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POSTAL RATE COMMISSION
Postal Rate and Fee Changes, 1994; U.S. Postal Service's Filing
of Proposed Postal Rate and Fee Changes; Ruling on Motion for
Settlement Conference; and Order Concerning Related Commission
Proceedngs
Order No. 1007; Docket No. R94-1
Issued March 15, 1994
Notice is hereby given that on March 8, 1994, the United States
Postal Service filed a request with the Postal Rate Commission for a
recommended decision on proposed changes in rates of postage and fees
for postal services.1 The Service simultaneously filed a motion
seeking Commission authorization of settlement negotiations, which it
suggests could proceed on a parallel track with the usual rate case
deliberations. In furtherance of a settlement, the Service is
distributing a proposed draft Stipulation and Agreement.
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\1\The Service filed the request pursuant to section 3622 of the
Postal Reorganization Act (39 U.S.C. 3622).
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The Service's request has been assigned Docket No. R94-1. The
request is on file with the Commission's docket section and available
for public inspection during regular business hours. The Service's
draft Stipulation and Agreement, which will provide a basis for
settlement discussions, has been sent to previous rate case
participants. Additional copies are available from the Postal Service
by contacting Ms. Stephanie Majors at (202) 268-2988.
Justification for Filing
The Postal Service asserts that without rate and fee changes, it
will incur a substantial revenue deficiency in the proposed test
year,2 in contravention of 39 U.S.C. 3621. Request at 1. In
support of this claim, the Service identifies a test-year revenue
requirement of approximately $55.2 billion and total revenues of
approximately $50.5 billion, producing a revenue deficiency of
approximately $4.7 billion. As 39 U.S.C. 3621 requires that total
estimated income and appropriations equal as nearly as practicable
total estimated costs, the Service proposes rate and fee changes ``as a
basis for providing sufficient revenues in the test year to cover the
projected revenue deficiency.'' Id. at 1-2. (Footnote omitted.) The
Service claims that adoption of the suggested rates will increase total
revenues by approximately $4.1 billion, change the revenue requirement
by $0.61 billion, and yield a revenue deficiency of about $0.8 million.
Current and proposed rates and fees are contained in Attachment A to
the Service's request, which is reproduced as Attachment A to this
notice and order.
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\2\The proposed test year is October 1, 1994 - September 30,
1995.
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Overview of Proposed Rate Changes.
Testimony supporting the Service's request describes this rate
filing as ``an across-the-board increase'' of 10.3 percent, which
corresponds to a three-cent increase over the current 29-cent First-
Class (first-ounce) stamp. Rates, fees and discounts for subclasses of
mail and special services are adjusted by 10.3 percent, or the nearest
percentage that corresponds with historical rounding constraints, such
as a whole-cent increment for the First-Class Mail additional-ounce
rate and a tenth of a penny increment for third-class bulk regular
rates. USPS-T-11 at 6. Significantly, Postal Service testimony
acknowledges that in certain cases, an adjustment other than 10.3
percent is required, entailing larger increases for subclasses which
have experienced large attributable cost increases, and larger or
smaller increases to achieve legislated cost coverages for preferred
rate categories. The net result of these considerations is described as
an overall average rate increase of 10.0 percent. Id. at 6-7.
Average percentage increases, by major class, subclass or category,
are set out in the following table.
Average Proposed Rate Changes in Docket No. R94-1
[In percent]
First-Class Mail:
Letters....................................................... 10.2
Cards......................................................... 11.0
Priority........................................................ 10.3
Express Mail.................................................... 10.2
Second-Class Mail:
Regular Rate.................................................. 10.3
In-county..................................................... 34.1
Nonprofit..................................................... 14.1
Classroom..................................................... -8.1
Third-Class Mail:
Single Piece.................................................. 39.1
Bulk Regular Rate............................................. 10.2
Bulk Nonprofit................................................ 1.6
Fourth-Class Mail:
Parcel Post................................................... 13.2
Special Rate.................................................. 13.6
Bound Printed Matter.......................................... 10.3
Library Rate.................................................. 73.7
Selected Special Services:
Business Reply................................................ 35.8
Post Office Box and Caller Service............................ 10.3
Registry Fees................................................. 10.2
Basic Money Order Fee......................................... 13.3
Certified Mail................................................ 10.0
Insured Mail Fees............................................. 10.6
Collect-on-Delivery........................................... 39.0
Address Correction............................................ 29.6
On-site Meter Setting......................................... 10.6
Source: See generally USPS--T-11, especially Exh. USPS-11B at 1.
I. Settlement Conference
As indicated above, the Postal Service has stated its intention to
pursue a settlement in this case and has moved for a settlement
conference pursuant to rule 29 of the Commission's rules of practice
and procedure (39 CFR 3001.29).3 A copy of this motion and a draft
copy of the proposed Stipulation and Agreement have been mailed to
every party who participated in the last general rate case (Docket No.
R90-1). In support of its motion, the Service cites the relatively
limited nature of this filing compared to previous requests; widespread
expressions of interest in a settlement; and the potential for
simplifying and expediting the case and saving significant expense.
Statement and Motion at 2. In the interests of expedition, the Service
suggests that the Commission allow the settlement to proceed on a
parallel track with normal rate case procedures.
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\3\ This was contained in a separate but related document
entitled ``United States Postal Service Statement of Intention to
Pursue Settlement and Motion for Settlement Conference'' which was
filed along with the Service's Request on March 8, 1994.
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The Service asks the Commission to take several steps in
furtherance of the proposed settlement proceedings. These encompass
logistics and scheduling matters (including a relatively early date for
the first conference); expedited public notice of the conference and of
information on obtaining the Service's proposed Stipulation and
Agreement; and appointment of the Postal Service as coordinator.
Ruling on the Settlement Motion
Given the Service's representations about the degree of interest in
a settlement, and the feasibility of proceeding on parallel tracks, the
Commission grants the Service's motion for early scheduling of an off-
the-record initial settlement conference. The conference will be held
on March 24, 1994 in the Commission's hearing room at 1333 H Street
NW., Washington, DC 20268-0001 beginning at 9:30 a.m. We also grant the
Postal Service's request that it serve as settlement coordinator. The
coordinator will be expected to provide a meaningful opportunity for
all interested participants to take part in the settlement proceedings.
The Postal Service and other potential signatories should be aware that
intervention will be allowed through April 6, 1994, and that all
intervenors will be given an adequate opportunity to provide comments
concerning any proposed settlement.
As the Service indicates, announcing the settlement conference in
this Notice will foreclose those who have not already intervened from
an opportunity to respond to the instant motion. Although we are
reluctant to forgo the possibility of hearing from a full spectrum of
the mailing public, the factors cited by the Postal Service lead us to
agree that an expedited decision on the Service's motion is in the best
interests of the general public. These factors include the limited
nature of this rate filing, the potential savings in time and expense,
and the likelihood that immediately scheduling a settlement conference
on the terms outlined above will facilitate careful review of the
proposal without delaying or otherwise limiting participants' ability
to respond to the Postal Service's request should settlement not be
effectuated.
II. Procedural Aspects of Docket No. R94-1
As indicated above, initiation of settlement negotiations does not
foreclose the Commission from planning procedural aspects of the ``rate
case track''. The following material addresses certain procedural
matters and alerts interested parties to a proposed procedural schedule
(reproduced as Attachment B.) The latter is published with the
understanding that settlement negotiations may overtake some of the
deadlines and/or actions listed.
Intervention: Full, Limited and Commenter Status
In line with its obligations under 39 U.S.C. 3624, the Commission
intends to hold hearings on the Service's proposal to the extent
required by law and consistent with its rules of practice. Any person
wishing to be heard in this matter or to participate as a party in the
hearings should file a written notice of intervention with the
Secretary of the Commission on or before April 6, 1994. Notices must
conform to Sec. 3001.20 of the Commission's rules of practice (39 CFR
3001.20). The Commission directs specific attention to Sec. 3001.20(b)
which provides that notices of intervention shall affirmatively
indicate whether the intervenor intends to participate actively in the
hearings. Persons interested in limited participation who do not wish
to become full intervenors may, on or before April 6, 1994 file a
written notice of intervention as a limited participator pursuant to
Sec. 3001.20a of the Commission's rules of practice (39 CFR 3001.20a).
In addition, persons wishing to express their views informally, in a
capacity other than a party or limited participant, may file comments
pursuant to Sec. 3001.20b of the Commission's rules (39 CFR 3001.20b).
Informal comments may be filed at any time. Active participation in
settlement negotiations is conditioned on intervention as either a full
or limited participant.
Representation of the General Public
The Commission designates W. Gail Willette, Acting Director of the
Commission's Office of the Consumer Advocate (OCA), as the
representative of the general public in this proceeding, including
authorized settlement negotiations. Ms. Willette will direct the
activities of Commission personnel assigned to assist her and, at an
appropriate time, will provide the names of these employees for the
record. Neither she nor the assigned personnel will participate in or
advise as to any Commission decision in this proceeding.4
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\4\ See 39 CFR 3001.8.
