New Pricing Eligibility, Intelligent Mail, and Move Update Standards for Domestic Mailing Services and Shipping Services-Revised Final, 15376-15380 [E9-7569]
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Commission recently accepted Duke’s
filing as it related to other compliance
obligations, but deferred action on the
request for waiver of the NAESB
business practice standards.
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III. Commission Determination
11. The Commission grants in part,
and denies in part, the requested
waiver. EEI and Duke request waiver of
three NAESB business practice
standards: WEQ–001–1.6(g)(4) of the
OASIS Business Practices, version 1.4;
and, WEQ–002–4.5.2 and WEQ–
002.4.3.10.5 of the OASIS S&C Protocol,
version 1.4. The Commission grants
waiver of the posting requirements of
WEQ–002–4.5.2, version 1.4, to the
extent they extend beyond the
requirements of Part 358 of the
Commission’s regulations, as amended
by Order No. 717. The Commission
denies as unnecessary the request for
waiver of WEQ–001–1.6(g)(4) and
WEQ–002.4.3.10.5, version 1.4.
12. As noted by EEI, certain of the
posting requirements of WEQ–002–4.5.2
are no longer consistent with the
posting requirements of part 358 of the
Commission’s regulations, as amended
by Order No. 717. For example, WEQ–
002–4.5.2 requires transmission
providers to post information regarding
emergencies that result in a deviation
from the Standards of Conduct, referring
to corresponding requirements in the
Commission’s regulations adopted in
Order No. 2004. In Order No. 717, the
Commission eliminated the requirement
to post information regarding emergency
deviations, revising its regulations
accordingly.9 The version of WEQ–002–
4.5.2 currently incorporated into Part 38
of the Commission’s regulations
therefore does not reflect changes
adopted in Part 358 of the Commission’s
regulations. To conform the
requirements incorporated into Part 38
with the requirements of Part 358, the
Commission grants waiver for all
electric transmission providers of those
requirements of section 38.2(b)(2) of the
Commission’s regulations relating to the
posting of information under WEQ–
002–4.5.2, version 1.4, that extend
beyond the posting requirements of Part
358 of the Commission’s regulations, as
amended by Order No. 717.10
9 See 18 CFR 358.7(h) (as revised by Order No.
717 at P 214).
10 The Commission’s determination here is
consistent with its proposal in the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking addressing recent revisions to
the NAESB business practice standards to not
require public utilities to comply with the
requirements of WEQ–001–13.1.2, version 1.5, that
are inconsistent with Order No. 717. See Standards
for Business Practices and Communications
Protocols for Public Utilities, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶
32,640, at P 16 (2009).
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13. EEI and Duke also seek waiver of
versions 1.4 of WEQ–001–1.6(g)(4) and
WEQ–002.4.3.10.5. As noted above, the
Commission has not incorporated
WEQ–001–1.6 into Part 38 of its
regulations and, therefore, there is no
conflict in the Commission’s regulations
with respect to that posting
requirement.11 With regard to WEQ–
002–4.3.10.5, although that standard has
been incorporated into the
Commission’s regulations,12 it merely
establishes the template to be used
when posting information under WEQ–
001–1.6(g)(4). That template can
continue to be used by transmission
providers wishing to make such
postings, even if not otherwise required
under the Commission’s regulations.
Waiver of WEQ–001–1.6(g)(4) and
WEQ–002.4.3.10.5 is unnecessary and,
accordingly, the Commission denies the
requests for waiver of those business
practice standards.
14. Consistent with the Commission’s
determination on the requests for
waiver, the Commission directs Duke to
submit within 30 days a further
compliance filing in Docket No. OA08–
50–002 to eliminate from its OATT
language stating that waiver of the
requirements of WEQ–001–1.6(g)(4) and
WEQ–002–4.3.10.5 has been requested.
The Commission orders:
(A) The Commission hereby waives
for all electric transmission providers
those requirements of 18 CFR 38.2(b)(2)
relating to the posting of information
under WEQ–002–4.5.2, version 1.4, that
extend beyond the posting requirements
of Part 358 of the Commission’s
regulations, as amended by Order No.
717.
(B) The Commission directs Duke to
submit within 30 days a further
compliance filing in Docket No. OA08–
50–002 to eliminate from its OATT
language stating that a waiver of the
requirements of WEQ–001–1.6(g)(4) and
WEQ–002–4.3.10.5 has been requested.
By the Commission.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9–7577 Filed 4–3–09; 8:45 am]
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11 See 18 CFR 38.2(b)(1). As noted above, the
Commission declined to incorporate into its
regulations the requirements of WEQ–001–1.6,
version 1.4, because those requirements merely
duplicate language already set forth in the
Commission’s regulations.
12 See 18 CFR 38.2(b)(2).
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
New Pricing Eligibility, Intelligent Mail,
and Move Update Standards for
Domestic Mailing Services and
Shipping Services—Revised Final
Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule, revised.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Postal Service filed a
notice of domestic Mailing Services
(and selected Shipping Services) price
adjustments with related changes to
mailing standards, effective in May
2009, with the Postal Regulatory
Commission on February 10, 2009. This
notice provides revisions to that final
rule.
DATES:
Effective May 11, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bill
Chatfield, 202–268–7278.
The Postal
Service’s final rule published in the
Federal Register on February 23, 2009
(Volume 74, Number 34, pages 8009–
8033) included revised eligibility
standards directly related to prices
established by the USPS® Governors.
This revised final rule contains
corrections to those standards. There
have been three pricing changes: to
Confirm pricing and eligibility; to Move
Update compliance; and to prices for
nonmachinable Standard Mail letters
over 3.3 ounces. Additionally, we note
several corrections to the mailing
standards from the February 23, 2009
final rule.
