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The Postal Service has issued a final rule to modify the way bundles of flat mail items, like brochures or magazines, should be secured, as noted in the updated Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®). Starting July 1, 2025, mailers can avoid bundling small batches of up to 500 flat items, while larger bundles must be secured with multiple bands or shrink-wrap to prevent damage in transit. Exceptions are made for First-Class Mail flats, which can still use rubber bands or string, and special provisions apply to newspapers. This change aims to reduce damage and handling costs associated with broken bundles.

The Postal Service announced its request to the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract, called Parcel Select Contract 46, to its list of agreements within the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. This request was officially filed on December 28, 2020, and aims to expand the service options available under the Competitive Product List. For more details, interested parties can visit the Postal Regulatory Commission's website under the specified docket numbers.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding several new requests from the Postal Service to add and modify contracts related to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage services on the Competitive Product List. These requests, which were filed on December 10, 2024, will undergo a review process that includes public comments due by December 18, 2024. Public representatives have been appointed for each request to look after the general public's interest. The notice also provides guidance on accessing both the public and confidential parts of these filings and outlines how interested parties can submit their comments electronically.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is announcing that the United States Postal Service has filed requests related to negotiated service agreements. These requests aim to add new products to the Competitive Product List or modify existing products. The Commission invites public comments on these requests, which are due by April 14, 2025. The public can submit comments online or seek alternative methods by contacting the General Counsel if electronic submission is not possible.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding recent filings by the Postal Service about negotiated service agreements. These filings are being reviewed to see if they align with applicable laws and regulations. The notice invites the public to share comments on these filings by March 25, 2025. The public can view the filings on the Commission's website, and a public representative has been appointed for each proceeding to help represent the public's interests.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a recent filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public about the filing, encourages public comments by January 17, 2025, and outlines the administrative procedures involved. The Commission is reviewing requests related to the addition and modification of items on the Competitive product list, and public comments are invited to assess their consistency with postal regulations. The document details several specific dockets that will be reviewed in public proceedings.