Federal Register #R2027-1

PRC Notice on USPS Request for Waiver in Market Dominant Rate Calculations

This notice from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) addresses a procedural request by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding market dominant price adjustments. - The PRC acknowledges a USPS motion for a partial waiver of rules related to the calculation of density rate authority for market dominant products and services - USPS seeks approval to use a combination of actual and forecasted Fiscal Year 2026 data to support a January rate change cycle - The notice invites public comments and designates a Public Representative for the proceeding - No procurement of goods or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are mentioned - The focus is on regulatory procedures and rate authority calculations for USPS market dominant offerings

Description

The Postal Regulatory Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal Service motion seeking a partial waiver of rules regarding the applicability, data sources, and calculation of density rate authority affecting market dominant products and services. The Postal Service requests this waiver to allow a modified calculation of density rate authority using a mix of actual and forecasted Fiscal Year 2026 data to enable a January 2027 rate change cycle. The notice invites public responses and outlines administrative steps including appointment of a Public Representative and a response deadline of July 29, 2026.

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