Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes, 64376-64384 [2021-25059]
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BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Domestic Competitive Products
Pricing and Mailing Standards
Changes
Postal ServiceTM.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Postal Service is
amending Mailing Standards of the
United States Postal Service, Domestic
Mail Manual (DMM®), to reflect changes
to prices and mailing standards for
competitive products.
DATES: Effective Date: January 9, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steven Jarboe at (202) 268–7690,
Margaret Pepe (202) 268–3078, or Garry
Rodriguez at (202) 268–7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final
rule describes new prices and product
features for competitive products, by
class of mail, established by the
Governors of the United States Postal
Service®. New prices are available
under Docket Number CP2022–22 on
the Postal Regulatory Commission PRC
website at https://www.prc.gov, and on
the Postal Explorer® website at https://
pe.usps.com.
The Postal Service will revise Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal
Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM),
to reflect changes to prices and mailing
standards for the following competitive
products:
• Priority Mail Express®.
• Priority Mail®.
• First-Class Package Service®.
• Parcel Select®.
• USPS Retail Ground®.
• Extra Services.
• Return Services.
• Mailer Services.
• Recipient Services.
• Other.
Competitive product prices and
changes are identified by product as
follows:
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Priority Mail Express
Prices
Overall, Priority Mail Express prices
will increase 3.1 percent. Priority Mail
Express will continue to offer zoned and
Flat Rate Retail, Commercial Base®, and
Commercial Plus® pricing.
Retail prices will increase an average
of 2.9 percent. The Flat Rate Envelope
price will increase to $26.95, the Legal
Flat Rate Envelope will increase to
$27.10, and the Padded Flat Rate
Envelope will increase to $27.50.
Commercial prices (Commercial Base
and Commercial Plus) will increase an
average of 4.3 percent.
Dimensional Weight Pricing Dimension
Standards
The Postal Service is implementing a
standard under dimensional weight
pricing for commercial Priority Mail
Express pieces to require Shipping
Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation
include the accurate dimensions
(length, width, height) of all pieces that
exceed 1 cubic foot. This standard will
assist the Postal Service with
compliance in pricing. Shipping
Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation not
meeting the requirement to include
accurate dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee.
Priority Mail
Prices
Overall, Priority Mail prices will
increase 3.1 percent. Priority Mail will
continue to offer zoned and Flat Rate
Retail, Commercial Base, and
Commercial Plus pricing.
Retail prices will increase an average
of 4.5 percent. The Flat Rate Envelope
price will increase to $8.95, the Legal
Flat Rate Envelope will increase to
$9.25, and the Padded Flat Rate
Envelope will increase to $9.65. The
Small Flat Rate Box price will increase
to $9.45 and the Medium Flat Rate
Boxes will increase to $16.10. The Large
Flat Rate Box will decrease to $21.50
and the APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate
Box will decrease to $20.00.
Commercial prices (Commercial Base
and Commercial Plus) will increase an
average of 1.2 percent.
Dimensional Weight Pricing Dimension
Standards
The Postal Service is implementing a
standard under dimensional weight
pricing for commercial Priority Mail
pieces to require Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic
documentation include the accurate
dimensions (length, width, height) of all
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pieces that exceed 1 cubic foot. This
standard will assist the Postal Service
with compliance in pricing. Shipping
Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation not
meeting the requirement to include
accurate dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee.
First-Class Package Service
Prices
Overall, First-Class Package Service
prices will increase 8.8 percent.
Overall, First-Class Package Service—
Retail prices will increase 9.0 percent.
Overall, First-Class Package Service—
Commercial prices will increase 8.8
percent.
Parcel Select
Prices
The prices for Parcel Select
Destination Entry will decrease an
average of 11.1 percent. Parcel Select
Ground prices will decrease an average
of 12.1 percent. The prices for Parcel
Select Lightweight® will increase an
average of 7.4 percent.
Dimensional Weight Pricing Dimension
Standards
The Postal Service is implementing a
standard under dimensional weight
pricing for Parcel Select Destination
Entry and Parcel Select Ground pieces
to require Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic
documentation include the accurate
dimensions (length, width, height) of all
pieces that exceed 1 cubic foot. This
standard will assist the Postal Service
with compliance in pricing. Shipping
Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation not
meeting the requirement to include
accurate dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee.
Optional SCF Preparation for Parcel
Select Destination Entry and Parcel
Select Lightweight Machinable Parcels
The Postal Service will implement an
optional Sectional Center Facility (SCF)
preparation level that will allow mailers
to presort and dropship Parcel Select
Destination Entry machinable parcels to
an eligible destination SCF (DSCF)
under Labeling List L051. The new SCF
preparation level will follow the current
Parcel Select Destination Entry
standards for requirements, mail
preparation, entry, and pricing.
The Postal will also implement an
optional SCF preparation level that will
allow mailers to presort and dropship
Parcel Select Lightweight (PSLW)
machinable parcels to an eligible DSCF
under labeling List L051. The new SCF
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preparation will follow the current
PSLW standards for requirements, mail
preparation, entry, and pricing.
As a result of the new SCF
preparation level for PSLW machinable
parcels, the Postal Service will delete
Customer Support Ruling (CSR) PS–348,
Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable
Parcel Optional SCF Presort and Entry.
USPS Connect Local
USPS Connect LocalTM is a new
Parcel Select price category offering,
designed to enhance access to our
delivery network at the local level to
deliver items the same-day or the nextday via a local Post Office to every
address served by that delivery unit.
Participation in the USPS Connect Local
program requires agreement to program
terms. Customers must contact a USPS
Representative for details.
USPS Connect Local will offer three
USPS-produced Flat Rate container
prices (2 bags and a box), variable
weight prices from 1 pound through 25
pounds that will not be subject to
Dimensional (DIM) pricing, and an
oversized (108 inches–130 inches) price.
USPS Click-N-Ship® will be the
required payment method, providing
both the shipping label and postage
payment.
Certain additional mailing services
such as Insurance and Signature
ConfirmationTM extra services and
Pickup on Demand® and USPS Tracking
Plus® will be available for USPS
Connect Local.
USPS Connect Local will also offer
Sunday delivery where available for a
fee and has an automatic Sunday fee
refund feature through USPS Click-NShip if the item is not delivered on
Sunday or Sunday delivery was not
attempted.
USPS Retail Ground
Overall, USPS Retail Ground prices
will decrease an average of 7.4 percent.
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USPS Retail Ground Prices Zones 1
Through 4
The Postal Service is eliminating the
restriction that states USPS Retail
Ground prices in Zones 1 through 4 are
only available to items that require
surface transportation. USPS Retail
Ground prices will now be available for
all eligible mailable items in Zones 1
through 9.
Extra Services
Adult Signature Service
Adult Signature Required and Adult
Signature Restricted Delivery service
prices are increasing 23.2 and 22.4
percent respectively. The price for
Adult Signature Required will increase
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to $8.50 and Adult Signature Restricted
Delivery will increase to $8.75.
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USPS Package Intercept
Return Services
The USPS Package Intercept® fee will
increase 4.6 percent to $15.95.
Parcel Return Service
Other
Overall, Parcel Return Service prices
will increase an average of 4.9 percent.
Return Sectional Center Facility
(RSCF) prices will increase an average
of 4.9 percent and Return Delivery Unit
(RDU) prices will increase an average of
4.9 percent.
Address Enhancement Service
Mailer Services
Address Enhancement Service
competitive product prices will increase
between 10.0 and 14.3 percent.
Residential Delivery Indicator
Application Program Interface (RDI–
API) Eliminated
Pickup on Demand Service
The Postal Service is eliminating RDI–
API due to low volume.
The Pickup on Demand® service fee
will remain at $25.00.
Small Parcel Forwarding Fee
USPS Tracking Plus Service
Overall, USPS Premium Tracking
ServiceTM prices will decrease 51.5
percent.
USPS Tracking Plus Service Expansion
of Products
The Postal Service is expanding the
domestic product offering for USPS
Tracking PlusTM to include Library
Mail, Media Mail®, and Bound Printed
Matter. The expansion will also include
First-Class Mail® (Letters and Flats)
with the purchase of a trackable extra
service, USPS Marketing Mail® and
Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail parcels
with the purchase of USPS Tracking®,
and Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail
parcels with a trackable extra service.
The Postal Service is also expanding
USPS Tracking Plus service to include
some International outbound products.
For further information see the
International Mailing Services: Mailing
Services Product and Price Changes
Federal Register notice.
Recipient Services
Post Office Box Service
The competitive Post Office BoxTM
service prices will increase an average
of 18.2 percent within the updated price
ranges.
Premium Forwarding Service
Premium Forwarding Service® (PFS®)
prices will increase between 4.8 and 5.3
percent depending on the specific price
element. The enrollment fee paid at the
retail counter for PFS-Residential will
increase to $23.90 and the PFSResidential, PFS-Commercial, and PFSLocal enrollment fee paid online will
increase to $21.95 per application. The
price of the weekly shipment charge for
PFS-Residential and per container
charge for PFS-Local will increase to
$23.90.
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The small parcel forwarding fee, an
optional service first offered in January
2019, will increase 6.1 percent to $5.25.
Nonstandard Fees
The Postal Service is implementing
Nonstandard Fees for domestic retail
and commercial Priority Mail Express
and Priority Mail pieces, First-Class
Package Service-Retail, USPS Retail
Ground (including USPS Retail Ground
LOR), and Parcel Select (Destination
Entry, Ground, PSLW, USPS Connect
Local) pieces that are operationally
considered nonstandard. The
nonstandard fees will consist of two
components, length and cube. The
length component will consist of two
fees, one fee for a piece that measures
more than 22 inches up to 30 inches,
and another fee for a piece that
measures more than 30 inches in length.
The cube component will consist of a
fee for a piece that measures more than
2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches). Cube
dimensions for rectangular pieces are
determined by measuring the length,
width, and height in inches (rounding
off each measurement to the nearest
whole inch) and multiplying the length
by the width by the height. For
nonrectangular pieces, calculate as
stated above and multiply the result by
an adjustment factor of 0.785. If either
calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches,
the piece is subject to the cube
dimension nonstandard fee.
A piece may be subject to both a
length and a cube dimension
nonstandard fee. The nonstandard fees
do not apply to Flat Rate products,
Regional Rate products or returns (USPS
Returns, PRS).
In addition, commercial Priority Mail
Express and Priority Mail, and Parcel
Select (Destination Entry, Ground,
PSLW) will require the Shipping
Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation
include the accurate dimensions
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Dimension Noncompliance Fee
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The Postal Service is implementing a
dimension noncompliance fee for
commercial Priority Mail Express and
Priority Mail, and Parcel Select
(Destination Entry, Ground, PSLW, and
USPS Connect Local) mailpieces. The
dimension noncompliance fee will be
assessed when dimensions (length,
width, height) required by standard to
be included in the Shipping Services
file manifests or other approved
electronic documentation, are omitted
or are inaccurate. A mailpiece is only
subject to one dimension
noncompliance fee.
