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Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1773 (111th)referred

Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many United States postal facilities for all people in the United States in particular disabled citizens.

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 2010

Recommends that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and other public agencies install power-assisted doors to ensure equal access to all people, including disabled U.S. citizens. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act and pledges to continue rectifying barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services.

Bill· SS. 4000 (111th)referred

U.S. Postal Service Improvements Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 2 December 2010

U.S. Postal Service Improvements Act of 2010 - Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to make a determination or redetermination of postal surplus or supplemental liability consistent with the report submitted by the Postal Regulatory Commission to the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Congress on June 29, 2010. Requires OPM to redetermine the postal surplus or supplemental liability as of the close of FY2010 and for each year thereafter through FY2043. Provides that if the result for a fiscal year is a surplus, that amount shall remain in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund until distribution is authorized as follows:(1) if there is a surplus as of the close of FY2010-FY2016, such amount or any part of it may be transferred to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund; (2) if there is a surplus as of the close of FY2017 and each year thereafter, such amount or any part of it may be transferred to such Fund to pay any liability of such Fund; and (3) if all liability to such Fund is paid, amounts may be transferred to the Employees' Compensation Fund or to USPS for repayment of any obligation issued by it. Provides procedures for the transfer of such amounts. Authorizes arbitration boards to consider the financial condition of USPS in rendering decisions. Directs: (1) USPS and the Commission to coordinate actions to identify ways to increase the use of negotiated service agreements for market dominant products by USPS; (2) the Postmaster General to submit a comprehensive strategic plan for guiding area and district field office structure decisions and a plan on the co-location of post offices at retail facilities; and (3) the Commission to submit annual reports on the fiscal stability of the U.S. mailing industry. Establishes in USPS and the Commission an advocate for competition, who shall be responsible for promoting full and open competition, promoting the acquisition of commercial items, and challenging barriers to such acquisition. Directs USPS and the Commission: (1) to issue a policy on contracting officer delegations of authority; (2) to make any delegation of authority outside the functional contracting unit for the procurement of goods or services which exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold available on its website; and (3) within a specified after the award of any noncompetitive contract which exceeds such threshold, to make publicly available the documents containing its justification and approval. Sets forth provisions regarding the review of ethical issues, a ban on certain contracts, and contract voidance and recovery of funds in specified circumstances. Provides for the conversion of retirement eligible postal and federal employees on workers compensation to retirement when they reach retirement age, subject to specified requirements.

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

128 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the future of the postal service here; the way the current level of service across the country will be protected; the way in which the universal service obligation will be impacted by this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44184/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2010

128 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the future of the postal service here; the way the current level of service across the country will be protected; the way in which the universal service obligation will be impacted by this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44184/10]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

153 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will clarify the situation regarding the third postal directive; the way this matter is being dealt with; if it is being dealt with by primary legislation or statutory instrument; if he anticipates job losses in An Post following the liberalisation of the postal market and if they envisage the need to set up any kind of compensation fund for same; the measures he will take to ensure that employment and service standards are protected within the postal market following liberalisation; if consideration has been given to recital 16 of this directive, which states that social considerations should be taken into due account when preparing the opening up of the postal market; the steps being taken to ensure that a liberalised postal market will continue to provide the universal service obligation which provides a guaranteed five day postal service as currently offered by An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43437/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2010

153 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will clarify the situation regarding the third postal directive; the way this matter is being dealt with; if it is being dealt with by primary legislation or statutory instrument; if he anticipates job losses in An Post following the liberalisation of the postal market and if they envisage the need to set up any kind of compensation fund for same; the measures he will take to ensure that employment and service standards are protected within the postal market following liberalisation; if consideration has been given to recital 16 of this directive, which states that social considerations should be taken into due account when preparing the opening up of the postal market; the steps being taken to ensure that a liberalised postal market will continue to provide the universal service obligation which provides a guaranteed five day postal service as currently offered by An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43437/10]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

