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Part V





Postal Service





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39 CFR Part 111



Preparation Requirements for Letter-Size ZIP+4 and Barcodes Rate 
Mailings; Final Rule
POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 111

 

Preparation Requirements for Letter-Size ZIP+4 and Barcoded Rate 
Mailings

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 
requirements governing the preparation of the residual portion of 
second- and third-class letter-size automation rate mailings. This rule 
also includes an optional procedure for preparing the residual portion 
of First-Class ZIP+4 and barcoded letter-size mail and changes to Line 
2 of AADC tray labels for letter-size mail.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 8, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Joe Alexandrovich, (202) 268-2260.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On September 22, 1993, the Postal Service published a proposed rule 
in the Federal Register (58 FR 49402-49415) to require that the 
residual portion of second- and third-class letter-size automation rate 
mailings be sorted to the automated area distribution center (AADC) 
level.
    As explained in the proposed rule, this change was needed to 
correct the processing problem that resulted when the requirement for a 
states and mixed-states presort of second- and third-class residual 
mail was eliminated as part of a larger change in preparation 
requirements that took effect March 21, 1993. At the time, the Postal 
Service did not anticipate the magnitude of the resulting increase in 
residual mail that must be processed at origin. This increase in non-
presorted residual mail has exceeded the Postal Service's processing 
capabilities at many facilities, leading to considerable problems.
    The proposed rule also introduced an additional preparation option 
for the residual portion of First-Class letter-size automation rate 
mailings and changed the tray labeling requirement for Line 2 of AADC 
trays of letter-size mail.
    This final rule is intended to address the specific processing 
problem discussed in the proposed rule. As part of the ongoing process 
of re-examining the mailing standards in the DMM, the Postal Service 
plans to take a more comprehensive look at the standards for automation 
rate mail later this year, with a view to simplifying those standards.

Evaluation of Comments Received

    The Postal Service received eight comments on the proposed rule, 
including five from mailing-related businesses, two from companies or 
corporations, and one from an individual. These comments are discussed 
below.

Package Size

    Four commenters raised concerns relative to the preparation and 
processing of small packages. The original proposal did not contain a 
minimum package size for presortation of the residual portion of the 
mailing. Instead, it stated that residual packages must be prepared if 
two or more pieces in a mailing destinate to an AADC area. The 
commenters claimed that the creation of such small packages was 
burdensome to mailers and inefficient for the Postal Service. One 
mailer also stated that banding small packages results in damage to the 
mailpieces that may render them unsuitable for automated processing.
    The Postal Service shares the commenters' concerns about package 
size. After consideration of the comments received, a decision was 
reached to require packaging of residual pieces only if 10 or more 
pieces destinate to an AADC area. The 10-piece minimum (which was 
formerly the minimum for state packages) balances concerns about 
extremely small packages against the Postal Service's need to reduce 
piece handlings of residual mail at origin. Residual pieces not meeting 
the 10-piece package minimum are to be placed in a working tray in AADC 
sequence.

Processing Efficiency of Packages

    Three comments were received concerning the relative efficiency of 
processing residual AADC packages instead of full, unpackaged residual 
trays. The commenters suggested that the costs associated with 
unbanding residual packages prior to processing on automated equipment 
may outweigh any benefits the Postal Service receives through 
presorting. These mailers stated that mail in full trays is more 
suitable for induction into high-speed automated equipment than is mail 
in bundles. The commenters argued that the Postal Service might 
actually realize increased processing costs for the residual portion of 
mailings as a result of the proposed preparation changes.
    The Postal Service has determined that presortation of the residual 
portion of a mailing will improve overall operating efficiency for the 
Postal Service relative to nonpresorted residual trays. Mixed-AADC 
trays will contain AADC packages that must be distributed at origin. 
However, no piece processing will be performed on this mail at the 
origin facility. Piece processing of residual mail at origin will be 
limited to working trays containing pieces that do not meet the 10-
piece minimum to an AADC area. Thus, presortation of residual mail will 
virtually eliminate piece processing of this mail at the origin 
facility. Although there is some cost to handle packages, the Postal 
Service has concluded that this cost is outweighed by the need to 
correct the processing problems currently presented by piece handling 
of residual mail, as described in the proposed rule. Moreover, a 
significant proportion of the packages will not be handled at origin; 
for example, all residual mail in AADC trays will be routed directly to 
destination. Also, the new requirements allow for the creation of full 
AADC trays of residual mail that is not packaged.

Additional Mailer Operating Costs

    Five commenters stated that the proposed changes would increase 
their operating costs. Two of these mailers remarked that the Postal 
Service is essentially transferring costs from mail processing plants 
to mailer plants. Two of the commenters expressed concerns about the 
costs of training their workers on the new requirements. One mailer 
commented that the proposed changes were incompatible with his 
operation and would require substantial and costly changes to his 
production processes.
    The residual preparation requirements in this rule are comparable 
to those in effect prior to March 21, 1993, for automated rate second- 
and third-class letters prepared in sacks, and those still in effect 
for nonautomated presort second- and third-class letters. Prior to the 
March 21, 1993, change, mailers were required to prepare packages of 
residual second- and third-class automated rate letters and place them 
in state and mixed-states sacks. State sacks were then routed to a 
destination SDC for processing while mixed-states sacks were, in most 
cases, processed at the origin SCF.
    This rule will require similar presortation of the residual portion 
of second- and third-class automated rate letter mailings. Like state 
packages and sacks, residual AADC packages and trays involve 
presortation of the residual portion of a mailing in order to bypass 
outgoing processing operations at the origin facility. Only mail in 
working trays will be processed at the origin SCF, as was mixed-states 
mail under the previous preparation requirements.
    Requiring this presortation of the residual portion of a second- or 
third-class mailing is justified by the fact that some degree of 
worksharing is assumed in the basic rate paid for second- and third-
class residual letters, a rate that is substantially reduced from the 
single-piece rate.
    One commenter expressed concern about being required to prepare a 
large number of less-than-full residual AADC trays, which would be a 
waste of time and space. This final rule, which permits AADC packages 
of 10 or more pieces to be placed in a mixed-AADC tray if a full AADC 
tray cannot be prepared, and allows groups of fewer than 10 pieces to 
an AADC to be placed in working trays, avoids the potential problem 
raised by this commenter.

Creation of Nonuniform Preparation Standards for Different Classes of 
Automated Mail

    One commenter stated that the proposed changes represented a 
retreat from the Postal Service's declared goal of simplified and 
standardized mail preparation requirements. This mailer remarked that 
adopting the proposed changes would necessitate the retraining of his 
workforce and lead to verification problems for the Postal Service.
    Although the changes in this rule will make the required 
preparation of the residual portion of second- and third-class 
automated rate letters different from that for First-Class Mail, the 
Postal Service believes these changes are appropriate given the 
processing problems that led to the proposed rule and the discount 
mailers receive for basic rate mail in second- and third-class 
mailings. Furthermore, the final regulations are modified to allow 
First-Class mailers the option of preparing residual mail according to 
the residual sortation options required for second- and third-class 
mail. This modification will allow mailers the opportunity to presort 
first-, second-, and third-class mailings in a uniform manner.

Lower Minimum for 3-Digit Packages

    One commenter recommended that the Postal Service reduce or 
eliminate the 50-piece minimum for qualifying 3-digit mail as a way to 
reduce the residual volume. This mailer proposed that the Postal 
Service eliminate the 3-digit qualifying minimum for automated mail if 
it is prepared in trays on SCF pallets and reduce the minimum to 10 
pieces for mail that is 100 percent delivery point barcoded. The 
result, according to this mailer, would be a significant reduction in 
the amount of residual mail requiring processing at the origin plant.
    Relaxation of the 50-piece minimum for qualifying 3-digit mail 
under package-based preparation is not being considered at the present 
time. Under tray-based preparation options, second- and third-class 
mail in SCF trays is not required to meet a 50-piece minimum for a 3-
digit area. However, this rule gives mailers an option to prepare the 
residual portion of package-based mailings by 3-digit area with no 
minimum package size.

