81 FR 71428 - New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products
POSTAL SERVICE Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 200 (October 17, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 200 (October 17, 2016)
| Page Range | 71428-71444 | |
| FR Document | 2016-24710 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 200 (Monday, October 17, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 71428-71444] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-24710] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Proposed Rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In October 2016, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective January 22, 2017. This proposed rule contains the revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) that we would adopt to implement the changes coincident with the price adjustments. DATES: We must receive comments on or before November 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the manager, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service[supreg], 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446, Washington DC 20260-5015. You may inspect and photocopy all written comments at USPS[supreg] Headquarters Library, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., 11th Floor N, Washington, DC by appointment only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling 1-202- 268-2906 in advance. Email comments, containing the name and address of the commenter, may be sent to: [email protected], with a subject line of ``January 2017 Domestic Mailing Services Proposal.'' Faxed comments are not accepted. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Meloni at (856) 933-4360 or Lizbeth Dobbins at (202) 268-3789. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed prices will be available under Docket Number(s) R2017-1 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web site at www.prc.gov. The Postal Service's proposed rule includes: Changes to prices, several mail classification updates, mailpiece marking changes, modifications to mailpiece weights and mail preparation categories, multiple product simplification efforts, a few minor revisions to the DMM to condense language and eliminate redundancy, a change to the redemption period of a money order claim from two years to one year, the addition of Official Mail Accounting System (OMAS) stamp shipment fee language, and updates to Enterprise Post Office Box Online (ePOBOL) process that changes payment periods for online Post Office Box activity. Flats Sequencing System (FSS)--Overview of Changes As background, the Postal Service required bundle and pallet preparation of flat-size Standard Mail[supreg], Periodicals, and Bound Printed Matter mailpieces for delivery within ZIP CodesTM served by FSS processing in the December 18, 2013 Federal Register final rule [78 FR 76533-76548] which was incorporated into the DMM on January 26, 2014. Subsequently, on May 31, 2015, the Postal Service introduced FSS-specific price structures for flat-sized Bound Printer Matter, Standard Mail, and Periodicals mailpieces, pursuant to PRC Order no. 2472, issued on May 7, 2015. This current Federal Register proposal if adopted, removes all FSS-specific pricing structures from Periodicals, Standard Mail and Bound Printed Matter but leaves mail preparation requirements intact with a few updated requirements. One change, for example, requires mailers to add necessitate optional endorsement lines (OEL) on each FSS scheme mailpiece. [[Page 71429]] Again, FSS preparation rules remain intact for Standard Mail, Periodicals and Bound Printed Matter for applicable FSS zones as defined by Labeling List L006. The required carrier route separation is new for Standard Mail High Density and High Density Plus and for Saturation bundles. As a reminder, all presorted and carrier route Bound Printed Matter (BPM) , and Periodicals flats meeting the standards in 201.6.2 must be sorted to FSS schemes, properly bundled and placed on or in pallets, trays, sacks or approved containers, for FSS scheme ZIP Code combinations within the same facility. Mailings (excluding saturation mailings of Standard Mail) with non presorted BPM flats may be included in FSS preparation, but will not be eligible for presorted, or carrier route prices. To reiterate, all mailpieces in a 5-digit scheme FSS bundle must be identified with an optional endorsement line (OEL), as described in DMM 708.7.0. Mailpieces entered under a combined mailing of Standard Mail and Periodicals flats (DMM 705.15.0) still include class and price markings, applicable to the price paid, in addition to the OEL. Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter flats properly included in a FSS scheme pool qualify for the piece price applied prior to inclusion in the FSS scheme pool with the following exceptions for Standard Mail: (1) A carrier route mailpiece in a FSS bundle on a FSS scheme pallet will receive the Basic CR-Bundles/Pallet price and (2) a carrier route mailpiece in a FSS bundle on a FSS facility pallet will receive the Basic CR price. Additional information on each mail class affected is under the Bound Printed Matter, Periodicals, and Standard Mail sections in this proposal. First-Class Mail Combine First-Class Mail Commercial Automation Automated Area Distribution Center (AADC) and 3-Digit Sortations for Letters and Cards Into One Combined Sortation Level Known as AADC Currently, there are four presort levels for First-Class Mail Commercial Automation Letters and Cards: Mixed AADC Automation Letters (Cards), AADC Automation Letters (Cards), 3-Digit Automation Letters (Cards), and 5-Digit Automation Letters (Cards). To help simplify the pricing structure, the Postal Service implemented the same price for AADC Automation Letters and 3-Digit Automations Letters in Docket No. R2012-3. In Docket No. R2013-1, the similar change was made for Automation Cards. The Postal Service is now proposing to combine AADC and 3-Digit presort levels into one sortation. The new sortation name will be AADC. The existing labeling List 801 will drive the FCM AADC separations and the L003 list will become obsoleted. Origin entry separations, based on labeling List 002, will be modified to reflect origin entry AADC separations. Increase the Weight Standard for First-Class Mail (FCM) Commercial Automation and Machinable Letters and Cards From uP to 3.3 Ounces to Up to 3.5 Ounces Currently, the ``up to'' weight standard for FCM Commercial Machinable Letters is 3.3 ounces. This lower weight break of up to 3.3 ounces is being increased due to mail processing improvements. Since machinable letters must follow the standards for Automation Letters (except for IMb), the same weight maximum should apply. Based on this, the Postal Service is proposing to increase the weight maximum from 3.3 ounces to 3.5 ounces. This change does not apply to the maximum weight of Booklets which are capped at 3.0 ounces. One Price for Up to 3.5 Ounces for First-Class Mail (FCM) Commercial Automation Letters Currently, the same price applies for one and two ounce pieces for each individual mail sortation level for First-Class Mail (FCM) Commercial Automation Letters. The Postal Service is proposing one price for up to 3.5 ounces for each individual mail sortation level for FCM Commercial Automation Letters. The weight increase will encourage mailers to insert additional information or sales offers, and will increase the value of the FCM brand. This proposal will also apply to mixed-weight FCM Residual mailings up to 3.5 ounces. The current preparation requirements for non-blended trays, such as one ounce, up to two ounces, and now extending to 3.5 ounces will continue if this proposal is adopted. This change does not include FCM Single-Piece Letters (non-Residual) or FCM Flats. Simplification and Renaming FCM Alternate Postage to FCM Share Mail The Postal Service is proposing to rename Alternate Postage to Share Mail. This Federal Register notice reiterates the content of a previous announcement of this proposal published in the June 9, 2016 Postal Bulletin issue #22443. Share Mail allows Postal Service customers to distribute single-piece First-Class Mail letters or cards to consumers, who may in turn mail those pieces to any domestic address, without having to affix postage. Share Mail pieces are permitted to weigh up to one ounce each. Payment is collected electronically from the customer's Postage Due and Centralized Accounting Postage System (CAPS) Account. Invoicing is performed manually, by the Postal Service's Share Mail Program Office in Marketing. Share Mail has proven to be a viable option for senders to share information with numerous recipients. To continue the Postal Service's efforts to simplify its product line, the Share Mail payment tiers will be collapsed into one, and upfront postage payment requirements will be eliminated. Unique Intelligent Mail barcodes are no longer required nor is a signed Marketing Agreement. Picture Permit will no longer be available in order to help expedite its approval process. A customer who wishes to participate must submit a request to the Share Mail Program Office along with production pieces to ensure readability for postal processing. Share Mail relies on Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb) technology and scan data collected as the mailpiece travels through the mailstream to determine piece counts, so readability is paramount. Periodicals Eliminate Flats Sequencing System (FSS) Pricing The Postal Service is proposing to eliminate the FSS-specific price structures for Periodicals Outside-County. FSS preparation will still be required and all FSS marking requirements will remain as is. Outside-County Periodicals flats properly included in a FSS scheme pool, qualify for the price applied prior to the FSS scheme pool. If a FSS scheme pallet is drop shipped to a DFSS facility, the pallet will receive Carrier Route pallet pricing. If a FSS facility pallet is drop shipped to a DFSS facility the pallet will receive DSCF pallet pricing. Qualifying FSS scheme pieces entered at a DFSS facility receive DSCF pound pricing. FSS scheme bundles on an FSS scheme pallet will receive carrier route bundle prices. FSS scheme bundles on an FSS facility pallet will receive 3-digit/SCF bundle pricing. FSS scheme and facility sack/trays or other authorized container will receive 3-digit/SCF sack/ tray prices. [[Page 71430]] Standard Mail Renaming Standard Mail to ``USPS Marketing Mail'' The Postal Service is proposing to rename Standard Mail to ``USPS Marketing Mail''. This name change will better communicate to our customers the message that Standard Mail fits into their marketing mix. The 2015 Household Diary Study shows that customers primarily use Standard Mail to send advertisements. According to the study, taken in Fiscal Year 2015, 84.1 percent of Standard Mail volume \1\ received by households, contained advertising. Standard Mail is a primary tool for customers to market a product, service, or an organization. Renaming Standard Mail to ``USPS Marketing Mail'' will make it easier for customers to understand what Standard Mail is and how it can be used. The name change further supports the customer engagement message of direct mail, reinforces Postal Service initiatives to promote combining physical and digital advertising formats as part of the omni-channel outreach. This outreach is encouraged by the USPS 2017 Mail Promotions, and enhances the value of the Postal Service's brand. To help smooth the transition for this change, the Postal Service will modify postage statements and the DMM for January 2017 and implement other changes to postal forms or documents during the normal update cycles. The initial implementation date for mailers to adopt the new USPS Marketing Mail abbreviations (such as MKT in lieu of for STD) is July 1, 2017. Abbreviations and examples of permit imprints will be available in a future Postal Bulletin. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ John Mazzone & Samie Rehman, The Household Diary Study: Mail Use & Attitudes in FY 2015, United States Postal Service (May 2016). Available at: http://www.prc.gov/docs/96/96795/Household%20Diary%202015_2.pdf. \1\ The Household Diary Study, Table A3-1. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bound Printed Matter Eliminate Flat Sequencing System (FSS) Pricing The Postal Service is proposing to eliminate FSS-specific price structures for Bound Printed Matter Flats. FSS preparation will still be required and all FSS marking requirements will remain as is. Bound Printed Matter flat pieces included in an FSS scheme bundle pool qualify for zone and entry piece pricing and pound pricing. If an FSS container is drop shipped to a DFSS facility, those pieces will receive DSCF pricing. Combine AADC and 3 Digit Automation Sorts for Letters Into One Sort level Currently there are four presort levels for Standard Mail and Standard Mail Nonprofit Automation Letters: Mixed AADC Automation Letters, AADC Automation Letters, 3-Digit Automation Letters, and 5- Digit Automation Letters. To help simplify the pricing structure, the Postal Service implemented the same price for AADC Automation Letters and 3-Digit Automations Letters in Docket No. R2013-1. The Postal Service is now proposing to combine these two presort levels (AADC and 3-Digit) into one sortation. The new sortation name will be AADC if this proposal is adopted. Increase the Weight Standard for Standard Mail and Standard Mail Nonprofit Nonautomation Machinable Letters From Up to 3.3 Ounces to Up to 3.5 Ounces Currently, the ``up to'' weight standard for Standard Mail and Standard Mail Nonprofit Machinable Letters is 3.3 ounces. This lower weight break of up to 3.3 ounces is no longer needed due to improvements in mail processing equipment. Since machinable letters must follow the standards for Automation Letters (except for the IMb standards), the weight maximum should also follow. Thus the Postal Service is proposing to increase the weight maximum from 3.3 ounces to 3.5 ounces. This change does not include Standard Mail Ride-Along mailpieces which are capped at 3.3 ounces and are inserted into a host Periodicals mailpiece. It's important for both the Industry and the Postal Service to evaluate the effects of higher weight breaks for First-Class Mail automation letters and cards along with Standard Mail letters. Collaboration and feedback throughout calendar year 2017 will be critical in helping to determine whether higher weights cause processing and/or address quality metrics to be put at risk. Reduce Simple Sample Tiers There are currently six volume tiers for Standard Mail Commercial and Nonprofit Simple Samples. Based on the volume thresholds currently used by most customers, the Postal Service is proposing to collapse the existing six tiers into two new tiers: Volumes up to and equal to 200,000 pieces, and volumes greater than 200,000 pieces. Eliminate Flat Sequencing System (FSS) Pricing The Postal Service is proposing to eliminate the FSS-specific price structures within Standard Mail and Standard Mail Nonprofit. FSS preparation will still be required and all FSS marking requirements will remain intact. Standard Mail and Standard Mail Nonprofit flats properly included in a FSS scheme pool, qualify for the price applied prior to the FSS scheme pool with the following exceptions: (1) A carrier route mailpiece in an FSS bundle on an FSS scheme pallet will receive the Basic CR-Bundles/Pallet price, and (2) a carrier route mailpiece in a FSS bundle on an FSS facility pallet will receive the Basic CR price. If an FSS pallet is drop shipped to a DFSS facility, those pieces will receive DSCF pricing. Increase Standard Mail and Standard Mail Nonprofit Flats, Nonautomation Letters, and Nonmachinable Letters Piece Price Weight Break Structure From 3.3 Ounces to 4.0 Ounces The current piece/pound price structure for Standard Mail and Standard Mail Nonprofit Flats, Nonautomation Letters, and Nonmachinable Letters does not provide a simple, clear view of the actual price of a mailing especially when here are nonidentical-weight pieces when some pieces are between 3.3 and 4 ounces. The Postal Service is proposing to increase the Standard Mail and Standard Mail Nonprofit Flats, and Nonautomation and Nonmachinable Letters piece price weight break structure from 3.3 ounces to 4.0 ounces. Pieces up to 4 ounces will pay the same price and a pound price will apply over 4 ounces. This proposal does not include Nonautomation Machinable Letters. Extra Services Collect on Delivery (COD) Redesign Currently, Collect on Delivery allows for both street delivery and Hold for Pickup (HFPU) options and is available at Retail locations, online, and through commercial channels. Letter Carriers may accept cash, money order or checks for the amount due up to $1,000.00 from the recipient upon delivery. Recipients of COD shipments can currently pick up their items at USPS Retail locations or wait for a USPS Letter Carrier to deliver them to a street address. Carriers may have to redeliver COD pieces at the street address if the customer is not home or able to pay on the first attempt. The Postal Service is proposing to make Hold For Pickup the only delivery method for Collect on Delivery items. COD items would be addressed to the delivery address of the recipient's Post Office. The recipient would receive a notification message to pick-up the item at the Post Office. A reminder email, [[Page 71431]] text or phone call message will be sent for Priority Mail Express shipments on day 3 and for all other packages on day 5. After 5 days, Priority Mail Express shipments will be returned to sender. After 15 days all other shipments returned to the sender. As a result of these changes the sender will have their items back in less time than under the current delivery attempt processes. Holding all COD shipments for pick-up has the potential to reduce delivery costs for the Postal Service, as well as ensure prompt payment for the sender. Returns Simplification Eliminate BRM Parcels Permit & Account Maintenance Fee Currently, Business Reply Mail (BRM) consists of letters, flats, and parcels. Occasionally BRM customers choose to use Business Reply Mail for return parcels because they possessed a BRM permit for inbound correspondence. The Postal Service is proposing to waive the annual permit fee for those current customers using BRM exclusively for return parcels. This will align BRM parcels with other returns products. BRM permit fees for letters and flats, and for weight-averaged BRM letters, flats & parcels, will remain. Eliminate QBRM Permit Fees To further support simplification, the Postal Service is also proposing to eliminate the annual permit fees for Business Reply Customers who use only QBRM Basic and High Volume Qualified for letters and cards. All other fees and postage pricing remain intact. Implement a Simplified Approach for Shipping Services The Postal Service is proposing to eliminate the fees for certain outbound and return permits used for parcel shipments including associated annual account maintenance fees. This proposal streamlines the application and returns process and also eliminates the need to pay permit application fees for additional entry points. Shipping Products included under this umbrella are outbound shipments of Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select (including Parcel Select Lightweight), Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, Library Mail and for return shipments of MRS, Parcel Return Service and BRM (parcels only). Address Correction Service Adjust Standard Mail Forwarding Fee to 2 Decimal Places Currently, Standard Mail Letters and Flats mailers that use this service are charged the Forwarding Fee via Address Correction Service (ACS) billing which is managed by the ACS Department of Address Management Systems in Memphis, TN. The ACS data file, Shipping Notice data file, and the Invoice data file have an implied decimal position that is conducive to the 2-decimal places for address correction services. When mailers use these files to track their ACS fees and costs, they must recognize that the Forwarded Fee product codes have an implied 3-decimal place price and must manipulate the data files provided to them through ACS so that the decimal place differences are recognized in all of the data files provided via ACS. This proposal would adjust the Standard Mail Forwarding Fee to 2-decimal point places to allow mailers to track their ACS fees and costs without making adjustments for the Forwarding Fees. Money Order Redemption Period To help simplify Postal accounting procedures and comport with Banking Industry Standards, and other companies' comparable money order offerings, the Postal Service proposes to change the time limit for claims for improper payment to a limit of one year. This language will be updated on the reverse side of the domestic and international money order form so the purchaser is aware of the time limit. Enterprise PO Boxes Online (ePOBOL) Payment Process Change The U.S. Postal Service continues to seek opportunities to streamline mailers' experience when using our products and services. For example, we plan to allow Enterprise PO Boxes Online customers to modify their current payment period to align their multiple PO Boxes, Caller Service, and Reserve payments to one due date per year, when using an Enterprise Payment Account (EPA). Eligible customers will be allowed to pay pro-rated fees, on a one time basis to align all payments to a selected annual renewal date in the future. This method is optional and will be available for all of an eligible customer's PO Boxes and Caller Service numbers. When the true- up date is reached they will continue to pay for the 12 month term as committed when first enrolled in the Enterprise Payment Account. OMAS Stamp Delivery Fee Federal Agencies Ordering Stamps From the Stamp Fulfillment Center Federal agencies have the option today to order stamps from the USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services in Kansas City and to pay for the stamps through their Official Mail Accounting System (OMAS) accounts. It has been a long-standing practice to charge customers other than federal agencies a nominal handling fee for all purchases ordered through Stamp Fulfillment Services. Beginning January 1, 2017, these fees will apply to federal agencies using OMAS. The handling fee schedule can be found in section 1560 of the Mail Classification Schedule, under References, on the Postal Regulatory Commission Web site at http://www.prc.gov/. 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, Incorporation by reference, Postal Service. Although we are exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)) regarding proposed rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), we invite public comments on the following proposed revisions 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 proposed to be 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 following sections of 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) * * * * * Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * [[Page 71432]] 100 Retail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels * * * * * 110 Priority Mail Express * * * * * 115 Priority Mail Express--Mail Preparation * * * * * 2.0 Priority Mail Express 1-Day and 2-Day * * * * * 2.3 Signature Required [Revise the last sentence of 2.3 to read as follows:] * * * A mailer must select signature service for Priority Mail Express COD HFPU, or Priority Mail Express with additional insurance. * * * * * 200 Commercial Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels 201 Physical Standards * * * * * 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 (see 4.6) [Revise Exhibit 4.7b as follows:] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PERIODICALS OUTSIDE COUNTY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Piece price eligibility as presented... Piece price eligibility with failed deflection. [Delete Machinable barcoded FSS]....... [Delete Nonmachinable barcoded 5-digit flat. * * * * * * * [Delete Machinable nonbarcoded FSS].... [Delete Nonmachinable nonbarcoded 5-digit flat]. * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ STANDARD MAIL ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eligibility as presented............... Eligibility with failed deflection. [Delete Automation FSS Sch Pallet, [Delete Nonautomation FSS Sch Automation FSS Other, Automation FSS Pallet, Nonautomation FSS Sch Cont., and Automation FSS Facility Other, Nonautomation FSS Sch Cont.]. Cont., and Nonautomation FSS Facility Cont.]. * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOUND PRINTED MATTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eligibility as presented............... Eligibility with failed deflection. * * * * * * * [Delete Barcoded/nonbarcoded FSS Sch [Delete Presorted parcel]. flat]. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * 207 Periodicals * * * * * 12.0 Nonbarcoded (Presorted) Eligibility * * * * * 12.3 Prices--In-County * * * * * 12.3.2 Three-Digit Prices 3-digit prices apply to: * * * [Add new item c as follows:] c. Qualifying flats sorted to a FSS scheme under 705.14.0. * * * * * 13.0 Carrier Route Eligibility * * * * * 13.2 Sorting 13.2.1 Basic Standards * * * * * b. Nonletter-size mailings. Carrier route prices apply to carrier route bundles that are sorted in one of the following ways: [Revise item 13.2.1b1 to read as follows:] 1. Bundles sorted onto pallets prepared under 705.8.0, 705.10.0, 705.12.0, 705.13.0 or 705.14.0, as appropriate. * * * * * 14.0 Barcoded (Automation) Eligibility * * * * * 14.4 Prices--In-County * * * * * 14.4.2 Three-Digit Prices 3-digit automation prices apply to: * * * [Add new item c as follows:] c. Qualifying flats sorted to a FSS scheme under 705.14.0. * * * * * 17.0 Documentation * * * * * 17.4.0 Detailed Zone Listing for Periodicals 17.4.1 Basic Standards [Revise the first sentence of 17.4.1 to read as follows:] The publisher must be able to present documentation to support the actual number of copies of each edition of an issue, by entry point, mailed to each zone, at DDU, DSCF, DADC, DFSS (DFSS entered with DSCF prices) and In-County prices. * * * [[Page 71433]] 17.4.2 Format Report the number of copies mailed to each 3-digit ZIP Code area at zone prices using one of the following formats: * * * * * [Revise the first sentence of item b to read as follows.] b. Report copies by zone (In-County DDU, In-County others, Outside- County DDU, Outside-County DSCF, Outside-County DSCF entered at a DFSS and Outside-County DADC) and by 3-digit ZIP Code, in ascending numeric order, for each zone. * * * 17.4.3 Zone Abbreviations Use the actual price name or the authorized zone abbreviation in the listings in 17.3 and 17.4.2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Zone abbreviation Price equivalent ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * [Revise the Price Equivalent for FSS to read as follows.] FSS....................................... Outside-County, DSCF (mail entered at a DFSS). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * 18.0 General Mail Preparation * * * * * 18.5 FSS Preparation [Revise the text of 18.5 to read as follows.] Flat sized Periodicals In-County priced mailings, along with a maximum of 5,000 Outside-County pieces for the same issue (see 1.1.4) may be optionally sorted under FSS preparation standards. All other Periodicals flats including Saturation (Non-simplified addressed) and High Density priced flats destinating and qualifying to FSS zones in L006, must be prepared under 705.14.0. * * * * * 29.0 Destination Entry * * * * * 29.4 Destination Sectional Center Facility * * * * * 29.4.2 Price Eligibility [Revise the text of 29.4.2 to read as follows.] Determine price eligibility as follows: a. Pound Prices. Outside-County pieces are eligible for DSCF pound prices when placed on an SCF or more finely presorted container, deposited at the DSCF, DFSS or USPS-designated facility (see also 29.4.2b), and addressed for delivery within the DSCF's or DFSS service area. Nonletter-size pieces are also eligible when the mailer deposits 5-digit bundles at the destination delivery unit (DDU) (the facility where the carrier cases mail for delivery to the addresses on the pieces) and the 5-digit bundles are in or on the following types of containers: 1. A merged 5-digit scheme or merged 5-digit sack. 2. A merged 5-digit scheme, merged 5-digit, or 5-digit scheme pallet. b. Container Prices. Mailers may claim the DSCF container price for SCF or FSS and more finely presorted containers that are entered at and destined within the service area of the SCF or FSS at which the container is deposited. 29.5 Destination Flat Sequencing System (DFSS) Facility Entry * * * * * 29.5.2 Eligibility [Revise the first sentence of 29.5.2 to read as follows.] DSCF prices apply to eligible FSS pieces deposited at a USPS- designated FSS processing facility and correctly placed in a flat tray, sack, alternate approved container or on a pallet, labeled to a FSS scheme processed by that facility, under labeling list L006, column B or C. * * * * * 210 Priority Mail Express * * * * * 215 Priority Mail Express--Mail Preparation * * * * * 2.0 Priority Mail Express 1-Day and 2-Day * * * * * 2.3 Signature Required [Add the following text to 2.3 as the last sentence.] * * * A mailer must select signature service for Priority Mail Express COD HFPU, or Priority Mail Express with additional insurance. * * * * * 230 First-Class Mail 233 Prices and Eligibility * * * * * 5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Automation First-Class Mail * * * * * 5.4 Price Application--Automation Cards and Letters Automation prices apply to each piece that is sorted under 235.6.0 into the corresponding qualifying groups: [Revise the text in items a, b, and c to read as follows.] a. Groups of 150 or more pieces in 5-digit/scheme trays qualify for the 5-digit price. Preparation to qualify for the 5-digit price is optional. Pieces placed in full AADC trays in lieu of 5-digit/scheme overflow trays under 235.6.5 are eligible for the 5-digit prices. b. Groups of 150 or more pieces in AADC trays qualify for the AADC price. c. Groups of fewer than 150 pieces in AADC origin and pieces placed in mixed AADC trays in lieu of AADC overflow trays under 235.6.5 are eligible for the AADC prices. * * * * * 235 Mail Preparation 1.0 General Definition of Terms * * * * * 1.3 Terms for Presort Levels 1.3.1 Letters and Cards Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows: [Delete items c through f and renumber items g through j as new c through f] * * * * * 6.0 Preparing Automation Letters * * * * * 6.2 Mailings The requirements for mailings are as follows: * * * * * [Revise item b to read as follows.] b. First-Class Mail. A single automation price First-Class Mail mailing may include pieces prepared at 5-digit, AADC, and mixed AADC prices. * * * * * [[Page 71434]] 6.5 Tray Preparation [Revise the introductory text of 6.5 to read as follows.] Instead of preparing overflow trays with fewer than 150 pieces, mailers may include these pieces in an existing qualified tray of at least 150 or more pieces at the next tray level. (For example, if a mailer has 30 overflow 5-digit pieces for ZIP Code 20260, these pieces may be added to an existing qualified AADC tray for the correct destination (ZIP Code prefix 202) and the overflow 5-digit pieces will still qualify for the 5-digit price.). Mailers must note these trays on standardized documentation (see 708.1.2). Pieces that are placed in the next tray level must be grouped by destination and placed in the front or back of that tray. Mailers may use this option selectively for AADC ZIP Codes. This option does not apply to origin/entry trays. Preparation sequence, tray size, and Line 1 labeling: * * * * * [Delete item b and renumber items c and d as b and c.] [Revise renumbered item b to read as follows.] b. AADC: Optional, but required for AADC price (150-piece minimum except no miminum for origin entry AADC); overflow allowed; group pieces by 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) ZIP Code. For Line 1, use L801, Column B. 6.6 Tray Line 2 Line 2: ``FCM LTR'' and: * * * * * [Delete items c and d and renumber items e and f as c and d.] * * * * * 240 USPS Marketing Mail 243 Prices and Eligibility * * * * * 4.0 Price Eligibility for USPS Marketing Mail * * * * * 4.2 Minimum Per Piece Prices The minimum per piece prices (the minimum postage that must be paid for each piece) apply as follows: * * * * * [Revise the second sentence of item c to read as follows.] c. * * * Except for Customized MarketMail pieces, discounted per piece prices also may be claimed for destination network distribution center (DNDC), destination sectional center facility (DSCF), and destination delivery unit (DDU)) under 246. * * * 4.3 Piece/Pound Prices [Revise the last sentence of 4.3 to read as follows.] * * * Discounted per pound prices also may be claimed for destination entry mailings-DNDC, DSCF, and DDU under 246. * * * * * 5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Nonautomation USPS Marketing Mail Letters, Flats, and Presorted Standard Mail Parcels * * * * * 5.6 Nonautomation Price Application--Flats 5.6.1 5-Digit Prices for Flats The 5-digit price applies to flat-size pieces: [Add new item d as follows.] * * * * * d. In an FSS bundle of 10 or more pieces properly placed in sack of at least 125 pieces or 15 pounds of pieces or on a pallet under 705.14.0. 5.6.2 3-Digit Prices for Flats * * * * * [Add new item c as follows.] c. In an FSS bundle of 10 or more pieces properly placed in sack of at least 125 pieces or 15 pounds of pieces or on a pallet under 705.14.0. * * * * * [Delete items 5.6.5 and 5.6.6] * * * * * 6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Enhanced Carrier Route USPS Marketing Mail Letters and Flats * * * * * 6.3 Basic Price Enhanced Carrier Route Standards * * * * * 6.3.3 Basic Price Eligibility--Flats Basic prices apply to each piece in a carrier route bundle of 10 or more pieces that is: [Revise item a to read as follows.] a. Palletized under 705.8.0, 705.10.0, 705.12.0, 705.13.0 or 705.14.0 (FSS scheme bundles). * * * * * 6.5 High Density and High Density Plus (Enhanced Carrier Route) Standards--Flats * * * * * 6.5.2 High Density and High Density Plus Prices for Flats High density or high density plus prices apply to each piece meeting the density standards in 6.5.1 or in a carrier route bundle of 10 or more pieces that is: [Revise item a to read as follows.] a. Palletized under 705.8.0, 705.10.0, 705.12.0, 705.13.0 or 705.14.0 (FSS scheme bundles). * * * * * 7.0 Eligibility Standards for Automation USPS Marketing Mail * * * * * 7.4 Price Application for Automation Letters Automation prices apply to each piece that is sorted under 245.10.0, into the corresponding qualifying groups: * * * * * [Delete item b and renumber item c as item b.] [Revise renumbered item b to read as follows.] b. Groups of fewer than 150 pieces in origin/entry AADC trays qualify for the AADC price. Pieces placed in mixed AADC trays under 245.7.5 in lieu of AADC overflow trays also are eligible for AADC prices (see 245.7.5). * * * * * 7.5 Price Application for Automation Flats Automation prices apply to each piece properly sorted into qualifying groups: [Revise items a and b to read as follows.] a. The 5-digit price applies to flat-size pieces in a 5-digit/ scheme bundle or pooled in a FSS scheme bundle of 10 or more pieces, or 15 or more pieces, as applicable; b. The 3-digit price applies to flat-size pieces in a 3-digit/ scheme bundle or pooled in a FSS scheme bundle of 10 or more pieces. * * * * * [Delete items e through h.] * * * * * 245 Mail Preparation 1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation * * * * * 1.6 FSS Preparation [Revise the text of 1.6 to read as follows.] Except for Standard Mail flats mailed at Saturation prices, all Standard Mail flats and meeting the physical standards in 201.6.2 destinating to a FSS scheme in accordance with labeling list L006 must be prepared under 705.14.0. * * * * * 7.0 Preparing Automation Letters * * * * * [[Page 71435]] 7.5 Tray Preparation [Revise the introductory text to read as follows.] Instead of preparing overflow trays with fewer than 150 pieces, mailers may include these pieces in an existing qualified tray of at least 150 or more pieces at the next tray level. (For example, if a mailer has 30 overflow 5-digit pieces for ZIP Code 20260, these pieces may be added to an existing qualified AADC tray for the correct destination and the overflow 5-digit pieces will still qualify for the 5-digit price). Mailers must note these trays on standardized documentation (see 708.1.2). Pieces that are placed in the next tray level must be grouped by destination and placed in the front or back of that tray. Mailers may use this option selectively for AADC ZIP Codes. This option does not apply to origin/entry AADC trays. Preparation sequence, tray size, and Line 1 labeling: * * * * * [Delete item b and renumber items c and d as items b and c.] [Revise renumbered item b to read as follows.] c. AADC: optional, but required for AADC price (150-piece minimum except no minimum for origin entry AADC); overflow allowed; group pieces by 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) ZIP Code prefix. For Line 1, use L801, Column B. * * * * * 7.6 Tray Line 2 Line 2: ``STD LTR'' and: [Delete items c and d and renumbered items e and f as c and d.] * * * * * 246 Enter and Deposit * * * * * 6.0 Destination Flat Sequencing System (DFSS) Facility Entry * * * * * 6.2 Eligibility [Revise the first sentence of 6.2 to read as follows.] DSCF prices apply to pieces deposited at a USPS-designated FSS processing site and correctly placed in or on a container labeled to a FSS scheme or FSS Facility processed by that site under labeling list L006 (Column B or Column C). * * * * * 260 Bound Printed Matter 263 Prices and Eligibility 1.0 Prices and Fees for Bound Printed Matter 1.1 Nonpresorted Bound Printed Matter 1.1.1 Prices [Revise the second sentence of 1.1.1 to read follows.] * * * The nonpresorted price applies to BPM not mailed at the Presorted or carrier route prices. * * * * * * * * 1.2 Presorted and Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter * * * * * 1.2.3 Price Application [Revise the first sentence of 1.2.3 to read as follows.] The presorted Bound Printed Matter price has a per piece charge and a per pound charge. * * * * * * * * 1.2.8 Computing Postage for Permit Imprint [Revise the introductory text of 1.2.8 to read as follows.] Presorted and Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter mailings paid with permit imprint are charged a per pound price and a per piece price as follows: * * * * * 4.0 Price Eligibility for Bound Printed Matter 4.1 Price Eligibility BPM prices are based on the weight of a single addressed piece or 1 pound, whichever is higher, and the zone (where applicable) to which the piece is addressed. Price categories are as follows: * * * * * [Revise items b and c to read as follows.] b. Presorted Price. The Presorted price applies to BPM prepared in a mailing of at least 300 BPM pieces, prepared and presorted as specified in 265.5.0, 265.8.0, 705.8.0, 705.14.0 and 705.21.0. Each parcel must bear a unique Intelligent Mail package barcode or extra services barcode, including a postal routing code, prepared under 708.5.0. c. Carrier Route Price. The Carrier Route price applies to BPM prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier routes, prepared and presorted as specified in 265.6.0, 265.9.0, 705.8.0 or 705.14.0. Each parcel must bear a unique Intelligent Mail package barcode or extra services barcode, including a postal routing code, prepared under 708.5.0. * * * * * 4.2 Destination Entry Price Eligibility [Revise the first sentence of the introductory text to read as follows.] BPM destination entry prices apply to BPM mailings prepared as specified in 705.8.0, 705.14.0 and 265, and addressed for delivery within the service area of a destination network distribution center, sectional center facility, or delivery unit where they are deposited by the mailer. * * * * * * * * [Revise item b to read as follows.] b. A destination sectional center facility (DSCF) includes all facilities in L005 and destination flats sequencing system (DFSS) in L006. * * * * * 265 Mail Preparation 1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation * * * * * 1.6 FSS Preparation [Revise text of 1.6 to read as follows.] BPM flats claiming presorted prices in FSS scheme bundles, meeting the standards in 201 and destinating to a FSS scheme in accordance with labeling list L006, must be prepared under 705.14.0. * * * * * 266 Enter and Deposit * * * * * 5.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Entry * * * * * 5.2 Presorted Flats [Revise the text of 5.2 to read as follows.] Presorted flats and automation flats in sacks for the FSS scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF sort levels or on pallets at the 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit, SCF, and ASF sort levels may claim DSCF prices. Mail must be entered at the appropriate facility under 5.1. * * * * * 7.0 Destination Flat Sequencing System (DFSS) Facility Entry * * * * * 7.2 Eligibility [Revise the first sentence of 7.2 to read as follows.] DSCF prices apply to pieces deposited at a USPS-designated FSS processing facility and correctly placed on a container labeled to a FSS scheme or a [[Page 71436]] FSS facility processed by that facility or to a single 5-digit destination processed by that facility under labeling list L006. * * * * * 503 Extra and Additional Services 503.1.0 Basic Standards for All Extra Services * * * * * 1.4 Matter Eligible for Extra Services 1.4.1 Eligible Matter * * * * * Exhibit 1.4.1 Eligible Matter--Domestic Destinations [Revise Exhibit 1.4.1 as follows.] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extra service Eligible mail class Additional combined services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registered Mail * * * [Revise Registered Mail COD to read Registered Mail COD HFPU] * * * .................................... * * * * * * * * * * Return Receipt * * * * * * * * * .................................... [Revise Collect on Delivery and Collect on Deliver Restricted Delivery to read as follows] Collect on Delivery HFPU Collect on Delivery HFPU Restricted Delivery * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USPS Signature Services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signature Confirmation * * * [Revise Collect on Delivery to read as follows.] Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU) * * * Signature Confirmation Restricted * * * [Revise Collect on Delivery to read Delivery as follows.] Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU) * * * * * * * * * * [Revise the entire section for Collect on Delivery to read as follows:] Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup Priority Mail Express (1-Day and 2- Return Receipt (COD HFPU) Day only) Signature Confirmation \2\ (not COD HFPU Restricted Delivery Priority Mail available for purchase with First-Class Package Service Priority Mail Express COD HFPU) Parcel Select Ground Special Handling-Fragile Bound Printed Matter \2\ * * * * * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Handling ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special * * * [Revise Collect on Delivery to read Handling--Fragile * * * as follows.] Collect On Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU) * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Revise the footnotes to read as follows.] \1\ Not at retail. \2\ Parcels only. \3\ If also purchased with Certified Mail, COD HFPU, insurance over $500.00 or Registered Mail, as eligible for the mail class. \4\ If also purchased with bulk insurance over $500.00. \5\ If also purchased with COD HFPU insurance over $500.00, as eligible for the mail class. \6\ If purchased with insurance over $500.00, COD HFPU, Registered Mail, or Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery. \7\ Excludes Marketing Parcels. * * * * * Exhibit 1.4.2 Eligible Matter--Offshore Domestic Destinations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. territories and Freely associated Extra service APO/FPO/DPO possessions states ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Revise the heading for COD to read as follows:] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COD HFPU............................. No..................... Yes.................... Limited.