Code of Federal Regulations, Title 39 Postal Service, Revised as of July 1, 2023

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 39, Postal Service, contains regulations that govern the operations and management of the United States Postal Service (USPS). Here’s an overview of what this CFR title covers:

1. Postal Operations and Services: Regulations concerning the delivery, collection, and processing of mail, including standards for mail classification, postage rates, and delivery schedules.
2. Postal Rates and Fees: Guidelines for establishing and adjusting postage rates, fees for postal services, and pricing structures for different categories of mail (e.g., first-class, priority, and bulk mail).
3. Mail Preparation and Packaging: Requirements for preparing and packaging mail, including size, weight, addressing standards, packaging materials, and restrictions on hazardous or prohibited items.
4. Mail Services and Products: Specifications for various postal services and products offered by the USPS, such as mail forwarding, parcel services, certified mail, registered mail, and international mail.
5. Postal Facilities and Equipment: Standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and accessibility of postal facilities, as well as regulations governing the use and maintenance of postal equipment and vehicles.
6. Postal Personnel: Policies related to USPS employees, including hiring practices, employment benefits, labor relations, training programs, and occupational health and safety standards.
7. Postal Accountability and Compliance: Requirements for financial accountability, budgeting, auditing, and reporting within the USPS, as well as procedures for addressing mail fraud, theft, and other postal offenses.