http://www.dmnews.com/postal-regulatory-commission/topic/12036/ Articles tagged with Postal Regulatory Commission from Direct Marketing News Direct Marketing News web@haymarketmedia.com no The PRC released Aug. 23 its advisory opinion on the USPS's plan, which allows the agency to begin implementing reduced hours of retail service at approximately 13,000 locations. http://www.dmnews.com/prc-clears-usps-to-reduce-hours-of-retail-service/article/255880/ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:10:32 GMT The PRC released Aug. 23 its advisory opinion on the USPS's plan, which allows the agency to begin implementing reduced hours of retail service at approximately 13,000 locations. Direct Marketing News The embattled U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is continuing its struggle to stay in the black, but the five-month moratorium on facilities closures may end more than a month before the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) releases an advisory opinion on its streamlining plans. http://www.dmnews.com/usps-solvency-saga-continues/article/224115/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:56:00 GMT The embattled U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is continuing its struggle to stay in the black, but the five-month moratorium on facilities closures may end more than a month before the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) releases an advisory opinion on its streamlining plans. Direct Marketing News The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been granted permission by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to allow direct mailers to pay postage via credit rather than requiring prepayment, said PRC chairman Ruth Goldway on Jan. 6. The new rules went into effect Jan. 5. http://www.dmnews.com/direct-mailers-no-longer-need-to-prepay-postage/article/222206/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:33:46 GMT The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been granted permission by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to allow direct mailers to pay postage via credit rather than requiring prepayment, said PRC chairman Ruth Goldway on Jan. 6. The new rules went into effect Jan. 5. Direct Marketing News The U.S. Postal Service (USPS), in response to a request made by multiple U.S. senators, agreed to a five-month moratorium on closures of post offices and mail processing facilities on Dec. 13. http://www.dmnews.com/usps-agrees-to-moratorium-on-post-office-closures/article/219400/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:04:06 GMT The U.S. Postal Service (USPS), in response to a request made by multiple U.S. senators, agreed to a five-month moratorium on closures of post offices and mail processing facilities on Dec. 13. Direct Marketing News As part of a previously announced $3 billion cost-savings initiative, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is moving forward with plans to change delivery standards for first-class mail, the organization said on Dec. 5. The cuts would eliminate next-day delivery for first-class mail and periodicals. http://www.dmnews.com/usps-to-cut-next-day-delivery-for-first-class-mail/article/218120/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:35:45 GMT As part of a previously announced $3 billion cost-savings initiative, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is moving forward with plans to change delivery standards for first-class mail, the organization said on Dec. 5. The cuts would eliminate next-day delivery for first-class mail and periodicals. Direct Marketing News The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) seeks to raise shipping service rates by 4.6%, the company said in a Nov. 22 statement. Priority Mail prices will increase on average 3.1%, Express Mail prices will increase 3.3% and First-Class Package Service prices will increase 3.7% http://www.dmnews.com/usps-proposes-rate-increases-for-2012/article/217490/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:47:31 GMT The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) seeks to raise shipping service rates by 4.6%, the company said in a Nov. 22 statement. Priority Mail prices will increase on average 3.1%, Express Mail prices will increase 3.3% and First-Class Package Service prices will increase 3.7% Direct Marketing News Direct marketers are concerned about the prospect of additional postal increases, overshadowing worries over printing materials. http://www.dmnews.com/paper-and-ink-prices-rise-but-industry-executives-more-troubled-by-postal-hike/article/201370/ Sun, 01 May 2011 04:10:00 GMT Direct marketers are concerned about the prospect of additional postal increases, overshadowing worries over printing materials. Direct Marketing News The Postal Regulatory
 Commission was created by the Postal Accountability and 
Enhancement Act of 2006 as the successor to the Postal Rate Commission, with the goal of strengthening
oversight of the USPS. http://www.dmnews.com/prc-guides-postal-service-through-challenging-times/article/199185/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Postal Regulatory
 Commission was created by the Postal Accountability and 
Enhancement Act of 2006 as the successor to the Postal Rate Commission, with the goal of strengthening
oversight of the USPS. Direct Marketing News