The new flatrate box is identified by the words ``Large FlatRate Box'' printed on the packaging.

Items to an APO/FPO address may be shipped in the Priority Mail large flatrate box or in a special version of the box identified with the additional logo: ``Americasupportsyou.mil.''

The Priority Mail large flatrate box also may be used for mailing to international destinations at large flatrate box prices specific to international items.

Domestic or international large flatrate box prices will apply to the special version of the APO/FPO flatrate box if used for nonAPO/ FPO addresses.

SUMMARY: Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box; Domestic APO/FPO,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Priority Mail flatrate box has been a big success and has proven to provide value to customers in the form of convenience and ease of use.

This success suggested a market for a larger Priority Mail flat rate box. Such an offering would enhance customer choice, convenience, and ease of use. Accordingly, the Postal Service is offering a new, Priority Mail large flatrate box.

The new boxes are approximately 50 percent larger than the regular flatrate boxes currently available. The dimensions are 12\1/4\'' x 12\1/4\'' x 6'' exterior, and 12'' x 12'' x 5\1/2\'' interior.

The weight restriction for the large flatrate box is 70 pounds to APO/FPO and domestic destinations and 20 pounds to International destinations.

The lower rate for APO/FPO destinations provides an opportunity for the Postal Service to show support for American troops stationed abroad and their families.

The new Priority Mail large flatrate box will be available for order online at USPS.com and in most post offices nationwide.

The Postal Service adopts the following changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR part 111.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111

Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as follows:
PART 111[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 is revised to read as follows:

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 30013011, 32013219, 34033406, 3621, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.
2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), as follows: * * * * *
100 Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels
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[[Page 6034]]
120 Priority Mail
123 Rates and Eligibility
1.0 Priority Mail Rates and Fees
[Delete 1.1 in its entirety. Renumber current 1.2 through 1.10 as new 1.1 through 1.9.]
[Revise the heading of renumbered 1.1 as follows:]
1.1 Rate Application
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1.2 Minimum Rate for Parcels to Zones 14
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Exhibit 1.2 Priority Mail Rates
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[Revise footnote number 2 to reflect new numbering:]

2. Parcels addressed for delivery to zones 58 that exceed 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) are charged based on the actual weight (under 1.1), or the dimensional weight (as calculated in 1.3.1 or 1.3.2), whichever is greater.
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[Revise footnote number 5 to add new flatrate box as follows:]

5. Priority Mail flatrate boxes provided by the USPS, regardless of weight or destination:

1.4.2 FlatRate BoxesRates and Eligibility

Each USPSproduced Priority Mail flatrate box, regardless of the actual weight of the piece or its destination, is charged:

a. $8.95 for material sent in Priority Mail regular flatrate boxes (FRB2) or (FRB1) to domestic and APO/FPO addresses.

b. $10.95 for material sent in a Priority Mail large flatrate box to APO/FPO destination addresses (see 703.2).

c. $12.95 for material sent in a Priority Mail large flatrate box to domestic destinations.

Items to an APO/FPO address may be shipped in the Priority Mail large flatrate box or in a special version of the box identified with the additional logo: ``Americasupportsyou.mil.'' If the special version of the APO/FPO flatrate box is used for nonAPO/FPO addresses, the domestic or international large flatrate box prices will apply. Only USPSproduced flatrate boxes are eligible for the flatrate box prices.
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700 Special Standards
703 Nonprofit Standard Mail and Other Unique Eligibility
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2.0 Overseas Military Mail
2.1 Basic Standards
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[Renumber current 2.1.2 through 2.1.6 as new 2.1.3 through 2.1.7 and add new 2.1.2 as follows:]

2.1.2 APO/FPO Priority Mail Large FlatRate Box

A USPSproduced APO/FPO Priority Mail large flatrate box sent to an APO/FPO destination address, regardless of the actual weight of the piece, is charged $10.95. Items to an APO/FPO address may be shipped in a special version of the box identified with the additional logo: ``Americasupportsyou.mil.'' If the special version of the APO/FPO flat rate box is used for nonAPO/FPO addresses, the domestic or international large flatrate box prices will apply. Articles mailed to an APO/FPO address in one of the regular flatrate boxes (FRB1 or FRB 2) are charged $8.95. Only USPSproduced flatrate boxes are eligible for the flatrate box prices.
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Neva R. Watson,
Attorney, Legislative.
[FR Doc. E81780 Filed 13108; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 771012P

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Christy Bonning, 202-268-2108, or Garry Rodriguez, 2022687281, United States Postal Service.