\3\ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 71437]] * * * * * 1.5 Mailing 1.5.1 Where to Mail [Revise the second and third sentences of 1.5.1 to read as follows.] * * * Except for Registered Mail (see 2.0), COD HFPU (see 9.0), and Adult Signature (see 8.0), items with postage and extra service fees affixed may be placed in, but not on, a Post Office maildrop, a street letterbox, or a rural mailbox, or may be given to the carrier (for that delivery address). A mailer may schedule a Pickup on Demand, or schedule a Package Pickup using www.usps.com for items bearing extra services (except for Registered Mail, COD HFPU, and Adult Signature in certain circumstances); however a physical scan must be received from the USPS as evidence of acceptance (See 1.10 for obtaining mailing receipts for extra service items). * * * 1.5.2 Presenting to Rural Carriers [Revise the second sentence of 1.5.2 to read as follows.] * * * When Registered Mail, Insured Mail, Certificate of Mailing, Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU) (shipping label must already be affixed), and Adult Signature in certain circumstances, is desired, additional conditions under the standards for the extra service must be met. * * * * * * * * 1.10 Receipts [Revise the text of 1.10 to read as follows.] Except for certificate of mailing under 5.0, the mailer receives a USPS sales receipt and the postmarked (round-dated) extra service form for services purchased at retail channels. The mailer must provide the receipt when submitting an insurance claim or filing an inquiry. For articles mailed via PC Postage or other online services, the mailer may access a computer printout online that identifies the applicable extra service number, total postage paid, insurance fee amount, declared value, declared mailing date, origin ZIP Code, and delivery ZIP Code. For three or more pieces with extra or accountable services presented for mailing at one time, the mailer uses Form 3877 (firm sheet) or USPS-approved privately printed firm sheets (see 1.7.2) in lieu of the receipt portion of the individual form. All entries made on firm sheets must be computer-generated or made by typewriter, ink, or ballpoint pen. Alterations must be initialed by the mailer and accepting employee. Obliterate all unused portions of the addressee column with a diagonal line. USPS-approved privately printed firm sheets that contain the same information as Form 3877 may be approved by the local Postmaster or manager Business Mail Entry. The mailer may omit columns from privately printed Form 3877 that are not applicable to extra service requested. If the mailer wants the firm sheets receipted by the USPS (postmarked), the mailer must present the firm sheets with the articles to be mailed at a Post Office. The postmarked firm sheets become the mailer's receipts. For Registered Mail and COD HFPU (when Label 3816 is used), the mailer submits the forms in duplicate and receives one copy as a mailing receipt after the entries are verified by the postal employee accepting the mailing. Except for Registered Mail and COD HFPU items, the USPS keeps no mailing records for mail pieces bearing extra services. 2.0 Registered Mail [Revise the heading and introductory text of 2.1.5 to read as follows.] 2.1.5 Registered Mail COD HFPU Sealed domestic mail bearing First-Class Package Service or Priority Mail postage may be sent as Registered Mail COD HFPU when meeting the standards in 9.0 and as follows: * * * * * [Revise the third sentence of item b to read as follows.] b. * * * The total fees charged for registered COD HFPU service include the proper registry fee for the value declared plus the registered COD HFPU fee. * * * [Revise the first sentence of item c to read as follows.]. c. The registered label and the COD HFPU label must be affixed to each article. * * * * * * * * 4.0 Insured Mail * * * * * 4.1.1 Additional Insurance-Priority Mail Express [Revise 4.1.1 to read as follows.] Additional insurance, up to a maximum coverage of $5,000.00, may be purchased for merchandise valued at more than $100.00 sent by Priority Mail Express. The additional insurance fee is in addition to postage and other fees. See Notice 123--Price List. Coverage is limited to the actual value of the contents, regardless of the fee paid, or the highest insurance value increment for which the fee is fully paid, whichever is lower. When ``signature required'' service is not requested or when ``waiver of signature'' is requested, additional insurance is not available. * * * * * [Revise the heading of 9.0 to read as follows.] 9.0 Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU) 9.1 Basic Standards 9.1.1 Description [Revise 9.1.1 to read as follows.] Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU) is subject to the basic standards in 1.0, and 508.7.0 for HFPU; see 1.4 for eligible matter. Any mailer may use COD HFPU to mail an article (using a unique COD HFPU number for each article) for which the mailer has not been paid and have its price and the cost of the postage collected (not to exceed $1,000.00) from the addressee (or agent) and held for pickup at the Post Office of the addressee. COD HFPU service provides the mailer with a mailing receipt and the USPS maintains a record of delivery (including the recipient's signature). The recipient has the option to pay the COD HFPU charges (with one form of payment) by cash, pin-fed debit card, or a personal check or money order made payable to the mailer (accepted by the USPS employee upon the recipient's presentation of adequate identification). The USPS forwards the check or money order to the mailer. If payment is made by cash, a money order fee is will be collected from the recipient separately (unless the mailer is authorized to participate in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for the remittance (contact the National Customer Support Center (NCSC) (See 608.8.0) for EFT enrollment information), in addition to the COD HFPU amount. The Postal Service cannot intervene in disputes between mailers and recipients of COD HFPU mail after payment was returned to the mailer. Customers may obtain a delivery record by purchasing a return receipt. Bulk proof of delivery service (7.0) is also available if electronic return receipt service is purchased at the time of mailing. [Revise the heading and text of 9.1.2 to read as follows.] 9.1.2 Additional Conditions for COD HFPU Mail COD HFPU service is available under the following additional conditions: a. The name and address of the person to whom the remittance is to be sent must appear in the proper location on the COD HFPU label and in the return address area on the COD HFPU article with the postal endorsements for return [[Page 71438]] if undeliverable. The return address must be the same in both locations. b. The mailer guarantees to pay any return postage, unless otherwise specified on the label. c. The goods shipped are ordered by the addressee. d. COD HFPU service may not be used for: 1. Articles sent to international destinations, or from an APO/FPO/ DPO address, including official mail and shipments to Armed Forces agencies. 2. The return of merchandise about which some dissatisfaction arises, unless the new addressee consents in advance to such return. 3. The mailing of only bills or statements of account, even with the addressee's consent. If a legitimate COD HFPU shipment of merchandise is mailed, the balance due on a past or expected transaction may be included in the charges on a COD HFPU article, if the addressee consents in advance to such action. In such a case, USPS indemnity is limited to the value of the article lost or damaged, not the full COD HFPU charges to be collected. [Revise the heading and text of 9.1.3 to read as follows.] 9.1.3 Registered Mail COD HFPU Sealed domestic mail bearing First-Class Package Service, or Priority Mail postage may be sent as Registered Mail COD HFPU mail as provided under 9.0 and 2.1.5. [Revise the heading and text of 9.1.4 to read as follows.] 9.1.4 Priority Mail Express COD HFPU Any article sent COD HFPU also may be sent by Priority Mail Express (1-Day and 2-Day service only) when a signature is requested. The maximum amount collectible from the addressee on one article is $1,000.00, and indemnity is limited to $1,000.00. Priority Mail Express postage and the proper COD HFPU fees must be paid. Both the Priority Mail Express label and COD HFPU label must be affixed to each article. 9.1.5 Mailing [Revise 9.1.5 to read as follows.] COD HFPU mail must be presented for mailing as provided in 1.5 to the local Post Office or to rural carriers when the articles are prepared properly, with stamps for the required postage and fees affixed. If the mailer wants insurance for an amount more than the COD HFPU amount to be collected, that amount must be shown. 9.1.6 Identifying Number [Revise 9.1.6 to read as follows.] Each COD HFPU articles is identified by a number on each section of the COD HFPU label. When COD HFPU is used with Priority Mail Express or Registered Mail, a separate barcoded shipping label (under 1.7), the mailer must place both the label and the COD HFPU label on the front of the article. The Priority Mail Express article number or the Registered Mail number is used for delivery receipt and indemnity claims. * * * * * [Delete 9.1.8 in its entirety.] [Revise the heading of 9.2 to read as follows.] 9.2 Labels [Revise the heading and text of 9.2.1 to read as follows.] 9.2.1 Label 3816 COD HFPU The mailer must securely affix a completed COD HFPU Label 3816 to each article. The label must be attached either above the delivery address or to the right of the return address, or to the left of the delivery address on parcels. Privately printed or computer-generated firm sheets may be used under the standards in 1.10. The mailer must submit firm sheets in duplicate and will receive one copy of the postmarked form as a mailing receipt after the entries are verified by a postal employee. The acceptance Post Office retains the second copy. [Revise the heading and text of 9.2.2 to read as follows.] 9.2.2 Completing COD HFPU Labels Forms The label must show article number, name and domestic address of the mailer, hold for pickup Post Office location for the addressee, and the amount due from the mailer (for payments made in cash, the money order fee necessary to make remittance will be collected from the recipient separately and is not included in the amount due the mailer indicated on the label). The USPS is not responsible for errors that a mailer makes in stating the charges to be collected. The information required on the COD HFPU label must be handwritten, typed or computer generated in ink. The mailer may not stipulate a specific payment method on the COD HFPU label. 9.2.3 Nursery Stock [Revise the introductory text of 9.2.3 to read as follows.] A firm that mails nursery stock may use Form 3816 and include instructions for disposing of shipments not delivered immediately by printing instructions on the back of the delivery office part of the COD HFPU form (item a) and on the remittance coupon (item b) as follows: * * * * * 12.0 Money Orders * * * * * 12.3 Cashing Money Orders * * * * * [Revise the heading and text of 12.3.8 to read as follows.] 12.3.8 COD HFPU Parcel No payment is made when a money order is issued in return for a COD HFPU parcel, and is presented by the addressee (purchaser), and the money order is not endorsed by the payee (shipper) or the payee has not authorized payment to the purchaser by written approval. * * * * * 505 Return Services 1.0 Business Reply Mail (BRM) * * * * * 1.1.3 Basic Qualified BRM (QBRM) [Revise the first sentence of 1.1.3 to read as follows.] For basic qualified BRM a permit holder is required to an account maintenance fee under 1.1.8, and a per-piece fee under 1.1.7 in addition to the applicable letter or card First-Class Mail postage for each returned piece. *** 1.1.4 High-Volume Qualified BRM [Revise the text of 1.1.4 to read as follows.] In addition to the account maintenance, per-piece fees and applicable postage required under 1.1.3, a quarterly fee under 1.1.11 is required for high-volume QBRM. * * * * * 1.2 Permits * * * * * 1.2.2 Application Process [Revise the first sentence of 1.2.2 to read as follows.] The mailer may apply for a BRM permit by submitting a completed Form 3615 to the Post Office issuing the permit and except under 1.2.3 paying the annual permit fee. * * * 1.2.3 Annual Permit Fee [Revise the first sentence of 1.2.3 to read as follows.] Except for QBRM permits, a permit fee must be paid once each 12- month period at each Post Office where a BRM permit is held. * * * [[Page 71439]] 1.2.4 Renewal of Annual Permit Fee [Revise the introductory text of 1.2.4 to read as follows.] Except for QBRM permits, an annual renewal notice is provided to each BRM permit holder by the USPS. QBRM permits do not expire unless the account is unused for a period of 12 months. The renewal notice and the payment for the next 12 months must be returned by the expiration date to the Post Office that issued the permit. After the expiration date, if the permit holder has not paid the annual permit fee, then returned BRM pieces are treated as follows: * * * * * 1.2.6 Revocation of a Permit [Revise the text of 1.2.6 to read as follows.] The USPS may revoke any BRM permit because of format errors or for refusal to pay the applicable permit fees (annual, accounting, quarterly, or monthly), postage, or per piece fees. If the permit was revoked due to format errors, then a former permit holder may obtain a new permit and permit number by completing and submitting a new Form 3615, paying the required BRM annual permit fee (if applicable), paying a new annual account maintenance fee (if applicable), and, for the next 2 years, submitting two samples of each BRM format to the appropriate Post Office for approval. 507 Mailer Services 1.0 Treatment of Mail * * * * * 1.3 Directory Service * * * * * [Revise item a to read as follows.] a. Mail with extra services (certified, COD HFPU, registered, special handling). * * * * * 1.8 Returning Mail * * * * * 1.8.5 Extra Services [Revise the first and fourth sentences of 1.8.5 to read as follows.] If a return receipt is attached to a certified, Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU), numbered insured, registered, return receipt for merchandise, or Priority Mail Express piece to be returned, the reason for nondelivery is shown on the face of the piece. * * * The sender must sign a delivery receipt for returned Priority Mail Express, Registered Mail, COD HFPU articles, Adult Signature services, and mail insured for more than $500. * * * * * * * * 1.8.7 Post Office Box [Revise 1.8.7 to read as follows.] Deliverable mail addressed to a Post Office box is not returned until after the box is declared vacant, except for certified, collect on delivery (COD HFPU), insured, registered, postage due, Adult Signature and perishable mail. * * * * * 2.0 Forwarding 2.3 Postage for Forwarding * * * * * 2.3.7 Extra Services [Revise 2.3.7 to read as follows.] Certified, Collect on Delivery Hold For Pickup (COD HFPU), USPS Tracking, insured, registered, Signature Confirmation, Adult Signature, return receipt for merchandise, and special handling mail, is forwarded to a domestic address only without additional extra service fees, subject to the applicable postage charge. 2.0 Premium Forwarding Service * * * * * 3.3 Premium Forwarding Service Commercial * * * * * 3.3.3 Conditions * * * * * [Revise item g to read as follows.] g. Priority Mail Express, or mailpieces with USPS Tracking, Certified Mail, COD HFPU, insurance, Signature Confirmation, or Adult Signature are shipped to the destination delivery office Postmaster separately, for proper handling. * * * * * 4.0 Address Correction Services 4.3 Sender Instruction * * * * * 4.3.2 Extra Services [Revise the first sentence of the introductory text to read as follows.] A change-of-address order to a domestic address covers Certified Mail, COD HFPU insured, Registered Mail, Signature Confirmation, Adult Signature services, and return receipt for merchandise mail unless the sender gives other instructions. * * * * * 4.3.4 Holding Mail [Revise the first sentence of 4.3.4 to read as follows.] At the sender's request, the delivery Post Office holds mail, other than Registered Mail, insured, Certified Mail, Adult Signature, Signature Confirmation and return receipt for merchandise, for no fewer than 3 days nor more than 30 days. * * * * * 508 Recipient Services 1.0 Recipient Options 1.1 Basic Recipient Concerns * * * * * 1.1.3 Refusal After Delivery * * * * * [Revise item a to read as follows.] a. Pieces sent as Registered Mail, insured, Certified Mail, Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU), Adult Signature and return receipt for merchandise. * * * * * 1.1.7 Priority Mail Express and Accountable Mail [Revise the introductory text to read as follows.] The following conditions also apply to the delivery of Priority Mail Express, Registered Mail, Certified Mail, mail insured for more than $500.00, Adult Signature, or COD HFPU, as well as mail for which a return receipt is requested or the sender has specified restricted delivery. * * * * * [Revise item f to read as follows.] f. A notice is provided to the addressee for a mailpiece that cannot be delivered. If the piece is not called for or redelivery is not requested, the piece is returned to the sender after 15 days (5 days for Priority Mail Express), unless the sender specifies fewer days on the piece. * * * * * 1.8 Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies 1.8.1 Procedures * * * * * [Revise item d to read as follows.] d. A CMRA is authorized to accept the following accountable mail from their customers for mailing at the Post Office: Insured, Priority Mail Express, Certified Mail, USPS Tracking, and Signature Confirmation mail. The sender (CMRA customer) must present accountable mail items not listed to the Post Office for mailing. * * * * * 7.0 Hold For Pickup * * * * * [[Page 71440]] 7.2 Basic Information * * * * * 7.2.5 Extra Services [Delete item e] * * * * * 602 Addressing 1.0 Elements of Addressing * * * * * 1.5 Return Addresses * * * * * 1.5.3 Required Use of Return Addresses * * * * * [Revise item l to read as follows.] l. Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU) mail. * * * * * 3.0 Use of Alternative Addressing 3.1 General Information * * * * * 3.1.2 Prohibited Use Alternative addressing formats may not be used on: * * * * * e. Mail with the following extra services: [Revise item 8 to read as follows.] 8. Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU). * * * * * 604 Postage Payment Methods and Refunds * * * * * 4.0 Postage Meters and PC Postage Products (``Postage Evidencing Systems'') * * * * * 4.6 Mailings 4.6.1 Mailing Date Format * * * The mailing date format used in the indicia is also subject to the following conditions. a. Complete Date. Mailers must use a complete date for the following: [Revise item 2 to read as follows.] 2. All mailpieces with Insured Mail, COD HFPU (only when a manual office COD HFPU Label 3816 is used), or Special Handling service. * * * * * 5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia) [Revise the heading and text of 5.1.4 to read as follows.] 5.1.4 Permit and Application Information A mailer may obtain a permit to use a permit imprint indicia by submitting Form 3615 to the Post Office where mailings are made, or online under the terms and conditions in the Business Customer Gateway portal at https://gateway.usps.com. Mail Anywhere allows a qualified mailer to maintain a single permit for a postage payment method for mailings at any Business Mail Acceptance site under 705.23.3.2. 5.1.5 Application Fee [Revise the text of 5.1.5 to read as follows.] No application fee is required. * * * * * 5.2 Suspension and Revocation * * * * * 5.2.2 Revocation of Permit [Revise the first sentence of 5.2.2 to read as follows.] A permit may be revoked for use in operating any unlawful scheme or enterprise, if no mailings or payment of postage occurred during any consecutive 2-year period, for refusal to provide information about permit imprint use or mailings, and for noncompliance with any standard applicable to permit imprints. * * * * * * * * 5.3 Indicia Design, Placement, and Content * * * * * 5.3.10 Use of a Local Permit Imprint in Other Mailing Locations A permit imprint displaying the city, state, and permit number of a mailer's original permit may be applied to pieces in a mailing presented for verification and acceptance at another Post Office location under the following conditions: [Delete item a and renumber items b through d as items a through c] * * * * * [Revise the heading and introductory text of 5.5 to read as follows.] 5.5 Share Mail Share Mail is an electronic postage payment mechanism for single- piece First-Class Mail letters or postcards, addressed to any domestic address, that weigh no more than one ounce each. Customers wishing to participate in this program must submit their request in writing to the Manager, New Solutions, Mailing Services, USPS, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Room 5440, Washington, DC 20260-4440. Customers participating in the Share Mail postage payment program must, at a minimum, meet the following requirements: a. Have a Centralized Account Processing System (CAPS) account link with USPS; b. Submit production quality mailpieces to USPS for pre-approval and have received subsequent USPS approval; and c. Have approved mailpieces that bear unique or static Intelligent Mail barcodes, an approved permit imprint indicia in the upper-right hand corner of the mailpiece, and a special facing identification mark (FIM E) (see 708.9.2e.). * * * * * 9.0 Exchanges and Refunds * * * * * 9.2 Postage and Fee Refunds * * * * * 9.2.4 Postage and Fee Refunds Not Available Refunds are not made for the following: * * * * * [Revise item b to read as follows.] b. Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU), Priority Mail Express insurance, insured mail, and Registered Mail fees, after the USPS accepts the article (even if the article is later withdrawn from the mail). * * * * * 11.0 Postage Due Weight Averaging Program 11.1 Basic Information * * * * * 11.1.3 Quality Control [Revise the first sentence of the introductory text to read as follows.] PDWA customers may elect to establish a quality control program to ensure that all missorted and accountable mail (including Certified Mail), return receipt for merchandise, USPS Tracking, Adult Signature, and Signature Confirmation) is identified and returned to the servicing Post Office prior to being opened. * * * * * * * * 609 Filing Indemnity Claims for Loss or Damage 1.0 General Filing Instructions 1.1 Extra Services With Indemnity [Revise the text of 1.1 to read as follows.] A customer may file an indemnity claim for insured mail, COD HFPU items, Registered Mail with postal insurance, or Priority Mail Express. See Publication 122, available on www.usps.com, for additional information. * * * * * [[Page 71441]] 1.3 Who May File A claim may be filed by: * * * * * [Revise item e to read as follows.] e. Only the mailer, for insured or collect on delivery (COD HFPU) parcels paid using eVS under 705.2.9. 1.4 When to File File claims as follows: * * * * * b. Lost Articles: customers must file a claim within the time limits in the chart below. [Revise the table to read as follows.] