PART 3040 - PRODUCT LISTS AND THE MAIL CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE Authority:39 U.S.C. 503; 3622; 3631; 3642; 3682. Source:72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020. Subpart A - Product Lists and the Mail Classification Schedule Source:81 FR 38954, June 15, 2016, unless otherwise noted. § 3040.101 Applicability.

(a) The rules in this part require the Postal Regulatory Commission to establish and maintain lists of Postal Service products and a Mail Classification Schedule.

(b) The product lists shall categorize postal products as either market dominant or competitive. As established, the market dominant and competitive product lists shall be consistent with the market dominant products identified in 39 U.S.C. 3621(a) and the competitive products identified in 39 U.S.C. 3631(a). The market dominant and competitive product lists shall also include products identified as market tests pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3641 and nonpostal pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 404(e).

(c) The Mail Classification Schedule shall provide current price and classification information applicable to the products appearing on the market dominant and competitive product lists.

(d) Once established, the product lists and the Mail Classification Schedule may be modified subject to the procedures specified in this part.

[81 FR 38954, June 15, 2016. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.102 Product lists.

(a) Market dominant product list. The market dominant product list shall be published in the Federal Register at appendix A to subpart A of part 3040—Market Dominant Product List.

(b) Competitive product list. The competitive product list shall be published in the Federal Register at appendix B to subpart A of part 3040—Competitive Product List.

[85 FR 9658, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.103 Notice of product list change.

(a) Whenever the Postal Regulatory Commission issues a final order that modifies the list of products in the market dominant category or the competitive category, it shall cause notice of such change to be published in the Federal Register.

(b) Notice shall be submitted to the Federal Register for publication within 6 months of the issue date of the applicable final order that affects the change.

(c) Modifications pending publication in the Federal Register are effective immediately upon written direction from the Postal Regulatory Commission.

(d) The Federal Register document shall:

(1) Identify modifications to the current list of market dominant products and the current list of competitive products; and

(2) Indicate how and when the previous product lists have been modified.

[81 FR 38954, June 15, 2016. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.104 Mail Classification Schedule.

(a) The Postal Regulatory Commission shall publish a Mail Classification Schedule (including both current and previous versions) on its website at http://www.prc.gov. Copies of the Mail Classification Schedule also shall be available during regular business hours for reference and public inspection at the Postal Regulatory Commission located at 901 New York Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268-0001.

(b) The Mail Classification Schedule shall include, but shall not be limited to:

(1) Front matter, including:

(i) A cover page identifying the title of the document as the Mail Classification Schedule, the source of the document as the Postal Regulatory Commission (including Commission seal), and the publication date;

(ii) A table of contents;

(iii) A table specifying the revision history of the Mail Classification Schedule; and

(iv) A table identifying Postal Service trademarks; and

(2) Information concerning market dominant products, including:

(i) A copy of the Market Dominant Product List;

(ii) Descriptions of each market dominant product organized by the class of product, including:

(A) Where applicable, the general characteristics, size and weight limitations, minimum volume requirements, price categories, and available optional features of each market dominant product;

(B) A schedule listing the rates and fees for each market dominant product;

(C) Where applicable, the identification of a product as a special classification within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3622(c)(10) for market dominant products;

(D) Where applicable, the identification of a product as an experimental product undergoing a market test; and

(E) Where applicable, the identification of a product as a nonpostal product; and

(3) Information concerning competitive products, including:

(i) A copy of the competitive product list; and

(ii) Descriptions of each competitive product, including:

(A) Where applicable, the general characteristics, size and weight limitations, minimum volume requirements, price categories, and available optional features of each competitive product;

(B) A schedule listing the current rates and fees for each competitive product of general applicability;

(C) The identification of each product not of general applicability within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) for competitive products;

(D) Where applicable, the identification of a product as an experimental product undergoing a market test; and

(E) Where applicable, the identification of a product as a nonpostal product; and

(4) A glossary of terms and conditions; and

(5) A list of country codes for international mail prices.

[81 FR 38954, June 15, 2016. Redesignated and amended at 85 FR 9615, 9660, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.105 Modifications to the Mail Classification Schedule.

(a) Whenever the Postal Regulatory Commission issues a final order that modifies the Mail Classification Schedule, it shall update the Mail Classification Schedule appearing on its website at http://www.prc.gov in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.

(b) Modification to the Mail Classification Schedule shall be incorporated within 3 months of the issue date of the final order.

(c) Modifications pending incorporation into the Mail Classification Schedule are effective immediately upon written direction from the Postal Regulatory Commission.

[81 FR 38954, June 15, 2016. Redesignated and amended at 85 FR 9615, 9660, Feb. 19, 2020] Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 3040 - Market Dominant Product List

(An asterisk (*) indicates an organizational class or group, not a Postal Service product.)

