AGENCY:
Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Commission is updating the market dominant and competitive product lists. This action reflects a publication policy adopted in a recent Commission order. The referenced policy assumes periodic updates. The updates are identified in the body of this document. The product lists, which are re-published in their entirety, include these updates.
DATES:
Effective Date: March 6, 2012.
Applicability Dates: February 23, 2012 Priority Mail Contract 36 (MC2012-2 and CP2012-6); Priority Mail Contract 37 (MC2012-3 and CP2012-7); Priority Mail Contract 38 (MC2012-7 and CP2012-15); First-Class Package Service; Global Expedited Package Services Non-published Rates 3 (MC2012-4 and CP2012-8); Global Plus 1C (MC2012-6, CP2012-12 and CP2012-13); Global Plus 2C (MC2012-5, CP2012-10 and CP2012-11); and Inbound Market Dominant Exprès Service Agreement 1 (R2011-6).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel at 202-789-6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This document identifies an update to the market dominant and competitive product lists, which appear as 39 CFR Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3020—Mail Classification Schedule. Publication of updated product lists in the Federal Register is addressed in the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) of 2006.
Authorization. The Commission process for periodic publication of updates was established in Order No. 445, April 22, 2010.
Changes. Since publication of the product lists in the Federal Register on April 22, 2011 (76 FR 22618), an addition to the competitive product list that was previously overlooked has been made:
- Global Expedited Package Services 4 (CP2011-54) (Order No. 657), added January 24, 2011.
In addition, a correction to the market dominant product list, replacing The Strategic Bilateral Agreement Between United States Postal Service and Koninklijke TNT Post BV and TNT Post Pakketservice Benelux BV, collectively “TNT Post” and China Post Group—United States Postal Service Letter Post Bilateral Agreement (MC2010-35, R2010-5 and R2010-6) with Inbound Market Dominant Multi-Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 1, has been made.
Updated product lists. The referenced change to the market dominant and competitive product lists are identified following the Secretary's signature.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3020
- Administrative practice and procedure
- Postal services
By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Postal Regulatory 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 Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3020—Mail Classification Schedule to read as follows:
Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3020—Mail Classification Schedule
Part A—Market Dominant Products
1000 Market Dominant Product List
First-Class Mail
Single-Piece Letters/Postcards
Bulk Letters/Postcards
Flats
Parcels
Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
Inbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
Standard Mail (Regular and Nonprofit)
High Density and Saturation Letters
High Density and Saturation Flats/Parcels
Carrier Route
Letters
Flats
Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs)/Parcels
Periodicals
Within County Periodicals
Outside County Periodicals
Package Services
Single-Piece Parcel Post
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at UPU rates)
Bound Printed Matter Flats
Bound Printed Matter Parcels
Media Mail/Library Mail
Special Services
Ancillary Services
International Ancillary Services
Address Management Services
Caller Service
Change-of-Address Credit Card Authentication
Confirm
Customized Postage
International Reply Coupon Service
International Business Reply Mail Service
Money Orders
Post Office Box Service
Stamp Fulfillment Services
Negotiated Service Agreements
Bookspan Negotiated Service Agreement
Bank of America Corporation Negotiated Service Agreement
Discover Financial Services 1
HSBC North America Holdings Inc. Negotiated Service Agreement
Inbound Market Dominant Exprès Service Agreement 1 (R2011-6)
The Bradford Group Negotiated Service Agreement
Inbound International
Canada Post—United States Postal Service Contractual Bilateral Agreement for Inbound Market Dominant Services (MC2010-12 and R2010-2)
Inbound Market Dominant Multi-Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 1
Market Dominant Product Descriptions
First-Class Mail
Single-Piece Letters/Postcards
Bulk Letters/Postcards
Flats
Parcels
Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
Inbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International
