DOCFinal Rule
Removing Outdated and Overly-Prescriptive Regulations Governing the Use of Penalty Mail in the Location and Recovery of Missing Children
OtherLabor & Workplace
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Summary
This regulation updates federal rules to make it easier for law enforcement and child safety organizations to use mail services when searching for missing children. By removing outdated requirements that were too strict, the government is streamlining the process so that alerts and information can reach the public faster when a child goes missing.
Key Points
- 1The rule removes old restrictions that made it difficult to use postal services for missing child searches and recovery efforts
- 2Law enforcement agencies and child safety organizations will now have more flexibility in how they distribute missing child information to the public
- 3The changes are intended to speed up the distribution of alerts and photos, which could help locate missing children more quickly
- 4This affects postal services and how they handle special mail programs related to child safety
- 5The regulation eliminates requirements that were outdated and no longer necessary in modern child search operations
Key Dates
Published
January 15, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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