Proposed Rule2022-07725
Rules of Practice and Procedure
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Published
April 11, 2022
Issuing agencies
Postal Regulatory Commission
Abstract
The Commission is proposing to add rules which revise the Commission's rules of practice and procedure regarding notices, motions, and information requests. The Commission invites public comment on the proposed rules.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 21075-21076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07725]
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
39 CFR Part 3010
[Docket No. RM2022-4; Order No. 6141]
RIN 3211-AA31
Rules of Practice and Procedure
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is proposing to add rules which revise the
Commission's rules of practice and procedure regarding notices,
motions, and information requests. The Commission invites public
comment on the proposed rules.
DATES: Comments are due: May 26, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For additional information, Order No. 6141 can be accessed
electronically through the Commission's website at <a href="https://www.prc.gov">https://www.prc.gov</a>.
Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online
system at <a href="https://www.prc.gov">https://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. Relevant Statutory Requirements
II. Background
III. Basis and Purpose of Proposed Rules
IV. Proposed Rules
I. Relevant Statutory Requirements
Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 503, the Commission establishes this
rulemaking docket to propose amendments to the Commission's rules of
practice and procedure regarding notices, motions, and information
requests.
II. Background
The proposed amendments provide rules relating to motions for
reconsideration of final Commission orders.\1\
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\1\ Motions for review of other Commission determinations may be
filed in accordance with 39 CFR 3010.160.
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III. Basis and Purpose of Proposed Rules
The proposed amendments revise the Commission's rules on notices,
motions, and information requests, within its rules of practice and
procedure, to provide rules specific to motions for reconsideration.
The proposed amendments reflect the Commission's current practice of
hearing timely motions for reconsideration of its final orders.
Under the proposed rules, any party may file a motion for
reconsideration of a Commission final order within 15 days of the
issuance of the order subject to the motion. All motions for
reconsideration must briefly and specifically allege material errors of
fact or law, and the relief sought, and must be confined to new
questions raised by the determination or action ordered and upon which
the moving party had no prior opportunity to submit arguments. Finally,
no motion for reconsideration shall stay the effect of an order of the
Commission unless the Commission orders otherwise.
IV. Proposed Rules
Proposed Sec. 3010.165(a). Proposed Sec. 3010.165(a) is added to
explain eligibility among parties for filing motions for
reconsideration.
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Proposed Sec. 3010.165(b). Proposed Sec. 3010.165(b) is added to
clarify the timing and content requirements for motions for
reconsideration.
Proposed Sec. 3010.165(c). Proposed Sec. 3010.165(c) is added to
explain that motions for reconsideration do not, on their own, stay the
effect of the underlying order.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3010
Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business
information, Freedom of information, Sunshine Act.
Erica A. Barker,
Secretary.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Commission proposes to
amend chapter III of title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations as
follows:
PART 3010--RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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1. The authority citation for part 3010 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 404(d); 503; 504; 3661.
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2. Add Sec. 3010.165 to read as follows:
Sec. 3010.165 Motions for reconsideration.
(a) Any person may file a motion requesting reconsideration of a
final order by the Commission.
(b) The motion shall be filed within 15 days of the issuance of the
final order that is the subject of the motion and must:
(1) Briefly and specifically allege material errors of fact or law
and the relief sought; and
(2) Be confined to new questions raised by the determination or
action ordered and upon which the moving party had no prior opportunity
to submit arguments.
(c) Unless the Commission orders otherwise, the filing of a motion
for reconsideration shall not stay the effect of an order of the
Commission.
[FR Doc. 2022-07725 Filed 4-8-22; 8:45 am]
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