Standard Mail (Regular and Nonprofit)
High Density and Saturation Letters
High Density and Saturation Flats/Parcels
Carrier Route
Letters [Reserved for Product Description]
Flats
Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs)/Parcels
Periodicals
Within County Periodicals
Outside County Periodicals
Package Services
Single-Piece Parcel Post
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at UPU rates)
Bound Printed Matter Flats
Bound Printed Matter Parcels
Media Mail/Library Mail
Special Services
Ancillary Services
Address Correction Service
Applications and Mailing Permits
Business Reply Mail
Bulk Parcel Return Service
Certified Mail
Certificate of Mailing
Collect on Delivery
Delivery Confirmation
Insurance
Merchandise Return Service
Parcel Airlift (PAL)
Registered Mail
Return Receipt
Return Receipt for Merchandise
Restricted Delivery
Shipper-Paid Forwarding
Signature Confirmation
Special Handling
Stamped Envelopes
Stamped Cards
Premium Stamped Stationery
Premium Stamped Cards
International Ancillary Services
International Certificate of Mailing
International Registered Mail
International Return Receipt
International Restricted Delivery
Address List Services
Caller Service
Change-of-Address Credit Card Authentication
Confirm
International Reply Coupon Service
International Business Reply Mail Service
Money Orders
Post Office Box Service [Reserved for Product Description]
Negotiated Service Agreements
HSBC North America Holdings Inc. Negotiated Service Agreement
Bookspan Negotiated Service Agreement
Bank of America Corporation Negotiated Service Agreement
The Bradford Group Negotiated Service Agreement
Part B—Competitive Products
2000 Competitive Product List
Express Mail
Express Mail
Outbound International Expedited Services
Inbound International Expedited Services
Inbound International Expedited Services 1 (CP2008-7)
Inbound International Expedited Services 2 (MC2009-10 and CP2009-12)
Inbound International Expedited Services 3 (MC2010-13 and CP2010-12)
Inbound International Expedited Services 4 (MC2010-37 and CP2010-126)
First-Class Package Service
Priority Mail
Priority Mail
Outbound Priority Mail International
Inbound Air Parcel Post (at non-UPU rates)
Royal Mail Group Inbound Air Parcel Post Agreement
Inbound Air Parcel Post (at UPU rates)
Parcel Return Service
Parcel Select
International
International Priority Airlift (IPA)
International Surface Airlift (ISAL)
International Direct Sacks—M-Bags
Global Customized Shipping Services
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at non-UPU rates)
Canada Post—United States Postal Service Contractual Bilateral Agreement for Inbound Competitive Services (MC2010-14 and CP2010-13—Inbound Surface Parcel Post at Non-UPU Rates and Xpresspost-USA)
International Money Transfer Service—Outbound
International Money Transfer Service—Inbound
International Ancillary Services
Special Services
Address Enhancement Service
Competitive Ancillary Services
Greeting Cards and Stationery
Premium Forwarding Service
Shipping and Mailing Supplies
Negotiated Service Agreements
Domestic
Express Mail Contract 1 (MC2008-5)
Express Mail Contract 2 (MC2009-3 and CP2009-4)
Express Mail Contract 3 (MC2009-15 and CP2009-21)
Express Mail Contract 4 (MC2009-34 and CP2009-45)
Express Mail Contract 5 (MC2010-5 and CP2010-5)
Express Mail Contract 6 (MC2010-6 and CP2010-6)
Express Mail Contract 7 (MC2010-7 and CP2010-7)
Express Mail Contract 8 (MC2010-16 and CP2010-16)
Express Mail Contract 9 (MC2011-1 and CP2011-2)
Express Mail Contract 10 (MC2011-12 and CP2011-48)
Express Mail Contract 11 (MC2011-14 and CP2011-50)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 1 (MC2009-6 and CP2009-7)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 2 (MC2009-12 and CP2009-14)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 3 (MC2009-13 and CP2009-17)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 4 (MC2009-17 and CP2009-24)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 5 (MC2009-18 and CP2009-25)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 6 (MC2009-31 and CP2009-42)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 7 (MC2009-32 and CP2009-43)
Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 8 (MC2009-33 and CP2009-44)
Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 1 (MC2009-11 and CP2009-13)
Parcel Return Service Contract 1 (MC2009-1 and CP2009-2)
Parcel Return Service Contract 2 (MC2011-6 and CP2011-33)
Parcel Select Contract 1 (MC2011-16 and CP2011-53)
Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 (MC2009-40 and CP2009-61)
Priority Mail Contract 1 (MC2008-8 and CP2008-26)
