81 FR 93606 - New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products
POSTAL SERVICE Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 245 (December 21, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 245 (December 21, 2016)
| Page Range | 93606-93620 | |
| FR Document | 2016-30381 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 21, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 93606-93620] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30381] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On October 12, 2016, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective January 22, 2017. This final rule contains the revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) that we will adopt to implement the changes coincident with the price adjustments. DATES: Effective date: January 22, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Meloni at (856) 933-4360, or Lizbeth Dobbins at (202) 268-3789. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Final prices are available under Docket Number R2017-1 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web site at www.prc.gov. The Postal Service's final 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 change payment periods for online Post Office Box activity. Changes to Collect On Delivery will be published in a future final rule. Comments on Proposed Changes and USPS Response The Postal Service received 21 formal responses encompassing 34 comments on our price-change related proposal. Five responses included comments regarding more than one issue. Standard Mail Name Change to USPS Marketing Mail Nine comments requested that the Postal Service reconsider its decision to rename Standard Mail to USPS Marketing Mail. The commenters suggested that using the term ``marketing'' would indicate ``advertising mail'' or ``junk mail'' and cause the mail to have a lower ``open rate''. Customers were unclear how a name change would encourage more people to use the mail. Additional comments asked about the indicia, labeling criteria, transition period, and the lack of discussion with the industry and supportive research that would support such a measure that could be costly to both the USPSTM and the mailing industry. One commenter believed the change would help promote the use of mail for marketing; while another was willing to explore an 18-month transition period before any changes to indicia would be required. USPS Response The Postal Service is updating the name to reflect vibrancy and to breathe new life into the former ``Third-Class Mail'' and ``Standard Mail''. We expressed a desire at the National Postal Forum and through MTAC in early 2016 to improve the position of Standard Mail in the marketplace and to improve its perception. In response to feedback from the mailing community, the new indicia or postage markings should not be used for letter or flat mail until January 2018 at the earliest. Tray label and pallet markings will be deferred until mid-2017 at the earliest. Other types of changes, such as changes to postage statements and forms, can move forward with the January 2017 price change. This phased transition period will allow both hardware and software changes to be implemented successfully. First-Class Mail up to 3.5 ounces Three commenters requested clarification on the pricing methodology for computing prices for First-Class Mail up to 3.5 ounces, and for residual pieces from either a presorted or automation mailing. One comment suggested that heavier letters might slow down processing for mail service providers. The same commenter wanted to know whether the next price increase would be within the existing CPI allowances for the existing product, or the USPS would seek higher pricing based on this current proposed change. Additional comments cited the lack of DMM language in the proposed rule identifying the types of pieces to which the weight increase changes would apply (such as enveloped pieces only, envelopes containing discs, heavy letters only, etc.), and clarifying the barcode placement for such pieces. USPS Response There are no changes to the pricing methodology for residual mail pieces. Also, there are no changes to the requirements for enveloped mail pieces, heavy letters, or envelopes containing discs. The market dominant price change will be done using the Centralized Accounting Postage System (CAPS), and all applicable DMM sections have been updated in this final rule. First-Class Package Service One commenter asked if the new Labeling List 104 was being proposed as an added convenience. USPS Response Use of the new labeling list is optional. USPS Marketing Mail Letters Weight Limit Three commenters requested clarification of the USPS Marketing Mail weight limits. One wanted to know if the Notice 123, Price List would be updated to reflect these changes. Another requested clarification regarding the barcode clear zone. [[Page 93607]] USPS Response USPS Marketing Mail automation letters weight will increase to 3.5 ounces, eliminating the previous piece/pound price for 3.3 to 3.5 ounces. Automation letters over 3.5 ounces will pay the applicable flats prices, however, for non-automation letters; the weight is up to 4 ounces. Notice 123, Price List, will be updated to reflect all the piece/ pound and weight changes and will be available on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com beginning January 22, 2017. The applicable DMM sections regarding barcode clear zones are also updated with this final rule USPS Marketing Mail Flats Weight Limit Three comments were received. One comment stated that the Postal Service has not considered the unintended effects of the proposed rule change, and the associated loss of revenue, and suggested withdrawing this change. The commenter suggested that many mailers will take advantage of the rule change by combining more mailpieces, thus reducing the number of pieces entered and the associated revenue, while increasing the average cost to handle those pieces. Another comment wanted clarification regarding the effect of this change on booklets and folded self-mailers. Lastly, one comment stated that raising the weight limit on the piece/pound break is a great move as long as the rate is not raised to make up for the resulting lost revenue. USPS Response There will be no changes to the parameters of booklets or Folded Self-Mailers. Permit and Annual Mailing Fees Two comments requested clarification about the elimination of permit and annual mailing fees, specifically with regard to Bound Printed Matter and the QBRM quarterly fee. USPS Response A permit application fee and annual mailing fee must be paid for any destination entry Bound Printed Matter flats (except for qualifying Full-service Intelligent Mail barcode mailings). There is no application fee or annual mailing fee if a mailer uses Bound Printed Matter to mail parcels only. There is no change to the QBRM quarterly fee at this time. Combining 3-Digit and AADC Two comments addressed the combining of 3-Digit and AADC letters, requesting clarification regarding the mandatory origin 3-Digit trays for the local SCF area, and the use of labeling lists L801 and L003. USPS Response Labeling list L003 will be combined with L801 with the following exceptions. With this final rule, effective January 22, 2017, all First-Class and Standard Mail automation/machinable letters will no longer be sorted to the 3 Digit level. They will be sorted to the AADC level, after optional 5-Digit sort, whether they are Destinating AADC trays or Originating AADC trays. The current requirement that origin SCF mail be sorted down to 3-Digit trays will be eliminated. There is no minimum quantity for Origin AADC trays; however, less bundling should result in fuller trays, and the use of many fewer trays. The entry price is the same. The L801 will be applicable to all of this type of mail. The use of 3 Digit trays will still apply to Nonmachinable letters in all three classes, and Periodicals Machinable/Automation prices. Destinating and Originating 3 Digit trays can still be made for these three classes of Nonmachinable letters along with Periodicals machinable/auto letters. The origin 3-Digit tray preparation will thus remain the same for all Nonmachinable letters and Periodicals machinable/automation letters. Labeling List 002 will be used, which may involve L003 for 3-Digit schemes. Prices One organization submitted two comments suggesting that a price increase for commercial USPS Marketing Mail flats would result from increasing the pound rate and decreasing the per piece rate; producing a potential 4-10 percent increase in postage costs for their mailings. USPS Response Comments from comparable mailers expressed satisfaction with the prices as proposed. [A request for a recent postage statement so that USPS could do a before-and-after analysis to see if correct prices were being charged was not received.] FSS Price Structure Two comments were received. One strongly supported the proposal to eliminate the FSS-specific price structures for Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail, and Bound Printed Matter; however, the commenter disagreed with the proposal to leave the 250-pound minimum intact, fearing the unintended consequences of curtailing the benefits sought to be realized by the restoration of a more rational price structure. Another comment asked if the Notice 123 would be updated and if FSS facility preparation would become mandatory. USPS Response The 250-pound minimum requirements will remain intact. The Notice 123, Price List, will be updated on January 22, 1017, to remove all pricing related to FSS preparation. Additionally, FSS facility preparation will be optional. Shipping Products Permit One comment asked what indicia changes are proposed, and whether USPS data under the combined permit would be broken down by product. USPS Response There will be no changes to current procedures. Each product must be identified for volume reporting purposes. Informed Delivery One comment regarding the Informed Delivery enhancement suggested that the process would add another level of complexity and potential for errors, thereby, increasing costs. USPS Response Informed Delivery is outside the scope of the price changes addressed in this final rule. General We received three comments of a general nature. One comment suggested that DMM exhibit 708.7.1.1 was missing an indicator for presorted Bound Printed Matter flats, and another requested that educational webinars should be provided on Premium Forwarding Service and Share Mail. USPS Response The DMM will be updated as part of the January 22, 2017, price change implementation. Educational seminars will be presented on various subjects in the near future. Overview of Changes Made by This Final Rule Flats Sequencing System (FSS) As background, on December 18, 2013, the Postal Service began to require bundle and pallet preparation of flat-size Standard Mail[supreg], Periodicals, and Bound Printed Matter mailpieces for delivery within ZIP Codes\TM\ served by FSS processing (78 FR 76533- 76548). This requirement was incorporated into [[Page 93608]] 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 final rule removes all FSS specific pricing structures from Periodicals, Standard Mail and Bound Printed Matter. One change, for example, requires mailers to add Optional Endorsement Lines (OELs) on each FSS scheme mailpiece. For FSS preparation, mailers place qualifying mailpieces from all price categories into a separate pool for each individual 5-digit FSS scheme combination. All carrier route Bound Printed Matter (BPM), carrier route Periodicals and carrier route (except saturation) Standard Mail flats meeting the standards in DMM 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 continue to be ineligible for presorted or carrier route prices. To reiterate, all mailpieces in a 5-digit scheme FSS bundle must be identified with an 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 bundle 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. 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. First-Class Mail--Combine First-Class Mail (FCM) 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 FCM Commercial Automation Letters and Cards: Mixed AADC, AADC, 3-Digit, and 5-Digit. To help simplify the pricing structure, the Postal Service implemented the same price for AADC Automation Letters (Cards) and 3-Digit Automations Letters (Cards) in Docket No. R2012-3. The Postal Service is now combining 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 origin entry separations, based on labeling List 002, will be modified to reflect origin entry AADC separations. First-Class Mail--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 will 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. First-Class Mail--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 FCM Commercial Automation Letters. With this final rule there will be one price for up to 3.5 ounces for each individual mail sortation level for FCM Commercial Automation Letters. This 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. This change does not include FCM single-piece letters (non-residual) or FCM Flats. First-Class Mail--Simplifying and Renaming FCM Alternate Postage as FCM Share Mail The Postal Service will rename Alternate Postage as Share Mail. This implements a proposal published in the June 9, 2016, Postal Bulletin (Issue #22443). Share Mail allows Postal Service customers to distribute single-piece FCM 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. 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 the 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 will 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 bundle will qualify for the price applied prior to inclusion in 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 will 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 [[Page 93609]] will receive 3-digit/SCF sack/tray prices. Standard Mail--Renaming Standard Mail as ``USPS Marketing Mail'' The Postal Service will rename Standard Mail as ``USPS Marketing Mail''. This name change will better communicate to our customers the message that Standard Mail fits into their marketing mix. 