Limit Residual Preparation to Full AADC Trays

    One commenter suggested that the Postal Service test the 
feasibility of limiting the preparation of residual mail to full AADC 
trays. Residual mail that remained after full AADC trays were prepared 
would not require sortation. The commenter contended that this limited 
approach might solve the processing problems caused by residual mail 
volumes.
    Limiting residual preparation to full AADC trays would not 
adequately address the problem of excessive volumes of working residual 
mail at origin. Most AADC areas contain five or fewer 3-digit ZIP Code 
areas, making it very unlikely that full trays of residual mail could 
be prepared for these AADCs given that 3-digit packages must be 
prepared at 50 pieces. In order to relieve the problems associated with 
processing residual mail at origin, a more substantial presortation of 
the residual portion of a mailing than that suggested by this commenter 
is necessary.

Allocate Barcode Sorters to Residual Mail Processing

    One commenter suggested that each of the 10 processing and 
distribution areas set up a centralized facility for processing 
residual mail. Under this scenario, origin processing plants would 
divert the residual portion of automation rate mailings to this 
centralized site for processing.
    Equipment deployment decisions are based on originating and 
destinating volumes for all classes of mail within a processing and 
distribution plant's service area. Allocating equipment based on 
originating residual volumes of second- and third-class letters would 
result in sub-optimal utilization of automated equipment. The Postal 
Service believes that presortation of residual volumes, as described in 
this rule, is a reasonable and effective way to deal with the 
processing problems caused by piece processing of residual mail.

Summary of Changes

    The following is a summary of the changes, by preparation option in 
DMM Module M.

ZIP+4 Presort and Barcoded Tray-Based Mailings (DMM M812 and M814)

    This rule will require presortation of the residual portion of 
second- and third-class mailings by AADC area. These changes are 
optional for First-Class mailings. Changes in residual preparation are 
as follows:
     Full AADC trays must be prepared if enough pieces exist to 
fill a tray. Packaging is not required in full AADC trays.
     AADC packages must be prepared if 10 or more residual 
pieces destinate to an AADC area.
     Less-than-full AADC trays are not permitted except for 
optional overflow trays.
     AADC packages of 10 or more pieces not placed in a full 
AADC tray must be banded, labeled, and placed in a mixed-AADC tray.
     AADC packages must bear a pink Label A or optional 
endorsement line (OEL).
     AADC packages must be banded, except when placed in full 
AADC trays. Separator cards are not allowed in overflow AADC trays or 
in mixed-AADC trays.
     Mail remaining after preparing AADC packages must be 
placed in working trays in AADC sequence.

ZIP+4 Presort and Barcoded Package-Based Mailings (DMM M813, M815, and 
M816)

    This rule will require that the residual portion of second- and 
third-class package-based mailings be prepared under one of the two 
options described below. Both options require presortation of residual 
pieces by AADC area. First-Class mailings may be prepared under either 
of these options, which together will replace the current AADC tray 
option, or under the existing ZIP Code sequencing and listing option or 
the physical separation option.
SCF/AADC Preparation Option
    Under this option, the residual and qualifying portions of the 
mailing may be combined in SCF and AADC trays. Residual pieces must be 
sorted into AADC packages if 10 or more pieces destinate to an AADC 
area. All pieces that do not meet the 10-piece minimum are placed in 
working trays. In addition, mailers have the option of preparing 
residual mail into 3-digit packages prior to preparing required AADC 
packages. Three-digit residual packages must be labeled (green Label 3 
or OEL or separator card label) and placed in SCF trays. AADC packages 
must be packaged and labeled (pink Label A or OEL) and placed in AADC 
trays and mixed-AADC trays, except that pieces in full AADC trays 
containing only residual mail need not be packaged and labeled. AADC 
trays must be prepared if enough pieces exist to fill a tray. Less-
than-full AADC trays are permitted. Mixed-AADC trays must be prepared 
unless all residual mail is trayed to the AADC level. Mixed-AADC trays 
are limited to AADC packages of residual mail. Pieces remaining after 
preparing and traying AADC packages are working mail and must be placed 
in working trays in AADC sequence. In barcoded three-tier package-based 
mailings prepared under M816, residual mail is not permitted in the 5-
digit tier.
Separate AADC Sortation
    Under this option, the residual portion of the mailing is presented 
separately from the qualifying portion in AADC, mixed-AADC, and working 
trays. AADC packages must be prepared if 10 or more pieces destinate to 
an AADC area, except that pieces in full AADC trays need not be 
packaged. AADC trays must be prepared if enough pieces exist to fill a 
tray. Less-than-full AADC trays are permitted. Remaining AADC packages 
must be placed in mixed-AADC trays. AADC packages must be labeled with 
a pink Label A or OEL. All pieces that do not meet the 10-piece minimum 
per AADC are placed in separate working trays in AADC sequence.

Labeling Changes

    The AADC tray label for two-tier package-based preparation under 
DMM M815 is revised to change the position of the term ``LTRS'' on the 
second line so that it is consistent with other tray labels. The AADC 
tray label for 3-tier package-based preparation under DMM M816 is 
revised to delete the term ``3D'' when SCF/AADC residual preparation is 
used. Since these trays will contain both 3-digit and AADC packages, 
the description ``3D'' is no longer appropriate.
    In addition, the labeling format for mixed-AADC and working trays 
is as follows:
     ZIP+4 mixed-AADC trays: On Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by 
the applicable origin SCF name, state, and ZIP Code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at a BMC/
ASF. On Line 2 use class followed by ZIP+4 PRESORT PKGS.
     ZIP+4 working trays: On Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and ZIP Code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at a BMC/
ASF. On Line 2 use class followed by ZIP+4 WORKING or ZIP+4 WKG.
     Barcoded mixed-AADC trays: On Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed 
by the applicable origin SCF name, state, and ZIP Code from L002, 
Column A (facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, 
except use L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer 
at a BMC/ASF. On Line 2 use class followed by LTRS BARCODED PKGS.
     Barcoded working trays: On Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by 
the applicable origin SCF name, state, and ZIP Code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at a BMC/
ASF. On Line 2 use class followed by LTRS BARCODED WKG.
    In view of the considerations discussed above, the Postal Service 
hereby adopts the following amendments to the Domestic Mail Manual, 
which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations 
(see 39 CFR 111.1).
    A transmittal letter making these changes in the pages of the 
Domestic Mail Manual will be published and will be transmitted to 
subscribers automatically. Notice of issuance will be published in the 
Federal Register as provided by 39 CFR 111.3.
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111

    Postal service.

PART 111--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as 
follows:


    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 522(a); 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 3001-
3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 5001.