Priority Mail Contract 2 (MC2009-2 and CP2009-3)
Priority Mail Contract 3 (MC2009-4 and CP2009-5)
Priority Mail Contract 4 (MC2009-5 and CP2009-6)
Priority Mail Contract 5 (MC2009-21 and CP2009-26)
Priority Mail Contract 6 (MC2009-25 and CP2009-30)
Priority Mail Contract 7 (MC2009-25 and CP2009-31)
Priority Mail Contract 8 (MC2009-25 and CP2009-32)
Priority Mail Contract 9 (MC2009-25 and CP2009-33)
Priority Mail Contract 10 (MC2009-25 and CP2009-34)
Priority Mail Contract 11 (MC2009-27 and CP2009-37)
Priority Mail Contract 12 (MC2009-28 and CP2009-38)
Priority Mail Contract 13 (MC2009-29 and CP2009-39)
Priority Mail Contract 14 (MC2009-30 and CP2009-40)
Priority Mail Contract 15 (MC2009-35 and CP2009-54)
Priority Mail Contract 16 (MC2009-36 and CP2009-55)
Priority Mail Contract 17 (MC2009-37 and CP2009-56)
Priority Mail Contract 18 (MC2009-42 and CP2009-63)
Priority Mail Contract 19 (MC2010-1 and CP2010-1)
Priority Mail Contract 20 (MC2010-2 and CP2010-2)
Priority Mail Contract 21 (MC2010-3 and CP2010-3)
Priority Mail Contract 22 (MC2010-4 and CP2010-4)
Priority Mail Contract 23 (MC2010-9 and CP2010-9)
Priority Mail Contract 24 (MC2010-15 and CP2010-15)
Priority Mail Contract 25 (MC2010-30 and CP2010-75)
Priority Mail Contract 26 (MC2010-31 and CP2010-76)
Priority Mail Contract 27 (MC2010-32 and CP2010-77)
Priority Mail Contract 28 (MC2011-2 and CP2011-3)
Priority Mail Contract 29 (MC2011-3 and CP2011-4)
Priority Mail Contract 30 (MC2011-9 and CP2011-44)
Priority Mail Contract 31 (MC2011-10 and CP2011-46)
Priority Mail Contract 32 (MC2011-11 and CP2011-47)
Priority Mail Contract 33 (MC2011-13 and CP2011-49)
Priority Mail Contract 34 (MC2011-17 and CP2011-56)
Priority Mail Contract 35 (MC2011-18 and CP2011-57)
Priority Mail Contract 36 (MC2012-2 and CP2012-6)
Priority Mail Contract 37 (MC2012-3 and CP2012-7)
Priority Mail Contract 38 (MC2012-7 and CP2012-15)
Priority Mail—Non-Published Rates
Priority Mail—Non-Published Rates 1 (MC2011-15 and CP2011-51)
Outbound International
Direct Entry Parcels Contracts
Direct Entry Parcels 1 (MC2009-26 and CP2009-36)
Global Direct Contracts (MC2009-9, CP2009-10, and CP2009-11)
Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Contracts
GEPS 1 (CP2008-5, CP2008-11, CP2008-12, CP2008-13, CP2008-18, CP2008-19, CP2008-20, CP2008-21, CP2008-22, CP2008-23 and CP2008-24)
Global Expedited Package Services 2 (CP2009-50)
Global Expedited Package Services 3 (MC2010-28 and CP2010-71)
Global Expedited Package Services 4 (CP2011-54)
Global Expedited Package Services—Non-published Rates 2 (MC2010-29 and CP2011-45)
Global Expedited Package Services Non-published Rates 3 (MC2012-4 and CP2012-8)
Global Plus Contracts
Global Plus 1 (CP2008-8, CP2008-46 and CP2009-47)
Global Plus 1A (MC2010-26, CP2010-67 and CP2010-68)
Global Plus 1B (MC2011-7, CP2011-39 and CP2011-40)
Global Plus 1C (MC2012-6, CP2012-12 and CP2012-13)
Global Plus 2 (MC2008-7, CP2008-48 and CP2008-49)
Global Plus 2A (MC2010-27, CP2010-69 and CP2010-70)
Global Plus 2B (MC2011-8, CP2011-41 and CP2011-42)
Global Plus 2C (MC2012-5, CP2012-10 and CP2012-11)
Global Reseller Expedited Package Services 1 (MC2010-21 and CP2010-36)
Inbound International
Inbound Competitive Multi-Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 1 (MC2010-34 and CP2010-95)
Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal Administrations
Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal Administrations (MC2008-6, CP2008-14 and MC2008-15)
Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal Administrations 1 (MC2008-6 and CP2009-62)
International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 1 (MC2009-14 and CP2009-20)
International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 2 (MC2010-18, CP2010-21 and CP2010-22)
Competitive Product Descriptions
Express Mail
Express Mail
Outbound International Expedited Services
Inbound International Expedited Services
Priority
Priority Mail
Outbound Priority Mail International
Inbound Air Parcel Post
Parcel Select
Parcel Return Service
International
International Priority Airlift (IPA)
International Surface Airlift (ISAL)
International Direct Sacks—M-Bags
Global Customized Shipping Services
International Money Transfer Service
Inbound Surface Parcel Post (at non-UPU rates)
International Ancillary Services
International Certificate of Mailing
International Registered Mail
International Return Receipt
International Restricted Delivery
International Insurance
Negotiated Service Agreements
Domestic
Outbound International
Part C—Glossary of Terms and Conditions [Reserved]
Part D—Country Price Lists for International Mail [Reserved]
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