We summarize corrections below and
then provide updates to the related
mailing standards in Mailing Standards
of the United States Postal Service,
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Changes for Standard Mail
Parcels and Not Flat-Machinable Pieces
(NFMs)
The Postal Service revised sections
440 and 705 of the DMM to change mail
preparation requirements and the
pricing structure for Standard Mail®
machinable and irregular parcels, and
NFMs prepared in sacks and pallets.
In the final rule, we added a new
origin-BMC (intra-BMC turnaround)
sortation level for all Standard Mail
parcels and NFMs with no minimum
number of pieces required. Intra-BMC
turnaround pieces are those pieces that
destinate in the same BMC that serves
the office where the pieces are accepted
and verified. In summary, mailers with
origin-entered mailings must separate
intra-BMC turnaround pieces from
mixed BMC pieces. In the DMM section
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of the previously published final rule,
we misnamed the origin BMC sack as
‘‘origin mixed BMC;’’ this notice
clarifies that the correct name is ‘‘origin
BMC.’’ ASF sortation has been added to
BMC price eligibility and SCF price
eligibility includes sacks or pallets
dropshipped to BMCs as well as SCFs.
Appropriate changes are made
throughout DMM 440. We also provide
new content identifier numbers for the
new sortation levels in DMM 708.
Prices for Heavy Nonmachinable Letters
Heavy nonmachinable Standard Mail
letters (those weighing over 3.3 ounces)
currently pay NFM prices, but are sorted
as letters to 5-digit, 3-digit, ADC, and
mixed ADC levels. The change to
sortation for NFMs in May leaves no 3digit, ADC or mixed ADC prices.
Therefore, heavy nonmachinable letters
will pay nonautomation flats prices.
Changes for Confirm Service
The Confirm® structure will be
different from that which was published
in the previous Final Rule. PRC Order
No. 191, issued on March 16, 2009, has
led to a revised structure for Confirm
that does not distinguish between mail
owners and mail agents, but keeps the
newly added ‘‘Bronze’’ tier. We offered
two separate price points for the Gold
and Platinum subscription levels to
distinguish between a mail owner and a
mailing agent, and offered the Bronze
and Silver subscription levels only to
mail owners. This notice removes the
separate pricing and eligibility for mail
owners and mailing agents, and
removing the higher mailing agent
prices for Gold and Platinum
subscription levels.
The Confirm-based Preshipment
Notification, i.e, Electronic Mailing Data
(EMD) files and Entry Scans, including
the process for accepting EMD files and
distributing Entry Scans, continues until
November 29, 2009.
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Move Update Implementation Updates
We had announced the establishment
of a charge for Standard Mail mailings
not meeting Move Update standards
effective on May 11, 2009. We are
postponing the implementation of this
charge. Beginning in January, 2010, we
establish a charge for Standard Mail
mailings not meeting Move Update
standards of $0.07 per piece, in addition
to the applicable Standard Mail postage.
Intelligent Mail Updates
In the Intelligent Mail® full-service
option section, DMM 705.22, we added
clarification that all full-service
Periodicals and Bound Printed Matter
mailings must be accompanied by
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electronic submission of postage
statements and mailing documentation.
The alternative submission method of
Postal Wizard for some mailings of less
than 10,000 pieces is not appropriate for
Periodicals or Bound Printed Matter
mailings since those mailings always
require supporting mailing
documentation.
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.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and
procedure, Postal Service.
■ Accordingly, 39 CFR Part 111 is
amended as follows:
PART 111—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
Part 111 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 101,
401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–
3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632,
3633, and 5001.
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)
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Cards
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1. For nonmachinable letters over 3.3
ounces, see Standard Mail nonautomation
flats prices.
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Letters
3.9
Move Update Standard
3.9.1
Basic Standards
[Revise 3.9.1 by inserting a new third
sentence into the introductory text as
follows:]
* * * Except for mail bearing an
alternative address format, addresses
used on pieces claiming Standard Mail
prices must meet the Move Update
standard. Addresses subject to the Move
Update standard must meet these
requirements:
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[Revise item 3.9.1 d by inserting a new
postage adjustment as follows:]
d. Effective January 4, 2010, when a
mailing is determined by the USPS to
not be in compliance with the Move
Update standard, each piece in the
mailing will be subject to a postage
adjustment charge of $0.07 per piece.
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Commercial Mail Flats
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Standard Mail
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Prices and Eligibility
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Flats
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Standard Mail
3.9.1
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Prices and Eligibility
1.0
Prices and Fees for Standard Mail
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[Revise 3.9.1 by inserting a new third
sentence into the introductory text as
follows:]
* * * Except for mail bearing an
alternative address format, addresses
used on pieces claiming Standard Mail
prices must meet the Move Update
standard. Addresses subject to the Move
Update standard must meet these
requirements:
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[Revise item 3.9.1 d by inserting a new
postage adjustment as follows:]
d. Effective January 4, 2010, when a
mailing is determined by the USPS to
not be in compliance with the Move
Update standard, each piece in the
mailing will be subject to a postage
adjustment charge of $0.07 per piece.
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1.4 Regular Standard Mail—
Nonautomation Prices
[Delete 1.4 price chart in its entirety
and substitute ‘‘For prices, see Price List
Notice 123,’’ which will include a
change to footnote 1 as follows:]
For prices, see Price List—Notice 123.
1. For nonmachinable letters over 3.3
ounces, see Standard Mail nonautomation
flats prices.
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1.6 Nonprofit Standard Mail—
Nonautomation Prices
[Delete 1.6 price chart in its entirety
and substitute ‘‘For prices, see Price
List—Notice 123,’’ which will include a
change to footnote 1 as follows:]
For prices, see Price List—Notice 123.
