83 FR 47839 - Changes to Validations for Intelligent Mail Package Barcode
POSTAL SERVICE Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 184 (September 21, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 184 (September 21, 2018)
| Page Range | 47839-47842 | |
| FR Document | 2018-20587 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 184 (Friday, September 21, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47839-47842] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20587] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 Changes to Validations for Intelligent Mail Package Barcode AGENCY: Postal Service TM. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to add new Intelligent Mail[supreg] package barcode (IMpb) validations for evaluating compliance with IMpb requirements for [[Page 47840]] all mailers who enter commercial parcels. DATES: Effective Date: September 21, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Juliaann Hess at (202) 268-7663 or via email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Postal Service published a notice of proposed rulemaking on February 27, 2018 (83 FR 8399), to amend the DMM to update IMpb requirements relative to Compliance Quality Validations for Address Quality, Shipping Services File Manifest Quality, and Barcode Quality. These validations will allow the Postal Service to further improve service, tracking, and visibility, all of which will facilitate the identification of noncompliant mailpieces and customer experiences. Summary of Industry Comments and Postal Service Response The Postal Service received two sets of comments in response to the proposed rule of February 27, 2018. The Postal Service appreciates all of the comments that were provided by the mailing industry. The mailers' comments and corresponding Postal Service responses are outlined as follows: Mailer Comment: The Postal Service should clarify the requirements for eVS address quality information. USPS Response: The Postal Service clarifies that a full and valid destination delivery address (capable of yielding an 11-digit ZIP Code that matches the delivery point in the Shipping Services file) includes the following components:Valid secondary address information Match between address to ZIP+4 Code Includes street number Valid primary street number An address quality noncompliance indicator will be assigned to eVS mailers when the address information is not received before the Arrival at Post Office (07) scan event. In addition, we have added a separate clarification for non-eVS mailers. An address quality noncompliance indicator will be assigned when the address information is not present at the time of mailing. Mailer Comment: Clarification appears necessary regarding manifest quality specifications. USPS Response: The manifest file provides essential information about the shipping product to provide package visibility. In addition to the Transaction ID (TID) that is already required, manifest files must pass the following four validation criteria: Entry Facility ZIP Code: The entry facility ZIP Code in the Shipping Services file must match a physical scan event at a location. A separate Shipping Services file is required for mail tendered to each different Postal Service entry facility. For eVS customers, in the Header Record of the Shipping Services file, the entry facility ZIP Code field must contain the ZIP Code for the Postal Service facility where the mail is tendered. Payment Account Number: The USPS account number from which the mailing will be paid must be valid. The Payment Account Number is a valid combination, is registered with eVS or PostalOne! as valid information, and is located within the Header Record of the Shipping Services file. Method of Payment: The approved payment method must be valid (permit imprint, postage meter, PC Postage, OMAS, franked mail, and stamps) for the mail being entered, and located in the Header Record of the Shipping Services file. Post Office of Account: The 5-digit ZIP Code of the Post Office issuing the permit number, meter license, or precancelled stamp must be valid, agree with the information on the postage statement, and be located in the Header Record of the Shipping Services file. If any manifest validation field is missing or inaccurate, a Manifest Quality IMpb Compliance indicator will be assigned. Mailers can reference Publication 199, Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers, for details on Shipping Services file types. Mailer Comment: The FRN requires that IMpb's must pass Mailer ID and uniqueness validations without errors or warnings (emphasis added). The addition of warnings appears to be a substantive change, clarification needed. USPS Response: The history of both errors and warnings is not a substantive change to IMpb Quality validation. The Postal Service recognizes the importance of providing customers with visibility, and provides mailers with the confirmation/error/warning file that identifies issues associated within the Shipping Services file record. Each time a mailer submits a Shipping Services file, PTR processes and edits the file. When data elements do not meet USPS specifications, PTR generates an error or a warning. Single records or the entire file may be rejected or certain records may receive warnings. A message line that starts with an ``E'' indicates this is an Error message and the record will be rejected. A message line that starts with a ``W'' indicates this is a Warning Message