Federal Register, Volume 62 Issue 141 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 141 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39660-39709]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-19230]

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Part III

Postal Rate Commission

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Filing of Proposed Postal Rate, Fee, and Classification Changes and
Order Instituting Proceedings; Notice

Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 141 / Wednesday, July 23, 1997 /
Notices

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POSTAL RATE COMMISSION

[Docket No. R97-1; Order No. 1186]

Notice of The U.S. Postal Service's Filing of Proposed Postal
Rate, Fee, and Classification Changes and Order Instituting Proceedings

Issued July 11, 1997.
Before Commissioners: Edward J. Gleiman, Chairman; H. Edward
Quick, Jr., Vice Chairman; George W. Haley; W.H. ``Trey'' LeBlanc
III

I. Notice of the Service's Filing

On July 10, 1997, the United States Postal Service, acting under
sections 3622 and 3623 of the Postal Reorganization Act (39 U.S.C.
Secs. 3622, 3623), filed a Request with the Postal Rate Commission for
a recommended decision on proposed changes in domestic postage rates
and fees and in certain mail classifications. The proposed rate and fee
changes affect all classes of mail. The Request maintains that without
the rate and fee changes, the Postal Service would incur a revenue
deficiency of approximately $2.4 billion in the proposed test year
(1998), in contravention of 39 U.S.C. Sec. 3621. The Request states
that proposed rates will generate a revenue surplus of approximately
$41.9 million.
An overview of the Service's filing follows. The entire contents of
the Service's filing, along with supporting documentation, is available
for public inspection in the Commission's docket section. See Part
II.F. for information about Docket Room operations.
First-Class Mail rates. The Service's Request includes a proposal
to increase the price of the First-Class stamp by one cent, from 32
cents to 33 cents, and to hold the rate for each additional ounce of
First-Class Mail at its current price of 23 cents per ounce. Basic
postage for a card changes by one cent, increasing from 20 to 21 cents.
In addition, the Service is proposing a prepaid reply mail category, at
a discounted rate of 30 cents. The Service states that this discounted
rate is intended to benefit the public served by large-volume business
mailers, such as utility companies or credit card companies. Additional
information about this proposal, as well as about rates affecting
mailers using other classes of mail, appears later in this Notice.
Major classification changes; rate design In addition to rate and
fee changes, the Service is also proposing changes in classification
and rate design. Both types of changes can have a significant effect on
postage and mailing requirements. A summary of the Service's proposed
classification changes follows. To obtain additional details, persons
interested in rate design changes should consult the Service's filing
and the proposed rate schedules which appear as Attachment B to this
notice.
First-Class Mail classification changes. The Service proposes three
changes in the structure of First-Class Mail. One change entails the
introduction of Prepaid Reply Mail and Qualified Business Reply Mail
postage rates for both letters and cards, at the discounted rate of 30
cents for letters and 18 cents for cards. Another change involves the
elimination of the heavy-piece discount, which currently applies to
presort mail weighing more than two ounces. The third change is the
introduction of a Hazardous Medical Materials surcharge.
The Service states that with Prepaid Reply Mail, businesses or
other organizations can provide their correspondents with Postal
Service-approved, postage-paid courtesy envelopes or cards that will
enable the correspondents to return mail, such as bill payments,
without affixing postage. Postage and a monthly administration fee for
this mail must be prepaid by the envelope provider. Qualified Business
Reply Mail, with proposed rates identical to Postage Reply Mail (PRM),
differs in terms of postage accounting and auditing. However, as with
PRM, the provider of the envelope would pay the postage and fees under
the Service's proposal.
Periodicals classification changes. In the Periodicals class
(formerly referred to as second-class mail), the Postal Service
proposes realignment of the existing 3/5-digit rate category in each of
the subclasses (Regular, Within County, Nonprofit and Classroom).
Specifically, the Service proposes splitting the category that
currently includes both 3-and 5-digit mail into separate 3-digit and 5-
digit categories. Thus, all Periodicals subclasses will have 3-digit
piece rates and 5-digit piece rates for both letters and flats for
automation compatible mail. The proposal also entails including pieces
sorted to non-unique 3-digit ZIP codes in the proposed 3-digit
classification. Currently, non-unique 3-digit ZIP Codes are included in
the basic (required) presort category.
Standard Mail classification changes. In Standard Mail (formerly
third-class and fourth-class mail), the Service proposes the
elimination of the Standard Mail (A) Single-Piece subclass and the
introduction of a Residual Shape surcharge applicable to pieces that
are not letter or flat shaped. See generally USPS-T-36 at 1-2. For
Standard Mail (B), the Service proposes a number of new parcel
discounts and expands weight and size limits.
Special Services classification changes. The Service proposes
classification changes affecting registered mail, business reply mail,
and the newly-proposed prepaid reply mail. The registered mail proposal
would limit uninsured registered mail to merchandise of no declared
value. The Service also proposes a bulk insurance discount of 40 cents
for bulk mailers who process mailing records electronically.
Classification changes affecting business reply mail include adding an
annual permit fee and a monthly accounting fee for permit reply mail.
The introduction of prepaid reply mail was discussed earlier in this in
connection with the Service's proposed First-Class Mail rates. In a
separate but related matter, the Service also proposes restructuring
the DMCS language for special services. USPS-T-39 at 102. The effect of
this restructuring, which includes renumbering and numerous non-
substantive editorial changes, is shown in Attachment A.
Other changes. Among other things, the Service is proposing
delivery confirmation services for Priority Mail and for Standard Mail
(B). In Standard Mail (A) the Service's proposal reduces pound rates
for various categories of advertising mail. This proposal also raises
substantially the Enhanced Carrier Route Basic Letter rate.
Costing. The Service's Request is based, in part, on costing
approaches that differ significantly from previous approaches. These
changes affect, among other things, the analysis and attribution of
mail processing costs, carrier costs, and transportation costs. The
overall effect of these changes is that the levels of attribution from
which mark-ups are calculated are considerably lower than the Service
proposed in Docket No. R94-1 or the Commission used in its
recommendation in that proceeding.
Contents of the Service's filing. The Service's filing includes its
formal Request, seven attachments (A-G) and 42 pieces of testimony,
presented by 40 witnesses. Testimony is supported, in many instances,
with exhibits, workpapers, and library references. Attachment A
identifies requested changes in the DMCS. Attachment B includes a
comparison of current and proposed rates and fees. Attachment C, in
response to rule 54(b)(2), specifies the rules, regulations and
practices that establish standards of service and conditions of
mailability. Attachment D includes the certification, required by rule
54(p), concerning the accuracy of

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cost statements and other documentation submitted with the Request.
Attachment E contains audited financial statements. Attachment F
provides an index identifying witnesses by name, testimony, exhibits
and workpapers by number, and the name and telephone number of the
witness's attorney. Attachment G contains the Service's Compliance
Statement. This statement addresses pertinent provisions of Commission
rules of practice 54 and 64. It also refers to a separate notice that
discusses several matters concerning the alternate cost presentation
required under the rule. See Notice of the Postal Service Concerning
Provision of Information Pursuant to Rule 54(a)(1) (July 10, 1997),
citing (USPS-LR-H-196, ``Rule 54(a)(1) Alternate Commission Cost
Presentation (Base Year)).''
Rate and fee increases. The approximate average percentage
increases proposed by the Postal Service for the major categories of
mail service follow. Since the percentages shown are averages,
increases for individual mail pieces may differ substantially.

The Postal Service's Proposed Percentage Changes in Rates
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Percent
Classification change
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First Class Mail
Letters..................................................... 3.2
Cards....................................................... 5.9
Priority Mail................................................. 7.4
Express Mail.................................................. 3.7
Periodicals:
In County................................................... 3.4
Nonprofit................................................... 3.9
Classroom................................................... 4.8
Regular Rate................................................ 3.5
Standard Mail A:
Commercial Regular.......................................... 4.1
Commercial Enhanced......................................... 3.2
Nonprofit................................................... 15.1
Nonprofit Enhanced.......................................... -4.8
Standard Mail B:
Parcel Post................................................. 10.2
Bound Printed Matter........................................ 5.0
Special..................................................... 0.0
Library..................................................... 13.1
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Source: USPS-T-30, Exhibit D.

The Postal Service's Proposed Percent Changes in Fees for Special
Services
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Percent
Special services change
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Post Office Boxes and Caller Service.......................... 18
Certified Mail................................................ 15
C.O.D......................................................... 12
Insurance..................................................... 17
Money Orders.................................................. 0
Registered Mail............................................... 51
Stamped Cards................................................. ^{(1)
Stamped Envelopes............................................. 16
Address Correction............................................ 0
Business Reply................................................ 51
Certificates of Mailing....................................... 15
First Class Presort Mailing Fee............................... 18
Standard (B) Special Presort Mailing Fee...................... 18
Parcel Airlift................................................ 13
Periodicals Applications...................................... -1
Special Handling.............................................. 221
Standard (A) Presort Mailing Fee.............................. 18
Correction of Mailing Lists................................... 18
Furnishing Address Changes to Election Boards................. 18
Merchandise Return............................................ 0
On-Site Meter Setting......................................... 1.5
Permit Imprint................................................ 18
Zip-Coding of Mailing Lists................................... 17
Return Receipts............................................... 32
Restricted Delivery........................................... 0
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\1\ New 2 cents fee.

Source: USPS-T-30, Exhibit E.

A complete list of current and proposed rates and fees appears in
Attachment B.
Requested Classification Changes. The Postal Service's Request asks
the Commission to recommend certain classification changes. These
changes alter the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS) and
appear in Attachment A. The Service identifies recent amendments to the
current text of the DMCS, and indicates that these amendments, along
with the DMCS provisions codified at 39 CFR Part 3001, subpart C,
appendix A, are incorporated by reference in its Request. See generally
Attachment A at 1. In addition, the Service notes that it proposes
renumbering the classification schedules for special services. A table
identifying the changes appears in Attachment A at 2.
Availability of the Service's filing. The Postal Service's Request,
along with supporting documentation, is available for public inspection
in the Commission's docket section. See Part II. F for information
about Docket Room hours.

II. Order Instituting Proceedings

The Commission hereby institutes proceedings to consider the Postal
Service's Request, which has been assigned Docket No. R97-1. Details
regarding the conduct of this proceeding follow. The Commission will
issue additional notices regarding this proceeding as needed.
A. Nature of proceedings and possibility that the Commission's
recommendation may differ from the Service's proposed changes.
Proceedings in this docket will concern, in the first instance, the
specific changes in current postal rates, fees and mail classification
provisions proposed by the Postal Service in its Request. The
Commission will also conduct public hearings to receive evidence
sponsored by other interested parties, including the Commission's
Office of the Consumer Advocate, that responds to the Postal Service's
proposed changes and the evidence it offers in support of those
changes. These presentations may include alternative rate, fee and mail
classification proposals.
After the conclusion of hearings and the receipt of briefs from the
Postal Service and other parties, the Commission will consider all
proposals advanced and arguments made in conducting its deliberations
in the case. Depending upon its assessment of the public policies and
statutory factors mandated by the Postal Reorganization Act, the
Commission may or may not recommend the exact array of rate, fee and
mail classification changes requested by the Postal Service, or
proposed in the direct cases of other participants. In order to
accommodate applicable statutory considerations, while at the same time
observing the technical constraints of setting rates and fees for all
postal services, the Commission may recommend a schedule of postal
rates and fees that will differ appreciably from those requested by the
Postal Service or contained in the parties' alternative proposals.
Similarly, the Commission may recommend mail classification changes
different from those proposed by the Postal Service and other parties,
or may decline to recommend proposed classification changes but address
their objectives through other recommended adjustments in rates or fees
for existing mail categories.

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B. Participation: full, limited and commenter status. There are
three main types of participation in Commission proceedings: full,
limited or commenter status. Formal intervention in hearings on the
Postal Service request generally takes the form of full
intervention. However, the status of limited participant is also
available under certain circumstances. Persons intending to seek
either full or limited status must file a notice of intervention
that complies with the Commission rules. These rules require
certain information and representations, such as whether the
intervenor intends to actively participate in the proceeding.
Commenter status is available to those wishing to express their
views informally. This status does not require a notice of
intervention or compliance with the Commission's evidentiary rules.
Other distinctions among the forms of participation are explained
in Commission rules 20, 20a and 20b. (39 CFR 3001.20, 20a and 20b)
Questions about the interpretation and application of these rules
should be directed to the Commission's Office of Legal Advisor at
(202) 789-6820.

Notices of intervention should be sent to the attention of Margaret
P. Crenshaw, Secretary of the Commission, 1333 H Street, NW, Suite 300,
Washington, DC 20268-0001, and are to be filed on or before August 6,
1997. In addition, intervenors are requested to provide a telephone
number, facsimile number, and e-mail address if available.
C. Representation of the general public. The Commission designates
W. Gail Willette, Director of the Commission's Office of the Consumer
Advocate (OCA), as the representative of the general public in this
proceeding. Ms. Willette shall direct the activities of Commission
personnel assigned to assist her and, at an appropriate time, provide
the names of these employees for the record. Neither she nor the
assigned personnel shall participate in or advise as to any Commission
decision in this proceeding, other than in their designated capacity.
Parties shall serve the OCA separately with three copies of all filings
in addition to, and at the same time as they effect service on the
Commission.

D. Scheduling: Hearing schedule and date for prehearing conference
procedural schedule. The Commission intends to conduct this case
with the utmost expedition consistent with the due process rights
of all participants. Upon intervention, participants may submit
formal discovery or contact the Postal Service to request an
informal technical conference. Attachment C to this Notice and
Order sets out the procedural schedule for the conduct of this
case. Participants should address requests to adjust this schedule
to the Presiding Officer.

Prehearing conference. An initial prehearing conference will be
held on July 30, 1997, for the purpose of facilitating the conduct of
this case. Participants proposing to raise topics for discussion at the
prehearing conference should file notice to that effect on or before
July 25, 1997. In accordance with the Commission's goal of expeditious
consideration, the Commission will conduct all prehearing conferences
and hearings en banc (39 CFR 3001.30(b)). Additional prehearing
conferences will be scheduled if needed. Unless otherwise indicated,
all conferences and hearings will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Postal Rate
Commission's hearing room, 1333 H Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
20268-0001. Hearings will be conducted on the record and transcribed by
an official reporter, unless the presiding officer determines
otherwise.
E. Special rules of practice. The Special Rules of Practice for
this case are set forth in Attachment D. These Special Rules are
identical to the special rules currently in use in Docket No. MC97-4.
Participants should address requests to adjust these rules to the
Presiding Officer.
F. Docket Room Operations. Documents may be filed with the
Commission's docket section Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. Questions about docket room operations should be directed to Ms.
Peggie Brown (at 202-789-6847) or Ms. Joyce Taylor (at 202-789-6846).
It is ordered:
1. The Commission will sit en banc in the above-captioned
proceeding.
2. Notices of intervention shall be filed by August 6, 1997.
3. W. Gail Willette, Director of the Office of the Consumer
Advocate, is designated to represent the interests of the general
public in this proceeding.
4. A prehearing conference in this proceeding will be held July 30,
1997. The hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Postal Rate Commission
hearing room, 1333 H Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20268-0001.
5. Topics for discussion at the prehearing conference should be
submitted on or before July 25, 1997.
6. The Procedural Schedule for the conduct of this proceeding is
set out in Attachment C.
7. These proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to special rules
of practice set out in Attachment D.
8. The Secretary shall cause this Notice and Order to be published
in the Federal Register.
By the Commission.
Margaret P. Crenshaw,
Secretary.