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ When to file (from mailing date) Mail type or service --------------------------------------- No sooner than No later than ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Priority Mail Express........... 7 days............ 60 days Priority Mail Express COD HFPU.. 15 days........... 60 days Registered Mail................. 15 days........... 60 days Registered COD HFPU............. 15 days........... 60 days Insured Mail (including Priority 15 days........... 60 days Mail under 503.4.2). COD HFPU........................ 15 days........... 60 days APO/FPO Priority Mail, Express 21 days........... 180 days Military Service. APO/FPO/DPO Insured Mail and 45 days........... 1 year registered Mail (Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, SAM, or PAL). APO/FPO/DPO Insured Mail 75 days........... 1 year (Surface only). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.5 Where and How to File 1.5.1 Claims Filed Online [Revise the first sentence of 1.5.1 to read as follows.] Domestic indemnity claims should be filed online (preferred) at ww.usps.com/domestic-claims for domestic insured mail, COD HFPU, Registered Mail with postal insurance, and Priority Mail Express. * * * 3.0 Providing Evidence of Insurance and Value 3.1 Evidence of Insurance For a claim involving articles listed in 1.1, the customer must retain evidence showing that the specific USPS service was purchased, until the claim is resolved. Examples of acceptable evidence are: [Revise items a and b to read as follows.] a. The original mailing receipt issued at the time of mailing (Registered Mail receipts must contain a USPS postmark). For insured mail and COD HFPU, a photocopy of the original retail mailing receipt is acceptable. b. The outer packaging showing the names and addresses of the sender and the addressee and the proper label showing that the article was sent insured, COD HFPU, Registered Mail with postal insurance, or Priority Mail Express. (If only the outer packaging is submitted, indemnity can be limited to $100 for insured, $50 for COD HFPU, $100 for Registered Mail, and $100 for Priority Mail Express.) * * * * * [Revise the first sentence of item d to read as follows.] d. For insurance or COD HFPU, purchased online, a printed electronic online label record or a computer printout from the application used to print the label and purchase the insurance. * * * [Revise the introductory text of item e to read as follows.] e. For insured mail or COD HFPU mail paid using MMS or eVS under 705.2.0, the mailer must use one of the following: * * * * * [Revise item e2 to read as follows.] 2. A printout of the part of Form 3877 that identifies the parcel by article number, the package identification code (PIC) of the insured or COD HFPU parcel, total postage paid, fee paid, declared insured value, amount due sender if COD HFPU, mailing date, origin ZIP Code, and delivery ZIP Code reported in the parcel record in the manifest file. * * * * * 4.0 Claims 4.1 Payable Claim [Revise the introductory text and item c to read as follows.] Insurance for loss or damage to insured, COD HFPU, or Registered Mail within the amount covered by the fee paid, or the indemnity limits for Priority Mail, or Priority Mail Express (under 4.2), is payable for the following: * * * * * c. Remittance due on a COD HFPU parcel not received by the sender, subject to the limitations set by the standards for COD HFPU service. * * * * * 4.3 Nonpayable Claims [Revise the introductory text of 4.3 to read as follows.] Indemnity is not paid for insured mail (including Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail), Registered Mail, COD HFPU, or Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express in these situations: * * * * * [Revise item w to read as follows.] w. Items sent COD HFPU without the addressee's consent. * * * * * 5.0 Compensation * * * * * 5.4 Loss [Revise the text of 5.4 to read as follows.] If the insured, registered, or COD HFPU article is lost the payment includes an additional amount for the postage (not fee) paid by the sender. Postage for Priority Mail Express is refunded under 604.9.5. * * * * * 5.7 Recovered Article [Revise the first sentence of 5.7 to read as follows.] If a lost registered, insured, COD HFPU, or Priority Mail Express article is recovered after payment of a claim, the payee may accept the article and reimburse the USPS for the full amount paid if the article is undamaged. * * * * * 703 Nonprofit Standard Mail and Other Unique Eligibility * * * * * 3.0 Department of State Mail * * * * * 3.2 Conditions for Authorized Mail * * * * * 3.2.6 Extra Services * * * * * [[Page 71442]] [Revise item a to read as follows. a. Collect on Delivery (COD HFPU). * * * * * 9.0 Mixed Classes * * * * * 9.13 Extra Services for Mixed Classes * * * * * [Revise the heading and text of 9.13.2 to read as follows.] 9.13.2 Insured and COD HFPU A combination mailpiece may be sent insured or COD HFPU. The insurance covers only the value of the parcel. * * * * * 705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems * * * * * 14.0 FSS Scheme Preparation 14.1 General [Revise the introductory text of 14.1 to read as follows.] All presorted and high density plus, high density and basic carrier route Standard Mail, presorted and carrier route Bound Printed Matter (BPM), and Periodicals flats including all carrier route flats meeting the standards in 201.6.2 must be separated/pooled into FSS schemes, properly bundled and placed on or in pallets, trays, sacks, or approved alternate containers, for FSS scheme ZIP Code combinations within the same facility. Mailings that include 10 or more pieces of Standard Mail flats, 6 or more pieces of Periodicals flats, or 10 or more pieces (or 10 or more pounds) of BPM flats to an FSS scheme must be separated/ pooled into FSS scheme bundles. The Postal Service also recommends the use of authorized flat trays in lieu of sacks for FSS bundles. FSS scheme bundles that are not required to be placed in a FSS scheme or FSS facility container are combined with bundles of non-FSS sorted bundles and placed on an applicable SCF, 3-digit or NDC container. Mailers must prepare FSS scheme qualifying mailpieces for each individual FSS scheme combination, and then prepare bundles of uniform size from those pieces. Mailings (excluding saturation mailings of Standard Mail) with nonpresorted BPM flats may be included in FSS preparation, but will not be eligible for presorted or carrier route prices. Mailpieces that meet the eligibility standards for 5-digit or 3-digit automation, 5-digit or 3-digit nonautomation, carrier route (except Standard Mail saturation) or presort will continue to be eligible for those piece prices when prepared in accordance with the FSS preparations standards. Mailpieces and bundles must also be prepared as follows: * * * * * 14.2 Basic Standards 14.2.1 Basic Standards [Revise the introductory text and items a through e to read as follows.] All Periodicals flats (including carrier route flats) meeting the standards in 201.6.2 and destinating to FSS sites as shown in L006 must be prepared according to these standards. Mailings of In-County Periodicals flats and the associated Outside-County Periodicals flats mailings of 5,000 pieces or less may be prepared according to these standards. Periodicals are subject to the following: a. Pricing eligibility is based on 207.11.0 through 207.14.0. FSS bundles placed on FSS facility pallets, sacks, trays, or approved alternate container will claim the 3-Digit/SCF bundle price. FSS bundles placed on a FSS scheme pallet, sack, tray or approved alternate container will claim the Carrier Route bundle price. b. FSS scheme pallets will be assessed the Carrier Route Pallet price. FSS facility sort level pallets will be charged a 3-Digit/SCF Pallet container price. FSS scheme or facility sacks or trays will be assessed the 3-Digit/SCF Sack/Tray price. Pallets, sacks and trays entered at a DFSS will claim the DSCF entry price. c. The Outside-County pound price for mail entered at a DFSS will be the DSCF price. The Inside-County price will claim prices for the ``None'' entry level. d. Mailers must provide standardized presort documentation under 708.1.0 that demonstrates eligibility for prices in accordance with 207.14.0 and 207.25.0. e. Each mailpiece must be identified with an optional endorsement line in accordance with Exhibit 708.7.1.1, or when authorized, using a red Label 5 SCH barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle label. * * * * * 14.3 Standard Mail 14.3.1 Basic Standards [Revise the introductory text of 14.3.1 to read as follows.] All flat-size Standard Mail mailpieces (except saturation) must be separated/pooled into 5-digit FSS scheme bundles and placed on pallets, or in sacks or approved alternate containers, for delivery to ZIP Codes having Flats Sequencing System (FSS) processing capability, as shown in L006. Standard Mail flats are subject to the following: * * * * * [Revise items b and c to read as follows.] b. Mailers must provide standardized presort documentation under 708.1.0 that demonstrates eligibility for prices in accordance with 243. c. Each mailpiece must be identified with an optional endorsement line in accordance with Exhibit 708.7.1.1; or when authorized, using a red Label 5 SCH barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle label. * * * * * 14.4 Bound Printed Matter 14.4.1 Basic Standards [Revise the introductory text of 14.4.1 to read as follows.] Bound Printed Matter (BPM) flats that meet the standards in 201.6.2, must be separated/pooled into FSS scheme bundles and placed on pallets, or in flat trays, sacks, or approved alternate containers, for delivery to ZIP Codes having FSS processing capability, as shown in L006. BPM flats are subject to the following: * * * * * [Revise items b, c and d to read as follows.] b. Mailers must provide standardized presort documentation under 708.1.0 that demonstrates eligibility for prices in accordance with 263. c. Mailers must separate/pool all eligible flat-size mailpieces into FSS scheme bundles according to L006. d. Each mailpiece must be identified with an optional endorsement line in accordance with Exhibit 708.7.1.1; or when authorized, using a red Label 5 SCH barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle label. * * * * * 15.0 Combining Standard Mail Flats and Periodicals Flats 15.1.0 Basic Standards * * * * * 15.1.6 Piece Prices [Revise the text of 15.1.6 to read as follows.] Apply piece prices based on the bundle level except FSS scheme bundles apply the piece prices based on the original bundle level. Pieces contained within mixed class bundles may claim prices based on the presort level of the bundle. * * * * * 15.1.11 Preparation for FSS Zones [Revise the introductory text of 15.1.11 to read as follows.] [[Page 71443]] Mailers authorized to combine mailings of Standard Mail flats and Periodicals flats must prepare these mailings under 14.0, when the mailing includes pieces destinating within one or more of the FSS zones in L006. The following applies: [Revise item a to read as follows.] a. Each mailpiece must be identified with an optional endorsement line (OEL), including the correct ZIP Code listed in L006, Column B, in accordance with Exhibit 708.7.1.1. The OEL described in 2.2 must not be used with mailpieces prepared under this option. * * * * * 15.4.0 Pallet Preparation 15.4.1 Pallet Preparation, Sequence and Labeling When combining Standard Mail and Periodicals flats within the same bundle or combining bundles of Standard Mail flats and bundles of Periodicals flats on pallets, bundles must be placed on pallets. Preparation, sequence and labeling: [Reverse the order of items a and b to read as follows.] a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required. Pallet must contain only carrier route bundles for the same 5-digit scheme under L001. For 5-digit destinations not part of L001, 5-digit carrier routes pallet preparation begins with 15.4.1c. Labeling: 1. Line 1: L001. 2. Line 2: ``STD/PER FLTS''; followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES'' (or ``CR-RTS''); followed by ``SCHEME'' (or ``SCH''); followed by ``MIX COMAIL.'' b. Merged 5-digit scheme, optional. Not permitted for bundles containing noncarrier route automation-compatible flats under 201.6.0. Required for all other bundles. Pallet must contain carrier route bundles and noncarrier route 5-digit bundles (Presorted bundles only) for the same 5-digit scheme under L001. For 5-digit destinations not part of L001, merged 5-digit pallet preparation begins with 15.4.1d. Labeling: 1. Line 1: L001. 2. Line 2: ``STD/PER FLTS CR/5D;'' followed by ``SCHEME'' (or ``SCH''); followed by ``MIX COMAIL.'' * * * * * 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: a. Automation First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, and barcoded Periodicals: [Revise the table in item a to read as follows.] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Price Abbreviation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-Digit scheme [FSS Periodicals flats 5BF and Standard Mail flats]. 5[dash]Digit [First-Class Mail letters 5B and flats, Periodicals letters and flats, and Standard Mail letters and flats]. 3-Digit FSS [Periodicals flats and 3BF Standard Mail flats]. 3[dash]Digit [First-Class Mail letters 3B and flats, Periodicals letters and flats, and Standard Mail letters and flats]. AADC [First-Class Mail, Periodicals, and AB Standard Mail letters]. ADC [First-Class Mail, Periodicals, and AB Standard Mail Flats]. Mixed AADC [First-Class Mail, MB Periodicals, and Standard Mail letters]. Mixed ADC [First-Class Mail, MB Periodicals, and Standard Mail flats]. Basic [In-County Periodicals]........... BB Firm [Outside-County Periodicals]....... FB ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Revise the table in item b to read as follows.] b. Presorted First-Class Mail, barcoded and nonbarcoded Periodicals flats, nonbarcoded Periodicals letters, and machinable and nonmachinable Standard Mail: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Price Abbreviation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Presorted [First-Class Mail letters/ Presort cards, flats, and parcels]. 5[dash]Digit [all Standard Mail and 5D Periodicals letters]. 5-Digit FSS [Periodicals flats and 5DF Standard Mail flats]. 3[dash]Digit [all Standard Mail and 3D Periodicals letters]. 3-Digit FSS [Periodicals flats and 3DF Standard Mail flats]. SCF [for Standard Mail parcels]......... SCF AADC [Standard Mail machinable letters]. AB ADC [Standard Mail nonmachinable AD letters, 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 NDC and 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ c. Carrier Route Periodicals and Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail: [Revise the table in item c to read as follows.] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Price Abbreviation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saturation [letters, flats, and WS irregular parcels]. Saturation FSS [Periodicals flats]...... WSF High Density [letters, flats, and HD irregular parcels]. High Density FSS [flats]................ HDF High Density Plus [Standard Mail only; HDP letters and flats]. High Density Plus FSS [Standard Mail HPF only flats]. Basic [letters, flats, and irregular CR parcels]. Basic FSS [flats]....................... CRF Firm [Outside-County Periodicals]....... FB ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * 1.6 Detailed Zone Listing for Periodicals 1.6.1 Definition and Retention [Revise the first sentence of 1.6.1 to read as follows.] The publisher must be able to present documentation to support the number of copies of each edition of an issue, by entry point, mailed to each zone, and at DDU, DSCF, DADC, DNDC, and In-County prices. * * * * * * * * 1.6.3 Zone Abbreviations Use the actual price name or the authorized zone abbreviation in the listings in 1.0 and 207.17.4.2: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Zone abbreviation Rate equivalent ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Delete the row containing FSS] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * [[Page 71444]] 7.0 Optional Endorsement Lines (OELs) 7.1 OEL Use 7.1.1. Basic Standards [Revise the first sentence of the introductory text to read as follows.] An optional endorsement line (OEL) may be used to label bundles instead of applying pressure-sensitive bundle labels or facing slips to the top piece of bundles except each mailpiece in a FSS bundle must bear an optional endorsement line in human-readable text, including the correct ZIP code listed in Column B of L006, as described in Exhibit 7.1.1. * * * Exhibit 7.1.1 OEL Formats [Revise Exhibit 7.1.1 to read as follows.] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sortation level OEL example ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Firm--BPM machinable parcels........... * * * * * * FIRM 12345. Firm--Periodicals...................... * * * * * * FIRM 12345. Origin Mixed ADC--Periodicals (3-digit * * * * * * ORIGIN MIXED ADC 117. ZIP Code prefix). Carrier Route--Periodicals basic....... * * * * * * CAR-RT LOT**C-001 * * * * * * CR LOT 1234A**C-001. Carrier Route--basic FSS............... * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 2345 FSSC. Carrier Route--Periodicals high density * * * * * * CAR-RT WSH**C-001. Carrier Route--High density FSS........ * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSB. Carrier Route--Periodicals saturation.. * * * * * * CAR-RT WSS**C-001. Carrier Route--Periodicals Saturation * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSH. FSS. ECR--Standard Mail basic............... * * * * * * ECRLOT**C-001 * * * * * * ECRLOT 1234A**C-001. ECR--Standard Mail high density or high * * * * * * ECRWSH**C-001. density plus. ECR--High Density Plus FSS............. * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSA. ECR--Standard Mail saturation.......... * * * * * * ECRWSS**C-001. Carrier Route--Bound Printed Matter.... * * * * * * CAR-RT SORT**C-001. Carrier Route FSS--Bound Printed Matter * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSC. 5-Digit................................ * * * * * * 5-DIGIT 12345. 5-Digit (Nonautomation FSS flats)...... * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSE. 5-Digit Scheme (Automation flats)...... * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345. 5-Digit Scheme (Automation FSS flats).. * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSD. 3-Digit................................ * * * * * * 3-DIGIT 771. 3-Digit (Nonautomation FSS flats)...... * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSG. 3-Digit Scheme (Automation flats)...... * * * * * * SCH 3-DIGIT 006. 3-Digit Scheme (Automation FSS flats).. * * * * * * SCH 5-Digit 12345 FSSF. ADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix).......... * * * * * * ALL FOR ADC 105. ADC (5-digit ZIP Code)................. * * * * * * ALL FOR ADC 90197. Mixed ADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix).... * * * * * * MIXED ADC 640. Mixed ADC (5-digit ZIP Code)........... * * * * * * MIXED ADC 60821. Optional tray level piece ID for automation letters: AADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix)..... * * * * * * ALL FOR AADC 050. AADC (5-digit ZIP Code)............ * * * * * * ALL FOR AADC 07099. Mixed AADC (3-digit ZIP Code * * * * * * MIXED AADC 870. prefix). Mixed AADC (5-digit ZIP Code)...... * * * * * * MIXED AADC 75197. Additional required human-readable text for use with combined mailings of Standard Mail and Periodical flats: 5-Digit Scheme (and other sortation * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 MIX COMAIL. levels as appropriate). 5-Digit Scheme (Automation FSS * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSD COMAIL. flats). 5-Digit (Nonautomation FSS flats).. * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSE COMAIL. 3-Digit (Automation FSS flats)..... * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSF COMAIL. 3-Digit (Nonautomation FSS flats).. * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSG COMAIL. Carrier Route high density plus * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSA COMAIL. (FSS flats). Carrier Route high density (FSS * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSB COMAIL. flats). Carrier Route basic................ * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSC COMAIL. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * 7.1.8 Required OEL Use in Combined Mailings of Standard Mail and Periodicals Flats Mailers authorized to combine Standard Mail flats and Periodicals flats, under 705.15.0, must apply an OEL identifying the presort level of the bundle and other applicable information as specified in 7.1 to each mailpiece. The following additional standards also apply: * * * * * [Revise item c to read as follows.] c. When combined mailings of Standard Mail and Periodicals flats are prepared to FSS zones under 705.15.1.11, each mailpiece must bear an optional endorsement line in human-readable text, including the correct ZIP code listed in Column B of L006, as described in Exhibit 7.1.1. * * * * * We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes if our proposal is adopted. * * * * * Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2016-24710 Filed 10-14-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
![71428 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 200 / Monday, October 17, 2016 / Proposed Rules
Customs Clearance and Delivery Exhibit 116.1 USPS Trademarks in the inspect and photocopy all written
IMM comments at USPS® Headquarters
Fee: per piece $6.00. Library, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., 11th
[Delete Standard Mail and add USPS
International Business Reply Service Marketing Mail in correct alphabetical Floor N, Washington, DC by
order] appointment only between the hours of
Fee: Cards $1.35; Envelopes up to 2 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
* * * * *
ounces $1.85. Friday, by calling 1–202–268–2906 in
Following the completion of Docket 7 Treatment of Inbound Mail advance. Email comments, containing
No. R2017–1, the Postal Service will * * * * * the name and address of the commenter,
adjust the prices for products and may be sent to: ProductClassification@
760 Forwarding usps.gov, with a subject line of ‘‘January
services covered by the International
Mail Manual. These prices will be on * * * * * 2017 Domestic Mailing Services
Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com. Proposal.’’ Faxed comments are not