and the record will be posted. The Postal Service converted many errors to warnings to update legacy business rules that negatively impacted piece-level visibility and prevented customers from receiving tracking information in extract files or USPS website. However, the data elements are still necessary and must be accurate, so we validate these elements. For example: Prior to changing an invalid MID to a warning it was an error that would have prevented all mail visibility. These warnings are intended to support timely postage payment and revenue assurance and be reflective of the work required to populate the files with a valid Mailer ID and IMpb uniqueness for validation. Mailer Comment: Clarification needed: The requirement that Mailer IDs, (MIDs) be properly registered is unclear because the word ``properly'' is not adequately defined. USPS Response: For the purposes of this final rule, a MID is properly registered when users request access to Program Registration via the Online Enrollment service, within the Business Customer Gateway (BCG), or when users request access to Online Enrollment from the Shipping Services page on the BCG, if they currently do not have access to the service. This service assists the user in signing up for a number of shipping programs, including USPS Tracking and eVS, and registering a six- or nine-digit MID, according to the product they are mailing, the type and volume of service they require, and the payment type. Mailers may not use a MID in their tracking barcodes for the Shipping Services file or in an IMpb, until the MID completes certification and is registered. Mailer Comment: It is important to remind the Postal Service that it made a commitment to work with mailers who are not making the current Address Quality (AQ) threshold, and provide awareness on how to avoid being non-compliant. USPS Response: The Postal Service continued commitment is to educate mailers on mail preparation and improving the quality of mail. We are using various communication channels to assist mailers with falling below their Address Quality (AQ) threshold. We are committed to helping the industry through webinars, Industry Work Groups, Business Mail Entry (BME) Units, and Micro-Strategy reporting and will continue to build upon those tools [[Page 47841]] to enhance the communication experience. 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. We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as follows: PART 111--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692- 1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001. 0 2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) as follows: Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * 200 Commercial Mail * * * * * 204 Barcode Standards * * * * * 2.0 Standards for Package and Extra Service Barcodes 2.1 Intelligent Mail Package Barcode 2.1.1 Definition [Revise the third and fifth sentences of 2.1.1 to read as follows:] * * * Intelligent Mail package barcodes must be used on all commercial parcels and on other mailpieces requesting extra services.* * * Electronic files must include a complete destination delivery address (which has sufficient quality to yield an 11-digit ZIP Code that matches the delivery point) and/or a delivery point validation (DPV) 11-digit code for all records in the file.* * * * * * * * 2.1.3 Barcode Data Fields [Revise the first and final sentence of the introductory text of 204.2.1.3 to read as follows:] The following fields are used to construct the Intelligent Mail package barcode. * * * * * * Detailed specifications are provided in Publication 199: Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers, and available on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps.com com. * * * * * * * * 2.1.7 Electronic File [Revise the second sentence of the introductory text and d. of 204.2.1.7 to read as follows:] * * * Specifications for electronic files are available in Publication 199: Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers, and available on PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com com. * * * d. Version 1.6 (or subsequent versions) of the electronic shipping services manifest files including each destination delivery address or ZIP + 4 Code. Shipping Services File manifests, or other approved electronic documentation, must include the destination delivery address (that has sufficient quality to yield an 11-digit ZIP Code that matches the delivery point) or delivery point validation (DPV) 11-digit ZIP Code for each record in the file.* * * [Revise the title and text of 2.1.8 to read as follows:] 2.1.8 Compliance Quality Thresholds All mailers who enter commercial parcels must meet the established thresholds for IMpb Compliance Quality outlined in Exhibit 2.1.8 to avoid an IMpb Noncompliance Fee. For details see Publication 199: Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers, available on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps.com. Exhibit 2.1.8--IMpb Compliance Quality Thresholds ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Compliance Compliance categories Compliance codes Validations thresholds ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address Quality: Checks for a timely AQ Must include a full, valid 89 address that validates to a unique 11- destination delivery address Digit DPV. that has sufficient quality to yield an 11-digit ZIP Code that matches the delivery point in the file as follows: Valid secondary address information.. Match between address to ZIP +4 Codes.. Includes street number.. Valid primary street number.. Customers using eVS must provide the address information prior to the Arrival at Unit (07) Event Scan and non-eVS customers at the time of mailing. Manifest Quality: (Shipping Services MQ Entry facility must match 94 File): Checks for a timely Manifest between scan and manifest. File that passes 4 critical Valid PO of Account ZIP Code validation criteria. (where account is held for payment). Valid method of payment (Permit, Federal Agency, PC Postage, Smart Meter, Other Meter, or Stamps). Barcode Quality: Checks the barcode in BQ Valid and Certified Mailer ID 98 the manifest that passes 2 critical in the label that is in validations. Program Registration/Online Enrollment. IMpb must be unique for 120 days. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Add new section 2.1.9 to read as follows:] 2.1.9 Alternate Approval Labels not meeting IMpb specifications or other label element standards, but still able to demonstrate acceptable functionality within USPS processes, may be allowed using an alternative approval process authorized by the Vice President, Enterprise [[Page 47842]] Analytics (See DMM 608.8.1 for contact information). * * * * * 210 Commercial Mail Priority Mail Express 213 Prices and Eligibility * * * * * 3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Priority Mail Express * * * * * 3.2 IMpb Standards [Revise the last two sentences of 3.2 to read as follows:] * * * Unless otherwise excepted, mailpieces not meeting the requirements for use of unique Intelligent Mail package barcodes or extra services barcodes as outlined in section 204.2.1.8 and Publication 199: Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers, will be assessed an IMpb noncompliance fee. Detailed specifications are available on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps.com. * * * * * 220 Commercial Mail Priority Mail 223 Prices and Eligibility * * * * * 3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Priority Mail * * * * * 3.2 IMpb Standards [Revise the last two sentences of 3.2 to read as follows:] * * * Unless otherwise excepted, mailpieces not meeting the requirements for use of unique Intelligent Mail package barcodes or extra services barcodes as outlined in section 204.2.1.8 and Publication 199: Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers, will be assessed an IMpb noncompliance fee. Detailed specifications are available on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps.com. * * * * * 250 Commercial Mail Parcel Select 253 Prices and Eligibility * * * * * 3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Parcel Select Parcels * * * * * 3.3 IMpb Standards [Revise the last two sentences of 3.3 to read as follows:] Unless otherwise excepted, mailpieces not meeting the requirements for use of unique Intelligent Mail package barcodes or extra services barcodes as outlined in section 204.2.1.8 and Publication 199: Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers, will be assessed an IMpb noncompliance fee. Detailed specifications are available on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps.com. * * * * * 280 Commercial Mail First-Class Package Service--Commercial 283 Prices and Eligibility * * * * * 3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for First-Class Package Service-- Commercial * * * * * 3.4 IMpb Standards [Revise the text of 3.4 to read as follows:] All First-Class Package Service--Commercial parcels must bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) prepared under 204.2.0. Unless otherwise excepted, mailpieces not meeting the requirements for use of unique Intelligent Mail package barcodes or extra services barcodes as outlined in section 204.2.1.8 and Publication 199: Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers, will be assessed an IMpb noncompliance fee. Detailed specifications are available on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps.com. * * * * * 600 Basic Standards For All Mailing Services * * * * * 608 Postal Information and Resources * * * * * 8.0 USPS Contact Information 8.1 Postal Service * * * * * [Revise 608.8.1 by adding Enterprise Analytics text, alphabetically to read as follows:] * * * Enterprise Analytics, US Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 2100, Washington, DC 20260-2100.* * * * * * * * We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes. Ruth B. Stevenson, Attorney, Federal Compliance [FR Doc. 2018-20587 Filed 9-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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Executive Order 12372 and the recordkeeping requirements, Vocational Mail Package Barcode
regulations in 34 CFR part 79. One of education.
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Reporting and recordkeeping
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review of proposed Federal financial Mail Manual (DMM®) to add new
assistance. 34 CFR Part 429 Intelligent Mail® package barcode
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to enhance the communication 2.0 Standards for Package and Extra 2.1.7 Electronic File
experience. Service Barcodes [Revise the second sentence of the
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 2.1 Intelligent Mail Package Barcode introductory text and d. of 204.2.1.7 to
Administrative practice and read as follows:]
2.1.1 Definition * * * Specifications for electronic
procedure, Postal Service.
