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  • 2025-01919 — Product Change-Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® Negotiated Service Agreement
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8543
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Postal Service has announced that it has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping contract to its list of Negotiated Service Agreements. This addition concerns Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® services and will be part of the Competitive Products List in the Mail Classification Schedule. The notice was filed on January 23, 2025, and further information can be accessed on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. Interested parties can contact Sean Robinson at the provided phone number for more details.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to add a new agreement that changes how certain mail items, like Priority Mail, are delivered, and they filed a request for it. They didn’t explain everything clearly, and it's hard for people to understand how this will change mail prices or services.

  • 2025-04122 — New Postal Products
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12185
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service has submitted a request regarding a negotiated service agreement, which is open for public comment. This agreement could involve adding new competitive products or modifying existing ones. The public can view the details of the request on the Commission's website and is encouraged to submit comments by March 18, 2025. Five specific requests have been identified, with each requiring comments by the stated deadline.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Regulatory Commission is letting everyone know that the Postal Service wants to change some of the ways they deliver mail, and they want to hear what people think about it. They are inviting people to tell them what they think by March 18, 2025.

  • 2021-01328 — Rescission Proposals Pursuant to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6673
    Reading Time:about 51 minutes

    In January 2021, the President sent a special message to Congress, proposing the rescission of $27.4 billion in budget authority from various federal programs. The message highlights efforts to cut unnecessary or wasteful spending, particularly in areas like foreign aid, energy, and educational exchanges. The proposed cuts would impact numerous departments and agencies, including Agriculture, Energy, and State, as well as international aid programs. If enacted, these rescissions would aim to reduce the federal budget deficit and encourage alternative funding sources for affected programs.

    Simple Explanation

    The President wanted to save some money by stopping or reducing money for certain programs, like helping other countries or arts projects, because he thought they were not really needed or they did the same thing as other programs. Some people were worried about this plan because it didn't say exactly how the saved money would be used instead.

  • 2025-02916 — Notice of the Establishment of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10082
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Homeland Security has announced the establishment of the FEMA Review Council. This council will advise the President on FEMA's ability to manage disasters effectively and suggest improvements to better serve the national interest. Concerns have arisen over FEMA's efficacy and potential political bias, prompting a need for a thorough review. The council will have up to 20 members appointed by the President, including the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense, and will feature experts from both the public and private sectors in disaster management.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is setting up a team to check if FEMA, the group that helps people during disasters, is doing a good job and spending its money wisely. This team will make suggestions to the President to make sure FEMA is fair and helpful to everyone.

  • 2021-01327 — Proposed Designation of Databases for Treasury's Working System Under the Do Not Pay Initiative
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6673
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a notice under the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 (PIIA) proposing the designation of certain databases to be included in the Treasury's Working System as part of the Do Not Pay (DNP) Initiative. These databases include the United States Postal Service’s Delivery Sequence File, the Census Bureau's American Communities Survey, and others. OMB is inviting public comments on this proposed designation and has provided a 30-day period for feedback, which ends on February 22, 2021. After reviewing the comments, if OMB decides to proceed, they will officially designate the databases in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to check if certain lists (like mail lists and survey data) can help stop mistakes in paying people. They are asking everyone what they think about this idea before making a final choice.

  • 2024-28658 — South Carolina; Amendment No. 10 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97019
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration in South Carolina, identified as FEMA-4829-DR, which was originally declared on September 29, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, clarifies the end date for the incident period as October 7, 2024. Additionally, the notice lists several specific federal assistance programs related to disaster relief that may be applicable for people affected by the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is updating its promise to help people in South Carolina after a big storm. They are changing some details, like when the storm help period ends, but they didn't explain some things very clearly, like which places are getting help or how they'll make sure the help is used properly.

  • 2024-30044 — Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage® Negotiated Service Agreement
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102970
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Postal Service has announced that it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to its list of Negotiated Service Agreements. This contract involves Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage®. The filing was made as per the specified legal procedures and interested parties can find more details on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. Sean C. Robinson is listed as the contact person for more information.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to start a new deal with someone to send packages in a special way, and they are telling a group that checks these things to add this deal to their list. They didn't say what the deal includes or how it's special.