# 2026-12615: Postal Commission Extends Deadline for Service Obligation Review

2026-12615, Public Inquiry on the Universal Service Obligation Valuation Methodology, is a Federal Register notice from Postal Regulatory Commission published 2026-06-24, effective 2026-08-06 (as of 2026-07-01).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12615
- Title: Public Inquiry on the Universal Service Obligation Valuation Methodology
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Postal Regulatory Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 38042
- Published: 2026-06-24
- Effective: 2026-08-06
- Comments close: 2026-08-06
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-01

## In one line

Postal Commission Extends Deadline for Service Obligation Review

## Summary

The Postal Regulatory Commission is giving the Postal Service extra time—until August 6, 2026—to review and comment on how the Postal Service’s universal service obligation is valued. This means anyone interested in how mail services are priced and supported should watch for updates. No money changes yet, but this extension helps make sure the Postal Service can provide a thorough response.

## Abstract

The Commission is extending the comment deadline to respond to Order No. 9594.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-12615 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12615/public-inquiry-on-the-universal-service-obligation-valuation-methodology)
- [2026-12615 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12615.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12615 (as of 2026-07-01).