[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 123 (Tuesday, June 25, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32656-32693]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15932]



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POSTAL RATE COMMISSION

39 CFR Part 3001

[Docket Nos. RM96-1, MC95-1 and MC96-1; Order No. 1119]


Amendments to Domestic Mail Classification Schedule: Mail 
Classification Reform, Classification Reform I (MC95-1) and 
Experimental First-Class and Priority Mail Small Parcel Automation Rate 
Category (MC96-1)

AGENCY: Postal Rate Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule sets forth the changes to the Domestic Mail 
Classification Schedule (DMCS) and the accompanying rate changes as a 
result of recent Governors' Decisions on Recommended Decisions of the 
Postal Rate Commission in Docket Nos. MC95-1 and MC96-1. As a result of 
Docket No. MC95-1, substantial changes were made in the classification 
provisions for postal services to reflect the reformed classification 
of mail. Docket No. MC96-1 established experimental automation rate 
categories and 4-cent per piece discounts for certain bulk barcoded 
First-Class and Priority Mail small parcels entered for processing at 
three test sites. For this reason, Appendix A to Subpart C has been 
revised in its entirety.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, Legal Advisor, 
Postal Rate Commission, 1333 H Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 
20268-0001, (202) 789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 24, 1995, the United States Postal 
Service, pursuant to its authority under 39 U.S.C 3621 et seq., filed 
with the Postal Rate Commission (Commission) a request for a 
recommended decision on mail classification reform. The Commission 
designated the Postal

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Service request as Docket No. MC95-1 and published a notice in the 
Federal Register on April 3, 1995, (60 FR 16888-16893), describing the 
Postal Service filing and offering interested participants an 
opportunity to intervene. Sixty-eight intervenors and the Commission's 
Office of the Consumer Advocate participated. The Commission held 
formal, on-the-record hearings, and received testimony from both Postal 
Service and intervenor witnesses. Parties filed briefs, reply briefs 
and participated in oral argument.
    On January 26, 1996, the Commission issued its Opinion and 
Recommended Decision in Docket No. MC95-1. The Decision included 
recommended revisions to the DMCS. See Docket No. MC95-1 Opinion and 
Recommended Decision, January 26, 1996, Appendix Two.
    On March 4, 1996, the Governors of the United States Postal 
Service, pursuant to their authority under 39 U.S.C. 3625, issued two 
separate decisions. In the Decision of the Governors of the United 
States Postal Service on the Recommended Decisions of the Postal Rate 
Commission on Courtesy Envelope Mail and Bulk Parcel Post, the 
Governors rejected the Commission's recommendation for establishing a 
``shell'' rate category for prebarcoded Courtesy Envelope Mail and the 
recommended language defining Bulk Parcel Post. The Governors rejected 
the DMCS language recommendation for Secs. 221.23 (CEM) and Sec. 322.13 
(Bulk Parcel Post), and left in effect the current provision for Bulk 
Parcel Post, Sec. 400.0202. In the Decision of the Governors of the 
United States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal 
Rate Commission on Classification Reform I, Docket No. MC95-1 the 
Governors approved the Commission's recommendations on all other DMCS 
provisions and rate changes. July 1, 1996 was set as the effective date 
for those changes.
    On December 19, 1995, the United States Postal Service, pursuant to 
its authority under 39 U.S.C. 3621 et. seq., filed a request with the 
Postal Rate Commission for an expedited decision on an experimental 
rate category for specific types of First-Class and Priority Mail. The 
filing was designated as Docket No. MC96-1 and a notice of the filing, 
and a description of the Postal Service proposal, was published in the 
Federal Register on December 27, 1995, (60 FR 66999-67000). The notice 
established a period for interested participants to intervene. The 
Commission determined that the Postal Service request met the 
conditions of an experimental offering and established an expedited 
schedule for this review.
    In accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3624, on March 13, 1996, the 
Commission issued its Opinion and Recommended Decision on the Postal 
Service's request. The Commission recommended the establishment of the 
experimental automation rate category for a two year period and 
Appendix Two, Part B, to its Decision contains the DMCS provisions for 
this rate category.
    On April 8, 1996, the Governors issued a decision accepting the 
Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission, and by Resolution 
No. 96-3 established April 28, 1996 as the effective date for 
implementation. Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal 
Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on 
the Experimental First-Class and Priority Mail Small Parcel Automation 
Rate Category, Docket No. MC96-1, April 1, 1996.
    The amendments to the DMCS which are published in this order 
reflect the Governors' decisions of March 4, 1996 and April 1, 1996. 
These revisions are published as a final rule, since procedural 
safeguards and ample opportunity for opposition have already been 
afforded to all interested persons.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the 
Commission certifies that this rulemaking is not expected to have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
Accordingly, regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3001

    Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.

    For reasons set out in the preamble, 39 CFR part 3001 is revised as 
follows:

PART 3001--RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

    1. The authority citation for part 3001 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 39 U.S.C. 404(b), 3603, 3622-3624, 3661, 3662.

    2. Appendix A to Subpart C--Postal Service Rates and Charges is 
revised to read as follows:

Appendix A to Subpart C--Postal Service Rates and Charges

Table of Contents

General Definitions, Terms and Conditions--Sections 1000 through 6030

Classification Schedule 100--Expedited Mail

Sec.
110  Definition
120  Description of Services
121  Same Day Airport Service
122  Custom Designed Service
123  Next Day Service and Second Day Service
130  Physical Limitations
140  Postage and Preparation
150  Deposit and Delivery
151  Deposit
152  Receipt
153  Service
154  Forwarding and Return
160  Ancillary Services
170  Rates and Fees
180  Insurance and Indemnity
181  Insurance Coverage
182  Indemnity Coverage
183  Insurance Claims and Procedures
184  Refunds

Classification Schedule 200--First-Class Mail

Sec.
210  Definition
220  Description of Subclasses
221  Letters and Sealed Parcels Subclass
222  Postal and Post Cards Subclass
223  Priority Mail
230  Physical Limitations
231  Size and Weight
232  Nonstandard Size Mail
240  Postage and Preparation
250  Deposit and Delivery
251  Deposit
252  Service
253  Forwarding and Return
260  Ancillary Services
270  Rates and Fees
280  Authorizations and Licenses

Classification Schedules 300--Standard Mail

Sec.
310  Definition
311  General
312  Printed Matter
313  Written Additions
320  Description of Subclasses
321  Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing Less Than 16 Ounces
322  Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing 16 Ounces or More
323  Subclasses with No 16-Ounce Limitation
330  Physical Limitations
331  Size
332  Weight
333  Nonstandard Size Mail
340  Postage and Preparation
341  Postage
342  Preparation
343  Non-Identical Pieces
344  Attachments and Enclosures
350  Deposit and Delivery
351  Deposit
352  Service
353  Forwarding and Return
360  Ancillary Services
361  All Subclasses

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362  Single Piece, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and 
Library Subclasses
370  Rates and Fees
380  Authorizations and Licenses
381  Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, and Nonprofit Subclasses
382  Special Subclass
383  Parcel Post Subclass

Classification Schedule 400--Periodicals

Sec.
410  Definition
411  General Requirements
412  General Publications
413  Requester Publications
414  Publications of Institutions and Societies
415  Publications of State Departments of Agriculture
416  Foreign Publications
420  Description of Subclasses
421  Regular Subclass
422  [Reserved]
423  Preferred Rate Periodicals
430  Physical Limitations
440  Postage and Preparation
441  Postage
442  Presortation
443  Attachments and Enclosures
444  Identification
445  Filing of Information
446  Enclosures and Supplements
450  Deposit and Delivery
451  Deposit
452  Service
453  Forwarding and Return
460  Ancillary Services
470  Rates and Fees
480  Authorizations and Licenses
481  Entry Authorizations
482  Preferred Rate Authorization
483  Mailing by Publishers and News Agents
434  Fees
Classification Schedule SS-1--Address Correction Service
Classification Schedule SS-2--Business Reply Mail
Classification Schedule SS-3--Caller Service
Classification Schedule SS-4--Certificate of Mailing
Classification Schedule SS-5--Certified Mail
Classification Schedule SS-6--Collect on Delivery Service
Classification Schedule SS-8--Domestic Postal Money Orders
Classification Schedule SS-9--Insured Mail
Classification Schedule SS-10--Post Office Box Service
Classification Schedule SS-11--Mailing List Services
Classification Schedule SS-12--On-Site Meter Setting
Classification Schedule SS-13--Parcel Airlift (PAL)
Classification Schedule SS-14--Registered Mail
Classification Schedule SS-15--Restricted Delivery
Classification Schedule SS-16--Return Receipts
Classification Schedule SS-17--Special Delivery
Classification Schedule SS-18--Special Handling
Classification Schedule SS-19--Stamped Envelopes
Classification Schedule SS-20--Merchandise Return

Rate Schedules

General Definitions, Terms and Conditions

1000  GENERAL DEFINITIONS

    As used in this Domestic Mail Classification Schedule, the 
following terms have the meanings set forth below.

1001  Advertising

    Advertising includes all material for the publication of which a 
valuable consideration is paid, accepted, or promised, that calls 
attention to something for the purpose of getting people to buy it, 
sell it, seek it, or support it. If an advertising rate is charged for 
the publication of reading matter or other material, such material 
shall be deemed to be advertising. Articles, items, and notices in the 
form of reading matter inserted in accordance with a custom or 
understanding that textual matter is to be inserted for the advertiser 
or his products in the publication in which a display advertisement 
appears are deemed to be advertising. If a publisher advertises his own 
services or publications, or any other business of the publisher, 
whether in the form of display advertising or editorial or reading 
matter, this is deemed to be advertising.

1002  Aspect Ratio

    Aspect ratio is the ratio of width to length.

1003  Bills and Statements of Account

    1003.1  A bill is a request for payment of a definite sum of money 
claimed to be owing by the addressee either to the sender or to a third 
party. The mere assertion of an indebtedness in a definite sum combined 
with a demand for payment is sufficient to make the message a bill.
    1003.2  A statement of account is the assertion of the existence of 
a debt in a definite amount but which does not necessarily contain a 
request or a demand for payment. The amount may be immediately due or 
may become due after a certain time or upon demand or billing at a 
later date.
    1003.3  A bill or statement of account must present the particulars 
of an indebtedness with sufficient definiteness to inform the debtor of 
the amount he is required to pay to acquit himself of the debt. 
However, neither a bill nor a statement of account need state the 
precise amount if it contains sufficient information to enable the 
debtor to determine the exact amount of the claim asserted.
    1003.4  A bill or statement of account is not the less a bill or 
statement of account merely because the amount claimed is not in fact 
owing or may not be legally collectible.

1004  Girth

    Girth is the measurement around a piece of mail at its thickest 
part.

1005  Invoice

    An invoice is a writing showing the nature, quantity, and cost or 
price of items shipped or sent to a purchaser or consignor.

1006  Permit Imprints

    Permit imprints are printed indicia indicating postage has been 
paid by the sender under the permit number shown.

1007  Preferred Rates

    Preferred rates are the reduced rates established pursuant to 39 
U.S.C. 3626.

1008  ZIP Code

    The ZIP Code is a numeric code that facilitates the sortation, 
routing, and delivery of mail.

2000  DELIVERY OF MAIL

2010  Delivery Services

    The Postal Service provides the following modes of delivery:
    a. Caller service. The fees for caller service are set forth in 
Rate Schedule SS-10.
    b. Carrier delivery service.
    c. General delivery.
    d. Post office box service. The fees for post office box service 
are set forth in Rate Schedule SS-10.

2020  Conditions of Delivery

    2021  General. Except as provided in section 2022, mail will be 
delivered as addressed unless the Postal Service is instructed 
otherwise by the addressee in writing.
    2022  Refusal of Delivery. The addressee may control delivery of 
his mail. The addressee may refuse to accept a piece of mail that does 
not require a delivery receipt at the time it is offered for delivery 
or after delivery by returning it unopened to the Postal Service. For 
mail that requires a delivery receipt, the addressee or his 
representative may read and copy the name of the sender of registered, 
insured, certified, COD, return receipt, and Express Mail prior to 
accepting delivery. Upon signing the delivery receipt the piece may not 
be returned to the Postal Service without the applicable postage and 
fees affixed.
    2023  Receipt. If a signed receipt is required, mail will be 
delivered to the addressee (or competent member of his

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family), to persons who customarily receive his mail or to one 
authorized in writing to receive the addressee's mail.
    2024  Jointly Addressed Mail. Mail addressed to several persons may 
be delivered to any one of them. When two or more persons make 
conflicting orders for delivery for the same mail, the mail shall be 
delivered as determined by the Postal Service.
    2025  Commercial Mail Receiving Agents. Mail may be delivered to a 
commercial mail receiving agency on behalf of another person. In 
consideration of delivery of mail to the commercial agent, the 
addressee and the agent are considered to agree that:
    a. No change of address order will be filed with the post office 
when the agency relationship is terminated;
    b. When remailed by the commercial agency, the mail is subject to 
payment of new postage.
    2026  Mail Addressed To Organizations. Mail addressed to 
governmental units, private organizations, corporations, unincorporated 
firms or partnerships, persons at institutions (including but not 
limited to hospitals and prisons), or persons in the military is 
delivered as addressed or to an authorized agent.
    2027  Held Mail. Mail will be held for a specified period of time 
at the office of address upon request of the addressee, unless the 
mail:
    a. Has contrary retention instructions;
    b. Is perishable; or
    c. Is registered, COD, insured, return receipt, certified, or 
Express Mail for which the normal retention period expires before the 
end of the specified holding period.

2030  Forwarding and Return

    2031  Forwarding. Forwarding is the transfer of undeliverable-as-
addressed mail to an address other than the one originally placed on 
the mail piece. All post offices will honor change of address orders 
for a period of time specified by the Postal Service.
    2032  Return. Return is the delivery of undeliverable-as-addressed 
mail to the sender.
    2033  Applicable Provisions. The provisions of sections 150, 250, 
350 and 450 apply to forwarding and return.
    2034  Forwarding for Postal Service Adjustments. When mail is 
forwarded due to Postal Service adjustments (such as, but not limited 
to, the discontinuance of the post office of original address, 
establishment of rural carrier service, conversion to city delivery 
service from rural, readjustment of delivery districts, or renumbering 
of houses and renaming of streets), it is forwarded without charge for 
a period of time specified by the Postal Service.

3000  POSTAGE AND PREPARATION

3010  Packaging

    Mail must be packaged so that:
    a. The contents will be protected against deterioration or 
degradation;
    b. The contents will not be likely to damage other mail, Postal 
Service employees or property, or to become loose in transit;
    c. The package surface must be able to retain postage indicia and 
address markings;
    d. It is marked by the mailer with a material which is not readily 
water soluble nor which can be easily rubbed off or smeared, and the 
marking will be sharp and clear.

3020  Envelopes

    Paper used in the preparation of envelopes may not be of a 
brilliant color. Envelopes must be prepared with paper strong enough to 
withstand normal handling.

3030  Payment of Postage and Fees

    Postage must be fully prepaid on all mail at the time of mailing, 
except as authorized by law or this Schedule. Except as authorized by 
law or this Schedule, mail deposited without prepayment of sufficient 
postage shall be delivered to the addressee subject to payment of 
deficient postage, returned to the sender, or otherwise disposed of as 
prescribed by the Postal Service. Mail deposited without any postage 
affixed will be returned to the sender without any attempt at delivery.

3040  Methods for Paying Postage and Fees

    Postage for all mail may be prepaid by postage meter, adhesive 
stamps, or permit imprint, unless otherwise limited or prescribed by 
the Postal Service. The following methods of paying postage and fees 
require prior authorization from the Postal Service:
    a. Permit imprint,
    b. Postage meter,
    c. Precanceled stamps, precanceled envelopes, and mailer's 
precanceled postmarks.

3050  Authorization Fees

    Fees for authorization to use a permit imprint are set forth in 
Rate Schedule 1000. No fee is charged for authorization to use a 
postage meter. Fees for setting postage meters are set forth in Rate 
Schedule SS-12. No fee is charged for authorization to use precanceled 
stamps, precanceled envelopes or mailer's precanceled postmark.

3060  Special Service Fees

    Fees for special services may be prepaid in any manner appropriate 
for the class of mail indicated or as otherwise prescribed by the 
Postal Service.

3070  Marking of Unpaid Mail

    Matter authorized for mailing without prepayment of postage must 
bear markings identifying the class of mail service. Matter so marked 
will be billed at the applicable rate of postage set forth in this 
Schedule. Matter not so marked will be billed at the applicable First-
Class rate of postage.

3080  Refund of Postage

    When postage and special service fees have been paid on mail for 
which no service is rendered for the postage or fees paid, or collected 
in excess of the lawful rate, a refund may be made. There shall be no 
refund for registered, COD, and insured fees when the article is later 
withdrawn by the mailer. In cases involving returned articles 
improperly accepted because of excess size or weight, a refund may be 
made.

3090  Calculation of Postage

    When a rate schedule contains per piece and per pound rates, the 
postage shall be the sum of the charges produced by those rates. When a 
rate schedule contains a minimum-per-piece rate and a pound rate, the 
postage shall be the greater of the two. When the computation of 
postage yields a fraction of a cent in the charge, the next higher 
whole cent must be paid.

4000  POSTAL ZONES

4010  Geographic Units of Area

    In the determination of postal zones, the earth is considered to be 
divided into units of area thirty minutes square, identical with a 
quarter of the area formed by the intersecting parallels of latitude 
and meridians of longitude. The distance between these units of area is 
the basis of the postal zones.

4020  Measurement of Zone Distances

    The distance upon which zones are based shall be measured from the 
center of the unit of area containing the dispatching sectional center 
facility or multi-ZIP coded post office not serviced by a sectional 
center facility. A post office of mailing and a post office of delivery 
shall have the same zone relationship as their respective sectional 
center facilities or multi-ZIP coded post offices, but this shall not 
cause two post offices to be regarded as within the same local zone.

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4030  Definition of Zones

    4031  Local Zone. The local zone applies to mail mailed at any post 
office for delivery at that office; at any city letter carrier office 
or at any point within its delivery limits for delivery by carriers 
from that office; at any office from which a rural route starts for 
delivery on the same route; and on a rural route for delivery at the 
office from which the route starts or on any rural route starting from 
that office.
    4032  First Zone. The first zone includes all territory within the 
quadrangle of entry in conjunction with every contiguous quadrangle, 
representing an area having a mean radial distance of approximately 50 
miles from the center of a given unit of area. The first zone also 
applies to mail between two post offices in the same sectional center.
    4033  Second Zone. The second zone includes all units of area 
outside the first zone lying in whole or in part within a radius of 
approximately 150 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
    4034  Third Zone. The third zone includes all units of area outside 
the second zone lying in whole or in part within a radius of 
approximately 300 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
    4035  Fourth Zone. The fourth zone includes all units of area 
outside the third zone lying in whole or in part within a radius 
approximately 600 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
    4036  Fifth Zone. The fifth zone includes all units of area outside 
the fourth zone lying in whole or in part within a radius of 
approximately 1,000 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
    4037  Sixth Zone. The sixth zone includes all units of area outside 
the fifth zone lying in whole or in part within a radius of 
approximately 1,400 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
    4038  Seventh Zone. The seventh zone includes all units of area 
outside the sixth zone lying in whole or in part within a radius of 
approximately 1,800 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
    4039  Eighth Zone. The eighth zone includes all units of area 
outside the seventh zone.