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Service on the OCA
Parties shall serve the OCA separately with three copies of all
filings in addition to, and simultaneously with, service on the
Commission of the original and 24 copies required by 10(c) of the rules
of practice (39 CFR 3001.10(c)).
Discovery
The Commission directs participants' attention to the provisions of
Secs. 3001.25, 3001.26, 3001.27 and 3001.28 of the rules of practice
concerning discovery requests (39 CFR 3001.25, 3001.26, 3001.27 and
3001.28). The discovery process is an aspect of this proceeding the
Commission is especially interested in expediting. In this regard, we
point out that under rules of practice, interested parties may
immediately obtain active status in this proceeding by filing a notice
of intervention. Accordingly, all parties filing a notice may
immediately engage in discovery of the Postal Service's direct case
without any additional action by the Commission. In accord with the
Commission's interest in expediting this case, parties are actively
encouraged to begin discovery as soon as possible.
To facilitate development of an orderly record, discovery requests
should be addressed to a specific party and witness and numbered
sequentially. For example, the Postal Service's sixteenth question
concerning the testimony of the OCA's first witness should be
identified as USPS/OCA-T1-16. Participants should identify filings as
informatively as possible, including an indication of relief sought or
the issue being addressed.
Prehearing Conference
An initial prehearing conference will be held on April 7, 1994. In
accordance with the Commission's goal of expeditious consideration, the
Commission will conduct all prehearing conferences and hearings en banc
(39 CFR 3001.30(b)). Additional prehearing conferences will be
scheduled if needed. Unless otherwise indicated, all conferences and
hearings will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Postal Rate Commission's
hearing room, 1333 H Street NW., suite 300, Washington, DC 20268-0001.
Hearings will be conducted on the record and transcribed by an official
reporter, except where the presiding officer determines otherwise.
III. Procedures for Expedition
The Commission's decision to grant the Service's motion for a
settlement conference indicates our interest in and support for
measures directed at expediting omnibus rate case proceedings. In line
with our decision to pursue parallel settlement/rate case tracks, we
are issuing this detailed order so all who anticipate participating in
this proceeding will have sufficient time to prepare for the prehearing
conference. In this regard, we direct the attention of parties and
those who intend to intervene to Commission rule 24(d) (39 CFR
3001.24(d)), which sets forth the matters the presiding officer and
participants may consider and resolve at the prehearing conference,
including the limitation of issues. All interested persons will have an
opportunity to comment, at that time, on the tentative procedural
schedule (Attachment B) and on proposed special rules of practice which
will be distributed shortly by the presiding officer. Accordingly,
participants are expected to appear at the prehearing conference fully
prepared to discuss these and any other pertinent matters in detail and
to make the necessary scheduling commitments that resolution of these
matters will entail. In particular, we note that the Service's request
does not contain any proposed changes to the Domestic Mail
Classification Schedule (DMCS). Further, there is some expectation that
the Postal Service may request major changes in the DMCS in the near
future. The Postal Service should be prepared to state whether and when
it expects to propose major reclassification initiatives applicable to
each of the classes of mail, and all participants should be prepared to
discuss whether the consideration of proposals for changes in mail
classifications in this proceeding will be productive given the
pendency of major reclassification initiatives. In addition, to the
extent feasible, parties are requested to provide comments on the
tentative procedural dates and proposed special rules seven days prior
to the prehearing conference.
In conformity with the requirement of the Postal Reorganization Act
and consistent with our past practice in general rate cases, we are
resolved to expedite the conduct of this proceeding. We intend to
adhere to the procedural requirements and filing deadlines set forth in
our rules of practice and in any special rules of practice subsequently
issued.
The Commission orders:
(A) The Commission intends to hold public hearings, and will sit en
banc in the above-captioned proceeding. Interventions must be filed by
April 6, 1994.
(B) W. Gail Willette, Acting Director of the Office of the Consumer
Advocate, is designated to represent the interests of the general
public in this proceeding. Service of documents on the Commission shall
not constitute service on the OCA, who shall be served separately with
three copies of all documents.
(C) The Commission authorizes settlement negotiations in this
proceeding in accordance with Commission rules and with the
considerations identified in the body of this order.
(D) The Commission appoints the Postal Service as Settlement
Coordinator.
(E) The first settlement conference will be held March 24, 1994,
beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Postal Rate Commission hearing room, 1333
H Street NW., suite 300, Washington, DC 20268-0001. The settlement
coordinator may determine the need for, and date of, any additional
settlement conferences.
(F) The Postal Service should provide a copy of its proposed
Stipulation and Agreement to intervenors in this proceeding who were
not intervenors in Docket No. R90-1.
(G) A prehearing conference in this proceeding will be held on
April 7, 1994, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Postal Rate Commission
hearing room, 1333 H Street NW., suite 300, Washington, DC 20268-0001.
The conference will be held for the purposes specified in Sec. 3001.24
of the Commission's rules of practices (39 CFR 3001.24) and in this
Notice and Order.
(H) The appropriateness of the proposed schedule (set out in
Attachment B to this Order) will be discussed at the prehearing
conference. Recommendations for extensive changes should be filed with
the Commission at least seven working days prior to the prehearing
conference.
(I) The Secretary shall cause this Notice and Order to be published
in the Federal Register.
By the Commission.
Charles L. Clapp,
Secretary.
Attachment A
Rate Schedule 100
[Present and Proposed Rates of Postage and Fees for Postal Services; First-Class Mail]
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Current
Mail type Postage rule rates\1\ Proposed rates
unit (cents) (cents)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
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Letters:
Nonpresort:
First ounce:
Basic.................................................. ............... 29.0 32
ZIP +4 Letters......................................... ............... \2\\3\27.6 30.5
Pre-barcoded Flats..................................... ............... \9\26.7 29.5
Nonstandard Surcharge...................................... ............... 10 11
Additional ounces.......................................... ............... \4\23 25
Presort:\5\
First ounce--3 and 5 Digit:\6\
Basic.................................................. ............... 24.8 27.4
ZIP + 4 Letters........................................ ............... \3\24.2 26.7
Pre-barcoded Letters-3 Digit........................... ............... 23.9 26.4
Pre-barcoded Letters-5 Digit........................... ............... 23.3 25.7
Pre-barcoded Flats-3/5 Digit........................... ............... 23.3 25.7
Carrier Route.......................................... ............... \7\23 25.4
Nonstandard Surcharge...................................... ............... 5 6
Additional ounces.......................................... ............... \4\23 25
Cards:
Nonpresort:
Basic.................................................... ............... 19 21
ZIP + 4.................................................. ............... \2\\3\18 19.9
Pre-barcode.............................................. ............... \8\17.7 19.6
Presort:
3 and 5 Digit:\6\
Basic.................................................. ............... 17 18.8
ZIP + 4................................................ ............... \3\16.4 18.1
Pre-barcode-3 Digit.................................... ............... 16.1 17.8
Pre-barcode-5 Digit.................................... ............... 15.5 17.1
Carrier Route............................................ ............... \7\15.2 16.8
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Rate Schedule 103
[Dollars in current amounts; Priority Mail*]
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Rate--Zones
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Local 1, 2,
& 3 4 5 6 7 8
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2............................... 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90
3............................... 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.10
4............................... 4.65 4.65 4.65 4.65 4.65 4.65
5............................... 5.45 5.45 5.45 5.45 5.45 5.45
6............................... 5.55 5.75 6.10 6.85 7.65 8.60
7............................... 5.70 6.10 6.70 7.55 8.50 9.65
8............................... 5.90 6.50 7.30 8.30 9.40 10.70
9............................... 6.10 7.00 7.95 9.05 10.25 11.75
10.............................. 6.35 7.55 8.55 9.80 11.15 12.80
11.............................. 6.75 8.05 9.20 10.55 12.05 13.80
12.............................. 7.15 8.55 9.80 11.30 12.90 14.85
13.............................. 7.50 9.10 10.40 12.05 13.80 15.90
14.............................. 7.90 9.60 11.05 12.80 14.65 16.95
15.............................. 8.30 10.10 11.65 13.55 15.55 18.00
16.............................. 8.70 10.65 12.30 14.30 16.45 19.05
17.............................. 9.10 11.15 12.90 15.05 17.30 20.10
18.............................. 9.50 11.65 13.55 15.80 18.20 21.10
19.............................. 9.90 12.20 14.15 16.50 19.05 22.15
20.............................. 10.30 12.70 14.75 17.25 19.95 23.20
21.............................. 10.70 13.25 15.40 18.00 20.85 24.25
22.............................. 11.10 13.75 16.00 18.75 21.70 25.30
23.............................. 11.50 14.25 16.65 19.50 22.60 26.35
24.............................. 11.90 14.80 17.25 20.25 23.45 27.40
25.............................. 12.30 15.30 17.90 21.00 24.35 28.45
26.............................. 12.70 15.80 18.50 21.75 25.25 29.45
27.............................. 13.10 16.35 19.10 22.50 26.10 30.50
28.............................. 13.50 16.85 19.75 23.25 27.00 31.55
29.............................. 13.90 17.35 20.35 24.00 27.85 32.60
30.............................. 14.30 17.90 21.00 24.75 28.75 33.65
66.............................. 28.60 35.55 43.35 51.60 60.45 71.20
67.............................. 29.00 37.05 43.95 52.35 61.30 72.25
68.............................. 29.40 37.55 44.60 53.10 62.20 73.25
69.............................. 29.80 38.10 45.20 53.80 63.05 74.30
70.............................. 30.20 38.60 45.80 54.55 63.95 75.35
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*Notes:
(1) The 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a `flat rate' envelope provided by the Postal Service.