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Parcels
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[Revise 3.9.1 by inserting a new third
sentence into the introductory text as
follows:]
* * * Except for mail bearing an
alternative address format, addresses
used on pieces claiming Standard Mail
prices must meet the Move Update
standard. Addresses subject to the Move
Update standard must meet these
requirements:
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[Revise item 3.9.1 d by inserting a new
postage adjustment as follows:]
d. Effective January 4, 2010, when a
mailing is determined by the USPS to
not be in compliance with the Move
Update standard, each piece in the
mailing will be subject to a postage
adjustment charge of $0.07 per piece
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for Presorted Standard Mail Pieces
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Prices for Machinable Parcels
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5.3.2 BMC Price
[Revise introductory sentence of 5.3.2
as follows:]
The BMC price applies to qualifying
machinable parcels as follows under
either of the following conditions:
[Revise item 5.3.2 a to add
dropshipment to an ASF and revise item
5.3.2 b to allow an ASF pallet as
follows:]
a. When dropshipped to an ASF or
BMC and presented:
1. In an ASF or BMC sack containing
at least 10 pounds of parcels, or
2. On an ASF or BMC pallet,
according to standards in 705.8.10, or
3. In a BMC/ASF container prepared
under 705.20.0.
b. When presented at the origin
acceptance office on an ASF or a BMC
pallet containing at least 200 pounds of
pieces.
[Delete item 5.3.2c in its entirety.]
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5.4 Prices for Irregular Parcels and
Not Flat-Machinable (NFM) Pieces
5.4.1 5–Digit Price
[Revise introductory paragraph of
5.4.1 as follows:]
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The 5-digit price applies to irregular
parcels and NFMs that are dropshipped
to a DBMC (or ASF when claiming
DBMC prices), DSCF, or DDU and
presented:
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e. For NFMs only, in 5-digit/scheme
bundles of five or more pieces on pallets
or in pallet boxes under 705.8.0.
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5.4.2 SCF Price
[Revise 5.4.2 to add DBMC eligibility
as follows:]
The SCF price applies to irregular
parcels or NFMs that are dropshipped
and presented to a DSCF or DBMC:
a. In an SCF sack containing at least
10 pounds of parcels.
b. On an SCF pallet, according to
705.8.10.
c. In SCF containers prepared under
705.20.0.
5.4.3 BMC Price
The BMC price applies to qualifying
irregular parcels or NFMs as follows
under either of the following conditions:
[Revise item 5.4.3 a to add
dropshipment to an ASF and revise item
5.4.3 b to allow an ASF pallet as
follows:]
a. When dropshipped to an ASF or
BMC and presented:
1. In an ASF or BMC sack containing
at least 10 pounds of parcels, or
2. On an ASF or BMC pallet,
according to standards in 705.8.10, or
3. In a BMC/ASF container prepared
under 705.20.0.
b. When presented at the origin
acceptance office on an
ASF or a BMC pallet containing at
least 200 pounds of pieces.
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Preparing Presorted Parcels
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Preparing Machinable Parcels
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Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence, sack size, and
labeling:
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[Revise item 5.4.4 b to add DBMC
eligibility as follows:]
b. SCF, allowed only for mail
deposited at a DSCF or a DBMC to claim
SCF price; 10-pound minimum;
labeling:
1. For Line 1, L002, Column C.
2. For Line 2, ‘‘STD IRREG SCF.’’
[Revise item 5.4.4 e to designate as
‘‘Origin BMC’’ as follows:]
e. Origin BMC (required); no
minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L601, Column B.
2. Line 2: ‘‘STD IRREG BMC.’’
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Pieces
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Sacking and Labeling
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6.3.2 NFM Pieces Weighing Less Than
6 Ounces
Preparation sequence, sack size, and
labeling for sacks of NFM pieces that
weigh less than 6 ounces:
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[Revise item 6.3.2 b to add DBMC
eligibility as follows:]
b. SCF, allowed only for mail
deposited at a DSCF or a DBMC to claim
SCF price; 10-pound minimum;
labeling:
1. For Line 1, L002, Column C.
2. For Line 2, ‘‘STD NFM SCF.’’
[Revise item 6.3.2 e to rephrase as
‘‘Origin BMC’’ as follows:]
e. Origin BMC (required); no
minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L601, Column B.
2. Line 2: STD NFM BMC.’’
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or More
5.3.2 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence, sack size, and
labeling:
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[Revise item 5.3.2 d to read ‘‘Origin
BMC’’ as follows:]
d. Origin BMC (required); no
minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L601, Column B.
2. Line 2: ‘‘STD MACH BMC.’’
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Preparation sequence, sack size, and
labeling for sacks of NFM pieces that
weigh 6 ounces or more:
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[Revise item 6.3.3 e to rephrase as
‘‘Origin BMC’’ as follows:]
d. Origin BMC (required); no
minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L601, Column B.
2. Line 2: ‘‘STD NFM MACH BMC.’’
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Confirm Service
13.1
Confirm Fees
13.1.1
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[Revise table of 13.1.1. to read as
follows:]
Fee
Fee, in addition to postage and other
fees:
Additional
ID code registration fee
and term
Subscription
level
Subscription
fee and term
Bronze ...............
Silver ..................
Gold ...................
Platinum .............
$1,000 12 months ..................................
$2,000 3 months ....................................
$7,500 12 months ..................................
$25,000 12 months ................................
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13.2.1 Description
[Revise the second sentence of 13.2.1
to read as follows:]
* * *Scanned data can include the
postal facility where such pieces are
processed, the postal operation used to
process the pieces, the date and time
when the pieces are processed, and the
numeric equivalent of a barcode(s) that
help to identify the specific pieces.