[Revise the third and fifth sentences of files are available in Publication 199:
The Postal Service adopts the
2.1.1 to read as follows:] Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb)
following changes to Mailing Standards
Implementation Guide for: Confirmation
of the United States Postal Service, * * * Intelligent Mail package Services and Electronic Verification
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), barcodes must be used on all System (eVS) Mailers, and available on
incorporated by reference in the Code of commercial parcels and on other PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.
Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. mailpieces requesting extra com. * * *
We will publish an appropriate services.* * * Electronic files must d. Version 1.6 (or subsequent
amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect include a complete destination delivery versions) of the electronic shipping
these changes. address (which has sufficient quality to
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is services manifest files including each
yield an 11-digit ZIP Code that matches destination delivery address or ZIP + 4
amended as follows:
the delivery point) and/or a delivery Code. Shipping Services File manifests,
PART 111—[AMENDED] point validation (DPV) 11-digit code for or other approved electronic
all records in the file.* * * documentation, must include the
■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR * * * * * destination delivery address (that has
part 111 continues to read as follows: sufficient quality to yield an 11-digit
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– 2.1.3 Barcode Data Fields ZIP Code that matches the delivery
307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, point) or delivery point validation
401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–
[Revise the first and final sentence of (DPV) 11-digit ZIP Code for each record
3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, the introductory text of 204.2.1.3 to read in the file.* * *
3633, and 5001. as follows:] [Revise the title and text of 2.1.8 to
■2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the The following fields are used to read as follows:]
United States Postal Service, Domestic construct the Intelligent Mail package 2.1.8 Compliance Quality Thresholds
Mail Manual (DMM) as follows: barcode. * * *
All mailers who enter commercial
Mailing Standards of the United States * * * Detailed specifications are
parcels must meet the established
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual provided in Publication 199: Intelligent thresholds for IMpb Compliance Quality
(DMM) Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) outlined in Exhibit 2.1.8 to avoid an
Implementation Guide for: Confirmation IMpb Noncompliance Fee. For details
* * * * *
Services and Electronic Verification see Publication 199: Intelligent Mail
200 Commercial Mail System (eVS) Mailers, and available on Package Barcode (IMpb)
* * * * * PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps. Implementation Guide for: Confirmation
com. * * * Services and Electronic Verification
204 Barcode Standards System (eVS) Mailers, available on
* * * * *
* * * * * PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps.com.
EXHIBIT 2.1.8—IMpb COMPLIANCE QUALITY THRESHOLDS
Compliance Compliance
Compliance categories Validations
codes thresholds
Address Quality: Checks for a timely AQ Must include a full, valid destination delivery address that has sufficient 89
address that validates to a unique quality to yield an 11-digit ZIP Code that matches the delivery point in
11-Digit DPV. the file as follows:
• Valid secondary address information.
• Match between address to ZIP +4 Codes.
• Includes street number.
• Valid primary street number.
Customers using eVS must provide the address information prior to the
Arrival at Unit (07) Event Scan and non-eVS customers at the time of
mailing.
Manifest Quality: (Shipping Services MQ Entry facility must match between scan and manifest. Valid PO of Ac- 94
File): Checks for a timely Manifest count ZIP Code (where account is held for payment).
File that passes 4 critical valida- Valid method of payment (Permit, Federal Agency, PC Postage, Smart
tion criteria. Meter, Other Meter, or Stamps).
Barcode Quality: Checks the BQ Valid and Certified Mailer ID in the label that is in Program Registration/ 98
barcode in the manifest that Online Enrollment. IMpb must be unique for 120 days.
passes 2 critical validations.
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[Add new section 2.1.9 to read as 2.1.9 Alternate Approval acceptable functionality within USPS
follows:] processes, may be allowed using an
Labels not meeting IMpb alternative approval process authorized
specifications or other label element by the Vice President, Enterprise
standards, but still able to demonstrate
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Analytics (See DMM 608.8.1 for contact 3.3 IMpb Standards 2100, Washington, DC 20260–
information). [Revise the last two sentences of 3.3 2100.* * *
* * * * * to read as follows:] * * * * *
Unless otherwise excepted, We will publish an appropriate
210 Commercial Mail Priority Mail amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect
Express mailpieces not meeting the
requirements for use of unique these changes.