Attachment A--Requested Changes in the Domestic Mail Classification
Schedule

In its Request, the Postal Service asks the Commission to recommend
certain changes in the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS).
The requested changes alter the DMCS as amended from time-to-time. The
most recent amendments are the Decision of the Governors on the
Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Special Services
Fees and Classifications, Docket No. MC96-3 (Special Services
Decision), as implemented by Resolution 97-7 of the Board of Governors
and the Decision of the Governors on the Recommended Decision of the
Postal Rate Commission on the Experimental Nonletter-Size Business
Reply Mail Categories and Fees, Docket No. MC97-1 (BRM Decision), as
implemented by Resolution 97-8 of the Board of Governors.
The current DMCS (which is published in part at 39 CFR Part 3001,
subpart C, appendix A, in part as Attachment A to the Special Services
Decision (62 Fed. Reg. 26,099), in part as Attachment A to the BRM
Decision (62 Fed. Reg. 25,756), and in part as Attachment B to the
Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the
Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Nonprofit
Standard Mail, Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail,
Nonprofit Periodicals, and Within County Periodicals, Docket No. MC96-2
(61 Fed. Reg. 42,464)), is incorporated by reference in the Service's
Request.
Except as otherwise noted, proposed additions to text of the
classification schedules are underlined, and proposed deletions are in
brackets. Classification schedules for special services, which are
currently numbered as schedules SS-1-6, SS-8-16, and SS-18-20, are
renumbered as indicated in the table below. Existing section numbers
for the special service schedules do not appear as overstricken text in
this attachment;

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however, edits to the remaining text of the renumbered sections appear
as they are printed in the existing special service schedules, and
edits to the remaining text are in brackets or underlined, as
appropriate.

Special Services--DMCS Cross-Reference Table, Existing to Proposed
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Proposed
Service Existing DMCS section DMCS
section
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Address Correction Service........... SS-1 911
Business Reply Mail.................. SS-2 931
Caller Service....................... SS-3 921
Certificate of Mailing............... SS-4 947
Certified Mail....................... SS-5 941
Collect on Delivery Service.......... SS-6 944
Domestic Postal Money Orders......... SS-8 971
Insured Mail......................... SS-9 943
Post Office Box Service.............. SS-10 921
Mailing List Services................ SS-11 912
On-Site Meter Setting................ SS-12 933
Parcel Airlift (PAL)................. SS-13 951
Registered Mail...................... SS-14 942
Restricted Delivery.................. SS-15 946
Return Receipts...................... SS-16 945
Special Handling..................... SS-18 952
Stamped Envelopes.................... SS-19 961
Stamped Cards........................ SS-19A 962
Merchandise Return................... SS-20 932
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The changes in the DMCS requested by the Postal Service are as
follows.
Amend the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule as follows:

Expedited Mail Classification Schedule

110 DEFINITION
Expedited Mail is mail matter entered as Express Mail [in
accordance with] under the provisions of this Schedule. Any matter
eligible for mailing may, at the option of the mailer, be mailed as
Express Mail. Insurance is either included in Express Mail postage
or is available for an additional charge, depending on the value and
nature of the item sent by 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] under 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;
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] specified 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] specified 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]
specified 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]
specified 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.................. 911[SS-1]
b. Return receipts..................... 945[SS-16]
c. COD................................. 944[SS-6]
d. Express Mail Insurance.............. 943[SS-9]
------------------------------------------------------------------------

170 RATES AND FEES
The rates for Express Mail are set forth in the following rate
schedules:

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Service 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
------------------------------------------------------------------------

180 REFUNDS
181 Procedure
Claims for refunds of postage must be filed within the period of
time and under terms and conditions [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service.
182 Availability
182.1 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.
182.2 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.
182.3 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] specified 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] specified by
the Postal Service,

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of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Addressee
service.
182.4 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] specified by
the Postal Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post
Office-to-Post Office service;
b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) [prescribed] specified by
the Postal Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post
Office-to-Addressee service.
190 Hazardous Medical Materials And Other Mailable Hazardous
Materials Surcharges. Express Mail containing hazardous medical
materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the
Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal
Service and is subject to one or both surcharges.

First-Class Mail Classification 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] 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[.], 221.23, or 221.24.
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] specified
by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
221.23 Prepaid Reply Mail Rate Category. The Prepaid Reply Mail
category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that:
a. Is provided to senders with postage-prepaid by the recipient,
a Prepaid Reply Mail permit holder, for return by mail to the
recipient;
b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return
address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and
other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the letter machinability and other preparation
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.24 Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category. The Qualified
Business Reply Mail category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels
subclass mail that:
a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit
account Business Reply Mail permit holder, for return by mail to the
recipient;
b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return
address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and
other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the letter machinability and other preparation
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.25 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] specified by the
Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified 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]
specified 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]
specified by the Postal Service.
0221.35 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] specified 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] specified by the Postal
Service;
c. Is marked and presented as [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified 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.
221.5 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous
Materials Surcharges. Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail
containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous
materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the
preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one
or both surcharges.
222 [Stamped Cards and Post Cards] Cards Subclass
222.1 Definition
[222.11 Stamped Card. A Stamped Card is a card with postage
imprinted or impressed on it and supplied by the Postal Service for
the transmission of messages.]

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222.1[2]1 [Post CardCards.] The Cards subclass consists of Stamped
Cards, defined in classification schedule 962, and postcards. A
[post card] postcard is a privately printed mailing card for the
transmission of messages. To be eligible to be mailed as a First-
Class [post card] postcard, 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.
222.1[3]2 Double Cards. Double Stamped Cards or [post cards]
postcards may be mailed as Stamped Cards or [post cards]postcards.
[A d]Double Stamped Cards are defined in classification schedule
962. [or post card] A double postcard consists of two attached
cards, one of which may be detached by the receiver and returned by
mail as a single [Stamped Card or] postcard [post card].
222.2 Restriction. A mailpiece with any of the following
characteristics is not mailable as a Stamped Card or [post card]
postcard unless it is prepared as [prescribed] specified 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.
222.3 Regular Rate Categories
222.31 Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category
applies to regular rate [Stamped Cards and Post] Cards subclass mail
not mailed under section 222.32[.], 222.33, or 222.34.
222.32 Presort Rate Category. The presort rate category applies to
[Stamped Cards 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] specified
by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
222.33 Prepaid Reply Mail Rate Category. The Prepaid Reply Mail
category applies to Cards subclass mail that:
a. Is provided to senders with postage-prepaid by the recipient,
a Prepaid Reply Mail permit holder, for return by mail to the
recipient;
b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return
address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and
other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the card machinability and other preparation
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
0222.34 Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category. The Qualified
Business Reply Mail category applies to Cards subclass mail that:
a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit
account Business Reply Mail permit holder, for return by mail to the
recipient;
b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return
address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and
other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the card machinability and other preparation
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
222.4 Automation Rate Categories
222.41 General. The automation rate categories consist of [Stamped
Cards 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] specified by the
Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified 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] specified
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] specified
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]
specified 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 [priority mail] rate category applies to Priority Mail
subclass mail not mailed under section 223.[34.]
223.3 [Presorted Priority Mail Rate Category. The presorted
priority mail 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.] [reserved]
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] specified by the Postal
Service;
c. Is marked and presented as [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified 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] specified 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.
223.8 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous
Materials Surcharges. Priority Mail containing hazardous medical
materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the
Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal
Service and is subject to one or both surcharges.
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]
determining 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

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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:

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Service Schedule
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a. Address correction.................. 911 [SS-1]
b. Business reply mail................. 931 [SS-2]
c. Certificates of mailing............. 947 [SS-4]
d. Certified mail...................... 941 [SS-5]
e. COD................................. 944 [SS-6]
f. Insured mail........................ 943 [SS-9]
g. Registered mail..................... 942 [SS-14]
h. Return receipt (limited to 945 [SS-16]
merchandise sent by Priority Mail).
i. Merchandise return.................. 932 [SS-20]
j. Delivery Confirmation (limited to 948
Priority Mail).
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270 RATES AND FEES
271 The rates [and fees] for First-Class Mail are set forth in the
following schedules:

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Service Schedule
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a. Letters and Sealed Parcels.......... 221
b. [Stamped Cards and Post] Cards...... 222
c. Priority Mail....................... 223
[d. Fees............................... SS-19A and 1000]
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272 Keys and Identification Devices. Keys, identification cards,
identification tags, or similar identification devices that:
(a) weigh no more than 2 pounds;
(b) are mailed without cover; and
(c) bear, contain, or have securely attached the name and
address information, as specified by the Postal Service, of a
person, organization, or concern, with instructions to return to the
address and a statement guaranteeing the payment of postage due on
delivery;

are subject to the following rates and fees:
(a) the applicable single-piece rates in schedules 221 or 223;
(b) the fee set forth in fee schedule 931 for payment of postage
due charges if an active business reply mail advance deposit account
is not used, and
(c) the nonstandard surcharge, if applicable, under section 232.
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 (currently Periodicals 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, 321.5 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 General. The Regular subclass consists of Standard Mail
weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under sections
[321.1,] 321.3, 321.4, 321.5 or 323.
321.22 Presort Rate Categories
321.221 General. The presort rate categories apply to Regular
subclass mail 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] specified
by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.222 Basic Rate Categories. The basic rate categories apply to
presort rate category mail not mailed under section 321.223.
321.223 Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories. The three- and five-
digit rate categories apply to presort rate category mail presorted
to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.23 Automation Rate Categories
321.231 General. The automation rate categories apply to Regular
subclass mail 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] specified
by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service;
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service.
321.232 Basic Barcoded Rate Category. The basic barcoded rate
category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not
mailed under section 321.233 or 321.234.
321.233 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The three-digit
barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate
category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code
destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.

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321.234 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The five-digit barcoded
rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail
presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.235 Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The basic barcoded
flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category
mail not mailed under section 321.236.
321.236 Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The
three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-
size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple
three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service.
321.24 Destination Entry Discount. The destination entry discounts
apply to Regular subclass mail prepared as [prescribed] specified 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.
321.25 Residual Shape Surcharge. Regular subclass mail is subject
to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter
or flat shaped.
321.26 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous
Materials Surcharges. Regular subclass mail containing hazardous
medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined
by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the
Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges.
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, 321.5 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] specified
by the Postal Service;
c. Is presorted to carrier routes as [prescribed] specified by
the Postal Service;
d. Is sequenced as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service;
and
e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified 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 specified [prescribed] by the
Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and
barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements
[prescribed] specified 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] specified 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]
specified by the Postal Service.
321.36 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts
apply to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as
[prescribed] specified 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.
321.37 Residual Shape Surcharge. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass
mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if
it is not letter or flat shaped.
321.38 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous
Materials Surcharges. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail
containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous
materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the
preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one
or both surcharges.
321.4 Nonprofit Subclass
321.41 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, 321.5 or 323, and that is mailed by
authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the following
types:
a. Religious, as defined in section 1009,
b. Educational, as defined in section 1009,
c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
f. Labor, as defined in section 1009,
g. Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009,
i. Qualified political committees,
j. State or local voting registration officials when making a
mailing required or authorized by the National Voter Registration
Act of 1993.
321.411 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:
a. 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
b. 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.
321.412 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] Nonprofit [Standard] rates to any other person,
organization or association.
321.42 Presort Rate Categories
321.421 General. The presort rate categories apply to Nonprofit
subclass mail 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] specified
by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.422 Basic Rate Categories. The basic rate categories apply to
presort rate category mail not mailed under section 321.423.
321.423 Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories. The three- and five-
digit rate categories apply to presort rate category mail presorted
to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.43 Automation Rate Categories
321.431 General. The automation rate categories apply to Nonprofit
subclass mail 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] specified
by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service;
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service.
321.432 Basic Barcoded Rate Category.The basic barcoded rate
category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not
mailed under section 321.433 or 321.434.
321.433 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The three-digit
barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate
category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code
destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.434 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The five-digit barcoded
rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail
presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.

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321.435 Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The basic barcoded
flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category
mail not mailed under section 321.436.
321.436 Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The
three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-
size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple
three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service.
321.44 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts
apply to Nonprofit subclass mail prepared as [prescribed] specified
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.
321.45 Residual Shape Surcharge. Nonprofit subclass mail is subject
to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter
or flat shaped.
321.46 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous
Materials Surcharges. Nonprofit subclass mail containing hazardous
medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined
by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the
Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges.
321.5 Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass
321.51 Definition. The Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass
consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not
mailed under section [321.1,] 321.2, 321.3, 321.4 or 323, that is
mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations (as
defined in section 321.41) under the terms and limitations stated in
section 321.412, 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] specified
by the Postal Service;
c. Is presorted to carrier routes as [prescribed] specified by
the Postal Service;
d. Is sequenced as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service;
and
e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.52 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to
Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under
section 321.53, 321.54 or 321.55.
321.53 Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The basic pre-barcoded
rate category applies to letter-size Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier
Route subclass mail which bears a barcode representing not more than
11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits), as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability,
addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.54 High Density Rate Category. The high density rate category
applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented
in walk-sequence order and meeting the high density requirements
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.55 Saturation Rate Category. The saturation rate category
applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented
in walk-sequence order and meeting the saturation requirements
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.56 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts
apply to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as
[prescribed] specified 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.
321.57 Residual Shape Surcharge. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route
subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a
parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
321.57 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous
Materials Surcharges. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail
containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous
materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the
preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one
or both surcharges.
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
322.2, 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.]
322.12 Description of Rate Categories
322.121 Inter-BMC Rate Category. Inter-BMC Parcel Post rates apply
to all Parcel Post not mailed under sections 322.122, 322.123,
322.124, or 322.125.
322.122 Intra-BMC Rate Category. Intra-BMC rates apply to Parcel
Post mail originating and destinating within a designated BMC or
auxiliary service facility service area, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto
Rico.
322.123 Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category. DBMC
rates apply to Parcel Post mail prepared as specified by the Postal
Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces entered at a designated
destination BMC, auxiliary service facility, or other equivalent
facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
322.124 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate Category.
DSCF rates apply to Parcel Post mail prepared as specified by the
Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces sorted to five
digit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service and
entered at a designated destination processing and distribution
center or facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by
the Postal Service.
322.125 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category. DDU rates
apply to Parcel Post mail prepared as specified by the Postal
Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and entered at a
designated destination delivery unit, or other equivalent facility,
as specified by the Postal Service.
322.13 [Reserved]
[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.]
322.14 Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Presort Discounts
322.141 BMC Presort Discount. The BMC presort discount applies to
Inter-BMC Parcel Post mail that is prepared as specified by the
Postal Service in a mailing of 50 or more pieces, entered at a
facility authorized by the Postal Service, and sorted to destination
BMCs, as specified by the Postal Service.
322.142 Origin Bulk Mail Center (OBMC) Discount. The Origin BMC
Parcel Post discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel Post mail that is
prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least
50 pieces, entered at the origin BMC, and sorted to destination
BMCs, as specified 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].
322.15 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Inter-
BMC, Intra-BMC, and DBMC Parcel Post mail that is entered at
designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal
Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing
of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and
machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
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322.161 Excessive Length and Girth. Parcel Post pieces exceeding
108 inches in length and girth combined, but not greater than 130
inches in length and girth combined, are mailable, provided that
such pieces constitute no more than 10 percent of the total number
of Parcel Post pieces mailed as a part of a single mailing. If
mailable, such pieces are subject to the applicable rates for the 70
pound weight increment.
322.162 Balloon Rate. Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in
length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are
subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone
to which the parcel is addressed.
322.1[6]7 Nonmachinable Surcharge. [Basic rate category Parcel Post
subclass mail] Inter-BMC Parcel Post that does not meet
machinability criteria [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service
is subject to a nonmachinable surcharge.
322.1[7]8 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Parcel
Post [subclass] mail under terms and conditions [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service.
322.19 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous
Materials Surcharges. Parcel Post mail containing hazardous medical
materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the
Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal
Service and is subject to one or both surcharges.
322.2 Bulk Parcel Post
322.21 Bulk parcel post mail is 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 or pieces
measuring over 108 inches in length and girth combined are not
mailable as bulk parcel post.
322.22 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Bulk
Parcel Post mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a
barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by
the Postal Service, and meets all other preparation and
machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
322.23 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous
Materials Surcharges. Bulk Parcel Post mail containing hazardous
medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined
by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the
Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges.
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] 15
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] specified 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 specified [prescribed] by the Postal
Service.
322.35 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Single-
Piece and Bulk Rate Bound Printed Matter that is entered at
designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal
Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing
of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and
machinability requirements of 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 postcard [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 postcard [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] specified 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] specified by the Postal Service.
323.15 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Single-
Piece and Level B Presort Special subclass mail that is entered at
designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal
Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing
of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and
machinability requirements of 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]
specified 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
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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 defined in section 1009.
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.
323.23 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Library
subclass mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a
barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by
the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all
other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal
Service.
323.24 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous
Materials Surcharges. Library subclass mail containing hazardous
medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined
by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the
Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges.
330 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
331 Size
Except as provided in 322.161, 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 Enhanced Carrier Route 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.
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, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 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]
specified by the Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of
the addressee when [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. All
Standard mailings must be prepared and presented as specified
[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] determining 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]
determining and verifying postage are followed.
344 Attachments and Enclosures
344.1 [Single Piece,] Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit
and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 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] specified 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, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route) may be
attached to or enclosed in Standard Mail mailed under sections 322
and 323. The piece must be marked as [prescribed] specified 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] specified 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.

