lists, current as of the time the final order is issued in this docket, appear in the final order. Id.
The Commission has established a quarterly update schedule for product lists. Administratively, it is most efficient for the Commission to adhere to that schedule. Thus, the product lists that appear in the final rule will be equivalent to the product lists that appear in the CFR at the time the final rule is issued. The next comprehensive update is scheduled for July of 2016.
A significant amount of tracking information indicating the source of product list changes appears in the quarterly update notices. Including the tracking information in this Order would be confusing and therefore not appropriate at this time.
B. Postal Service Comments
The Postal Service supports the Commission's general approach of including the product lists, but not the MCS, in the CFR. Postal Service Comments at 2. Additionally, the Postal Service seeks further clarification of two aspects of the proposals.
The Postal Service observes that proposed § 3020.1(b) includes new references to 39 U.S.C. 404(e) (nonpostal services) and 39 U.S.C. 3641 (market tests). Postal Service Comments at 3. Furthermore, it states that the MCS currently requires identification of products that are either nonpostal services or market tests. Id. at 3-4. The Postal Service is concerned by the description appearing in Order No. 3213, in regard to these new statutory references. Specifically, it expresses concern with the use of “expands upon” in the description, as it could create unnecessary confusion. Id. at 4.
Proposed § 3020.1(b) replaces existing § 3020.1(a). Both specify that the starting point for the product lists are the market dominant products identified in 39 U.S.C. 3621(a) and the competitive products identified in 39 U.S.C. 3631(a). Proposed § 3020.1(b) expands upon this requirement by including products within the product lists identified as market tests pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3641 and nonpostal pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 404(e). This flows from the requirement for the Postal Service to properly categorize market tests as either market dominant or competitive (39 U.S.C. 3641(b)(2)) and the Commission to properly categorize nonpostal services as either market dominant or competitive (39 U.S.C. 404(e)(5)).
Order No. 3213 at 5-6 [emphasis added, footnote omitted].
The Commission's intent of including citations to the statutory authority for nonpostal services or market tests is not to expand upon or otherwise affect the substantive requirements, or the scope of Commission review, relating to these types of products. The inclusion only expands upon the description appearing in existing § 3020.1(a) of the types of products that are intended to appear on product lists and in the MCS. There is no change to current practice.
Existing § 3020.13 already includes nonpostal services and market tests in product lists and the MCS.
The Postal Service contends that it is duplicative to require the inclusion of size and weight limitations in the MCS in both proposed § 3020.4(b) and in existing § 3020.110. Postal Service Comments at 4. It suggests either deleting existing § 3020.11, or cross-referencing § 3020.110 in § 3020.4(b). Id. at 4-5.
Proposed § 3020.4(b)(2)(ii)(A) and § 3020.4(b)(3)(ii)(A) read:
Where applicable, the general characteristics, size and weight limitations, minimum volume requirements, price categories, and available optional features of each market dominant product.
Order No. 3213 at 12-13.
Existing § 3020.110 reads:
Applicable size and weight limitations for mail matter shall appear in the Mail Classification Schedule as part of the description of each product.
39 CFR 3020.110, subpart F.
The Commission concurs that the requirements appear duplicative, but will not make any changes at this time. The requirements are consistent with each other. However, as explained below, the underlying source for each requirement is different. Any potential confusion should be minimal.
The requirements of proposed § 3020.4(b)(2)(ii)(A) and § 3020.4(b)(3)(ii)(A) reflect useful information that historically has been included in mail classification schedules. It is appropriate to include a general synopsis of all material that will appear in the MCS in one section of the regulations.
The requirements of § 3020.110 et seq. were written in direct response to the new requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3682. This statutory provision requires, among other things, the Commission to prescribe rules for Postal Service requests to establish size and weight limitations for mail matter in the market dominant category of mail. Section 3020.110 points to the source of the material (the MCS) that all of § 3020.110 et seq. addresses. Deleting § 3020.110 would potentially make the remainder of that subpart unclear.
While adding a cross-reference to proposed § 3020.4(b)(2)(ii)(A) and § 3020.4(b)(3)(ii)(A) may not be technically incorrect, it may diminish the distinction that the Commission is attempting to preserve, which is that 39 U.S.C. 3682 is the source for the regulations appearing in § 3020.110 et seq.
III. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. Part 3020 of title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, is amended as set forth below the signature of this Order, effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
2. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Order in the Federal Register.
3. Docket No. RM2016-8 is hereby closed.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3020
- Administrative practice and procedure
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Commission amends chapter III of title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
PART 3020—PRODUCT LISTS
1. The authority citation for part 3020 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503; 3622; 3631; 3642; 3682.
2. Revise subpart A to read as follows:
Subpart A—Product Lists and the Mail Classification Schedule
- 3020.1
- Applicability.
- 3020.2
- Product lists.
- 3020.3
- Notice of product list change.
- 3020.4
- Mail Classification Schedule.
- 3020.5
- Modifications to the Mail Classification Schedule.
- Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3020—Market Dominant Product List
- Appendix B to Subpart A of Part 3020—Competitive Product List
(a) The rules in this part require the Postal Regulatory Commission to establish and maintain lists of Postal Service products and a Mail Classification Schedule.
(b) The product lists shall categorize postal products as either market dominant or competitive. As established, the market dominant and competitive product lists shall be consistent with the market dominant products identified in 39 U.S.C. 3621(a) and the competitive products identified in 39 U.S.C. 3631(a). The market dominant and competitive product lists shall also include products identified as market tests pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3641 and nonpostal pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 404(e).
(c) The Mail Classification Schedule shall provide current price and classification information applicable to the products appearing on the market dominant and competitive product lists.
(d) Once established, the product lists and the Mail Classification Schedule may be modified subject to the procedures specified in this part.
(a) Market Dominant Product List. The market dominant product list shall be published in the Federal Register at Appendix A to subpart A of part 3020—Market Dominant Product List.
(b) Competitive Product List. The competitive product list shall be published in the Federal Register at Appendix B to subpart A of part 3020—Competitive Product List.
(a) Whenever the Postal Regulatory Commission issues a final order that modifies the list of products in the market dominant category or the competitive category, it shall cause notice of such change to be published in the Federal Register.
(b) Notice shall be submitted to the Federal Register for publication within 6 months of the issue date of the applicable final order that affects the change.
(c) Modifications pending publication in the Federal Register are effective immediately upon written direction from the Postal Regulatory Commission.
(d) The Federal Register document shall:
(1) Identify modifications to the current list of market dominant products and the current list of competitive products; and
(2) Indicate how and when the previous product lists have been modified.
(a) The Postal Regulatory Commission shall publish a Mail Classification Schedule (including both current and previous versions) on its Web site at http://www.prc.gov. Copies of the Mail Classification Schedule also shall be available during regular business hours for reference and public inspection at the Postal Regulatory Commission located at 901 New York Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268-0001.
(b) The Mail Classification Schedule shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) Front matter, including:
(i) A cover page identifying the title of the document as the Mail Classification Schedule, the source of the document as the Postal Regulatory Commission (including Commission seal), and the publication date;
(ii) A table of contents;
(iii) A table specifying the revision history of the Mail Classification Schedule; and
(iv) A table identifying Postal Service trademarks; and
(2) Information concerning market dominant products, including:
(i) A copy of the Market Dominant Product List;
(ii) Descriptions of each market dominant product organized by the class of product, including:
(A) Where applicable, the general characteristics, size and weight limitations, minimum volume requirements, price categories, and available optional features of each market dominant product;
(B) A schedule listing the rates and fees for each market dominant product;
(C) Where applicable, the identification of a product as a special classification within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3622(c)(10) for market dominant products;
(D) Where applicable, the identification of a product as an experimental product undergoing a market test; and
(E) Where applicable, the identification of a product as a nonpostal product; and
(3) Information concerning competitive products, including:
(i) A copy of the competitive product list; and
(ii) Descriptions of each competitive product, including:
(A) Where applicable, the general characteristics, size and weight limitations, minimum volume requirements, price categories, and available optional features of each competitive product;
(B) A schedule listing the current rates and fees for each competitive product of general applicability;
(C) The identification of each product not of general applicability within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) for competitive products;
(D) Where applicable, the identification of a product as an experimental product undergoing a market test; and
(E) Where applicable, the identification of a product as a nonpostal product; and
(4) A glossary of terms and conditions; and
(5) A list of country codes for international mail prices.