Part A - Market Dominant Products 1000 Market Dominant Product List First-Class Mail * Single-Piece Letters/Postcards Presorted Letters/Postcards Flats Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International Inbound Letter Post USPS Marketing Mail (Commercial and Nonprofit)* High Density and Saturation Letters High Density and Saturation Flats/Parcels Carrier Route Letters Flats Parcels Every Door Direct Mail - Retail Periodicals * In-County Periodicals Outside County Periodicals Package Services * Alaska Bypass Service Bound Printed Matter Flats Bound Printed Matter Parcels Media Mail/Library Mail Special Services* Ancillary Services International Ancillary Services Address Management Services Caller Service Credit Card Authentication International Reply Coupon Service International Business Reply Mail Service Money Orders Post Office Box Service Customized Postage Stamp Fulfillment Services Negotiated Service Agreements * Domestic * International * Inbound Market Dominant Multi-Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators Inbound Market Dominant Exprés Service Agreement 1 Inbound Market Dominant Registered Service Agreement 1 Inbound Market Dominant PRIME Tracked Service Agreement Nonpostal Services * Alliances with the Private Sector to Defray Cost of Key Postal Functions Philatelic Sales Market Tests * Plus One [84 FR 61555, Nov. 13, 2019. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] Appendix B to Subpart A of Part 3040 - Competitive Product List

(An asterisk (*) indicates an organizational class or group, not a Postal Service product.)

