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39 CFR Part 111
eInduction Option, Seamless
Acceptance Program, and Full-Service
Automation Option, Verification
Standards
Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
The Postal Service is
proposing to amend Mailing Standards
of the United States Postal Service,
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®),
sections 705.20, eInduction Option,
705.22, Seamless Acceptance Program,
and 705.23, Full-Service Automation
Option, to add the verification
standards.
SUMMARY:
Dated: October 26, 2017.
Anna K. Abram,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning,
Legislation, and Analysis.
Submit comments on or before
November 30, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written
comments to the manager, Product
Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475
L’Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446,
Washington, DC 20260–5015. If sending
comments by email, include the name
and address of the commenter and send
to ProductClassification@usps.gov, with
a subject line of ‘‘Verification
Standards’’. Faxed comments are not
accepted. You may inspect and
photocopy all written comments, by
appointment only, at USPS®
Headquarters Library, 475 L’Enfant
Plaza SW., 11th Floor North,
Washington, DC 20260. These records
are available for review on Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., by
calling 202–268–2906.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Heather Dyer at (207) 482–7217, or
Garry Rodriguez at (202) 268–7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal
Service is proposing to amend DMM
sections 705.20, eInduction Option,
705.22, Seamless Acceptance Program,
and 705.23, Full-Service Automation
Option, to add the applicable
verification descriptions, error
thresholds, and postage assessments,
standards. These standards have been
made available to the public via
Publication 6850, Publication for
Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters
and Flats, available at https://
postalpro.usps.com, which also
contains additional information on the
verification processes.
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List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
BILLING CODE 4164–01–P
Administrative practice and
procedure, Postal Service.
Although we are exempt from the
notice and comment requirements of the
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C.
List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 101
Food labeling, Nutrition, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.
Therefore, under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under
authority delegated to the Commissioner
of Food and Drugs, it is proposed that
21 CFR part 101 be amended as follows:
PART 101—FOOD LABELING
1. The authority citation for part 101
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1453, 1454, 1455; 21
U.S.C. 321, 331, 342, 343, 348, 371; 42 U.S.C.
243, 264, 271.
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553(b), (c)) regarding proposed
rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), we
invite public comments on the
following proposed revisions to Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal
Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM),
incorporated by reference in the Code of
Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1.
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is
proposed to be amended as follows:
PART 111—[AMENDED]
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); 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.
2. Revise the following sections of
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM), as follows:
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Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM)
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700
Special Standards
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705 Advanced Preparation and
Special Postage Payment Systems
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705.20.0
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eInduction Option
20.1 Description
[Revise the fourth sentence of 20.1 to
read as follows:]
* * * For additional information on
the eInduction Option see Publication
6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail
Acceptance for Letters and Flats,
available at https://postalpro.usps.com.
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[Add new subsection 20.5,
Verifications, to read as follows:]
20.5 Verifications
The six eInduction option verification
descriptions, error thresholds, and
postage assessments, are provided in
20.5.1 through 20.5.6.
20.5.1 Undocumented (Extra)
Containers Verification
An Undocumented Container error
occurs when a scanned IMcb is not
found in an eDoc, or is included in an
eDoc and associated to a postage
statement in estimated (EST) status.
Containers will be flagged as
Undocumented 10 days after the scan
unload date/time if no eDoc has been
uploaded or if the postage statement is
still in EST status. The threshold is 0%.
All errors will be subject to an
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assessment amount of the average
postage paid for each container mailed
by the eDoc submitter CRID over the
current invoice period to the eDoc
submitter CRID or CRID tied to the MID
contained within the IMcb.
20.5.2 Payment Verification
All containers must be linked to a
finalized postage statement in
eInduction to verify payment. The error
threshold is 0%. Payment verification
errors are logged when a scanned and
accepted eInduction container is
associated with a postage statement that
is not in FIN or FPP status at the time
of scanning. Containers above the error
threshold will be subject to an
assessment amount equal to the
containers eDoc postage amount as
indicated on the non-finalized postage
statements. For payment errors logged
on physical siblings of logical
containers, the full postage of the logical
container is charged to the first physical
sibling container scanned. Any
additional scans among other physical
siblings will log errors, but will not
result in an additional charge.
Assessments will be logged against the
eDoc submitter CRID.