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[Revise 13.2.7 to read as follows:]
A customer may subscribe to one or
more of the following levels at the same
time, at different times, or at
overlapping times:
a. Bronze Subscription. The Bronze
subscription level has a term of 12
consecutive months, includes
registration of one identification code
assigned by the USPS, and provides up
to 200,000 scans. A customer
subscribing to this level may also:
1. Register additional identification
codes for a term of 3 consecutive
months or until the expiration of the
underlying subscription, whichever
occurs first.
2. License additional scans in blocks
of 10,000 scans at any time before the
underlying subscription expires.
Unused scans expire at the end of the
subscription term.
3. Change the subscription level to a
Gold or Platinum subscription level at
any time before the expiration of the
Bronze subscription by paying the
difference of the respective subscription
fees. This change in service level does
not extend the term of the underlying
initial subscription.
b. Silver Subscription. The Silver
subscription level has a term of 3
consecutive months, includes
registration of one identification code
assigned by the USPS, and provides up
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$900
$900
$900
each
each
each
each
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months, $2,500 annual .....
months ..............................
months, $2,500 annual .....
months, $2,500 annual .....
to 15 million scans. A customer
subscribing to this level may also:
1. Register additional identification
codes for a term of 3 consecutive
months or until the expiration of the
underlying subscription, whichever
occurs first.
2. License additional scans in blocks
of 2 million scans at any time before the
underlying subscription expires.
Unused scans expire at the end of the
subscription term.
c. Gold Subscription. The Gold
subscription level has a term of 12
consecutive months, includes
registration of one identification code
assigned by the USPS, and provides up
to 50 million scans. A customer
subscribing to this level may also:
1. Register additional identification
codes for a term of 3 consecutive
months or until the expiration of the
underlying subscription, whichever
occurs first.
2. License additional scans in blocks
of 6 million scans at any time before the
underlying subscription expires.
Unused scans expire at the end of the
subscription term.
3. Raise the subscription level to a
Platinum subscription level at any time
before the expiration of the Gold
subscription by paying the difference of
the respective subscription fees. This
change in service level does not extend
the term of the underlying initial
subscription.
d. Platinum Subscription. The
Platinum subscription level has a term
of 12 consecutive months, includes
registration of three identification
numbers assigned by the USPS, and
provides an unlimited number of scans.
A customer subscribing to this level
may also license additional
identification codes for a term of 3
consecutive months or until the
expiration of the underlying
subscription, whichever occurs first.
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$250, block of 10,000 scans.
$500 block of 2 million scans.
$800 block of 6 million scans.
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22.3.4 Electronic Documentation
[Revise the last sentence in 22.3.4 to
clarify that electronic documentation is
required for all Periodicals and Bound
Printed Matter mailings as follows:]
Mailers must electronically submit
postage statements and mailing
documentation (when required) to the
PostalOne! system. Unless otherwise
authorized, documentation must
describe how each mailpiece is linked
to a uniquely identified tray or sack, if
applicable, and how each mailpiece and
tray or sack is linked to a uniquely
identified container (if applicable). The
documentation must also meet the
requirements in A Guide to Intelligent
Mail for Letters and Flats (available at
ribbs.usps.gov). Mailers must transmit
postage statements and mailing
documentation to the PostalOne! system
using Mail.dat, Mail.XML, or Postal
Wizard (see 22.4.3), except that mailers
of full-service Periodicals letters and
flats and Bound Printed Matter flats
cannot use Postal Wizard and must
electronically submit postage statements
and mailing documentation in all
instances.
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22.4.3 Special Standards—Small
Volume Mailings
[Revise the third sentence in 22.4.3 to
clarify electronic documentation is
required for all Periodicals and Bound
Printed Matter mailings as follows:]
For mailings of fewer than 10,000
pieces, and postage is affixed to each
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piece at the correct price or each piece
is of identical weight and the mailpieces
are separated by price, the serial number
field of each Intelligent Mail barcode
can be populated with a mailing serial
number that is unique to the mailing but
common to all pieces in the mailing.
This unique mailing serial number must
not be reused for a period of 45 days
from the date of mailing. These mailings
are not required to submit electronic
documentation for full-service, only an
electronic postage statement; except
mailers of full-service Periodicals letters
and flats and Bound Printed Matter flats
must submit electronic documentation
and an electronic postage statement.
Unique mailing serial numbers must be
populated in the Postal Wizard entry
screen field or in the Mail.XML
messages. Mailers must populate the
serial number field of all Intelligent
Mail tray labels and Intelligent Mail
container barcodes with the unique
mailing serial number.
*
*
*
*
*
708
Technical Specifications
*
*
*
*
[Revise the table as follows:]
5-digit scheme
sacks
5-digit sacks
SCF sacks
ASF sacks
BMC sacks
mixed BMC sacks
500
500
507
509
505
506
500
ASF sacks
503
BMC sacks
514
mixed BMC sacks
518
*
1.3
Price Level Column Headings
500
5-digit scheme
sacks
5-digit sacks
SCF sacks
ASF sacks
BMC sacks
mixed BMC sacks
*
*
*
*
*
b. Presorted First-Class Mail,
barcoded and nonbarcoded Periodicals
flats, nonbarcoded Periodicals letters,
and machinable and nonmachinable
Standard Mail:
[Revise the table in item b to add a
new fourth row with the following
information:]
5D
5D
SCF
ASF
BMC
WKG
*
*
*
STD NFM
5D SCH
STD NFM
5D
STD NFM
ASF
STD NFM
BMC
STD NFM
WKG
MACH
MACH
MACH
MACH
MACH
STD Irregular Parcels—Presorted
[Revise the table as follows:]
*
*
*
590
596
571
570
594
*
STD IRREG
SCH
STD IRREG
STD IRREG
STD IRREG
STD IRREG
STD IRREG
5D
5D
SCF
ASF
BMC
WKG
*
Index and Appendices
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Labeling Lists
Price
Abbreviation
*
*
*
SCF (for Standard Mail parcels and NFMs).
