Notice2021-13864
Mail Classification Schedule
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Published
June 29, 2021
Issuing agencies
Postal Regulatory Commission
Abstract
The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing concerning size changes to the Mail Classification Schedule related to presorted First-Class Mail postcards. This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34285-34286]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13864]
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket No. MC2021-104; Order No. 5926]
Mail Classification Schedule
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing
concerning size changes to the Mail Classification Schedule related to
presorted First-Class Mail postcards. This document informs the public
of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative
steps.
DATES: Comments are due: July 6, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing
Online system at <a href="http://www.prc.gov">http://www.prc.gov</a>. 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. Commission Action
IIII. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
On June 23, 2021, the Postal Service filed a Notice with the
Commission pursuant to 39 CFR 3040.211 to change the size limitations
for presorted First-Class Mail postcards in Section 1110 in the Market
Dominant Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS).\1\ In
addition to its Notice, the Postal Service filed the following
document:
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\1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Update to the
Maximum Size Limit for Presorted First-Class Mail Postcards, June
23, 2021, at 1 (Notice).
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<bullet> Attachment 1 to the Notice--Revisions to Mail
Classification Schedule of applicable parts of Section 1110 Presorted
Letters/Postcards of the MCS language.
The Postal Service proposed to ``update the maximum size limit for
presorted [First-Class Mail] FCM postcards, so that it would be 9
inches length by 6 inches height, instead of the current 6 inches
length by 4\1/4\ inches height.'' Notice at 2. The Postal Service
describes the proposed changes as a result of the Postal Service's
outreach to mailers, who indicated that ``postcards are an effective
engagement and information tool, and the larger presorted postcard size
would allow commercial mailers to capitalize on recipients' attention
for promotion and information purposes,'' increasing the overall
utility of postcards to mailers. Id. at 3.
The Postal Service describes the impact of the proposed changes on
the users of First-Class Mail postcards as an expansion of the options
available to commercial mailers, and that it would not restrict current
options in any manner, as current customers could either choose to send
the larger First-Class Mail postcards or continue to send
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their current size postcards. Id. The Postal Service expects to have no
more than a negligible impact on its competitors. Id.
II. Commission Action
The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2021-104 to consider the
Postal Service's proposal described in its Notice. Interested persons
may submit comments on whether the Notice is consistent with the
policies of 39 CFR 3040.211. Comments are due by July 6, 2021.
The Notice and related filings are available on the Commission's
website (<a href="http://www.prc.gov">http://www.prc.gov</a>). The Commission encourages interested
persons to review the Notice for further details.
The Commission appoints Richard A. Oliver to serve as Public
Representative in this proceeding.
III. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2021-104 for
consideration of the matters raised by the Notice of the United States
Postal Service of Update to the Maximum Size Limit for Presorted First-
Class Mail Postcards, filed June 23, 2021.
2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Richard A. Oliver is appointed to
serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to
represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding.
3. Comments by interested persons are due by July 6, 2021.
4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the
Federal Register.
By the Commission.
Mallory Smith,
Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2021-13864 Filed 6-28-21; 8:45 am]
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