762 Mail of Domestic Origin accepted.
Additionally, as general information,
762.1 Addressee Moved to Another FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the product name of Standard Mail®,
Country Audrey Meloni at (856) 933–4360 or
which is used in two instances in the
International Mail Manual but is not an * * * * * Lizbeth Dobbins at (202) 268–3789.
International product, will change to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed
762.12 Mail Other Than Letters and
USPS Marketing Mail effective January prices will be available under Docket
Postcards
22, 2017. Number(s) R2017–1 on the Postal
[In the first sentence, delete the term Regulatory Commission’s Web site at
Although exempt from the notice and Standard Mail and replace it with USPS www.prc.gov.
comment requirements of the Marketing Mail to read as follows:] The Postal Service’s proposed rule
Administrative Procedure Act [5 U.S.C. Domestic mail (Periodicals mail, includes: Changes to prices, several mail
553(b), (c)] regarding proposed USPS Marketing Mail, and Package classification updates, mailpiece
rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the Services) addressed to a domestic marking changes, modifications to
Postal Service invites public comment addressee who has moved to another mailpiece weights and mail preparation
on the following proposed revisions to country must not be forwarded to categories, multiple product
the Mailing Standards of the United another country but must be returned to simplification efforts, a few minor
States Postal Service, International Mail the sender.* * * revisions to the DMM to condense
Manual (IMM), incorporated by * * * * * language and eliminate redundancy, a
reference in the Code of Federal We will publish an appropriate change to the redemption period of a
Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1. amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect money order claim from two years to
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20 these changes. one year, the addition of Official Mail
Stanley F. Mires,
Accounting System (OMAS) stamp
Foreign relations, International postal shipment fee language, and updates to
services. Attorney, Federal Compliance.
Enterprise Post Office Box Online
[FR Doc. 2016–24968 Filed 10–14–16; 8:45 am]
Accordingly, we propose to amend 39 (ePOBOL) process that changes payment
BILLING CODE 7710–12–P periods for online Post Office Box
CFR part 20 as follows:
activity.
PART 20—[AMENDED] POSTAL SERVICE Flats Sequencing System (FSS)—
Overview of Changes
■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR 39 CFR Part 111
As background, the Postal Service
part 20 continues to read as follows:
New Mailing Standards for Domestic required bundle and pallet preparation
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301–
Mailing Services Products of flat-size Standard Mail®, Periodicals,
307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, and Bound Printed Matter mailpieces
401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001–3011, AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. for delivery within ZIP CodesTM served
3201–3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, ACTION: Proposed Rule. by FSS processing in the December 18,
3632, 3633, and 5001.
2013 Federal Register final rule [78 FR
SUMMARY: In October 2016, the Postal 76533–76548] which was incorporated
■ 2. Revise the following sections of Service filed a notice of mailing services
Mailing Standards of the United States into the DMM on January 26, 2014.
price adjustments with the Postal Subsequently, on May 31, 2015, the
Postal Service, International Mail Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective
Manual (IMM), as follows: Postal Service introduced FSS-specific
January 22, 2017. This proposed rule price structures for flat-sized Bound
Mailing Standards of the United States contains the revisions to Mailing Printer Matter, Standard Mail, and
Postal Service, International Mail Standards of the United States Postal Periodicals mailpieces, pursuant to PRC
Manual (IMM) Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) Order no. 2472, issued on May 7, 2015.
that we would adopt to implement the This current Federal Register proposal
* * * * * changes coincident with the price if adopted, removes all FSS-specific
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1 International Mail Services adjustments. pricing structures from Periodicals,
110 General Information DATES: We must receive comments on or Standard Mail and Bound Printed
before November 16, 2016. Matter but leaves mail preparation
* * * * * ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written requirements intact with a few updated
116 Trademarks of the USPS comments to the manager, Product requirements. One change, for example,
Classification, U.S. Postal Service®, 475 requires mailers to add necessitate
116.1 USPS Trademarks in the IMM L’Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446, optional endorsement lines (OEL) on
* * * * * Washington DC 20260–5015. You may each FSS scheme mailpiece.
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text or phone call message will be sent charged the Forwarding Fee via Address City and to pay for the stamps through
for Priority Mail Express shipments on Correction Service (ACS) billing which their Official Mail Accounting System
day 3 and for all other packages on day is managed by the ACS Department of (OMAS) accounts.
5. After 5 days, Priority Mail Express Address Management Systems in It has been a long-standing practice to
shipments will be returned to sender. Memphis, TN. The ACS data file, charge customers other than federal
After 15 days all other shipments Shipping Notice data file, and the agencies a nominal handling fee for all
returned to the sender. As a result of Invoice data file have an implied purchases ordered through Stamp
these changes the sender will have their decimal position that is conducive to Fulfillment Services. Beginning January
items back in less time than under the the 2-decimal places for address 1, 2017, these fees will apply to federal
current delivery attempt processes. correction services. When mailers use agencies using OMAS.
Holding all COD shipments for pick-up these files to track their ACS fees and The handling fee schedule can be
has the potential to reduce delivery costs, they must recognize that the found in section 1560 of the Mail
costs for the Postal Service, as well as Forwarded Fee product codes have an Classification Schedule, under
ensure prompt payment for the sender. implied 3-decimal place price and must References, on the Postal Regulatory
manipulate the data files provided to Commission Web site at http://
Returns Simplification
them through ACS so that the decimal www.prc.gov/.
Eliminate BRM Parcels Permit & place differences are recognized in all of
Account Maintenance Fee the data files provided via ACS. This Resources
Currently, Business Reply Mail (BRM) proposal would adjust the Standard The Postal Service provides
consists of letters, flats, and parcels. Mail Forwarding Fee to 2-decimal point additional resources to assist customers
Occasionally BRM customers choose to places to allow mailers to track their with this price change for competitive
use Business Reply Mail for return ACS fees and costs without making products. These tools include price lists,
parcels because they possessed a BRM adjustments for the Forwarding Fees. downloadable price files, and Federal
permit for inbound correspondence. The Money Order Redemption Period Register Notices, which may be found
Postal Service is proposing to waive the on the Postal Explorer® Web site at
annual permit fee for those current To help simplify Postal accounting pe.usps.com.
customers using BRM exclusively for procedures and comport with Banking
Industry Standards, and other List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
return parcels. This will align BRM
parcels with other returns products. companies’ comparable money order Administrative practice and
BRM permit fees for letters and flats, offerings, the Postal Service proposes to procedure, Incorporation by reference,
and for weight-averaged BRM letters, change the time limit for claims for Postal Service.
flats & parcels, will remain. improper payment to a limit of one year. Although we are exempt from the
This language will be updated on the notice and comment requirements of the
Eliminate QBRM Permit Fees reverse side of the domestic and Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C.
To further support simplification, the international money order form so the 553(b), (c)) regarding proposed
Postal Service is also proposing to purchaser is aware of the time limit. rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), we
eliminate the annual permit fees for Enterprise PO Boxes Online (ePOBOL) invite public comments on the
Business Reply Customers who use only Payment Process Change following proposed revisions to Mailing
QBRM Basic and High Volume Standards of the United States Postal
Qualified for letters and cards. All other The U.S. Postal Service continues to
Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM),
fees and postage pricing remain intact. seek opportunities to streamline
incorporated by reference in the Code of
mailers’ experience when using our
Implement a Simplified Approach for Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1.
products and services. For example, we
Shipping Services Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is
plan to allow Enterprise PO Boxes
proposed to be amended as follows:
The Postal Service is proposing to Online customers to modify their
eliminate the fees for certain outbound current payment period to align their PART 111—[AMENDED]
and return permits used for parcel multiple PO Boxes, Caller Service, and
shipments including associated annual Reserve payments to one due date per ■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
account maintenance fees. This year, when using an Enterprise Payment part 111 continues to read as follows:
proposal streamlines the application Account (EPA).
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301–
and returns process and also eliminates Eligible customers will be allowed to 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101,
the need to pay permit application fees pay pro-rated fees, on a one time basis 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–
for additional entry points. Shipping to align all payments to a selected 3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632,
Products included under this umbrella annual renewal date in the future. This 3633, and 5001.
are outbound shipments of Priority Mail method is optional and will be available
for all of an eligible customer’s PO ■ 2. Revise the following sections of
Express, Priority Mail, First-Class
Boxes and Caller Service numbers. Mailing Standards of the United States
Package Service, Parcel Select
When the true-up date is reached they Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(including Parcel Select Lightweight),
will continue to pay for the 12 month (DMM), as follows:
Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail,
Library Mail and for return shipments of term as committed when first enrolled Mailing Standards of the United States
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MRS, Parcel Return Service and BRM in the Enterprise Payment Account. Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(parcels only). OMAS Stamp Delivery Fee (DMM)
Address Correction Service * * * * *
Federal Agencies Ordering Stamps From
Adjust Standard Mail Forwarding Fee to the Stamp Fulfillment Center Mailing Standards of the United States
2 Decimal Places Federal agencies have the option Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
Currently, Standard Mail Letters and today to order stamps from the USPS (DMM)
Flats mailers that use this service are Stamp Fulfillment Services in Kansas * * * * *
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100 Retail Letters, Cards, Flats, and 2.3 Signature Required 4.0 Physical Standards for Flats
Parcels [Revise the last sentence of 2.3 to read * * * * *
* * * * * as follows:]
* * * A mailer must select signature 4.7 Flat-Size Pieces Not Eligible for
110 Priority Mail Express Flat-Size Prices
service for Priority Mail Express COD
* * * * * HFPU, or Priority Mail Express with * * * * *
115 Priority Mail Express—Mail additional insurance.
Exhibit 4.7b Pricing for Flats
Preparation * * * * *
Exceeding Maximum Deflection (see
* * * * * 200 Commercial Letters, Cards, Flats, 4.6)
2.0 Priority Mail Express 1-Day and 2- and Parcels
[Revise Exhibit 4.7b as follows:]
Day 201 Physical Standards
* * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * *
PERIODICALS OUTSIDE COUNTY
Piece price eligibility as presented ........................................................... Piece price eligibility with failed deflection.
[Delete Machinable barcoded FSS] .......................................................... [Delete Nonmachinable barcoded 5-digit flat.
* * * * * * *
[Delete Machinable nonbarcoded FSS] .................................................... [Delete Nonmachinable nonbarcoded 5-digit flat].
* * * * * * *
STANDARD MAIL
Eligibility as presented .............................................................................. Eligibility with failed deflection.
[Delete Automation FSS Sch Pallet, Automation FSS Other, Automa- [Delete Nonautomation FSS Sch Pallet, Nonautomation FSS Other,
tion FSS Sch Cont., and Automation FSS Facility Cont.]. Nonautomation FSS Sch Cont., and Nonautomation FSS Facility
Cont.].
* * * * * * *
BOUND PRINTED MATTER
Eligibility as presented .............................................................................. Eligibility with failed deflection.
* * * * * * *
[Delete Barcoded/nonbarcoded FSS Sch flat] ......................................... [Delete Presorted parcel].
* * * * * 13.2 Sorting * * *
207 Periodicals 13.2.1 Basic Standards [Add new item c as follows:]
* * * * * * * * * * c. Qualifying flats sorted to a FSS
b. Nonletter-size mailings. Carrier scheme under 705.14.0.
12.0 Nonbarcoded (Presorted) route prices apply to carrier route * * * * *
Eligibility bundles that are sorted in one of the
following ways: 17.0 Documentation
* * * * * [Revise item 13.2.1b1 to read as * * * * *
12.3 Prices—In-County follows:]
1. Bundles sorted onto pallets 17.4.0 Detailed Zone Listing for
* * * * * prepared under 705.8.0, 705.10.0, Periodicals
12.3.2 Three-Digit Prices 705.12.0, 705.13.0 or 705.14.0, as
appropriate. 17.4.1 Basic Standards
3-digit prices apply to: * * * * * [Revise the first sentence of 17.4.1 to
* * * 14.0 Barcoded (Automation) read as follows:]
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[Add new item c as follows:] Eligibility The publisher must be able to present
c. Qualifying flats sorted to a FSS * * * * * documentation to support the actual
scheme under 705.14.0. number of copies of each edition of an
14.4 Prices—In-County issue, by entry point, mailed to each
* * * * *
* * * * * zone, at DDU, DSCF, DADC, DFSS
13.0 Carrier Route Eligibility (DFSS entered with DSCF prices) and
14.4.2 Three-Digit Prices
* * * * * In-County prices. * * *
3-digit automation prices apply to:
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17.4.2 Format [Revise the first sentence of item b to ZIP Code, in ascending numeric order,
read as follows.] for each zone. * * *
Report the number of copies mailed to b. Report copies by zone (In-County
each 3-digit ZIP Code area at zone prices 17.4.3 Zone Abbreviations
DDU, In-County others, Outside-County
using one of the following formats: DDU, Outside-County DSCF, Outside- Use the actual price name or the
* * * * * County DSCF entered at a DFSS and authorized zone abbreviation in the
Outside-County DADC) and by 3-digit listings in 17.3 and 17.4.2
Zone abbreviation Price equivalent
* * * * * * *
[Revise the Price Equivalent for FSS to read as follows.]
FSS ........................................................................................................................................ Outside-County, DSCF (mail entered at a DFSS).
* * * * * or FSS and more finely presorted 5.4 Price Application—Automation
containers that are entered at and Cards and Letters
18.0 General Mail Preparation
destined within the service area of the
* * * * * SCF or FSS at which the container is Automation prices apply to each
deposited. piece that is sorted under 235.6.0 into
18.5 FSS Preparation the corresponding qualifying groups:
[Revise the text of 18.5 to read as 29.5 Destination Flat Sequencing [Revise the text in items a, b, and c to
follows.] System (DFSS) Facility Entry read as follows.]
Flat sized Periodicals In-County * * * * * a. Groups of 150 or more pieces in 5-
priced mailings, along with a maximum digit/scheme trays qualify for the 5-digit
of 5,000 Outside-County pieces for the 29.5.2 Eligibility price. Preparation to qualify for the 5-
same issue (see 1.1.4) may be optionally digit price is optional. Pieces placed in
sorted under FSS preparation standards. [Revise the first sentence of 29.5.2 to
full AADC trays in lieu of 5-digit/
All other Periodicals flats including read as follows.]
scheme overflow trays under 235.6.5 are
Saturation (Non-simplified addressed) DSCF prices apply to eligible FSS eligible for the 5-digit prices.
and High Density priced flats pieces deposited at a USPS-designated b. Groups of 150 or more pieces in
destinating and qualifying to FSS zones FSS processing facility and correctly AADC trays qualify for the AADC price.
in L006, must be prepared under placed in a flat tray, sack, alternate
approved container or on a pallet, c. Groups of fewer than 150 pieces in
705.14.0.
labeled to a FSS scheme processed by AADC origin and pieces placed in
* * * * * mixed AADC trays in lieu of AADC
that facility, under labeling list L006,
29.0 Destination Entry column B or C. overflow trays under 235.6.5 are eligible
for the AADC prices.