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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, Nonprofit
and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 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] specified by the Postal Service. The applicable First-
Class Mail [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 First-Class Mail [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 specified [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 applicable [appropriate] [S]single [P]piece Standard
Mail rate under 322 or 323.
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.................. 911 [SS-1]
b. Certificates of mailing indicating 947 [SS-4]
that a specified number of pieces have
been mailed.
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Certificates of mailing are not available for Regular, Enhanced
Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route
subclass mail when postage is paid with [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............. 947 [SS-4]
b. COD................................. 944 [SS-6]
c. Insured mail........................ 943 [SS-9]
d. Special handling.................... 952 [SS-18]
e. Return receipt (merchandise only)... 945 [SS-16]
f. Merchandise return.................. 932 [SS-20]
g. Delivery Confirmation............... 948
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Insurance, special handling, and COD services may not be used
selectively for individual pieces in a multi-piece [Parcel Post
subclass] Standard Mail mailing unless specific methods approved by
the Postal Service for [ascertaining] determining 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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Service Schedule
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[a. Single Piece subclass.............. 321.1]
[b.]a. Regular subclass................ 321.2
[c.]b. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass. 321.3
[d.]c. Nonprofit subclass.............. 321.4
[e.]d. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 321.5
subclass.
[f.]e.................................. Parcel Post subclass
[Basic]Inter-BMC................... 322.1A
Intra-BMC.......................... 322.1B
Destination BMC.................... 322.1[B]C
Destination SCF.................... 322.1D
Destination Delivery Unit.......... 322.1E
[g.]f. Bound Printed Matter subclass...
Single__Piece...................... 322.3A
Bulk and Carrier Route............. 322.3B
[h.]g. Special subclass................ 323.1
[i.]h. Library subclass................ 323.2
[j.]i. Fees............................ 1000
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380 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES
381 Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit
Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses
A mailing fee as set forth in [Rate] Schedule 1000 must be paid
once each year by mailers of Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route,
Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 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, Destination SCF or
Destination Delivery Unit 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.

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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.
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
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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 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 sections 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 specified [prescribed]
by the Postal Service; and
b. Meets machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified 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,
or 421.34.
421.32 Three [-Digit City and Five]-Digit Rate Category. The three
digit rate category applies [rates for this category apply] to
Regular subclass mail presorted to [three-digit cities and five-
digit] single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
421.33 Five[-]Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category
applies to Regular subclass mail presorted to single or multiple
five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
421.34 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate category
applies to Regular subclass mail presorted to carrier routes as
[prescribed] specified 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, and 421.33 which bears a barcode representing not more
than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability,
addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified 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, and 421.33 which bear a barcode representing not more than
11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability,
addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation
requirements specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service.
421.43 High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to
Regular subclass mail mailed under section [421.33] 421.34,
presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the high density and
preparation requirements specified [prescribed] by the Postal
Service.
421.44 Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to
Regular subclass mail mailed under section [421.33] 421.34,
presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the saturation and
preparation requirements specified [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
Nonprofit mail is Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail entered
by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the
following types:
a. Religious, as defined in section 1009,
b. Educational, as defined in section 1009,
c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
f. Labor, as defined in section 1009,
g. Veterans'', as defined in section 1009,
h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009, and
i. Associations of rural electric cooperatives,
j. One publication, which contains no advertising (except
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publisher) published by the official highway or development agency
of a state,
k. 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.
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.
423.4 Classroom Subclass
Classroom mail is 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 Pound Rates
For Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.3,
423.4 and 423.5, an unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising
portion. 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. For Preferred Rate Periodicals entered
under section 423.2, one pound rate applies to the pieces presorted
to carrier route to be delivered within the delivery area of the
originating post office, and another pound rate applies to all other
pieces.
423.7 Preferred Rate Piece Rates
423.71 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all
Preferred Rate Periodicals not mailed under section 423.72, [or]
423.73, or 423.74.
423.72 Three-[digit City and Five]-Digit Rate Category. The three-
digit rate category applies [rates for this category apply] to
Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.2, 423.3,
423.4, or 423.5 that are presorted to single or multiple three-digit
[cities and five-digit] ZIP [c] Code destinations as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service.
423.73 Five [-]Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category
applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.2,
423.3, 423,4, or 423.5 that are presorted to single or multiple
five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
423.74 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate
category applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals presorted to carrier
routes as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
423.8 Preferred Rate Discounts
423.81 Barcoded Letter Discounts. Barcoded letter discounts apply
to letter size Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under sections
423.71, [and] 423.72, and 423.73 which bear a barcode representing
not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as
specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service, and which meet the
machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service.
423.82 Barcoded Flats Discounts. Barcoded flats discounts apply to
flat size Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under sections 423.71,
[and] 423.72, and 423.73 which bear a barcode representing not more
than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability,
addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
423.83 High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to
Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under section [423.73] 423.74,
presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the high density and
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service.
423.84 Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to
Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under section [423.73] 423.74,
presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the saturation and
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service.
423.85 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts
apply to Preferred Rate Periodicals which are destined for delivery
within the service area of the destination sectional center facility
(SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which they are
entered, as defined by the Postal Service. the DDU discount only
applies to Carrier Route rate category mail; the SCF discount is not
available for mail entered under section 423.2.
423.86 Nonadvertising Discount. The nonadvertising discount applies
to Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.3, 423.4,
423.5 and is determined by multiplying the proportion of
nonadvertising content by the discount factor set forth in Rate
Schedules 421, 423.3 or 423.4 and subtracting that amount from the
applicable piece rate.
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] under regulations [prescribed] specified 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]
specified 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] under 39 U.S.C. 3685.
446 Enclosures and Supplements
Periodicals class mail may contain enclosures and supplements as
[prescribed] specified 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] specified by
the Postal Service. Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class
and Periodicals class mail pieces will be forwarded or returned, as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. Additional charges
when Periodicals class mail is returned will be based on the
applicable [Standard] First-Class Mail rate.
470 RATES AND FEES
The rates and fees for Periodicals class mail are set forth as
follows:

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Service Schedule
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a. Regular................................................... 421.0
b. Within County............................................. 423.2
c. Nonprofit................................................. 423.3
d. Classroom................................................. 423.4
e. Science of Agriculture.................................... 421.0
f. Fees...................................................... 1000.0
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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.
Renumber and amend Special Service Classification Schedules SS--1-
6, SS--8-16, and SS--18-20 as follows:

Special Services

910 ADDRESSING
911 ADDRESS CORRECTION SERVICE
911.1 Definition
911.11 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.
911.2 Description of Service
911.21 Address correction service is available to mailers of
postage prepaid mail of all classes. Periodicals class mail will
receive address correction service.
911.22 Address correction service is not available for items
addressed for delivery by military personnel at any military
installation.
911.23 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.
911.3 Requirements of the Mailer
911.31 Mail, other than Periodicals class mail, sent under this
classification schedule must bear a request for address correction
service.
911.4 Fees
911.41 There is no charge for address correction service when the
correction is provided incidental to the return of the [mail piece]
mailpiece to the sender.
911.42 A fee, as set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule [SS-1] 911, is
charged for all other forms of address correction service.
912 MAILING LIST SERVICES
912.1 Definition
912.11 Mailing list services include:
a. Correction of mailing lists;
b. [Change of address] 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.
912.12 Correction of mailing list service provides current
information concerning name and address mailing lists or correct
information concerning occupant mailing lists.
912.13 ZIP coding of mailing lists service is a service identifying
ZIP [c]Code addresses in areas served by multi-ZIP coded postal
facilities.
912.2 Description of Service
912.21 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
921.22 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 [c] Codes will be
furnished;
d. New names will not be added to the list.
912.23 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.
912.24 Corrected lists will be returned to customers at no
additional charge.
912.25 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.
912.26 ZIP coding or mailing list service provides that addresses
will be sorted to the finest possible ZIP [c] Code sortation.
912.27 Gummed labels, wrappers, envelopes, [or] Stamped Cards, or
[post cards] postcards indicative of one-time use will not be
accepted as mailing lists.
912.28 Sequencing of address cards service provides for the removal
of incorrect addresses, notation of missing addresses and addition
of missing addresses.
912.3 Requirements of Customer
912.31 A customer desiring correction of a mailing list or
arrangement of address cards in sequence of carrier delivery must
submit the list or cards as [prescribed] specified by [regulation]
the Postal Service.
912.4 Fees
912.41 The fees for mailing list services are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule[s] 912 [SS-11a, SS-11b, SS-11c and SS-11d.]
920 DELIVERY ALTERNATIVES
921 POST OFFICE BOX AND CALLER SERVICE
921.1 Caller Service
921.11 Definition
921.111 Caller service is a service which permits a customer to
obtain mail addressed to the customer's box number through a call
window or loading dock.
921.12 Description of Service
921.121 Caller service uses post office box numbers as the address
medium but does not actually use a post office box.
921.122 Caller service is not available at certain postal
facilities.
921.123 Caller service is provided to customers on the basis of
mail volume received and number of post office boxes used at any one
facility.
921.124 A customer may reserve a caller number.
921.125 Caller service cannot be used when the sole purpose is, by
subsequently filing [change of address] change-of-address orders, to
have mail forwarded or transferred to another address by the Postal
Service free of charge.
921.13 Fees
921.131 Fees for caller service are set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 921. [SS-10.]
922.2 Post Office Box Service
922.21 Definition
922.211 Post office box service is a service which provides the
customer with a private, locked receptacle for the receipt of mail
during the hours when the lobby of a postal facility is open.
922.22 Description of Service
922.221 The Postal Service may limit the number of post office
boxes occupied by any one customer.
922.222 A post office [box holder] boxholder may ask the Postal
Service to deliver to the post office box all mail properly
addressed to the holder. If the post office box is located at the
post office indicated on the piece, it will be transferred without
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922.223 Post office box service cannot be used when the sole
purpose is, by subsequently filing [change of address] change-of-
address orders, to have mail forwarded or transferred to another
address by the Postal Service free of charge.
922.23 Fees
922.231 Fees for post office box service are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule 922. [SS-10.]
922.232 In postal facilities primarily serving academic
institutions or the students of such institutions, fees for post
office boxes are:

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Period of box use Fee
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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.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

922.233 No refunds will be made for post office box fees paid under
section 922.32. [10.031.] For purposes of this classification
schedule [SS-10], the full annual fee is twice the amount of the
semi-annual fee.
930 PAYMENT ALTERNATIVES
931 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
931.1 Definitions
931.11 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.
931.12 A business reply mail piece is nonletter-size for purposes
of Classification Schedule 931 [SS-2] if it meets addressing and
other preparation requirements, but does not meet the machinability
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service for
mechanized or automated letter sortation.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
931.2 Description of Service
931.21 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.
931.3 Requirements of the Mailer
931.31 Business reply cards, envelopes, cartons and labels must be
preaddressed and bear business reply markings.
931.32 Handwriting, typewriting or handstamping are not acceptable
methods of preaddressing or marking business reply cards, envelopes,
cartons, or labels.
931.4 Fees
931.41 The fees for business reply mail are set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 931 [SS-2.]
931.42 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.
931.43 An accounting fee as set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule 931
[SS-2] must be paid each year for each advance deposit business
reply account at each facility where the mail is to be returned.
931.5 Experimental Reverse Manifest Fees
931.51 A set-up/qualification fee as set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 931 [SS-2] must be paid by each business reply mail advance
deposit trust account holder at each destination postal facility at
which it applies to receive nonletter-size business reply mail for
which the postage and fees will be accounted for through a reverse
manifest method approved by the Postal Service for [ascertaining]
determining and verifying postage.
A distributor must pay this fee for each business reply mail
advance deposit trust account for which participation in the
nonletter-size business reply mail experiment is requested.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
931.52 A nonletter-size reverse manifest monthly fee as set forth
in [Rate] Fee Schedule 931 [SS-2] must be paid each month during
which the distributor's reverse manifest account is active.
This fee applies to the (no more than) 10 advance deposit
account holders which are selected by the Postal Service to
participate in the reverse manifest nonletter-size business reply
mail experiment and which utilize reverse manifest accounting
methods approved by the Postal Service for [ascertaining]
determining and verifying postage and fees.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
931.6 Experimental Weight Averaging Fees
931.61 A set-up/qualification fee as set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 931 [SS-2] must be paid by each business reply mail advance
deposit trust account holder at each destination postal facility at
which it applies to receive nonletter-size business reply mail for
which the postage and fees will be accounted for through a weight
averaging method approved by the Postal Service for [ascertaining]
determining and verifying postage.
A distributor must pay this fee for each business reply mail
advance deposit trust account for which participation in the
nonletter-size business reply mail experiment is requested.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
931.62 A nonletter-size weight averaging monthly fee as set forth
in [Rate] Fee Schedule 931 [SS-2] must be paid each month during
which the distributor's weight averaging account is active.
This fee applies to the (no more than) 10 advance deposit
account holders which are selected by the Postal Service to
participate in the weight averaging nonletter-size business reply
mail experiment.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
931.7 Authorizations and Licenses
931.71 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] Fee Schedule 931 [SS-2].
931.72 Except as provided in section 931.73 [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.
931.73 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.
931.74 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] that do not
conform to prescribed form, style or size.
931.75 Authorization to pay experimental nonletter-size business
reply mail fees as set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule 931. [SS-2] may
be canceled for failure of a business reply mail advance deposit
trust account holder to meet the standards [prescribed] specified by
the Postal Service for the applicable reverse manifest or weight
averaging accounting method.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
932 MERCHANDISE RETURN SERVICE
932.1 Definition
932.11 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.
932.2 Description of Service
932.21 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.
932.22 Merchandise return service is available for the return of
any parcel under the following classification schedules.
a. First-Class Mail
b. Standard Mail
932.3 Requirements of the Mailer
932.31 Merchandise return labels must be prepared at the shipper's
expense to specifications set forth by the Postal Service.
932.32 The shipper must furnish its customer with an appropriate
merchandise return label.
932.4 Other Services
932.41 The following services may be purchased in conjunction with
Merchandise Return Service:

