; (B) the ability of the Postal Service to meet the service standards; and (C) the ability of Postal Service customers to receive fair and reliable service. (2) Notice to congress On the date on which the Postal Service requests an advisory opinion under section 3661 with respect to any regulation promulgated or revised under paragraph (1), the Postal Service shall notify Congress of the request and the proposed regulation or revision of a regulation. (c) Objectives The service standards shall be designed to achieve the following objectives: (1) To ensure that the Postal Service meets the universal service obligation, including the obligation to preserve regular and effective access to postal services in all communities, including those in rural areas or where post offices are not self-sustaining. (2) To enhance the value of postal services to both senders and recipients. (3) To assure Postal Service customers delivery reliability, speed, and frequency consistent with reasonable rates and best business practices. (4) To provide a system of objective performance measurements for each market-dominant product as a basis for measurement of Postal Service performance, in accordance with subsection (e). (d) Factors In establishing or revising the service standards, the Postal Service shall take into account— (1) the actual level of service that Postal Service customers receive under any service guidelines previously established by the Postal Service or service standards established under this section; (2) the degree of customer satisfaction with Postal Service performance in the acceptance, processing, and delivery of mail; (3) the needs of all Postal Service customers; (4) mail volume and revenues projected for future years; (5) the projected growth in the number of addresses the Postal Service will be required to serve in future years; (6) the current and projected future cost of serving Postal Service customers