4040  Zoned Rates

    Except as provided in section 4050, rates according to zone apply 
for zone-rated mail sent between Postal Service facilities including 
armed forces post offices, wherever located.
    4050  APO/FPO Mail
    4051  General. Except as provided in section 4052, the rates of 
postage for zone-rated mail transported between the United States, or 
the possessions or territories of the United States, on the one hand, 
and Army, Air Force and Fleet Post Offices on the other, or among the 
latter, shall be the applicable zone rates for mail between the place 
of mailing or delivery and the city of the postmaster serving the Army, 
Air Force or Fleet Post Office concerned.
    4052  Transit Mail. The rates of postage for zone-rated mail which 
is mailed at or addressed to an armed forces post office and which is 
transported directly to or from armed forces post offices at the 
expense of the Department of Defense, without transiting any of the 48 
contiguous states (including the District of Columbia), shall be the 
applicable local zone rate; provided, however, that if the distance 
from the place of mailing to the embarkation point or the distance from 
the point of debarkation to the place of delivery is greater than the 
local zone for such mail, postage shall be assessed on the basis of the 
distance from the place of mailing to the embarkation point or the 
distance from the point of debarkation to the place of delivery of such 
mail, as the case may be. The word ``transiting'' does not include 
enroute transfers at coastal gateway cities which are necessary to 
transport military mail directly between military post offices.

5000  PRIVACY OF MAIL

5010  First-Class and Express Mail

    Matter mailed as First-Class Mail or Express Mail shall be treated 
as mail which is sealed against postal inspection and shall not be 
opened except as authorized by law.

5020  All Other Mail

    Matter not paid at First-Class Mail or Express Mail rates must be 
wrapped or secured in the manner prescribed by the Postal Service so 
that the contents may be examined. Mailing of sealed items as other 
than First-Class Mail or Express Mail is considered consent by the 
sender to the postal inspection of the contents.

6000  MAILABLE MATTER

6010  General

    Mailable matter is any matter which:
    a. Is not mailed in contravention of 39 U.S.C. Chapter 30, or of 17 
U.S.C. 109;
    b. While in the custody of the Postal Service is not likely to 
become damaged itself, to damage other pieces of mail, to cause injury 
to Postal Service employees or to damage Postal Service property; and
    c. Is not mailed contrary to any special conditions or limitations 
placed on transportation or movement of certain articles, when imposed 
under law by the U.S. Department of the Treasury; U.S. Department of 
Agriculture; U.S. Department of Commerce; U.S. Department of Health and 
Human Services, U.S. Department of Transportation; and any other 
Federal department or agency having legal jurisdiction.

6020  Minimum Size Standards

    The following minimum size standards apply to all mailable matter:
    a. All items must be at least 0.007 inches thick, and
    b. all items, other than keys and identification devices, which are 
0.25 inch thick or less must be
    i. rectangular in shape,
    ii. at least 3.5 inches in width, and
    iii. at least 5 inches in length.

6030  Maximum Size and Weight Standards

    Where applicable, the maximum size and weight standards for each 
class of mail are set forth in sections 130, 230, 330 and 430. 
Additional limitations may be applicable to specific subclasses, and 
rate and discount categories as provided in the eligibility provisions 
for each subclass or category.

Expedited Mail Classification Schedule

110  DEFINITION

    Expedited Mail is mail matter entered as Express Mail in accordance 
with the provisions of this Schedule. Any matter eligible for mailing 
may, at the option of the mailer, be mailed as Express Mail.

120  Description of Services

121  Same Day Airport Service

    Same Day Airport service is available between designated airport 
mail facilities.

122  Custom Designed Service

    122.1  General. Custom Designed service is available between 
designated postal facilities or other designated locations for mailable 
matter tendered in accordance with a service agreement between the 
Postal Service and the mailer. Service under a service agreement shall 
be offered in a manner consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c).
    122.2  Service Agreement. A service agreement shall set forth the 
following:
    a. The scheduled place for each shipment tendered for service to 
each specific destination;
    b. Scheduled place for claim, or delivery, at destination for each 
scheduled shipment;

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    c. Scheduled time of day for tender at origin and for claim or 
delivery at destination.
    122.3  Pickup and Delivery. Pickup at the mailer's premises, and/or 
delivery at an address other than the destination postal facility is 
provided under terms and conditions as prescribed by the Postal 
Service.
    122.4  Commencement of Service Agreement. Service provided pursuant 
to a service agreement shall commence not more than 10 days after the 
signed service agreement is tendered to the Postal Service.
    122.5  Termination of Service Agreement
    122.51  Termination by Postal Service. Express Mail service 
provided pursuant to a service agreement may be terminated by the 
Postal Service upon 10 days prior written notice to the mailer if:
    a. Service cannot be provided for reasons beyond the control of the 
Postal Service or because of changes in Postal Service facilities or 
operations, or
    b. The mailer fails to adhere to the terms of the service agreement 
or this schedule.
    122.52.  Termination by Mailers. The mailer may terminate a service 
agreement, for any reason, by notice to the Postal Service.

123  Next Day Service and Second Day Service

    123.1  Availability of Services. Next Day and Second Day Services 
are available at designated retail postal facilities to designated 
destination facilities or locations for items tendered by the time or 
times prescribed by the Postal Service. Next Day Service is available 
for overnight delivery. Second Day Service is available for second day 
delivery.
    123.2  Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Next Day and 
Second Day Services under terms and conditions as prescribed by the 
Postal Service. Service shall be offered in a manner consistent with 39 
U.S.C. 403(c).

130  PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

    Express Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length and 
girth combined.

140  POSTAGE AND PREPARATION

    Except as provided in Rate Schedules 121, 122 and 123, postage on 
Express Mail is charged on each piece. For shipments tendered in 
Express Mail pouches under a service agreement, each pouch is a piece.

150  DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY

151  Deposit

    Express Mail must be deposited at places designated by the Postal 
Service.

152  Receipt

    A receipt showing the time and date of mailing will be provided to 
the mailer upon acceptance of Express Mail by the Postal Service. This 
receipt serves as evidence of mailing.

153  Service

    Express Mail service provides a high speed, high reliability 
service. Same Day Airport Express Mail will be dispatched on the next 
available transportation to the destination airport mail facility. 
Custom Designed Express Mail will be available for claim or delivery as 
specified in the service agreement.

154  Forwarding and Return

    When Express Mail is returned, or forwarded, as prescribed by the 
Postal Service, there will be no additional charge.

160  ANCILLARY SERVICES

    The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail 
sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable 
fees:

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                  Service                              Schedule         
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a. Address correction......................  SS-1                       
b. Return receipts.........................  SS-16                      
c. COD.....................................  SS-6                       
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170  RATES AND FEES

    The rates for Express Mail are set forth in the following rate 
schedules:

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                                                                Schedule
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a. Same Day Airport..........................................        121
b. Custom Designed...........................................        122
c. Next Day Post Office-to-Post Office.......................        123
d. Second Day Post Office-to-Post Office.....................        123
e. Next Day Post Office-to-Addressee.........................        123
f. Second Day Post Office-to-Addressee.......................        123
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180  INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY

181  Insurance Coverage

    Express Mail is insured against loss, damage or rifling at no 
additional charge.

182  Indemnity Coverage

    182.1  Payment of Indemnity. Indemnity will be paid by the Postal 
Service as follows:
    a. For document reconstruction the maximum liability is $50,000 per 
piece, up to $500,000 per occurrence regardless of the number of 
claimants, to be paid under terms and conditions prescribed by the 
Postal Service.
    b. For merchandise the maximum liability is $500 to be paid under 
terms and conditions prescribed by the Postal Service.
    c. For mailings valued at $15 or less, for negotiable items, or 
currency or bullion, the indemnity is $15 to be paid under terms and 
conditions prescribed by the Postal Service.
    182.2  Indemnity Not Available. Indemnity will not be paid by the 
Postal Service for loss, damage or rifling:
    a. Of nonmailable matter;
    b. Due to improper packaging;
    c. Seizure by any agency of government; or,
    d. Due to war, insurrection or civil disturbances.

183  Insurance Claims And Procedures

    Claims for refunds of postage or insurance must be filed within the 
period of time and under terms and conditions prescribed by the Postal 
Service.

184  Refunds

    184.1  Same Day Airport. The Postal Service will refund the postage 
for Same Day Airport Express Mail not available for claim by the time 
specified, unless the delay is caused by:
    a. Strikes or work stoppage;
    b. Delay or cancellation of flights; or
    c. Governmental action beyond the control of Postal Service or air 
carriers.
    184.2  Custom Designed. Except where a service agreement provides 
for claim, or delivery, of Custom Designed Express Mail more than 24 
hours after scheduled tender at point of origin, the Postal Service 
will refund postage for such mail not available for claim, or not 
delivered, within 24 hours of mailing, unless the item was delayed by 
strike or work stoppage.
    184.3  Next Day. Unless the item was delayed by strike or work 
stoppage, the Postal Service will refund postage for Next Day Express 
Mail not available for claim or not delivered:
    a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) prescribed by the Postal 
Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post 
Office service;
    b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) prescribed by the Postal 
Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-
Addressee service.
    184.4 Second Day. Unless the item was delayed by strike or work 
stoppage, the Postal Service will refund postage for Second Day Express 
Mail not available for claim or not delivered:
    a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) prescribed by the Postal 
Service, of the

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second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post Office service;
    b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) prescribed by the Postal 
Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-
Addressee service.

First-Class Mail Claffification Schedule

210  DEFINITION

    Any matter eligible for mailing may, at the option of the mailer, 
be mailed as First-Class Mail. The following must be mailed as First-
Class Mail, unless mailed as Express Mail or exempt under title 39, 
United States Code, or except as authorized under sections 344.12, 
344.23 and 443:
    a. Mail sealed against postal inspection as set forth in section 
5000;
    b. Matter wholly or partially in handwriting or typewriting except 
as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, 323, 344.22, and 446;
    c. Matter having the character of actual and personal 
correspondence except as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, 
323, 344.22, and 446; and
    d. Bills and statements of account.

220  DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES

221  Letters and Sealed Parcels Subclass

    221.1  General. The Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass consists of 
First-Class Mail weighing 11 ounces or less that is not mailed under 
section 222 or 223.
    221.2  Regular Rate Categories. The regular rate categories consist 
of Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not mailed under section 
221.3.
    221.21  Single Piece Rate Category. The single piece rate category 
applies to regular rate Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not 
mailed under section 221.22.
    221.22  Presort Rate Category. The Presort rate category applies to 
Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal 
Service; and
    c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements 
prescribed by the Postal Service.
221.23  [Reserved]
221.24  Nonstandard Size Surcharge. Regular rate category Letters and 
Sealed Parcels subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is 
nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 232.
221.25  Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces. 
Presort rate category Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is 
eligible for an additional presort discount on each piece weighing more 
than two ounces.
221.3  Automation Rate Categories--Letters and Flats
221.31  General. The automation rate categories consist of Letters and 
Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing 11 ounces or less that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service;
    c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service; 
and
    d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other 
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    221.32  Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to 
letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 
221.33, 221.34, or 221.35.
    221.33  Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-digit rate category 
applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to 
single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by 
the Postal Service.
    221.34  Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category 
applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to 
single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by 
the Postal Service.
    221.35  Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate 
category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted 
to carrier routes. It is available only for those carrier routes 
prescribed by the Postal Service.
    221.36  Basic Flats Rate Category. The basic flats rate category 
applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under 
section 221.37.
    221.37  Three- and Five-Digit Flats Rate Category. The three- and 
five-digit flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate 
category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP 
Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
    221.38  Nonstandard Size Surcharge. Flat-size automation rate 
category pieces are subject to a surcharge if they are nonstandard size 
mail, as defined in section 232.
    221.39  Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces. 
Presorted automation rate category mail is eligible for an additional 
presort discount on each piece weighing more than two ounces.
221.4  Automation Rate Category--Parcels
    221.41  Prebarcoded Parcel Rate Category. The prebarcoded parcel 
rate category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass 
nonpresorted mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 50 pieces;
    b. Bears a barcode as prescribed by the Postal Service;
    c. Is marked and presented as prescribed by the Postal Service; and
    d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other 
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    This provision is applicable only to mailings entered for 
processing at no more than six facilities designated by the Postal 
Service. This provision expires April 28, 1998.

222  Postal and Post Cards Subclass

222.1  Definition
    222.11  Postal Card. A postal card is a card with postage imprinted 
or impressed on it and supplied by the Postal Service for the 
transmission of messages.
    222.12  Post Card. A post card is a privately printed mailing card 
for the transmission of messages. To be eligible to be mailed as a 
First-Class post card, a card must be of uniform thickness and must not 
exceed any of the following dimensions:
    a. 6 inches in length;
    b. 4 1/4 inches in width;
    c. 0.016 inch in thickness.
    222.13  Double Cards. Double postal or post cards may be mailed as 
postal or post cards. A double postal or post card consists of two 
attached cards, one of which may be detached by the receiver and 
returned by mail as a single postal or post card.
    222.2  Restriction. A mailpiece with any of the following 
characteristics is not mailable as a postal or post card unless it is 
prepared as prescribed by the Postal Service:
    a. Numbers or letters unrelated to postal purposes appearing in the 
address portion of the card;
    b. Punched holes;
    c. Vertical tearing guide;
    d. An address portion which is smaller than the remainder of the 
card.

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222.3 Regular Rate Categories
    222.31  Single Piece Rate Category. The single piece rate category 
applies to regular rate Postal and Post Cards subclass mail not mailed 
under section 222.32.
    222.32  Presort Rate Category. The presort rate category applies to 
Postal and Post Cards subclass mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal 
Service; and
    c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements 
prescribed by the Postal Service.
222.4  Automation Rate Categories
    222.41  General. The automation rate categories consist of Postal 
and Post Cards subclass mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service;
    c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service; 
and
    d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other 
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    222.42  Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to 
automation rate category cards not mailed under section 222.43, 222.44, 
or 222.45.
    222.43  Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-digit rate category 
applies to automation rate category cards presorted to single or 
multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the Postal 
Service.
    222.44  Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category 
applies to automation rate category cards presorted to single or 
multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the Postal 
Service.
    222.45  Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate 
category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to carrier 
routes. It is available only for those carrier routes prescribed by the 
Postal Service.

223 Priority Mail

    223.1  General. The Priority Mail subclass consists of:
    a. First-Class Mail weighing more than 11 ounces; and
    b. Any mailable matter which, at the option of the mailer, is 
mailed for expeditious mailing and transportation.
    223.2  Single Piece Priority Mail Rate Category. The single piece 
priority mail rate category applies to Priority Mail subclass mail not 
mailed under section 223.3.
    223.3  Presorted Priority Mail Rate Category. The presorted 
priority mail rate category applies to Priority Mail subclass mail 
that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal 
Service; and
    c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    223.4  Prebarcoded Priority Mail Parcel Rate Category. The 
prebarcoded Priority Mail Parcel rate category applies to Priority Mail 
subclass nonpresorted mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 50 pieces;
    b. Bears a barcode as prescribed by the Postal Service;
    c. Is marked and presented as prescribed by the Postal Service; and
    d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other 
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    This provision is applicable only to mailings entered for 
processing at no more than six facilities designated by the Postal 
Service. This provision expires April 28, 1998.
    223.5  Flat Rate Envelope. Priority Mail subclass mail sent in a 
``flat rate'' envelope provided by the Postal Service is charged the 
two-pound rate.
    223.6  Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Priority 
Mail subclass mail under terms and conditions prescribed by the Postal 
Service.
    223.7  Bulky Parcels. Priority Mail subclass mail weighing less 
than 15 pounds, and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth 
combined, is charged a minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel 
for the zone to which the piece is addressed.

230  PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

231  Size and Weight

    First-Class Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length 
and girth combined. Additional size and weight limitations apply to 
individual First-Class Mail subclasses.

232  Nonstandard Size Mail

    Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing one ounce or less 
is nonstandard size if:
    a. Its aspect ratio does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 
inclusive; or
    b. It exceeds any of the following dimensions:
    i. 11.5 inches in length;
    ii. 6.125 inches in width; or
    iii. 0.25 inch in thickness.

240  POSTAGE AND PREPARATION

    Postage on First-Class Mail must be paid as set forth in section 
3000. Postage is computed separately on each piece of mail. Pieces not 
within the same postage rate increment may be mailed at other than a 
single piece rate as part of the same mailing only when specific 
methods approved by the Postal Service for ascertaining and verifying 
postage are followed. All mail mailed at other than a single piece rate 
must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.

250  DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY

251  Deposit

    First-Class Mail must be deposited at places and times designated 
by the Postal Service.

252  Service

    First-Class Mail receives expeditious handling and transportation, 
except that when First-Class Mail is attached to or enclosed with mail 
of another class, the service of that class applies.

253  Forwarding and Return

    First-Class Mail that is undeliverable-as-addressed is forwarded or 
returned to the sender without additional charge.

260  ANCILLARY SERVICES

    First-Class Mail, except as otherwise noted, will receive the 
following additional services upon payment of the fees prescribed in 
the corresponding schedule:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  Service                              Schedule         
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 a. Address correction.....................  SS-1                       
 b. Business reply mail....................  SS-2                       
 c. Certificates of mailing................  SS-4                       
 d. Certified mail.........................  SS-5                       
 e. COD....................................  SS-6                       
 f. Insured mail...........................  SS-9                       
 g. Registered mail........................  SS-14                      
 h. Special delivery.......................  SS-17                      
 i. Return receipt (merchandise only)......  SS-16                      
 j. Merchandise return.....................  SS-20                      
------------------------------------------------------------------------

270  RATES AND FEES

    The rates and fees for First-Class Mail are set forth in the 
following rate schedules:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 a. Letters and Sealed Parcels...............................        221
 b. Postal and Post Cards....................................        222
 c. Priority Mail............................................        223
 d. Fees.....................................................       1000
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280  AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES

    The fee set forth in Rate Schedule 1000 must be paid once each year 
at each office of mailing by any person who mails other than single 
piece First-Class Mail or courtesy envelope mail. Payment of the fee 
allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class rate.

Standard Mail Classification Schedule

310  DEFINITION

311  General

    Any mailable matter may be mailed as Standard Mail except:
    a. Matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail;
    b. Copies of a publication that is entered as Periodicals class 
mail, except copies sent by a printer to a publisher, and except copies 
that would have traveled at the former second-class transient rate. 
(The transient rate applied to individual copies of second-class mail 
forwarded and mailed by the public, as well as to certain sample copies 
mailed by publishers.)

