Federal Register Digest: 10/28/2025
While yesterday’s blog captured the major regulatory actions, today’s Federal Register offers a few more updates…
USPS & Postal Regulatory Commission: Postal Product Changes
The Postal Regulatory Commission published several routine notices regarding new competitive postal products and negotiated service agreements. These include additions and changes to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage contracts, and several fulfillment contracts for business shipping. These agreements affect how the USPS structures international and domestic business shipping offerings.
The USPS also filed a request to add a new Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of competitive products. This is mainly relevant for bulk shippers and businesses using USPS services internationally.
If you’re a small business or frequent shipper, changes to Priority Mail and international shipping agreements could influence your costs and shipping options. Submitting your feedback can help shape how the U.S. Postal Service tailors its services to business or community needs. The Postal Regulatory Commission is currently accepting public comments on several proposed competitive shipping contracts and new postal products through October 31, 2025.
National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration announces Gulf of Alaska Pollock Fishery Rule
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service announced a temporary rule closing directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska. This closure is required because the annual allowable catch limit has been reached. The action helps conserve pollock stocks under federal fisheries management law and is typical when quotas are met mid-season.
While the agency exercised its authority to waive the public comment period for speed, this rule serves as a reminder of how federal management of fisheries impacts jobs and food prices in affected regions. Even without an open comment window in this instance, these actions demonstrate the tangible effects of regulatory decisions on local economies and consumer access to seafood.
Be sure to check agency sites or federalregister.gov for active dockets and instructions on participating in the rulemaking process.
