USPS OIG Blog: Pluggin’ in with Electric Postal Vehicles

March 28, 2022 You’ve probably heard in the news the Postal Service has signed a contract to replace its aging delivery fleet. The Postal Service has said at least 10 percent of its new fleet will be electric, with the exact proportion not yet being decided. So, you may be wondering — what benefits and…

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USPS completes environmental review of next-generation delivery vehicles 

February 24, 2022 The Postal Service has completed its obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act process and evaluated the potential environmental effects of the organization’s Next Generation Delivery Vehicle program. USPS communicated its completion of the process in a record of decision filed with the Federal Register. The organization’s Feb. 23 news release has…

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USPS: NGDV Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Purchase of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles AGENCY: U.S. Postal Service ACTION: Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement SUMMARY: Pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), its implementing procedures at 39 CFR 775, and the President’s Council on Environmental…

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