312  Printed Matter

    Printed matter, including printed letters which according to 
internal evidence are being sent in identical terms to several persons, 
but which do not have the character of actual or personal 
correspondence, may be mailed as Standard Mail. Printed matter does not 
lose its character as Standard Mail when the date and name of the 
addressee and of the sender are written thereon. For the purposes of 
the Standard Mail Classification Schedule, ``printed'' does not include 
reproduction by handwriting or typewriting.

313  Written Additions

    Standard Mail may have the following written additions placed on 
the wrapper, on a tag or label attached to the outside of the parcel, 
or inside the parcel, either loose or attached to the article:
    a. Marks, numbers, name, or letters descriptive of contents;
    b. ``Please Do Not Open Until Christmas,'' or words of similar 
import;
    c. Instructions and directions for the use of an article in the 
package;
    d. Manuscript dedication or inscription not in the nature of 
personal correspondence;
    e. Marks to call attention to any word or passage in text;
    f. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter;
    g. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets, and corrections 
in proof sheets to include: corrections of typographical and other 
errors, alterations of text, insertion of new text, marginal 
instructions to the printer, and rewrites of parts if necessary for 
correction;
    h. Handstamped imprints, except when the added matter is itself 
personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication;
    i. An invoice.

320  DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES

321  Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing Less than 16 Ounces

    321.1  Single Piece Subclass
    321.11  Definition. The Single Piece subclass consists of Standard 
Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under sections 
321.2, 321.3, 321.4 or 323.
    321.12  Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to 
Single Piece subclass mail not mailed under section 321.13.
    321.13  Keys and Identification Devices Rate Category. The keys and 
identification devices rate category applies to keys, identification 
cards, identification tags, or similar identification devices mailed 
without cover, and which bear, contain, or have securely attached the 
name and complete address of a person, organization, or concern, with 
instructions to return to such address and a statement guaranteeing the 
payment of postage due on delivery.
    321.14  Nonstandard Size Surcharge. Single Piece subclass mail, 
other than that mailed under section 321.13, is subject to a surcharge 
if it is nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 333.
321.2  Regular Subclass
    321.21  Definition. The Regular subclass consists of Standard Mail 
weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under sections 321.1, 
321.3, 321.4 or 323, and that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 
pounds of addressed pieces;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal 
Service; and
    c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
321.22  Regular Rate Categories
    321.221  Basic Sortation Rate Category. Mailers must sort Regular 
subclass mail as prescribed by the Postal Service. Mail which is not 
presorted to three-digit or five-digit ZIP Code areas or to carrier 
routes qualifies for the basic rates in Rate Schedule 321.2A.
    321.222  Basic Sortation, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The basic 
sortation, pre-barcoded rate category applies to mail mailed under 
section 321.21 which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 
digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the 
Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and 
barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed 
by the Postal Service.
    321.223  Three- and Five-Digit Presort Level Rate Category. The 
three- and five-digit presort level rate category applies to Regular 
subclass mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP 
Code destinations, as prescribed by the Postal Service.
    321.224  Three-Digit Presort Level, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The 
three-digit presort level, pre-barcoded rate category applies to 
letter-size mail mailed under section 321.21 which is presorted to 
three digits, which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 
digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the 
Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and 
barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed 
by the Postal Service.
    321.225  Five-Digit Presort Level, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The 
five-digit presort level, pre-barcoded rate category applies to letter-
size mail mailed under section 321.21 which is presorted to five 
digits, which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service, 
and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding 
specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed by the 
Postal Service.
    321.226  Three- and Five-Digit Presort Level, Pre-Barcoded Rate 
Category. The three- and five-digit presort level, pre-barcoded rate 
category applies to flat-size mail mailed under section 321.21 which is 
presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code 
destinations as prescribed by the Postal Service, which bears a barcode 
representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' 
digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service, and which meets the 
machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other 
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    321.23  Destination Entry Discount. The destination entry discounts 
apply to Regular subclass mail prepared as prescribed by the Postal 
Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC 
(or auxiliary service facility), or sectional center facility (SCF), at 
which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.

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321.3  Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass
    321.31  Definition. The Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of 
Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under 
section 321.1, 321.2, 321.4 or 323, and that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 
pounds of addressed pieces;
    b. Is prepared, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal 
Service;
    c. Is presorted to carrier routes as prescribed by the Postal 
Service;
    d. Is sequenced as prescribed by the Postal Service; and
    e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    321.32  Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to 
Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under section 321.33, 
321.34 or 321.35.
    321.33  Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The basic pre-barcoded 
rate category applies to letter-size Enhanced Carrier Route subclass 
mail which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 
including ``correction'' digits), as prescribed by the Postal Service, 
and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding 
specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed by the 
Postal Service.
    321.34  High Density Rate Category. The high density rate category 
applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-
sequence order and meeting the high density requirements prescribed by 
the Postal Service.
    321.35  Saturation Rate Category. The saturation rate category 
applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-
sequence order and meeting the saturation requirements prescribed by 
the Postal Service.
    321.36  Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts 
apply to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as prescribed by 
the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area 
of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), sectional center facility 
(SCF), or destination delivery unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as 
defined by the Postal Service.
321.4  Nonprofit Subclass
321.41  Definition
    321.411  General. The Nonprofit subclass consists of Standard Mail 
weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section 321.1, 
321.2, 321.3 or 323, and that is prepared in quantities of at least 50 
pounds or 200 pieces, presorted and marked as prescribed by the Postal 
Service, and mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or 
associations of the following types:
    a. Religious,
    b. Educational,
    c. Scientific,
    d. Philanthropic,
    e. Agricultural,
    f. Labor,
    g. Veterans',
    h. Fraternal,
    i. Qualified political committees.
    321.412  Nonprofit Organizations and Associations. Nonprofit 
organizations or associations are organizations or associations not 
organized for profit, none of the net income of which benefits any 
private stockholder or individual, and which meet the qualifications 
set forth below for each type of organization or association. The 
standard of primary purpose applies to each type of organization or 
association, except veterans' and fraternal. The standard of primary 
purpose requires that each type of organization or association be both 
organized and operated for the primary purpose. The following are the 
types of organizations or associations which may qualify as authorized 
nonprofit organizations or associations.
    a. Religious. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is one 
of the following:
    i. To conduct religious worship;
    ii. To support the religious activities of nonprofit organizations 
whose primary purpose is to conduct religious worship;
    iii. To perform instruction in, to disseminate information about, 
or otherwise to further the teaching of particular religious faiths or 
tenets.
    b. Educational. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
one of the following:
    i. The instruction or training of the individual for the purpose of 
improving or developing his capabilities;
    ii. The instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the 
community. An organization may be educational even though it advocates 
a particular position or viewpoint so long as it presents a 
sufficiently full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts to permit 
an individual or the public to form an independent opinion or 
conclusion. On the other hand, an organization is not educational if 
its principal function is the mere presentation of unsupported opinion.
    c. Scientific. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
one of the following:
    i. To conduct research in the applied, pure or natural sciences;
    ii. To disseminate systematized technical information dealing with 
applied, pure or natural sciences.
    d. Philanthropic. A nonprofit organization primarily organized and 
operated for purposes beneficial to the public. Philanthropic 
organizations include, but are not limited to, organizations which are 
organized for:
    i. Relief of the poor and distressed or of the underprivileged;
    ii. Advancement of religion;
    iii. Advancement of education or science;
    iv. Erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or 
works;
    v. Lessening of the burdens of government;
    vi. Promotion of social welfare by organizations designed to 
accomplish any of the above purposes or:
    (A) To lessen neighborhood tensions;
    (B) To eliminate prejudice and discrimination;
    (C) To defend human and civil rights secured by law; or
    (D) To combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
    e. Agricultural. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in agricultural 
pursuits, the improvement of the grade of their products, and the 
development of a higher degree of efficiency in agriculture. The 
organization may advance agricultural interests through educational 
activities; the holding of agricultural fairs; the collection and 
dissemination of information concerning cultivation of the soil and its 
fruits or the harvesting of marine resources; the rearing, feeding, and 
management of livestock, poultry, and bees, or other activities 
relating to agricultural interests. The term agricultural nonprofit 
organization also includes any nonprofit organization whose primary 
purpose is the collection and dissemination of information or materials 
relating to agricultural pursuits.
    f. Labor. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the 
betterment of the conditions of workers. Labor organizations include, 
but are not limited to, organizations in which employees or workmen 
participate, whose primary purpose is to deal with employers concerning 
grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours of employment and working 
conditions.
    g. Veterans'. A nonprofit organization of veterans of the armed 
services of the United States, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a 
trust or foundation for, any such post or organization.
    h. Fraternal. A nonprofit organization which meets all of the 
following criteria:

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    i. Has as its primary purpose the fostering of brotherhood and 
mutual benefits among its members;
    ii. Is organized under a lodge or chapter system with a 
representative form of government;
    iii. Follows a ritualistic format; and
    iv. Is comprised of members who are elected to membership by vote 
of the members.
    i. Qualified political committees. The term ``qualified political 
committee'' means a national or State committee of a political party, 
the Republican and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committees, the 
Democratic National Congressional Committee, and the National 
Republican Congressional Committee:
    i. The term ``national committee'' means the organization which, by 
virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-
to-day operation of such political party at the national level; and
    ii. The term ``State committee'' means the organization which, by 
virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-
to-day operation of such political party at the State level.
    321.413  Limitation on Authorization. An organization authorized to 
mail at the nonprofit Standard rates for qualified nonprofit 
organizations may mail only its own matter at these rates. An 
organization may not delegate or lend the use of its permit to mail at 
special Standard rates to any other person, organization or 
association.
321.42  Nonprofit Rate Categories
    321.421  Basic Sortation Rate Category. Mailers must sort Nonprofit 
subclass mail as prescribed by the Postal Service. Mail which is not 
presorted to three-digit or five-digit ZIP Code areas or to carrier 
routes qualifies for the basic rates in Rate Schedule 321.4.
    321.422  Basic Sortation, ZIP + 4 Rate Category. The basic 
sortation, ZIP + 4 rate category applies to mail mailed under section 
321.421 which bears a proper ZIP + 4 code and which meets the 
machinability, address readability and other preparation requirements 
prescribed by the Postal Service.
    321.423  Basic Sortation, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The basic 
sortation, pre-barcoded rate category applies to mail mailed under 
section 321.421 which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 
digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the 
Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and 
barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed 
by the Postal Service.
    321.424  Three- and Five-Digit Presort Level Rate Category. The 
three- and five-digit presort level rate category applies to Nonprofit 
subclass mail which is presorted to three-digit or five-digit ZIP Code 
areas. The mail must be prepared in the manner prescribed by the Postal 
Service.
    321.425  Three- and Five-Digit Presort Level, ZIP + 4 Rate 
Category. The three- and five-digit presort level, ZIP + 4 rate 
category applies to mail mailed under section 321.424 which bears a 
proper ZIP + 4 code and which meets the machinability, address 
readability and other preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal 
Service.
    321.426  Three-Digit Presort Level, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The 
three-digit presort level, pre-barcoded rate category applies to mail 
mailed under section 321.424 which is presorted to three digits, which 
bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 
``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service, and which 
meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and 
other preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    321.427  Five-Digit Presort Level, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The 
five-digit presort level, pre-barcoded rate category applies to mail 
mailed under section 321.424 which is presorted to five digits, which 
bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 
``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service, and which 
meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications, and 
other preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    321.428  Carrier Route Presort Level Rate Category. The carrier 
route presort level rate category applies to Nonprofit subclass mail 
which is presorted to a carrier route, with at least 10 pieces to each 
carrier route. The mail must be prepared in the manner prescribed by 
the Postal Service.
    321.429  Pre-barcoded Flats Rate Category. The pre-barcoded flats 
rate category applies to Nonprofit subclass flat size pieces which are 
properly prepared and presorted, bear a barcode as prescribed by the 
Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability and address 
readability specifications of the Postal Service. Such flats must be 
presented for mailing in a manner which does not require cancellation.
321.43  Nonprofit Subclass Discounts
    321.431  Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to 
Nonprofit subclass mail presented in a carrier route presort mailing 
which is walk sequenced and which meets the saturation and preparation 
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    321.432  125-Piece Walk-sequence Discount. The 125-piece walk-
sequence discount applies to Nonprofit subclass mail presented in a 
carrier route presort mailing which is walk sequenced and contains a 
minimum of 125 pieces per carrier route, and which meets the 
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    321.433  Destination Entry Discount. The destination entry discount 
applies to Nonprofit subclass mail which is destined for delivery 
within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), 
sectional center facility (SCF), or destination delivery unit (DDU) at 
which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.

322  Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing 16 Ounces or More

322.1  Parcel Post Subclass
    322.11  Definition. The Parcel Post subclass consists of Standard 
Mail weighing 16 ounces or more that is not mailed under sections 
322.3, 323.1, or 323.2.
    322.12  Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all 
Parcel Post subclass mail not mailed under sections 322.13 or 322.14.
322.13  [Reserved] **
    **Revised language describing the bulk parcel post rate category 
was not accepted in Docket No. MC95-1. The following description, last 
amended in Docket No. R84-1, remains in effect.
400.0202  Bulk
    Bulk parcel post mail is fourth-class parcel post mail consisting 
of properly prepared and separated single mailings of at least 300 
pieces or 2000 pounds. Pieces weighing less than 15 pounds and 
measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined are not mailable 
as bulk parcel post. Provision for mailing nonidentical pieces is set 
forth in section 400.046.
    322.14  Destination BMC Rate Category. Parcel Post subclass mail is 
eligible for destination BMC rates if it is included in a mailing of at 
least 50 pieces deposited at the destination BMC, auxiliary service 
facility, or other equivalent facility, as prescribed by the Postal 
Service.
    322.15  Intra-BMC Discount. Basic rate category Parcel Post 
subclass mail is eligible for the intra-BMC discount if it originates 
and destinates within the same BMC or auxiliary service facility 
service area, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.

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    322.16  Nonmachinable Surcharge. Basic rate category Parcel Post 
subclass mail that does not meet machinability criteria prescribed by 
the Postal Service is subject to a nonmachinable surcharge.
    322.17  Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Parcel Post 
subclass mail under terms and conditions prescribed by the Postal 
Service.
322.2  [Reserved]
322.3  Bound Printed Matter Subclass
    322.31  Definition. The Bound Printed Matter subclass consists of 
Standard Mail weighing at least 16 ounces, but not more than 10 pounds, 
which:
    a. Consists of advertising, promotional, directory, or editorial 
material, or any combination thereof;
    b. Is securely bound by permanent fastenings including, but not 
limited to, staples, spiral bindings, glue, and stitching; loose leaf 
binders and similar fastenings are not considered permanent;
    c. Consists of sheets of which at least 90 percent are imprinted 
with letters, characters, figures or images or any combination of 
these, by any process other than handwriting or typewriting;
    d. Does not have the nature of personal correspondence;
    e. Is not stationery, such as pads of blank printed forms.
    322.32  Single Piece Rate Category. The single piece rate category 
applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail which is not mailed under 
section 322.33 or 322.34.
    322.33  Bulk Rate Category. The bulk rate category applies to Bound 
Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300 
pieces, prepared and presorted as prescribed by the Postal Service.
    322.34  Carrier Route Presort Rate Category. The carrier route rate 
category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a 
mailing of at least 300 pieces of carrier route presorted mail, 
prepared and presorted as prescribed by the Postal Service.

323  Subclasses With No 16-Ounce Limitation

323.1  Special Subclass
    323.11  Definition. The Special subclass consists of Standard Mail 
of the following types:
    a. Books, including books issued to supplement other books, of at 
least eight printed pages, consisting wholly of reading matter or 
scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces 
for notations, and containing no advertising matter other than 
incidental announcements of books. Not more than three of the 
announcements may contain as part of their format a single order form, 
which may also serve as a post card. The order forms permitted in this 
subsection are in addition to and not in lieu of order forms which may 
be enclosed by virtue of any other provision;
    b. 16 millimeter or narrower width films which must be positive 
prints in final form for viewing, and catalogs of such films, of 24 
pages or more, at least 22 of which are printed, except when sent to or 
from commercial theaters;
    c. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form;
    d. Printed objective test materials and accessories thereto used by 
or in behalf of educational institutions in the testing of ability, 
aptitude, achievement, interests and other mental and personal 
qualities with or without answers, test scores or identifying 
information recorded thereon in writing or by mark;
    e. Sound recordings, including incidental announcements of 
recordings and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such 
recordings. Not more than three of the announcements permitted in this 
subsection may contain as part of their format a single order form, 
which may also serve as a post card. The order forms permitted in this 
subsection are in addition to and not in lieu of order forms which may 
be enclosed by virtue of any other provision;
    f. Playscripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals and music;
    g. Printed educational reference charts, permanently processed for 
preservation;
    h. Printed educational reference charts, including but not limited 
to
    i. Mathematical tables,
    ii. Botanical tables,
    iii. Zoological tables, and
    iv. Maps produced primarily for educational reference purposes;
    i. Looseleaf pages and binders therefor, consisting of medical 
information for distribution to doctors, hospitals, medical schools, 
and medical students; and
    j. Computer-readable media containing prerecorded information and 
guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such media.
    323.12  Single Piece Rate Category. The single piece rate category 
applies to Special subclass mail not mailed under section 323.13 or 
323.14.
    323.13  Level A Presort Rate Category. The Level A presort rate 
category applies to mailings of at least 500 pieces of Special subclass 
mail, prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as 
prescribed by the Postal Service.
    323.14  Level B Presort Rate Category. The Level B presort rate 
category applies to mailing of at least 500 pieces of Special subclass 
mail, prepared and presorted to destination Bulk Mail Centers as 
prescribed by the Postal Service.
323.2  Library Subclass
323.21  Definition.
    323.211  General. The Library subclass consists of Standard Mail of 
the following types, separated or presorted as prescribed by the Postal 
Service:
    a. Matter designated in subsection 323.213, loaned or exchanged 
(including cooperative processing by libraries) between:
    i. Schools or colleges, or universities;
    ii. Public libraries, museums and herbaria, nonprofit religious, 
educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans' 
or fraternal organizations or associations, or between such 
organizations and their members, readers or borrowers.
    b. Matter designated in subsection 323.214, mailed to or from 
schools, colleges, universities, public libraries, museums and herbaria 
and to or from nonprofit religious, educational, scientific, 
philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans' or fraternal 
organizations or associations; or
    c. Matter designated in subsection 323.215, mailed from a publisher 
or a distributor to a school, college, university or public library.
    323.212  Definition of Nonprofit Organizations and Associations. 
Nonprofit organizations or associations are organizations or 
associations not organized for profit, none of the net income of which 
benefits any private stockholder or individual, and which meet the 
qualifications set forth below for each type of organization or 
association. The standard of primary purpose applies to each type of 
organization or association, except veterans' and fraternal. The 
standard of primary purposes requires that each type of organization or 
association be both organized and operated for the primary purpose. The 
following are the types of organizations or associations which may 
qualify as authorized nonprofit organizations or associations:
    a. Religious. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is one 
of the following:
    i. To conduct religious worship;
    ii. To support the religious activities of nonprofit organizations 
whose primary purpose is to conduct religious worship;

