Postal Rates Now Expected to Change on May 31st, As USPS Re-files with Regulator



 April 16, 2015
 
The US Postal Service has just filed a response to Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) order from last month, in which the Commission remanded proposed rates for Standard Mail, Periodicals, and Package Services. The Postal Service’s response contains adjusted pricing and further explanation consistent with the Commission’s Order. The scheduled implementation date for the new pricing is now May 31st, pending PRC approval. All competitive and previously-approved market dominant prices would be implemented at the same time.
 
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