USPS pitches fresh postal perks for businesses
Published Date: 2/28/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new deals that offer special mailing options to businesses. This affects companies using competitive postal services and could change prices or services soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until March 4, 2025, to comment online.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Priority Mail & Ground Advantage Contract 629
The Postal Service filed to add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 629 to the Competitive product list (Docket Nos. MC2025-1196 and K2025-1196). The filing was accepted February 24, 2025, and the public may submit comments through March 4, 2025.
Priority Mail & Ground Advantage Contract 630
The Postal Service filed to add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 630 to the Competitive product list (Docket Nos. MC2025-1197 and K2025-1197). The filing was accepted February 24, 2025, and the public may submit comments through March 4, 2025.
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