USPS Drops New Mail Deals: Commission Wants Your Two Cents on Postage Perks
Published Date: 1/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service just filed a new deal for special mail services, and the Commission is checking it out. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, with possible changes coming soon. Everyone’s invited to share their thoughts before any final decisions are made.
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Businesses: Negotiated Mail Deal Under Review
If you run a business that uses the Postal Service’s special mail options, the Postal Service filed a negotiated service agreement and the Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing that filing. The notice invites public comment and could lead to changes to those special mail services for businesses.
Customers: Special Mail Options May Change
If you use the Postal Service’s special mail options, the Postal Service filed a negotiated service agreement that the Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing. The public is invited to comment, and the review could lead to changes affecting customers who use those services.
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