80 FR 65149 - Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes
POSTAL SERVICE Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 206 (October 26, 2015)
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 206 (October 26, 2015)
| Page Range | 65149-65159 | |
| FR Document | 2015-26920 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 206 (Monday, October 26, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 65149-65159] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-26920] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes AGENCY: Postal Service \TM\. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), to reflect changes to prices and mailing standards for competitive products. DATES: Effective Date: January 17, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Key at (202) 268-7492 or Garry Rodriguez at (202) 268-7281. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule describes new prices and product features for competitive products, by class of mail, established by the Governors of the United States Postal Service. New prices are available under Docket Number CP2016-9 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's (PRC) Web site at http://www.prc.gov, and also located on the Postal Explorer[supreg] Web site at http://pe.usps.com. The Postal Service will revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), to reflect changes to prices and mailing standards for the following competitive products:Priority Mail Express [supreg]. Priority Mail [supreg]. First-Class Package Service [supreg]. Parcel Select [supreg]. Standard Post \TM\. Extra Services. Return Services. Mailer Services. Recipient Services. Competitive product prices and changes are identified by product as follows: Priority Mail Express Prices Overall, Priority Mail Express prices will increase 15.6 percent. Priority Mail Express will continue to offer zoned Retail, Commercial Base\TM\, and Commercial Plus\TM\ pricing tiers. Retail prices will increase an average of 14.4 percent. The price for the Retail Flat Rate Envelope, Legal Flat Rate Envelope, and Padded Flat Rate Envelope will increase to $22.95. Commercial Base prices offer lower prices to customers who use authorized postage payment methods. Commercial Base prices will increase an average of 17.7 percent. Commercial Base pricing offers an average 10.0 percent discount off retail prices. The Commercial Plus price category offers price incentives to large volume customers. Commercial Plus prices will increase an average of 48.2 percent. The Postal Service is proposing this increase to match Commercial Plus prices with Commercial Base prices as part of a pricing strategy with the long-term goal of eliminating the Commercial Plus price category to reflect the industry standard of publishing only one set of commercial price tables. Commercial Plus customers may be transitioned to Negotiated Service Agreements (NSAs) for additional discounts. Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Box The Postal Service will discontinue the use of Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Boxes as a product offering. As of January 17, 2016, Priority Mail Express Flat Boxes will be charged the applicable Priority Mail Express price based on weight and zone. Priority Mail Prices Overall, Priority Mail prices will increase 9.8 percent. Priority Mail will continue to offer zoned Retail, Commercial Base, and Commercial Plus pricing tiers. Retail prices will increase an average of 8.6 percent. The Flat Rate Envelope price will increase to $6.45, the Legal Flat Rate Envelope will also increase to $6.45, and the Padded Flat Rate Envelope will increase to $6.80. The Small Flat Rate Box price will increase to $6.80 and the Medium Flat Rate Boxes will increase to $13.45. The Large Flat Rate Box will increase to $18.75 and the Large APO/FPO/DPO Flat Rate Box will increase to $16.75. Commercial Base prices offer lower prices to customers who use authorized postage payment methods. Commercial Base prices will increase an average of 9.4 percent. Commercial Base pricing offers an average 13.9 percent discount off retail prices. The Commercial Plus price category offers price incentives to large volume customers. Commercial Plus prices will increase an average of 13.3 percent. The Postal Service is proposing this increase to bring Commercial Plus prices within three percent of Commercial Base prices as part of a pricing strategy with the long-term goal of eliminating the Commercial Plus price category to reflect the industry standard of publishing only one set of commercial price tables. Commercial Plus customers may be transitioned to Negotiated Service Agreements (NSAs) for additional discounts. Critical Mail The Postal Service will discontinue the Critical Mail (Critical Mail and Critical Mail with Signature) product offering. As of January 17, 2016, Critical Mail letters and flats will be charged the Commercial Plus Flat Rate Envelope price. Critical Mail with signature letters and flats will be charged the Commercial Plus Flat Rate Envelope price and Signature Confirmation \TM\ customer generated electronic label fee. Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes The Postal Service will implement a two-tier zone surcharge for Regional Rate Boxes A and B paid at retail. Zones 1-4 will have a $2.25 surcharge and Zones 5-9 will have a $1.00 surcharge. Additionally, the Postal Service will discontinue the Priority Mail Regional Rate Box [supreg] C to simplify this product offering. As of January 17, 2016, a Regional Rate Box C will be charged the applicable Priority Mail price based on weight and zone. First-Class Package Service Prices Overall, First-Class Package Service prices will increase 12.8 percent. The Intelligent Mail [supreg] package barcode (IMpb) will continue to provide free USPS tracking and confirmation of delivery with these parcels. First-Class Package Service Restructuring The Postal Service will discontinue First-Class Package Service Commercial Plus pricing and restructure First-Class Package Service commercial parcel prices to simplify this product offering. [[Page 65150]] First-Class Package Service commercial parcels will only be a single- piece product with prices starting at 1 ounce up to less than 16 ounces. First-Class Package Service commercial parcels will not be sealed against inspection. Parcel Select Prices Parcel Select Destination Entry prices will increase an average of 4.9 percent and Parcel Select Ground (formerly Parcel Select Nonpresort) prices will increase an average of 1.9 percent. The prices for Parcel Select Lightweight[supreg] (PSLW) will increase an average of 23.5 percent. The IMpb will continue to provide free USPS tracking and confirmation of delivery with all Parcel Select parcels. Parcel Select Nonpresort The Postal Service will rename Parcel Select Nonpresort as Parcel Select Ground. No changes to the product features or mailing standards are being made as a result of this change. Parcel Select ONDC and NDC The Postal Service will discontinue the Parcel Select ONDC and NDC price categories to simplify product offerings. As of January 17, 2016, parcels entered at Parcel Select ONDC and NDC prices will be charged the applicable Parcel Select Ground prices. Parcel Select Lightweight The Postal Service will consolidate the Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable and Irregular price tables to simplify this product offering. The new price table, similar to the existing Irregular price table, will be titled ``Parcel Select Lightweight-Commercial Parcels'' and will have 5-Digit, SCF, NDC, and Mixed NDC/Single Piece price levels. The weight increments will start at 1 ounce and include pieces up to less than 16 ounces. Mail preparation will remain the same for machinable and irregular presorted parcels, and will be subject to the applicable price levels based on sortation. Standard Post Overall, Standard Post prices will increase an average of 10.0 percent. Standard Post The Postal Service will rename Standard Post as Retail Ground. No changes to the product features or mailing standards are being made as a result of this change. Extra Services Adult Signature Service Adult Signature Required and Adult Signature Restricted Delivery service prices are increasing 3.6 and 3.5 percent respectively. The price for Adult Signature Required will increase to $5.70 and Adult Signature Restricted Delivery will increase to $5.95. Return Services Parcel Return Service Overall, Parcel Return Service (PRS) prices will increase an average of 5.0 percent. Return Sectional Center Facility (RSCF) prices will increase an average of 5.0 percent and Return Delivery Unit (RDU) prices will increase an average of 5.0 percent. The Parcel Return Service annual permit fee and annual account maintenance fee will not change at this time. Parcel Return Service Return Network Distribution Center (RNDC) The Postal Service will discontinue the RNDC price option to simplify this product offering. As of January 17, 2016, parcels entered at RNDC prices will be charged the applicable Parcel Select Ground price. Mailer Services Treatment of Mail--Treatment of Undeliverable Parcel Select The Postal Service is introducing a reduced Additional Service Fee for Parcel Select shippers who use IMpb\TM\ ACS\TM\ with Shipper Paid Forward/Return, when those packages are forwarded or returned. The Postal Service will charge the ACS & Shipper Paid Forward/Return Additional Service Fee of $1.50 to Parcel Select shippers when their UAA parcels have been processed using IMpb ACS with Shipper Paid Forward/Return. With certain ACS Shipper Paid ancillary services, the forwarding or return postage and ACS & Shipper Paid Forward/Return additional service fee for UAA Parcel Select may be invoiced through the ACS billing process. Premium Forwarding Service Premium Forwarding Service[supreg] (PFS[supreg]) prices will increase an average of 3.6 percent. The enrollment fee paid at the retail counter will increase to $18.65 and the residential and commercial enrollment fee paid online will increase to $17.10 per application. The price of the weekly reshipment charge will increase to $18.65. USPS Package Intercept The USPS Package Intercept\TM\ fee will increase 3.3 percent to $12.55. Pickup on Demand Service The Pickup on Demand[supreg] service daily fee will remain at $20.00 for January 17, 2016. Recipient Services Post Office Box Service The competitive Post Office Box\TM\ service prices will increase an average of 3.5 percent within the modified price ranges. Other Click-N-Ship The Postal Service is restructuring Click-N-Ship[supreg] to offer only retail prices. Click-N-Ship will no longer be an authorized payment method for Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Commercial Base pricing. Resources The Postal Service provides additional resources to assist customers with this price change for competitive products. These tools include price lists, downloadable price files, and Federal Register Notices, which may be found on the Postal Explorer[supreg] Web site at pe.usps.com. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service. The Postal Service adopts the following changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as follows: PART 111--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692- 1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001. 0 2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) as follows: Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * 100 Retail Mail * * * * * [[Page 65151]] 110 Priority Mail Express 113 Prices and Eligibility 1.0 Priority Mail Express Prices and Fees * * * * * 1.3 Flat Rate Packaging [Revise the first sentence of 1.3 to read as follows:] Only USPS-produced or approved Flat Rate Envelopes are eligible for the Flat Rate price and are charged a flat rate, regardless of the actual weight (up to 70 pounds) of the mailpiece or domestic destination. * * * * * * * * 114 Postage Payment Methods [Revise the heading of 1.0 to read as follows:] 1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 1.1 Payment Method [Revise the first sentence of 1.1 to read as follows:] Retail Priority Mail Express postage may be paid with adhesive stamps (see 604.1.0), with meter stamps (see 604.4.0) affixed to each piece, or with Click-N-Ship. * * * * * * * * 115 Mail Preparation 1.0 Priority Mail Express Supplies * * * * * 1.2 Sealing Flat Rate Packaging [Revise the text of 1.2 to read as follows:] When sealing a Flat Rate Envelope, the container flap must be able to close within the normal fold. Tape may be applied to the flap and seams to reinforce the container provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides, and the container is not reconstructed in any way. * * * * * 120 Priority Mail 123 Prices and Eligibility 1.0 Priority Mail Prices and Fees * * * * * 1.6 Regional Rate Boxes [Delete the heading 1.6.1 and move the text under 1.6. Revise the text of 1.6 to read as follows:] Regional Rate Box prices are available to Priority Mail Commercial Base or Commercial Plus customers who use USPS-produced Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes under 223.1.8. Regional Rate Boxes paid at retail are charged a fee based on zone (1-4 or 5-9), in addition to the applicable Commercial Base or Commercial Plus postage. Regional Rate Boxes that exceed the maximum weight as specified in 223.1.8 or have container flaps that do not close within the normal folds are not eligible for Regional Rate Box prices and are assessed the applicable single-piece Priority Mail price. [Delete current 1.6.2 in its entirety.] * * * * * 124 Postage Payment Methods 1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 1.1 Payment Methods [Revise the text of 1.1 to read as follows:] Priority Mail postage may be paid with postage stamps (see 604.1.0), with meter stamps (see 604.4.0) affixed to each piece, or with Click-N-Ship. * * * * * [Revise section 150 and the DMM globally to change the name from ``Standard Post'' to ``Retail Ground''.] 