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Resources
The Postal Service provides
additional resources to assist customers
with this price change for competitive
products. These tools include price lists,
downloadable price files, and Federal
Register Notices, which may be found
on the Postal Explorer® website at
https://pe.usps.com.
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); 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 Mailing Standards of the
United States Postal Service, Domestic
Mail Manual (DMM) as follows:
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(length, width, height) of all pieces that
exceed 22 inches.
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Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM)
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Retail Mail Priority Mail Express
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1.6 Nonstandard Fees
A Priority Mail Express piece that
measures more than 22 inches up to 30
inches or that measures more than 30
inches in length or that measures more
than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches) is
subject to a nonstandard fee (see Notice
123—Price List). Cube dimensions for
rectangular pieces are determined by
measuring the length, width, and height
in inches (rounding off see 604.7.0) each
measurement to the nearest whole inch)
and multiplying the length by the width
by the height. For nonrectangular,
pieces calculate as stated above and
multiply the result by an adjustment
factor of 0.785. If either calculation
exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the piece is
subject to the nonstandard fee. A piece
may be subject to both a length and a
cube nonstandard fee.
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Retail Mail Priority Mail
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Prices and Eligibility
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1.7 Nonstandard Fees
Except for Flat Rate and Regional Rate
packaging, a Priority Mail piece that
measures more than 22 inches up to 30
inches in length or that measures more
than 30 inches or that measures more
than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches) is
subject to a nonstandard fee (see Notice
123—Price List). Cube dimensions for
rectangular pieces are determined by
measuring the length, width, and height
in inches (rounding off see 604.7.0) each
measurement to the nearest whole inch)
and multiplying the length by the width
by the height. For nonrectangular
pieces, calculate as stated above and
multiply the result by an adjustment
factor of 0.785. If either calculation
exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the piece is
subject to the nonstandard fee. A piece
may be subject to both a length and a
cube nonstandard fee.
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130 Retail Mail First-Class Mail and
First-Class Package Service—Retail
100 Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats,
and Parcels
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Prices and Eligibility
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Nonstandard Fees
A First-Class Package Service—Retail
piece that measures more than 22 inches
up to 30 inches or that measures more
than 30 inches in length or that
measures more than 2 cubic feet (3,456
cubic inches) is subject to a nonstandard
fee (see Notice 123—Price List). Cube
dimensions for rectangular pieces are
determined by measuring the length,
width, and height in inches (rounding
off see 604.7.0) each measurement to the
nearest whole inch) and multiplying the
length by the width by the height. For
nonrectangular pieces, calculate as
stated above and multiply the result by
an adjustment factor of 0.785. If either
calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches,
the piece is subject to the nonstandard
fee. A piece may be subject to both a
length and a cube nonstandard fee.
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Retail Mail USPS Retail Ground
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Prices and Eligibility
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Prices and Fees
1.1
Price Eligibility
USPS Retail Ground prices are
calculated based on the zone to which
the parcel is addressed and the weight
of the parcel. USPS Retail Ground prices
are available as follows:
[Revise the text of item a to read as
follows:]
a. Except for items mailed under 1.3,
USPS Retail Ground prices are available
for eligible mailable items sent to Zones
1 through 9.
[Delete item b and renumber items c
and d as b and c.]
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1.3 USPS Retail Ground—Limited
Overland Routes Prices
[Revise the text of 1.3 to read as
follows:]
USPS Retail Ground—LOR retail
prices are only available when mailing
eligible items within the state of Alaska
for pieces delivered to or from the
eligible intra-Alaska ZIP Codes not
connected by overland routes in Exhibit
1.3. USPS Retail Ground—LOR retail
prices are not available through online
or commercial postage payment.
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1.5
Nonstandard Fees
A USPS Retail Ground or USPS Retail
Ground—Limited Overland Routes
piece that measures more than 22 inches
up to 30 inches in length or that
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measures more than 30 inches or that
measures more than 2 cubic feet (3,456
cubic inches) is subject to a nonstandard
fee (see Notice 123—Price List). Cube
dimensions for rectangular pieces are
determined by measuring the length,
width, and height in inches (rounding
off see 604.7.0) each measurement to the
nearest whole inch) and multiplying the
length by the width by the height. For
nonrectangular pieces, calculate as
stated above and multiply the result by
an adjustment factor of 0.785. If either
calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches,
the piece is subject to the nonstandard
fee. A piece may be subject to both a
length and a cube nonstandard fee.
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200 Commercial Letters, Flats, and
Parcels
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Physical Standards
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8.0 Additional Physical Standards by
Class of Mail
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8.5
Parcel Select
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8.5.4
USPS Connect Local
202 Elements on the Face of a
Mailpiece
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3.0 Placement and Content of Mail
Markings
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3.7 Parcel Select, Bound Printed
Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail
Markings
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3.7.1
Basic Markings
[Revise the first sentence in the
introductory text of 3.7.1 to read as
follows:]
The basic required marking (i.e.,
‘‘Parcel Select’’, ‘‘Parcel Select
Lightweight’’, ‘‘USPS Connect Local’’,
‘‘Bound Printed Matter’’, ‘‘Media Mail’’,
‘‘Library Mail’’) must be printed on each
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3.7.2
Parcel Select Markings
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markings are required:
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d. USPS Connect Local—‘‘USPS
Connect Local’’.
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[Renumber 3.7.3 through 3.7.5 as
3.7.4 through 3.7.6 and add new 3.7.3 to
read as follows:]
3.7.3
USPS Connect Local
In addition to the basic marking
‘‘USPS Connect Local’’ each piece of
USPS Connect Local must bear the 5digit ZIP Code of the local mailing Post
Office (i.e., USPS Connect Local—
12345) additional price marking. For
USPS Connect Local Sunday delivery,
in addition to the 5-digit ZIP Code
additional price marking, the piece must
include the marking ‘‘SUN’’ (i.e., USPS
Connect Local—12345 SUN).
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210 Commercial Mail Priority Mail
Express
These standards apply to USPS
Connect Local:
a. No piece may weigh more than 25
pounds.
b. USPS Connect Local pieces
measuring over 108 inches in combined
length and girth, but not more than 130
inches in combined length and girth, are
mailable at the USPS Connect Local
oversized price.
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piece claimed at the respective price.
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1.5 Dimensional Weight Price for
Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1–9
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read as follows:]
123—Price List). Cube dimensions for
rectangular pieces are determined by
measuring the length, width, and height
in inches (rounding off see 604.7.0) each
measurement to the nearest whole inch)
and multiplying the length by the width
by the height. For nonrectangular
pieces, calculate as stated above and
multiply the result by an adjustment
factor of 0.785. If either calculation
exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the piece is
subject to the nonstandard fee. A piece
may be subject to both a length and a
cube nonstandard fee. Shipping
Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation
must include the accurate dimensions
(length, width, height) of all pieces that
exceed 22 inches. Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic
documentation not meeting the
requirement to include accurate
dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee under
1.10.
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read as follows:]
1.10 Dimension Noncompliance Fee
Priority Mail Express mailpieces
required to include dimensions (length,
width, height) in the Shipping Services
file manifests or other approved
electronic documentation under 1.5.3 or
1.9 and the dimensions are omitted or
inaccurate are subject to the dimension
noncompliance fee (see Notice 123—
Price List). A mailpiece is only subject
to one dimension noncompliance fee.
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Commercial Mail Priority Mail
1.5.3 Dimensional Weight Pricing
Dimension Standard
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Prices and Eligibility
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Prices and Fees
Shipping Services file manifests or
other approved electronic
documentation must include the
accurate dimensions (length, width,
height) of all pieces that exceed 1 cubic
foot. Shipping Services file manifests or
other approved electronic
documentation not meeting the
requirement to include accurate
dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee under
1.10.
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as follows:]
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1.9
Nonstandard Fees
A Priority Mail Express piece that
measures more than 22 inches up to 30
inches or that measures more than 30
inches in length or that measures more
than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches) is
subject to a nonstandard fee (see Notice
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1.5 Dimensional Weight Price for
Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1–9
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read as follows:]
1.5.3 Dimensional Weight Pricing
Dimension Standard
Shipping Services file manifests or
other approved electronic
documentation must include the
accurate dimensions (length, width,
height) of all pieces that exceed 1 cubic
foot. Shipping Services file manifests or
other approved electronic
documentation not meeting the
requirement to include accurate
dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee under
1.13.
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read as follows:]
1.12
Nonstandard Fees
Except for Flat Rate and Regional Rate
packaging and Priority Mail Return
service packages, a Priority Mail piece
that measures more than 22 inches up
to 30 inches or that measures more than
30 inches in length or that measures
more than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic
inches) is subject to a nonstandard fee
(see Notice 123—Price List). Cube
dimensions for rectangular pieces are
determined by measuring the length,
width, and height in inches (rounding
off see 604.7.0) each measurement to the
nearest whole inch) and multiplying the
length by the width by the height. For
nonrectangular pieces, calculate as
stated above and multiply the result by
an adjustment factor of 0.785. If either
calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches,
the piece is subject to the nonstandard
fee. A piece may be subject to both a
length and a cube nonstandard fee.
Shipping Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation
must include the accurate dimensions
(length, width, height) of all pieces that
exceed 22 inches. Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic
documentation not meeting the
requirement to include accurate
dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee under
1.13.
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read as follows:]
1.13
Dimension Noncompliance Fee
Priority Mail mailpieces required to
include dimensions (length, width,
height) in the Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic
documentation under 1.5.3 or 1.12 and
the dimensions are omitted or
inaccurate are subject to the dimension
noncompliance fee (see Notice 123—
Price List). A mailpiece is only subject
to one dimension noncompliance fee.
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253
Prices and Eligibility
1.0
Prices and Fees
1.1
Price Application
[Revise the text of 1.1 to read as
follows:]
Postage is based on the price that
applies to the weight increment of each
addressed piece, and on the zone to
which the piece is addressed, except for
DDU and DSCF entered pieces and
USPS Connect Local pieces. The price is
charged per pound or fraction thereof;
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any fraction of a pound is considered a
whole pound. Except for Parcel Select
Lightweight, the minimum price per
piece is the 1-pound price. For DDU,
DSCF, and USPS Connect Local pieces,
postage is based on the price that
applies to the weight increment of each
addressed piece. USPS Connect Local
Flat Rate prices are not based on weight
and zone but are charged a flat rate
regardless of actual weight (up to 25
pounds) of the mailpiece and domestic
destination. Parcel Select Lightweight
postage is based on the price that
applies to the weight increment of each
addressed piece, charged per ounce or
fraction thereof, with any fraction of an
ounce being rounded to the next whole
ounce. The price categories for Parcel
Select are as follows:
a. Destination entry including destination
entry network distribution center (DNDC),
destination entry sectional center facility
(DSCF), and destination entry delivery unit
(DDU).
b. Ground.
c. Lightweight.
d. USPS Connect Local.
1.2
Parcel Select Prices
[Revise the text of 1.2 to read as
follows:]
Pricing is available for all Parcel
Select price categories under 1.1. For
prices, see Notice 123–Price List.