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    iii. To perform instruction in, to disseminate information about, 
or otherwise to further the teaching of particular religious faiths or 
tenets.
    b. Educational. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
one of the following:
    i. The instruction or training of the individual for the purpose of 
improving or developing his capabilities;
    ii. The instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the 
community.
    An organization may be educational even though it advocates a 
particular position or viewpoint so long as it presents a sufficiently 
full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts to permit an individual 
or the public to form an independent opinion or conclusion. On the 
other hand, an organization is not educational if its principal 
function is the mere presentation of unsupported opinion.
    c. Scientific. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
one of the following:
    i. To conduct research in the applied, pure or natural sciences;
    ii. To disseminate systematized technical information dealing with 
applied, pure or natural sciences.
    d. Philanthropic. A nonprofit organization primarily organized and 
operated for purposes beneficial to the public. Philanthropic 
organizations include, but are not limited to, organizations which are 
organized for:
    i. Relief of the poor and distressed or of the underprivileged;
    ii. Advancement of religion;
    iii. Advancement of education or science;
    iv. Erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or 
works;
    v. Lessening of the burdens of government;
    vi. Promotion of social welfare by organizations designed to 
accomplish any of the above purposes or:
    (A) To lessen neighborhood tensions;
    (B) To eliminate prejudice and discrimination;
    (C) To defend human and civil rights secured by law; or
    (D) To combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
    e. Agricultural. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in agricultural 
pursuits, the improvement of the grade of their products, and the 
development of a higher degree of efficiency in agriculture. The 
organization may advance agricultural interests through educational 
activities; the holding of agricultural fairs; the collection and 
dissemination of information concerning cultivation of the soil and its 
fruits or the harvesting of marine resources; the rearing, feeding, and 
management of livestock, poultry, and bees, or other activities 
relating to agricultural interests. The term agricultural nonprofit 
organization also includes any nonprofit organization whose primary 
purpose is the collection and dissemination of information or materials 
relating to agricultural pursuits.
    f. Labor. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the 
betterment of the conditions of workers. Labor organizations include, 
but are not limited to, organizations in which employees or workmen 
participate, whose primary purpose is to deal with employers concerning 
grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours of employment and working 
conditions.
    g. Veterans'. A nonprofit organization of veterans of the armed 
services of the United States, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a 
trust or foundation for, any such post or organization.
    h. Fraternal. A nonprofit organization which meets all of the 
following criteria:
    i. Has as its primary purpose the fostering of brotherhood and 
mutual benefits among its members;
    ii. Is organized under a lodge or chapter system with a 
representative form of government;
    iii. Follows a ritualistic format; and
    iv. Is comprised of members who are elected to membership by vote 
of the members.
    323.213  Library subclass mail under section 323.211a. Matter 
eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under section 323.211a 
consists of:
    a. Books consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly 
bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for 
notations and containing no advertising other than incidental 
announcements of books;
    b. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form;
    c. Bound volumes of academic theses in typewritten or other 
duplicated form;
    d. Periodicals, whether bound or unbound;
    e. Sound recordings;
    f. Other library materials in printed, duplicated or photographic 
form or in the form of unpublished manuscripts; and
    g. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed 
matter and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further 
the educational work and interest of museums and herbaria.
    323.214  Library subclass mail under section 323.211b. Matter 
eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under section 323.211b 
consists of:
    a. 16-millimeter or narrower width films; filmstrips; 
transparencies; slides; microfilms; all of which must be positive 
prints in final form for viewing;
    b. Sound recordings;
    c. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed 
matter, and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further 
the educational work and interests of museums and herbaria;
    d. Scientific or mathematical kits, instruments or other devices;
    e. Catalogs of the materials in section 323.214 a through d and 
guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such materials.
    323.215  Library subclass mail under section 323.211c. Matter 
eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under section 323.211c 
consists of books, including books to supplement other books, 
consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or 
reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations, and 
containing no advertising matter other than incidental announcements of 
books.
    323.22  Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all 
Library subclass mail.

330  PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

331  Size

    Standard Mail may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth 
combined. Additional size limitations apply to individual Standard Mail 
subclasses. The maximum size for mail presorted to carrier route in the 
Enhanced Carrier Route and Nonprofit subclasses is 14 inches in length, 
11.75 inches in width, and 0.75 inch in thickness. For merchandise 
samples mailed with detached address cards, the carrier route maximum 
dimensions apply to the detached address cards and not to the samples.

332  Weight

    Standard Mail may not weigh more than 70 pounds. Additional weight 
limitations apply to individual Standard Mail subclasses.

333  Nonstandard Size Mail

    Single Piece subclass mail weighing one ounce or less is 
nonstandard size if:
    a. Its aspect ratio does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 
inclusive; or
    b. It exceeds any of the following dimensions:
    i. 11.5 inches in length;
    ii. 6.125 inches in width; or
    iii. 0.25 inch in thickness.

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340  POSTAGE AND PREPARATION

341  Postage

    Postage must be paid as set forth in section 3000. When the postage 
computed at a Single Piece, Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route or 
Nonprofit Standard rate is higher than the rate prescribed in any of 
the Standard subclasses listed in 322 or 323 for which the piece also 
qualifies (or would qualify, except for weight), the piece is eligible 
for the applicable lower rate. All mail mailed at a bulk or presort 
rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.

342  Preparation

    All pieces in a Standard mailing must be separately addressed. All 
pieces in a Standard mailing must be identified as prescribed by the 
Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of the addressee when 
prescribed by the Postal Service. All Standard mailings must be 
prepared and presented as prescribed by the Postal Service. Two or more 
Standard mailings may be commingled and mailed only when specific 
methods approved by the Postal Service for ascertaining and verifying 
postage are followed.

343  Non-Identical Pieces

    Pieces not identical in size and weight may be mailed at a bulk or 
presort rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods 
approved by the Postal Service for ascertaining and verifying postage 
are followed.

344  Attachments and Enclosures

344.1  Single Piece, Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, and Nonprofit 
Subclasses (section 321)
344.11  General. First-Class Mail may be attached to or enclosed in 
Standard books, catalogs, and merchandise entered under section 321. 
The piece must be marked as prescribed by the Postal Service. Except as 
provided in section 344.12, additional postage must be paid for the 
attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, 
the entire combined piece is subject to the First-Class rate for which 
it qualifies.
    344.12  Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures. First-
Class Mail, as defined in section 210 b through d, may be attached to 
or enclosed with Standard merchandise entered under section 321, 
including books but excluding merchandise samples, with postage paid on 
the combined piece at the applicable Standard rate, if the attachment 
or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with 
which it is enclosed.
344.2  Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library 
Subclasses (sections 322 and 323)
    344.21  General. First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from any of the 
subclasses listed in section 321 (Single Piece, Regular, Enhanced 
Carrier Route or Nonprofit) may be attached to or enclosed in Standard 
Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323. The piece must be marked as 
prescribed by the Postal Service. Except as provided in sections 344.22 
and 344.23, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or 
enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire 
combined piece is subject to the First-Class or section 321 Standard 
rate for which it qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the host 
piece is higher), or, if a combined piece with a section 321 Standard 
Mail attachment or enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is 
subject to the Parcel Post rate for which it qualifies.
    344.22  Specifically Authorized Attachments and Enclosures. 
Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 may contain enclosures 
and attachments as prescribed by the Postal Service and as described in 
section 323.11 a and e, with postage paid on the combined piece at the 
Standard rate applicable to the host piece.
    344.23  Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures. First-
Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in section 210 b 
through d, may be attached to or enclosed with Standard Mail mailed 
under section 322 or 323, with postage paid on the combined piece at 
the Standard rate applicable to the host piece, if the attachment or 
enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with 
which it is enclosed.

350  DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY

351  Deposit

    Standard Mail must be deposited at places and times designated by 
the Postal Service.

352  Service

    Standard Mail may receive deferred service.

353  Forwarding and Return

353.1  Single Piece, Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, and Nonprofit 
Subclasses (section 321)
    Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail mailed under section 321 
will be returned on request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on 
request of the mailer. Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class 
and Standard pieces will be returned as prescribed by the Postal 
Service. The Single Piece Standard rate is charged for each piece 
receiving return only service. Charges for forwarding-and-return 
service are assessed only on those pieces which cannot be forwarded and 
are returned. The charge for those returned pieces is the appropriate 
Single Piece Standard rate for the piece plus that rate multiplied by a 
factor equal to the number of section 321 Standard pieces nationwide 
that are successfully forwarded for every one piece that cannot be 
forwarded and must be returned.
353.2  Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library 
Subclasses (sections 322 and 323)
    Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 
and 323 will be forwarded on request of the addressee, returned on 
request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on request of the 
mailer. Pieces which combine Standard Mail from one of the subclasses 
described in 322 and 323 with First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from 
one of the subclasses described in 321 will be forwarded if 
undeliverable-as-addressed, and returned if undeliverable, as 
prescribed by the Postal Service. When Standard Mail mailed under 
sections 322 and 323 is forwarded or returned from one post office to 
another, additional charges will be based on the appropriate Single 
Piece Standard rate.

360  ANCILLARY SERVICES

361  All Subclasses

    All Standard Mail will receive the following services upon payment 
of the appropriate fees:

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                  Service                              Schedule         
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a. Address correction......................  SS-1                       
b. Certificates of mailing indicating that   SS-4                       
 a specified number of pieces have been                                 
 mailed.                                                                
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    Certificates of mailing are not available for Regular, Enhanced 
Carrier Route, and Nonprofit subclass mail when postage is paid by 
permit imprint.

362  Single Piece, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and 
Library Subclasses

    Single Piece, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and 
Library subclass mail will receive the following additional services 
upon payment of the appropriate fees:

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                  Service                              Schedule         
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a. Certificates of mailing.................  SS-4                       
b. COD.....................................  SS-6                       
c. Insured mail............................  SS-9                       
d. Special delivery........................  SS-17                      
e. Special handling........................  SS-18                      
f. Return receipt (merchandise only).......  SS-16                      
g. Merchandise return......................  SS-20                      
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    Insurance, special delivery, special handling, and COD services may 
not be used selectively for individual pieces in a multi-piece Parcel 
Post subclass mailing unless specific methods approved by the Postal 
Service for ascertaining and verifying postage are followed.

370  RATES AND FEES

    The rates and fees for Standard Mail are set forth as follows:

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                                                       Schedule         
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a. Single Piece subclass...................  321.1                      
b. Regular subclass........................  321.2                      
c. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass.........  321.3                      
d. Nonprofit subclass......................  321.4                      
e. Parcel Post subclass:                                                
  Basic....................................  322.1A                     
  Destination BMC..........................  322.1B                     
f. Bound Printed Matter subclass                                        
  Single Piece.............................  322.3A                     
  Bulk and Carrier Route...................  322.3B                     
g. Special subclass........................  323.1                      
h. Library subclass........................  323.2                      
i. Fees....................................  1000                       
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380  AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES

381  Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, and Nonprofit Subclasses

    A mailing fee as set forth in Rate Schedule 1000 must be paid once 
each year by mailers of Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, and Nonprofit 
subclass mail.

382  Special Subclass

    A presort mailing fee as set forth in Rate Schedule 1000 must be 
paid once each year at each office of mailing by or for any person who 
mails presorted Special subclass mail. Any person who engages a 
business concern or other individuals to mail presorted Special 
subclass mail must pay the fee.

383  Parcel Post Subclass

    A mailing fee as set forth in Rate Schedule 1000 must be paid once 
each year by mailers of Destination BMC rate category mail in the 
Parcel Post subclass.

Periodicals Classification Schedule

410  DEFINITION

411  General Requirements

    411.1  Definition. A publication may qualify for mailing under the 
Periodicals Classification Schedule if it meets all of the requirements 
in sections 411.2 through 411.5 and the requirements for one of the 
qualification categories in sections 412 through 415. Eligibility for 
specific Periodicals rates is prescribed in section 420.
    411.2  Periodicals. Periodicals class mail is mailable matter 
consisting of newspapers and other periodical publications. The term 
``periodical publications'' includes, but is not limited to:
    a. Any catalog or other course listing including mail announcements 
of legal texts which are part of post-bar admission education issued by 
any institution of higher education or by a nonprofit organization 
engaged in continuing legal education.
    b. Any looseleaf page or report (including any index, instruction 
for filing, table, or sectional identifier which is an integral part of 
such report) which is designed as part of a looseleaf reporting service 
concerning developments in the law or public policy.
411.3  Issuance
    411.31  Regular Issuance. Periodicals class mail must be regularly 
issued at stated intervals at least four times a year, bear a date of 
issue, and be numbered consecutively.
    411.32  Separate Publication. For purposes of determining 
Periodicals rate eligibility, an ``issue'' of a newspaper or other 
periodical shall be deemed to be a separate publication when the 
following conditions exist:
    a. The issue is published at a regular frequency more often than 
once a month either on (1) the same day as another regular issue of the 
same publication; or (2) on a day different from regular issues of the 
same publication, and
    b. More than 10 percent of the total number of copies of the issue 
is distributed on a regular basis to recipients who do not subscribe to 
it or request it, and
    c. The number of copies of the issue distributed to nonsubscribers 
or nonrequesters is more than twice the number of copies of any other 
issue distributed to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters on that same day, 
or, if no other issue that day, any other issue distributed during the 
same period. ``During the same period'' shall be defined as the periods 
of time ensuing between the distribution of each of the issues whose 
eligibility is being examined. Such separate publications must 
independently meet the qualifications for Periodicals eligibility.
    411.4  Office of Publication. Periodicals class mail must have a 
known office of publication. A known office of publication is a public 
office where business of the publication is transacted during the usual 
business hours. The office must be maintained where the publication is 
authorized original entry.
    411.5  Printed Sheets. Periodicals class mail must be formed of 
printed sheets. It may not be reproduced by stencil, mimeograph, or 
hectograph processes, or reproduced in imitation of typewriting. 
Reproduction by any other printing process is permissible. Any style of 
type may be used.

412  General Publications

    412.1  Definition. To qualify as a General Publication, Periodicals 
class mail must meet the requirements in section 411 and in sections 
412.2 through 412.4.
    412.2  Dissemination of Information. A General Publication must be 
originated and published for the purpose of disseminating information 
of a public character, or devoted to literature, the sciences, art, or 
some special industry.
412.3 Paid Circulation
    412.31  Total Distribution. A General Publication must be designed 
primarily for paid circulation. At least 50 percent or more of the 
copies of the publication must be distributed to persons who have paid 
above a nominal rate.
    412.32  List of Subscribers. A General Publication must be 
distributed to a legitimate list of persons who have subscribed by 
paying or promising to pay at a rate above nominal for copies to be 
received during a stated time. Copies mailed to persons who are not on 
a legitimate list of subscribers are nonsubscriber copies.
    412.33  Nominal Rates. As used in section 412.31, nominal rate 
means:
    a. A token subscription price that is so low that it cannot be 
considered a material consideration;
    b. A reduction to the subscriber, under a premium offer or any 
other arrangements, of more than 50 percent of the amount charged at 
the basic annual rate for a subscriber to receive one copy of each 
issue published during the subscription period. The value of a premium 
is considered to be its actual cost to the publishers, the recognized 
retail value, or the represented value, whichever is highest.

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412.34  Nonsubscriber Copies
    412.341  Up to Ten Percent. Nonsubscriber copies, including sample 
and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year 
up to and including 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to 
subscribers during the calendar year are mailable at the rates that 
apply to subscriber copies provided that the nonsubscriber copies would 
have been eligible for those rates if mailed to subscribers.
    412.342  Over Ten Percent. Nonsubscriber copies, including sample 
and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year, 
in excess of 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to 
subscribers during the calendar year which are presorted and commingled 
with subscriber copies are charged the applicable rates for Regular 
Periodicals. The 10 percent limitation for a publication is based on 
the total number of all copies of that publication mailed to 
subscribers during the calendar year.
    412.35  Advertiser's Proof Copies. One complete copy of each issue 
of a General Publication may be mailed to each advertiser in that issue 
as an advertiser's proof copy at the rates that apply to subscriber 
copies, whether the advertiser's proof copy is mailed to the advertiser 
directly or, instead, to an advertising representative or agent of the 
publication. These copies count as subscriber copies.
    412.36  Expired Subscriptions. For six months after a subscription 
has expired, copies of a General Publication may be mailed to a former 
subscriber at the rates that apply to copies mailed to subscribers, if 
the publisher has attempted during that six months to obtain payment, 
or a promise to pay, for renewal. These copies do not count as 
subscriber copies.
412.4 Advertising Purposes
    A General Publication may not be designed primarily for advertising 
purposes. A publication is ``designed primarily for advertising 
purposes'' if it:
    a. Has advertising in excess of 75 percent in more than one-half of 
its issues during any 12-month period;
    b. Is owned or controlled by individuals or business concerns and 
conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the 
main business or calling of those who own or control it;
    c. Consists principally of advertising and editorial write-ups of 
the advertisers;
    d. Consists principally of advertising and has only a token list of 
subscribers, the circulation being mainly free;
    e. Has only a token list of subscribers and prints advertisements 
free for advertisers who pay for copies to be sent to a list of persons 
furnished by the advertisers; or
    f. Is published under a license from individuals or institutions 
and features other businesses of the licensor.

413  Requester Publications

    413.1  Definition. A publication which is circulated free or mainly 
free may qualify for Periodicals class as a Requester Publication if it 
meets the requirements in sections 411, and 413.2 through 413.4.
    413.2  Minimum Pages. It must contain at least 24 pages.
413.3  Advertising Purposes
    413.31  Advertising Percentage. It must devote at least 25 percent 
of its pages to nonadvertising and not more than 75 percent to 
advertisements.
    413.32  Ownership and Control. It must not be owned or controlled 
by one or more individuals or business concerns and conducted as an 
auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the main business 
or calling of those who own or control it.
413.4  Circulated to Requesters
    413.41  List of Requesters. It must have a legitimate list of 
persons who request the publication, and 50 percent or more of the 
copies of the publication must be distributed to persons making such 
requests. Subscription copies paid for or promised to be paid for, 
including those at or below a nominal rate may be included in the 
determination of whether the 50 percent request requirement is met. 
Persons will not be deemed to have requested the publication if their 
request is induced by a premium offer or by receipt of material 
consideration, provided that mere receipt of the publication is not 
material consideration.
413.42  Nonrequester Copies
    413.421  Up to Ten Percent. Nonrequester copies, including sample 
and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year 
up to and including 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to 
requesters during the calendar year are mailable at the rates that 
apply to requester copies provided that the nonrequester copies would 
have been eligible for those rates if mailed to requesters.
    413.422  Over Ten Percent. Nonrequester copies, including sample 
and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year, 
in excess of 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to 
requesters during the calendar year which are presorted and commingled 
with requester copies are charged the applicable rates for Regular 
Periodicals. The 10 percent limitation for a publication is based on 
the total number of all copies of that publication mailed to requesters 
during the calendar year.
    413.43  Advertiser's Proof Copies. One complete copy of each issue 
of a Requester Publication may be mailed to each advertiser in that 
issue as an advertiser's proof copy at the rates that apply to 
requester copies, whether the advertiser's proof copy is mailed to the 
advertiser directly or, instead, to an advertising representative or 
agent of the publication. These copies count as requester copies.