* * * * * * * * * *
* * * * *
29.4 Destination Sectional Center 210 Priority Mail Express
Facility 235 Mail Preparation
* * * * * 1.0 General Definition of Terms
* * * * *
215 Priority Mail Express—Mail * * * * *
29.4.2 Price Eligibility Preparation
[Revise the text of 29.4.2 to read as 1.3 Terms for Presort Levels
* * * * *
follows.] 1.3.1 Letters and Cards
Determine price eligibility as follows: 2.0 Priority Mail Express 1-Day and 2-
a. Pound Prices. Outside-County Day Terms used for presort levels are
pieces are eligible for DSCF pound defined as follows:
* * * * * [Delete items c through f and
prices when placed on an SCF or more
finely presorted container, deposited at 2.3 Signature Required renumber items g through j as new c
the DSCF, DFSS or USPS-designated through f]
facility (see also 29.4.2b), and addressed [Add the following text to 2.3 as the * * * * *
for delivery within the DSCF’s or DFSS last sentence.]
service area. Nonletter-size pieces are 6.0 Preparing Automation Letters
* * * A mailer must select signature
also eligible when the mailer deposits 5- service for Priority Mail Express COD * * * * *
digit bundles at the destination delivery HFPU, or Priority Mail Express with 6.2 Mailings
unit (DDU) (the facility where the additional insurance.
carrier cases mail for delivery to the * * * * * The requirements for mailings are as
addresses on the pieces) and the 5-digit follows:
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bundles are in or on the following types 230 First-Class Mail * * * * *
of containers: 233 Prices and Eligibility
1. A merged 5-digit scheme or merged [Revise item b to read as follows.]
5-digit sack. * * * * * b. First-Class Mail. A single
2. A merged 5-digit scheme, merged 5- automation price First-Class Mail
5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards mailing may include pieces prepared at
digit, or 5-digit scheme pallet.
for Automation First-Class Mail 5-digit, AADC, and mixed AADC prices.
b. Container Prices. Mailers may
claim the DSCF container price for SCF * * * * * * * * * *
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6.5 Tray Preparation 4.3 Piece/Pound Prices route bundle of 10 or more pieces that
[Revise the last sentence of 4.3 to read is:
[Revise the introductory text of 6.5 to [Revise item a to read as follows.]
read as follows.] as follows.] a. Palletized under 705.8.0, 705.10.0,
Instead of preparing overflow trays * * * Discounted per pound prices 705.12.0, 705.13.0 or 705.14.0 (FSS
with fewer than 150 pieces, mailers may also may be claimed for destination scheme bundles).
include these pieces in an existing entry mailings-DNDC, DSCF, and DDU
under 246. * * * * *
qualified tray of at least 150 or more
pieces at the next tray level. (For * * * * * 7.0 Eligibility Standards for
example, if a mailer has 30 overflow 5- Automation USPS Marketing Mail
5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards
digit pieces for ZIP Code 20260, these for Nonautomation USPS Marketing * * * * *
pieces may be added to an existing Mail Letters, Flats, and Presorted
qualified AADC tray for the correct 7.4 Price Application for Automation
Standard Mail Parcels Letters
destination (ZIP Code prefix 202) and
the overflow 5-digit pieces will still * * * * * Automation prices apply to each
qualify for the 5-digit price.). Mailers 5.6 Nonautomation Price piece that is sorted under 245.10.0, into
must note these trays on standardized Application—Flats the corresponding qualifying groups:
documentation (see 708.1.2). Pieces that * * * * *
are placed in the next tray level must be 5.6.1 5-Digit Prices for Flats
[Delete item b and renumber item c as
grouped by destination and placed in The 5-digit price applies to flat-size item b.]
the front or back of that tray. Mailers pieces: [Revise renumbered item b to read as
may use this option selectively for [Add new item d as follows.] follows.]
AADC ZIP Codes. This option does not * * * * * b. Groups of fewer than 150 pieces in
apply to origin/entry trays. Preparation d. In an FSS bundle of 10 or more origin/entry AADC trays qualify for the
sequence, tray size, and Line 1 labeling: pieces properly placed in sack of at least AADC price. Pieces placed in mixed
* * * * * 125 pieces or 15 pounds of pieces or on AADC trays under 245.7.5 in lieu of
[Delete item b and renumber items c a pallet under 705.14.0. AADC overflow trays also are eligible
and d as b and c.] for AADC prices (see 245.7.5).
5.6.2 3-Digit Prices for Flats * * * * *
[Revise renumbered item b to read as
follows.] * * * * *
7.5 Price Application for Automation
[Add new item c as follows.]
b. AADC: Optional, but required for Flats
c. In an FSS bundle of 10 or more
AADC price (150-piece minimum pieces properly placed in sack of at least Automation prices apply to each
except no miminum for origin entry 125 pieces or 15 pounds of pieces or on piece properly sorted into qualifying
AADC); overflow allowed; group pieces a pallet under 705.14.0. groups:
by 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) ZIP Code. [Revise items a and b to read as
For Line 1, use L801, Column B. * * * * *
follows.]
[Delete items 5.6.5 and 5.6.6]
6.6 Tray Line 2 a. The 5-digit price applies to flat-size
* * * * * pieces in a 5-digit/scheme bundle or
Line 2: ‘‘FCM LTR’’ and: 6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards pooled in a FSS scheme bundle of 10 or
* * * * * for Enhanced Carrier Route USPS more pieces, or 15 or more pieces, as
[Delete items c and d and renumber Marketing Mail Letters and Flats applicable;
items e and f as c and d.] b. The 3-digit price applies to flat-size
* * * * * pieces in a 3-digit/scheme bundle or
* * * * * pooled in a FSS scheme bundle of 10 or
6.3 Basic Price Enhanced Carrier
240 USPS Marketing Mail Route Standards more pieces.
243 Prices and Eligibility * * * * * * * * * *
[Delete items e through h.]
* * * * * 6.3.3 Basic Price Eligibility—Flats * * * * *
4.0 Price Eligibility for USPS Basic prices apply to each piece in a 245 Mail Preparation
Marketing Mail carrier route bundle of 10 or more
pieces that is: 1.0 General Information for Mail
* * * * * Preparation
[Revise item a to read as follows.]
4.2 Minimum Per Piece Prices a. Palletized under 705.8.0, 705.10.0, * * * * *
The minimum per piece prices (the 705.12.0, 705.13.0 or 705.14.0 (FSS
scheme bundles). 1.6 FSS Preparation
minimum postage that must be paid for
each piece) apply as follows: * * * * * [Revise the text of 1.6 to read as
follows.]
* * * * * 6.5 High Density and High Density Except for Standard Mail flats mailed
[Revise the second sentence of item c Plus (Enhanced Carrier Route) at Saturation prices, all Standard Mail
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to read as follows.] Standards—Flats flats and meeting the physical standards
c. * * * Except for Customized * * * * * in 201.6.2 destinating to a FSS scheme
MarketMail pieces, discounted per piece in accordance with labeling list L006
prices also may be claimed for 6.5.2 High Density and High Density must be prepared under 705.14.0.
destination network distribution center Plus Prices for Flats
* * * * *
(DNDC), destination sectional center High density or high density plus
facility (DSCF), and destination delivery prices apply to each piece meeting the 7.0 Preparing Automation Letters
unit (DDU)) under 246. * * * density standards in 6.5.1 or in a carrier * * * * *
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7.5 Tray Preparation 260 Bound Printed Matter postal routing code, prepared under
263 Prices and Eligibility 708.5.0.
[Revise the introductory text to read
* * * * *
as follows.] 1.0 Prices and Fees for Bound Printed
Instead of preparing overflow trays Matter 4.2 Destination Entry Price Eligibility
with fewer than 150 pieces, mailers may 1.1 Nonpresorted Bound Printed [Revise the first sentence of the
include these pieces in an existing Matter introductory text to read as follows.]
qualified tray of at least 150 or more BPM destination entry prices apply to
1.1.1 Prices BPM mailings prepared as specified in
pieces at the next tray level. (For
example, if a mailer has 30 overflow 5- [Revise the second sentence of 1.1.1 to 705.8.0, 705.14.0 and 265, and
digit pieces for ZIP Code 20260, these read follows.] addressed for delivery within the
* * * The nonpresorted price applies service area of a destination network
pieces may be added to an existing
to BPM not mailed at the Presorted or distribution center, sectional center
qualified AADC tray for the correct
carrier route prices. * * * facility, or delivery unit where they are
destination and the overflow 5-digit
* * * * * deposited by the mailer. * * *
pieces will still qualify for the 5-digit
price). Mailers must note these trays on 1.2 Presorted and Carrier Route * * * * *
standardized documentation (see Bound Printed Matter [Revise item b to read as follows.]
b. A destination sectional center
708.1.2). Pieces that are placed in the * * * * * facility (DSCF) includes all facilities in
next tray level must be grouped by
1.2.3 Price Application L005 and destination flats sequencing
destination and placed in the front or
system (DFSS) in L006.
back of that tray. Mailers may use this [Revise the first sentence of 1.2.3 to
option selectively for AADC ZIP Codes. * * * * *
read as follows.]
This option does not apply to origin/ The presorted Bound Printed Matter 265 Mail Preparation
entry AADC trays. Preparation price has a per piece charge and a per
1.0 General Information for Mail
sequence, tray size, and Line 1 labeling: pound charge. * * *
Preparation
* * * * * * * * * *
* * * * *
[Delete item b and renumber items c 1.2.8 Computing Postage for Permit
and d as items b and c.] Imprint 1.6 FSS Preparation
[Revise renumbered item b to read as [Revise the introductory text of 1.2.8 [Revise text of 1.6 to read as follows.]
follows.] to read as follows.] BPM flats claiming presorted prices in
Presorted and Carrier Route Bound FSS scheme bundles, meeting the
c. AADC: optional, but required for standards in 201 and destinating to a
Printed Matter mailings paid with
AADC price (150-piece minimum FSS scheme in accordance with labeling
permit imprint are charged a per pound
except no minimum for origin entry list L006, must be prepared under
price and a per piece price as follows:
AADC); overflow allowed; group pieces 705.14.0.
by 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) ZIP Code * * * * *
* * * * *
prefix. For Line 1, use L801, Column B. 4.0 Price Eligibility for Bound Printed
Matter 266 Enter and Deposit
* * * * *
4.1 Price Eligibility * * * * *
7.6 Tray Line 2
BPM prices are based on the weight 5.0 Destination Sectional Center
Line 2: ‘‘STD LTR’’ and: of a single addressed piece or 1 pound, Facility (DSCF) Entry
[Delete items c and d and renumbered whichever is higher, and the zone * * * * *
items e and f as c and d.] (where applicable) to which the piece is
addressed. Price categories are as 5.2 Presorted Flats
* * * * *
follows: [Revise the text of 5.2 to read as
246 Enter and Deposit * * * * * follows.]
* * * * * [Revise items b and c to read as Presorted flats and automation flats in
follows.] sacks for the FSS scheme, 5-digit, 3-
6.0 Destination Flat Sequencing b. Presorted Price. The Presorted price digit, and SCF sort levels or on pallets
System (DFSS) Facility Entry applies to BPM prepared in a mailing of at the 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit,
at least 300 BPM pieces, prepared and SCF, and ASF sort levels may claim
* * * * *
presorted as specified in 265.5.0, DSCF prices. Mail must be entered at
6.2 Eligibility 265.8.0, 705.8.0, 705.14.0 and 705.21.0. the appropriate facility under 5.1.
Each parcel must bear a unique * * * * *
[Revise the first sentence of 6.2 to read Intelligent Mail package barcode or
as follows.] extra services barcode, including a 7.0 Destination Flat Sequencing
System (DFSS) Facility Entry
DSCF prices apply to pieces deposited postal routing code, prepared under
708.5.0. * * * * *
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at a USPS-designated FSS processing
site and correctly placed in or on a c. Carrier Route Price. The Carrier
Route price applies to BPM prepared in 7.2 Eligibility
container labeled to a FSS scheme or
FSS Facility processed by that site a mailing of at least 300 pieces presorted [Revise the first sentence of 7.2 to read
under labeling list L006 (Column B or to carrier routes, prepared and presorted as follows.]
as specified in 265.6.0, 265.9.0, 705.8.0 DSCF prices apply to pieces deposited
Column C).
or 705.14.0. Each parcel must bear a at a USPS-designated FSS processing
* * * * * unique Intelligent Mail package barcode facility and correctly placed on a
or extra services barcode, including a container labeled to a FSS scheme or a
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FSS facility processed by that facility or 503 Extra and Additional Services 1.4 Matter Eligible for Extra Services
to a single 5-digit destination processed 503.1.0 Basic Standards for All Extra 1.4.1 Eligible Matter
by that facility under labeling list L006. Services * * * * *
* * * * *
* * * * * Exhibit 1.4.1 Eligible Matter—
Domestic Destinations
[Revise Exhibit 1.4.1 as follows.]
Extra service Eligible mail class Additional combined services
Registered Mail * * * [Revise Registered Mail COD to read Reg-
istered Mail COD HFPU]
* * * * * *
* * * * * * *
Return Receipt * * * * * *
* * * [Revise Collect on Delivery and Collect on De-
liver Restricted Delivery to read as follows]
Collect on Delivery HFPU
Collect on Delivery HFPU Restricted Delivery
* * *
USPS Signature Services
Signature Confirmation * * * [Revise Collect on Delivery to read as follows.]
Collect on Delivery Hold for
Pickup (COD HFPU)
* * *
Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery * * * [Revise Collect on Delivery to read as follows.]
Collect on Delivery Hold for
Pickup (COD HFPU)
* * *
* * * * * * *
[Revise the entire section for Collect on Delivery to read as follows:]
Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD Priority Mail Express (1-Day and 2-Day only) Return Receipt
HFPU) Priority Mail Signature Confirmation 2 (not available for pur-
COD HFPU Restricted Delivery First-Class Package Service chase with Priority Mail Express COD
Parcel Select Ground HFPU)
Bound Printed Matter 2 Special Handling-Fragile
* * * * * * *
Special Handling
Special * * * [Revise Collect on Delivery to read as follows.]
Handling—Fragile * * * Collect On Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD
HFPU)
* * *
[Revise the footnotes to read as follows.]
1 Not at retail.
2 Parcels only.
3 If also purchased with Certified Mail, COD HFPU, insurance over $500.00 or Registered Mail, as eligible for the mail class.
4 If also purchased with bulk insurance over $500.00.
5 If also purchased with COD HFPU insurance over $500.00, as eligible for the mail class.
6 If purchased with insurance over $500.00, COD HFPU, Registered Mail, or Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery.
7 Excludes Marketing Parcels.
* * * * * Exhibit 1.4.2 Eligible Matter—
Offshore Domestic Destinations
Extra service APO/FPO/DPO U.S. territories and possessions Freely associated states
[Revise the heading for COD to read as follows:]
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COD HFPU .................................... No ................................................. Yes ................................................ Limited.3
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* * * * * addressee column with a diagonal line. when ‘‘waiver of signature’’ is
USPS-approved privately printed firm requested, additional insurance is not
1.5 Mailing
sheets that contain the same information available.
1.5.1 Where to Mail as Form 3877 may be approved by the * * * * *
[Revise the second and third local Postmaster or manager Business [Revise the heading of 9.0 to read as
sentences of 1.5.1 to read as follows.] Mail Entry. The mailer may omit follows.]
* * * Except for Registered Mail (see columns from privately printed Form
3877 that are not applicable to extra 9.0 Collect on Delivery Hold for
2.0), COD HFPU (see 9.0), and Adult Pickup (COD HFPU)
Signature (see 8.0), items with postage service requested. If the mailer wants
and extra service fees affixed may be the firm sheets receipted by the USPS 9.1 Basic Standards
placed in, but not on, a Post Office (postmarked), the mailer must present 9.1.1 Description
maildrop, a street letterbox, or a rural the firm sheets with the articles to be
mailed at a Post Office. The postmarked [Revise 9.1.1 to read as follows.]
mailbox, or may be given to the carrier Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup
(for that delivery address). A mailer may firm sheets become the mailer’s receipts.
For Registered Mail and COD HFPU (COD HFPU) is subject to the basic
schedule a Pickup on Demand, or standards in 1.0, and 508.7.0 for HFPU;
schedule a Package Pickup using (when Label 3816 is used), the mailer
submits the forms in duplicate and see 1.4 for eligible matter. Any mailer
www.usps.com for items bearing extra may use COD HFPU to mail an article
services (except for Registered Mail, receives one copy as a mailing receipt
after the entries are verified by the (using a unique COD HFPU number for
COD HFPU, and Adult Signature in each article) for which the mailer has
certain circumstances); however a postal employee accepting the mailing.
Except for Registered Mail and COD not been paid and have its price and the
physical scan must be received from the cost of the postage collected (not to
USPS as evidence of acceptance (See HFPU items, the USPS keeps no mailing
records for mail pieces bearing extra exceed $1,000.00) from the addressee
1.10 for obtaining mailing receipts for (or agent) and held for pickup at the
extra service items). * * * services.
Post Office of the addressee. COD HFPU
1.5.2 Presenting to Rural Carriers 2.0 Registered Mail service provides the mailer with a
[Revise the heading and introductory mailing receipt and the USPS maintains
[Revise the second sentence of 1.5.2 to a record of delivery (including the
read as follows.] text of 2.1.5 to read as follows.]
recipient’s signature). The recipient has
* * * When Registered Mail, Insured 2.1.5 Registered Mail COD HFPU the option to pay the COD HFPU
Mail, Certificate of Mailing, Collect on charges (with one form of payment) by
Sealed domestic mail bearing First-
Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU) cash, pin-fed debit card, or a personal
Class Package Service or Priority Mail
(shipping label must already be affixed), check or money order made payable to
postage may be sent as Registered Mail
and Adult Signature in certain the mailer (accepted by the USPS
COD HFPU when meeting the standards
circumstances, is desired, additional employee upon the recipient’s
in 9.0 and as follows:
conditions under the standards for the presentation of adequate identification).
extra service must be met. * * * * * * * *
[Revise the third sentence of item b to The USPS forwards the check or money
* * * * * read as follows.] order to the mailer. If payment is made
1.10 Receipts b. * * * The total fees charged for by cash, a money order fee is will be
registered COD HFPU service include collected from the recipient separately
[Revise the text of 1.10 to read as the proper registry fee for the value (unless the mailer is authorized to
follows.] declared plus the registered COD HFPU participate in electronic funds transfer
Except for certificate of mailing under fee. * * * (EFT) for the remittance (contact the
5.0, the mailer receives a USPS sales [Revise the first sentence of item c to National Customer Support Center
receipt and the postmarked (round- read as follows.]. (NCSC) (See 608.8.0) for EFT enrollment
dated) extra service form for services c. The registered label and the COD information), in addition to the COD
purchased at retail channels. The mailer HFPU label must be affixed to each HFPU amount. The Postal Service
must provide the receipt when article. * * * cannot intervene in disputes between
submitting an insurance claim or filing * * * * * mailers and recipients of COD HFPU
an inquiry. For articles mailed via PC mail after payment was returned to the
Postage or other online services, the 4.0 Insured Mail
mailer. Customers may obtain a delivery
mailer may access a computer printout * * * * * record by purchasing a return receipt.
online that identifies the applicable Bulk proof of delivery service (7.0) is
extra service number, total postage paid, 4.1.1 Additional Insurance-Priority
Mail Express also available if electronic return receipt
insurance fee amount, declared value, service is purchased at the time of
declared mailing date, origin ZIP Code, [Revise 4.1.1 to read as follows.] mailing.
and delivery ZIP Code. For three or Additional insurance, up to a [Revise the heading and text of 9.1.2
more pieces with extra or accountable maximum coverage of $5,000.00, may be to read as follows.]
services presented for mailing at one purchased for merchandise valued at
time, the mailer uses Form 3877 (firm more than $100.00 sent by Priority Mail 9.1.2 Additional Conditions for COD
sheet) or USPS-approved privately Express. The additional insurance fee is HFPU Mail
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printed firm sheets (see 1.7.2) in lieu of in addition to postage and other fees. COD HFPU service is available under
the receipt portion of the individual See Notice 123—Price List. Coverage is the following additional conditions:
form. All entries made on firm sheets limited to the actual value of the a. The name and address of the person
must be computer-generated or made by contents, regardless of the fee paid, or to whom the remittance is to be sent
typewriter, ink, or ballpoint pen. the highest insurance value increment must appear in the proper location on
Alterations must be initialed by the for which the fee is fully paid, the COD HFPU label and in the return
mailer and accepting employee. whichever is lower. When ‘‘signature address area on the COD HFPU article
Obliterate all unused portions of the required’’ service is not requested or with the postal endorsements for return
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if undeliverable. The return address Each COD HFPU articles is identified COD HFPU form (item a) and on the
must be the same in both locations. by a number on each section of the COD remittance coupon (item b) as follows:
b. The mailer guarantees to pay any HFPU label. When COD HFPU is used * * * * *
return postage, unless otherwise with Priority Mail Express or Registered
specified on the label. Mail, a separate barcoded shipping label 12.0 Money Orders
c. The goods shipped are ordered by (under 1.7), the mailer must place both * * * * *
the addressee. the label and the COD HFPU label on
d. COD HFPU service may not be used the front of the article. The Priority Mail 12.3 Cashing Money Orders
for: Express article number or the Registered * * * * *
1. Articles sent to international Mail number is used for delivery receipt [Revise the heading and text of 12.3.8
destinations, or from an APO/FPO/DPO and indemnity claims. to read as follows.]
address, including official mail and * * * * *
shipments to Armed Forces agencies. 12.3.8 COD HFPU Parcel
[Delete 9.1.8 in its entirety.]