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Classification schedule
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a. Certificate of mailing.............. 947 [SS-4]
b. Insured mail........................ 943 [SS-9]
c. Registered mail..................... 942 [SS-14]
d. Special handling.................... 952 [SS-18]
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932.42 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.
932.5 Fees
932.51 The fee for the merchandise return service is set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 932. [SS-20]. This fee is paid by the shipper.
932.6 Authorizations and Licenses
932.61 A permit fee as set forth in [Rate] Schedule 1000 must be
paid once each calendar year by shippers utilizing merchandise
return service.
932.62 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.
933 ON-SITE METER SETTING
933.1 Definition
933.11 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.
933.2 Description of Service
933.21 On-site meter setting or examination service is available on
a scheduled basis, and meter setting may be [done] performed on an
emergency basis for those customers enrolled in the scheduled on-
site meter setting or examination program.
933.3 Fees
933.31 The fees for on-site meter setting or examination service
are set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule 933 [SS-12].
934 PREPAID REPLY MAIL
934.1 Definition
934.11 Prepaid reply mail is a service whereby letter-size reply
cards and envelopes may be distributed by or for a prepaid reply
mail distributor for use by mailers for sending First-Class Mail
reply letters or cards on which postage is prepaid by the
distributor. A distributor is the holder of a prepaid reply mail
license.
934.2 Description of Service
When paying postage on outgoing mail pieces which contain reply
cards and letters to be returned by mail under the terms of this
section, the distributor simultaneously pays postage on reply cards
and letters anticipated in response to those outgoing pieces.
934.3 Requirements of the Mailer
934.31 Prepaid reply cards and envelopes must be preaddressed and
bear prepaid reply mail markings.
934.32 Handwriting, typewriting, or other handstamping are not
acceptable methods of preaddressing or marking prepaid reply cards
and envelopes.
934.4 Fees
934.41 To qualify as an active prepaid reply mail account, the
account must be used solely for prepaid reply mail and contain a
balance sufficient to cover postage for returned prepaid reply mail.
934.42 A monthly accounting fee as set forth in Fee Schedule 934
must be paid each month for each prepaid reply mail account at each
facility where the mail is returned.
934.5 Authorizations and Licenses
934.51 In order to distribute prepaid reply mail cards and
envelopes, the distributor must obtain a license or licenses from
the Postal Service and pay an annual permit fee as set forth in Fee
Schedule 934.
934.52 Except as provided in section 934.53, the license to
distribute prepaid reply mail cards and envelopes must be obtained
at each office from which the mail is offered for delivery.
934.53 If the prepaid 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 prepaid reply mail.
934.54 The license to mail prepaid reply mail may be canceled for
failure to pay prepaid reply mail postage and monthly fees when due,
and for distributing business reply cards and envelopes which do not
conform to prescribed form, style, size, or thickness.
940 ACCOUNTABILITY & RECEIPTS
941 CERTIFIED MAIL
941.1 Definition
941.11 Certified mail service is a service that provides a mailing
receipt to the sender and a record of delivery at the office of
delivery[address].
941.2 Description of Service
941.21 Certified mail service is provided for matter mailed as
First-Class Mail.
941.22 If requested by the mailer, the time of acceptance[s] by the
Postal Service will be indicated on the receipt.
941.23 A record of delivery is retained at the office of delivery
for a specified period of time.
941.24 If the initial attempt to delivery mail is not successful, a
notice of [arrival] attempted delivery is left at the mailing
address.
941.25 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.
941.26 Additional copies of the original mailing receipt may be
obtained by the mailer.
941.3 Deposit of Mail
941.31 Certified mail must be deposited in a manner specified by
the Postal Service.
941.4 Other Services
941.41 The following services may be obtained in conjunction with
mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of the
applicable fees:

941.5 Fees
941.51 The fees for certified mail service are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule 941. [SS-5.]
942 REGISTERED MAIL
942.1 Definition
942.11 Registered mail is a service that [which] provides added
protection to mail sent under the[is] Domestic Mail Classification
Schedule[ ]and indemnity in case of loss or damage.
942.2 Description of Service
942.21 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.
942.22 Registered mail service provides insurance up to a maximum
of $25,000, depending upon the actual value at the time of mailing,
except that insurance is not available for articles of no value.
[optional for articles valued $100 or less.]
942.23 There is no limit on the value of articles sent under this
classification schedule.
942.24 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.
942.25 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.
942.26 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.
942.27 Indemnity claims for registered mail [on which insurance is
provided, or for articles valued $100 or less on which optional
insurance has been elected], must be filed within a [specified]
period of time, specified by the Postal Service, from the date the
article was mailed.
[942.28 No indemnity is paid on any matter registered free.]
942.3 Deposit of Mail
942.31 Registered mail must be deposited in a manner specified by
the Postal Service.
942.4 Service
942.41 Registered mail is provided maximum security.
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942.51 Registered mail is forwarded and returned without additional
registry charge.
942.6 Other Services
942.61 The following services may be obtained in conjunction with
mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of
applicable fees:

942.7 Fees
942.71 The fees for registered mail are set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 942. [SS-14.]
943 INSURANCE
943.1 Express Mail Insurance
943.11 Definition
943.111 Express Mail Insurance is a service that provides the
mailer with indemnity for loss of, rifling of, or damage to items
sent by Express Mail.
943.12 Description of Service
943.121 Express Mail Insurance is available only for Express Mail.
943.122 Insurance coverage is provided, for no additional charge,
up to $500 per piece for document reconstruction, up to $5,000 per
occurrence regardless of the number of claimants. Insurance coverage
is also provided, for no additional charge, up to $500 per piece for
merchandise. Insurance coverage for merchandise valued at more than
$500 is available for an additional fee, as set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 943 [SS-9]. The maximum liability for merchandise is $5,000
per piece. For negotiable items, currency, or bullion, the maximum
liability is $15.
943.123 Indemnity claims for Express Mail must be filed within a
specified period of time from the date the article was mailed.
943.124 Indemnity will be paid under terms and conditions
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
943.125 Among other limitations [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service, indemnity will not be paid by the Postal Service for
loss, damage or rifling:
a. Of nonmailable matter;
b. Due to improper packaging;
c. Due to seizure by any agency of government; or,
d. Due to war, insurrection or civil disturbances.
943.13 Fees
943.131 The fees for Express Mail Insurance service are set forth
in [Rate] Fee Schedule 943.[SS-9.]
943.2 General Insurance
943.21 Retail Insurance
943.211 [General] Retail Insurance is a service that provides the
mailer with indemnity for loss of, rifling of, or damage to mailed
items.
943.212 The maximum liability of the Postal Service [under this
part] for Retail Insurance is $5000.
943.213 [General] Retail Insurance is available for mail sent under
the following classification schedules:
a. First-Class Mail, if containing matter [which] that may be
mailed as Standard Mail
b. [Single Piece,] Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special,
and Library Standard Mail
943.214 [This service] Retail Insurance 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.
943.215 For Retail Insurance, the [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.
943.216 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.
943.217 Retail insurance provides indemnity for the actual value of
the article at the time of mailing.
943.22 Bulk Insurance
943.221 Bulk insurance service is available for mail entered in
bulk at designated facilities and in a manner specified by the
Postal Service and sent under the following classification
schedules:
a. First-Class Mail, if containing matter that may be mailed as
Standard Mail,
b. Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library
subclass mail
943.222 Bulk insurance bears endorsements and identifiers specified
by the Postal Service. Bulk insurance mailers must meet the
documentation requirements of the Postal Service.
943.223 Bulk insurance provides indemnity for the lesser of (1) the
actual value of the article at the time of mailing, or (2) the
wholesale cost of the contents to the sender.
943.23 Claims
943.231 For Retail Insurance, a [A] claim for complete loss may be
filed by the mailer only,[.] and a [A] claim for damage or for
partial loss may be filed by either the mailer or addressee. For
bulk insurance, all claims must be filed by the mailer.
943.232 A claim for damage or loss on a parcel sent merchandise
return under classification schedule 932 [(SS-20)] may only be filed
by the purchaser of the insurance.
943.233 Indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period of
time from the date the article was mailed.
[943.234 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.]
943.24 Deposit of Mail
943.241 Retail and Bulk Insured Mail [insured under this part] must
be deposited [in a manner] as specified by the Postal Service.
943.25 Forwarding and Return
943.251 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.
943.252 Mail undeliverable as addressed sent under this part will
be returned to the sender as specified by the sender or by the
Postal Service.
943.26 Other Services
943.261 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of
mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this part
upon payment of the applicable fees:

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Service Classification schedule
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a. Parcel Airlift 9.................... 51 [SS-13]
b. Restricted delivery (for items 946 [SS-15]
insured for more than $50)
c. Return receipt (for items insured 945 [SS-16]
for more than $50)
d. Special handling.................... 952 [SS-18]
e. Merchandise return (shippers only).. 932 [SS-20]
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943.27 Fees
943.271 The fees for [General] Insurance are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule 943. [SS-9.]
944 COLLECT ON DELIVERY
944.1 Definition
944.11 Collect on Delivery (COD) service is a service [which] that
allows a mailer to mail an article for which [he has not been paid]
full or partial payment has not yet been received 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.
944.2 Description of Service
944.21 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
944.22 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
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d. Parcels containing moving-picture films mailed by exhibitors
to moving-picture manufacturers, distributors, or exchanges;
e. Goods that [which] have not been ordered by the addressee.
944.23 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.
944.24 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.
944.25 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.
944.26 The mailer may receive a notice of nondelivery if the piece
mailed is endorsed appropriately.
944.27 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] Fee Schedule 944. [SS-6.]
944.28 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.
944.29 COD indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period
of time from the date the article was mailed.
944.3 Requirements of the Mailer
944.31 COD mail must be identified as COD mail.
944.4 Deposit of Mail
944.41 COD mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the
Postal Service.
944.5 Forwarding and Return
944.51 A mailer of COD mail guarantees to pay any return postage,
unless otherwise specified on the piece mailed.
944.52 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] that 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.
944.6 Other Services
944.61 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of
mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this
classification schedule upon payment of the applicable fee:

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Service Classification schedule
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a. Registered mail, if sent as First- 942 [SS-14]
Class.
b. Restricted delivery................. 946 [SS-15]
c. Special handling.................... 952 [SS-18]
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944.7 Fees
944.71 Fees for COD service are set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule
944 [SS-6.]
945 RETURN RECEIPT
945.1 Definition
945.11 Return receipt service is a service that [which] provides
evidence to the mailer that an article has been received at the
delivery address.
945.2 Description of Service
945.21 Return receipt service is available for mail sent under the
following classification schedules:

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Service Classification schedule
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a. Certified mail...................... 941 [SS-5]
b. COD mail............................ 944 [SS-6]
c. Insured mail (if insured for more 943 [SS-9]
than $50).
d. Registered mail..................... 942 [SS-14]
e. Delivery Confirmation............... 948
[e.] f. Express Mail
[f.] g. Priority Mail (merchandise
only)
[g.] h. Standard Mail (limited to
merchandise sent by [Single Piece,]
Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter,
Special, and Library Subclasses)
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945.22 Return receipt service is available at the time of mailing
or, when purchased in conjunction with certified mail, COD, insured
mail (if for more than $50), registered mail, or Express Mail, after
mailing.
945.23 Mailers requesting return receipt service at the time of
mailing will be provided, as appropriate, the signature of the
addressee or addressee's agent, the date delivered, and the address
of delivery, if different from the address on the mailpiece.
945.24 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.
945.25 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.
945.3 Fees
945.31 The fees for return receipt service are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule 945 [SS-16.]
946 RESTRICTED DELIVERY
946.1 Definition
946.11 Restricted delivery service is a service that provides a
means by 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.
946.2 Description of Service
946.21 This service is available for mail sent under the following
classification schedules:

946.22 Restricted delivery is available to the mailer at the time
of mailing or after mailing.
946.23 Restricted delivery service is available only to natural
persons specified by name.
946.24 A record of delivery will be retained by the Postal Service
for a specified period of time.
946.25 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.
946.3 Fees
946.31 The fees for restricted delivery service are set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 946 [SS-15.]
947 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
947.1 Definition
947.11 Certificate of mailing service is a service [which] that
furnishes evidence of mailing.
947.2 Description of Service
947.21 Certificate of mailing service is available to mailers of
matter sent under the classification schedule to any class of mail.
947.22 A receipt is not obtained upon delivery of the mail to the
addressee. No record of mailing is maintained at the post office.
947.23 Additional copies of certificates of mailing may be obtained
by the mailer.
947.3 Other Services
947.31 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of
mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this
classification schedule upon payment of the applicable fees:

947.4 Fees
947.41 The fees for certificate of mailing service are set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 947 [SS-4.]
948 DELIVERY CONFIRMATION
948.1 Definition
948.11 Delivery confirmation service provides confirmation to the
mailer that an article was delivered or that a delivery attempt was
made.
948.2 Description of Service
948.21 Delivery confirmation service is available for Priority
Mail, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special Standard Mail, and
Library Mail.

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948.22 Delivery confirmation service may be requested at the time
of mailing only.
948.23 Mail for which delivery confirmation service is requested
must meet any preparation requirements established by the Postal
Service, and bear a barcode specified by the Postal Service.
948.24 Matter for which delivery confirmation service is requested
must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.
948.3 Fees
948.31 Delivery confirmation service is subject to the fees set
forth in Fee Schedule 948.
950 PARCEL HANDLING
951 PARCEL AIRLIFT (PAL)
951.1 Definition
951.11 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.
951.2 Description of Service
951.21 Parcel airlift service is available for mail sent under the
following classification schedule:
Standard Mail
951.3 Physical Limitations
951.31 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.
951.4 Requirements of the Mailer
951.41 Mail sent under this schedule must be endorsed as
[prescribed] specified by [regulation] the Postal Service.
951.5 Deposit of Mail
951.51 PAL mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the
Postal Service
951.6 Forwarding and Return
951.61 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.
951.7 Other Services
951.71 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of
mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this
classification schedule upon payment of the applicable fees:

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Service Classification schedule
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a. Certificate of mailing.............. 947 [SS-4]
b. Insured mail........................ 943 S[S-9]
c. Restricted delivery (if insured for 946 [SS-15]
more than $50).
d. Return receipt (if insured for more 945 [SS-16]
than $50).
e. Special handling.................... 952 [SS-18]
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951.8 Fees
951.81 The fees for parcel airlift service are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule 951 [SS-13.]
952 SPECIAL HANDLING
952.1 Definition
952.11 Special handling service is a service that provides
preferential handling to the extent practicable during dispatch and
transportation.
952.2 Description of Service
952.21 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
952.22 Special handling service is mandatory for matter [which]
that requires special attention in handling, transportation and
delivery.
952.3 Requirements of the Mailer
952.31 Mail sent under this schedule must be identified as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service [regulation.]
952.4 Deposit of Mail
952.41 Mail sent under this schedule must be deposited in a manner
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
952.5 Forwarding and Return
952.51 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.
952.6 Other Services
952.61 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of
mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this
classification schedule upon payment of the applicable fees:

952.7 Fees
952.71 The fees for special handling service are set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 952 [SS-18].
960 STAMPED PAPER
961 STAMPED ENVELOPES
961.1 Definition 961.11 Plain stamped envelopes and printed stamped
envelopes are envelopes with postage thereon offered for sale by the
Postal Service.
961.2 Description of Service
961.21 Stamped envelopes are available for:
a. First-Class Mail within the first rate increment.
b. Standard Mail mailed at a minimum [per piece] per piece rate
as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
961.22 Printed stamped envelopes may be obtained by special
request.
961.3 Fees
961.31 The fees for stamped envelopes are set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 961 [SS-19.]
962 STAMPED CARDS
962.1 Definition
962.11 Stamped Cards. Stamped Cards are cards with postage
imprinted or impressed on them and supplied by the Postal Service
for the transmission of messages.
962.12 Double Stamped Cards. Double Stamped Cards consist of two
attached cards, one of which may be detached by the receiver and
returned by mail as a single Stamped Card.
962.2 Description of Service. Stamped Cards are available for
First-Class Mail.
962.3 Fees. The fees for Stamped Cards are set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 962 [SS-19A.]
970 POSTAL MONEY ORDERS
971 DOMESTIC POSTAL MONEY ORDERS
971.1 Definition
971.11 Money order service is a service that provides the customer
with an instrument for payment of a specified sum of money.
971.2 Description of Service
971.21 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] under regulations [prescribed] specified by law or
the Postal Service.
971.22 A receipt of purchase is provided at no additional cost.
971.23 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.
971.24 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.
971.25 Inquiries and/or claims may be filed by the purchaser,
payee, or endorsee.
971.3 Fees
971.31 The fees for domestic postal money orders are set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 971 [SS-8.]