Module E: Eligibility

    2. Make the following changes to Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Module 
E.
* * * * *
E200  Second-Class Mail
* * * * *
E242  ZIP+4 Discounts
* * * * *

2.0  Qualifying Presort

2.1  Tray-Based

* * * * *
    d. In AADC, mixed-AADC, and working trays, ZIP+4 coded or delivery 
point barcoded pieces can qualify for the A/G/J1 ZIP+4 rates; other 
pieces can qualify for the A/G/J1 presort rates.
* * * * *
E244  Barcoded Discounts (Letter-Sized Pieces)
* * * * *

2.0  Qualifying Presort

2.1  Tray-Based

* * * * *
    d. In AADC, mixed-AADC, and working trays, delivery point barcoded 
pieces can qualify for the A/G/J1 Barcoded rates; subject to the 
applicable standards in C830 or C840, ZIP+4 coded non-delivery point 
barcoded pieces can qualify for the A/G/J1 ZIP+4 rates; other pieces 
qualify for the A/G/J1 presort rates.
* * * * *
E300  Third-Class Mail
* * * * *
E342  ZIP+4 Discounts
* * * * *

2.0  Qualifying Presort

2.1  Tray-Based

    In tray-based presort mailings under M812, ZIP+4 coded or delivery 
point barcoded pieces in full or overflow 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF 
trays can qualify for the 3/5 ZIP+4 rate; other pieces can qualify for 
the 3/5 presort rate. One less-than-full SCF tray for the origin SCF is 
permitted. ZIP+4 coded or delivery point barcoded pieces in AADC, 
mixed-AADC, or working residual trays can qualify for the basic ZIP+4 
rate; other pieces can qualify for the basic presort rate.
* * * * *
E344  Barcoded Discounts (Letter-Sized Pieces)
* * * * *

2.0  Qualifying Presort

2.1  Tray-Based

* * * * *
    c. In AADC, mixed-AADC, and working trays, delivery point barcoded 
pieces can qualify for the basic Barcoded rate; subject to the 
applicable standards in C830 or C840, ZIP+4 coded non-delivery point 
barcoded pieces can qualify for the basic ZIP+4 rate; other pieces 
qualify for the basic presort rates.
* * * * *
E350  Destination Entry Discounts
* * * * *

5.0  BMC Discount

* * * * *

5.3  Separate Sacks

    Separate ADC, AADC, mixed-AADC, working, or residual trays; or 
separate SDC, state, and mixed-states sacks must be prepared for pieces 
eligible for the DBMC rate if the mailer includes them in that portion 
of the mailing claimed at the DBMC rate, and the facility to which the 
sacks, trays, or pallets are labeled is within the DBMC service area, 
except that, machinable parcels claimed at the DBMC rate and deposited 
at the corresponding facility may be placed in the same sack or on the 
same pallet as other correctly presorted machinable parcels not 
eligible for or not claimed at the DBMC rate.
* * * * *
Module M: Mail Preparation and Sortation
    3. Make the following changes to DMM Module M.
M000  General Preparation Standards
* * * * *
M013  Optional Endorsement Lines

1.0  Use

1.1  Address Block, Label

[Revise the illustration to include AADC packages as shown below:]
On FIRM PACKAGES use
FIRM 12345
On CARRIER ROUTE
    use
CAR-RT-SORT**B-001
On 5-DIGIT PACKAGES use
5-DIGIT 12345
On OPTIONAL CITY PACKAGES use
MIXED CITY 12345
(Use lowest 5-digit ZIP Code assigned to that city.)
On 3-DIGIT PACKAGES use
3-DIGIT 771
On SCF PACKAGES use
SCF 750
(Use correct 3-digit SCF code as shown in L002, Column B.)
On OPTIONAL SDC PACKAGES
    use
ALL FOR SDC
On STATE PACKAGES
    use
ALL FOR STATE
On MIXED-STATES PACKAGES
    use
MIXED STATES
On AADC PACKAGES use
ALL FOR AADC
On RESIDUAL PACKAGES use
WORKING
* * * * *

2.0  Format

* * * * *

2.6  ZIP Code

    Except for carrier route packages (all classes), state distribution 
center (SDC), state, and mixed-states packages (second- and third-
class), and AADC and working residual packages (automation rate mail), 
the optional endorsement line must include the applicable ZIP Code 
information. Mixed-states bundles of fourth-class bound printed matter 
must have facing slips as specified in M407.
* * * * *
M020  Packages and Bundles
* * * * *

3.0  Additional Standards--Automation Rate Mailings

* * * * *

3.3  Prohibited

    Packages must not be prepared in full trays in tray-based mailings 
of larger than postcard-size pieces except in AADC and mixed-AADC trays 
and as permitted by standard for oversize pieces.
* * * * *

3.6  Separator Cards

    Separator cards:
    a. Must be used for First-Class Mail to delineate groups of 100 
pieces within trays of residual mail if the physical separation option 
is chosen.
* * * * *

3.7  Identification

    [Revise the last sentence to read as follows:]
    Residual pieces of First-Class Mail may be prepared using separator 
cards as permitted by standard.
* * * * *
M800  Automation-Compatible Mail
M810  Letter-Size Mail
M812  ZIP+4 Presort--Tray-Based Mailings

1.0  Basic Standards

* * * * *

1.3  Grouping

    [Insert the following at the end of this section:]
    c. For pieces for the same AADC area in working trays.
* * * * *

1.5  Packaging

    Separator cards are permitted only under 4.4. Packaging is 
required:
    a. For mailings consisting entirely of pieces that qualify by size 
for First-Class card rates, regardless of the actual rate claimed or 
class of mail. Package labels are required in less-than-full trays.
    b. For mail in overflow AADC trays, in mixed-AADC trays, and in a 
less-than-full working tray. Appropriate package labels are required in 
these trays.

1.6  No Packaging

    Packaging may not be used for larger than card-size pieces, except 
that:
* * * * *
    [Delete current 1.6c and replace with the following:]
    c. Mail in AADC trays may be packaged and mail in mixed-AADC trays 
must be packaged into AADC packages.
    d. Mail in a less-than-full working tray under 4.2 or First-Class 
residual tray under 4.3 or 4.4 must be packaged.
* * * * *

4.0  Residual Mail

4.1  Definition, Standards

    Pieces remaining after packages and trays are prepared under 2.0 or 
3.0 are residual (nonqualifying) mail. Residual second- or third-class 
mail must be prepared under 4.2. Residual First-Class Mail must be 
prepared under 4.2, 4.3, or 4.4 except that preparation may be finer 
than those standards, by agreement between the mailer and the entry 
post office for multiple acceptance times. All residual mail must be 
presented under 4.5.

4.2  AADC Sortation

    Prepare residual pieces as follows:
    a. All pieces must be sorted by AADC area using L804 (or, for 
automated site mailings, L803).
    b. Quantities of 10 or more pieces for an AADC area must be 
prepared as an AADC package (or, if possible, a full AADC tray). 
Packaging is not required in full AADC trays. AADC packages of fewer 
than 10 pieces are not permitted.
    c. All AADC packages must be trayed in AADC or mixed-AADC trays. 
Pieces remaining after preparing full AADC trays and AADC packages must 
be placed in separate working trays.
    d. Pieces in less-than-full AADC overflow trays and in all mixed-
AADC trays must be packaged and labeled as AADC packages using a pink 
Label A or OEL. Separator cards are not permitted.
    e. Pieces in working trays must be grouped by AADC area. Pieces in 
a less-than-full working tray must be prepared in working packages up 
to 6 inches thick making as few packages as possible without regard to 
AADC breaks. Separator cards are not permitted. Label packages in less-
than-full working trays with either a facing slip marked ``WORKING'' or 
``WKG'' or the optional endorsement line ``WORKING.''
    f. A piece count listing must be provided for all residual pieces 
that shows by tray level and AADC area (listed by numeric AADC code 
from the labeling list in L804 or, for automated site mailings, L803) 
the number of pieces eligible for each rate and the number of pieces 
with and without a ZIP+4 code.
    g. Tray size:
    (1) AADC: required full trays; one less-than-full overflow tray 
permitted per destination per mailing.
    (2) Mixed-AADC: required full trays; one less-than-full tray 
permitted.
    (3) Working: required full trays; one less-than-full tray 
permitted.
    h. Residual presort sequence and Line 1 labeling:
    (1) AADC (required); use L804 (or, for automated site mailings, 
L803) on Line 1.
    (2) Mixed-AADC (required); on Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and SCF code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at an ASF 
or BMC.
    (3) Working (required); on Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and ZIP Code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at an ASF 
or BMC.
    i. On Line 2: class (FCM, 2C, NEWS, or 3C), followed by:
    (1) For AADC trays: AADC ZIP+4 PRESORT.
    (2) For mixed-AADC trays: ZIP+4 PRESORT PKGS.
    (3) For working trays: ZIP+4 WORKING or ZIP+4 WKG.