1.3 Dimensional Weight Price for
Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1–9
[Revise the text of 1.3 to read as
follows:]
Postage for Destination Entry and
Ground parcels addressed for delivery
to Zones 1–9 and exceeding 1 cubic foot
(1,728 cubic inches) is based on the
actual weight or the dimensional weight
(as calculated in 1.3.1 or 1.3.2),
whichever is greater.
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[Revise 1.3 by adding a new 1.3.3 to
read as follows:]
1.3.3 Dimensional Weight Dimension
Standard
Shipping Services file manifests or
other approved electronic
documentation must include the
accurate dimensions (length, width,
height) of all pieces that exceed 1 cubic
foot. Shipping Services file manifests or
other approved electronic
documentation not meeting the
requirement to include accurate
dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee under
1.9.
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[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.6 and
1.7 to read as follows:]
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Packaging
Only USPS-produced USPS Connect
Local Flat Rate packaging is eligible for
the USPS Connect Local Flat Rate prices
and are charged a flat rate regardless of
the actual weight (up to 70 pounds) of
the mailpiece. Customers must only use
USPS-produced USPS Connect Local
Flat Rate containers at the applicable
USPS Connect Local Flat Rate price.
USPS-produced USPS Connect Local
Flat Rate packaging is not eligible for
shipping live animals.
1.7
Sunday Delivery
A USPS Connect Local mailer may
request Sunday delivery where available
for a fee (see Notice 123—Price List).
[Revise 1.0 by adding new 1.8 to read
as follows:]
1.8
Nonstandard Fees
Except for Ground Return service, a
Parcel Select Destination Entry, Ground,
Parcel Select Lightweight, or USPS
Connect Local, piece that measures
more than 22 inches up to 30 inches or
that measures more than 30 inches in
length or that measures more than 2
cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches) is subject
to a nonstandard fee (see Notice 123—
Price List). Cube dimensions for
rectangular pieces are determined by
measuring the length, width, and height
in inches (rounding off see 604.7.0) each
measurement to the nearest whole inch)
and multiplying the length by the width
by the height. For nonrectangular
pieces, calculate as stated above and
multiply the result by an adjustment
factor of 0.785. If either calculation
exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the piece is
subject to the nonstandard fee. A piece
may be subject to both a length and a
cube nonstandard fee. Shipping
Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation
must include the accurate dimensions
(length, width, height) of all pieces that
exceed 22 inches. Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic
documentation not meeting the
requirement to include accurate
dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee under
1.9.
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[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.9 to
read as follows:]
1.9
Dimension Noncompliance Fee
Parcel Select mailpieces required to
include dimensions (length, width,
height) in the Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic
documentation under 1.3.3 or 1.8 and
the dimensions are omitted or
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noncompliance fee (see Notice 123—
Price List). A mailpiece is only subject
to one dimension noncompliance fee.
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2. On an SCF pallet, according to
705.8.10.
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[Renumber 4.4 and 4.5 as 4.5 and 4.6
and add new 4.4 to read as follows:]
3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for
Parcel Select Parcels
4.4
3.1
Description of Service
[Revise the text of 3.1 to read as
follows:]
Parcel Select is a Shipping Services
ground product. USPS Local Connect is
a price category of Parcel Select with an
expected same-day or next day delivery
service. The USPS does not guarantee
the delivery of Parcel Select mailpieces
within a specified time. Certain Parcel
Select mailpieces might receive deferred
service.
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[Revise the heading of 4.0 to read as
follows:]
4.0 Price Eligibility for Parcel Select
and Parcel Select Lightweight
4.1
Destination Entry Price Eligibility
4.1.1
Definition
* * * For this standard, the following
destination facility definitions apply:
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[Revise the first sentence of item b to
read as follows:]
b. A destination sectional center
facility (DSCF) includes all facilities in
L005 or L051 for DSCF machinable
parcels. * * *
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*
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*
4.1.4
DSCF and DDU Prices
For DSCF and DDU prices, pieces
must meet the applicable standards in
3.0 and the following criteria:
[Revise the first sentence of item a to
read as follows:]
a. For DSCF prices, be part of a Parcel
Select destination entry mailing of
parcels deposited at an SCF in L005,
L051, or a USPS-designated facility.
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Parcel Select Lightweight
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Prices for Machinable Parcels
The following prices apply to Parcel
Select Lightweight machinable parcels:
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[Renumber items b and c as c and d
and add new item b to read as follows:]
b. SCF Price; the SCF price applies to
machinable parcels that are
dropshipped and presented to a DSCF:
1. In an SCF sack containing at least
10 pounds of parcels.
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USPS Connect Local
USPS Connect Local mailings are
subject to the following criteria:
a. Participation in the USPS Connect
Local program requires agreement to
program terms. Customers must speak
with a USPS Representative for details.
b. No minimum volume requirement.
c. Postage must be paid under
254.1.1.3.
d. Pieces are subject to specific
marking requirements under 202.3.7.2
and 202.3.7.3.
e. Mailings must be addressed and
entered at the local 5-digit Post Office
by the designated critical entry time for
same day delivery within the local 5digit Post Office service area.
f. Only the following extra services
are available with USPS Connect Local
and must be purchased through the
Click-N-Ship application:
1. Insurance.
2. Signature Confirmation.
3. Signature Confirmation Restricted
Delivery.
g. Sunday delivery where available for
a fee (see 1.8).
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There are no sorting requirements for
USPS Connect Local pieces.
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1.4
Terms for Presort Level
Terms used for presort levels are
defined as follows:
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[Renumber items c and d as d and e
and add new item c to read as follows:]
c. SCF: The separation includes
pieces for two or more 3-digit areas
served by the same sectional center
facility (SCF) (see L002 and L051).
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4.0 Preparing Destination Entry Parcel
Select
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4.2 Preparing Destination SCF (DSCF)
Parcel Select
4.2.1
Definition
[Revise the first sentence of 4.2.1 to
read as follows:]
A destination sectional center facility
(DSCF) includes all facilities in L005 for
5-digit/scheme sacks, or L051 for SCF
sorted machinable parcel sacks. * * *
4.2.2
Basic Standards
[Revise the text of 1.1 by renumbering
the current text as 1.1.1 and adding new
1.1.2 to read as follows:]
Pieces must meet the applicable
standards in 4.0 and the following
criteria:
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[Revise the text of item b to read as
follows:]
b. DSCF pieces must be for the same
SCF area under L005 for 5-digit/scheme
sacks or L051 for SCF sorted machinable
parcel sacks.
[Revise the first and second sentence
of item c to read as follows:]
c. Sorted to optional 5-digit scheme
destinations under L606, Column B, 5digit destinations, or SCF for
machinable parcels under L051, either
in sacks or directly on pallets or in
pallet boxes. Mailers must enter the
pieces at the designated SCF, under
L605, that serves the 5-digit ZIP Code
destinations of the pieces or designated
SCF for machinable parcels under L051.
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1.1
4.2.3
254 Postage Payment and
Documentation
1.0 Basic Standards for Postage
Payment
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[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.1.3 to
read as follows:]
1.1.3
USPS Connect Local
USPS Connect Local mailings must be
paid with USPS Click-N-Ship.
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Mail Preparation
1.0 General Information for Mail
Preparation
Basic Standards
1.1.1
General
All mailings at Parcel Select prices are
subject to these general standards:
a. Each mailing must meet the
applicable standards in 201, 202, 253,
255, and 256.
b. All pieces that are palletized must
be prepared under 705.8.0.
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Sacking requirements for DSCF entry:
[Revise the text of item a to read as
follows:]
a. Only 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, and
SCF, sacks are permitted.
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[Renumber items e and f as g and h
and add new items e and f to read as
follows:]
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e. Each SCF sack must contain a
minimum of seven pieces. One overflow
sack per SCF is permitted (no piece
minimum).
f. SCF sack labeling: Line 1, use L051;
for Line 2, ‘‘PSVC PARCELS SCF.’’
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[Revise the text of renumbered item h
to read as follows:]
h. See 705.8.0 for option to place 5digit scheme and 5-digit DSCF sacks,
SCF sacks, and 3-digit nonmachinable
sacks on an SCF pallet.
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5.0
Preparing Machinable Parcels
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*
*
5.3.1 Sack Preparation
Sack size, preparation sequence, and
Line 1 labeling:
*
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[Renumber items c through e as d
through f and add new item c to read
as follows:]
c. SCF: Optional (minimum of 10
pieces or 20 pounds); for Line 1, use
L051.
*
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5.3.2 Sack Line 2
Line 2:
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[Renumber items c through e as d
through f and add new item c to read
as follows:]
c. SCF: ‘‘PSVC MACH SCF.’’
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Lightweight
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6.2
Preparing Machinable Parcels
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6.2.2
Sacking and Labeling
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*
[Renumber items b through e as c
through f and add new item b to read
as follows:]
b. SCF, allowed only for machinable
parcels deposited at a DSCF to claim
SCF price; 10-pound minimum;
labeling:
1. For Line 1, L051.
2. For Line 2, ‘‘PSLW MACH SCF.’’
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[Add a new 7.0 to read as follows:]
7.0
Preparing USPS Connect Local
7.1 USPS Connect Local Flat Rate
Packaging Provided by the USPS
USPS Connect Local Flat Rate
packaging provided by the USPS must
be used only for USPS Connect Local.
7.2 Sealing USPS Connect Local Flat
Rate Packaging
When sealing a USPS Connect Local
Flat Rate Bag or Box, the container flaps
must be able to close within the normal
folds. Tape may be applied to the flaps
and seams to reinforce the container;
provided the design of the container is
not enlarged by opening the sides and
the container is not reconstructed in any
way.
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*
Insurance
Insurance Restricted Delivery
[Under the ‘‘Insurance’’ line item add
‘‘USPS Connect Local’’ under the
‘‘Eligible Mail’’ column with a footnote
‘‘11’’ notation to read as follows:]
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USPS Connect Local pieces must be
mailed at the local Post Office
designated by the 5-digit ZIP Code
destination.
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2.0
Deposit
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2.2
Containers
*
*
*
DNDC mailings (if not bedloaded),
DDU mailings (if not bedloaded), and all
DSCF mailings must be prepared as
follows:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the text of item d to read as
follows:]
d. For DSCF, 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,
SCF, and 3-digit sacks may be
bedloaded or be placed on SCF pallets
that are labeled and otherwise prepared
under 705.8.0.
*
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500
Additional Services
503
Extra Services
1.0 Basic Standards for All Extra
Services
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Verification
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1.4.1
1.2
Office of Mailing
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Exhibit 1.4.1
Mail
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*
Eligibility—Domestic Mail
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*
Eligibility—Domestic
*
*
Additional combined extra services
11 Insurance Restricted Delivery not
available for USPS Connect Local items.
[Under the ‘‘Signature Confirmation’’
line item add ‘‘USPS Connect Local’’
under the ‘‘Eligible Mail’’ column.]
*
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*
*
*
*
*
505
Return Services
*
*
Signature Confirmation Restricted
Delivery
4.0
Parcel Return Service
4.1
Prices and Fees
[Under the ‘‘Signature Confirmation
Restricted Delivery’’ line item add
‘‘USPS Connect Local’’ under the
‘‘Eligible Mail’’ column.]
