[Federal Register: March 1, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 39)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 9915-9916] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr01mr99-11] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 20 Global Direct--Canada Admail Service AGENCY: Postal Service. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On January 19, 1999, the Postal Service adopted Global Direct--Canada Admail, a service which is based on the Admail service offered by Canada Post Corporation (CPC). CPC is changing rates for items that may be mailed in this service. The Postal Service is changing Global Direct--Canada Admail to comply with these changes effective March 1, 1999. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 1, 1999. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be mailed or delivered to the Manager, Pricing, Costing, and Classification, International Business Unit, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Room 370-IBU, Washington, DC 20260-6500. Copies of all written comments will be available for public inspection between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday [[Page 9916]] through Friday, in the International Business Unit, 10th Floor, 901 D Street SW, Washington DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter J. Grandjean, (202) 314-7256. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In cooperation with CPC, the Postal Service introduced Global Direct--Canada Admail. This international mail service is primarily intended for major printing firms, direct marketers, mail order companies, and other high-volume mailers seeking easier access to the Canadian domestic postal system. It is intended to provide mail delivery in an average of 5 to 10 business days in major urban areas throughout Canada. Ancillary services for local business reply and the return of undeliverable mail were also introduced for use with Global Direct--Canada Admail. CPC has announced a rate change for Admail effective March 1, 1999. This makes it necessary for the Postal Service to adjust the rates it charges. The Postal Service is also introducing discounts for Global Direct--Canada Admail based on the amount of postage spent by a mailer in the preceding postal fiscal year for IPA, ISAL, and Global Direct-- Canada Admail. A mailer spending $2 million or more for IPA, ISAL, and Global Direct--Canada Admail will receive a 5 percent discount. Mailers spending over $5 million receive a 10 percent discount and a 15 percent discount for over $10 million. The discount is calculated on the mailing statement. Effective March 1, 1999, the following rates are adopted for Global Direct--Canada Admail: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Standard Large ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Letter Carrier Presort (LCP) First 1.76 ounces (50 g): Letter Carrier Direct........................... $0.241 $0.294 Station......................................... 0.272 0.325 Direct Rural.................................... 0.272 0.325 City............................................ 0.294 0.347 Distribution Center Facility.................... 0.294 0.347 Forward Consolidation Point..................... 0.332 0.385 Residue......................................... 0.332 0.385 Over 1.76 ounces (0.1100 lbs.): Per additional pound............................ 0.576 0.747 National Distribution Guide (NDG) First 1.76 ounces (50 g).......................... 0.302 0.355 Over 1.76 ounces (0.1100 lbs.): Per additional pound.......................... 0.576 0.747 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Although the Postal Service is exempted by 39 U.S.C. 410(a) from the advance notice requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act regarding proposed rulemaking (5 U.S.C. 553), the Postal Service invites public comment at the above address. The Postal Service is amending Subchapter 612, Global Direct-- Canada Admail, International Mail Manual, which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1. The Postal Service adopts the following amendments to the International Mail Manual, which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20 Foreign relations, International postal service. PART 20--[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 407, 408. 2. Chapter 6 of the International Mail Manual is amended as follows: CHAPTER 6--SPECIAL PROGRAMS 610 Global Direct Service * * * * * 612 Global Direct--Canada Admail * * * * * 612.3 Postage [Revise 612.31 and Exhibit 612.3 as follows:] 612.31 Rate The rate of postage is determined by the size, weight, and level of sortation of the items being mailed as specified in Exhibit 612.3: Exhibit 612.3 Canada Admail Rates ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Standard Large ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Letter Carrier Presort (LCP) First 1.76 ounces (50 g): Letter Carrier Direct........................... $0.241 $0.294 Station......................................... 0.272 0.325 Direct Rural.................................... 0.272 0.325 City............................................ 0.294 0.347 Distribution Center Facility.................... 0.294 0.347 Forward Consolidation Point..................... 0.332 0.385 Residue......................................... 0.332 0.385 Over 1.76 ounces (0.1100 lbs.): Per additional pound 0.576 0.747 National Distribution Guide (NDG) First 1.76 ounces (50 g).......................... 0.302 0.355 Over 1.76 ounces (0.1100 lbs.): Per additional pound............................ 0.576 0.747 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note: A extra charge of 3.5 cents may be charged for the number of items not meeting address accuracy requirements. Mailers spending $2 million or more for IPA, ISAL, and Global Direct--Canada Admail will receive a 5 percent discount. Mailers spending over $5 million receive a 10 percent discount and a 15 percent discount for over $10 million. The discount is calculated on the mailing statement. * * * * * A transmittal letter changing the relevant pages in the International Mail Manual will be published and automatically transmitted to all subscribers. Notice of issuance of the transmittal will be published in the Federal Register as provided by 39 CFR 20.3. Stanley F. Mires, Chief Counsel, Legislative. [FR Doc. 99-4974 Filed 2-24-99; 3:29 pm] BILLING CODE 7710-12-P