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 STD) is July 1, 2018. Abbreviations and examples of permit imprints will be available in a future Postal Bulletin. Bound Printed Matter--Eliminate Flat Sequencing System (FSS) Pricing The Postal Service is eliminating FSS specific price structures for Bound Printed Matter Flats. FSS preparation will still be required, and all FSS marking requirements will remain in place. Bound Printed Matter flat pieces included in an FSS scheme bundle will qualify for the zone and entry piece pricing and pound pricing applicable to the mailing piece before inclusion in the FSS scheme pool. If an FSS container is drop shipped to a DFSS facility, those pieces will receive DSCF pricing. Standard Mail--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 simplify the pricing structure, the Postal Service implemented the same price for AADC Automation Letters and 3- Digit Automation Letters in Docket No. R2013-1. The Postal Service is combining these two presort levels (AADC and 3-Digit) into one new sortation which will be named AADC. Standard Mail--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'' 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 apply. Accordingly, the Postal Service will 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 is important that both the Industry and the Postal Service 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 or address quality metrics to be put at risk. Standard Mail--Reduce the Number of 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 will collapse the existing six tiers into two new tiers: Volumes up to and including 200,000 pieces, and volumes greater than 200,000 pieces. Standard Mail--Eliminate Flat Sequencing System (FSS) Pricing The Postal Service will 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 will 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. Standard Mail--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 if it includes nonidentical-weight pieces between 3.3 and 4 ounces. The Postal Service will increase the piece price weight break structure from 3.3 ounces to 4.0 ounces for Standard Mail and Standard Mail Nonprofit Flats, and Nonautomation and Nonmachinable Letters. Pieces up to 4 ounces will pay the same price and a pound price will apply over 4 ounces. This will not include Nonautomation Machinable Letters. Extra Services (Returns Simplification)--Eliminate BRM Parcels Permit & Account Maintenance Fee Business Reply Mail (BRM) currently consists of letters, flats, and parcels. Occasionally, BRM customers may choose to use Business Reply Mail for return parcels because they possess a BRM permit for inbound correspondence. The Postal Service will waive the annual permit fee for those 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 and parcels, will remain. Extra Services--Eliminate QBRM Permit Fees The Postal Service is also eliminating 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. Extra Services--Shipping Services Permit Fees The Postal Service will eliminate the fees for certain outbound and return permits used for parcel shipments including associated annual account maintenance fees. This will streamline the application and returns process, and eliminate 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 (parcels only), Media Mail, and Library Mail, as well as for return shipments of MRS, Parcel Return Service and BRM (parcels only). Extra Services (Address Correction)--Adjust Standard Mail Forwarding Fee to 2 Decimal Places Standard Mail letters and flats mailers that use this service are charged the [[Page 93610]] 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 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 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. Extra Services--Money Order Redemption Period To be consistent with Banking Industry Standards and other companies' comparable money order offerings, the Postal Service will 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. Extra Services--Enterprise PO Boxes Online (ePOBOL) Payment Process Change The Postal Service plans 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. Extra Services--OMAS Stamp Delivery Fee for 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/. Extra Services--Resources The Postal Service will provide additional resources to assist customers with this price change for competitive products. These tools include price lists, downloadable price files, and Federal Register Notices, which may be found on the Postal Explorer[supreg] Web site at pe.usps.com. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service. The Postal Service adopts the following changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. 0 Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as follows: PART 111--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692- 1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001. 0 2. Revise the 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) * * * * * 200 Commercial Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels 201 Physical Standards 1.0 Physical Standards for Machinable Letters and Cards * * * * * 1.1.2 Weight Standards for Machinable Letters [Revise 1.1.2 to read as follows:] The maximum weight for Presorted First-Class Mail machinable letters is 3.5 ounces (0.2188 pound). The maximum weight for USPS Marketing Mail machinable letters is 3.5 ounces (0.2188 pound). * * * * * 2.0 Physical Standards for Nonmachinable Letters * * * * * 2.1 Criteria for Nonmachinable Letters [Revise the last sentence of 2.1 to read as follows:] * * * In addition, a letter-size piece is nonmachinable if it weighs more than 3.5 ounces (except Periodicals nonmachinable letters cannot weigh more than 3.3 ounces), unless it has a barcode and is eligible for, and claims, automation letter prices or USPS Marketing Mail Carrier Route (barcoded) letter prices. * * * * * 3.0 Physical Standards for Machinable and Automation Letters and Cards * * * * * 3.5 Maximum Weight, Machinable and Automation Letters and Cards The following maximum weight limits apply: [Revise 3.5b as follows:] b. Machinable enveloped letters and cards--3.5 ounces. (see 3.6 for pieces over 3 ounces.) * * * * * 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:] * * * * * [[Page 93611]] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eligibility with failed Eligibility as presented deflection ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PERIODICALS OUTSIDE COUNTY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Delete Machinable barcoded FSS]....... [Delete Nonmachinable barcoded 5-digit flat]. * * * * * * * [Delete Machinable nonbarcoded FSS].... [Delete Nonmachinable nonbarcoded 5-digit flat]. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ USPS MARKETING MAIL ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Delete Automation FSS Sch Pallet]..... [Delete Nonautomation FSS Sch Pallet]. [Delete Automation FSS Other].......... [Delete Nonautomation FSS Other]. [Delete Automation FSS Sch Cont.]...... [Delete Nonautomation FSS Sch Cont.]. [Delete Automation FSS Facility Cont.]. [Delete Nonautomation FSS Facility Cont.]. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOUND PRINTED MATTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * [Delete Barcoded/noncoded FSS Sch flat] [Delete Presorted parcel]. * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 202 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece * * * * * 5.0 Barcode Placement Letters and Flats 5.1 Letter-Size * * * * * 5.1.2 General Barcode Placement for Letters [Revise the second and third sentences to read as follows:] * * * A nonautomation letter may bear an Intelligent Mail barcode under 708.4.0. Mailers must print the barcode either in the address block or in the barcode clear zone, except for pieces that weigh more than 3.5 ounces which must include the barcode in the address block. * * * * * * * * 203 Basic Postage Statement, Documentation, and Preparation Standards * * * * * 4.0 Letter and Flat Trays * * * * * 4.5 Letter Tray Strapping Exception [Revise second sentence to read as follows:] Strapping is not required for any letter tray placed on a 5-digit, 3-digit, or SCF pallet secured with stretchwrap. If the processing and distribution manager gives a written waiver, strapping is not required for any mixed AADC letter tray of First-Class Mail or for any letter tray that originates and destinates in the same SCF or AADC (mail processing plant) service area. * * * * * 207 Periodicals * * * * * 12.0 Nonbarcoded (Presorted) Eligibility * * * * * 12.2 Prices--Outside-County Outside-County nonbarcoded (Presorted) prices are based on the following criteria: [Revise 12.2a, b, and c to read as follows.] a. Piece prices are based on shape, machinability, barcoding, and presort level. The presort level of the piece is based primarily on the bundle level of the piece, except the presort level of pieces loose in trays is based on the tray level and qualifying FSS scheme flats are based on presort levels prior to inclusion in the FSS scheme bundle. b. Bundle prices are based on the bundle and container sortation level except FSS scheme bundles in/on a FSS scheme container receives carrier route pricing; FSS scheme bundles in/on a FSS facility container receives 3-digit/SCF pricing. c. Container prices are based on the type of container (tray, sack, or pallet), the level of sortation of the container and where the container is entered except FSS facility containers and FSS scheme sacks or trays receive 3-digit/SCF pricing and where the container is entered, and FSS scheme pallets receive carrier route prices and where the pallet is entered. 12.3 Prices--In-County * * * * * 12.3.2 Three-Digit Prices 3-digit prices apply to: * * * * * [Add new item c as follows:] c. Flat-size pieces not qualifying for carrier route or 5-digit prices, but properly included in a FSS scheme pool prepared under 705.14.0. * * * * * 13.0 Carrier Route Eligibility * * * * * 13.2 Sorting 13.2.1 Basic Standards Preparation to qualify eligible pieces for carrier route prices is optional and need not be performed for all carrier routes in a 5-digit area. Carrier route prices apply to copies that are prepared in carrier route bundles of six or more addressed pieces each, subject to these standards: * * * * * b. Nonletter-size mailings. Carrier route prices apply to carrier route bundles that are sorted in one of the following ways: [Add new item 13.2.1b4 as follows:] [[Page 93612]] 4. Qualifying carrier route mailpieces sorted into FSS bundles and prepared on pallets under 705.14.0. * * * * * 13.3 Walk-Sequence Prices 13.3.1 Eligibility [Revise 13.3.1 to read as follows:] The high density or saturation prices apply to each piece in a carrier route mailing, eligible under 13.2.1 and prepared under 705.8.0, 23.0, or (non-letter-size mail only) 705.10.0, 705.12.0, 705.13.0 or 705.14.0, that also meets the corresponding addressing and density standards in 13.3.4. High density and saturation mailings must be prepared in carrier walk sequence according to USPS schemes see 23.8 except nonletter-size mailpieces that are included in FSS bundles. * * * * * 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. Flat-size pieces not qualifying for carrier route or 5-digit prices, but properly included in a FSS scheme pool prepared under 705.14.0. * * * * * 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 (except Firm bundles) 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. Non-letter-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. * * * * * * * * 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: [Add new i and renumber current items i and j as new j and k] i. Origin/optional entry AADC: the ZIP Code in the delivery address on all pieces begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes processed at the AADC in whose service area the mail is verified/entered. * * * * * 1.4 Preparation Definition and Instructions [Renumber items i through o as j through p.] [Add new item i to read as follows.] i. An origin AADC tray contains all mail (regardless of quantity) for an AADC ZIP Code area processed by the AADC or SCF in whose service area the mail is verified/entered. Only one less-than-full tray may be prepared for each AADC area. * * * * * 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. * * * * * 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 and the overflow 5-digit pieces will still qualify for the 5-digit [[Page 93613]] 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 minimum for origin entry AADC); overflow allowed; 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.] * * * * * [Revise the heading of 240 to read as follows:] 240 USPS Marketing Mail [Revise, by finding and replacing ``Standard Mail'' with ``USPS Marketing Mail'' throughout section 240] 243 Prices and Eligibility 1.0 Prices and Fees * * * * * [Revise the title to 1.2 to read as follows.] 1.2 USPS Marketing Mail Price Application [Revise 1.2 to read as follows.] USPS Marketing Mail prices are based on the weight of the pieces as follows: a. The appropriate minimum per piece price applies to USPS Marketing Mail automation or machinable letter-sized mailpiece that weighs 3.5 ounces (0.2188 pound) or less, Nonautomation nonmachinable letters that weigh 4.0 ounces (0,25 pounds) or less, flat-sized mailpieces that weighs 4.0 ounces (0.25 pound) or less and presorted Marketing Parcels and irregular parcels that weighs 3.3 ounces (0.2063 pound) or less. b. A price determined by adding the per piece charge and the corresponding per pound charge applies to any USPS Marketing Mail piece that weighs more than the following: Nonmachinable letters and flats that weigh more than 4.0 ounces, presorted Marketing Parcels and Irregular parcels that weigh more than 3.3 ounces, and machinable parcels 3.5 ounces or more. * * * * * 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 third 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 * * * * * 5.2 Weight Standards for Machinable Letter Pieces [Revise 5.2 to read as follows.] Maximum weight limit for machinable nonautomation USPS Marketing mail letters is 3.5 ounces (0.2188 pound). * * * * * 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 item 5.6.5, FSS Scheme Piece Price for Flats, in its entirety and renumber current 5.6.6 as new 5.6.5.] 5.6.5 Mixed ADC Prices for Flats [Revise renumbered 5.6.5 to read as follow:] Mixed ADC prices apply to flat-size pieces in bundles that do not qualify for 5-digit, 3-digit, or ADC prices; placed in mixed ADC sacks or on ASF, NDC, or mixed NDC pallets under 705.8.0. * * * * * 6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Enhanced Carrier Route USPS Marketing Mail Letters and Flats 6.1 General Enhanced Carrier Route Standards * * * * * 6.1.2 Basic Eligibility Standards [Revise item c to read as follows:] c. Be sorted to carrier routes (except under 705.14.0), marked, and documented under 245.9.0, 705.8.0, or 705.14.0. * * * * * [Delete the last sentence in item h, in its entirety.] 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 on a FSS facility pallet or prior eligibility to inclusion in FSS scheme pool). * * * * * 6.3.4 Basic Carrier Route Bundles on a 5-digit Pallet (Basic-CR Bundles/Pallet) Price Eligibility-Flats [Revise item 6.3.4 to read as follows:] Basic--CR Bundles/Pallet prices apply to each piece in a carrier route bundle of 10 or more pieces that are palletized under 705.8.0 on a 5-digit carrier route or 5-digit scheme carrier route pallet entered at an Origin (None), DNDC, DSCF, or DDU entry or palletized under 705.14.0 on a FSS scheme pallet (in a FSS Scheme bundle). 6.4 High Density and High Density Plus (Enhanced Carrier Route) Standards--Letters * * * * * [Delete 6.4.3, High Density and High Density Plus Discount for Heavy Letters, in its entirety.] [[Page 93614]] 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 (eligibility prior to inclusion in FSS scheme bundles). * * * * * [Add new item e to 6.5.2 to read as follows.] e. Placed in a FSS facility or scheme sack containing at least 125 pieces or 15 pounds of high density priced pieces or at least 300 pieces of high density plus priced pieces (pieces must qualify for price prior to inclusion in FSS bundle). 6.6 Saturation ECR Standards--Letters * * * * * [Delete 6.6.3, Saturation Discount for Heavy Letters, in its entirety.] * * * * * 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: * * * * * [Revise item a 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 that price is optional. Pieces placed in full AADC trays under 245.7.5 in lieu of 5-digit/ scheme overflow trays are eligible for 5-digit prices (see 245.7.5). [Delete item b and renumber items c and d as items b and c.] [Revise renumbered item b to read as follows.] b. Groups of fewer than 150 pieces in origin AADC trays and groups of 150 or more pieces in an AADC tray 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 in their entirety.] * * * * * 245 Mail Preparation 1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation * * * * * 1.3 Terms for Presort Levels 1.3.1 Letters Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows: * * * * * [Revise item e to read as follows:] e. Origin/entry AADC: The ZIP Code in the delivery address on all pieces is addressed for delivery service area of the same automated area distribution center (AADC) (see L801). * * * * * 1.4 Preparation Definition and Instructions * * * * * [Renumber items r through x as s through y.] [Add new item r to read as follows.] r. An origin AADC tray contains all mail (regardless of quantity) for an AADC ZIP Code area processed by the AADC or SCF in whose service area the mail is verified/entered. Only one less-than-full tray may be prepared for each AADC area. * * * * * 1.6 FSS Preparation [Revise the text of 1.6 to read as follows.] Except for USPS Marketing Mail flats mailed at Saturation prices, all USPS Marketing 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. * * * * * 6.