USPS Requests Nod for New Mail Service Deals
Published Date: 1/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new deals that change how some mail services work. These changes could affect businesses using competitive mail products and might adjust prices or service options. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until January 24, 2025, to comment online.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New USPS Negotiated Mail Contracts Filed
The U.S. Postal Service filed requests (accepted January 15, 2025) to add multiple negotiated service agreements for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage (Contracts 1308–1316 and Contract 597) to the Competitive Product List. The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing these filings and will accept public comments through January 24, 2025.
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