Postal Service Files Paperwork, Invites Comments Nobody Will Make
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, possibly changing prices or options soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you need to comment by January 16, 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Priority Mail Negotiated Contracts Filed
The Postal Service filed requests, accepted January 7, 2025, to add or modify negotiated service agreements for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage (Contracts 1250–1262 and Contract 590). If you or your business uses these competitive mail services, these filings could change prices or service options. Public comments on these filings are due January 16, 2025, and public portions are available on the Postal Regulatory Commission website.
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