# 39 C.F.R. § 3040.156 (2026): Further proceedings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_156

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 C.F.R. § 3040.156 (2026)
- **Heading:** Further proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 39 CFR: Postal Service / Chapter III: POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION / Part 3040: PRODUCT LISTS AND THE MAIL CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE / Subpart C: Requests Initiated by Users of the Mail to Modify the Product Lists / § 3040.156: § 3040.156   Further proceedings.

## Text

If the Commission determines that further proceedings are necessary, a conference shall be scheduled to consider the merits of going forward with the request. Upon conclusion of the conference, the Commission shall promptly issue a ruling to:
(a) Provide for a period of discovery to obtain further information;
(b) Schedule a hearing on the record for further consideration of the request;
(c) Explain the reasons for not going forward with formal proceedings; or
(d) Direct other action as the Commission may consider appropriate.
[72 FR 63698, Nov. 9, 2007. Redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020]

## Nearby sections

- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.150 (2026) § 3040.150   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_150.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.151 (2026) § 3040.151   Contents of a request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_151.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.152 (2026) § 3040.152   Supporting justification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_152.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.153 (2026) § 3040.153   Docket and notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_153.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.154 (2026) § 3040.154   Postal Service notice and reply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_154.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.155 (2026) § 3040.155   Review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_155.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.156 (2026) § 3040.156   Further proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_156.md)

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