2. The return of merchandise about
[Revise the heading of 9.2 to read as No payment is made when a money
which some dissatisfaction arises,
follows.] order is issued in return for a COD
unless the new addressee consents in
HFPU parcel, and is presented by the
advance to such return. 9.2 Labels
addressee (purchaser), and the money
3. The mailing of only bills or [Revise the heading and text of 9.2.1 order is not endorsed by the payee
statements of account, even with the to read as follows.] (shipper) or the payee has not
addressee’s consent. If a legitimate COD
9.2.1 Label 3816 COD HFPU authorized payment to the purchaser by
HFPU shipment of merchandise is
written approval.
mailed, the balance due on a past or The mailer must securely affix a
expected transaction may be included in * * * * *
completed COD HFPU Label 3816 to
the charges on a COD HFPU article, if each article. The label must be attached 505 Return Services
the addressee consents in advance to either above the delivery address or to
such action. In such a case, USPS 1.0 Business Reply Mail (BRM)
the right of the return address, or to the
indemnity is limited to the value of the left of the delivery address on parcels. * * * * *
article lost or damaged, not the full COD Privately printed or computer-generated 1.1.3 Basic Qualified BRM (QBRM)
HFPU charges to be collected. firm sheets may be used under the
[Revise the heading and text of 9.1.3 standards in 1.10. The mailer must [Revise the first sentence of 1.1.3 to
to read as follows.] submit firm sheets in duplicate and will read as follows.]
9.1.3 Registered Mail COD HFPU receive one copy of the postmarked For basic qualified BRM a permit
form as a mailing receipt after the holder is required to an account
Sealed domestic mail bearing First-
entries are verified by a postal maintenance fee under 1.1.8, and a per-
Class Package Service, or Priority Mail
employee. The acceptance Post Office piece fee under 1.1.7 in addition to the
postage may be sent as Registered Mail
retains the second copy. applicable letter or card First-Class Mail
COD HFPU mail as provided under 9.0
[Revise the heading and text of 9.2.2 postage for each returned piece. ***
and 2.1.5.
[Revise the heading and text of 9.1.4 to read as follows.] 1.1.4 High-Volume Qualified BRM
to read as follows.] 9.2.2 Completing COD HFPU Labels
[Revise the text of 1.1.4 to read as
9.1.4 Priority Mail Express COD HFPU Forms
follows.]
Any article sent COD HFPU also may The label must show article number, In addition to the account
be sent by Priority Mail Express (1-Day name and domestic address of the maintenance, per-piece fees and
and 2-Day service only) when a mailer, hold for pickup Post Office applicable postage required under 1.1.3,
signature is requested. The maximum location for the addressee, and the a quarterly fee under 1.1.11 is required
amount collectible from the addressee amount due from the mailer (for for high-volume QBRM.
on one article is $1,000.00, and payments made in cash, the money
* * * * *
indemnity is limited to $1,000.00. order fee necessary to make remittance
Priority Mail Express postage and the will be collected from the recipient 1.2 Permits
proper COD HFPU fees must be paid. separately and is not included in the * * * * *
Both the Priority Mail Express label and amount due the mailer indicated on the
COD HFPU label must be affixed to each label). The USPS is not responsible for 1.2.2 Application Process
article. errors that a mailer makes in stating the
[Revise the first sentence of 1.2.2 to
charges to be collected. The information
9.1.5 Mailing read as follows.]
required on the COD HFPU label must
be handwritten, typed or computer The mailer may apply for a BRM
[Revise 9.1.5 to read as follows.]
generated in ink. The mailer may not permit by submitting a completed Form
COD HFPU mail must be presented
stipulate a specific payment method on 3615 to the Post Office issuing the
for mailing as provided in 1.5 to the
the COD HFPU label. permit and except under 1.2.3 paying
local Post Office or to rural carriers
the annual permit fee. * * *
when the articles are prepared properly,
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9.2.3 Nursery Stock
with stamps for the required postage 1.2.3 Annual Permit Fee
and fees affixed. If the mailer wants [Revise the introductory text of 9.2.3
insurance for an amount more than the to read as follows.] [Revise the first sentence of 1.2.3 to
COD HFPU amount to be collected, that A firm that mails nursery stock may read as follows.]
amount must be shown. use Form 3816 and include instructions Except for QBRM permits, a permit
for disposing of shipments not delivered fee must be paid once each 12-month
9.1.6 Identifying Number immediately by printing instructions on period at each Post Office where a BRM
[Revise 9.1.6 to read as follows.] the back of the delivery office part of the permit is held. * * *
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1.2.4 Renewal of Annual Permit Fee and mail insured for more than $500. At the sender’s request, the delivery
* * * Post Office holds mail, other than
[Revise the introductory text of 1.2.4
* * * * * Registered Mail, insured, Certified Mail,
to read as follows.]
Adult Signature, Signature Confirmation
Except for QBRM permits, an annual 1.8.7 Post Office Box and return receipt for merchandise, for
renewal notice is provided to each BRM
[Revise 1.8.7 to read as follows.] no fewer than 3 days nor more than 30
permit holder by the USPS. QBRM Deliverable mail addressed to a Post days.
permits do not expire unless the Office box is not returned until after the
account is unused for a period of 12 * * * * *
box is declared vacant, except for
months. The renewal notice and the certified, collect on delivery (COD 508 Recipient Services
payment for the next 12 months must be HFPU), insured, registered, postage due,
returned by the expiration date to the 1.0 Recipient Options
Adult Signature and perishable mail.
Post Office that issued the permit. After 1.1 Basic Recipient Concerns
the expiration date, if the permit holder * * * * *
* * * * *
has not paid the annual permit fee, then 2.0 Forwarding
returned BRM pieces are treated as 1.1.3 Refusal After Delivery
2.3 Postage for Forwarding
follows: * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * [Revise item a to read as follows.]
1.2.6 Revocation of a Permit 2.3.7 Extra Services a. Pieces sent as Registered Mail,
[Revise 2.3.7 to read as follows.] insured, Certified Mail, Collect on
[Revise the text of 1.2.6 to read as Delivery Hold for Pickup (COD HFPU),
follows.] Certified, Collect on Delivery Hold
For Pickup (COD HFPU), USPS Adult Signature and return receipt for
The USPS may revoke any BRM merchandise.
Tracking, insured, registered, Signature
permit because of format errors or for * * * * *
Confirmation, Adult Signature, return
refusal to pay the applicable permit fees
receipt for merchandise, and special 1.1.7 Priority Mail Express and
(annual, accounting, quarterly, or
handling mail, is forwarded to a Accountable Mail
monthly), postage, or per piece fees. If
domestic address only without
the permit was revoked due to format [Revise the introductory text to read
additional extra service fees, subject to
errors, then a former permit holder may as follows.]
the applicable postage charge.
obtain a new permit and permit number The following conditions also apply
by completing and submitting a new 2.0 Premium Forwarding Service to the delivery of Priority Mail Express,
Form 3615, paying the required BRM * * * * * Registered Mail, Certified Mail, mail
annual permit fee (if applicable), paying insured for more than $500.00, Adult
a new annual account maintenance fee 3.3 Premium Forwarding Service
Signature, or COD HFPU, as well as
(if applicable), and, for the next 2 years, Commercial
mail for which a return receipt is
submitting two samples of each BRM * * * * * requested or the sender has specified
format to the appropriate Post Office for restricted delivery.
approval. 3.3.3 Conditions
* * * * *
507 Mailer Services * * * * *
[Revise item f to read as follows.]
[Revise item g to read as follows.]
1.0 Treatment of Mail g. Priority Mail Express, or mailpieces f. A notice is provided to the
with USPS Tracking, Certified Mail, addressee for a mailpiece that cannot be
* * * * * delivered. If the piece is not called for
COD HFPU, insurance, Signature
1.3 Directory Service Confirmation, or Adult Signature are or redelivery is not requested, the piece
shipped to the destination delivery is returned to the sender after 15 days
* * * * *
office Postmaster separately, for proper (5 days for Priority Mail Express), unless
[Revise item a to read as follows.]
handling. the sender specifies fewer days on the
a. Mail with extra services (certified, piece.
COD HFPU, registered, special * * * * *
handling). * * * * *
4.0 Address Correction Services
* * * * * 1.8 Commercial Mail Receiving
4.3 Sender Instruction Agencies
1.8 Returning Mail
* * * * * 1.8.1 Procedures
* * * * *
4.3.2 Extra Services * * * * *
1.8.5 Extra Services [Revise item d to read as follows.]
[Revise the first sentence of the
[Revise the first and fourth sentences introductory text to read as follows.] d. A CMRA is authorized to accept the
of 1.8.5 to read as follows.] A change-of-address order to a following accountable mail from their
If a return receipt is attached to a domestic address covers Certified Mail, customers for mailing at the Post Office:
certified, Collect on Delivery Hold for COD HFPU insured, Registered Mail, Insured, Priority Mail Express, Certified
Pickup (COD HFPU), numbered insured, Signature Confirmation, Adult Signature Mail, USPS Tracking, and Signature
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registered, return receipt for services, and return receipt for Confirmation mail. The sender (CMRA
merchandise, or Priority Mail Express merchandise mail unless the sender customer) must present accountable
piece to be returned, the reason for gives other instructions. mail items not listed to the Post Office
nondelivery is shown on the face of the * * * * * for mailing.
piece. * * * The sender must sign a * * * * *
delivery receipt for returned Priority 4.3.4 Holding Mail
Mail Express, Registered Mail, COD [Revise the first sentence of 4.3.4 to 7.0 Hold For Pickup
HFPU articles, Adult Signature services, read as follows.] * * * * *
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7.2 Basic Information Form 3615 to the Post Office where b. Submit production quality
* * * * * mailings are made, or online under the mailpieces to USPS for pre-approval
terms and conditions in the Business and have received subsequent USPS
7.2.5 Extra Services Customer Gateway portal at https:// approval; and
[Delete item e] gateway.usps.com. Mail Anywhere c. Have approved mailpieces that bear
* * * * * allows a qualified mailer to maintain a unique or static Intelligent Mail
single permit for a postage payment barcodes, an approved permit imprint
602 Addressing method for mailings at any Business indicia in the upper-right hand corner of
1.0 Elements of Addressing Mail Acceptance site under 705.23.3.2. the mailpiece, and a special facing
5.1.5 Application Fee identification mark (FIM E) (see
* * * * * 708.9.2e.).
1.5 Return Addresses [Revise the text of 5.1.5 to read as
* * * * *
follows.]
* * * * * No application fee is required. 9.0 Exchanges and Refunds
1.5.3 Required Use of Return * * * * * * * * * *
Addresses 5.2 Suspension and Revocation 9.2 Postage and Fee Refunds
* * * * * * * * * *
[Revise item l to read as follows.] * * * * *
l. Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup 5.2.2 Revocation of Permit 9.2.4 Postage and Fee Refunds Not
(COD HFPU) mail. [Revise the first sentence of 5.2.2 to Available
* * * * * read as follows.] Refunds are not made for the
3.0 Use of Alternative Addressing A permit may be revoked for use in
following:
operating any unlawful scheme or
3.1 General Information enterprise, if no mailings or payment of * * * * *
* * * * * postage occurred during any [Revise item b to read as follows.]
consecutive 2-year period, for refusal to b. Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup
3.1.2 Prohibited Use provide information about permit (COD HFPU), Priority Mail Express
Alternative addressing formats may imprint use or mailings, and for insurance, insured mail, and Registered
not be used on: noncompliance with any standard Mail fees, after the USPS accepts the
* * * * * applicable to permit imprints. * * * article (even if the article is later
e. Mail with the following extra * * * * * withdrawn from the mail).
services: * * * * *
[Revise item 8 to read as follows.] 5.3 Indicia Design, Placement, and
8. Collect on Delivery Hold for Pickup Content 11.0 Postage Due Weight Averaging
(COD HFPU). Program
* * * * *
* * * * * 11.1 Basic Information
5.3.10 Use of a Local Permit Imprint
604 Postage Payment Methods and in Other Mailing Locations * * * * *
Refunds A permit imprint displaying the city, 11.1.3 Quality Control
* * * * * state, and permit number of a mailer’s
[Revise the first sentence of the
original permit may be applied to pieces
4.0 Postage Meters and PC Postage introductory text to read as follows.]
in a mailing presented for verification
Products (‘‘Postage Evidencing PDWA customers may elect to
and acceptance at another Post Office
Systems’’) establish a quality control program to
location under the following conditions:
[Delete item a and renumber items b ensure that all missorted and
* * * * *
through d as items a through c] accountable mail (including Certified
4.6 Mailings Mail), return receipt for merchandise,
* * * * * USPS Tracking, Adult Signature, and
4.6.1 Mailing Date Format [Revise the heading and introductory
Signature Confirmation) is identified
* * * The mailing date format used text of 5.5 to read as follows.]
and returned to the servicing Post Office
in the indicia is also subject to the 5.5 Share Mail prior to being opened. * * *
following conditions.
a. Complete Date. Mailers must use a Share Mail is an electronic postage * * * * *
complete date for the following: payment mechanism for single-piece 609 Filing Indemnity Claims for Loss
[Revise item 2 to read as follows.] First-Class Mail letters or postcards, or Damage
2. All mailpieces with Insured Mail, addressed to any domestic address, that
COD HFPU (only when a manual office weigh no more than one ounce each. 1.0 General Filing Instructions
COD HFPU Label 3816 is used), or Customers wishing to participate in this 1.1 Extra Services With Indemnity
Special Handling service. program must submit their request in
writing to the Manager, New Solutions, [Revise the text of 1.1 to read as
* * * * * follows.]
Mailing Services, USPS, 475 L’Enfant
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5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia) Plaza SW., Room 5440, Washington, DC A customer may file an indemnity
[Revise the heading and text of 5.1.4 20260–4440. Customers participating in claim for insured mail, COD HFPU
to read as follows.] the Share Mail postage payment items, Registered Mail with postal
program must, at a minimum, meet the insurance, or Priority Mail Express. See
5.1.4 Permit and Application following requirements: Publication 122, available on
Information a. Have a Centralized Account www.usps.com, for additional
A mailer may obtain a permit to use Processing System (CAPS) account link information.
a permit imprint indicia by submitting with USPS; * * * * *
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1.3 Who May File e. Only the mailer, for insured or b. Lost Articles: customers must file a
collect on delivery (COD HFPU) parcels claim within the time limits in the chart
A claim may be filed by: paid using eVS under 705.2.9. below.
* * * * * [Revise the table to read as follows.]
1.4 When to File
[Revise item e to read as follows.]
File claims as follows:
* * * * *
When to file (from mailing date)
Mail type or service
No sooner than No later than
Priority Mail Express ............................................................................... 7 days ............................................ 60 days
Priority Mail Express COD HFPU ........................................................... 15 days .......................................... 60 days
Registered Mail ....................................................................................... 15 days .......................................... 60 days
Registered COD HFPU ........................................................................... 15 days .......................................... 60 days
Insured Mail (including Priority Mail under 503.4.2) ............................... 15 days .......................................... 60 days
COD HFPU .............................................................................................. 15 days .......................................... 60 days
APO/FPO Priority Mail, Express Military Service ................................... 21 days .......................................... 180 days
APO/FPO/DPO Insured Mail and registered Mail (Priority Mail, First- 45 days .......................................... 1 year
Class Mail, SAM, or PAL).
APO/FPO/DPO Insured Mail (Surface only) ........................................... 75 days .......................................... 1 year
1.5 Where and How to File printout from the application used to Priority Mail), Registered Mail, COD
1.5.1 Claims Filed Online print the label and purchase the HFPU, or Priority Mail and Priority Mail
insurance. * * * Express in these situations:
[Revise the first sentence of 1.5.1 to [Revise the introductory text of item e * * * * *
read as follows.] to read as follows.] [Revise item w to read as follows.]
Domestic indemnity claims should be e. For insured mail or COD HFPU w. Items sent COD HFPU without the
filed online (preferred) at ww.usps.com/ mail paid using MMS or eVS under addressee’s consent.
domestic-claims for domestic insured 705.2.0, the mailer must use one of the
mail, COD HFPU, Registered Mail with * * * * *
following:
postal insurance, and Priority Mail 5.0 Compensation
* * * * *
Express. * * * [Revise item e2 to read as follows.] * * * * *
3.0 Providing Evidence of Insurance 2. A printout of the part of Form 3877
that identifies the parcel by article 5.4 Loss
and Value
number, the package identification code [Revise the text of 5.4 to read as
3.1 Evidence of Insurance follows.]
(PIC) of the insured or COD HFPU
For a claim involving articles listed in parcel, total postage paid, fee paid, If the insured, registered, or COD
1.1, the customer must retain evidence declared insured value, amount due HFPU article is lost the payment
showing that the specific USPS service sender if COD HFPU, mailing date, includes an additional amount for the
was purchased, until the claim is origin ZIP Code, and delivery ZIP Code postage (not fee) paid by the sender.
resolved. Examples of acceptable reported in the parcel record in the Postage for Priority Mail Express is
evidence are: manifest file. refunded under 604.9.5.
