Commission Examines New Postal Service Product Agreements Filing
Published Date: 6/11/2025
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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 services, with possible changes in prices or options soon. Everyone’s invited to share their thoughts before any decisions are made!
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New USPS Negotiated Deal May Affect Businesses
The Postal Service filed a new negotiated service agreement and the Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing it. If you run a business that uses these special mail services, this review could lead to changes in prices or service options for your mailings, and the Commission has invited public comment before any decision.
Customers Using Special Mail Services Could See Changes
The Postal Service has filed a new negotiated service agreement that the Commission is considering, and the public may comment. If you are a customer who uses these special Postal Service mail services, the filing could lead to changes in prices or the options available to you.
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