2014-27805. Removal of Return Receipt for Merchandise Service From the Market-Dominant Product List

AGENCY:

Postal Service^TM.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Postal Service hereby provides notice that it has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to remove Return Receipt for Merchandise service from the Mail Classification Schedule's market-dominant product list.

DATES:

Effective date: November 25, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

John F. Rosato, 202-268-8597, or [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

On November 17, 2014, the United States Postal Service® (Postal Service) filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to remove Return Receipt for Merchandise service from the Mail Classification Schedule's market-dominant product list, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642. Approval of this request would simplify the Postal Service's Ancillary Services product by recognizing that: (1) Return Receipt for Merchandise service has become outmoded; and (2) equivalent or improved product features can be obtained by transitioning to Signature Confirmation^TM service or Certified Mail® service (return receipt requested). Interested persons may comment on, or view documents pertinent to, this request at http://www.prc.gov, Docket No. MC2015-8.

Stanley F. Mires,

Attorney, Federal Requirements.