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Proposed Rule01-259872001-10-16

International Mail Postal Rates; Proposed Changes

Postal Service

Abstract

Pursuant to its authority under 39 U.S.C. 407, the Postal Service is proposing changes in international postal rates for International Priority Airmail, International Surface Air Lift, and publishers' periodical mail. As required under the Postal Reorganization Act, the proposed changes will result in international postal rates that do not apportion the costs of the service so as to impair the overall value of the service to the users, are fair and reasonable, and are not unduly or unreasonably discriminatory or preferential.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
Comments on the proposed changes must be received on or before November 15, 2001.

CFR References

Topics

Foreign relations

Public Comment

Comments Close
2001-11-15

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Postal Service 39 CFR Part 20 AGENCY: Postal Service. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: Pursuant to its authority under 39 U.S.C. 407 , the Postal Service ( printed page 52556) is proposing changes in international postal rates for International Priority Airmail, International Surface Air Lift, and publishers' periodical mail. As required under the Postal Reorganization Act, the proposed changes will result in international postal rates that do not apportion the costs of the service so as to impair the overall value of the service to the users, are fair and reasonable, and are not unduly or unreasonably discriminatory or preferential. DATES: Comments on the proposed changes must be received on or before November 15, 2001. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to the Manager, International Pricing, International Business, U.S. Postal Services, 1735 N. Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209-6020. Copies of all written comments will be available for public inspection between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, in International Business, 2nd Floor, 1735 N. Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209-6020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter J. Grandjean, (703) 292-3579. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed rates for International Priority Airmail (IPA), International Surface Air Lift (ISAL), and publishers' periodicals, shown in the tables herein, are needed by the Postal Service to cover increases in the cost of providing international mail service, including transportation and d

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Citation: 66 FR 52555