213 Prices and Eligibility Intelligent Mail package barcodes or Ruth B. Stevenson,
* * * * * extra services barcodes as outlined in Attorney, Federal Compliance
section 204.2.1.8 and Publication 199: [FR Doc. 2018–20587 Filed 9–20–18; 8:45 am]
3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb)
Priority Mail Express Implementation Guide for: Confirmation
BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
* * * * * Services and Electronic Verification
System (eVS) Mailers, will be assessed
3.2 IMpb Standards an IMpb noncompliance fee. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Detailed specifications are available AGENCY
[Revise the last two sentences of 3.2
to read as follows:] on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps. 40 CFR Part 300
com.
* * * Unless otherwise excepted, [EPA–HQ–SFUND–1989–0011; FRL–9983–
* * * * *
mailpieces not meeting the 87—Region 1]
requirements for use of unique 280 Commercial Mail First-Class
Intelligent Mail package barcodes or Package Service—Commercial National Oil and Hazardous
extra services barcodes as outlined in Substances Pollution Contingency
283 Prices and Eligibility
section 204.2.1.8 and Publication 199: Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion
Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) * * * * * of the Union Chemical Co., Inc.
Implementation Guide for: Confirmation 3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Superfund Site
Services and Electronic Verification First-Class Package Service— AGENCY: Environmental Protection
System (eVS) Mailers, will be assessed Commercial Agency.
an IMpb noncompliance fee. Detailed
specifications are available on PostalPro * * * * * ACTION: Final rule.
at http://postalpro.usps.com. 3.4 IMpb Standards SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
* * * * * [Revise the text of 3.4 to read as Agency (EPA) Region 1 announces the
220 Commercial Mail Priority Mail follows:] deletion of the Union Chemical Co., Inc.
All First-Class Package Service— Superfund Site (Site) located in South
223 Prices and Eligibility Hope, Maine, from the National
Commercial parcels must bear an
* * * * * Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) Priorities List (NPL). The NPL,
prepared under 204.2.0. Unless promulgated pursuant to section 105 of
3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for the Comprehensive Environmental
otherwise excepted, mailpieces not
Priority Mail Response, Compensation, and Liability
meeting the requirements for use of
* * * * * unique Intelligent Mail package Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is
barcodes or extra services barcodes as an appendix of the National Oil and
3.2 IMpb Standards Hazardous Substances Pollution
outlined in section 204.2.1.8 and
[Revise the last two sentences of 3.2 Publication 199: Intelligent Mail Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and
to read as follows:] Package Barcode (IMpb) the State of Maine, through the
Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Department of Environmental Protection
* * * Unless otherwise excepted, (MEDEP), have determined that all
Services and Electronic Verification
mailpieces not meeting the appropriate response actions under
System (eVS) Mailers, will be assessed
requirements for use of unique CERCLA, other than operation and
an IMpb noncompliance fee.
Intelligent Mail package barcodes or maintenance, monitoring, and five-year
extra services barcodes as outlined in Detailed specifications are available
on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps. reviews, have been completed.
section 204.2.1.8 and Publication 199: However, this deletion does not
Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) com.
preclude future actions under
Implementation Guide for: Confirmation * * * * *
Superfund.
Services and Electronic Verification 600 Basic Standards For All Mailing
System (eVS) Mailers, will be assessed DATES: This action is effective
Services September 21, 2018.
an IMpb noncompliance fee.
* * * * * ADDRESSES: Docket: EPA has established
Detailed specifications are available
on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps. 608 Postal Information and Resources a docket for this action under Docket
com. Identification No. EPA–HQ–SFUND–
* * * * * 1989–0011. All documents in the docket
* * * * * are listed on the http://
8.0 USPS Contact Information
250 Commercial Mail Parcel Select www.regulations.gov website. Although
8.1 Postal Service listed in the index, some information is
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253 Prices and Eligibility * * * * * not publicly available, i.e., Confidential
* * * * * [Revise 608.8.1 by adding Enterprise Business Information or other
Analytics text, alphabetically to read as information whose disclosure is
3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for follows:] restricted by statute. Certain other
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective Date: September 21, 2018. | |
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| FR Citation | 83 FR 47839 | |
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