150 Retail Mail Retail Ground * * * * * 200 Commercial Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels 201 Physical Standards * * * * * 2.0 Physical Standards for Nonmachinable Letters * * * * * [Revise the heading of 2.5 to read as follows:] 2.5 Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Letters [Delete the second sentence of 2.5] * * * * * 3.0 Physical Standards for Machinable and Automation Letters and Cards * * * * * 3.5 Maximum Weight, Machinable and Automation Letters and Cards The following maximum weight limits apply: [Delete item a and renumber items b through d as items a through c.] * * * * * 4.0 Physical Standards for Flats * * * * * 4.7 Flat-Size Pieces Not Eligible for Flat-Size Prices * * * * * Exhibit 4.7b Pricing for Flats Exceeding Maximum Deflection * * * * * [Revise the text in Exhibit 4.7b under ``Eligibility with failed deflection'' column to read as follows:] First-Class Mail Presorted (Nonautomation) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eligibility as presented Eligibility with failed deflection ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Presorted Flat................... Single-piece flat or First-Class Package Service. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * 5.0 Physical Standards for Nonautomation Flats * * * * * [Revise the heading of 5.5 to read as follows:] 5.5 Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Flats [Delete the second sentence of 5.5.] 6.0 Physical Standards for Automation Flats * * * * * 6.2 Additional Criteria for Automation Flats * * * * * 6.2.2 Maximum Weight Maximum weight limits are as follows: [Delete item a and renumber items b through e as items a through d.] * * * * * 8.0 Physical Standards by Class of Mail * * * * * 8.3 First-Class Package Service Parcels 8.3.1 Weight [Revise the text of 8.3.1 to read as follows:] First-Class Package Service parcels must weigh less than 16 ounces. * * * * * 202 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece * * * * * 3.0 Placement and Content of Mail Markings * * * * * [Revise the heading of 3.3 to read as follows:] 3.3 Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Markings * * * * * [[Page 65152]] 3.6 First-Class Package Service Markings [Revise the text of 3.6 in its entirety to read as follows:] The basic required marking ``First-Class Package'' or ``First-Class PKG'' must be printed as part of, directly below, or to the left of the postage on all parcels. * * * * * 3.7 Parcel Select, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail Markings 3.7.1 Basic Markings * * * Optionally, the basic required marking may be printed on the shipping address label as service indicators composed of a service icon and service banner (see Exhibit 3.7.1): * * * * * [Revise the second sentence of item b to read as follows:] b. * * * The appropriate marking (e.g., ``PARCEL SELECT'', ``MEDIA MAIL'') must be preceded by the text ``USPS'' and be printed in minimum 20-point bold sans serif typeface, uppercase letters, centered within the banner, and bordered above and below by minimum 1-point separator lines. * * * * * * * * 3.7.2 Parcel Select Markings * * * The following product markings are required: * * * * * [Delete items b and c, and renumber items d and e as items b and c.] [Revise renumbered item b to read as follows:] b. Ground--``Parcel Select Ground'' or ``Parcel Select GND''. * * * * * 210 Priority Mail Express 213 Prices and Eligibility 1.0 Prices and Fees * * * * * 1.3 Commercial Base Prices Priority Mail Express Commercial Base prices are less than Priority Mail Express retail prices (see Notice 123--Price List). These prices are available to: * * * * * [Delete item b and renumber items c through e as items b though d.] * * * * * 1.5 Flat Rate Packaging [Revise the first sentence of 1.4 to read as follows:] Only USPS-produced or approved Flat Rate Envelopes are eligible for the Flat Rate price and are charged a flat rate, regardless of the actual weight (up to 70 pounds) of the mailpiece or domestic destination. * * * * * * * * 214 Postage Payment and Documentation 1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment Options * * * * * 1.1 Commercial Base Pricing Commercial Base Priority Mail Express postage may be paid with: * * * * * [Delete item b and renumber items c through e as items b through d.] * * * * * 215 Mail Preparation 1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation * * * * * 1.2 Sealing Flat Rate Packaging [Revise the text of 1.2 to read as follows:] When sealing a Flat Rate Envelope, the container flap must be able to close within the normal fold. Tape may be applied to the flap and seams to reinforce the container provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way. * * * * * 2.0 Priority Mail Express 1-Day and 2-Day 2.1 Mailing Label [Revise the first sentence of 2.1 to read as follows:] For each Priority Mail Express item, the mailer must complete Label 11-B or Label 11-F, Label 11-HFPU for Hold For Pickup service, or a single-ply Priority Mail Express label generated through a USPS- approved method. * * * * * * * * 220 Priority Mail 223 Prices and Eligibility 1.0 Prices and Fees * * * * * 1.2 Commercial Base Prices For prices, see Notice 123--Price List. The Commercial Base prices are available for: [Delete item a and renumber items b through f as items a through e.] * * * * * [Delete 1.4, Critical Mail Prices, in its entirety and renumber items 1.5 through 1.13 as items 1.4 through 1.12.] * * * * * 1.8 Regional Rate Box Prices * * * Regional Rate Box options are: * * * * * [Delete item c.] * * * * * 1.9 Hold For Pickup [Revise the text of renumbered 1.9 to read as follows:] Priority Mail is eligible for Hold For Pickup service under 508.7.0. * * * * * 1.11 Determining Single-Piece Weight [Revise the text of renumbered 1.11 to read as follows:] To determine single-piece weight in any mailing of nonidentical- weight pieces, weigh each piece individually. To determine single-piece weight in a mailing of identical-weight pieces, weigh a sample group of at least 10 randomly selected pieces and divide the total sample weight by the number of pieces in the sample. Except for mailers using eVS, express all single-piece weights in decimal pounds rounded off to two decimal places. Mailers using eVS may round off to four decimals, and eVS will automatically round to the appropriate decimal place. If a customer is using a manifest mailing system, the manifest weight field must be properly completed by adhering to the rules relative to the specific manifest. * * * * * 3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Priority Mail 3.1 Definition [Revise the second sentence of 3.1 to read as follows:] * * * Lower weight limits apply to Commercial Plus cubic (see 1.5); Regional Rate Boxes (see 1.9); APO/FPO mail subject to 703.2.0 and 703.4.0 and Department of State mail subject to 703.3.0. [Delete 3.2 in its entirety and renumber 3.3 through 3.5 as 3.2 through 3.4.] 3.2 IMpb Standards [Revise the first sentence of renumbered 3.2 to read as follows:] Unless authorized to use a unique IMb on Priority Mail letters and flats prepared in high-speed environments, all Priority Mail pieces must bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode prepared under 708.5.0. * * * * * * * * [[Page 65153]] 3.4 Matter Closed Against Postal Inspection [Revise the text of renumbered 3.4 to read as follows:] Priority Mail matter is closed against postal inspection. * * * * * 224 Postage Payment and Documentation 1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 1.1 Postage Payment Options 1.1.1 Commercial Base Pricing Priority Mail Commercial Base and Regional Rate Box postage may be paid with: [Delete item a and renumber items b through e as items a through d.] * * * * * [Delete 1.1.3, Critical Mail Pricing, in its entirety and renumber 1.1.4 as 1.1.3.] * * * * * 225 Mail Preparation 1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 1.1 Priority Mail Packaging Provided by the USPS [Delete the last sentence in 1.1.] * * * * * [Delete 4.0, Additional Standards for Preparing Critical Mail, in its entirety and renumber 5.0 as 4.0.] * * * * * 226 Enter and Deposit 1.0 Deposit 1.1 General [Revise the first sentence of 1.1 to read as follows:] Mailpieces bearing postage evidencing indicia must be deposited in a collection box or at a postal facility within the ZIP Code shown in the indicia, except as permitted under 2.0 or 604.4.6.3. * * * * * * * * 250 Parcel Select [Revise 250 and the DMM globally to change the name of ``Parcel Select Nonpresort'' to ``Parcel Select Ground''.] 253 Prices and Eligibility 1.0 Prices and Fees 1.1 Price Application * * * The price categories for Parcel Select are as follows: * * * * * [Delete item b and renumber items c and d as b and c.] [Revise renumber item b to read as follows:] b. Ground * * * * * 1.2 Parcel Select Prices [Revise the first sentence of 1.2 to read as follows:] Pricing is available for Parcel Select at the Destination Entry and Parcel Select Ground levels. * * * * * * * * 2.0 Content Standards 2.1 Definition of a Parcel [Revise the second sentence of 2.1 to read as follows:] * * * When postage is paid using USPS-approved PC Postage in conjunction with barcoded Parcel Select Ground mailings, there is no minimum volume. * * * * * 4.0 Price Eligibility for Parcel Select and Parcel Select Lightweight * * * * * [Delete 4.2 in its entirety and renumbered 4.3 through 4.8 as 4.2 through 4.7.] * * * * * 4.3 Parcel Select Lightweight * * * * * 4.3.2 Price Application [Revise the first sentence of renumbered 4.3.2 to read as follows:] Prices for Parcel Select Lightweight apply to parcels that meet the eligibility standards in 2.0 and 4.4 and the preparation standards in 255.7.0, 705.6.0, or 705.8.0. * * * * * * * * [Delete renumbered 4.6, Delivery and Return Addresses, in its entirety and renumber 4.7 as 4.6.] * * * * * 254 Postage Payment and Documentation 1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 1.1 Postage Payment Options Mailing fees must be paid for the current 12-month period at the Postal Service facility where postage is paid for the mailing. [Revise item a to read as follows:] a. Permit imprint may be used for identical-weight pieces provided the mail can be separated at acceptance into groups that each contain pieces subject to the same combination of prices. * * * * * 2.0 Mailing Documentation * * * * * 2.2 Other Documentation [Revise the first sentence of 2.2 to read as follows:] When presented for acceptance, documentation of postage by entry office and presort level (e.g., by DNDC and by 5-digit ZIP Code for DSCF and DDU prices) is required under 705.2.0 through 705.4.0. * * * * * * * * 255 Mail Preparation 1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation * * * * * 1.8 Parcel Select Markings [Revise the text of 1.8 to read as follows:] Each piece in a Parcel Select mailing must bear a price marking under 202.3.7.2. Markings must appear in either the postage area described in 202.3.7, or in the address area on the line directly above or two lines above the address if the marking appears alone (when no other information appears on that line). The ``Retail Ground'' marking is not allowed on any Parcel Select mailpiece. * * * * * [Delete 5.0, Preparing NDC Presort and ONDC Presort, in its entirety, and renumber 6.0 and 7.0 as 5.0 and 6.0.] * * * * * 6.0 Preparing Parcel Select Lightweight 6.1 Basic Standards [Revise the introductory text of renumbered 6.1 to read as follows:] All mailings and all pieces in each mailing at Parcel Select Lightweight prices are subject to the specific preparation standards in 7.2 and 7.3, and to these general standards: * * * * * 256 Enter and Deposit * * * * * 2.0 Deposit * * * * * 2.5 Mail Separation and Presentation of Destination Entry Mailings * * * Mailers presenting destination entry mailings to the Postal Service must meet the following requirements: [Revise the first sentence of item a to read as follows:] a. Mark each DNDC, DSCF, or DDU Parcel Select piece as ``Parcel Select,'' according to 202.3.7.2. * * * * * * * * [[Page 65154]] 280 First-Class Package Service 283 Prices and Eligibility 1.0 Prices and Fees for First-Class Package Service * * * * * [Revise the heading and text of 1.2 to read as follows:] 1.2 Price Determination for First-Class Package Service First-Class Package Service prices start at 1 ounce and must weigh less than 16 ounces. Any fraction of an ounce is considered a whole ounce. 1.3 Commercial Prices [Revise the introductory text of 1.3 to read as follows:] Commercial prices are available when paid by one of the following methods: * * * * * [Delete 1.4, Commercial Plus Prices, in its entirety and renumber 1.5 through 1.8 as 1.4 through 1.7.] 1.4 Surcharge A surcharge applies for parcels that are irregularly shaped, such as rolls, tubes, and triangles. * * * * * [Delete renumbered 1.5, Presort Mailing Fee, 1.6, Computing Postage for First-Class Package Service, and 1.7, Determining Single-Piece Weight in their entirety.] * * * * * 2.0 Content Standards for First-Class Package Service Parcels 2.1 General [Revise the text of 2.1 to read as follows:] In addition to restricted material described in 601.8.0, parcels mailed at First-Class Package Service prices may not contain documents or personal correspondence, except that such parcels may contain invoices, receipts, incidental advertising, and other documents that relate in all substantial respects to merchandise contained in the parcels. 2.2 Matter Required To Be Mailed as First-Class Mail [Revise the introductory text of 2.2 to read as follows:] See 233.2.0 for a detailed description of matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail or Priority Mail. The following types of contents must be mailed as First-Class Mail or -Priority Mail: * * * * * [Delete 2.3, Restricted Air Transportation, in its entirety.] [Revise the heading of 3.0 to read as follows: 3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for First-Class Package Service * * * * * 3.2 Defining Characteristics 3.2.1 Inspection of the Contents [Revise the text of 3.2.1 to read as follows:] Articles mailed at First-Class Package Service prices are not sealed against postal inspection. Regardless of physical closure, the mailing of articles at First-Class Package Service prices constitutes consent by the mailer to postal inspection of the contents. * * * * * 3.3 Additional Basic Standards [Revise the introductory text of 3.3 to read as follows:] All First-Class Package Service parcels must: * * * * * [Revise the text of item b to read as follows:] b. Bear a delivery address that includes the correct ZIP Code or ZIP+4. [Delete 3.5, Move Update Standard, and 3.6 ZIP Code Accuracy in their entirety.] * * * * * [Revise the heading of 4.0 to read as follows: 4.0 Price Eligibility for First-Class Package Service [Delete 4.1 through 4.4 and move the text under 4.5 as new 4.0 to read as follows:] Single-piece prices apply to nonpresorted parcels mailed under 285.1.0. 