414  Publications of Institutions and Societies

    414.1  Publisher's Own Advertising. Except as provided in section 
414.2, a publication which meets the requirements of sections 411 and 
412.4, and which contains no advertising other than that of the 
publisher, qualifies for Periodicals class as a publication of an 
institution or society if it is:
    a. Published by a regularly incorporated institution of learning;
    b. Published by a regularly established state institution of 
learning supported in whole or in part by public taxation;
    c. A bulletin issued by a state board of health or a state 
industrial development agency;
    d. A bulletin issued by a state conservation or fish and game 
agency or department;
    e. A bulletin issued by a state board or department of public 
charities and corrections;
    f. Published by a public or nonprofit private elementary or 
secondary institution of learning or its administrative or governing 
body;
    g. Program announcements or guides published by an educational 
radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof, 
or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station;
    h. Published by or under the auspices of a benevolent or fraternal 
society or order organized under the lodge system and having a bona 
fide membership of not less than 1,000 persons;
    i. Published by or under the auspices of a trade(s) union;
    j. Published by a strictly professional, literary, historical, or 
scientific society; or,
    k. Published by a church or church organization.
    414.2  General Advertising. A publication published by an 
institution or society identified in sections 414.1 h

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through k, may contain advertising of other persons, institutions, or 
concerns, if the following additional conditions are met:
    a. The publication is originated and published to further the 
objectives and purposes of the society;
    b. Circulation is limited to:
    i. Copies mailed to members who pay either as a part of their dues 
or assessment or otherwise, not less than 50 percent of the regular 
subscription price;
    ii. Other actual subscribers; and
    iii. Exchange copies.
    c. The circulation of nonsubscriber copies, including sample and 
complimentary copies, does not exceed 10 percent of the total number of 
copies referred to in 414.2b.

415  Publications of State Departments of Agriculture

    A publication which is issued by a state department of agriculture 
and which meets the requirements of section 411 qualifies for 
Periodicals class as a publication of a state department of agriculture 
if it contains no advertising and is published for the purpose of 
furthering the objects of the department.

416  Foreign Publications

    Foreign newspapers and other periodicals of the same general 
character as domestic publications entered as Periodicals class mail 
may be accepted on application of the publishers thereof or their 
agents, for transmission through the mail at the same rates as if 
published in the United States. This section does not authorize the 
transmission through the mail of a publication which violates a 
copyright granted by the United States.

420  DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES

421  Regular Subclass

    421.1  Definition. The Regular subclass consists of Periodicals 
class mail that is not mailed under section 423 and that:
    a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal 
Service; and
    b. Meets machinability, addressing, and other preparation 
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
421.2  Regular Pound Rates
    An unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising portion of 
Regular subclass mail. A zoned pound rate applies to the advertising 
portion and may be reduced by applicable destination entry discounts. 
The pound rate postage is the sum of the nonadvertising portion charge 
and the advertising portion charge.
421.3  Regular Piece Rates
    421.31  Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all 
Regular subclass mail not mailed under section 421.32 or 421.33.
    421.32  Three-Digit City and Five-Digit Rate Category. The rates 
for this category apply to Regular subclass mail presorted to three-
digit cities and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the 
Postal Service.
    421.33  Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate 
category applies to Regular subclass mail presorted to carrier routes 
as prescribed by the Postal Service.
421.4  Regular Subclass Discounts
    421.41  Barcoded Letter Discounts. Barcoded letter discounts apply 
to letter size Regular subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31 and 
421.32 which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service, 
and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding 
specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed by the 
Postal Service.
    421.42  Barcoded Flats Discounts. Barcoded flats discounts apply to 
flat size Regular subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31 and 421.32 
which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service, 
and meet the flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding 
specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed by the 
Postal Service.
    421.43  High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to 
Regular subclass mail mailed under section 421.33, presented in walk 
sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation 
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
    421.44  Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to 
Regular subclass mail mailed under section 421.33, presented in walk-
sequence order, and meeting the saturation and preparation requirements 
prescribed by the Postal Service.
    421.45  Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts 
apply to Regular subclass mail which is destined for delivery within 
the service area of the destination sectional center facility (SCF) or 
the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which it is entered, as defined 
by the Postal Service. The DDU discount only applies to Carrier Route 
rate category mail.
    421.46  Nonadvertising Discount. The nonadvertising discount 
applies to all Regular subclass mail and is determined by multiplying 
the proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount factor set 
forth in Rate Schedule 421 and subtracting that amount from the 
applicable piece rate.

422  [Reserved]

423  Preferred Rate Periodicals

    423.1  Definition. Periodicals class mail, other than publications 
qualifying as Requester Publications, may qualify for Preferred Rate 
Periodicals rates if it meets the applicable requirements for those 
rates in sections 423.2 through 423.5.
423.2  Within County Subclass
    423.21  Definition. Within County mail consists of Preferred Rate 
Periodicals class mail mailed in, and addressed for delivery within, 
the county where published and originally entered, from either the 
office of original entry or additional entry. In addition, a Within 
County publication must meet one of the following conditions:
    a. The total paid circulation of the issue is less than 10,000 
copies; or
    b. The number of paid copies of the issue distributed within the 
county of publication is at least one more than one-half of the total 
paid circulation of such issue.
    423.22  Entry in an Incorporated City. For the purpose of 
determining eligibility for Within County mail, when a publication has 
original entry at an independent incorporated city which is situated 
entirely within a county or which is contiguous to one or more counties 
in the same state, such incorporated city shall be considered to be 
within the county with which it is principally contiguous. Where more 
than one county is involved, the publisher will select the principal 
county.
423.3  Nonprofit Subclass
    423.31  Definition. Nonprofit mail is Preferred Rate Periodicals 
class mail entered by authorized nonprofit organizations or 
associations of the following types:
    a. Religious,
    b. Educational,
    c. Scientific,
    d. Philanthropic,
    e. Agricultural,
    f. Labor,
    g. Veterans',
    h. Fraternal, and
    i. Associations of rural electric cooperatives,
    j. One publication, which contains no advertising published by the 
official highway or development agency of a state,
    k. Program announcements or guides published by an educational 
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television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof or by a 
nonprofit educational radio or television station.
    l. One conservation publication published by an agency of a state 
which is responsible for management and conservation of the fish or 
wildlife resources of such state.
    423.32  Definitions of Nonprofit Organizations and Associations. 
Nonprofit organizations or associations are organizations or 
associations not organized for profit, none of the net income of which 
benefits any private stockholder or individual, and which meet the 
qualifications set forth below for each type of organization or 
association. The standard of primary purpose applies to organizations 
listed under section 423.31 a through f. The standard of primary 
purpose requires that each type of organization or association be both 
organized and operated for the primary purpose.
    a. Religious. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is one 
of the following:
    i. To conduct religious worship;
    ii. To support the religious activities of nonprofit organizations 
whose primary purpose is to conduct religious worship;
    iii. To perform instruction in, to disseminate information about, 
or otherwise to further the teaching of particular religious faiths or 
tenets.
    b. Educational. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
one of the following:
    i. The instruction or training of the individual for the purpose of 
improving or developing his capabilities;
    ii. The instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the 
community.
    An organization may be educational even though it advocates a 
particular position or viewpoint so long as it presents a sufficiently 
full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts to permit an individual 
or the public to form an independent opinion or conclusion. On the 
other hand, an organization is not educational if its principal 
function is the mere presentation of unsupported opinion.
    c. Scientific. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
one of the following:
    i. To conduct research in the applied, pure or natural sciences;
    ii. To disseminate systematized technical information dealing with 
applied, pure or natural sciences.
    d. Philanthropic. A nonprofit organization primarily organized and 
operated for purposes beneficial to the public. Philanthropic 
organizations include, but are not limited to, organizations which are 
organized for:
    i. Relief of the poor and distressed or of the underprivileged;
    ii. Advancement of religion;
    iii. Advancement of education or science;
    iv. Erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or 
works;
    v. Lessening of the burdens of government;
    vi. Promotion of social welfare by organizations designed to 
accomplish any of the above purposes or;
    (a) To lessen neighborhood tensions;
    (b) To eliminate prejudice and discrimination;
    (c) To defend human and civil rights secured by law; or
    (d) To combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
    e. Agricultural. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in agricultural 
pursuits, the improvement of the grade of their products, and the 
development of a higher degree of efficiency in agriculture. The 
organization may advance agricultural interests through educational 
activities; the holding of agricultural fairs; the collection and 
dissemination of information concerning cultivation of the soil and its 
fruits or the harvesting of marine resources; the rearing, feeding, and 
management of livestock, poultry, and bees, or other activities 
relating to agricultural interests. The term agricultural nonprofit 
organization also includes any nonprofit organization whose primary 
purpose is the collection and dissemination of information or materials 
relating to agricultural pursuits.
    f. Labor. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the 
betterment of the conditions of workers. Labor organizations include, 
but are not limited to, organizations in which employees or workmen 
participate, whose primary purpose is to deal with employers concerning 
grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours of employment and working 
conditions.
    g. Veterans'. A nonprofit organization of veterans of the armed 
services of the United States, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a 
trust or foundation for, any such post or organization.
    h. Fraternal. A nonprofit organization which meets all of the 
following criteria:
    i. Has as its primary purpose the fostering of brotherhood and 
mutual benefits among its members;
    ii. Is organized under a lodge or chapter system with a 
representative form of government;
    iii. Follows a ritualistic format; and
    iv. Is comprised of members who are elected to membership by vote 
of the members.
    423.4  Classroom Subclass
    Classroom mail is of Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail which, 
consists of religious, educational, or scientific publications designed 
specifically for use in school classrooms or religious instruction 
classes.
    423.5  Science of Agriculture
    Science of Agriculture mail consists of Preferred Rate Periodicals 
class mail devoted to the science of agriculture if the total number of 
copies of the publication furnished during any 12-month period to 
subscribers residing in rural areas amounts to at least 70 percent of 
the total number of copies distributed by any means for any purpose.
423.6  Preferred Rate Discounts
    423.61  Destination Entry Discounts. Copies of any Preferred Rate 
Periodicals class mail which are destined for delivery within the 
destination sectional center facility (SCF) area or the destination 
delivery unit (DDU) area in which they are entered, as defined by the 
Postal Service, qualify for the applicable discount as set forth in 
Rate Schedules 423.2, 423.3, and 423.4.
    423.62  ZIP + 4 and Pre-barcoded Letter Discounts. Copies of any 
automation compatible Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail which bear 
a proper ZIP + 4 code, or which bear a barcode representing not more 
than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by 
the Postal Service, and which meet the machinability, addressing, and 
barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed 
by the Postal Service qualify for the applicable ZIP + 4 or pre-
barcoding discounts as set forth in Rate Schedules 423.2, 423.3, and 
423.4.
    423.63  125-piece Walk-sequence Discount. Copies of Preferred Rate 
Periodicals class mail presented in mailings which are walk sequenced 
and contain a minimum of 125 pieces per carrier route and which meet 
the preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service are 
eligible for the applicable discount set forth in Rate Schedules 423.2, 
423.3, and 423.4.
    423.64  Saturation Discount. Saturation Preferred Rate Periodicals 
class mail presented in mailings which are walk sequenced and which 
meet the saturation and preparation requirements prescribed by the 
Postal Service qualifies for the applicable discount set forth in Rate 
Schedules 423.2, 423.3, and 423.4.
    423.65  Pre-barcoded Flats Discounts. Pre-barcoded Preferred Rate 
Periodicals class flats which are properly prepared and presorted, 
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Postal Service, and which meet the flats machinability and address 
readability specifications of the Postal Service, are eligible for the 
applicable discounts for pre-barcoded flats set forth in Rate Schedules 
423.2, 423.3, and 423.4.

430  PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

    There are no maximum size or weight limits for Periodicals class 
mail.

440  POSTAGE AND PREPARATION

441  Postage. Postage must be paid on Periodicals class mail as set 
forth in section 3000.

442  Presortation. Periodicals class mail must be presorted in 
accordance with regulations prescribed by the Postal Service.

443  Attachments and Enclosures

    443.1  General. First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from any of the 
subclasses listed in section 321 (Single Piece, Regular, Enhanced 
Carrier Route or Nonprofit) may be attached to or enclosed with 
Periodicals class mail. The piece must be marked as prescribed by the 
Postal Service. Except as provided in section 443.2, additional postage 
must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed 
separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the 
appropriate First-Class or section 321 Standard Mail rate for which it 
qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the host piece is higher), or, 
if a combined piece with a section 321 Standard Mail attachment or 
enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is subject to the Parcel 
Post rate for which it qualifies.
    443.2  Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures. 
First-Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in sections 
210 b through d may be attached to or enclosed with Periodicals class 
mail, with postage paid on the combined piece at the applicable 
Periodicals rate, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the 
piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed.

444  Identification

    Periodicals class mail must be identified as required by the Postal 
Service. Nonsubscriber and nonrequester copies, including sample and 
complimentary copies, must be identified as required by the Postal 
Service.

445  Filing of Information

    Information relating to Periodicals class mail must be filed with 
the Postal Service in accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3685.

446  Enclosures and Supplements

    Periodicals class mail may contain enclosures and supplements as 
prescribed by the Postal Service. An enclosure or supplement may not 
contain writing, printing or sign thereof or therein, in addition to 
the original print, except as authorized by the Postal Service, or as 
authorized under section 443.2.

450  DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY

451  Deposit

    Periodicals class mail must be deposited at places and times 
designated by the Postal Service.

452  Service

    Periodicals class mail is given expeditious handling insofar as is 
practicable.

453  Forwarding and Return

    Undeliverable-as-addressed Periodicals class mail will be forwarded 
or returned to the mailer, as prescribed by the Postal Service. 
Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class and Periodicals class 
mail pieces will be forwarded or returned, as prescribed by the Postal 
Service. Additional charges when Periodicals class mail is returned 
will be based on the applicable Standard Mail rate.

460  ANCILLARY SERVICES

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                  Service                              Schedule         
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Special delivery...........................  SS-17                      
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470  RATES AND FEES

    The rates and fees for Periodicals class mail are set forth as 
follows:

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a. Regular................................................         421  
b. Within County..........................................         423.2
c. Nonprofit..............................................         423.3
d. Classroom..............................................         423.4
e. Science of Agriculture.................................         421  
f. Fees...................................................        1000  
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480  AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES

481  Entry Authorizations

    Prior to mailing at Periodicals rates, a publication must be 
authorized for entry as Periodicals class mail by the Postal Service. 
Each authorized publication will be granted one original entry 
authorization at the post office where the office of publication is 
maintained. An authorization for the establishment of an account to 
enter a publication at an additional entry office may be granted by the 
Postal Service upon application by the publisher. An application for 
re-entry must be made whenever the publisher proposes to change the 
publication's title, frequency of issue or office of original entry.

482  Preferred Rate Authorization

    Prior to mailing at Nonprofit, Classroom, and Science of 
Agriculture rates, a publication must obtain an additional Postal 
Service entry authorization to mail at those rates.

483  Mailing by Publishers and News Agents

    Periodicals class mail may be mailed only by publishers or 
registered news agents. A news agent is a person or concern engaged in 
selling two or more Periodicals publications published by more than one 
publisher. News agents must register at all post offices at which they 
mail Periodicals class mail.

484  Fees

    Fees for original entry, additional entry, re-entry, and 
registration of a news agent are set forth in Rate Schedule 1000.

Classification Schedule SS-1--Address Correction Service

1.01  Definition

    1.010  Address correction service is a service which provides the 
mailer with a method of obtaining the correct address, if available to 
the Postal Service, of the addressee or the reason for nondelivery.

1.02  Description of Service

    1.020  Address correction service is available to mailers of 
postage prepaid mail of all classes. Periodicals class mail will 
receive address correction service.
    1.021  Address correction service is not available for items 
addressed for delivery by military personnel at any military 
installation.
    1.022  Address correction provides the following service to the 
mailer:
    a. If the correct address is known to the Postal Service, the 
mailer is notified of both the old and the correct address.
    b. If the item mailed cannot be delivered, the mailer will be 
notified of the reason for nondelivery.

1.03  Requirements of the Mailer

    1.030  Mail, other than Periodicals class mail, sent under this 
classification schedule must bear a request for address correction 
service.

1.04  Fees

    1.040  There is no charge for address correction service when the 
correction is provided incidental to the return of the mail piece to 
the sender.

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    1.041  A fee, as set forth in Rate Schedule SS-1, is charged for 
all other forms of address correction service.

Classification Schedule SS-2--Business Reply Mail

2.01  Definition

    2.010  Business reply mail is a service whereby business reply 
cards, envelopes, cartons and labels may be distributed by or for a 
business reply distributor for use by mailers for sending First-Class 
Mail without prepayment of postage to an address chosen by the 
distributor. A distributor is the holder of a business reply license.

2.02  Description of Service

    2.020  The distributor guarantees payment on delivery of postage 
and fees for all returned business reply mail. Any distributor of 
business reply cards, envelopes, cartons, and labels under any one 
license, for return to several addresses guarantees to pay postage and 
fees on any returns refused by any such addressee.

2.03  Requirements of the Mailer

    2.030  Business reply cards, envelopes, cartons and labels must be 
preaddressed and bear business reply markings.
    2.0301  Handwriting, typewriting or handstamping are not acceptable 
methods of preaddressing or marking business reply cards, envelopes, 
cartons and labels.

2.04  Fees

    2.040  The fees for business reply mail are set forth in Rate 
Schedule SS-2.
    2.041  To qualify as an active business reply mail advance deposit 
trust account, the account must be used solely for business reply mail 
and contain sufficient postage and fees due for returned business reply 
mail.
    2.042  An accounting fee as set forth in Rate Schedule SS-2 must be 
paid each year for each advance deposit business reply account at each 
facility where the mail is to be returned.

2.05  Authorizations and Licenses

    2.050  In order to distribute business reply cards, envelopes, 
cartons or labels, the distributor must obtain a license or licenses 
from the Postal Service and pay the appropriate fee as set forth in 
Rate Schedule SS-2.
    2.0501  Except as provided in section 2.0502, the license to 
distribute business reply cards, envelopes, cartons or labels must be 
obtained at each office from which the mail is offered for delivery.
    2.0502  If the business reply mail is to be distributed from a 
central office to be returned to branches or dealers in other cities, 
one license obtained from the post office where the central office is 
located may be used to cover all business reply mail.
    2.051  The license to mail business reply mail may be canceled for 
failure to pay business reply postage and fees when due, and for 
distributing business reply cards or envelopes which do not conform to 
prescribed form, style or size.

Classification Schedule SS-3--Caller Service

3.01  Definitions

    3.010  Caller service is a service which permits a customer to 
obtain his mail addressed to a box number through a call window or 
loading dock.

