Federal Register #CP20268

USPS Competitive Postal Products Rate and Service Changes Review

The U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing proposed changes from the United States Postal Service (USPS) affecting rates and classifications for Competitive postal products and services. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission (independent federal agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - United States Postal Service (USPS) (primary and only OEM/vendor mentioned) - Products and Services Requested: - USPS Ground Advantage (Retail and Commercial) - Retail: Proposed average price increase of 0% - Commercial: Proposed average price increase of 11.8% - Alaska Limited Overland Routes (0% average price increase) - Competitive Post Office Box (3.0% average price increase) - Forward and Return to Sender Parcel Select (57.9% average price increase) - Address Correction Service with Shipper Paid Forwarding/Returns, Parcel Select (68.8% average price increase) - Fulfillment Standardized Distinct Products (PMGA Contracts 985 and 986): New negotiated service agreements added to the Competitive product list - HazMat Handling Fee for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express - $7.50 fee for hazardous materials handling - HazMat Noncompliance Fee for undeclared HazMat packages - Addresses Application Programming Interface (API) Service - New Address Enhancement Service for address validation and correction - Connect Local Service Expansion with USPS Smart Lockers - Expands Connect Local definition to include Smart Lockers for pickup/drop-off - Package Intercept Service Modification - Ensures intercepted packages use the original product and rate category - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Introduction of HazMat Handling and Noncompliance Fees - Launch of Addresses API for address validation - Expansion of Smart Locker usage for Connect Local services - Significant price increases for certain forwarding and address correction services - Addition of new Fulfillment Standardized Distinct Products (PMGA Contracts 985 and 986) - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided, as the changes pertain to service rates and classifications rather than discrete products.

Description

The Postal Regulatory Commission has recognized a recently filed Postal Service document concerning changes in rates and classifications for Competitive postal products. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and outlines administrative steps. The changes include proposed price adjustments, new fees, and classification modifications intended to take effect on July 12, 2026. Comments on the filing are due by June 5, 2026.

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