USPS Proposes New Mail Deals: Comment by April on Competitive Service Changes
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to weigh in by April 14, 2026. This could affect businesses using these mail options and might change prices or service terms soon. It’s a chance to have your say before any new deals go live!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
New International Mail Contract Filed
The Postal Service filed a request (accepted April 6, 2026) to add a negotiated service agreement titled "International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Contract 17" to the Competitive product list. If approved, this could change prices or service terms for businesses and others who use these international mail services.
Public Comment Window Open
The Postal Regulatory Commission invited public comments on the filing, with comments due April 14, 2026, and directs submissions via the Commission's Filing Online system (https://www.prc.gov). This is an explicit opportunity for businesses and other stakeholders to weigh in before the Commission acts.
Some Contracts Get No Public Comment
The Commission states that requests to add or amend standardized distinct products (negotiated service agreement variations subject to prior review) are reviewed in summary proceedings and, pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for those summary proceedings. If a filing qualifies as a standardized distinct product, the public will not have a comment process for that specific review.
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