Federal Register #2026-09785

USPS Mailing Standards Updates and Coast Guard Safety Enforcement for Miami Beach Event

This summary covers recent regulatory actions and service updates from multiple federal agencies: - Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard: - Enforcing a special local regulation for the Miami Beach Air and Sea Show to ensure safety on navigable waterways - Enforcement period is daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. over a three-day event - United States Postal Service (USPS): - Updating prices and mailing standards for competitive products - Increasing maximum dimensions for Priority Mail Cubic and USPS Ground Advantage Cubic from 18 inches to 22 inches - Introducing a new Hazmat Handling Fee for mailpieces containing hazardous materials - Launching a new Addresses API service for address validation and correction, charged monthly based on usage tier - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as these changes pertain to federal agency services - Notable requirements: - Compliance with new hazardous material handling and noncompliance fees for USPS shipments - Adherence to updated dimensional and address correction standards for USPS services - Vessel operators in Miami Beach must comply with Coast Guard safety regulations during the Air and Sea Show

Description

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. This final rule includes updates to prices for various competitive products such as Post Office Box service, Parcel Select fees, and dimensional weight calculations. The rule also introduces a Hazmat Handling Fee for pieces containing hazardous matter. These changes are part of the Postal Service's ongoing regulatory adjustments and will be effective July 12, 2026.

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