4.3  Sequencing, Listing--First-Class Mail Only

    [Insert current M812.4.2 and renumber as M812.4.3. Revise the first 
sentence to read as follows:]
    First-Class residual pieces may be sequenced by ZIP Code and 
presented with a listing:
    [Delete renumbered 4.3f; reletter 4.3g and h as 4.3f and g. Revise 
renumbered and relettered 4.3g to read:]
    g. For Line 2: FCM LTRS followed by either ZIP+4 WORKING or ZIP+4 
WKG.

4.4  Separation by Rate--First-Class Mail Only

    [Insert current M812.4.3 and renumber as M812.4.4. Revise the first 
sentence to read as follows:]
    First-Class residual pieces may be separated by rate qualification:
    [Delete ``First-Class'' in renumbered 4.4a(1) and 4.4a(3). Delete 
renumbered 4.4a(4) and a(5). Revised renumbered 4.4d to read:]
    d. For Line 2: FCM followed by:
    (1) On trays of ZIP+4 mail: ZIP+4 WORKING or ZIP+4 WKG.
    (2) On trays of other mail: WORKING or WKG.

4.5  Presentation

    When presented to the USPS, trays of residual mail prepared under 
4.3 or 4.4 must be separate from trays of qualifying mail.

5.0  Documentation

* * * * *

5.4  Standards. [In current 812.5.4, change the reference ``4.2'' 
to ``4.2 or 4.3'' and change the reference ``4.3'' to ``4.4.'']

* * * * *

5.6  ZIP Code Option

    Under the ZIP Code option, individual entries for each type of tray 
destination must be listed sequentially by ZIP Code: by 5-digit ZIP 
Code for 5-digit trays; by lowest assigned 5-digit ZIP Code for city 
trays (second-class only); by 3-digit ZIP Code for 3-digit, SCF, and 
First-Class residual trays under 4.3; by the 3-digit AADC code 
(preceded by ``AADC'') in L804 (or L803 for automated sites) for AADC, 
mixed-AADC, and working trays under 4.2. Volume in overflow trays must 
be included in the corresponding entry even though there is a list of 
overflow trays.

5.7  Tray Label Option

    Under the tray label option, individual entries for each tray must 
be listed sequentially by the unique tray number on each label or by 
Line 1 on the label. The contents of each overflow tray is reported as 
an individual entry even though there is a list of overflow trays. Each 
tray entry must be subdivided as needed to report volume sequentially 
by ZIP Code in the tray: by 5-digit ZIP Code for 5-digit trays; by 
lowest assigned 5-digit ZIP Code for city trays (second-class only); by 
3-digit ZIP Code for 3-digit, SCF, and First-Class residual trays under 
4.3; by the 3-digit AADC code (preceded by ``AADC'') in L804 (or L803 
for automated sites) for AADC, mixed-AADC, and working trays under 4.2.
* * * * *
M813  ZIP+4 Presort--Package-Based Mailings

1.0  Basic Standards

* * * * *

1.3  Packaging

    [Add the following sentence to the end of this section:]
    Packaging (no separator cards) is required in AADC trays (except 
for full AADC trays containing only residual packages), mixed-AADC 
trays, and less-than-full working or residual trays.

1.4  No Packaging

    Packages or separator cards are not required for larger than card-
size pieces in full 5-digit trays, full AADC trays containing only 
residual AADC packages, full working trays under 5.2 and 5.3, and full 
First-Class residual trays under 5.4.
* * * * *

1.5  Separator Cards

    Separator cards may not be used in a less-than-full tray for the 
entry SCF, in AADC trays, in mixed-AADC trays, in working trays, or in 
residual trays unless permitted by 5.0.
* * * * *

5.0  Residual Mail

5.1  Definition

    Pieces remaining after packages and trays are prepared under 2.0 
through 4.0 are residual (nonqualifying) mail. Residual second- and 
third-class mail must be prepared under an option in 5.2 and 5.3. 
Residual First-Class Mail must be prepared under 5.2 and 5.3, or 5.4, 
or 5.5, except that preparation may be finer than those standards, by 
agreement between the mailer and the entry post office for multiple 
acceptance times. Residual mail from automated site mailings under 4.0 
is subject to specific instructions where applicable. All residual mail 
must be presented under 5.6.

5.2  AADC Residual Preparation Options

    Residual second- and third-class mail must be prepared under one of 
these options and in accordance with 5.3. First-Class Mail may be 
prepared under one of these options and 5.3 if not prepared under 5.4 
or 5.5.
    a. Separate AADC Preparation. Residual mail is trayed separately 
from qualifying mail. Groups of 10 or more residual pieces to an AADC 
area in L804 (or L803 or automated site preparation) are placed in AADC 
trays and mixed-AADC trays. AADC trays are required if there are enough 
pieces to fill a tray, but less-than-full AADC trays are permitted. 
Residual pieces in mixed-AADC trays and in less-than-full AADC trays 
must be prepared and labeled as AADC packages. Remaining groups of 
fewer than 10 pieces to an AADC are placed in separate working trays. 
Packages and trays must be prepared under 5.3.
    b. Intermixed SCF/AADC Preparation. Some residual mail is trayed 
with qualifying mail. Groups of 10 or more residual pieces to the same 
AADC area in L804 (or L803 for automated site preparation) are packaged 
by AADC and placed in AADC trays (with qualifying mail) and in mixed-
AADC trays. AADC trays are required if there are enough pieces to fill 
a tray, but less-than-full AADC trays are permitted. AADC trays 
containing only residual AADC packages are allowed. Mixed-AADC trays 
are limited to residual AADC packages. At the mailer's option, residual 
mail may be packaged by 3-digit ZIP Code and placed in SCF trays 
(remaining pieces sorted by AADC). A less-than-full tray for the origin 
SCF containing only residual packages is allowed. Remaining groups of 
fewer than 10 pieces to an AADC are placed in separate working trays. 
Packages and trays must be prepared under 5.3. First-Class automated 
site mailings in which the residual portion contains pieces not listed 
in L801 must not use this option.

5.3  AADC Residual Preparation

    Subject to 5.1 and 5.2, residual mail must be prepared as follows:
    a. Package size:
    (1) 3-digit (option 5.2b only): optional with no minimum for 
residual pieces in single- or multi-3-digit SCF trays.
    (2) AADC: required at 10 pieces for residual pieces in mixed-AADC 
trays, in less-than-full AADC trays, and in AADC trays (under option 
5.2b) that also contain qualifying mail. Packages of fewer pieces not 
permitted. Use L804 (or L803 for automated site preparation).
    (3) Working: required grouping of pieces by AADC in working trays. 
Use L804 (or L803 for automated site preparation). Packaging required 
only in a less-than-full working tray as follows: Prepare as few 
packages as possible, each not more than 6 inches thick, without regard 
to AADC breaks.
    b. Package presort and labeling:
    (1) Optional 3-digit (only for option 5.2b): use green Label 3 or 
OEL.
    (2) AADC (required, except in full residual AADC trays): use pink 
Label A or OEL.
    (3) Working (required in less-than-full working tray): use facing 
slip marked ``WORKING'' or ``WKG'' or the optional endorsement line 
``WORKING.''
    c. Tray size:
    (1) Optional 3-digit (only for single 3-digit SCFs in L002, Column 
A, identified with three bullets and prepared under option 5.2b): 
required full trays; less-than-full and overflow trays prohibited, 
except for one less-than-full tray for the single 3-digit origin SCF. 
This tray is not available for residual of automated site mailings.
    (2) Optional SCF (only for option 5.2b): required full trays; less-
than-full and overflow trays prohibited, except for one less-than-full 
tray for the origin SCF. (For automated site mailings, one less-than-
full tray for the origin SCF is permitted only if the origin SCF is 
listed in L802; see 4.5b.)
    (3) AADC: required if enough pieces to fill tray; less-than-full 
and overflow trays permitted.
    (4) Mixed-AADC: required full trays; one less-than-full tray 
permitted.
    (5) Working: required full trays; one less-than-full tray 
permitted.
    d. Tray presort sequence and Line 1 labeling:
    (1) Optional 3-digit (only for single 3-digit SCFs under option 
5.2b); use L002, Column A (facilities identified with three bullets), 
on Line 1. This tray is not available for the residual mail of 
automated site mailings.
    (2) Optional SCF (only for option 5.2b); use L802 on Line 1 for 
automated site mailings; for other mailings use L002, Column B, on Line 
1 for 3-digit areas listed in Column C.
    (3) AADC (required); use L803 on Line 1 for automated site 
mailings; for other mailings, use L804 on Line 1.
    (4) Mixed-AADC (required); on Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and SCF code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at an ASF 
or BMC.
    (5) Working (required); on Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and SCF code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at an ASF 
or BMC.
    e. Line 2: class (FCM, 2C, NEWS, or 3C), followed by:
    (1) On 3-digit and SCF trays (option 5.2b only): ZIP+4 PRESORT.
    (2) On AADC trays: AADC ZIP+4 PRESORT.
    (3) On mixed-AADC trays: ZIP+4 PRESORT PKGS.
    (4) On working trays: ZIP+4 WORKING or ZIP+4 WKG.

