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The Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail stream. This includes antique items such as thermometers, barometers, blood pressure monitors and similar devices.

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March 2, 2011

All Mail Service to Libya Temporarily Suspended

Effective immediately, all Post Office™ and other mail acceptance locations cannot accept any mail addressed to recipients in Libya.

This temporary suspension affects Global Express Guaranteed^®(GXG^®), Express Mail International^®, Priority Mail International^®, First-Class Mail International^®, International Priority Airmail™ (IPA^®), International Surface Air Lift^®(ISAL^®), and M-Bag items.

Mail addressed to Libya that has already been accepted by the Postal Service (other than items already at an International Service Center) will be returned to sender. Upon request, the Postal Service will refund postage and fees on items returned due to the temporary suspension of service. Items already at an International Service Center may be returned or held for dispatch once service is restored in accordance with USPS policy.

We will use the DMM Advisory to keep you informed of any further developments affecting mail delivery to Libya.