(a) Whenever the Postal Regulatory Commission issues a final order that modifies the Mail Classification Schedule, it shall update the Mail Classification Schedule appearing on its Web site at http://www.prc.gov in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) Modification to the Mail Classification Schedule shall be incorporated within 3 months of the issue date of the final order.
(c) Modifications pending incorporation into the Mail Classification Schedule are effective immediately upon written direction from the Postal Regulatory Commission.
Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3020—Market Dominant Product List
(An asterisk (*) indicates an organizational group, not a Postal Service product.)
First-Class Mail *
Single-Piece Letters/Postcards
Presorted Letters/Postcards
Flats
Parcels
Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
Inbound Letter Post
Standard Mail (Commercial and Nonprofit) *
High Density and Saturation Letters
High Density and Saturation Flats/Parcels
Carrier Route
Letters
Flats
Parcels
Every Door Direct Mail—Retail
Periodicals *
In-County Periodicals
Outside County Periodicals
Package Services *
Alaska Bypass Service
Bound Printed Matter Flats
Bound Printed Matter Parcels
Media Mail/Library Mail
Special Services *
Ancillary Services
International Ancillary Services
Address Management Services
Caller Service
Credit Card Authentication
International Reply Coupon Service
International Business Reply Mail Service
Money Orders
Post Office Box Service
Customized Postage
Stamp Fulfillment Services
Negotiated Service Agreements *
Domestic *
PHI Acquisitions, Inc. Negotiated Service Agreement
International *
Inbound Market Dominant Multi-Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 1
Inbound Market Dominant Exprés Service Agreement 1
Nonpostal Services *
Alliances with the Private Sector to Defray Cost of Key Postal Functions
Philatelic Sales
Market Tests *
Appendix B to Subpart A of Part 3020—Competitive Product List
(An asterisk (*) indicates an organizational class or group, not a Postal Service product.)
Domestic Products *
Priority Mail Express
Priority Mail
Parcel Select
Parcel Return Service
First-Class Package Service
Retail Ground
International Products *
Outbound International Expedited Services
Inbound Parcel Post (at UPU rates)
Outbound Priority Mail International
International Priority Airmail (IPA)
International Surface Air List (ISAL)
International Direct Sacks—M-Bags
Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Package International Service
Negotiated Service Agreements *
Domestic *
Priority Mail Express Contract 8
Priority Mail Express Contract 15
Priority Mail Express Contract 16
Priority Mail Express Contract 17
Priority Mail Express Contract 18
Priority Mail Express Contract 19
Priority Mail Express Contract 20
Priority Mail Express Contract 21
Priority Mail Express Contract 22
Priority Mail Express Contract 23
Priority Mail Express Contract 24
Priority Mail Express Contract 25
Priority Mail Express Contract 26
Priority Mail Express Contract 27
Priority Mail Express Contract 28
Priority Mail Express Contract 29
Priority Mail Express Contract 30
Priority Mail Express Contract 31
Priority Mail Express Contract 32
Priority Mail Express Contract 33
Priority Mail Express Contract 34
Priority Mail Express Contract 35
Parcel Return Service Contract 5
Parcel Return Service Contract 6
Parcel Return Service Contract 7
Parcel Return Service Contract 8
Parcel Return Service Contract 9
Parcel Return Service Contract 10
Priority Mail Contract 24
Priority Mail Contract 29
Priority Mail Contract 56
Priority Mail Contract 57
Priority Mail Contract 58
Priority Mail Contract 59
Priority Mail Contract 60
Priority Mail Contract 61
Priority Mail Contract 62
Priority Mail Contract 63
Priority Mail Contract 64
Priority Mail Contract 65
Priority Mail Contract 66
Priority Mail Contract 67
Priority Mail Contract 70
Priority Mail Contract 71
Priority Mail Contract 72
Priority Mail Contract 73
Priority Mail Contract 74
Priority Mail Contract 75
Priority Mail Contract 76
Priority Mail Contract 77
Priority Mail Contract 78
Priority Mail Contract 79
Priority Mail Contract 80
Priority Mail Contract 81
Priority Mail Contract 82
Priority Mail Contract 83
Priority Mail Contract 84
Priority Mail Contract 85
Priority Mail Contract 86
Priority Mail Contract 87
Priority Mail Contract 88
Priority Mail Contract 89
Priority Mail Contract 90
Priority Mail Contract 91
Priority Mail Contract 92
Priority Mail Contract 93
Priority Mail Contract 94
Priority Mail Contract 95
Priority Mail Contract 96
Priority Mail Contract 97
Priority Mail Contract 98
Priority Mail Contract 99
Priority Mail Contract 100
Priority Mail Contract 101
Priority Mail Contract 102
Priority Mail Contract 103
Priority Mail Contract 104
Priority Mail Contract 105
Priority Mail Contract 106
Priority Mail Contract 107
Priority Mail Contract 108
Priority Mail Contract 109
Priority Mail Contract 110
Priority Mail Contract 111
Priority Mail Contract 112
Priority Mail Contract 113
Priority Mail Contract 114
Priority Mail Contract 115
Priority Mail Contract 116
Priority Mail Contract 117
Priority Mail Contract 118
Priority Mail Contract 119
Priority Mail Contract 120
Priority Mail Contract 121