Amend the domestic mail classification schedule as Follows:

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
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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] that is required to pay [to acquit himself] for
acquittal 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.
1009 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] that 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 that
[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 agriculture
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] that 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.
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] Fee Schedule 921 [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] Fee Schedule 922 [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 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.

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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] 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 delivery [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]mailpiece. All post offices will honor [change of
address] 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] that is
[not] neither 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] specified 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] with postage meter
indicia, adhesive stamps, or permit imprint, unless otherwise
limited or [prescribed] specified 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] Fee Schedule 933[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] specified 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, general insurance, and
Express Mail Insurance fees when the article is [later] withdrawn by
the mailer after acceptance. 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] 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.
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
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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 [a]Armed [f]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]
that is mailed at or addressed to an Armed Forces [armed forces]
post office and [which] is transported directly to or from Armed
Forces [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] specified 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 or subclass of mail are set forth in sections 130, 230,
322.16, 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.

Attached B--Requested Changes in Rates and Fees and Phasing
Schedules

In conjunction with the requested changes in the Domestic Mail
Classification Schedule (DMCS) set forth in Attachment A, the Postal
Service also is requesting that the Commission recommend corresponding
changes to the attendant rate and fee schedules.
Rate and fee schedules were last amended in part by the Decision of
the Governors on the Further Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate
Commission on Classroom Mail, Docket No. MC96-2 (Classroom Decision),
as implemented by Resolution 97-9 of the Board of Governors; the
Decision of the Governors on the Recommended Decision of the Postal
Rate Commission on Special Services Fees and Classifications, Docket
No. MC96-3 (Special Services Decision), as implemented by Resolution
97-7 of the Board of Governors; and the Decision of the Governors on
the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on the
Experimental Nonletter-Size Business Reply Mail Categories and Fees,
Docket No. MC97-1 (BRM Decision), as implemented by resolution 97-8 of
the Board of Governors. The current rate and fee schedules (which are
published in part at 39 CFR Part 3001, subpart C, appendix A, and in
part as the Attachment to the Classroom Decision 62 (Fed. Reg. 33,142),
in part as Attachment B to the Special Services Decision (62 Fed. Reg.
26,099), in part as Attachment B to the BRM Decision (26 Fed. Reg.
25,756), and in part as Attachment B to the Decision of the Governors
of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the
Postal Rate Commission on Nonprofit Standard Mail, Nonprofit Enhanced
Carrier Route Standard Mail, Nonprofit Periodicals, and Within County
Periodicals, Docket No. MC96-2( 61 Fed. Reg. 42,464)), are incorporated
by reference in this Request.
The schedules in this attachment present both proposed and current
rates and fees. In general, for existing schedules, proposed additions
to text in the schedules or notes are underlined; proposed deletions
are in brackets. New or renamed categories within existing schedules
are underlined. Rate or fee categories that are either renamed or
proposed for elimination are either in brackets or are assigned the
acronym ``NA'' in the proposed rate or fee column. Special service
schedules are renumbered according to the numbering system presented in
Attachment A.
The proposed rate and fee schedules in this attachment contain both
the proposed and the current rate levels for the preferred rate
categories. The current levels are those approved by the Governors in
Docket No. R94-1 for Library Rate, and in Docket No. MC96-2 for all
other preferred subclasses. The proposed rates in this attachment are
the ``full'' Step 6 rates pursuant 39 U.S.C. Sec. 3626. Section 3626
establishes a six-year phasing period, at the end of which the markups
for preferred subclasses will be set at one-half the markups for the
corresponding commercial subclasses. The test year in this proceeding
is FY 98, during which the markups for preferred subclasses are to be
set at 5/12ths the markups for the corresponding commercial subclasses.
The phasing schedules provided on pages 67-74 of this attachment show
the proposed rates at levels 5 and 6 and are provided for informational
purposes only.
The requested changes in the rate and fee schedules are as follows:

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Express Mail Schedules 121, 122 and 123
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Proposed rates Current rates
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Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule
Schedule 122 123 post 123 post Schedule 122 123 post 123 post
Weight not exceeding (pounds) 121 same customed office to office to 121 same customed office to office to
day airport designed post office addressee day airport designed post office addressee
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0.5............................................. $9.25 $9.50 $10.50 $11.25 $9.00 $9.45 $10.25 $10.75
1.............................................. 10.75 13.50 12.25 14.95 10.50 14.00 12.05 15.00
2.............................................. 11.25 13.75 12.25 14.95 10.50 14.00 12.05 15.00
3.............................................. 12.25 15.50 14.00 18.00 11.95 16.15 14.20 17.25
4.............................................. 13.25 17.35 15.75 20.25 13.05 18.30 16.35 19.40
5.............................................. 14.25 19.75 17.75 22.00 14.15 20.45 18.50 21.55
6.............................................. 15.50 22.75 21.00 24.75 15.30 24.30 22.35 25.40
7.............................................. 16.50 24.25 22.50 27.00 16.40 25.40 23.45 26.45
8.............................................. 17.75 25.75 23.50 27.75 17.55 26.50 24.55 27.60
9.............................................. 19.00 27.25 24.50 28.50 18.70 27.60 25.65 28.65
10.............................................. 20.25 28.75 25.75 30.00 19.75 28.75 26.80 29.80
11.............................................. 21.50 29.50 26.75 30.75 20.90 29.80 27.85 30.90
12.............................................. 22.75 30.25 27.75 31.50 22.05 30.95 29.00 32.00
13.............................................. 24.00 31.00 29.00 32.25 23.15 32.00 30.10 33.10
14.............................................. 25.25 31.75 31.00 33.50 24.30 33.15 31.20 34.25
15.............................................. 26.50 32.50 32.00 34.25 25.40 34.25 32.30 35.30
16.............................................. 27.75 34.00 33.10 35.50 26.50 35.35 33.45 36.45
17.............................................. 29.00 34.50 34.55 37.00 27.65 36.50 34.55 37.60
18.............................................. 30.25 36.00 36.00 38.50 28.80 37.60 35.65 38.65
19.............................................. 31.50 37.50 37.45 40.00 29.90 38.70 36.75 39.80
20.............................................. 32.75 38.50 38.25 40.75 31.00 39.80 37.85 40.90
21.............................................. 34.00 40.50 40.00 42.00 32.15 40.95 39.00 42.00
22.............................................. 35.25 41.00 41.00 43.00 33.25 42.00 40.05 43.10
23.............................................. 36.50 43.00 42.00 44.25 34.40 43.15 41.20 44.25
24.............................................. 37.75 44.00 43.00 45.70 35.55 44.25 42.30 45.30
25.............................................. 39.00 45.00 44.00 47.20 36.60 45.35 43.40 46.45
26.............................................. 40.25 46.50 45.20 48.65 37.75 46.45 44.50 47.50
27.............................................. 41.50 47.50 46.65 50.10 38.75 47.55 45.65 48.65
28.............................................. 42.75 48.50 48.10 51.55 39.70 48.65 46.70 49.75
29.............................................. 44.00 50.00 49.55 53.00 40.65 49.80 47.85 50.85
30.............................................. 45.25 50.80 51.00 54.50 41.60 50.90 49.00 52.00
31.............................................. 46.50 52.25 52.50 55.95 42.50 52.00 50.05 53.10
32.............................................. 47.60 53.70 53.95 57.40 43.45 53.15 51.20 54.20
33.............................................. 48.70 55.15 55.40 58.85 44.40 54.20 52.25 55.30
34.............................................. 49.80 56.65 56.85 60.30 45.30 55.35 53.40 56.45
35.............................................. 50.90 58.10 58.30 61.75 46.30 56.45 54.50 57.50
36.............................................. 52.00 59.55 59.80 63.25 47.20 57.55 55.60 58.65
37.............................................. 53.10 61.00 61.25 64.70 48.10 58.65 56.70 59.70
38.............................................. 54.20 62.45 62.70 66.15 49.10 59.80 57.85 60.85
39.............................................. 55.30 63.95 64.15 67.60 50.00 60.85 58.90 61.95
40.............................................. 56.40 65.40 65.60 67.70 50.90 62.00 60.05 63.05
41.............................................. 57.50 66.85 66.50 69.15 51.90 63.05 61.15 64.15
42.............................................. 58.60 68.30 67.20 70.60 52.80 64.20 62.25 65.30
43.............................................. 59.70 69.75 68.60 72.00 53.75 65.35 63.40 66.40
44.............................................. 60.80 71.20 70.05 73.45 54.70 66.40 64.50 67.50
45.............................................. 61.90 72.70 71.45 74.85 55.60 67.55 65.60 68.65
46.............................................. 63.00 74.15 72.90 76.25 56.55 68.65 66.70 69.70
47.............................................. 64.10 75.60 73.50 76.55 57.50 69.75 67.80 70.85
48.............................................. 65.15 77.05 74.60 77.95 58.45 70.85 68.90 71.95
49.............................................. 66.15 78.50 76.00 79.35 59.35 72.00 70.05 73.05
50.............................................. 67.15 79.95 77.40 80.75 60.30 73.05 71.10 74.15
51.............................................. 68.15 80.25 78.80 82.15 61.25 74.20 72.25 75.30
52.............................................. 69.15 81.70 80.20 83.55 62.15 75.30 73.35 76.35
53.............................................. 70.15 83.10 81.65 85.00 63.15 76.40 74.45 77.50
54.............................................. 71.15 84.55 83.05 86.40 64.05 77.55 75.60 78.60
55.............................................. 72.15 85.95 84.45 87.80 65.00 78.60 76.70 79.70
56.............................................. 73.15 87.45 85.85 89.20 65.95 79.75 77.80 80.85
57.............................................. 74.15 88.85 87.25 90.60 66.85 80.85 78.90 81.90
58.............................................. 75.15 90.30 88.65 92.05 67.80 81.95 80.05 83.05
59.............................................. 76.15 91.75 90.10 93.45 68.75 83.15 81.20 84.25
60.............................................. 77.15 93.15 91.50 94.85 69.65 84.45 82.50 85.55
61.............................................. 78.15 94.60 92.90 96.25 70.65 85.85 83.90 86.95
62.............................................. 79.15 96.05 94.30 97.65 71.55 87.15 85.20 88.25
63.............................................. 80.15 97.50 95.70 99.05 72.45 88.45 86.50 89.55
64.............................................. 81.15 98.90 97.15 100.50 73.45 89.85 87.90 90.95
65.............................................. 82.15 100.35 98.55 101.90 74.35 91.15 89.20 92.25
66.............................................. 83.15 101.80 99.95 103.30 75.30 92.55 90.60 93.65
67.............................................. 84.15 103.20 101.35 104.70 76.25 93.85 91.90 94.95

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68.............................................. 85.15 104.70 102.75 106.10 77.15 95.25 93.30 96.35
69.............................................. 86.15 106.10 104.15 107.50 78.10 96.55 94.60 97.65
70.............................................. 87.15 107.55 105.60 108.95 79.05 97.85 95.90 98.95
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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 [$4.95] $8.25 for each pickup stop.
3.Add [$4.95] $8.25 for each Custom Designed delivery stop.
4.Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per piece for other mailable hazardous materials.

First-Class Mail, Rate Schedule 221 Letters and Sealed Parcels \12\
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Proposed Current
Letters and Sealed Parcels rate rate
(cents) (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regular:
Single Piece: First Ounce................. 33.0 32.0
Presort\11\............................... 31.0 29.5
Pre-barcoded Parcels (experimental)\11\... 29.0 28.0
Prepaid Reply Mail........................ 30.0 NA
Qualified Business Reply Mail............. 30.0 NA
Additional Ounce \2\...................... 23.0 23.0
Nonstandard Surcharge
Single Piece.......................... 16.0 11.0
Presort............................... 11.0 5.0
Automation--Presort:\1\
Letters \3\
Basic Presort \4\..................... 27.5 26.1
3-Digit Presort \5\................... 26.5 25.4
5-Digit Presort \6\................... 24.9 23.8
Carrier Route Presort \7\............. 24.6 23.0
Flats \8\
Basic Presort \9\..................... 30.0 29.0
3/5-Digit Presort \10\................ 28.0 27.0
Additional Ounce \2\...................... 23.0 23.0
Nonstandard Surcharge..................... 11.0 5.0
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Schedule 221 Notes:
\1\ A mailing fee of [$85.00] $100.00 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 mailings weighing more than 2 ounces,
subtract 4.6 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] specified by the Postal Service.
\4\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail not
mailed at 3-Digit, 5-Digit, or Carrier Route rates.
\5\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail
presorted to single or multiplethree-digit ZIP Code destinations [as
prescribed] specified 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] specified 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 specified
[prescribed] by the Postal Service.
\9\ Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail not
mailed 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. This experimental
discount is in effect until April 28, 1998.
\12\ Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per
piece for other mailable hazardous materials.

First-Class Mail, Rate Schedule 222 [Stamped Cards and Post] Cards
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposedrate Current rate
Cards (cents) (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regular:
Single Piece........................ 21.0 20.0
Presort \1\......................... 19.0 18.0
Prepaid Reply Mail.................. 18.0 NA
Qualified Business Reply Mail....... 18.0 NA
Automation-Presort:\1\ \2\
Basic Presort \3\................... 17.6 16.6

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3-Digit Presort \4\................. 17.0 15.9
5-Digit Presort \5\................. 15.9 14.3
Carrier Route Presort \6\........... 15.6 14.0
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Schedule 222 Notes:
\1\ A mailing fee of [$85.00] $100.00 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]
specified 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]
specified by the Postal Service.
\5\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single
or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified
by the Postal Service.
\6\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to
carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.