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Letters * * * * * 6.6 General Traying and Labeling [Revise the introductory text to read as follows.] For all ECR letters over 3.5 ounces and all ECR letters that are not automation-compatible or delivery-point barcoded, prepare trays as explained below. Also prepare trays as explained below when a mailing contains some pieces over 3.5 ounces and some pieces up to 3.5 ounces. Pieces with simplified addresses must be prepared in separate trays from pieces with other forms of addressing. For ECR automation- compatible letters that are delivery-point barcoded and weigh up to 3.5 ounces, prepare trays under 6.7. Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling: * * * * * 6.7 Traying and Labeling for Automation-Compatible ECR Letters [Revise first sentence of the introductory text to read as follows.] Mailers must make full carrier route and 5-digit carrier routes trays, when possible, for automation-compatible, delivery-point barcoded ECR letters that weigh up to 3.5 ounces. * * * * * * * * 7.0 Preparing Automation Letters * * * * * 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.] [[Page 93615]] b. AADC: Optional, but required for AADC price (150-piece minimum except no minimum for origin entry AADC); overflow allowed. For Line 1, use L801, Column B. * * * * * 7.6 Tray Line 2 Line 2: ``MKT LTR'' and: [Delete items c and d and renumber items e and f as c and d.] * * * * * 8.0 Preparing Nonautomation Flats 8.1 Basic Standards All mailings and all pieces in each mailing at Regular USPS Marketing Mail and Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail nonautomation prices are subject to specific preparation standards in 8.2 through 8.9 and to these general standards (automation price mailings must be prepared under 10.0): * * * * * [Revise item d to read as follows:] d. Sortation determines price eligibility as specified in 243.5.0 except when included in a FSS scheme bundle under 705.14.0. * * * * * 9.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Flats 9.1 Basic Standards All mailings and all pieces in each mailing at Enhanced Carrier Route USPS Marketing Mail and Enhanced Carrier Route Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail nonautomation prices are subject to specific preparation standards in 9.2 through 9.7 and to these general standards: * * * * * [Revise items d and e to read as follows:] d. All pieces in the mailing must meet the specific sortation and preparation standards in 9.0 or the palletization standards in 705.8.0 except when included in a FSS scheme bundle under 705.14.0. Flat-size pieces may be prepared under 705.9.0 through 705.13.0. e. Sortation determines price eligibility as specified in 243.5.0 except when included in a FSS scheme bundle under 705.14.0. * * * * * 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 [[Page 93616]] 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 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 * * * * * 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 (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 items, the USPS keeps no mailing records for mail pieces bearing extra services. 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. 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. * * * * * 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 pay 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. * * * 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 * * * * * 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 * * * * * [[Page 93617]] 1.1.7 Priority Mail Express and Accountable Mail * * * * * [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 (five 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 * * * * * 7.2 Basic Information * * * * * 7.2.5 Extra Services [Delete item e in its entirety.] * * * * * 600 Basic Standards for All Mailing Services * * * * * 604 Postage Payment Methods and Refunds * * * * * 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: * * * * * 9.0 Exchanges and Refunds * * * * * 9.2 Postage and Fee Refunds * * * * * 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 * * * * * 1.3 Who May File A claim may be filed by: * * * * * [Revise item e to reads as follows.] 1.5 Where and How to File 1.5.1 Claims Filed Online * * * * * 700 Special Standards [Throughout section 700, find and replace the name of ``Standard Mail'' to ``USPS Marketing Mail''] 703 Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail and Other Unique Eligibility * * * * * 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 USPS Marketing 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 USPS Marketing 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 [[Page 93618]] 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 USPS Marketing 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 USPS Marketing 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 theDSCF 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 USPS Marketing Mail 14.3.1 Basic Standards [Revise the introductory text of 14.3.1 to read as follows.] All flat-size USPS Marketing 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. USPS Marketing 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 USPS Marketing 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.] Mailers authorized to combine mailings of USPS Marketing 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 USPS Marketing Mail and Periodicals flats within the same bundle or combining bundles of USPS Marketing 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 non-carrier route automation-compatible flats under 201.6.0. Required for all other bundles. Pallet must contain carrier route bundles and non- [[Page 93619]] carrier 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. 71 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, USPS Marketing Mail, and Flat-Size Bound Printed Matter * * * * * 1.2 Format and Content For First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail, and Bound Printed Matter, standardized documentation includes: * * * * * [Revise the introductory text of item e, to read as follows.] e. At the end of the documentation, a summary report of the number of pieces mailed at each price for each mailing by postage payment method (flat pieces mailed under FSS sort by 5-digit, 3-digit, saturation, high density, high density plus, basic carrier route and by entry point for drop shipment mailings) and the number of pieces in each mailing. This information must match the information reported on the postage statement(s). For Periodicals mailings, documentation also must provide: 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 [In the chart directly under 1.6.3, delete the row containing FSS under `Zone Abbreviation' and Outside-County, DFSS under `Rate Equivalent' in their entirety.] * * * * * 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 ZIP ******ORIGIN MIXED ADC 117. Code prefix). Carrier Route--Periodicals basic.......... ******CARRT LOT**C-001. ******CR LOT 1234A**C-001. Carrier Route--Periodicals & Mkt Mail ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSC. basic FSS. Carrier Route--Periodicals high density... ******CARRT WSH**C-001. Carrier Route--Periodicals & Mktg Mail ******SCH 5- DIGIT 12345 FSSB. High density FSS. Carrier Route--Periodicals saturation..... ******CARRT WSS**C-001. Carrier Route--Periodicals Saturation FSS. ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSH. ECR--Mktg Mail basic...................... ******ECRLOT**C-001. ******ECRLOT 1234A**C-001. ECR--Mktg Mail high density or high ******ECRWSH**C-001. density plus. ECR--Mktg Mail High Density Plus FSS...... ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSA. ECR--Mktg Mail saturation................. ******ECRWSS**C-001. Carrier Route--Bound Printed Matter....... ******CARRT SORT**C-001. Carrier Route FSS--Bound Printed Matter... ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSM. 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............................ ******SCH 5-Digit (Automation FSS flats) 12345 FSSF. ADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix)............. ******ALL FOR ADC 105. ADC (5-digit ZIP Code).................... ******ALL FOR ADC 90197. ADC (Automation FSS flats)................ ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSK. ADC (Nonautomation FSS flats)............. ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSL. Mixed ADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix)....... ******MIXED ADC 640. Mixed ADC (5-digit ZIP Code).............. ******MIXED ADC 60821. Presorted BPM (FSS flats)................. ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSJ. Nonpresorted BPM FSS...................... ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSN. 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. [[Page 93620]] Additional required human-readable text for use with combined mailings of USPS Marketing Mail and Periodical flats: 5-Digit Scheme (and other sortation ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 MIX COMAIL. levels as appropriate). 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. ADC (Automation FSS flats)............ *****SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSK COMAIL. ADC (Nonautomation FSS flats)......... *******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSS COMAIL. Carrier Route high density plus (FSS ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345. flats). FSSG COMAIL........................... ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSA COMAIL. Carrier Route high density (FSS flats) ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSB COMAIL. FSSC COMAIL........................... ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSA COMAIL. Carrier Route high density (FSS flats) ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSC COMAIL. Carrier Route basic................... ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSC COMAIL. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * 7.1.8 Required OEL Use in Combined Mailings of USPS Marketing Mail and Periodicals Flats * * * The following additional standards also apply: * * * * * [Revise item c to read as follows.] c. When combined mailings of USPS Marketing 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. * * * * * Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2016-30381 Filed 12-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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HOURS OF OPERATION/NIGHT DRIVING RESTRICTIONS—Continued
When are the restrictions in place? Where are the restrictions in place?
September 15–November 15 .......... Designated ORV routes in sea turtle nesting habitat (ocean intertidal zone, ocean backshore, dunes) are
closed at 9:00 p.m. and open no earlier than 6:00 a.m., but the Superintendent may open designated
ORV routes, or portions of the routes, 24 hours a day if no turtle nests remain. The Seashore will pub-
lish exact opening times on an annual basis.
* * * * * Comments on Proposed Changes and First-Class Mail up to 3.5 ounces
USPS Response
Michael Bean, Three commenters requested
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish The Postal Service received 21 formal clarification on the pricing methodology
and Wildlife and Parks. responses encompassing 34 comments for computing prices for First-Class Mail
[FR Doc. 2016–30735 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am] on our price-change related proposal. up to 3.5 ounces, and for residual pieces
BILLING CODE 4312–52–P Five responses included comments from either a presorted or automation
regarding more than one issue. mailing.
Standard Mail Name Change to USPS One comment suggested that heavier
Marketing Mail letters might slow down processing for
POSTAL SERVICE
Nine comments requested that the mail service providers. The same
39 CFR Part 111 Postal Service reconsider its decision to commenter wanted to know whether the
rename Standard Mail to USPS next price increase would be within the
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Marketing Mail. The commenters existing CPI allowances for the existing
Mailing Services Products suggested that using the term product, or the USPS would seek higher
‘‘marketing’’ would indicate pricing based on this current proposed
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. change.
‘‘advertising mail’’ or ‘‘junk mail’’ and
ACTION: Final rule.
cause the mail to have a lower ‘‘open Additional comments cited the lack of
SUMMARY: On October 12, 2016, the rate’’. Customers were unclear how a DMM language in the proposed rule
Postal Service filed a notice of mailing name change would encourage more identifying the types of pieces to which
services price adjustments with the people to use the mail. the weight increase changes would
Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), Additional comments asked about the apply (such as enveloped pieces only,
effective January 22, 2017. This final indicia, labeling criteria, transition envelopes containing discs, heavy
rule contains the revisions to Mailing period, and the lack of discussion with letters only, etc.), and clarifying the
Standards of the United States Postal the industry and supportive research barcode placement for such pieces.
Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) that would support such a measure that
USPS Response
that we will adopt to implement the could be costly to both the USPSTM and
changes coincident with the price the mailing industry. There are no changes to the pricing
adjustments. One commenter believed the change methodology for residual mail pieces.
would help promote the use of mail for Also, there are no changes to the
DATES: Effective date: January 22, 2017. marketing; while another was willing to requirements for enveloped mail pieces,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: explore an 18-month transition period heavy letters, or envelopes containing
Audrey Meloni at (856) 933–4360, or before any changes to indicia would be discs. The market dominant price
Lizbeth Dobbins at (202) 268–3789. required. change will be done using the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Final Centralized Accounting Postage System
USPS Response
prices are available under Docket (CAPS), and all applicable DMM
Number R2017–1 on the Postal The Postal Service is updating the sections have been updated in this final
Regulatory Commission’s Web site at name to reflect vibrancy and to breathe rule.
www.prc.gov. new life into the former ‘‘Third-Class
The Postal Service’s final rule Mail’’ and ‘‘Standard Mail’’. We First-Class Package Service
includes: Changes to prices, several mail expressed a desire at the National Postal
One commenter asked if the new
classification updates, mailpiece Forum and through MTAC in early 2016
Labeling List 104 was being proposed as
marking changes, modifications to to improve the position of Standard
an added convenience.
mailpiece weights and mail preparation Mail in the marketplace and to improve
categories, multiple product its perception. USPS Response
simplification efforts, a few minor In response to feedback from the
revisions to the DMM to condense mailing community, the new indicia or Use of the new labeling list is
language and eliminate redundancy, a postage markings should not be used for optional.
change to the redemption period of a letter or flat mail until January 2018 at USPS Marketing Mail Letters Weight
money order claim from two years to the earliest. Tray label and pallet Limit
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one year, the addition of Official Mail markings will be deferred until mid-
Accounting System (OMAS) stamp 2017 at the earliest. Other types of Three commenters requested
shipment fee language, and updates to changes, such as changes to postage clarification of the USPS Marketing Mail
Enterprise Post Office Box Online statements and forms, can move forward weight limits. One wanted to know if
(ePOBOL) process that change payment with the January 2017 price change. the Notice 123, Price List would be
periods for online Post Office Box This phased transition period will allow updated to reflect these changes.
activity. Changes to Collect On Delivery both hardware and software changes to Another requested clarification
will be published in a future final rule. be implemented successfully. regarding the barcode clear zone.