Priority Mail Contract 122
Priority Mail Contract 123
Priority Mail Contract 124
Priority Mail Contract 125
Priority Mail Contract 126
Priority Mail Contract 127
Priority Mail Contract 128
Priority Mail Contract 129
Priority Mail Contract 130
Priority Mail Contract 131
Priority Mail Contract 132
Priority Mail Contract 133
Priority Mail Contract 134
Priority Mail Contract 135
Priority Mail Contract 136
Priority Mail Contract 137
Priority Mail Contract 138
Priority Mail Contract 139
Priority Mail Contract 140
Priority Mail Contract 141
Priority Mail Contract 142
Priority Mail Contract 143
Priority Mail Contract 144
Priority Mail Contract 145
Priority Mail Contract 146
Priority Mail Contract 147
Priority Mail Contract 148
Priority Mail Contract 149
Priority Mail Contract 150
Priority Mail Contract 151
Priority Mail Contract 152
Priority Mail Contract 153
Priority Mail Contract 154
Priority Mail Contract 155
Priority Mail Contract 156
Priority Mail Contract 157
Priority Mail Contract 158
Priority Mail Contract 159
Priority Mail Contract 160
Priority Mail Contract 161
Priority Mail Contract 162
Priority Mail Contract 163
Priority Mail Contract 164
Priority Mail Contract 165
Priority Mail Contract 166
Priority Mail Contract 167
Priority Mail Contract 168
Priority Mail Contract 169
Priority Mail Contract 170
Priority Mail Contract 171
Priority Mail Contract 172
Priority Mail Contract 173
Priority Mail Contract 174
Priority Mail Contract 175
Priority Mail Contract 176
Priority Mail Contract 177
Priority Mail Contract 178
Priority Mail Contract 179
Priority Mail Contract 180
Priority Mail Contract 181
Priority Mail Contract 182
Priority Mail Contract 183
Priority Mail Contract 184
Priority Mail Contract 185
Priority Mail Contract 186
Priority Mail Contract 187
Priority Mail Contract 188
Priority Mail Contract 189
Priority Mail Contract 190
Priority Mail Contract 191
Priority Mail Contract 192
Priority Mail Contract 193
Priority Mail Contract 194
Priority Mail Contract 195
Priority Mail Contract 196
Priority Mail Contract 197
Priority Mail Contract 198
Priority Mail Contract 199
Priority Mail Contract 200
Priority Mail Contract 201
Priority Mail Contract 202
Priority Mail Contract 203
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 10
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 12
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 13
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 14
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 16
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 17
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 18
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 19
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 20
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 21
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 22
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 23
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 24
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 25
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 26
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 27
Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 28
Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 3
Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 5
Parcel Select Contract 2
Parcel Select Contract 5
Parcel Select Contract 7
Parcel Select Contract 8
Parcel Select Contract 9
Parcel Select Contract 10
Parcel Select Contract 11
Parcel Select Contract 12
Parcel Select Contract 13
Parcel Select Contract 14
Priority Mail—Non-Published Rates
Priority Mail—Non-Published Rates 1
First-Class Package Service Contract 35
First-Class Package Service Contract 36
First-Class Package Service Contract 37
First-Class Package Service Contract 38
First-Class Package Service Contract 39
First-Class Package Service Contract 40
First-Class Package Service Contract 41
First-Class Package Service Contract 42
First-Class Package Service Contract 43
First-Class Package Service Contract 44
First-Class Package Service Contract 45
First-Class Package Service Contract 46
First-Class Package Service Contract 47
Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 2
Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 3
Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 4
Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 5
Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 6
Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 7
Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 8
Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 9
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 2
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 3
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 4
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 5
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 6
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 7
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 8
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 9
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 10
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 11
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 12
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 13