248 Postage Payment and Documentation * * * * * [Revise the heading of 2.0 to read as follows:] 2.0 Postage Payment for First-Class Package Service 2.1 Permit Imprint Postage [Revise the second sentence of 2.1 to read as follows:] * * * All mail manifested using the Electronic Verification System (eVS) under 705.2.9 must be paid using a permit imprint. * * * [Revise the heading and text of 2.2 to read as follows:] 2.2 Affixed Payment for First-Class Package Service Each First-Class Package Service parcel bearing postage evidencing system indicia (IBI Meter or PC Postage) must bear the full numerical value of postage at the First-Class Package Service price for which it qualifies. * * * * * 285 Mail Preparation [Delete 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 in their entirety and add a new 1.0 to read as follows:] 1.0 Preparation for First-Class Package Service The following standards apply to single-piece First-Class Package Service: a. Each piece is required to bear the markings under 202.3.6. b. There are no sorting requirements for single-piece First-Class Package Service parcels. * * * * * 286 Enter and Deposit 1.0 Deposit * * * * * 1.2 Approved Collections The USPS may collect First-Class Package Service parcels at a mailer's facility if part of an approved collection service for other classes of mail; space is available on the transportation; and: * * * * * [Revise the text of item c to read as follows:] c. Postage is paid with postage evidencing system postage. [Delete 1.3, Permit Imprint Collection, in its entirety.] 2.0 Verification [Delete the heading 2.1 and move the text under 2.0. Revise the text of 2.0 to read as follows:] Mailings are subject to USPS procedures to verify correct postage payment. The return of mailings to the mailer's facility for reworking is the mailer's responsibility. [Delete current 2.2 Timeframe for Corrective Action, and 2.3, Payment at Single-Piece Price Rather than Correcting Errors, in their entirety.] 500 Additional Mailing Services * * * * * 503 Extra Services 1.0 Basic Standards for All Extra Services * * * * * 1.4 Matter Eligible for Extra Services 1.4.1 Eligible Matter * * * * * [[Page 65155]] Exhibit 1.4.1 Eligible Matter--Domestic Destinations [Delete ``Critical Mail'' in the ``Eligible Mail Class'' column under the following Extra Services: Insurance, Signature Confirmation, and Adult Signature Required.] * * * * * 4.0 Insured Mail * * * * * 4.3 Basic Standards 4.3.1 Description Insured mail is subject to the basic standards in 1.0; see 1.4 for eligible matter. The following additional standards apply to insured mail: * * * * * [Revise item e to read as follows:] e. First-Class Mail, First-Class Package Service, and Priority Mail may be insured, if it contains matter that is eligible to be mailed at Standard Mail, Retail Ground, or Package Services prices. * * * * * 505 Return Services * * * * * 3.0 Merchandise Return Service (MRS) * * * * * 3.7 Additional Standards for USPS Return Services * * * * * 3.7.4 Postage [Revise the first sentence of 3.7.4 to read as follows:] Postage is calculated based on the weight of the parcel and zone, except for First-Class Package Return Service, for which postage is based on the weight of the parcel. * * * * * * * * 3.7.5 Description [Revise the text of 3.7.5 to read as follows:] Priority Mail Return Service, First-Class Package Return Service, and Ground Return Service provide return service options to customers who meet the applicable standards in 3.0. Except for restricted material described in Publication 52, any mailable matter may be mailed using any of the USPS Return Service options. Any content that constitutes First-Class Mail matter may only be mailed using Priority Mail Return Service. * * * * * 3.7.8 Additional Standards for First-Class Package Return Service [Delete the second sentence of 3.7.8.] * * * * * 4.0 Parcel Return Service 4.1 Prices and Fees * * * * * 4.1.2 Parcel Return Service Prices [Revise the first sentence in the introductory text of 4.1.2 to read as follows:] Parcel Return Service prices are based on the price that applies to the weight increment of each addressed piece, and on the designated return facility, RDU or RSCF. * * * * * * * * [Revise the first sentence of item b to read as follows:] b. Balloon and Oversized Prices: RSCF parcels that weigh less than 20 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and girth are charged the applicable price for a 20-pound parcel (balloon price). * * * * * * * * [Delete item c in its entirety.] 4.1.3 Postage [Revise the introductory text of 4.1.3 to read as follows:] There are two PRS price categories: * * * * * [Delete item c in its entirety.] [Delete 4.1.4, Standard Post Prices, in its entirety.] 4.2 Basic Standards 4.2.1 Description [Revise the text of 4.2.1 to read as follows:] Parcel Return Service (PRS) applies to parcels that are picked up in bulk by authorized permit holders or their agents. Permit holders guarantee payment of postage for all parcels mailed with a PRS label. By providing an approved PRS label to its customers, the merchant or other party designates the permit holder identified on the label as their agent for receipt of mail bearing that label, and authorizes the USPS to provide that mail to the permit holder or its designee. PRS permit holders also may retrieve parcels at one or more designated return sectional center facilities (RSCFs) or designated return delivery units (RDUs). Payment for parcels returned under PRS is deducted from a separate advance deposit (postage-due) account funded through the Centralized Account Processing System (CAPS). The permit holder must be authorized to use eVS (see 705.2.9). * * * * * 4.2.9 Pickup Schedule and Location [Revise the second sentence in the introductory text of 4.2.9 to read as follows:] * * * If the permit holder (or agent) has existing appointments to deliver Parcel Select parcels to destination facilities and those facilities are one of the designated RSCFs or designated RDUs, those appointments can be used for retrieving PRS parcels at the same time. * * * * * * * * [Delete item a and renumber items b through d as items a through c.] * * * * * [Delete renumbered item c.] * * * * * 4.3 Labels * * * * * 4.3.5 PRS Label Format Examples The following are PRS label format examples. Note: The ZIP Code 56999 appears in each example for demonstration purposes only. [Replace the RNDC label example in items a and b with RSCF/RDU labels.] * * * * * 507 Mailer Services 1.0 Treatment of Mail * * * * * 1.5 Treatment for Ancillary Services by Class of Mail * * * * * 1.5.4 Retail Ground, Package Services, and Parcel Select [Revise the introductory text of 1.5.4 to read as follows:] Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) Retail Ground, Package Services, and Parcel Select (see 1.5.3 for Parcel Select Lightweight) mailpieces are treated as described in Exhibit 1.5.4, with these additional conditions: * * * * * [Delete item g in its entirety.] * * * * * Exhibit 1.5.4 Treatment of Undeliverable Standard Post, Package Services, and Parcel Select * * * * * ``Address Service Requested'' Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return Option 1 * * * * * If change-of-address order on file: [Revise the first bullet under ``If change-of-address order on file'' to read as follows:] Months 1 through 12: Parcel forwarded. Forwarding postage is [[Page 65156]] charged to the mailer as follows; at the applicable Retail Ground or Package Services single-piece price or the Parcel Select Ground price plus the ACS & Shipper Paid Forward/Return additional service fee. Separate notice of new address provided (electronic ACS fee charged). * * * * * Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return Option 2 * * * * * If change-of-address order on file: [Revise the first bullet under ``If change-of-address order on file'' to read as follows:] Months 1 through 12: Parcel forwarded. Forwarding postage is charged to the mailer as follows; at the applicable Retail Ground or Package Services single-piece price or the Parcel Select Ground price plus the ACS & Shipper Paid Forward/Return additional service fee. Separate notice of new address provided (electronic ACS fee charged). * * * * * Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return Option 3 If no change-of-address order on file: [Revise the text under ``If no change-of-address order on file'' to read as follows:] Piece returned with reason for nondelivery attached; Return postage is charged to the mailer as follows: at the Retail Ground or Package Services single-piece price, or the Parcel Select Ground price plus the ACS & Shipper Paid Forward/Return additional service fee. Separate notice provided (electronic ACS fee is charged). If change-of-address order on file: [Revise the first bullet under ``If change-of-address order on file'' to read as follows:] Months 1 through 12: Parcel forwarded. Forwarding postage is charged to the mailer as follows: at the Retail Ground or Package Services single-piece price or the Parcel Select Ground price plus the ACS & Shipper Paid Forward/Return additional service fee. Separate notice of new address provided (electronic ACS fee is charged). * * * * * ``Change Service Requested'' (For Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return participants via ACS only) * * * * * If change-of-address order on file: [Revise the first bullet under ``If change-of-address order on file'' to read as follows:] Months 1 through 12: Parcel forwarded; postage due charged to the mailer as follows: at the Retail Ground or Package Services single-piece price for the specific class of mail or the Parcel Select Ground price plus the ACS & Shipper Paid Forward/Return additional service fee; separate notice of new address provided (electronic ACS fee charged). * * * * * 1.6 Attachments and Enclosures * * * * * 1.6.3 Package Services and Parcel Select Undeliverable, unendorsed mailpieces with a First-Class Mail attachment or enclosure are forwarded or returned as follows: [Revise the text of item a to read as follows:] a. Parcel Select at the Parcel Select Ground price plus the additional service fee. * * * * * 508 Recipient Services * * * * * 7.0 Hold For Pickup 7.1 Fees and Postage 7.1.1 Postage Payment Methods [Revise the introductory text of 7.1.1 to read as follows:] Hold For Pickup service is available for the mail classes listed under 7.2.2, when postage is paid by: * * * * * 7.2 Basic Information * * * * * 7.2.2 Basic Eligibility [Revise the introductory text of 7.2.2 to read as follows:] Hold For Pickup service is available at retail Post Office locations for Priority Mail Express presented under 113.4.2 or 113.4.3, and for Priority Mail using Click-N-Ship. It is also available with commercial mailings of Priority Mail Express presented under 213.4.2. or 213.4.3, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select Ground, Parcel Select Lightweight, and Bound Printed Matter parcels, when: * * * * * [Revise the first sentence of item b to read as follows:] b. For electronic option, mailers establish an electronic link with USPS to exchange acceptance and delivery data. * * * * * * * * 600 Basic Standards for All Mailing Services 601 Mailability * * * * * 6.0 Mailing Containers--Special Types of Envelopes and Packaging * * * * * [Delete 6.2, Critical Mail Envelopes, and renumber 6.3 through 6.6 as 6.2 through 6.5.] * * * * * 602 Addressing 1.0 Elements of Addressing * * * * * 1.5 Return Addresses * * * * * 1.5.3 Required Use of Return Addresses The sender's domestic return address must appear legibly on: * * * * * [Revise item e to read as follows:] e. Priority Mail. * * * * * 5.0 Move Update Standards 5.1 Basic Standards [Revise the second sentence in the introductory text of 5.1 to read as follows:] * * * Each address, except for mail bearing an alternative address format (under 3.0), in a mailing at commercial First-Class Mail presorted or automation prices, Standard Mail, or Parcel Select Lightweight prices is subject to the Move Update standard and must meet these requirements: * * * * * [Revise the text of item b to read as follows:] b. The Move Update standard is met when an address used on a mailpiece in a mailing at any class of mail is updated under 5.2, and the same address is used in a First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, or Parcel Select Lightweight mailing within 95 days after the address has been updated. 