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USPS Response requesting clarification regarding the the benefits sought to be realized by the
USPS Marketing Mail automation mandatory origin 3-Digit trays for the restoration of a more rational price
letters weight will increase to 3.5 local SCF area, and the use of labeling structure.
ounces, eliminating the previous piece/ lists L801 and L003. Another comment asked if the Notice
pound price for 3.3 to 3.5 ounces. 123 would be updated and if FSS
USPS Response facility preparation would become
Automation letters over 3.5 ounces will
Labeling list L003 will be combined mandatory.
pay the applicable flats prices, however,
with L801 with the following
for non-automation letters; the weight is USPS Response
exceptions. With this final rule,
up to 4 ounces. The 250-pound minimum
Notice 123, Price List, will be updated effective January 22, 2017, all First-Class
and Standard Mail automation/ requirements will remain intact. The
to reflect all the piece/pound and
machinable letters will no longer be Notice 123, Price List, will be updated
weight changes and will be available on
sorted to the 3 Digit level. They will be on January 22, 1017, to remove all
Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com
sorted to the AADC level, after optional pricing related to FSS preparation.
beginning January 22, 2017. The
5-Digit sort, whether they are Additionally, FSS facility preparation
applicable DMM sections regarding
Destinating AADC trays or Originating will be optional.
barcode clear zones are also updated
with this final rule AADC trays. The current requirement
Shipping Products Permit
that origin SCF mail be sorted down to
USPS Marketing Mail Flats Weight Limit 3-Digit trays will be eliminated. There is One comment asked what indicia
no minimum quantity for Origin AADC changes are proposed, and whether
Three comments were received. One
trays; however, less bundling should USPS data under the combined permit
comment stated that the Postal Service
result in fuller trays, and the use of would be broken down by product.
has not considered the unintended
effects of the proposed rule change, and many fewer trays. The entry price is the USPS Response
the associated loss of revenue, and same. The L801 will be applicable to all
of this type of mail. There will be no changes to current
suggested withdrawing this change. The procedures. Each product must be
commenter suggested that many mailers The use of 3 Digit trays will still apply
to Nonmachinable letters in all three identified for volume reporting
will take advantage of the rule change purposes.
by combining more mailpieces, thus classes, and Periodicals Machinable/
reducing the number of pieces entered Automation prices. Destinating and Informed Delivery
and the associated revenue, while Originating 3 Digit trays can still be
made for these three classes of One comment regarding the Informed
increasing the average cost to handle Delivery enhancement suggested that
those pieces. Nonmachinable letters along with
Periodicals machinable/auto letters. The the process would add another level of
Another comment wanted complexity and potential for errors,
clarification regarding the effect of this origin 3-Digit tray preparation will thus
remain the same for all Nonmachinable thereby, increasing costs.
change on booklets and folded self-
mailers. letters and Periodicals machinable/ USPS Response
Lastly, one comment stated that automation letters. Labeling List 002 Informed Delivery is outside the
raising the weight limit on the piece/ will be used, which may involve L003 scope of the price changes addressed in
pound break is a great move as long as for 3-Digit schemes. this final rule.
the rate is not raised to make up for the Prices
resulting lost revenue. General
One organization submitted two We received three comments of a
USPS Response comments suggesting that a price general nature. One comment suggested
There will be no changes to the increase for commercial USPS that DMM exhibit 708.7.1.1 was missing
parameters of booklets or Folded Self- Marketing Mail flats would result from an indicator for presorted Bound
Mailers. increasing the pound rate and Printed Matter flats, and another
decreasing the per piece rate; producing requested that educational webinars
Permit and Annual Mailing Fees a potential 4–10 percent increase in should be provided on Premium
Two comments requested clarification postage costs for their mailings. Forwarding Service and Share Mail.
about the elimination of permit and USPS Response
annual mailing fees, specifically with USPS Response
regard to Bound Printed Matter and the Comments from comparable mailers
The DMM will be updated as part of
QBRM quarterly fee. expressed satisfaction with the prices as
the January 22, 2017, price change
proposed. [A request for a recent
USPS Response implementation. Educational seminars
postage statement so that USPS could
will be presented on various subjects in
A permit application fee and annual do a before-and-after analysis to see if
the near future.
mailing fee must be paid for any correct prices were being charged was
destination entry Bound Printed Matter not received.] Overview of Changes Made by This
flats (except for qualifying Full-service Final Rule
FSS Price Structure
Intelligent Mail barcode mailings). Flats Sequencing System (FSS)
There is no application fee or annual Two comments were received. One
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mailing fee if a mailer uses Bound strongly supported the proposal to As background, on December 18,
Printed Matter to mail parcels only. eliminate the FSS-specific price 2013, the Postal Service began to require
There is no change to the QBRM structures for Periodicals, USPS bundle and pallet preparation of flat-
quarterly fee at this time. Marketing Mail, and Bound Printed size Standard Mail®, Periodicals, and
Matter; however, the commenter Bound Printed Matter mailpieces for
Combining 3-Digit and AADC disagreed with the proposal to leave the delivery within ZIP CodesTM served by
Two comments addressed the 250-pound minimum intact, fearing the FSS processing (78 FR 76533–76548).
combining of 3-Digit and AADC letters, unintended consequences of curtailing This requirement was incorporated into
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Forwarding Fee via Address Correction City and to pay for the stamps through 1.1.2 Weight Standards for
Service (ACS) billing which is managed their Official Mail Accounting System Machinable Letters
by the ACS Department of Address (OMAS) accounts. It has been a long-
Management Systems in Memphis, TN. standing practice to charge customers [Revise 1.1.2 to read as follows:]
The ACS data file, Shipping Notice data other than federal agencies a nominal The maximum weight for Presorted
file, and the Invoice data file have an handling fee for all purchases ordered First-Class Mail machinable letters is 3.5
implied decimal position that is through Stamp Fulfillment Services. ounces (0.2188 pound). The maximum
conducive to 2-decimal places for Beginning January 1, 2017, these fees weight for USPS Marketing Mail
address correction services. When will apply to federal agencies using machinable letters is 3.5 ounces (0.2188
mailers use these files to track their ACS OMAS. pound).
fees and costs, they must recognize that The handling fee schedule can be
the Forwarded Fee product codes have found in section 1560 of the Mail * * * * *
an implied 3-decimal place price and Classification Schedule, under 2.0 Physical Standards for
must manipulate the data files provided References, on the Postal Regulatory Nonmachinable Letters
to them through ACS so that the Commission Web site at http://
decimal place differences are recognized www.prc.gov/. * * * * *
in all of the data files provided via ACS. 2.1 Criteria for Nonmachinable
This would adjust the Standard Mail Extra Services—Resources
The Postal Service will provide Letters
Forwarding Fee to 2-decimal point
places to allow mailers to track their additional resources to assist customers [Revise the last sentence of 2.1 to read
ACS fees and costs without making with this price change for competitive as follows:]
adjustments for the Forwarding Fees. products. These tools include price lists,
downloadable price files, and Federal * * * In addition, a letter-size piece
Extra Services—Money Order is nonmachinable if it weighs more than
Register Notices, which may be found
Redemption Period 3.5 ounces (except Periodicals
on the Postal Explorer® Web site at
To be consistent with Banking pe.usps.com. nonmachinable letters cannot weigh
Industry Standards and other more than 3.3 ounces), unless it has a
companies’ comparable money order List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 barcode and is eligible for, and claims,
offerings, the Postal Service will change Administrative practice and automation letter prices or USPS
the time limit for claims for improper procedure, Postal Service. Marketing Mail Carrier Route (barcoded)
payment to a limit of one year. This The Postal Service adopts the letter prices.
language will be updated on the reverse following changes to Mailing Standards * * * * *
side of the domestic and international of the United States Postal Service,
money order form so the purchaser is Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), 3.0 Physical Standards for
aware of the time limit. incorporated by reference in the Code of Machinable and Automation Letters
Extra Services—Enterprise PO Boxes Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. and Cards
Online (ePOBOL) Payment Process ■ Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is * * * * *
Change amended as follows:
3.5 Maximum Weight, Machinable
The Postal Service plans to allow PART 111—[AMENDED] and Automation Letters and Cards
Enterprise PO Boxes Online customers
to modify their current payment period ■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR The following maximum weight
to align their multiple PO Boxes, Caller part 111 continues to read as follows: limits apply:
Service, and Reserve payments to one Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301–
due date per year, when using an [Revise 3.5b as follows:]
307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101,
Enterprise Payment Account (EPA). 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– b. Machinable enveloped letters and
Eligible customers will be allowed to 3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, cards—3.5 ounces. (see 3.6 for pieces
pay pro-rated fees on a one-time basis to 3633, and 5001. over 3 ounces.)
align all payments to a selected annual ■ 2. Revise the following sections of * * * * *
renewal date in the future. This method Mailing Standards of the United States
is optional and will be available for all Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual 4.0 Physical Standards for Flats
of an eligible customer’s PO Boxes and (DMM), as follows: * * * * *
Caller Service numbers. When the true-
up date is reached they will continue to Mailing Standards of the United 4.7 Flat-Size Pieces Not Eligible for
pay for the 12 month term as committed States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Flat-Size Prices
when first enrolled in the Enterprise Manual (DMM)
Payment Account. * * * * *
* * * * *
Extra Services—OMAS Stamp Delivery Exhibit 4.7b Pricing for Flats
200 Commercial Letters, Cards, Flats,
Fee for Federal Agencies Ordering and Parcels Exceeding Maximum Deflection (see
Stamps From the Stamp Fulfillment 4.6)
201 Physical Standards
Center
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[Revise Exhibit 4.7b as follows:]
Federal agencies have the option 1.0 Physical Standards for
Machinable Letters and Cards * * * * *
today to order stamps from the USPS
Stamp Fulfillment Services in Kansas * * * * *
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Eligibility as presented Eligibility with failed deflection
PERIODICALS OUTSIDE COUNTY
[Delete Machinable barcoded FSS] .......................................................... [Delete Nonmachinable barcoded 5-digit flat].
* * * * * * *
[Delete Machinable nonbarcoded FSS] .................................................... [Delete Nonmachinable nonbarcoded 5-digit flat].
* * * * * * *
USPS MARKETING MAIL
[Delete Automation FSS Sch Pallet] ........................................................ [Delete Nonautomation FSS Sch Pallet].
[Delete Automation FSS Other] ................................................................ [Delete Nonautomation FSS Other].
[Delete Automation FSS Sch Cont.] ......................................................... [Delete Nonautomation FSS Sch Cont.].
[Delete Automation FSS Facility Cont.] .................................................... [Delete Nonautomation FSS Facility Cont.].
* * * * * * *
BOUND PRINTED MATTER
* * * * * * *
[Delete Barcoded/noncoded FSS Sch flat] ............................................... [Delete Presorted parcel].
