[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 33 (Friday, February 16, 1996)]
[Sunshine Act Meetings]
[Page 6297]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-3746]
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Notice of Vote to Close Meeting
At its meeting on February 5, 1996, the Board of Governors of the
United States Postal Service voted unanimously to close to public
observation its meeting scheduled for March 4, 1996, in Washington, DC.
The members will consider: (1) the Postal Rate Commission Decision in
Docket No. MC95-1, Mail Classification Reform; (2) a filing with the
Postal Rate Commission for classification reform of nonprofit rates;
and (3) overview of the international business unit and international
rate setting process.
The meeting is expected to be attended by the following persons:
Governors Alvarado, Daniels, del Junco, Dyhrkopp, Fineman, Mackie,
McWherter, Rider and Winters; Postmaster General Runyon, Deputy
Postmaster General Coughlin, Secretary to the Board Koerber, and
General Counsel Elcano.
As to the first and second items, the Board determined that
pursuant to section 552b(c)(3) of title 5, United States Code, and
section 7.3(c) of title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, this portion
of the meeting is exempt from the open meeting requirement of the
Government in the Sunshine Act [5 U.S.C. 552b(b)] because it is likely
to disclose information in connection with proceedings under Chapter 36
of title 39, United States Code (having to do with postal ratemaking,
mail classification and changes in postal services), which is
specifically exempted from disclosure by section 410(c)(4) of title 39,
United States Code.
The Board has determined further that pursuant to section
552b(c)(10) of title 5, United States Code, and section 7.3(j) of title
39, Code of Federal Regulations, the discussion is exempt because it is
likely to specifically concern participation of the Postal Service in a
civil action or proceeding involving a determination on the record
after opportunity for a hearing.
As to the third item, the Board determined that pursuant to section
552b(c)(3) of title 5, United States Code, and section 7.3(c) of title
39, Code of Federal Regulations, this portion of the meeting is exempt
from the open meeting requirement of the Government in the Sunshine Act
[5 U.S.C. 552b(b)] because it is likely to disclose information which
is specifically exempted from disclosure by section 410(c)(2) of title
39, United States Code.
The Board further determined that the public interest does not
require that the Board's discussion of these matters be open to the
public.
In accordance with section 552b(f)(1) of title 5, United States
Code, and section 7.6(a) of title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, the
General Counsel of the United States Postal Service has certified that
in her opinion the meeting may properly be closed to public observation
pursuant to section 552b(c)(3) and (10) of title 5, United States Code;
section 410(c)(2) and (4) of title 39, United States Code; and section
7.3(c) and (j) of title 39, Code of Federal Regulations.
Requests for information about the meeting should be addressed to
the Secretary of the Board, Thomas J. Koerber, at (202) 268-4800.
Thomas J. Koerber,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-3746 Filed 2-14-96; 3:18 pm]
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