USPS Drops New Mystery Mail Deal for Quick Review
Published Date: 3/10/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of a new deal that changes how some mail services work. This affects businesses and customers using competitive postal products, with a chance to share thoughts by March 12, 2025. The changes could impact pricing or service options, so keep an eye out if you use these services!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New USPS Contract Added for Review
The Postal Service filed a request (Docket Nos. MC2025-1202 and K2025-1202) to add “Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1337” to the Competitive Product List. The filing was accepted March 4, 2025, a Public Representative (Kenneth Moeller) was appointed, and public comments are due March 12, 2025. Public parts of the filing are on the Postal Regulatory Commission website; non-public parts require compliance with 39 CFR 3011.301.
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