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with RULES
*
Exhibit 6.2.4
Numbers
*
*
*
VerDate Nov<24>2008
*
*
L009 Mixed ADCs—Periodicals,
Package Services Flats and Irregular
Parcels and Standard Mail Flats
*
*
3-Digit Content Identifier
*
*
16:36 Apr 03, 2009
Jkt 217001
General Use
*
*
*
*
[Revise the heading and text of L009
to delete ‘‘Standard Mail irregular
parcels’’ to read as follows:]
6.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier
Numbers
*
*
*
6.2 Specifications for Barcoded Tray
and Sack Labels
*
*
L000
*
SCF
6.0 Standards for Barcoded Tray
Labels, Sack Labels, and Container
Placards
*
*
Mailers must use L009 to label mixed
ADC bundles and sacks of Periodicals,
Standard Mail, Bound Printed Matter,
Media Mail, and Library Mail flats.
Mailers also must use L009 to label
mixed ADC bundles and sacks
containing Periodicals irregular parcels
and Bound Printer Matter irregular
parcels.
*
*
*
*
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
New Standards for Domestic Mailing
Services
ACTION:
*
590
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. E9–7569 Filed 4–3–09; 8:45 am]
Postal Service TM.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
[Revise the table as follows:]
5-digit scheme
sacks
5-digit sacks
*
*
STD NFM
SCH
STD NFM
STD NFM
STD NFM
STD NFM
STD NFM
STD Not Flat-Machinable Pieces 6
Ounces Or More—Nonautomation
*
*
*
STD Not Flat-Machinable Pieces Less
Than 6 Ounces—Nonautomation
1.0 Standardized Documentation for
First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Standard
Mail, and Flat-Size Bound Printed
Matter
*
We will publish an appropriate
amendment to 39 CFR Part 111 to reflect
these changes.
Standard Mail
SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM®) to reflect changes to the prices
and standards for the products now
referred to as Mailing Services.
DATES: Effective Date: May 11, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
Chatfield, 202–268–7278.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
January 29, 2009 the Postal Service
published a proposed rule in the
Federal Register (Volume 74, Number
18, pages 5130–5137) that included
several mail classification changes,
modifications to mailpiece
characteristics, and changes in
classification terminology. A
supplemental proposed rule was
published in the Federal Register on
February 6, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
24, pages 6250–6257) amending and
clarifying certain standards. This final
rule contains revisions that will be
effective on May 11, 2009. We
additionally describe those standards
that were proposed for May 11, 2009 for
which we will delay implementation
until September 8, 2009.
For May 2010, we proposed:
elimination of the Standard Mail® Not
Flat-Machinable category, restriction on
inserts in flats, and a new flexibility or
foldability standard for flats. These
items will be included in a new,
separate proposal at a later date.
In the sections below, we identify
each revision, and summarize and
respond to comments regarding May 11,
2009 implementation.
Overview of Changes for Letters and
Flats for May 2009
Letters
We align standards for commercial
machinable and automation letters so all
machinable letters have the same
physical characteristics required of
automation letters, with the exception of
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
New Pricing Eligibility, Intelligent Mail, and Move Update
Standards for Domestic Mailing Services and Shipping Services--Revised
Final
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule, revised.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service filed a notice of domestic Mailing Services
(and selected Shipping Services) price adjustments with related changes
to mailing standards, effective in May 2009, with the Postal Regulatory
Commission on February 10, 2009. This notice provides revisions to that
final rule.
DATES: Effective May 11, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Chatfield, 202-268-7278.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal Service's final rule published in
the Federal Register on February 23, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 34, pages
8009-8033) included revised eligibility standards directly related to
prices established by the USPS[supreg] Governors. This revised final
rule contains corrections to those standards. There have been three
pricing changes: to Confirm pricing and eligibility; to Move Update
compliance; and to prices for nonmachinable Standard Mail letters over
3.3 ounces. Additionally, we note several corrections to the mailing
standards from the February 23, 2009 final rule.
We summarize corrections below and then provide updates to the
related mailing standards in Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]).
Changes for Standard Mail
Parcels and Not Flat-Machinable Pieces (NFMs)
The Postal Service revised sections 440 and 705 of the DMM to
change mail preparation requirements and the pricing structure for
Standard Mail[supreg] machinable and irregular parcels, and NFMs
prepared in sacks and pallets.
In the final rule, we added a new origin-BMC (intra-BMC turnaround)
sortation level for all Standard Mail parcels and NFMs with no minimum
number of pieces required. Intra-BMC turnaround pieces are those pieces
that destinate in the same BMC that serves the office where the pieces
are accepted and verified. In summary, mailers with origin-entered
mailings must separate intra-BMC turnaround pieces from mixed BMC
pieces. In the DMM section
[[Page 15377]]
of the previously published final rule, we misnamed the origin BMC sack
as ``origin mixed BMC;'' this notice clarifies that the correct name is
``origin BMC.'' ASF sortation has been added to BMC price eligibility
and SCF price eligibility includes sacks or pallets dropshipped to BMCs
as well as SCFs. Appropriate changes are made throughout DMM 440. We
also provide new content identifier numbers for the new sortation
levels in DMM 708.
Prices for Heavy Nonmachinable Letters
Heavy nonmachinable Standard Mail letters (those weighing over 3.3
ounces) currently pay NFM prices, but are sorted as letters to 5-digit,
3-digit, ADC, and mixed ADC levels. The change to sortation for NFMs in
May leaves no 3-digit, ADC or mixed ADC prices. Therefore, heavy
nonmachinable letters will pay nonautomation flats prices.