(2) Add $4.50 for each pickup stop.
(3) Pieces presented in mailings of at least 300 pieces and meeting applicable Postal Service regulations for
presorted Priority Mail receive a 10-cent per piece discount.
(4) Exception: Parcels weighing less than 15 pounds, measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined, are
chargeable with a minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which addressed.
Rate Schedule 103
[Dollars in proposed amounts; Priority Mail*]
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Rate--Zones
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Weight not exceeding (pounds): Local 1, 2,
& 3 4 5 6 7 8
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2............................... 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20
3............................... 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50
4............................... 5.15 5.15 5.15 5.15 5.15 5.15
5............................... 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
6............................... 6.10 6.35 6.75 7.55 8.45 9.50
7............................... 6.30 6.75 7.40 8.35 9.40 10.65
8............................... 6.50 7.15 8.05 9.15 10.35 11.80
9............................... 6.75 7.70 8.75 10.00 11.30 12.95
10.............................. 7.00 8.35 9.45 10.80 12.30 14.10
11.............................. 7.45 8.90 10.15 11.65 13.30 15.20
12.............................. 7.90 9.45 10.80 12.45 14.25 16.40
13.............................. 8.25 10.05 11.45 13.30 15.20 17.55
14.............................. 8.70 10.60 12.20 14.10 16.15 18.70
15.............................. 9.15 11.15 12.85 14.95 17.15 19.85
16.............................. 9.60 11.75 13.55 15.75 18.15 21.00
17.............................. 10.05 12.30 14.25 16.60 19.10 22.15
18.............................. 10.50 12.85 14.95 17.45 20.05 23.25
19.............................. 10.90 13.45 15.60 18.20 21.00 24.45
20.............................. 11.35 14.00 16.25 19.05 22.00 25.60
21.............................. 11.80 14.60 17.00 19.85 23.00 26.75
22.............................. 12.25 15.15 17.65 20.70 23.95 27.90
23.............................. 12.70 15.70 18.35 21.50 24.95 29.05
24.............................. 13.15 16.30 19.05 22.35 25.85 30.20
25.............................. 13.55 16.90 19.75 23.15 26.85 31.40
26.............................. 14.00 17.45 20.40 24.00 27.85 32.50
27.............................. 14.45 18.05 21.05 24.80 28.80 33.65
28.............................. 14.90 18.60 21.80 25.65 29.80 34.80
29.............................. 15.35 19.15 22.45 26.45 30.70 35.95
30.............................. 15.75 19.75 23.15 27.30 31.70 37.10
31.............................. 16.20 20.30 23.80 28.15 32.70 38.25
32.............................. 16.65 20.90 24.50 28.90 33.65 39.45
33.............................. 17.10 21.45 25.20 29.75 34.65 40.55
34.............................. 17.55 22.00 25.85 30.55 35.55 41.70
35.............................. 18.00 22.60 26.60 31.40 36.55 42.85
66.............................. 31.55 40.30 47.80 56.90 66.70 78.55
67.............................. 32.00 40.85 48.50 57.75 67.60 79.70
68.............................. 32.45 41.40 49.20 58.55 68.60 80.80
69.............................. 32.85 42.00 49.85 59.35 69.55 81.95
70.............................. 33.30 42.60 50.50 60.15 70.55 83.10
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*Notes: (1) The 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a `flat rate' envelope provided by the Postal
Service.
(2) Add $4.95 for each pickup stop.
(3) Pieces presented in mailings of at least 300 pieces and meeting applicable Postal Service regulations for
presorted Priority Mail receive a 11-cent per piece discount.
(4) Exception: Parcels weighing less than 15 pounds, measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined, are
chargeable with a minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which addressed.
Rate schedule 200
[Second-class Mail: Regular Rate Publications, Outside County\1\ \2\]
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Rate\3\
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Postage, rate unit Current Proposed
(cents) (cents)
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Per Pound:
Nonadvertising Portion........................................ Pound............... 14.7 16.2
Advertising Portion:
Delivery Office\4\.......................................... Pound............... 16.8 18.5
SCF\5\.................................................... Pound............... 17.8 19.6
1 & 2..................................................... Pound............... 19.6 21.6
3......................................................... Pound............... 20.4 22.5
4......................................................... Pound............... 22.4 24.7
5......................................................... Pound............... 25.8 28.5
6......................................................... Pound............... 29.2 32.2
7......................................................... Pound............... 33.2 36.6
8......................................................... Pound............... 36.7 40.5
Science of Agriculture:
Delivery Office............................................. Pound............... 12.0 13.9
SCF....................................................... Pound............... 12.3 14.7
1 & 2..................................................... Pound............... 14.1 16.2
Per Piece: Less Editorial Factor of 0.055 cents per each 1% of
Editorial Content.\6\
A--Required Preparation\7\.................................... Piece............... 20.1 22.2
B--Presorted to 3-digit city/5-digit.......................... Piece............... 15.8 17.4
C--Presorted to Carrier Route................................. Piece............... 11.9 13.1
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office\4\.............................. Piece............... 1.4 1.5
Prepared to SCF\5\.......................................... Piece............... .9 1.0
125-Piece Walk Sequence\8\.................................. Piece............... .5 0.6
Saturation\9\............................................... Piece............... 1.5 1.7
Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible Mail\10\
From Required:
ZIP+4 Letter Size......................................... Piece............... 0.9 1.0
Pre-barcoded Letter Size.................................. Piece............... 1.9 2.1
Pre-barcoded Flats........................................ Piece............... 2.3 2.5
From \3/5\ Digit:
ZIP+4 Letter Size......................................... Piece............... 0.4 0.4
3-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter Size.......................... Piece............... 1.1 1.2
5-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter Size.......................... Piece............... 1.9 2.1
Pre-barcoded Flats........................................ Piece............... 1.5 1.7
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Rate Schedule 201
[Second-Class Mail: In-County Full (Attributable Cost) Rate Levels]
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Current Proposed
(cents) (cents)
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Per Pound:
General..................................... 11.6 16.6
Delivery Office\1\.......................... 10.6 15.3
Piece Rates:
Required Presort............................ 7.7 10.8
Carrier Route Presort....................... 4.0 5.8
Piece Discounts:
Delivery Office\2\.......................... 0.3 0.4
125-Piece Walk Sequence\3\.................. 0.5 0.7
Saturation.................................. 0.7 0.9
Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible
Mail\4\
From Required:
ZIP + 4 Letter Size....................... 0.4 0.5
5-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter Size.......... 1.7 2.3
3/5-Digit Pre-barcoded Flats.............. 1.5 2.0
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\1\Applicable only to the pound charge of carrier route (including 125-
piece walk sequence and saturation) presorted pieces to be delivered
within the delivery area of the originating post office.
\2\Applicable only to carrier presorted pieces to be delivered within
the delivery area of the originating post office.
\3\Applicable only to batches of 125 or more pieces from carrier
presorted pieces.
\4\For automation compatible pieces meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.