5.4  Sequencing, Grouping--First-Class Mail Only

    [Insert text of current 5.2 and renumber as 5.4. Revise the first 
sentence to read as follows:]
    First-Class residual pieces may be sequenced by ZIP Code and 
presented with a listing:
    [Delete renumbered 5.4f; reletter 5.4g and h as 5.4f and g. Revise 
renumbered and relettered 4.3g to read:]
    g. For Line 2: FCM LTRS followed by ZIP+4 WORKING or ZIP+4 WKG.

5.5  Separation by Rate--First-Class Mail Only

    [Insert text of current 5.3 and renumber as 5.5. Revise the first 
sentence to read as follows:]
    First-Class residual pieces may be separated by rate qualification:
    [Delete the phrase ``First-Class'' in renumbered 5.5a(1) and 
5.5a(3). Delete renumbered 5.5a(4) and 5.5a(5). Revise renumbered 5.5d 
as follows:]
    d. For Line 2: FCM followed by:
    (1) On trays of ZIP+4 mail: ZIP+4 WORKING or ZIP+4 WKG.
    (2) On trays of other mail: WORKING or WKG.

5.6  Presentation

    When presented to the USPS, trays of residual mail must be separate 
from trays of qualifying mail except that when prepared under 5.2b, 3-
digit, SCF and AADC trays containing both qualifying and residual 
pieces are grouped with trays of qualifying mail.

6.0  Documentation

* * * * *

6.3  Standards

    Documentation must meet the basic standards in P012 and those 
below. Residual mail is included in the documentation if prepared under 
5.2 and 5.3, or 5.4, or in the summary alone if prepared under 5.5. 
Abbreviated documentation may be provided under M817. Combined mailings 
of second-class publications must be documented under E238.

6.4  Segmentation, Labeling

    Documentation must be segmented and labeled by qualification tier 
(e.g., presort and residual). A residual segment is not required for 
First-Class Mail prepared under 5.5. Each tier must be further 
segmented by type of package/grouping (5-digit, 3-digit, AADC, as 
applicable) under 6.5, or have all represented 3- and 5-digit ZIP Codes 
(and AADC codes for residual mail under 5.2 and 5.3) reported in a 
continuous sequential list under 6.6 within each tier listing. Under 
either option, data must be presented as shown in 6.7 and 6.8.

6.5  Type of Package Option

    If the report is segmented by type of package, for each type, 
individual entries for each destination must be ordered sequentially by 
ZIP Code: by 5-digit ZIP Code for 5-digit packages; by lowest assigned 
5-digit ZIP Code for city packages (second-class only); by 3-digit ZIP 
Code for 3-digit packages and First-Class residual mail prepared under 
5.4; and, for AADC packages and AADC groups (in working trays) under 
5.2 and 5.3, by the applicable 3-digit AADC code in L803 (for automated 
site mailings) or L804 (AADC entries must be preceded by ``AADC'').

6.6  Sequential List Option

    If the report is a sequential list, individual entries for each 
destination must be ordered sequentially by ZIP Code within each tier, 
regardless of package type: by 5-digit ZIP Code for 5-digit packages; 
by lowest assigned 5-digit ZIP Code for city packages (second-class 
only); by 3-digit ZIP Code for 3-digit packages and First-Class 
residual mail prepared under 5.4; and, for AADC packages and AADC 
groups (in working trays) under 5.2 and 5.3, by the applicable 3-digit 
AADC code in L803 (for automated site mailings) or L804. AADC entries 
must be preceded by the prefix ``AADC.'' For second-class only, 
listings for 5-digit, city, and 3-digit packages must be preceded by 
the prefixes 5DG, CTY, and 3DG, respectively.
* * * * *
M814  Barcoded--Tray-Based Mailings

1.0  Basic Standards

* * * * *

1.2  Grouping

    [Add the following at the end of this section:]
    c. For pieces for the same AADC area in working trays under 3.2.
* * * * *

1.4  Packaging

    Separator cards are permitted only under 3.4. Packaging is 
required:
    a. For mailings consisting entirely of pieces that qualify by size 
for First-Class card rates, regardless of the actual rate claimed or 
class of mail. Package labels are required in less-than-full trays.
    b. For mail in overflow AADC trays, in mixed-AADC trays, and in a 
less-than-full working tray. Appropriate package labels are required.

1.5  No Packaging

    Packaging may not be used for larger than card-size pieces, except 
that:
* * * * *
    [Delete current 1.5c and replace with the following:]
    c. Mail in AADC trays may be packaged and mail in mixed-AADC trays 
must be packaged into AADC packages.
    d. Mail in a less-than-full working tray under 3.2 or First-Class 
residual tray under 3.3 or 3.4 must be packaged.
* * * * *

3.0  Residual Mail

3.1  Definition, Standards

    Pieces remaining after packages and trays are prepared under 2.0 
are residual (nonqualifying) mail. Residual second- or third-class mail 
must be prepared under 3.2. Residual First-Class Mail must be prepared 
under 3.2, 3.3 or 3.4, except that preparation may be finer than those 
standards, by agreement between the mailer and the entry post office 
for multiple acceptance times. All residual mail must be presented 
under 3.5.

3.2  AADC Sortation

    Prepare residual pieces as follows:
    a. All pieces must be sorted by AADC area using L804.
    b. Quantities of 10 or more pieces for an AADC area must be 
prepared as an AADC package (or, if possible, a full AADC tray). 
Packaging is not required in full AADC trays. AADC packages of fewer 
than 10 pieces are not permitted.
    c. All AADC packages must be trayed in AADC or mixed-AADC trays. 
Pieces remaining after preparing full AADC trays and AADC packages must 
be placed in separate working trays.
    d. Pieces in less-than-full AADC overflow trays and in all mixed-
AADC trays must be packaged and labeled as AADC packages using a pink 
Label A or OEL. Separator cards are not permitted.
    e. Pieces in working trays must be grouped by AADC area. Pieces in 
a less-than-full working tray must be prepared in working packages up 
to 6 inches thick making as few packages as possible without regard to 
AADC breaks. Separator cards are not permitted. Label packages in less-
than-full working trays with either a facing slip marked ``WORKING'' or 
``WKG'' or the optional endorsement line ``WORKING.''
    f. A piece count listing must be provided for all residual pieces 
that shows by tray level and AADC area (listed by numeric AADC code 
from the labeling list in L804) the number of pieces eligible for each 
rate and the number of pieces with a delivery point barcode, the number 
of pieces without a delivery point barcode that qualify for ZIP+4 
rates, and the number of other pieces.
    g. Tray size:
    (1) AADC: required full trays; one less-than-full overflow tray 
permitted per destination per mailing.
    (2) Mixed-AADC: required full trays; one less-than-full tray 
permitted.
    (3) Working: required full trays; one less-than-full tray 
permitted.
    h. Residual presort sequence and Line 1 labeling:
    (1) AADC (required); use L804 on Line 1.
    (2) Mixed-AADC (required); on Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and SCF code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at an ASF 
or BMC.
    (3) Working (required); on Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and ZIP Code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at an ASF 
or BMC.
    i. On Line 2: class (FCM, 2C, NEWS, or 3C), followed by:
    (1) For AADC trays: LTRS AADC BARCODED.
    (2) For mixed-AADC trays: LTRS BARCODED PKGS.
    (3) For working trays: LTRS BARCODED WKG.

