Postal Commission Reviews New Competitive Mail Deals Again
Published Date: 1/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing new deals the Postal Service wants to add or change for competitive mail services. If you use or work with these postal products, now’s your chance to share your thoughts before January 27, 2025. These updates could affect pricing and options for businesses and customers who rely on special mail services.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Public comment chance — Jan 27, 2025
If you use or work with negotiated Postal Service competitive mail products, you can submit comments to the Postal Regulatory Commission by January 27, 2025. Submit comments online at https://www.prc.gov or contact the Commission for filing alternatives.
Parcel Select Contract 60 amendment filed
The Postal Service filed Amendment One to Parcel Select Contract 60 (Docket CP2024-475), accepted January 16, 2025, with materials filed under seal. If you use Parcel Select Contract 60 services, this pending amendment may change terms that affect shippers; comments are due January 27, 2025.
Add International Contract 55 to competitive list
The Postal Service requested adding Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First‑Class Package International Service Contract 55 to the Competitive Product List (Dockets MC2025-1143; K2025-1143), accepted January 16, 2025, with some materials filed under seal. If you send or receive international packages under these services, this request may change available contract options; comments are due January 27, 2025.
Add Contract 1317 (domestic services) filing
The Postal Service requested adding Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1317 to the Competitive Product List (Dockets MC2025-1144; K2025-1144), accepted January 16, 2025, with materials under seal. If you use these domestic contract services, the request may change available contract terms or options; comments are due January 27, 2025.
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