Part B - Competitive Products 2000 Competitive Product List Domestic Products * Priority Mail Express Priority Mail Parcel Select Parcel Return Service First-Class Package Service USPS Retail Ground International Products * Outbound International Expedited Services Inbound Parcel Post (at UPU rates) Outbound Priority Mail International International Priority Airmail (IPA) International Surface Air List (ISAL) International Direct Sacks - M-Bags Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Package International Service Negotiated Service Agreements * Domestic * Priority Mail Express Contract 43 Priority Mail Express Contract 46 Priority Mail Express Contract 47 Priority Mail Express Contract 48 Priority Mail Express Contract 51 Priority Mail Express Contract 52 Priority Mail Express Contract 53 Priority Mail Express Contract 54 Priority Mail Express Contract 55 Priority Mail Express Contract 56 Priority Mail Express Contract 57 Priority Mail Express Contract 59 Priority Mail Express Contract 60 Priority Mail Express Contract 61 Priority Mail Express Contract 62 Priority Mail Express Contract 64 Priority Mail Express Contract 65 Priority Mail Express Contract 70 Priority Mail Express Contract 71 Priority Mail Express Contract 74 Priority Mail Express Contract 75 Priority Mail Express Contract 76 Priority Mail Express Contract 77 Priority Mail Express Contract 78 Priority Mail Express Contract 79 Priority Mail Express Contract 80 Parcel Return Service Contract 6 Parcel Return Service Contract 11 Parcel Return Service Contract 13 Parcel Return Service Contract 14 Parcel Return Service Contract 15 Parcel Return Service Contract 16 Priority Mail Contract 77 Priority Mail Contract 78 Priority Mail Contract 80 Priority Mail Contract 125 Priority Mail Contract 150 Priority Mail Contract 203 Priority Mail Contract 230 Priority Mail Contract 231 Priority Mail Contract 234 Priority Mail Contract 236 Priority Mail Contract 237 Priority Mail Contract 249 Priority Mail Contract 257 Priority Mail Contract 258 Priority Mail Contract 263 Priority Mail Contract 270 Priority Mail Contract 271 Priority Mail Contract 272 Priority Mail Contract 273 Priority Mail Contract 274 Priority Mail Contract 276 Priority Mail Contract 277 Priority Mail Contract 281 Priority Mail Contract 282 Priority Mail Contract 283 Priority Mail Contract 286 Priority Mail Contract 287 Priority Mail Contract 288 Priority Mail Contract 290 Priority Mail Contract 292 Priority Mail Contract 293 Priority Mail Contract 295 Priority Mail Contract 297 Priority Mail Contract 298 Priority Mail Contract 299 Priority Mail Contract 303 Priority Mail Contract 305 Priority Mail Contract 307 Priority Mail Contract 308 Priority Mail Contract 310 Priority Mail Contract 311 Priority Mail Contract 312 Priority Mail Contract 313 Priority Mail Contract 314 Priority Mail Contract 316 Priority Mail Contract 317 Priority Mail Contract 318 Priority Mail Contract 319 Priority Mail Contract 320 Priority Mail Contract 321 Priority Mail Contract 322 Priority Mail Contract 323 Priority Mail Contract 325 Priority Mail Contract 326 Priority Mail Contract 327 Priority Mail Contract 328 Priority Mail Contract 329 Priority Mail Contract 330 Priority Mail Contract 333 Priority Mail Contract 334 Priority Mail Contract 335 Priority Mail Contract 336 Priority Mail Contract 337 Priority Mail Contract 338 Priority Mail Contract 339 Priority Mail Contract 340 Priority Mail Contract 341 Priority Mail Contract 342 Priority Mail Contract 343 Priority Mail Contract 344 Priority Mail Contract 347 Priority Mail Contract 348 Priority Mail Contract 349 Priority Mail Contract 351 Priority Mail Contract 352 Priority Mail Contract 353 Priority Mail Contract 354 Priority Mail Contract 355 Priority Mail Contract 356 Priority Mail Contract 357 Priority Mail Contract 358 Priority Mail Contract 359 Priority Mail Contract 360 Priority Mail Contract 361 Priority Mail Contract 362 Priority Mail Contract 364 Priority Mail Contract 365 Priority Mail Contract 367 Priority Mail Contract 368 Priority Mail Contract 370 Priority Mail Contract 371 Priority Mail Contract 372 Priority Mail Contract 374 Priority Mail Contract 375 Priority Mail Contract 376 Priority Mail Contract 377 Priority Mail Contract 378 Priority Mail Contract 381 Priority Mail Contract 382 Priority Mail Contract 383 Priority Mail Contract 384 Priority Mail Contract 386 Priority Mail Contract 389 Priority Mail Contract 390 Priority Mail Contract 391 Priority Mail Contract 394 Priority Mail Contract 395 Priority Mail Contract 396 Priority Mail Contract 397 Priority Mail Contract 398 Priority Mail Contract 399 Priority Mail Contract 400 Priority Mail Contract 401 Priority Mail Contract 402 Priority Mail Contract 403 Priority Mail Contract 404 Priority Mail Contract 405 Priority Mail Contract 406 Priority Mail Contract 408 Priority Mail Contract 410 Priority Mail Contract 411 Priority Mail Contract 413 Priority Mail Contract 415 Priority Mail Contract 416 Priority Mail Contract 418 Priority Mail Contract 421 Priority Mail Contract 422 Priority Mail Contract 423 Priority Mail Contract 424 Priority Mail Contract 425 Priority Mail Contract 427 Priority Mail Contract 428 Priority Mail Contract 430 Priority Mail Contract 431 Priority Mail Contract 434 Priority Mail Contract 437 Priority Mail Contract 438 Priority Mail Contract 439 Priority Mail Contract 440 Priority Mail Contract 442 Priority Mail Contract 444 Priority Mail Contract 445 Priority Mail Contract 447 Priority Mail Contract 448 Priority Mail Contract 450 Priority Mail Contract 451 Priority Mail Contract 452 Priority Mail Contract 455 Priority Mail Contract 456 Priority Mail Contract 457 Priority Mail Contract 458 Priority Mail Contract 462 Priority Mail Contract 463 Priority Mail Contract 464 Priority Mail Contract 465 Priority Mail Contract 466 Priority Mail Contract 469 Priority Mail Contract 473 Priority Mail Contract 474 Priority Mail Contract 475 Priority Mail Contract 476 Priority Mail Contract 478 Priority Mail Contract 479 Priority Mail Contract 480 Priority Mail Contract 483 Priority Mail Contract 486 Priority Mail Contract 487 Priority Mail Contract 488 Priority Mail Contract 489 Priority Mail Contract 490 Priority Mail Contract 491 Priority Mail Contract 492 Priority Mail Contract 494 Priority Mail Contract 495 Priority Mail Contract 497 Priority Mail Contract 498 Priority Mail Contract 499 Priority Mail Contract 500 Priority Mail Contract 502 Priority Mail Contract 503 Priority Mail Contract 504 Priority Mail Contract 505 Priority Mail Contract 506 Priority Mail Contract 507 Priority Mail Contract 509 Priority Mail Contract 510 Priority Mail Contract 511 Priority Mail Contract 512 Priority Mail Contract 513 Priority Mail Contract 514 Priority Mail Contract 515 Priority Mail Contract 516 Priority Mail Contract 517 Priority Mail Contract 518 Priority Mail Contract 519 Priority Mail Contract 520 Priority Mail Contract 521 Priority Mail Contract 522 Priority Mail Contract 523 Priority Mail Contract 524 Priority Mail Contract 525 Priority Mail Contract 526 Priority Mail Contract 527 Priority Mail Contract 528 Priority Mail Contract 529 Priority Mail Contract 530 Priority Mail Contract 531 Priority Mail Contract 532 Priority Mail Contract 533 Priority Mail Contract 534 Priority Mail Contract 535 Priority Mail Contract 536 Priority Mail Contract 537 Priority Mail Contract 538 Priority Mail Contract 539 Priority Mail Contract 540 Priority Mail Contract 541 Priority Mail Contract 542 Priority Mail Contract 543 Priority Mail Contract 544 Priority Mail Contract 545 Priority Mail Contract 546 Priority Mail Contract 547 Priority Mail Contract 548 Priority Mail Contract 549 Priority Mail Contract 550 Priority Mail Contract 551 Priority Mail Contract 552 Priority Mail Contract 553 Priority Mail Contract 554 Priority Mail Contract 555 Priority Mail Contract 556 Priority Mail Contract 557 Priority Mail Contract 558 Priority Mail Contract 559 Priority Mail Contract 560 Priority Mail Contract 561 Priority Mail Contract 562 Priority Mail Contract 563 Priority Mail Contract 564 Priority Mail Contract 565 Priority Mail Contract 566 Priority Mail Contract 567 Priority Mail Contract 568 Priority Mail Contract 569 Priority Mail Contract 570 Priority Mail Contract 571 Priority Mail Contract 572 Priority Mail Contract 573 Priority Mail Contract 574 Priority Mail Contract 575 Priority Mail Contract 576 Priority Mail Contract 577 Priority Mail Contract 578 Priority Mail Contract 579 Priority Mail Contract 580 Priority Mail Contract 581 Priority Mail Contract 582 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 12 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 13 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 39 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 41 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 42 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 44 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 45 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 47 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 48 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 51 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 53 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 54 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 55 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 56 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 57 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 59 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 62 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 63 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 64 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 65 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 66 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 67 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 69 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 70 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 71 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 72 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 73 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 74 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 75 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 77 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 79 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 83 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 84 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 85 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 86 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 88 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 89 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 90 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 91 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 92 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 93 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 94 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 95 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 96 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 97 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 98 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 99 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 100 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 101 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 102 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 103 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 104 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 105 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 106 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 107 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 108 Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 109 Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 3 Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 6 Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 7 Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 8 Parcel Select & Parcel Return Service Contract 9 Parcel Select Contract 9 Parcel Select Contract 19 Parcel Select Contract 20 Parcel Select Contract 22 Parcel Select Contract 25 Parcel Select Contract 26 Parcel Select Contract 27 Parcel Select Contract 28 Parcel Select Contract 29 Parcel Select Contract 32 Parcel Select Contract 34 Parcel Select Contract 35 Parcel Select Contract 36 Priority Mail - Non-Published Rates Priority Mail - Non-Published Rates 1 First-Class Package Service Contract 45 First-Class Package Service Contract 55 First-Class Package Service Contract 71 First-Class Package Service Contract 72 First-Class Package Service Contract 73 First-Class Package Service Contract 75 First-Class Package Service Contract 76 First-Class