212 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will protect the universal service obligation for the postal service operated by An Post (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43121/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2010

212 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will protect the universal service obligation for the postal service operated by An Post (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43121/10]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

362 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the impact of the proposed European directive on postal services, on the service levels, employment and employment conditions in the Irish postal service; if he plans protections to ensure that it will not bring in unfair competition to the sector and the way he will ensure that universal postal delivery will be provided after new legislation is in place. [41094/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2010

362 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the impact of the proposed European directive on postal services, on the service levels, employment and employment conditions in the Irish postal service; if he plans protections to ensure that it will not bring in unfair competition to the sector and the way he will ensure that universal postal delivery will be provided after new legislation is in place. [41094/10]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

250 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his policy in respect of the structure and operation of An Post and the postal service in the aftermath of deregulation; if such issues have been the subject or are likely to become the subject of discussions between his Department, other Departments, groups, bodies or agencies; if discussions have taken place with staff at various levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38058/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2010

250 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his policy in respect of the structure and operation of An Post and the postal service in the aftermath of deregulation; if such issues have been the subject or are likely to become the subject of discussions between his Department, other Departments, groups, bodies or agencies; if discussions have taken place with staff at various levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38058/10]

Law· Government BillBill 765enacted

Postal Services Act 2011

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 October 2010

Make provision for the restructuring of the Royal Mail group and about the Royal Mail Pension Plan; to make new provision about the regulation of postal services, including provision for a special administration regime; and for connected purposes.

Bill· SS. 3831 (111th)referred

POST Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2010

Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation Act of 2010 or the POST Act of 2010 - Modifies the methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System. Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to redetermine that surplus or liability as of the close of FY2010, and for each year thereafter through FY2042. Requires the results of the redetermination to be reported to the United States Postal Service (USPS) on or before March 31 of the subsequent fiscal year. Requires, if the result for a fiscal year is a surplus, that such amount remain in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund until distribution is authorized. Requires OPM, beginning March 31, 2017, if the result of a redetermination is a supplemental liability, to establish an amortization schedule, including a series of annual installments commencing on September 30 of the subsequent fiscal year, which provides for the liquidation of such liability by September 30, 2042. Authorizes if the result of a redetermination is a surplus, as of the close of FY2010-FY2016, that any part of that amount be transferred to the Fund. Provides that any such transfer shall be: (1) made at the discretion of USPS's Board of Governors, subject to specified dollar limitations based on the year for USPS payments into the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund; and (2) credited to USPS for payment of the amount required for the applicable fiscal year. Directs: (1) the Board to provide written notice to OPM of any amount to be transferred and to take all such actions by majority vote; and (2) OPM to transfer any amount determined by the Board to the credit of USPS in accordance with this Act. Requires USPS to: (1) provide non-postal services after determining that the provision of such services utilizes the processing, transportation, delivery, retail network, or technology of USPS in a manner that is consistent with the public interest; and (2) give primary consideration, in determining whether or not to close or consolidate a post office, to whether such action is consistent with government policy that USPS provide effective and regular postal services to rural areas, communities, and small towns. Allows wine and malt beverages to be mailed (currently all intoxicating liquors are unmailable) if mailed by a licensed winery or brewery under USPS regulations, subject to specified requirements. Revises provisions regarding USPS labor disputes to require the arbitration board to: (1) render a decision within 45 days of its appointment; and (2) consider such relevant factors as the financial condition of USPS, the flexibilities and restrictions in the rate system established under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, and pay and compensation for comparable levels of work in the private sector. Extends the deadline for submission of the Postal Regulatory Commission report to the next January 15 after the end of each year. Authorizes USPS to adjust the frequency of mail delivery.