[Revise items a and b to read as * * * * *
* * * * *
follows.]
a. The original mailing receipt issued 4.0 Claims 5.7 Recovered Article
at the time of mailing (Registered Mail [Revise the first sentence of 5.7 to read
4.1 Payable Claim
receipts must contain a USPS as follows.]
postmark). For insured mail and COD [Revise the introductory text and item If a lost registered, insured, COD
HFPU, a photocopy of the original retail c to read as follows.] HFPU, or Priority Mail Express article is
mailing receipt is acceptable. Insurance for loss or damage to recovered after payment of a claim, the
b. The outer packaging showing the insured, COD HFPU, or Registered Mail payee may accept the article and
names and addresses of the sender and within the amount covered by the fee reimburse the USPS for the full amount
the addressee and the proper label paid, or the indemnity limits for Priority paid if the article is undamaged.
showing that the article was sent Mail, or Priority Mail Express (under
4.2), is payable for the following: * * * * *
insured, COD HFPU, Registered Mail
with postal insurance, or Priority Mail * * * * * 703 Nonprofit Standard Mail and
Express. (If only the outer packaging is c. Remittance due on a COD HFPU Other Unique Eligibility
submitted, indemnity can be limited to parcel not received by the sender, * * * * *
$100 for insured, $50 for COD HFPU, subject to the limitations set by the
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$100 for Registered Mail, and $100 for standards for COD HFPU service. 3.0 Department of State Mail
Priority Mail Express.) * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item d to 4.3 Nonpayable Claims 3.2 Conditions for Authorized Mail
read as follows.] [Revise the introductory text of 4.3 to * * * * *
d. For insurance or COD HFPU, read as follows.]
purchased online, a printed electronic Indemnity is not paid for insured mail 3.2.6 Extra Services
online label record or a computer (including Priority Mail Express and * * * * *
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[Revise item a to read as follows. with the FSS preparations standards. capability, as shown in L006. Standard
a. Collect on Delivery (COD HFPU). Mailpieces and bundles must also be Mail flats are subject to the following:
* * * * * prepared as follows: * * * * *
* * * * * [Revise items b and c to read as
9.0 Mixed Classes follows.]
* * * * * 14.2 Basic Standards b. Mailers must provide standardized
14.2.1 Basic Standards presort documentation under 708.1.0
9.13 Extra Services for Mixed Classes that demonstrates eligibility for prices
* * * * * [Revise the introductory text and in accordance with 243.
[Revise the heading and text of 9.13.2 items a through e to read as follows.] c. Each mailpiece must be identified
to read as follows.] All Periodicals flats (including carrier with an optional endorsement line in
route flats) meeting the standards in accordance with Exhibit 708.7.1.1; or
9.13.2 Insured and COD HFPU 201.6.2 and destinating to FSS sites as when authorized, using a red Label 5
A combination mailpiece may be sent shown in L006 must be prepared SCH barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle
insured or COD HFPU. The insurance according to these standards. Mailings label.
covers only the value of the parcel. of In-County Periodicals flats and the * * * * *
* * * * * associated Outside-County Periodicals
flats mailings of 5,000 pieces or less 14.4 Bound Printed Matter
705 Advanced Preparation and may be prepared according to these 14.4.1 Basic Standards
Special Postage Payment Systems standards. Periodicals are subject to the
[Revise the introductory text of 14.4.1
* * * * * following:
to read as follows.]
a. Pricing eligibility is based on Bound Printed Matter (BPM) flats that
14.0 FSS Scheme Preparation
207.11.0 through 207.14.0. FSS bundles meet the standards in 201.6.2, must be
14.1 General placed on FSS facility pallets, sacks, separated/pooled into FSS scheme
[Revise the introductory text of 14.1 to trays, or approved alternate container bundles and placed on pallets, or in flat
read as follows.] will claim the 3-Digit/SCF bundle price. trays, sacks, or approved alternate
All presorted and high density plus, FSS bundles placed on a FSS scheme containers, for delivery to ZIP Codes
high density and basic carrier route pallet, sack, tray or approved alternate having FSS processing capability, as
Standard Mail, presorted and carrier container will claim the Carrier Route shown in L006. BPM flats are subject to
route Bound Printed Matter (BPM), and bundle price. the following:
Periodicals flats including all carrier b. FSS scheme pallets will be assessed * * * * *
route flats meeting the standards in the Carrier Route Pallet price. FSS [Revise items b, c and d to read as
201.6.2 must be separated/pooled into facility sort level pallets will be charged follows.]
FSS schemes, properly bundled and a 3-Digit/SCF Pallet container price. FSS b. Mailers must provide standardized
placed on or in pallets, trays, sacks, or scheme or facility sacks or trays will be presort documentation under 708.1.0
approved alternate containers, for FSS assessed the 3-Digit/SCF Sack/Tray that demonstrates eligibility for prices
scheme ZIP Code combinations within price. Pallets, sacks and trays entered at in accordance with 263.
the same facility. Mailings that include a DFSS will claim the DSCF entry price. c. Mailers must separate/pool all
10 or more pieces of Standard Mail flats, c. The Outside-County pound price eligible flat-size mailpieces into FSS
6 or more pieces of Periodicals flats, or for mail entered at a DFSS will be the scheme bundles according to L006.
10 or more pieces (or 10 or more DSCF price. The Inside-County price d. Each mailpiece must be identified
pounds) of BPM flats to an FSS scheme will claim prices for the ‘‘None’’ entry with an optional endorsement line in
must be separated/pooled into FSS level. accordance with Exhibit 708.7.1.1; or
scheme bundles. The Postal Service also d. Mailers must provide standardized when authorized, using a red Label 5
recommends the use of authorized flat presort documentation under 708.1.0 SCH barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle
trays in lieu of sacks for FSS bundles. that demonstrates eligibility for prices label.
FSS scheme bundles that are not in accordance with 207.14.0 and * * * * *
required to be placed in a FSS scheme 207.25.0. 15.0 Combining Standard Mail Flats
or FSS facility container are combined e. Each mailpiece must be identified and Periodicals Flats
with bundles of non-FSS sorted bundles with an optional endorsement line in
and placed on an applicable SCF, 3-digit accordance with Exhibit 708.7.1.1, or 15.1.0 Basic Standards
or NDC container. Mailers must prepare when authorized, using a red Label 5 * * * * *
FSS scheme qualifying mailpieces for SCH barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle
each individual FSS scheme 15.1.6 Piece Prices
label.
combination, and then prepare bundles * * * * * [Revise the text of 15.1.6 to read as
of uniform size from those pieces. follows.]
Mailings (excluding saturation mailings 14.3 Standard Mail Apply piece prices based on the
of Standard Mail) with nonpresorted 14.3.1 Basic Standards bundle level except FSS scheme
BPM flats may be included in FSS bundles apply the piece prices based on
preparation, but will not be eligible for [Revise the introductory text of 14.3.1 the original bundle level. Pieces
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presorted or carrier route prices. to read as follows.] contained within mixed class bundles
Mailpieces that meet the eligibility All flat-size Standard Mail mailpieces may claim prices based on the presort
standards for 5-digit or 3-digit (except saturation) must be separated/ level of the bundle.
automation, 5-digit or 3-digit pooled into 5-digit FSS scheme bundles * * * * *
nonautomation, carrier route (except and placed on pallets, or in sacks or
Standard Mail saturation) or presort will approved alternate containers, for 15.1.11 Preparation for FSS Zones
continue to be eligible for those piece delivery to ZIP Codes having Flats [Revise the introductory text of
prices when prepared in accordance Sequencing System (FSS) processing 15.1.11 to read as follows.]
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Mailers authorized to combine headings required by 1.2 and shown Price Abbreviation
mailings of Standard Mail flats and below:
Periodicals flats must prepare these a. Automation First-Class Mail, Mixed ADC [Standard Mail MD
mailings under 14.0, when the mailing nonmachinable letters,
Standard Mail, and barcoded
includes pieces destinating within one flats, irregular parcels; and
Periodicals: all Periodicals].
or more of the FSS zones in L006. The
[Revise the table in item a to read as NDC [Standard Mail machin- NDC
following applies:
follows.] able parcels and Mar-
[Revise item a to read as follows.]
keting parcels 6 ounces
a. Each mailpiece must be identified and over].
Price Abbreviation
with an optional endorsement line Mixed NDC [Standard Mail MNDC
(OEL), including the correct ZIP Code 5-Digit scheme [FSS Periodi- 5BF machinable parcels and
listed in L006, Column B, in accordance cals flats and Standard Marketing parcels 6
with Exhibit 708.7.1.1. The OEL Mail flats]. ounces and over].
described in 2.2 must not be used with 5-Digit [First-Class Mail let- 5B Firm [Outside-County Peri- FB
mailpieces prepared under this option. ters and flats, Periodicals odicals].
letters and flats, and
* * * * * Standard Mail letters and
15.4.0 Pallet Preparation flats]. c. Carrier Route Periodicals and
3-Digit FSS [Periodicals flats 3BF Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail:
15.4.1 Pallet Preparation, Sequence and Standard Mail flats]. [Revise the table in item c to read as
and Labeling 3-Digit [First-Class Mail let- 3B
ters and flats, Periodicals
follows.]
When combining Standard Mail and
letters and flats, and
Periodicals flats within the same bundle Price Abbreviation
Standard Mail letters and
or combining bundles of Standard Mail flats].
flats and bundles of Periodicals flats on AADC [First-Class Mail, Peri- AB Saturation [letters, flats, and WS
pallets, bundles must be placed on odicals, and Standard Mail irregular parcels].
pallets. Preparation, sequence and letters]. Saturation FSS [Periodicals WSF
labeling: ADC [First-Class Mail, Peri- AB flats].
[Reverse the order of items a and b to odicals, and Standard Mail High Density [letters, flats, HD
read as follows.] Flats]. and irregular parcels].
a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, Mixed AADC [First-Class MB High Density FSS [flats] ....... HDF
required. Pallet must contain only Mail, Periodicals, and High Density Plus [Standard HDP
carrier route bundles for the same 5- Standard Mail letters]. Mail only; letters and flats].
Mixed ADC [First-Class Mail, MB High Density Plus FSS HPF
digit scheme under L001. For 5-digit Periodicals, and Standard [Standard Mail only flats].
destinations not part of L001, 5-digit Mail flats]. Basic [letters, flats, and ir- CR
carrier routes pallet preparation begins Basic [In-County Periodicals] BB regular parcels].
with 15.4.1c. Labeling: Firm [Outside-County Peri- FB Basic FSS [flats] ................... CRF
1. Line 1: L001. odicals]. Firm [Outside-County Peri- FB
2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PER FLTS’’; followed odicals].
by ‘‘CARRIER ROUTES’’ (or ‘‘CR–RTS’’); [Revise the table in item b to read as
followed by ‘‘SCHEME’’ (or ‘‘SCH’’); follows.] * * * * *
followed by ‘‘MIX COMAIL.’’
b. Merged 5-digit scheme, optional. b. Presorted First-Class Mail,
1.6 Detailed Zone Listing for
Not permitted for bundles containing barcoded and nonbarcoded Periodicals
Periodicals
noncarrier route automation-compatible flats, nonbarcoded Periodicals letters,
flats under 201.6.0. Required for all and machinable and nonmachinable 1.6.1 Definition and Retention
other bundles. Pallet must contain Standard Mail:
[Revise the first sentence of 1.6.1 to
carrier route bundles and noncarrier read as follows.]
Price Abbreviation
route 5-digit bundles (Presorted bundles
only) for the same 5-digit scheme under The publisher must be able to present
Presorted [First-Class Mail Presort
L001. For 5-digit destinations not part of letters/cards, flats, and documentation to support the number of
L001, merged 5-digit pallet preparation parcels]. copies of each edition of an issue, by
begins with 15.4.1d. Labeling: 5-Digit [all Standard Mail and 5D entry point, mailed to each zone, and at
1. Line 1: L001. Periodicals letters]. DDU, DSCF, DADC, DNDC, and In-
2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PER FLTS CR/5D;’’ 5-Digit FSS [Periodicals flats 5DF County prices. * * *
followed by ‘‘SCHEME’’ (or ‘‘SCH’’); and Standard Mail flats].
3-Digit [all Standard Mail and 3D * * * * *
followed by ‘‘MIX COMAIL.’’
Periodicals letters]. 1.6.3 Zone Abbreviations
* * * * * 3-Digit FSS [Periodicals flats 3DF
708 Technical Specifications and Standard Mail flats]. Use the actual price name or the
SCF [for Standard Mail par- SCF authorized zone abbreviation in the
1.0 Standardized Documentation for cels].
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First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Standard AADC [Standard Mail ma- AB listings in 1.0 and 207.17.4.2:
Mail, and Flat-Size Bound Printed chinable letters].
ADC [Standard Mail non- AD Rate
Matter Zone abbreviation equivalent
machinable letters, flats,
* * * * * and irregular parcels, and
all Periodicals]. [Delete the row containing FSS]
1.3 Price Level Column Headings
Basic [In-County Periodicals] BS
The actual name of the price level (or Mixed AADC [Standard Mail MB * * * * *
abbreviation) is used for column machinable letters].
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7.0 Optional Endorsement Lines An optional endorsement line (OEL) text, including the correct ZIP code
(OELs) may be used to label bundles instead of listed in Column B of L006, as described
7.1 OEL Use applying pressure-sensitive bundle in Exhibit 7.1.1. * * *
labels or facing slips to the top piece of Exhibit 7.1.1 OEL Formats
7.1.1. Basic Standards bundles except each mailpiece in a FSS
[Revise the first sentence of the bundle must bear an optional [Revise Exhibit 7.1.1 to read as
introductory text to read as follows.] endorsement line in human-readable follows.]
Sortation level OEL example
Firm—BPM machinable parcels ................................................................................................. * * * * * * FIRM 12345.
Firm—Periodicals ........................................................................................................................ * * * * * * FIRM 12345.
Origin Mixed ADC—Periodicals (3-digit ZIP Code prefix) .......................................................... * * * * * * ORIGIN MIXED ADC 117.
Carrier Route—Periodicals basic ............................................................................................... * * * * * * CAR–RT LOT**C–001
* * * * * * CR LOT 1234A**C–001.
Carrier Route—basic FSS .......................................................................................................... * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 2345 FSSC.
Carrier Route—Periodicals high density .................................................................................... * * * * * * CAR–RT WSH**C–001.
Carrier Route—High density FSS .............................................................................................. * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSB.
Carrier Route—Periodicals saturation ........................................................................................ * * * * * * CAR–RT WSS**C–001.
Carrier Route—Periodicals Saturation FSS ............................................................................... * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSH.
ECR—Standard Mail basic ......................................................................................................... * * * * * * ECRLOT**C–001
* * * * * * ECRLOT 1234A**C–001.
ECR—Standard Mail high density or high density plus ............................................................. * * * * * * ECRWSH**C–001.
ECR—High Density Plus FSS .................................................................................................... * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSA.
ECR—Standard Mail saturation ................................................................................................. * * * * * * ECRWSS**C–001.
Carrier Route—Bound Printed Matter ........................................................................................ * * * * * * CAR–RT SORT**C–001.
Carrier Route FSS—Bound Printed Matter ................................................................................ * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSC.
5-Digit .......................................................................................................................................... * * * * * * 5-DIGIT 12345.
5-Digit (Nonautomation FSS flats) .............................................................................................. * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSE.
5-Digit Scheme (Automation flats) .............................................................................................. * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345.
5-Digit Scheme (Automation FSS flats) ..................................................................................... * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSD.
3-Digit .......................................................................................................................................... * * * * * * 3-DIGIT 771.
3-Digit (Nonautomation FSS flats) .............................................................................................. * * * * * * SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSG.
3-Digit Scheme (Automation flats) .............................................................................................. * * * * * * SCH 3-DIGIT 006.
3-Digit Scheme (Automation FSS flats) ..................................................................................... * * * * * * SCH 5-Digit 12345 FSSF.
ADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix) .................................................................................................... * * * * * * ALL FOR ADC 105.
ADC (5-digit ZIP Code) .............................................................................................................. * * * * * * ALL FOR ADC 90197.
Mixed ADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix) .......................................................................................... * * * * * * MIXED ADC 640.
Mixed ADC (5-digit ZIP Code) .................................................................................................... * * * * * * MIXED ADC 60821.
Optional tray level piece ID for automation letters:
AADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix) ........................................................................................... ****** ALL FOR AADC 050.
AADC (5-digit ZIP Code) ..................................................................................................... ****** ALL FOR AADC 07099.
Mixed AADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix) ................................................................................ ****** MIXED AADC 870.
Mixed AADC (5-digit ZIP Code) .......................................................................................... ****** MIXED AADC 75197.
Additional required human-readable text for use with combined mailings of Standard Mail and Periodical flats:
5-Digit Scheme (and other sortation levels as appropriate) ............................................... ****** SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 MIX COMAIL.
5-Digit Scheme (Automation FSS flats) .............................................................................. ****** SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSD COMAIL.
5-Digit (Nonautomation FSS flats) ...................................................................................... ****** SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSE COMAIL.
3-Digit (Automation FSS flats) ............................................................................................. ****** SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSF COMAIL.
3-Digit (Nonautomation FSS flats) ...................................................................................... ****** SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSG COMAIL.
Carrier Route high density plus (FSS flats) ........................................................................ ****** SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSA COMAIL.
Carrier Route high density (FSS flats) ................................................................................ ****** SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSB COMAIL.
Carrier Route basic ............................................................................................................. ****** SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSC COMAIL.
* * * * * prepared to FSS zones under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
705.15.1.11, each mailpiece must bear AGENCY
7.1.8 Required OEL Use in Combined
an optional endorsement line in human-
Mailings of Standard Mail and 40 CFR Parts 52, and 81
readable text, including the correct ZIP
Periodicals Flats
code listed in Column B of L006, as [EPA–R05–OAR–2016–0396; FRL–9954–22–
Mailers authorized to combine described in Exhibit 7.1.1. Region 5]
Standard Mail flats and Periodicals flats, * * * * *
under 705.15.0, must apply an OEL We will publish an appropriate Air Plan Approval; Ohio;
identifying the presort level of the amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect Redesignation of the Cleveland Area to
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bundle and other applicable information these changes if our proposal is Attainment of the 2008 Ozone Standard
as specified in 7.1 to each mailpiece. adopted.
The following additional standards also AGENCY: Environmental Protection
* * * * * Agency (EPA).
apply:
Stanley F. Mires, ACTION: Proposed rule.
* * * * *
[Revise item c to read as follows.] Attorney, Federal Compliance. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
c. When combined mailings of [FR Doc. 2016–24710 Filed 10–14–16; 8:45 am] Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a
Standard Mail and Periodicals flats are BILLING CODE P July 6, 2016, request from the Ohio
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