*
*
*
*
*
[Add new footnote ‘‘11’’ to read as
follows:]
USPS Connect Local 11
USPS Connect Local
1.0
Signature Confirmation
*
1.2.2
Eligibility for Extra Services
Eligible mail
*
Parcel Select must be mailed at the
Post Office from which the zone-based
postage was computed, except under 1.3
and 1.4.
1.4
Extra service
*
Parcel Select
Enter and Deposit
[Revise the text of 1.2 by renumbering
the current text as 1.2.1 and adding a
new 1.2.2 to read as follows:]
*
1.2.1
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6.2.1 Sacking
[Revise the text of 6.2.1 by adding a
new second sentence to read as follows:]
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* * * Mailers may prepare SCF sacks
only for parcels that will be
dropshipped to a DSCF. * * *
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[Revise 4.1 by adding a new 4.1.4 to
read as follows:]
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Parcel Return Service parcels are not
subject to a nonstandard fee.
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507
[Revise the last sentence of 7.3.4 to
read as follows:]
* * * Customers should make
notifications of change to their requests
through the www.usps.com Pickup on
Demand application or through USPS
Click-N-Ship for USPS Connect Local.
*
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*
Nonstandard Fee
Mailer Services
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7.0
Pickup on Demand Service
7.1
Postage and Fees
*
*
7.1.2
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*
*
Fee
[Revise the last sentence of 7.1.2 to
read as follows:]
* * * The Pickup on Demand fee
must be paid online at www.usps.com or
through USPS Click-N-Ship for USPS
Connect Local.
*
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*
*
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7.2
7.2.1
Basic Standards
Availability
* * * Incidental amounts of other
postage-affixed, full-price mail also may
be collected when Pickup on Demand
service is provided for:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the text of 7.2.1 by
renumbering items f through m as g
through n and adding a new item f to
read as follows:]
f. USPS Connect Local
*
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*
*
*
7.2.3
Extra Services
[Revise the text of 7.2.3 to read as
follows:]
As applicable, Certified Mail, USPS
Tracking, Adult Signature (not allowed
for certain items under 503.8.0),
insurance, Signature Confirmation, and
return receipt, are the only extra postal
services that may be used with pieces
that are picked up.
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7.2.6 Requesting Pickup on Demand
Service
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7.3
4.1.4
[Revise the text of 7.2.6 to read as
follows:]
A customer can request Pickup on
Demand service and schedule a pickup
at www.usps.com or through USPS
Click-N-Ship for USPS Connect Local.
Pickup on Demand service allows a
customer to have pickup on a specific
date within a two-hour timeframe.
Customers can schedule Pickup on
Demand service up to one year in
advance or for USPS Connect Local up
to three days in advance. A same day
request for pickup must be made before
5:00 a.m. local time on the requested
day.
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11.0
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Customer Changes
USPS Tracking Plus Service
[Revise the text of 11.0 to read as
follows:]
11.1
Description
USPS Tracking Plus service allows
customers to request the Postal Service
retain scan data, or scan and signature
data for their packages, beyond the
Postal Service’s standard data retention
period, for up to 10 years for a fee (see
Notice 123–Price List). Customers may
request USPS Tracking Plus service
online at usps.com or through a
Shipping Services File.
11.2
Scan Data Retention
USPS Tracking Plus service is
available for scan data retention on
mailpieces shipped by the following
products:
a. Priority Mail Express
b. Priority Mail
c. First-Class Mail (Letters and Flats) with
a purchased trackable extra service
d. First-Class Package Service
e. Parcel Select
f. Library Mail and Media Mail
g. Bound Printed Matter
h. USPS Marketing Mail and Nonprofit
USPS Marketing Mail parcels with purchased
USPS Tracking and Nonprofit USPS
Marketing Mail parcels with a trackable extra
service
11.3 Scan and Signature Data
Retention
USPS Tracking Plus service is
available for Scan and Signature
Retention on applicable products listed
in 11.2. Except for Priority Mail Express,
the customer must have purchased an
underlying signature service (e.g.,
Signature Confirmation service, Adult
Signature service).
*
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*
*
*
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Other Services
* * * The following services require
payment of separate additional fees:
*
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*
*
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[Delete items c and d.]
*
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600 Basic Standards for All Mailing
Services
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*
604 Postage Payment Methods and
Refunds
*
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9.0
Exchanges and Refunds
*
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9.2
Postage and Fee Refunds
*
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9.2.1
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*
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*
*
General Standards
*
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Exhibit 9.2.1 Postage and Fees Refunds
[Revise the introductory text in
Exhibit 9.2.1 to read as follows:]
Except for USPS Connect Local under
9.2.5c, customers must apply for a
refund within the time limits in the
chart below.
*
*
*
*
*
9.2.3
Full Refund
A full refund (100%) may be made
when:
*
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*
*
*
[Revise the text of 9.2.3 by adding a
new item n to read as follows:]
n. For USPS Connect Local, the USPS
refunds the Sunday premium fee for an
item not delivered or for an item which
delivery was not attempted, on Sunday.
*
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*
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9.2.5
Applying for Refund
A customer may apply for refunds
under 9.2, as follows:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise 9.2.5 by adding a new item c
to read as follows:]
c. Automated: A refund for the USPS
Connect Local Sunday delivery fee
under 9.2.3n is applied automatically
through USPS Click-N-Ship.
*
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Special Standards
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705 Advanced Preparation and
Special Postage Payment Systems
1.0 Address Information System
Services
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Preparing Pallets
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General Preparation
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8.5.3
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Minimum Load
The following minimum load
standards apply to mail prepared on
pallets:
*
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*
[Revise the fourth sentence of item b
to read as follows:]
b. * * * There is no minimum weight
requirement for an SCF pallet
containing 5-digit scheme, 5-digit or
SCF sacks prepared for the DSCF price.
* * *
*
*
*
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*
8.10.7 Machinable Parcels—USPS
Marketing Mail, Including Marketing
Parcels 6 Ounces or More, and Parcel
Select Lightweight
* * * Label pallets under applicable
standards in 8.6 and according to Line
1 and Line 2 information below:
*
*
*
*
*
[Renumber items c through f as items
d through g and add new item c to read
as follows:]
c. SCF, optional. Allowed only for
mail deposited at a DSCF to claim SCF
price; labeling:
1. For Line 1, L051.
2. For Line 2, ‘‘PSLW MACH SCF.’’
*
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8.18 Parcel Select DSCF Prices—
Parcels on Pallets
8.18.2 Alternate Preparation, Parcels
on Pallets
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Pallets
Unless prepared under 8.18.2, or in
sacks, mail must be prepared for the
DSCF price as follows:
[Revise the first and third sentence of
item a to read as follows:]
General. Parcels for each SCF area
must be sorted to 5-digit scheme, 5digit, SCF (machinable parcels only), or
3-digit (nonmachinable) destinations on
pallets. * * * * * * Except when
prepared under 8.18.2, each 5-digit
scheme, 5-digit, SCF, and 3-digit pallet
must meet a minimum volume
requirement under one of the criteria in
8.18.1. * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as
follows:]
b. Minimum volume. The minimum
volume per 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF,
and 3-digit pallet can be met in one of
the following ways:
1. Pieces may be placed on 5-digit
scheme, 5-digit, SCF, and 3-digit pallets,
each containing at least 50 pieces and
250 pounds.
2. Pieces may be placed on 5-digit
scheme, 5-digit, SCF, and 3-digit pallets,
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each having a minimum height of 36
inches of mail (excluding the height of
the pallet) (see 8.5.4).
[Revise the text of items c, c1, and c2,
to read as follows:]
c. Overflow. After filling a pallet(s) to
a 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, or 3-digit
destination, any remaining pieces that
do not meet the minimum pallet
requirements may be prepared in one or
both of the following ways:
1. Placed in 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,
SCF, or 3-digit overflow sacks (no
minimum number of pieces per sack)
that are labeled in accordance with the
5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, or 3-digit
sacking requirements for the DSCF price
in 255.4.2. Overflow pieces sacked in
this manner are eligible for the DSCF
prices.
2. Placed on a 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,
SCF, or 3-digit pallet labeled under
8.18.1 that does not meet the minimums
for the DSCF price. Overflow pieces
palletized in this manner are not eligible
for the DSCF prices but are eligible for
the DNDC prices.
*
*
*
*
*
[Renumber items f and g as items g
and h and add new item f to read as
follows:]
f. SCF. Pallet labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L051.
2. Line 2: ‘‘PSVC PARCELS SCF.’’
*
*
*
*
*
DSCF price mailings not prepared
under 8.18.1 may be prepared as
follows:
[Revise the first sentence of item a to
read as follows:]
a. General. All DSCF price mail in the
mailing must be sorted to 5-digit
scheme, 5-digit, SCF (machinable
parcels only), or 3-digit
(nonmachinable) destinations under
8.18.2 (i.e., mail prepared under 8.18.1
and mail sacked under 255.4.2 must not
be included in a mailing prepared under
8.18.2). * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as
follows:]
b. Minimum volume. To qualify for
the DSCF price, no pallet may contain
fewer than 35 pieces and 200 pounds,
and for the entire mailing the average
number of DSCF price pieces per 5-digit
scheme, 5-digit, SCF, or 3-digit
destination must be at least 50.
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the text of items c, c1, and c2,
to read as follows:]
c. Overflow. After filling pallets to a
5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, or 3-digit
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destination, any remaining pieces that
do not meet the minimum pallet
requirements may be prepared in one or
both of the following ways:
1. Placed in 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,
SCF, or 3-digit overflow sacks (no
minimum number of pieces per sack)
that are labeled in accordance with the
DSCF sacking requirements in 255.4.2.
Overflow pieces sacked in this manner
are eligible for the DSCF prices.
2. Placed on a 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,
SCF, or 3-digit pallet labeled under
8.18.2 that does not meet the minimums
for the DSCF price. Overflow pieces
palletized in this manner are not eligible
for the DSCF prices but are eligible for
the DNDC prices.
*
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*
*
*
[Renumber items f and g as items g
and h and add new item f to read as
follows:]
f. SCF. Pallet labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L051.
2. Line 2: ‘‘PSVC PARCELS SCF.’’
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the first and fourth sentences
of renumbered item h to read a follows:]
h. Documentation. A list of each 5digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, and 3-digit
pallet in the mailing that qualifies for
the DSCF price must be submitted.
* * * * * * For each pallet, the listing
must show: The pallet identification
number, the applicable 5-digit scheme,
5-digit, SCF, or 3-digit destination of the
pallet, the total weight of pieces on the
pallet, the total number of pieces on the
pallet, and the running total of pieces
(i.e., the number equal to the number of
pieces for that pallet plus the sum of the
pieces on all pallets listed before it).
* * *
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Index
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U
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*
[Add ‘‘USPS Connect Local, 253’’
alphabetically under ‘‘U’’.]
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Notice 123 (Price List)
[Revise competitive prices as
applicable.]
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We will publish an appropriate
amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect
these changes.