5.2 USPS-Approved Methods The following methods are authorized for meeting the Move Update standard: * * * * * [Revise the first sentence of item d to read as follows:] d. For First-Class Mail only: Mailer Move Update Process Certification and USPS-approved alternative methods for mailers with legitimate restrictions on incorporating USPS-supplied change-of- [[Page 65157]] address information into their mailing lists. * * * * * * * * 6.0 ZIP Code Accuracy Standards 6.1 Basic Standards [Revise the introductory text of 6.1 to read as follows:] Except for mail bearing a simplified address, addresses used on pieces in a mailing at all commercial First-Class Mail, nonbarcoded presorted Periodicals, Standard Mail, Parcel Select Lightweight, and Bound Printed Matter presorted and carrier route prices are subject to the ZIP Code accuracy standard and must meet these requirements: * * * * * 604 Postage Payment Methods * * * * * 4.0 Postage Meters and PC Postage Products (``Postage Evidencing Systems'') 4.1 Basic Information * * * * * 4.1.5 Authorized Classes of Mail [Revise the text of 4.1.5 to read as follows:] Mailers may use postage evidencing systems to affix or apply indicia on any class of mail except Periodicals and Bound Printed Matter. PC Postage products may be used for Retail Ground only by USPS- Approved Shippers. * * * * * 5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia) * * * * * 5.3 Indicia Design, Placement, and Content * * * * * [Revise the heading and text of 5.3.6 to read as follows:] 5.3.6 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, and First-Class Package Service Format A permit imprint indicia on Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, or First-Class Package Service mailpieces must show ``Priority Mail Express,'' ``Priority Mail'' (or ``Priority''), ``First-Class Mail,'' or ``First-Class Package'' (or ``First-Class Pkg'') as applicable; ``U.S. Postage Paid''; city and state; and permit number. If the Electronic Verification System (eVS) is used under 705.2.9, the marking ``eVS'' (or the alternative ``e-VS'' or ``E-VS'') must appear directly below the permit number. The ``Priority Mail Express,'' or ``Priority Mail'' (or ``Priority''), marking may be omitted when using USPS-provided Priority Mail Express or Priority Mail containers. The indicia may show the mailing date, amount of postage paid, or the number of ounces for which postage is paid. The ZIP Code of the permit holder may be shown directly after the state name or in a separate inscription reading ``ZIP Code 00000,'' when that ZIP Code does not create uncertainty about the permit holder's correct address or permit number. Instead of printing the city and state of mailing in the indicia, the mailer may print ``Mailed From ZIP Code,'' followed by the 5-digit ZIP Code assigned to the postmaster of the mailing office. The indicia may also include required price markings. * * * * * 7.0 Computing Postage 7.1 General Standards 7.1.1 Determining Single-Piece Weight for Retail and Commercial Mail [Revise the third sentence of 7.1.1 to read as follows:] * * * Express all single-piece weights in decimal pounds rounded off to two decimal places for the following mailpieces: Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail prices. * * * * * * * * 12.0 Scan Based Payment 12.1 Basic Information * * * * * 12.1.2 Eligibility [Revise the second sentence of 12.1.2 to read as follows:] * * * Returns include Ground Return Service, First-Class Package Return Service, Priority Mail Return Service, and Parcel Return Service shipments. * * * * * * * * 700 Special Standards * * * * * 705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems * * * * * 6.0 Combining Mailings of Standard Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Select Parcels * * * * * [Revise the heading of 6.3 to read as follows:] 6.3 Combining Parcels--DSCF and DDU Prices 6.3.1 Qualification Combination requirements for specific discounts and prices are as follows: [Delete item a and renumber items b and c as items a and b.] * * * * * 6.3.2 Preparation and Prices Combined parcels must be prepared as follows: * * * * * [Delete item c and renumber item d as item c.] * * * * * 8.0 Preparing Pallets * * * * * 8.4 Pallet Boxes 8.4.1 Use [Revise the text of 8.4.1 to read as follows:] A mailer may use pallet boxes constructed of single-, double-, or triple-wall corrugated fiberboard placed on pallets to hold sacks or parcels. Pallet boxes must protect the mail and maintain the integrity of the pallet loads throughout transportation, handling, and processing. Single-wall corrugated fiberboard may be used only for light loads (such as lightweight parcels) that do not require transportation by the USPS beyond the entry office, or for Parcel Select DSCF and DDU price mail. Mailers must supply their own pallet boxes. The base of the boxes must measure approximately 40 by 48 inches. 8.4.2 Height [Delete the last sentence of 8.4.2.] * * * * * 8.5 General Preparation * * * * * 8.5.2 Required Preparation [Revise the introductory text of 8.5.2 to read as follows:] The following standards apply to Periodicals, Standard Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services, except Parcel Select mailed at DSCF and DDU prices: * * * * * 8.5.3 Minimum Load The following minimum load standards apply to mail prepared on pallets: [Revise the introductory text of item a to read as follows:] a. For Periodicals, Standard Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services [[Page 65158]] (except for Parcel Select mailed at DSCF and DDU prices): * * * * * [Revise the text of item b to read as follows:] b. Parcel Select mailed at DSCF and DDU prices. A minimum load for the price claimed may be stated in terms of weight, combined piece minimum and weight, or minimum height. Mail entered at the Parcel Select DSCF prices and prepared directly on pallets or in pallet boxes on pallets must be prepared under either a minimum height requirement or under one of two options requiring a minimum number of pieces and pounds per pallet. There is no minimum weight requirement for an SCF pallet containing 5-digit scheme and 5-digit sacks prepared for the DSCF price. There are no minimums for the Parcel Select DDU price. 8.5.4 Minimum Height of Mail [Revise the introductory text of 8.5.4 to read as follows:] The definitions of the minimum height of mail used to qualify for DSCF Parcel Select prices are as follows: * * * * * [Delete 8.19, Parcel Select--Origin Network Distribution Center (ONDC) Presort Discount, in its entirety and renumber 8.20 through 8.22 as 8.19 through 8.21.] * * * * * 18.0 Priority Mail Express Open and Distribute and Priority Mail Open and Distribute * * * * * 18.1 Prices and Fees * * * * * 18.1.5 Payment Method Postage payment methods are as follows: [Revise the first sentence in item b to read as follows:] b. Priority Mail Express postage may be paid under any of the options listed in 214.1.1. * * * [Revise the first sentence in item c to read as follows:] c. Priority Mail postage may be paid under any of the options listed in 224.1.1.1. * * * * * * * * 18.5 Preparation 18.5.1 Containers for Expedited Transport Acceptable containers for expedited transport are as follows: * * * * * [Revise the text of item c to read as follows:] c. A Priority Mail Express or Priority Mail Open and Distribute shipment destined to a DDU may be contained in USPS-provided Priority Mail Express Flat Rate envelopes using the applicable label in 18.5.3a, or Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes and boxes using the applicable label in 18.5.3b. * * * * * 21.0 Optional Combined Parcel Mailings * * * * * 21.2.2 Price Application Apply prices based on the criteria in 200 and the following standards: * * * * * [Revise the text of item e to read as follows:] e. Parcel Select prices are based on the destination entry for pieces in 5-digit, 3-digit, ADC, or NDC containers. * * * * * 708 Technical Specifications 1.0 Standardized Documentation for First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Flat-Size Bound Printed Matter * * * * * 1.3 Price Level Column Headings The actual name of the price level (or abbreviation) is used for column headings required by 1.2 and shown below: * * * * * b. Presorted First-Class Mail, barcoded and nonbarcoded Periodicals flats, nonbarcoded Periodicals letters, and machinable and nonmachinable Standard Mail: [Revise the table under item b to read as follows:] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Price Abbreviation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Presorted [First-Class Mail letters/cards, Presort. flats, and parcels]. 5[dash]Digit [all Standard Mail and 5D. Periodicals letters]. FSS [Periodicals flats, Standard Mail SD. flats]. 3[dash]Digit [all Standard Mail and 3D. Periodicals letters]. SCF [for Standard Mail parcels]........... SCF. AADC [Standard Mail machinable letters]... AB. ADC [Standard Mail nonmachinable letters, AD. flats, and irregular parcels, and all Periodicals]. Basic [In-County Periodicals]............. BS. Mixed AADC [Standard Mail machinable MB. letters]. Mixed ADC [Standard Mail nonmachinable MD. letters, flats, irregular parcels; and all Periodicals]. NDC [Standard Mail machinable parcels and NDC. Marketing parcels 6 ounces and over]. Mixed NDC [Standard Mail machinable MNDC. parcels and Marketing parcels 6 ounces and over]. Firm [Outside-County Periodicals]......... FB. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * 6.0 Standards for Barcoded Tray Labels, Sack Labels, and Container Placards * * * * * 6.2 Specifications for Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels * * * * * 6.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers * * * * * Exhibit 6.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers * * * * * Priority Mail Open and Distribute * * * * * [Delete the ``First-Class Package Service, Parcels'' section in its entirety.] * * * * * First-Class Mail * * * * * [Delete the ``FC Parcels--Presorted'' section in its entirety.] * * * * * 7.0 Optional Endorsement Lines (OELs) * * * * * 7.2.5 ZIP Code Information * * * * * Exhibit 7.2.5 OEL Labeling Lists * * * * * First-Class Mail * * * * * [Delete the ``Parcels'' line in its entirety from the ``First-Class Mail'' section.] * * * * * Index and Appendices A * * * * * Address Quality Standards, Parcels * * * * * [[Page 65159]] Move Update [Delete DMM reference 283.3.5] * * * * * B * * * * * Bundles of Parcels * * * * * sacks [Delete the ``First-Class Package Service'' line under ``sacks''.] * * * * * D * * * * * Documentation * * * * * commercial parcels [Delete the ``First-Class Package Service'' line under ``commercial parcels''.] * * * * * E * * * * * Entry * * * * * commercial parcels [Revise ``First-Class Mail'' to read as ``First-Class Package Service''.] * * * * * F * * * * * First-Class Package Service, Commercial Parcels [Revise the index of ``First-Class Package Service'', commercial parcels to read as follows:] combined with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 computing postage, 283.1.1 content standards, 283.2.0 deposit of, 286.1.0 documentation, 284.3.0 eligibility standards, 283 incidental enclosure with another class of mail, 703.9.5 mail preparation, 285 markings required on each mailpiece general, 202.1.0 postage payment methods, 284 postage statements, 284.2.0 price eligibility, 283.4.0 size, 201.8.3 surcharge, 283.1.4 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.1 weight, 201.8.3.1 ZIP Code accuracy, 283.3.5 * * * * * L Labels * * * * * sacks and trays * * * * * commercial parcels [Delete the ``First-Class Package Service'' line under ``commercial parcels''.] * * * * * M * * * * * Mailing Fees * * * * * commercial parcels [Delete the ``First-Class Package Service'' line under ``commercial parcels''.] * * * * * Move Update Standard [Delete DMM reference 283.3.5 from the ``commercial parcels'' line.] * * * * * P * * * * * Parcel Select * * * * * mail preparation [Delete the ``NDC Presort prices on pallets'' and ``ONDC Presort prices'' lines under ``mail preparation''.] * * * * * price eligibility [Delete the ``NDC Presort prices'' and ``ONDC Presort prices'' lines under ``price eligibility''.] * * * * * Presort Verification * * * * * commercial parcels [Delete the ``First-Class Package Service'' line under ``commercial parcels''.] * * * * * Priority Mail * * * * * [Delete the ``Critical Mail'' line under ``Priority Mail''.] * * * * * S Sacks [Delete the ``First-Class Package Service'' line under ``sacks''.] * * * * * We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2015-26920 Filed 10-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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Priority Mail Express International— • Return Services. and the Large APO/FPO/DPO Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes • Mailer Services. Box will increase to $16.75.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum • Recipient Services. Commercial Base prices offer lower
Competitive product prices and prices to customers who use authorized
weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123,
changes are identified by product as postage payment methods. Commercial
Price List, for the applicable retail,
follows: Base prices will increase an average of
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus
9.4 percent. Commercial Base pricing
price. Priority Mail Express
offers an average 13.9 percent discount
* * * * * Prices off retail prices.
Priority Mail International (230) Overall, Priority Mail Express prices The Commercial Plus price category
will increase 15.6 percent. Priority Mail offers price incentives to large volume
[For every country listing that customers. Commercial Plus prices will
includes a Note about ordinary Priority Express will continue to offer zoned
increase an average of 13.3 percent. The
Mail International including indemnity Retail, Commercial BaseTM, and
Postal Service is proposing this increase
at no cost, remove the note.] Commercial PlusTM pricing tiers.
Retail prices will increase an average to bring Commercial Plus prices within
* * * * * three percent of Commercial Base prices
We will publish an appropriate of 14.4 percent. The price for the Retail
as part of a pricing strategy with the
amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect Flat Rate Envelope, Legal Flat Rate
long-term goal of eliminating the
these changes. Envelope, and Padded Flat Rate
Commercial Plus price category to
Envelope will increase to $22.95.
Stanley F. Mires, Commercial Base prices offer lower reflect the industry standard of
prices to customers who use authorized publishing only one set of commercial
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
price tables. Commercial Plus customers
[FR Doc. 2015–26918 Filed 10–23–15; 8:45 am] postage payment methods. Commercial
may be transitioned to Negotiated
BILLING CODE 7710–12–P Base prices will increase an average of
Service Agreements (NSAs) for
17.7 percent. Commercial Base pricing
additional discounts.
offers an average 10.0 percent discount
POSTAL SERVICE off retail prices. Critical Mail
The Commercial Plus price category The Postal Service will discontinue
39 CFR Part 111 offers price incentives to large volume the Critical Mail (Critical Mail and
customers. Commercial Plus prices will Critical Mail with Signature) product
Domestic Competitive Products increase an average of 48.2 percent. The
Pricing and Mailing Standards offering. As of January 17, 2016, Critical
Postal Service is proposing this increase Mail letters and flats will be charged the
Changes to match Commercial Plus prices with Commercial Plus Flat Rate Envelope
AGENCY: Postal Service TM. Commercial Base prices as part of a price. Critical Mail with signature letters
ACTION: Final rule.
pricing strategy with the long-term goal and flats will be charged the
of eliminating the Commercial Plus Commercial Plus Flat Rate Envelope
SUMMARY: The Postal Service is price category to reflect the industry price and Signature Confirmation TM
amending Mailing Standards of the standard of publishing only one set of customer generated electronic label fee.