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20.5.3 Duplicate Verification
eInduction requires IMcbs to remain
unique for 45 days. The error threshold
is 0.17%. Duplicate errors are logged
when an IMcb is scanned and accepted
during more than one FAST
appointment in the previous 45 days.
Though a duplicate error will not be
logged if the duplicate scan takes place
within 5 hours of the original scan.
Errors above the threshold are subject to
an assessment amount equal to the
average postage paid for each container
mailed by the eDoc submitter CRID over
the invoice period.
20.5.4 Misshipped Verification
Containers claiming a destination
entry discount must be delivered to the
correct entry locations per the active
version of the Mail Direction File. The
error threshold is 1.05%. Misshipped
errors are logged when the container is
scanned at an incorrect entry location,
per the Mail Direction File. Errors over
the threshold are subject to an
assessment amount equal to the
difference between the eDoc postage
claimed, and the correct postage amount
for the container. For misshipped errors
logged against physical siblings of
logical containers, postage is
recalculated on the logical container,
and divided by the number of physical
siblings. This amount is then applied to
each physical sibling in error to the
eDoc submitter CRID.
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20.5.5
Zone Discount Verification
Pieces claiming a Zone Discount must
be entered at the valid facility. The error
threshold is 0.01%. Zone Discount
errors are logged when the Zone
Discount claimed in the eDoc is a lower
entry zone than the zone calculated
between the location where the
container was entered, and the eDoc
destination. Errors above the threshold
are subject to an assessment amount
equal to the difference between the eDoc
postage claimed, and the correct postage
amount for the container. For containers
claiming a non-numeric Zone Discount
in the eDoc, correct postage amount is
calculated using the piece rate for the
Entry Discount that is valid at the actual
entry point for the mail class, shape,
weight, mail prep, and presort identified
in the eDoc. For Zone Discount errors
logged against physical siblings of
logical containers, postage is
recalculated on the logical container,
and divided by the number of physical
siblings. This amount is then applied to
each physical sibling in error to the
eDoc submitter CRID.
20.5.6 Entry Point Discount (EPD)
Verification
eInduction pieces are required to be
entered at a valid facility when claiming
a destination entry discount. The error
threshold is 0.5%. EPD errors are logged
when one or more pieces on a container
claim an entry discount level that is not
available at the location where the
container was entered. Errors above
threshold are subject to an assessment
amount equal to the difference between
the eDoc postage claimed and the
correct postage amount for the
container. For EPD errors logged against
physical siblings of logical containers,
postage is recalculated on the logical
container, and divided by the number of
physical siblings. This amount is then
applied to each physical sibling in error
to the eDoc submitter CRID.
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705.22.0 Seamless Acceptance
Program
22.1
Description
[Revise the second sentence of 22.1 to
read as follows:]
* * * For additional information, on
the Seamless Acceptance Program see
Publication 6850, Publication for
Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters
and Flats, available at https://
postalpro.usps.com.
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[Add new subsection 22.4,
Verifications, to read as follows:]
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22.4 Verifications
The five seamless acceptance program
verification descriptions, error
thresholds, and postage assessments, are
provided in 22.4.1 through 22.4.5.
22.4.1 Undocumented (Piece)
Verification
An Undocumented error is logged
when the IMb gathered during sampling
or MPE scan cannot be linked to any
eDoc submitted within the last 45 days.
The error threshold is 0.3%. Pieces
above the error threshold will be subject
to an assessment amount equal to the
average piece rate by mail class and
CRID for the assessment month.
22.4.2 Delivery Point Verification
A valid delivery point must be
provided in the piece IMb. The error
threshold is 2%. Delivery Point errors
are logged when the delivery point
provided in the eDoc is either not valid,
or contains a generic +4 information
with an address record type that is not
General Delivery. Errors above the
threshold are subject to an assessment
amount equal to difference between the
eDoc piece postage and correct postage
amount.
22.4.3 Nesting/Sortation (MPE)
Verification
A Nesting/Sortation error is logged
when the piece scanned is nested in a
different tray or bundle than the tray or
bundle that was identified in the eDoc.
The error threshold is 1%. Errors above
this threshold are subject to an
assessment amount equal to the
difference between the eDoc piece
postage and the correct postage amount.