Package Service Contract 78 First-Class Package Service Contract 79 First-Class Package Service Contract 81 First-Class Package Service Contract 82 First-Class Package Service Contract 85 First-Class Package Service Contract 87 First-Class Package Service Contract 89 First-Class Package Service Contract 91 First-Class Package Service Contract 92 First-Class Package Service Contract 93 First-Class Package Service Contract 94 First-Class Package Service Contract 95 First-Class Package Service Contract 96 First-Class Package Service Contract 97 First-Class Package Service Contract 99 First-Class Package Service Contract 100 First-Class Package Service Contract 101 First-Class Package Service Contract 102 First-Class Package Service Contract 103 First-Class Package Service Contract 104 First-Class Package Service Contract 105 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 15 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 16 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 17 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 18 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 19 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 20 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 21 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 23 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 24 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 25 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 26 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 27 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 28 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 29 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 30 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 31 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 32 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 35 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 36 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 37 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 38 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 39 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 40 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 42 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 43 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 44 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 45 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 46 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 47 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 48 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 50 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 51 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 52 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 53 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 55 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 56 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 57 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 58 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 59 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 60 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 61 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 62 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 63 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 64 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 65 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 66 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 67 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 9 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 24 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 35 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 38 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 43 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 44 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 45 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 47 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 48 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 49 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 50 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 51 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 53 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 54 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 55 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 56 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 57 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 58 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 59 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 61 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 62 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 63 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 64 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 67 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 69 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 70 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 71 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 72 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 73 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 74 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 75 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 76 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 77 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 78 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 79 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 80 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 81 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 82 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 83 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 85 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 86 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 87 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 88 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 89 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 90 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 92 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 93 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 94 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 95 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 97 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 98 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 99 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 100 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 101 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 102 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 103 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 104 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 105 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 106 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 107 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 108 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 109 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 110 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 111 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 112 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 113 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 114 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 115 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 116 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 117 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 118 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 119 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 120 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 121 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 122 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 123 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 124 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 125 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 126 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 127 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 128 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 129 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 130 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 131 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 132 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 133 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 134 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 135 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 136 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 137 Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 138 Priority Mail Express & First-Class Package Service Contract 1 Priority Mail Express & First-Class Package Service Contract 3 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service & Parcel Select Contract 1 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service & Parcel Select Contract 2 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service & Parcel Select Contract 3 Outbound International * Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Contracts GEPS 3 GEPS 5 GEPS 6 GEPS 7 GEPS 8 GEPS 9 GEPS 10 GEPS 11 Global Bulk Economy (GBE) Contracts Global Plus Contracts Global Plus 1C Global Plus 1D Global Plus 1E Global Plus 2C Global Plus 3 Global Plus 4 Global Plus 5 Global Plus 6 Global Reseller Expedited Package Contracts Global Reseller Expedited Package Services 1 Global Reseller Expedited Package Services 2 Global Reseller Expedited Package Services 3 Global Reseller Expedited Package Services 4 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 2 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 3 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 4 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 5 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 6 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 7 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 8 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 9 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 10 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 11 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 12 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 13 Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) - Non-Published Rates 14 Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes - Non-Published Rates Outbound Competitive International Merchandise Return Service Agreement with Royal Mail Group, Ltd. Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Contracts Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes Contracts 1 Competitive International Merchandise Return Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators Competitive International Merchandise Return Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 1 Competitive International Merchandise Return Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 2 Alternative Delivery Provider (ADP) Contracts ADP 1 Alternative Delivery Provider Reseller (ADPR) Contracts ADPR 1 Inbound International * International Business Reply Service (IBRS) Competitive Contracts International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 1 International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 3 Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Customers Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal Administrations Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal Administrations Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal Administrations 1 Inbound EMS Inbound EMS 2 Inbound Air Parcel Post (at non-UPU rates) Royal Mail Group Inbound Air Parcel Post Agreement Inbound Competitive Multi-Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators Inbound Competitive Multi-Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 1 Special Services * Address Enhancement Services Greeting Cards, Gift Cards, and Stationery International Ancillary Services International Money Transfer Service - Outbound International Money Transfer Service - Inbound Premium Forwarding Service Shipping and Mailing Supplies Post Office Box Service Competitive Ancillary Services Nonpostal Services * Advertising Licensing of Intellectual Property other than Officially Licensed Retail Products (OLRP) Mail Service Promotion Officially Licensed Retail Products (OLRP) Passport Photo Service Photocopying Service Rental, Leasing, Licensing or other Non-Sale Disposition of Tangible Property Training Facilities and Related Services USPS Electronic Postmark (EPM) Program Market Tests * [85 FR 10288, Feb. 24, 2020. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] Subpart B - Requests Initiated by the Postal Service To Modify the Product Lists § 3040.130 General.

