New Postal Products
Published Date: 2/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to share their thoughts by February 9, 2026. These changes could affect businesses using these mail services and might impact pricing or options soon. It’s a chance to weigh in on how mail deals evolve!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Public comment on new postal deals
The Postal Service filed requests on January 30, 2026 to add or change competitive negotiated service agreements (see dockets K2026-148; MC2026-153/K2026-153; MC2026-160/K2026-160). You can submit public comments through the Postal Regulatory Commission by February 9, 2026 about these filings that propose additions or modifications to the Competitive product list.
No public comment for certain product reviews
Requests to add or amend standardized distinct competitive products are reviewed in summary proceedings and, pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for those requests. If a Postal Service filing is for a standardized distinct product, stakeholders will not have the formal comment opportunity described for public proceedings.
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