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 14
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 15
Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 16
Priority Mail & Parcel Select Contract 1
Outbound International *
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Contracts
GEPS 3
Global Bulk Economy (GBE) Contracts
Global Plus Contracts
Global Plus 1C
Global Plus 2C
Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts
Global Reseller Expedited Package Services 1
Global Reseller Expedited Package Services 2
Global Reseller Expedited Package Services 3
Global Reseller Expedited Package Services 4
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)—Non-Published Rates
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)—Non-Published Rates 2
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)—Non-Published Rates 3
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)—Non-Published Rates 4
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)—Non-Published Rates 5
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)—Non-Published Rates 6
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)—Non-Published Rates 7
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)—Non-Published Rates 8
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)—Non-Published Rates 9
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)—Non-Published Rates 10
Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes—Non-Published Rates
Outbound Competitive International Merchandise Return Service Agreement with Royal Mail Group, Ltd.
Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Contracts
Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Contracts 1
Competitive International Merchandise Return Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators
Competitive International Merchandise Return Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 1
Competitive International Merchandise Return Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 2
Inbound International*
International Business Reply Service (IBRS) Competitive Contracts
International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 1
International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 3
Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Customers
Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal Administrations
Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal Administrations
Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal Administrations 1
Inbound EMS
Inbound EMS 2
Inbound Air Parcel Post (at non-UPU rates)
Royal Mail Group Inbound Air Parcel Post Agreement
Inbound Competitive Multi-Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 1
Special Services*
Address Enhancement Services
Greeting Cards, Gift Cards, and Stationery
International Ancillary Services
International Money Transfer Service—Outbound
International Money Transfer Service—Inbound
Premium Forwarding Service
Shipping and Mailing Supplies
Post Office Box Service
Competitive Ancillary Services
Nonpostal Services*
Advertising
Licensing of Intellectual Property other than Officially Licensed Retail Products (OLRP)
Mail Service Promotion
Officially Licensed Retail Products (OLRP)
Passport Photo Service
Photocopying Service
Rental, Leasing, Licensing or other Non-Sale Disposition of Tangible Property
Training Facilities and Related Services
USPS Electronic Postmark (EPM) Program
Market Tests*
International Merchandise Return Service (IMRS)—Non-Published Rates
Customized Delivery
Subpart B—Requests Initiated by the Postal Service To Modify the Product Lists
3. Revise the heading of subpart B to read as set forth above.
4. Revise § 3020.30 to read as follows:
The Postal Service, by filing a request with the Commission, may propose a modification to the market dominant product list or the competitive product list. For purposes of this part, modification shall be defined as adding a product to a list, removing a product from a list, or moving a product from one list to the other list.
Subpart C—Requests Initiated by Users of the Mail to Modify the Product Lists
5. Revise the heading of subpart C to read as set forth above.
6. Revise § 3020.50 to read as follows:
Users of the mail, by filing a request with the Commission, may propose a modification to the market dominant product list or the competitive product list. For purposes of this part, modification shall be defined as adding a product to a list, removing a product from a list, or transferring a product from one list to the other list.
Subpart D—Proposal of the Commission to Modify the Product Lists
7. Revise the heading of subpart D to read as set forth above.
Subpart D—Proposal of the Commission to Modify the Product Lists
8. Revise § 3020.70 to read as follows:
The Commission, of its own initiative, may propose a modification to the market dominant product list or the competitive product list. For purposes of this part, modification shall be defined as adding a product to a list, removing a product from a list, or transferring a product from one list to the other list.
By the Commission.
Stacy L. Ruble,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-14171 Filed 6-14-16; 8:45 am]
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