22.4.4 General Postage Adjustment
Factor Verification
The Postage Adjustment Factor (PAF)
is a method to apply an error rate
determined from handheld scanner
samplings to the entire population of
mailings within a calendar month. PAF
is calculated on a monthly basis and
measures the difference between the
correct postage and the postage paid,
expressed as a ratio of the correct
postage due to the sum of eDoc postage
for the sampled pieces. General PAF is
used for errors in postage and weight
verifications. The General PAF
threshold is 1.05. A mailer will only be
subject to an assessment when the eDoc
submitter has exceeded the PAF
threshold in the current billing month
and three or more times in the previous
11 billing months. The General PAF is
applied to the total monthly eDoc
postage for the eDoc submitter and
assessments are issued to the eDoc
submitter.
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22.4.5 Mail Characteristic Postage
Adjustment Factor Verification
The Mail Characteristic, Postage
Adjustment Factor (PAF), is used for
errors in the processing category, mail
class, nonprofit eligibility and content.
The threshold is 1.05. A mailer will
only be subject to an assessment when
the eDoc submitter has exceeded the
Mail Characteristic PAF threshold in the
current billing month and three or more
times in the previous 11 billing months.
The Mail Characteristic PAF is applied
at the eDoc Submitter CRID level and is
calculated using the adjusted and eDoc
postage attributed to the Mail Owner.
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705.23.0
Option
Full-Service Automation
23.1 Description
[Revise the second sentence of 23.1 to
read as follows:]
* * * For additional information on
the full-service automation option see
Publication 6850, Publication for
Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters
and Flats, available on PostalPro at
https://postalpro.usps.com.
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[Add new subsection 23.6,
Verifications, to read as follows:]
23.6 Verifications
The six full-service verification
descriptions, error thresholds, and
postage assessments, are provided in
23.6.1 through 23.6.6.
23.6.2 Service Type ID (STID)
Verification
The STID is a three-digit code
included in the IMb for a mailpiece to
provide mail class and service level.
The error threshold is 2%. Errors over
the threshold will be subject to an
assessment amount equal to the removal
of the full-service discount claimed for
each piece in error above the threshold.
Entry Facility Verification
The entry facility location must be
identified in the eDoc by a Locale Key
or ZIP Code. The error threshold is 2%.
Errors above the threshold are subject to
an assessment amount of the full-service
discount claimed for each piece in error
above the threshold.
Unlinked Copal Verification
Mailings that will be copalletized
must be identified in the original eDoc
submission and properly documented
within 14 days of the mailing date to
link trays or sacks to the container. The
error threshold is 5%. Errors above the
threshold are subject to an assessment
amount equal to the full-service
discount claimed.
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If the proposal is adopted, we will
publish an appropriate amendment to
39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes.
Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2017–23615 Filed 10–30–17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
23.6.3 By/For Verification
The By/For relationship recognizes
the Mail Owner and Mail Service
Provider in the eDoc. The error
threshold is 5%. An error occurs when
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40 CFR Part 261
[EPA–R06–RCRA–2017–0556; FRL–9970–
10-Region 6]
Hazardous Waste Management
System; Identification and Listing of
Hazardous Waste
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
Barcode uniqueness is met when a
barcode is unique across all mailers and
mailings for 45 days. The error
threshold is 2%. Errors occur when the
IMcb, IMtb or IMb is not unique across
all mailings from all mailers over the
previous 45 days of the postage
statement mailing date that was
provided in the eDoc. Errors above the
threshold are subject to an assessment
equal to the removal of the full-service
discount claimed for each piece in error
above the threshold.
23.6.5
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
AGENCY:
23.6.4 Barcode Uniqueness
Verification
23.6.6
23.6.1 Mailer Identification (MID)
Verification
The MID is a code used for
identification of mail’s responsible
party. A valid MID is one that is
registered within the Postal Service
systems and provided in the eDoc. The
error threshold is 2%. Errors over the
threshold will be subject to an
assessment amount equal to the removal
of the full-service discount claimed for
each piece in error above the threshold.
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a valid Mail Preparer is not identified,
a valid Mail Owner is not identified,
Mail Preparer is incorrectly recorded as
the Mail Owner, or the Mail Owner is
incorrectly identified as the Mail
Preparer. Errors above the threshold are
subject to an assessment amount equal
to the removal of the full-service
discount claimed for each piece in error
above the threshold.
