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Published April 1st, 2026
Detected April 1st, 2026
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Summary

The Postal Regulatory Commission published a notice on April 1, 2026, announcing Postal Service filings for new competitive negotiated service agreements under dockets MC2026-176 and K2026-176. The notice invites public comments on whether the proposed agreements are consistent with Title 39 requirements, with comments due April 6, 2026. This administrative filing may add or modify products on the Competitive product list.

What changed

The Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed requests under 39 CFR 3041.405 for the Commission to consider matters related to competitive negotiated service agreements. The filings may propose additions to the Competitive product list or modifications to existing competitive products. The public portions of the filings can be accessed via the Commission's website at prc.gov. Applicable statutory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, and 3642, along with 39 CFR part 3035.

This is a routine regulatory consultation where the Commission seeks public input on whether the Postal Service's proposed agreements are consistent with Title 39 policies. Affected parties, including mailers and businesses utilizing competitive postal services, should submit comments by April 6, 2026 through the PRC's electronic filing system at prc.gov. No new compliance obligations are created by this notice itself; the Commission's review follows established procedures for competitive product changes under 39 U.S.C. 505.

What to do next

  1. Submit public comments by April 6, 2026 via PRC's electronic filing system at prc.gov
  2. Review the public portions of dockets MC2026-176 and K2026-176 on the PRC website
  3. Assess whether the proposed competitive negotiated service agreements are consistent with statutory requirements

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New Postal Products

A Notice by the Postal Regulatory Commission on 04/01/2026

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  • Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06272 (91 FR 16248) Document Headings ###### Postal Regulatory Commission
  1. [Docket Nos. MC2026-176 and K2026-176]

AGENCY:

Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

DATES:

Comments are due: April 6, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

II. Public Proceeding(s)

III. Summary Proceeding(s)

I. Introduction

Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405, the Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to Competitive negotiated service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition of a negotiated service agreement from the Competitive product list or the modification of an existing product currently appearing on the Competitive product list.

The public portions of the Postal Service's request(s) can be accessed via the Commission's website (http://www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of the Postal Service's request(s), if any, can be accessed through compliance with the requirements of 39 CFR 3011.301. [1 ]

Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, that will be reviewed in a public proceeding as defined by 39 CFR 3010.101(p), the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. For each such request, the Commission appoints an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 and 39 CFR 3000.114 (Public Representative). The Public Representative does not represent any individual person, entity or particular point of view, and, when Commission attorneys are appointed, no attorney-client relationship is established. Section II also establishes comment deadline(s) pertaining to each such request.

The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's request(s) identified in Section II, if any, are consistent with the policies of title 39. Applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3041. Comment deadline(s) for each such request, if any, appear in Section II.

Section III identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, to add a standardized distinct product to the Competitive product list or to amend a standardized distinct product, the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. Standardized distinct products are negotiated service agreements that are variations of one or more Competitive products, and for which financial models, minimum rates, and classification criteria have undergone advance Commission review. See 39 CFR 3041.110(n); 39 CFR 3041.205(a). Such requests are reviewed in summary proceedings pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.325(c)(2) and 39 CFR 3041.505(f)(1). Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment in proceedings to review such requests.

II. Public Proceeding(s)

  1. Docket No(s).: MC2026-176 and K2026-176; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1494 to the Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date: March 27, 2026; Filing Authority: 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3035.105, and 39 CFR 3041.310; Public Representative: Samuel Robinson; Comments Due: April 6, 2026.

III. Summary Proceeding(s)

None. See Section II for public proceedings.

This Notice will be published in the Federal Register.

Danielle LeFlore,

Legal Assistant.

Footnotes

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                    See 
                     Docket No. RM2018-3, Order Adopting Final Rules Relating to Non-Public Information, June 27, 2018, Attachment A at 19-22 (Order No. 4679).

Back to Citation [FR Doc. 2026-06272 Filed 3-31-26; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P

Published Document: 2026-06272 (91 FR 16248)

CFR references

39 CFR 3041.405 39 CFR 3011.301 39 CFR 3010.101(p) 39 CFR 3000.114 39 CFR 3035.10 39 CFR 3035.11

Named provisions

Introduction Public Proceeding(s) Summary Proceeding(s) Negotiated Service Agreement

Classification

Agency
Postal Regulatory Commission
Published
April 1st, 2026
Comment period closes
April 6th, 2026 (4 days)
Compliance deadline
April 6th, 2026 (4 days)
Instrument
Consultation
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Consultation
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
91 FR 16248 / Docket Nos. MC2026-176 and K2026-176
Docket
Docket Nos. MC2026-176 and K2026-176

Who this affects

Applies to
Government agencies Consumers
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration 4841 Trucking & Logistics 4411 Retail Trade
Activity scope
Competitive Product List Filings Negotiated Service Agreement Review Postal Product Modifications
Threshold
Competitive negotiated service agreements
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Government & Public Administration
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Transportation Consumer Protection

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