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United States Postal Service (USPS)

An independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the United States.

Post office

A facility operated by the United States Postal Service where mail is handled, sorted, and delivered, and where customers can access various postal services like purchasing stamps, sending letters, and collecting mail.

Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC)

A central mail facility used by the USPS to sort, process, and dispatch large volumes of incoming and outgoing mail for a designated service area. These are major hubs for mail operations.

Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC)

An independent agency of the U.S. government that provides oversight of the United States Postal Service, including reviewing proposed changes to services, rates, and mail processing facilities.

Advisory opinion

A non-binding recommendation or evaluation issued by an authority, in this case, the Postal Regulatory Commission, on a proposed action or change by the USPS.

Local Transportation Optimization (LTO)

A USPS initiative aimed at improving the efficiency of local mail transportation routes and schedules.