United States Postal Service, Domestic commercial price tables. Commercial
Mail Manual (DMM®), to reflect changes Plus customers may be transitioned to Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes
to prices and mailing standards for Negotiated Service Agreements (NSAs) The Postal Service will implement a
competitive products. for additional discounts. two-tier zone surcharge for Regional
DATES: Effective Date: January 17, 2016. Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Box Rate Boxes A and B paid at retail. Zones
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 1–4 will have a $2.25 surcharge and
The Postal Service will discontinue Zones 5–9 will have a $1.00 surcharge.
Karen Key at (202) 268–7492 or Garry
the use of Priority Mail Express Flat Additionally, the Postal Service will
Rodriguez at (202) 268–7281.
Rate Boxes as a product offering. As of discontinue the Priority Mail Regional
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final January 17, 2016, Priority Mail Express
rule describes new prices and product Rate Box ® C to simplify this product
Flat Boxes will be charged the offering. As of January 17, 2016, a
features for competitive products, by applicable Priority Mail Express price
class of mail, established by the Regional Rate Box C will be charged the
based on weight and zone. applicable Priority Mail price based on
Governors of the United States Postal
Service. New prices are available under Priority Mail weight and zone.
Docket Number CP2016–9 on the Postal Prices First-Class Package Service
Regulatory Commission’s (PRC) Web
Overall, Priority Mail prices will Prices
site at http://www.prc.gov, and also
located on the Postal Explorer® Web site increase 9.8 percent. Priority Mail will Overall, First-Class Package Service
at http://pe.usps.com. continue to offer zoned Retail, prices will increase 12.8 percent. The
The Postal Service will revise the Commercial Base, and Commercial Plus Intelligent Mail ® package barcode
Mailing Standards of the United States pricing tiers. (IMpb) will continue to provide free
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual Retail prices will increase an average USPS tracking and confirmation of
(DMM), to reflect changes to prices and of 8.6 percent. The Flat Rate Envelope delivery with these parcels.
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mailing standards for the following price will increase to $6.45, the Legal
Flat Rate Envelope will also increase to First-Class Package Service
competitive products: Restructuring
• Priority Mail Express ®. $6.45, and the Padded Flat Rate
• Priority Mail ®. Envelope will increase to $6.80. The The Postal Service will discontinue
• First-Class Package Service ®. Small Flat Rate Box price will increase First-Class Package Service Commercial
• Parcel Select ®. to $6.80 and the Medium Flat Rate Plus pricing and restructure First-Class
• Standard Post TM. Boxes will increase to $13.45. The Large Package Service commercial parcel
• Extra Services. Flat Rate Box will increase to $18.75 prices to simplify this product offering.
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First-Class Package Service commercial Extra Services USPS Package Intercept
parcels will only be a single-piece The USPS Package InterceptTM fee
Adult Signature Service
product with prices starting at 1 ounce will increase 3.3 percent to $12.55.
up to less than 16 ounces. First-Class Adult Signature Required and Adult
Package Service commercial parcels will Signature Restricted Delivery service Pickup on Demand Service
not be sealed against inspection. prices are increasing 3.6 and 3.5 percent The Pickup on Demand® service daily
respectively. The price for Adult fee will remain at $20.00 for January 17,
Parcel Select Signature Required will increase to 2016.
Prices $5.70 and Adult Signature Restricted
Delivery will increase to $5.95. Recipient Services
Parcel Select Destination Entry prices Post Office Box Service
Return Services
will increase an average of 4.9 percent
and Parcel Select Ground (formerly Parcel Return Service The competitive Post Office BoxTM
Parcel Select Nonpresort) prices will service prices will increase an average
Overall, Parcel Return Service (PRS) of 3.5 percent within the modified price
increase an average of 1.9 percent. The
prices will increase an average of 5.0 ranges.
prices for Parcel Select Lightweight®
percent.
(PSLW) will increase an average of 23.5 Other
Return Sectional Center Facility
percent.
(RSCF) prices will increase an average Click-N-Ship
The IMpb will continue to provide of 5.0 percent and Return Delivery Unit
free USPS tracking and confirmation of (RDU) prices will increase an average of The Postal Service is restructuring
delivery with all Parcel Select parcels. 5.0 percent. Click-N-Ship® to offer only retail prices.
The Parcel Return Service annual Click-N-Ship will no longer be an
Parcel Select Nonpresort authorized payment method for Priority
permit fee and annual account
The Postal Service will rename Parcel maintenance fee will not change at this Mail Express and Priority Mail
time. Commercial Base pricing.
Select Nonpresort as Parcel Select
Ground. No changes to the product Resources
Parcel Return Service Return Network
features or mailing standards are being
Distribution Center (RNDC) The Postal Service provides
made as a result of this change.
additional resources to assist customers
The Postal Service will discontinue
Parcel Select ONDC and NDC with this price change for competitive
the RNDC price option to simplify this
products. These tools include price lists,
The Postal Service will discontinue product offering. As of January 17, 2016,
downloadable price files, and Federal
the Parcel Select ONDC and NDC price parcels entered at RNDC prices will be
Register Notices, which may be found
charged the applicable Parcel Select
categories to simplify product offerings. on the Postal Explorer® Web site at
As of January 17, 2016, parcels entered Ground price.
pe.usps.com.
at Parcel Select ONDC and NDC prices Mailer Services
will be charged the applicable Parcel List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Select Ground prices. Treatment of Mail—Treatment of Administrative practice and
Undeliverable Parcel Select procedure, Postal Service.
Parcel Select Lightweight
The Postal Service is introducing a The Postal Service adopts the
The Postal Service will consolidate reduced Additional Service Fee for following changes to Mailing Standards
the Parcel Select Lightweight Parcel Select shippers who use IMpbTM of the United States Postal Service,
Machinable and Irregular price tables to ACSTM with Shipper Paid Forward/ Domestic Mail Manual (DMM),
simplify this product offering. The new Return, when those packages are incorporated by reference in the Code of
price table, similar to the existing forwarded or returned. The Postal Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1.
Irregular price table, will be titled Service will charge the ACS & Shipper Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is
‘‘Parcel Select Lightweight-Commercial Paid Forward/Return Additional Service amended as follows:
Parcels’’ and will have 5-Digit, SCF, Fee of $1.50 to Parcel Select shippers
NDC, and Mixed NDC/Single Piece when their UAA parcels have been PART 111—[AMENDED]
price levels. The weight increments will processed using IMpb ACS with
start at 1 ounce and include pieces up Shipper Paid Forward/Return. With ■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
to less than 16 ounces. Mail preparation certain ACS Shipper Paid ancillary part 111 continues to read as follows:
will remain the same for machinable services, the forwarding or return Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301–
and irregular presorted parcels, and will postage and ACS & Shipper Paid 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101,
be subject to the applicable price levels Forward/Return additional service fee 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–
for UAA Parcel Select may be invoiced 3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632,
based on sortation. 3633, and 5001.
through the ACS billing process.
Standard Post ■2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the
Premium Forwarding Service
Overall, Standard Post prices will United States Postal Service, Domestic
Premium Forwarding Service® (PFS®) Mail Manual (DMM) as follows:
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increase an average of 10.0 percent. prices will increase an average of 3.6
percent. The enrollment fee paid at the Mailing Standards of the United States
Standard Post
retail counter will increase to $18.65 Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
The Postal Service will rename and the residential and commercial (DMM)
Standard Post as Retail Ground. No enrollment fee paid online will increase * * * * *
changes to the product features or to $17.10 per application. The price of
mailing standards are being made as a the weekly reshipment charge will 100 Retail Mail
result of this change. increase to $18.65. * * * * *
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110 Priority Mail Express to the applicable Commercial Base or Exhibit 4.7b Pricing for Flats
113 Prices and Eligibility Commercial Plus postage. Regional Rate Exceeding Maximum Deflection
Boxes that exceed the maximum weight * * * * *
1.0 Priority Mail Express Prices and as specified in 223.1.8 or have container
Fees [Revise the text in Exhibit 4.7b under
flaps that do not close within the ‘‘Eligibility with failed deflection’’
* * * * * normal folds are not eligible for column to read as follows:]
Regional Rate Box prices and are
1.3 Flat Rate Packaging assessed the applicable single-piece First-Class Mail Presorted
[Revise the first sentence of 1.3 to read Priority Mail price. (Nonautomation)
as follows:] [Delete current 1.6.2 in its entirety.]
Only USPS-produced or approved Eligibility as
* * * * * Eligibility with failed deflection
Flat Rate Envelopes are eligible for the presented
Flat Rate price and are charged a flat 124 Postage Payment Methods Presorted Flat Single-piece flat or First-Class
rate, regardless of the actual weight (up 1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Package Service.
to 70 pounds) of the mailpiece or Payment
domestic destination. * * * * * * * *
* * * * * 1.1 Payment Methods
5.0 Physical Standards for
114 Postage Payment Methods [Revise the text of 1.1 to read as Nonautomation Flats
follows:]
[Revise the heading of 1.0 to read as * * * * *
follows:] Priority Mail postage may be paid [Revise the heading of 5.5 to read as
with postage stamps (see 604.1.0), with follows:]
1.0 Basic Standards for Postage meter stamps (see 604.4.0) affixed to
Payment each piece, or with Click-N-Ship. 5.5 Priority Mail Express and Priority
1.1 Payment Method * * * * * Mail Flats
[Revise the first sentence of 1.1 to read [Revise section 150 and the DMM [Delete the second sentence of 5.5.]
as follows:] globally to change the name from 6.0 Physical Standards for
Retail Priority Mail Express postage ‘‘Standard Post’’ to ‘‘Retail Ground’’.] Automation Flats
may be paid with adhesive stamps (see
150 Retail Mail Retail Ground * * * * *
604.1.0), with meter stamps (see
604.4.0) affixed to each piece, or with * * * * * 6.2 Additional Criteria for
Click-N-Ship. * * * 200 Commercial Mail Letters, Cards, Automation Flats
* * * * * Flats, and Parcels * * * * *
115 Mail Preparation 201 Physical Standards 6.2.2 Maximum Weight
1.0 Priority Mail Express Supplies * * * * * Maximum weight limits are as
* * * * * 2.0 Physical Standards for follows:
1.2 Sealing Flat Rate Packaging Nonmachinable Letters [Delete item a and renumber items b
through e as items a through d.]
[Revise the text of 1.2 to read as * * * * *
* * * * *
follows:] [Revise the heading of 2.5 to read as
When sealing a Flat Rate Envelope, follows:] 8.0 Physical Standards by Class of
the container flap must be able to close Mail
2.5 Priority Mail Express and Priority
within the normal fold. Tape may be * * * * *
Mail Letters
applied to the flap and seams to
reinforce the container provided the [Delete the second sentence of 2.5] 8.3 First-Class Package Service
design of the container is not enlarged Parcels
* * * * *
by opening the sides, and the container 8.3.1 Weight
is not reconstructed in any way. 3.0 Physical Standards for
Machinable and Automation Letters [Revise the text of 8.3.1 to read as
* * * * *
and Cards follows:]
120 Priority Mail First-Class Package Service parcels
* * * * *
123 Prices and Eligibility must weigh less than 16 ounces.
3.5 Maximum Weight, Machinable * * * * *
1.0 Priority Mail Prices and Fees and Automation Letters and Cards
202 Elements on the Face of a
* * * * *
The following maximum weight Mailpiece
1.6 Regional Rate Boxes limits apply: * * * * *
[Delete the heading 1.6.1 and move [Delete item a and renumber items b
the text under 1.6. Revise the text of 1.6 through d as items a through c.] 3.0 Placement and Content of Mail
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to read as follows:] Markings
* * * * *
Regional Rate Box prices are available * * * * *
to Priority Mail Commercial Base or 4.0 Physical Standards for Flats [Revise the heading of 3.3 to read as
Commercial Plus customers who use * * * * * follows:]
USPS-produced Priority Mail Regional
Rate Boxes under 223.1.8. Regional Rate 4.7 Flat-Size Pieces Not Eligible for 3.3 Priority Mail Express and Priority
Boxes paid at retail are charged a fee Flat-Size Prices Mail Markings
based on zone (1–4 or 5–9), in addition * * * * * * * * * *
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3.6 First-Class Package Service rate, regardless of the actual weight (up [Delete 1.4, Critical Mail Prices, in its
Markings to 70 pounds) of the mailpiece or entirety and renumber items 1.5 through
[Revise the text of 3.6 in its entirety domestic destination. * * * 1.13 as items 1.4 through 1.12.]
to read as follows:] * * * * * * * * * *
The basic required marking ‘‘First- 214 Postage Payment and 1.8 Regional Rate Box Prices
Class Package’’ or ‘‘First-Class PKG’’ Documentation
must be printed as part of, directly * * * Regional Rate Box options are:
below, or to the left of the postage on 1.0 Basic Standards for Postage * * * * *
all parcels. Payment Options [Delete item c.]
