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    AGENCY:

    Postal Regulatory Commission.

    ACTION:

    Final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    The Commission is updating the postal product lists. This action reflects the disposition of recent dockets, as reflected in Commission orders, and 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: August 31, 2010.

    Applicability Dates: July 13, 2010 (Stamp Fulfillment Services); July 29, 2010 (GEPS 3); July 30, 2010 (Global Plus 1A and Global Plus 2A); and August 6, 2010 (Priority Mail Contract 25, Priority Mail Contract 26, and Priority Mail Contract 27).

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at stephen.sharfman@prc.gov or 202-789-6820.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    This document identifies recent updates to the product lists, which appear as 39 CFR Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3020-Mail Classification Schedule.[1] Publication of updated product lists in the Federal Register is consistent with Start Printed Page 53217the 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 July 28, 2010 (75 FR 44138), the following additions to the competitive product list have been made:

    1. Stamp Fulfillment Services (MC2009-19), added July 13, 2010 (Order No. 487);

    2. Global Expedited Package Services 3 (MC2010-28 and CP2010-71), added July 29, 2010 (Order No. 503);

    3. Global Plus 1A (MC2010-26, CP2010-67 and CP2010-68), and Global Plus 2A (MC2010-27, CP2010-69 and CP2010-70), added July 30, 2010 (Order No. 504); and

    4. Priority Mail Contract 25 (MC2010-30 and CP2010-75), Priority Mail Contract 26 (MC2010-31 and CP2010-76), and Priority Mail Contract 27 (MC2010-32 and CP2010-77), added August 6, 2010 (Order Nos. 508, 509 and 510).

    Updated product lists. The referenced changes to the product lists are included in the product lists following the Secretary's signature.

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    List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3020

    • Administrative practice and procedure; Postal Service
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    By the Commission.

    Shoshana M. Grove,

    Secretary.

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    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:

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    1. The authority citation for part 3020 continues to read as follows:

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    Authority: Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503; 3622; 3631; 3642; 3682.

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    2. Revise Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3020-Mail Classification Schedule to read as follows:

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    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
    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
    Inbound International
    Canada Post—United States Postal Service Contractual Bilateral Agreement for Inbound Market Dominant Services (MC2010-12 and R2010-2)
    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
    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 Forward
    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
    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)
    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 Select
    Parcel Return Service
    International
    International Priority Airlift (IPA)
    International Surface Airlift (ISAL)
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    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
    Greeting Cards and Stationery
    Premium Forwarding Service
    Shipping and Mailing Services
    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 & 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 Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 2 (MC2009-40 and CP2009-61)
    Parcel Return Service Contract 1 (MC2009-1 and CP2009-2)
    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)
    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 Direct Contracts 1 (MC2010-17 and CP2010-18)
    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 Plus Contracts
    Global Plus 1 (CP2008-8, CP2008-46 and CP2009-47)
    Global Plus 1A (MC2010-26, CP2010-67 and CP2010-68)
    Global Plus 2 (MC2008-7, CP2008-48 and CP2008-49)
    Global Plus 2A (MC2010-27, CP2010-69 and CP2010-70)
    Global Reseller Expedited Package Services 1 (MC2010-21 and CP2010-36)
    Inbound International
    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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    Footnotes

    1.  Docket Nos. MC2009-19; MC2010-28 and CP2010-71; MC2010-26, CP2010-67 and CP2010-68; MC2010-27, CP2010-69 and CP2010-70; MC2010-30 and CP2010-75; MC2010-31 and CP2010-76; and MC2010-32 and CP2010-77.

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    [FR Doc. 2010-21694 Filed 8-30-10; 8:45 am]

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Published:
08/31/2010
Department:
Postal Regulatory Commission
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
2010-21694
Pages:
53216-53218 (3 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket Nos. MC2009-19, et al.
Topics:
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service
PDF File:
2010-21694.pdf
CFR: (1)
39 CFR 3020