3010.2—Types of rate adjustments for market dominant products.
(a)
There are four types of rate adjustments for market dominant products. A Type 1-A rate adjustment, authorized under 39 U.S.C. 3622(d)(1)(D), is based on the statutory annual limitation. A Type 1-B rate adjustment, authorized under 39 U.S.C. 3622(d)(2)(C), is based on an exception to the annual limitation, and is referred to as unused rate adjustment authority. A Type 2 rate adjustment, authorized under 39 U.S.C. 3622(c)(10), is based on a negotiated service agreement. A Type 3 rate adjustment, authorized under 39 U.S.C. 3622(d)(1)(E), is based on exigent circumstances.
(b)
Upon the establishment of unused rate adjustment authority in any class, the Postal Service shall devise and maintain a schedule that tracks the establishment and subsequent use of unused rate adjustment authority.
(c)
The Postal Service may combine Types 1-A, 1-B and 2 rate adjustments for purposes of filing with the Commission.