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Search Results: keywords:"Postal Service regulations"

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8174
    Reading Time:about 22 minutes

    The Postal Service has established new rules for packaging hazardous materials in mail, aiming to improve safety and reduce incidents. These changes include requiring specific rigid outer packaging for hazardous shipments and removing quantity restrictions for certain nonregulated toxic materials. Additionally, they align with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's decision by removing the telephone number requirement from the lithium battery mark. The rule aims to reduce complexity and maintain clarity while ensuring the safety of postal employees and customers.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service made a new rule saying that dangerous or harmful things sent in the mail need to be in special, strong boxes to keep people safe. They also decided that some items aren't restricted in how much can be sent and made sure we don't need a phone number on battery packages anymore.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 5649
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Postal Service has updated its regulations to adjust civil monetary penalties according to inflation. These adjustments, required by law, affect penalties related to deceptive mail practices, false claims, and the mailing of hazardous materials. The changes will take effect on January 17, 2025, and include specific increases in penalty amounts for various violations, ensuring they remain effective deterrents. The adjustments follow detailed guidelines provided by the Office of Management and Budget.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service is making its money fines bigger to keep up with how prices go up over time, so people don’t use tricks or send dangerous stuff through the mail.