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
3.7 Parcel Select, Bound Printed 1.1 Commercial Base Pricing 1.9 Hold For Pickup
Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail [Revise the text of renumbered 1.9 to
Markings Commercial Base Priority Mail
Express postage may be paid with: read as follows:]
3.7.1 Basic Markings Priority Mail is eligible for Hold For
* * * * *
* * * Optionally, the basic required Pickup service under 508.7.0.
[Delete item b and renumber items c * * * * *
marking may be printed on the shipping
through e as items b through d.]
address label as service indicators 1.11 Determining Single-Piece Weight
composed of a service icon and service * * * * *
banner (see Exhibit 3.7.1): [Revise the text of renumbered 1.11 to
215 Mail Preparation
read as follows:]
* * * * * 1.0 General Information for Mail
[Revise the second sentence of item b To determine single-piece weight in
Preparation any mailing of nonidentical-weight
to read as follows:]
b. * * * The appropriate marking * * * * * pieces, weigh each piece individually.
(e.g., ‘‘PARCEL SELECT’’, ‘‘MEDIA To determine single-piece weight in a
1.2 Sealing Flat Rate Packaging mailing of identical-weight pieces,
MAIL’’) must be preceded by the text
‘‘USPS’’ and be printed in minimum 20- weigh a sample group of at least 10
[Revise the text of 1.2 to read as
point bold sans serif typeface, uppercase randomly selected pieces and divide the
follows:]
letters, centered within the banner, and total sample weight by the number of
When sealing a Flat Rate Envelope, pieces in the sample. Except for mailers
bordered above and below by minimum the container flap must be able to close
1-point separator lines. * * * using eVS, express all single-piece
within the normal fold. Tape may be weights in decimal pounds rounded off
* * * * * applied to the flap and seams to to two decimal places. Mailers using
3.7.2 Parcel Select Markings reinforce the container provided the eVS may round off to four decimals, and
design of the container is not enlarged eVS will automatically round to the
* * * The following product by opening the sides and the container appropriate decimal place. If a customer
markings are required: is not reconstructed in any way. is using a manifest mailing system, the
* * * * * * * * * * manifest weight field must be properly
[Delete items b and c, and renumber completed by adhering to the rules
items d and e as items b and c.] 2.0 Priority Mail Express 1-Day and 2- relative to the specific manifest.
[Revise renumbered item b to read as Day
follows:] * * * * *
2.1 Mailing Label
b. Ground—‘‘Parcel Select Ground’’ or 3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for
‘‘Parcel Select GND’’. [Revise the first sentence of 2.1 to read Priority Mail
* * * * * as follows:] 3.1 Definition
210 Priority Mail Express For each Priority Mail Express item,
[Revise the second sentence of 3.1 to
the mailer must complete Label 11–B or
213 Prices and Eligibility read as follows:]
Label 11–F, Label 11–HFPU for Hold
* * * Lower weight limits apply to
1.0 Prices and Fees For Pickup service, or a single-ply
Commercial Plus cubic (see 1.5);
Priority Mail Express label generated
* * * * * Regional Rate Boxes (see 1.9); APO/FPO
through a USPS-approved method.
mail subject to 703.2.0 and 703.4.0 and
1.3 Commercial Base Prices * * *
Department of State mail subject to
Priority Mail Express Commercial * * * * * 703.3.0.
Base prices are less than Priority Mail 220 Priority Mail [Delete 3.2 in its entirety and
Express retail prices (see Notice 123— renumber 3.3 through 3.5 as 3.2 through
Price List). These prices are available to: 223 Prices and Eligibility 3.4.]
* * * * * 1.0 Prices and Fees
3.2 IMpb Standards
[Delete item b and renumber items c * * * * *
through e as items b though d.] [Revise the first sentence of
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* * * * * 1.2 Commercial Base Prices renumbered 3.2 to read as follows:]
Unless authorized to use a unique
1.5 Flat Rate Packaging For prices, see Notice 123—Price List. IMb on Priority Mail letters and flats
The Commercial Base prices are prepared in high-speed environments,
[Revise the first sentence of 1.4 to read
available for: all Priority Mail pieces must bear an
as follows:]
Only USPS-produced or approved [Delete item a and renumber items b Intelligent Mail package barcode
Flat Rate Envelopes are eligible for the through f as items a through e.] prepared under 708.5.0. * * *
Flat Rate price and are charged a flat * * * * * * * * * *
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3.4 Matter Closed Against Postal b. Ground 2.2 Other Documentation
Inspection * * * * * [Revise the first sentence of 2.2 to read
[Revise the text of renumbered 3.4 to 1.2 Parcel Select Prices as follows:]
read as follows:] When presented for acceptance,
Priority Mail matter is closed against [Revise the first sentence of 1.2 to read
as follows:] documentation of postage by entry
postal inspection.
* * * * * Pricing is available for Parcel Select at office and presort level (e.g., by DNDC
the Destination Entry and Parcel Select and by 5-digit ZIP Code for DSCF and
224 Postage Payment and Ground levels. * * * DDU prices) is required under 705.2.0
Documentation through 705.4.0. * * *
* * * * *
* * * * *
1.0 Basic Standards for Postage
2.0 Content Standards
Payment 255 Mail Preparation
2.1 Definition of a Parcel
1.1 Postage Payment Options 1.0 General Information for Mail
[Revise the second sentence of 2.1 to Preparation
1.1.1 Commercial Base Pricing
read as follows:]
Priority Mail Commercial Base and * * * * *
* * * When postage is paid using
Regional Rate Box postage may be paid USPS-approved PC Postage in 1.8 Parcel Select Markings
with: conjunction with barcoded Parcel Select
[Delete item a and renumber items b Ground mailings, there is no minimum [Revise the text of 1.8 to read as
through e as items a through d.] volume. follows:]
* * * * * Each piece in a Parcel Select mailing
* * * * *
[Delete 1.1.3, Critical Mail Pricing, in must bear a price marking under
its entirety and renumber 1.1.4 as 1.1.3.] 4.0 Price Eligibility for Parcel Select 202.3.7.2. Markings must appear in
* * * * * and Parcel Select Lightweight either the postage area described in
* * * * * 202.3.7, or in the address area on the
225 Mail Preparation line directly above or two lines above
[Delete 4.2 in its entirety and
1.0 General Information for Mail renumbered 4.3 through 4.8 as 4.2 the address if the marking appears alone
Preparation through 4.7.] (when no other information appears on
that line). The ‘‘Retail Ground’’ marking
1.1 Priority Mail Packaging Provided * * * * * is not allowed on any Parcel Select
by the USPS 4.3 Parcel Select Lightweight mailpiece.
[Delete the last sentence in 1.1.] * * * * *
* * * * *
* * * * * [Delete 5.0, Preparing NDC Presort
[Delete 4.0, Additional Standards for 4.3.2 Price Application and ONDC Presort, in its entirety, and
Preparing Critical Mail, in its entirety [Revise the first sentence of renumber 6.0 and 7.0 as 5.0 and 6.0.]
and renumber 5.0 as 4.0.] renumbered 4.3.2 to read as follows:] * * * * *
* * * * * Prices for Parcel Select Lightweight
226 Enter and Deposit apply to parcels that meet the eligibility 6.0 Preparing Parcel Select
standards in 2.0 and 4.4 and the Lightweight
1.0 Deposit preparation standards in 255.7.0, 6.1 Basic Standards
1.1 General 705.6.0, or 705.8.0. * * *
[Revise the introductory text of
[Revise the first sentence of 1.1 to read * * * * * renumbered 6.1 to read as follows:]
as follows:] [Delete renumbered 4.6, Delivery and
All mailings and all pieces in each
Mailpieces bearing postage Return Addresses, in its entirety and
mailing at Parcel Select Lightweight
evidencing indicia must be deposited in renumber 4.7 as 4.6.] prices are subject to the specific
a collection box or at a postal facility * * * * * preparation standards in 7.2 and 7.3,
within the ZIP Code shown in the 254 Postage Payment and and to these general standards:
indicia, except as permitted under 2.0 or Documentation * * * * *
604.4.6.3. * * *
* * * * * 1.0 Basic Standards for Postage 256 Enter and Deposit
Payment
250 Parcel Select * * * * *
1.1 Postage Payment Options
[Revise 250 and the DMM globally to 2.0 Deposit
change the name of ‘‘Parcel Select Mailing fees must be paid for the
current 12-month period at the Postal * * * * *
Nonpresort’’ to ‘‘Parcel Select Ground’’.]
Service facility where postage is paid for 2.5 Mail Separation and Presentation
253 Prices and Eligibility the mailing. of Destination Entry Mailings
1.0 Prices and Fees [Revise item a to read as follows:]
a. Permit imprint may be used for * * * Mailers presenting destination
1.1 Price Application entry mailings to the Postal Service
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identical-weight pieces provided the
* * * The price categories for Parcel mail can be separated at acceptance into must meet the following requirements:
Select are as follows: groups that each contain pieces subject [Revise the first sentence of item a to
to the same combination of prices. read as follows:]
* * * * *
[Delete item b and renumber items c * * * * * a. Mark each DNDC, DSCF, or DDU
and d as b and c.] Parcel Select piece as ‘‘Parcel Select,’’
[Revise renumber item b to read as 2.0 Mailing Documentation according to 202.3.7.2. * * *
follows:] * * * * * * * * * *
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280 First-Class Package Service [Revise the heading of 3.0 to read as system indicia (IBI Meter or PC Postage)
283 Prices and Eligibility follows: must bear the full numerical value of
postage at the First-Class Package
1.0 Prices and Fees for First-Class 3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for
Service price for which it qualifies.
Package Service First-Class Package Service
* * * * *
* * * * * * * * * *
285 Mail Preparation
[Revise the heading and text of 1.2 to 3.2 Defining Characteristics
read as follows:] [Delete 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 in their
3.2.1 Inspection of the Contents
1.2 Price Determination for First-Class entirety and add a new 1.0 to read as
[Revise the text of 3.2.1 to read as follows:]
Package Service follows:]
First-Class Package Service prices Articles mailed at First-Class Package 1.0 Preparation for First-Class
start at 1 ounce and must weigh less Service prices are not sealed against Package Service
than 16 ounces. Any fraction of an postal inspection. Regardless of physical The following standards apply to
ounce is considered a whole ounce. closure, the mailing of articles at First- single-piece First-Class Package Service:
Class Package Service prices constitutes
1.3 Commercial Prices a. Each piece is required to bear the
consent by the mailer to postal
markings under 202.3.6.
[Revise the introductory text of 1.3 to inspection of the contents.
read as follows:] b. There are no sorting requirements
* * * * *
Commercial prices are available when for single-piece First-Class Package
paid by one of the following methods: 3.3 Additional Basic Standards Service parcels.
* * * * * [Revise the introductory text of 3.3 to * * * * *
[Delete 1.4, Commercial Plus Prices, read as follows:] 286 Enter and Deposit
in its entirety and renumber 1.5 through All First-Class Package Service
1.8 as 1.4 through 1.7.] parcels must: 1.0 Deposit
* * * * * * * * * *
1.4 Surcharge [Revise the text of item b to read as
1.2 Approved Collections
A surcharge applies for parcels that follows:]
are irregularly shaped, such as rolls, b. Bear a delivery address that The USPS may collect First-Class
tubes, and triangles. includes the correct ZIP Code or ZIP+4. Package Service parcels at a mailer’s
* * * * * [Delete 3.5, Move Update Standard, facility if part of an approved collection
[Delete renumbered 1.5, Presort and 3.6 ZIP Code Accuracy in their service for other classes of mail; space
Mailing Fee, 1.6, Computing Postage for entirety.] is available on the transportation; and:
First-Class Package Service, and 1.7, * * * * * * * * * *
Determining Single-Piece Weight in their [Revise the heading of 4.0 to read as [Revise the text of item c to read as
entirety.] follows: follows:]
* * * * * 4.0 Price Eligibility for First-Class c. Postage is paid with postage
2.0 Content Standards for First-Class Package Service evidencing system postage.
Package Service Parcels [Delete 4.1 through 4.4 and move the [Delete 1.3, Permit Imprint Collection,
2.1 General text under 4.5 as new 4.0 to read as in its entirety.]
follows:] 2.0 Verification
[Revise the text of 2.1 to read as Single-piece prices apply to
follows:] nonpresorted parcels mailed under [Delete the heading 2.1 and move the
In addition to restricted material 285.1.0. text under 2.0. Revise the text of 2.0 to
described in 601.8.0, parcels mailed at read as follows:]
First-Class Package Service prices may 248 Postage Payment and
Documentation Mailings are subject to USPS
not contain documents or personal
procedures to verify correct postage
correspondence, except that such * * * * * payment. The return of mailings to the
parcels may contain invoices, receipts, [Revise the heading of 2.0 to read as mailer’s facility for reworking is the
incidental advertising, and other follows:] mailer’s responsibility.
