Classification Changes

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May 17, 2023

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Postal Regulatory Commission

Abstract

The Commission is recognizing a recent Postal Service filing concerning changes in classifications of general applicability for Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail. This notice informs the public of the filings, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31528-31529]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10449]

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2023-148; Order No. 6505]

Classification Changes

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is recognizing a recent Postal Service filing
concerning changes in classifications of general applicability for
Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail. This notice informs the public
of the filings, invites public comment, and takes other administrative
steps.

DATES: Comments are due: May 22, 2023.

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.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Introduction and Overview
II. Loyalty Program
III. Initial Administrative Actions
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction and Overview

On May 10, 2023, the Postal Service filed notice with the
Commission concerning changes in classifications of general
applicability for Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail in order to
begin the wind down process for its existing Loyalty Program.\1\ The
Postal Service represents that, as required by 39 CFR 3035.104(b), the
Notice includes an explanation and justification for the changes, the
effective date, and the record of proceedings regarding the decision.
The changes are scheduled to take effect beginning on June 10, 2023.
Notice at 1.
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\1\ USPS Notice of Changes in Classifications of General
Applicability for Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail (Loyalty
Program), May 10, 2023, at 1 (Notice).
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Attached to the Notice is Governors' Decision No. 23-4.\2\ Also
attached to the Notice is draft Mail Classification Schedule (MCS)
language for Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail related to the
Loyalty Program.
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\2\ Notice, Decision of the Governors of the United States
Postal Service on Changes in Classifications of General
Applicability for Competitive Products (Governors' Decision No. 23-
4), at 1 (Governors' Decision No. 23-4).
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II. Loyalty Program

The Notice states that in August 2020, the Postal Service
instituted a Loyalty Program to provide small and micro business
customers incentives to ship with the Postal Service at Retail rates on
the Click-N-Ship platform. Notice at 1. Loyalty Program members could
earn credits based on volume shipped via Click-N-Ship at Retail rates.
Id. at 2. Those credits could be redeemed for 12 months after issuance.
Id.
According to the Postal Service, although the Loyalty Program has
been successful, the Postal Service intends to sunset the Loyalty
Program and instead offer its small and micro business customers access
to published Commercial rates via Click-N-Ship. Id. at 1. The Notice
states that those Commercial rates will be available on Click-N-Ship as
of May 18, 2023. Id. at 2.
The proposed classification changes will take effect on June 10,
2023. Id. at 3. At that time, the Postal Service will cease issuing new
credits under the Loyalty Program. Id. at 2. Any existing credits must
be redeemed no later than June 9, 2024. Id. During this 1-year wind
down period, customers may redeem their existing credits on any
Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail shipments that are made at
published Commercial rates. Id. At the conclusion of the wind down
period, the Postal Service represents that it will submit a subsequent
filing to the Commission in order to remove the Loyalty Program from
the MCS entirely. Id.

III. Initial Administrative Actions

The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2023-148 to consider the
Postal Service's Notice. Interested persons may express views and offer
comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C.
3632, 3633, and 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR 3040 subparts B and
E. Comments are due no later than May 22, 2023. For specific details of
the planned changes, interested persons are encouraged to review the
Notice, which is available on the Commission's website at <a href="http://www.prc.gov">www.prc.gov</a>.
Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Christopher C. Mohr is appointed to
serve as Public Representative to represent the interests of the
general public in this docket.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

It is ordered:
1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2023-148 to provide
interested persons an opportunity to express views and offer comments
on whether the planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632,
3633, and 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR 3040 subparts B and E.
2. Comments are due no later than May 22, 2023.
3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Christopher
C. Mohr to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public
Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in
this docket.
4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the
Federal Register.

By the Commission.
Erica A. Barker,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-10449 Filed 5-16-23; 8:45 am]
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