* * * * * * *
202 Elements on the Face of a of First-Class Mail or for any letter tray scheme sacks or trays receive 3-digit/
Mailpiece that originates and destinates in the SCF pricing and where the container is
* * * * * same SCF or AADC (mail processing entered, and FSS scheme pallets receive
plant) service area. carrier route prices and where the pallet
5.0 Barcode Placement Letters and * * * * * is entered.
Flats
207 Periodicals 12.3 Prices—In-County
5.1 Letter-Size
* * * * * * * * * *
* * * * *
12.0 Nonbarcoded (Presorted) 12.3.2 Three-Digit Prices
5.1.2 General Barcode Placement for
Eligibility 3-digit prices apply to:
Letters
[Revise the second and third * * * * * * * * * *
sentences to read as follows:] 12.2 Prices—Outside-County [Add new item c as follows:]
* * * A nonautomation letter may c. Flat-size pieces not qualifying for
bear an Intelligent Mail barcode under Outside-County nonbarcoded
(Presorted) prices are based on the carrier route or 5-digit prices, but
708.4.0. Mailers must print the barcode properly included in a FSS scheme pool
either in the address block or in the following criteria:
[Revise 12.2a, b, and c to read as prepared under 705.14.0.
barcode clear zone, except for pieces
follows.] * * * * *
that weigh more than 3.5 ounces which
must include the barcode in the address a. Piece prices are based on shape, 13.0 Carrier Route Eligibility
block. * * * machinability, barcoding, and presort
level. The presort level of the piece is * * * * *
* * * * * based primarily on the bundle level of 13.2 Sorting
203 Basic Postage Statement, the piece, except the presort level of
Documentation, and Preparation pieces loose in trays is based on the tray 13.2.1 Basic Standards
Standards level and qualifying FSS scheme flats Preparation to qualify eligible pieces
* * * * * are based on presort levels prior to for carrier route prices is optional and
inclusion in the FSS scheme bundle. need not be performed for all carrier
4.0 Letter and Flat Trays b. Bundle prices are based on the routes in a 5-digit area. Carrier route
* * * * * bundle and container sortation level prices apply to copies that are prepared
except FSS scheme bundles in/on a FSS in carrier route bundles of six or more
4.5 Letter Tray Strapping Exception scheme container receives carrier route addressed pieces each, subject to these
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[Revise second sentence to read as pricing; FSS scheme bundles in/on a standards:
follows:] FSS facility container receives 3-digit/
SCF pricing. * * * * *
Strapping is not required for any letter
tray placed on a 5-digit, 3-digit, or SCF c. Container prices are based on the b. Nonletter-size mailings. Carrier
pallet secured with stretchwrap. If the type of container (tray, sack, or pallet), route prices apply to carrier route
processing and distribution manager the level of sortation of the container bundles that are sorted in one of the
gives a written waiver, strapping is not and where the container is entered following ways:
required for any mixed AADC letter tray except FSS facility containers and FSS [Add new item 13.2.1b4 as follows:]
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4. Qualifying carrier route mailpieces Determine price eligibility as follows: c. Groups of fewer than 150 pieces in
sorted into FSS bundles and prepared a. Pound Prices. Outside-County AADC origin and pieces placed in
on pallets under 705.14.0. pieces are eligible for DSCF pound mixed AADC trays in lieu of AADC
* * * * * prices when placed on an SCF or more overflow trays under 235.6.5 are eligible
finely presorted container, deposited at for the AADC prices.
13.3 Walk-Sequence Prices the DSCF, DFSS or USPS-designated * * * * *
13.3.1 Eligibility facility (see also 29.4.2b), and addressed
for delivery within the DSCF’s or DFSS 235 Mail Preparation
[Revise 13.3.1 to read as follows:]
The high density or saturation prices service area. Non-letter-size pieces are 1.0 General Definition of Terms
apply to each piece in a carrier route also eligible when the mailer deposits 5-
digit bundles at the destination delivery * * * * *
mailing, eligible under 13.2.1 and
prepared under 705.8.0, 23.0, or (non- unit (DDU) (the facility where the 1.3 Terms for Presort Levels
letter-size mail only) 705.10.0, 705.12.0, carrier cases mail for delivery to the
1.3.1 Letters and Cards
705.13.0 or 705.14.0, that also meets the addresses on the pieces) and the 5-digit
corresponding addressing and density bundles are in or on the following types Terms used for presort levels are
standards in 13.3.4. High density and of containers: defined as follows:
saturation mailings must be prepared in 1. A merged 5-digit scheme or merged [Add new i and renumber current
carrier walk sequence according to 5-digit sack. items i and j as new j and k]
USPS schemes see 23.8 except 2. A merged 5-digit scheme, merged 5- i. Origin/optional entry AADC: the
nonletter-size mailpieces that are digit, or 5-digit scheme pallet. ZIP Code in the delivery address on all
b. Container Prices. Mailers may pieces begins with one of the 3-digit
included in FSS bundles.
claim the DSCF container price for SCF prefixes processed at the AADC in
* * * * * or FSS and more finely presorted whose service area the mail is verified/
14.0 Barcoded (Automation) containers that are entered at and entered.
Eligibility destined within the service area of the * * * * *
SCF or FSS at which the container is
* * * * * 1.4 Preparation Definition and
deposited.
14.4 Prices—In-County Instructions
29.5 Destination Flat Sequencing
* * * * * System (DFSS) Facility Entry [Renumber items i through o as j
through p.]
14.4.2 Three-Digit Prices * * * * * [Add new item i to read as follows.]
3-digit automation prices apply to: 29.5.2 Eligibility i. An origin AADC tray contains all
* * * * * mail (regardless of quantity) for an
[Revise the first sentence of 29.5.2 to
[Add new item c as follows:] AADC ZIP Code area processed by the
read as follows.]
c. Flat-size pieces not qualifying for DSCF prices apply to eligible FSS AADC or SCF in whose service area the
carrier route or 5-digit prices, but pieces deposited at a USPS-designated mail is verified/entered. Only one less-
properly included in a FSS scheme pool than-full tray may be prepared for each
FSS processing facility and correctly
prepared under 705.14.0. AADC area.
placed in a flat tray, sack, alternate
* * * * * approved container or on a pallet, * * * * *
18.0 General Mail Preparation labeled to a FSS scheme processed by 6.0 Preparing Automation Letters
that facility, under labeling list L006,
* * * * * column B or C. * * * * * * * *
18.5 FSS Preparation * * * * * 6.2 Mailings
[Revise the text of 18.5 to read as 230 First-Class Mail The requirements for mailings are as
follows.] follows:
Flat sized Periodicals In-County 233 Prices and Eligibility
* * * * *
priced mailings, along with a maximum * * * * * [Revise item b to read as follows.]
of 5,000 Outside-County pieces for the
same issue (see 1.1.4) may be optionally 5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards b. First-Class Mail. A single
sorted under FSS preparation standards. for Automation First-Class Mail automation price First-Class Mail
All other Periodicals flats including mailing may include pieces prepared at
* * * * *
Saturation (Non-simplified addressed) 5-digit, AADC, and mixed AADC prices.
and High Density priced flats (except 5.4 Price Application- Automation * * * * *
Firm bundles) destinating and Cards and Letters
6.5 Tray Preparation
qualifying to FSS zones in L006, must Automation prices apply to each
be prepared under 705.14.0. piece that is sorted under 235.6.0 into [Revise the introductory text of 6.5 to
the corresponding qualifying groups: read as follows.]
* * * * *
[Revise the text in items a, b, and c Instead of preparing overflow trays
29.0 Destination Entry to read as follows.] with fewer than 150 pieces, mailers may
* * * * * a. Groups of 150 or more pieces in 5- include these pieces in an existing
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digit/scheme trays qualify for the 5-digit qualified tray of at least 150 or more
29.4 Destination Sectional Center price. Preparation to qualify for the 5- pieces at the next tray level. (For
Facility digit price is optional. Pieces placed in example, if a mailer has 30 overflow 5-
* * * * * full AADC trays in lieu of 5-digit/ digit pieces for ZIP Code 20260, these
scheme overflow trays under 235.6.5 are pieces may be added to an existing
29.4.2 Price Eligibility eligible for the 5-digit prices. qualified AADC tray for the correct
[Revise the text of 29.4.2 to read as b. Groups of 150 or more pieces in destination and the overflow 5-digit
follows.] AADC trays qualify for the AADC price. pieces will still qualify for the 5-digit
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price.) Mailers must note these trays on 4.0 Price Eligibility for USPS 5.6.5 Mixed ADC Prices for Flats
standardized documentation (see Marketing Mail
708.1.2). Pieces that are placed in the [Revise renumbered 5.6.5 to read as
* * * * * follow:]
next tray level must be grouped by
destination and placed in the front or 4.2 Minimum Per Piece Prices Mixed ADC prices apply to flat-size
back of that tray. Mailers may use this pieces in bundles that do not qualify for
The minimum per piece prices (the
option selectively for AADC ZIP Codes. 5-digit, 3-digit, or ADC prices; placed in
minimum postage that must be paid for
This option does not apply to origin/ mixed ADC sacks or on ASF, NDC, or
each piece) apply as follows:
entry trays. Preparation sequence, tray mixed NDC pallets under 705.8.0.
size, and Line 1 labeling: * * * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the third sentence of item c to
* * * * * 6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards
read as follows.]
[Delete item b and renumber items c for Enhanced Carrier Route USPS
and d as b and c.] c. * * * Except for Customized
MarketMail pieces, discounted per piece Marketing Mail Letters and Flats
[Revise renumbered item b to read as
follows.] prices also may be claimed for 6.1 General Enhanced Carrier Route
b. AADC: optional, but required for destination network distribution center Standards
AADC price (150-piece minimum (DNDC), destination sectional center
facility (DSCF), and destination delivery * * * * *
except no minimum for origin entry
AADC); overflow allowed; For Line 1, unit (DDU)) under 246. * * * 6.1.2 Basic Eligibility Standards
use L801, Column B. 4.3 Piece/Pound Prices [Revise item c to read as follows:]
6.6 Tray Line 2 [Revise the last sentence of 4.3 to read c. Be sorted to carrier routes (except
Line 2: ‘‘FCM LTR’’ and: as follows.] under 705.14.0), marked, and
* * * * * * * * Discounted per pound prices documented under 245.9.0, 705.8.0, or
[Delete items c and d and renumber also may be claimed for destination 705.14.0.
items e and f as c and d.] entry mailings DNDC, DSCF, and DDU * * * * *
under 246. [Delete the last sentence in item h, in
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 240 to read as * * * * * its entirety.]
follows:] 5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards 6.3 Basic Price Enhanced Carrier
240 USPS Marketing Mail for Nonautomation USPS Marketing Route Standards
Mail Letters, Flats, and Presorted
[Revise, by finding and replacing * * * * *
Standard Mail Parcels
‘‘Standard Mail’’ with ‘‘USPS Marketing
* * * * * 6.3.3 Basic Price Eligibility—Flats
Mail’’ throughout section 240]
243 Prices and Eligibility 5.2 Weight Standards for Machinable Basic prices apply to each piece in a
Letter Pieces carrier route bundle of 10 or more
1.0 Prices and Fees pieces that is:
[Revise 5.2 to read as follows.]
* * * * * [Revise item a to read as follows:]
[Revise the title to 1.2 to read as Maximum weight limit for
machinable nonautomation USPS a. Palletized under 705.8.0, 705.10.0,
follows.] 705.12.0, 705.13.0 or 705.14.0 (FSS
Marketing mail letters is 3.5 ounces
1.2 USPS Marketing Mail Price (0.2188 pound). scheme bundles on a FSS facility pallet
Application or prior eligibility to inclusion in FSS
* * * * * scheme pool).
[Revise 1.2 to read as follows.]
USPS Marketing Mail prices are based 5.6 Nonautomation Price * * * * *
on the weight of the pieces as follows: Application—Flats
6.3.4 Basic Carrier Route Bundles on
a. The appropriate minimum per 5.6.1 5-Digit Prices for Flats a 5-digit Pallet (Basic–CR Bundles/
piece price applies to USPS Marketing Pallet) Price Eligibility–Flats
The 5-digit price applies to flat-size
Mail automation or machinable letter-
pieces: [Revise item 6.3.4 to read as follows:]
sized mailpiece that weighs 3.5 ounces
(0.2188 pound) or less, Nonautomation [Add new item d as follows.]
Basic—CR Bundles/Pallet prices
nonmachinable letters that weigh 4.0 * * * * * apply to each piece in a carrier route
ounces (0,25 pounds) or less, flat-sized d. In an FSS bundle of 10 or more bundle of 10 or more pieces that are
mailpieces that weighs 4.0 ounces (0.25 pieces properly placed in sack of at least palletized under 705.8.0 on a 5-digit
pound) or less and presorted Marketing 125 pieces or 15 pounds of pieces or on carrier route or 5-digit scheme carrier
Parcels and irregular parcels that weighs a pallet under 705.14.0. route pallet entered at an Origin (None),
3.3 ounces (0.2063 pound) or less. 5.6.2 3-Digit Prices for Flats DNDC, DSCF, or DDU entry or
b. A price determined by adding the palletized under 705.14.0 on a FSS
per piece charge and the corresponding * * * * * scheme pallet (in a FSS Scheme
per pound charge applies to any USPS [Add new item c as follows.] bundle).
