USPS Refines Mail Speed Measurement Tools
Published Date: 6/9/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to update how it measures delivery speed and service for its main mail products. These changes could affect customers and businesses who rely on mail, and the public is invited to share their thoughts soon. This update aims to make mail service clearer and better, with decisions coming in the near future.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Mail Service Measurement Changes
The Postal Service proposed changes to how it measures delivery speed and service for Market Dominant mail products. The Postal Regulatory Commission will consider those proposed revisions as part of Docket No. RM2024-9, and the public is invited to comment. You may be affected if you send or receive mail for personal or business use.
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