Federal Register #MC2026-356

Proposed Removal of Outbound International Direct Sacks--Airmail M-Bags from Mail Classification Schedule

This notice from the Postal Regulatory Commission addresses proposed changes to the International Direct Sacks--Airmail M-Bags service: - Government Buyer: - Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), United States Federal Government - Scope of Notice: - The United States Postal Service (USPS) proposes to remove outbound M-Bags from the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) - Updates are intended to align with amendments to the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Universal Postal Convention - M-Bags are being reclassified from a basic service to an optional supplementary service - Rationale and Impact: - Reflects reduced demand for M-Bags - 53 countries' postal operators have discontinued inbound M-Bags - Expected to impact users and competitors by removing outbound M-Bags as a standard offering - Public Participation: - The notice invites public comment on the proposed changes - Procurement Details: - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are being procured - This is a regulatory update, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Postal Regulatory Commission is recognizing a recent Postal Service filing proposing material changes to the description of International Direct Sacks--Airmail M-Bags and related changes to the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS). These changes are to be effective January 17, 2027, and include removing outbound M-Bags from the MCS and updating related sections. The filing aligns with amendments to the Universal Postal Union Convention regarding M-Bags, reflecting a shift from basic to optional supplementary service and a reduction in demand. The notice invites public comment on the proposed changes by September 8, 2026.

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