Mail Classification Schedule

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The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal Service request to make changes to the product description of International Proof of Delivery in the Mail Classification Schedule. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 165 (Thursday, August 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55366-55367]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17443]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2026-355; Order No. 9697]


Mail Classification Schedule

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal

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Service request to make changes to the product description of 
International Proof of Delivery in the Mail Classification Schedule. 
This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, 
and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: September 8, 2026.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing 
Online system at <a href="https://www.prc.gov">https://www.prc.gov</a>. 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. Contents of Filing
III. Commission Action
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On August 21, 2026, pursuant to 39 CFR 3040.180-3040.181, the 
Postal Service filed a request to make material changes to the 
description of International Proof of Delivery in the Mail 
Classification Schedule (MCS) section 2615.3 by adding outbound 
International Proof of Delivery, and to make accompanying changes to 
MCS sections 2315, 2510.3.5, 2510.6.5, 2510.7.5, and 2510.8.5 in which 
outbound International Proof of Delivery is listed as an optional 
feature for various products, and to make accompanying changes to MCS 
section 2600.2 in which ``International Proof of Delivery (2615.3)'' is 
included as part of ``International Ancillary Services (2615).'' \1\
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    \1\ Request of the United States Postal Service for 
Classification Changes Concerning International Proof of Delivery, 
August 21, 2026, at 1, 1 n.1 (Request).
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II. Contents of Filing

    The Postal Service states that it proposes these material changes 
to the MCS so that its offerings will align with certain amendments to 
the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Universal Postal Convention 
(Convention) that are related to proof of delivery for parcels. Request 
at 2. The Postal Service states that the 2025 UPU Dubai Congress 
amended the Convention to require designated operators of member 
countries to offer mandatory proof of delivery service for inbound 
parcels, effective January 1, 2027.\2\ The Postal Service states that 
proof of delivery service for outbound parcels, however, is optional. 
Id.
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    \2\ Id. (citing Decisions of the 2025 Dubai Congress, Second 
Additional Protocol to the Universal Postal Convention, Article VIII 
(Article 18 amended), paragraph 3.4 (page 40 of the PDF), <a href="https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/files/aboutUpu/acts/07-actsAndOtherDecisions2025DubaiCongress/2025DubaiCongressDecisionsEn.pdf">https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/files/aboutUpu/acts/07-actsAndOtherDecisions2025DubaiCongress/2025DubaiCongressDecisionsEn.pdf</a>).
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    The Postal Service states that it has decided to offer outbound 
proof of delivery service for its Outbound Priority Mail International 
(PMI) product. Id. Therefore, it proposes to add outbound International 
Proof of Delivery to MCS section 2615.3 International Proof of Delivery 
(which currently includes only inbound International Proof of 
Delivery),\3\ and add outbound International Proof of Delivery as an 
optional feature for PMI and relevant international negotiated service 
agreements. Id. at 3. The Postal Service states the proposed MCS 
changes are intended to take effect with its next Competitive published 
price changes. Id.
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    \3\ The Commission approved the addition of MCS section 2615.3 
International Proof of Delivery (including only inbound 
International Proof of Delivery) to the MCS in Order No. 9549. 
Docket Nos. CP2026-6 and MC2026-211, Order Approving Rates for 
Inbound Parcel Post (at UPU Rates) and Inbound International Proof 
of Delivery, and Minor Classification Changes, April 28, 2026 (Order 
No. 9549).
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    The Postal Service includes a copy of Governors' Decision No. 26-6 
supporting the Request in Attachment 1, and a copy of the applicable 
sections of the MCS and the proposed changes in legislative format in 
Attachment 2. Id.; id. Attachments 1-2. The Postal Service provides 
supporting justification for the proposed material changes to the MCS, 
including a description of and rationale for the proposed changes, why 
the proposed changes will not result in the violation of any of the 
standards of 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 39 CFR part 3035, and the likely impact 
that the proposed changes will have on users of the product and on 
competitors. See id. at 4-7.

III. Commission Action

    The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2026-355 for consideration 
of matters raised by the Request. The Commission invites comments on 
whether the Postal Service's filing is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633 
and 39 CFR 3040.180 and 3040.181. Comments are due September 8, 2026. 
The public portions of the filings can be accessed via the Commission's 
website (<a href="https://www.prc.gov">https://www.prc.gov</a>).
    The Commission appoints Samuel Robinson to represent the interests 
of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket, pursuant 
to 39 CFR 3010.101(q)(3). 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.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2026-355 for 
consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service's Request.
    2. Pursuant to 39 CFR 3010.101(q)(3), Samuel Robinson is appointed 
to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to 
represent the interests of the public in this proceeding.
    3. Comments are due September 8, 2026.
    4. This Order, or an abstract thereof, shall be published in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Sarah Wessel,
Senior Paralegal Specialist.
[FR Doc. 2026-17443 Filed 8-26-26; 8:45 am]
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