Changes for Confirm Service
The Confirm[supreg] structure will be different from that which was
published in the previous Final Rule. PRC Order No. 191, issued on
March 16, 2009, has led to a revised structure for Confirm that does
not distinguish between mail owners and mail agents, but keeps the
newly added ``Bronze'' tier. We offered two separate price points for
the Gold and Platinum subscription levels to distinguish between a mail
owner and a mailing agent, and offered the Bronze and Silver
subscription levels only to mail owners. This notice removes the
separate pricing and eligibility for mail owners and mailing agents,
and removing the higher mailing agent prices for Gold and Platinum
subscription levels.
The Confirm-based Preshipment Notification, i.e, Electronic Mailing
Data (EMD) files and Entry Scans, including the process for accepting
EMD files and distributing Entry Scans, continues until November 29,
2009.
Move Update Implementation Updates
We had announced the establishment of a charge for Standard Mail
mailings not meeting Move Update standards effective on May 11, 2009.
We are postponing the implementation of this charge. Beginning in
January, 2010, we establish a charge for Standard Mail mailings not
meeting Move Update standards of $0.07 per piece, in addition to the
applicable Standard Mail postage.
Intelligent Mail Updates
In the Intelligent Mail[supreg] full-service option section, DMM
705.22, we added clarification that all full-service Periodicals and
Bound Printed Matter mailings must be accompanied by electronic
submission of postage statements and mailing documentation. The
alternative submission method of Postal Wizard for some mailings of
less than 10,000 pieces is not appropriate for Periodicals or Bound
Printed Matter mailings since those mailings always require supporting
mailing documentation.
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.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
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); 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 Mail Letters and Cards
* * * * *
240 Standard Mail
243 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees for Standard Mail
* * * * *
1.4 Regular Standard Mail--Nonautomation Prices
[Delete 1.4 price chart in its entirety and substitute ``For
prices, see Price List Notice 123,'' which will include a change to
footnote 1 as follows:]
For prices, see Price List--Notice 123.
1. For nonmachinable letters over 3.3 ounces, see Standard Mail
nonautomation flats prices.
* * * * *
1.6 Nonprofit Standard Mail--Nonautomation Prices
[Delete 1.6 price chart in its entirety and substitute ``For
prices, see Price List--Notice 123,'' which will include a change to
footnote 1 as follows:]
For prices, see Price List--Notice 123.
1. For nonmachinable letters over 3.3 ounces, see Standard Mail
nonautomation flats prices.
* * * * *
3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail Letters
3.9 Move Update Standard
3.9.1 Basic Standards
[Revise 3.9.1 by inserting a new third sentence into the
introductory text as follows:]
* * * Except for mail bearing an alternative address format,
addresses used on pieces claiming Standard Mail prices must meet the
Move Update standard. Addresses subject to the Move Update standard
must meet these requirements:
* * * * *
[Revise item 3.9.1 d by inserting a new postage adjustment as
follows:]
d. Effective January 4, 2010, when a mailing is determined by the
USPS to not be in compliance with the Move Update standard, each piece
in the mailing will be subject to a postage adjustment charge of $0.07
per piece.
* * * * *
300 Commercial Mail Flats
* * * * *
340 Standard Mail
343 Prices and Eligibility
* * * * *
3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail Flats
* * * * *
3.9 Move Update Standard
3.9.1 Basic Standards
[Revise 3.9.1 by inserting a new third sentence into the
introductory text as follows:]
* * * Except for mail bearing an alternative address format,
addresses used on pieces claiming Standard Mail prices must meet the
Move Update standard. Addresses subject to the Move Update standard
must meet these requirements:
* * * * *
[Revise item 3.9.1 d by inserting a new postage adjustment as
follows:]
d. Effective January 4, 2010, when a mailing is determined by the
USPS to not be in compliance with the Move Update standard, each piece
in the mailing will be subject to a postage adjustment charge of $0.07
per piece.
* * * * *
400 Commercial Mail Parcels
* * * * *
[[Page 15378]]
440 Standard Mail
443 Prices and Eligibility
* * * * *
3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail Parcels
* * * * *
3.9 Move Update Standard
3.9.1 Basic Standards
[Revise 3.9.1 by inserting a new third sentence into the
introductory text as follows:]
* * * Except for mail bearing an alternative address format,
addresses used on pieces claiming Standard Mail prices must meet the
Move Update standard. Addresses subject to the Move Update standard
must meet these requirements:
* * * * *
[Revise item 3.9.1 d by inserting a new postage adjustment as
follows:]
d. Effective January 4, 2010, when a mailing is determined by the
USPS to not be in compliance with the Move Update standard, each piece
in the mailing will be subject to a postage adjustment charge of $0.07
per piece
* * * * *
5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Presorted Standard Mail Pieces
* * * * *
5.3 Prices for Machinable Parcels
* * * * *
5.3.2 BMC Price
[Revise introductory sentence of 5.3.2 as follows:]
The BMC price applies to qualifying machinable parcels as follows
under either of the following conditions:
[Revise item 5.3.2 a to add dropshipment to an ASF and revise item
5.3.2 b to allow an ASF pallet as follows:]
a. When dropshipped to an ASF or BMC and presented:
1. In an ASF or BMC sack containing at least 10 pounds of parcels,
or
2. On an ASF or BMC pallet, according to standards in 705.8.10, or
3. In a BMC/ASF container prepared under 705.20.0.
b. When presented at the origin acceptance office on an ASF or a
BMC pallet containing at least 200 pounds of pieces.
[Delete item 5.3.2c in its entirety.]
