# 39 C.F.R. § 3040.176 (2026): Further proceedings

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## Section

- **Citation:** 39 C.F.R. § 3040.176 (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 D: Proposal of the Commission to Modify the Product Lists / § 3040.176: § 3040.176   Further proceedings.

## Text

If the Commission determines that further proceedings are appropriate, a conference shall be scheduled to consider the merits of going forward with the proposal. 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 proposal;
(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. § 3040.170 (2026) § 3040.170   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_170.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.171 (2026) § 3040.171   Contents of a proposal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_171.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.172 (2026) § 3040.172   Supporting justification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_172.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.173 (2026) § 3040.173   Docket and notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_173.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.174 (2026) § 3040.174   Postal Service notice and reply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_174.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.175 (2026) § 3040.175   Review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_175.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3040.176 (2026) § 3040.176   Further proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3040_S3040_176.md)

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