Rate Schedule 202
[Publications of Authorized Nonprofit Organizations, Outside County, Full (Attributable Cost) Rate Levels]
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Current Proposed
Postage rate unit (cents) (cents)
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Per Pound:
Non-advertising portion......................... Pound............................. 10.6 13.1
Advertising portion:
Delivery Office\2\............................ Pound............................. 12.0 18.5
SCF\3\...................................... Pound............................. 12.3 19.6
1 & 2....................................... Pound............................. 14.1 21.6
3........................................... Pound............................. 15.1 22.5
4........................................... Pound............................. 17.7 24.7
5........................................... Pound............................. 21.7 28.5
6........................................... Pound............................. 25.8 32.2
7........................................... Pound............................. 30.8 36.6
8........................................... Pound............................. 35.0 40.5
Per Piece: less Editorial Factor of 0.04 cents per
each 1% of Editorial Content\4\
A--Required Preparation\5\...................... Piece............................. 16.9 20.4
B--Presorted to 3-digit city/5-digit............ Piece............................. 12.6 15.5
C--Presorted to Carrier Route................... Piece............................. 8.8 11.1
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office\2\................ Piece............................. 0.5 0.6
Prepared to SCF............................... Piece............................. 0.3 0.3
125-Piece Walk Sequence\6\.................... Piece............................. 0.2 0.2
Saturation\7\................................. Piece............................. 0.7 0.8
Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible
Mail\8\
From Required:
ZIP + 4 Letter Size........................... Piece............................. 0.7 0.8
Pre-barcoded Letter Size...................... Piece............................. 1.7 1.9
Pre-barcoded Flats............................ Piece............................. 2.3 2.6
From 3/5 Digit:
ZIP + 4 Letter Size........................... Piece............................. 0.4 0.5
3-digit Pre-barcoded Letter Size.............. Piece............................. 1.0 1.1
5-digit Pre-barcoded Letter Size.............. Piece............................. 1.7 1.9
Pre-barcoded Flats............................ Piece............................. 1.5 1.7
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Rate Schedule 203
[Full Rates, Second-Class Mail: Classroom Publications, Outside County, Full (Attributable Costs) Rate Levels]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Proposed
Postage rate unit (cents) (cents)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
Non-advertising portion......................... Pound............................. 10.6 10.2
Advertising portion:
Delivery Office\2\............................ Pound............................. 12.0 18.5
SCF\3\........................................ Pound............................. 12.3 19.6
1 & 2......................................... Pound............................. 14.1 21.6
3............................................. Pound............................. 15.1 22.5
4............................................. Pound............................. 17.7 24.7
5............................................. Pound............................. 21.7 28.5
6............................................. Pound............................. 25.8 32.2
7............................................. Pound............................. 30.8 36.6
8............................................. Pound............................. 35.0 40.5
Per Piece: Less Editorial Factor of 0.031 cents
per each 1% of Editorial Content\4\
A--Required Preparation\5\...................... Piece............................. 16.9 16.1
B--Presorted to 3-digit city/5-digit............ Piece............................. 12.6 12.2
C--Presorted to Carrier Route................... Piece............................. 8.8 8.8
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office\2\.................. Piece............................. 0.5 0.4
Prepared to SCF................................. Piece............................. 0.3 0.3
125 pces Walk Seq.\6\........................... Piece............................. 0.2 0.2
Saturation\7\................................... Piece............................. 0.7 0.6
Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible
Mail\8\
From Required:
ZIP + 4 Letter Size........................... Piece............................. 0.7 0.6
Pre-barcoded Letter Size...................... Piece............................. 1.7 1.5
Pre-barcoded Flats............................ Piece............................. 2.3 2.1
From 3/5 Digit:
ZIP + 4 Letter Size........................... Piece............................. 0.4 0.4
3-digit Pre-barcoded Letter Size.............. Piece............................. 1.0 0.9
5-digit Pre-barcoded Letter Size.............. Piece............................. 1.7 1.5
Pre-barcoded Flats............................ Piece............................. 1.5 1.3
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Rate Schedule 300
[Third-Class Mail: Single Piece]
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Rate\1\
-------------------
Current Proposed
(cents) (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single Piece:
One ounce......................................... 29 32
Two ounces........................................ 52 57
Three ounces...................................... 75 82
Four ounces....................................... 98 107
Five ounces....................................... 121 132
Six ounces........................................ 121 157
Seven ounces...................................... 133 182
Eight ounces...................................... 133 207
Nine ounces....................................... 144 232
Ten ounces........................................ 144 232
Twelve ounces..................................... 156 240
Fourteen ounces................................... 167 248
Sixteen ounces.................................... 179 256
Nonstandard Surcharge\2\.......................... 10 11
Keys and Identification Devices:
First 2 ounces.................................... 92 101
Each additional 2 ounces.......................... 51 57
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\1\When the postage rate computed at the single piece third-class rate
is higher than the rate prescribed in the corresponding fourth-class
category for which the piece qualifies, the applicable lower fourth-
class rate is charged.
\2\Applies only to pieces weighing one ounce or less.
Rate Schedule 301
[Dollar amount in current rate; Third-Class Mail: Regular Bulk\1\]
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Current
pieces Proposed
rates piece rates
(cents) (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size: Piece Rate....................... 19.8 21.8
Discounts (per piece)
Destination Entry:
BMC....................................... 1.2 1.3
SCF....................................... 1.7 1.9
Delivery Office\2\........................ 2.2 2.4
Presort Level:
\3/5\ Digit............................... 3.3 3.6
Carrier Route............................. 6.7 7.4
Saturation................................ 7.4 8.2
Automation\3\
ZIP+ 4\4\
Basic................................... 0.9 1.0
\3/5\ Digit\5\.......................... 0.4 0.4
Barcode\4\
Basic................................... 1.9 2.1
3-digit\5\.............................. 1.1 1.2
5-digit................................. 1.9 2.1
Non-Letter Size: Piece Rate\6\................ 23.3 25.7
Discounts (per piece)
Destination Entry:
BMC..................................... 1.2 1.3
SCF..................................... 1.7 1.9
Delivery Office\2\...................... 2.2 2.4
Presort Level:
\3/5\ Digit............................. 4.6 5.1
Carrier Route........................... 9.1 10.0
125-piece Walk Sequence................. 9.6 10.6
Saturation.............................. 10.6 11.7
Automation\7\
Barcode\4\
Basic................................. 2.5 2.8
\3/5\ Digit........................... 1.7 1.9
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Rate Schedule 302
[Full Rates, Third-Class Mail: Nonprofit-Bulk Mail\1\]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Proposed
piece rates piece rates
(cents) (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size: Piece Rate....................... 11.1 13.8
Discounts (per piece):
Destination Entry:
BMC..................................... 1.2 1.2
SCF..................................... 1.7 1.7
Delivery Office\2\...................... 2.2 2.2
Presort Level:
\3/5\ Digit............................. 1.3 1.3
Carrier Route........................... 3.7 3.7
Saturation.............................. 4.0 4.0
Automation\3\:
ZIP + 4\4\..............................
Basic................................. 0.7 0.7
\3/5\ Digit\5\........................ 0.4 0.4
Barcode\4\:
Basic................................. 1.7 1.7
3-Digit\5\............................ 1.0 1.0
5-Digit\5\............................ 1.7 1.7
Non-Letter Size: Piece Rate\6\................ 12.5 17.1
Discounts (per piece):
Destination Entry:
BMC..................................... 1.2 1.2
SCF..................................... 1.7 1.7
Delivery Office\2\...................... 2.2 2.2
Presort Level:
\3/5\ Digit............................. 1.4 1.4
Carrier Route........................... 4.5 4.5
125-Piece Walk Sequence................. 4.7 4.8
Saturation.............................. 5.2 5.3
Automation\7\:
Barcode\4\:
Basic................................. 2.5 2.5
\3/5\ Digit........................... 1.7 1.7
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Rate Schedule 400a
[Dollar amounts in current rate; Parcel Post--Intra BMC/ASF Service]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate--Zones--
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Local 1&2 3 4 5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight not exceeding
(pounds):
2........................ 1.85 1.92 2.05 2.19 2.47
3........................ 1.92 2.02 2.22 2.43 2.85
4........................ 1.98 2.21 2.38 2.67 3.23
5........................ 2.04 2.22 2.54 2.90 3.61
6........................ 2.11 2.32 2.71 3.14 3.99
7........................ 2.17 2.41 2.87 3.38 4.37
8........................ 2.23 2.51 3.04 3.62 4.75
9........................ 2.30 2.61 3.20 3.85 5.13