The Postal Service, by filing a request with the Commission, may propose a modification to the market dominant product list or the competitive product list. For purposes of this part, modification shall be defined as adding a product to a list, removing a product from a list, or moving a product from one list to the other list.

[81 FR 38957, June 15, 2016. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.131 Contents of a request.

A request to modify the market dominant product list or the competitive product list shall:

(a) Provide the name, and class if applicable, of each product that is the subject of the request;

(b) Provide a copy of the Governor's decision supporting the request, if any;

(c) Indicate whether the request proposes to add a product to the market dominant list or the competitive list, remove a product from the market dominant list or the competitive list, or transfer a product from the market dominant list to the competitive list or from the competitive list to the market dominant list;

(d) Indicate whether each product that is the subject of the request is:

(1) A special classification within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3622(c)(10) for market dominant products;

(2) A product not of general applicability within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(3) for competitive products; or

(3) A non-postal product.

(e) Provide all supporting justification upon which the Postal Service proposes to rely; and

(f) Include a copy of the applicable sections of the Mail Classification Schedule and the proposed changes therein in legislative format.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.132 Supporting justification.

Supporting justification shall be in the form of a statement from one or more knowledgeable Postal Service official(s) who sponsors the request and attests to the accuracy of the information contained within the statement. The justification shall:

(a) Demonstrate why the change is in accordance with the policies and the applicable criteria of chapter 36 of title 39 of the United States Code;

(b) Explain why, as to market dominant products, the change is not inconsistent with each requirement of 39 U.S.C. 3622(d), and that it advances the objectives of 39 U.S.C. 3622(b), taking into account the factors of 39 U.S.C. 3622(c);

(c) Explain why, as to competitive products, the addition, deletion, or transfer will not result in the violation of any of the standards of 39 U.S.C. 3633;

(d) Verify that the change does not classify as competitive a product over which the Postal Service exercises sufficient market power that it can, without risk of losing a significant level of business to other firms offering similar products:

(1) Set the price of such product substantially above costs;

(2) Raise prices significantly;

(3) Decrease quality; or

(4) Decrease output.

(e) Explain whether or not each product that is the subject of the request is covered by the postal monopoly as reserved to the Postal Service under 18 U.S.C. 1696 subject to the exceptions set forth in 39 U.S.C. 601;

(f) Provide a description of the availability and nature of enterprises in the private sector engaged in the delivery of the product;

(g) Provide any information available on the views of those who use the product on the appropriateness of the proposed modification;

(h) Provide a description of the likely impact of the proposed modification on small business concerns; and

(i) Include such information and data, and such statements of reasons and bases, as are necessary and appropriate to fully inform the Commission of the nature, scope, significance, and impact of the proposed modification.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.133 Docket and notice.

The Commission will establish a docket for each request to modify the market dominant list or the competitive product list, promptly publish notice of the request in the Federal Register, and post the filing on its website. The notice shall include:

(a) The general nature of the proceeding;

(b) A reference to legal authority to which the proceeding is to be conducted;

(c) A concise description of the proposals for changes in the Mail Classification Schedule;

(d) The identification of an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the docket;

(e) A specified period for public comment; and

(f) Such other information as the Commission deems appropriate.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated and amended at 85 FR 9615, 9660, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.134 Review.

The Commission shall review the request and responsive comments. The Commission shall either:

(a) Approve the request to modify the market dominant and competitive product lists;

(b) Institute further proceedings to consider all or part of the request if it finds that there is substantial likelihood that the modification is inconsistent with statutory policies or Commission rules, and explain its reasons for not approving the request to modify the market dominant and competitive product lists;

(c) Provide an opportunity for the Postal Service to modify its request; or

(d) Direct other action as the Commission may consider appropriate.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.135 Further proceedings.

