UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
POSTAL RATE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20268-0001

Before Commissioners:	Edward J. Gleiman, Chairman; George A. Omas, Vice Chairman; Dana B. "Danny" Covington, Ruth Y. Goldway, and W.H. "Trey" LeBlanc III
Postal Rate and Fee Changes, 2000		Docket No. R2000-1

Recommended Decision

(Issued November 13, 2000)

A full public hearing having been held in the above-entitled proceeding, and the Commission, upon consideration of the record, having issued its Opinion, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof,

IT IS ORDERED:

1. That the Commission's Opinion be transmitted to the Governors of the Postal Service and that the Governors thereby be advised that:

a. The rates of postage and fees for postal services set forth in Appendix One hereof are in accordance with the policies of title 39, United States Code and the factors set forth in § 3622(b) thereof; and they are hereby recommended to the Governors for approval.

b. The proposed amendments to the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule set forth in Appendix Two are in accordance with the policies of title 39 of the United States Code and the factors set forth in § 3623(c) thereof; and they are hereby recommended to the Governors for approval.

2. Except to the extent granted or otherwise disposed of herein, all motions, exceptions, and other outstanding requests filed in Docket No. R2000-1 hereby are denied.

By the Commission.

Chairman Gleiman, Commissioners Goldway

and Omas joined in a concurring Opinion.

(S E A L)

Margaret P. Crenshaw

Secretary

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