10....................... 2.36 2.71 3.36 4.09 5.51
11....................... 2.42 2.81 3.53 4.33 5.89
12....................... 2.49 2.91 3.69 4.56 6.27
13....................... 2.53 2.96 3.81 4.72 6.52
14....................... 2.58 3.05 3.92 4.89 6.77
15....................... 2.62 3.11 4.01 5.00 6.96
16....................... 2.66 3.16 4.09 5.12 7.13
17....................... 2.70 3.21 4.17 5.22 7.29
18....................... 2.74 3.26 4.24 5.33 7.45
19....................... 2.78 3.31 4.32 5.42 7.60
20....................... 2.81 3.36 4.38 5.52 7.74
21....................... 2.85 3.41 4.45 5.61 7.88
22....................... 2.88 3.45 4.52 5.70 8.01
23....................... 2.91 3.50 4.58 5.78 8.13
24....................... 2.95 3.54 4.64 5.86 8.25
25....................... 2.98 3.58 4.70 5.94 8.37
26....................... 3.01 3.62 4.76 6.02 8.49
27....................... 3.05 3.66 4.82 6.09 8.60
28....................... 3.08 3.70 4.87 6.17 8.70
29....................... 3.11 3.74 4.93 6.24 8.81
30....................... 3.14 3.78 4.98 6.31 8.91
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate Schedule 400a
[Dollar amount in proposed rates; Parcel Post--Intra BMC/ASF Service]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate--Zones--
--------------------------------------------
Local 1&2 3 4 5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight not exceeding
(pounds):
2........................ 2.10 2.18 2.33 2.48 2.80
3........................ 2.18 2.29 2.52 2.76 3.23
4........................ 2.25 2.41 2.70 3.03 3.66
5........................ 2.32 2.52 2.88 3.29 4.09
6........................ 2.39 2.63 3.07 3.56 4.52
7........................ 2.46 2.73 3.25 3.83 4.95
8........................ 2.53 2.85 3.45 4.10 5.38
9........................ 2.61 2.96 3.63 4.36 5.81
10....................... 2.68 3.07 3.81 4.63 6.24
11....................... 2.74 3.19 4.00 4.90 6.67
12....................... 2.82 3.30 4.18 5.16 7.10
13....................... 2.87 3.38 4.32 5.34 7.38
14....................... 2.93 3.46 4.44 5.54 7.66
15....................... 2.97 3.52 4.54 5.66 7.87
16....................... 3.02 3.58 4.63 5.80 8.07
17....................... 3.06 3.64 4.72 5.91 8.25
18....................... 3.11 3.69 4.80 6.03 8.43
19....................... 3.15 3.75 4.89 6.13 8.60
20....................... 3.19 3.81 4.96 6.25 8.76
21....................... 3.23 3.86 5.04 6.35 8.91
22....................... 3.26 3.91 5.12 6.45 9.06
23....................... 3.30 3.97 5.19 6.54 9.20
24....................... 3.34 4.01 5.25 6.63 9.33
25....................... 3.38 4.06 5.32 6.72 9.47
26....................... 3.41 4.10 5.39 6.81 9.60
27....................... 3.46 4.15 5.46 6.89 9.73
28....................... 3.49 4.19 5.51 6.98 9.84
29....................... 3.52 4.24 5.58 7.06 9.97
30....................... 3.56 4.28 5.64 7.14 10.08
31....................... 3.59 4.33 5.69 7.22 10.19
32....................... 3.63 4.37 5.76 7.29 10.29
33....................... 3.66 4.42 5.82 7.37 10.41
34....................... 3.69 4.45 5.87 7.43 10.51
35....................... 3.73 4.50 5.93 7.51 10.61
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Rate Schedule 400b
[Dollar amount in current rates; Parcel Post--Inter BMC/ASF Service]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate--Zones--
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1&2 3 4 5 6 7 8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight not exceeding
(pounds)
Up to--
2....................... 2.19 2.32 2.46 2.74 2.85 2.85 2.85
3....................... 2.29 2.49 2.70 3.12 3.54 4.00 4.05
4....................... 2.39 2.65 2.94 3.50 4.06 4.35 4.60
5....................... 2.49 2.81 3.17 3.88 4.58 5.20 5.40
6....................... 2.59 2.98 3.41 4.26 5.10 6.33 8.55
7....................... 2.68 3.14 3.65 4.64 5.62 7.06 9.60
8....................... 2.78 3.31 3.89 5.02 6.14 7.78 10.65
9....................... 2.88 3.47 4.12 5.40 6.67 8.51 11.70
10...................... 2.98 3.63 4.36 5.78 7.19 9.24 12.75
11...................... 3.08 3.80 4.60 6.16 7.71 9.97 13.75
12...................... 3.18 3.96 4.83 6.54 8.23 10.69 14.80
13...................... 3.25 4.08 4.99 6.79 8.57 11.17 15.85
14...................... 3.32 4.19 5.16 7.04 8.92 11.65 16.90
15...................... 3.38 4.28 5.27 7.23 9.17 11.99 17.95
16...................... 3.43 4.36 5.39 7.40 9.40 12.31 19.00
17...................... 3.48 4.44 5.49 7.56 9.62 12.61 19.91
18...................... 3.53 4.51 5.60 7.72 9.83 12.90 20.38
19...................... 3.58 4.59 5.69 7.87 10.03 13.17 20.83
20...................... 3.63 4.65 5.79 8.01 10.22 13.43 21.26
21...................... 3.68 4.72 5.88 8.15 10.40 13.68 21.66
22...................... 3.72 4.79 5.97 8.28 10.57 13.91 22.05
23...................... 3.77 4.85 6.05 8.40 10.74 14.14 22.43
24...................... 3.81 4.91 6.13 8.52 10.90 14.36 22.78
25...................... 3.85 4.97 6.21 8.64 11.05 14.57 23.13
26...................... 3.89 5.03 6.29 8.76 11.20 14.77 23.46
27...................... 3.93 5.09 6.36 8.87 11.35 14.97 23.78
28...................... 3.97 5.14 6.44 8.97 11.49 15.16 24.09
29...................... 4.01 5.20 6.51 9.08 11.63 15.34 24.39
30...................... 4.05 5.25 6.58 9.18 11.76 15.52 24.68
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Rate Schedule 400b
[Dollar amount in proposed rates; Parcel Post--Inter BMC/ASF Service]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate--Zones--
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1&2 3 4 5 6 7 8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight not exceeding
(pounds):
2......................... 2.49 2.64 2.79 3.11 3.15 3.15 3.15
3......................... 2.60 2.83 3.07 3.54 4.02 4.45 4.45
4......................... 2.72 3.01 3.34 3.97 4.60 4.93 5.10
5......................... 2.83 3.19 3.60 4.40 5.19 5.89 5.95
6......................... 2.94 3.38 3.87 4.83 5.78 7.17 9.45
7......................... 3.04 3.56 4.14 5.26 6.37 7.99 10.60
8......................... 3.16 3.76 4.41 5.69 6.95 8.81 11.75
9......................... 3.27 3.94 4.67 6.12 7.55 9.63 12.90
10........................ 3.38 4.12 4.94 6.55 8.14 10.46 14.05
11........................ 3.50 4.31 5.21 6.98 8.73 11.28 15.15
12........................ 3.61 4.49 5.47 7.41 9.31 12.09 16.35
13........................ 3.69 4.63 5.65 7.69 9.70 12.64 17.50
14........................ 3.77 4.75 5.85 7.97 10.09 13.18 18.65
15........................ 3.83 4.85 5.97 8.18 10.38 13.56 19.80
16........................ 3.89 4.94 6.11 8.38 10.64 13.93 20.95
17........................ 3.95 5.03 6.22 8.56 10.89 14.26 22.10
18........................ 4.00 5.11 6.34 8.74 11.12 14.59 23.04
19........................ 4.06 5.20 6.44 8.91 11.35 14.90 23.55
20........................ 4.12 5.27 6.56 9.07 11.56 15.19 24.04
21........................ 4.17 5.35 6.66 9.22 11.77 15.47 24.49
22........................ 4.22 5.43 6.76 9.37 11.96 15.73 24.93
23........................ 4.28 5.50 6.85 9.51 12.15 15.99 25.36
24........................ 4.32 5.56 6.94 9.64 12.33 16.24 25.76
25........................ 4.37 5.63 7.03 9.78 12.50 16.48 26.15
26........................ 4.41 5.70 7.12 9.91 12.67 16.71 26.52
27........................ 4.46 5.77 7.20 10.04 12.84 16.93 26.89
28........................ 4.50 5.82 7.29 10.55 13.00 17.15 27.24
29........................ 4.55 5.89 7.37 10.28 13.16 17.35 27.58
30........................ 4.59 5.95 7.45 10.39 13.30 17.55 27.90
31........................ 4.64 6.00 7.53 10.50 13.45 17.74 28.22
32........................ 4.68 6.07 7.60 10.60 13.59 17.94 28.52
33........................ 4.73 6.13 7.68 10.72 13.73 18.12 28.83
34........................ 4.76 6.18 7.74 10.82 13.87 18.30 29.11
35........................ 4.81 6.24 7.82 10.92 13.99 18.48 29.41
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Rate Schedule 401
[Dollar amounts in current rates; Parcel Post: Destination BMC/ASF
Service*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate--Zones--
-----------------------------------
1 & 2 3 4 5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight not exceeding (pounds):
2................................. 1.74 1.86 1.97 2.22
3................................. 1.84 2.01 2.18 2.56
4................................. 1.93 2.15 2.40 2.89
5................................. 2.02 2.30 2.60 3.23
6................................. 2.12 2.45 2.81 3.57
7................................. 2.20 2.59 3.02 3.90
8................................. 2.29 2.75 3.24 4.24
9................................. 2.39 2.89 3.44 4.57
10................................ 2.48 3.04 3.65 4.91
11................................ 2.57 3.19 3.86 5.25
12................................ 2.67 3.33 4.06 5.58
13................................ 2.73 3.44 4.21 5.80
14................................ 2.80 3.54 4.36 6.03
15................................ 2.85 3.62 4.46 6.20
16................................ 2.90 3.70 4.56 6.35
17................................ 2.95 3.77 4.65 6.49
18................................ 3.00 3.84 4.75 6.63
19................................ 3.04 3.91 4.83 6.77
20................................ 3.09 3.96 4.92 6.89
21................................ 3.14 4.03 5.00 7.02
22................................ 3.18 3.09 5.09 7.14
23................................ 3.23 4.15 5.16 7.24
24................................ 3.26 4.20 5.23 7.35
25................................ 3.30 4.26 5.30 7.46
26................................ 3.34 4.32 5.37 7.57
27................................ 3.38 4.37 5.44 7.67
28................................ 3.42 4.42 5.51 7.76
29................................ 3.45 4.47 5.57 7.86
30................................ 3.49 4.52 5.64 7.95
31................................ 3.53 4.57 5.70 8.04
32................................ 3.57 4.62 5.76 8.12
33................................ 3.61 4.67 5.82 8.21
34................................ 3.64 4.72 5.88 8.29
35................................ 3.68 4.76 5.94 8.37
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate Schedule 401
[Dollar amount in proposed rule; Parcel Post--Destination BMC/ASF
Service*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate--Zones--
-----------------------------------
1&2 3 4 5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight not exceeding (pounds):
2................................. 1.97 2.10 2.23 2.51
3................................. 2.08 2.27 2.46 2.89
4................................. 2.18 2.43 2.71 3.27
5................................. 2.28 2.60 2.94 3.65
6................................. 2.40 2.77 3.18 4.03
7................................. 2.49 2.93 3.41 4.41
8................................. 2.59 3.11 3.66 4.79
9................................. 2.70 3.27 3.89 5.16