* * * * **
5.4 Prices for Irregular Parcels and Not Flat-Machinable (NFM) Pieces
5.4.1 5-Digit Price
[Revise introductory paragraph of 5.4.1 as follows:]
The 5-digit price applies to irregular parcels and NFMs that are
dropshipped to a DBMC (or ASF when claiming DBMC prices), DSCF, or DDU
and presented:
* * * * *
[Add new item 5.4.1 e as follows:]
e. For NFMs only, in 5-digit/scheme bundles of five or more pieces
on pallets or in pallet boxes under 705.8.0.
* * * * *
5.4.2 SCF Price
[Revise 5.4.2 to add DBMC eligibility as follows:]
The SCF price applies to irregular parcels or NFMs that are
dropshipped and presented to a DSCF or DBMC:
a. In an SCF sack containing at least 10 pounds of parcels.
b. On an SCF pallet, according to 705.8.10.
c. In SCF containers prepared under 705.20.0.
5.4.3 BMC Price
The BMC price applies to qualifying irregular parcels or NFMs as
follows under either of the following conditions:
[Revise item 5.4.3 a to add dropshipment to an ASF and revise item
5.4.3 b to allow an ASF pallet as follows:]
a. When dropshipped to an ASF or BMC and presented:
1. In an ASF or BMC sack containing at least 10 pounds of parcels,
or
2. On an ASF or BMC pallet, according to standards in 705.8.10, or
3. In a BMC/ASF container prepared under 705.20.0.
b. When presented at the origin acceptance office on an
ASF or a BMC pallet containing at least 200 pounds of pieces.
* * * * *
445 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
5.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels
* * * * *
5.3 Preparing Machinable Parcels
* * * * *
5.3.2 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise item 5.3.2 d to read ``Origin BMC'' as follows:]
d. Origin BMC (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L601, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``STD MACH BMC.''
* * * * *
5.4 Preparing Irregular Parcels
* * * * *
5.4.4 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise item 5.4.4 b to add DBMC eligibility as follows:]
b. SCF, allowed only for mail deposited at a DSCF or a DBMC to
claim SCF price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:
1. For Line 1, L002, Column C.
2. For Line 2, ``STD IRREG SCF.''
[Revise item 5.4.4 e to designate as ``Origin BMC'' as follows:]
e. Origin BMC (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L601, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``STD IRREG BMC.''
* * * * *
6.0 Preparing Not Flat-Machinable Pieces
* * * * *
6.3 Sacking and Labeling
* * * * *
6.3.2 NFM Pieces Weighing Less Than 6 Ounces
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling for sacks of NFM
pieces that weigh less than 6 ounces:
* * * * *
[Revise item 6.3.2 b to add DBMC eligibility as follows:]
b. SCF, allowed only for mail deposited at a DSCF or a DBMC to
claim SCF price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:
1. For Line 1, L002, Column C.
2. For Line 2, ``STD NFM SCF.''
[Revise item 6.3.2 e to rephrase as ``Origin BMC'' as follows:]
e. Origin BMC (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L601, Column B.
2. Line 2: STD NFM BMC.''
* * * * *
6.3.3 NFM Pieces Weighing 6 Ounces or More
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling for sacks of NFM
pieces that weigh 6 ounces or more:
* * * * *
[Revise item 6.3.3 e to rephrase as ``Origin BMC'' as follows:]
d. Origin BMC (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L601, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``STD NFM MACH BMC.''
* * * * *
500 Additional Mailing Services
503 Extra Services
[[Page 15379]]
* * * * *
13.0 Confirm Service
13.1 Confirm Fees
13.1.1 Fee
Fee, in addition to postage and other fees:
[Revise table of 13.1.1. to read as follows:]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional ID
Subscription code Additional
Subscription level fee and term registration scans fee and
fee and term number
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bronze............... $1,000 12 $900 each 3 $250, block of
months. months, $2,500 10,000 scans.
annual.
Silver............... $2,000 3 months $900 each 3 $500 block of 2
months. million scans.
Gold................. $7,500 12 $900 each 3 $800 block of 6
months. months, $2,500 million scans.
annual.
Platinum............. $25,000 12 $900 each 3 NA.
months. months, $2,500
annual.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * * *
13.2 Basic Information
13.2.1 Description
[Revise the second sentence of 13.2.1 to read as follows:]
* * *Scanned data can include the postal facility where such pieces
are processed, the postal operation used to process the pieces, the
date and time when the pieces are processed, and the numeric equivalent
of a barcode(s) that help to identify the specific pieces. * * *
* * * * *
13.2.7 Subscription Levels
[Revise 13.2.7 to read as follows:]
A customer may subscribe to one or more of the following levels at
the same time, at different times, or at overlapping times:
a. Bronze Subscription. The Bronze subscription level has a term of
12 consecutive months, includes registration of one identification code
assigned by the USPS, and provides up to 200,000 scans. A customer
subscribing to this level may also:
1. Register additional identification codes for a term of 3
consecutive months or until the expiration of the underlying
subscription, whichever occurs first.
2. License additional scans in blocks of 10,000 scans at any time
before the underlying subscription expires. Unused scans expire at the
end of the subscription term.
3. Change the subscription level to a Gold or Platinum subscription
level at any time before the expiration of the Bronze subscription by
paying the difference of the respective subscription fees. This change
in service level does not extend the term of the underlying initial
subscription.
b. Silver Subscription. The Silver subscription level has a term of
3 consecutive months, includes registration of one identification code
assigned by the USPS, and provides up to 15 million scans. A customer
subscribing to this level may also:
1. Register additional identification codes for a term of 3
consecutive months or until the expiration of the underlying
subscription, whichever occurs first.