If the Commission determines that further proceedings are necessary, a conference shall be scheduled to consider the concerns expressed by the Commission. Written statements commenting on the Commission's concerns shall be requested, to be filed 7 days prior to the conference. Upon conclusion of the conference, the Commission shall promptly issue a ruling to:

(a) Provide for a period of discovery to obtain further information;

(b) Schedule a hearing on the record for further consideration of the request;

(c) Explain the reasons for not going forward with additional proceedings and approve the request to modify the market dominant and competitive product lists; or

(d) Direct other action as the Commission may consider appropriate.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] Subpart C - Requests Initiated by Users of the Mail to Modify the Product Lists § 3040.150 General.

Users of the mail, by filing a request with the Commission, may propose a modification to the market dominant product list or the competitive product list. For purposes of this part, modification shall be defined as adding a product to a list, removing a product from a list, or transferring a product from one list to the other list.

[81 FR 38957, June 15, 2016. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.151 Contents of a request.

A request to modify the market dominant product list or the competitive product list shall:

(a) Provide the name, and class if applicable, of each product that is the subject of the request;

(b) Indicate whether the request proposes to add a product to the market dominant list or the competitive list, remove a product from the market dominant list or the competitive list, or move a product from the market dominant list to the competitive list or from the competitive list to the market dominant list;

(c) Indicate whether each product that is the subject of the request is:

(1) A special classification within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3622(c)(10) for market dominant products;

(2) A product not of general applicability within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b) for competitive products; or

(3) A non-postal product.

(d) Provide all supporting justification upon which the proponent of the request proposes to rely; and

(e) Include a copy of the applicable sections of the Mail Classification Schedule and the proposed changes therein in legislative format.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.152 Supporting justification.

Supporting justification shall be in the form of a statement from a knowledgeable proponent of the request who attests to the accuracy of the information contained within the statement. The justification shall:

(a) Demonstrate why the change is in accordance with the policies and the applicable criteria of chapter 36 of 39 U.S.C.;

(b) Explain why, as to market dominant products, the change is not inconsistent with each requirement of 39 U.S.C. 3622(d), and that it advances the objectives of 39 U.S.C. 3622(b), taking into account the factors of 39 U.S.C. 3622(c);

(c) Explain why, as to competitive products, the addition, deletion, or transfer will not result in the violation of any of the standards of 39 U.S.C. 3633.

(d) Verify that the change does not classify as competitive a product over which the Postal Service exercises sufficient market power that it can, without risk of losing a significant level of business to other firms offering similar products:

(1) Set the price of such product substantially above costs;

(2) Raise prices significantly;

(3) Decrease quality; or

(4) Decrease output.

(e) Explain whether or not each product that is the subject of the request is covered by the postal monopoly, as reserved to the Postal Service under 18 U.S.C. 1696 subject to the exceptions set forth in 39 U.S.C. 601;

(f) Provide a description of the availability and nature of enterprises in the private sector engaged in the delivery of the product;

(g) Provide any information available on the views of those who use the product on the appropriateness of the proposed modification;

(h) Provide a description of the likely impact of the proposed modification on small business concerns; and

(i) Include such information and data, and such statements of reasons and bases, as are necessary and appropriate to fully inform the Commission of the nature, scope, significance, and impact of the proposed modification.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.153 Docket and notice.

The Commission will establish a docket for each request to modify the market dominant list or the competitive product list, promptly publish notice of the request in the Federal Register, and post the filing on its website. The notice shall include:

(a) The general nature of the proceeding;

(b) A reference to legal authority to which the proceeding is to be conducted;

(c) A concise description of the proposals for changes in the Mail Classification Schedule;

(d) The identification of an Office of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the docket;

(e) A specified period for public comment; and

(f) Such other information as the Commission deems appropriate.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated and amended at 85 FR 9615, 9660, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.154 Postal Service notice and reply.

The Secretary of the Commission shall forward to the Postal Service a copy of the request. Within 28 days of the filing of the request, the Postal Service shall provide its preliminary views in regard to the request. The Postal Service may include suggestions for appropriate Commission action in response to the request.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.155 Review.

The Commission shall review the request, the Postal Service reply, and any public comment to determine whether the proposed modification to the market dominant and competitive product lists complies with applicable statutory requirements and the Commission's rules, and whether the proposed modification is consistent with the position of the Postal Service as expressed in its reply. The Commission shall either:

(a) Approve the request to modify the market dominant and competitive product lists, but only to the extent the modification is consistent with the position of the Postal Service;

(b) Reject the request;

(c) Institute further proceedings to consider the request to modify the market dominant and competitive product lists; or

(d) Direct other action as the Commission may consider appropriate.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.156 Further proceedings.

If the Commission determines that further proceedings are necessary, a conference shall be scheduled to consider the merits of going forward with the request. Upon conclusion of the conference, the Commission shall promptly issue a ruling to:

(a) Provide for a period of discovery to obtain further information;

(b) Schedule a hearing on the record for further consideration of the request;

(c) Explain the reasons for not going forward with formal proceedings; or

(d) Direct other action as the Commission may consider appropriate.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] Subpart D - Proposal of the Commission to Modify the Product Lists § 3040.170 General.