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant a
petition submitted by Blanchard
Refining Company LLC—(Blanchard) to
exclude (or delist) the residual solids
generated from the reclamation of oil
bearing hazardous secondary materials
(OBSMs) on-site at Blanchard’s
Galveston Bay Refinery (GBR), located
in Texas City, Texas from the lists of
hazardous wastes. EPA used the
Delisting Risk Assessment Software
(DRAS) Version 3.0.35 in the evaluation
of the impact of the petitioned waste on
human health and the environment.
DATES: We will accept comments until
November 30, 2017. We will stamp
comments received after the close of the
comment period as late. These late
comments may or may not be
considered in formulating a final
decision. Your requests for a hearing
must reach EPA by November 15, 2017.
The request must contain the
information prescribed in 40 CFR
260.20(d) (hereinafter all CFR cites refer
to 40 CFR unless otherwise stated).
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R06–
RCRA–2017–0556, at https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
Once submitted, comments cannot be
edited or removed from Regulations.gov.
The EPA may publish any comment
received to its public docket. Do not
submit electronically any information
you consider to be Confidential
Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Multimedia
submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
accompanied by a written comment.
The written comment is considered the
official comment and should include
discussion of all points you wish to
make. The EPA will generally not
consider comments or comment
contents located outside of the primary
submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or
other file sharing system). For
additional submission methods, the full
EPA public comment policy,
information about CBI or multimedia
SUMMARY:
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
eInduction Option, Seamless Acceptance Program, and Full-Service
Automation Option, Verification Standards
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is proposing to amend Mailing Standards of
the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]),
sections 705.20, eInduction Option, 705.22, Seamless Acceptance
Program, and 705.23, Full-Service Automation Option, to add the
verification standards.
DATES: Submit comments on or before November 30, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the manager, Product
Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446,
Washington, DC 20260-5015. If sending comments by email, include the
name and address of the commenter and send to
[email protected], with a subject line of ``Verification
Standards''. Faxed comments are not accepted. You may inspect and
photocopy all written comments, by appointment only, at USPS[supreg]
Headquarters Library, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., 11th Floor North,
Washington, DC 20260. These records are available for review on Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., by calling 202-268-2906.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather Dyer at (207) 482-7217, or
Garry Rodriguez at (202) 268-7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal Service is proposing to amend DMM
sections 705.20, eInduction Option, 705.22, Seamless Acceptance
Program, and 705.23, Full-Service Automation Option, to add the
applicable verification descriptions, error thresholds, and postage
assessments, standards. These standards have been made available to the
public via Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail
Acceptance for Letters and Flats, available at https://postalpro.usps.com, which also contains additional information on the
verification processes.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
Although we are exempt from the notice and comment requirements of
the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)) regarding
proposed rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), we invite public comments on
the following proposed revisions to Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated by
reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1.
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is proposed to be amended as follows:
PART 111--[AMENDED]
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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.
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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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700 Special Standards
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705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
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705.20.0 eInduction Option
20.1 Description
[Revise the fourth sentence of 20.1 to read as follows:]
* * * For additional information on the eInduction Option see
Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for
Letters and Flats, available at https://postalpro.usps.com.
* * * * *
[Add new subsection 20.5, Verifications, to read as follows:]
20.5 Verifications
The six eInduction option verification descriptions, error
thresholds, and postage assessments, are provided in 20.5.1 through
20.5.6.
20.5.1 Undocumented (Extra) Containers Verification
An Undocumented Container error occurs when a scanned IMcb is not
found in an eDoc, or is included in an eDoc and associated to a postage
statement in estimated (EST) status. Containers will be flagged as
Undocumented 10 days after the scan unload date/time if no eDoc has
been uploaded or if the postage statement is still in EST status. The
threshold is 0%. All errors will be subject to an
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assessment amount of the average postage paid for each container mailed
by the eDoc submitter CRID over the current invoice period to the eDoc
submitter CRID or CRID tied to the MID contained within the IMcb.
