# 39 C.F.R. § 3.9 (2026): Establishment of rates and classes of competitive products of general applicability

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## Section

- **Citation:** 39 C.F.R. § 3.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Establishment of rates and classes of competitive products of general applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 39 CFR: Postal Service / Chapter I: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE / Part 3: BOARD OF GOVERNORS (ARTICLE III) / § 3.9: § 3.9   Establishment of rates and classes of competitive products of general applicability.

## Text

This section relates to changes in rates or classes of competitive products of general applicability.
(a) Prior to establishing changes in rates or classes of competitive products of general applicability, postal management shall furnish to the Governors the following:
(1) The proposed rate and classification changes; and
(2) Management analysis demonstrating compliance with the standards of 39 U.S.C. 3633(a).
(b) Pursuant to § 6.6(f) of these bylaws, the Governors shall issue a written decision on any changes in rates or classes of competitive products of general applicability, which shall include a statement as to when the decision becomes effective.
(c) The Secretary shall certify that the vote of the Governors met the condition set forth in section 6.6(f) of these bylaws.
(d) The Secretary shall cause the decision of the Governors and its attached analysis, along with the record of the Governors' proceedings in connection with such decision, to be published in the
Federal Register
at least 30 days before the effective date of the changes in rates or classes of competitive products of general applicability. The record of the proceedings of the Governors consists of the certification by the Secretary of the vote of the Governors.

## Nearby sections

- [39 C.F.R. § 3.1 (2026) § 3.1   Composition and responsibilities of Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_1.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.2 (2026) § 3.2   Compensation of Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_2.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.3 (2026) § 3.3   Matters reserved for decision by the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_3.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.4 (2026) § 3.4   Matters reserved for decision by the Governors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_4.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.5 (2026) § 3.5   Delegation of authority by Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_5.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.6 (2026) § 3.6   Information furnished to Board—financial and operating reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_6.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.7 (2026) § 3.7   Information furnished to Board—program review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_7.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.8 (2026) § 3.8   Information furnished to Board—special reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_8.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.9 (2026) § 3.9   Establishment of rates and classes of competitive products of general applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_9.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.10 (2026) § 3.10   Establishment of rates and classes of competitive products not of general applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_10.md)

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