Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures; Extension of Comment Period

Official abstract: On September 25, 2026, the United States Postal Service (USPS) published an interim final rule with request for comments to partially rescind and update its remaining National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures, which were promulgated to implement the now-rescinded Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations. USPS requested public comments by October 25, 2026. USPS is now extending the comment period until November 9, 2026, to allow the public additional review and submission time for any comments on the interim final rule.

Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

New Mailing Standards for Live Animals

Official abstract: The Postal Service is revising Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail (Pub 52), to improve package integrity and container identification for live animal shipments during processing and handling.

Customs Requirements and Payment Procedures for Certain Customs Charges

Official abstract: The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]), in various sections, to update mailer responsibilities with respect to customs requirements and to establish procedures for the payment, or reimbursement, of any customs charges that are assessed, including after the purchase of postage.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Official abstract: The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing to create one Customer Privacy Act Systems of Records, USPS 830.100, Customer Call Center. The creation of this System of Records will centralize USPS' call center operations to support enhanced agent analytics and facilitate improved customer service operations.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Product Change-Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Transfer of Inbound PRIME Registered Service Agreement 1 and PRIME-USPS Registered Agreement to the Market Dominant Product List

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of the filing of a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to transfer the Inbound PRIME Registered Service Agreement 1 and PRIME-USPS Registered Agreement from the competitive product list to the market dominant product list of the Mail Classification Schedule.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures

Official abstract: The United States Postal Service (USPS) is publishing this interim final rule with request for comments to partially rescind and update its remaining National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures, which were promulgated to implement the now- rescinded Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations.

Product Change-Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing requests with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add certain Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contracts to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Product Change-Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

Labels 888, 889, 891, and 892, Discontinued

Official abstract: The Postal Service is proposing to amend Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to discontinue the use of Label 888 and Label 889 respectively. Revisions to the DMM concern only Labels 888 and 889.

International Product Change-Removal of International Reply Coupon Service

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of the filing of a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to remove International Reply Coupon Service from the Market Dominant List and to make accompanying classification changes in the Mail Classification Schedule.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing requests with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add certain Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contracts to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Official abstract: The United States Postal Service (USPS) is responding to public comments regarding the creation of a new General Privacy Act System of Records (SOR) USPS 820.225, Federal Ballot Mail. The new SOR coincides with the Postal Service's publication of the Final Rule amending the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), regarding the transmission of mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections. The Postal Service created the SOR to maintain a list of individuals, each individual's address, the unique Intelligent Mail barcodes printed on each individual's outbound and return ballot envelope for a federal election, and the state or political subdivision thereof that issued such ballot for inclusion on a state's Mail-in and Absentee Participation List, as required by the new DMM section. There will be no changes to the new system of records in light of public comments received.

Free Matter for the Blind and Other Physically Handicapped Persons

Official abstract: The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to clarify the applicability of the Hazmat Handling Fee, and to require a parcel barcode, on parcels mailed as Free Matter for the Blind and Other Physically Handicapped Persons (Free Matter).

Change in Rates of General Applicability for Competitive Products

Official abstract: This notice sets forth time-limited changes in rates of general applicability for competitive products.

Sunshine Act Meetings

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Ballot Mail for Federal Elections

Official abstract: The Postal Service is amending the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual, regarding the transmission of mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections pursuant to its rulemaking authority.

Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

New Mailing Standards for Live Animals

Official abstract: The Postal Service proposes revising Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail (Pub 52), for various package requirements for live animals. This proposal will improve package integrity and container identification for all live animal shipments during processing and handling by prohibiting the reuse of fiberboard containers and requiring individual addressing and sequential numbering for multiple container shipments when bound together in a single shipment. Also, this proposal requires mailers to write the recipient's name and address directly on the packaging of Adult Bird shipments in the event the shipping label becomes detached from the packaging.

Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Duty Collection for Domestic Mail Arriving From Certain Insular Possessions and Territories

Official abstract: The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), section 608, to provide instructions for customs clearance and the prepayment of applicable customs duties, taxes, and fees for certain goods mailed from American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands destined to the customs territory of the United States (CTUS), which is defined in 19 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 101.1 as the fifty States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

Sunshine Act Meetings

Product Change-Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Official abstract: The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing to create a new General Privacy Act System of Records (SOR) to coincide with its proposal to amend the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), regarding the transmission of mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections. See U.S. Postal Service, Proposed Rule: Ballot Mail for Federal Elections, 91 FR 32,915 (June 2, 2026). The proposal to amend the DMM is the subject of active litigation, including two injunctions that are currently being appealed. The Postal Service will not publish a final rule unless and until the government obtains relief from all relevant injunctions. In the event that the Postal Service obtains such relief and thereafter publishes a final rule that proceeds with the DMM amendments, it intends this System of Record to take effect on the timeline set forth below.

Product Change-Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail Express

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

Product ChangePriority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

Sunshine Act Meetings; Correction

Official abstract: The Postal Service published a document in the Federal Register of April 24, 2026, concerning the schedule and agenda for meetings of the of the Board of Governors to be held on May 8, 2026. The document contained incomplete information concerning the open meeting to be held on May 8, 2026.

Product Change-Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Open and Distribute Parcel Mailings Discontinued

Official abstract: The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) in various sections to discontinue the mailing of parcels with Priority Mail Express[supreg] and Priority Mail[supreg] Open and Distribute service.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Official abstract: The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing to revise one General Privacy Act Systems of Records, USPS 100.300 Employee Development and Training Records. These revisions will support enhanced training and scheduling for Postal Inspection Service employees and enhance accountability for materials and equipment.

International Mailing Services: Price Changes

Official abstract: On April 9, 2026, the Postal Service published notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). The PRC concluded that the price adjustments contained in the Postal Service's notification may go into effect on July 12, 2026. The Postal Service will revise Notice 123, Price List, to reflect the new mailing services prices.

Product Change-Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Official abstract: The United States Postal Service (USPS) is responding to public comments regarding modifications to a General Privacy Act System of Records (SOR) that supports two continuous improvement initiatives. The first initiative is the Highway Contract Route (HCR) Driver's License scanning initiative to transition from a decentralized paper- based system to a centralized platform. The second initiative is the implementation of the USPS HCR scanning mobile application which is designed to enhance the visibility and operational efficiency of USPS contractor-transported mail by leveraging advanced tracking and scanning technologies. There will be no changes to the SOR or its effective date of April 10, 2026, in light of public comments received.

Product Change-Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products

Official abstract: On April 9, 2026, the Postal Service (USPS) filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective July 12, 2026. This final rule contains the revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to implement the changes coincident with the price adjustments and other DMM changes.

Ballot Mail for Federal Elections

Official abstract: The Postal Service is proposing to amend the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), regarding the transmission of mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections pursuant to its rulemaking authority.

Product Change-Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

Product Change-Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Parcel Select Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing requests with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add certain Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contracts to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

International Product Change-Global Expedited Package Services-Non-Published Rates

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a petition with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add Global Expedited Package Services-- Non-Published Rates 18 (GEPS--NPR 18) to the Competitive Products List.

Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes

Official abstract: The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), to reflect changes to certain prices and mailing standards for competitive products.

Change in Rates and Classifications of General Applicability for Competitive Products

Official abstract: This notice sets forth changes in rates and classifications of general applicability for competitive products.

Product Change-Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

Product Change-Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements, Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

Overweight and Oversize Items Fee Application

Official abstract: The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) subsection 601.1.2.3 to revise the application of the overweight and oversize fee.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Official abstract: The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing to revise one General Privacy Act System of Records (SOR) to support the implementation of a new Legal Case Management System.

International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreements

Official abstract: The Postal Service gives notice of filing requests with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add certain Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contracts to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.