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May 17, 2024

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Postal Regulatory Commission

Abstract

The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal Service document with the Commission concerning changes in rates of general applicability for Competitive products. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 97 (Friday, May 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43440-43441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10810]

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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2024-295; Order No. 7101]

Competitive Postal Products

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal Service
document with the Commission concerning changes in rates of general
applicability for Competitive products. This notice informs the public
of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative
steps.

DATES: Comments are due: June 3, 2024.

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:

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Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Summary of Changes
III. Initial Administrative Actions
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

On May 10, 2024, the Postal Service filed notice with the
Commission concerning changes in rates of general applicability for
Competitive products.\1\ The Postal Service represents that, as
required by 39 CFR 3035.102(b) and 39 CFR 3035.104(b), the Notice
includes the Governors' Decision establishing the changes, including an
explanation and justification for the changes, and certification of the
vote. Notice at 1. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 14,
2024. Id.
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\1\ USPS Notice of Changes in Rates of General Applicability for
Competitive Products, May 10, 2024 (Notice). Pursuant to 39 U.S.C.
3632(b)(2), the Postal Service is obligated to publish the
Governors' Decision and record of proceedings in the Federal
Register at least 30 days before the effective date of the new
rates.
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Attached to the Notice is Governors' Decision No. 24-3, which
states the new prices are in accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3632 and 3633
and 39 CFR 3035.102-.104.\2\ The Governors' Decision provides an
analysis of the Competitive products' price changes intended to
demonstrate that the changes comply with 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 39 CFR part
3035. Governors' Decision No. 24-3 at 1-2. The Attachment to the
Governors' Decision No. 24-3 sets forth the price changes and includes
draft Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) language for the impacted
Competitive products of general applicability. See Notice at 1;
Governor's Decision No. 24-3 at 1.
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\2\ Notice, Decision of the Governors of the United States
Postal Service on Changes in Rates of General Applicability for
Competitive Products (Governors' Decision No. 24-3), at 2
(Governors' Decision No. 24-3).
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In addition, the Notice includes a non-public annex showing FY 2025
projected volumes, revenues, attributable costs, contribution, and cost
coverage for each product. See Notice at 1. The Postal Service also
filed supporting forecast data and price adjustment calculations for
each affected product as required by Order No. 1062. Id.
The Notice also includes an application for non-public treatment of
the unredacted version of the annex to the Governors' Decision, as well
as the supporting materials for the data. Id.

II. Summary of Changes

The Postal Service proposes price changes for the Parcel Select
product and states that ``[n]o other competitive product prices are
changing for July 2024.'' \3\ The proposed changes are designed to
``better align'' the Parcel Select product and pricing strategies with
the Postal Service's operating model and goals. Id. More specifically,
the Postal Service ``no longer intends to incentivize parties to
aggregate mail volume from multiple shippers and bring such volume
directly to the destination delivery unit (DDU).'' Id.
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\3\ Id. at 2. There are no proposed price changes associated
with any other Competitive product and no proposed classification
changes in the instant proceeding. Id.
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Accordingly, on average, Parcel Select prices are proposed to
increase 25.0 percent. Id. For DDU entered parcels, the average price
increase will be 43.4 percent, which, as the Postal Service states,
will ``promote better utilization of network processing and
transportation capacity by realigning rate relationships across entry
points.'' Id. For destination section center facility (DSCF) entered
parcels, the average price increase will be 8.6 percent. Id. For
destination network distribution center (DNDC) entered parcels, the
average price increase will be 18.6 percent. For USPS Connect Local
pieces, the average price increase will be 15.9 percent, aiming to
align with DDU prices. Id. Finally, for destination hub (Dhub) entered
parcels, the average price increase will be 0.0 percent. Id.

III. Initial Administrative Actions

The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2024-295 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 June 3, 2024. For specific details of the planned
price 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, Samuel Robinson 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. CP2024-295 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 June 3, 2024.
3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Samuel
Robinson 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. 2024-10810 Filed 5-16-24; 8:45 am]
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