Public Inquiry

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Postal Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PI2021-1; Order No. 9594] AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Commission is acknowledging the filing of the explanation of its current methodology to value the Postal Service's universal service obligation (USO). This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: July 7, 2026. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov . 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. Procedural History III. Content of Library References PRC-LR-PI2021-1-NP1 and PRC-LR-PI2021-1-1 IV. Administrative Actions V. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction The Commission notifies the public of filing of the explanation of the current methodology used by the Commission to value the Postal Service's universal service obligation (USO). The Commission provides until July 7, 2026 for public comment regarding the current USO valuation methodology, including any suggested modifications or enhancements. II. Procedural History In December 2020, the Commission established the instant docket to revisit the methodology it use…