Community Funding for ZIP Code Changes: Local Governments Can Pay Costs.
This law establishes a 7-year pilot program allowing state, local, or tribal governments to cover the costs associated with changing ZIP Code boundaries. This means if the US Postal Service denies a boundary change request solely due to implementation costs, the community can pay to ensure the change is made. This gives citizens and local authorities greater influence over how their areas are defined for postal purposes, potentially affecting local identity and services.
Key points
Local governments (state, municipal, tribal) can now enter agreements with the USPS to cover the administrative and operational costs of changing ZIP Code boundaries.
If the only reason for denying a ZIP Code change request is the cost, and the local government agrees to cover that cost, the USPS must grant the request.
The pilot program is set to last for 7 years, and the USPS must report annually on the number of requests and agreements made.
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