Postal Commission Reviews USPS Filing for New Special Mail Services
Published Date: 6/25/2025
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. Everyone’s invited to share their thoughts before any final decisions are made!
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New Postal negotiated service may change prices
You — if you run a business that uses special Postal Service mail options or you are a customer who uses them — may see prices or services change because the Postal Service filed a negotiated service agreement and the Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing it. The notice invites the public to comment before the Commission makes any final decision.
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