NOAAâs Fisheries Service will require commercial fishermen who fish for yellowfin tuna, swordfish and other species with longlines in the Gulf of Mexico to use a new type of hook, called a weak hook, designed to reduce the incidental catch of Atlantic bluefin tuna. The hooks will be required starting May 5, 2011.
Forever Stamps are always sold at the same price as a regular First-Class Mail stamp. The Postal Service developed the Forever Stamp for consumers ease of use during price changes. Forever Stamps are available for purchase at post offices nationwide, online at usps.com, and by phone at 1-800-STAMP-24 (1-800-782-6724).
Comments (7). The United States Postal Service increased its rates for first class postage and related services (like insurance) on Jan. 27, 2013. The price of a first class Forever stamp increased to 46 cents from 45 cents. The cost to mail a first class letter is 46 cents for up to one ounce, and each additional ounce adds 20 cents.