3.02  Description of Service

    3.020  Caller service uses post office box numbers as the address 
medium but does not actually use a post office box.
    3.021  Caller service is not available at certain postal 
facilities.
    3.022  Caller service is provided to customers on the basis of mail 
volume received, and number of post office boxes rented at any one 
facility.
    3.023  A customer may reserve a caller number.
    3.024  Caller service cannot be used when the sole purpose is, by 
subsequently filing change of address orders, to have mail forwarded or 
transferred to another address by the Postal Service free of charge.

3.03  Fees

    3.030  Fees for caller service are set forth in Rate Schedule SS-
10.

Classification Schedule SS-4--Certificate of Mailing

4.01  Definition

    4.010  Certificate of mailing service is a service which furnishes 
evidence of mailing.

4.02  Description of Service

    4.020  Certificate of mailing service is available to mailers of 
matter sent under the classification schedule to any class of mail.
    4.021  A receipt is not obtained upon delivery of the mail to the 
addressee. No record of mailing is maintained at the post office.
    4.022  Additional copies of certificates of mailing may be obtained 
by the mailer.

4.03  Other Services

    4.030  The following services, if applicable to the class of mail, 
may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification 
schedule upon payment of the applicable fees:

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a. Parcel airlift.........................  SS-13                       
b. Special delivery.......................  SS-17                       
c. Special handling.......................  SS-18                       
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4.04  Fees

    4.040  The fees for certificate of mailing service are set forth in 
Rate Schedule SS-4.

Classification Schedule SS-5--Certified Mail

5.01  Definition

    5.010  Certified mail service is a service that provides a mailing 
receipt to the sender and a record of delivery at the office of 
address.

5.02  Description of Service

    5.020  Certified mail service is provided for matter mailed as 
First-Class Mail.
    5.021  If requested by the mailer, the time of acceptances by the 
Postal Service will be indicated on the receipt.
    5.022  A record of delivery is retained at the office of delivery 
for a specified period of time.
    5.023  If the initial attempt to delivery mail is not successful, a 
notice of arrival is left at the mailing address.
    5.024  A receipt of mailing may be obtained only if the article is 
mailed at a post office, branch or station, or given to a rural 
carrier.
    5.025  Additional copies of the original mailing receipt may be 
obtained by the mailer.

5.03  Deposit of Mail

    5.030  Certified mail must be deposited in a manner specified by 
the Postal Service.

5.04  Other Services

    5.040  The following services may be obtained in conjunction with 
mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of the 
applicable fees:

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a. Restricted delivery....................  SS-15                       
b. Return receipt.........................  SS-16                       
c. Special delivery.......................  SS-17                       
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5.05  Fees

    5.050  The fees for certified mail service are set forth in Rate 
Schedule SS-5.

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Classification Schedule SS-6--Collect on Delivery Service

6.01  Definition

    6.010  Collect on Delivery (COD) service is a service which allows 
a mailer to mail an article for which he has not been paid and have the 
price, the cost of postage and fees, and anticipated or past due 
charges collected by the Postal Service from the addressee when the 
article is delivered.

6.02  Description of Service

    6.020  COD service is available for collection of $600 or less upon 
the delivery of postage prepaid mail sent under the following 
classification schedules:
    a. Express Mail
    b. First-Class Mail
    c. Single Piece, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and 
Library Standard Mail
    6.0201  Service under this schedule is not available for:
    a. Collection agency purposes;
    b. Return of merchandise about which some dissatisfaction has 
arisen, unless the new addressee has consented in advance to such 
return;
    c. Sending only bills or statements of indebtedness, even though 
the sender may establish that the addressee has agreed to collection in 
this manner; however, when the legitimate COD shipment consisting of 
merchandise or bill of lading, is being mailed, the balance due on a 
past or anticipated transaction may be included in the charges on a COD 
article, provided the addressee has consented in advance to such 
action;
    d. Parcels containing moving-picture films mailed by exhibitors to 
moving-picture manufacturers, distributors, or exchanges;
    e. Goods which have not been ordered by the addressee.
    6.021  COD service provides the mailer with insurance against loss, 
rifling and damage to the article as well as failure to receive the 
amount collected from the addressee. This provision insures only the 
receipt of the instrument issued to the mailer after payment of COD 
charges, and is not to be construed to make the Postal Service liable 
upon any such instrument other than a Postal Service money order.
    6.022  A receipt is issued to the mailer for each piece of COD 
mail. Additional copies of the original mailing receipt may be obtained 
by the mailer.
    6.023  Delivery of COD mail will be made in a manner specified by 
the Postal Service. If a delivery to the mailing address is not 
attempted or if a delivery attempt is unsuccessful, a notice of arrival 
will be left at the mailing address.
    6.024  The mailer may receive a notice of nondelivery if the piece 
mailed is endorsed appropriately.
    6.025  The mailer may designate a new addressee or alter the COD 
charges by submitting the appropriate form and by paying the 
appropriate fee as set forth in Rate Schedule SS-6.
    6.026  A claim for complete loss may be filed by the mailer only. A 
claim for damage or for partial loss may be filed by either the mailer 
or addressee.
    6.027  COD indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period 
of time from the date the article was mailed.

6.03  Requirements of the Mailer

    6.030  COD mail must be identified as COD mail.

6.04  Deposit of Mail

    6.040  COD mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the 
Postal Service.

6.05  Forwarding and Return

    6.050  A mailer of COD mail guarantees to pay any return postage, 
unless otherwise specified on the piece mailed.
    6.051  For COD mail sent as Standard Mail, postage at the 
applicable rate will be charged to the addressee:
    a. When an addressee, entitled to delivery to the mailing address 
under Postal Service regulations, requests delivery of COD mail which 
was refused when first offered for delivery;
    b. For each delivery attempt, to an addressee entitled to delivery 
to the mailing address under Postal Service regulations, after the 
second such attempt.

6.06  Other Services

    6.060  The following services, if applicable to the class of mail, 
may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification 
schedule upon payment of the applicable fee:

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                                               Classification schedule  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Registered mail, if sent as First-Class  SS-14                       
b. Restricted delivery....................  SS-15                       
c. Special delivery.......................  SS-17                       
d. Special handling.......................  SS-18                       
------------------------------------------------------------------------

6.07  Fees

    6.070  Fees for COD service are set forth in Rate Schedule SS-6.

Classification Schedule SS-8--Domestic Postal Money Orders

8.01  Definition

    8.010  Money order service is a service that provides the customer 
with an instrument for payment of a specified sum of money.

8.02  Description of Service

    8.020  The maximum value for which a domestic postal money order 
may be purchased is $700. Other restrictions on the number or dollar 
value of postal money order sales, or both, may be imposed in 
accordance with regulations prescribed by the Postal Service.
    8.021  A receipt of purchase is provided at no additional cost.
    8.022  The Postal Service will replace money orders that are 
spoiled or incorrectly prepared, regardless of who caused the error, 
without charge if replaced on the date originally issued.
    8.0221  If a replacement money order is issued after the date of 
original issue because the original was spoiled or incorrectly 
prepared, the applicable money order fee may be collected from the 
customer.
    8.023  Inquiries and/or claims may be filed by the purchaser, 
payee, or endorsee.

8.03  Fees

    8.030  The fees for domestic postal money orders are set forth in 
Rate Schedule SS-8.

Classification Schedule SS-9--Insured Mail

9.01  Definition

    9.010  Insured mail service is a service that provides the mailer 
with indemnity for loss of, rifling of, or damage to items sent under 
this classification schedule.

9.02  Description of Service

    9.020  The maximum liability of the Postal Service under this 
schedule is $600.
    9.021  Insured mail service is available for mail sent under the 
following classification schedules:
    a. First-Class Mail, if containing matter which may be mailed as 
Standard Mail
    b. Single Piece, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and 
Library Standard Mail
    9.022  This service is not available for matter offered for sale, 
addressed to prospective purchasers who have not ordered or authorized 
their sending. If such matter is received in the mail, payment will not 
be made for loss, rifling, or damage.

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    9.023  The mailer is issued a receipt for each item mailed. For 
items insured for more than $50, a receipt of delivery is obtained by 
the Postal Service.
    9.024  For items insured for more than $50, a notice of arrival is 
left at the mailing address when the first attempt at delivery is 
unsuccessful.
    9.025  A claim for complete loss may be filed by the mailer only. A 
claim for damage or for partial loss may be filed by either the mailer 
or addressee.
    9.026  A claim for damage or loss on a parcel sent merchandise 
return (SS-20) may only be filed by the purchaser of the insurance.
    9.027  Indemnity claims for insured mail must be filed within a 
specified period of time from the date the article was mailed.
    9.028  Additional copies of the original mailing receipt may be 
obtained by the mailer, upon payment of the applicable fee set forth in 
Rate Schedule SS-9.

9.03  Deposit of Mail

    9.030  Insured mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the 
Postal Service.

9.04  Forwarding and Return

    9.040  By insuring an item, the mailer guarantees forwarding and 
return postage unless instructions on the piece mailed indicate that it 
not be forwarded or returned.
    9.041  Mail undeliverable as addressed sent under this schedule 
will be returned to the sender as specified by the sender or by the 
Postal Service.

9.05  Other Services

    9.050  The following services, if applicable to the class of mail, 
may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification 
schedule upon payment of the applicable fees:

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                                               Classification schedule  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Parcel Airlift.........................  SS-13                       
b. Restricted delivery (for items insured   SS-15                       
 for more than $50).                                                    
c. Return receipt (for items insured for    SS-16                       
 more than $50).                                                        
d. Special delivery.......................  SS-17                       
e. Special handling.......................  SS-18                       
f. Merchandising return (shippers only)...  SS-20                       
------------------------------------------------------------------------

9.06  Fees

    9.060  The fees for insured mail service are set forth in Rate 
Schedule SS-9.

Classification Schedule SS-10--Post Office Box Service

10.01  Definition

    10.010  Post office box service is a service which provides the 
customer with a private, locked receptacle for the receipt of his mail 
during the hours when the lobby of a postal facility is open.

10.02  Description of Service

    10.020  The Postal Service may limit the number of post office 
boxes occupied by any one customer.
    10.021  A post office box holder may request the Postal Service to 
deliver all mail properly addressed to him through the post office box. 
If the post office box is located at the post office indicated on the 
piece, it will be transferred without additional charge, in accordance 
with existing regulations.
    10.022  Post office box service cannot be used when the sole 
purpose is, by subsequently filing change of address orders, to have 
mail forwarded or transferred to another address by the Postal Service 
free of charge.

10.03  Fees

    10.030  Fees for post office box service are set forth in Rate 
Schedule SS-10.
    10.031  In postal facilities primarily serving academic 
institutions or the students of such institutions, periods of rental 
and fees for post office boxes are:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Period for box rentals                         Fee            
------------------------------------------------------------------------
95 days or less...........................  \1/2\ semi-annual fee.      
96 to 140 days............................  \3/4\ semi-annual fee.      
141 to 190 days...........................  Full semi-annual fee.       
191 to 230 days...........................  1\1/4\ semi-annual fee.     
231 to 270 days...........................  1\1/2\ semi-annual fee.     
271 days to full year.....................  Full annual fee.            
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    10.032  No refunds will be made for boxes rented under section 
10.031. For purposes of this classification schedule SS-10, the full 
annual fee is twice the amount of the semi-annual fee.

Classification Schedule SS-11--Mailing List Services

11.01  Definition

    11.010  Mailing list services include:
    a. Correction of mailing lists;
    b. Change of address information for election boards and 
registration commissions;
    c. ZIP coding of mailing lists; and
    d. Arrangement of address cards in the sequence of delivery.
    11.0101  Correction of mailing list service provides current 
information concerning name and address mailing lists or correct 
information concerning occupant mailing lists.
    11.0102  ZIP coding of mailing lists service is a service 
identifying ZIP code addresses in areas served by multi-ZIP coded 
postal facilities.
11.02  Description of Service
    11.020  Correction of mailing list service is available only to the 
following owners of name and address or occupant mailing lists:
    a. Members of Congress
    b. Federal agencies
    c. State government departments
    d. Municipalities
    e. Religious organizations
    f. Fraternal organizations
    g. Recognized charitable organizations
    h. Concerns or persons who solicit business by mail
    11.0201  The following corrections will be made to name and address 
lists:
    a. Names to which mail cannot be delivered or forwarded will be 
deleted;
    b. Incorrect house, rural, or post office box numbers will be 
corrected;
    c. When permanent forwarding orders are on file for customers who 
have moved, new addresses including ZIP codes will be furnished;
    d. New names will not be added to the list.
    11.0202  The following corrections will be made to occupant lists:
    a. Numbers representing incorrect or non-existent street addresses 
will be deleted;
    b. Business or rural route addresses will be distinguished if 
known;
    c. Corrected cards or sheets will be grouped by route;
    d. Street address numbers will not be added or changed.
    11.0203  Corrected lists will be returned to customers at no 
additional charge.
    11.021  Residential change-of-address information is available only 
to election boards or registration commissions for obtaining, if known 
to the Postal Service, the current address of an addressee.
    11.022  ZIP coding or mailing list service provides that addresses 
will be sorted to the finest possible ZIP code sortation.
    11.0221  Gummed labels, wrappers, envelopes or postal or post cards 
indicative of one-time use will not be accepted as mailing lists.
    11.023  Sequencing of address cards service provides for the 
removal of incorrect addresses, notation of missing addresses and 
addition of missing addresses.
11.03  Requirements of Customer
    11.030  A customer desiring correction of a mailing list or 
arrangement of address cards in sequence of carrier delivery must

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submit the list or cards as prescribed by regulation.

11.04  Fees

    11.040  The fees for mailing list services are set forth in Rate 
Schedules SS-11a, SS-11b, SS-11c and SS-11d.

Classification Schedule SS-12--On-Site Meter Setting

12.01  Definition

    12.010  On-site meter setting or examination service is a service 
whereby the Postal Service will service a postage meter at the mailer's 
or meter manufacturer's premises.

12.02  Description of Service

    12.020  On-site meter setting or examination service is available 
on a scheduled basis, and meter setting may be done on an emergency 
basis for those customers enrolled in the scheduled on-site meter 
setting or examination program.

12.03  Fees

    12.030  The fees for on-site meter setting or examination service 
are set forth in Rate Schedule SS-12.

Classification Schedule SS-13--Parcel Airlift (PAL)

13.01  Definition

    13.010  Parcel airlift service is a service that provides for air 
transportation of parcels on a space available basis to or from 
military post offices outside the contiguous 48 states.

13.02  Description of Service

    13.020  Parcel airlift service is available for mail sent under the 
following classification schedule:
Standard Mail

13.03  Physical Limitations

    13.030  The minimum physical limitations established for the mail 
sent under the classification schedule for which postage is paid apply 
to parcel airlift mail. In no instance may the parcel exceed 30 pounds 
in weight, or 60 inches in length and girth combined.

13.04  Requirements of the Mailer

    13.040  Mail sent under this schedule must be endorsed as 
prescribed by regulation.

13.05  Deposit of Mail

    13.050  PAL mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the 
Postal Service.

13.06  Forwarding and Return

    13.060  PAL mail sent for delivery outside the contiguous 48 states 
is forwarded as set forth in section 2030 of the General Definitions, 
Terms and Conditions. PAL mail sent for delivery within the contiguous 
48 states is forwarded or returned as set forth in section 353 as 
appropriate.

13.07  Other Services

    13.070  The following services, if applicable to the class of mail, 
may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification 
schedule upon payment of the applicable fees:

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                                               Classification schedule  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificate of mailing.................  SS-4                        
b. Insured mail...........................  SS-9                        
c. Restricted delivery (if insured for      SS-15                       
 more than $25).                                                        
d. Return receipt (if insured for more      SS-16                       
 than $25).                                                             
e. Special delivery (if mailed for          SS-17                       
 delivery within the 48 contiguous states).                             
f. Special handling.......................  SS-18                       
------------------------------------------------------------------------

13.08  Fees

    13.080  The fees for parcel airlift service are set forth in Rate 
Schedule SS-13.

Classification Schedule SS-14--Registered Mail

14.01  Definition

    14.010  Registered mail is a service which provides added 
protection to mail sent under this Domestic Mail Classification 
Schedule and optional indemnity in case of loss or damage.

14.02  Description of Service

    14.020  Registered mail service is available to mailers of prepaid 
mail sent as First-Class Mail except that registered mail must meet the 
minimum requirements for length and width regardless of thickness.
    14.021  Registered mail service provides optional insurance up to a 
maximum of $25,000.
    14.022  There is no limit on the value of articles sent under this 
classification schedule.
    14.023  Registered mail service is not available for:
    a. All delivery points because of the high security required for 
registered mail; in addition, not all delivery points will be available 
for registry and liability is limited in some geographic areas.
    b. Mail of any class sent in combination with First-Class Mail;
    c. Two or more articles tied or fastened together, unless the 
envelopes are enclosed in the same envelope or container.
    14.024  The following services are provided as part of registered 
mail service at no additional cost to the mailer:
    a. A receipt;
    b. A record of delivery, retained by the Postal Service for a 
specified period of time;
    c. A notice of arrival will be left at the mailing address if the 
initial delivery attempt is unsuccessful;
    d. When registered mail is undeliverable-as-addressed and cannot be 
forwarded, a notice of nondelivery is provided.
    14.025  A claim for complete loss of insured articles may be filed 
by the mailer only. A claim for damage or for partial loss of insured 
articles may be filed by either the mailer or addressee.
    14.026   Indemnity claims for registered mail on which optional 
insurance has been elected must be filed within a specified period of 
time from the date the article was mailed.
    14.027   No indemnity is paid on any matter registered free.

14.03   Deposit of Mail

    14.030   Registered mail must be deposited in a manner specified by 
the Postal Service.

14.04   Service

    14.040   Registered mail is provided maximum security.

14.05   Forwarding and Return

    14.050   Registered mail is forwarded and returned without 
additional registry charge.

14.06   Other Services

    14.060   The following services may be obtained in conjunction with 
mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable 
fees:

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                                               Classification schedule  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Collect on delivery....................  SS-6                        
b. Restricted delivery....................  SS-15                       
c. Return receipt.........................  SS-16                       
d. Special delivery.......................  SS-17                       
e. Merchandise return (shippers only).....  SS-20                       
------------------------------------------------------------------------

14.07 Fees

    14.070  The fees for registered mail and related optional indemnity 
purchase are set forth in Rate Schedule SS-14.

Classification Schedule SS-15--Restricted Delivery

15.01  Definition

    15.010  Restricted delivery service is a service that provides a 
means by

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which a mailer may direct that delivery will be made only to the 
addressee or to someone authorized by the addressee to receive such 
mail.
15.02  Description of Service
    15.020  This service is available for mail sent under the following 
classification schedules:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Classification schedule  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certified Mail.........................  SS-5                        
b. COD Mail...............................  SS-6                        
c. Insured Mail (if insured for more than   SS-9                        
 $50).                                                                  
d. Registered Mail........................  SS-14                       
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    15.021  Restricted delivery is available to the mailer at the time 
of mailing or after mailing.
    15.022  Restricted delivery service is available only to natural 
persons specified by name.
    15.023  A record of delivery will be retained by the Postal Service 
for a specified period of time.
    15.024  Failure to provide restricted delivery service when 
requested after mailing, due to prior delivery, is not grounds for 
refund of the fee or communications charges.
15.03  Fees
    15.030  The fees for restricted delivery service are set forth in 
Rate Schedule SS-15.
Classification Schedule SS-16--Return Receipts
16.01  Definition
    16.010  Return receipt service is a service which provides evidence 
to the mailer that an article has been received at the delivery 
address.
16.02  Description of Service
    16.020  Return receipt service is available for mail sent under the 
following classification schedules:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Classification schedule  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certified mail.........................  SS-5                        
b. COD mail...............................  SS-6                        
c. Insured mail (if insured for more than   SS-9                        
 $50).                                                                  
d. Registered mail........................  SS-14                       
e. Express Mail...........................                              
f. First-Class (merchandise only).........                              
g. Standard Mail (merchandise only).......                              
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    16.021  Return receipt service is available at the time of mailing 
or after mailing.
    16.0211  Mailers requesting return receipt service at the time of 
mailing will be provided, as appropriate:
    a. The signature of the addressee or his agent and the date 
delivered, or
     b. The signature of the addressee or his agent, the date delivered 
and the address of delivery.
    16.0212  Mailers requesting return receipt service after mailing 
will be provided the date of delivery and the name of the person who 
signed for the article.
    16.022  If the mailer does not receive a return receipt within a 
specified period of time from the date of mailing, the mailer may 
request a duplicate return receipt. No fee is charged for a duplicate 
return receipt.

