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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Ballot Mail Ancillary Service
Endorsements
Postal ServiceTM.
Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Postal Service is
proposing to amend Mailing Standards
of the United States Postal Service,
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) to
remove Change Service Requested,
Option 1, as an ancillary service
endorsement option for Ballot Mail.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
October 30, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written
comments to the manager, Product
Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475
L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446,
Washington, DC 20260–5015. If sending
comments by email, include the name
and address of the commenter and send
to PCFederalRegister@usps.gov, with a
subject line of ‘‘Ballot Mail Service
Endorsements’’. Faxed comments are
not accepted.
SUMMARY:
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Confidentiality
All submitted comments and
attachments are part of the public record
and subject to disclosure. Do not
enclose any material in your comments
that you consider to be confidential or
inappropriate for public disclosure.
You may inspect and photocopy all
written comments, by appointment
only, at USPS® Headquarters Library,
475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, 11th Floor
North, Washington, DC 20260. These
records are available for review on
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.,
by calling 202–268–2906.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emily Matyas (202) 826–7157 or Garry
Rodriguez at (202) 268–7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ancillary
service endorsements provide an option
for mailers to instruct the Postal Service
on how to treat their mail if it is
determined to be undeliverable-asaddressed and to request address
correction services.
The Postal Service is proposing to
revise subsections 507.1.5.1 and
507.1.5.3 to remove the ‘‘Change Service
Requested’’, Option1, ancillary service
endorsement as an option for Ballot
Mail items. Change Service Requested,
Option 1 permits all mailpieces that are
undeliverable as addressed to be
disposed of and an address correction
notice with reason for non-delivery is
provided to the mailer. The Election and
Government Mail Services group made
the policy decision to never allow any
identifiable Ballot Mail piece that is
undeliverable as addressed to be
disposed of by the Postal Service.
Instead, Ballot Mail that is
undeliverable as addressed must be
forwarded to the voter if a Change of
Address notice is on file or returned to
the election office that sent the Ballot
Mail.
The Postal Service is proposing to
implement this change effective January
21, 2024.
We believe this proposed revision
will provide customers with a more
efficient mailing experience.
Although exempt from the notice and
comment requirements of the
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C.
553(b), (c)) regarding proposed
rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the
Postal Service invites public comment
on the following proposed revisions to
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM), incorporated by reference in the
Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR
111.1.
We will publish an appropriate
amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect
these changes.
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List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and
procedure, Postal Service.
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is
proposed to be amended as follows:
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PART 111—GENERAL INFORMATION
ON POSTAL SERVICE
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,
401–404, 414, 416, 3001–3018, 3201–3220,
3401–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3629, 3631–
3633, 3641, 3681–3685, and 5001.
2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the
United States Postal Service, Domestic
Mail Manual (DMM) as follows:
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Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM)
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500
Additional Mailing Services
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507
Mailer Services
1.0
Treatment of Mail
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1.5 Treatment for Ancillary Services
by Class of Mail
1.5.1 First-Class Mail, USPS Ground
Advantage—Retail, USPS Ground
Advantage—Commercial, and Priority
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Undeliverable-as-addressed FirstClass Mail (including postcards), USPS
Ground Advantage—Retail, USPS
Ground Advantage—Commercial, and
Priority Mail pieces are treated under
Exhibit 1.5.1, with these additional
conditions:
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e. ‘‘Change Service Requested’’ is not
permitted for the following:
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e4 to read as follows:
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4. ‘‘Change Service Requested’’,
Option 1, is not valid for Ballot Mail.
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Exhibit 1.5.1 Treatment of
Undeliverable First-Class Mail, USPS
Ground Advantage—Retail, USPS
Ground Advantage—Commercial and
Priority Mail
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Change Service Requested.
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Restrictions (for Options 1 and 2).
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The following restrictions apply:
[Revise the ‘‘Change Service
Requested’’ ‘‘Restrictions’’ section by
adding a new number 3 to read as
follows:]
3. ‘‘Change Service Requested’’,
Option 1, is not valid for Ballot Mail.
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1.5.3 USPS Marketing Mail and Parcel
Select Lightweight
Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA)
USPS Marketing Mail and Parcel Select
Lightweight pieces are treated as
described in Exhibit 1.5.3, with these
additional conditions:
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[Revise the text of item c to read as
follows:]
c. The endorsement ‘‘Change Service
Requested’’ is not permitted for the
following:
1. USPS Marketing Mail or Parcel
Select Lightweight pieces containing
hazardous materials under 601.8.0.
USPS Marketing Mail or Parcel Select
Lightweight pieces containing
hazardous materials must bear the
endorsement ‘‘Address Service
Requested,’’ ‘‘Forwarding Service
Requested,’’ or ‘‘Return Service
Requested.’’
2. ‘‘Change Service Requested’’,
Option 1, is not valid for Ballot Mail.
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Exhibit 1.5.3 Treatment of
Undeliverable USPS Marketing Mail
and Parcel Select Lightweight
USPS treatment of
UAA pieces
Mailer endorsement
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‘‘Change Service Requested’’ 1 4.
Option 1.
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Restrictions:
The following restrictions apply:.
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USPS treatment of
UAA pieces
Mailer endorsement
USPS treatment of
UAA pieces
Mailer endorsement
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section by adding a new number 3 to
read as follows:]
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3. ‘‘Change Service Requested’’,
Option 1, is not valid for Ballot Mail.