The Commission, of its own initiative, may propose a modification to the market dominant product list or the competitive product list. For purposes of this part, modification shall be defined as adding a product to a list, removing a product from a list, or transferring a product from one list to the other list.

[81 FR 38957, June 15, 2016. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.171 Contents of a proposal.

A proposal to modify the market dominant product list or the competitive product list shall:

(a) Provide the name, and class if applicable, of each product that is the subject of the proposal;

(b) Indicate whether the proposal would add a product to the market dominant list or the competitive list, remove a product from the market dominant list or the competitive list, or move a product from the market dominant list to the competitive list or from the competitive list to the market dominant list;

(c) Indicate whether each product that is the subject of the proposal is:

(1) A special classification within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3622(c)(10) for market dominant products;

(2) A product not of general applicability within the meaning of 39 U.S.C. 3632(b) for competitive products; or

(3) A non-postal product.

(d) Provide justification supporting the proposal; and

(e) Include a copy of the applicable sections of the Mail Classification Schedule and the proposed changes therein in legislative format.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.172 Supporting justification.

Supporting justification shall:

(a) Provide an explanation for initiating the docket;

(b) Explain why, as to market dominant products, the change is not inconsistent with each requirement of 39 U.S.C. 3622(d), and that it advances the objectives of 39 U.S.C. 3622(b), taking into account the factors of 39 U.S.C. 3622(c);

(c) Explain why, as to competitive products, the addition, subtraction, or transfer will not result in the violation of any of the standards of 39 U.S.C. 3633;

(d) Verify that the change does not classify as competitive a product over which the Postal Service exercises sufficient market power that it can, without risk of losing a significant level of business to other firms offering similar products:

(1) Set the price of such product substantially above costs;

(2) Raise prices significantly;

(3) Decrease quality; or

(4) Decrease output.

(e) Explain whether or not each product that is the subject of the request is covered by the postal monopoly as reserved to the Postal Service under 18 U.S.C. 1696 subject to the exceptions set forth in 39 U.S.C. 601;

(f) Provide a description of the availability and nature of enterprises in the private sector engaged in the delivery of the product;

(g) Provide any information available on the views of those who use the product involved on the appropriateness of the proposed modification;

(h) Provide a description of the likely impact of the proposed modification on small business concerns; and

(i) Include such information and data, and such statements of reasons and bases, as are necessary and appropriate to fully inform the Postal Service and users of the mail of the nature, scope, significance, and impact of the proposed modification.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.173 Docket and notice.

The Commission will establish a docket for each request to modify the market dominant list or the competitive product list, promptly publish notice of the request in the Federal Register, and post the filing on its website. The notice shall include:

(a) The general nature of the proceeding;

(b) A reference to legal authority to which the proceeding is to be conducted;

(c) A concise description of the proposals for changes in the Mail Classification Schedule;

(d) The identification of an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the docket;

(e) A specified period for public comment; and

(f) Such other information as the Commission deems appropriate.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated and amended at 85 FR 9615, 9660, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.174 Postal Service notice and reply.

The Secretary of the Commission shall forward to the Postal Service a copy of the notice of proposal. Within 28 days of the filing of the proposal, the Postal Service shall provide its preliminary views in regard to the proposal. The Postal Service may include suggestions for appropriate further procedural steps.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.175 Review.

The Commission shall review the Postal Service reply and public comment. The Commission shall either:

(a) Approve the proposal to modify the market dominant and competitive product lists, but only to the extent the modification is consistent with the position of the Postal Service;

(b) Withdraw the proposal;

(c) Institute further proceedings to consider the proposal, identifying relevant issues that may require further development; or

(d) Direct other action as the Commission may consider appropriate.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.176 Further proceedings.

If the Commission determines that further proceedings are appropriate, a conference shall be scheduled to consider the merits of going forward with the proposal. Upon conclusion of the conference, the Commission shall promptly issue a ruling to:

(a) Provide for a period of discovery to obtain further information;

(b) Schedule a hearing on the record for further consideration of the proposal;

(c) Explain the reasons for not going forward with formal proceedings; or

(d) Direct other action as the Commission may consider appropriate.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] Subpart E - Requests Initiated by the Postal Service To Make Material Changes or Minor Corrections to the Mail Classification Schedule Source:80 FR 35575, June 22, 2015, unless otherwise noted. § 3040.180 Material changes to product descriptions.

(a) Whenever the Postal Service proposes material changes to a product description in the Mail Classification Schedule, no later than 30 days prior to implementing the proposed changes, it shall submit to the Commission a request to change the product description in the Mail Classification Schedule.

(b) The request shall:

(1) Include a copy of the applicable sections of the Mail Classification Schedule and the proposed changes therein in legislative format; and

(2) Provide all supporting justification for the changes upon which the Postal Service proposes to rely.

[80 FR 35575, June 22, 2015. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.181 Supporting justification for material changes to product descriptions.

(a) Supporting justification for changes to a product description in the Mail Classification Schedule shall include a description of, and rationale for, the proposed changes to the product description; and the additional material in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.