16.03  Fees

    16.030  The fees for return receipt service are set forth in Rate 
Schedule SS-16.

Classification Schedule SS-17--Special Delivery

17.01  Definition

    17.010  Special delivery service is a service that provides for 
preferential handling in dispatch and transportation, and delivery of 
mail as soon as practicable after arrival at the addressee's post 
office.

17.02  Description of Service

    17.020  Special delivery service is available for mail sent under 
the following classification schedules:
    a. First-Class Mail
    b. Periodicals
    c. Single Piece, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and 
Library Standard Mail
    17.021  Special delivery is made only to addresses where it is 
known that such delivery can be made.
    17.022  Special delivery mail is delivered during prescribed hours 
in addition to regular carrier delivery hours.
    17.023  If delivery cannot be made a notice of arrival is left at 
the address.

17.03  Requirements of the Mailers

    17.030  Mail sent under this classification schedule must be 
identified as prescribed by regulation.

17.04  Deposit of Mail

    17.040  Special delivery mail must be deposited in a manner 
prescribed by the Postal Service.

17.05  Forwarding and Return

    17.050  Special delivery mail which is forwarded or returned does 
not receive special delivery service unless the special delivery fee 
has been guaranteed, or if a forwarding order had been given by the 
addressee at the office of original address in advance of the arrival 
of the mail.

17.06  Other Services

    17.060  The following services, if applicable to the class of mail, 
may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification 
schedule upon payment of the applicable fees:

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                                               Classification schedule  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificate of mailing.................  SS-4                        
b. Certified mail.........................  SS-5                        
c. COD mail...............................  SS-6                        
d. Insured mail...........................  SS-9                        
e. Parcel airlift.........................  SS-13                       
f. Registered mail........................  SS-14                       
------------------------------------------------------------------------

17.07  Fees

    17.070  The fees for special delivery service are set forth in Rate 
Schedule SS-17.

Classification Schedule SS-18--Special Handling

18.01  Definition

    18.010  Special handling service is a service that provides 
preferential handling to the extent practicable during dispatch and 
transportation.

18.02  Description of Service

    18.020  Special handling service is available for mail sent under 
the following classification schedules:
    a. First-Class Mail
    b. Single Piece, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and 
Library Standard Mail
    18.021  Special handling (or special delivery) service is mandatory 
for matter which requires special attention in handling, transportation 
and delivery.

18.03  Requirements of the Mailer

    18.030  Mail sent under this schedule must be identified as 
prescribed by regulation.

18.04  Deposit of Mail

    18.040  Mail sent under this schedule must be deposited in a manner 
prescribed by the Postal Service.

18.05  Forwarding and Return

    18.050  If undeliverable as addressed, special handling mail that 
is forwarded to the addressee is given special handling without 
requiring payment of an additional handling fee. However, additional 
postage at the applicable Standard Mail rate is collected on delivery.

18.06  Other Services

    18.060  The following services may be obtained in conjunction with 
mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of the 
applicable fees:

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                                               Classification schedule  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. COD mail...............................  SS-6                        
b. Insured mail...........................  SS-9                        
c. Parcel airlift.........................  SS-13                       
d. Merchandise return (shippers only).....  SS-20                       
------------------------------------------------------------------------

18.07  Fees

    18.070  The fees for special handling service are set forth in Rate 
Schedule SS-18.

Classification Schedule SS-19--Stamped Envelopes

19.01  Definition

    19.010  Plain stamped envelopes and printed stamped envelopes are 
envelopes with postage thereon offered for sale by the Postal Service.

19.02  Description of Service

    19.020  Stamped envelopes are available for:
    a. First-Class Mail within the first rate increment.
    b. Standard Mail mailed at a minimum per-piece rate as prescribed 
by the Postal Service.
    19.021  Printed stamped envelopes may be obtained by special 
request.

19.03  Fees

    19.030  The fees for stamped envelopes are set forth in Rate 
Schedule SS-19.

Classification Schedule SS-20--Merchandise Return

20.01  Definition

    20.010  Merchandise return service provides a method whereby a 
shipper may authorize its customers to return a parcel with the postage 
paid by the shipper. A shipper is the holder of a merchandise return 
permit.

20.02  Description of Service

    20.020  Merchandise return service is available to all shippers who 
obtain the necessary permit and who guarantee payment of postage and 
fees for all returned parcels.
    20.021  Merchandise return service is available for the return of 
any parcel under the following classification schedules.
    a. First-Class Mail
    b. Standard Mail

20.03  Requirements of the Mailer

    20.030  Merchandise return labels must be prepared at the shipper's 
expense to specifications set forth by the Postal Service.
    20.031  The shipper must furnish its customer with an appropriate 
merchandise return label.

20.04  Other Services

    20.040  The following services may be purchased in conjunction with 
Merchandise Return Service:

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                                               Classification schedule  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificate of mailing.................  SS-4                        
b. Insured mail...........................  SS-9                        
c. Registered mail........................  SS-14                       
d. Special handling.......................  SS-18                       
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    20.041  Only the shipper may purchase insurance service for the 
merchandise return parcel by indicating the amount of insurance on the 
merchandise return label before providing it to the customer. The 
customer who returns a parcel to the shipper under merchandise return 
service may not purchase insurance.

20.05  Fees

    20.050  The fee for the merchandise return service is set forth in 
Rate Schedule SS-20. This fee is paid by the shipper.

20.06  Authorizations and Licenses

    20.060  A permit fee as set forth in Rate Schedule 1000 must be 
paid once each calendar year by shippers utilizing merchandise return 
service.
    20.061  The merchandise return permit may be canceled for failure 
to maintain sufficient funds in a trust account to cover postage and 
fees on returned parcels or for distributing merchandise return labels 
that do not conform to Postal Service specifications.

Rate Schedules

Calculation of Postage
    When a rate schedule contains per-piece and per pound rates, the 
postage shall be the sum of the charges produced by those rates.
    When a rate schedule contains a minimum-per-piece rate and a pound 
rate, the postage shall be the greater of the two.
    When the computation of postage yields a fraction of a cent in the 
charge, the next higher whole cent must be paid.

             Express Mail Rate Schedules 121,122, and 123 *             
                                [Dollars]                               
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                                                            Schedule 123
  Weight not     Schedule 121   Schedule 122  Schedule 123  next day and
   exceeding       same day        custom     next day and   second day 
   (pounds)        airport        designed     second day       PO to   
                   service                      PO to PO      addressee 
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* Notes:                                                                
1. The applicable 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a `flat    
  rate' envelope provided by the Postal Service.                        
2. Add      $  for each pickup stop.                                    
3. Add      $  for each Custom Designed delivery stop.                  



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     First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 221, Letters and Sealed Parcels     
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate  
                       Postage rate unit                         (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Letters & Sealed Parcels                             
Regular                                                                 
                      Single First ounce                                
Piece:                                                                  
  Presort \1\                                                           
  Pre-barcoded parcels (experimental) \11\                              
  Courtesy Envelope Mail                                                
  Additional Ounce \2\                                                  
  Nonstandard Surcharge                                                 
    Single Piece                                                        
    Presort                                                             
Automation--Presort \1\                                                 
                                                                        
  Letters \3\                                                           
    Basic Presort \4\                                                   
    3-Digit Presort \5\                                                 
    5-Digit Presort \6\                                                 
    Carrier Route Presort \7\                                           
  Flats \8\                                                             
    Basic Presort \9\                                                   
    \3/5\-Digit Presort \10\                                            
  Additional Ounce \2\                                                  
  Nonstandard Surcharge                                                 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 221 Notes:                                                     
\1\ A mailing fee of $     must be paid once each year at each office of
  mailing by any person who mails other than Single Piece First-Class   
  Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class 
  rate. For presorted mailing weighing more than 2 ounces, subtract     
  cents per piece.                                                      
\2\ Rate applies through 11 ounces. Heavier pieces are subject to       
  Priority Mail rates.                                                  
\3\ Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 letter-size    
  pieces, which must be delivery point barcoded and meet other          
  preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.            
\4\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail not    
  mailed at 3-Digit, or Carrier Route rates.                            
\5\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail        
  presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code designations as  
  prescribed by the Postal Service.                                     
\6\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail        
  presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as   
  prescribed by the Postal Service.                                     
\7\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail        
  presorted to carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.          
\8\ Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 flat-size      
  pieces, each of which must be delivery-point barcoded or bear a ZIP+4 
  barcode, and must meet other preparation requirements prescribed by   
  the Postal Service.                                                   
\9\ Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail not mail 
  at the \3/5\-Digit rate.                                              
\10\ Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail         
  presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code        
  destinations as specified by the Postal Service.                      
\11\ Nonpresorted pre-barcoded parcels must be properly prepared and    
  submitted in mailings of at least 50 pieces.                          


                   First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 222                   
                         [Postal and Post Cards]                        
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate  
                       Postage rate unit                         (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cards                                                                   
  Regular                                                               
    Single Piece                                                        
    Presort \1\                                                         
  Automation-Presort 1, 2                                               
    Basic Presort \3\                                                   
    3-Digit Presort \4\                                                 
    5-Digit Presort \5\                                                 
    Carrier Route Presort \6\                                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 222 Notes:                                                     
\1\ A mailing fee of $     must be paid once each year at each office of
  mailing by any person who mails other than Single Piece First-Class   
  Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class 
  rate.                                                                 
\2\ Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 pieces, which  
  must be barcoded and meet other preparation requirements prescribed by
  the Postal Service.                                                   
\3\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail not mailed at 3-   
  Digit, 5-Digit, or Carrier Route rates.                               
\4\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single
  or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the    
  Postal Service.                                                       
\5\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single
  or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the     
  Postal Service.                                                       
\6\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to       
  carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.                       


                          First-Class Mail Rate Schedules 223 Priority Mail Subclass *                          
                                                    [Dollars]                                                   
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    exceeding        L, 1,2,3         Zone 4          Zone 5          Zone 6          Zone 7          Zone 8    
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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      $  for each pickup stop.                                                                            
3. Pieces presented in mailings of at least 300 pieces and meeting applicable Postal Service regulations for    
  presorted Priority Mail received the cente per-piece discount.                                                
4. EXCEPTION: Parcels weighing less than 15 pounds, measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined, and  
  chargeable with a minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which addressed.           
5. Pieces presented in mailings of at least 50 pieces and meeting applicable Postal Service regulations for pre-
  barcoded Priority Mail parcels receive a discount of    cents per piece (experimental).                       



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                    Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.1                   
                         [Single piece subclass]                        
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Rate\1\
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Basic:                                                                  
  One ounce or less                                                     
  Not more than two ounces                                              
  Not more than three ounces                                            
  Not more than four ounces                                             
  Not more than five ounces                                             
  Not more than six ounces                                              
  Not more than seven ounces                                            
  Not more than eight ounces                                            
  Not more than nine ounces                                             
  Not more than ten ounces                                              
  Not more than eleven ounces                                           
  Not more than thirteen ounces                                         
  More than thirteen ounces but less than sixteen ounces                
  Nonstandard Surcharge \2\                                             
Keys and identification Devices                                         
  First 2 ounces                                                        
  Each additional 2 ounces                                              
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.1 Notes:                                                   
\1\ When the postage rate computed at the single piece rate is higher   
  than the rate prescribed in the other Standard Class parcel categories
  contained in rate schedules 322.1, 322.2, 322.3, or .323.1 for which  
  the piece qualifies, the lower rate applies.                          
\2\ Applies only to pieces weighing one ounce or less.                  


           Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.2A Regular Subclass          
                          [Presort Category\1\]                         
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Rate\1\
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter size                                                             
  Piece Rate                                                            
    Basic                                                               
    3/5-Digit                                                           
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece                                  
      BMC                                                               
      SCF                                                               
Non-Letter Size                                                         
  Piece Rate                                                            
    Minimum per Piece 2/                                                
      Basic                                                             
      3/5 Digit                                                         
    Destination Entry Discount per Piece                                
      BMC                                                               
      SCF                                                               
  Pound Rate 2/                                                         
    Plus per Piece Rate                                                 
      Basic                                                             
      3/5-Digit                                                         
    Destination Entry Discount per Pound                                
      BMC                                                               
      SCF                                                               
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.2A Notes:                                                  
\1\ A fee of    must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk mailing 
  permit                                                                
\2\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,        
  whichever is higher.                                                  


           Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.2B Regular Subclass          
                        [Automation Category \1\                        
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate  
                        Letter size \2\                          (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Piece Rate                                                              
  Basic Letter \3\                                                      
  3-Digit Letter \4\                                                    
  5-Digit Letter \5\                                                    
Destination Entry Discount per Peice                                    
  BMC                                                                   
  SCF                                                                   
Flat size \6\                                                           
Piece Rate                                                              
  Minimum per Piece \7\                                                 
    Basic Flat \8\                                                      
    \3/5\-Digit Flat \9\                                                
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece                                  
    BMC                                                                 
    SCF                                                                 
Pound Rate \7\                                                          
  Plus per piece Rate                                                   
    Basic Flat                                                          
    \3/5\-Digit Flat                                                    
  Destination Entry Discount per Pound                                  
    BMC                                                                 
    SCF                                                                 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.2B Notes:                                                  
\1\ A fee of $ must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk     
  mailing permit.                                                       
\2\ For letter-size automation pieces meeting applicable Postal Service 
  regulations.                                                          
\3\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail not mailed at 3-digit, 5-
  digit or carrier route rates.                                         
\4\ Rate applies to letter-size automation presorted to single or       
  multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the Postal
  Service.                                                              
\5\ Rate applies to letter-size automation presorted to single or       
  multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the Postal 
  Service.                                                              
\6\ For flat-size automation mail meeting applicable Postal Service     
  regulations.                                                          
\7\ Mailer pays minimum piece rate or pound rate, whichever is higher.  
\8\ Rate applies to flat-size automation mail not mailed at \3/5\-digit 
  rate.                                                                 
\9\ Rate applies to flat-size automation mail presorted to single or    
  multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by 
  the Postal Service.                                                   


                    Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.3                   
                  [Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass \1\]                 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate  
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size                                                             
Piece Rate                                                              
  Basic                                                                 
  Basic Automated Letter \2\                                            
  High Density                                                          
  Saturation                                                            
Destination Entry Discount per Piece                                    
  BMC                                                                   
  SCF                                                                   
  DDU \3\                                                               
Non-Letter Size                                                         
  Piece Rate                                                            
    Minimum per Piece \4\                                               
      Basic                                                             
      High Density                                                      
      Saturation                                                        
    Destination Entry Discount per Piece                                
      BMC                                                               
      SCF                                                               
      DDU \3\                                                           
  Pound Rate \4\                                                        
    Plus per Piece Rate                                                 
      Basic                                                             
      High Density                                                      
      Saturation                                                        
    Destination Entry Discount per Pound                                
      BMC                                                               
      SCF                                                               
      DDU \3\                                                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.3 Notes:                                                   
\1\ A fee of $       must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk    
  mailing permit.                                                       
\2\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to routes     
  specified by the Postal Service.                                      
\3\ Applies only to enhanced carrier route mail.                        
\4\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,        
  whichever is higher.                                                  


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        Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.4 Nonprofit Subclass \1\        
                              [Full rates]                              
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        Piece     Pound 
                                                        rate      rate  
                                                       (cents)   (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Piece Rate                                                              
Discounts (per piece)                                                   
  Destination Entry                                                     
    BMC                                                                 
    SCF                                                                 
    Delivery Office \2\                                                 
  Presort Level                                                         
    3/5 Digit                                                           
    Carrier Route                                                       
    Saturation                                                          
  Automation \3\                                                        
    ZIP + 4 \4\                                                         
      Basic                                                             
      3/5 Digit \5\                                                     
    Barcode \4\                                                         
      Basic                                                             
      3-Digit \5\                                                       
      5-Digit \5\                                                       
Piece Rate \6\                                                          
Discounts (per piece)                                                   
  Destination Entry                                                     
    BMC                                                                 
    SCF                                                                 
    Delivery Office \2\                                                 
  Presort Level                                                         
    3/5 Digit                                                           
    Carrier Route                                                       
    125-Piece Walk Sequence                                             
    Saturation                                                          
  Automation \7\                                                        
    Barcode \4\                                                         
      Basic                                                             
      3/5 Digit                                                         
Pound Rate \6\                                                          
  Pound Rate plus Per-Piece Rate                                        
                                                                        
  Discounts                                                             
    Destination Entry (per pound)                                       
      BMC                                                               
      SCF                                                               
      Delivery Office \2\                                               
    Presort Level (per piece)                                           
      3/5 Digit                                                         
      Carrier Route                                                     
      Saturation                                                        
    Automation (per piece) \7\                                          
      Barcode \4\                                                       
      Basic                                                             
      3/5 Digit                                                         
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.4 Notes:                                                   
\1\ A fee of $     must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk 
  mailing permit.                                                       
\2\ Applies only to carrier route presort, 125-piece walk sequence and  
  saturation mail.                                                      
\3\ For letter-size pieces meeting applicable Postal Service            
  regulations.                                                          
\4\ Among ZIP + 4 and barcode discounts, only one discount may be       
  applied.                                                              
\5\ Deducted from otherwise applicable 3/5-digit rate.                  
\6\ Mailer pays either the piece or the pound rate, whichever is higher.
\7\ For flat-size pieces meeting applicable Postal Service regulations. 


