Need help with a mailbox solution

Does he know about this?

3-3 USPS Master Access Lock
The Postal Service furnishes its own “master access lock” so that carriers
have access to deliver the mail. This lock is not available to developers and
builders to pre-install.
Your local USPS Growth Manager will coordinate installation of the “master
lock” as part of the overall coordination process when starting new mail
delivery for customers.

Is the new clusterbox actually USPS approved?

Yes, I believe he does. The box he purchased does not have a master lock - just a hole where one goes. So presumably, the carrier will provide that lock.

Very handy guide, though. Thank you for the link!

ETA:

Not sure, it had been purchased and delivered by the time I got there. We shall see.