Tag: 2017 rates
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PRC Approves USPS Rates for 2017
The Postal Regulatory Commission ruled that all categories of Market Dominant mailing services, except Special Services, are in compliance with law and may take effect on January 22, 2017. The PRC will rule on Special Services later, as it was late in receiving necessary information on complex proposed changes. This rates proposal was successful from…
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PRC Orders Some Changes to Proposed Rates
While much better than 2015, the rate case made by USPS was not perfect. The PRC flagged a mainstay issue for the Alliance, ensuring that nonprofit mailers are not discriminated against in work share discounts relative to commercial mailers. The result was a set of changes to the prices for Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route. The…
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USPS Rates: Trick or Treat?
As we alluded to last time, even though the overall average postage increase on January 22, 2017 will be below one percent, some types of mail will receive much larger than average increases while others will enjoy rate reductions. Treats Metered Single Piece First Class Mail will decrease from 46.5 cents to 46 cents. This…
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Alert – Nonprofit Rate Changes for 2017
Additional information regarding the recent USPS rate filing and how it will affect Standard Mail Nonprofit rates is now available. Please read on to learn more about how this affects your rates, and how to manage the changes. Updated rate charts for Nonprofit Periodicals, as well as Standard Letters and Flats are available HERE. The…
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USPS Announces Pricing Changes For 2017
The USPS has released the following Industry Alert, announcing the pricing changes for 2017 filed with the PRC today. Postal Service Announces 2017 Mailing Services Prices Single Price for Commercial Letters up to 3.5 ounces, Adjusts FSS Pricing; Allows Extra Weight for Standard Flats WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service today filed notice with the…