postal rate commission
Proper noun An independent federal agency of the United States government. Its primary function is to recommend changes to the prices charged for mailing letters and packages through the United States Postal Service (USPS). It acts as a regulatory body, analyzing proposals and providing oversight.
The term "Postal Rate Commission" is used as the official name of a specific government organization. It functions as a singular proper noun.
Examples: * The Postal Rate Commission will review the proposed stamp price increase. * A recommendation from the Postal Rate Commission is required before new mailing rates can be implemented. * The case was brought before the Postal Rate Commission for evaluation.
- The agency is often abbreviated as PRC.
- The PRC's report influenced the final decision on parcel rates.
- While its core mandate involves "rates," its oversight can extend to broader postal services and classifications.
- Note: In 2006, this agency was renamed the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). In historical or legal contexts, it may still be referred to by its original name, "Postal Rate Commission."
- Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC): The current name of the agency, reflecting an expanded regulatory role beyond just rates.
- Regulatory commission: A general term for an independent government agency that oversees a specific industry or sector.
- Federal agency: A general term for a permanent organization within the national government.
- Regulatory body (specific to postal services)
- Oversight commission
This term refers to a specific, singular entity. It is not used in a general sense and does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it.
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an independent federal agency that recommends changes in postal rates
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