Proposed changes to how the Postal Service handles live animal shipments
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The United States Postal Service is proposing updates to its rules for shipping live animals. These changes would change how packages are labeled and what kind of containers can be used.
Why it matters: This is a practical administrative update meant to reduce the number of lost or damaged animal shipments by making containers more identifiable and durable.
Who it affects
- People who ship live animals through the mail
This is a proposed rule from the United States Postal Service; readers should check the Federal Register for full details before following new requirements.
Agency: Postal Service
Source: Federal Register — read the official document