Joshua J. Hofer,
Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2021–25059 Filed 11–17–21; 8:45 am]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards
Changes
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), to reflect
changes to prices and mailing standards for competitive products.
DATES: Effective Date: January 9, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Jarboe at (202) 268-7690,
Margaret Pepe (202) 268-3078, or Garry Rodriguez at (202) 268-7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule describes new prices and
product features for competitive products, by class of mail,
established by the Governors of the United States Postal
Service[supreg]. New prices are available under Docket Number CP2022-22
on the Postal Regulatory Commission PRC website at https://www.prc.gov,
and on the Postal Explorer[supreg] website at https://pe.usps.com.
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), to reflect changes
to prices and mailing standards for the following competitive products:
Priority Mail Express[supreg].
Priority Mail[supreg].
First-Class Package Service[supreg].
Parcel Select[supreg].
USPS Retail Ground[supreg].
Extra Services.
Return Services.
Mailer Services.
Recipient Services.
Other.
Competitive product prices and changes are identified by product as
follows:
Priority Mail Express
Prices
Overall, Priority Mail Express prices will increase 3.1 percent.
Priority Mail Express will continue to offer zoned and Flat Rate
Retail, Commercial Base[supreg], and Commercial Plus[supreg] pricing.
Retail prices will increase an average of 2.9 percent. The Flat
Rate Envelope price will increase to $26.95, the Legal Flat Rate
Envelope will increase to $27.10, and the Padded Flat Rate Envelope
will increase to $27.50.
Commercial prices (Commercial Base and Commercial Plus) will
increase an average of 4.3 percent.
Dimensional Weight Pricing Dimension Standards
The Postal Service is implementing a standard under dimensional
weight pricing for commercial Priority Mail Express pieces to require
Shipping Services file manifests or other approved electronic
documentation include the accurate dimensions (length, width, height)
of all pieces that exceed 1 cubic foot. This standard will assist the
Postal Service with compliance in pricing. Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic documentation not meeting the
requirement to include accurate dimensions will be assessed a dimension
noncompliance fee.
Priority Mail
Prices
Overall, Priority Mail prices will increase 3.1 percent. Priority
Mail will continue to offer zoned and Flat Rate Retail, Commercial
Base, and Commercial Plus pricing.
Retail prices will increase an average of 4.5 percent. The Flat
Rate Envelope price will increase to $8.95, the Legal Flat Rate
Envelope will increase to $9.25, and the Padded Flat Rate Envelope will
increase to $9.65. The Small Flat Rate Box price will increase to $9.45
and the Medium Flat Rate Boxes will increase to $16.10. The Large Flat
Rate Box will decrease to $21.50 and the APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate
Box will decrease to $20.00.
Commercial prices (Commercial Base and Commercial Plus) will
increase an average of 1.2 percent.
Dimensional Weight Pricing Dimension Standards
The Postal Service is implementing a standard under dimensional
weight pricing for commercial Priority Mail pieces to require Shipping
Services file manifests or other approved electronic documentation
include the accurate dimensions (length, width, height) of all pieces
that exceed 1 cubic foot. This standard will assist the Postal Service
with compliance in pricing. Shipping Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation not meeting the requirement to
include accurate dimensions will be assessed a dimension noncompliance
fee.
First-Class Package Service
Prices
Overall, First-Class Package Service prices will increase 8.8
percent.
Overall, First-Class Package Service--Retail prices will increase
9.0 percent.
Overall, First-Class Package Service--Commercial prices will
increase 8.8 percent.
Parcel Select
Prices
The prices for Parcel Select Destination Entry will decrease an
average of 11.1 percent. Parcel Select Ground prices will decrease an
average of 12.1 percent. The prices for Parcel Select
Lightweight[supreg] will increase an average of 7.4 percent.
Dimensional Weight Pricing Dimension Standards
The Postal Service is implementing a standard under dimensional
weight pricing for Parcel Select Destination Entry and Parcel Select
Ground pieces to require Shipping Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation include the accurate dimensions
(length, width, height) of all pieces that exceed 1 cubic foot. This
standard will assist the Postal Service with compliance in pricing.
Shipping Services file manifests or other approved electronic
documentation not meeting the requirement to include accurate
dimensions will be assessed a dimension noncompliance fee.
Optional SCF Preparation for Parcel Select Destination Entry and Parcel
Select Lightweight Machinable Parcels
The Postal Service will implement an optional Sectional Center
Facility (SCF) preparation level that will allow mailers to presort and
dropship Parcel Select Destination Entry machinable parcels to an
eligible destination SCF (DSCF) under Labeling List L051. The new SCF
preparation level will follow the current Parcel Select Destination
Entry standards for requirements, mail preparation, entry, and pricing.
The Postal will also implement an optional SCF preparation level
that will allow mailers to presort and dropship Parcel Select
Lightweight (PSLW) machinable parcels to an eligible DSCF under
labeling List L051. The new SCF
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preparation will follow the current PSLW standards for requirements,
mail preparation, entry, and pricing.
As a result of the new SCF preparation level for PSLW machinable
parcels, the Postal Service will delete Customer Support Ruling (CSR)
PS-348, Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable Parcel Optional SCF
Presort and Entry.
USPS Connect Local
USPS Connect LocalTM is a new Parcel Select price
category offering, designed to enhance access to our delivery network
at the local level to deliver items the same-day or the next-day via a
local Post Office to every address served by that delivery unit.
Participation in the USPS Connect Local program requires agreement to
program terms. Customers must contact a USPS Representative for
details.
USPS Connect Local will offer three USPS-produced Flat Rate
container prices (2 bags and a box), variable weight prices from 1
pound through 25 pounds that will not be subject to Dimensional (DIM)
pricing, and an oversized (108 inches-130 inches) price.
USPS Click-N-Ship[supreg] will be the required payment method,
providing both the shipping label and postage payment.
Certain additional mailing services such as Insurance and Signature
ConfirmationTM extra services and Pickup on Demand[supreg]
and USPS Tracking Plus[supreg] will be available for USPS Connect
Local.
USPS Connect Local will also offer Sunday delivery where available
for a fee and has an automatic Sunday fee refund feature through USPS
Click-N-Ship if the item is not delivered on Sunday or Sunday delivery
was not attempted.
USPS Retail Ground
Overall, USPS Retail Ground prices will decrease an average of 7.4
percent.
USPS Retail Ground Prices Zones 1 Through 4
The Postal Service is eliminating the restriction that states USPS
Retail Ground prices in Zones 1 through 4 are only available to items
that require surface transportation. USPS Retail Ground prices will now
be available for all eligible mailable items in Zones 1 through 9.
Extra Services
Adult Signature Service
Adult Signature Required and Adult Signature Restricted Delivery
service prices are increasing 23.2 and 22.4 percent respectively. The
price for Adult Signature Required will increase to $8.50 and Adult
Signature Restricted Delivery will increase to $8.75.
Return Services
Parcel Return Service
Overall, Parcel Return Service prices will increase an average of
4.9 percent.
Return Sectional Center Facility (RSCF) prices will increase an
average of 4.9 percent and Return Delivery Unit (RDU) prices will
increase an average of 4.9 percent.
Mailer Services
Pickup on Demand Service
The Pickup on Demand[supreg] service fee will remain at $25.00.
USPS Tracking Plus Service
Overall, USPS Premium Tracking ServiceTM prices will
decrease 51.5 percent.
USPS Tracking Plus Service Expansion of Products
The Postal Service is expanding the domestic product offering for
USPS Tracking PlusTM to include Library Mail, Media
Mail[supreg], and Bound Printed Matter. The expansion will also include
First-Class Mail[supreg] (Letters and Flats) with the purchase of a
trackable extra service, USPS Marketing Mail[supreg] and Nonprofit USPS
Marketing Mail parcels with the purchase of USPS Tracking[supreg], and
Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail parcels with a trackable extra service.
The Postal Service is also expanding USPS Tracking Plus service to
include some International outbound products. For further information
see the International Mailing Services: Mailing Services Product and
Price Changes Federal Register notice.
Recipient Services
Post Office Box Service
The competitive Post Office BoxTM service prices will
increase an average of 18.2 percent within the updated price ranges.
Premium Forwarding Service
Premium Forwarding Service[supreg] (PFS[supreg]) prices will
increase between 4.8 and 5.3 percent depending on the specific price
element. The enrollment fee paid at the retail counter for PFS-
Residential will increase to $23.90 and the PFS-Residential, PFS-
Commercial, and PFS-Local enrollment fee paid online will increase to
$21.95 per application. The price of the weekly shipment charge for
PFS-Residential and per container charge for PFS-Local will increase to
$23.90.
USPS Package Intercept
The USPS Package Intercept[supreg] fee will increase 4.6 percent to
$15.95.
Other
Address Enhancement Service
Address Enhancement Service competitive product prices will
increase between 10.0 and 14.3 percent.
Residential Delivery Indicator Application Program Interface (RDI-API)
Eliminated
The Postal Service is eliminating RDI-API due to low volume.
Small Parcel Forwarding Fee
The small parcel forwarding fee, an optional service first offered
in January 2019, will increase 6.1 percent to $5.25.
Nonstandard Fees
The Postal Service is implementing Nonstandard Fees for domestic
retail and commercial Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail pieces,
First-Class Package Service-Retail, USPS Retail Ground (including USPS
Retail Ground LOR), and Parcel Select (Destination Entry, Ground, PSLW,
USPS Connect Local) pieces that are operationally considered
nonstandard. The nonstandard fees will consist of two components,
length and cube. The length component will consist of two fees, one fee
for a piece that measures more than 22 inches up to 30 inches, and
another fee for a piece that measures more than 30 inches in length.
The cube component will consist of a fee for a piece that measures more
than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches). Cube dimensions for rectangular
pieces are determined by measuring the length, width, and height in
inches (rounding off each measurement to the nearest whole inch) and
multiplying the length by the width by the height. For nonrectangular
pieces, calculate as stated above and multiply the result by an
adjustment factor of 0.785. If either calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic
inches, the piece is subject to the cube dimension nonstandard fee.
A piece may be subject to both a length and a cube dimension
nonstandard fee. The nonstandard fees do not apply to Flat Rate
products, Regional Rate products or returns (USPS Returns, PRS).
In addition, commercial Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail,
and Parcel Select (Destination Entry, Ground, PSLW) will require the
Shipping Services file manifests or other approved electronic
documentation include the accurate dimensions
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(length, width, height) of all pieces that exceed 22 inches.
* * * * *
Dimension Noncompliance Fee
The Postal Service is implementing a dimension noncompliance fee
for commercial Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail, and Parcel
Select (Destination Entry, Ground, PSLW, and USPS Connect Local)
mailpieces. The dimension noncompliance fee will be assessed when
dimensions (length, width, height) required by standard to be included
in the Shipping Services file manifests or other approved electronic
documentation, are omitted or are inaccurate. A mailpiece is only
subject to one dimension noncompliance fee.
* * * * *
Resources
The Postal Service provides additional resources to assist
customers with this price change for competitive products. These tools
include price lists, downloadable price files, and Federal Register
Notices, which may be found on the Postal Explorer[supreg] website at
https://pe.usps.com.