3.3  Sequencing, Grouping--First-Class Mail Only

    [Insert current M814.3.2 and renumber as M814.3.3. Revise the first 
sentence to read as follows:]
    First-Class residual pieces may be sequenced by ZIP Code and 
presented with a listing:
    [Delete renumbered 3.3f; reletter 3.3g and 3.3h as 3.3f and 3.3g, 
respectively. Revise renumbered and relettered 3.3g to read:]
    g. For Line 2: FCM LTRS BARCODED WKG.

3.4  Separation by Rate--First-Class Mail Only

    [Insert current M814.3.3 and renumber as M814.3.4. Revise the first 
sentence to read as follows:]
    First-Class residual pieces may be separated by rate qualification.
    [Delete ``First-Class'' in renumbered 3.4a(1) and 3.4a(3). Delete 
renumbered 3.4a(4) and 3.4a(5). Revise renumbered 3.4d to read:]
    d. For Line 2: FCM followed by:
    (1) On trays of delivery point barcoded mail: LTRS BARCODED WKG.
    (2) On trays of ZIP+4 mail: ZIP+4 WORKING or ZIP+4 WKG.
    (3) On trays of other mail: WORKING or WKG.

3.5  Presentation

    When presented to the USPS, trays of residual mail prepared under 
3.3 or 3.4 must be separate from trays of qualifying mail.

4.0  Documentation

* * * * *

4.4  Standards

    [In current 814.4.4, change the reference ``3.2'' to ``3.2 or 
3.3,'' and change the reference ``3.3'' to ``3.4.'']

4.5  Segmentation, Labeling

    [In the last sentence, replace ``3.2,'' with ``4.6''; replace 
``3.3'' with ``4.7''; replace ``5.8 and 5.9'' with ``4.8 and 4.9.'']

4.6  ZIP Code Option

    Under the ZIP Code option, individual entries for each type of tray 
destination must be listed sequentially by ZIP Code: by 5-digit ZIP 
Code for 5-digit trays; by lowest assigned 5-digit ZIP Code for city 
trays (second-class only); by 3-digit ZIP Code for 3-digit, SCF, and 
First-Class residual trays under 3.3; by the 3-digit AADC code 
(preceded by ``AADC'') in L804 for AADC, mixed-AADC, and working trays 
under 3.2. Volume in overflow trays must be included in the 
corresponding entry even though there is a list of overflow trays.

4.7  Tray Label Option

    Under the tray label option, individual entries for each tray must 
be listed sequentially by the unique tray number on each label or by 
Line 1 on the label. The contents of each overflow tray is reported as 
an individual entry even though there is a list of overflow trays. Each 
tray entry must be subdivided as needed to report volume sequentially 
by ZIP Code in the tray: by 5-digit ZIP Code for 5-digit trays; by 
lowest assigned 5-digit ZIP Code for city trays (second-class only); by 
3-digit ZIP Code for 3-digit, SCF, and First-Class residual trays under 
3.3; by the 3-digit AADC code (preceded by ``AADC'') in L804 for AADC, 
mixed-AADC, and working trays under 3.2.
* * * * *
M815  Barcoded--Two-Tier Package-Based Mailings

1.0  Basic Standards

* * * * *

1.2  Packaging

    [Add the following sentence to the end of this section:]
    Packaging (no separator cards) is required in AADC trays (except 
for full AADC trays containing only residual packages), mixed-AADC 
trays, and less-than-full working or residual trays.

1.3  No Packaging

    Packages or separator cards are not required for larger than card-
size pieces in full 5-digit trays, full AADC trays containing only 
residual AADC packages, full working trays under 4.2 and 4.3, and full 
First-Class residual trays under 4.4.
* * * * *

1.5  Separator Cards

    Separator cards must not be used in a less-than-full tray for the 
entry SCF, in AADC trays, in mixed-AADC trays, in working trays, or in 
residual trays unless permitted by 5.0.
* * * * *

4.0  Residual Mail

4.1  Definition

    Pieces remaining after packages and trays are prepared under 2.0 
and 3.0 are residual (nonqualifying) mail. Residual second- and third-
class mail must be prepared under an option in 4.2 and 4.3. Residual 
First-Class Mail must be prepared under 4.2 and 4.3, or 4.4, or 4.5, 
except that preparation may be finer than those standards, by agreement 
between the mailer and the entry post office for multiple acceptance 
times. All residual mail must be presented under 4.6.

4.2  AADC Residual Preparation Options

    Residual second- and third-class mail must be prepared under one of 
these options and in accordance with 4.3. First-Class Mail may be 
prepared under one of these options and 4.3 if not prepared under 4.4 
or 4.5.
    a. Separate AADC Preparation. Residual mail is trayed separately 
from qualifying mail. Groups of 10 or more residual pieces to an AADC 
area in L804 are placed in AADC trays and mixed-AADC trays. AADC trays 
are required if there are enough pieces to fill a tray, but less-than-
full AADC trays are permitted. Residual pieces in mixed-AADC trays and 
in less-than-full AADC trays must be prepared and labeled as AADC 
packages. Remaining groups of fewer than 10 pieces to an AADC are 
placed in separate working trays. Packages and trays must be prepared 
under 4.3.
    b. Intermixed SCF/AADC Preparation. Some residual mail is trayed 
with qualifying mail. Groups of 10 or more residual pieces to the same 
AADC area in L804 are packaged by AADC and placed in AADC trays (with 
qualifying mail) and in mixed-AADC trays. AADC trays are required if 
there are enough pieces to fill a tray, but less-than-full AADC trays 
are permitted. AADC trays containing only residual AADC packages are 
allowed. Mixed-AADC trays are limited to residual AADC packages. At the 
mailer's option, residual mail may be packaged by 3-digit ZIP Code and 
placed in SCF trays (remaining pieces sorted by AADC). A less-than-full 
tray for the origin SCF containing only residual packages is allowed. 
Remaining groups of fewer than 10 pieces to an AADC are placed in 
separate working trays. Packages and trays must be prepared under 4.3.

