Postal Service Proposes New Competitive Mail Product Deals
Published Date: 7/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or changed special deals for competitive mail products. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, possibly changing prices or options soon. The public can comment before the Postal Regulatory Commission makes a final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Mid‑Market Postal Deal Filed
The U.S. Postal Service filed to add a new Mid‑Market standardized distinct product called PM‑GA Contract 1032 to the Competitive product list; the filing was accepted on July 7, 2026. The request will be reviewed in a summary proceeding under 39 CFR 3041.325 and 3041.405, which means the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for that summary review; public portions of the filing are available at prc.gov and non‑public portions require compliance with 39 CFR 3011.301.
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