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Marketing Mail piece that weighs more c. In an FSS bundle of 10 or more
than the following: Nonmachinable pieces properly placed in sack of at least 6.4 High Density and High Density
letters and flats that weigh more than 125 pieces or 15 pounds of pieces or on Plus (Enhanced Carrier Route)
4.0 ounces, presorted Marketing Parcels a pallet under 705.14.0. Standards—Letters
and Irregular parcels that weigh more * * * * * * * * * *
than 3.3 ounces, and machinable parcels [Delete item 5.6.5, FSS Scheme Piece [Delete 6.4.3, High Density and High
3.5 ounces or more. Price for Flats, in its entirety and Density Plus Discount for Heavy Letters,
* * * * * renumber current 5.6.6 as new 5.6.5.] in its entirety.]
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6.5 High Density and High Density 7.5 Price Application for Automation 6.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route
Plus (Enhanced Carrier Route) Flats Letters
Standards—Flats * * * * *
Automation prices apply to each
* * * * * piece properly sorted into qualifying 6.6 General Traying and Labeling
6.5.2 High Density and High Density groups:
[Revise items a and b to read as [Revise the introductory text to read
Plus Prices for Flats as follows.]
follows.]
High density or high density plus For all ECR letters over 3.5 ounces
a. The 5-digit price applies to flat-size
prices apply to each piece meeting the and all ECR letters that are not
pieces in a 5-digit/scheme bundle or
density standards in 6.5.1 or in a carrier automation-compatible or delivery-
pooled in a FSS scheme bundle of 10 or
route bundle of 10 or more pieces that point barcoded, prepare trays as
more pieces, or 15 or more pieces, as
is: explained below. Also prepare trays as
applicable;
explained below when a mailing
[Revise item a to read as follows.] b. The 3-digit price applies to flat-size contains some pieces over 3.5 ounces
a. Palletized under 705.8.0, 705.10.0, pieces in a 3-digit/scheme bundle or and some pieces up to 3.5 ounces.
705.12.0, 705.13.0 or 705.14.0 pooled in a FSS scheme bundle of 10 or Pieces with simplified addresses must
(eligibility prior to inclusion in FSS more pieces. be prepared in separate trays from
scheme bundles). * * * * * pieces with other forms of addressing.
* * * * * [Delete items e through h in their For ECR automation-compatible letters
entirety.] that are delivery-point barcoded and
[Add new item e to 6.5.2 to read as
* * * * * weigh up to 3.5 ounces, prepare trays
follows.]
under 6.7. Preparation sequence, tray
e. Placed in a FSS facility or scheme 245 Mail Preparation size, and labeling:
sack containing at least 125 pieces or 15 1.0 General Information for Mail * * * * *
pounds of high density priced pieces or Preparation
at least 300 pieces of high density plus 6.7 Traying and Labeling for
priced pieces (pieces must qualify for * * * * * Automation-Compatible ECR Letters
price prior to inclusion in FSS bundle). 1.3 Terms for Presort Levels [Revise first sentence of the
6.6 Saturation ECR Standards— 1.3.1 Letters introductory text to read as follows.]
Letters Mailers must make full carrier route
Terms used for presort levels are and 5-digit carrier routes trays, when
* * * * * defined as follows: possible, for automation-compatible,
[Delete 6.6.3, Saturation Discount for * * * * * delivery-point barcoded ECR letters that
Heavy Letters, in its entirety.] [Revise item e to read as follows:] weigh up to 3.5 ounces. * * *
* * * * * e. Origin/entry AADC: The ZIP Code * * * * *
in the delivery address on all pieces is
7.0 Eligibility Standards for 7.0 Preparing Automation Letters
addressed for delivery service area of
Automation USPS Marketing Mail
the same automated area distribution * * * * *
* * * * * center (AADC) (see L801). 7.5 Tray Preparation
7.4 Price Application for Automation * * * * *
[Revise the introductory text to read
Letters 1.4 Preparation Definition and as follows.]
Automation prices apply to each Instructions Instead of preparing overflow trays
piece that is sorted under 245.10.0, into * * * * * with fewer than 150 pieces, mailers may
the corresponding qualifying groups: [Renumber items r through x as s include these pieces in an existing
through y.] qualified tray of at least 150 or more
* * * * *
pieces at the next tray level. (For
[Revise item a to read as follows.] [Add new item r to read as follows.]
example, if a mailer has 30 overflow 5-
a. Groups of 150 or more pieces in 5- r. An origin AADC tray contains all digit pieces for ZIP Code 20260, these
digit/scheme trays qualify for the 5-digit mail (regardless of quantity) for an pieces may be added to an existing
price. Preparation to qualify for that AADC ZIP Code area processed by the qualified AADC tray for the correct
price is optional. Pieces placed in full AADC or SCF in whose service area the destination and the overflow 5-digit
AADC trays under 245.7.5 in lieu of 5- mail is verified/entered. Only one less- pieces will still qualify for the 5-digit
digit/scheme overflow trays are eligible than-full tray may be prepared for each price). Mailers must note these trays on
for 5-digit prices (see 245.7.5). AADC area. standardized documentation (see
* * * * * 708.1.2). Pieces that are placed in the
[Delete item b and renumber items c
and d as items b and c.] 1.6 FSS Preparation next tray level must be grouped by
destination and placed in the front or
[Revise renumbered item b to read as [Revise the text of 1.6 to read as back of that tray. Mailers may use this
follows.] follows.] option selectively for AADC ZIP Codes.
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b. Groups of fewer than 150 pieces in Except for USPS Marketing Mail flats This option does not apply to origin/
origin AADC trays and groups of 150 or mailed at Saturation prices, all USPS entry AADC trays. Preparation
more pieces in an AADC tray qualify for Marketing Mail flats and meeting the sequence, tray size, and Line 1 labeling:
the AADC price. Pieces placed in mixed physical standards in 201.6.2 * * * * *
AADC trays under 245.7.5 in lieu of destinating to a FSS scheme in [Delete item b and renumber items c
AADC overflow trays also are eligible accordance with labeling list L006 must and d as items b and c.]
for AADC prices (see 245.7.5). be prepared under 705.14.0. [Revise renumbered item b to read as
* * * * * * * * * * follows.]
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b. AADC: Optional, but required for 6.2 Eligibility 265.8.0, 705.8.0, 705.14.0 and 705.21.0.
AADC price (150-piece minimum [Revise the first sentence of 6.2 to read Each parcel must bear a unique
except no minimum for origin entry as follows.] Intelligent Mail package barcode or
AADC); overflow allowed. For Line 1, DSCF prices apply to pieces deposited extra services barcode, including a
use L801, Column B. at a USPS-designated FSS processing postal routing code, prepared under
* * * * * site and correctly placed in or on a 708.5.0.
container labeled to a FSS scheme or c. Carrier Route Price. The Carrier
7.6 Tray Line 2 Route price applies to BPM prepared in
FSS Facility processed by that site
Line 2: ‘‘MKT LTR’’ and: under labeling list L006 (Column B or a mailing of at least 300 pieces presorted
[Delete items c and d and renumber Column C). to carrier routes, prepared and presorted
items e and f as c and d.] as specified in 265.6.0, 265.9.0, 705.8.0
* * * * *
or 705.14.0. Each parcel must bear a
* * * * * 260 Bound Printed Matter unique Intelligent Mail package barcode
8.0 Preparing Nonautomation Flats 263 Prices and Eligibility or extra services barcode, including a
postal routing code, prepared under
8.1 Basic Standards 1.0 Prices and Fees for Bound Printed 708.5.0.
All mailings and all pieces in each Matter * * * * *
mailing at Regular USPS Marketing Mail 1.1 Nonpresorted Bound Printed
and Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail 4.2 Destination Entry Price Eligibility
Matter
nonautomation prices are subject to [Revise the first sentence of the
* * * * *
specific preparation standards in 8.2 introductory text to read as follows.]
through 8.9 and to these general 1.1.1 Prices BPM destination entry prices apply to
standards (automation price mailings [Revise the second sentence of 1.1.1 to BPM mailings prepared as specified in
must be prepared under 10.0): read follows.] 705.8.0, 705.14.0 and 265, and
* * * * * * * * The nonpresorted price applies addressed for delivery within the
[Revise item d to read as follows:] to BPM not mailed at the Presorted or service area of a destination network
d. Sortation determines price carrier route prices. * * * distribution center, sectional center
eligibility as specified in 243.5.0 except * * * * * facility, or delivery unit where they are
when included in a FSS scheme bundle deposited by the mailer. * * *
1.2 Presorted and Carrier Route * * * * *
under 705.14.0.
Bound Printed Matter [Revise item b to read as follows.]
* * * * *
* * * * * b. A destination sectional center
9.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route facility (DSCF) includes all facilities in
Flats 1.2.3 Price Application
L005 and destination flats sequencing
9.1 Basic Standards [Revise the first sentence of 1.2.3 to system (DFSS) in L006.
read as follows.] * * * * *
All mailings and all pieces in each The presorted Bound Printed Matter
mailing at Enhanced Carrier Route price has a per piece charge and a per 265 Mail Preparation
USPS Marketing Mail and Enhanced pound charge. * * * 1.0 General Information for Mail
Carrier Route Nonprofit USPS * * * * * Preparation
Marketing Mail nonautomation prices
are subject to specific preparation 1.2.8 Computing Postage for Permit * * * * *
standards in 9.2 through 9.7 and to Imprint
1.6 FSS Preparation
these general standards: [Revise the introductory text of 1.2.8
to read as follows.] [Revise text of 1.6 to read as follows.]
* * * * *
Presorted and Carrier Route Bound BPM flats claiming presorted prices in
[Revise items d and e to read as FSS scheme bundles, meeting the
follows:] Printed Matter mailings paid with
permit imprint are charged a per pound standards in 201 and destinating to a
d. All pieces in the mailing must meet FSS scheme in accordance with labeling
price and a per piece price as follows:
the specific sortation and preparation list L006, must be prepared under
standards in 9.0 or the palletization * * * * * 705.14.0.
standards in 705.8.0 except when 4.0 Price Eligibility for Bound Printed * * * * *
included in a FSS scheme bundle under Matter
705.14.0. Flat-size pieces may be 266 Enter and Deposit
prepared under 705.9.0 through 4.1 Price Eligibility
* * * * *
705.13.0. BPM prices are based on the weight
e. Sortation determines price of a single addressed piece or 1 pound, 5.0 Destination Sectional Center
eligibility as specified in 243.5.0 except whichever is higher, and the zone Facility (DSCF) Entry
when included in a FSS scheme bundle (where applicable) to which the piece is * * * * *
under 705.14.0. addressed. Price categories are as
5.2 Presorted Flats
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* * * * * follows:
* * * * * [Revise the text of 5.2 to read as
246 Enter and Deposit [Revise items b and c to read as follows.]
* * * * * follows.] Presorted flats and automation flats in
b. Presorted Price. The Presorted price sacks for the FSS scheme, 5-digit, 3-
6.0 Destination Flat Sequencing applies to BPM prepared in a mailing of digit, and SCF sort levels or on pallets
System (DFSS) Facility Entry at least 300 BPM pieces, prepared and at the 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit,
* * * * * presorted as specified in 265.5.0, SCF, and ASF sort levels may claim
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DSCF prices. Mail must be entered at the forms in duplicate and receives one 1.2.3 Annual Permit Fee
the appropriate facility under 5.1. copy as a mailing receipt after the
[Revise the first sentence of 1.2.3 to
* * * * * entries are verified by the postal
read as follows.]
employee accepting the mailing. Except
7.0 Destination Flat Sequencing for Registered Mail and COD items, the Except for QBRM permits, a permit
System (DFSS) Facility Entry USPS keeps no mailing records for mail fee must be paid once each 12-month
* * * * * pieces bearing extra services. period at each Post Office where a BRM
permit is held. * * *
7.2 Eligibility 4.0 Insured Mail
1.2.4 Renewal of Annual Permit Fee
[Revise the first sentence of 7.2 to read * * * * *
as follows.] [Revise the introductory text of 1.2.4
DSCF prices apply to pieces deposited 4.1.1 Additional Insurance-Priority to read as follows.]