4.3  AADC Residual Preparation

    Subject to 4.1 and 4.2, residual mail must be prepared as follows:
    a. Package size:
    (1) 3-digit (option 4.2b only): optional with no minimum for 
residual pieces in single- or multi-3-digit SCF trays.
    (2) AADC: required at 10 pieces per AADC (use L804) for residual 
pieces in mixed-AADC trays, in less-than-full AADC trays, and in AADC 
trays (under option 4.2b) that also contain qualifying mail. Packages 
of fewer pieces not permitted.
    (3) Working: required grouping of pieces by AADC (use L804) in 
working trays. Packaging required only in a less-than-full working tray 
as follows: prepare as few packages as possible, each not more than 6 
inches thick, without regard to AADC breaks.
    b. Package presort and labeling:
    (1) Optional 3-digit (only for option 4.2b): use green Label 3 or 
OEL.
    (2) AADC (required, except in full residual AADC trays): use pink 
Label A or OEL.
    (3) Working (required in less-than-full working tray): use facing 
slip marked ``WORKING'' or ``WKG'' or the optional endorsement line 
``WORKING.''
    c. Tray size:
    (1) Optional 3-digit (only for single 3-digit SCFs in L002, Column 
A, identified with three bullets and prepared under option 4.2b): 
required full trays; less-than-full and overflow trays prohibited, 
except for one less-than-full tray for the single 3-digit origin SCF.
    (2) Optional SCF (only for option 4.2b): required full trays; less-
than-full and overflow trays prohibited, except for one less-than-full 
tray for the origin SCF.
    (3) AADC: required if enough pieces to fill tray; less-than-full 
and overflow trays permitted.
    (4) Mixed-AADC: required full trays; one less-than-full tray 
permitted.
    (5) Working: required full trays; one less-than-full tray 
permitted.
    d. Tray presort sequence and Line 1 labeling:
    (1) Optional 3-digit (only for single 3-digit SCFs under option 
4.2b); use L002, Column A (facilities identified with three bullets), 
on Line 1.
    (2) Optional SCF (only for option 4.2b); use L002, Column B, on 
Line 1 for 3-digit areas listed in Column C.
    (3) AADC (required); use L804 on Line 1.
    (4) Mixed-AADC (required); on Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and SCF code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at an ASF 
or BMC.
    (5) Working (required); on Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and SCF code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at an ASF 
or BMC.
    e. Line 2: class (FCM, 2C, NEWS, or 3C), followed by LTRS and:
    (1) On 3-digit trays (only single 3-digit SCFs under option 4.2b) 
and SCF trays (option 4.2b only): BARCODED.
    (2) On AADC trays: AADC BARCODED.
    (3) On mixed-AADC trays: BARCODED PKGS.
    (4) On working trays: BARCODED WKG.

4.4  Sequencing, Grouping--First-Class Mail Only

    [Insert text of current 4.2 and renumber as 4.4. Revise the first 
sentence to read as follows:]
    First-Class residual pieces may be sequenced by ZIP Code and 
presented with a listing:
    [Delete renumbered 4.4f. Reletter 4.4g and h as 4.4f and g. Revise 
renumbered and relettered 4.4g to read:]
    g. For Line 2: FCM LTRS BARCODED WKG.

4.5  Separation by Rate--First-Class Mail Only

    [Insert text of current 4.3 and renumber as 4.5. Revise the first 
sentence to read as follows:]
    First-Class residual pieces may be separated by rate qualification:
    [Delete the phrase ``First-Class'' in renumbered 4.5a(1) and 
4.5a(3). Delete renumbered 4.5a(4) and 4.5a(5). Revise renumbered 4.5d 
as follows:]
    d. For Line 2: FCM followed by:
    (1) On trays of delivery point barcoded mail: LTRS BARCODED WKG.
    (2) On trays of ZIP+4 mail: ZIP+4 WORKING or ZIP+4 WKG.
    (3) On trays of other mail: WORKING or WKG.

4.6  Presentation

    When presented to the USPS, trays of residual mail must be separate 
from trays of qualifying mail except that when prepared under 4.2b, 3-
digit, SCF, and AADC trays containing both qualifying and residual 
pieces are grouped with trays of qualifying mail.

5.0  Documentation

* * * * *

5.2  Standards

    [In current M815.5.2, revise the second sentence to read as 
follows:]
    Residual pieces are included in the documentation if prepared under 
4.2 and 4.3, or under 4.4, and included in the summary alone if 
prepared under 4.5.
* * * * *

5.4  Segmentation, Labeling

    Documentation must be segmented and labeled by qualification tier 
(e.g., presort and residual). A residual segment is not required for 
First-Class Mail prepared under 4.5. Each tier must be further 
segmented by type of package/grouping (5-digit, 3-digit, AADC, as 
applicable) under 5.5, or have all represented 3- and 5-digit ZIP Codes 
(and AADC codes for residual mail under 4.2 and 4.3) reported in a 
continuous sequential list under 5.6 within each tier listing. Under 
either option, data must be presented as shown in 5.7 and 5.8.

5.5  Type of Package Option

    If the report is segmented by type of package, for each type, 
individual entries for each destination must be ordered sequentially by 
ZIP Code: by 5-digit ZIP Code for 5-digit packages; by lowest assigned 
5-digit ZIP Code for city packages (second-class only); by 3-digit ZIP 
Code for 3-digit packages and First-Class residual mail prepared under 
4.4; and, for AADC packages and AADC groups (in working trays) under 
4.2 and 4.3, by the applicable 3-digit AADC code in L804 (AADC entries 
must be preceded by ``AADC'').

5.6  Sequential List Option

    If the report is a sequential list, individual entries for each 
destination must be ordered sequentially by ZIP Code within each tier, 
regardless of package type: by 5-digit ZIP Code for 5-digit packages; 
by lowest assigned 5-digit ZIP Code for city packages (second-class 
only); by 3-digit ZIP Code for 3-digit packages and First-Class 
residual mail prepared under 4.4; and, for AADC packages and AADC 
groups (in working trays) under 4.2 and 4.3, by the applicable 3-digit 
AADC code in L804 (AADC entries must be preceded by ``AADC''). For 
second-class only, listings for 5-digit, city, and 3-digit packages 
must be preceded by the prefixes 5DG, CTY, and 3DG, respectively.
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M816  Barcoded--Three-Tier Package-Based Mailings

1.0  Basic Standards

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1.2  Packaging

    [Replace the last sentence with the following:]
    Packaging or separator cards are required for other pieces placed 
in city, 3-digit, or SCF trays except as provided under 1.3 for 3-digit 
tier preparation. Packaging (no separator cards) is required in AADC 
trays except for full AADC trays in the 3-digit presort tier containing 
only residual packages, mixed-AADC trays, and in less-than-full working 
or residual trays.

1.3  No Packaging

    Packaging or separator cards are not required for larger than card-
size pieces in full 5-digit trays in the 5-digit tier; nor in the 3-
digit tier in full city, full 3-digit, full SCF, and full AADC trays 
containing only residual AADC packages; nor in full working trays under 
6.2 and 6.3, and full First-Class residual trays under 6.4.
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1.4  Separator Cards

    Separator cards must not be used in a less-than-full tray for the 
origin SCF, in AADC trays, in mixed-AADC trays, in working trays, or in 
residual trays unless permitted by 6.0.
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4.0  Package Preparation--3-Digit Tier

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4.2  Presort and Labeling

    Package presort sequence and labeling:
    a. City (optional; for second-class only): package labels not 
required except that package labels required in AADC trays if residual 
is prepared under 6.2b (use yellow Label C or OEL).
    b. 3-digit (required: optional for First-Class Mail not claimed at 
the 3-digit Barcoded rate): package labels not required except that 
package labels required in AADC trays if residual is prepared under 
6.2b (use green Label 3 or OEL).
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5.0  Tray Preparation--3-Digit Tier

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5.4  Line 2

    Line 2: class of mail and:
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    c. On AADC trays: LTR AADC 3D BARCODE, except for mailings in which 
residual mail is prepared under 6.2b use LTRS AADC BARCODED.
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6.0  Residual Mail

6.1  Definition

    Pieces remaining after packages and trays are prepared under 2.0 
through 5.0 are residual (nonqualifying) mail. Residual second- and 
third-class mail must be prepared under an option in 6.2 and 6.3. 
Residual First-Class Mail must be prepared under 6.2 and 6.3, or 6.4, 
or 6.5, except that preparation may be finer than those standards, by 
agreement between the mailer and the entry post office for multiple 
acceptance times. All residual mail must be presented under 6.6.