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]
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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 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)
* * * * *
100 Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels
* * * * *
110 Retail Mail Priority Mail Express
113 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
* * * * *
[Revise 1.0 by adding new 1.6 to read as follows:]
1.6 Nonstandard Fees
A Priority Mail Express piece that measures more than 22 inches up
to 30 inches or that measures more than 30 inches in length or that
measures more than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches) is subject to a
nonstandard fee (see Notice 123--Price List). Cube dimensions for
rectangular pieces are determined by measuring the length, width, and
height in inches (rounding off see 604.7.0) each measurement to the
nearest whole inch) and multiplying the length by the width by the
height. For nonrectangular, pieces calculate as stated above and
multiply the result by an adjustment factor of 0.785. If either
calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the piece is subject to the
nonstandard fee. A piece may be subject to both a length and a cube
nonstandard fee.
* * * * *
120 Retail Mail Priority Mail
123 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
* * * * *
[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.7 to read as follows:]
1.7 Nonstandard Fees
Except for Flat Rate and Regional Rate packaging, a Priority Mail
piece that measures more than 22 inches up to 30 inches in length or
that measures more than 30 inches or that measures more than 2 cubic
feet (3,456 cubic inches) is subject to a nonstandard fee (see Notice
123--Price List). Cube dimensions for rectangular pieces are determined
by measuring the length, width, and height in inches (rounding off see
604.7.0) each measurement to the nearest whole inch) and multiplying
the length by the width by the height. For nonrectangular pieces,
calculate as stated above and multiply the result by an adjustment
factor of 0.785. If either calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the
piece is subject to the nonstandard fee. A piece may be subject to both
a length and a cube nonstandard fee.
* * * * *
130 Retail Mail First-Class Mail and First-Class Package Service--
Retail
133 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
* * * * *
[Revise 1.0 by adding new 1.6 to read as follows:]
1.6 Nonstandard Fees
A First-Class Package Service--Retail piece that measures more than
22 inches up to 30 inches or that measures more than 30 inches in
length or that measures more than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches) is
subject to a nonstandard fee (see Notice 123--Price List). Cube
dimensions for rectangular pieces are determined by measuring the
length, width, and height in inches (rounding off see 604.7.0) each
measurement to the nearest whole inch) and multiplying the length by
the width by the height. For nonrectangular pieces, calculate as stated
above and multiply the result by an adjustment factor of 0.785. If
either calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the piece is subject to
the nonstandard fee. A piece may be subject to both a length and a cube
nonstandard fee.
* * * * *
150 Retail Mail USPS Retail Ground
153 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
1.1 Price Eligibility
USPS Retail Ground prices are calculated based on the zone to which
the parcel is addressed and the weight of the parcel. USPS Retail
Ground prices are available as follows:
[Revise the text of item a to read as follows:]
a. Except for items mailed under 1.3, USPS Retail Ground prices are
available for eligible mailable items sent to Zones 1 through 9.
[Delete item b and renumber items c and d as b and c.]
* * * * *
1.3 USPS Retail Ground--Limited Overland Routes Prices
[Revise the text of 1.3 to read as follows:]
USPS Retail Ground--LOR retail prices are only available when
mailing eligible items within the state of Alaska for pieces delivered
to or from the eligible intra-Alaska ZIP Codes not connected by
overland routes in Exhibit 1.3. USPS Retail Ground--LOR retail prices
are not available through online or commercial postage payment.
* * * * *
[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.5 to read as follows:]
1.5 Nonstandard Fees
A USPS Retail Ground or USPS Retail Ground--Limited Overland Routes
piece that measures more than 22 inches up to 30 inches in length or
that
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measures more than 30 inches or that measures more than 2 cubic feet
(3,456 cubic inches) is subject to a nonstandard fee (see Notice 123--
Price List). Cube dimensions for rectangular pieces are determined by
measuring the length, width, and height in inches (rounding off see
604.7.0) each measurement to the nearest whole inch) and multiplying
the length by the width by the height. For nonrectangular pieces,
calculate as stated above and multiply the result by an adjustment
factor of 0.785. If either calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the
piece is subject to the nonstandard fee. A piece may be subject to both
a length and a cube nonstandard fee.
* * * * *
200 Commercial Letters, Flats, and Parcels
201 Physical Standards
* * * * *
8.0 Additional Physical Standards by Class of Mail
* * * * *
8.5 Parcel Select
* * * * *
[Revise 8.5 by adding a new 8.5.4 to read as follows:]
8.5.4 USPS Connect Local
These standards apply to USPS Connect Local:
a. No piece may weigh more than 25 pounds.
b. USPS Connect Local pieces measuring over 108 inches in combined
length and girth, but not more than 130 inches in combined length and
girth, are mailable at the USPS Connect Local oversized price.
* * * * *
202 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece
* * * * *
3.0 Placement and Content of Mail Markings
* * * * *
3.7 Parcel Select, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail
Markings
3.7.1 Basic Markings
[Revise the first sentence in the introductory text of 3.7.1 to
read as follows:]
The basic required marking (i.e., ``Parcel Select'', ``Parcel
Select Lightweight'', ``USPS Connect Local'', ``Bound Printed Matter'',
``Media Mail'', ``Library Mail'') must be printed on each piece claimed
at the respective price. * * *
* * * * *
3.7.2 Parcel Select Markings
* * * The following product markings are required:
* * * * *
[Add new item d to read as follows:]
d. USPS Connect Local--``USPS Connect Local''.
* * * * *
[Renumber 3.7.3 through 3.7.5 as 3.7.4 through 3.7.6 and add new
3.7.3 to read as follows:]
3.7.3 USPS Connect Local
In addition to the basic marking ``USPS Connect Local'' each piece
of USPS Connect Local must bear the 5-digit ZIP Code of the local
mailing Post Office (i.e., USPS Connect Local--12345) additional price
marking. For USPS Connect Local Sunday delivery, in addition to the 5-
digit ZIP Code additional price marking, the piece must include the
marking ``SUN'' (i.e., USPS Connect Local--12345 SUN).
* * * * *
210 Commercial Mail Priority Mail Express
213 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
* * * * *
1.5 Dimensional Weight Price for Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1-9
* * * * *
[Revise 1.5 by adding a new 1.5.3 to read as follows:]
1.5.3 Dimensional Weight Pricing Dimension Standard
Shipping Services file manifests or other approved electronic
documentation must include the accurate dimensions (length, width,
height) of all pieces that exceed 1 cubic foot. Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic documentation not meeting the
requirement to include accurate dimensions will be assessed a dimension
noncompliance fee under 1.10.
* * * * *
[Revise 1.0 by adding new 1.9 to read as follows:]
1.9 Nonstandard Fees
A Priority Mail Express piece that measures more than 22 inches up
to 30 inches or that measures more than 30 inches in length or that
measures more than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches) is subject to a
nonstandard fee (see Notice 123--Price List). Cube dimensions for
rectangular pieces are determined by measuring the length, width, and
height in inches (rounding off see 604.7.0) each measurement to the
nearest whole inch) and multiplying the length by the width by the
height. For nonrectangular pieces, calculate as stated above and
multiply the result by an adjustment factor of 0.785. If either
calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the piece is subject to the
nonstandard fee. A piece may be subject to both a length and a cube
nonstandard fee. Shipping Services file manifests or other approved
electronic documentation must include the accurate dimensions (length,
width, height) of all pieces that exceed 22 inches. Shipping Services
file manifests or other approved electronic documentation not meeting
the requirement to include accurate dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee under 1.10.
* * * * *
[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.10 to read as follows:]
1.10 Dimension Noncompliance Fee
Priority Mail Express mailpieces required to include dimensions
(length, width, height) in the Shipping Services file manifests or
other approved electronic documentation under 1.5.3 or 1.9 and the
dimensions are omitted or inaccurate are subject to the dimension
noncompliance fee (see Notice 123--Price List). A mailpiece is only
subject to one dimension noncompliance fee.
* * * * *
220 Commercial Mail Priority Mail
223 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
* * * * *
1.5 Dimensional Weight Price for Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1-9
* * * * *
[Revise 1.5 by adding a new 1.5.3 to read as follows:]
1.5.3 Dimensional Weight Pricing Dimension Standard
Shipping Services file manifests or other approved electronic
documentation must include the accurate dimensions (length, width,
height) of all pieces that exceed 1 cubic foot. Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic documentation not meeting the
requirement to include accurate dimensions will be assessed a dimension
noncompliance fee under 1.13.
* * * * *
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[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.12 to read as follows:]
1.12 Nonstandard Fees
Except for Flat Rate and Regional Rate packaging and Priority Mail
Return service packages, a Priority Mail piece that measures more than
22 inches up to 30 inches or that measures more than 30 inches in
length or that measures more than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches) is
subject to a nonstandard fee (see Notice 123--Price List). Cube
dimensions for rectangular pieces are determined by measuring the
length, width, and height in inches (rounding off see 604.7.0) each
measurement to the nearest whole inch) and multiplying the length by
the width by the height. For nonrectangular pieces, calculate as stated
above and multiply the result by an adjustment factor of 0.785. If
either calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the piece is subject to
the nonstandard fee. A piece may be subject to both a length and a cube
nonstandard fee. Shipping Services file manifests or other approved
electronic documentation must include the accurate dimensions (length,
width, height) of all pieces that exceed 22 inches. Shipping Services
file manifests or other approved electronic documentation not meeting
the requirement to include accurate dimensions will be assessed a
dimension noncompliance fee under 1.13.
* * * * *
[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.13 to read as follows:]
1.13 Dimension Noncompliance Fee
Priority Mail mailpieces required to include dimensions (length,
width, height) in the Shipping Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation under 1.5.3 or 1.12 and the
dimensions are omitted or inaccurate are subject to the dimension
noncompliance fee (see Notice 123--Price List). A mailpiece is only
subject to one dimension noncompliance fee.
* * * * *
250 Commercial Mail Parcel Select
253 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
1.1 Price Application
[Revise the text of 1.1 to read as follows:]
Postage is based on the price that applies to the weight increment
of each addressed piece, and on the zone to which the piece is
addressed, except for DDU and DSCF entered pieces and USPS Connect
Local pieces. The price is charged per pound or fraction thereof; any
fraction of a pound is considered a whole pound. Except for Parcel
Select Lightweight, the minimum price per piece is the 1-pound price.
For DDU, DSCF, and USPS Connect Local pieces, postage is based on the
price that applies to the weight increment of each addressed piece.
USPS Connect Local Flat Rate prices are not based on weight and zone
but are charged a flat rate regardless of actual weight (up to 25
pounds) of the mailpiece and domestic destination. Parcel Select
Lightweight postage is based on the price that applies to the weight
increment of each addressed piece, charged per ounce or fraction
thereof, with any fraction of an ounce being rounded to the next whole
ounce. The price categories for Parcel Select are as follows:
a. Destination entry including destination entry network
distribution center (DNDC), destination entry sectional center
facility (DSCF), and destination entry delivery unit (DDU).
b. Ground.
c. Lightweight.
d. USPS Connect Local.