at a USPS-designated FSS processing Mail Express Except for QBRM permits, an annual
facility and correctly placed on a [Revise 4.1.1 to read as follows.] renewal notice is provided to each BRM
container labeled to a FSS scheme or a permit holder by the USPS. QBRM
FSS facility processed by that facility or Additional insurance, up to a permits do not expire unless the
to a single 5-digit destination processed maximum coverage of $5,000.00, may be account is unused for a period of 12
by that facility under labeling list L006. purchased for merchandise valued at months. The renewal notice and the
more than $100.00 sent by Priority Mail payment for the next 12 months must be
* * * * *
Express. The additional insurance fee is returned by the expiration date to the
503 Extra and Additional Services in addition to postage and other fees. Post Office that issued the permit. After
* * * * * Coverage is limited to the actual value the expiration date, if the permit holder
of the contents, regardless of the fee has not paid the annual permit fee, then
1.10 Receipts paid, or the highest insurance value returned BRM pieces are treated as
[Revise the text of 1.10 to read as increment for which the fee is fully follows:
follows.] paid, whichever is lower. When
* * * * *
Except for certificate of mailing under ‘‘signature required’’ service is not
5.0, the mailer receives a USPS sales requested or when ‘‘waiver of signature’’ 1.2.6 Revocation of a Permit
receipt and the postmarked (round- is requested, additional insurance is not
[Revise the text of 1.2.6 to read as
dated) extra service form for services available.
follows.]
purchased at retail channels. The mailer * * * * *
must provide the receipt when The USPS may revoke any BRM
submitting an insurance claim or filing 505 Return Services permit because of format errors or for
an inquiry. For articles mailed via PC refusal to pay the applicable permit fees
1.0 Business Reply Mail (BRM)
Postage or other online services, the (annual, accounting, quarterly, or
* * * * * monthly), postage, or per piece fees. If
mailer may access a computer printout
online that identifies the applicable 1.1.3 Basic Qualified BRM (QBRM) the permit was revoked due to format
extra service number, total postage paid, errors, then a former permit holder may
insurance fee amount, declared value, [Revise the first sentence of 1.1.3 to obtain a new permit and permit number
declared mailing date, origin ZIP Code, read as follows.] by completing and submitting a new
and delivery ZIP Code. For three or For basic qualified BRM a permit Form 3615, paying the required BRM
more pieces with extra or accountable holder is required to pay an account annual permit fee (if applicable), paying
services presented for mailing at one maintenance fee under 1.1.8, and a per- a new annual account maintenance fee
time, the mailer uses Form 3877 (firm piece fee under 1.1.7, in addition to the (if applicable), and, for the next 2 years,
sheet) or USPS-approved privately applicable letter or card First-Class Mail submitting two samples of each BRM
printed firm sheets (see 1.7.2) in lieu of postage for each returned piece. * * * format to the appropriate Post Office for
the receipt portion of the individual approval.
1.1.4 High-Volume Qualified BRM
form. All entries made on firm sheets 507 Mailer Services
must be computer generated or made by [Revise the text of 1.1.4 to read as
typewriter, ink, or ballpoint pen. 1.0 Treatment of Mail
follows.]
Alterations must be initialed by the * * * * *
In addition to the account
mailer and accepting employee.
maintenance, per-piece fees and 4.3.4 Holding Mail
Obliterate all unused portions of the
applicable postage required under 1.1.3,
addressee column with a diagonal line. [Revise the first sentence of 4.3.4 to
a quarterly fee under 1.1.11 is required
USPS-approved privately printed firm read as follows.]
for high-volume QBRM.
sheets that contain the same information At the sender’s request, the delivery
as Form 3877 may be approved by the * * * * * Post Office holds mail, other than
local Postmaster or manager Business 1.2 Permits Registered Mail, insured, Certified Mail,
Mail Entry. The mailer may omit Adult Signature, Signature Confirmation
columns from privately printed Form * * * * *
and return receipt for merchandise, for
3877 that are not applicable to extra 1.2.2 Application Process no fewer than 3 days nor more than 30
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service requested. If the mailer wants days. * * *
the firm sheets receipted by the USPS [Revise the first sentence of 1.2.2 to
read as follows.] * * * * *
(postmarked), the mailer must present
the firm sheets with the articles to be The mailer may apply for a BRM 508 Recipient Services
mailed at a Post Office. The postmarked permit by submitting a completed Form 1.0 Recipient Options
firm sheets become the mailer’s receipts. 3615 to the Post Office issuing the
For Registered Mail and COD (when permit and except under 1.2.3 paying 1.1 Basic Recipient Concerns
Label 3816 is used), the mailer submits the annual permit fee. * * * * * * * *
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1.1.7 Priority Mail Express and No application fee is required. PDWA customers may elect to
Accountable Mail * * * * * establish a quality control program to
* * * * * ensure that all missorted and
5.2 Suspension and Revocation accountable mail (including Certified
[Revise item f to read as follows.]
f. A notice is provided to the * * * * * Mail), return receipt for merchandise,
addressee for a mailpiece that cannot be USPS Tracking, Adult Signature, and
5.2.2 Revocation of Permit Signature Confirmation) is identified
delivered. If the piece is not called for
or redelivery is not requested, the piece [Revise the first sentence of 5.2.2 to and returned to the servicing Post Office
is returned to the sender after 15 days read as follows.] prior to being opened. * * *
(five days for Priority Mail Express), A permit may be revoked for use in * * * * *
unless the sender specifies fewer days operating any unlawful scheme or
enterprise, if no mailings or payment of 609 Filing Indemnity Claims for Loss
on the piece.
postage occurred during any or Damage
* * * * *
consecutive 2-year period, for refusal to 1.0 General Filing Instructions
1.8 Commercial Mail Receiving provide information about permit
Agencies * * * * *
imprint use or mailings, and for
1.8.1 Procedures noncompliance with any standard 1.3 Who May File
applicable to permit imprints. * * * A claim may be filed by:
* * * * *
[Revise item d to read as follows.] 5.3 Indicia Design, Placement, and * * * * *
d. A CMRA is authorized to accept the Content [Revise item e to reads as follows.]
following accountable mail from their 1.5 Where and How to File
customers for mailing at the Post Office: * * * * *
Insured, Priority Mail Express, Certified 5.3.10 Use of a Local Permit Imprint 1.5.1 Claims Filed Online
Mail, USPS Tracking, and Signature in Other Mailing Locations * * * * *
Confirmation mail. The sender (CMRA
A permit imprint displaying the city, 700 Special Standards
customer) must present accountable
state, and permit number of a mailer’s
mail items not listed to the Post Office [Throughout section 700, find and
original permit may be applied to pieces
for mailing. replace the name of ‘‘Standard Mail’’ to
in a mailing presented for verification
* * * * * ‘‘USPS Marketing Mail’’]
and acceptance at another Post Office
7.0 Hold For Pickup location under the following conditions: 703 Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail
[Delete item a and renumber items b and Other Unique Eligibility
* * * * *
through d as items a through c] * * * * *
7.2 Basic Information * * * * *
[Revise the heading and introductory 705 Advanced Preparation and
* * * * *
text of 5.5 to read as follows.] Special Postage Payment Systems
7.2.5 Extra Services * * * * *
[Delete item e in its entirety.] 5.5 Share Mail
Share Mail is an electronic postage 14.0 FSS Scheme Preparation
* * * * *
payment mechanism for single-piece 14.1 General
600 Basic Standards for All Mailing First-Class Mail letters or postcards,
Services [Revise the introductory text of 14.1 to
addressed to any domestic address, that read as follows.]
* * * * * weigh no more than one ounce each. All presorted and high density plus,
Customers wishing to participate in this high density and basic carrier route
604 Postage Payment Methods and
program must submit their request in USPS Marketing Mail, presorted and
Refunds
writing to the Manager, New Solutions, carrier route Bound Printed Matter
* * * * * Mailing Services, USPS, 475 L’Enfant (BPM), and Periodicals flats including
5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia) Plaza SW., Room 5440, Washington, DC all carrier route flats meeting the
20260–4440. Customers participating in standards in 201.6.2 must be separated/
[Revise the heading and text of 5.1.4 the Share Mail postage payment pooled into FSS schemes, properly
to read as follows.] program must, at a minimum, meet the bundled and placed on or in pallets,
5.1.4 Permit and Application following requirements: trays, sacks, or approved alternate
Information * * * * * containers, for FSS scheme ZIP Code
A mailer may obtain a permit to use combinations within the same facility.
9.0 Exchanges and Refunds
a permit imprint indicia by submitting Mailings that include 10 or more pieces
Form 3615 to the Post Office where * * * * * of USPS Marketing Mail flats, 6 or more
mailings are made, or online under the 9.2 Postage and Fee Refunds pieces of Periodicals flats, or 10 or more
terms and conditions in the Business pieces (or 10 or more pounds) of BPM
Customer Gateway portal at https:// * * * * * flats to an FSS scheme must be
gateway.usps.com. Mail Anywhere 11.0 Postage Due Weight Averaging separated/pooled into FSS scheme
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allows a qualified mailer to maintain a Program bundles. The Postal Service also
single permit for a postage payment recommends the use of authorized flat
11.1 Basic Information trays in lieu of sacks for FSS bundles.
method for mailings at any Business
Mail Acceptance site under 705.23.3.2. * * * * * FSS scheme bundles that are not
required to be placed in a FSS scheme
5.1.5 Application Fee 11.1.3 Quality Control or FSS facility container are combined
[Revise the text of 5.1.5 to read as [Revise the first sentence of the with bundles of non-FSS sorted bundles
follows.] introductory text to read as follows.] and placed on an applicable SCF, 3-digit
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or NDC container. Mailers must prepare SCH barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle 15.0 Combining USPS Marketing Mail
FSS scheme qualifying mailpieces for label. Flats and Periodicals Flats
each individual FSS scheme * * * * * 15.1.0 Basic Standards
combination, and then prepare bundles
of uniform size from those pieces. 14.3 USPS Marketing Mail * * * * *
Mailings (excluding saturation mailings 14.3.1 Basic Standards 15.1.6 Piece Prices
of USPS Marketing Mail) with
nonpresorted BPM flats may be [Revise the introductory text of 14.3.1 [Revise the text of 15.1.6 to read as
included in FSS preparation, but will to read as follows.] follows.]
not be eligible for presorted or carrier Apply piece prices based on the
All flat-size USPS Marketing Mail
route prices. Mailpieces that meet the bundle level except FSS scheme
mailpieces (except saturation) must be
eligibility standards for 5-digit or 3-digit bundles apply the piece prices based on
separated/pooled into 5-digit FSS
automation, 5-digit or 3-digit the original bundle level. Pieces
scheme bundles and placed on pallets,
nonautomation, carrier route (except contained within mixed class bundles
or in sacks or approved alternate
USPS Marketing Mail saturation) or may claim prices based on the presort
containers, for delivery to ZIP Codes
presort will continue to be eligible for level of the bundle.
having Flats Sequencing System (FSS)
those piece prices when prepared in processing capability, as shown in L006. * * * * *
accordance with the FSS preparations USPS Marketing Mail flats are subject to 15.1.11 Preparation for FSS Zones
standards. Mailpieces and bundles must the following:
also be prepared as follows: [Revise the introductory text of
* * * * * 15.1.11 to read as follows.]
* * * * *
[Revise items b and c to read as Mailers authorized to combine
14.2 Basic Standards follows.] mailings of USPS Marketing Mail flats
14.2.1 Basic Standards b. Mailers must provide standardized and Periodicals flats must prepare these
presort documentation under 708.1.0 mailings under 14.0, when the mailing
[Revise the introductory text and includes pieces destinating within one
items a through e to read as follows.] that demonstrates eligibility for prices
in accordance with 243. or more of the FSS zones in L006. The
All Periodicals flats (including carrier following applies:
route flats) meeting the standards in c. Each mailpiece must be identified [Revise item a to read as follows.]