6.2  AADC Residual Preparation Options

    Residual second- and third-class mail must be prepared under one of 
these options and in accordance with 6.3. First-Class Mail may be 
prepared under one of these options and 6.3 if not prepared under 6.4 
or 6.5.
    a. Separate AADC Preparation. Residual mail is trayed separately 
from qualifying mail. Groups of 10 or more residual pieces to an AADC 
area in L804 are placed in AADC trays and mixed-AADC trays. AADC trays 
are required if there are enough pieces to fill a tray, but less-than-
full AADC trays are permitted. Residual pieces in mixed-AADC trays and 
in less-than-full AADC trays must be prepared and labeled as AADC 
packages. Remaining groups of fewer than 10 pieces to an AADC are 
placed in separate working trays. Packages and trays must be prepared 
under 6.3.
    b. Intermixed SCF/AADC Preparation. Some residual mail is trayed 
with qualifying mail in the 3-digit tier. Groups of 10 or more residual 
pieces to the same AADC area in L804 are packaged by AADC and placed in 
AADC trays (with qualifying mail) in the 3-digit tier and in separate 
mixed-AADC trays. AADC trays are required if there are enough pieces to 
fill a tray, but less-than-full AADC trays are permitted. AADC trays 
containing only residual AADC packages are allowed. Mixed-AADC trays 
are limited to residual AADC packages. At the mailer's option, residual 
mail may be packaged by 3-digit ZIP Code and placed in SCF trays within 
the 3-digit tier (remaining pieces sorted by AADC). A less-than-full 
tray for the origin SCF in the 3-digit tier containing only residual 
packages is allowed. Remaining groups of fewer than 10 pieces to an 
AADC are placed in separate working trays. Packages and trays must be 
prepared under 6.3.

6.3  AADC Residual Preparation

    Subject to 6.1 and 6.2, residual mail must be prepared as follows:
    a. Package size:
    (1) 3-digit (option 6.2b only): optional with no minimum for 
residual pieces in single- or multi-3-digit SCF trays in the 3-digit 
presort tier.
    (2) AADC: required at 10 pieces per AADC (use L804) for residual 
pieces in mixed-AADC trays, in less-than-full AADC trays, and in AADC 
trays (under option 6.2b) that also contain qualifying mail. Packages 
of fewer pieces not permitted.
    (3) Working: required grouping of pieces by AADC (use L804) in 
working trays. Packaging required only in a less-than-full working tray 
as follows: prepare as few packages as possible, each not more than 6 
inches thick, without regard to AADC breaks.
    b. Package presort and labeling:
    (1) Optional 3-digit (only for option 6.2b): use green Label 3 or 
OEL.
    (2) AADC (required except in full residual AADC trays): use pink 
Label A or OEL.
    (3) Working (required in less-than-full working tray): use facing 
slip marked ``WORKING'' or ``WKG'' or the optional endorsement line 
``WORKING.''
    c. Tray size:
    (1) Optional 3-digit (only for single 3-digit SCFs in L002, Column 
A, identified with three bullets and prepared under option 6.2b): 
required full trays; less-than-full and overflow trays prohibited, 
except for one less-than-full tray for the single 3-digit origin SCF.
    (2) Optional SCF (only for option 6.2b): required full trays; less-
than-full and overflow trays prohibited, except for one less-than-full 
tray for the origin SCF.
    (3) AADC: required if enough pieces to fill tray; less-than-full 
and overflow trays permitted.
    (4) Mixed-AADC: required full trays; one less-than-full tray 
permitted.
    (5) Working: required full trays; one less-than-full tray 
permitted.
    d. Tray presort sequence and Line 1 labeling:
    (1) Optional 3-digit (only for single 3-digit SCFs under option 
6.2b); use L002, Column A (facilities identified with three bullets), 
on Line 1.
    (2) Optional SCF (only for option 6.2b); use L002, Column B, on 
Line 1 for 3-digit areas listed in Column C.
    (3) AADC (required); use L804 on Line 1.
    (4) Mixed-AADC (required); on Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and SCF code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at an ASF 
or BMC.
    (5) Working (required); on Line 1 use ``MXD'' followed by the 
applicable origin SCF name, state, and SCF code from L002, Column A 
(facilities identified with three bullets), or Column B, except use 
L805 for second- and third-class mail entered by the mailer at an ASF 
or BMC.
    e. Line 2: class (FCM, 2C, NEWS, or 3C), followed by LTRS and:
    (1) On 3-digit trays (only single 3-digit SCFs under option 6.2b) 
and SCF trays (option 6.2b only): 3DG BARCODED.
    (2) On AADC trays: AADC BARCODED.
    (3) On mixed-AADC trays: BARCODED PKGS.
    (4) On working trays: BARCODED WKG.

6.4  Sequencing, Grouping--First-Class Mail Only

    [Insert text of current 6.2 renumber as 6.4. Revise the first 
sentence to read:]
    First-Class residual pieces may be sequenced by ZIP Code and 
prepared with a listing:
    [Delete renumbered 6.4f. Reletter 6.4 g and h as 6.4 f and g. 
Revise renumbered and relettered 6.4g to read:]
    g. For Line 2: FCM LTRS BARCODED WKG.

6.5  Separation by Rate--First-Class Mail Only

    [Insert text of current 6.3 and renumber as 6.5. Revise the first 
sentence to read as follows:]
    First-Class residual pieces may be separated by rate qualification:
    [Delete the phrase ``First-Class'' in renumbered 6.5a(1) and 
6.5a(3). Delete renumbered 6.5a(4) and 6.5a(5). Revise renumbered 6.5d 
as follows:]
    d. For Line 2: FCM followed by:
    (1) On trays of delivery point barcoded mail: LTRS BARCODED WKG.
    (2) On trays of ZIP+4 mail: ZIP+4 WORKING or ZIP+4 WKG.
    (3) On trays of other mail: WORKING or WKG.

6.6  Presentation

    When presented to the USPS, trays of residual mail must be separate 
from trays of qualifying mail except that when prepared under 6.2b, 3-
digit, SCF, and AADC trays in the 3-digit presort tier that contain 
both qualifying and residual pieces are grouped with trays of 
qualifying mail.

7.0  Documentation

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7.3  Standards

    Documentation must meet the basic standards in P012 and those 
below. Residual mail is included in the documentation if prepared under 
6.2 and 6.3, or 6.4, or in the summary alone if prepared under 6.5. 
Abbreviated documentation may be provided under M817. Combined mailings 
of second-class publications must be documented under E238.

7.4  Segmentation, Labeling

    Documentation must be segmented and labeled by qualification tier 
(e.g., presort and residual). A residual segment is not required for 
First-Class Mail if separated under 6.5. Each tier must be further 
segmented by type of package/grouping (5-digit, 3-digit, AADC, as 
applicable) under 7.5, or have all represented 3- and 5-digit ZIP Codes 
(and AADC codes for residual mail under 6.2 and 6.3) reported in a 
continuous sequential list under 7.6 within each tier listing. Under 
either option, data must be presented as shown in 7.7 and 7.8.

7.5  Type of Package Option

    If the report is segmented by type of package, for each type, 
individual entries for each destination must be ordered sequentially by 
ZIP Code: by 5-digit ZIP Code for 5-digit packages; by lowest assigned 
5-digit ZIP Code for city packages (second-class only); by 3-digit ZIP 
Code for 3-digit packages and First-Class residual mail prepared under 
6.4; and, for AADC packages and AADC groups (in working trays) by the 
applicable 3-digit AADC code in L804 (AADC entries must be preceded by 
``AADC'').

7.6  Sequential List Option

    If the report is a sequential list, individual entries for each 
destination must be ordered sequentially by ZIP Code within each 
qualification tier, regardless of package type: by 5-digit ZIP Code for 
5-digit packages; by lowest assigned 5-digit ZIP Code for city packages 
(second-class only); by 3-digit ZIP Code for 3-digit packages and 
First-Class residual mail prepared under 6.5; and, for AADC packages 
and AADC groups (in working trays) under 6.2 and 6.3, by the applicable 
3-digit AADC code in L804 (AADC entries must be preceded by ``AADC''). 
For second-class only, listings for 5-digit, city, and 3-digit packages 
must be preceded by the prefixes 5DG, CTY, and 3DG, respectively.
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[FR Doc. 94-5866 Filed 3-11-94; 8:45 am]
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