1.2 Parcel Select Prices
[Revise the text of 1.2 to read as follows:]
Pricing is available for all Parcel Select price categories under
1.1. For prices, see Notice 123-Price List.
1.3 Dimensional Weight Price for Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1-9
[Revise the text of 1.3 to read as follows:]
Postage for Destination Entry and Ground parcels addressed for
delivery to Zones 1-9 and exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches)
is based on the actual weight or the dimensional weight (as calculated
in 1.3.1 or 1.3.2), whichever is greater.
* * * * *
[Revise 1.3 by adding a new 1.3.3 to read as follows:]
1.3.3 Dimensional Weight Dimension Standard
Shipping Services file manifests or other approved electronic
documentation must include the accurate dimensions (length, width,
height) of all pieces that exceed 1 cubic foot. Shipping Services file
manifests or other approved electronic documentation not meeting the
requirement to include accurate dimensions will be assessed a dimension
noncompliance fee under 1.9.
* * * * *
[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.6 and 1.7 to read as follows:]
1.6 USPS Connect Local Flat Rate Packaging
Only USPS-produced USPS Connect Local Flat Rate packaging is
eligible for the USPS Connect Local Flat Rate prices and are charged a
flat rate regardless of the actual weight (up to 70 pounds) of the
mailpiece. Customers must only use USPS-produced USPS Connect Local
Flat Rate containers at the applicable USPS Connect Local Flat Rate
price. USPS-produced USPS Connect Local Flat Rate packaging is not
eligible for shipping live animals.
1.7 Sunday Delivery
A USPS Connect Local mailer may request Sunday delivery where
available for a fee (see Notice 123--Price List).
[Revise 1.0 by adding new 1.8 to read as follows:]
1.8 Nonstandard Fees
Except for Ground Return service, a Parcel Select Destination
Entry, Ground, Parcel Select Lightweight, or USPS Connect Local, piece
that measures more than 22 inches up to 30 inches or that measures more
than 30 inches in length or that measures more than 2 cubic feet (3,456
cubic inches) is subject to a nonstandard fee (see Notice 123--Price
List). Cube dimensions for rectangular pieces are determined by
measuring the length, width, and height in inches (rounding off see
604.7.0) each measurement to the nearest whole inch) and multiplying
the length by the width by the height. For nonrectangular pieces,
calculate as stated above and multiply the result by an adjustment
factor of 0.785. If either calculation exceeds 3,456 cubic inches, the
piece is subject to the nonstandard fee. A piece may be subject to both
a length and a cube nonstandard fee. Shipping Services file manifests
or other approved electronic documentation must include the accurate
dimensions (length, width, height) of all pieces that exceed 22 inches.
Shipping Services file manifests or other approved electronic
documentation not meeting the requirement to include accurate
dimensions will be assessed a dimension noncompliance fee under 1.9.
* * * * *
[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.9 to read as follows:]
1.9 Dimension Noncompliance Fee
Parcel Select mailpieces required to include dimensions (length,
width, height) in the Shipping Services file manifests or other
approved electronic documentation under 1.3.3 or 1.8 and the dimensions
are omitted or
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inaccurate are subject to the dimension noncompliance fee (see Notice
123--Price List). A mailpiece is only subject to one dimension
noncompliance fee.
* * * * *
3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Parcel Select Parcels
3.1 Description of Service
[Revise the text of 3.1 to read as follows:]
Parcel Select is a Shipping Services ground product. USPS Local
Connect is a price category of Parcel Select with an expected same-day
or next day delivery service. The USPS does not guarantee the delivery
of Parcel Select mailpieces within a specified time. Certain Parcel
Select mailpieces might receive deferred service.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 4.0 to read as follows:]
4.0 Price Eligibility for Parcel Select and Parcel Select Lightweight
4.1 Destination Entry Price Eligibility
4.1.1 Definition
* * * For this standard, the following destination facility
definitions apply:
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item b to read as follows:]
b. A destination sectional center facility (DSCF) includes all
facilities in L005 or L051 for DSCF machinable parcels. * * *
* * * * *
4.1.4 DSCF and DDU Prices
For DSCF and DDU prices, pieces must meet the applicable standards
in 3.0 and the following criteria:
[Revise the first sentence of item a to read as follows:]
a. For DSCF prices, be part of a Parcel Select destination entry
mailing of parcels deposited at an SCF in L005, L051, or a USPS-
designated facility. * * *
* * * * *
4.3 Parcel Select Lightweight
* * * * *
4.3.3 Prices for Machinable Parcels
The following prices apply to Parcel Select Lightweight machinable
parcels:
* * * * *
[Renumber items b and c as c and d and add new item b to read as
follows:]
b. SCF Price; the SCF price applies to machinable parcels that are
dropshipped and presented to a DSCF:
1. In an SCF sack containing at least 10 pounds of parcels.
2. On an SCF pallet, according to 705.8.10.
* * * * *
[Renumber 4.4 and 4.5 as 4.5 and 4.6 and add new 4.4 to read as
follows:]
4.4 USPS Connect Local
USPS Connect Local mailings are subject to the following criteria:
a. Participation in the USPS Connect Local program requires
agreement to program terms. Customers must speak with a USPS
Representative for details.
b. No minimum volume requirement.
c. Postage must be paid under 254.1.1.3.
d. Pieces are subject to specific marking requirements under
202.3.7.2 and 202.3.7.3.
e. Mailings must be addressed and entered at the local 5-digit Post
Office by the designated critical entry time for same day delivery
within the local 5-digit Post Office service area.
f. Only the following extra services are available with USPS
Connect Local and must be purchased through the Click-N-Ship
application:
1. Insurance.
2. Signature Confirmation.
3. Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery.
g. Sunday delivery where available for a fee (see 1.8).
* * * * *
254 Postage Payment and Documentation
1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment
* * * * *
[Revise 1.0 by adding a new 1.1.3 to read as follows:]
1.1.3 USPS Connect Local
USPS Connect Local mailings must be paid with USPS Click-N-Ship.
* * * * *
255 Mail Preparation
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
[Revise the text of 1.1 by renumbering the current text as 1.1.1
and adding new 1.1.2 to read as follows:]
1.1 Basic Standards
1.1.1 General
All mailings at Parcel Select prices are subject to these general
standards:
a. Each mailing must meet the applicable standards in 201, 202,
253, 255, and 256.
b. All pieces that are palletized must be prepared under 705.8.0.
1.1.2 USPS Connect Local
There are no sorting requirements for USPS Connect Local pieces.
* * * * *
1.4 Terms for Presort Level
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows:
* * * * *
[Renumber items c and d as d and e and add new item c to read as
follows:]
c. SCF: The separation includes pieces for two or more 3-digit
areas served by the same sectional center facility (SCF) (see L002 and
L051).
* * * * *
4.0 Preparing Destination Entry Parcel Select
* * * * *
4.2 Preparing Destination SCF (DSCF) Parcel Select
4.2.1 Definition
[Revise the first sentence of 4.2.1 to read as follows:]
A destination sectional center facility (DSCF) includes all
facilities in L005 for 5-digit/scheme sacks, or L051 for SCF sorted
machinable parcel sacks. * * *
4.2.2 Basic Standards
Pieces must meet the applicable standards in 4.0 and the following
criteria:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as follows:]
b. DSCF pieces must be for the same SCF area under L005 for 5-
digit/scheme sacks or L051 for SCF sorted machinable parcel sacks.
[Revise the first and second sentence of item c to read as
follows:]
c. Sorted to optional 5-digit scheme destinations under L606,
Column B, 5-digit destinations, or SCF for machinable parcels under
L051, either in sacks or directly on pallets or in pallet boxes.
Mailers must enter the pieces at the designated SCF, under L605, that
serves the 5-digit ZIP Code destinations of the pieces or designated
SCF for machinable parcels under L051. * * *
* * * * *
4.2.3 Sacking and Labeling
Sacking requirements for DSCF entry:
[Revise the text of item a to read as follows:]
a. Only 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, and SCF, sacks are permitted.
* * * * *
[Renumber items e and f as g and h and add new items e and f to
read as follows:]
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e. Each SCF sack must contain a minimum of seven pieces. One
overflow sack per SCF is permitted (no piece minimum).
f. SCF sack labeling: Line 1, use L051; for Line 2, ``PSVC PARCELS
SCF.''
* * * * *
[Revise the text of renumbered item h to read as follows:]
h. See 705.8.0 for option to place 5-digit scheme and 5-digit DSCF
sacks, SCF sacks, and 3-digit nonmachinable sacks on an SCF pallet.
* * * * *
5.0 Preparing Machinable Parcels
* * * * *
5.3.1 Sack Preparation
Sack size, preparation sequence, and Line 1 labeling:
* * * * *
[Renumber items c through e as d through f and add new item c to
read as follows:]
c. SCF: Optional (minimum of 10 pieces or 20 pounds); for Line 1,
use L051.
* * * * *
5.3.2 Sack Line 2
Line 2:
* * * * *
[Renumber items c through e as d through f and add new item c to
read as follows:]
c. SCF: ``PSVC MACH SCF.''
* * * * *
6.0 Preparing Parcel Select Lightweight
* * * * *
6.2 Preparing Machinable Parcels
6.2.1 Sacking
[Revise the text of 6.2.1 by adding a new second sentence to read
as follows:]
* * * Mailers may prepare SCF sacks only for parcels that will be
dropshipped to a DSCF. * * *
6.2.2 Sacking and Labeling
* * * * *
[Renumber items b through e as c through f and add new item b to
read as follows:]
b. SCF, allowed only for machinable parcels deposited at a DSCF to
claim SCF price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:
1. For Line 1, L051.
2. For Line 2, ``PSLW MACH SCF.''
* * * * *
[Add a new 7.0 to read as follows:]
7.0 Preparing USPS Connect Local
7.1 USPS Connect Local Flat Rate Packaging Provided by the USPS
USPS Connect Local Flat Rate packaging provided by the USPS must be
used only for USPS Connect Local.
7.2 Sealing USPS Connect Local Flat Rate Packaging
When sealing a USPS Connect Local Flat Rate Bag or Box, the
container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. Tape may
be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container; provided
the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and
the container is not reconstructed in any way.
* * * * *
256 Enter and Deposit
1.0 Verification
* * * * *
1.2 Office of Mailing
[Revise the text of 1.2 by renumbering the current text as 1.2.1
and adding a new 1.2.2 to read as follows:]
1.2.1 Parcel Select
Parcel Select must be mailed at the Post Office from which the
zone-based postage was computed, except under 1.3 and 1.4.
1.2.2 USPS Connect Local
USPS Connect Local pieces must be mailed at the local Post Office
designated by the 5-digit ZIP Code destination.
* * * * *
2.0 Deposit
* * * * *
2.2 Containers
DNDC mailings (if not bedloaded), DDU mailings (if not bedloaded),
and all DSCF mailings must be prepared as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item d to read as follows:]
d. For DSCF, 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, and 3-digit sacks may be
bedloaded or be placed on SCF pallets that are labeled and otherwise
prepared under 705.8.0.
