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  • 2021-03103 — Public Inquiry
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9958
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission announced that it has shared detailed information about its current method for valuing the Universal Service Obligation (USO) and monopoly of the Postal Service. This includes documentation and workpapers explaining how recent valuations were calculated. The public is invited to review this information and submit comments by March 26, 2021. Anyone interested can submit comments online through the Commission's website or contact the provided telephone number for other submission options.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal people are sharing how they figure out the important work they do and how much it’s worth. They want others to look at it and say what they think.

  • 2024-28100 — Competitive Postal Products
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95250
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission is announcing changes to the Postal Service's Competitive product rates, scheduled to take effect on January 19, 2025. These changes include price increases for services such as Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and Parcel Select, as well as new fees like the Live Animal and Perishable Handling Fee. The public is invited to comment on these changes by December 13, 2024, through the Commission's website. Samuel J. Robinson has been appointed to represent the general public's interests in this matter.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of mail services are planning to make sending certain packages more expensive starting next year, and they are asking everyone to share their thoughts about these changes. They want people to say what they think by December 13, so someone special can make sure they listen to everyone’s ideas.

  • 2021-02568 — Market Test of Experimental Product
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8809
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service is seeking an exemption from the annual revenue cap for its market test of an experimental product called Extended Mail Forwarding. This service helps customers receive mail after changing addresses and has expanded from nine districts to a nationwide scope. The Postal Service expects the market test to exceed the $10 million revenue limit but argues that the service benefits the public and supports their financial stability without causing unfair competition. The Commission invites public comments on this request by February 10, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to test a new way to help people get their mail at a new home and hopes to make more than the usual money limit. They need public feedback fast, but people might not have enough time to say what they think.

  • 2021-01500 — Market Dominant Products
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8330
    Reading Time:about 28 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission is seeking public input on potential new regulations to improve the effectiveness of the Market Dominant ratemaking system in accordance with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA). This process aims to address challenges such as increasing efficiency, reducing costs, maintaining high-quality service standards, and assuring financial stability. To gather opinions and discuss potential changes, comments are invited until April 15, 2021, and reply comments until May 17, 2021. The Commission is also exploring how performance-based regulations and financial incentives might guide the Postal Service towards desired improvements.

    Simple Explanation

    The Commission wants to hear what people think about making the Postal Service better, so they are asking for ideas on how to save money and keep the mail running smoothly. They're looking at new rules that might help the Postal Service work more efficiently and be financially stable, like giving rewards for good performance.