(a) A Type 3 rate adjustment is a rate adjustment that is authorized only when justified by exceptional or extraordinary circumstances.

(b) A Type 3 rate adjustment is not subject to the annual limitation or the restrictions on the use of unused rate adjustment authority, and does not implement a negotiated service agreement.

(c) A Postal Service request for a Type 3 rate adjustment is subject to public participation and Commission review within 90 days.

[78 FR 52704, Aug. 26, 2013, redesignated at 79 FR 33832, June 12, 2014, and further redesignated at 85 FR 9615, Feb. 19, 2020]


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