USPS makes these changes to your mail, from August 1
Residents of Hawaii and Alaska will undergo adjustments to their deliveries.
Given the size and responsibility of the American postal service (USPS), it is not surprising when the agency is make adjustments . And the postal service undergoes long -term changes than ever via 10 years Deliver for America (DFA) Plan, which "guides the transformation" of the USPS to become " self -sufficient and very efficient . "Now, the USPS has announced another series of changes scheduled for next month. Read more to find out what you can expect from August 1.
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Residents of two states will not get reimbursement for certain packages that arrive late.
According to a document published by the Federal register: The Daily Journal of the United States Government On June 30, the USPS adapts Mail replacements Express priority . According to the USPS, these packages are generally sent with a The next day at two days guaranteed For a lump sum price - and they have a repayment guarantee.
According to the document of the Federal Register, on August 1, the agency interrupts reimbursements for the Priority Mail Express packages which do not arrive on the deadline promised for Alaska and Hawaii.
"The postal service has determined that in operational level, we cannot comply with the service commitments for Priority Mail Express expected by customers for Alaska and Hawaii," said the document. "Consequently, the postal service prohibits postal reimbursements for the guaranteed service for express parts of priority mail intended or from Alaska or Hawaii."
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The change is implemented to provide "a more effective diffusion experience".
The postal service notes that this change is intended to rationalize the service. "We believe that this revision will offer customers a more efficient dissemination experience," said the document. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
However, although you do not make a refund for late packages, you can always be reimbursed if your mail disappears.
"Refunds for loss will always be available for parts intended or from Alaska or Hawaii," said the agency.
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It is not the only imminent adjustment.
On a brighter note, the USPS also makes some modifications in terms of stamps it offers.
Earlier this month, the agency announced the arrival of Life Magified Forever Stamps , which "commemorates the beauty of the world of the microscope". According to the postal service, these stamps "from another world" will be available on August 10.
And in a press release the same day, the USPS shared that the Think about you forever The series will start on August 11.
"These five new stamps in the American postal service perfectly complete letters and cards sent to brighten up someone's day," said the press release. "The 20 stamp component has five unique designs filled with a variety of fanciful images, including flowers, balloons, cute animals, sweet treats and good luck symbols."
As the USPS notes, "in good and bad times, recording on friends and family provides an important connection. A message of well-being and manuscript, whatever the length, can stimulate the spirits and bring relationships closer, despite kilometers away."
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You can make your voice heard at a next meeting.
If you are more interested in manufacturing Change yourself, you may want to connect in the Meeting of the Council of Governors of the USPS August 8. According to a press release from July 24, the meeting is held at the postal service headquarters in Washington, D.C.
If you are in the region, the press release notes that the public can observe from 4 p.m. Eastern hour (and), but if you are not local, you can also watch via a live audio webdiffusion.
If you wish to participate in the public commentary period - in person or by teleconference - you must Register in advance . Just make sure to do so before the registration is closed on August 6 at noon he.
