USPS Proposes Special Mail Services for Public Comment
Published Date: 1/29/2025
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 in prices or services soon. The public can share their thoughts before any final decisions are made.
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New Postal negotiated agreement may change costs
If you are a business or a customer who uses special Postal Service mail options, a newly filed negotiated service agreement could change the prices or services for those mail options. The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing the filing and has invited public comment before any final decision is made.
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