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The Postal Service is proposing a change to its rules on when customers can apply for extra service refunds. Currently, customers must apply for a refund on extra services for Priority Mail Express within 10 to 30 days of purchasing the service, and for other mail classes within 10 to 60 days. The new proposal suggests extending these time limits to 30 to 60 days for Priority Mail Express, while other mail classes would allow applications from 30 days after purchase. This change aims to create a more efficient process and consistently applied refund timelines. Public comments on this proposal are invited until February 8, 2021.

The Postal Service is updating its rules related to extra service refunds. Previously, refunds for most mail classes had to be requested between 10 to 60 days of purchase, but this is now extended to 30 to 60 days, aligning Priority Mail Express with this timeframe for consistency. This change aims to improve the refund process and customer experience by accommodating services with longer processing timelines. These new standards will take effect on April 5, 2021.

The Postal Service is proposing to change how First Class Mail and USPS Marketing Mail flats are prepared, making it optional to sort them by 5-digit, 3-digit, and ADC (Area Distribution Center) when creating bundles and trays. This change aims to encourage the creation of full flat trays and reduce the number of bundles in the mailstream. The modifications are set to take effect on May 1, 2025, and the Postal Service is seeking public comments on the proposal until March 7, 2025.

The Postal Service has issued a final rule to modify the way bundles of flat mail items, like brochures or magazines, should be secured, as noted in the updated Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®). Starting July 1, 2025, mailers can avoid bundling small batches of up to 500 flat items, while larger bundles must be secured with multiple bands or shrink-wrap to prevent damage in transit. Exceptions are made for First-Class Mail flats, which can still use rubber bands or string, and special provisions apply to newspapers. This change aims to reduce damage and handling costs associated with broken bundles.

The Postal Service is proposing a revision to its previous proposal to amend the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) in various sections related to addressing. These changes aim to update the standards for ZIP Code and carrier route accuracy, and align database product cycles with other mailing products for consistency. The revisions seek to clarify proposals from the initial rule and incorporate feedback from the mailing industry, with an effective implementation date proposed for July 1, 2021. Public comments are invited on these proposed changes.

The Postal Service is making changes to its Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) by eliminating three current labeling lists—L003, L011, and L801—and directing those services to existing lists L002, L005, or L009. This marks the first step toward a new shape-based labeling system aimed at improving mail processing efficiency. The changes, part of a broader 10-year plan, are set to take effect on January 19, 2025, with a grace period for mailers to adjust until April 1, 2025. The goal is to streamline operations and reduce errors by aligning mail preparation and entry with newly established USPS processing points.