20.5.2 Payment Verification
All containers must be linked to a finalized postage statement in
eInduction to verify payment. The error threshold is 0%. Payment
verification errors are logged when a scanned and accepted eInduction
container is associated with a postage statement that is not in FIN or
FPP status at the time of scanning. Containers above the error
threshold will be subject to an assessment amount equal to the
containers eDoc postage amount as indicated on the non-finalized
postage statements. For payment errors logged on physical siblings of
logical containers, the full postage of the logical container is
charged to the first physical sibling container scanned. Any additional
scans among other physical siblings will log errors, but will not
result in an additional charge. Assessments will be logged against the
eDoc submitter CRID.
20.5.3 Duplicate Verification
eInduction requires IMcbs to remain unique for 45 days. The error
threshold is 0.17%. Duplicate errors are logged when an IMcb is scanned
and accepted during more than one FAST appointment in the previous 45
days. Though a duplicate error will not be logged if the duplicate scan
takes place within 5 hours of the original scan. Errors above the
threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to the average
postage paid for each container mailed by the eDoc submitter CRID over
the invoice period.
20.5.4 Misshipped Verification
Containers claiming a destination entry discount must be delivered
to the correct entry locations per the active version of the Mail
Direction File. The error threshold is 1.05%. Misshipped errors are
logged when the container is scanned at an incorrect entry location,
per the Mail Direction File. Errors over the threshold are subject to
an assessment amount equal to the difference between the eDoc postage
claimed, and the correct postage amount for the container. For
misshipped errors logged against physical siblings of logical
containers, postage is recalculated on the logical container, and
divided by the number of physical siblings. This amount is then applied
to each physical sibling in error to the eDoc submitter CRID.
20.5.5 Zone Discount Verification
Pieces claiming a Zone Discount must be entered at the valid
facility. The error threshold is 0.01%. Zone Discount errors are logged
when the Zone Discount claimed in the eDoc is a lower entry zone than
the zone calculated between the location where the container was
entered, and the eDoc destination. Errors above the threshold are
subject to an assessment amount equal to the difference between the
eDoc postage claimed, and the correct postage amount for the container.
For containers claiming a non-numeric Zone Discount in the eDoc,
correct postage amount is calculated using the piece rate for the Entry
Discount that is valid at the actual entry point for the mail class,
shape, weight, mail prep, and presort identified in the eDoc. For Zone
Discount errors logged against physical siblings of logical containers,
postage is recalculated on the logical container, and divided by the
number of physical siblings. This amount is then applied to each
physical sibling in error to the eDoc submitter CRID.
20.5.6 Entry Point Discount (EPD) Verification
eInduction pieces are required to be entered at a valid facility
when claiming a destination entry discount. The error threshold is
0.5%. EPD errors are logged when one or more pieces on a container
claim an entry discount level that is not available at the location
where the container was entered. Errors above threshold are subject to
an assessment amount equal to the difference between the eDoc postage
claimed and the correct postage amount for the container. For EPD
errors logged against physical siblings of logical containers, postage
is recalculated on the logical container, and divided by the number of
physical siblings. This amount is then applied to each physical sibling
in error to the eDoc submitter CRID.
* * * * *
705.22.0 Seamless Acceptance Program
22.1 Description
[Revise the second sentence of 22.1 to read as follows:]
* * * For additional information, on the Seamless Acceptance
Program see Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail
Acceptance for Letters and Flats, available at https://postalpro.usps.com.
* * * * *
[Add new subsection 22.4, Verifications, to read as follows:]
22.4 Verifications
The five seamless acceptance program verification descriptions,
error thresholds, and postage assessments, are provided in 22.4.1
through 22.4.5.
22.4.1 Undocumented (Piece) Verification
An Undocumented error is logged when the IMb gathered during
sampling or MPE scan cannot be linked to any eDoc submitted within the
last 45 days. The error threshold is 0.3%. Pieces above the error
threshold will be subject to an assessment amount equal to the average
piece rate by mail class and CRID for the assessment month.
22.4.2 Delivery Point Verification
A valid delivery point must be provided in the piece IMb. The error
threshold is 2%. Delivery Point errors are logged when the delivery
point provided in the eDoc is either not valid, or contains a generic
+4 information with an address record type that is not General
Delivery. Errors above the threshold are subject to an assessment
amount equal to difference between the eDoc piece postage and correct
postage amount.