201.6.2 and destinating to FSS sites as with an optional endorsement line in a. Each mailpiece must be identified
shown in L006 must be prepared accordance with Exhibit 708.7.1.1; or with an optional endorsement line
according to these standards. Mailings when authorized, using a red Label 5 (OEL), including the correct ZIP Code
of In-County Periodicals flats and the SCH barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle listed in L006, Column B, in accordance
associated Outside-County Periodicals label. with Exhibit 708.7.1.1. The OEL
flats mailings of 5,000 pieces or less * * * * * described in 2.2 must not be used with
may be prepared according to these mailpieces prepared under this option.
standards. Periodicals are subject to the 14.4 Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
following: 14.4.1 Basic Standards
a. Pricing eligibility is based on 15.4.0 Pallet Preparation
207.11.0 through 207.14.0. FSS bundles [Revise the introductory text of 14.4.1
to read as follows.] 15.4.1 Pallet Preparation, Sequence
placed on FSS facility pallets, sacks,
and Labeling
trays, or approved alternate container Bound Printed Matter (BPM) flats that
will claim the 3-Digit/SCF bundle price. meet the standards in 201.6.2 must be When combining USPS Marketing
FSS bundles placed on a FSS scheme separated/pooled into FSS scheme Mail and Periodicals flats within the
pallet, sack, tray or approved alternate bundles and placed on pallets, or in flat same bundle or combining bundles of
container will claim the Carrier Route trays, sacks, or approved alternate USPS Marketing Mail flats and bundles
bundle price. containers, for delivery to ZIP Codes of Periodicals flats on pallets, bundles
b. FSS scheme pallets will be assessed having FSS processing capability, as must be placed on pallets. Preparation,
the Carrier Route Pallet price. FSS shown in L006. BPM flats are subject to sequence and labeling:
facility sort level pallets will be charged the following: [Reverse the order of items a and b to
a 3-Digit/SCF Pallet container price. FSS read as follows.]
* * * * *
scheme or facility sacks or trays will be a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes,
assessed the 3-Digit/SCF Sack/Tray [Revise items b, c and d to read as required. Pallet must contain only
price. Pallets, sacks and trays entered at follows.] carrier route bundles for the same 5-
a DFSS will claim the DSCF entry price. b. Mailers must provide standardized digit scheme under L001. For 5-digit
c. The Outside-County pound price presort documentation under 708.1.0 destinations not part of L001, 5-digit
for mail entered at a DFSS will be that demonstrates eligibility for prices carrier routes pallet preparation begins
theDSCF price. The Inside-County price in accordance with 263. with 15.4.1c. Labeling:
will claim prices for the ‘‘None’’ entry 1. Line 1: L001.
c. Mailers must separate/pool all
level. 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PER FLTS’’; followed
eligible flat-size mailpieces into FSS
d. Mailers must provide standardized by ‘‘CARRIER ROUTES’’ (or ‘‘CR–RTS’’);
scheme bundles according to L006.
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presort documentation under 708.1.0 followed by ‘‘SCHEME’’ (or ‘‘SCH’’);
that demonstrates eligibility for prices d. Each mailpiece must be identified followed by ‘‘MIX COMAIL.’’
in accordance with 207.14.0 and with an optional endorsement line in b. Merged 5-digit scheme, optional.
207.25.0. accordance with Exhibit 708.7.1.1; or Not permitted for bundles containing
e. Each mailpiece must be identified when authorized, using a red Label 5 non-carrier route automation-
with an optional endorsement line in SCH barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle compatible flats under 201.6.0. Required
accordance with Exhibit 708.7.1.1, or label. for all other bundles. Pallet must
when authorized, using a red Label 5 * * * * * contain carrier route bundles and non-
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carrier route 5-digit bundles (Presorted mailed at each price for each mailing by ZONE ABBREVIATION RATE
bundles only) for the same 5-digit postage payment method (flat pieces EQUIVALENT
scheme under L001. For 5-digit mailed under FSS sort by 5-digit, 3-
destinations not part of L001, merged 5- [In the chart directly under 1.6.3,
digit, saturation, high density, high
digit pallet preparation begins with delete the row containing FSS under
density plus, basic carrier route and by
15.4.1d. Labeling: ‘Zone Abbreviation’ and Outside-
entry point for drop shipment mailings)
1. Line 1: L001. County, DFSS under ‘Rate Equivalent’ in
and the number of pieces in each
their entirety.]
71 mailing. This information must match
the information reported on the postage * * * * *
2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PER FLTS CR/5D;’’ statement(s). For Periodicals mailings,
followed by ‘‘SCHEME’’ (or ‘‘SCH’’); 7.0 Optional Endorsement Lines
documentation also must provide: (OELs)
followed by ‘‘MIX COMAIL.’’
* * * * * 1.6 Detailed Zone Listing for 7.1 OEL Use
Periodicals 7.1.1. Basic Standards
708 Technical Specifications
1.6.1 Definition and Retention
1.0 Standardized Documentation for [Revise the first sentence of the
First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS [Revise the first sentence of 1.6.1 to introductory text to read as follows.]
Marketing Mail, and Flat-Size Bound read as follows.] An optional endorsement line (OEL)
Printed Matter may be used to label bundles instead of
The publisher must be able to present
* * * * * documentation to support the number of applying pressure-sensitive bundle
copies of each edition of an issue, by labels or facing slips to the top piece of
1.2 Format and Content bundles except each mailpiece in a FSS
entry point, mailed to each zone, and at
For First-Class Mail, Periodicals, bundle must bear an optional
DDU, DSCF, DADC, DNDC, and In-
USPS Marketing Mail, and Bound endorsement line in human-readable
County prices. * * *
Printed Matter, standardized text, including the correct ZIP code
documentation includes: * * * * * listed in Column B of L006, as described
* * * * * 1.6.3 Zone Abbreviations in Exhibit 7.1.1 * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item e, Exhibit 7.1.1 OEL Formats
to read as follows.] Use the actual price name or the
e. At the end of the documentation, a authorized zone abbreviation in the [Revise Exhibit 7.1.1 to read as
summary report of the number of pieces listings in 1.0 and 207.17.4.2: 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 ...................................................................................... ******CARRT LOT**C–001.
******CR LOT 1234A**C–001.
Carrier Route—Periodicals & Mkt Mail basic FSS ............................................................ ******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSSC.
Carrier Route—Periodicals high density ........................................................................... ******CARRT WSH**C–001.
Carrier Route—Periodicals & Mktg Mail High density FSS .............................................. ******SCH 5- DIGIT 12345 FSSB.
Carrier Route—Periodicals saturation ............................................................................... ******CARRT WSS**C–001.
Carrier Route—Periodicals Saturation FSS ...................................................................... ******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSSH.
ECR—Mktg Mail basic ....................................................................................................... ******ECRLOT**C–001.
******ECRLOT 1234A**C–001.
ECR—Mktg Mail high density or high density plus ........................................................... ******ECRWSH**C–001.
ECR—Mktg Mail High Density Plus FSS .......................................................................... ******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSSA.
ECR—Mktg Mail saturation ............................................................................................... ******ECRWSS**C–001.
Carrier Route—Bound Printed Matter ............................................................................... ******CARRT SORT**C–001.
Carrier Route FSS—Bound Printed Matter ....................................................................... ******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSSM.
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 .................................................................................................................. ******SCH 5-Digit (Automation FSS flats) 12345 FSSF.
ADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix) ........................................................................................... ******ALL FOR ADC 105.
ADC (5-digit ZIP Code) ..................................................................................................... ******ALL FOR ADC 90197.
ADC (Automation FSS flats) .............................................................................................. ******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSSK.
ADC (Nonautomation FSS flats) ....................................................................................... ******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSSL.
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Mixed ADC (3-digit ZIP Code prefix) ................................................................................. ******MIXED ADC 640.
Mixed ADC (5-digit ZIP Code) ........................................................................................... ******MIXED ADC 60821.
Presorted BPM (FSS flats) ................................................................................................ ******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSSJ.
Nonpresorted BPM FSS .................................................................................................... ******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSSN.
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.
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Sortation Level OEL Example
Additional required human-readable text for use with combined mailings of USPS Mar-
keting 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.
ADC (Automation FSS flats) ...................................................................................... *****SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSSK COMAIL.
ADC (Nonautomation FSS flats) ................................................................................ *******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSS COMAIL.
Carrier Route high density plus (FSS flats) ............................................................... ******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345.
FSSG COMAIL ........................................................................................................... ******SCH 5–DIGIT 12345 FSSA COMAIL.
Carrier Route high density (FSS flats) ....................................................................... ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSB COMAIL.
FSSC COMAIL ........................................................................................................... ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSA COMAIL.
Carrier Route high density (FSS flats) ....................................................................... ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSC COMAIL.
Carrier Route basic .................................................................................................... ******SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSC COMAIL.
* * * * * Ambient Air Quality Standards 2106, based on complete, quality-
(NAAQS or ‘‘standards’’) by the assured and certified ambient air quality
7.1.8 Required OEL Use in Combined
applicable attainment date of July 20, monitoring data for the 2013–2015
Mailings of USPS Marketing Mail and
2016. This determination is based on monitoring period. San Luis Obispo
Periodicals Flats
complete, quality-assured and certified County is the northern-most county
* * * The following additional data for the 3-year period preceding that within the air basin designated by
standards also apply: attainment date. Based on this California as the South Central Coast Air
* * * * * determination, the Eastern San Luis Basin. The NAA encompasses roughly
[Revise item c to read as follows.] Obispo NAA will not be reclassified to the eastern half of San Luis Obispo
c. When combined mailings of USPS a higher ozone classification. County. For the precise boundaries of
Marketing Mail and Periodicals flats are DATES: This rule will be effective on the Eastern San Luis Obispo 2008 ozone
prepared to FSS zones under January 20, 2017. NAA, see 40 CFR 81.305.
705.15.1.11, each mailpiece must bear
ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a Our proposed rule provided
an optional endorsement line in human-
readable text, including the correct ZIP docket for this action under Docket ID background information on the 2008
code listed in Column B of L006, as No. EPA–R09–OAR–2016–0543. All ozone standards,1 the EPA’s
described in Exhibit 7.1.1. documents in the docket are listed on classification of the Eastern San Luis
the http://www.regulations.gov Web Obispo NAA under the Clean Air Act
* * * * * site. Although listed in the index, some
We will publish an appropriate (CAA) as ‘‘Marginal’’ for the 2008 ozone
information is not publicly-available, standard, and the EPA’s prior approval
amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect e.g., Confidential Business Information
these changes. of an extension of the applicable
or other information whose disclosure is attainment date for the area from July
* * * * * restricted by statute. Certain other
20, 2015 to July 20, 2016 (81 FR 26697,
Stanley F. Mires, material, such as copyrighted material,
May 4, 2016). In our proposed rule, we
Attorney, Federal Compliance. is not placed on the Internet and will be
described our obligation under CAA
publicly-available only in hard copy
[FR Doc. 2016–30381 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am] section 181(b)(2)(A) to determine
form. Publicly-available docket
BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
materials are available through http:// whether an ozone NAA attained the
www.regulations.gov, or please contact ozone NAAQS by the applicable
the person identified in the FOR FURTHER attainment date within six months of
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INFORMATION CONTACT section for
that date; how we determine whether an
AGENCY additional availability information. area’s air quality meets the 2008 ozone
standard; and the relevant air quality
40 CFR Part 52 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
monitoring agencies in the Eastern San
Nancy Levin, EPA Region IX, (415) 972–
[EPA–R09–OAR–2016–0543 FRL–9956–98- Luis Obispo ozone NAA, their
3848, levin.nancy@epa.gov.
Region 9] monitoring network plans, and the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: relevant ozone monitoring sites. We also
Determination of Attainment of the Throughout this document, ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ discussed our previous review of the
2008 Ozone National Ambient Air and ‘‘our’’ refer to the EPA. networks and network plans, the annual
Quality Standards; Eastern San Luis Table of Contents certifications of ambient air monitoring
Obispo, California data, and our determination of
I. Summary of Proposed Rule
AGENCY: Environmental Protection II. Public Comments and EPA Responses completeness for 2013–2015 data from
Agency (EPA). III. Final Action the two ozone monitoring sites within
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
ACTION: Final rule. IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews the Eastern San Luis Obispo NAA.
I. Summary of Proposed Rule Our proposed rule included a table of
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection ozone ‘‘design values’’ at the two ozone
Agency (EPA) is finalizing our On October 12, 2016 (81 FR 70382), monitoring sites in the Eastern San Luis
determination that the San Luis Obispo the EPA proposed to determine that the
(Eastern San Luis Obispo) ozone Eastern San Luis Obispo ozone NAA has 1 Since the primary and secondary 2008 ozone
nonattainment area (NAA) in California attained the 2008 ozone standard by the standards are the same, we hereafter refer to them
has attained the 2008 ozone National applicable attainment date of July 20, herein using the singular ‘‘2008 ozone standard.’’
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective date: January 22, 2017. | |
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