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                                          Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1A Parcel Post Subclass Basic Rates*                                          
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* Notes:                                                                                                                                                
1. For Intra-BMC parcels, deduct:                                                                                                                       
2. For nonmachinable Inter-BMC parcels, add:                                                                                                            
3. For each pickup stop, add:                                                                                                                           



                                        Standard Rate Schedule 322.1B Parcel Post Subclass Destination BMC Rates*                                       
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Weight not                                                                    Weight not                                                               
  exceeding     Zones \1/2\       Zone 3          Zone 4          Zone 5        exceeding     Zones \1/2\       Zone 3          Zone 4         Zone 5   
  (pounds)                                                                      (pounds)                                                                
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  ..........                                                                                                                                            
 2..........  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           37                                                               
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 5..........  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           40                                                               
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10..........  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           45                                                               
11..........  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           46                                                               
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13..........  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           48                                                               
14..........  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           49                                                               
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16..........  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           51                                                               
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24..........  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           59                                                               
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26..........  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           61                                                               
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32..........  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           67                                                               
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*A fee of $   must be paid each year.                                                                                                                   


                                  Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.3A Bound Printed Matter Subclass Single Piece Rates*                                  
                                                                        [Dollars]                                                                       
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    exceeding    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (pounds)           Local            1 & 2              3                4                5                6                7                8       
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* Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.                                                                                              



  Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.3B Bound Printed Matter Subclass Bulk 
                   and Carrier Route Presort Rates \1\                  
                                [Dollars]                               
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              Per-     Carrier    Per-  
                   Zone                       piece     route     pound 
---------------------------------------------------------\2\------------
Local                                                                   
1 & 2                                                                   
3                                                                       
4                                                                       
5                                                                       
6                                                                       
7                                                                       
8                                                                       
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.            
\2\ Applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier     
  route as prescribed by the Postal Service.                            


   Standard Mail Rate Schedules 323.1 & 323.2 Special and Library Rate  
                               Subclasses                               
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rates 
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 323.1: Special                                                 
  First Pound                                                           
    Not presorted                                                       
    LEVEL A Presort (5-digits) \1\ \2\                                  
    LEVEL B Presort (BMC) \1\ \3\                                       
  Each additional pound through 7 pounds                                
  Each additional pound over 7 pounds                                   
Schedule 323.2: Library                                           Full  
                                                                  Rates 
                                                                 (cents)
  First pound                                                           
  Each additional pound through 7 pounds                                
  Each additional pound over 7 pounds                                   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 323.1 Notes:                                                   
\1\ A fee must be paid once each 12-month period 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.                                                 


          Periodicals Rate Schedule 421 Regular Subclass\1\ \2\         
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Rate \3\
                                           Postage rate unit     (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per pound:                                                              
  Nonadvertising Portion..............  Pound                           
  Advertising Portion:                                                  
    Delivery Office \4\...............  Pound                           
    SCF \5\...........................  Pound                           
    1&2...............................  Pound                           
    3.................................  Pound                           
    4.................................  Pound                           
    5.................................  Pound                           
    6.................................  Pound                           
    7.................................  Pound                           
    8.................................  Pound                           
  Science of Agriculture                                                
    Delivery Office...................  Pound                           
    SCF...............................  Pound                           
    Zone 1&2..........................  Pound                           
PER PIECE: Less Nonadvertising Factor          cents.\6\                
 of                                                                     
  Required Preparation \7\............  Piece                           
  Presorted to 3-digit city/5-digit...  Piece                           
  Presorted to Carrier Route..........  Piece                           
  Discounts:                                                            
    Prepared to Delivery Office \4\...  Piece                           
    Prepared to SCF \5\...............  Piece                           
    High Density \8\..................  Piece                           
    Saturation \9\....................  Piece                           
  Automation Discounts for Automation                                   
   Compatible Mail \10\                                                 
    From Required:                                                      
      Pre-barcoded letter size........  Piece                           
      Pre-barcoded flats..............  Piece                           
    From \3/5\ Digit:                                                   
      Pre-barcoded 3-digit letter size  Piece                           
      Pre-barcoded 5-digit letter size  Piece                           
      Pre-barcoded flats..............  Piece                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 421 Notes:                                                     
\1\ The rates in this schedule also apply to commingled nonsubscriber,  
  non-requester, complimentary, and sample copies in excess of 10       
  percent allowance in regular-rate, non-profit, and classroom          
  periodicals.                                                          
\2\ Rates do not apply to otherwise regular rate mail that qualifies for
  the Within-County rates in Schedule 423.2.                            
\3\ Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge to  
  the sum of the nonadvertising portion and the advertising portion, as 
  applicable.                                                           
\4\ Applies to carrier route (including high density and saturation)    
  mail delivered within the delivery area of the originating post       
  office.                                                               
\5\ Applies to mail delivered within the SCF area of the originating SCF
  office.                                                               
\6\ For postage calculations, multiply the proportion of nonadvertising 
  content by this factor and subtract from the applicable piece rate.   
\7\ Mail presorted to 3-digit (other than 3-digit city), SCF, states, or
  mixed states.                                                         
\8\ Applicable to high density mail, deducted from carrier route presort
  rate.                                                                 
\9\ Applicable to saturation mail, deducted from carrier route presort  
  rate.                                                                 
\10\ For automation compatible mail meeting applicable Postal Service   
  regulations.                                                          


                               Periodicals                              
                    Rate Schedule 423.2 Within County                   
                              [Full Rates]                              
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate  
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per pound:                                                              
  General                                                               
  Delivery \1\                                                          
  Office                                                                
Per piece:                                                              
  Required Presort                                                      
  Carrier Route Presort                                                 
Per piece discounts:                                                    
  Delivery \2\                                                          
  Office                                                                
  125-piece Walk Sequence \3\                                           
  Saturation                                                            
  Automation Discounts for Automation                                   
  Compatible Mail \4\                                                   
    From Required:                                                      
      ZIP+4 Letter size                                                 
      3-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter size                                  
      5-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter size                                  
      \3/5\-Digit Pre-barcoded Flats                                    
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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.              

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\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.                                                          



                               Periodicals                              
 Rate Schedule 423.3 Publications of Authorized Nonprofit Organizations 
                                  \10\                                  
                              [Full Rates]                              
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Rate \1\
                                           Postage rate unit     (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nonadvertising portion:                 Pound                           
Advertising portion: \9\                                                
  Delivery Office \2\.................  Pound                           
  SCF \3\.............................  Pound                           
  1 & 2...............................  Pound                           
  3...................................  Pound                           
  4...................................  Pound                           
  5...................................  Pound                           
  6...................................  Pound                           
  7...................................  Pound                           
  8...................................  Pound                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 423.3 Notes                                                    
\1\ Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge to  
  the sum of the nonadvertising portion and the advertising portion, as 
  applicable.                                                           
\2\ Applies to carrier route (including 125-piece walk sequence and     
  saturation) mail delivered within the delivery area of the originating
  post office.                                                          
\3\ Applies to mail delivered within the SCF area of the originating SCF
  office.                                                               
\4\ For postage calculation, multiply the proportion of nonadvertising  
  content by this factor and subtract from the applicable piece rate.   
\5\ Mail presorted to 3-digit (other than 3-digit city), SCF, states, or
  mixed states.                                                         
\6\ For walk sequenced mail in batches of 125 pieces or more from       
  carrier route presorted mail.                                         
\7\ Applicable to saturation mail; deduct from carrier route presorted  
  rate.                                                                 
\8\ For automation compatible mail meeting applicable Postal Service    
  regulations.                                                          
\9\ Not applicable to publications containing 10 percent or less        
  advertising content.                                                  
\10\ If qualified, nonprofit publications may use Within-County rates   
  for applicable portions of a mailing.                                 


       Periodicals Rate Schedule 423.4 Classroom Publications \10\      
                              [Full Rates]                              
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Rate \1\
                                           Postage rate unit     (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per pound:                                                              
  Nonadvertising Portion:.............  Pound                           
  Advertising Portion: \9\                                              
    Delivery Office \2\...............  Pound                           
  Advertising Portion: \9\                                              
    SCF \3\...........................  Pound                           
    1&2...............................  Pound                           
    3.................................  Pound                           
    4.................................  Pound                           
    5.................................  Pound                           
    6.................................  Pound                           
    7.................................  Pound                           
    8.................................  Pound                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 423.4 Notes:                                                   
\1\ Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge to  
  the sum of the nonadvertising portion and the advertising portion, as 
  applicable.                                                           
\2\ Applies to carrier route (including 125-piece walk sequence and     
  saturation) mail delivered within the delivery area of the originating
  post office.                                                          
\3\ Applies to mail delivered within the SCF area of the originating SCF
  office.                                                               
\4\ For postage calculation, multiply the portion of nonadvertising     
  content by this factor and subtract from the applicable piece rate.   
\5\ Mail presorted to 3-digit (other than 3-digit city), SCF, states, or
  mixed states.                                                         
\6\ For walk sequenced mail in batches of 125 pieces or more from       
  carrier route presorted mail.                                         
\7\ Applicable to saturation mail; deduct from carrier route presorted  
  mail.                                                                 
\8\ For automation compatible mail meeting applicable Postal Service    
  regulations.                                                          
\9\ Not applicable to publications containing 10 percent or less of     
  advertising content.                                                  
\10\ If qualified, classroom publications may use Within-County rates   
  for applicable portions of a mailing.                                 


------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Special services               Description              Fee      
------------------------------------------------------------------------
SCHEDULE SS-1                                                           
    Address Corrections.......  Per manual correction                   
                                Per automated                           
                                 correction                             
SCHEDULE SS-2                                                           
    Business Reply Mail.......  Active business reply                   
                                 advance deposit                        
                                 account:                               
                                  Per Piece: Pre-                       
                                 barcoded                               
                                    Other                               
                                Payment of postage due                  
                                 charges if active                      
                                 business reply mail                    
                                 advances deposit                       
                                 account not used Per                   
                                 Piece.                                 
                                Annual License and                      
                                 Accounting Fees:                       
                                Accounting Fee for                      
                                 Advance Deposit                        
                                Account                                 
                                Permit Fee (with or                     
                                 without Advance                        
                                 Deposit Account)                       
SCHEDULE SS-4                                                           
    Certificates of Mailing...  Individual Pieces       (in addition to 
                                                         postage)       
                                Original certificate                    
                                 of mailing for listed                  
                                 pieces of all classes                  
                                 of ordinary mail (per                  
                                 piece)                                 
                                Three or more pieces                    
                                 individually listed                    
                                 in a firm mailing                      
                                 book or an approved                    
                                 customer provided                      
                                 manifest (per piece)                   
                                Each additional copy                    
                                 of original                            
                                 certificate of                         
                                 mailing or original                    
                                 mailing receipt for                    
                                 registered, insured,                   
                                 certified, and COD                     
                                 mail (each copy)                       
                                Bulk Pieces:                            
                                Identical pieces of                     
                                 First-Class and                        
                                 Single Piece,                          
                                 Regular, and                           
                                 Nonprofit Standard                     
                                 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).                         
                                Each additional 1,000                   
                                 pieces or fraction.                    
                                Duplicate copy........                  
SCHEDULE SS-5                                                           
    Certified Mail............  Per Piece               (in addition to 
                                                         postage)       
SCHEDULE SS-6                                                           

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    Collect on Delivery.......  Amount to be            (in addition to 
                                 collected, or           postage)       
                                 Insurance Coverage                     
                                 Desired                                
                                Notice of nondelivery                   
                                 of COD                                 
                                Alteration of COD       Registered COD  
                                 charges or                             
                                 designation of new                     
                                 addresses                              
SCHEDULE SS-8                                                           
    Money Orders..............  Domestic                                
                                $0.01 to $700                           
                                APO-FPO $0.01 to $700                   
                                Inquiry Fee, which                      
                                 includes the issuance                  
                                 of copy of a paid                      
                                 money order                            
SCHEDULE SS-9                                                           
    Insured Mail..............  Liability:                              
------------------------------------------------------------------------



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                                                                                      Semi-annual fees          
                                          Box     Box capacity (cu. in.)  --------------------------------------
                                         size                                   IA           IB           IC    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SCHEDULE SS-10                                                                                                  
  Post Office Boxes and Caller Service                                                                          
    A. Post Office Box Semi-Annual                                                                              
     Rental Rate                                                                                                
      Group I--offices with city             1  under 296................                                       
       carrier service.                                                                                         
                                             2  296-499..................                                       
                                             3  500-999..................                                       
                                             4  1000-1999................                                       
                                             5  2000 & over..............                                       
      Group II--offices city carrier..       1  annual...................                                       
                                             2  annual...................                                       
                                             3  semi-annual..............                                       
                                             4  semi-annual..............                                       
                                             5  semi-annual..............                                       
      Group III--offices rural carrier     1-5  annual...................                                       
    B. Caller Service                                                                                           
      For Caller Service..............  ......  semi-annual..............                                       
      For Each Reserved Call Number...  ......  annual...................                                       
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Fee         
------------------------------------------------------------------------
SCHEDULE SS-11a                                                         
    Zip Coding of Mailing       Per thousand                            
     Lists.                      addresses                              
SCHEDULE SS-11b                                                         
    Correction of Mailing       Per submitted                           
     Lists                       address                                
                                Minimum charge                          
                                 per list                               
                                 corrected                              
SCHEDULE SS-11c                                                         
    Address Changes for                                                 
     Election Boards and                                                
     Registration Per change                                            
     of address                                                         
Commissions                                                             
                                   Description              Fee         
SCHEDULE SS-11d                                                         
    Corrections Associated                                              
     with Arrangement of                                                
     Address Cards in Carrier                                           
     Delivery Per correction                                            
Sequence                                                                
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.........  First Meter......  By appointment       
                                                   Unscheduled request  
                                                   Additional meters    
                                                   Checking meter in or 
                                                    out of (per meter)  
                                                    service             
                                                    Fee (in addition to 
                                                    Parcel Post postage)
SCHEDULE SS-13                                                          
    Parcel Air Lift...........  Up to 2 pounds                          
                                Over 2 up to 3                          
                                 pounds                                 

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                                Over 3 up to 4                          
                                 pounds                                 
                                Over 4 pounds                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------



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                                                                     Fees (in addition to postage)              
                                                     -----------------------------------------------------------
                                         Value           For Articles Covered by     For Articles Not Covered by
                                                                Insurance                     Insurance         
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-14--Registered Mail:  $0.00 to $100                                                                 
                                  100.01 to 500                                                                 
                                  500.01 to 1,000                                                               
                                  1,000.01 to 2,000                                                             
                                  2,000.01 to 3,000                                                             
                                  3,000.01 to 4,000                                                             
                                  4,000.01 to 5,000                                                             
                                  5,000.01 to 6,000                                                             
                                  6,000.01 to 7,000                                                             
                                  7,000.01 to 8,000                                                             
                                  8,000.01 to 9,000                                                             
                                  9,000.01 to 10,000                                                            
                                  10,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   11,000                                                                       
                                  11,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   12,000                                                                       
                                  12,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   13,000                                                                       
                                  13,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   14,000                                                                       
                                  14,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   15,000                                                                       
                                  15,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   16,000                                                                       
                                  16,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   17,000                                                                       
                                  17,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   18,000                                                                       
                                  18,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   19,000                                                                       
                                  19,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   20,000                                                                       
                                  20,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   21,000                                                                       
                                  21,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   22,000                                                                       
                                  22,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   23,000                                                                       
                                  23,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   24,000                                                                       
                                  24,000.01 to                                                                  
                                   25,000                                                                       
                                  $25,000.01 to                                                                 
                                   $1,000,000 Plus                                                              
                                   handling charge                                                              
                                   per $1,000 or                                                                
                                   fraction over                                                                
                                   first $25,000                                                                
                                  $1,000,000 to                                                                 
                                   $15,000,000 Plus                                                             
                                   handling charge                                                              
                                   per $1,000 or                                                                
                                   fraction over                                                                
                                   first $1,000,000..                                                           
                                  Over $15,000,000:                                                             
                                   additional                                                                   
                                   charges may be                                                               
                                   based on                                                                     
                                   consideration of                                                             
                                   weight, space and                                                            
                                   value..                                                                      
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                                                                                                Fee (in addition
                                                                  Description                     to postage)   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SCHEDULE SS-15                                                                                                  
    Restricted Delivery Per Piece                                                                               
                                                                                                Fee (in addition
                                                                                                  to postage)   
SCHEDULE SS-16                                                                                                  
    Return Receipts............................  Requested at time of mailing:                                  
                                                   Showing to whom (signature) and date                         
                                                    delivered                                                   
                                                   Merchandise only--without another special                    
                                                    service                                                     
                                                   Showing to whom (signature) and date and                     
                                                    address where delivered                                     
                                                   Merchandise only--without another special                    
                                                    service                                                     
                                                   Requested after mailing: Showing to whom                     
                                                    and date delivered                                          
SCHEDULE SS-17                                                                                                  
    Special Delivery...........................  First-Class and priority Mail                                  
                                                   Not more than 2 pounds                                       
                                                   Over 2 pounds but not over 10 pounds                         
                                                   Over 10 pounds                                               
                                                   All Other Classes                                            
                                                   Not more than 2 pounds                                       
                                                   Over 2 pounds but not over 10 pounds                         
                                                   Over 10 pounds                                               
SCHEDULE SS-18                                                                                                  
    Special handling...........................  Not more than 10 pounds                                        
                                                 More than 10 pounds                                            
SCHEDULE SS-19                                                                                                  
    S t a m p e d Single Sale                                                                                   
Envelopes                                                                                                       
                                                 BULK (500) #6\3/4\ size: Regular Window                        
                                                 BULK (500) size > #6\3/4\ through #10 \1\                      
                                                  Regular Window                                                
                                                 Multi-Color Printing (500) #6\3/4\ size, #10                   
                                                  size \1\                                                      
                                                 Printing charge per 500 Envelopes (for each                    
                                                  type of printed envelope)                                     
                                                     Minimum Order (500) envelopes)                             
                                                     Order for 1,000 or more envelopes                          
                                                 Double Window (500)--Size > #6\3/4\ through                    
                                                  #10 \1\                                                       
                                                 Household (50): size #6\3/4\--Regular Window                   
                                                 size > #6\3/4\ through #10--Regular Window                     
SCHEDULE SS-20                                                                                                  
    M e r c h a n d i s e Per Transaction                                                                       
Return                                                                                                          
                                                 Shipper must have an advance deposit account              $0.30
                                                  (see DMCS Schedule 1000)                                      
SCHEDULE 1000                                                                                                   
    Fees.......................................  First-Class Presorted Mailing Fee                              
                                                 Periodicals Fees                                               
                                                     A. Original Entry                                          
                                                     B. Additional Entry                                        
                                                     C. Re-entry                                                
                                                     D. Registration for News Agents                            
                                                 Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route and                            
                                                  Nonprofit Standard Mail Bulk Mailing Fee                      
                                                 Parcel Post: Destination BMC                                   
                                                 Special Standard Mail Presorted Mailing Fee                    
                                                 Authorization to Use Permit Imprint                            
                                                 Merchandise Return (per facility receiving                     
                                                  merchandise return labels)                                    
                                                 Business Reply Mail Permit                                     
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\1\ Fee for precancelled envelopes is the same.                                                                 


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    Issued by the Commission on June 18, 1996.
Cyril J. Pittack,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-15932 Filed 6-24-96; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P