22.4.3 Nesting/Sortation (MPE) Verification
A Nesting/Sortation error is logged when the piece scanned is
nested in a different tray or bundle than the tray or bundle that was
identified in the eDoc. The error threshold is 1%. Errors above this
threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to the difference
between the eDoc piece postage and the correct postage amount.
22.4.4 General Postage Adjustment Factor Verification
The Postage Adjustment Factor (PAF) is a method to apply an error
rate determined from handheld scanner samplings to the entire
population of mailings within a calendar month. PAF is calculated on a
monthly basis and measures the difference between the correct postage
and the postage paid, expressed as a ratio of the correct postage due
to the sum of eDoc postage for the sampled pieces. General PAF is used
for errors in postage and weight verifications. The General PAF
threshold is 1.05. A mailer will only be subject to an assessment when
the eDoc submitter has exceeded the PAF threshold in the current
billing month and three or more times in the previous 11 billing
months. The General PAF is applied to the total monthly eDoc postage
for the eDoc submitter and assessments are issued to the eDoc
submitter.
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22.4.5 Mail Characteristic Postage Adjustment Factor Verification
The Mail Characteristic, Postage Adjustment Factor (PAF), is used
for errors in the processing category, mail class, nonprofit
eligibility and content. The threshold is 1.05. A mailer will only be
subject to an assessment when the eDoc submitter has exceeded the Mail
Characteristic PAF threshold in the current billing month and three or
more times in the previous 11 billing months. The Mail Characteristic
PAF is applied at the eDoc Submitter CRID level and is calculated using
the adjusted and eDoc postage attributed to the Mail Owner.
* * * * *
705.23.0 Full-Service Automation Option
23.1 Description
[Revise the second sentence of 23.1 to read as follows:]
* * * For additional information on the full-service automation
option see Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail
Acceptance for Letters and Flats, available on PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com.
* * * * *
[Add new subsection 23.6, Verifications, to read as follows:]
23.6 Verifications
The six full-service verification descriptions, error thresholds,
and postage assessments, are provided in 23.6.1 through 23.6.6.
23.6.1 Mailer Identification (MID) Verification
The MID is a code used for identification of mail's responsible
party. A valid MID is one that is registered within the Postal Service
systems and provided in the eDoc. The error threshold is 2%. Errors
over the threshold will be subject to an assessment amount equal to the
removal of the full-service discount claimed for each piece in error
above the threshold.
23.6.2 Service Type ID (STID) Verification
The STID is a three-digit code included in the IMb for a mailpiece
to provide mail class and service level. The error threshold is 2%.
Errors over the threshold will be subject to an assessment amount equal
to the removal of the full-service discount claimed for each piece in
error above the threshold.
23.6.3 By/For Verification
The By/For relationship recognizes the Mail Owner and Mail Service
Provider in the eDoc. The error threshold is 5%. An error occurs when a
valid Mail Preparer is not identified, a valid Mail Owner is not
identified, Mail Preparer is incorrectly recorded as the Mail Owner, or
the Mail Owner is incorrectly identified as the Mail Preparer. Errors
above the threshold are subject to an assessment amount equal to the
removal of the full-service discount claimed for each piece in error
above the threshold.
23.6.4 Barcode Uniqueness Verification
Barcode uniqueness is met when a barcode is unique across all
mailers and mailings for 45 days. The error threshold is 2%. Errors
occur when the IMcb, IMtb or IMb is not unique across all mailings from
all mailers over the previous 45 days of the postage statement mailing
date that was provided in the eDoc. Errors above the threshold are
subject to an assessment equal to the removal of the full-service
discount claimed for each piece in error above the threshold.
23.6.5 Entry Facility Verification
The entry facility location must be identified in the eDoc by a
Locale Key or ZIP Code. The error threshold is 2%. Errors above the
threshold are subject to an assessment amount of the full-service
discount claimed for each piece in error above the threshold.
23.6.6 Unlinked Copal Verification
Mailings that will be copalletized must be identified in the
original eDoc submission and properly documented within 14 days of the
mailing date to link trays or sacks to the container. The error
threshold is 5%. Errors above the threshold are subject to an
assessment amount equal to the full-service discount claimed.
* * * * *
If the proposal is adopted, we will publish an appropriate
amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes.
Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2017-23615 Filed 10-30-17; 8:45 am]
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