2. License additional scans in blocks of 2 million scans at any
time before the underlying subscription expires. Unused scans expire at
the end of the subscription term.
c. Gold Subscription. The Gold subscription level has a term of 12
consecutive months, includes registration of one identification code
assigned by the USPS, and provides up to 50 million scans. A customer
subscribing to this level may also:
1. Register additional identification codes for a term of 3
consecutive months or until the expiration of the underlying
subscription, whichever occurs first.
2. License additional scans in blocks of 6 million scans at any
time before the underlying subscription expires. Unused scans expire at
the end of the subscription term.
3. Raise the subscription level to a Platinum subscription level at
any time before the expiration of the Gold subscription by paying the
difference of the respective subscription fees. This change in service
level does not extend the term of the underlying initial subscription.
d. Platinum Subscription. The Platinum subscription level has a
term of 12 consecutive months, includes registration of three
identification numbers assigned by the USPS, and provides an unlimited
number of scans. A customer subscribing to this level may also license
additional identification codes for a term of 3 consecutive months or
until the expiration of the underlying subscription, whichever occurs
first.
* * * * *
700 Special Standards
* * * * *
705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
* * * * *
22.0 Full-Service Automation Option
* * * * *
22.3 Preparation
* * * * *
22.3.4 Electronic Documentation
[Revise the last sentence in 22.3.4 to clarify that electronic
documentation is required for all Periodicals and Bound Printed Matter
mailings as follows:]
Mailers must electronically submit postage statements and mailing
documentation (when required) to the PostalOne! system. Unless
otherwise authorized, documentation must describe how each mailpiece is
linked to a uniquely identified tray or sack, if applicable, and how
each mailpiece and tray or sack is linked to a uniquely identified
container (if applicable). The documentation must also meet the
requirements in A Guide to Intelligent Mail for Letters and Flats
(available at ribbs.usps.gov). Mailers must transmit postage statements
and mailing documentation to the PostalOne! system using Mail.dat,
Mail.XML, or Postal Wizard (see 22.4.3), except that mailers of full-
service Periodicals letters and flats and Bound Printed Matter flats
cannot use Postal Wizard and must electronically submit postage
statements and mailing documentation in all instances.
* * * * *
22.4.3 Special Standards--Small Volume Mailings
[Revise the third sentence in 22.4.3 to clarify electronic
documentation is required for all Periodicals and Bound Printed Matter
mailings as follows:]
For mailings of fewer than 10,000 pieces, and postage is affixed to
each
[[Page 15380]]
piece at the correct price or each piece is of identical weight and the
mailpieces are separated by price, the serial number field of each
Intelligent Mail barcode can be populated with a mailing serial number
that is unique to the mailing but common to all pieces in the mailing.
This unique mailing serial number must not be reused for a period of 45
days from the date of mailing. These mailings are not required to
submit electronic documentation for full-service, only an electronic
postage statement; except mailers of full-service Periodicals letters
and flats and Bound Printed Matter flats must submit electronic
documentation and an electronic postage statement. Unique mailing
serial numbers must be populated in the Postal Wizard entry screen
field or in the Mail.XML messages. Mailers must populate the serial
number field of all Intelligent Mail tray labels and Intelligent Mail
container barcodes with the unique mailing serial number.
* * * * *
708 Technical Specifications
1.0 Standardized Documentation for First-Class Mail, Periodicals,
Standard Mail, and Flat-Size Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
1.3 Price Level Column Headings
* * * * *
b. Presorted First-Class Mail, barcoded and nonbarcoded Periodicals
flats, nonbarcoded Periodicals letters, and machinable and
nonmachinable Standard Mail:
[Revise the table in item b to add a new fourth row with the
following information:]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Price Abbreviation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * *
SCF (for Standard Mail parcels and NFMs). SCF
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * * *
6.0 Standards for Barcoded Tray Labels, Sack Labels, and Container
Placards
* * * * *
6.2 Specifications for Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels
6.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers
* * * * *
Exhibit 6.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers
* * * * *
Standard Mail
* * * * *
STD Not Flat-Machinable Pieces Less Than 6 Ounces--Nonautomation
[Revise the table as follows:]
5-digit scheme sacks 500 STD NFM 5D SCH
5-digit sacks 500 STD NFM 5D
SCF sacks 507 STD NFM SCF
ASF sacks 509 STD NFM ASF
BMC sacks 505 STD NFM BMC
mixed BMC sacks 506 STD NFM WKG
STD Not Flat-Machinable Pieces 6 Ounces Or More--Nonautomation
[Revise the table as follows:]
5-digit scheme sacks 500 STD NFM MACH 5D SCH
5-digit sacks 500 STD NFM MACH 5D
ASF sacks 503 STD NFM MACH ASF
BMC sacks 514 STD NFM MACH BMC
mixed BMC sacks 518 STD NFM MACH WKG
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STD Irregular Parcels--Presorted
[Revise the table as follows:]
5-digit scheme sacks 590 STD IRREG 5D SCH
5-digit sacks 590 STD IRREG 5D
SCF sacks 596 STD IRREG SCF
ASF sacks 571 STD IRREG ASF
BMC sacks 570 STD IRREG BMC
mixed BMC sacks 594 STD IRREG WKG
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Index and Appendices
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Labeling Lists
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L000 General Use
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[Revise the heading and text of L009 to delete ``Standard Mail
irregular parcels'' to read as follows:]
L009 Mixed ADCs--Periodicals, Package Services Flats and Irregular
Parcels and Standard Mail Flats
Mailers must use L009 to label mixed ADC bundles and sacks of
Periodicals, Standard Mail, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and
Library Mail flats. Mailers also must use L009 to label mixed ADC
bundles and sacks containing Periodicals irregular parcels and Bound
Printer Matter irregular parcels.
* * * * *
We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR Part 111 to
reflect these changes.
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. E9-7569 Filed 4-3-09; 8:45 am]
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