First-Class Mail, Priority Mail Subclass, Schedule 223
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Priority mail proposed rates Priority mail current rates
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Weight not
Weight not exceeding (pounds) L,1,2&3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 exceeding (pounds) L,1,2&3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
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1................................ 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 1.................. 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
2................................ 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 2.................. 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
3................................ 4.40 4.40 4.40 4.40 4.40 4.40 3.................. 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
4................................ 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 4.................. 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
5................................ 6.60 6.60 6.60 6.60 6.60 6.60 5.................. 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
6................................ 6.75 6.90 7.75 7.80 8.25 8.75 6.................. 6.35 6.90 7.10 7.20 7.80 8.00
7................................ 7.05 7.60 8.60 9.10 9.85 11.15 7.................. 6.65 7.50 8.10 8.40 9.20 9.80
8................................ 7.35 8.30 9.45 10.05 10.85 12.40 8.................. 6.95 8.00 9.00 9.50 10.40 11.60
9................................ 7.65 9.00 10.25 11.00 11.90 13.65 9.................. 7.40 8.60 9.80 10.60 11.30 13.00
10............................... 8.10 9.75 11.10 11.90 12.80 14.85 10................. 7.80 9.30 10.55 11.40 12.15 14.05
11............................... 8.55 10.45 11.90 12.85 13.85 16.10 11................. 8.25 9.90 11.35 12.20 13.00 15.10
12............................... 9.00 11.15 12.75 13.80 14.85 17.35 12................. 8.70 10.55 12.10 13.00 13.90 16.15
13............................... 9.45 11.85 13.60 14.70 15.90 18.60 13................. 9.10 11.20 12.80 13.80 14.75 17.20
14............................... 9.90 12.60 14.40 15.65 16.90 19.85 14................. 9.55 11.85 13.60 14.55 15.60 18.25
15............................... 10.35 13.30 15.25 16.60 17.95 21.05 15................. 10.00 12.45 14.35 15.35 16.50 19.30
16............................... 10.80 14.00 15.50 17.50 18.95 22.30 16................. 10.40 13.15 15.05 16.15 17.35 20.35
17............................... 11.25 14.75 16.30 18.45 20.00 23.55 17................. 10.85 13.75 15.80 16.95 18.20 21.40
18............................... 11.70 15.45 17.10 19.40 21.00 24.80 18................. 11.30 14.35 16.50 17.75 19.05 22.45
19............................... 12.15 16.15 17.90 20.30 22.05 26.05 19................. 11.70 15.05 17.25 18.55 19.95 23.50
20............................... 12.55 16.85 18.70 21.25 23.05 27.25 20................. 12.15 15.65 17.95 19.30 20.80 24.55
21............................... 12.95 17.60 18.75 22.20 24.10 28.50 21................. 12.60 16.35 18.70 20.10 21.65 25.60
22............................... 13.35 18.30 19.50 23.10 25.10 29.75 22................. 13.00 16.95 19.40 20.90 22.55 26.65
23............................... 13.75 19.00 20.25 24.05 26.15 31.00 23................. 13.45 17.55 20.15 21.70 23.40 27.70
24............................... 14.15 19.75 21.05 25.00 27.15 32.25 24................. 13.85 18.25 20.85 22.50 24.25 28.75
25............................... 14.55 20.45 21.80 25.90 28.20 33.45 25................. 14.30 18.85 21.60 23.25 25.15 29.85
26............................... 14.95 21.15 22.55 26.85 29.20 34.70 26................. 14.75 19.50 22.30 24.05 26.00 30.90
27............................... 15.35 21.85 23.35 27.80 30.25 35.95 27................. 15.15 20.15 23.00 24.85 26.85 31.95
28............................... 15.75 22.60 24.10 28.70 31.25 37.20 28................. 15.60 20.80 23.75 25.65 27.70 33.00
29............................... 16.15 23.30 24.90 29.65 32.30 38.45 29................. 16.05 21.40 24.45 26.45 28.60 34.05
30............................... 16.40 24.00 25.65 30.60 33.30 39.65 30................. 16.45 22.10 25.20 27.20 29.45 35.10
31............................... 16.85 24.75 26.40 31.55 34.35 40.90 31................. 16.90 22.70 25.90 28.00 30.30 36.15
32............................... 17.30 25.45 27.20 32.45 35.35 42.15 32................. 17.35 23.40 26.65 28.80 31.20 37.20
33............................... 17.75 26.15 27.95 33.40 36.40 43.40 33................. 17.75 24.00 27.35 29.60 32.05 38.25
34............................... 18.25 26.85 28.70 34.35 37.40 44.65 34................. 18.20 24.60 28.10 30.40 32.90 39.30
35............................... 18.70 27.60 29.50 35.25 38.40 45.85 35................. 18.60 25.30 28.80 31.20 33.75 40.35
36............................... 19.15 28.30 30.25 36.20 39.45 47.10 36................. 19.05 25.90 29.55 31.95 34.65 41.40
37............................... 19.60 29.00 31.05 37.15 40.45 48.35 37................. 19.50 26.55 30.25 32.75 35.50 42.45
38............................... 20.05 29.75 31.80 38.05 41.50 49.60 38................. 19.90 27.20 31.00 33.55 36.35 43.50
39............................... 20.55 30.45 32.55 39.00 42.50 50.85 39................. 20.35 27.80 31.70 34.35 37.25 44.55
40............................... 21.00 31.15 33.35 39.95 43.55 52.10 40................. 20.80 28.45 32.40 35.15 38.10 45.60
41............................... 21.45 31.85 34.10 40.85 44.55 53.30 41................. 21.20 29.10 33.15 35.90 38.95 46.65
42............................... 21.90 32.60 34.85 41.80 45.60 54.55 42................. 21.65 29.75 33.85 36.70 39.85 47.70
43............................... 22.35 33.30 35.65 42.75 46.60 55.80 43................. 22.10 30.35 34.60 37.50 40.70 48.80
44............................... 22.85 34.00 36.40 43.65 47.65 57.05 44................. 22.50 31.05 35.30 38.30 41.55 49.85
45............................... 23.30 34.75 37.20 44.60 48.65 58.30 45................. 22.95 31.65 36.05 39.10 42.40 50.90
46............................... 23.75 35.45 37.95 45.55 49.70 59.50 46................. 23.35 32.35 36.75 39.85 43.30 51.95
47............................... 24.20 36.15 38.70 46.45 50.70 60.75 47................. 23.80 32.95 37.50 40.65 44.15 53.00
48............................... 24.65 36.85 39.50 47.40 51.75 62.00 48................. 24.25 33.55 38.20 41.45 45.00 54.05
49............................... 25.15 37.60 40.25 48.35 52.75 63.25 49................. 24.65 34.25 38.95 42.25 45.90 55.10
50............................... 25.60 38.30 41.00 49.25 53.80 64.50 50................. 25.10 34.85 39.65 43.05 46.75 56.15
51............................... 26.05 39.00 41.80 50.20 54.80 65.70 51................. 25.55 35.50 40.35 43.85 47.60 57.20
52............................... 26.50 39.75 42.55 51.15 55.85 66.95 52................. 25.95 36.15 41.10 44.60 48.50 58.25
53............................... 26.95 40.45 43.35 52.05 56.85 68.20 53................. 26.40 36.80 41.80 45.40 49.35 59.30
54............................... 27.45 41.15 44.10 53.00 57.90 69.45 54................. 26.85 37.40 42.55 46.20 50.20 60.35
55............................... 27.90 41.85 44.85 53.95 58.90 70.70 55................. 27.25 38.05 43.25 47.00 51.05 61.40
56............................... 28.35 42.60 45.65 54.85 59.95 71.90 56................. 27.70 38.70 44.00 47.80 51.95 62.45
57............................... 28.80 43.30 46.40 55.80 60.95 73.15 57................. 28.10 39.35 44.70 48.55 52.80 63.50
58............................... 29.25 44.00 47.15 56.75 62.00 74.40 58................. 28.55 40.00 45.45 49.35 53.65 64.55
59............................... 29.75 44.75 47.95 57.65 63.00 75.65 59................. 29.00 40.60 46.15 50.15 54.55 65.60
60............................... 30.20 45.45 48.70 58.60 64.05 76.90 60................. 29.40 41.30 46.90 50.95 55.40 66.65
61............................... 30.65 46.15 49.50 59.55 65.05 78.10 61................. 29.85 41.90 47.60 51.75 56.25 67.75
62............................... 31.10 46.85 50.25 60.45 66.10 79.35 62................. 30.30 42.50 48.35 52.50 57.10 68.80
63............................... 31.55 47.60 51.00 61.40 67.10 80.60 63................. 30.70 43.20 49.05 53.30 58.00 69.85
64............................... 32.05 48.30 51.80 62.35 68.15 81.85 64................. 31.15 43.80 49.75 54.10 58.85 70.90
65............................... 32.50 49.00 52.55 63.25 69.15 83.10 65................. 31.60 44.45 50.50 54.90 59.70 71.95

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66............................... 32.95 49.75 53.30 64.20 70.20 84.30 66................. 32.00 45.10 51.20 55.70 60.60 73.00
67............................... 33.40 50.45 54.10 65.15 71.20 85.55 67................. 32.45 45.75 51.95 56.50 61.45 74.05
68............................... 33.85 51.15 54.85 66.05 72.25 86.80 68................. 32.90 46.35 52.65 57.25 62.30 75.10
69............................... 34.35 51.85 55.65 67.00 73.25 88.05 69................. 33.30 47.05 53.40 58.05 63.20 76.15
70............................... 34.80 52.60 56.40 67.95 74.30 89.30 70................. 33.75 47.65 54.10 58.85 64.05 77.20
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Notes:
1. The 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a ``flat rate'' envelope provided by the Postal Service.
2. Add [$4.95] $8.25 for each pickup stop.
3. [Pieces presented in mailings of at least 300 pieces and meeting applicable Postal Service regulations for presorted priority Mail receive the 11
cents per-piece discount.] Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per piece for other mailable hazardous materials.
4. EXCEPTION: Parcels weighing less than 15 pounds, measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined, are chargeable with a minimum rate equal to
that for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which addressed.
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 4 cents per piece (experimental). This experimental discount is in effect until April 28, 1998.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.1 Single Piece Subclass
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate\1\
(cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Basic:
One ounce or less...................................... 32
Not more than two ounces............................... 55
Not more than three ounces............................. 78
Not more than four ounces.............................. 101
Not more than five ounces.............................. 124
Not more than six ounces............................... 147
Not more than seven ounces............................. 170
Not more than eight ounces............................. 193
Not more than nine ounces.............................. 216
Not more than ten ounces............................... 239
Not more than eleven ounces............................ 262
Not more than thirteen ounces.......................... 290
More than thirteen ounces but less than sixteen ounces. 295
Nonstandard Surcharge \2\.............................. 11
Keys and Identification Devices:
First 2 ounces......................................... 99
Each additional 2 ounces............................... 55
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
^{3
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate (cents)
-------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter size
Piece Rate
Basic................................. 25.6 24.7
3/5-Digit............................. 20.9 20.9
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................... 1.3 1.5
SCF................................... 1.8 1.8
Non-letter size: \4\
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \2\................. 30.6 30.0
Basic 3/5 Digit....................... 22.5 24.0
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................... 1.3 1.5
SCF............................... 1.8 1.8
Pound Rate \2\ 67.7 65.0
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic............................. 16.6 16.6
3/5-Digit......................... 8.5 10.6
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................... 6.4 7.2
SCF............................... 8.5 8.8
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.2A notes:
\1\ A fee of [$85.00] $100 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.

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\3\ Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per
piece for other mailable hazardous materials.
\4\ Residual shape surcharge $0.10 per piece.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.2, B, Regular Subclass Automation
Category ^{1, ^{10
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate (cents)
-------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size: \3\
Piece Rate
Basic Letter \3\...................... 18.3 18.9
3-Digit Letter \4\.................... 17.5 17.8
5-Digit Letter \5\.................... 15.5 16.0
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................... 1.3 1.5
SCF................................... 1.8 1.8
Flat Size: \6\
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \7\
Basic Flat \8\.................... 27.7 24.3
3/5-Digit Flat \9\................ 18.9 20.7
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................... 1.3 1.5
SCF................................... 1.8 1.8
Pound Rate \7\ 67.7 65.0
Plus per piece Rate
Basic Flat \8\.................... 13.7 10.9
3/5-Digit Flat \9\................ 4.9 7.3
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC................................... 6.4 7.2
SCF................................... 8.5 8.8
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Schedule 321.2B notes:
\1\ A fee of [$ 85.00] $100 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 mail presorted to single or
multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified
by the Postal Service.
\5\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or
multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified 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 specified by
the Postal Service.
^{10 Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per
piece for other mailable hazardous materials.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.3, Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass ^{1, ^{5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate (cents)
-------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic................................. 15.0 16.4
Basic Automated Letter \2\............ 14.6 15.7
High Density.......................... 14.2 14.3
Saturation............................ 13.3 13.4
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................... 1.3 1.5
SCF............................... 1.8 1.8
DDU \3\........................... 2.3 2.3
Non-Letter Size ^{6
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \4\
Basic............................. 15.5 16.4
High Density...................... 14.7 15.3
Saturation........................ 13.7 14.1
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................... 1.3 1.5
SCF............................... 1.8 1.8
DDU \3\........................... 2.3 2.3
Pound Rate \4\............................ 66.3 53.0
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic............................. 1.8 5.5
High Density...................... 1.0 4.4

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Saturation........................ 0.0 3.2
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................... 6.4 7.2
SCF............................... 8.5 8.8
DDU \3\........................... 11.1 11.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.3 notes:
\1\ A fee of [$85.00] $100 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.
^{5 Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per
piece for other mailable hazardous materials.
^{6 Residual shape surcharge $0.10 per piece.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.4A, Nonprofit Subclass, Presort
Categories ^{1, ^{3 (Full Rates)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate (cents)
-------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic................................. 13.8 16.5
3/5-Digit............................. 12.0 14.3
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................... 1.3 1.5
SCF................................... 1.8 1.8
Non-Letter Size: ^{4
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \2\
Basic............................. 20.1 23.9
3/5-Digit......................... 14.9 17.6
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................... 1.3 1.5
SCF............................... 1.8 1.8
Pound Rate \2\............................ 48.4 55.0
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic............................. 10.0 12.6
3/5-Digit......................... 4.8 6.3
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................... 6.2 7.2
SCF............................... 8.8 8.8
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.4A Notes
\1\A fee of [$85.00] $100.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for
each bulk mailing permit.
\2\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
whichever is higher.
^{3 Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per
piece for other mailable hazardous materials.
^{4 Residual shape surcharge $0.10 per piece.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.4B, Nonprofit Subclass, Automation
Categories ^{1, ^{10 (Full Rates)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate (cents)
-------------------------
current proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic Letter \3\...................... 10.5 12.4
3-Digit Letter \4\.................... 10.1 11.2
5-Digit Letter \5\.................... 8.8 9.5
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................... 1.3 1.5
SCF................................... 1.8 1.8
Flat Size: \6\
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \7\
Basic Flat \8\.................... 17.7 19.0
3/5-Digit \9\..................... 12.5 15.5
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................... 1.3 1.5
SCF............................... 1.8 1.8
Pound Rate \7\............................ 48.4 55.0

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Plus Per Piece Rate
Basic Flat \8\.................... 7.6 7.7
3/5-Digit Flat \9\................ 2.4 4.2
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................... 6.2 7.2
SCF............................... 8.8 8.8
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.4B notes:
\1\ A fee of [$85.00] $100 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 mail presorted to single or
multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified
by the Postal Service.
\5\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or
multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified 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 specified by
the Postal Service.
^{10 Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per
piece for other mailable hazardous materials.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.5, Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route
Subclass ^{1, ^{5 (Full Rates)
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Rate (cents)
-------------------------
Current Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic................................. 9.9 9.6
Basic Automated Letter \2\............ 8.5 9.2
High Density.......................... 9.3 7.8
Saturation............................ 8.7 7.2
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................... 1.3 1.5
SCF................................... 1.8 1.8
DDU \3\............................... 2.4 2.3
Non-Letter Size: ^{6
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \4\
Basic............................. 10.7 9.6
High Density...................... 10.0 8.6
Saturation........................ 9.4 8.0
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................... 1.3 1.5
SCF............................... 1.8 1.8
DDU \3\........................... 2.4 2.3
Pound Rate \4\............................ 45.1 35.0
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic............................. 1.3 2.4
High Density...................... 0.6 1.4
Saturation........................ 0.0 0.8
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................... 6.2 7.2
SCF............................... 8.8 8.8
DDU \3\........................... 11.4 11.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.5 notes:
\1\ A fee of [$85.00] $100 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.
\5\ Add $0.50 per-piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per
piece for other mailable hazardous materials.
\6\ Residual shape surcharge $0.10 per piece.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1A, Parcel Post Subclass Inter-BMC Rates (Dollars)
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Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Weight (pounds) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.......................................................... 3.15 2.63 3.15 2.79 3.15 2.87 3.15 2.95 3.15 2.95 3.15 2.95 3.15 2.95