documents that relate in all substantial
respects to merchandise contained in 2.0 Postage Payment for First-Class [Delete current 2.2 Timeframe for
the parcels. Package Service Corrective Action, and 2.3, Payment at
2.1 Permit Imprint Postage Single-Piece Price Rather than
2.2 Matter Required To Be Mailed as Correcting Errors, in their entirety.]
First-Class Mail [Revise the second sentence of 2.1 to
read as follows:] 500 Additional Mailing Services
[Revise the introductory text of 2.2 to * * * All mail manifested using the
read as follows:] * * * * *
Electronic Verification System (eVS)
See 233.2.0 for a detailed description under 705.2.9 must be paid using a 503 Extra Services
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of matter required to be mailed as First- permit imprint. * * * 1.0 Basic Standards for All Extra
Class Mail or Priority Mail. The [Revise the heading and text of 2.2 to Services
following types of contents must be read as follows:]
mailed as First-Class Mail or -Priority * * * * *
Mail: 2.2 Affixed Payment for First-Class
Package Service 1.4 Matter Eligible for Extra Services
* * * * *
[Delete 2.3, Restricted Air Each First-Class Package Service 1.4.1 Eligible Matter
Transportation, in its entirety.] parcel bearing postage evidencing * * * * *
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Exhibit 1.4.1 Eligible Matter— 3.7.8 Additional Standards for First- 4.2.9 Pickup Schedule and Location
Domestic Destinations Class Package Return Service [Revise the second sentence in the
[Delete ‘‘Critical Mail’’ in the ‘‘Eligible [Delete the second sentence of 3.7.8.] introductory text of 4.2.9 to read as
Mail Class’’ column under the following * * * * * follows:]
* * * If the permit holder (or agent)
Extra Services: Insurance, Signature 4.0 Parcel Return Service has existing appointments to deliver
Confirmation, and Adult Signature
4.1 Prices and Fees Parcel Select parcels to destination
Required.]
facilities and those facilities are one of
* * * * * * * * * * the designated RSCFs or designated
4.0 Insured Mail 4.1.2 Parcel Return Service Prices RDUs, those appointments can be used
for retrieving PRS parcels at the same
* * * * * [Revise the first sentence in the time. * * *
introductory text of 4.1.2 to read as
4.3 Basic Standards follows:] * * * * *
4.3.1 Description Parcel Return Service prices are based [Delete item a and renumber items b
on the price that applies to the weight through d as items a through c.]
Insured mail is subject to the basic increment of each addressed piece, and * * * * *
standards in 1.0; see 1.4 for eligible on the designated return facility, RDU or [Delete renumbered item c.]
matter. The following additional RSCF. * * * * * * * *
standards apply to insured mail:
* * * * * 4.3 Labels
* * * * * [Revise the first sentence of item b to
[Revise item e to read as follows:] read as follows:] * * * * *
e. First-Class Mail, First-Class Package b. Balloon and Oversized Prices: 4.3.5 PRS Label Format Examples
Service, and Priority Mail may be RSCF parcels that weigh less than 20 The following are PRS label format
insured, if it contains matter that is pounds but measure more than 84 examples. Note: The ZIP Code 56999
eligible to be mailed at Standard Mail, inches in combined length and girth are appears in each example for
Retail Ground, or Package Services charged the applicable price for a 20- demonstration purposes only.
prices. pound parcel (balloon price). * * * [Replace the RNDC label example in
* * * * * * * * * * items a and b with RSCF/RDU labels.]
[Delete item c in its entirety.] * * * * *
505 Return Services
4.1.3 Postage 507 Mailer Services
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of 4.1.3 1.0 Treatment of Mail
3.0 Merchandise Return Service to read as follows:]
(MRS) There are two PRS price categories: * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * 1.5 Treatment for Ancillary Services
[Delete item c in its entirety.] by Class of Mail
3.7 Additional Standards for USPS [Delete 4.1.4, Standard Post Prices, in
Return Services * * * * *
its entirety.]
* * * * * 1.5.4 Retail Ground, Package
4.2 Basic Standards
Services, and Parcel Select
3.7.4 Postage 4.2.1 Description [Revise the introductory text of 1.5.4
[Revise the first sentence of 3.7.4 to [Revise the text of 4.2.1 to read as to read as follows:]
read as follows:] follows:] Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA)
Postage is calculated based on the Parcel Return Service (PRS) applies to Retail Ground, Package Services, and
weight of the parcel and zone, except for parcels that are picked up in bulk by Parcel Select (see 1.5.3 for Parcel Select
First-Class Package Return Service, for authorized permit holders or their Lightweight) mailpieces are treated as
which postage is based on the weight of agents. Permit holders guarantee described in Exhibit 1.5.4, with these
the parcel. * * * payment of postage for all parcels additional conditions:
mailed with a PRS label. By providing * * * * *
* * * * * an approved PRS label to its customers, [Delete item g in its entirety.]
3.7.5 Description the merchant or other party designates * * * * *
the permit holder identified on the label
[Revise the text of 3.7.5 to read as as their agent for receipt of mail bearing Exhibit 1.5.4 Treatment of
follows:] that label, and authorizes the USPS to Undeliverable Standard Post, Package
Priority Mail Return Service, First- provide that mail to the permit holder Services, and Parcel Select
Class Package Return Service, and or its designee. PRS permit holders also * * * * *
Ground Return Service provide return may retrieve parcels at one or more
service options to customers who meet designated return sectional center ‘‘Address Service Requested’’
the applicable standards in 3.0. Except facilities (RSCFs) or designated return Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return Option
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for restricted material described in delivery units (RDUs). Payment for 1
Publication 52, any mailable matter may parcels returned under PRS is deducted * * * * *
be mailed using any of the USPS Return from a separate advance deposit If change-of-address order on file:
Service options. Any content that (postage-due) account funded through [Revise the first bullet under ‘‘If
constitutes First-Class Mail matter may the Centralized Account Processing change-of-address order on file’’ to read
only be mailed using Priority Mail System (CAPS). The permit holder must as follows:]
Return Service. be authorized to use eVS (see 705.2.9). • Months 1 through 12: Parcel
* * * * * * * * * * forwarded. Forwarding postage is
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charged to the mailer as follows; at the • Months 1 through 12: Parcel 600 Basic Standards for All Mailing
applicable Retail Ground or Package forwarded; postage due charged to the Services
Services single-piece price or the Parcel mailer as follows: at the Retail Ground 601 Mailability
Select Ground price plus the ACS & or Package Services single-piece price
Shipper Paid Forward/Return additional for the specific class of mail or the * * * * *
service fee. Separate notice of new Parcel Select Ground price plus the ACS 6.0 Mailing Containers—Special
address provided (electronic ACS fee & Shipper Paid Forward/Return Types of Envelopes and Packaging
charged). additional service fee; separate notice of
new address provided (electronic ACS * * * * *
* * * * *
fee charged). [Delete 6.2, Critical Mail Envelopes,
Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return Option and renumber 6.3 through 6.6 as 6.2
* * * * *
2 through 6.5.]
* * * * * 1.6 Attachments and Enclosures * * * * *
If change-of-address order on file: * * * * * 602 Addressing
[Revise the first bullet under ‘‘If
change-of-address order on file’’ to read 1.6.3 Package Services and Parcel 1.0 Elements of Addressing
as follows:] Select
* * * * *
• Months 1 through 12: Parcel Undeliverable, unendorsed
forwarded. Forwarding postage is mailpieces with a First-Class Mail 1.5 Return Addresses
charged to the mailer as follows; at the attachment or enclosure are forwarded * * * * *
applicable Retail Ground or Package or returned as follows:
Services single-piece price or the Parcel 1.5.3 Required Use of Return
[Revise the text of item a to read as
Select Ground price plus the ACS & Addresses
follows:]
Shipper Paid Forward/Return additional a. Parcel Select at the Parcel Select The sender’s domestic return address
service fee. Separate notice of new Ground price plus the additional service must appear legibly on:
address provided (electronic ACS fee fee. * * * * *
charged).
* * * * * [Revise item e to read as follows:]
* * * * * e. Priority Mail.
508 Recipient Services
Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return Option * * * * *
3 * * * * *
5.0 Move Update Standards
If no change-of-address order on file: 7.0 Hold For Pickup
[Revise the text under ‘‘If no change- 5.1 Basic Standards
7.1 Fees and Postage
of-address order on file’’ to read as [Revise the second sentence in the
follows:] 7.1.1 Postage Payment Methods
introductory text of 5.1 to read as
Piece returned with reason for [Revise the introductory text of 7.1.1 follows:]
nondelivery attached; Return postage is to read as follows:] * * * Each address, except for mail
charged to the mailer as follows: at the Hold For Pickup service is available bearing an alternative address format
Retail Ground or Package Services for the mail classes listed under 7.2.2, (under 3.0), in a mailing at commercial
single-piece price, or the Parcel Select when postage is paid by: First-Class Mail presorted or automation
Ground price plus the ACS & Shipper prices, Standard Mail, or Parcel Select
* * * * *
Paid Forward/Return additional service Lightweight prices is subject to the
fee. Separate notice provided (electronic 7.2 Basic Information Move Update standard and must meet
ACS fee is charged). * * * * * these requirements:
If change-of-address order on file:
[Revise the first bullet under ‘‘If 7.2.2 Basic Eligibility * * * * *
change-of-address order on file’’ to read [Revise the text of item b to read as
[Revise the introductory text of 7.2.2 follows:]
as follows:]
to read as follows:]
• Months 1 through 12: Parcel b. The Move Update standard is met
forwarded. Forwarding postage is Hold For Pickup service is available at when an address used on a mailpiece in
charged to the mailer as follows: at the retail Post Office locations for Priority a mailing at any class of mail is updated
Retail Ground or Package Services Mail Express presented under 113.4.2 or under 5.2, and the same address is used
single-piece price or the Parcel Select 113.4.3, and for Priority Mail using in a First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, or
Ground price plus the ACS & Shipper Click-N-Ship. It is also available with Parcel Select Lightweight mailing
Paid Forward/Return additional service commercial mailings of Priority Mail within 95 days after the address has
fee. Separate notice of new address Express presented under 213.4.2. or been updated.
provided (electronic ACS fee is 213.4.3, Priority Mail, First-Class
Package Service, Parcel Select Ground, 5.2 USPS-Approved Methods
charged).
Parcel Select Lightweight, and Bound The following methods are authorized
* * * * * Printed Matter parcels, when: for meeting the Move Update standard:
‘‘Change Service Requested’’ * * * * *
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* * * * *
(For Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return [Revise the first sentence of item b to [Revise the first sentence of item d to
participants via ACS only) read as follows:] read as follows:]
* * * * * b. For electronic option, mailers d. For First-Class Mail only: Mailer
If change-of-address order on file: establish an electronic link with USPS Move Update Process Certification and
[Revise the first bullet under ‘‘If to exchange acceptance and delivery USPS-approved alternative methods for
change-of-address order on file’’ to read data. * * * mailers with legitimate restrictions on
as follows:] * * * * * incorporating USPS-supplied change-of-
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address information into their mailing provided Priority Mail Express or 6.3 Combining Parcels—DSCF and
lists. * * * Priority Mail containers. The indicia DDU Prices
* * * * * may show the mailing date, amount of 6.3.1 Qualification
postage paid, or the number of ounces
6.0 ZIP Code Accuracy Standards Combination requirements for specific
for which postage is paid. The ZIP Code
6.1 Basic Standards of the permit holder may be shown discounts and prices are as follows:
directly after the state name or in a [Delete item a and renumber items b
[Revise the introductory text of 6.1 to
separate inscription reading ‘‘ZIP Code and c as items a and b.]
read as follows:]
Except for mail bearing a simplified 00000,’’ when that ZIP Code does not * * * * *
address, addresses used on pieces in a create uncertainty about the permit 6.3.2 Preparation and Prices
mailing at all commercial First-Class holder’s correct address or permit
Mail, nonbarcoded presorted number. Instead of printing the city and Combined parcels must be prepared
Periodicals, Standard Mail, Parcel Select state of mailing in the indicia, the as follows:
Lightweight, and Bound Printed Matter mailer may print ‘‘Mailed From ZIP * * * * *
presorted and carrier route prices are Code,’’ followed by the 5-digit ZIP Code [Delete item c and renumber item d as
subject to the ZIP Code accuracy assigned to the postmaster of the item c.]
standard and must meet these mailing office. The indicia may also * * * * *
requirements: include required price markings. 8.0 Preparing Pallets
* * * * * * * * * *
* * * * *
604 Postage Payment Methods
7.0 Computing Postage 8.4 Pallet Boxes
* * * * *
7.1 General Standards 8.4.1 Use
4.0 Postage Meters and PC Postage
Products (‘‘Postage Evidencing 7.1.1 Determining Single-Piece Weight [Revise the text of 8.4.1 to read as
Systems’’) for Retail and Commercial Mail follows:]
4.1 Basic Information [Revise the third sentence of 7.1.1 to A mailer may use pallet boxes
read as follows:] constructed of single-, double-, or triple-
* * * * * wall corrugated fiberboard placed on
* * * Express all single-piece weights pallets to hold sacks or parcels. Pallet
4.1.5 Authorized Classes of Mail in decimal pounds rounded off to two boxes must protect the mail and
[Revise the text of 4.1.5 to read as decimal places for the following maintain the integrity of the pallet loads
follows:] mailpieces: Priority Mail Express, throughout transportation, handling,
Mailers may use postage evidencing Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Bound and processing. Single-wall corrugated
systems to affix or apply indicia on any Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library fiberboard may be used only for light
class of mail except Periodicals and Mail prices. * * * loads (such as lightweight parcels) that
Bound Printed Matter. PC Postage do not require transportation by the
products may be used for Retail Ground * * * * *
USPS beyond the entry office, or for
only by USPS-Approved Shippers. 12.0 Scan Based Payment Parcel Select DSCF and DDU price mail.