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Colleen Hibbert-Kapler,
Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance.
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[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-21318]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Ballot Mail Ancillary Service Endorsements
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is proposing to amend Mailing Standards of
the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to
remove Change Service Requested, Option 1, as an ancillary service
endorsement option for Ballot Mail.
DATES: Submit comments on or before October 30, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the manager, Product
Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446,
Washington, DC 20260-5015. If sending comments by email, include the
name and address of the commenter and send to
[email protected], with a subject line of ``Ballot Mail
Service Endorsements''. Faxed comments are not accepted.
Confidentiality
All submitted comments and attachments are part of the public
record and subject to disclosure. Do not enclose any material in your
comments that you consider to be confidential or inappropriate for
public disclosure.
You may inspect and photocopy all written comments, by appointment
only, at USPS[supreg] Headquarters Library, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, 11th
Floor North, Washington, DC 20260. These records are available for
review on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., by calling 202-268-
2906.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Matyas (202) 826-7157 or Garry
Rodriguez at (202) 268-7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ancillary service endorsements provide an
option for mailers to instruct the Postal Service on how to treat their
mail if it is determined to be undeliverable-as-addressed and to
request address correction services.
The Postal Service is proposing to revise subsections 507.1.5.1 and
507.1.5.3 to remove the ``Change Service Requested'', Option1,
ancillary service endorsement as an option for Ballot Mail items.
Change Service Requested, Option 1 permits all mailpieces that are
undeliverable as addressed to be disposed of and an address correction
notice with reason for non-delivery is provided to the mailer. The
Election and Government Mail Services group made the policy decision to
never allow any identifiable Ballot Mail piece that is undeliverable as
addressed to be disposed of by the Postal Service. Instead, Ballot Mail
that is undeliverable as addressed must be forwarded to the voter if a
Change of Address notice is on file or returned to the election office
that sent the Ballot Mail.
The Postal Service is proposing to implement this change effective
January 21, 2024.
We believe this proposed revision will provide customers with a
more efficient mailing experience.
Although exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)) regarding proposed
rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the Postal Service invites public
comment on the following proposed revisions to Mailing Standards of the
United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated
by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1.
We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to
reflect these changes.
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List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is proposed to be amended as follows:
PART 111--GENERAL INFORMATION ON POSTAL SERVICE
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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, 401-404, 414, 416, 3001-3018, 3201-3220, 3401-
3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3629, 3631-3633, 3641, 3681-3685, and 5001.
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2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service,
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) as follows:
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail
Manual (DMM)
* * * * *
500 Additional Mailing Services
* * * * *
507 Mailer Services
1.0 Treatment of Mail
* * * * *
1.5 Treatment for Ancillary Services by Class of Mail
1.5.1 First-Class Mail, USPS Ground Advantage--Retail, USPS Ground
Advantage--Commercial, and Priority Mail
Undeliverable-as-addressed First-Class Mail (including postcards),
USPS Ground Advantage--Retail, USPS Ground Advantage--Commercial, and
Priority Mail pieces are treated under Exhibit 1.5.1, with these
additional conditions:
* * * * *
e. ``Change Service Requested'' is not permitted for the following:
[Revise item e by adding a new item e4 to read as follows:
* * * * *
4. ``Change Service Requested'', Option 1, is not valid for Ballot
Mail.
* * * * *
Exhibit 1.5.1 Treatment of Undeliverable First-Class Mail, USPS Ground
Advantage--Retail, USPS Ground Advantage--Commercial and Priority Mail
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Mailer endorsement USPS treatment of UAA pieces
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Change Service Requested..................
* * * * *
* * * * *
Restrictions (for Options 1 and 2)........ The following restrictions
apply:
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[Revise the ``Change Service Requested'' ``Restrictions'' section
by adding a new number 3 to read as follows:]
3. ``Change Service Requested'', Option 1, is not valid for Ballot
Mail.
* * * * *
1.5.3 USPS Marketing Mail and Parcel Select Lightweight
Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) USPS Marketing Mail and Parcel
Select Lightweight pieces are treated as described in Exhibit 1.5.3,
with these additional conditions:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item c to read as follows:]
c. The endorsement ``Change Service Requested'' is not permitted
for the following:
1. USPS Marketing Mail or Parcel Select Lightweight pieces
containing hazardous materials under 601.8.0. USPS Marketing Mail or
Parcel Select Lightweight pieces containing hazardous materials must
bear the endorsement ``Address Service Requested,'' ``Forwarding
Service Requested,'' or ``Return Service Requested.''
2. ``Change Service Requested'', Option 1, is not valid for Ballot
Mail.
* * * * *
Exhibit 1.5.3 Treatment of Undeliverable USPS Marketing Mail and Parcel
Select Lightweight
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Mailer endorsement USPS treatment of UAA pieces
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``Change Service Requested'' \1\ \4\......
Option 1..................................
* * * * *
Restrictions:
The following restrictions apply:.....
* * * * *
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[Revise the ``Change Service Requested'' Option 1 ``Restrictions''
section by adding a new number 3 to read as follows:]
3. ``Change Service Requested'', Option 1, is not valid for Ballot
Mail.
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Colleen Hibbert-Kapler,
Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance.
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