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Service Standards Directory files

The Postal Service has filed illustrative labeling lists and service standards with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) — to serve as library references in Docket N2012-1 ("Request of the United States Postal Service for an Advisory Opinion on Changes in the Nature of Postal Services").

Click here to obtain the files associated with "USPS-LR-N2012-1/8 – Hypothetical USPS Market Dominant Product Service Standards and Label Lists." See the screenshot below.

Screenshot illustrating listing for standards and label lists document.

There are three file formats:

  1. Word file labeled "LR.8.PREFACE.doc" provides an outline and introduction to the 13 files contained in this library reference.
  2. Pdf file labeled "LR.8.PREFACE.pdf" is a pdf version of the Word document.
  3. ZIP folder labeled "LR.8.ZIP" — Contains 13 files pertaining to the labeling lists and service standards. Double-click any of the 13 files and select "Open." See the screenshot below.

    Screenshot illustrating the the 13 files in the root folder.

Please note: The degree that service standards and labeling lists may change depends on several factors:

  • The outcome of each AMP study.
  • The amendments to 39 C.F.R. Part 121 that may result from the market dominant product service standard rulemaking.
  • Additional modifications that may result from consideration of the advisory opinion issued at the conclusion of this docket.
Accordingly, the potential changes in USPS Library Reference N2012-1/8 are provided only to illustrate the nature and magnitude of the service standard changes that could result from the network consolidation plan under review.