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3.......................................................... 3.59 2.76 3.85 3.00 4.23 3.34 4.35 3.68 4.35 3.95 4.35 3.95 4.35 3.95
4.......................................................... 3.73 2.87 4.16 3.20 4.80 3.78 5.45 4.68 5.45 4.95 5.45 4.95 5.45 4.95
5.......................................................... 3.86 2.97 4.39 3.38 5.31 4.10 6.22 5.19 6.55 5.56 6.55 5.95 6.55 5.95
6.......................................................... 3.99 3.07 4.62 3.55 5.71 4.39 6.83 5.67 7.75 6.90 8.20 7.75 8.70 7.95
7.......................................................... 4.11 3.16 4.82 3.71 6.07 4.67 7.41 6.11 8.93 7.51 9.80 9.15 11.10 9.75
8.......................................................... 4.24 3.26 5.01 3.85 6.38 4.91 7.94 6.53 9.60 8.08 10.80 9.94 12.35 11.55
9.......................................................... 4.33 3.33 5.19 3.99 6.71 5.16 8.43 6.92 10.25 8.62 11.85 10.65 13.60 12.95
10......................................................... 4.45 3.42 5.36 4.12 6.99 5.38 8.87 7.29 10.85 9.12 12.75 11.31 14.80 14.00
11......................................................... 4.54 3.49 5.53 4.25 7.27 5.59 9.30 7.63 11.39 9.59 13.80 11.93 16.05 15.05
12......................................................... 4.64 3.57 5.68 4.37 7.53 5.79 9.69 7.96 11.91 10.03 14.62 12.52 16.86 16.10
13......................................................... 4.73 3.64 5.81 4.47 7.77 5.98 10.07 8.26 12.39 10.45 15.25 13.07 17.21 17.15
14......................................................... 4.82 3.71 5.97 4.59 8.01 6.16 10.42 8.55 12.85 10.84 15.83 13.59 18.27 18.20
15......................................................... 4.90 3.77 6.10 4.69 8.24 6.34 10.74 8.82 13.26 11.22 16.37 14.08 19.25 19.25
16......................................................... 4.98 3.83 6.23 4.79 8.45 6.50 11.05 9.09 13.67 11.58 16.88 14.55 20.30 20.30
17......................................................... 5.07 3.90 6.34 4.88 8.66 6.66 11.35 9.33 14.05 11.92 17.36 15.00 21.35 21.35
18......................................................... 5.14 3.95 6.46 4.97 8.85 6.81 11.62 9.58 14.40 12.24 17.82 15.42 22.40 22.40
19......................................................... 5.23 4.02 6.58 5.06 9.04 6.95 11.88 9.80 14.74 12.55 18.26 15.83 23.25 23.25
20......................................................... 5.29 4.07 6.68 5.14 9.20 7.08 12.13 10.01 15.06 12.84 18.67 16.21 23.84 23.84
21......................................................... 5.36 4.12 6.80 5.23 9.37 7.21 12.37 10.23 15.36 13.12 19.06 16.59 24.41 24.41
22......................................................... 5.43 4.18 6.89 5.30 9.54 7.34 12.60 10.43 15.66 13.39 19.43 16.94 24.96 24.96
23......................................................... 5.50 4.23 7.01 5.39 9.71 7.47 12.82 10.62 15.93 13.66 19.78 17.28 25.47 25.47
24......................................................... 5.55 4.27 7.10 5.46 9.85 7.58 13.02 10.80 16.21 13.90 20.12 17.60 25.97 25.97
25......................................................... 5.62 4.32 7.19 5.53 10.01 7.70 13.21 10.98 16.46 14.14 20.43 17.91 26.45 26.45
26......................................................... 5.68 4.37 7.28 5.60 10.15 7.81 13.40 11.15 16.70 14.37 20.73 18.21 26.91 26.91
27......................................................... 5.75 4.42 7.37 5.67 10.28 7.91 13.59 11.31 16.93 14.59 21.03 18.50 27.34 27.34
28......................................................... 5.80 4.46 7.46 5.74 10.43 8.02 13.75 11.47 17.14 14.81 21.32 18.78 27.77 27.77
29......................................................... 5.86 4.51 7.55 5.81 10.56 8.12 13.92 11.63 17.35 15.01 21.58 19.05 28.17 28.17
30......................................................... 5.92 4.55 7.63 5.87 10.67 8.21 14.08 11.78 17.55 15.20 21.84 19.30 28.57 28.57
31......................................................... 5.98 4.60 7.70 5.92 10.80 8.31 14.23 11.92 17.75 15.39 22.08 19.55 28.94 28.94
32......................................................... 6.03 4.64 7.79 5.99 10.92 8.40 14.38 12.06 17.94 15.58 22.31 19.79 29.30 29.30
33......................................................... 6.08 4.68 7.87 6.05 11.04 8.49 14.52 12.20 18.11 15.76 22.54 20.02 29.66 29.66
34......................................................... 6.14 4.72 7.93 6.10 11.14 8.57 14.65 12.32 18.29 15.94 22.75 20.24 30.00 30.00
35......................................................... 6.19 4.76 8.01 6.16 11.26 8.66 14.79 12.45 18.46 16.11 22.96 20.46 30.33 30.33
36......................................................... 6.24 4.80 8.07 6.21 11.38 8.75 14.91 12.58 18.61 16.27 23.16 20.66 30.64 30.64
37......................................................... 6.29 4.84 8.14 6.26 11.47 8.82 15.04 12.70 18.77 16.43 23.35 20.87 30.94 30.94
38......................................................... 6.34 4.88 8.22 6.32 11.58 8.91 15.15 12.81 18.92 16.57 23.54 21.07 31.24 31.24
39......................................................... 6.40 4.92 8.28 6.37 11.67 8.98 15.27 12.92 19.06 16.72 23.71 21.26 31.53 31.53
40......................................................... 6.44 4.95 8.35 6.42 11.77 9.05 15.37 13.04 19.20 16.86 23.89 21.44 31.81 31.81
41......................................................... 6.50 5.00 8.42 6.48 11.86 9.12 15.50 13.14 19.33 17.00 24.06 21.62 32.07 32.07
42......................................................... 6.54 5.03 8.48 6.52 11.95 9.19 15.60 13.24 19.46 17.14 24.21 21.79 32.33 32.33
43......................................................... 6.58 5.06 8.54 6.57 12.05 9.27 15.69 13.35 19.58 17.28 24.37 21.96 32.58 32.58
44......................................................... 6.63 5.10 8.59 6.61 12.13 9.33 15.79 13.44 19.70 17.41 24.52 22.12 32.83 32.83
45......................................................... 6.67 5.13 8.66 6.66 12.22 9.40 15.88 13.54 19.81 17.52 24.66 22.28 33.06 33.06
46......................................................... 6.72 5.17 8.72 6.71 12.30 9.46 15.98 13.63 19.93 17.65 24.80 22.44 33.30 33.30
47......................................................... 6.77 5.21 8.78 6.75 12.38 9.52 16.06 13.72 20.03 17.77 24.93 22.59 33.52 33.52
48......................................................... 6.81 5.24 8.84 6.80 12.47 9.59 16.15 13.82 20.14 17.88 25.06 22.74 33.73 33.73
49......................................................... 6.85 5.27 8.89 6.84 12.55 9.65 16.24 13.90 20.24 17.99 25.18 22.88 33.95 33.95
50......................................................... 6.89 5.30 8.94 6.88 12.61 9.70 16.31 13.99 20.35 18.10 25.31 23.02 34.15 34.15
51......................................................... 6.94 5.34 9.00 6.92 12.70 9.77 16.39 14.07 20.44 18.20 25.42 23.16 34.35 34.35
52......................................................... 6.98 5.37 9.06 6.97 12.77 9.82 16.47 14.15 20.53 18.31 25.54 23.29 34.54 34.54
53......................................................... 7.02 5.40 9.11 7.01 12.83 9.87 16.54 14.23 20.62 18.42 25.64 23.41 34.74 34.74
54......................................................... 7.06 5.43 9.17 7.05 12.91 9.93 16.61 14.31 20.71 18.51 25.76 23.54 34.92 34.92
55......................................................... 7.10 5.46 9.20 7.08 12.99 9.99 16.69 14.38 20.79 18.61 25.85 23.66 35.10 35.10
56......................................................... 7.15 5.50 9.27 7.13 13.05 10.04 16.75 14.45 20.88 18.70 25.96 23.79 35.27 35.27
57......................................................... 7.19 5.53 9.32 7.17 13.12 10.09 16.82 14.53 20.95 18.80 26.05 23.89 35.44 35.44
58......................................................... 7.23 5.56 9.36 7.20 13.18 10.14 16.88 14.60 21.04 18.89 26.14 24.01 35.60 35.60
59......................................................... 7.27 5.59 9.41 7.24 13.25 10.19 16.95 14.67 21.12 18.97 26.24 24.12 35.76 35.76
60......................................................... 7.31 5.62 9.46 7.28 13.33 10.25 17.01 14.74 21.19 19.07 26.32 24.22 35.92 35.92
61......................................................... 7.36 5.66 9.52 7.32 13.38 10.29 17.07 14.81 21.26 19.14 26.40 24.33 36.07 36.07
62......................................................... 7.40 5.69 9.56 7.35 13.44 10.34 17.12 14.87 21.34 19.23 26.49 24.44 36.22 36.22
63......................................................... 7.42 5.71 9.61 7.39 13.51 10.39 17.19 14.93 21.40 19.31 26.58 24.53 36.37 36.37
64......................................................... 7.46 5.74 9.65 7.42 13.57 10.44 17.24 15.00 21.46 19.39 26.66 24.64 36.50 36.50
65......................................................... 7.50 5.77 9.70 7.46 13.62 10.48 17.29 15.06 21.52 19.46 26.74 24.73 36.64 36.64
66......................................................... 7.55 5.81 9.75 7.50 13.68 10.52 17.34 15.13 21.59 19.55 26.81 24.82 36.77 36.77
67......................................................... 7.59 5.84 9.79 7.53 13.74 10.57 17.39 15.18 21.65 19.62 26.88 24.92 36.91 36.91
68......................................................... 7.62 5.86 9.83 7.56 13.81 10.62 17.45 15.24 21.71 19.68 26.96 25.00 37.04 37.04
69......................................................... 7.66 5.89 9.87 7.59 13.86 10.66 17.50 15.30 21.76 19.76 27.02 25.10 37.15 37.15
70......................................................... 7.70 5.92 9.93 7.64 13.92 10.71 17.55 15.35 21.83 19.83 27.08 25.18 37.28 37.28
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Schedule 322.1A notes:
\1\ For nonmachinable Inter-BMC parcels, add: $1.35 per piece.
\2\ For each pickup stop, add: $8.25.
\3\ For Origin Bulk Mail Center Discount, deduct $0.57 per piece.
\4\ For BMC Presort, deduct $0.12 per piece.
\5\ For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.04 per piece.
\6\ See DMCS section 322.16 for oversize Parcel Post.
\7\ Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per piece for other mailable hazardous materials.

Rate Schedule 322.1B Parcel Post Subclass, Intra-BMC Rates (dollars)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5
Weight (pounds) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.................................................. 2.48 2.24 2.70 2.31 2.70 2.47 2.70 2.55 2.70 2.63
3.................................................. 2.65 2.31 2.98 2.44 2.98 2.68 3.02 3.02 3.36 3.36
4.................................................. 2.79 2.39 3.25 2.55 3.25 2.88 3.46 3.46 4.36 4.36
5.................................................. 2.94 2.45 3.45 2.65 3.50 3.06 3.78 3.78 4.87 4.87

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6.................................................. 3.08 2.52 3.58 2.75 3.73 3.23 4.07 4.07 5.35 5.35
7.................................................. 3.20 2.58 3.69 2.84 3.95 3.39 4.35 4.35 5.79 5.79
8.................................................. 3.33 2.64 3.82 2.94 4.15 3.53 4.59 4.59 6.21 6.21
9.................................................. 3.44 2.69 3.91 3.01 4.36 3.67 4.84 4.84 6.60 6.60
10.................................................. 3.55 2.75 4.03 3.10 4.54 3.80 5.06 5.06 6.97 6.97
11.................................................. 3.64 2.80 4.12 3.17 4.71 3.93 5.27 5.27 7.31 7.31
12.................................................. 3.71 2.85 4.23 3.25 4.88 4.05 5.47 5.47 7.64 7.64
13.................................................. 3.78 2.91 4.32 3.32 5.04 4.15 5.66 5.66 7.94 7.94
14.................................................. 3.84 2.95 4.41 3.39 5.18 4.27 5.84 5.84 8.23 8.23
15.................................................. 3.90 3.00 4.49 3.45 5.33 4.37 6.02 6.02 8.50 8.50
16.................................................. 3.97 3.05 4.56 3.51 5.47 4.47 6.18 6.18 8.77 8.77
17.................................................. 4.02 3.09 4.65 3.58 5.61 4.56 6.34 6.34 9.01 9.01
18.................................................. 4.07 3.13 4.72 3.63 5.74 4.65 6.49 6.49 9.26 9.26
19.................................................. 4.12 3.17 4.81 3.70 5.86 4.74 6.63 6.63 9.48 9.48
20.................................................. 4.19 3.22 4.88 3.75 5.98 4.82 6.76 6.76 9.69 9.69
21.................................................. 4.23 3.25 4.94 3.80 6.10 4.91 6.89 6.89 9.91 9.91
22.................................................. 4.28 3.29 5.02 3.86 6.20 4.98 7.02 7.02 10.11 10.11
23.................................................. 4.33 3.33 5.08 3.91 6.32 5.07 7.15 7.15 10.30 10.30
24.................................................. 4.38 3.37 5.14 3.95 6.42 5.14 7.26 7.26 10.48 10.48
25.................................................. 4.43 3.41 5.20 4.00 6.53 5.21 7.38 7.38 10.66 10.66
26.................................................. 4.47 3.44 5.27 4.05 6.62 5.28 7.49 7.49 10.83 10.83
27.................................................. 4.52 3.48 5.33 4.10 6.73 5.35 7.59 7.59 10.99 10.99
28.................................................. 4.56 3.51 5.38 4.14 6.82 5.42 7.70 7.70 11.15 11.15
29.................................................. 4.62 3.55 5.45 4.19 6.91 5.49 7.80 7.80 11.31 11.31
30.................................................. 4.67 3.59 5.50 4.23 7.01 5.55 7.89 7.89 11.46 11.46
31.................................................. 4.71 3.62 5.56 4.28 7.10 5.60 7.99 7.99 11.60 11.60
32.................................................. 4.75 3.65 5.62 4.32 7.18 5.67 8.08 8.08 11.74 11.74
33.................................................. 4.80 3.69 5.67 4.36 7.27 5.73 8.17 8.17 11.88 11.88
34.................................................. 4.84 3.72 5.72 4.40 7.35 5.78 8.25 8.25 12.00 12.00
35.................................................. 4.88 3.75 5.77 4.44 7.42 5.84 8.34 8.34 12.13 12.13
36.................................................. 4.91 3.78 5.82 4.48 7.51 5.89 8.43 8.43 12.26 12.26
37.................................................. 4.95 3.81 5.88 4.52 7.58 5.94 8.50 8.50 12.38 12.38
38.................................................. 4.99 3.84 5.93 4.56 7.65 6.00 8.59 8.59 12.49 12.49
39.................................................. 5.04 3.88 5.98 4.60 7.73 6.05 8.66 8.66 12.60 12.60
40.................................................. 5.08 3.91 6.02 4.63 7.80 6.10 8.73 8.73 12.72 12.72
41.................................................. 5.12 3.94 6.08 4.68 7.87 6.16 8.80 8.80 12.82 12.82
42.................................................. 5.16 3.97 6.12 4.71 7.95 6.20 8.87 8.87 12.92 12.92
43.................................................. 5.20 4.00 6.16 4.74 8.01 6.25 8.95 8.95 13.03 13.03
44.................................................. 5.25 4.04 6.21 4.78 8.08 6.29 9.01 9.01 13.12 13.12
45.................................................. 5.28 4.06 6.25 4.81 8.14 6.34 9.08 9.08 13.22 13.22
46.................................................. 5.32 4.09 6.31 4.85 8.21 6.39 9.14 9.14 13.31 13.31
47.................................................. 5.36 4.12 6.36 4.89 8.27 6.43 9.20 9.20 13.40 13.40
48.................................................. 5.40 4.15 6.40 4.92 8.33 6.48 9.27 9.27 13.50 13.50
49.................................................. 5.43 4.18 6.44 4.95 8.39 6.52 9.33 9.33 13.58 13.58
50.................................................. 5.47 4.21 6.47 4.98 8.46 6.56 9.38 9.38 13.67 13.67
51.................................................. 5.51 4.24 6.53 5.02 8.52 6.60 9.45 9.45 13.75 13.75
52.................................................. 5.54 4.26 6.57 5.05 8.57 6.65 9.50 9.50 13.83 13.83
53.................................................. 5.58 4.29 6.60 5.08 8.63 6.69 9.55 9.55 13.91 13.91
54.................................................. 5.62 4.32 6.64 5.11 8.69 6.73 9.61 9.61 13.99 13.99
55.................................................. 5.66 4.35 6.68 5.14 8.75 6.76 9.67 9.67 14.06 14.06
56.................................................. 5.69 4.38 6.73 5.18 8.80 6.81 9.72 9.72 14.13 14.13
57.................................................. 5.72 4.40 6.77 5.21 8.85 6.85 9.77 9.77 14.21 14.21
58.................................................. 5.76 4.43 6.81 5.24 8.91 6.88 9.82 9.82 14.28 14.28
59.................................................. 5.80 4.46 6.85 5.27 8.96 6.92 9.87 9.87 14.35 14.35
60.................................................. 5.82 4.48 6.89 5.30 9.01 6.96 9.93 9.93 14.42 14.42
61.................................................. 5.88 4.52 6.94 5.34 9.06 7.00 9.97 9.97 14.49 14.49
62.................................................. 5.90 4.54 6.98 5.37 9.11 7.03 10.02 10.02 14.55 14.55
63.................................................. 5.94 4.57 7.01 5.39 9.17 7.07 10.07 10.07 14.61 14.61
64.................................................. 5.97 4.59 7.05 5.42 9.22 7.10 10.12 10.12 14.68 14.68
65.................................................. 6.01 4.62 7.09 5.45 9.27 7.14 10.16 10.16 14.74 14.74
66.................................................. 6.03 4.64 7.14 5.49 9.31 7.18 10.20 10.20 14.81 14.81
67.................................................. 6.08 4.68 7.18 5.52 9.36 7.21 10.25 10.25 14.86 14.86
68.................................................. 6.11 4.70 7.20 5.54 9.41 7.24 10.30 10.30 14.92 14.92
69.................................................. 6.15 4.73 7.24 5.57 9.46 7.27 10.34 10.34 14.98 14.98
70.................................................. 6.18 4.75 7.28 5.60 9.50 7.32 10.39 10.39 15.03 15.03
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Schedule 322.1B notes:
\1\ For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.04 per piece.
\2\ See DMCS section 322.16 for oversize Parcel Post.
\3\ Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per piece for other mailable hazardous materials.

