What decision can be made within the first 30 days of receiving a mail hold request if necessary?

The correct decision that can be made within the first 30 days of receiving a mail hold request is to extend the hold. Extending the hold on mail allows a customer who is temporarily away to ensure their mail remains safely stored until they return. This flexibility is important to accommodate any changes in a customer's plans or needs, and it reflects the USPS's commitment to customer service.

The ability to extend the hold aligns with policies that prioritize safeguarding customers' mail during periods of absence. Additionally, it allows for adjustments without requiring the customer to re-initiate the entire hold request process. This is particularly useful for those who may not have had an accurate sense of when they would return or who may decide to stay away longer than initially planned.

Other options, such as terminating the hold, changing the forwarding address, or altering the rental fee, may not be directly related to the mail hold policy or are subject to more specific conditions not applicable to the initial 30-day timeframe.