PRC invites public comment on its role in Post Office closures

The US Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) is inviting public comment on the scope of its authority over US Postal Service (USPS) determinations to close or consolidate post offices. The Commission announced yesterday (10 December) that written comments can be submitted through Docket No. PI2016-2.

Anyone looking to submit formal comments to be included online in the docket must first register with the PRC. Instructions for submitting formal comments are available on the Commission website, www.prc.gov, under the “Filing Online” button. Alternatively, comments can be posted to the Postal Regulatory Commission at 901 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268.

Initial written comments are due no later than 29 January, and written reply comments are due no later than 23 February. The Commission has appointed Lauren A. D’Agostino to serve as PRC officer representing the interests of the general public in this docket.