10................................ 2.80 3.44 4.12 5.55
11................................ 2.90 3.60 4.36 5.93
12................................ 3.02 3.76 4.59 6.31
13................................ 3.08 3.89 4.76 6.55
14................................ 3.16 4.00 4.93 6.81
15................................ 3.22 4.09 5.04 7.01
16................................ 3.28 4.18 5.15 7.18
17................................ 3.33 4.26 5.25 7.33
18................................ 3.39 4.34 5.37 7.49
19................................ 3.44 4.42 5.46 7.65
20................................ 3.49 4.47 5.56 7.79
21................................ 3.55 4.55 5.65 7.93
22................................ 3.59 4.62 5.75 8.07
23................................ 3.65 4.69 5.83 8.18
24................................ 3.68 4.75 5.91 8.31
25................................ 3.73 4.81 5.99 8.43
26................................ 3.77 4.88 6.07 8.55
27................................ 3.82 4.94 6.15 8.67
28................................ 3.86 4.99 6.23 8.77
29................................ 3.90 5.05 6.29 8.88
30................................ 3.94 5.11 6.37 8.98
31................................ 3.99 5.16 6.44 9.09
32................................ 4.03 5.22 6.51 9.18
33................................ 4.08 5.28 6.58 9.28
34................................ 4.11 5.33 6.64 9.37
35................................ 4.16 5.38 6.71 9.46
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Rate Schedule 402
[Dollar amount in current rate; Special and Library Rates]
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Special Cents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Pound:
Not presorted....................................... 105
Presorted to 5-digits\1\\2\......................... 59
Presorted to BMC\1\\3\.............................. 88
Each additional pound through 7 pounds.............. 43
Each additional pound over 7 pounds................... 25
-----------------
Appropriation
rates
-----------------
(cents)
Library:
First Pound......................................... 65
Each additional pound through 7 pounds.............. 24
Each additional pound over 7 pounds................. 12
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\1\A fee of $75.00 must be paid once each calendar year for each permit.
\2\For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to
five-digit destination ZIP Codes.
\3\For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to
Bulk Mail Centers.
Rate Schedule 402
[Dollar amount in proposed rate; Special and Library Rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Special Cents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Pound:
Not presorted....................................... 119
Presorted to 5-digits1, 2........................... 67
Presorted to BMC1, 3................................ 100
Each additional pound through 7 pounds................ 49
Each additional pound over 7 pounds................... 28
-----------------
Appropriation
rates
-----------------
(cents)
Library:
First Pound......................................... 114
Each additional pound through 7 pounds.............. 42
Each additional pound over 7 pounds................. 21
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\1\A fee of $85.00 must be paid once each calendar year for each permit.
\2\For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to
five-digit destination ZIP Codes.
\3\For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to
Bulk Mail Centers.
Rate Schedule 405
[Dollar amount in current rate; Fourth-Class Mail: Single Piece Bound Printed Mater*]
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Rate--Zones--
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local 1 & 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Weight not exceeding (Pounds):
1.5................................................... 0.93 1.27 1.30 1.36 1.45 1.54 1.65 1.75
2..................................................... 0.94 1.30 1.34 1.42 1.53 1.66 1.81 1.93
2.5................................................... 0.96 1.33 1.38 1.48 1.62 1.78 1.97 2.12
3..................................................... 0.98 1.35 1.42 1.54 1.71 1.90 2.12 2.31
3.5................................................... 0.99 1.38 1.46 1.60 1.80 2.02 2.28 2.50
4..................................................... 1.01 1.41 1.50 1.66 1.89 2.14 2.44 2.69
4.5................................................... 1.02 1.44 1.54 1.72 1.98 2.26 2.59 2.88
5..................................................... 1.04 1.47 1.58 1.78 2.07 2.38 2.75 3.07
6..................................................... 1.07 1.53 1.66 1.89 2.24 2.61 3.06 3.44
7..................................................... 1.10 1.59 1.74 2.01 2.42 2.85 3.38 3.82
8..................................................... 1.14 1.64 1.82 2.13 2.60 3.09 3.69 4.20
9..................................................... 1.17 1.70 1.90 2.25 2.77 3.33 4.01 4.57
10.................................................... 1.20 1.76 1.98 2.37 2.95 3.57 4.32 4.95
Per Piece Rate (Dollars)................................ 0.88 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18
Per Pound Rate (Dollars)................................ 0.032 0.058 0.080 0.119 0.177 0.239 0.314 0.377
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*Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.
Rate Schedule 405
[Dollar amount in proposed amounts; Fourth-Class Mail: Single-Piece Bound Printed Matter*]
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Rate--Zones--
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local 1&2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Weight not Exceeding (Pounds):
1.5................................................... 1.02 1.40 1.43 1.50 1.59 1.70 1.82 1.92
2..................................................... 1.04 1.43 1.48 1.56 1.69 1.83 1.99 2.13
2.5................................................... 1.06 1.46 1.52 1.63 1.79 1.96 2.17 2.34
3..................................................... 1.06 1.49 1.56 1.69 1.89 2.09 2.34 2.55
3.5................................................... 1.09 1.52 1.61 1.76 1.98 2.22 2.51 2.76
4..................................................... 1.11 1.56 1.65 1.82 2.08 2.36 2.68 2.96
4.5................................................... 1.13 1.59 1.70 1.89 2.18 2.49 2.86 3.17
5..................................................... 1.15 1.62 1.74 1.96 2.28 2.62 3.03 3.38
6..................................................... 1.18 1.68 1.83 2.09 2.47 2.88 3.38 3.80
7..................................................... 1.22 1.75 1.92 2.22 2.67 3.15 3.72 4.21
8..................................................... 1.25 1.81 2.00 2.35 2.86 3.41 4.07 4.63
9..................................................... 1.29 1.88 2.09 2.48 3.06 3.68 4.41 5.04
10.................................................... 1.32 1.94 2.18 2.61 3.25 3.94 4.76 5.46
Per Piece Rate (Dollar)................................. 0.97 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30
Per Pound Rate (Dollars)................................ 0.035 0.064 0.088 0.131 0.195 0.264 0.346 0.416
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*Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.
Rate Schedule 406
[Dollar amounts in current rate; Fourth-Class Mail: Bulk Bound Printed
Matter]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece
----------------------
Zone Carrier Per Pound
Required Route*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local.................................. 0.440 0.385 0.020
1&2.................................... 0.590 0.535 0.042
3...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.064
4...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.103
5...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.162
6...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.223
7...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.298
8...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.361
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*Applies to mailing of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier route as
prescribed by the Postal Service.
Rate Schedule 406
[Dollar amount in proposed rate; Fourth-Class Mail: Bulk Bound Printed
Matter]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece
----------------------
Zone Carrier Per Pound
Required Route*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local.................................. 0.490 0.429 0.022
1&2.................................... 0.650 0.589 0.046
3...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.071
4...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.114
5...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.179
6...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.246
7...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.329
8...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.398
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier route
as prescribed by the Postal Service.
Rate Schedule 407
[Dollar amounts in current rates; Fourth-Class Mail: Bulk Catalog Bound
printer Matter]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece
----------------------
Zone Carrier Per Pound
Required Route*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local.................................. 0.440 0.385 0.020
1&2.................................... 0.590 0.535 0.042
3...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.064
4...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.103
5...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.162
6...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.223
7...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.298
8...................................... 0.590 0.535 0.361
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier route
as prescribed by the Postal Service.
Rate Schedule 407
[Dollar amounts in proposed rate; Fourth-Class Mail: Bulk Catalog Bound
Printed Matter]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece
----------------------
Zone Carrier Per Pound
Required Route*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local.................................. 0.490 0.429 0.022
1&2.................................... 0.650 0.589 0.046
3...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.071
4...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.114
5...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.179
6...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.246
7...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.329
8...................................... 0.650 0.589 0.398
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*Applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier route
as prescribed by the Postal Service.
