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).
On Jan. 26 the cost of a first-class postage stamp will rise to 49 cents from 46 cents, according to The Washington Post. A book of first-class, one-ounce stamps will cost $9.80.Forever Stamps purchased before the increase will still be valid for all one-ounce letters. The U.S. Postal Serviceâs regulator approved the increase of about 6 percent, but rejected a request for a permanent increase.According to the USPS, the increases include: book of first-class, one-ounce stamps will cost $9.80. Forever Stamps purchased before the increase will still be valid for all one-ounce letters. The U.S. Postal Serviceâs regulator approved the increase of about 6 percent, but rejected a request for a permanent increase. According to the USPS, the increases include: