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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
New Mailing Standards for Domestic
Mailing Services Products
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Postal ServiceTM.
Final rule.
On April 9, 2024, the Postal
Service (USPS®) filed a notice of
mailing services price adjustments with
the Postal Regulatory Commission
(PRC), effective July 14, 2024. This final
rule contains the revisions to Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal
Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®)
to implement the changes coincident
with the price adjustments and other
DMM changes.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
Effective July 14, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doriane Harley at (202) 268–2537 or
Dale Kennedy at (202) 268–6592.
On May
30, 2024, the PRC favorably reviewed
the price adjustments proposed by the
Postal Service. The price adjustments
and DMM revisions are scheduled to
become effective on July 14, 2024. Final
prices are available under Docket No.
R2024–2 (Order No. 7155) on the Postal
Regulatory Commission’s website at
www.prc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Different Additional Ounce Rates for
First-Class Mail® Flats
Currently, First-Class Mail® flats
incur a first ounce price and a uniform
additional ounce price that is applied at
each level from the second to the
thirteenth ounce.
The Postal Service will implement a
change to allow the Pricing department
to provide a distinct price at each ounce
increment.
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USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped—
Separating Lightweight and
Heavyweight Rate Categories
The Postal Service will implement a
change that will divide some USPS
Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces into
two distinct pricing categories,
lightweight (0 to 4 ounces) and
heavyweight (from above 4 ounces up to
16 ounces). Lightweight pieces will
continue to have only a piece-price
component, with dropship discounts
available for different entry points.
Heavyweight pieces will have per-piece
and per-pound price components, the
per-pound components apply to the
entire weight of the piece, with perpound dropship discounts available for
different entry points.
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Business Reply Mail (BRM)
Simplification
The Postal Service will incentivize
Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM)
customers to enroll in Intelligent Mail
Barcode Accounting (IMbA) by waiving
annual account maintenance and
quarterly fees and by reducing the perpiece fee. Customers who link current
QBRM permits to an Enterprise Payment
Account (EPA) and successfully
complete the onboarding process will
have subsequent annual and quarterly
fees waived and receive a reduced
QBRM IMbA per-piece fee.
Elimination of Simple Samples
(Product Samples)
The Postal Service will eliminate
Simple Samples, also referred to as
Product Samples, as a product offering
due to low customer usage. Alternative,
economical products are available.
Catalog Price Incentive—Marketing
Mail and Bound Printed Matter
The Postal Service will revise the
mailpiece requirements for catalogs and
offer a price incentive to mailers who
mail catalogs that meet these revised
requirements. The incentive and
revisions will apply to all USPS
Marketing Mail products except for
EDDM-Retail and to Bound Printed
Matter flats and parcels.
Enlarge Maximum Size for Plus One
The Postal Service will increase the
maximum size for Plus One mailpieces
to 6″ x 11″.
Adding Optional Preparation
Standards to USPS Marketing Mail
Carrier Route Automation Letters
The Postal Service will implement an
optional tray preparation for High
Density and High Density Plus letters.
This optional tray preparation will
allow mail preparers to combine
multiple mail owner’s eligible HD and
HD+ letters with 5-digit letters in one
tray to reduce the volume of residual
trays entered in the mailstream.
Matching Nomenclature &
Classification Standards to Network
Redesign
New Network Future State
Nomenclature Mapping—Under Phase 1
of the Postal Service network future
state, the Postal Service is revising the
DMM to provide site mapping
nomenclature for facilities (e.g., NDC/
RPDC). Phase 1 will not include site
mapping in the Quick Service Guides
(QSGs) or revisions to destination entry
pricing nomenclature or labeling lists.
In some cases where there is
overlapping of nomenclature in the
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DMM for market dominant and
competitive products (e.g., DMM
705.8.0) the site mapping nomenclature
is included in the Federal Register
Notice for the domestic competitive
products price change.
Mail Growth Incentives Continuation in
Calendar Year 2025
For calendar year 2024, the Postal
Service introduced two new incentives
designed to promote the growth of FirstClass Mail® (the ‘‘First-Class Mail
Growth Incentive’’) and USPS
Marketing Mail® (the ‘‘Marketing Mail
Growth Incentive’’). The effective dates
of both incentives is January 1, 2024,
through December 31, 2024.
The Postal Service will continue both
incentives for calendar year 2025.
2025 Promotions
The Postal Service has been incenting
mailers to integrate mobile technology
and use innovative print techniques in
commercial mail since 2012. These
promotions have become an integral
way for industry to try new things and
innovate their mail campaigns. A 2025
Promotions Calendar is planned with
opportunities for mailers to receive a
postage discount by applying treatments
or integrating technology in their mail
campaigns.
These revisions will provide
consistency within postal products and
add value for customers.
Market Dominant Comments on
Proposed Changes and USPS Responses
The Postal Service did not receive any
formal comments on the April 2024
proposed rule (89 FR 27330–27353).
The Postal Service adopts the
described changes to Mailing Standards
of the United States Postal Service,
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM),
incorporated by reference in the Code of
Federal Regulations. We will publish an
appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part
111 to reflect these changes.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and
procedure, Postal Service.
Accordingly, the Postal Service
amends Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail
Manual (DMM), incorporated by
reference in the Code of Federal
Regulations as follows (see 39 CFR
111.1):
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,
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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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100 Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats,
and Parcels
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140 USPS Marketing Mail Flats Every
Door Direct Mail-Retail (EDDM-Retail)
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8.4
USPS Marketing Mail Parcels
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8.4.2
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Marketing Parcels
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[Delete item (e) in its’ entirety]
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203 Basic Postage Statement,
Documentation, and Preparation
Standards
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145
Mail Preparation
3.0 Standardized Documentation for
First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS
Marketing Mail, and Flat-Size Bound
Printed Matter
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1.0
Preparation of EDDM-Retail Flats
1.1
General Information
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[Revise the text of 1.1 to read as
follows:]
All pieces mailed as EDDM-Retail
mailings must be bundled under 1.3 and
presented directly to the correct
delivery Post Office or destination
delivery unit (DDU)/Sorting & Delivery
Center (S&DC), or mailed to the DDU/
S&DC via Priority Mail under 146.
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146
Enter and Deposit
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1.0
Basic Options
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1.1
Entry at Delivery Post Office
[Revise the text of 1.1 to read as
follows:]
All EDDM-Retail mailings must be
entered directly at the Post Office (or
DDU/S&DC) responsible for the Post
Office Box or carrier route delivery for
which the mailing is prepared, or
shipped to that Post Office under 1.2.
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200 Commercial Mail Letters, Cards,
Flats, and Parcels
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3.2 Format and Content
For First-Class Mail, Periodicals,
USPS Marketing Mail, and Bound
Printed Matter, standardized
documentation includes:
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d. For bundles on pallets, list these
required elements:
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[Revise item d(4) to read as follows:]
4. Separate columns with the number
of pieces for each price reported in the
mailing, and a continuous running total
of pieces (group information either in
ZIP Code order and by sortation level or
by sortation level and within each
sortation level, by ZIP Code). Document
SCF/LPC, ADC/RPDC, or NDC/RPDC
pallets created as a result of bundle
reallocation under 705.8.11, 705.8.12, or
705.8.13 by designating the protected
pallet with an identifier of ‘‘PSCF’’ (for
an SCF/LPC pallet), ‘‘PADC’’ (for an
ADC/RPDC pallet), or ‘‘PBMC’’ (for a
NDC/RPDC pallet). These identifiers are
required to appear only on the USPS
Qualification Report; they are not
required on pallet labels or on any other
documentation.
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201
Physical Standards
3.6 Detailed Entry Listing for
Periodicals
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4.0
Physical Standards for Flats
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as (d):]
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‘‘Catalogs’’ in its’ entirety]
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3.6.3
4.1 General Definition of Flat Size
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8.0 Additional Physical Standards by
Class of Mail
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Entry Abbreviations
Use the price name or the authorized
entry abbreviation in the listings in 3.0
and 207.17.4.2:
[Revise the list in 3.6.3 to read as
follows:
Zone abbreviation
ICD .................................
IC ....................................
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In-County, DDU.
In-County, All Others.
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DDU/S&DC .....................
SCF/LPC (letters/flats) ...
SCF/RPDC (parcels) ......
ADC/RPDC .....................
OC ..................................
Rate equivalent
Outside-County,
Outside-County,
Outside-County,
Outside-County,
Outside-County,
ers.
DDU.
DSCF.
DSCF.
DADC.
All Oth-
3.7 Bundle and Container Reports for
Outside-County Periodicals Mail
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3.7.2 Outside-County Container
Report
The container report must contain, at
a minimum, the following
elements:* * *
[Revise item (d) to read as follows]
d. Container entry level (origin, DDU/
S&DC, DSCF/LPC (letters/flats), DSCF/
RPDC (parcels), DADC/RPDC, or DNDC/
RPDC).* * *
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4.0
Bundles
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4.6 Address Visibility for Flats and
Parcels
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[Revise item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Bundles of mailpieces at carrier
route prices entered at a destination
delivery unit (DDU) or Sorting &
Delivery Center (S&DC).* * *
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[Revise the heading of 4.10 to read as
follows:]
4.10 Additional Standards for
Unsacked/Untrayed Bundles Entered at
DDU/S&DC Facilities
[Revise the introductory text of 4.10 to
read as follows:]
Mailers may enter unsacked,
untrayed, or nonpalletized bundles of
carrier route, Periodicals, or USPS
Marketing Mail flats and unsacked
Bound Printed Matter (BPM) flats or
irregular parcels (BPM only) at
destination delivery units (DDUs)/
sorting & distribution centers (S&DCs) if
all the following conditions are met:
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[Revise the text of item 4.10(b) to read
as follows:]
b. Mailers must enter bundles at
DDUs/SDCs according to the
appropriate deposit and entry standards
(e.g., 207.23.4.2 for Periodicals, 246 for
USPS Marketing Mail flats).
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5.0
Letter and Flat Trays
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5.5 Letter Tray Strapping Exception
[Revise the second sentence of 5.5 to
read as follows:]
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* * * If the processing and
distribution manager gives a written
waiver, strapping is not required for any
mixed AADC or ADC letter tray of FirstClass Mail or for any letter tray that
originates and destinates in the same
SCF/LPC, ADC, or AADC (mail
processing plant) service areas.
5.6
Use of Flat Trays
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5.6.2 Preparation for Flats in Flat
Trays
All flat tray preparation is subject to
these standards:
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[Revise item 5.6.2(h) to read as
follows:]
h. Pieces prepared as automation flats
under the tray-based preparation option
in 235.8.0 do not have to be grouped by
3-digit ZIP Code prefix in ADC/RPDC
trays or by ADC in mixed ADC trays if
the mailing is prepared using an
MLOCR/barcode sorter and
standardized documentation is
submitted.
[Revise the first sentence of 5.6.2(i) to
read as follows:]
i. When pieces in a Periodicals
mailing remain after one or more full
trays are prepared for a 5-digit scheme,
5-digit, 3-digit, SCF/LPC, or ADC/RPDC
destination, an additional tray to the
destination must be prepared if the
remaining pieces reach the required
volume.* * *
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6.0
Sacks
6.1
General Standards
[Revise the introductory text of 6.1 to
read as follows:]
Applicable mailings must be prepared
in sacks. Containers for Customized
MarketMail are specified in 705.1.0. The
following additional standards apply:
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7.0 Optional Endorsement Lines
(OELs)
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Exhibit 7.2.5
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[Revise the text of footnote 2 to read
as follows:]
2. L010 if mail entered by mailer at a
destination ASF/RPDC or NDC/RPDC or
for mail placed on an ASF/RPDC or
NDC/RPDC pallet under 705.8.0.
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17.4.3
2.0 Price Application and
Computation
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Applying Pound Price
Apply pound prices to the weight of
the pieces in the mailing as follows:
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[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. In-County pound prices consist of
a DDU/S&DC entry price and a nonDDU/S&DC entry price for eligible
copies delivered to addresses within the
county of publication.
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2.1.9 Applying Outside-County
Container Prices
[Revise the second sentence of 2.1.9 to
read as follows:]
* * * The container level is
determined by the least-finely presorted
bundle that container could contain
according to standards (for example, an
‘‘SCF/LPC pallet’’ may contain SCF, 3digit, 5-digit, and carrier route bundles
and would always pay the 3-digit/SCF
pallet price).* * *
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17.0
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Documentation
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17.4 Detailed Entry Listing for
Periodicals
17.4.1
Basic Standards
[Revise the first sentence of 17.4.1 to
read as follows:]
The publisher must be able to present
documentation that supports the
number of copies of each edition of an
issue, by entry level, at DDU/S&DC,
DSCF/LPC (letters/flats), DSCF/RPDC
(parcels), DADC, All Others, and InCounty prices.* * *
17.4.2
Format
Using one of the following formats,
report the number of copies mailed to
each 3-digit ZIP Code area at entry
prices:
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[Revise the first sentence of item (b) to
read as follows:]
b. Report copies by zone (In-County
DDU/S&DC, In-County others, OutsideCounty DDU/S&DC, Outside-County
DSCF/LPC (letters/flats), OutsideCounty DSCF/RPDC (parcels), OutsideCounty DADC and Outside-County All
Others) and by 3-digit ZIP Code, in
ascending numeric order, for each entry
level.* * *
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Entry Abbreviations
Use the price name or the authorized
entry abbreviation in the listings in 17.3
and 17.4.2.
[Revise the list in 17.4.3 to read as
follows:]
Zone abbreviation
Price equivalent
ICD .................................
IC ....................................
DDU/S&DC .....................
SCF/LPC (letters/flats) ...
SCF/RPDC (parcels) ......
ADC ................................
OC ..................................
In-County, DDU.
In-County, All Others.
Outside-County, DDU.
Outside-County, DSCF.
Outside-County, DSCF.
Outside-County, DADC.
Outside-County, All Others.
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Presort Terms
Terms used for presort levels are
defined as follows:
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[Revise items (o) through (q) to read
as follows:]
o. Origin/entry 3-digit(s): the ZIP Code
in the delivery address on all pieces
begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes
processed at the sectional center facility
(SCF)/local processing center (LPC
[letters/flats]) or regional processing
distribution center (RPDC [parcels]) in
whose service area the mail is verified/
entered.
p. SCF: the separation includes pieces
for two or more 3-digit areas served by
the same sectional center facility (SCF)/
local processing center (LPC [letters/
flats]) or regional processing
distribution center (RPDC [parcels]) (see
L005).
q. Origin/entry SCF: the separation
includes bundles for one or more 3-digit
areas served by the same sectional
center facility (SCF)/local processing
center (LPC [letters/flats]) or regional
processing distribution center (RPDC
[parcels]) (see L002, Column C, or L005)
in whose service area the mail is
verified/entered.
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18.4
Mail Preparation Terms
For purposes of preparing mail:
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[Revise items (r) and (s) to read as
follows:]
r. An origin 3-digit (or origin 3-digit
scheme) tray/sack contains all mail
(regardless of quantity) for a 3-digit ZIP
Code (or 3-digit scheme) area processed
by the SCF/LPC (letters/flats)/RPDC
(parcels) in whose service area the mail
is verified. A separate tray/sack may be
prepared for each 3-digit ZIP Code (or
3-digit scheme) area.
s. An origin/entry SCF flat tray or sack
contains all 5-digit and 3-digit bundles
(regardless of quantity) for the SCF/LPC
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(letters/flats)/RPDC (parcels) in whose
service area the mail is verified. At the
mailer’s option, such a flat tray/sack
may be prepared for the SCF/LPC/RPDC
area of each entry Post Office. This
presort level applies only to nonlettersize Periodicals prepared in flat trays/
sacks.
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[Revise item (v) to read as follows:]
v. Entry [facility] (or origin [facility])
refers to the USPS mail processing
facility (for example, ‘‘entry SCF/LPC/
RDPC’’) that serves the Post Office at
which the mail is entered by the mailer.
If the Post Office where the mail is
entered is not the one serving the
mailer’s location (such as for plantverified drop shipment), the Post Office
of entry determines the entry facility.
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[Revise item aa(1) to read as follows]
aa. Machinable flats are:
1. Flat-size pieces meeting the
standards in 201.6.0 that are sorted into
5-digit, 3-digit, ADC/RPDC, and mixed
ADC bundles. These pieces are
compatible with processing on the
AFSM 100.* * *
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20.0
Sacks and Trays
20.1
Basic Standards
20.1.1
General
[Revise the text of 20.1.1 to read as
follows:]
Mailings must be prepared in letter
trays (letters), flat trays (flats) under 22.7
and 25.5, or sacks (carrier route, 5-digit
scheme cr-rt and 5-digit cr-rt flats,
nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats
entered at a DDU/S&DC along with
carrier route flats, nonpalletized carrier
route flats entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin), nonpalletized 5-digit flats
entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin), and
nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF flats entered
at the DSCF/LPC (origin), and all
periodicals parcels). DSCF/LPC (origin)
5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be
entered at the BMEU and emptied into
a designated container. Palletized mail
is subject to 705.8.0. See 203.5.0 and
203.6.0 for tray and sack standards.
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20.1.2
Trays
Origin/Entry 3-Digit/Scheme
[Revise the text of 20.1.2 to read as
follows:]
For letter-size Periodicals, after all
finer sort levels are prepared, an origin/
entry 3-digit (or for barcoded letters, 3digit scheme) tray must be prepared for
any remaining mail for each 3-digit (or
3-digit scheme) area serviced by the
SCF/LPC serving the origin Post Office,
and may be prepared for each 3-digit (or
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3-digit scheme) area served by the SCF/
LPC where mail is entered (if different).
20.1.3 Flats and Irregular Parcels—
Origin/Entry SCF Sacks
[Revise text of 20.1.3 to read as
follows:]
For flats and irregular parcels, after all
finer sort levels are prepared, an origin/
entry SCF sack or flat tray (for flats)
must be prepared for any remaining
bundles for the 3-digit ZIP Code area(s)
serviced by the SCF/LPC (letters/flats)/
RPDC (parcels) serving the origin Post
Office, and may be prepared for the area
served by the SCF/LPC/RPDC/plant
where mail is entered (if different).
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22.0 Preparing Nonbarcoded
(Presorted) Periodicals
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22.4 Bundles With Fewer Than Six
Pieces
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[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as
follows:]
a. Place bundles in only 5-digit, 3digit, and SCF/LPC flat trays that
contain at least 24 pieces, or in origin/
entry SCF/LPC flat trays, as appropriate.
b. Place bundles on only merged 5digit scheme, 5-digit scheme, merged 5digit, 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF/LPC
pallets.
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22.6 Sack Preparation
[Revise the introductory paragraph of
22.6 to read as follows:]
Sack preparation is allowed only for
the following: Parcels; Nonpalletized
residual 5-digit flats entered at a DDU/
S&DC along with carrier route flats;
Nonpalletized carrier route flats entered
at the DSCF/LPC (origin); Nonpalletized
5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin); and nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF
flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin).
DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/
SCF sacks must be entered at the BMEU
and emptied into a designated
container. For mailing jobs that also
contain a barcoded mailing, see 22.1.2.
For other mailing jobs, preparation
sequence, sack size, and labeling:
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[Revise the introductory text of item
(c) to read as follows:]
c. SCF/LPC, required at 72 pieces,
optional at 24 pieces minimum.* * *
[Revise introductory text of item (d) to
read as follows:]
d. Origin/entry SCF/LPC, required for
the SCF/LPC of the origin (verification)
office, optional for the SCF/LPC of an
entry office other than the origin office,
(no minimum).* * *
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[Revise the introductory text of item
(e) to read as follows:]
e. ADC/RPDC, required at 72 pieces,
optional at 24 pieces minimum.* * *
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22.7 Tray Preparation—Flat-Size
Nonbarcoded Pieces
[Revise the introductory paragraph of
22.7 to read as follows:]
Mailers must place machinable and
nonmachinable (26.0) flat-sized pieces
in flat trays (203.5.6) instead of sacks,
unless prepared as the following: Direct
carrier route; 5-digit scheme carrier
route; 5-digit carrier route (23.4.1,
705.9.0 and 705.10.0); Nonpalletized
residual 5-digit entered at a DDU/S&DC
along with carrier-route flats;
Nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the
DSCF/LPC (origin); or nonpalletized 3digit/SCF entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin). Bundling in flat trays is
optional, and any bundles must be
trayed and labeled separately from loose
flats prepared in flat trays. The trays are
subject to a container charge and any
bundles are subject to a bundle charge.
Tray preparation, sequence, and
labeling:
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[Revise the introductory text of item
(d) to read as follows:]
d. SCF/LPC, required at 72 pieces,
optional at 24 pieces minimum.* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(e) to read as follows:]
e. Origin SCF/LPC (required) and
entry SCF/LPC(s) (optional), no
minimum, labeling: * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(f) to read as follows:]
f. ADC/RPDC, required at 72 pieces,
optional at 24 pieces minimum.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
23.0 Preparing Carrier Route
Periodicals
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*
*
*
*
23.4 Preparation—Flat-Size Pieces
and Irregular Parcels
*
*
*
*
*
23.4.2 Exception to Flat Traying and
Sacking
[Revise the first sentence of 23.4.2 to
read as follows:]
Sacking or traying is not required for
carrier route bundles entered at a DDU/
S&DC when the mailer unloads bundles
under 29.6.5.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
23.6 Bundles With Fewer Than Six
Pieces
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*
*
*
[Revise item 23.6(b) to read as
follows:]
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b. Place bundles on only merged 5digit scheme, 5-digit scheme carrier
routes, merged 5-digit, 5-digit carrier
routes, 3-digit, and SCF/LPC pallets.
*
*
*
*
*
25.0 Preparing Flat-Size Barcoded
(Automation) Periodicals
25.1
*
Basic Standards
*
*
*
*
25.1.7 Exception—Barcoded and
Nonbarcoded Flats on Pallets
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the last sentence of 25.1.7(c)
to read as follows:]
c. * * * The nonbarcoded price
pieces that cannot be placed on ADC/
RPDC or finer pallets may be prepared
as flats in flat trays and paid for at
nonbarcoded prices.
25.1.8 Bundles With Fewer Than Six
Pieces
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise items 25.1.8(a) through (d) to
read as follows:]
a. Place 5-digit and 3-digit bundles in
only 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit, and
SCF/LPC flat trays, as appropriate, that
contain at least 24 pieces, or in merged
3-digit flat trays that contain at least one
6-piece carrier route bundle, or in
origin/entry SCF/LPC flat trays.
b. Place 5-digit and 3-digit bundles on
only merged 5-digit scheme, 5-digit
scheme, merged 5-digit, 5-digit, 3-digit,
and SCF/LPC pallets, as appropriate.
c. Place 5-digit scheme and 3-digit
scheme bundles in only 5-digit scheme,
3-digit, and SCF/LPC flat trays, as
appropriate, that contain at least 24
pieces, or in merged 3-digit flat trays
that contain at least one 6-piece carrier
route bundle, or in origin/entry SCF/
LPC flat trays.
d. Place 5-digit scheme and 3-digit
scheme bundles on only 3-digit and
SCF/LPC pallets, as appropriate.
*
*
*
*
*
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Sacking and Labeling
[Revise the introductory paragraph of
25.4 to read as follows:]
Sack preparation is allowed only for
nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats
entered at a DDU/S&DC along with
carrier route flats, nonpalletized 5-digit
flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin),
and nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF flats
entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/
LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/SCF
sacks must be entered at the BMEU and
emptied into a designated container. For
mailing jobs that also contain a
machinable nonbarcoded price mailing,
see 25.1.9 and 705.9.0. Other mailing
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jobs are prepared, sacked, and labeled as
follows:
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*
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[Revise the introductory text of item
(c) to read as follows:]
c. SCF/LPC, required at 72 pieces,
optional at 24 pieces; fewer pieces not
permitted; labeling:* * *
[Revise the Introductory text of item
(d) to read as follows:]
d. Origin SCF/LPC (required) and
entry SCF/LPC(s) (optional), no
minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the Introductory text of item
(e) to read as follows:]
e. ADC/RPDC, required at 72 pieces,
optional at 24 pieces; fewer pieces not
permitted; labeling:* * *
*
*
*
*
*
25.5 Tray Preparation—Flat-Size
Barcoded Pieces
[Revise the introductory paragraph of
25.5 to read as follows:]
Mailers must place machinable flats
(under 201.6.0) in flats trays (see 24.0)
instead of sacks, unless prepared as the
following: Direct carrier route; 5-digit
scheme carrier route; 5-digit carrier
route; Nonpalletized residual 5-digit
and entered at a DDU/S&DC along with
carrier route flats; Nonpalletized 5-digit
flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin);
or nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF entered at
the DSCF/LPC (origin). Mailers must
group together all pieces for each 5-digit
scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit scheme, 3-digit,
SCF/LPC, and ADC/RPDC destination.
Bundling in flat trays is optional, and
any bundles must be trayed and labeled
separately from loose flats prepared in
flat trays. The trays are subject to a
container charge, and any bundles are
subject to a bundle charge. Tray
preparation, sequence, and labeling:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the introductory text of item
(d) to read as follows:]
d. SCF/LPC (required), 72-piece
minimum, optional at 24 pieces, fewer
pieces not permitted; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(e) to read as follows:]
e. Origin SCF/LPC (required) and
entry SCF/LPC(s) (optional), no
minimum, labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(f) to read as follows:]
f. ADC/RPDC (required), 72-piece
minimum, optional at 24 pieces, fewer
pieces not permitted, no overflow tray
allowed; labeling:* * *
*
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Intended Use
[Revise the first sentence of 28.3.2 to
read as follows:]
The provision for exceptional
dispatch is intended for local
distribution (In-County and DDU/S&DC)
of publications with total circulation of
no more than 25,000 and is not to be
used to circumvent additional entry
standards.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
29.0
Destination Entry
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the heading of 29.2 to read as
follows:]
29.2 Destination Network Distribution
Center/Regional Processing Distribution
Center
29.2.1
Definition
[Revise the text of item 29.2.1 to read
as follows:]
For this standard, destination network
distribution center (DNDC)/Regional
Processing Distribution Center (RPDC)
includes the facilities and ZIP Code
ranges as noted in L601 and L602, or a
USPS-designated facility.
29.2.2 Price Eligibility
DNDC container prices apply as
follows:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as
follows:]
a. Pieces must be prepared in bundles
or in sacks or trays on ADC/RPDC or
more finely presorted pallets under
705.8.0.
b. Mailers may claim a DNDC
container price if the facility ZIP Code
(on Line 1 of the container label) is
within the service area of the NDC/
RPDC or ASF at which the container is
deposited, under L601 and L602.
29.3 Destination Area Distribution
Center
*
*
29.3.2
*
*
*
Price Eligibility
Determine price eligibility as follows:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as
follows:]
a. Pound Prices. Outside-County
pieces are eligible for DADC pound
prices when placed on an ADC/RPDC or
more finely presorted container,
deposited at an ADC/RPDC (or USPSdesignated facility), and addressed for
delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP Codes
served by the facility where deposited.
Automation pieces in AADC trays
placed on optional SCF/LPC pallets
under 705.8.10.2 are eligible for DADC
prices when the 3-digit ZIP Code on the
tray label is within that SCF/LPC/
RPDC’s service area according to L005.
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b. Pieces must be prepared in bundles
or in sacks or trays on ADC/RPDC or
more finely presorted pallets under
705.8.0.
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the heading of 29.4 to read as
follows:]
29.4 Destination Sectional Center
Facility/Local Processing Center
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Price Eligibility
Determine price eligibility as follows:
[Revise items (a) through (c) to read as
follows:]
a. Pound Prices. Outside-County
pieces are eligible for DSCF pound
prices when placed on an SCF or more
finely presorted container, deposited at
the DSCF/LPC (letters/flats)/RPDC
(parcels) or USPS-designated facility
(see also 29.4.2b), and addressed for
delivery within the DSCF/LPC/RDPC’s
service area. Nonletter-size pieces are
also eligible when the mailer deposits 5digit bundles at the destination delivery
unit (DDU)/sorting & delivery center
(S&DC) (the facility where the carrier
cases mail for delivery to the addresses
on the pieces) and the 5-digit bundles
are in or on the following types of
containers:
1. A merged 5-digit scheme or merged
5-digit sack/flat tray.
2. A merged 5-digit scheme, merged 5digit, or 5-digit scheme pallet.
b. Container Prices. Mailers may
claim the DSCF container price for SCF
and more finely presorted containers
that are entered at and destined within
the service area of the SCF/LPC/RPDC at
which the container is deposited.
c. Nonpalletized carrier route, 5-digit
scheme carrier route, 5-digit carrier
route, 5-digit, or 3-digit flats may be
prepared in sacks when entered at the
DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/LPC (origin)
5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be
entered at the BMEU and emptied into
a designated container.
[Revise the heading of 29.5 to read as
follows:]
29.5 Destination Delivery Unit/Sorting
& Delivery Center
29.5.1
Definition
[Revise the text of 29.5.1 to read as
follows:]
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Price Eligibility
Determine price eligibility as follows:
*
*
*
*
[Revise items (c) and (d) to read as
follows:]
c. Container Prices. Outside-County
mailers may claim a DDU container
price for 5-digit scheme and more finely
presorted containers that are entered at
and destined within the service area of
the DDU/S&DC at which the container
is deposited.
d. Nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats
remaining after a carrier route sortation
may be prepared in sacks and deposited
at the DDU/S&DC along with a carrier
route mailing.
*
*
*
*
*
*
29.4.1 Definition
[Revise the text of 29.4.1 to read as
follows:]
For this standard, destination
sectional center facility (DSCF)/local
processing center (LPC [letters/flats])/
regional processing distribution center
(RPDC [parcels]) includes the facilities
listed in L005, or a USPS-designated
facility.
29.4.2
For this standard, the destination
delivery unit (DDU)/sorting & delivery
center (S&DC) is the facility where the
carrier cases mail for delivery to the
addresses on the pieces in the mailing.
29.5.4
Deposit Schedule
[Revise the text of 29.5.4 to read as
follows:]
The mailer may schedule deposit of
DDU/S&DC mailings at least 24 hours in
advance by contacting the DDU/S&DC
or through FAST, available at
fast.usps.com. The mailer must follow
the scheduled deposit time. The mailer
may request standing appointments for
renewable 6-month periods by written
application to the DDU/S&DC. Mixed
loads of Periodicals and other classes of
mail require advance appointments for
deposit. For mail entered under
exceptional dispatch, the application for
exceptional dispatch required under
28.3 also serves as a request for standing
appointments.
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1.0
General Definition of Terms
*
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*
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1.3
Terms for Presort Levels
1.3.1
*
*
*
Letters and Cards
Terms used for presort levels are
defined as follows:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise items (f) and (g) to read as
follows:]
f. Origin/optional entry 3-digit(s): the
ZIP Code in the delivery address on all
pieces begins with one of the 3-digit
prefixes processed at the sectional
center facility (SCF)/local processing
center (LPC) in whose service area the
mail is verified/entered. Subject to
standard, a separation is required for
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each such 3-digit area regardless of the
volume of mail.
g. Origin/optional entry SCF: the
separation includes bundles for one or
more 3-digit areas served by the same
sectional center facility (SCF)/local
processing center (LPC) (see L002,
Column C, or L005) in whose service
area the mail is verified/entered. Subject
to standard, this separation is required
regardless of the volume of mail.
*
*
*
*
*
1.3.2 Flats
Terms used for presort levels are
defined as follows:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise items (c) through (e) to read as
follows:]
c. Origin/optional entry 3-digit(s): the
ZIP Code in the delivery address on all
pieces begins with one of the 3-digit
prefixes processed at the sectional
center facility (SCF)/local processing
center (LPC) in whose service area the
mail is verified/entered. Subject to
standard, a separation is required for
each such 3-digit area regardless of the
volume of mail.
d. ADC: all pieces are addressed for
delivery in the service area of the same
area distribution center (ADC)/regional
processing distribution center (RPDC)
(see L004).
e. Mixed ADC: the pieces are for
delivery in the service area of more than
one ADC/RPDC.
1.4 Preparation Definitions and
Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise items (h) and (i) to read as
follows:]
h. An origin 3-digit (or origin 3-digit
scheme) tray contains all mail
(regardless of quantity) for a 3-digit ZIP
Code (or 3-digit scheme) area processed
by the SCF/LPC in whose service area
the mail is verified. If more than one 3digit (or 3-digit scheme) area is served,
as indicated in L005, a separate tray
must be prepared for each. A tray may
be prepared for each 3-digit (or 3-digit
scheme) area served by the SCF/LPC/
plant where mail is entered (if that is
different from the SCF/LPC/plant
serving the Post Office where the mail
is verified). In all cases, only one lessthan-full tray may be prepared for each
3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) area.
i. An origin AADC tray contains all
mail (regardless of quantity) for an
AADC ZIP Code area processed by the
AADC or SCF/LPC in whose service
area the mail is verified/entered. Only
one less-than-full tray may be prepared
for each AADC area.
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[Revise item (l) to read as follows:]
l. Entry [facility] (or origin [facility])
refers to the USPS mail processing
facility that serves the Post Office at
which the mail is entered by the mailer.
If the Post Office where the mail is
entered is not the one serving the
mailer’s location, the Post Office of
entry determines the entry facility. Entry
SCF/LPC includes both single-3-digit
and multi-3-digit SCFs.
*
*
*
*
*
[Add new item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Items qualifying as a catalog under
601.10 are eligible for an incentive
discount when appropriately identified
on the postage statement and/or the
eDoc.
*
*
*
*
*
8.0
Preparation of Automation Flats
*
*
[Revise the text of item 1.5.4 to read
as follows:]
The per piece charge is computed
based on the total number of addressed
pieces for each price category claimed.
The minimum price may apply to each
piece as detailed in 1.2. Otherwise, the
per piece charge must be added to the
per pound charge to determine total
postage. Where applicable, the per
pound charge is computed based on the
total weight of the addressed pieces for
each price category claimed and is
added to the per piece charge to
determine total postage. For example, a
quantity of pieces weighing 100.25
pounds is charged 100.25 times the
applicable price per pound, based on
the price claimed, plus one unit of the
applicable per piece charge for each
addressed piece.
*
*
*
8.6 First-Class Mail Optional TrayBased Preparation
Tray size, preparation sequence, and
Line 1 labeling:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Origin 3-digit: required for each 3digit ZIP Code served by the SCF/LPC
of the origin (verification) office; no
minimum; for Line 1, use L002, Column
A for 3-digit destinations.
[Revise the first sentence of item (d)
to read as follows:]
d. ADC: required (90-piece
minimum); one less-than-full or
overflow tray allowed; group pieces by
3-digit ZIP Code prefix; for Line 1, use
L004 (ZIP Code prefixes in Column A
must be combined and labeled to the
corresponding ADC/RPDC destination
shown in Column B).* * *
*
*
*
*
*
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Marketing Mail
243
Prices and Eligibility
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[Delete index listing 8.0 and renumber
9.0 as 8.0]
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1.0
Prices and Fees
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*
*
*
*
1.2 USPS Marketing Mail Prices
USPS Marketing Mail prices are
applied as follows:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. A price determined by adding the
per piece charge and the corresponding
per pound charge applies to any USPS
Marketing Mail piece that weighs more
than the following: Nonmachinable
letters and flat-sized mailpieces that
weigh more than 4.0 ounces, presorted
Marketing Parcels and Irregular parcels
that weigh more than 3.3 ounces, and
machinable parcels that weigh more
than 3.5 ounces.
[Delete item (c) and renumber item (d)
as (c):]
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Marketing Mail
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1.5.4
*
*
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Per Piece and per Pound Charges
1.5.5 Computing Affixed Postage for
Piece/Pound Price Mailpieces
[Revise the text of 1.5.5 to read as
follows:]
To compute postage to be affixed to
each piece/pound price piece, multiply
the weight of the piece (in pounds) by
the applicable price per pound; add the
applicable per piece charge and any
surcharge; and round the sum up to the
next tenth of a cent. See 244.2.0 for
affixing postage.
*
*
*
*
*
barcode (IMpb) prepared under
204.2.0.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
4.0 Price Eligibility for USPS
Marketing Mail
4.1 General Information
[Revise the text of 4.1 to read as
follows:]
All USPS Marketing Mail prices are
presorted prices (including all nonprofit
prices). These prices apply to mailings
meeting the basic standards in 2.0
through 4.0 and the corresponding
standards for Presorted prices,
Enhanced Carrier Route prices, and
automation prices under 5.0 through
7.0, or Customized MarketMail prices
under 243.8.0. Except for Customized
MarketMail pieces, destination entry
discount prices are available under
246.2.0 through 246.6.0. Nonprofit
prices may be used only by
organizations authorized by the USPS
under 703.1.0. Not all processing
categories qualify for every price. Pieces
are subject to either a single minimum
per piece price or a combined piece/
pound price, depending on the weight
of the individual pieces in the mailing.
4.2 Minimum per Piece Prices
The minimum per piece prices (the
minimum postage that must be paid for
each piece) apply as follows:
*
*
*
*
*
[Delete the next to the last sentence of
item (c) that references Product
Samples:]
4.3 Piece/Pound Prices
[Revise the last sentence of 4.3 to read
as follows:]
* * * Flats that exceed 4 ounces are
subject to a two-part piece/pound price
that includes a fixed charge per piece
and a variable pound charge based on
weight.
2.0 Content Standards for USPS
Marketing Mail
4.4 Extra Services for USPS Marketing
Mail
2.1
*
General
*
*
*
*
*
[Add a second sentence to 2.1 to read
as follows:]
* * * Mailpieces prepared as catalogs
must meet the standards in 601.10.
*
*
*
*
*
3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for
USPS Marketing Mail
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*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
4.4.2 Ineligible Matter
Extra services (other than certificate of
mailing service) may not be used for any
of the following types of USPS
Marketing Mail:
*
*
*
*
*
[Delete item (d) and renumber item (e)
as item (d):]
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*
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5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards
[Revise the first sentence of 3.4 to read for Nonautomation USPS Marketing
Mail Letters, Flats, and Presorted USPS
as follows:]
Marketing Mail Parcels
All USPS Marketing Mail parcels
must bear an Intelligent Mail package
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Price Application
[Revise the last sentence of 5.3 to read
as follows:]
* * * When parcels are combined
under 245.11.0, 705.6.0, or 705.21.0, all
pieces are eligible for the applicable
prices when the combined total meets
the eligibility standards.
*
*
*
*
*
5.4.3 AADC USPS Marketing Mail
Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise text of 5.4.3 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to
AADC-eligible USPS Marketing Mail
letter-shaped pieces that are palletized
under 705.8.10.3e and 705.8.10.3f and
entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
or DSCF/LPC entry.
*
*
*
*
*
5.5.3 5-Digit USPS Marketing Mail
Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 5.6.2 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 5digit-eligible USPS Marketing Mail flatshaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3d, 705.8.10.3e, and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin
(None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC
entry.
*
*
*
*
*
5.6.4 3-Digit USPS Marketing Mail
Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise the text of 5.6.4 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 3digit-eligible USPS Marketing Mail flatshaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3e and 705.8.10.3f and entered
at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or
DSCF/LPC entry.
5.6.5
[Revise the text of 5.5.3 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 5digit-eligible pieces that are palletized
under 705.8.10.3a to 705.8.10.3f and
entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
or DSCF/LPC entry.
*
*
*
*
*
5.5.5 3-Digit USPS Marketing Mail
Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 5.5.5 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 3digit-eligible USPS Marketing Mail
letter-shaped pieces that are palletized
under 705.8.10.3e and 705.8.10.3f and
entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
or DSCF/LPC entry.
*
*
*
*
*
5.5.7 ADC USPS Marketing Mail
Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
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Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
ADC Prices for Flats
ADC prices apply to flat-size pieces:
[Revise item 5.6.5(a) to read as
follows:]
a. In a 5-digit/scheme, 3-digit/scheme,
or ADC bundle of 10 or more pieces
properly placed in an ADC/RPDC flat
tray (see 245.1.4).
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[Revise item 5.6.5(c) to read as
follows:]
c. When palletized under 705.8.0 and
705.10.0 through 705.13.0, in an ADC
bundle of 10 or more pieces; properly
placed on an ADC/RPDC pallet.
5.6.6 ADC USPS Marketing Mail FlatShaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise the text of 5.6.6 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to
ADC-eligible USPS Marketing Mail flatshaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3e and 705.8.10.3f and entered
at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or
DSCF/LPC entry.
5.6.7
Mixed ADC Prices for Flats
[Revise text of 5.5.7 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to
ADC-eligible USPS Marketing Mail
letter-shaped pieces that are palletized
under 705.8.10.3e and 705.8.10.3f and
entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
or DSCF/LPC entry.
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[Revise the text of 5.6.7 to read as
follows:]
Mixed ADC prices apply to flat-size
pieces in bundles that do not qualify for
5-digit, 3-digit, or ADC prices; placed in
mixed ADC flat trays or on ASF/NDC/
RPDC, or mixed NDC pallets under
705.8.0.
5.6 Nonautomation Price
Application—Flats
5.7.1
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The 5-digit price applies to qualifying
machinable parcels that are
dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF
when claiming DNDC prices), DSCF/
RPDC, or DDU/S&DC and presented:
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[Revise item 5.7.1(c) to read as
follows:]
c. As one or more parcels that mailers
drop ship to a DDU/S&DC under
246.5.2.3.* * *
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5.7.2
NDC Price
The NDC price applies to qualifying
machinable parcels as follows under
either of the following conditions:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as
follows:]
a. When dropshipped to an ASF/
NDC/RPDC and presented:
a. In an ASF/NDC/RPDC sack
containing at least 10 pounds of parcels,
or
b. On an ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet,
according to standards in 705.8.10, or
c. In an NDC/ASF/RPDC container
prepared under 705.21.0.
b. When presented at the origin
acceptance office on an ASF/NDC/RPDC
pallet containing at least 200 pounds of
pieces.
5.7.3
Mixed NDC Price
[Revise the text of 5.7.3 to read as
follows:]
The mixed NDC price applies to
machinable parcels that are not eligible
for 5-digit or NDC prices. Place
machinable parcels at mixed NDC prices
in origin NDC/RPDC sacks or on origin
NDC/RPDC pallets, then in mixed NDC
sacks or on mixed NDC pallets. See
245.11.3 and 705.8.10.
5.8 Prices for Irregular Parcels and
Marketing Parcels
5.8.1
5-Digit Price
[Revise the introductory paragraph of
5.8.1 to read as follows:]
5-digit prices apply to irregular
parcels and to Marketing parcels that are
dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF
when claiming DNDC prices), DSCF/
RPDC, or DDU/S&DC and presented:
*
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*
*
[Revise item 5.8.1(c) to read as
follows:]
c. As one or more parcels that mailers
drop ship to DDU/S&DC under
246.5.2.2.
*
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*
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5.8.2
SCF Price
[Revise the text of 5.8.2 in its entirety
to read as follows:]
SCF prices apply to irregular parcels
and to Marketing parcels that are
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DNDC, or RPDC:
a. In an SCF/RPDC sack containing at
least 10 pounds of parcels.
b. On an SCF/RPDC pallet, according
to 705.8.10.
c. In SCF/RPDC containers prepared
under 705.21.0.
5.8.3
NDC Price
NDC prices apply to irregular parcels
and to Marketing parcels as follows
under either of the following conditions:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as
follows:]
a. When dropshipped to an ASF/
NDC/RPDC and presented:
1. In an ASF/NDC/RPDC sack
containing at least 10 pounds of parcels,
or
2. On an ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet,
according to standards in 705.8.10, or
3. In a NDC/ASF/RPDC container
prepared under 705.21.0.
b. When presented at the origin
acceptance office on an ASF/NDC/RPDC
pallet containing at least 200 pounds of
pieces.
5.8.4
Mixed NDC Price
[Revise the text of 5.8.4 to read as
follows:]
Mixed NDC prices apply to irregular
parcels and to Marketing parcels in
origin NDC/RPDC or mixed NDC
containers that are not eligible for 5digit, SCF, or NDC prices. Place parcels
at mixed NDC prices in origin NDC/
RPDC or mixed NDC sacks under
245.11.4.3 or on origin NDC/RPDC or
mixed NDC pallets under 705.8.10.
6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards
for Enhanced Carrier Route USPS
Marketing Mail Letters and Flats
6.1 General Enhanced Carrier Route
Standards
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Basic Eligibility Standards
All pieces in an Enhanced Carrier
Route or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier
Route USPS Marketing Mail mailing
must:
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*
*
*
*
[Add new item (j) to read as follows:]
j. Meet the standards in 245.6.10 for
High Density and High Density Plus
automation letter mailings prepared
using the optional 5-digit tray
preparation.
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Route Standards
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6.3.3 Basic Carrier Route USPS
Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces
SCF Pallet Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.3.3 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to
Basic Carrier Route-eligible USPS
Marketing Mail letter-shaped pieces that
are palletized under 705.8.10.3a to
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin
(None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC
entry.
*
*
*
*
*
The High Density-CR Bundles/
Container discount applies to 125 or
more High Density-eligible pieces that
are palletized under 705.8.0, 705.10.0,
705.12.0, or 705.13.0 on a 5-digit
merged, 5-digit (scheme) merged, 5-digit
carrier route, 5-digit carrier routes, or 5digit scheme carrier route pallet entered
at an Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
DSCF/LPC, or DDU/S&DC entry or in a
carrier route sack or flat tray under
245.9.7a or 203.5.8 and entered at the
DDU/S&DC.
6.3.6 Basic Carrier Route USPS
Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF
Pallet Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.3.6 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to
Basic Carrier Route-eligible USPS
Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces that
are palletized under 705.8.10.3d,
705.8.10.3e, and 705.8.10.3f and entered
at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or
DSCF/LPC entry.
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*
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6.5.4 High Density Plus Carrier Route
Bundles on a 5-Digit/Direct Container
(High Density Plus-CR Bundles/
Container Discount Eligibility)—Flats
[Revise the text of 6.5.4 to read as
follows:]
The High Density Plus-CR Bundles/
Container discount applies to 300 or
more High Density Plus-eligible pieces
that are palletized under 705.8.0,
705.10.0, 705.12.0, or 705.13.0 a 5-digit
merged, 5-digit (scheme) merged, 5-digit
carrier route, 5-digit carrier routes, or 5digit scheme carrier route pallet entered
at an Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
DSCF/LPC, or DDU/S&DC entry, or in a
carrier route sack or tub under 245.9.7a
or 203.5.8 and entered at the DDU/
S&DC.
6.4 High Density and High Density
Plus (Enhanced Carrier Route)
Standards—Letters
6.4.1 Additional Eligibility Standards
for High Density and High Density Plus
Prices
[Revise the first sentence of 6.4.1 to
read as follows:]
In addition to the general eligibility
standards in 6.1, high density and high
density plus letter-size mailpieces must
be in a full carrier route tray or in a
carrier route bundle of 10 or more
pieces placed in a 5-digit carrier routes
or 3-digit carrier routes tray unless
prepared using the standards in
245.6.10.* * *
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6.4.3 High Density and High Density
Plus USPS Marketing Mail LetterShaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.4.3 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to
High Density- and High Density Pluseligible USPS Marketing Mail lettershaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3a to 705.8.10.3f and entered at
Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/
LPC entry.
*
*
*
*
*
6.5.3 High Density Carrier Route
Bundles on a 5-Digit/Direct Container
(High Density-CR Bundles/Container
Discount Eligibility)—Flats
[Revise the text of 6.5.3 to read as
follows:]
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6.5.5 High Density USPS Marketing
Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.5.5 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to
125 or more High Density-eligible USPS
Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces that
are palletized under 705.8.10.3d,
705.8.10.3e, and 705.8.10.3f and entered
at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or
DSCF/LPC entry.
6.5.6 High Density Plus USPS
Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF
Pallet Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.5.6 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to
300 or more High Density Plus-eligible
USPS Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces
that are palletized under 705.8.10.3d,
705.8.10.3e, and 705.8.10.3f and entered
at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or
DSCF/LPC entry.
6.6 Saturation ECR Standards—
Letters
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*
6.6.3 Saturation USPS Marketing Mail
Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.6.3 to read as
follows:]
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The SCF pallet discount applies to at
least 90 percent or more of the total
number of active residential addresses,
or 75 percent or more of the total
number of active possible delivery
addresses, on each carrier route that are
palletized under 705.8.10.3a to
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin
(None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC
entry.
6.7 Saturation Enhanced Carrier
Route Standards—Flats
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*
6.7.3 Saturation—(including EDDM)
Carrier Route Bundles on a 5-Digit/
Direct Container (Saturation-CR
Bundles/Container Discount
Eligibility)—Flats
[Revise the text of 6.7.3 to read as
follows:]
The Saturation-CR Bundles/Container
discount applies to at least 90 percent
or more of the total number of active
residential addresses or 75 percent or
more of the total number of active
possible delivery addresses on each
carrier route that are palletized under
705.8.0, 705.10.0, 705.12.0, or 705.13.0
on a 5-digit merged, 5-digit (scheme)
merged, 5-digit carrier route, 5-digit
carrier routes, or 5-digit scheme carrier
route pallet entered at an Origin (None),
DNDC/RPDC, DSCF/LPC, or DDU/S&DC
entry, or in a carrier route sack or tub
under 245.9.7a or 203.5.8 and entered at
the DDU/S&DC.
6.7.4 Saturation USPS Marketing Mail
Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.7.4 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to at
least 90 percent or more of the total
number of active residential addresses,
or 75 percent or more of the total
number of active possible delivery
addresses, on each carrier route that are
palletized under 705.8.10.3d,
705.8.10.3e, and 705.8.10.3f and entered
at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or
DSCF/LPC entry.
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Automation USPS Marketing Mail
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Letters
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7.3.2 5-Digit USPS Marketing Mail
Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 7.3.2 to read as
follows:]
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letter-shaped pieces that are palletized
under 705.8.10.3a to 705.8.10.3f and
entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
or DSCF/LPC entry.
* * * CMM must be entered at a
destination delivery unit (DDU)/sorting
& delivery center (S&DC).
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7.3.3 AADC USPS Marketing Mail
Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 7.3.3 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to
AADC-eligible USPS Marketing Mail
letter-shaped pieces that are palletized
under 705.8.10.3e and 705.8.10.3f and
entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
or DSCF/LPC entry.
Overview
[Delete index listing 12.0 and
renumber 13.0 as 12.0]
245
Mail Preparation
1.0 General Information for Mail
Preparation
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7.4 Price Application for Automation
Letters
1.2 Definition of Mailings
Mailings are defined as:
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[Delete items b(5) and b(6) and
renumber items b(7) through b(10) as
b(5) through b(8) respectively:]
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1.3
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7.4.2 5-Digit USPS Marketing Mail
Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise the text of 7.4.2 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 5digit-eligible USPS Marketing Mail flatshaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3d, 705.8.10.3e, and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin
(None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC
entry.
7.4.3 3-Digit USPS Marketing Mail
Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise the text of 7.4.3 to read as
follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 3digit-eligible USPS Marketing Mail flatshaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3e and 705.8.10.3f and entered
at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or
DSCF/LPC entry.
7.4.4 ADC USPS Marketing Mail FlatShaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise 7.4.4 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to
ADC-eligible USPS Marketing Mail flatshaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3e and 705.8.10.3f and entered
at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or
DSCF/LPC entry.
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[Delete section 243.8.0 in its’ entirety
and renumber 243.9.0 as 8.0, 8.1, 8.2,
and 8.3 respectively]
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[Newly renumbered section 8.0]
8.0
Customized MarketMail
8.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the last sentence of
renumbered 8.1 to read as follows:]
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1.3.1 Letters
Terms used for presort levels are
defined as follows:
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[Revise items (f) through (h) to read as
follows:]
f. Origin/entry 3-digit(s): the ZIP Code
in the delivery address on all pieces
begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes
processed at the sectional center facility
(SCF)/local processing center (LPC) in
whose service area the mail is verified/
entered. Separation is optional for each
such 3-digit area. Mail may be prepared
for each 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) area
served by the SCF/LPC/plant where
mail is entered (if that is different from
the SCF/LPC/plant serving the Post
Office where the mail is verified—e.g.,
a PVDS deposit site). In all cases, only
one less-than-full tray may be prepared
for each 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) area.
g. SCF: the separation includes pieces
for two or more 3-digit areas served by
the same sectional center facility (SCF)/
local processing center (LPC) (see L005),
except that, where required or permitted
by standard, mail for a single 3-digit
area may be prepared in an SCF
separation when no mail for other 3digit ZIP Code areas is available. For
pallets, the SCF sort may include mail
for a single 3-digit ZIP Code area.
h. Origin/optional entry SCF: the
separation includes bundles for one or
more 3-digit areas served by the same
sectional center facility (SCF)/local
processing center (LPC) (see L002,
Column C, or L005) in whose service
area the mail is verified/entered. Subject
to standard, this separation is required
regardless of the volume of mail.
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[Revise item (j) to read as follows:]
j. ASF/NDC: all pieces are addressed
for delivery in the service area of the
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same auxiliary service facility (ASF) or
network distribution center (NDC)/
regional processing distribution center
(RPDC) (see L601, L602, or L605).* * *
1.3.2
Flats
Terms used for presort levels are
defined as follows:
*
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*
*
*
[Revise items (j) through (o) to read as
follows:]
j. Origin/entry 3-digit(s): the ZIP Code
in the delivery address on all pieces
begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes
processed at the sectional center facility
(SCF)/local processing center (LPC) in
whose service area the mail is verified/
entered. Separation is optional for each
such 3-digit area.
k. SCF: the separation includes pieces
for two or more 3-digit areas served by
the same sectional center facility (SCF)/
local processing center (LPC) (see L005),
except that, where required or permitted
by standard, mail for a single 3-digit
area may be prepared in an SCF
separation when no mail for other 3digit ZIP Code areas is available. For
pallets, the SCF sort may include mail
for a single 3-digit ZIP Code area.
l. Origin/optional entry SCF: the
separation includes bundles for one or
more 3-digit areas served by the same
sectional center facility (SCF)/local
processing center (LPC) (see L002,
Column C, or L005) in whose service
area the mail is verified/entered. Subject
to standard, this separation is required
regardless of the volume of mail.
m. When palletized under 705.8.0 and
705.10.0 through 705.13.0, in an ADC
bundle of 10 or more pieces; properly
placed on an ADC/RPDC pallet.
n. ASF/NDC: all pieces are addressed
for delivery in the service area of the
same auxiliary service facility (ASF)/
network distribution center (NDC)/
regional processing distribution center
(RPDC) (see L601, L602, or L605).
o. When palletized under 705.8.0 and
705.10.0 through 705.13.0, in an ADC
bundle of 10 or more pieces; properly
placed on an ADC/RPDC pallet.
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Marketing Parcels
Terms used for presort levels are
defined as follows:
[Delete item (a) and renumber items
(b) through (i) as (a) through (h)
respectively:]
[Revise newly renumbered items (d)
through (g) to read as follows:]
d. SCF: the separation includes pieces
for two or more 3-digit areas served by
the same sectional center facility (SCF)/
regional processing distribution center
(RPDC) (see L005), except that, where
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required or permitted by standard, mail
for a single 3-digit area may be prepared
in an SCF separation when no mail for
other 3-digit ZIP Code areas is available.
For pallets, the SCF sort may include
mail for a single 3-digit ZIP Code area.
e. ASF/NDC: all pieces are addressed
for delivery in the service area of the
same auxiliary service facility (ASF)/
network distribution center (NDC)/
regional processing distribution center
(RPDC) (see L601, L602, or L605).
f. Origin NDC: this separation
includes all pieces addressed for
delivery to ZIP Codes within the same
NDC/RPDC (see L601) that serves the
acceptance office that verifies the
mailing. There is no minimum quantity
requirement for this separation.
g. Mixed [NDC, ADC, etc.]: the pieces
are for delivery in the service area of
more than one NDC/ADC/RPDC,
etc.* * *
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1.4 Preparation Definitions and
Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail:
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[Revise items (r) and (s) to read as
follows:]
r. An origin 3-digit (or origin 3-digit
scheme) tray for letters and flats
contains all mail (regardless of quantity)
for a 3-digit ZIP Code (or 3-digit
scheme) area processed by the SCF/LPC
in whose service area the mail is
verified. A separate tray may be
prepared for each 3-digit ZIP Code (or
3-digit scheme) area. A tray may be
prepared for each 3-digit (or 3-digit
scheme) area served by the SCF/LPC/
plant where mail is entered (if that is
different from the SCF/LPC/plant
serving the Post Office where the mail
is verified). In all cases, only one lessthan-full tray may be prepared for each
3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) area.
s. An origin AADC tray contains all
mail (regardless of quantity) for an
AADC ZIP Code area processed by the
AADC or SCF/LPC in whose service
area the mail is verified/entered. Only
one less-than-full tray may be prepared
for each AADC area.
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*
*
*
[Revise item (v) to read as follows:]
v. Entry [facility] (or origin [facility])
refers to the USPS mail processing
facility (e.g., ‘‘entry NDC/RPDC’’) that
serves the Post Office at which the mail
is entered by the mailer. If the Post
Office where the mail is entered is not
the one serving the mailer’s location
(e.g., for plant-verified drop shipment),
the Post Office of entry determines the
entry facility. Entry SCF/LPC (letter and
flats) and Entry SCF/RPDC (parcels)
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includes both single-3-digit and multi-3digit SCFs. Entry NDC/RPDC includes
subordinate ASFs unless otherwise
specified.
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[Revise the last sentence of item (y) to
read as follows:]
y. * * * For pallets, 2,800 pounds of
mail may be destined to an SCF/LPC
(letters and flats) or SCF/RPDC (parcels)
destination, and these would form the
‘‘logical’’ SCF pallet, but the mail is
placed on two physical SCF pallets each
weighing 1,400 pounds because of the
2,200 pound maximum pallet weight
requirement.* * *
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2.0
Bundles
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2.2
Marketing Parcels
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2.2.1
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Bundling
[Revise the text of 2.2.1 to read as
follows:]
Bundling is not permitted.
[Delete item 2.2.2 in its entirety]
3.0 Letter Trays, Flat Trays, and
Sacks
[Revise the text of 3.0 to read as
follows:]
Letter mailings must be prepared in
letter trays with sleeves. Flat mailings
must be prepared in flat trays or sacks
(carrier route, 5-digit scheme carrier
route and 5-digit carrier route only)
except when permitted to be prepared
in letter trays under other applicable
standards in this section. Parcel
mailings must be prepared in sacks.
Containers for Customized MarketMail
are specified in 245.13.5. See 203.5.0
and 203.6.0 for tray and sack standards.
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5.0
Preparing Nonautomation Letters
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5.3
Machinable Preparation
*
*
5.3.2
*
*
*
*
*
*
Traying and Labeling
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise item (c1) to read as follows:]
c. Mixed AADC (required); no
minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L011, Column B. Use L010,
Column B, if entered at an ASF/NDC/
RDPC or for mail placed on an ASF/
NDC/RPDC, or SCF/LPC pallet under
the option in 705.8.10.3.* * *
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Traying and Labeling
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[Revise item (d1) to read as follows:]
d. Mixed ADC (required); no
minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L011, Column B. Use L010,
Column B, if entered at an ASF/NDC/
RPDC or for mail placed on an ASF/
NDC/RPDC, or SCF/LPC pallet under
the option in 705.8.10.3.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
6.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route
Letters
*
*
*
*
*
6.7 Traying and Labeling for
Automation-Compatible ECR Letters
6.10 Optional 5-Digit Tray
Preparation for High Density and High
Density Plus ECR Automation
Compatible Letters
6.10.1
Basic Standards
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An optional 5-digit tray preparation
allows combining multiple mail owners’
High Density, High Density Plus, and 5digit automation compatible letters in a
letter tray when meeting the following
standards:
a. Each individual mail owner must
meet the minimum quantities in
243.6.4.2 for High Density and High
Density Plus to claim HD/HD+ prices
with a minimum combined 150 pieces
of 5-Digit, HD or HD Plus in a 5-Digit
tray.
b. The separate requirement of 150
pieces for 5-digit is waived.
c. The minimums must be achieved
by a single mail owner defined by their
individual MID and/or CRID in the By/
For of the eDoc for each carrier route.
d. Walk Sequencing is not required
within the letter trays.
e. Bundling and facing slips are not
required.
f. Must meet the High Density and
High Density Plus marking requirements
in 6.2.
g. The Optional Tray Preparation
must be used for entire mailing within
eDoc.
6.10.2
Traying and Labeling
Mailers must make full 5-digit trays
for automation-compatible, deliverypoint barcoded letters that weigh up to
3.5 ounces and that meet the standards
of 6.10.1. Bundling or facing slips are
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not required. Preparation sequence, tray
size, and labeling:
a. Same Carrier Route to same 5-Digit;
full trays only.
1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP
Code on mail
2. Line 2: ‘‘STD LTR BC’’
b. Multiple Carrier Routes to same 5Digit; full trays only.
1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP
Code on mail
2. STD LTR 5D MXD CR–RTS BC
LPC (origin); Nonpalletized 5-digit flats
entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin); and
nonpalletized 3-digit flats entered at the
DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/LPC (origin)
5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be
entered at the BMEU and emptied into
a designated container. All other
sortations require flat tray preparation.
Preparation sequence and labeling:
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*
*
7.0
Preparing Automation Letters
*
*
*
7.5
Tray Preparation
11.3 Preparing Marketing Parcels (6
Ounces or More) and Machinable
Parcels
*
*
*
*
[Add a new 6th sentence (before
Preparation Sequence . . .) to the text
of 6.7 to read as follows:]
* * * (See 6.10 for Optional 5-digit
Tray Preparation).* * *
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follows]
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[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Mixed AADC: required (no
minimum); group pieces by AADC
when overflow pieces from AADC trays
are placed in mixed AADC trays. For
Line 1 labeling: use L011, Column B.
Use L010, Column B if entered at an
ASF/NDC/RPDC or for mail placed on
an ASF/NDC/RPDC, or SCF/LPC pallet
under the option in 705.8.10.3.
*
*
*
*
*
8.0
Preparing Nonautomation Flats
*
*
8.6
Traying, Sacking, and Labeling
*
*
*
[Revise the introductory paragraph of
8.6 to read as follows:]
Flat trays are allowed for all
sortations. Sack preparation is allowed
only for the following: Nonpalletized
residual 5-digit flats entered at a DDU/
S&DC along with carrier route flats;
Nonpalletized carrier route flats entered
at the DSCF/LPC (origin); Nonpalletized
5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin); and nonpalletized 3-digit flats
entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/
LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/SCF
sacks must be entered at the BMEU and
emptied into a designated container. All
other sortations require flat tray
preparation. Preparation sequence and
labeling: * * *
*
*
*
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*
10.0
*
Preparing Automation Flats
*
*
*
*
10.4 USPS Marketing Mail Bundle
and Flat Tray Preparation
*
*
10.4.3
*
*
*
Traying, Sacking, and Labeling
[Revise the introductory paragraph of
10.4.3 to read as follows:]
Sack preparation is allowed only for
the following: Nonpalletized residual 5digit flats entered at a DDU/S&DC along
with carrier route flats; Nonpalletized
carrier route flats entered at the DSCF/
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Preparing Presorted Parcels
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Sacking
[Revise the text of 11.3.1 to read as
follows:]
Prepare mailings of Marketing parcels
weighing 6 ounces or more and mailings
of machinable parcels under 11.3.
Prepare 5-digit sacks only for parcels
dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF/
RPDC when claiming DNDC prices),
DSCF/RPDC, or DDU/S&DC. Prepare
ASF/NDC/RPDC sacks only for parcels
dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF
when claiming DNDC prices). There is
no minimum for parcels in 5-digit/
scheme sacks entered at a DDU/S&DC.
Mailers combining irregular parcels
with machinable parcels placed in 5digit/scheme sacks must prepare those
sacks under 11.3.2a. Mailers combining
Marketing parcels weighing 6 ounces or
more with machinable parcels placed in
ASF/NDC/RPDC, or mixed NDC sacks
must prepare the sacks under 11.3.2.
11.3.2
Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence, sack size, and
labeling:
[Revise the introductory text of item
(a) to read as follows:]
a. 5-digit/scheme (optional, but
required for 5-digit price), see definition
in 1.4n.; allowed only for mail
deposited at DNDC/RPDC (or ASF when
claiming DNDC prices), DSCF/RPDC, or
DDU/S&DC. Sacks must contain a 10pound minimum except at DDU/S&DC
entry which has no minimum;
labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(b) to read as follows:]
b. ASF (optional), allowed only for
mail deposited at an ASF/RPDC to claim
DNDC price; 10-pound minimum;
labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(c) to read as follows:]
c. NDC, allowed only for mail
deposited at a DNDC/RPDC to claim the
NDC price; 10-pound minimum;
labeling:* * *
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e. Mixed NDC (required); no
minimum; labeling:
[Revise item (e1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ‘‘MXD’’ followed by L601,
Column B information for NDC/RPDC
serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry
Post Office.* * *
11.4 Preparing Marketing Parcels
(Less Than 6 Ounces) and Irregular
Parcels
11.4.1
Bundling
[Revise the text of 11.4.1 to read as
follows:]
Bundling is not permitted.
11.4.2
Sacking
[Revise the text of 11.4.2 to read as
follows:]
Prepare mailings of Marketing parcels
weighing less than 6 ounces and
mailings of irregular parcels under 11.4.
Prepare 5-digit sacks only for parcels
dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF/
RPDC when claiming DNDC prices),
DSCF/RPDC, or DDU/S&DC. See 11.4.3
for restrictions on SCF/ASF/NDC/RPDC
sacks. Mailers must prepare a sack when
the mail for a required presort
destination reaches 10 pounds of pieces.
There is no minimum for parcels
prepared in 5-digit/scheme sacks
entered at a DDU/S&DC. Mailers
combining irregular parcels with
machinable parcels and Marketing
parcels weighing 6 ounces or more in 5digit/scheme sacks must prepare those
sacks under 11.3.2. Mailers may not
prepare sacks containing irregular and
machinable parcels to other presort
levels. Mailers may combine irregular
parcels with Marketing parcels weighing
less than 6 ounces in sacks under 11.4.3.
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c. For deposit of DDU/S&DC mailings,
an appointment must be made by
contacting the DDU/S&DC or through
FAST, available at fast.usps.com, at
least 24 hours in advance.* * *
*
*
*
*
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2.6.4
Advance Scheduling
[Revise the introductory text of 2.6.4
to read as follows:]
Mailers must schedule appointments
for deposit of destination entry price
mail under 2.6.3 and the conditions
below. When making an appointment,
or as soon as available, the mailer must
provide the DDU/S&DC or FAST with
the following information:
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*
*
*
*
[Revise the last sentence of item (b) to
read as follows:]
b. * * * For DDU/S&DC entries, the
mailer also must provide the 5-digit ZIP
Code(s) of the mail being deposited.
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*
*
*
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Destination Entry
2.6.5
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2.5
Verification
*
*
[Revise the last sentence of 2.6.5 to
read as follows:]
* * * Destination facilities may
refuse acceptance or deposit of
unscheduled mailings or shipments that
arrive more than 2 hours after the
scheduled appointment at ASFs, NDCs/
RPDCs, or SCFs/LPCs or more than 20
minutes at delivery units.
2.5.3
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
At NDC
[Revise the text of 2.5.3 to read as
follows:]
For a mailing verified at a NDC/RPDC,
the Post Office where the mailer‘s
account or license is held must be
within the service area of that NDC/
RPDC. The Post Office must authorize
the NDC/RPDC to act as its agent by
sending Form 4410 to the NDC/RPDC.
*
*
*
*
*
2.5.5
Preparation sequence, sack size, and
labeling:
[Revise the introductory text of item
(a) to read as follows:]
a. 5-digit/scheme (optional, but
required for 5-digit price), see definition
in 1.4n; allowed only for mail deposited
at DNDC/RPDC (or ASF/RPDC when
claiming DNDC prices), DSCF/RPDC, or
DDU/S&DC. Sacks must contain a 10pound minimum except at DDU/S&DC
entry which has no minimum;
labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(b) to read as follows:]
b. SCF, allowed only for mail
deposited at a DSCF/RPDC or a DNDC/
RPDC to claim SCF price; 10-pound
minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(c) to read as follows:]
c. ASF (optional), allowed only for
mail deposited at an ASF/RPDC to claim
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DNDC price; 10-pound minimum;
labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(d) to read as follows:]
d. NDC, allowed only for mail
deposited at a DNDC/RPDC to claim the
NDC price; 10-pound minimum;
labeling:* * *
*
*
*
*
*
f. Mixed NDC (required); no
minimum; labeling:
[Revise item (f1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ‘‘MXD’’ followed by L601,
Column B information for NDC/RPDC
serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry
Post Office.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
[Delete section 12.0 in its’ entirety and
renumber section 13.0 as 12.0, 12.1,
12.2, 12.3, 12.4,12.5 and 12.6
respectively:]
*
*
*
*
*
Volume Standards
Except as permitted for a local mailer
under 2.6.13, destination entry mailings
are subject to these volume standards:
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
a. The pieces for which a destination
price is claimed must represent more
than 50% of the mail (by weight or
pieces, whichever is greater) presented
by the same mailer within any 24-hour
period. For this standard, mailer is the
party presenting the mail to the
USPS.* * *
*
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2.6
Deposit
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*
2.6.3
*
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*
Appointments
Appointments must be made for
destination entry price mail as
follows:* * *
[Revise the first sentence of item (c) to
read as follows:]
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Adherence to Schedule
Redirection by USPS
[Revise the text of 2.6.6 to read as
follows:]
A mailer may be directed to transport
destination entry price mailings to a
facility other than the designated DDU/
S&DC, SCF/LPC (letters/flats), SCF/
RPDC (parcels) or NDC/RPDC due to
facility restrictions, building
expansions, peak season mail volumes,
or emergency constraints.
2.6.7 Redirection at Mailer’s Request
[Revise the text of 2.6.6 to read as
follows:]
A mailer may ask to transport
destination SCF/LPC (letters/flats) or
SCF/RPDC (parcels) price mail to a
facility other than the designated SCF/
LPC/RPDC. In very limited
circumstances, this exception may be
approved only by the manager, Network
Integration Support (see 608.8.0 for
address). To qualify for the SCF price in
this situation, mail deposited at a
facility other than the SCF/LPC/RPDC
must destinate for processing within
that facility and must not require
backhauling to the SCF/LPC/RPDC.
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Vehicle Unloading
Unloading of destination entry
mailings is subject to these conditions:
[Revise the first sentence of item (a) to
read as follows:]
a. Properly prepared containerized
loads (e.g., pallets) are unloaded by the
USPS at NDCs/RPDCs, ASFs, and SCFs/
LPCs.* * *
[Revise the first sentence of item (b) to
read as follows:]
b. At NDCs/RPDCs, ASFs, and SCFs/
LPCs, the driver must unload bedloaded
shipments within 8 hours of
arrival.* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(c) to read as follows:
c. At destination delivery units
(DDUs)/sorting & delivery centers
(S&DCs), drivers must unload all mail
within 1 hour of arrival. Unloading
procedures are as follows:* * *
Revise item (c4) to reads as follows:]
4. At DDUs/S&DCs that cannot handle
pallets, drivers must unload any mail
from pallets and place it into containers
as delivery unit employees
specify.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the heading of 3.0 to read as
follows:]
3.0 Destination Network Distribution
Center (DNDC)/Regional Processing
Distribution Center (RPDC) Entry
3.1
Definition
[Revise the text of 3.1 to read as
follows:]
For this standard, destination network
distribution center (DNDC)/regional
processing distribution center (RPDC)
includes network distribution centers
(NDCs), regional processing distribution
centers (RPDCs), and auxiliary service
facilities (ASFs) with terms and
exceptions as shown and described in
labeling lists L601 and L602.
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Eligibility
[Revise the text of 3.2 to read as
follows:]
Pieces in a mailing that meets the
standards in 2.0 and 3.0 are eligible for
DNDC prices when they are deposited at
an NDC/RPDC or ASF and meet all of
the following conditions:
a. The pieces are addressed for
delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP Codes
served by the NDC/ASF/RPDC where
deposited (see labeling lists L601 and
L602).
b. The pieces are properly placed in
a tray, sack, or pallet that is labeled to
the NDC/ASF/RPDC where deposited,
or labeled to a postal facility within the
service area of that NDC/ASF/RPDC.
c. Mail addressed to ZIP Codes served
by an ASF/RPDC must be entered at the
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appropriate ASF per L602, and not
entered at an NDC/RPDC.
d. If bundles of flats are reallocated
from an ASF pallet to an NDC/RPDC
pallet under 705.8.14, mail for the ASF
ZIP Codes that is on the NDC/RPDC
pallet is not eligible for DNDC prices.
e. Except for machinable parcels
addressed to ZIP Codes served by the
Buffalo NY ASF, mail addressed to ZIP
Codes served by an ASF/RPDC must be
entered at the appropriate ASF per
L602, and not entered at an NDC/RPDC.
3.3 Eligibility for ADC Mailpieces—
Letters
[Revise the text of 3.3 to read as
follows:]
All pieces in an ADC sack or tray are
eligible for the DNDC discount if the
ADC facility ZIP Code (as shown on
Line 1 of the corresponding container
label) is within the service area of the
NDC/RPDC or ASF at which the tray is
deposited, as described in labeling lists
L601 and L602. All pieces in a
palletized ADC bundle are eligible for
DNDC prices if the ADC facility
destination (determined by the ‘‘Label
To’’ ZIP Code in Column B of labeling
list L004) is within the service area of
the NDC/RPDC or ASF at which
deposited according to L601 and L602.
3.4 Eligibility for Mixed ADC Bundles,
Trays, or Mixed AADC Trays—Letters
[Revise the introductory text of 3.4 to
read as follows:]
Mailpieces in a mixed ADC or a
mixed AADC tray can qualify for DNDC
prices when entered at a NDC/RPDC/
ASF or SCF/LPC facility responsible for
the processing of those trays (see
705.8.10.3e.), if the following standards
are met:
[Revise item 3.4(a) to read as follows:]
a. All pieces in the bundle or tray
must destinate within the ASF or NDC/
RPDC service area as described in
labeling lists L601 and L602.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
3.5 Eligibility for ADC Mailpieces—
Flats
[Revise the text of 3.5 to read as
follows:]
All pieces in an ADC sack or tray are
eligible for the DNDC discount if the
ADC facility ZIP Code (as shown on
Line 1 of the corresponding container
label) is within the service area of the
NDC/RPDC or ASF at which the sack or
tray is deposited, as described in
labeling lists L601 and L602. All pieces
in a palletized ADC bundle are eligible
for DNDC prices if the ADC facility
destination (determined by the ‘‘Label
To’’ ZIP Code in Column B of labeling
list L004) is within the service area of
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the NDC/RPDC or ASF at which
deposited according to L601 and L602.
3.6 Eligibility for Mixed ADC Bundles,
Sacks or Trays—Flats
Mailpieces in a mixed ADC bundle,
sack, or tray can qualify for DNDC
prices if the following standards are
met:
[Revise item 3.6(a) to read as follows:]
a. All pieces in the bundle, sack, or
tray must destinate within the ASF/
NDC/RPDC service area as described in
labeling lists L601 and L602.
*
*
*
*
*
3.7 Additional Standards for
Machinable Parcels
[Revise the first sentence of 3.7 to read
as follows:]
For destination NDC/ASF/RPDC
containers, except as provided in
labeling lists L601 and L602, sortation
of machinable parcels to ASFs is
optional but is required for the ASF
mail to be eligible for DNDC
prices.* * *
3.8
Vehicles
[Revise the text of 3.8 to read as
follows:]
Mailings deposited at a DNDC/RPDC
must be presented in vehicles
compatible with NDC/RPDC dock and
yard operations.
3.9
Form 4410
[Revise the text of 3.9 to read as
follows:]
Mailings may be deposited at the
DNDC/RPDC only if that facility is
authorized (by Form 4410) to act as
acceptance agent for the entry Post
Office (where the meter license,
precanceled stamp permit, or permit
imprint authorization is held). Form
4410 is not required for plant-verified
drop shipments.
[Revise the heading of 4.0 to read as
follows:]
4.0 Destination Sectional Center
Facility (DSCF)/Local Processing Center
(LPC) Entry
4.1
Definition
[Revise the text of 4.1 to read as
follows:]
For this standard, destination
sectional center facility (DSCF)/local
processing center (LPC) refers to the
facilities listed in L002, Column C.
4.2 Eligibility
4.2.1
Letters
Pieces in a mailing that meet the
standards in 2.0 and 4.0 are eligible for
DSCF prices under either 4.2.1a. or
4.2.1b. below:
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[Revise item 4.2.1(a) to read as
follows:]
a. When deposited at a DSCF/LPC or
USPS-designated facility, and either:
1. Placed in a tray labeled to a
destination within the SCF’s/LPC’s
service area, when all pieces in the tray
are addressed for delivery within that
SCF’s/LPC’s service area.
2. Placed in an ADC or AADC tray
labeled to a destination within the
SCF’s/LPC’s service area, regardless of
whether all pieces in the tray are
addressed for delivery within that
SCF’s/LPC’s service area.
[Revise the introductory text of
4.2.1(b) to read as follows:]
b. When entered and deposited at a
DDU/S&DC, addressed for delivery
within that facility‘s service area, placed
in a tray labeled to that DDU/S&DC, and
either:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise item 4.2.1(b2) to read as
follows:]
2. The mailer holds a mailing permit
at the DDU/S&DC entry office and
deposits only one mailing of fewer than
2,500 pieces per day.
4.2.2
Flats
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Pieces in a mailing that meets the
standards in 2.0 and 4.0 are eligible for
the DSCF price, as follows:
[Revise items (a) through (c) to read as
follows:]
a. When deposited at a DSCF/LPC or
USPS-designated facility, addressed for
delivery within the DSCF’s/LPC’s
service area, and placed in a flat tray,
sack (when applicable), or on a pallet
labeled to the DSCF/LPC or to a
destination within its service area. This
includes flat trays labeled to an ADC
facility with the same service area as the
DSCF/LPC.
b. When prepared in 5-digit bundles
and placed in or on a merged 5-digit
scheme or merged 5-digit flat tray, sack
(when applicable), or pallet that is
deposited at the destination delivery
unit/sorting & delivery center as defined
in 5.1.
c. When prepared as nonpalletized
carrier route, 5-digit scheme carrier
route, 5-digit carrier route, 5-digit, or 3digit flats in sacks entered at the DSCF/
LPC (origin). DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit
and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be entered
at the BMEU and emptied into a
designated container.
4.2.3
Parcels
Pieces in a mailing that meets the
standards in 2.0 and 4.0 are eligible for
the DSCF price, as follows:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as
follows:]
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a. When deposited at a DSCF/RPDC or
USPS-designated facility, addressed for
delivery within the DSCF’s/RPDC’s
service area, and placed in a sack or on
a pallet that is labeled to the DSCF/
RPDC or to a destination within its
service area.
b. When prepared in 5-digit bundles
and placed on a 5-digit pallet or in a 5digit scheme or 5-digit sack that is
deposited at the destination delivery
unit/sorting & delivery center as defined
in 5.1.* * *
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4.3 Vehicles
[Revise the text of 4.3 to read as
follows:]
Mailings deposited at a DSCF/LPC
(letters/flats) or DSCF/RPDC (parcels)
must be presented in vehicles that are
compatible with SCF/LPC/RPDC dock
and yard operations.
[Revise the heading of 5.0 to read as
follows:]
When mailings contain pieces claimed
at more than one destination entry
price, mailers must separate mail
according to standards in 2.5.1.
Nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats
remaining after a carrier route sortation
may be prepared in sacks and deposited
at the DDU/S&DC along with a carrier
route mailing.
5.2.3
Parcels
[Revise text of 5.2.3 to read as
follows:]
Pieces in a mailing that meets the
standards in 2.0 and 5.0 are eligible for
the DDU price when deposited at a
DDU/S&DC, addressed for delivery
within that facility‘s service area, and
prepared as one or more parcels in 5digit containers.
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5.0 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU)/
Sorting & Delivery Center (S&DC) Entry
1.1 Nonpresorted Bound Printed
Matter
5.1 Definition
[Revise the text of 5.1 to read as
follows:]
For this standard, destination delivery
unit (DDU)/sorting & delivery center
(S&DC) refers to the facility designated
by the USPS district drop shipment
coordinator (for automation price USPS
Marketing Mail) or the facility (Post
Office, branch, station, etc.) where the
carrier cases mail for delivery to the
addresses on pieces in the mailing (for
other USPS Marketing Mail).
*
5.2
5.2.2 Flats
[Revise the text of 5.2.2 to read as
follows:]
Properly prepared Enhanced Carrier
Route (ECR) flat-size pieces entered
according to standards in 2.0 and 5.0 are
eligible for the DDU price when
deposited at a DDU/S&DC and
addressed for delivery within that
facility‘s service area. Mailers must
unload mail at DDUs/S&DCs according
to standards in 2.6.9. Only pieces
eligible for and claimed at ECR prices
are eligible for the DDU discount. No
other prices or discounts are available
for pieces receiving the DDU discount.
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Catalog Incentive Discount
Items qualifying as a catalog under
601.10 are eligible for an incentive
discount when appropriately identified
on the postage statement and/or the
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Bound Printed Matter
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Eligibility
5.2.1 Letters
[Revise the last sentence of the
introductory text of 5.2.1 to read as
follows:]
* * * Mailers may deposit letter-size
pieces that meet the standards in 2.0
and 5.0 at a DDU/S&DC when:* * *
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Catalog Incentive Discount
Items qualifying as a catalog under
601.10 are eligible for an incentive
discount when appropriately identified
on the postage statement and/or the
eDoc.
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2.0 Content Standards for Bound
Printed Matter
2.1
Basic Content Standards
Bound Printed Matter (BPM) is a
subclass of Package Services and must:
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*
[Add new item (g) to read as follows:]
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prepared as a catalog.
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Destination Entry Price Eligibility
[Revise the text of 4.2 to read as
follows:]
BPM destination entry prices apply to
BPM mailings prepared as specified in
705.8.0, 705.14.0 and 265, and
addressed for delivery within the
service area of a destination network
distribution center/regional processing
distribution center, sectional center
facility/local processing center, or
delivery unit where they are deposited
by the mailer. For this standard, the
following destination facility definitions
apply:
a. A destination network distribution
center (DNDC)/regional processing
distribution center (RPDC) includes all
network distribution centers (NDCs)/
regional processing distribution centers
(RPDCs) and auxiliary service facilities
(ASFs) under L601 and L602. DNDC
prices are not available for ZIP Code
ranges 006–009, 967–969, and 995–999,
as indicated in labeling list L601.
b. A destination sectional center
facility (DSCF)/local processing center
(LPC) includes all facilities in L005.
c. A destination delivery unit (DDU)/
sorting & delivery center (S&DC) is a
facility that delivers to the addresses
appearing on the deposited pieces in a
destination entry Parcel Select mailing.
Refer to the Drop Shipment Product
maintained by the National Customer
Support Center (NCSC) (see 608.8.1 for
address) to determine the location of a
5-digit delivery facility.
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1.4
Terms for Presort Levels
Terms used for presort levels are
defined as follows:
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[Revise items (h)through (k) to read as
follows:]
h. SCF: the separation includes pieces
for two or more 3-digit areas served by
the same sectional center facility (SCF)/
local processing center (LPC) [flats]/
regional processing distribution center
(RPDC) [parcels] (see L005), except that,
where required or permitted by
standard, mail for a single 3-digit area
may be prepared in an SCF separation
when no mail for other 3-digit ZIP Code
areas is available. For pallets, the SCF
sort may include mail for a single 3-digit
ZIP Code area.
i. ADC: all pieces in the bundle, sack,
or tray must destinate within the ASF/
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labeling lists L601 and L602.
j. ASF/NDC: all pieces are addressed
for delivery in the service area of the
same auxiliary service facility (ASF)/
network distribution center (NDC)/
regional processing distribution center
(RPDC) (see L601, L602, or L605).
k. Mixed [NDC, ADC, etc.]: the pieces
are for delivery in the service area of
more than one NDC/RPDC/ADC, etc.
1.5 Preparation Definitions and
Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail:
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[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. An origin 3-digit (or origin 3-digit
scheme) tray/sack for parcels contains
all mail (regardless of quantity) for a 3digit ZIP Code (or 3-digit scheme) area
processed by the SCF/LPC (flats)/RPDC
(parcels) in whose service area the mail
is verified. If more than one 3-digit (or
3-digit scheme) area is served, as
indicated in L005, a separate tray/sack
must be prepared for each.
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise item (k) to read as follows:]
k. Entry [facility] (or origin [facility])
refers to the USPS mail processing
facility (e.g., ‘‘entry NDC/RPDC’’) that
serves the Post Office at which the mail
is entered by the mailer. If the Post
Office where the mail is entered is not
the one serving the mailer’s location
(e.g., for plant-verified drop shipment),
the Post Office of entry determines the
entry facility. Entry SCF/LPC (flats)/
RPDC (parcels) includes both single-3digit and multi-3-digit SCFs. Entry NDC/
RPDC includes subordinate ASFs unless
otherwise specified.
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the last sentence of item (n) to
read as follows:]
n. * * * For pallets, 2,800 pounds of
mail may be destined to an SCF/LPC
(flats)/RPDC (parcels) destination, and
these would form the ‘‘logical’’ SCF
pallet, but the mail is placed on two
physical SCF pallets each weighing
1,400 pounds because of the 2,200
pound maximum pallet weight
requirement.
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Bundles
*
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2.4
Bundle Sizes for Irregular Parcels
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5.2
Bundling
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5.2.1 Required Bundling
[Revise the fourth sentence of 5.2.1 to
read as follows:]
* * * Five-digit bundles placed in 5digit sacks and unsacked 5-digit bundles
prepared for DDU/S&DC entry may
weigh a maximum of 40 pounds.* * *
*
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*
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*
8.0
Preparing Presorted Parcels
*
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8.2 Preparing Irregular Parcels
Weighing Less than 10 Pounds
*
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8.2.4 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
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e. Mixed ADC (required); labeling:
[Revise item (e1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: L009, Column B. If placed
on an ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet under
option in 705.8.10.3, use L010.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
8.3 Preparing Irregular Parcels
Weighing 10 Pounds or More
*
*
*
*
*
8.3.3 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and
labeling:* * *
e. Mixed ADC (required); labeling:
[Revise item (e1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: L009, Column B. If placed
on an ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet under
option in 705.8.10.3, use L010.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
8.4 Preparing Machinable Parcels Not
Claiming DNDC Prices
*
*
*
*
*
8.4.2 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
*
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*
*
*
c. Mixed NDC (required); labeling:
[Revise item (c1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ‘‘MXD’’ followed by the
L601, Column B, information for the
NDC/RPDC serving the 3-digit ZIP Code
prefix of entry Post Office.* * *
8.5 Preparing Machinable Parcels
Claiming DNDC Prices
*
[Revise the introductory text of 2.4 to
read as follows:]
Mailers must prepare unsacked,
nonpalletized bundles of irregular
parcels for DDU/S&DC entry according
to 203.4.10, and as follows:
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Preparation sequence and labeling:
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d. Mixed NDC (required); labeling:
[Revise item (d1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ‘‘MXD’’ followed by the
L601, Column B information for the
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9.0
Preparing Carrier Route Parcels
9.1
Basic Standards
9.1.1 General Standards for Carrier
Route Preparation
All mailings of Carrier Route Bound
Printed Matter (BPM) are subject to the
standards in 9.2 through 9.4 and to
these general standards:
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[Revise the last sentence of item (b) to
read as follows:]
b. * * *Irregular parcels also are
pieces that meet the size and weight
standards for a machinable parcel but
are not individually boxed or packaged
to withstand processing on NDC/RPDC
parcel sorters under 601.7.0.
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Presenting a Mailing
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follows:]
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[Revise the text of 2.3 to read as
follows:]
A mailer may present Bound Printed
Matter at a NDC/RPDC for acceptance if:
a. Permit imprint postage is paid
through an advance deposit account at
the NDC/RPDC parent Post Office or
another Post Office in the NDC/RPDC
service area, unless otherwise permitted
by standard.
b. The NDC/RPDC is authorized by
Form 4410 to act as acceptance agent for
the entry Post Office.
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*
*
*
*
[Revise the second sentence of item
(a) to read as follows:]
a. * * *Except for plant-verified drop
shipments (see 705.17.0) and eVS
shipments (see 705.2.9); mailers must
have a permit imprint authorization at
the parent Post Office for mailings
deposited for entry at a DNDC/RPDC,
ASF/RPDC, DSCF/LPC (flats)/RPDC
(parcels), or DDU/S&DC.* * *
*
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3.7
Verification
3.7.1 Mail Separation and
Presentation
[Revise the second sentence of the
introductory paragraph of 3.7.1 to read
as follows:]
* * *Mailers may deposit only PVDS
and eVS mailings at a destination
delivery unit/sorting & delivery center
not co-located with a Post Office or
other Postal Service facility with a
business mail entry unit.* * *
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise the heading of 3.7.3 to read as
follows:]
3.7.3
At NDC/RPDC
[Revise the text of 3.7.3 to read as
follows:]
For a mailing to be verified at a NDC/
RPDC, the Post Office where the
mailer’s account or license is held must
be within the service area of that NDC/
RPDC. The Post Office must authorize
the NDC/RPDC to act as its agent by
sending Form 4410 to the NDC/RPDC.
*
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3.8
Deposit
3.8.1
Time and Location of Deposit
[Revise the last sentence of 3.8.1 to
read as follows:]
* * *Mailings must be presented in
3.0 Destination Entry
vehicles that are compatible with dock,
yard, and DDU/S&DC operations, as
3.1 General
[Revise the first sentence of 3.1 to read applicable.
*
*
*
*
*
as follows:]
Destination entry prices apply to
3.8.3 Appointments
Presorted and carrier route Bound
Appointments must be made for
Printed Matter (BPM) that is deposited
destination entry price mail as follows:
at a destination network distribution
[Revise the first sentence of item (a) to
center (DNDC)/regional processing
read as follows:]
distribution center (RPDC), destination
a. Except as provided under 3.8.3b, or
sectional center facility (DSCF)/local
for a local mailer and mailings of
processing center (LPC), or destination
perishable commodities under 3.8.12,
delivery unit (DDU)/sorting & delivery
center (S&DC) as specified below.* * * appointments for deposit of destination
entry price mail at NDCs/RPDCs, ASFs,
*
*
*
*
*
and SCFs/LPCs must be scheduled
3.3 Postage Payment and Mailing Fees through the appropriate drop-shipment
appointment control center at least one
Postage payment for Bound Printed
business day in advance.* * *
Matter destination price mailings is
subject to the same standards that apply *
*
*
*
*
[Revise the first sentence of item (c) to
generally to Bound Printed Matter and
read as follows:]
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c. For deposit of DDU/S&DC mailings,
an appointment must be made by
contacting the DDU/S&DC or through
FAST, available at fast.usps.com, at
least 24 hours in advance.* * *
*
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3.8.4 Advance Scheduling
Mailers must schedule appointments
for deposit of destination entry price
mail under 3.8.3 and the conditions
below. When making an appointment,
or as soon as available, the mailer must
provide the following information:
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*
*
[Revise the last sentence of item (b) to
read as follows:]
b. * * *For DDU/S&DC entries, the
mailer also must provide the 5-digit ZIP
Code(s) of the mail being deposited.
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*
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3.8.5 Adherence to Schedule
[Revise the last sentence of 3.8.5 to
read as follows:]
* * *Destination facilities may refuse
acceptance or deposit of unscheduled
mailings or shipments that arrive more
than 2 hours after the scheduled
appointment at ASFs, NDCs/RDPCs, or
SCFs/LPCs or more than 20 minutes at
delivery units.
3.8.6 Redirection by USPS
[Revise the text of 3.8.6 to read as
follows:]
A mailer may be directed to transport
destination entry price mailings to a
facility other than the designated DDU/
S&DC, SCF/LPC, or NDC/RPDC due to
facility restrictions, building
expansions, peak season mail volumes,
or emergency constraints.
3.8.7 Redirection at Mailer’s Request
[Revise the text of 3.8.7 to read as
follows:]
A mailer may ask to transport
destination SCF price mail to a facility
other than the designated SCF/LPC
(flats)/RPDC (parcels). In very limited
circumstances, this exception may be
approved only by the manager, Network
Integration Support (see 608.8.0 for
address). To qualify for the SCF price in
this situation, mail deposited at a
facility other than the SCF/LPC/RPDC
must destinate for processing within
that facility and must not require
backhauling to the SCF/LPC/RPDC.
*
*
*
*
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4.0 Destination Network Distribution
Center (DNDC) Entry
4.1 Eligibility
[Revise the introductory text of 4.1 to
read as follows:]
Pieces in a mailing meeting the
standards in 3.0 and 4.0 that are
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eligible for the DNDC price when they
meet all of the following conditions:
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*
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[Revise items (b) through (e) to read as
follows:]
b. The pieces are addressed for
delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP Codes
served by the NDC/ASF/RPDC where
deposited that are listed, and according
to the terms described, in labeling lists
L601 and L602.
c. The pieces are placed in a sack or
on a pallet labeled to the NDC/ASF/
RPDC where deposited, or labeled to a
postal facility within that NDCs/ASFs/
RPDCs service area, as described in
L601 and L602.
d. Except for machinable parcels
addressed to ZIP Codes served by the
Buffalo NY ASF, mail addressed to ZIP
Codes served by an ASF/RPDC must be
entered at the appropriate ASF per
L602, and not entered at an NDC/RPDC.
e. Are entered at designated SCFs/
RPDCs under 4.3.
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[Revise the heading of 4.3 to read as
follows:]
4.3 Acceptance at Designated SCF/
RPDC—Mailer Benefit
[Revise the introductory text of 4.3 to
read as follows:]
Mailers may deposit machinable
parcels otherwise eligible for the DNDC
prices at an SCF/RPDC designated by
the USPS for destination ZIP Codes
listed in labeling list L607. The
following standards apply:
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[Revise item (e) to read as follows:]
e. All DNDC price parcels must be for
delivery within the service area of the
SCF/RPDC where they are deposited by
the mailer.
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Presorted Machinable Parcels
[Revise the introductory text of 4.4 to
read as follows:]
Presorted machinable parcels in sacks
or on pallets at all sort levels may claim
DNDC prices. Machinable parcels
sacked under 265.8.0, or palletized
under 705.8.0 may be sorted to
destination NDCs/RPDCs under L601 or
to destination NDCs/ASFs/RPDCs under
L601 and L602. Except as provided in
L602, sortation of machinable parcels to
ASFs/RPDCs is optional but is required
for the ASF mail to be eligible for DNDC
prices. Mailers may opt to sort some or
all machinable parcels for ASF/RPDC
service area ZIP Codes to ASFs/RPDCs
only when the mail will be deposited at
the respective ASFs/RPDCs where the
DNDC prices are claimed, under
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applicable volume standards, using
L602. Mailers also may opt to sort
machinable parcels only to destination
NDCs/RPDCs under L601. When
machinable parcels are sorted under
L601, mail for 3-digit ZIP Codes served
by an ASF/RPDC is not eligible for
DNDC prices, nor are 3-digit ZIP Codes
that appear in footnote 2 in L601.
Machinable parcels prepared in mixed
NDC sacks or on mixed NDC pallets that
are sorted to the origin NDC/RPDC
under 265.8.0 or 705.8.0, are eligible for
the DNDC prices if both of the following
conditions are met:
[Revise item 4.4 (a) to read as
follows:]
a. The mixed NDC sack or pallet is
entered at the origin NDC/RPDC facility
to which it is labeled.
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4.5 Presorted Irregular Parcels
[Revise the second sentence of 4.5 to
read as follows:]
* * *All pieces in an ADC/RPDC
sack or in a palletized ADC/RPDC
bundle are eligible for the DNDC price
if the ADC/RPDC facility ZIP Code (as
shown in Line 1 of the corresponding
sack label or the ADC/RPDC facility that
is the destination of the palletized ADC/
RPDC bundle as would be shown on an
ADC/RPDC sack label for that facility
using L004, Column B) is within the
service area of the NDC/RPDC at which
the sack is deposited.* * *
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*
*
*
[Revise the heading of 5.0 to read as
follows:]
5.0 Destination Sectional Center
Facility (DSCF)/Local Processing Center
(LPC) Entry
5.1 Eligibility
Bound Printed Matter pieces in a
mailing meeting the standards in 3.0 are
eligible for the DSCF price when they
meet all of the following additional
conditions:
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise items (b) and (c) to read as
follows:]
b. Are deposited at a DSCF/LPC
(flats)/RPDC (parcels) listed in L005 or
a USPS-designated facility and are
addressed for delivery within the
DSCF’s/LPC’s/RPDC’s service area.
c. Are placed in a sack or on a pallet
that is labeled to the DSCF/LPC/RPDC
or labeled to a destination within its
service area. This includes sacks labeled
to an ADC/RPDC facility with the exact
same service area as the DSCF/LPC/
RPDC.
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[Revise the heading of 6.0 to read as
follows:]
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6.1
Eligibility
Pieces in a mailing meeting the
standards in 3.0, and 6.0 are eligible for
the DDU price when they meet all of the
following conditions:
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c. Are deposited:
[Revise items (c1) and (c2) to read as
follows:]
1. For Carrier Route flats, at the DDU/
S&DC where the carrier cases the mail,
as shown in the Drop Shipment
Product.
2. For Presorted flats, the Drop
Shipment Product must be used to
determine the correct destination entry
facility for the 5-digit sorted flats
entered at Presorted prices. If the Drop
Shipment Product lists multiple
facilities for a single 5-digit ZIP Code,
then the mailer must inquire about the
correct drop site when contacting the
DDU/S&DC to schedule an appointment.
[Revise the sixth sentence of item (d)
to read as follows:]
d. * * * If a mailer transports mail to
a DDU/S&DC facility that cannot handle
pallets, the driver must unload the
pallets into containers as specified by
the delivery unit.
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Parcels
The price categories for parcels are as
follows:
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*
[Revise the last sentence of item (b) to
read as follows:]
b. * * *Nonmachinable parcels may
qualify for the basic price if prepared to
preserve sortation by NDC/RDPC as
prescribed by the postmaster of the
mailing office.
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Preparation
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1.3
Terms for Presort Levels
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Terms used for presort levels are
defined as follows:
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[Revise items (f) through (h) to read as
follows:]
f. ADC: all pieces are addressed for
delivery in the service area of the same
area distribution center (ADC)/regional
processing distribution center (RPDC)
(see L004).
g. ASF/NDC for parcels: all pieces are
addressed for delivery in the service
area of the same auxiliary service
facility (ASF)/network distribution
center (NDC)/regional processing
distribution center (RPDC) (see L601,
L602, or L605).
h. Mixed [NDC, ADC, etc.]: the pieces
are for delivery in the service area of
more than one NDC/ADC/RPDC, etc.
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1.1.4
6.0 Preparing Media Mail and Library
Mail Parcels
Intelligent Mail Barcode Accounting
(IMbA) is an automated solution for the
counting, rating, invoicing and billing
processes of QBRM mailpieces.
Participation in IMbA requires that
QBRM permits be linked to an
Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) for
automated invoicing. QBRM permits
that have completed the onboarding
process and consistently meet the
requirements of IMbA are eligible for
subsequent annual account maintenance
and quarterly fee waivers, if applicable.
Once enrolled in IMbA, QBRM permits
receive a reduced QBRM IMbA perpiece fee. For more information, see
PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com/.
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Preparing Machinable Parcels
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Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
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c. Mixed NDC: required (no
minimum).
[Revise item (c1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ‘‘MXD’’ followed by the
L601, Column B information for the
NDC/RPDC serving the 3-digit ZIP Code
of entry Post Office.* * *
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[Add a sentence at the end of 1.1.4 to
read as follows:]
* * *High-Volume QBRM permits
meeting the requirements under 1.6.3
are eligible for waived annual account
maintenance and quarterly fees, and a
reduced per-piece fee.
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Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM)
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[Add new section 1.6.3 to read as
follows:]
1.6.3 Intelligent Mail Barcode
Accounting (IMbA)
enable fulfillment options for the
products or services offered for sale.
602
Addressing
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Use of Alternative Addressing
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3.2
Simplified Address
3.2.1
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Conditions for General Use
The following conditions must be met
when using a simplified address on
commercial mailpieces:
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[Revise the introductory text of item
(b) to read as follows:]
b. USPS Marketing Mail, Periodicals,
and Bound Printed Matter flat-size
mailpieces (including USPS Marketing
Mail pieces allowed as flats under
3.2.1c), and Periodicals irregular parcels
for distribution to a city route or to Post
Office boxes in offices with city carrier
service may bear a simplified address,
but only when complete distribution is
made under the following
conditions:* * *
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4.0 Detached Address Labels (DALs)
and Detached Marketing Labels (DMLs)
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Eligible Mail
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Preparing Irregular Parcels
600 Basic Standards for All Mailing
Services
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[Delete item 4.2.2 in its’ entirety and
renumber 4.2.3 as 4.2.2:]
[Newly renumbered 4.2.2]
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4.2.2 Bound Printed Matter
6.3.4
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Sacking and Labeling
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Return Services
1.0
Business Reply Mail (BRM)
1.1
BRM Postage and Fees
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[Add a sentence at the end of 1.1.3 to
read as follows:]
* * *Basic QBRM permits that meet
the requirements under 1.6.3 are eligible
for waived account maintenance fees
and a reduced per-piece fee.
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d. Mixed ADC: required (no
minimum).
[Revise item (d1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ‘‘MXD’’ followed by city,
state, and ZIP Code of ADC/RPDC
serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry
Post Office, as shown in L004. If placed
on an ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet under
option in 705.8.10.5, use L010.* * *
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High-Volume Qualified BRM
Unaddressed pieces of Bound Printed
[Add a heading titled ‘‘10.0 Catalogs’’] Matter may be mailed with DALs or
DMLs when:
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[Add new section 601.10 to read as
(a) to read as follows:]
follows:]
a. * * *The destination delivery unit
10.0 Catalogs
(DDU)/sorting & delivery center (S&DC)
is determined using the Drop Shipment
A catalog is a bound (stapled,
Product under the provisions for the
stitched, glued or fastened together
DDU price in 266.3.0 through
along one edge) mailpiece with at least
12 pages, providing an organized listing 266.6.0.* * *
of products or services offered for sale.
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A catalog mailpiece may be letter4.4 Mail Preparation
shaped, flat-shaped or parcel-shaped,
and is mailed at USPS Marketing Mail
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or Bound Printed Matter rates.
4.4.2 Basic Standards for DALs and
The product listing must include
DMLs
images, photographs or illustrations of
the products or services, descriptive
[Revise the text of 4.4.2 to read as
details, fulfillment information and
follows:]
prices or contain an alternate method
The DALs or DMLs must be presorted,
for the reader to determine prices.
counted, and prepared by 5-digit ZIP
Catalogs must contain enough
Code delivery area. Only DALs or DMLs
information to allow an order to be
for the same 5-digit area may be placed
placed, e.g., an order form, a phone
in the same carton, sack, or tray. DAL
number, a web address, or the means to
or DML mailings claimed at carrier
access a web address. Catalogs will also route basic or walk-sequence prices
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must be further prepared under the
corresponding standards. Mailers must
prepare DALs or DMLs as bundles in
sacks or in cartons, unless prepared in
trays under 4.4.6 when mailed with
saturation flats. Different size cartons
may be used in the same mailing, but
each must be filled with dunnage as
necessary to ensure that the DALs or
DMLs retain their orientation and
presort integrity while in transit. Each
carton of DALs or DMLs must bear a
label showing the information in 4.4.5
unless a mailing identification number
is used (see 4.4.1). Multiple containers
of DALs or DMLs must be numbered
sequentially (‘‘1 of __,’’ ‘‘2 of __,’’ etc.).
4.4.3 Basic Standards for Items
Distributed with DALs and DMLs
[Revise the text of 4.4.3 to read as
follows:]
Except for bundles of saturation flats
placed directly on pallets under 4.4.7,
the items to be distributed with DALs or
DMLs must be placed in cartons or
prepared in bundles placed in flat trays/
sacks, subject to the standards for the
price claimed. A label bearing the
content description information in 4.4.5
must be affixed to each carton, trayed/
sacked bundle, or pallet unless a
mailing identification number is used
(see 4.4.1). Cartons of items (including
those on pallets) may be of different
sizes but must be filled with dunnage as
necessary to ensure the integrity of the
items while in transit. The gross weight
of each carton or flat tray/sack must not
be more than 40 pounds.
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4.4.6 Optional Tray and Bundle
Preparation
[Revise the text of 4.4.6 to read as
follows:]
Mailers may prepare DALs or DMLs
in letter trays according to 245.9.0 when
DALs or DMLs are used in mailings of
saturation flats. Bundles of saturation
flats to be distributed with DALs or
DMLs may be prepared on 5-digit
pallets under 4.4.7. Do not use pallets
when the Drop Shipment Product
indicates the delivery unit that serves
the 5-digit pallet destination cannot
handle pallets. For such delivery units,
mail with DALs or DMLs must be
prepared in cartons, flat trays, or sacks.
The tray(s) of corresponding DALs or
DMLs must be placed on top of the
accompanying pallet of flats, and the
pallet contents must be secured with
stretchwrap to avoid separation in
transportation and processing. All
containers must be labeled according to
4.4.5.
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4.4.7 Optional Container Preparation
[Revise the text of 4.4.7 to read as
follows:]
Bundles of flats and cartons, flat trays,
or sacks of items may be placed on
pallets meeting the standards in 705.8.0.
Cartons or trays of DALs or DMLs must
be placed on pallets with the
corresponding items under 4.4 and
705.8.0. The USPS plant manager at
whose facility a DAL or DMLS mailing
is deposited may authorize other
containers for the portion of the mailing
to be delivered in that plant‘s service
area.
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Postage
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4.6.2 Postage Computation and
Payment
Postage is computed based on the
combined weight of the item and the
accompanying DAL or DML. If the
number of DALs/DMLs and items
mailed is not identical, the number of
pieces used to determine postage is the
greater of the two. No postage refund is
allowed in these situations. In addition,
these methods of postage payment
apply:
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[Revise the text of item (c) to read as
follows:]
c. A surcharge applies to each DAL or
DML used in a USPS Marketing Mail
flats mailing.
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9.9 Postage Payment for Enclosure in
Periodicals Publication
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9.9.8 Computing Permit Imprint
Postage
[Revise the third sentence of 9.9.8 to
read as follows:]
* * *For example, a USPS Marketing
Mail enclosure is eligible for the SCF
entry discount if the publication is
deposited at the destinating SCF/
LPC.* * *
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11.0
Commercial Plus One Mailpieces
11.1
Definition
The commercial mail Plus One
product is a bundled offering, including
a host mailpiece and a Plus One card.
Both the host mailpiece and the Plus
One card must meet the applicable basic
standards of a USPS Marketing Mail
saturation letter as specified in 245.6.0,
be entered at a destination sectional
center facility, and meet automation
standards with a correct mailing address
and Intelligent Mail barcode. The Plus
One mailpiece (card) must meet the
following additional standards:
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[Revise item 11.1(d) to read as
follows:]
d. Must not exceed 6 inches long by
11 inches high.
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Special Postage Payment Systems
7.0
Carrier Route Accuracy Standard
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Basic Standards
5.0 First-Class Mail or USPS
Marketing Mail Mailings with Different
Payment Methods
[Revise the introductory text of 7.1 to
read as follows:]
The carrier route accuracy standard is
a means of ensuring that the carrier
route code correctly matches the
delivery address information. For the
purposes of this standard, address
means a specific address associated
with a specific carrier route code.
Addresses used on pieces claiming any
Periodicals carrier route prices, any
USPS Marketing Mail Enhanced Carrier
Route prices, or any Bound Printed
Matter carrier route prices are subject to
the carrier route accuracy standard and
must meet the following requirements:
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Special Standards
703 Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail
and Other Unique Eligibility
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Mixed Classes
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Postage
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[Revise the text of 5.2.6 to read as
follows:]
With USPS approval, trays of singlepiece price mail may be placed on the
origin SCF/LPC pallet (First-Class Mail),
or the mixed NDC pallet (USPS
Marketing Mail), after USPS verification
is completed.
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8.0
Preparing Pallets
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8.10.3 USPS Marketing Mail—
Bundles, Sacks, or Trays
[Revise the introductory text of 8.10.3
to read as follows:]
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Mailers must prepare pallets under
8.0 in the sequence listed below and
complete each required level before
preparing the next optional or required
level. For USPS Marketing Mail High
Density and High Density Plus flats
price eligibility, only 5-digit pallets
under 8.10.3a through 8.10.3c are
allowed, and the pallets must be entered
under None, DNDC, DSCF, or DDU
standards. (Use ‘‘HD/HD+ DIRECT’’ for
one route and ‘‘HD/HD+ CR–RTS’’ for
multiple routes on the line 2 contents
description). Unless indicated as
optional, all sort levels are required. For
parcels, use this preparation only for
irregular parcels in sacks. Palletize
unbundled or unsacked irregular parcels
under 8.10.8. Pallets must be labeled
according to the Line 1 and Line 2
information listed below and under 8.6.
Mailers also may palletize bundles of
USPS Marketing Mail flats under 10.0,
12.0, or 13.0. Preparation sequence and
labeling:
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[Revise item c(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats only, ‘‘STD FLTS’’
or ‘‘STD MKTG,’’ as applicable;
followed by ‘‘HD/HD+’’ for High Density
and High Density Plus flats pricing
eligibility; followed by ‘‘CARRIER
ROUTES’’ (or ‘‘CR–RTS’’). For letters,
‘‘STD LTRS’’; followed by ‘‘CARRIER
ROUTES’’ (or ‘‘CR–RTS’’); followed by
‘‘BC’’ if the pallet contains barcoded
letters; followed by ‘‘MACH’’ if the
pallet contains machinable letters;
followed by ‘‘MAN’’ if the pallet
contains nonmachinable letters.
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read as follows:]
e. 3-digit, optional, option not
available for parcels or for bundles for
3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked ‘‘N’’ in
L002. Pallet may contain mail for the
same 3-digit ZIP Code or the same 3digit scheme under L008 (for
automation-compatible flats only under
201.3.0. Three-digit scheme bundles are
assigned to pallets according to the
‘‘label to’’ 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.
Labeling:* * *
[Delete the last sentence of item e(2)
beginning with ‘‘For Marketing
parcels. . .’’:]
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and Nonautomation Flats in Flat Trays
and Sacks
9.1
First-Class Mail
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Presorted price and automation price
bundles prepared under 9.1.2 or 9.1.3
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must be presorted together into trays
(cotrayed) in the sequence listed below.
Trays must be labeled using the
following information for Lines 1 and 2
and 235.4.0 for other sack label criteria.
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[Revise the introductory text of item
(c) to read as follows:]
c. Origin/entry 3-digit, required for
each 3-digit ZIP Code served by the
SCF/LPC of the origin (verification)
office, optional for each 3-digit ZIP Code
served by the SCF/LPC of an entry office
other than the origin office, no
minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(d) to read as follows:]
d. ADC, required, full trays only (no
overflow trays); use L004 to determine
ZIP Codes served by each ADC/RPDC;
labeling:* * *
9.2
Periodicals
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9.2.3 Bundles With Fewer Than Six
Pieces
[Revise the text of 9.2.3 to read as
follows:]
5-digit and 3-digit bundles prepared
under 207.22.0 and 207.25.0 may
contain fewer than six pieces when the
publisher determines that such
preparation improves service. These
low-volume bundles may be placed in
5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF flat trays that
contain at least 24 pieces, or on 5-digit,
3-digit, or SCF/LPC pallets. Mailers of
pieces in low-volume bundles must
claim the applicable mixed ADC price
(Outside-County) or basic price (InCounty). Bundles prepared under
207.22.0 and 207.25.0 may contain
fewer than six pieces when the
publisher determines that such
preparation improves service. These
low-volume bundles may be placed in
5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF sacks/flat trays
that contain at least 24 pieces or on 5digit, 3-digit, or SCF/LPC pallets. Pieces
in low-volume bundles must claim the
applicable mixed ADC price (OutsideCounty) or basic price (In-County).
9.2.4 Optional Sack Preparation and
Labeling
[Revise the introductory paragraph of
9.2.4 to read as follows:]
Optional sack preparation and
labeling are allowed for nonpalletized
residual 5-digit flats entered at the DDU/
S&DC along with carrier route flats,
nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the
DSCF/LPC (origin) and nonpalletized 3digit/SCF flats entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin). DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and
3-digit/SCF sacks must be entered at the
BMEU and emptied into a designated
container. Machinable barcoded price
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and machinable nonbarcoded price
bundles must be presorted together into
sacks (cosacked) in the sequence listed
below. Sacks must be labeled using the
following information for Lines 1 and 2
and 207.21.0 for other sack-label
criteria. If, due to the physical size of
the mailpieces, the machinable
barcoded price pieces are considered
flat-size under 201.6.0 and the
machinable nonbarcoded price pieces
are considered irregular parcels under
201.7.6, the processing category shown
on the sack label must show ‘‘FLTS.’’
Preparation sequence and
labeling:* * *
9.2.5 Flay Tray Preparation—FlatSize Machinable Pieces
[Revise the introductory text of 9.2.5
to read as follows:]
See 207.20.0 for use of flat trays. For
machinable pieces meeting the criteria
in 201.6.0, mailers must bundle or
group all pieces as specified in 207.25.0
and 207.22.0 for each 5-digit scheme, 5digit, 3-digit scheme, 3-digit, SCF/LPC,
and ADC destination. Bundling in flat
trays is optional, and any bundles must
be trayed and labeled separately from
loose flats prepared in flat trays. The
trays are subject to a container charge,
and any bundles are subject to a bundle
charge. Tray preparation, sequence, and
labeling:
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USPS Marketing Mail
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9.3.5 Flat Tray/Sack Preparation and
Labeling
[Revise the introductory text of 9.3.5
to read as follows:]
Presorted price and automation price
bundles prepared under 9.3.2 and 9.3.3
must be presorted together into flat trays
(cotrayed) or sacks (when applicable) in
the sequence listed below. Flat trays/
sacks must be labeled using the
following information for Lines 1 and 2,
and 245.4.0 for other flat-tray label
criteria. Sacks are only allowed for
nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats
entered at the DDU/S&DC along with
carrier route flats, nonpalletized 5-digit
flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin),
and nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF flats
entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/
LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3–digit/SCF
sacks must be entered at the BMEU and
emptied into a designated container.
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[Revise the introductory text of item
(c) to read as follows:]
c. Origin/entry 3-digit, required for
each 3-digit ZIP Code served by the
SCF/LPC of the origin (verification)
office, optional for each 3-digit ZIP Code
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served by the SCF/LPC of an entry office
other than the origin office, no
minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(d) to read as follows:]
d. ADC, required, full tray/125-piece/
15-pound minimum; use L004 to
determine ZIP Codes served by each
ADC/RPDC; labeling:* * *
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the City State Product
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10.1.3 Bundles With Fewer Than Six
Pieces
Carrier route, 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,
3-digit scheme, and 3-digit bundles may
contain fewer than six pieces when the
publisher determines that such
preparation improves service. Pieces in
these low-volume bundles must be
claimed at the applicable mixed ADC
price (Outside-County) or basic price
(In-County). Low-volume bundles are
permitted only when they are sacked (as
applicable), trayed, or prepared on
pallets as follows:
a. Place low-volume carrier route, 5digit, 3-digit scheme, and 3-digit
bundles in only the following
containers:* * *
[Revise items (a3) and (a4) to read as
follows:]
3. Origin/entry SCF/LPC flat trays.
4. On merged 5-digit scheme, 5-digit
scheme carrier routes, 5-digit scheme,
merged 5-digit, 5-digit carrier routes, 5digit, 3-digit, or SCF/LPC pallets, as
appropriate.
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Place low-volume 5-digit scheme
bundles in only 5-digit scheme, 3-digit,
and SCF flat trays that contain at least
24 pieces, or in origin/entry SCF/LPC
flat trays, or on 3-digit or SCF/LPC
pallets, as appropriate.
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10.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
Mailers must prepare pallets of
bundles in the manner and sequence
listed below and under 8.0. When
sortation under this option is
performed, after completing required or
optional carrier route pallets (if any),
mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit
scheme, and merged 5-digit pallets that
are possible in the mailing based on the
volume of mail to the destination using
L001 and/or the City State Product.
Mailers must label pallets according to
the Line 1 and Line 2 information listed
below and under 8.6.* * *
[Revise item (g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC through mixed ADC, use
8.10.2h through 8.10.2k, as applicable,
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to prepare and label SCF/LPC, ADC/
RPDC, Origin Mixed ADC (OMX) and
mixed ADC pallet levels.
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(g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC, required, may contain
carrier route price, automation price,
and Presorted price bundles.
Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(h) to read as follows:]
h. ASF, required, except that an ASF
sort may not be required if using bundle
reallocation under 8.13.3. May contain
carrier route price, automation price,
and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort
ADC bundles to ASF/RPDC pallets
based on the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code for the
ADC/RPDC destination of the bundle in
L004. At the mailer’s option, sort
appropriate mixed ADC bundles to
ASF/RPDC pallets based on the ‘‘label
to’’ ZIP Code for the ADC/RPDC
destination of the bundle in L010. All
optional mixed ADC bundles on ASF/
RPDC pallets must contain only pieces
destinating within the ASF/RPDC as
shown in 6.3. See 246.3.0 for additional
requirements for DNDC price eligibility.
Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(i) to read as follows:]
i. NDC/RPDC, required, may contain
carrier route price, automation price,
and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort
ADC bundles to NDC/RPDC pallets
based on the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code for the
ADC destination of the bundle in L004.
At the mailer’s option, sort appropriate
mixed ADC bundles to NDC/RPDC
pallets based on the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code
for the ADC destination of the bundle in
L010. All optional mixed ADC bundles
on NDC/RPDC pallets must contain only
pieces destinating within the NDC/
RPDC as shown in 6.3. See 246.3.0 for
additional requirements for DNDC price
eligibility. Labeling:* * *
11.0 Combining Automation Price and
Nonautomation Price Flats in Bundles
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11.2
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Periodicals
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11.2.3 Bundles With Fewer Than Six
Pieces
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entry SCF/LPC flat trays; or on the
following pallets, as appropriate:
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[Revise item (a6) to read as follows:]
6.
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[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Place low-volume 5-digit scheme
and 3-digit scheme bundles in only 5digit scheme, 3-digit, and SCF flat trays
that contain at least 24 pieces, or in
origin/entry SCF/LPC flat trays, or on 3digit or SCF/LPC pallets, as appropriate.
*
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12.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on
Pallets Using a 5 Percent Threshold
12.1
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Periodicals
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12.1.5
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Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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*
*
[Revise item 12.1.5(h) to read as
follows:]
h. SCF/LPC through mixed ADC, use
8.10.2h through 8.10.2k, as applicable,
to prepare and label SCF/LPC, ADC/
RPDC, Origin Mixed ADC (OMX) and
mixed ADC pallet levels.
12.2
*
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12.2.3
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*
Pallet Preparation and Labeling
*
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*
*
*
[Revise the introductory text of item
(g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC, required, may contain
carrier route price, automation price,
and Presorted price bundles.
Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(h) to read as follows:]
h. ASF, required, except that an ASF
sort may not be required if using bundle
reallocation under 8.13.3. May contain
carrier route price, automation price,
and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort
ADC bundles to ASF/RPDC pallets
based on the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code for the
ADC/RPDC destination of the bundle in
L004. At the mailer’s option, sort
appropriate mixed ADC bundles to
ASF/RPDC pallets based on the ‘‘label
to’’ ZIP Code for the ADC/RPDC
destination of the bundle in L010. All
optional mixed ADC bundles on ASF/
RPDC pallets must contain only pieces
destinating within the ASF/RPDC as
shown in 6.3. See 246.3.0 for additional
requirements for DNDC price eligibility.
Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(i) to read as follows:]
i. NDC/RPDC, required, may contain
carrier route price, automation price,
and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort
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ADC bundles to NDC/RPDC pallets
based on the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code for the
ADC destination of the bundle in L004.
At the mailer’s option, sort appropriate
mixed ADC bundles to NDC/RPDC
pallets based on the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code
for the ADC/RPDC destination of the
bundle in L010. All optional mixed
ADC bundles on NDC/RPDC pallets
must contain only pieces destinating
within the NDC/RPDC as shown in 6.3.
See 246.3.0 for additional requirements
for DNDC price eligibility.
Labeling:* * *
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13.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on
Pallets Using the City State Product and
a 5 Percent Threshold
13.1
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Periodicals
*
13.1.5
*
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*
Pallet Preparation and Labeling
*
*
*
*
*
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. SCF/LPC through mixed ADC, use
8.10.2h through 8.10.2k, as applicable,
to prepare and label SCF/LPC, ADC/
RPDC, Origin Mixed ADC (OMX) and
mixed ADC pallet levels.
13.2
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13.2.4
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Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise the introductory text of item
(g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC, required, may contain
carrier route price, automation price,
and Presorted price bundles.
Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(h) to read as follows:]
h. ASF, required, except that an ASF
sort may not be required if using bundle
reallocation under 8.13.3. May contain
carrier route price, automation price,
and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort
ADC bundles to ASF/RPDC pallets
based on the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code for the
ADC destination of the bundle in L004.
At the mailer’s option, sort appropriate
mixed ADC bundles to ASF/RPDC
pallets based on the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code
for the ADC destination of the bundle in
L010. All optional mixed ADC bundles
on ASF/RPDC pallets must contain only
pieces destinating within the ASF/RPDC
as shown in 6.3. See 246.3.0 for
additional requirements for DNDC price
eligibility. Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(i) to read as follows:]
i. NDC/RPDC, required, may contain
carrier route price, automation price,
and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort
ADC bundles to NDC/RPDC pallets
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based on the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code for the
ADC destination of the bundle in L004.
At the mailer’s option, sort appropriate
mixed ADC bundles to NDC/RPDC
pallets based on the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code
for the ADC destination of the bundle in
L010. All optional mixed ADC bundles
on NDC/RPDC pallets must contain only
pieces destinating within the NDC/
RPDC as shown in 6.3. See 263.2.0 for
additional requirements for DNDC price
eligibility. Labeling:* * *
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15.0 Combining USPS Marketing Mail
Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats, and
Periodicals Flats
15.1
Basic Standards
15.1.1 General
Authorized mailers may combine
USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound
Printed Matter flats, and Periodicals
flats in a single mailing as follows:
*
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h. Each comailing containing Bound
Printed Matter flats must meet the
following requirements:
[Revise items (h1) and (h2) to read as
follows:]
1. Except under 15.1.1h2, BPM flatsized pieces must not weigh more than
20 ounces when combined in applicable
bundles, and must be entered at a
destination sectional center facility
(DSCF)/local processing center (LPC) on
5-digit or 3-digit/sectional center facility
(SCF) level pallets, or at a destination
delivery unit (DDU)/sorting & delivery
center (S&DC).
2. BPM flat-sized pieces may weigh
up to 24 ounces when combined in
carrier-route (CR) level bundles on a
pallet included in no less than SCF/3D
sortation entered at an SCF/LPC. BPM
flat-sized pieces must not exceed 20
ounces if prepared in the CR level
bundle with certain Periodicals pieces
that may weigh more than 20 ounces.
The maximum number of BPM pieces
weighing more than 20 ounces up to the
maximum of 24 ounces must not exceed
50 percent of each mailing.
*
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15.1.10 Other Periodicals Pricing
Other prices for Periodicals flats in a
combined mailing of USPS Marketing
Mail and Periodicals flats on pallets will
be assessed as follows:* * *
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as
follows:]
a. The bundle prices applicable to the
ADC/RPDC container level will be
applied to the ASF/NDC/RPDC
container levels.
b. The container prices applicable to
the ADC/RPDC pallet level will apply to
the ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet levels.* * *
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c. The bundle price applicable to the
ADC bundle placed on the ADC/RPDC
container level will apply to mixed ADC
bundles placed on mixed NDC
pallets.* * *
[Revise the heading of 15.1.11 to read
as follows:]
15.1.11 Bundle Reallocation to Protect
the SCF/LPC or NDC/RPDC Pallet
[Revise 15.1.11 to read as follows:]
Mailers may reallocate bundles under
8.11 or 8.13 to protect the SCF/LPC or
NDC/RPDC pallet.
*
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15.2 Combining USPS Marketing Mail
Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats, and
Periodicals Flats in the Same Bundle
*
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15.2.3
*
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Pallet Presort and Labeling
[Revise the first sentence of 15.2.3 to
read as follows:]
Mailers must prepare pallets
according to the standards in 8.0 and in
the sequence listed below. Merged 5digit scheme through NDC/RPDC pallets
must contain at least 250 pounds of
combined USPS Marketing Mail and
Periodicals mailpieces, except as
allowed under 8.5.3.* * *
*
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15.3 Combining Bundles of USPS
Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed
Matter Flats, and Periodicals Flats on
the Same Pallet
*
*
15.3.3
*
*
*
Pallet Presort and Labeling
[Revise the first sentence of 15.3.3 to
read as follows:]
Mailers must prepare pallets
according to the standards in 8.0 and in
the sequence listed below. Merged 5digit scheme through NDC/RPDC pallets
must contain at least 250 pounds of
combined USPS Marketing Mail and
Periodicals, except as allowed under
8.5.3.* * *
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15.4
Pallet Preparation
15.4.1 Pallet Preparation, Sequence
and Labeling
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*
[Revise the introductory text of item
(g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC, required Pallet may
contain carrier route, automation or
Presorted mail for the 3-digit ZIP Code
groups in L005. Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(i) to read as follows:]
i. NDC/RPDC, required. Pallet may
contain carrier route, automation or
presorted mail for the 3-digit ZIP Code
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groups in L601. ADC bundles are
assigned to pallets according to the
‘‘label to’’ ZIP Code in L004 as
appropriate. Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item
(j) to read as follows:]
j. Mixed NDC, required, 100-pound
minimum Pallet may contain carrier
route, automation or presorted mail.
Pallet includes MXD ADC bundles,
prepared according to the ‘‘label to’’ ZIP
in L009, as appropriate. Unless
authorized by the processing and
distribution manager, pallet must be
entered at the NDC/RPDC serving the 3-
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Labeling:
[Revise item (j1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ‘‘MXD’’ followed by the
information in L601, for the NDC/RPDC
serving the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of
the entry Post Office.* * *
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23.2
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Notice 123 (Price List)
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[Revise the first sentence of item 23.2
(e) to read as follows:]
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using the Facility Access and Shipment
Tracking (FAST) system for dropship
mailings (except for mailings entered at
a DDU/S&DC) or as required in a
customer/supplier agreement.* * *
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Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2024–12493 Filed 6–7–24; 8:45 am]
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39 CFR Part 111
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products; Final
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: On April 9, 2024, the Postal Service (USPS[supreg]) filed a
notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory
Commission (PRC), effective July 14, 2024. This final rule contains the
revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service,
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to implement the changes coincident
with the price adjustments and other DMM changes.
DATES: Effective July 14, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doriane Harley at (202) 268-2537 or
Dale Kennedy at (202) 268-6592.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 30, 2024, the PRC favorably reviewed
the price adjustments proposed by the Postal Service. The price
adjustments and DMM revisions are scheduled to become effective on July
14, 2024. Final prices are available under Docket No. R2024-2 (Order
No. 7155) on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website at www.prc.gov.
Different Additional Ounce Rates for First-Class Mail[supreg] Flats
Currently, First-Class Mail[supreg] flats incur a first ounce price
and a uniform additional ounce price that is applied at each level from
the second to the thirteenth ounce.
The Postal Service will implement a change to allow the Pricing
department to provide a distinct price at each ounce increment.
USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped--Separating Lightweight and Heavyweight
Rate Categories
The Postal Service will implement a change that will divide some
USPS Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces into two distinct pricing
categories, lightweight (0 to 4 ounces) and heavyweight (from above 4
ounces up to 16 ounces). Lightweight pieces will continue to have only
a piece-price component, with dropship discounts available for
different entry points. Heavyweight pieces will have per-piece and per-
pound price components, the per-pound components apply to the entire
weight of the piece, with per-pound dropship discounts available for
different entry points.
Business Reply Mail (BRM) Simplification
The Postal Service will incentivize Qualified Business Reply Mail
(QBRM) customers to enroll in Intelligent Mail Barcode Accounting
(IMbA) by waiving annual account maintenance and quarterly fees and by
reducing the per-piece fee. Customers who link current QBRM permits to
an Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) and successfully complete the
onboarding process will have subsequent annual and quarterly fees
waived and receive a reduced QBRM IMbA per-piece fee.
Elimination of Simple Samples (Product Samples)
The Postal Service will eliminate Simple Samples, also referred to
as Product Samples, as a product offering due to low customer usage.
Alternative, economical products are available.
Catalog Price Incentive--Marketing Mail and Bound Printed Matter
The Postal Service will revise the mailpiece requirements for
catalogs and offer a price incentive to mailers who mail catalogs that
meet these revised requirements. The incentive and revisions will apply
to all USPS Marketing Mail products except for EDDM-Retail and to Bound
Printed Matter flats and parcels.
Enlarge Maximum Size for Plus One
The Postal Service will increase the maximum size for Plus One
mailpieces to 6'' x 11''.
Adding Optional Preparation Standards to USPS Marketing Mail Carrier
Route Automation Letters
The Postal Service will implement an optional tray preparation for
High Density and High Density Plus letters. This optional tray
preparation will allow mail preparers to combine multiple mail owner's
eligible HD and HD+ letters with 5-digit letters in one tray to reduce
the volume of residual trays entered in the mailstream.
Matching Nomenclature & Classification Standards to Network Redesign
New Network Future State Nomenclature Mapping--Under Phase 1 of the
Postal Service network future state, the Postal Service is revising the
DMM to provide site mapping nomenclature for facilities (e.g., NDC/
RPDC). Phase 1 will not include site mapping in the Quick Service
Guides (QSGs) or revisions to destination entry pricing nomenclature or
labeling lists.
In some cases where there is overlapping of nomenclature in the DMM
for market dominant and competitive products (e.g., DMM 705.8.0) the
site mapping nomenclature is included in the Federal Register Notice
for the domestic competitive products price change.
Mail Growth Incentives Continuation in Calendar Year 2025
For calendar year 2024, the Postal Service introduced two new
incentives designed to promote the growth of First-Class Mail[supreg]
(the ``First-Class Mail Growth Incentive'') and USPS Marketing
Mail[supreg] (the ``Marketing Mail Growth Incentive''). The effective
dates of both incentives is January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
The Postal Service will continue both incentives for calendar year
2025.
2025 Promotions
The Postal Service has been incenting mailers to integrate mobile
technology and use innovative print techniques in commercial mail since
2012. These promotions have become an integral way for industry to try
new things and innovate their mail campaigns. A 2025 Promotions
Calendar is planned with opportunities for mailers to receive a postage
discount by applying treatments or integrating technology in their mail
campaigns.
These revisions will provide consistency within postal products and
add value for customers.
Market Dominant Comments on Proposed Changes and USPS Responses
The Postal Service did not receive any formal comments on the April
2024 proposed rule (89 FR 27330-27353).
The Postal Service adopts the described changes to Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. We
will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect
these changes.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
Accordingly, the Postal Service amends Mailing Standards of the
United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated
by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations as follows (see 39 CFR
111.1):
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,
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401-404, 414, 416, 3001-3018, 3201-3220, 3401-3406, 3621, 3622,
3626, 3629, 3631-3633, 3641, 3681-3685, and 5001.
0
2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service,
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) as follows:
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail
Manual (DMM)
* * * * *
100 Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels
* * * * *
140 USPS Marketing Mail Flats Every Door Direct Mail-Retail (EDDM-
Retail)
* * * * *
145 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.0 Preparation of EDDM-Retail Flats
1.1 General Information
[Revise the text of 1.1 to read as follows:]
All pieces mailed as EDDM-Retail mailings must be bundled under 1.3
and presented directly to the correct delivery Post Office or
destination delivery unit (DDU)/Sorting & Delivery Center (S&DC), or
mailed to the DDU/S&DC via Priority Mail under 146.
* * * * *
146 Enter and Deposit
* * * * *
1.0 Basic Options
1.1 Entry at Delivery Post Office
[Revise the text of 1.1 to read as follows:]
All EDDM-Retail mailings must be entered directly at the Post
Office (or DDU/S&DC) responsible for the Post Office Box or carrier
route delivery for which the mailing is prepared, or shipped to that
Post Office under 1.2.
* * * * *
200 Commercial Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels
201 Physical Standards
* * * * *
4.0 Physical Standards for Flats
4.1 General Definition of Flat Size Mail
[Delete item (d) and renumber item (e) as (d):]
* * * * *
[Delete section 201.4.9 titled ``Catalogs'' in its' entirety]
* * * * *
8.0 Additional Physical Standards by Class of Mail
* * * * *
8.4 USPS Marketing Mail Parcels
* * * * *
8.4.2 Marketing Parcels
* * * * *
[Delete item (e) in its' entirety]
* * * * *
203 Basic Postage Statement, Documentation, and Preparation Standards
* * * * *
3.0 Standardized Documentation for First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS
Marketing Mail, and Flat-Size Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
3.2 Format and Content
For First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail, and Bound
Printed Matter, standardized documentation includes:
* * * * *
d. For bundles on pallets, list these required elements:
* * * * *
[Revise item d(4) to read as follows:]
4. Separate columns with the number of pieces for each price
reported in the mailing, and a continuous running total of pieces
(group information either in ZIP Code order and by sortation level or
by sortation level and within each sortation level, by ZIP Code).
Document SCF/LPC, ADC/RPDC, or NDC/RPDC pallets created as a result of
bundle reallocation under 705.8.11, 705.8.12, or 705.8.13 by
designating the protected pallet with an identifier of ``PSCF'' (for an
SCF/LPC pallet), ``PADC'' (for an ADC/RPDC pallet), or ``PBMC'' (for a
NDC/RPDC pallet). These identifiers are required to appear only on the
USPS Qualification Report; they are not required on pallet labels or on
any other documentation.
* * * * *
3.6 Detailed Entry Listing for Periodicals
* * * * *
3.6.3 Entry Abbreviations
Use the price name or the authorized entry abbreviation in the
listings in 3.0 and 207.17.4.2:
[Revise the list in 3.6.3 to read as follows:
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Zone abbreviation Rate equivalent
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ICD....................................... In-County, DDU.
IC........................................ In-County, All Others.
DDU/S&DC.................................. Outside-County, DDU.
SCF/LPC (letters/flats)................... Outside-County, DSCF.
SCF/RPDC (parcels)........................ Outside-County, DSCF.
ADC/RPDC.................................. Outside-County, DADC.
OC........................................ Outside-County, All Others.
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3.7 Bundle and Container Reports for Outside-County Periodicals Mail
* * * * *
3.7.2 Outside-County Container Report
The container report must contain, at a minimum, the following
elements:* * *
[Revise item (d) to read as follows]
d. Container entry level (origin, DDU/S&DC, DSCF/LPC (letters/
flats), DSCF/RPDC (parcels), DADC/RPDC, or DNDC/RPDC).* * *
* * * * *
4.0 Bundles
* * * * *
4.6 Address Visibility for Flats and Parcels
* * * * *
[Revise item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Bundles of mailpieces at carrier route prices entered at a
destination delivery unit (DDU) or Sorting & Delivery Center (S&DC).* *
*
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 4.10 to read as follows:]
4.10 Additional Standards for Unsacked/Untrayed Bundles Entered at DDU/
S&DC Facilities
[Revise the introductory text of 4.10 to read as follows:]
Mailers may enter unsacked, untrayed, or nonpalletized bundles of
carrier route, Periodicals, or USPS Marketing Mail flats and unsacked
Bound Printed Matter (BPM) flats or irregular parcels (BPM only) at
destination delivery units (DDUs)/sorting & distribution centers
(S&DCs) if all the following conditions are met:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item 4.10(b) to read as follows:]
b. Mailers must enter bundles at DDUs/SDCs according to the
appropriate deposit and entry standards (e.g., 207.23.4.2 for
Periodicals, 246 for USPS Marketing Mail flats).
* * * * *
5.0 Letter and Flat Trays
* * * * *
5.5 Letter Tray Strapping Exception
[Revise the second sentence of 5.5 to read as follows:]
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* * * If the processing and distribution manager gives a written
waiver, strapping is not required for any mixed AADC or ADC letter tray
of First-Class Mail or for any letter tray that originates and
destinates in the same SCF/LPC, ADC, or AADC (mail processing plant)
service areas.
5.6 Use of Flat Trays
* * * * *
5.6.2 Preparation for Flats in Flat Trays
All flat tray preparation is subject to these standards:
* * * * *
[Revise item 5.6.2(h) to read as follows:]
h. Pieces prepared as automation flats under the tray-based
preparation option in 235.8.0 do not have to be grouped by 3-digit ZIP
Code prefix in ADC/RPDC trays or by ADC in mixed ADC trays if the
mailing is prepared using an MLOCR/barcode sorter and standardized
documentation is submitted.
[Revise the first sentence of 5.6.2(i) to read as follows:]
i. When pieces in a Periodicals mailing remain after one or more
full trays are prepared for a 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit, SCF/
LPC, or ADC/RPDC destination, an additional tray to the destination
must be prepared if the remaining pieces reach the required volume.* *
*
* * * * *
6.0 Sacks
6.1 General Standards
[Revise the introductory text of 6.1 to read as follows:]
Applicable mailings must be prepared in sacks. Containers for
Customized MarketMail are specified in 705.1.0. The following
additional standards apply:
* * * * *
7.0 Optional Endorsement Lines (OELs)
* * * * *
Exhibit 7.2.5 OEL Labeling Lists
* * * * *
[Revise the text of footnote 2 to read as follows:]
2. L010 if mail entered by mailer at a destination ASF/RPDC or NDC/
RPDC or for mail placed on an ASF/RPDC or NDC/RPDC pallet under
705.8.0.
* * * * *
207 Periodicals
* * * * *
2.0 Price Application and Computation
* * * * *
2.1.4 Applying Pound Price
Apply pound prices to the weight of the pieces in the mailing as
follows:
* * * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. In-County pound prices consist of a DDU/S&DC entry price and a
non-DDU/S&DC entry price for eligible copies delivered to addresses
within the county of publication.
* * * * *
2.1.9 Applying Outside-County Container Prices
[Revise the second sentence of 2.1.9 to read as follows:]
* * * The container level is determined by the least-finely
presorted bundle that container could contain according to standards
(for example, an ``SCF/LPC pallet'' may contain SCF, 3-digit, 5-digit,
and carrier route bundles and would always pay the 3-digit/SCF pallet
price).* * *
* * * * *
17.0 Documentation
* * * * *
17.4 Detailed Entry Listing for Periodicals
17.4.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the first sentence of 17.4.1 to read as follows:]
The publisher must be able to present documentation that supports
the number of copies of each edition of an issue, by entry level, at
DDU/S&DC, DSCF/LPC (letters/flats), DSCF/RPDC (parcels), DADC, All
Others, and In-County prices.* * *
17.4.2 Format
Using one of the following formats, report the number of copies
mailed to each 3-digit ZIP Code area at entry prices:
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Report copies by zone (In-County DDU/S&DC, In-County others,
Outside-County DDU/S&DC, Outside-County DSCF/LPC (letters/flats),
Outside-County DSCF/RPDC (parcels), Outside-County DADC and Outside-
County All Others) and by 3-digit ZIP Code, in ascending numeric order,
for each entry level.* * *
* * * * *
17.4.3 Entry Abbreviations
Use the price name or the authorized entry abbreviation in the
listings in 17.3 and 17.4.2.
[Revise the list in 17.4.3 to read as follows:]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zone abbreviation Price equivalent
------------------------------------------------------------------------
ICD....................................... In-County, DDU.
IC........................................ In-County, All Others.
DDU/S&DC.................................. Outside-County, DDU.
SCF/LPC (letters/flats)................... Outside-County, DSCF.
SCF/RPDC (parcels)........................ Outside-County, DSCF.
ADC....................................... Outside-County, DADC.
OC........................................ Outside-County, All Others.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * * *
18.3 Presort Terms
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise items (o) through (q) to read as follows:]
o. Origin/entry 3-digit(s): the ZIP Code in the delivery address on
all pieces begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes processed at the
sectional center facility (SCF)/local processing center (LPC [letters/
flats]) or regional processing distribution center (RPDC [parcels]) in
whose service area the mail is verified/entered.
p. SCF: the separation includes pieces for two or more 3-digit
areas served by the same sectional center facility (SCF)/local
processing center (LPC [letters/flats]) or regional processing
distribution center (RPDC [parcels]) (see L005).
q. Origin/entry SCF: the separation includes bundles for one or
more 3-digit areas served by the same sectional center facility (SCF)/
local processing center (LPC [letters/flats]) or regional processing
distribution center (RPDC [parcels]) (see L002, Column C, or L005) in
whose service area the mail is verified/entered.
* * * * *
18.4 Mail Preparation Terms
For purposes of preparing mail:
* * * * *
[Revise items (r) and (s) to read as follows:]
r. An origin 3-digit (or origin 3-digit scheme) tray/sack contains
all mail (regardless of quantity) for a 3-digit ZIP Code (or 3-digit
scheme) area processed by the SCF/LPC (letters/flats)/RPDC (parcels) in
whose service area the mail is verified. A separate tray/sack may be
prepared for each 3-digit ZIP Code (or 3-digit scheme) area.
s. An origin/entry SCF flat tray or sack contains all 5-digit and
3-digit bundles (regardless of quantity) for the SCF/LPC
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(letters/flats)/RPDC (parcels) in whose service area the mail is
verified. At the mailer's option, such a flat tray/sack may be prepared
for the SCF/LPC/RPDC area of each entry Post Office. This presort level
applies only to nonletter-size Periodicals prepared in flat trays/
sacks.
* * * * *
[Revise item (v) to read as follows:]
v. Entry [facility] (or origin [facility]) refers to the USPS mail
processing facility (for example, ``entry SCF/LPC/RDPC'') that serves
the Post Office at which the mail is entered by the mailer. If the Post
Office where the mail is entered is not the one serving the mailer's
location (such as for plant-verified drop shipment), the Post Office of
entry determines the entry facility.
* * * * *
[Revise item aa(1) to read as follows]
aa. Machinable flats are:
1. Flat-size pieces meeting the standards in 201.6.0 that are
sorted into 5-digit, 3-digit, ADC/RPDC, and mixed ADC bundles. These
pieces are compatible with processing on the AFSM 100.* * *
* * * * *
20.0 Sacks and Trays
20.1 Basic Standards
20.1.1 General
[Revise the text of 20.1.1 to read as follows:]
Mailings must be prepared in letter trays (letters), flat trays
(flats) under 22.7 and 25.5, or sacks (carrier route, 5-digit scheme
cr-rt and 5-digit cr-rt flats, nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats
entered at a DDU/S&DC along with carrier route flats, nonpalletized
carrier route flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin), nonpalletized 5-
digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin), and nonpalletized 3-
digit/SCF flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin), and all periodicals
parcels). DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be
entered at the BMEU and emptied into a designated container. Palletized
mail is subject to 705.8.0. See 203.5.0 and 203.6.0 for tray and sack
standards.
20.1.2 Origin/Entry 3-Digit/Scheme Trays
[Revise the text of 20.1.2 to read as follows:]
For letter-size Periodicals, after all finer sort levels are
prepared, an origin/entry 3-digit (or for barcoded letters, 3-digit
scheme) tray must be prepared for any remaining mail for each 3-digit
(or 3-digit scheme) area serviced by the SCF/LPC serving the origin
Post Office, and may be prepared for each 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme)
area served by the SCF/LPC where mail is entered (if different).
20.1.3 Flats and Irregular Parcels--Origin/Entry SCF Sacks
[Revise text of 20.1.3 to read as follows:]
For flats and irregular parcels, after all finer sort levels are
prepared, an origin/entry SCF sack or flat tray (for flats) must be
prepared for any remaining bundles for the 3-digit ZIP Code area(s)
serviced by the SCF/LPC (letters/flats)/RPDC (parcels) serving the
origin Post Office, and may be prepared for the area served by the SCF/
LPC/RPDC/plant where mail is entered (if different).
* * * * *
22.0 Preparing Nonbarcoded (Presorted) Periodicals
* * * * *
22.4 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces
* * * * *
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as follows:]
a. Place bundles in only 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF/LPC flat trays
that contain at least 24 pieces, or in origin/entry SCF/LPC flat trays,
as appropriate.
b. Place bundles on only merged 5-digit scheme, 5-digit scheme,
merged 5-digit, 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF/LPC pallets.
* * * * *
22.6 Sack Preparation
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 22.6 to read as follows:]
Sack preparation is allowed only for the following: Parcels;
Nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats entered at a DDU/S&DC along with
carrier route flats; Nonpalletized carrier route flats entered at the
DSCF/LPC (origin); Nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin); and nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF flats entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin). DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be
entered at the BMEU and emptied into a designated container. For
mailing jobs that also contain a barcoded mailing, see 22.1.2. For
other mailing jobs, preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. SCF/LPC, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces minimum.*
* *
[Revise introductory text of item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Origin/entry SCF/LPC, required for the SCF/LPC of the origin
(verification) office, optional for the SCF/LPC of an entry office
other than the origin office, (no minimum).* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (e) to read as follows:]
e. ADC/RPDC, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces minimum.*
* *
* * * * *
22.7 Tray Preparation--Flat-Size Nonbarcoded Pieces
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 22.7 to read as follows:]
Mailers must place machinable and nonmachinable (26.0) flat-sized
pieces in flat trays (203.5.6) instead of sacks, unless prepared as the
following: Direct carrier route; 5-digit scheme carrier route; 5-digit
carrier route (23.4.1, 705.9.0 and 705.10.0); Nonpalletized residual 5-
digit entered at a DDU/S&DC along with carrier-route flats;
Nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin); or
nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). Bundling in
flat trays is optional, and any bundles must be trayed and labeled
separately from loose flats prepared in flat trays. The trays are
subject to a container charge and any bundles are subject to a bundle
charge. Tray preparation, sequence, and labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (d) to read as follows:]
d. SCF/LPC, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces minimum.*
* *
[Revise the introductory text of item (e) to read as follows:]
e. Origin SCF/LPC (required) and entry SCF/LPC(s) (optional), no
minimum, labeling: * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (f) to read as follows:]
f. ADC/RPDC, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces minimum.*
* *
* * * * *
23.0 Preparing Carrier Route Periodicals
* * * * *
23.4 Preparation--Flat-Size Pieces and Irregular Parcels
* * * * *
23.4.2 Exception to Flat Traying and Sacking
[Revise the first sentence of 23.4.2 to read as follows:]
Sacking or traying is not required for carrier route bundles
entered at a DDU/S&DC when the mailer unloads bundles under 29.6.5.* *
*
* * * * *
23.6 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces
* * * * *
[Revise item 23.6(b) to read as follows:]
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b. Place bundles on only merged 5-digit scheme, 5-digit scheme
carrier routes, merged 5-digit, 5-digit carrier routes, 3-digit, and
SCF/LPC pallets.
* * * * *
25.0 Preparing Flat-Size Barcoded (Automation) Periodicals
25.1 Basic Standards
* * * * *
25.1.7 Exception--Barcoded and Nonbarcoded Flats on Pallets
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of 25.1.7(c) to read as follows:]
c. * * * The nonbarcoded price pieces that cannot be placed on ADC/
RPDC or finer pallets may be prepared as flats in flat trays and paid
for at nonbarcoded prices.
25.1.8 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces
* * * * *
[Revise items 25.1.8(a) through (d) to read as follows:]
a. Place 5-digit and 3-digit bundles in only 5-digit scheme, 5-
digit, 3-digit, and SCF/LPC flat trays, as appropriate, that contain at
least 24 pieces, or in merged 3-digit flat trays that contain at least
one 6-piece carrier route bundle, or in origin/entry SCF/LPC flat
trays.
b. Place 5-digit and 3-digit bundles on only merged 5-digit scheme,
5-digit scheme, merged 5-digit, 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF/LPC pallets,
as appropriate.
c. Place 5-digit scheme and 3-digit scheme bundles in only 5-digit
scheme, 3-digit, and SCF/LPC flat trays, as appropriate, that contain
at least 24 pieces, or in merged 3-digit flat trays that contain at
least one 6-piece carrier route bundle, or in origin/entry SCF/LPC flat
trays.
d. Place 5-digit scheme and 3-digit scheme bundles on only 3-digit
and SCF/LPC pallets, as appropriate.
* * * * *
25.4 Sacking and Labeling
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 25.4 to read as follows:]
Sack preparation is allowed only for nonpalletized residual 5-digit
flats entered at a DDU/S&DC along with carrier route flats,
nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin), and
nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/
LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be entered at the BMEU
and emptied into a designated container. For mailing jobs that also
contain a machinable nonbarcoded price mailing, see 25.1.9 and 705.9.0.
Other mailing jobs are prepared, sacked, and labeled as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. SCF/LPC, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces; fewer
pieces not permitted; labeling:* * *
[Revise the Introductory text of item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Origin SCF/LPC (required) and entry SCF/LPC(s) (optional), no
minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the Introductory text of item (e) to read as follows:]
e. ADC/RPDC, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces; fewer
pieces not permitted; labeling:* * *
* * * * *
25.5 Tray Preparation--Flat-Size Barcoded Pieces
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 25.5 to read as follows:]
Mailers must place machinable flats (under 201.6.0) in flats trays
(see 24.0) instead of sacks, unless prepared as the following: Direct
carrier route; 5-digit scheme carrier route; 5-digit carrier route;
Nonpalletized residual 5-digit and entered at a DDU/S&DC along with
carrier route flats; Nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/
LPC (origin); or nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin). Mailers must group together all pieces for each 5-digit
scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit scheme, 3-digit, SCF/LPC, and ADC/RPDC
destination. Bundling in flat trays is optional, and any bundles must
be trayed and labeled separately from loose flats prepared in flat
trays. The trays are subject to a container charge, and any bundles are
subject to a bundle charge. Tray preparation, sequence, and labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (d) to read as follows:]
d. SCF/LPC (required), 72-piece minimum, optional at 24 pieces,
fewer pieces not permitted; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (e) to read as follows:]
e. Origin SCF/LPC (required) and entry SCF/LPC(s) (optional), no
minimum, labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (f) to read as follows:]
f. ADC/RPDC (required), 72-piece minimum, optional at 24 pieces,
fewer pieces not permitted, no overflow tray allowed; labeling:* * *
* * * * *
28.0 Enter and Deposit
* * * * *
28.3 Exceptional Dispatch
* * * * *
28.3.2 Intended Use
[Revise the first sentence of 28.3.2 to read as follows:]
The provision for exceptional dispatch is intended for local
distribution (In-County and DDU/S&DC) of publications with total
circulation of no more than 25,000 and is not to be used to circumvent
additional entry standards.* * *
* * * * *
29.0 Destination Entry
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 29.2 to read as follows:]
29.2 Destination Network Distribution Center/Regional Processing
Distribution Center
29.2.1 Definition
[Revise the text of item 29.2.1 to read as follows:]
For this standard, destination network distribution center (DNDC)/
Regional Processing Distribution Center (RPDC) includes the facilities
and ZIP Code ranges as noted in L601 and L602, or a USPS-designated
facility.
29.2.2 Price Eligibility
DNDC container prices apply as follows:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as follows:]
a. Pieces must be prepared in bundles or in sacks or trays on ADC/
RPDC or more finely presorted pallets under 705.8.0.
b. Mailers may claim a DNDC container price if the facility ZIP
Code (on Line 1 of the container label) is within the service area of
the NDC/RPDC or ASF at which the container is deposited, under L601 and
L602.
29.3 Destination Area Distribution Center
* * * * *
29.3.2 Price Eligibility
Determine price eligibility as follows:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as follows:]
a. Pound Prices. Outside-County pieces are eligible for DADC pound
prices when placed on an ADC/RPDC or more finely presorted container,
deposited at an ADC/RPDC (or USPS-designated facility), and addressed
for delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP Codes served by the facility
where deposited. Automation pieces in AADC trays placed on optional
SCF/LPC pallets under 705.8.10.2 are eligible for DADC prices when the
3-digit ZIP Code on the tray label is within that SCF/LPC/RPDC's
service area according to L005.
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b. Pieces must be prepared in bundles or in sacks or trays on ADC/
RPDC or more finely presorted pallets under 705.8.0.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 29.4 to read as follows:]
29.4 Destination Sectional Center Facility/Local Processing Center
29.4.1 Definition
[Revise the text of 29.4.1 to read as follows:]
For this standard, destination sectional center facility (DSCF)/
local processing center (LPC [letters/flats])/regional processing
distribution center (RPDC [parcels]) includes the facilities listed in
L005, or a USPS-designated facility.
29.4.2 Price Eligibility
Determine price eligibility as follows:
[Revise items (a) through (c) to read as follows:]
a. Pound Prices. Outside-County pieces are eligible for DSCF pound
prices when placed on an SCF or more finely presorted container,
deposited at the DSCF/LPC (letters/flats)/RPDC (parcels) or USPS-
designated facility (see also 29.4.2b), and addressed for delivery
within the DSCF/LPC/RDPC's service area. Nonletter-size pieces are also
eligible when the mailer deposits 5-digit bundles at the destination
delivery unit (DDU)/sorting & delivery center (S&DC) (the facility
where the carrier cases mail for delivery to the addresses on the
pieces) and the 5-digit bundles are in or on the following types of
containers:
1. A merged 5-digit scheme or merged 5-digit sack/flat tray.
2. A merged 5-digit scheme, merged 5-digit, or 5-digit scheme
pallet.
b. Container Prices. Mailers may claim the DSCF container price for
SCF and more finely presorted containers that are entered at and
destined within the service area of the SCF/LPC/RPDC at which the
container is deposited.
c. Nonpalletized carrier route, 5-digit scheme carrier route, 5-
digit carrier route, 5-digit, or 3-digit flats may be prepared in sacks
when entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-
digit/SCF sacks must be entered at the BMEU and emptied into a
designated container.
[Revise the heading of 29.5 to read as follows:]
29.5 Destination Delivery Unit/Sorting & Delivery Center
29.5.1 Definition
[Revise the text of 29.5.1 to read as follows:]
For this standard, the destination delivery unit (DDU)/sorting &
delivery center (S&DC) is the facility where the carrier cases mail for
delivery to the addresses on the pieces in the mailing.
29.5.2 Price Eligibility
Determine price eligibility as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise items (c) and (d) to read as follows:]
c. Container Prices. Outside-County mailers may claim a DDU
container price for 5-digit scheme and more finely presorted containers
that are entered at and destined within the service area of the DDU/
S&DC at which the container is deposited.
d. Nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats remaining after a carrier
route sortation may be prepared in sacks and deposited at the DDU/S&DC
along with a carrier route mailing.
* * * * *
29.5.4 Deposit Schedule
[Revise the text of 29.5.4 to read as follows:]
The mailer may schedule deposit of DDU/S&DC mailings at least 24
hours in advance by contacting the DDU/S&DC or through FAST, available
at fast.usps.com. The mailer must follow the scheduled deposit time.
The mailer may request standing appointments for renewable 6-month
periods by written application to the DDU/S&DC. Mixed loads of
Periodicals and other classes of mail require advance appointments for
deposit. For mail entered under exceptional dispatch, the application
for exceptional dispatch required under 28.3 also serves as a request
for standing appointments.
* * * * *
235 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.0 General Definition of Terms
* * * * *
1.3 Terms for Presort Levels
1.3.1 Letters and Cards
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise items (f) and (g) to read as follows:]
f. Origin/optional entry 3-digit(s): the ZIP Code in the delivery
address on all pieces begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes processed
at the sectional center facility (SCF)/local processing center (LPC) in
whose service area the mail is verified/entered. Subject to standard, a
separation is required for each such 3-digit area regardless of the
volume of mail.
g. Origin/optional entry SCF: the separation includes bundles for
one or more 3-digit areas served by the same sectional center facility
(SCF)/local processing center (LPC) (see L002, Column C, or L005) in
whose service area the mail is verified/entered. Subject to standard,
this separation is required regardless of the volume of mail.
* * * * *
1.3.2 Flats
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise items (c) through (e) to read as follows:]
c. Origin/optional entry 3-digit(s): the ZIP Code in the delivery
address on all pieces begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes processed
at the sectional center facility (SCF)/local processing center (LPC) in
whose service area the mail is verified/entered. Subject to standard, a
separation is required for each such 3-digit area regardless of the
volume of mail.
d. ADC: all pieces are addressed for delivery in the service area
of the same area distribution center (ADC)/regional processing
distribution center (RPDC) (see L004).
e. Mixed ADC: the pieces are for delivery in the service area of
more than one ADC/RPDC.
1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail:
* * * * *
[Revise items (h) and (i) to read as follows:]
h. An origin 3-digit (or origin 3-digit scheme) tray contains all
mail (regardless of quantity) for a 3-digit ZIP Code (or 3-digit
scheme) area processed by the SCF/LPC in whose service area the mail is
verified. If more than one 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) area is served,
as indicated in L005, a separate tray must be prepared for each. A tray
may be prepared for each 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) area served by the
SCF/LPC/plant where mail is entered (if that is different from the SCF/
LPC/plant serving the Post Office where the mail is verified). In all
cases, only one less-than-full tray may be prepared for each 3-digit
(or 3-digit scheme) area.
i. An origin AADC tray contains all mail (regardless of quantity)
for an AADC ZIP Code area processed by the AADC or SCF/LPC in whose
service area the mail is verified/entered. Only one less-than-full tray
may be prepared for each AADC area.
* * * * *
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[Revise item (l) to read as follows:]
l. Entry [facility] (or origin [facility]) refers to the USPS mail
processing facility that serves the Post Office at which the mail is
entered by the mailer. If the Post Office where the mail is entered is
not the one serving the mailer's location, the Post Office of entry
determines the entry facility. Entry SCF/LPC includes both single-3-
digit and multi-3-digit SCFs.
* * * * *
8.0 Preparation of Automation Flats
* * * * *
8.6 First-Class Mail Optional Tray-Based Preparation
Tray size, preparation sequence, and Line 1 labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Origin 3-digit: required for each 3-digit ZIP Code served by the
SCF/LPC of the origin (verification) office; no minimum; for Line 1,
use L002, Column A for 3-digit destinations.
[Revise the first sentence of item (d) to read as follows:]
d. ADC: required (90-piece minimum); one less-than-full or overflow
tray allowed; group pieces by 3-digit ZIP Code prefix; for Line 1, use
L004 (ZIP Code prefixes in Column A must be combined and labeled to the
corresponding ADC/RPDC destination shown in Column B).* * *
* * * * *
240 Commercial Mail USPS Marketing Mail
243 Prices and Eligibility
Overview
[Delete index listing 8.0 and renumber 9.0 as 8.0]
* * * * *
1.0 Prices and Fees
* * * * *
1.2 USPS Marketing Mail Prices
USPS Marketing Mail prices are applied as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. A price determined by adding the per piece charge and the
corresponding per pound charge applies to any USPS Marketing Mail piece
that weighs more than the following: Nonmachinable letters and flat-
sized mailpieces that weigh more than 4.0 ounces, presorted Marketing
Parcels and Irregular parcels that weigh more than 3.3 ounces, and
machinable parcels that weigh more than 3.5 ounces.
[Delete item (c) and renumber item (d) as (c):]
[Add new item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Items qualifying as a catalog under 601.10 are eligible for an
incentive discount when appropriately identified on the postage
statement and/or the eDoc.
* * * * *
1.5 Computing Postage for USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
1.5.4 Per Piece and per Pound Charges
[Revise the text of item 1.5.4 to read as follows:]
The per piece charge is computed based on the total number of
addressed pieces for each price category claimed. The minimum price may
apply to each piece as detailed in 1.2. Otherwise, the per piece charge
must be added to the per pound charge to determine total postage. Where
applicable, the per pound charge is computed based on the total weight
of the addressed pieces for each price category claimed and is added to
the per piece charge to determine total postage. For example, a
quantity of pieces weighing 100.25 pounds is charged 100.25 times the
applicable price per pound, based on the price claimed, plus one unit
of the applicable per piece charge for each addressed piece.
1.5.5 Computing Affixed Postage for Piece/Pound Price Mailpieces
[Revise the text of 1.5.5 to read as follows:]
To compute postage to be affixed to each piece/pound price piece,
multiply the weight of the piece (in pounds) by the applicable price
per pound; add the applicable per piece charge and any surcharge; and
round the sum up to the next tenth of a cent. See 244.2.0 for affixing
postage.
* * * * *
2.0 Content Standards for USPS Marketing Mail
2.1 General
* * * * *
[Add a second sentence to 2.1 to read as follows:]
* * * Mailpieces prepared as catalogs must meet the standards in
601.10.
* * * * *
3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
3.4 IMpb Standards
[Revise the first sentence of 3.4 to read as follows:]
All USPS Marketing Mail parcels must bear an Intelligent Mail
package barcode (IMpb) prepared under 204.2.0.* * *
* * * * *
4.0 Price Eligibility for USPS Marketing Mail
4.1 General Information
[Revise the text of 4.1 to read as follows:]
All USPS Marketing Mail prices are presorted prices (including all
nonprofit prices). These prices apply to mailings meeting the basic
standards in 2.0 through 4.0 and the corresponding standards for
Presorted prices, Enhanced Carrier Route prices, and automation prices
under 5.0 through 7.0, or Customized MarketMail prices under 243.8.0.
Except for Customized MarketMail pieces, destination entry discount
prices are available under 246.2.0 through 246.6.0. Nonprofit prices
may be used only by organizations authorized by the USPS under 703.1.0.
Not all processing categories qualify for every price. Pieces are
subject to either a single minimum per piece price or a combined piece/
pound price, depending on the weight of the individual pieces in the
mailing.
4.2 Minimum per Piece Prices
The minimum per piece prices (the minimum postage that must be paid
for each piece) apply as follows:
* * * * *
[Delete the next to the last sentence of item (c) that references
Product Samples:]
4.3 Piece/Pound Prices
[Revise the last sentence of 4.3 to read as follows:]
* * * Flats that exceed 4 ounces are subject to a two-part piece/
pound price that includes a fixed charge per piece and a variable pound
charge based on weight.
4.4 Extra Services for USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
4.4.2 Ineligible Matter
Extra services (other than certificate of mailing service) may not
be used for any of the following types of USPS Marketing Mail:
* * * * *
[Delete item (d) and renumber item (e) as item (d):]
* * * * *
5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Nonautomation USPS Marketing
Mail Letters, Flats, and Presorted USPS Marketing Mail Parcels
* * * * *
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5.3 Price Application
[Revise the last sentence of 5.3 to read as follows:]
* * * When parcels are combined under 245.11.0, 705.6.0, or
705.21.0, all pieces are eligible for the applicable prices when the
combined total meets the eligibility standards.
* * * * *
5.4.3 AADC USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise text of 5.4.3 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to AADC-eligible USPS Marketing
Mail letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3e and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
* * * * *
5.5.3 5-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 5.5.3 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 5-digit-eligible pieces that are
palletized under 705.8.10.3a to 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin
(None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
* * * * *
5.5.5 3-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 5.5.5 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 3-digit-eligible USPS Marketing
Mail letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3e and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
* * * * *
5.5.7 ADC USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise text of 5.5.7 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to ADC-eligible USPS Marketing Mail
letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3e and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
* * * * *
5.6 Nonautomation Price Application--Flats
* * * * *
5.6.2 5-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 5.6.2 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 5-digit-eligible USPS Marketing
Mail flat-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3d,
705.8.10.3e, and 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
or DSCF/LPC entry.
* * * * *
5.6.4 3-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 5.6.4 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 3-digit-eligible USPS Marketing
Mail flat-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3e and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
5.6.5 ADC Prices for Flats
ADC prices apply to flat-size pieces:
[Revise item 5.6.5(a) to read as follows:]
a. In a 5-digit/scheme, 3-digit/scheme, or ADC bundle of 10 or more
pieces properly placed in an ADC/RPDC flat tray (see 245.1.4).
* * * * *
[Revise item 5.6.5(c) to read as follows:]
c. When palletized under 705.8.0 and 705.10.0 through 705.13.0, in
an ADC bundle of 10 or more pieces; properly placed on an ADC/RPDC
pallet.
5.6.6 ADC USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise the text of 5.6.6 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to ADC-eligible USPS Marketing Mail
flat-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3e and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
5.6.7 Mixed ADC Prices for Flats
[Revise the text of 5.6.7 to read as follows:]
Mixed ADC prices apply to flat-size pieces in bundles that do not
qualify for 5-digit, 3-digit, or ADC prices; placed in mixed ADC flat
trays or on ASF/NDC/RPDC, or mixed NDC pallets under 705.8.0.
5.7 Prices for Machinable Parcels
5.7.1 5-Digit Price
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 5.7.1 to read as follows:]
The 5-digit price applies to qualifying machinable parcels that are
dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF when claiming DNDC prices), DSCF/
RPDC, or DDU/S&DC and presented:
* * * * *
[Revise item 5.7.1(c) to read as follows:]
c. As one or more parcels that mailers drop ship to a DDU/S&DC
under 246.5.2.3.* * *
* * * * *
5.7.2 NDC Price
The NDC price applies to qualifying machinable parcels as follows
under either of the following conditions:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as follows:]
a. When dropshipped to an ASF/NDC/RPDC and presented:
a. In an ASF/NDC/RPDC sack containing at least 10 pounds of
parcels, or
b. On an ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet, according to standards in 705.8.10,
or
c. In an NDC/ASF/RPDC container prepared under 705.21.0.
b. When presented at the origin acceptance office on an ASF/NDC/
RPDC pallet containing at least 200 pounds of pieces.
5.7.3 Mixed NDC Price
[Revise the text of 5.7.3 to read as follows:]
The mixed NDC price applies to machinable parcels that are not
eligible for 5-digit or NDC prices. Place machinable parcels at mixed
NDC prices in origin NDC/RPDC sacks or on origin NDC/RPDC pallets, then
in mixed NDC sacks or on mixed NDC pallets. See 245.11.3 and 705.8.10.
5.8 Prices for Irregular Parcels and Marketing Parcels
5.8.1 5-Digit Price
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 5.8.1 to read as follows:]
5-digit prices apply to irregular parcels and to Marketing parcels
that are dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF when claiming DNDC prices),
DSCF/RPDC, or DDU/S&DC and presented:
* * * * *
[Revise item 5.8.1(c) to read as follows:]
c. As one or more parcels that mailers drop ship to DDU/S&DC under
246.5.2.2.
* * * * *
5.8.2 SCF Price
[Revise the text of 5.8.2 in its entirety to read as follows:]
SCF prices apply to irregular parcels and to Marketing parcels that
are
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dropshipped and presented to a DSCF, DNDC, or RPDC:
a. In an SCF/RPDC sack containing at least 10 pounds of parcels.
b. On an SCF/RPDC pallet, according to 705.8.10.
c. In SCF/RPDC containers prepared under 705.21.0.
5.8.3 NDC Price
NDC prices apply to irregular parcels and to Marketing parcels as
follows under either of the following conditions:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as follows:]
a. When dropshipped to an ASF/NDC/RPDC and presented:
1. In an ASF/NDC/RPDC sack containing at least 10 pounds of
parcels, or
2. On an ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet, according to standards in 705.8.10,
or
3. In a NDC/ASF/RPDC container prepared under 705.21.0.
b. When presented at the origin acceptance office on an ASF/NDC/
RPDC pallet containing at least 200 pounds of pieces.
5.8.4 Mixed NDC Price
[Revise the text of 5.8.4 to read as follows:]
Mixed NDC prices apply to irregular parcels and to Marketing
parcels in origin NDC/RPDC or mixed NDC containers that are not
eligible for 5-digit, SCF, or NDC prices. Place parcels at mixed NDC
prices in origin NDC/RPDC or mixed NDC sacks under 245.11.4.3 or on
origin NDC/RPDC or mixed NDC pallets under 705.8.10.
6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Enhanced Carrier Route USPS
Marketing Mail Letters and Flats
6.1 General Enhanced Carrier Route Standards
* * * * *
6.1.2 Basic Eligibility Standards
All pieces in an Enhanced Carrier Route or Nonprofit Enhanced
Carrier Route USPS Marketing Mail mailing must:
* * * * *
[Add new item (j) to read as follows:]
j. Meet the standards in 245.6.10 for High Density and High Density
Plus automation letter mailings prepared using the optional 5-digit
tray preparation.
* * * * *
6.3 Basic Price Enhanced Carrier Route Standards
* * * * *
6.3.3 Basic Carrier Route USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF
Pallet Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.3.3 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to Basic Carrier Route-eligible
USPS Marketing Mail letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3a to 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or
DSCF/LPC entry.
* * * * *
6.3.6 Basic Carrier Route USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF
Pallet Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.3.6 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to Basic Carrier Route-eligible
USPS Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3d, 705.8.10.3e, and 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None),
DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
* * * * *
6.4 High Density and High Density Plus (Enhanced Carrier Route)
Standards--Letters
6.4.1 Additional Eligibility Standards for High Density and High
Density Plus Prices
[Revise the first sentence of 6.4.1 to read as follows:]
In addition to the general eligibility standards in 6.1, high
density and high density plus letter-size mailpieces must be in a full
carrier route tray or in a carrier route bundle of 10 or more pieces
placed in a 5-digit carrier routes or 3-digit carrier routes tray
unless prepared using the standards in 245.6.10.* * *
* * * * *
6.4.3 High Density and High Density Plus USPS Marketing Mail Letter-
Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.4.3 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to High Density- and High Density
Plus-eligible USPS Marketing Mail letter-shaped pieces that are
palletized under 705.8.10.3a to 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin
(None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
* * * * *
6.5.3 High Density Carrier Route Bundles on a 5-Digit/Direct Container
(High Density-CR Bundles/Container Discount Eligibility)--Flats
[Revise the text of 6.5.3 to read as follows:]
The High Density-CR Bundles/Container discount applies to 125 or
more High Density-eligible pieces that are palletized under 705.8.0,
705.10.0, 705.12.0, or 705.13.0 on a 5-digit merged, 5-digit (scheme)
merged, 5-digit carrier route, 5-digit carrier routes, or 5-digit
scheme carrier route pallet entered at an Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
DSCF/LPC, or DDU/S&DC entry or in a carrier route sack or flat tray
under 245.9.7a or 203.5.8 and entered at the DDU/S&DC.
6.5.4 High Density Plus Carrier Route Bundles on a 5-Digit/Direct
Container (High Density Plus-CR Bundles/Container Discount
Eligibility)--Flats
[Revise the text of 6.5.4 to read as follows:]
The High Density Plus-CR Bundles/Container discount applies to 300
or more High Density Plus-eligible pieces that are palletized under
705.8.0, 705.10.0, 705.12.0, or 705.13.0 a 5-digit merged, 5-digit
(scheme) merged, 5-digit carrier route, 5-digit carrier routes, or 5-
digit scheme carrier route pallet entered at an Origin (None), DNDC/
RPDC, DSCF/LPC, or DDU/S&DC entry, or in a carrier route sack or tub
under 245.9.7a or 203.5.8 and entered at the DDU/S&DC.
6.5.5 High Density USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.5.5 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 125 or more High Density-
eligible USPS Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces that are palletized
under 705.8.10.3d, 705.8.10.3e, and 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin
(None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
6.5.6 High Density Plus USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF
Pallet Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.5.6 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 300 or more High Density Plus-
eligible USPS Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces that are palletized
under 705.8.10.3d, 705.8.10.3e, and 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin
(None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
6.6 Saturation ECR Standards--Letters
* * * * *
6.6.3 Saturation USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.6.3 to read as follows:]
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The SCF pallet discount applies to at least 90 percent or more of
the total number of active residential addresses, or 75 percent or more
of the total number of active possible delivery addresses, on each
carrier route that are palletized under 705.8.10.3a to 705.8.10.3f and
entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
6.7 Saturation Enhanced Carrier Route Standards--Flats
* * * * *
6.7.3 Saturation--(including EDDM) Carrier Route Bundles on a 5-Digit/
Direct Container (Saturation-CR Bundles/Container Discount
Eligibility)--Flats
[Revise the text of 6.7.3 to read as follows:]
The Saturation-CR Bundles/Container discount applies to at least 90
percent or more of the total number of active residential addresses or
75 percent or more of the total number of active possible delivery
addresses on each carrier route that are palletized under 705.8.0,
705.10.0, 705.12.0, or 705.13.0 on a 5-digit merged, 5-digit (scheme)
merged, 5-digit carrier route, 5-digit carrier routes, or 5-digit
scheme carrier route pallet entered at an Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
DSCF/LPC, or DDU/S&DC entry, or in a carrier route sack or tub under
245.9.7a or 203.5.8 and entered at the DDU/S&DC.
6.7.4 Saturation USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 6.7.4 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to at least 90 percent or more of
the total number of active residential addresses, or 75 percent or more
of the total number of active possible delivery addresses, on each
carrier route that are palletized under 705.8.10.3d, 705.8.10.3e, and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
7.0 Eligibility Standards for Automation USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
7.3 Maximum Weight for Automation Letters
* * * * *
7.3.2 5-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 7.3.2 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 5-digit-eligible USPS Marketing
Mail letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3a to
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
7.3.3 AADC USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise the text of 7.3.3 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to AADC-eligible USPS Marketing
Mail letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3e and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
7.4 Price Application for Automation Letters
* * * * *
7.4.2 5-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 7.4.2 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 5-digit-eligible USPS Marketing
Mail flat-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3d,
705.8.10.3e, and 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC,
or DSCF/LPC entry.
7.4.3 3-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 7.4.3 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 3-digit-eligible USPS Marketing
Mail flat-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3e and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
7.4.4 ADC USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise 7.4.4 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to ADC-eligible USPS Marketing Mail
flat-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3e and
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None), DNDC/RPDC, or DSCF/LPC entry.
* * * * *
[Delete section 243.8.0 in its' entirety and renumber 243.9.0 as
8.0, 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 respectively]
* * * * *
[Newly renumbered section 8.0]
8.0 Customized MarketMail
8.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the last sentence of renumbered 8.1 to read as follows:]
* * * CMM must be entered at a destination delivery unit (DDU)/
sorting & delivery center (S&DC).
* * * * *
245 Mail Preparation
Overview
[Delete index listing 12.0 and renumber 13.0 as 12.0]
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.2 Definition of Mailings
Mailings are defined as:
* * * * *
[Delete items b(5) and b(6) and renumber items b(7) through b(10)
as b(5) through b(8) respectively:]
1.3 Terms for Presort Levels
1.3.1 Letters
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise items (f) through (h) to read as follows:]
f. Origin/entry 3-digit(s): the ZIP Code in the delivery address on
all pieces begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes processed at the
sectional center facility (SCF)/local processing center (LPC) in whose
service area the mail is verified/entered. Separation is optional for
each such 3-digit area. Mail may be prepared for each 3-digit (or 3-
digit scheme) area served by the SCF/LPC/plant where mail is entered
(if that is different from the SCF/LPC/plant serving the Post Office
where the mail is verified--e.g., a PVDS deposit site). In all cases,
only one less-than-full tray may be prepared for each 3-digit (or 3-
digit scheme) area.
g. SCF: the separation includes pieces for two or more 3-digit
areas served by the same sectional center facility (SCF)/local
processing center (LPC) (see L005), except that, where required or
permitted by standard, mail for a single 3-digit area may be prepared
in an SCF separation when no mail for other 3-digit ZIP Code areas is
available. For pallets, the SCF sort may include mail for a single 3-
digit ZIP Code area.
h. Origin/optional entry SCF: the separation includes bundles for
one or more 3-digit areas served by the same sectional center facility
(SCF)/local processing center (LPC) (see L002, Column C, or L005) in
whose service area the mail is verified/entered. Subject to standard,
this separation is required regardless of the volume of mail.
* * * * *
[Revise item (j) to read as follows:]
j. ASF/NDC: all pieces are addressed for delivery in the service
area of the
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same auxiliary service facility (ASF) or network distribution center
(NDC)/regional processing distribution center (RPDC) (see L601, L602,
or L605).* * *
1.3.2 Flats
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise items (j) through (o) to read as follows:]
j. Origin/entry 3-digit(s): the ZIP Code in the delivery address on
all pieces begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes processed at the
sectional center facility (SCF)/local processing center (LPC) in whose
service area the mail is verified/entered. Separation is optional for
each such 3-digit area.
k. SCF: the separation includes pieces for two or more 3-digit
areas served by the same sectional center facility (SCF)/local
processing center (LPC) (see L005), except that, where required or
permitted by standard, mail for a single 3-digit area may be prepared
in an SCF separation when no mail for other 3-digit ZIP Code areas is
available. For pallets, the SCF sort may include mail for a single 3-
digit ZIP Code area.
l. Origin/optional entry SCF: the separation includes bundles for
one or more 3-digit areas served by the same sectional center facility
(SCF)/local processing center (LPC) (see L002, Column C, or L005) in
whose service area the mail is verified/entered. Subject to standard,
this separation is required regardless of the volume of mail.
m. When palletized under 705.8.0 and 705.10.0 through 705.13.0, in
an ADC bundle of 10 or more pieces; properly placed on an ADC/RPDC
pallet.
n. ASF/NDC: all pieces are addressed for delivery in the service
area of the same auxiliary service facility (ASF)/network distribution
center (NDC)/regional processing distribution center (RPDC) (see L601,
L602, or L605).
o. When palletized under 705.8.0 and 705.10.0 through 705.13.0, in
an ADC bundle of 10 or more pieces; properly placed on an ADC/RPDC
pallet.
* * * * *
1.3.3 Marketing Parcels
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows:
[Delete item (a) and renumber items (b) through (i) as (a) through
(h) respectively:]
[Revise newly renumbered items (d) through (g) to read as follows:]
d. SCF: the separation includes pieces for two or more 3-digit
areas served by the same sectional center facility (SCF)/regional
processing distribution center (RPDC) (see L005), except that, where
required or permitted by standard, mail for a single 3-digit area may
be prepared in an SCF separation when no mail for other 3-digit ZIP
Code areas is available. For pallets, the SCF sort may include mail for
a single 3-digit ZIP Code area.
e. ASF/NDC: all pieces are addressed for delivery in the service
area of the same auxiliary service facility (ASF)/network distribution
center (NDC)/regional processing distribution center (RPDC) (see L601,
L602, or L605).
f. Origin NDC: this separation includes all pieces addressed for
delivery to ZIP Codes within the same NDC/RPDC (see L601) that serves
the acceptance office that verifies the mailing. There is no minimum
quantity requirement for this separation.
g. Mixed [NDC, ADC, etc.]: the pieces are for delivery in the
service area of more than one NDC/ADC/RPDC, etc.* * *
* * * * *
1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail:
* * * * *
[Revise items (r) and (s) to read as follows:]
r. An origin 3-digit (or origin 3-digit scheme) tray for letters
and flats contains all mail (regardless of quantity) for a 3-digit ZIP
Code (or 3-digit scheme) area processed by the SCF/LPC in whose service
area the mail is verified. A separate tray may be prepared for each 3-
digit ZIP Code (or 3-digit scheme) area. A tray may be prepared for
each 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) area served by the SCF/LPC/plant where
mail is entered (if that is different from the SCF/LPC/plant serving
the Post Office where the mail is verified). In all cases, only one
less-than-full tray may be prepared for each 3-digit (or 3-digit
scheme) area.
s. An origin AADC tray contains all mail (regardless of quantity)
for an AADC ZIP Code area processed by the AADC or SCF/LPC in whose
service area the mail is verified/entered. Only one less-than-full tray
may be prepared for each AADC area.
* * * * *
[Revise item (v) to read as follows:]
v. Entry [facility] (or origin [facility]) refers to the USPS mail
processing facility (e.g., ``entry NDC/RPDC'') that serves the Post
Office at which the mail is entered by the mailer. If the Post Office
where the mail is entered is not the one serving the mailer's location
(e.g., for plant-verified drop shipment), the Post Office of entry
determines the entry facility. Entry SCF/LPC (letter and flats) and
Entry SCF/RPDC (parcels) includes both single-3-digit and multi-3-digit
SCFs. Entry NDC/RPDC includes subordinate ASFs unless otherwise
specified.
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item (y) to read as follows:]
y. * * * For pallets, 2,800 pounds of mail may be destined to an
SCF/LPC (letters and flats) or SCF/RPDC (parcels) destination, and
these would form the ``logical'' SCF pallet, but the mail is placed on
two physical SCF pallets each weighing 1,400 pounds because of the
2,200 pound maximum pallet weight requirement.* * *
* * * * *
2.0 Bundles
* * * * *
2.2 Marketing Parcels
* * * * *
2.2.1 Bundling
[Revise the text of 2.2.1 to read as follows:]
Bundling is not permitted.
[Delete item 2.2.2 in its entirety]
3.0 Letter Trays, Flat Trays, and Sacks
[Revise the text of 3.0 to read as follows:]
Letter mailings must be prepared in letter trays with sleeves. Flat
mailings must be prepared in flat trays or sacks (carrier route, 5-
digit scheme carrier route and 5-digit carrier route only) except when
permitted to be prepared in letter trays under other applicable
standards in this section. Parcel mailings must be prepared in sacks.
Containers for Customized MarketMail are specified in 245.13.5. See
203.5.0 and 203.6.0 for tray and sack standards.
* * * * *
5.0 Preparing Nonautomation Letters
* * * * *
5.3 Machinable Preparation
* * * * *
5.3.2 Traying and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise item (c1) to read as follows:]
c. Mixed AADC (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L011, Column B. Use L010, Column B, if entered at an
ASF/NDC/RDPC or for mail placed on an ASF/NDC/RPDC, or SCF/LPC pallet
under the option in 705.8.10.3.* * *
* * * * *
5.4 Nonmachinable Preparation
* * * * *
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5.4.2 Traying and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise item (d1) to read as follows:]
d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L011, Column B. Use L010, Column B, if entered at an
ASF/NDC/RPDC or for mail placed on an ASF/NDC/RPDC, or SCF/LPC pallet
under the option in 705.8.10.3.* * *
* * * * *
6.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Letters
* * * * *
6.7 Traying and Labeling for Automation-Compatible ECR Letters
[Add a new 6th sentence (before Preparation Sequence . . .) to the
text of 6.7 to read as follows:]
* * * (See 6.10 for Optional 5-digit Tray Preparation).* * *
* * * * *
[Add a new section 6.10 to read as follows]
6.10 Optional 5-Digit Tray Preparation for High Density and High
Density Plus ECR Automation Compatible Letters
6.10.1 Basic Standards
An optional 5-digit tray preparation allows combining multiple mail
owners' High Density, High Density Plus, and 5-digit automation
compatible letters in a letter tray when meeting the following
standards:
a. Each individual mail owner must meet the minimum quantities in
243.6.4.2 for High Density and High Density Plus to claim HD/HD+ prices
with a minimum combined 150 pieces of 5-Digit, HD or HD Plus in a 5-
Digit tray.
b. The separate requirement of 150 pieces for 5-digit is waived.
c. The minimums must be achieved by a single mail owner defined by
their individual MID and/or CRID in the By/For of the eDoc for each
carrier route.
d. Walk Sequencing is not required within the letter trays.
e. Bundling and facing slips are not required.
f. Must meet the High Density and High Density Plus marking
requirements in 6.2.
g. The Optional Tray Preparation must be used for entire mailing
within eDoc.
6.10.2 Traying and Labeling
Mailers must make full 5-digit trays for automation-compatible,
delivery-point barcoded letters that weigh up to 3.5 ounces and that
meet the standards of 6.10.1. Bundling or facing slips are not
required. Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling:
a. Same Carrier Route to same 5-Digit; full trays only.
1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail
2. Line 2: ``STD LTR BC''
b. Multiple Carrier Routes to same 5-Digit; full trays only.
1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail
2. STD LTR 5D MXD CR-RTS BC
7.0 Preparing Automation Letters
* * * * *
7.5 Tray Preparation
* * * * *
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Mixed AADC: required (no minimum); group pieces by AADC when
overflow pieces from AADC trays are placed in mixed AADC trays. For
Line 1 labeling: use L011, Column B. Use L010, Column B if entered at
an ASF/NDC/RPDC or for mail placed on an ASF/NDC/RPDC, or SCF/LPC
pallet under the option in 705.8.10.3.
* * * * *
8.0 Preparing Nonautomation Flats
* * * * *
8.6 Traying, Sacking, and Labeling
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 8.6 to read as follows:]
Flat trays are allowed for all sortations. Sack preparation is
allowed only for the following: Nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats
entered at a DDU/S&DC along with carrier route flats; Nonpalletized
carrier route flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin); Nonpalletized 5-
digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin); and nonpalletized 3-digit
flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and
3-digit/SCF sacks must be entered at the BMEU and emptied into a
designated container. All other sortations require flat tray
preparation. Preparation sequence and labeling: * * *
* * * * *
10.0 Preparing Automation Flats
* * * * *
10.4 USPS Marketing Mail Bundle and Flat Tray Preparation
* * * * *
10.4.3 Traying, Sacking, and Labeling
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 10.4.3 to read as follows:]
Sack preparation is allowed only for the following: Nonpalletized
residual 5-digit flats entered at a DDU/S&DC along with carrier route
flats; Nonpalletized carrier route flats entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin); Nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin);
and nonpalletized 3-digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/
LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be entered at the BMEU
and emptied into a designated container. All other sortations require
flat tray preparation. Preparation sequence and labeling:
* * * * *
11.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels
* * * * *
11.3 Preparing Marketing Parcels (6 Ounces or More) and Machinable
Parcels
11.3.1 Sacking
[Revise the text of 11.3.1 to read as follows:]
Prepare mailings of Marketing parcels weighing 6 ounces or more and
mailings of machinable parcels under 11.3. Prepare 5-digit sacks only
for parcels dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF/RPDC when claiming DNDC
prices), DSCF/RPDC, or DDU/S&DC. Prepare ASF/NDC/RPDC sacks only for
parcels dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF when claiming DNDC prices).