Rate Schedules 500, 501, 502, and 503
[Dollar amounts in current rate; Express Mail Rates*]
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Schedule
Schedule Schedule 503 Next
500 Same Schedule 502 Next Day and
Weight Not Exceeding (Pounds) Day Airport 501 Custom Day and Second Day
Service Designed Second day PO to
PO to PO Addressee
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\1/2\....................................................... 8.35 8.75 9.50 9.95
1........................................................... 9.70 12.95 11.15 13.95
2........................................................... 9.70 12.95 11.15 13.95
3........................................................... 11.05 14.95 13.15 15.95
4........................................................... 12.10 16.95 15.15 17.95
5........................................................... 13.10 18.95 17.15 19.95
6........................................................... 14.15 22.50 20.70 23.50
7........................................................... 15.20 23.50 21.70 24.50
8........................................................... 16.25 24.55 22.75 25.55
9........................................................... 17.30 25.55 23.75 26.55
10.......................................................... 18.30 26.60 24.80 27.60
11.......................................................... 19.35 27.60 25.80 28.60
12.......................................................... 20.40 28.65 26.85 29.65
13.......................................................... 21.45 29.65 27.85 30.65
14.......................................................... 22.50 30.70 28.90 31.70
15.......................................................... 23.50 31.70 29.90 32.70
16.......................................................... 24.55 32.75 30.95 33.75
17.......................................................... 25.60 33.80 32.00 34.80
18.......................................................... 26.65 34.80 33.00 35.80
19.......................................................... 27.70 35.85 34.05 36.85
20.......................................................... 28.70 36.85 35.05 37.85
21.......................................................... 29.75 37.90 36.10 38.90
22.......................................................... 30.80 38.90 37.10 39.90
23.......................................................... 31.85 39.95 38.15 40.95
24.......................................................... 32.90 40.95 39.15 41.95
23.......................................................... 33.90 42.00 40.20 43.00
26.......................................................... 34.95 43.00 41.20 44.00
27.......................................................... 35.90 44.05 42.25 45.05
28.......................................................... 36.75 45.05 43.25 46.05
29.......................................................... 37.65 46.10 44.30 47.10
30.......................................................... 38.50 47.15 45.35 48.15
31.......................................................... 39.35 48.15 46.35 49.15
32.......................................................... 40.25 49.20 47.40 50.20
33.......................................................... 41.10 50.20 48.40 51.20
34.......................................................... 41.95 51.25 49.45 52.25
35.......................................................... 42.85 52.25 50.45 53.25
36.......................................................... 43.70 53.30 51.50 54.30
37.......................................................... 44.55 54.30 52.50 55.30
38.......................................................... 45.45 55.35 53.55 56.35
39.......................................................... 46.30 56.35 54.55 57.35
40.......................................................... 47.15 57.40 55.60 58.40
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Rate Schedules 500, 501, 502 and 503
[Dollar amounts in proposed rate; Express Mail Rates1&2]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule
Schedule Schedule 503 Next
500 Same Schedule 502 Next Day and
Weight Not Exceeding (Pounds) Day Airport 501 Custom Day and Second Day
Service Designed Second Day PO to
PO to PO Addressee
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\1/2\....................................................... 9.20 9.65 10.50 10.95
1........................................................... 10.70 14.30 12.30 15.40
2........................................................... 10.70 14.30 12.30 15.40
3........................................................... 12.20 16.50 14.50 17.60
4........................................................... 13.35 18.70 16.70 19.80
5........................................................... 14.45 20.90 18.90 22.00
6........................................................... 15.60 24.80 22.80 25.90
7........................................................... 16.75 25.90 23.90 27.00
8........................................................... 17.90 27.10 25.10 28.20
9........................................................... 19.10 28.20 26.20 29.30
10.......................................................... 20.20 29.35 27.35 30.45
11.......................................................... 21.35 30.45 28.45 31.55
12.......................................................... 22.50 31.60 29.60 32.70
13.......................................................... 23.65 32.70 30.70 33.80
14.......................................................... 24.80 33.85 31.85 34.95
15.......................................................... 25.90 34.95 32.95 36.05
16.......................................................... 27.10 36.15 34.15 37.25
17.......................................................... 28.25 37.30 35.30 38.40
18.......................................................... 29.40 38.40 36.40 39.50
19.......................................................... 30.55 39.55 37.55 40.65
20.......................................................... 31.65 40.65 38.65 41.75
21.......................................................... 32.80 41.80 39.80 42.90
22.......................................................... 33.95 42.90 40.90 44.00
23.......................................................... 35.15 44.05 42.05 45.15
24.......................................................... 36.30 45.15 43.15 46.25
25.......................................................... 37.40 46.35 44.35 47.45
26.......................................................... 38.55 47.45 45.45 48.55
27.......................................................... 39.60 48.60 46.60 49.70
28.......................................................... 40.55 49.70 47.70 50.80
29.......................................................... 41.55 50.85 48.85 51.95
30.......................................................... 42.45 52.00 50.00 53.10
31.......................................................... 43.40 53.10 51.10 54.20
32.......................................................... 44.40 54.25 52.25 55.35
33.......................................................... 45.35 55.35 53.35 56.45
34.......................................................... 46.25 56.55 54.55 57.65
35.......................................................... 47.25 57.65 55.65 58.75
36.......................................................... 48.20 58.80 56.80 59.90
37.......................................................... 49.15 59.90 57.90 61.00
38.......................................................... 50.15 61.05 59.05 62.15
39.......................................................... 51.05 62.15 60.15 63.25
40.......................................................... 52.00 63.30 61.30 64.40
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Schedules SS-1
[Special Services: Address Corrections]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee in dollars
Description -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per manual correction......................... 0.35 0.50
Per automated correction...................... 0.20 0.20
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-2
[Special Services: Business Reply Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in addition to
postage, in dollars)
Description -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active business reply advance deposit account:
Per Piece: Pre-barcoded..................... 0.02 0.06
Other......................................... 0.09 0.10
Payment of postage due charges if active
business reply mail advance deposit account
not used, per piece.......................... 0.40 0.44
Annual License and Accounting Fees:
With Advance Deposit Account................ 185.00 230.00
Without Advance Deposit Account............. 75.00 85.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-4
[Special Services: Certificates of Mailing]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in addition to
postage, in dollars)
Description -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Individual Pieces:
Original certificate of mailing for listed
pieces of all classes of ordinary mail (per
piece)..................................... 0.050 0.055
Three or more pieces individually listed in
a firm mailing book or an approved customer
provided manifest (per piece).............. 0.20 0.20
Each additional copy of original certificate
of mailing or original mailing receipt for
registered, insured, certified, and COD
mail (each copy)........................... 0.50 0.55
Bulk Pieces:
Identical pieces of First- and Third-class
mail paid with ordinary stamps, precanceled
stamps, or meter stamps are subject to the
following fees:
Up to 1,000 pieces (one certificate for
total number)............................ 2.50 2.75
Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction.. 0.30 0.35
Duplicate copy............................ 0.50 0.55
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-5
[Special Services: Certified Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in addition to
postage, in dollars)
Description -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece (in addition to postage)............ 1.00 1.10
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-6
[Special Services: Collect on Delivery]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in addition to
Amount to be Collected or Insurance Coverage postage, in dollars)
Desired -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
$0.01 to $25.................................. 2.50 3.50
$50.01 to $100................................ 3.25 4.50
$100.01 to $200............................... 4.00 5.50
$200.01 to $300............................... 4.75 6.50
$300.01 to $400............................... 5.50 7.50
$400.01 to $500............................... 6.50 8.75
$500.01 to $600............................... 7.00 9.50
Notice of nondelivery of COD Alteration of COD
charges or designation of new addressee...... 2.10 2.80
Registered COD................................ 2.50 3.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-8
[Money Orders]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (Domestic, in
dollars)
Amount -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Domestic: $0.01 to $700....................... 0.75 0.85
APO-FPO: $0.01 to $700........................ 0.25 0.30
Inquiry Fee, which includes the issuance of
copy of a paid money order................... 2.50 2.75
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-9
[Special Services: Insured Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (Domestic) (in
addition to postage, in
Liability dollars)
-------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
$0.01 to $50.................................. 0.75 0.85
$50.01 to $100................................ 1.60 1.75
$100.01 to $200............................... 2.40 2.65
$200.01 to $300............................... 3.50 3.85
$300.01 to $400............................... 4.60 5.05
$400.01 to $500............................... 5.40 5.95
$500.01 to $600............................... 6.20 6.85
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-10
[Special Services: Post Office Boxes and Caller Service]
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Fee Per Semi-Annual Period
----------------------------------------------------------------
Less than 296 to 499 500 to 999 1,000 to 2,000 to
Cubic inch capacity of boxes 296 -------------------------- 1,999 over
------------- -------------------------
Box size = Box size = Box size = Box size = Box size =
1 2 3 4 5
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A. Semi-Annual Rates for Post Office Boxes
Group 1A:
Current...................................... 21.50 31.00 57.50 95.00 157.50
Proposed..................................... 23.50 34.00 63.50 105.00 173.50
Group 1B:
Current...................................... 19.50 27.50 50.00 84.00 140.00
Proposed..................................... 21.50 30.50 55.00 92.50 154.50
Group 1C:
Current...................................... 17.50 24.50 46.50 77.50 130.00
Proposed..................................... 19.50 27.00 51.50 85.50 143.50
Group II-offices w/o city carrier service:
Current...................................... *7.25 *11.25 10.75 15.75 25.00
Proposed..................................... *8.00 *12.50 11.75 17.25 27.50
Group III-offices w/o city carrier service:
Current...................................... *2.00 *2.00 *2.00 *2.00 *2.00
Proposed..................................... *2.00 *2.00 *2.00 *2.00 *2.00
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*=annual.