(b)(1) As to market dominant products, explain why the changes are not inconsistent with each requirement of 39 U.S.C. 3622(d) and part 3030 of this chapter; or

(2) As to competitive products, explain why the changes will not result in the violation of any of the standards of 39 U.S.C. 3633 and part 3035 of this chapter.

(c) Describe the likely impact that the changes will have on users of the product and on competitors.

[80 FR 35575, June 22, 2015. Redesignated and amended at 85 FR 9615, 9658, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.182 Docket and notice of material changes to product descriptions.

(a) The Commission shall take the actions identified in paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section.

(b) Establish a docket for each request to change a product description in the Mail Classification Schedule;

(c) Publish notice of the request on its website;

(d) Designate an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the docket; and

(e) Provide interested persons with an opportunity to comment on whether the proposed changes are consistent with title 39 and applicable Commission regulations.

[80 FR 35575, June 22, 2015. Redesignated and amended at 85 FR 9615, 9660, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.183 Commission review of material changes to product descriptions.

(a) The Commission shall review the request and any comments filed. The Commission shall take one of the actions identified in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this section.

(b) Approve the proposed changes, subject to editorial corrections, and change the Mail Classification Schedule to coincide with the effective date of the proposed change;

(c) Reject the proposed changes;

(d) Provide the Postal Service with an opportunity to amend the proposed changes;

(e) Direct the Postal Service to make an appropriate filing under a different section;

(f) Institute further proceedings; or

(g) Direct other action that the Commission considers appropriate.

[80 FR 35575, June 22, 2015. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] §§ 3040.184-3040.189 [Reserved] § 3040.190 Minor corrections to product descriptions.

(a) The Postal Service shall ensure that product descriptions in the Mail Classification Schedule accurately represent the current offerings of the Postal Service.

(b) The Postal Service shall submit minor corrections to product descriptions in the Mail Classification Schedule by filing notice with the Commission no later than 15 days prior to the effective date of the proposed corrections.

(c) The notice shall:

(1) Explain why the proposed corrections do not constitute material changes to the product description for purposes of § 3040.180;

(2) Explain why the proposed corrections are consistent with any applicable provisions of title 39; and

(3) Include a copy of the applicable sections of the Mail Classification Schedule and the proposed corrections therein in legislative format.

[80 FR 35575, June 22, 2015. Redesignated and amended at 85 FR 9615, 9659, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.191 Docket and notice of minor corrections to product descriptions.

(a) The Commission shall take the actions identified in paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section.

(b) Establish a docket for each proposal to correct a product description in the Mail Classification Schedule;

(c) Publish notice of the proposal on its website;

(d) Designate an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the docket; and

(e) Provide interested persons with an opportunity to comment on whether the proposed corrections are consistent with title 39 and applicable Commission regulations.

[80 FR 35575, June 22, 2015. Redesignated and amended at 85 FR 9615, 9660, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.192 Commission review of minor corrections to product descriptions.

(a) The Commission shall review the notice and any comments filed. The Commission shall take one of the actions identified in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this section.

(b) Approve the proposed corrections, subject to editorial corrections, and change the Mail Classification Schedule to coincide with the effective date of the proposed change;

(c) Reject the proposed corrections;

(d) Provide the Postal Service with an opportunity to amend the proposed corrections;

(e) Direct the Postal Service to make an appropriate filing under a different section;

(f) Institute further proceedings; or

(g) Direct other action that the Commission considers appropriate.

[80 FR 35575, June 22, 2015. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] Subpart F - Size and Weight Limitations for Mail Matter § 3040.210 General.

Applicable size and weight limitations for mail matter shall appear in the Mail Classification Schedule as part of the description of each product.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.211 Limitations applicable to market dominant mail matter.

(a) The Postal Service shall inform the Commission of updates to size and weight limitations for market dominant mail matter by filing notice with the Commission 45 days prior to the effective date of the proposed update. The notice shall:

(1) Include a copy of the applicable sections of the Mail Classification Schedule and the proposed updates therein in legislative format;

(2) Describe the likely impact that the proposed update will have on users of the product(s) and on competitors; and

(3) Describe how the proposed update is in accordance with the policies and the applicable criteria of chapter 36 of title 39 of the United States Code.

(b) The Commission shall provide notice of the proposed update in the Federal Register and seek public comment on whether the proposed update is in accordance with the policies and the applicable criteria of chapter 36 of title 39 of the United States Code.

(c) If the Commission finds the proposed update in accordance with the policies and the applicable criteria of chapter 36 of 39 U.S.C., the Commission shall review the proposed Mail Classification Schedule language for formatting and conformance with the structure of the Mail Classification Schedule, and subject to editorial changes, shall change the Mail Classification Schedule to coincide with the effective date of the proposed update.

(d) If the Commission finds the proposed update not in accordance with the policies and the applicable criteria of chapter 36 of title 39 of the United States Code, the Commission may direct other action as deemed appropriate.

[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007, as amended at 84 FR 32317, July 8, 2019. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020] § 3040.212 Limitations applicable to competitive mail matter.

The Postal Service shall notify the Commission of updates to size and weight limitations for competitive mail matter pursuant to subpart E of this part.

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