There is no minimum for parcels in 5-digit/scheme sacks entered at a
DDU/S&DC. Mailers combining irregular parcels with machinable parcels
placed in 5-digit/scheme sacks must prepare those sacks under 11.3.2a.
Mailers combining Marketing parcels weighing 6 ounces or more with
machinable parcels placed in ASF/NDC/RPDC, or mixed NDC sacks must
prepare the sacks under 11.3.2.
11.3.2 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:
[Revise the introductory text of item (a) to read as follows:]
a. 5-digit/scheme (optional, but required for 5-digit price), see
definition in 1.4n.; allowed only for mail deposited at DNDC/RPDC (or
ASF when claiming DNDC prices), DSCF/RPDC, or DDU/S&DC. Sacks must
contain a 10-pound minimum except at DDU/S&DC entry which has no
minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. ASF (optional), allowed only for mail deposited at an ASF/RPDC
to claim DNDC price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. NDC, allowed only for mail deposited at a DNDC/RPDC to claim the
NDC price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:* * *
* * * * *
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e. Mixed NDC (required); no minimum; labeling:
[Revise item (e1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ``MXD'' followed by L601, Column B information for NDC/
RPDC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office.* * *
11.4 Preparing Marketing Parcels (Less Than 6 Ounces) and Irregular
Parcels
11.4.1 Bundling
[Revise the text of 11.4.1 to read as follows:]
Bundling is not permitted.
11.4.2 Sacking
[Revise the text of 11.4.2 to read as follows:]
Prepare mailings of Marketing parcels weighing less than 6 ounces
and mailings of irregular parcels under 11.4. Prepare 5-digit sacks
only for parcels dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF/RPDC when claiming
DNDC prices), DSCF/RPDC, or DDU/S&DC. See 11.4.3 for restrictions on
SCF/ASF/NDC/RPDC sacks. Mailers must prepare a sack when the mail for a
required presort destination reaches 10 pounds of pieces. There is no
minimum for parcels prepared in 5-digit/scheme sacks entered at a DDU/
S&DC. Mailers combining irregular parcels with machinable parcels and
Marketing parcels weighing 6 ounces or more in 5-digit/scheme sacks
must prepare those sacks under 11.3.2. Mailers may not prepare sacks
containing irregular and machinable parcels to other presort levels.
Mailers may combine irregular parcels with Marketing parcels weighing
less than 6 ounces in sacks under 11.4.3.
11.4.3 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:
[Revise the introductory text of item (a) to read as follows:]
a. 5-digit/scheme (optional, but required for 5-digit price), see
definition in 1.4n; allowed only for mail deposited at DNDC/RPDC (or
ASF/RPDC when claiming DNDC prices), DSCF/RPDC, or DDU/S&DC. Sacks must
contain a 10-pound minimum except at DDU/S&DC entry which has no
minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. SCF, allowed only for mail deposited at a DSCF/RPDC or a DNDC/
RPDC to claim SCF price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. ASF (optional), allowed only for mail deposited at an ASF/RPDC
to claim DNDC price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (d) to read as follows:]
d. NDC, allowed only for mail deposited at a DNDC/RPDC to claim the
NDC price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:* * *
* * * * *
f. Mixed NDC (required); no minimum; labeling:
[Revise item (f1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ``MXD'' followed by L601, Column B information for NDC/
RPDC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office.* * *
* * * * *
[Delete section 12.0 in its' entirety and renumber section 13.0 as
12.0, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4,12.5 and 12.6 respectively:]
* * * * *
246 Enter and Deposit
* * * * *
2.0 Destination Entry
* * * * *
2.5 Verification
* * * * *
2.5.3 At NDC
[Revise the text of 2.5.3 to read as follows:]
For a mailing verified at a NDC/RPDC, the Post Office where the
mailer`s account or license is held must be within the service area of
that NDC/RPDC. The Post Office must authorize the NDC/RPDC to act as
its agent by sending Form 4410 to the NDC/RPDC.
* * * * *
2.5.5 Volume Standards
Except as permitted for a local mailer under 2.6.13, destination
entry mailings are subject to these volume standards:
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
a. The pieces for which a destination price is claimed must
represent more than 50% of the mail (by weight or pieces, whichever is
greater) presented by the same mailer within any 24-hour period. For
this standard, mailer is the party presenting the mail to the USPS.* *
*
* * * * *
2.6 Deposit
* * * * *
2.6.3 Appointments
Appointments must be made for destination entry price mail as
follows:* * *
[Revise the first sentence of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. For deposit of DDU/S&DC mailings, an appointment must be made by
contacting the DDU/S&DC or through FAST, available at fast.usps.com, at
least 24 hours in advance.* * *
* * * * *
2.6.4 Advance Scheduling
[Revise the introductory text of 2.6.4 to read as follows:]
Mailers must schedule appointments for deposit of destination entry
price mail under 2.6.3 and the conditions below. When making an
appointment, or as soon as available, the mailer must provide the DDU/
S&DC or FAST with the following information:
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. * * * For DDU/S&DC entries, the mailer also must provide the 5-
digit ZIP Code(s) of the mail being deposited.
* * * * *
2.6.5 Adherence to Schedule
[Revise the last sentence of 2.6.5 to read as follows:]
* * * Destination facilities may refuse acceptance or deposit of
unscheduled mailings or shipments that arrive more than 2 hours after
the scheduled appointment at ASFs, NDCs/RPDCs, or SCFs/LPCs or more
than 20 minutes at delivery units.
2.6.6 Redirection by USPS
[Revise the text of 2.6.6 to read as follows:]
A mailer may be directed to transport destination entry price
mailings to a facility other than the designated DDU/S&DC, SCF/LPC
(letters/flats), SCF/RPDC (parcels) or NDC/RPDC due to facility
restrictions, building expansions, peak season mail volumes, or
emergency constraints.
2.6.7 Redirection at Mailer's Request
[Revise the text of 2.6.6 to read as follows:]
A mailer may ask to transport destination SCF/LPC (letters/flats)
or SCF/RPDC (parcels) price mail to a facility other than the
designated SCF/LPC/RPDC. In very limited circumstances, this exception
may be approved only by the manager, Network Integration Support (see
608.8.0 for address). To qualify for the SCF price in this situation,
mail deposited at a facility other than the SCF/LPC/RPDC must destinate
for processing within that facility and must not require backhauling to
the SCF/LPC/RPDC.
* * * * *
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2.6.9 Vehicle Unloading
Unloading of destination entry mailings is subject to these
conditions:
[Revise the first sentence of item (a) to read as follows:]
a. Properly prepared containerized loads (e.g., pallets) are
unloaded by the USPS at NDCs/RPDCs, ASFs, and SCFs/LPCs.* * *
[Revise the first sentence of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. At NDCs/RPDCs, ASFs, and SCFs/LPCs, the driver must unload
bedloaded shipments within 8 hours of arrival.* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (c) to read as follows:
c. At destination delivery units (DDUs)/sorting & delivery centers
(S&DCs), drivers must unload all mail within 1 hour of arrival.
Unloading procedures are as follows:* * *
Revise item (c4) to reads as follows:]
4. At DDUs/S&DCs that cannot handle pallets, drivers must unload
any mail from pallets and place it into containers as delivery unit
employees specify.* * *
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 3.0 to read as follows:]
3.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC)/Regional Processing
Distribution Center (RPDC) Entry
3.1 Definition
[Revise the text of 3.1 to read as follows:]
For this standard, destination network distribution center (DNDC)/
regional processing distribution center (RPDC) includes network
distribution centers (NDCs), regional processing distribution centers
(RPDCs), and auxiliary service facilities (ASFs) with terms and
exceptions as shown and described in labeling lists L601 and L602.
3.2 Eligibility
[Revise the text of 3.2 to read as follows:]
Pieces in a mailing that meets the standards in 2.0 and 3.0 are
eligible for DNDC prices when they are deposited at an NDC/RPDC or ASF
and meet all of the following conditions:
a. The pieces are addressed for delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP
Codes served by the NDC/ASF/RPDC where deposited (see labeling lists
L601 and L602).
b. The pieces are properly placed in a tray, sack, or pallet that
is labeled to the NDC/ASF/RPDC where deposited, or labeled to a postal
facility within the service area of that NDC/ASF/RPDC.
c. Mail addressed to ZIP Codes served by an ASF/RPDC must be
entered at the appropriate ASF per L602, and not entered at an NDC/
RPDC.
d. If bundles of flats are reallocated from an ASF pallet to an
NDC/RPDC pallet under 705.8.14, mail for the ASF ZIP Codes that is on
the NDC/RPDC pallet is not eligible for DNDC prices.
e. Except for machinable parcels addressed to ZIP Codes served by
the Buffalo NY ASF, mail addressed to ZIP Codes served by an ASF/RPDC
must be entered at the appropriate ASF per L602, and not entered at an
NDC/RPDC.
3.3 Eligibility for ADC Mailpieces--Letters
[Revise the text of 3.3 to read as follows:]
All pieces in an ADC sack or tray are eligible for the DNDC
discount if the ADC facility ZIP Code (as shown on Line 1 of the
corresponding container label) is within the service area of the NDC/
RPDC or ASF at which the tray is deposited, as described in labeling
lists L601 and L602. All pieces in a palletized ADC bundle are eligible
for DNDC prices if the ADC facility destination (determined by the
``Label To'' ZIP Code in Column B of labeling list L004) is within the
service area of the NDC/RPDC or ASF at which deposited according to
L601 and L602.
3.4 Eligibility for Mixed ADC Bundles, Trays, or Mixed AADC Trays--
Letters
[Revise the introductory text of 3.4 to read as follows:]
Mailpieces in a mixed ADC or a mixed AADC tray can qualify for DNDC
prices when entered at a NDC/RPDC/ASF or SCF/LPC facility responsible
for the processing of those trays (see 705.8.10.3e.), if the following
standards are met:
[Revise item 3.4(a) to read as follows:]
a. All pieces in the bundle or tray must destinate within the ASF
or NDC/RPDC service area as described in labeling lists L601 and L602.*
* *
* * * * *
3.5 Eligibility for ADC Mailpieces--Flats
[Revise the text of 3.5 to read as follows:]
All pieces in an ADC sack or tray are eligible for the DNDC
discount if the ADC facility ZIP Code (as shown on Line 1 of the
corresponding container label) is within the service area of the NDC/
RPDC or ASF at which the sack or tray is deposited, as described in
labeling lists L601 and L602. All pieces in a palletized ADC bundle are
eligible for DNDC prices if the ADC facility destination (determined by
the ``Label To'' ZIP Code in Column B of labeling list L004) is within
the service area of the NDC/RPDC or ASF at which deposited according to
L601 and L602.
3.6 Eligibility for Mixed ADC Bundles, Sacks or Trays--Flats
Mailpieces in a mixed ADC bundle, sack, or tray can qualify for
DNDC prices if the following standards are met:
[Revise item 3.6(a) to read as follows:]
a. All pieces in the bundle, sack, or tray must destinate within
the ASF/NDC/RPDC service area as described in labeling lists L601 and
L602.
* * * * *
3.7 Additional Standards for Machinable Parcels
[Revise the first sentence of 3.7 to read as follows:]
For destination NDC/ASF/RPDC containers, except as provided in
labeling lists L601 and L602, sortation of machinable parcels to ASFs
is optional but is required for the ASF mail to be eligible for DNDC
prices.* * *
3.8 Vehicles
[Revise the text of 3.8 to read as follows:]
Mailings deposited at a DNDC/RPDC must be presented in vehicles
compatible with NDC/RPDC dock and yard operations.
3.9 Form 4410
[Revise the text of 3.9 to read as follows:]
Mailings may be deposited at the DNDC/RPDC only if that facility is
authorized (by Form 4410) to act as acceptance agent for the entry Post
Office (where the meter license, precanceled stamp permit, or permit
imprint authorization is held). Form 4410 is not required for plant-
verified drop shipments.
[Revise the heading of 4.0 to read as follows:]
4.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF)/Local Processing
Center (LPC) Entry
4.1 Definition
[Revise the text of 4.1 to read as follows:]
For this standard, destination sectional center facility (DSCF)/
local processing center (LPC) refers to the facilities listed in L002,
Column C.
4.2 Eligibility
4.2.1 Letters
Pieces in a mailing that meet the standards in 2.0 and 4.0 are
eligible for DSCF prices under either 4.2.1a. or 4.2.1b. below:
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[Revise item 4.2.1(a) to read as follows:]
a. When deposited at a DSCF/LPC or USPS-designated facility, and
either:
1. Placed in a tray labeled to a destination within the SCF's/LPC's
service area, when all pieces in the tray are addressed for delivery
within that SCF's/LPC's service area.
2. Placed in an ADC or AADC tray labeled to a destination within
the SCF's/LPC's service area, regardless of whether all pieces in the
tray are addressed for delivery within that SCF's/LPC's service area.
[Revise the introductory text of 4.2.1(b) to read as follows:]
b. When entered and deposited at a DDU/S&DC, addressed for delivery
within that facility`s service area, placed in a tray labeled to that
DDU/S&DC, and either:
* * * * *
[Revise item 4.2.1(b2) to read as follows:]
2. The mailer holds a mailing permit at the DDU/S&DC entry office
and deposits only one mailing of fewer than 2,500 pieces per day.
4.2.2 Flats
Pieces in a mailing that meets the standards in 2.0 and 4.0 are
eligible for the DSCF price, as follows:
[Revise items (a) through (c) to read as follows:]
a. When deposited at a DSCF/LPC or USPS-designated facility,
addressed for delivery within the DSCF's/LPC's service area, and placed
in a flat tray, sack (when applicable), or on a pallet labeled to the
DSCF/LPC or to a destination within its service area. This includes
flat trays labeled to an ADC facility with the same service area as the
DSCF/LPC.
b. When prepared in 5-digit bundles and placed in or on a merged 5-
digit scheme or merged 5-digit flat tray, sack (when applicable), or
pallet that is deposited at the destination delivery unit/sorting &
delivery center as defined in 5.1.
c. When prepared as nonpalletized carrier route, 5-digit scheme
carrier route, 5-digit carrier route, 5-digit, or 3-digit flats in
sacks entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and
3-digit/SCF sacks must be entered at the BMEU and emptied into a
designated container.
4.2.3 Parcels
Pieces in a mailing that meets the standards in 2.0 and 4.0 are
eligible for the DSCF price, as follows:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as follows:]
a. When deposited at a DSCF/RPDC or USPS-designated facility,
addressed for delivery within the DSCF's/RPDC's service area, and
placed in a sack or on a pallet that is labeled to the DSCF/RPDC or to
a destination within its service area.
b. When prepared in 5-digit bundles and placed on a 5-digit pallet
or in a 5-digit scheme or 5-digit sack that is deposited at the
destination delivery unit/sorting & delivery center as defined in 5.1.*
* *
* * * * *
4.3 Vehicles
[Revise the text of 4.3 to read as follows:]
Mailings deposited at a DSCF/LPC (letters/flats) or DSCF/RPDC
(parcels) must be presented in vehicles that are compatible with SCF/
LPC/RPDC dock and yard operations.
[Revise the heading of 5.0 to read as follows:]
5.0 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU)/Sorting & Delivery Center (S&DC)
Entry
5.1 Definition
[Revise the text of 5.1 to read as follows:]
For this standard, destination delivery unit (DDU)/sorting &
delivery center (S&DC) refers to the facility designated by the USPS
district drop shipment coordinator (for automation price USPS Marketing
Mail) or the facility (Post Office, branch, station, etc.) where the
carrier cases mail for delivery to the addresses on pieces in the
mailing (for other USPS Marketing Mail).
5.2 Eligibility
5.2.1 Letters
[Revise the last sentence of the introductory text of 5.2.1 to read
as follows:]
* * * Mailers may deposit letter-size pieces that meet the
standards in 2.0 and 5.0 at a DDU/S&DC when:* * *
* * * * *
5.2.2 Flats
[Revise the text of 5.2.2 to read as follows:]
Properly prepared Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR) flat-size pieces
entered according to standards in 2.0 and 5.0 are eligible for the DDU
price when deposited at a DDU/S&DC and addressed for delivery within
that facility`s service area. Mailers must unload mail at DDUs/S&DCs
according to standards in 2.6.9. Only pieces eligible for and claimed
at ECR prices are eligible for the DDU discount. No other prices or
discounts are available for pieces receiving the DDU discount. When
mailings contain pieces claimed at more than one destination entry
price, mailers must separate mail according to standards in 2.5.1.
Nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats remaining after a carrier route
sortation may be prepared in sacks and deposited at the DDU/S&DC along
with a carrier route mailing.
5.2.3 Parcels
[Revise text of 5.2.3 to read as follows:]
Pieces in a mailing that meets the standards in 2.0 and 5.0 are
eligible for the DDU price when deposited at a DDU/S&DC, addressed for
delivery within that facility`s service area, and prepared as one or
more parcels in 5-digit containers.
* * * * *
260 Commercial Mail Bound Printed Matter
263 Prices and Eligibility
1.1 Nonpresorted Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
[Add new item 263.1.1.3 to read as follows:]
1.1.3 Catalog Incentive Discount
Items qualifying as a catalog under 601.10 are eligible for an
incentive discount when appropriately identified on the postage
statement and/or the eDoc.
1.2 Presorted and Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
[Add new item 263.1.2.8 to read as follows:]
1.2.8 Catalog Incentive Discount
Items qualifying as a catalog under 601.10 are eligible for an
incentive discount when appropriately identified on the postage
statement and/or the eDoc.
* * * * *
2.0 Content Standards for Bound Printed Matter
2.1 Basic Content Standards
Bound Printed Matter (BPM) is a subclass of Package Services and
must:
* * * * *
[Add new item (g) to read as follows:]
g. Meet the standards in 601.10 if prepared as a catalog.
* * * * *
4.0 Price Eligibility for Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
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4.2 Destination Entry Price Eligibility
[Revise the text of 4.2 to read as follows:]
BPM destination entry prices apply to BPM mailings prepared as
specified in 705.8.0, 705.14.0 and 265, and addressed for delivery
within the service area of a destination network distribution center/
regional processing distribution center, sectional center facility/
local processing center, or delivery unit where they are deposited by
the mailer. For this standard, the following destination facility
definitions apply:
a. A destination network distribution center (DNDC)/regional
processing distribution center (RPDC) includes all network distribution
centers (NDCs)/regional processing distribution centers (RPDCs) and
auxiliary service facilities (ASFs) under L601 and L602. DNDC prices
are not available for ZIP Code ranges 006-009, 967-969, and 995-999, as
indicated in labeling list L601.
b. A destination sectional center facility (DSCF)/local processing
center (LPC) includes all facilities in L005.
c. A destination delivery unit (DDU)/sorting & delivery center
(S&DC) is a facility that delivers to the addresses appearing on the
deposited pieces in a destination entry Parcel Select mailing. Refer to
the Drop Shipment Product maintained by the National Customer Support
Center (NCSC) (see 608.8.1 for address) to determine the location of a
5-digit delivery facility.
* * * * *
265 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.4 Terms for Presort Levels
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise items (h)through (k) to read as follows:]
h. SCF: the separation includes pieces for two or more 3-digit
areas served by the same sectional center facility (SCF)/local
processing center (LPC) [flats]/regional processing distribution center
(RPDC) [parcels] (see L005), except that, where required or permitted
by standard, mail for a single 3-digit area may be prepared in an SCF
separation when no mail for other 3-digit ZIP Code areas is available.
For pallets, the SCF sort may include mail for a single 3-digit ZIP
Code area.
i. ADC: all pieces in the bundle, sack, or tray must destinate
within the ASF/NDC/RPDC service area as described in labeling lists
L601 and L602.
j. ASF/NDC: all pieces are addressed for delivery in the service
area of the same auxiliary service facility (ASF)/network distribution
center (NDC)/regional processing distribution center (RPDC) (see L601,
L602, or L605).
k. Mixed [NDC, ADC, etc.]: the pieces are for delivery in the
service area of more than one NDC/RPDC/ADC, etc.
1.5 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail:
* * * * *
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. An origin 3-digit (or origin 3-digit scheme) tray/sack for
parcels contains all mail (regardless of quantity) for a 3-digit ZIP
Code (or 3-digit scheme) area processed by the SCF/LPC (flats)/RPDC
(parcels) in whose service area the mail is verified. If more than one
3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) area is served, as indicated in L005, a
separate tray/sack must be prepared for each.
* * * * *
[Revise item (k) to read as follows:]
k. Entry [facility] (or origin [facility]) refers to the USPS mail
processing facility (e.g., ``entry NDC/RPDC'') that serves the Post
Office at which the mail is entered by the mailer. If the Post Office
where the mail is entered is not the one serving the mailer's location
(e.g., for plant-verified drop shipment), the Post Office of entry
determines the entry facility. Entry SCF/LPC (flats)/RPDC (parcels)
includes both single-3-digit and multi-3-digit SCFs. Entry NDC/RPDC
includes subordinate ASFs unless otherwise specified.
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item (n) to read as follows:]
n. * * * For pallets, 2,800 pounds of mail may be destined to an
SCF/LPC (flats)/RPDC (parcels) destination, and these would form the
``logical'' SCF pallet, but the mail is placed on two physical SCF
pallets each weighing 1,400 pounds because of the 2,200 pound maximum
pallet weight requirement.
* * * * *
2.0 Bundles
* * * * *
2.4 Bundle Sizes for Irregular Parcels
[Revise the introductory text of 2.4 to read as follows:]
Mailers must prepare unsacked, nonpalletized bundles of irregular
parcels for DDU/S&DC entry according to 203.4.10, and as follows:
* * * * *
5.0 Preparing Presorted Flats
* * * * *
5.2 Bundling
5.2.1 Required Bundling
[Revise the fourth sentence of 5.2.1 to read as follows:]
* * * Five-digit bundles placed in 5-digit sacks and unsacked 5-
digit bundles prepared for DDU/S&DC entry may weigh a maximum of 40
pounds.* * *
* * * * *
8.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels
* * * * *
8.2 Preparing Irregular Parcels Weighing Less than 10 Pounds
* * * * *
8.2.4 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
* * * * *
e. Mixed ADC (required); labeling:
[Revise item (e1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: L009, Column B. If placed on an ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet
under option in 705.8.10.3, use L010.* * *
* * * * *
8.3 Preparing Irregular Parcels Weighing 10 Pounds or More
* * * * *
8.3.3 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:* * *
e. Mixed ADC (required); labeling:
[Revise item (e1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: L009, Column B. If placed on an ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet
under option in 705.8.10.3, use L010.* * *
* * * * *
8.4 Preparing Machinable Parcels Not Claiming DNDC Prices
* * * * *
8.4.2 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
* * * * *
c. Mixed NDC (required); labeling:
[Revise item (c1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ``MXD'' followed by the L601, Column B, information for
the NDC/RPDC serving the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office.*
* *
8.5 Preparing Machinable Parcels Claiming DNDC Prices
* * * * *
8.5.2 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
* * * * *
d. Mixed NDC (required); labeling:
[Revise item (d1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ``MXD'' followed by the L601, Column B information for
the
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NDC/RPDC serving the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office.***
9.0 Preparing Carrier Route Parcels
9.1 Basic Standards
9.1.1 General Standards for Carrier Route Preparation
All mailings of Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter (BPM) are
subject to the standards in 9.2 through 9.4 and to these general
standards:
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. * * *Irregular parcels also are pieces that meet the size and
weight standards for a machinable parcel but are not individually boxed
or packaged to withstand processing on NDC/RPDC parcel sorters under
601.7.0.
* * * * *
266 Enter and Deposit
* * * * *
2.0 Presenting a Mailing
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 2.3 to read as follows:]
2.3 NDC/RPDC Acceptance
[Revise the text of 2.3 to read as follows:]
A mailer may present Bound Printed Matter at a NDC/RPDC for
acceptance if:
a. Permit imprint postage is paid through an advance deposit
account at the NDC/RPDC parent Post Office or another Post Office in
the NDC/RPDC service area, unless otherwise permitted by standard.
b. The NDC/RPDC is authorized by Form 4410 to act as acceptance
agent for the entry Post Office.
* * * * *
3.0 Destination Entry
3.1 General
[Revise the first sentence of 3.1 to read as follows:]
Destination entry prices apply to Presorted and carrier route Bound
Printed Matter (BPM) that is deposited at a destination network
distribution center (DNDC)/regional processing distribution center
(RPDC), destination sectional center facility (DSCF)/local processing
center (LPC), or destination delivery unit (DDU)/sorting & delivery
center (S&DC) as specified below.* * *
* * * * *
3.3 Postage Payment and Mailing Fees
Postage payment for Bound Printed Matter destination price mailings
is subject to the same standards that apply generally to Bound Printed
Matter and to the following:
[Revise the second sentence of item (a) to read as follows:]
a. * * *Except for plant-verified drop shipments (see 705.17.0) and
eVS shipments (see 705.2.9); mailers must have a permit imprint
authorization at the parent Post Office for mailings deposited for
entry at a DNDC/RPDC, ASF/RPDC, DSCF/LPC (flats)/RPDC (parcels), or
DDU/S&DC.* * *
* * * * *
3.7 Verification
3.7.1 Mail Separation and Presentation
[Revise the second sentence of the introductory paragraph of 3.7.1
to read as follows:]
* * *Mailers may deposit only PVDS and eVS mailings at a
destination delivery unit/sorting & delivery center not co-located with
a Post Office or other Postal Service facility with a business mail
entry unit.* * *
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 3.7.3 to read as follows:]
3.7.3 At NDC/RPDC
[Revise the text of 3.7.3 to read as follows:]
For a mailing to be verified at a NDC/RPDC, the Post Office where
the mailer's account or license is held must be within the service area
of that NDC/RPDC. The Post Office must authorize the NDC/RPDC to act as
its agent by sending Form 4410 to the NDC/RPDC.
* * * * *
3.8 Deposit
3.8.1 Time and Location of Deposit
[Revise the last sentence of 3.8.1 to read as follows:]
* * *Mailings must be presented in vehicles that are compatible
with dock, yard, and DDU/S&DC operations, as applicable.
* * * * *
3.8.3 Appointments
Appointments must be made for destination entry price mail as
follows:
[Revise the first sentence of item (a) to read as follows:]
a. Except as provided under 3.8.3b, or for a local mailer and
mailings of perishable commodities under 3.8.12, appointments for
deposit of destination entry price mail at NDCs/RPDCs, ASFs, and SCFs/
LPCs must be scheduled through the appropriate drop-shipment
appointment control center at least one business day in advance.* * *
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. For deposit of DDU/S&DC mailings, an appointment must be made by
contacting the DDU/S&DC or through FAST, available at fast.usps.com, at
least 24 hours in advance.* * *
* * * * *
3.8.4 Advance Scheduling
Mailers must schedule appointments for deposit of destination entry
price mail under 3.8.3 and the conditions below. When making an
appointment, or as soon as available, the mailer must provide the
following information:
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. * * *For DDU/S&DC entries, the mailer also must provide the 5-
digit ZIP Code(s) of the mail being deposited.
* * * * *
3.8.5 Adherence to Schedule
[Revise the last sentence of 3.8.5 to read as follows:]
* * *Destination facilities may refuse acceptance or deposit of
unscheduled mailings or shipments that arrive more than 2 hours after
the scheduled appointment at ASFs, NDCs/RDPCs, or SCFs/LPCs or more
than 20 minutes at delivery units.
3.8.6 Redirection by USPS
[Revise the text of 3.8.6 to read as follows:]
A mailer may be directed to transport destination entry price
mailings to a facility other than the designated DDU/S&DC, SCF/LPC, or
NDC/RPDC due to facility restrictions, building expansions, peak season
mail volumes, or emergency constraints.
3.8.7 Redirection at Mailer's Request
[Revise the text of 3.8.7 to read as follows:]
A mailer may ask to transport destination SCF price mail to a
facility other than the designated SCF/LPC (flats)/RPDC (parcels). In
very limited circumstances, this exception may be approved only by the
manager, Network Integration Support (see 608.8.0 for address). To
qualify for the SCF price in this situation, mail deposited at a
facility other than the SCF/LPC/RPDC must destinate for processing
within that facility and must not require backhauling to the SCF/LPC/
RPDC.
* * * * *
4.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Entry
4.1 Eligibility
[Revise the introductory text of 4.1 to read as follows:]
Pieces in a mailing meeting the standards in 3.0 and 4.0 that are
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deposited at a NDC/ASF/RPDC are eligible for the DNDC price when they
meet all of the following conditions:
* * * * *
[Revise items (b) through (e) to read as follows:]
b. The pieces are addressed for delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP
Codes served by the NDC/ASF/RPDC where deposited that are listed, and
according to the terms described, in labeling lists L601 and L602.
c. The pieces are placed in a sack or on a pallet labeled to the
NDC/ASF/RPDC where deposited, or labeled to a postal facility within
that NDCs/ASFs/RPDCs service area, as described in L601 and L602.
d. Except for machinable parcels addressed to ZIP Codes served by
the Buffalo NY ASF, mail addressed to ZIP Codes served by an ASF/RPDC
must be entered at the appropriate ASF per L602, and not entered at an
NDC/RPDC.
e. Are entered at designated SCFs/RPDCs under 4.3.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 4.3 to read as follows:]
4.3 Acceptance at Designated SCF/RPDC--Mailer Benefit
[Revise the introductory text of 4.3 to read as follows:]
Mailers may deposit machinable parcels otherwise eligible for the
DNDC prices at an SCF/RPDC designated by the USPS for destination ZIP
Codes listed in labeling list L607. The following standards apply:
* * * * *
[Revise item (e) to read as follows:]
e. All DNDC price parcels must be for delivery within the service
area of the SCF/RPDC where they are deposited by the mailer.
* * * * *
4.4 Presorted Machinable Parcels
[Revise the introductory text of 4.4 to read as follows:]
Presorted machinable parcels in sacks or on pallets at all sort
levels may claim DNDC prices. Machinable parcels sacked under 265.8.0,
or palletized under 705.8.0 may be sorted to destination NDCs/RPDCs
under L601 or to destination NDCs/ASFs/RPDCs under L601 and L602.
Except as provided in L602, sortation of machinable parcels to ASFs/
RPDCs is optional but is required for the ASF mail to be eligible for
DNDC prices. Mailers may opt to sort some or all machinable parcels for
ASF/RPDC service area ZIP Codes to ASFs/RPDCs only when the mail will
be deposited at the respective ASFs/RPDCs where the DNDC prices are
claimed, under applicable volume standards, using L602. Mailers also
may opt to sort machinable parcels only to destination NDCs/RPDCs under
L601. When machinable parcels are sorted under L601, mail for 3-digit
ZIP Codes served by an ASF/RPDC is not eligible for DNDC prices, nor
are 3-digit ZIP Codes that appear in footnote 2 in L601. Machinable
parcels prepared in mixed NDC sacks or on mixed NDC pallets that are
sorted to the origin NDC/RPDC under 265.8.0 or 705.8.0, are eligible
for the DNDC prices if both of the following conditions are met:
[Revise item 4.4 (a) to read as follows:]
a. The mixed NDC sack or pallet is entered at the origin NDC/RPDC
facility to which it is labeled.
