2024-26875. New Postal Products

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Postal Regulatory Commission

1. [Docket Nos. CP2023-67; CP2024-601; MC2025-354 and K2025-352; MC2025-355 and K2025-353; MC2025-356 and K2025-354; MC2025-357 and K2025-355; MC2025-358 and K2025-356; MC2025-359 and K2025-357; MC2025-360 and K2025-358; MC2025-361 and K2025-359; MC2025-362 and K2025-360; MC2025-363 and K2025-361; MC2025-364 and K2025-362; MC2025-365 and K2025-363; MC2025-366 and K2025-364; MC2025-367 and K2025-365; MC2025-368 and K2025-366; MC2025-370 and K2025-368; MC2025-375 and K2025-373; MC2025-376 and K2025-374; MC2025-377 and K2025-375; MC2025-378 and K2025-376]

AGENCY:

Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES:

Comments are due: November 20, 2024.

ADDRESSES:

Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at https://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. Public Proceeding(s)

III. Summary Proceeding(s)

I. Introduction

Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405, the Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to Competitive negotiated service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition of a negotiated service agreement from the Competitive product list or the modification of an existing product currently appearing on the Competitive product list.

The public portions of the Postal Service's request(s) can be accessed via the Commission's website ( https://www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of the Postal Service's request(s), if any, can be accessed through compliance with the requirements of 39 CFR 3011.301.^[1]

Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, that will be reviewed in a public proceeding as defined by 39 CFR 3010.101(p), the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. For each such request, the Commission appoints an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 and 39 CFR 3000.114 (Public Representative). Section II also establishes comment deadline(s) pertaining to each such request.

The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's request(s) identified in section II, if any, are consistent with the policies of title 39. Applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3041. Comment deadline(s) for each such request, if any, appear in section II.

Section III identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, to add a standardized distinct product to the Competitive product list or to amend a standardized distinct product, the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. Standardized distinct products are negotiated service agreements that are variations of one or more Competitive products, and for which financial models, minimum rates, and classification criteria have undergone advance Commission review. See39 CFR 3041.110(n); 39 CFR 3041.205(a). Such requests are reviewed in summary proceedings pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.325(c)(2) and 39 CFR 3041.505(f)(1). Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment in proceedings to review such requests.

II. Public Proceeding(s)

1. Docket No(s).: CP2023-67; Filing Title: Request of the United States Postal Service Concerning Modification Two to Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Contract 12, Which Includes an Extension of That Agreement; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing ( print page 91438) Authority: 39 CFR 3035.105, 39 CFR 3041.505, and 39 CFR 3041.515; Public Representative: Gregory Stanton; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

2. Docket No(s).: CP2024-601; Filing Title: USPS Request Concerning Amendment One to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 278, with Material Filed Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 CFR 3035.105, 39 CFR 3041.505, and 39 CFR 3041.515; Public Representative: Gregory Stanton; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

3. Docket No(s).: MC2024-354 and K2024-352; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 687 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Jana Slovinska; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

4. Docket No(s).: MC2025-355 and K2025-353; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 688 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Maxine Bradley; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

5. Docket No(s).: MC2025-356 and K2025-354; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 449 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Almaroof Agoro; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

6. Docket No(s).: MC2025-357 and K2025-355; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 689 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Maxine Bradley; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

7. Docket No(s).: MC2025-358 and K2025-356; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 690 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Maxine Bradley; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

8. Docket No(s).: MC2025-359 and K2025-357; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 450 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Almaroof Agoro; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

9. Docket No(s).: MC2025-360 and K2025-358; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 691 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Elsie Lee-Robbins; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

10. Docket No(s).: MC2025-361 and K2025-359; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 451 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Jennaca Upperman; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

11. Docket No(s).: MC2025-362 and K2025-360; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 692 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Christopher Mohr; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

12. Docket No(s).: MC2025-363 and K2025-361; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 693 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Elsie Lee-Robbins; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

13. Docket No(s).: MC2025-364 and K2025-362; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 452 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Jennaca Upperman; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

14. Docket No(s).: MC2025-365 and K2025-363; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 694 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Christopher Mohr; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

15. Docket No(s).: MC2025-366 and K2025-364; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 695 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Gregory Stanton; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

16. Docket No(s).: MC2025-367 and K2025-365; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 696 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Christopher Mohr; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

17. Docket No(s).: MC2025-368 and K2025-366; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 697 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Gregory Stanton; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

18. Docket No(s).: MC2025-370 and K2025-368; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 453 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Kenneth Moeller; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

19. Docket No(s).: MC2025-375 and K2025-373; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 455 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of ( print page 91439) Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Christopher Mohr; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

20. Docket No(s).: MC2025-376 and K2025-374; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 455 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Jennaca Upperman; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

21. Docket No(s).: MC2025-377 and K2025-375; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 702 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Jennaca Upperman; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

22. Docket No(s).: MC2025-378 and K2025-376; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 703 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: November 12, 2024; Filing Authority:39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Gregory Stanton; Comments Due: November 20, 2024.

III. Summary Proceeding(s)

None. See section II for public proceedings.

This Notice will be published in the Federal Register .

Erica A. Barker,

Secretary.

Footnotes

1.   See Docket No. RM2018-3, Order Adopting Final Rules Relating to Non-Public Information, June 27, 2018, Attachment A at 19-22 (Order No. 4679).