At Presort Inc., we pride ourselves in keeping our customers informed on the USPS’ frequently changing postage rates. Read on for information on the most recent updates.
Proposed Postage Rate Changes Taking Effect August 29th, 2021
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has approved the USPS’ proposed prices which the USPS has said it will implement August 29, 2021. The full PRC decision can be found here. Although it approved the USPS’ proposed prices, the PRC did order the USPS to file a proposed methodology within 90 days to support the USPS’ proposed changes to First-Class Mail Nonautomation presort and price structure.
It is assumed that in the interim, the proposed structure and prices filed by the USPS will be implemented and any changes that result from any methodology change in that rulemaking would take effect in a future price change. We will provide an update if anything changes on that issue.
The PRC in its decision reiterated that final pricing decisions, including the implementation date, are made by the USPS Board of Governors. Many had submitted comments pushing for a delay in the proposed August 29, 2021 implementation date, but the PRC said the USPS’ proposed implementation meets the applicable laws.
