Post Office Creates Mystery Product, Won't Say What It Is
Published Date: 1/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval to add or change special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, with a chance to comment before decisions are made. Comments are due by January 17, 2025, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
USPS Files Many Priority Mail Contracts
The U.S. Postal Service filed requests on January 8, 2025 to add or amend multiple negotiated service agreements for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage (docket numbers include K2025-157 and MC2025-1082 through MC2025-1102). These filings may affect businesses and customers who use these competitive mail services and invite public review; comments are due January 17, 2025.
Some Contract Changes Get No Public Comment
The notice explains that standardized distinct Competitive products — negotiated service agreements that are variations of existing Competitive products — are reviewed in summary proceedings and, under 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for those reviews. That means certain additions or amendments can be decided without a public comment opportunity.
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