* * * * *
500 Additional Services
503 Extra Services
1.0 Basic Standards for All Extra Services
* * * * *
1.4 Eligibility for Extra Services
* * * * *
1.4.1 Eligibility--Domestic Mail
* * * * *
Exhibit 1.4.1 Eligibility--Domestic Mail
* * * * *
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Extra service Eligible mail Additional combined extra services
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* * * * *
Insurance
Insurance Restricted Delivery
[Under the ``Insurance'' line item add ``USPS Connect Local'' under
the ``Eligible Mail'' column with a footnote ``11'' notation to read as
follows:]
USPS Connect Local \11\
* * * * *
Signature Confirmation
[Under the ``Signature Confirmation'' line item add ``USPS Connect
Local'' under the ``Eligible Mail'' column.]
* * * * *
Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery
[Under the ``Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery'' line item
add ``USPS Connect Local'' under the ``Eligible Mail'' column.]
* * * * *
[Add new footnote ``11'' to read as follows:]
\11\ Insurance Restricted Delivery not available for USPS
Connect Local items.
* * * * *
505 Return Services
* * * * *
4.0 Parcel Return Service
4.1 Prices and Fees
* * * * *
[Revise 4.1 by adding a new 4.1.4 to read as follows:]
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4.1.4 Nonstandard Fee
Parcel Return Service parcels are not subject to a nonstandard fee.
* * * * *
507 Mailer Services
* * * * *
7.0 Pickup on Demand Service
7.1 Postage and Fees
* * * * *
7.1.2 Fee
[Revise the last sentence of 7.1.2 to read as follows:]
* * * The Pickup on Demand fee must be paid online at www.usps.com
or through USPS Click-N-Ship for USPS Connect Local.
* * * * *
7.2 Basic Standards
7.2.1 Availability
* * * Incidental amounts of other postage-affixed, full-price mail
also may be collected when Pickup on Demand service is provided for:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of 7.2.1 by renumbering items f through m as g
through n and adding a new item f to read as follows:]
f. USPS Connect Local
* * * * *
7.2.3 Extra Services
[Revise the text of 7.2.3 to read as follows:]
As applicable, Certified Mail, USPS Tracking, Adult Signature (not
allowed for certain items under 503.8.0), insurance, Signature
Confirmation, and return receipt, are the only extra postal services
that may be used with pieces that are picked up.
* * * * *
7.2.6 Requesting Pickup on Demand Service
[Revise the text of 7.2.6 to read as follows:]
A customer can request Pickup on Demand service and schedule a
pickup at www.usps.com or through USPS Click-N-Ship for USPS Connect
Local. Pickup on Demand service allows a customer to have pickup on a
specific date within a two-hour timeframe. Customers can schedule
Pickup on Demand service up to one year in advance or for USPS Connect
Local up to three days in advance. A same day request for pickup must
be made before 5:00 a.m. local time on the requested day.
* * * * *
7.3 Scheduled Service
* * * * *
7.3.4 Customer Changes
[Revise the last sentence of 7.3.4 to read as follows:]
* * * Customers should make notifications of change to their
requests through the www.usps.com Pickup on Demand application or
through USPS Click-N-Ship for USPS Connect Local.
* * * * *
11.0 USPS Tracking Plus Service
[Revise the text of 11.0 to read as follows:]
11.1 Description
USPS Tracking Plus service allows customers to request the Postal
Service retain scan data, or scan and signature data for their
packages, beyond the Postal Service's standard data retention period,
for up to 10 years for a fee (see Notice 123-Price List). Customers may
request USPS Tracking Plus service online at usps.com or through a
Shipping Services File.
11.2 Scan Data Retention
USPS Tracking Plus service is available for scan data retention on
mailpieces shipped by the following products:
a. Priority Mail Express
b. Priority Mail
c. First-Class Mail (Letters and Flats) with a purchased
trackable extra service
d. First-Class Package Service
e. Parcel Select
f. Library Mail and Media Mail
g. Bound Printed Matter
h. USPS Marketing Mail and Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail parcels
with purchased USPS Tracking and Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail
parcels with a trackable extra service
11.3 Scan and Signature Data Retention
USPS Tracking Plus service is available for Scan and Signature
Retention on applicable products listed in 11.2. Except for Priority
Mail Express, the customer must have purchased an underlying signature
service (e.g., Signature Confirmation service, Adult Signature
service).
* * * * *
509 Other Services
1.0 Address Information System Services
* * * * *
1.3 Address Matching System Application Program Interface
* * * The following services require payment of separate additional
fees:
* * * * *
[Delete items c and d.]
* * * * *
600 Basic Standards for All Mailing Services
* * * * *
604 Postage Payment Methods and Refunds
* * * * *
9.0 Exchanges and Refunds
* * * * *
9.2 Postage and Fee Refunds
* * * * *
9.2.1 General Standards
* * * * *
Exhibit 9.2.1 Postage and Fees Refunds
[Revise the introductory text in Exhibit 9.2.1 to read as follows:]
Except for USPS Connect Local under 9.2.5c, customers must apply
for a refund within the time limits in the chart below.
* * * * *
9.2.3 Full Refund
A full refund (100%) may be made when:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of 9.2.3 by adding a new item n to read as
follows:]
n. For USPS Connect Local, the USPS refunds the Sunday premium fee
for an item not delivered or for an item which delivery was not
attempted, on Sunday.
* * * * *
9.2.5 Applying for Refund
A customer may apply for refunds under 9.2, as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise 9.2.5 by adding a new item c to read as follows:]
c. Automated: A refund for the USPS Connect Local Sunday delivery
fee under 9.2.3n is applied automatically through USPS Click-N-Ship.
* * * * *
700 Special Standards
* * * * *
705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
* * * * *
8.0 Preparing Pallets
* * * * *
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8.5 General Preparation
* * * * *
8.5.3 Minimum Load
The following minimum load standards apply to mail prepared on
pallets:
* * * * *
[Revise the fourth sentence of item b to read as follows:]
b. * * * There is no minimum weight requirement for an SCF pallet
containing 5-digit scheme, 5-digit or SCF sacks prepared for the DSCF
price. * * *
* * * * *
8.10.7 Machinable Parcels--USPS Marketing Mail, Including Marketing
Parcels 6 Ounces or More, and Parcel Select Lightweight
* * * Label pallets under applicable standards in 8.6 and according
to Line 1 and Line 2 information below:
* * * * *
[Renumber items c through f as items d through g and add new item c
to read as follows:]
c. SCF, optional. Allowed only for mail deposited at a DSCF to
claim SCF price; labeling:
1. For Line 1, L051.
2. For Line 2, ``PSLW MACH SCF.''
* * * * *
8.18 Parcel Select DSCF Prices--Parcels on Pallets
8.18.1 Basic Preparation, Parcels on Pallets
Unless prepared under 8.18.2, or in sacks, mail must be prepared
for the DSCF price as follows:
[Revise the first and third sentence of item a to read as follows:]
General. Parcels for each SCF area must be sorted to 5-digit
scheme, 5-digit, SCF (machinable parcels only), or 3-digit
(nonmachinable) destinations on pallets. * * * * * * Except when
prepared under 8.18.2, each 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, and 3-digit
pallet must meet a minimum volume requirement under one of the criteria
in 8.18.1. * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as follows:]
b. Minimum volume. The minimum volume per 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,
SCF, and 3-digit pallet can be met in one of the following ways:
1. Pieces may be placed on 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, and 3-
digit pallets, each containing at least 50 pieces and 250 pounds.
2. Pieces may be placed on 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, and 3-
digit pallets, each having a minimum height of 36 inches of mail
(excluding the height of the pallet) (see 8.5.4).
[Revise the text of items c, c1, and c2, to read as follows:]
c. Overflow. After filling a pallet(s) to a 5-digit scheme, 5-
digit, SCF, or 3-digit destination, any remaining pieces that do not
meet the minimum pallet requirements may be prepared in one or both of
the following ways:
1. Placed in 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, or 3-digit overflow
sacks (no minimum number of pieces per sack) that are labeled in
accordance with the 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, or 3-digit sacking
requirements for the DSCF price in 255.4.2. Overflow pieces sacked in
this manner are eligible for the DSCF prices.
2. Placed on a 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, or 3-digit pallet
labeled under 8.18.1 that does not meet the minimums for the DSCF
price. Overflow pieces palletized in this manner are not eligible for
the DSCF prices but are eligible for the DNDC prices.
* * * * *
[Renumber items f and g as items g and h and add new item f to read
as follows:]
f. SCF. Pallet labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L051.
2. Line 2: ``PSVC PARCELS SCF.''
* * * * *
8.18.2 Alternate Preparation, Parcels on Pallets
DSCF price mailings not prepared under 8.18.1 may be prepared as
follows:
[Revise the first sentence of item a to read as follows:]
a. General. All DSCF price mail in the mailing must be sorted to 5-
digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF (machinable parcels only), or 3-digit
(nonmachinable) destinations under 8.18.2 (i.e., mail prepared under
8.18.1 and mail sacked under 255.4.2 must not be included in a mailing
prepared under 8.18.2). * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as follows:]
b. Minimum volume. To qualify for the DSCF price, no pallet may
contain fewer than 35 pieces and 200 pounds, and for the entire mailing
the average number of DSCF price pieces per 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,
SCF, or 3-digit destination must be at least 50.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of items c, c1, and c2, to read as follows:]
c. Overflow. After filling pallets to a 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,
SCF, or 3-digit destination, any remaining pieces that do not meet the
minimum pallet requirements may be prepared in one or both of the
following ways:
1. Placed in 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, or 3-digit overflow
sacks (no minimum number of pieces per sack) that are labeled in
accordance with the DSCF sacking requirements in 255.4.2. Overflow
pieces sacked in this manner are eligible for the DSCF prices.
2. Placed on a 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, or 3-digit pallet
labeled under 8.18.2 that does not meet the minimums for the DSCF
price. Overflow pieces palletized in this manner are not eligible for
the DSCF prices but are eligible for the DNDC prices.
* * * * *
[Renumber items f and g as items g and h and add new item f to read
as follows:]
f. SCF. Pallet labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L051.
2. Line 2: ``PSVC PARCELS SCF.''
* * * * *
[Revise the first and fourth sentences of renumbered item h to read
a follows:]
h. Documentation. A list of each 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF, and
3-digit pallet in the mailing that qualifies for the DSCF price must be
submitted. * * * * * * For each pallet, the listing must show: The
pallet identification number, the applicable 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,
SCF, or 3-digit destination of the pallet, the total weight of pieces
on the pallet, the total number of pieces on the pallet, and the
running total of pieces (i.e., the number equal to the number of pieces
for that pallet plus the sum of the pieces on all pallets listed before
it). * * *
* * * * *
Index
* * * * *
U
* * * * *
[Add ``USPS Connect Local, 253'' alphabetically under ``U''.]
* * * * *
Notice 123 (Price List)
[Revise competitive prices as applicable.]
* * * * *
We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to
reflect these changes.
Joshua J. Hofer,
Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2021-25059 Filed 11-17-21; 8:45 am]
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