Question· Schriftelijke vragen2010Z13076concluded

De kwaliteit van de postbezorging

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 17 September 2010

De kwaliteit van de postbezorging

Bill· SS. 3677 (111th)open

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2010

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011 - Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations for FY2011 for the Department of the Treasury. Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations for FY2011 for the Executive Office of the President. Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations for FY2011 for the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts and related offices. District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations for FY2011 for the District of Columbia. Makes appropriations for FY2011 for: (1) the Administrative Conference of the United States; (2) the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation; (3) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); (4) the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); (5) the Election Assistance Commission; (6) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); (7) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); (8) the Federal Election Commission (FEC); (9) the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA); (10) the Federal Trade Commission (FTC); (11) the General Services Administration (GSA); (12) the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Trust Fund; (13) the Merit Systems Protection Board; (14) the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation; (15) the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund; (16) the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); (17) the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA); (18) the Credit Union Community Development Revolving Loan Fund; (19) the Office of Government Ethics; (20) the Office of Personnel Management (OPM); (21) the Office of Inspector General; (22) the government payment for annuitants, employee health benefits, employee life insurance, and the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund; (23) the Office of Special Counsel; (24) the Postal Regulatory Commission; (25) the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board; (26) the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); (27) the Selective Service System; (28) the Small Business Administration (SBA); (29) the United States Postal Service; and (30) the United States Tax Court. Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5919 (111th)referred

To grant the Postmaster General the authority to implement up to 12 non-mail delivery days each fiscal year for the United States Postal Service.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2010

Authorizes the Postmaster General to declare up to 12 non-mail delivery days for the Postal Service in each fiscal year. Requires the Postmaster General to submit to the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service a report that lists when each non-mail delivery day will occur. Bars such a declaration from being effective unless the non-mail delivery day occurs on a day that is: (1) other than a Sunday; and (2) not a legal public holiday or any other day declared to be a holiday by federal statute or executive order.

Law· HRH.R. 5877 (111th)enacted

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 655 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, as the "Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, United States Marine Corps Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2010

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 655 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, as the "Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, United States Marine Corps Post Office Building."

Bill· HRH.R. 5794 (111th)referred

Let My Absentee Ballot Count Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2010

Let My Absentee Ballot Count Act of 2010 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require state and local election officials, in designing the absentee ballot used in an election for federal office, to consult with the U.S. Postal Service so that the ballot is designed in a manner which minimizes the amount of postage required for the voter to return the ballot. Requires a state to design each such absentee ballot in a manner which includes an envelope or other covering so that the contents of the ballot are not visible during transmission. Requires the state or local election official responsible for the receipt of voted absentee ballots to implement procedures to track and confirm their receipt, and to make the tracking information available to the voter before election day, by means of online access using the Internet site of the official's office. States that, if an individual eligible to vote is informed before election day that the individual's absentee ballot will not be counted, and the individual casts a ballot at the polling place on election day, then: (1) the vote cast on the absentee ballot shall not be counted; (2) the ballot cast at the polling place shall be treated as a regular ballot and not as a provisional ballot, and shall be counted; and (3) the individual shall not be considered to be in violation of any law which prohibits an individual from casting more than one vote in any election. Prohibits a state from refusing to accept an absentee ballot in a federal election solely on the grounds that the ballot is not notarized or signed by a witness.

Bill· HRH.R. 5746 (111th)open

United States Postal Service's CSRS Obligation Modification Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 2010

United States Postal Service's CSRS Obligation Modification Act of 2010 - Prescribes the "average pay" and the appropriate percentage thereof to be used in determining annuities for civilian employment with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for purposes of provisions relating to future benefits attributable to such employment in order to calculate the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System. Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM): (1) within six months after enactment of this Act, to determine (or, if applicable, redetermine) the amount of such surplus or liability as of the close of the most recently ending fiscal year using the methodology required under this Act; and (2) if the result is a surplus, to transfer the surplus amount to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 68 (111th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner, and the "Freedom Summer" of 1964, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 2010

Urges: (1) the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative stamp honoring Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner; (2) basing the stamp on the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) poster from 1964 created by prominent Civil Rights movement photographer Danny Lyon; and (3) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend such issuance.

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