As many of you may know the USPS is proposing a rate increase for January of 2011. This proposal is currently with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) who oversees the operations of the Postal Service. They have until October 4, 2010 to make a decision. If approved the USPS has 90 days to notify mailers of the increase which would put the effective date of the increase at 1/2/11.

 

Here is a guide on the proposed increase:

                                    

                                         

First Class Mail:            5.4 %

Standard Mail:               5.6 %

Periodicals:                    8.0 %

Package Services:        6.7 %

Special Services:           5.2 %

 

Here is a link to yesterday's press release from the USPS: