COVID-19 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS UPDATE
A letter was sent out from the Postmaster General to mailing and shipping industry customers regarding the continued operations of the USPS during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Industry News
PRC Approves Market Dominant Postage Prices
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved the Postal Service’s planned price adjustments relating to USPS Marketing Mail, Periodicals, Package Services and Special Services as identified in the United States Postal Service Notice of Market-Dominant Price Change, filed October 9, 2019, and revised on October 23, 2019.
THE USPS PROPOSED 2020 RATE INCREASE AND HOW YOU CAN SAVE
The United States Postal Service announced a proposed rate increase to go into effect on January 26th, 2020. With this increase, catalogers will be subject to a postage increase of 1.8% to 2.1%.
USPS Files Notice of Postal Rate Change in 2020
The Postal Service today filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission that they will be changing rates for its market dominant products on January 26, 2020.
PRC Market Tests New Product called “Plus One”
The Postal Service filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to conduct a Market Test of a product called “Plus One”.
Ann Fisher and Ashley Poling Sworn in as Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission
Ann C. Fisher (R) and Ashley E. Poling (D) were confirmed by the Senate and begin their first term as commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission (Commission). President Donald J. Trump nominated Fisher and Poling for terms that extend through 2024.
US Senate Confirms Nominations of Three Postal Governors
The Senate has confirmed the nominations of three additional Postal Governors. The names of each, listed according to the ending date of their appointment are:Ron A. Bloom, exp Dec 8, 2020.Roman Martinez IV, exp Dec 8, 2024.John McLeod Barger, of California, exp Dec 8, 2021.
USPS grants extension to migrate Eligible Products And Services to Enterprise Payment System (EPS)
Migration to EPS for eligible products and services was to be complete by April 1, 2019. While this date was…
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