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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is making changes to the service standards for certain types of mail, including First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail, and Package Services. These new standards aim to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service reliability as part of the USPS's "Delivering for America" plan. The changes will be implemented in phases starting April 1, 2025, with a focus on better aligning mail processing and transportation to make the service more reliable and cost-effective. Despite some criticism, USPS asserts that the revisions will result in overall faster service for many mail types and improve the postal network's long-term sustainability.

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is asking for public comments on the proposal to continue using electronic service orders to waive the requirement of sending certain workers' compensation notices by certified mail. This change is intended to make information collection more efficient, reduce paperwork, and lessen the burden on those who have to respond to these notices. The public has until May 6, 2025, to provide feedback on whether the proposed information collection is useful and how it might be improved. Comments can be submitted online or via mail, with more details available on the OWCP website.

The Postal Service has updated the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), and its Price List to adjust prices for various international mailing services. This comes following approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The changes affect services like Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service, with an average price increase of 4.9% for many services. Additionally, the Postal Service is modifying some country group assignments and foreign office exchange codes, particularly for destinations like St. Pierre and Miquelon.

The Postal Service has proposed changes to the international mailing service prices, as outlined in Notice 123, Price List. These updates come alongside recent adjustments in mailing service prices, set to take effect on July 13, 2025. The price changes will affect First-Class Mail International and certain international extra services, such as Registered Mail and Return Receipt. Comments on the proposed changes can be submitted until May 19, 2025.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service is seeking an exemption from the annual revenue cap for its market test of an experimental product called Extended Mail Forwarding. This service helps customers receive mail after changing addresses and has expanded from nine districts to a nationwide scope. The Postal Service expects the market test to exceed the $10 million revenue limit but argues that the service benefits the public and supports their financial stability without causing unfair competition. The Commission invites public comments on this request by February 10, 2021.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is announcing changes to the Postal Service's Competitive product rates, scheduled to take effect on January 19, 2025. These changes include price increases for services such as Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and Parcel Select, as well as new fees like the Live Animal and Perishable Handling Fee. The public is invited to comment on these changes by December 13, 2024, through the Commission's website. Samuel J. Robinson has been appointed to represent the general public's interests in this matter.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing changes to its Privacy Act regulations, in line with the Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017. These changes would restrict the use of full Social Security numbers (SSNs) in documents sent by physical mail unless deemed necessary by the Secretary of Homeland Security. DHS aims to further define what "necessary" means and to ensure that SSNs are redacted whenever possible. The agency also plans safeguards to protect SSNs, ensuring they're never visible on the outside of mail packages.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks public comments on its shared enforcement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding consumer reporting agencies' responsibilities under a specific rule. This rule ensures consumers can request a free annual file disclosure from nationwide consumer reporting agencies. The FTC estimates that there will be about 21 million requests for these reports each year. The FTC is also asking for comments on the effectiveness and accuracy of these procedures and the potential ways to improve them. Comments must be submitted by April 14, 2025.

The Postal Regulatory Commission announced that it has shared detailed information about its current method for valuing the Universal Service Obligation (USO) and monopoly of the Postal Service. This includes documentation and workpapers explaining how recent valuations were calculated. The public is invited to review this information and submit comments by March 26, 2021. Anyone interested can submit comments online through the Commission's website or contact the provided telephone number for other submission options.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing a new rule to improve how vehicle recall notifications are sent to owners. Thanks to the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), this rule would require electronic notifications alongside traditional first-class mail. The aim is to ensure more people are informed about recalls for vehicles or equipment with safety defects. NHTSA seeks public feedback on this proposal and plans to gradually implement it, allowing manufacturers enough time to adapt.