Notice2026-11467
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
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Published
June 8, 2026
Effective
April 10, 2026
Issuing agencies
Postal Service
Abstract
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is responding to public comments regarding modifications to a General Privacy Act System of Records (SOR) that supports two continuous improvement initiatives. The first initiative is the Highway Contract Route (HCR) Driver's License scanning initiative to transition from a decentralized paper- based system to a centralized platform. The second initiative is the implementation of the USPS HCR scanning mobile application which is designed to enhance the visibility and operational efficiency of USPS contractor-transported mail by leveraging advanced tracking and scanning technologies. There will be no changes to the SOR or its effective date of April 10, 2026, in light of public comments received.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 109 (Monday, June 8, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 34666]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11467]
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POSTAL SERVICE
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Notice of a modified system of records; response to comments.
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SUMMARY: The United States Postal Service (USPS) is responding to
public comments regarding modifications to a General Privacy Act System
of Records (SOR) that supports two continuous improvement initiatives.
The first initiative is the Highway Contract Route (HCR) Driver's
License scanning initiative to transition from a decentralized paper-
based system to a centralized platform. The second initiative is the
implementation of the USPS HCR scanning mobile application which is
designed to enhance the visibility and operational efficiency of USPS
contractor-transported mail by leveraging advanced tracking and
scanning technologies. There will be no changes to the SOR or its
effective date of April 10, 2026, in light of public comments received.
DATES: The revisions to USPS SOR 500.100 Carrier and Operator Records,
Document Citation 91 FR 12014, were originally scheduled to be
effective on April 10, 2026, without further notice. After review and
evaluation of comments received, the Postal Service has found that no
substantive changes to the SOR are required, and that the effective
date for the implementation of the proposed modifications should
proceed as scheduled.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janine Castorina, Chief Privacy and
Records Management Officer, Privacy and Records Management Office, 202-
268-2000, or via <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#760305060506041f0017150f1013120413111819021f1513360305060558111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="334640434043415a4552504a5556574156545d5c475a505673464043401d545c45">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 11, 2026, the Postal Service
published notice of its intent to modify an existing system of records,
USPS SOR 500.100 Carrier and Operator Records, to support two
continuous improvement initiatives. The first initiative is the Highway
Contract Route (HCR) Driver's License scanning initiative to transition
from a decentralized paper-based system to a centralized platform. The
second initiative is the implementation of the USPS HCR scanning mobile
application which is designed to enhance the visibility and operational
efficiency of USPS contractor-transported mail by leveraging advanced
tracking and scanning technologies.
The HCR Driver's License scanning initiative is intended to
increase the security of Logistics operations at mail processing plants
and reduce the risk of privacy and security violations, by streamlining
and digitizing the PS Form 2081 process for non-cleared HCR drivers
requesting temporary access under special circumstances.
Additionally, the USPS HCR scanning mobile application initiative
is designed to enhance the visibility and operational efficiency of
USPS contractor-transported mail by leveraging advanced tracking and
scanning technologies.
The Postal Service provides the following responses to the comments
received pursuant to its Federal Register notice 91 FR 12014, regarding
proposed modifications to USPS SOR 500.100 Carrier and Operator
Records.
Question 1: Will USPS use these scans to start the HCR Driver
Screening Process?
Answer: No.
Question 2: Will the drivers that are scanned be run though any
state or federal databases to determine if they meet requirements for
access to mail or to drive commercial vehicles?
Answer: No.
Question 3: Are postal inspectors going to receive the scans so
they can run background checks?
Answer: No.
Question 4: Will the license be sent to the state issued from to
confirm the validity of license?
Answer: No.
Question 5: Maybe these drivers run mail loads for a while, but if
they do not meet requirements, will the USPS deny access at some point?
Answer: Yes, Highway Contract Route drivers will either go through
the badging process or the Postal Service 2081 process. Both processes
will allow USPS to deny a driver access to USPS mail, mail processing
facilities, and assets, or to take USPS loads.
Jeffrey Boblick,
Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2026-11467 Filed 6-5-26; 8:45 am]
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