* * * * *
4.5 Presorted Irregular Parcels
[Revise the second sentence of 4.5 to read as follows:]
* * *All pieces in an ADC/RPDC sack or in a palletized ADC/RPDC
bundle are eligible for the DNDC price if the ADC/RPDC facility ZIP
Code (as shown in Line 1 of the corresponding sack label or the ADC/
RPDC facility that is the destination of the palletized ADC/RPDC bundle
as would be shown on an ADC/RPDC sack label for that facility using
L004, Column B) is within the service area of the NDC/RPDC at which the
sack is deposited.* * *
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 5.0 to read as follows:]
5.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF)/Local Processing
Center (LPC) Entry
5.1 Eligibility
Bound Printed Matter pieces in a mailing meeting the standards in
3.0 are eligible for the DSCF price when they meet all of the following
additional conditions:
* * * * *
[Revise items (b) and (c) to read as follows:]
b. Are deposited at a DSCF/LPC (flats)/RPDC (parcels) listed in
L005 or a USPS-designated facility and are addressed for delivery
within the DSCF's/LPC's/RPDC's service area.
c. Are placed in a sack or on a pallet that is labeled to the DSCF/
LPC/RPDC or labeled to a destination within its service area. This
includes sacks labeled to an ADC/RPDC facility with the exact same
service area as the DSCF/LPC/RPDC.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 6.0 to read as follows:]
6.0 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU)/Sorting & Delivery Center (S&DC)
Entry
6.1 Eligibility
Pieces in a mailing meeting the standards in 3.0, and 6.0 are
eligible for the DDU price when they meet all of the following
conditions:
* * * * *
c. Are deposited:
[Revise items (c1) and (c2) to read as follows:]
1. For Carrier Route flats, at the DDU/S&DC where the carrier cases
the mail, as shown in the Drop Shipment Product.
2. For Presorted flats, the Drop Shipment Product must be used to
determine the correct destination entry facility for the 5-digit sorted
flats entered at Presorted prices. If the Drop Shipment Product lists
multiple facilities for a single 5-digit ZIP Code, then the mailer must
inquire about the correct drop site when contacting the DDU/S&DC to
schedule an appointment.
[Revise the sixth sentence of item (d) to read as follows:]
d. * * * If a mailer transports mail to a DDU/S&DC facility that
cannot handle pallets, the driver must unload the pallets into
containers as specified by the delivery unit.
* * * * *
270 Commercial Mail Media Mail and Library Mail
273 Prices and Eligibility
* * * * *
7.0 Price Eligibility for Media Mail and Library Mail
* * * * *
7.3.2 Parcels
The price categories for parcels are as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. * * *Nonmachinable parcels may qualify for the basic price if
prepared to preserve sortation by NDC/RDPC as prescribed by the
postmaster of the mailing office.
* * * * *
275 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.3 Terms for Presort Levels
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows:
* * * * *
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[Revise items (f) through (h) to read as follows:]
f. ADC: all pieces are addressed for delivery in the service area
of the same area distribution center (ADC)/regional processing
distribution center (RPDC) (see L004).
g. ASF/NDC for parcels: all pieces are addressed for delivery in
the service area of the same auxiliary service facility (ASF)/network
distribution center (NDC)/regional processing distribution center
(RPDC) (see L601, L602, or L605).
h. Mixed [NDC, ADC, etc.]: the pieces are for delivery in the
service area of more than one NDC/ADC/RPDC, etc.
* * * * *
6.0 Preparing Media Mail and Library Mail Parcels
* * * * *
6.2 Preparing Machinable Parcels
* * * * *
6.2.2 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
* * * * *
c. Mixed NDC: required (no minimum).
[Revise item (c1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ``MXD'' followed by the L601, Column B information for
the NDC/RPDC serving the 3-digit ZIP Code of entry Post Office.* * *
* * * * *
6.3 Preparing Irregular Parcels
* * * * *
6.3.4 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
* * * * *
d. Mixed ADC: required (no minimum).
[Revise item (d1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ``MXD'' followed by city, state, and ZIP Code of ADC/
RPDC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office, as shown in
L004. If placed on an ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet under option in 705.8.10.5,
use L010.* * *
* * * * *
505 Return Services
1.0 Business Reply Mail (BRM)
1.1 BRM Postage and Fees
* * * * *
1.1.3 Basic Qualified BRM (QBRM)
[Add a sentence at the end of 1.1.3 to read as follows:]
* * *Basic QBRM permits that meet the requirements under 1.6.3 are
eligible for waived account maintenance fees and a reduced per-piece
fee.
1.1.4 High-Volume Qualified BRM
[Add a sentence at the end of 1.1.4 to read as follows:]
* * *High-Volume QBRM permits meeting the requirements under 1.6.3
are eligible for waived annual account maintenance and quarterly fees,
and a reduced per-piece fee.
* * * * *
1.6 Additional Standards for Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM)
* * * * *
[Add new section 1.6.3 to read as follows:]
1.6.3 Intelligent Mail Barcode Accounting (IMbA)
Intelligent Mail Barcode Accounting (IMbA) is an automated solution
for the counting, rating, invoicing and billing processes of QBRM
mailpieces. Participation in IMbA requires that QBRM permits be linked
to an Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) for automated invoicing. QBRM
permits that have completed the onboarding process and consistently
meet the requirements of IMbA are eligible for subsequent annual
account maintenance and quarterly fee waivers, if applicable. Once
enrolled in IMbA, QBRM permits receive a reduced QBRM IMbA per-piece
fee. For more information, see PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com/
.
* * * * *
600 Basic Standards for All Mailing Services
601 Mailability
Overview
[Add a heading titled ``10.0 Catalogs'']
* * * * *
[Add new section 601.10 to read as follows:]
10.0 Catalogs
A catalog is a bound (stapled, stitched, glued or fastened together
along one edge) mailpiece with at least 12 pages, providing an
organized listing of products or services offered for sale. A catalog
mailpiece may be letter-shaped, flat-shaped or parcel-shaped, and is
mailed at USPS Marketing Mail or Bound Printed Matter rates.
The product listing must include images, photographs or
illustrations of the products or services, descriptive details,
fulfillment information and prices or contain an alternate method for
the reader to determine prices. Catalogs must contain enough
information to allow an order to be placed, e.g., an order form, a
phone number, a web address, or the means to access a web address.
Catalogs will also enable fulfillment options for the products or
services offered for sale.
602 Addressing
* * * * *
3.0 Use of Alternative Addressing
* * * * *
3.2 Simplified Address
3.2.1 Conditions for General Use
The following conditions must be met when using a simplified
address on commercial mailpieces:
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. USPS Marketing Mail, Periodicals, and Bound Printed Matter flat-
size mailpieces (including USPS Marketing Mail pieces allowed as flats
under 3.2.1c), and Periodicals irregular parcels for distribution to a
city route or to Post Office boxes in offices with city carrier service
may bear a simplified address, but only when complete distribution is
made under the following conditions:* * *
* * * * *
4.0 Detached Address Labels (DALs) and Detached Marketing Labels (DMLs)
* * * * *
4.2 Eligible Mail
* * * * *
[Delete item 4.2.2 in its' entirety and renumber 4.2.3 as 4.2.2:]
[Newly renumbered 4.2.2]
4.2.2 Bound Printed Matter
Unaddressed pieces of Bound Printed Matter may be mailed with DALs
or DMLs when:
[Revise the second sentence of item (a) to read as follows:]
a. * * *The destination delivery unit (DDU)/sorting & delivery
center (S&DC) is determined using the Drop Shipment Product under the
provisions for the DDU price in 266.3.0 through 266.6.0.* * *
* * * * *
4.4 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
4.4.2 Basic Standards for DALs and DMLs
[Revise the text of 4.4.2 to read as follows:]
The DALs or DMLs must be presorted, counted, and prepared by 5-
digit ZIP Code delivery area. Only DALs or DMLs for the same 5-digit
area may be placed in the same carton, sack, or tray. DAL or DML
mailings claimed at carrier route basic or walk-sequence prices
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must be further prepared under the corresponding standards. Mailers
must prepare DALs or DMLs as bundles in sacks or in cartons, unless
prepared in trays under 4.4.6 when mailed with saturation flats.
Different size cartons may be used in the same mailing, but each must
be filled with dunnage as necessary to ensure that the DALs or DMLs
retain their orientation and presort integrity while in transit. Each
carton of DALs or DMLs must bear a label showing the information in
4.4.5 unless a mailing identification number is used (see 4.4.1).
Multiple containers of DALs or DMLs must be numbered sequentially (``1
of __,'' ``2 of __,'' etc.).
4.4.3 Basic Standards for Items Distributed with DALs and DMLs
[Revise the text of 4.4.3 to read as follows:]
Except for bundles of saturation flats placed directly on pallets
under 4.4.7, the items to be distributed with DALs or DMLs must be
placed in cartons or prepared in bundles placed in flat trays/sacks,
subject to the standards for the price claimed. A label bearing the
content description information in 4.4.5 must be affixed to each
carton, trayed/sacked bundle, or pallet unless a mailing identification
number is used (see 4.4.1). Cartons of items (including those on
pallets) may be of different sizes but must be filled with dunnage as
necessary to ensure the integrity of the items while in transit. The
gross weight of each carton or flat tray/sack must not be more than 40
pounds.
* * * * *
4.4.6 Optional Tray and Bundle Preparation
[Revise the text of 4.4.6 to read as follows:]
Mailers may prepare DALs or DMLs in letter trays according to
245.9.0 when DALs or DMLs are used in mailings of saturation flats.
Bundles of saturation flats to be distributed with DALs or DMLs may be
prepared on 5-digit pallets under 4.4.7. Do not use pallets when the
Drop Shipment Product indicates the delivery unit that serves the 5-
digit pallet destination cannot handle pallets. For such delivery
units, mail with DALs or DMLs must be prepared in cartons, flat trays,
or sacks. The tray(s) of corresponding DALs or DMLs must be placed on
top of the accompanying pallet of flats, and the pallet contents must
be secured with stretchwrap to avoid separation in transportation and
processing. All containers must be labeled according to 4.4.5.
4.4.7 Optional Container Preparation
[Revise the text of 4.4.7 to read as follows:]
Bundles of flats and cartons, flat trays, or sacks of items may be
placed on pallets meeting the standards in 705.8.0. Cartons or trays of
DALs or DMLs must be placed on pallets with the corresponding items
under 4.4 and 705.8.0. The USPS plant manager at whose facility a DAL
or DMLS mailing is deposited may authorize other containers for the
portion of the mailing to be delivered in that plant`s service area.
* * * * *
4.6 Postage
* * * * *
4.6.2 Postage Computation and Payment
Postage is computed based on the combined weight of the item and
the accompanying DAL or DML. If the number of DALs/DMLs and items
mailed is not identical, the number of pieces used to determine postage
is the greater of the two. No postage refund is allowed in these
situations. In addition, these methods of postage payment apply:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. A surcharge applies to each DAL or DML used in a USPS Marketing
Mail flats mailing.
* * * * *
7.0 Carrier Route Accuracy Standard
7.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the introductory text of 7.1 to read as follows:]
The carrier route accuracy standard is a means of ensuring that the
carrier route code correctly matches the delivery address information.
For the purposes of this standard, address means a specific address
associated with a specific carrier route code. Addresses used on pieces
claiming any Periodicals carrier route prices, any USPS Marketing Mail
Enhanced Carrier Route prices, or any Bound Printed Matter carrier
route prices are subject to the carrier route accuracy standard and
must meet the following requirements:
* * * * *
700 Special Standards
703 Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail and Other Unique Eligibility
* * * * *
9.0 Mixed Classes
* * * * *
9.9 Postage Payment for Enclosure in Periodicals Publication
* * * * *
9.9.8 Computing Permit Imprint Postage
[Revise the third sentence of 9.9.8 to read as follows:]
* * *For example, a USPS Marketing Mail enclosure is eligible for
the SCF entry discount if the publication is deposited at the
destinating SCF/LPC.* * *
* * * * *
11.0 Commercial Plus One Mailpieces
11.1 Definition
The commercial mail Plus One product is a bundled offering,
including a host mailpiece and a Plus One card. Both the host mailpiece
and the Plus One card must meet the applicable basic standards of a
USPS Marketing Mail saturation letter as specified in 245.6.0, be
entered at a destination sectional center facility, and meet automation
standards with a correct mailing address and Intelligent Mail barcode.
The Plus One mailpiece (card) must meet the following additional
standards:
* * * * *
[Revise item 11.1(d) to read as follows:]
d. Must not exceed 6 inches long by 11 inches high.
* * * * *
705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
* * * * *
5.0 First-Class Mail or USPS Marketing Mail Mailings with Different
Payment Methods
* * * * *
5.2 Postage
* * * * *
5.2.6 Single-Piece Price Mail
[Revise the text of 5.2.6 to read as follows:]
With USPS approval, trays of single-piece price mail may be placed
on the origin SCF/LPC pallet (First-Class Mail), or the mixed NDC
pallet (USPS Marketing Mail), after USPS verification is completed.
* * * * *
8.0 Preparing Pallets
* * * * *
8.10.3 USPS Marketing Mail--Bundles, Sacks, or Trays
[Revise the introductory text of 8.10.3 to read as follows:]
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Mailers must prepare pallets under 8.0 in the sequence listed below
and complete each required level before preparing the next optional or
required level. For USPS Marketing Mail High Density and High Density
Plus flats price eligibility, only 5-digit pallets under 8.10.3a
through 8.10.3c are allowed, and the pallets must be entered under
None, DNDC, DSCF, or DDU standards. (Use ``HD/HD+ DIRECT'' for one
route and ``HD/HD+ CR-RTS'' for multiple routes on the line 2 contents
description). Unless indicated as optional, all sort levels are
required. For parcels, use this preparation only for irregular parcels
in sacks. Palletize unbundled or unsacked irregular parcels under
8.10.8. Pallets must be labeled according to the Line 1 and Line 2
information listed below and under 8.6. Mailers also may palletize
bundles of USPS Marketing Mail flats under 10.0, 12.0, or 13.0.
Preparation sequence and labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise item c(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats only, ``STD FLTS'' or ``STD MKTG,'' as
applicable; followed by ``HD/HD+'' for High Density and High Density
Plus flats pricing eligibility; followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES'' (or
``CR-RTS''). For letters, ``STD LTRS''; followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES''
(or ``CR-RTS''); followed by ``BC'' if the pallet contains barcoded
letters; followed by ``MACH'' if the pallet contains machinable
letters; followed by ``MAN'' if the pallet contains nonmachinable
letters.
* * * * *
[Revise introductory text of item (e) to read as follows:]
e. 3-digit, optional, option not available for parcels or for
bundles for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked ``N'' in L002. Pallet may
contain mail for the same 3-digit ZIP Code or the same 3-digit scheme
under L008 (for automation-compatible flats only under 201.3.0. Three-
digit scheme bundles are assigned to pallets according to the ``label
to'' 3-digit ZIP Code in L008. Labeling:* * *
[Delete the last sentence of item e(2) beginning with ``For
Marketing parcels. . .'':]
* * * * *
9.0 Combining Bundles of Automation and Nonautomation Flats in Flat
Trays and Sacks
9.1 First-Class Mail
* * * * *
9.1.4 Tray Preparation and Labeling
Presorted price and automation price bundles prepared under 9.1.2
or 9.1.3 must be presorted together into trays (cotrayed) in the
sequence listed below. Trays must be labeled using the following
information for Lines 1 and 2 and 235.4.0 for other sack label
criteria.
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Origin/entry 3-digit, required for each 3-digit ZIP Code served
by the SCF/LPC of the origin (verification) office, optional for each
3-digit ZIP Code served by the SCF/LPC of an entry office other than
the origin office, no minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (d) to read as follows:]
d. ADC, required, full trays only (no overflow trays); use L004 to
determine ZIP Codes served by each ADC/RPDC; labeling:* * *
9.2 Periodicals
* * * * *
9.2.3 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces
[Revise the text of 9.2.3 to read as follows:]
5-digit and 3-digit bundles prepared under 207.22.0 and 207.25.0
may contain fewer than six pieces when the publisher determines that
such preparation improves service. These low-volume bundles may be
placed in 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF flat trays that contain at least 24
pieces, or on 5-digit, 3-digit, or SCF/LPC pallets. Mailers of pieces
in low-volume bundles must claim the applicable mixed ADC price
(Outside-County) or basic price (In-County). Bundles prepared under
207.22.0 and 207.25.0 may contain fewer than six pieces when the
publisher determines that such preparation improves service. These low-
volume bundles may be placed in 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF sacks/flat
trays that contain at least 24 pieces or on 5-digit, 3-digit, or SCF/
LPC pallets. Pieces in low-volume bundles must claim the applicable
mixed ADC price (Outside-County) or basic price (In-County).
9.2.4 Optional Sack Preparation and Labeling
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 9.2.4 to read as follows:]
Optional sack preparation and labeling are allowed for
nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats entered at the DDU/S&DC along with
carrier route flats, nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/
LPC (origin) and nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF flats entered at the DSCF/
LPC (origin). DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be
entered at the BMEU and emptied into a designated container. Machinable
barcoded price and machinable nonbarcoded price bundles must be
presorted together into sacks (cosacked) in the sequence listed below.
Sacks must be labeled using the following information for Lines 1 and 2
and 207.21.0 for other sack-label criteria. If, due to the physical
size of the mailpieces, the machinable barcoded price pieces are
considered flat-size under 201.6.0 and the machinable nonbarcoded price
pieces are considered irregular parcels under 201.7.6, the processing
category shown on the sack label must show ``FLTS.'' Preparation
sequence and labeling:* * *
9.2.5 Flay Tray Preparation--Flat-Size Machinable Pieces
[Revise the introductory text of 9.2.5 to read as follows:]
See 207.20.0 for use of flat trays. For machinable pieces meeting
the criteria in 201.6.0, mailers must bundle or group all pieces as
specified in 207.25.0 and 207.22.0 for each 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, 3-
digit scheme, 3-digit, SCF/LPC, and ADC destination. Bundling in flat
trays is optional, and any bundles must be trayed and labeled
separately from loose flats prepared in flat trays. The trays are
subject to a container charge, and any bundles are subject to a bundle
charge. Tray preparation, sequence, and labeling:
* * * * *
9.3 USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
9.3.5 Flat Tray/Sack Preparation and Labeling
[Revise the introductory text of 9.3.5 to read as follows:]
Presorted price and automation price bundles prepared under 9.3.2
and 9.3.3 must be presorted together into flat trays (cotrayed) or
sacks (when applicable) in the sequence listed below. Flat trays/sacks
must be labeled using the following information for Lines 1 and 2, and
245.4.0 for other flat-tray label criteria. Sacks are only allowed for
nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats entered at the DDU/S&DC along with
carrier route flats, nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/
LPC (origin), and nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF flats entered at the DSCF/
LPC (origin). DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be
entered at the BMEU and emptied into a designated container.
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Origin/entry 3-digit, required for each 3-digit ZIP Code served
by the SCF/LPC of the origin (verification) office, optional for each
3-digit ZIP Code
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served by the SCF/LPC of an entry office other than the origin office,
no minimum; labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (d) to read as follows:]
d. ADC, required, full tray/125-piece/15-pound minimum; use L004 to
determine ZIP Codes served by each ADC/RPDC; labeling:* * *
* * * * *
10.0 Merging Bundles of Flats Using the City State Product
10.1 Periodicals
* * * * *
10.1.3 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces
Carrier route, 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit scheme, and 3-digit
bundles may contain fewer than six pieces when the publisher determines
that such preparation improves service. Pieces in these low-volume
bundles must be claimed at the applicable mixed ADC price (Outside-
County) or basic price (In-County). Low-volume bundles are permitted
only when they are sacked (as applicable), trayed, or prepared on
pallets as follows:
a. Place low-volume carrier route, 5-digit, 3-digit scheme, and 3-
digit bundles in only the following containers:* * *
[Revise items (a3) and (a4) to read as follows:]
3. Origin/entry SCF/LPC flat trays.
4. On merged 5-digit scheme, 5-digit scheme carrier routes, 5-digit
scheme, merged 5-digit, 5-digit carrier routes, 5-digit, 3-digit, or
SCF/LPC pallets, as appropriate.
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Place low-volume 5-digit scheme bundles in only 5-digit scheme,
3-digit, and SCF flat trays that contain at least 24 pieces, or in
origin/entry SCF/LPC flat trays, or on 3-digit or SCF/LPC pallets, as
appropriate.
* * * * *
10.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
Mailers must prepare pallets of bundles in the manner and sequence
listed below and under 8.0. When sortation under this option is
performed, after completing required or optional carrier route pallets
(if any), mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit scheme, and merged 5-
digit pallets that are possible in the mailing based on the volume of
mail to the destination using L001 and/or the City State Product.
Mailers must label pallets according to the Line 1 and Line 2
information listed below and under 8.6.* * *
[Revise item (g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC through mixed ADC, use 8.10.2h through 8.10.2k, as
applicable, to prepare and label SCF/LPC, ADC/RPDC, Origin Mixed ADC
(OMX) and mixed ADC pallet levels.
* * * * *
10.2 USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
10.2.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC, required, may contain carrier route price, automation
price, and Presorted price bundles. Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (h) to read as follows:]
h. ASF, required, except that an ASF sort may not be required if
using bundle reallocation under 8.13.3. May contain carrier route
price, automation price, and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort ADC
bundles to ASF/RPDC pallets based on the ``label to'' ZIP Code for the
ADC/RPDC destination of the bundle in L004. At the mailer's option,
sort appropriate mixed ADC bundles to ASF/RPDC pallets based on the
``label to'' ZIP Code for the ADC/RPDC destination of the bundle in
L010. All optional mixed ADC bundles on ASF/RPDC pallets must contain
only pieces destinating within the ASF/RPDC as shown in 6.3. See
246.3.0 for additional requirements for DNDC price eligibility.
Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (i) to read as follows:]
i. NDC/RPDC, required, may contain carrier route price, automation
price, and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort ADC bundles to NDC/RPDC
pallets based on the ``label to'' ZIP Code for the ADC destination of
the bundle in L004. At the mailer's option, sort appropriate mixed ADC
bundles to NDC/RPDC pallets based on the ``label to'' ZIP Code for the
ADC destination of the bundle in L010. All optional mixed ADC bundles
on NDC/RPDC pallets must contain only pieces destinating within the
NDC/RPDC as shown in 6.3. See 246.3.0 for additional requirements for
DNDC price eligibility. Labeling:* * *
11.0 Combining Automation Price and Nonautomation Price Flats in
Bundles
* * * * *
11.2 Periodicals
* * * * *
11.2.3 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces
* * * * *
a. Place low-volume 5-digit and 3-digit bundles in only 5-digit
scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF flat trays that contain at least 24
pieces; or in origin/entry SCF/LPC flat trays; or on the following
pallets, as appropriate:
* * * * *
[Revise item (a6) to read as follows:]
6. SCF/LPC
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Place low-volume 5-digit scheme and 3-digit scheme bundles in
only 5-digit scheme, 3-digit, and SCF flat trays that contain at least
24 pieces, or in origin/entry SCF/LPC flat trays, or on 3-digit or SCF/
LPC pallets, as appropriate.
* * * * *
12.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using a 5 Percent Threshold
12.1 Periodicals
* * * * *
12.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise item 12.1.5(h) to read as follows:]
h. SCF/LPC through mixed ADC, use 8.10.2h through 8.10.2k, as
applicable, to prepare and label SCF/LPC, ADC/RPDC, Origin Mixed ADC
(OMX) and mixed ADC pallet levels.
12.2 USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
12.2.3 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC, required, may contain carrier route price, automation
price, and Presorted price bundles. Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (h) to read as follows:]
h. ASF, required, except that an ASF sort may not be required if
using bundle reallocation under 8.13.3. May contain carrier route
price, automation price, and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort ADC
bundles to ASF/RPDC pallets based on the ``label to'' ZIP Code for the
ADC/RPDC destination of the bundle in L004. At the mailer's option,
sort appropriate mixed ADC bundles to ASF/RPDC pallets based on the
``label to'' ZIP Code for the ADC/RPDC destination of the bundle in
L010. All optional mixed ADC bundles on ASF/RPDC pallets must contain
only pieces destinating within the ASF/RPDC as shown in 6.3. See
246.3.0 for additional requirements for DNDC price eligibility.
Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (i) to read as follows:]
i. NDC/RPDC, required, may contain carrier route price, automation
price, and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort
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ADC bundles to NDC/RPDC pallets based on the ``label to'' ZIP Code for
the ADC destination of the bundle in L004. At the mailer's option, sort
appropriate mixed ADC bundles to NDC/RPDC pallets based on the ``label
to'' ZIP Code for the ADC/RPDC destination of the bundle in L010. All
optional mixed ADC bundles on NDC/RPDC pallets must contain only pieces
destinating within the NDC/RPDC as shown in 6.3. See 246.3.0 for
additional requirements for DNDC price eligibility. Labeling:* * *
* * * * *
13.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using the City State Product
and a 5 Percent Threshold
13.1 Periodicals
* * * * *
13.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. SCF/LPC through mixed ADC, use 8.10.2h through 8.10.2k, as
applicable, to prepare and label SCF/LPC, ADC/RPDC, Origin Mixed ADC
(OMX) and mixed ADC pallet levels.
13.2 USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
13.2.4 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC, required, may contain carrier route price, automation
price, and Presorted price bundles. Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (h) to read as follows:]
h. ASF, required, except that an ASF sort may not be required if
using bundle reallocation under 8.13.3. May contain carrier route
price, automation price, and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort ADC
bundles to ASF/RPDC pallets based on the ``label to'' ZIP Code for the
ADC destination of the bundle in L004. At the mailer's option, sort
appropriate mixed ADC bundles to ASF/RPDC pallets based on the ``label
to'' ZIP Code for the ADC destination of the bundle in L010. All
optional mixed ADC bundles on ASF/RPDC pallets must contain only pieces
destinating within the ASF/RPDC as shown in 6.3. See 246.3.0 for
additional requirements for DNDC price eligibility. Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (i) to read as follows:]
i. NDC/RPDC, required, may contain carrier route price, automation
price, and/or Presorted price bundles. Sort ADC bundles to NDC/RPDC
pallets based on the ``label to'' ZIP Code for the ADC destination of
the bundle in L004. At the mailer's option, sort appropriate mixed ADC
bundles to NDC/RPDC pallets based on the ``label to'' ZIP Code for the
ADC destination of the bundle in L010. All optional mixed ADC bundles
on NDC/RPDC pallets must contain only pieces destinating within the
NDC/RPDC as shown in 6.3. See 263.2.0 for additional requirements for
DNDC price eligibility. Labeling:* * *
* * * * *
15.0 Combining USPS Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats,
and Periodicals Flats
15.1 Basic Standards
15.1.1 General
Authorized mailers may combine USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound
Printed Matter flats, and Periodicals flats in a single mailing as
follows:
* * * * *
h. Each comailing containing Bound Printed Matter flats must meet
the following requirements:
[Revise items (h1) and (h2) to read as follows:]
1. Except under 15.1.1h2, BPM flat-sized pieces must not weigh more
than 20 ounces when combined in applicable bundles, and must be entered
at a destination sectional center facility (DSCF)/local processing
center (LPC) on 5-digit or 3-digit/sectional center facility (SCF)
level pallets, or at a destination delivery unit (DDU)/sorting &
delivery center (S&DC).
2. BPM flat-sized pieces may weigh up to 24 ounces when combined in
carrier-route (CR) level bundles on a pallet included in no less than
SCF/3D sortation entered at an SCF/LPC. BPM flat-sized pieces must not
exceed 20 ounces if prepared in the CR level bundle with certain
Periodicals pieces that may weigh more than 20 ounces. The maximum
number of BPM pieces weighing more than 20 ounces up to the maximum of
24 ounces must not exceed 50 percent of each mailing.
* * * * *
15.1.10 Other Periodicals Pricing
Other prices for Periodicals flats in a combined mailing of USPS
Marketing Mail and Periodicals flats on pallets will be assessed as
follows:* * *
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as follows:]
a. The bundle prices applicable to the ADC/RPDC container level
will be applied to the ASF/NDC/RPDC container levels.
b. The container prices applicable to the ADC/RPDC pallet level
will apply to the ASF/NDC/RPDC pallet levels.* * *
c. The bundle price applicable to the ADC bundle placed on the ADC/
RPDC container level will apply to mixed ADC bundles placed on mixed
NDC pallets.* * *
[Revise the heading of 15.1.11 to read as follows:]
15.1.11 Bundle Reallocation to Protect the SCF/LPC or NDC/RPDC Pallet
[Revise 15.1.11 to read as follows:]
Mailers may reallocate bundles under 8.11 or 8.13 to protect the
SCF/LPC or NDC/RPDC pallet.
* * * * *
15.2 Combining USPS Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats,
and Periodicals Flats in the Same Bundle
* * * * *
15.2.3 Pallet Presort and Labeling
[Revise the first sentence of 15.2.3 to read as follows:]
Mailers must prepare pallets according to the standards in 8.0 and
in the sequence listed below. Merged 5-digit scheme through NDC/RPDC
pallets must contain at least 250 pounds of combined USPS Marketing
Mail and Periodicals mailpieces, except as allowed under 8.5.3.* * *
* * * * *
15.3 Combining Bundles of USPS Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed
Matter Flats, and Periodicals Flats on the Same Pallet
* * * * *
15.3.3 Pallet Presort and Labeling
[Revise the first sentence of 15.3.3 to read as follows:]
Mailers must prepare pallets according to the standards in 8.0 and
in the sequence listed below. Merged 5-digit scheme through NDC/RPDC
pallets must contain at least 250 pounds of combined USPS Marketing
Mail and Periodicals, except as allowed under 8.5.3.* * *
* * * * *
15.4 Pallet Preparation
15.4.1 Pallet Preparation, Sequence and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC, required Pallet may contain carrier route, automation
or Presorted mail for the 3-digit ZIP Code groups in L005. Labeling:* *
*
[Revise the introductory text of item (i) to read as follows:]
i. NDC/RPDC, required. Pallet may contain carrier route, automation
or presorted mail for the 3-digit ZIP Code
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groups in L601. ADC bundles are assigned to pallets according to the
``label to'' ZIP Code in L004 as appropriate. Labeling:* * *
[Revise the introductory text of item (j) to read as follows:]
j. Mixed NDC, required, 100-pound minimum Pallet may contain
carrier route, automation or presorted mail. Pallet includes MXD ADC
bundles, prepared according to the ``label to'' ZIP in L009, as
appropriate. Unless authorized by the processing and distribution
manager, pallet must be entered at the NDC/RPDC serving the 3-digit ZIP
Code of the entry Post Office. Labeling:
[Revise item (j1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ``MXD'' followed by the information in L601, for the
NDC/RPDC serving the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of the entry Post Office.*
* *
* * * * *
23.0 Full-Service Automation Option
* * * * *
23.2 General Eligibility Standards
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item 23.2 (e) to read as follows:]
a. Be scheduled for an appointment using the Facility Access and
Shipment Tracking (FAST) system for dropship mailings (except for
mailings entered at a DDU/S&DC) or as required in a customer/supplier
agreement.* * *
* * * * *
Notice 123 (Price List)
[Revise prices as applicable.]
* * * * *
Christopher Doyle,
Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2024-12493 Filed 6-7-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