Fees (in dollars)
Description -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B. Caller Service
For Caller Service (semi-annual):
Group 1A.................................... 225.00 250.00
Group 1B.................................... 215.00 240.00
Group 1C.................................... 202.50 225.00
For Each Reserved Call Number (annual)........ 25.00 30.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*=annual.
Schedule SS-11a
[Special Services: Zip Coding of Mailing Lists]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in dollars)
Description -------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Thousand Addresses.............................. 54.00 60.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-11b
[Special Services: Correction of Mailing Lists]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in dollars)
Description -------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per submitted address............................... 0.15 0.17
Minimum charge per list corrected................... 5.00 5.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-11c
[Special Services: Address Changes for Election Boards and Registration
Commissions]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in dollars)
Description -------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Change of Address............................... 0.15 0.17
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-11d
[Special Services: Corrections Associated With Arrangement of Address
Cards in Carrier Delivery Sequence]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in dollars)
Description -------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Correction...................................... 0.15 0.17
Note: When rural routes have been consolidated or changed to another
post office, no charge will be made for correction if the list contains
only names of persons residing on the route or routes involved.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-12
[On-Site Meter Setting]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in dollars)
Description -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
On-Site Meter Settings:
First Meter:
By appointment............................ 25.00 27.50
Unscheduled request....................... 28.00 31.00
Additional Meters............................. 2.75 3.25
Checking meter in or out of service (per
meter)....................................... 6.50 7.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-13
[Special Services: Parcel Air Lift]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in addition to
postage, in dollars)
Description -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 2 pounds................................ 0.35 0.40
Over 2 up to 3 pounds......................... 0.70 0.75
Over 3 up to 4 pounds......................... 1.05 1.15
Over 4 pounds................................. 1.40 1.55
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-14a
[Special Services: Registered Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current (fees in
addition to postage, in
dollars)
-------------------------
For
Value (in dollars) For Articles
Articles not Covered
Covered by by
Insurance Insurance
(Fees) (Fees)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.00 to 100................................... 4.50 4.40
100.01 to 500................................. 4.85 4.70
500.01 to 1,000............................... 5.25 5.05
1,000.01 to 2,000............................. 5.70 5.40
2,000.01 to 3,000............................. 6.15 5.75
3,000.01 to 4,000............................. 6.60 6.10
4,000.01 to 5,000............................. 7.05 6.45
5,000.01 to 6,000............................. 7.50 6.80
6,000.01 to 7,000............................. 7.95 7.15
7,000.01 to 8,000............................. 8.40 7.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-14b
[Special Services: Registered Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposed (Fees in
addition to postage, in
dollars)
-------------------------
For
Value (in dollars) For Articles
Articles not Covered
Covered by by
insurance Insurance
(Fees) (Fees)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.00 to 100................................... 4.95 4.85
100.01 to 500................................. 5.35 5.20
500.01 to 1,000............................... 5.80 5.55
1,000.01 to 2,000............................. 6.30 5.95
2,000.01 to 3,000............................. 6.80 6.35
3,000.01 to 4,000............................. 7.30 6.75
4,000.01 to 5,000............................. 7.80 7.10
5,000.01 to 6,000............................. 8.25 7.50
6,000.01 to 7,000............................. 8.75 7.90
7,000.01 to 8,000............................. 9.25 8.25
8,000.01 to 9,000............................. 9.75 8.65
9,000.01 to 10,000............................ 10.25 9.05
10,000.01 to 11,000........................... 10.75 9.45
11,000.01 to 12,000........................... 11.25 9.80
12,000.01 to 13,000........................... 11.75 10.20
13,000.01 to 14,000........................... 12.25 10.60
14,000.01 to 15,000........................... 12.75 10.95
15,000.01 to 16,000........................... 13.25 11.35
16,000.01 to 17,000........................... 13.75 11.75
17,000.01 to 18,000........................... 14.25 12.15
18,000.01 to 19,000........................... 14.75 12.50
19,000.01 to 20,000........................... 15.20 12.90
20,000.01 to 21,000........................... 15.70 13.30
21,000.01 to 22,000........................... 16.20 13.70
22,000.01 to 23,000........................... 16.70 14.05
23,000.01 to 24,000........................... 17.20 14.45
24,000.01 to 25,000........................... 17.70 14.85
25,000.01 to 1,000,000........................ 17.70 14.85
Handling charge per $1,000 over $25,000....... 0.40 0.40
$1,000,000.01 to $15,000,000.................. 394.10 391.25
Handling charge per $1,000 over $1,000,000.... 0.40 0.40
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-15
[Special Services: Restricted Delivery]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in addition to
postage, in dollars)
-------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per piece..................................... 2.50 2.75
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-16
[Special Services: Return Receipts]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in addition to
postage, in dollars)
Description -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Requested at time of mailing:
Showing to whom (signature) and date
delivered.................................. 1.00 1.10
Merchandise only--without another special
service.................................. 1.10 1.20
Showing to whom (signature) and date address
where delivered............................ 1.35 1.50
Merchandise only--without another special
service.................................. 1.50 1.65
Requested after mailing: Showing to whom and
date delivered............................... 6.00 6.60
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-17
[Special Services: Special Delivery]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in addition to
postage, in dollars)
Class/Weight -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First-Class and Priority Mail:
Not more than 2 pounds...................... 7.65 16.05
Over 2 pounds but not over 10 pounds........ 7.95 16.70
Over 10 pounds.............................. 8.55 18.00
Double Window (500)--size>#6\3/4\ through #10. 13.50 14.90
Household (50)--size #6\3/4\:
Regular..................................... 2.70 3.00
Window size >#6\3/4\ through #10:
Regular................................... 2.90 3.20
Window.................................... 3.00 3.30
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-20
[Special Services: Merchandise Return]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in addition to
postage, in dollars)
Description -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Transaction: Shipper must have an advance
deposit account (see DMCS Schedule 1000)..... 0.25 0.30
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 1000
[Fees]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (one time only, in
dollars)
Description -------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First-Class Presorted Mailing Fee............. 75.00 85.00
Second-Class Mailing Fees:
A. Original Entry........................... 275.00 305.00
B. Additional Entry (all zones)............. 75.00 85.00
Second-Class Re-entry Fee..................... 45.00 50.00
Second-Class Registration for News Agents..... 45.00 50.00
Third-Class Bulk Mailing Fee.................. 75.00 85.00
Parcel Post: Destination BMC/ASF.............. 75.00 85.00
Fourth-Class Special Mail Presorted Mailing
Fee.......................................... 75.00 85.00
Authorization to Use Permit Imprint........... 75.00 85.00
Merchandise Return (per facility receiving
merchandise return labels)................... 75.00 85.00
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Attachment B.--Proposed Hearing Schedule; Postal Rate and Fee Changes
[Docket No. R94-1]
April 6, 1994.................... Deadline for Intervention.
April 7, 1994.................... Prehearing Conference.
May 10, 1994..................... Completion of discovery on the Postal
Service's direct case.
June 1, 1994..................... Beginning of hearings, i.e., cross-
examination of the Postal Service's
direct case (9:30 a.m. in the
Commission hearing room).
June 23, 1994.................... Filing of the case-in-chief of each
participant, including rebuttal to
the Postal Service.
July 18, 1994.................... Completion of discovery directed to
intervenors and the OCA;
identification of expected amount of
oral cross-examination.
August 8, 1994................... Beginning of evidentiary hearings on
the cases-in-chief of intervenors
and the OCA (9:30 a.m. in the
Commission hearing room).
August 18, 1994.................. Completion of discovery directed to
the Service.
September 7, 1994................ Filing of evidence in rebuttal to the
cases-in-chief of participants other
than the Postal Service (no
discovery permitted on this rebuttal
evidence; only oral examination).
September 19, 1994............... Beginning of hearings on rebuttal to
participants' direct evidence (9:30
a.m. in the Commission hearing
room).
October 4, 1994.................. Filing of initial briefs.
October 13, 1994................. Filing of reply briefs.
October 19, 1994................. Oral argument.
[FR Doc. 94-6473 Filed 3-17-94; 8:45 am]
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