* * * * * Mailers must supply their own pallet
12.1 Basic Information
5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia) boxes. The base of the boxes must
* * * * * measure approximately 40 by 48 inches.
* * * * *
12.1.2 Eligibility 8.4.2 Height
5.3 Indicia Design, Placement, and
Content [Revise the second sentence of 12.1.2 [Delete the last sentence of 8.4.2.]
* * * * * to read as follows:] * * * * *
[Revise the heading and text of 5.3.6 * * * Returns include Ground Return 8.5 General Preparation
to read as follows:] Service, First-Class Package Return
* * * * *
Service, Priority Mail Return Service,
5.3.6 Priority Mail Express, Priority
Mail, First-Class Mail, and First-Class and Parcel Return Service shipments. 8.5.2 Required Preparation
Package Service Format * * * [Revise the introductory text of 8.5.2
A permit imprint indicia on Priority * * * * * to read as follows:]
Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class 700 Special Standards The following standards apply to
Mail, or First-Class Package Service Periodicals, Standard Mail, Parcel
mailpieces must show ‘‘Priority Mail * * * * * Select, and Package Services, except
Express,’’ ‘‘Priority Mail’’ (or Parcel Select mailed at DSCF and DDU
705 Advanced Preparation and
‘‘Priority’’), ‘‘First-Class Mail,’’ or ‘‘First- prices:
Special Postage Payment Systems
Class Package’’ (or ‘‘First-Class Pkg’’) as * * * * *
applicable; ‘‘U.S. Postage Paid’’; city * * * * *
8.5.3 Minimum Load
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and state; and permit number. If the 6.0 Combining Mailings of Standard
Electronic Verification System (eVS) is The following minimum load
Mail, Package Services, and Parcel
used under 705.2.9, the marking ‘‘eVS’’ standards apply to mail prepared on
Select Parcels
(or the alternative ‘‘e–VS’’ or ‘‘E–VS’’) pallets:
must appear directly below the permit * * * * * [Revise the introductory text of item a
number. The ‘‘Priority Mail Express,’’ or [Revise the heading of 6.3 to read as to read as follows:]
‘‘Priority Mail’’ (or ‘‘Priority’’), marking follows:] a. For Periodicals, Standard Mail,
may be omitted when using USPS- Parcel Select, and Package Services
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(except for Parcel Select mailed at DSCF c. A Priority Mail Express or Priority Price Abbreviation
and DDU prices): Mail Open and Distribute shipment
* * * * * destined to a DDU may be contained in Mixed ADC [Standard Mail MD.
[Revise the text of item b to read as USPS-provided Priority Mail Express nonmachinable letters,
Flat Rate envelopes using the applicable flats, irregular parcels; and
follows:]
label in 18.5.3a, or Priority Mail Flat all Periodicals].
b. Parcel Select mailed at DSCF and NDC [Standard Mail machin- NDC.
DDU prices. A minimum load for the Rate Envelopes and boxes using the able parcels and Marketing
price claimed may be stated in terms of applicable label in 18.5.3b. parcels 6 ounces and over].
weight, combined piece minimum and * * * * * Mixed NDC [Standard Mail MNDC.
weight, or minimum height. Mail machinable parcels and
entered at the Parcel Select DSCF prices 21.0 Optional Combined Parcel Marketing parcels 6
and prepared directly on pallets or in Mailings ounces and over].
pallet boxes on pallets must be prepared * * * * * Firm [Outside-County Periodi- FB.
under either a minimum height cals].
21.2.2 Price Application
requirement or under one of two options
requiring a minimum number of pieces * * * * *
Apply prices based on the criteria in
and pounds per pallet. There is no 200 and the following standards: 6.0 Standards for Barcoded Tray
minimum weight requirement for an * * * * * Labels, Sack Labels, and Container
SCF pallet containing 5-digit scheme Placards
and 5-digit sacks prepared for the DSCF [Revise the text of item e to read as
follows:] * * * * *
price. There are no minimums for the
Parcel Select DDU price. e. Parcel Select prices are based on 6.2 Specifications for Barcoded Tray
the destination entry for pieces in 5- and Sack Labels
8.5.4 Minimum Height of Mail digit, 3-digit, ADC, or NDC containers. * * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of 8.5.4 * * * * *
to read as follows:] 6.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier
The definitions of the minimum 708 Technical Specifications Numbers
height of mail used to qualify for DSCF 1.0 Standardized Documentation for * * * * *
Parcel Select prices are as follows: First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Standard
* * * * * Mail, and Flat-Size Bound Printed Exhibit 6.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier
[Delete 8.19, Parcel Select—Origin Matter Numbers
Network Distribution Center (ONDC) * * * * *
* * * * *
Presort Discount, in its entirety and
renumber 8.20 through 8.22 as 8.19 1.3 Price Level Column Headings Priority Mail Open and Distribute
through 8.21.] * * * * *
The actual name of the price level (or [Delete the ‘‘First-Class Package
* * * * *
abbreviation) is used for column Service, Parcels’’ section in its entirety.]
18.0 Priority Mail Express Open and headings required by 1.2 and shown
* * * * *
Distribute and Priority Mail Open and below:
Distribute * * * * * First-Class Mail
* * * * * b. Presorted First-Class Mail, * * * * *
barcoded and nonbarcoded Periodicals [Delete the ‘‘FC Parcels—Presorted’’
18.1 Prices and Fees section in its entirety.]
flats, nonbarcoded Periodicals letters,
* * * * * and machinable and nonmachinable * * * * *
18.1.5 Payment Method Standard Mail:
7.0 Optional Endorsement Lines
Postage payment methods are as [Revise the table under item b to read (OELs)
follows: as follows:]
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence in item b to
Price Abbreviation 7.2.5 ZIP Code Information
read as follows:]
b. Priority Mail Express postage may Presorted [First-Class Mail Presort. * * * * *
be paid under any of the options listed letters/cards, flats, and par-
in 214.1.1. * * * cels]. Exhibit 7.2.5 OEL Labeling Lists
[Revise the first sentence in item c to 5-Digit [all Standard Mail and 5D. * * * * *
read as follows:] Periodicals letters].
c. Priority Mail postage may be paid FSS [Periodicals flats, Stand- SD. First-Class Mail
under any of the options listed in ard Mail flats]. * * * * *
224.1.1.1. * * * 3-Digit [all Standard Mail and 3D.
[Delete the ‘‘Parcels’’ line in its
Periodicals letters].
* * * * * SCF [for Standard Mail par- SCF. entirety from the ‘‘First-Class Mail’’
cels]. section.]
18.5 Preparation
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AADC [Standard Mail ma- AB. * * * * *
18.5.1 Containers for Expedited chinable letters].
Transport ADC [Standard Mail non- AD. Index and Appendices
Acceptable containers for expedited machinable letters, flats, A
and irregular parcels, and
transport are as follows: all Periodicals]. * * * * *
* * * * * Basic [In-County Periodicals] BS.
[Revise the text of item c to read as Address Quality Standards, Parcels
Mixed AADC [Standard Mail MB.
follows:] machinable letters]. * * * * *
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Move Update sacks and trays ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
[Delete DMM reference 283.3.5] * * * * * AGENCY
* * * * * commercial parcels
[Delete the ‘‘First-Class Package 40 CFR Part 62
B Service’’ line under ‘‘commercial [EPA–R02–OAR–2015–0509; FRL–9936–09–
* * * * * parcels’’.] Region 2]
Bundles of Parcels * * * * *
Approval and Promulgation of State
* * * * * M Plans for Designated Facilities; New
sacks * * * * * York
[Delete the ‘‘First-Class Package AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Service’’ line under ‘‘sacks’’.] Mailing Fees
Agency (EPA).
* * * * * * * * * *
commercial parcels ACTION: Final rule.
D [Delete the ‘‘First-Class Package SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
* * * * * Service’’ line under ‘‘commercial Agency is approving a request from the
parcels’’.] State of New York that EPA withdraw
Documentation
* * * * * its approval of a provision of the New
* * * * * York State plan that implements and
commercial parcels Move Update Standard
enforces the Emission Guidelines for
[Delete the ‘‘First-Class Package [Delete DMM reference 283.3.5 from existing sewage sludge incineration
Service’’ line under ‘‘commercial the ‘‘commercial parcels’’ line.] units. This action withdraws the EPA’s
parcels’’.] * * * * * approval of a provision of the State
* * * * * sewage sludge incineration plan
P
allowing for affirmative defenses of
E * * * * * Clean Air Act violations in the case of
* * * * * malfunctions. No other provision in the
Parcel Select
Entry State plan is affected by this action.
* * * * * DATES: This rule is effective on
* * * * * mail preparation
November 25, 2015.
commercial parcels [Delete the ‘‘NDC Presort prices on
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a
[Revise ‘‘First-Class Mail’’ to read as pallets’’ and ‘‘ONDC Presort prices’’
docket for this action under Docket ID
‘‘First-Class Package Service’’.] lines under ‘‘mail preparation’’.]
No. EPA–R02–OAR–2015–0509. All
* * * * * * * * * * documents in the docket are listed on
price eligibility the www.regulations.gov Web site.
F
[Delete the ‘‘NDC Presort prices’’ and Although listed in the index, some
* * * * * ‘‘ONDC Presort prices’’ lines under information is not publicly available,
First-Class Package Service, ‘‘price eligibility’’.] e.g., CBI or other information whose
Commercial Parcels * * * * * disclosure is restricted by statute.
[Revise the index of ‘‘First-Class Presort Verification Certain other material, such as
Package Service’’, commercial parcels to copyrighted material, will be publicly
* * * * * available only in hard copy form.
read as follows:] commercial parcels Publicly available docket materials are
combined with other classes of mail, [Delete the ‘‘First-Class Package available either at www.regulations.gov
703.9.0 Service’’ line under ‘‘commercial or at the Environmental Protection
computing postage, 283.1.1 parcels’’.] Agency, Region 2 Office, Air Programs
content standards, 283.2.0
deposit of, 286.1.0 * * * * * Branch, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New
documentation, 284.3.0 York, New York 10007–1866. The EPA
Priority Mail requests, if at all possible, that you
eligibility standards, 283
incidental enclosure with another class * * * * * contact the individual in the FOR
of mail, 703.9.5 [Delete the ‘‘Critical Mail’’ line under FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to
mail preparation, 285 ‘‘Priority Mail’’.] view the docket. The Regional Office’s
markings required on each mailpiece * * * * * official hours of business are Monday
general, 202.1.0 through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
S excluding legal holidays.
postage payment methods, 284
postage statements, 284.2.0 Sacks FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
price eligibility, 283.4.0 [Delete the ‘‘First-Class Package Anthony (Ted) Gardella
size, 201.8.3 Service’’ line under ‘‘sacks’’.] (gardella.anthony@epa.gov), Air
surcharge, 283.1.4 Programs Branch, Environmental
undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.1 * * * * *
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We will publish an appropriate Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 25th
weight, 201.8.3.1 Floor, New York, New York 1007–1866,
ZIP Code accuracy, 283.3.5 amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect
these changes. (212) 637–3892.
* * * * * SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Stanley F. Mires,
L I. What action is the EPA taking?
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
Labels [FR Doc. 2015–26920 Filed 10–23–15; 8:45 am] The EPA is approving a request from
* * * * * BILLING CODE 7710–12–P the State of New York that EPA
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