HR 2535 · 106th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Postal Service Enhancement Act
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.(1999-07-23)
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Postal Service Enhancement Act - Title I: Ratemaking Flexibilities - Amends Federal postal service law to make procedures for determining postal rates and service fees inapplicable in the case of competitive products (products which are determined to have adequate competition in the open market). Prohibits the rate or fee for a noncompetitive product from subsidizing the rate or fee for a competitive product. Provides authority for incremental rate increases for noncompetitive products. (Sec. 104) Outlines conditions under which the Postal Service (Service) may enter into negotiated service agreements with mail users, including that: (1) the agreement will result in net benefits to the nationwide postal system; and (2) rates and fees payable under the agreement are calculated to yield revenues to the Service that are at least equal to revenues generated by rates chargeable for other mail services. Allows any such agreement that involves one or more noncompetitive products to be effective only after the Postal Rate Commission (Commission) first certifies that such agreement meets requirements applicable to all mail service agreements. (Sec. 105) Outlines conditions under which the S…
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10 Democrats