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\4\ For each pickup stop, add $8.25.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1C Parcel Post Subclass Destination BMC Rates (dollars)
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Zones1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5
Weight (Pounds) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current
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2....................................................... 2.01 2.10 2.26 2.25 2.70 2.30 2.70 2.33
3....................................................... 2.18 2.22 2.67 2.44 3.02 2.74 3.36 3.00
4....................................................... 2.34 2.33 2.99 2.62 3.46 3.15 4.36 3.94
5....................................................... 2.49 2.42 3.28 2.79 3.78 3.45 4.87 4.40
6....................................................... 2.63 2.51 3.56 2.95 4.07 3.71 5.35 4.83
7....................................................... 2.75 2.60 3.82 3.09 4.35 3.97 5.79 5.22
8....................................................... 2.88 2.69 4.06 3.22 4.59 4.19 6.21 5.60
9....................................................... 3.00 2.76 4.30 3.35 4.84 4.42 6.60 5.95
10...................................................... 3.11 2.84 4.52 3.47 5.06 4.62 6.97 6.29
11...................................................... 3.21 2.91 4.67 3.59 5.27 4.82 7.31 6.59
12...................................................... 3.32 2.98 4.81 3.70 5.47 5.00 7.64 6.89
13...................................................... 3.41 3.05 4.93 3.79 5.66 5.17 7.94 7.16
14...................................................... 3.50 3.11 5.08 3.91 5.84 5.34 8.23 7.42
15...................................................... 3.60 3.17 5.20 4.00 6.02 5.51 8.50 7.67
16...................................................... 3.68 3.23 5.32 4.09 6.18 5.65 8.77 7.91
17...................................................... 3.76 3.29 5.43 4.18 6.34 5.80 9.01 8.13
18...................................................... 3.85 3.34 5.54 4.26 6.49 5.94 9.26 8.35
19...................................................... 3.92 3.41 5.64 4.34 6.63 6.07 9.48 8.55
20...................................................... 4.00 3.45 5.75 4.42 6.76 6.19 9.69 8.74
21...................................................... 4.08 3.50 5.85 4.50 6.89 6.31 9.91 8.94
22...................................................... 4.15 3.56 5.94 4.57 7.02 6.43 10.11 9.12
23...................................................... 4.22 3.61 6.05 4.65 7.15 6.55 10.30 9.30
24...................................................... 4.30 3.64 6.14 4.72 7.26 6.65 10.48 9.46
25...................................................... 4.36 3.69 6.21 4.78 7.38 6.77 10.66 9.62
26...................................................... 4.42 3.74 6.31 4.85 7.49 6.87 10.83 9.78
27...................................................... 4.48 3.79 6.38 4.91 7.59 6.96 10.99 9.92
28...................................................... 4.55 3.83 6.47 4.98 7.70 7.06 11.15 10.07
29...................................................... 4.61 3.87 6.57 5.05 7.80 7.16 11.31 10.21
30...................................................... 4.66 3.91 6.63 5.10 7.89 7.24 11.46 10.35
31...................................................... 4.72 3.96 6.70 5.15 7.99 7.33 11.60 10.48
32...................................................... 4.78 4.00 6.79 5.22 8.08 7.42 11.74 10.61
33...................................................... 4.84 4.04 6.85 5.27 8.17 7.50 11.88 10.73
34...................................................... 4.89 4.08 6.92 5.32 8.25 7.58 12.00 10.84
35...................................................... 4.94 4.11 6.99 5.38 8.34 7.66 12.13 10.96
36...................................................... 5.00 4.15 7.05 5.42 8.43 7.75 12.26 11.08
37...................................................... 5.05 4.19 7.11 5.47 8.50 7.81 12.38 11.19
38...................................................... 5.10 4.23 7.19 5.53 8.59 7.90 12.49 11.29
39...................................................... 5.14 4.27 7.24 5.57 8.66 7.96 12.60 11.39
40...................................................... 5.19 4.30 7.31 5.62 8.73 8.03 12.72 11.50
41...................................................... 5.25 4.35 7.38 5.68 8.80 8.09 12.82 11.59
42...................................................... 5.29 4.38 7.44 5.72 8.87 8.16 12.92 11.68
43...................................................... 5.34 4.40 7.49 5.76 8.95 8.23 13.03 11.79
44...................................................... 5.38 4.44 7.54 5.80 9.01 8.29 13.12 11.87
45...................................................... 5.42 4.47 7.61 5.85 9.08 8.36 13.22 11.96
46...................................................... 5.47 4.51 7.67 5.90 9.14 8.41 13.31 12.04
47...................................................... 5.52 4.55 7.72 5.94 9.20 8.47 13.40 12.13
48...................................................... 5.56 4.58 7.77 5.98 9.27 8.53 13.50 12.22
49...................................................... 5.60 4.61 7.83 6.02 9.33 8.59 13.58 12.29
50...................................................... 5.64 4.64 7.88 6.06 9.38 8.64 13.67 12.38
51...................................................... 5.68 4.68 7.93 6.10 9.45 8.70 13.75 12.45
52...................................................... 5.73 4.71 8.00 6.15 9.50 8.75 13.83 12.52
53...................................................... 5.77 4.73 8.05 6.19 9.55 8.80 13.91 12.60
54...................................................... 5.81 4.76 8.09 6.22 9.61 8.86 13.99 12.67
55...................................................... 5.85 4.79 8.13 6.25 9.67 8.91 14.06 12.74
56...................................................... 5.89 4.83 8.19 6.30 9.72 8.96 14.13 12.80
57...................................................... 5.93 4.86 8.24 6.34 9.77 9.01 14.21 12.88
58...................................................... 5.97 4.89 8.28 6.37 9.82 9.06 14.28 12.94
59...................................................... 6.01 4.92 8.33 6.41 9.87 9.10 14.35 13.01
60...................................................... 6.05 4.95 8.39 6.45 9.93 9.16 14.42 13.07
61...................................................... 6.08 4.99 8.42 6.48 9.97 9.20 14.49 13.14
62...................................................... 6.12 5.02 8.46 6.51 10.02 9.25 14.55 13.19
63...................................................... 6.15 5.04 8.52 6.55 10.07 9.29 14.61 13.25
64...................................................... 6.19 5.07 8.55 6.58 10.12 9.34 14.68 13.31
65...................................................... 6.23 5.10 8.61 6.62 10.16 9.38 14.74 13.37
66...................................................... 6.27 5.14 8.66 6.66 10.20 9.42 14.81 13.43
67...................................................... 6.30 5.17 8.70 6.69 10.25 9.47 14.86 13.48
68...................................................... 6.34 5.19 8.74 6.72 10.30 9.51 14.92 13.54
69...................................................... 6.37 5.21 8.76 6.74 10.34 9.55 14.98 13.59

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70...................................................... 6.41 5.24 8.83 6.79 10.39 9.60 15.03 13.64
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Schedule 322.1C notes:
\1\ For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.04 per piece
\2\ See DMCS section 322.16 for oversize Parcel Post.
\3\ Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per piece for other mailable hazardous materials.
\4\ A fee of $100 must be paid each year for DBMC, DSCF, and DDU.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1D, Parcel Post Subclass, Destination
SCF Rates (dollars)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
DSCF
Weight (pounds) ------------
Proposed
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2......................................................... 1.60
3......................................................... 1.72
4......................................................... 1.84
5......................................................... 1.94
6......................................................... 2.04
7......................................................... 2.12
8......................................................... 2.22
9......................................................... 2.31
10......................................................... 2.38
11......................................................... 2.46
12......................................................... 2.54
13......................................................... 2.60
14......................................................... 2.67
15......................................................... 2.74
16......................................................... 2.80
17......................................................... 2.86
18......................................................... 2.93
19......................................................... 2.98
20......................................................... 3.04
21......................................................... 3.11
22......................................................... 3.16
23......................................................... 3.21
24......................................................... 3.28
25......................................................... 3.32
26......................................................... 3.37
27......................................................... 3.42
28......................................................... 3.47
29......................................................... 3.52
30......................................................... 3.56
31......................................................... 3.61
32......................................................... 3.66
33......................................................... 3.70
34......................................................... 3.74
35......................................................... 3.78
36......................................................... 3.83
37......................................................... 3.87
38......................................................... 3.91
39......................................................... 3.95
40......................................................... 3.99
41......................................................... 4.04
42......................................................... 4.07
43......................................................... 4.11
44......................................................... 4.14
45......................................................... 4.18
46......................................................... 4.22
47......................................................... 4.26
48......................................................... 4.30
49......................................................... 4.33
50......................................................... 4.36
51......................................................... 4.40
52......................................................... 4.44
53......................................................... 4.47
54......................................................... 4.51
55......................................................... 4.54
56......................................................... 4.58
57......................................................... 4.61
58......................................................... 4.65
59......................................................... 4.68
60......................................................... 4.72
61......................................................... 4.74
62......................................................... 4.78
63......................................................... 4.80
64......................................................... 4.84
65......................................................... 4.87
66......................................................... 4.91
67......................................................... 4.94
68......................................................... 4.97
69......................................................... 5.00
70......................................................... 5.03
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Schedule 322.1D notes:
\1\ See DMCS section 322.16 for oversize Parcel Post.
\2\ Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per
piece for other mailable hazardous materials.
\3\ A fee of $100.00 must be paid each year for DBMC, DSCF, and DDU.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1E, Parcel Post Subclass Destination
Delivery Unit Rates (dollars)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
DDU
Weight (pounds) ------------
Proposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2......................................................... 1.37
3......................................................... 1.44
4......................................................... 1.48
5......................................................... 1.54
6......................................................... 1.59
7......................................................... 1.63
8......................................................... 1.69
9......................................................... 1.73
10......................................................... 1.77
11......................................................... 1.80
12......................................................... 1.81
13......................................................... 1.83
14......................................................... 1.83
15......................................................... 1.84
16......................................................... 1.87
17......................................................... 1.87
18......................................................... 1.88
19......................................................... 1.89
20......................................................... 1.92
21......................................................... 1.92
22......................................................... 1.93
23......................................................... 1.95
24......................................................... 1.96
25......................................................... 1.98
26......................................................... 1.99
27......................................................... 2.01
28......................................................... 2.02
29......................................................... 2.05
30......................................................... 2.08
31......................................................... 2.09
32......................................................... 2.11
33......................................................... 2.13
34......................................................... 2.15
35......................................................... 2.16
36......................................................... 2.17
37......................................................... 2.19
38......................................................... 2.21
39......................................................... 2.24
40......................................................... 2.26
41......................................................... 2.28
42......................................................... 2.30
43......................................................... 2.32
44......................................................... 2.36
45......................................................... 2.37
46......................................................... 2.39
47......................................................... 2.42
48......................................................... 2.44
49......................................................... 2.46
50......................................................... 2.48
51......................................................... 2.51
52......................................................... 2.52
53......................................................... 2.55
54......................................................... 2.58
55......................................................... 2.60
56......................................................... 2.62
57......................................................... 2.64
58......................................................... 2.67
59......................................................... 2.69
60......................................................... 2.70
61......................................................... 2.75
62......................................................... 2.76
63......................................................... 2.79
64......................................................... 2.81
65......................................................... 2.84
66......................................................... 2.85
67......................................................... 2.89
68......................................................... 2.91
69......................................................... 2.94
70......................................................... 2.96
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Schedule 322.1E Notes:
\1\ See DMCS section 322.16 for oversize Parcel Post.
\2\ Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per
piece for other mailable hazardous materials.

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\3\ A fee of $100.00 must be paid each year for DBMC, DSCF, and DDU.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.3A Bound Printed Matter Subclass Single Piece Rates * (dollars)
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Zones
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Weight not exceeding (pounds) Local 1&2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current
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1.5..................................... $1.15 $1.20 $1.73 $1.65 $1.85 $1.75 $2.05 $1.91 $2.35 $2.15 $2.67 $2.40 $3.06 $2.71 $3.38 $2.97
2....................................... 1.17 1.22 1.77 1.68 1.90 1.79 2.12 1.96 2.46 2.23 2.82 2.51 3.24 2.85 3.61 3.14
2.5..................................... 1.19 1.25 1.85 1.73 2.00 1.86 2.27 2.07 2.67 2.39 3.10 2.73 3.61 3.14 4.05 3.49
3....................................... 1.21 1.28 1.92 1.79 2.10 1.94 2.41 2.18 2.89 2.56 3.39 2.95 3.98 3.43 4.49 3.83
3.5..................................... 1.23 1.31 2.00 1.84 2.21 2.01 2.56 2.29 3.10 2.72 3.67 3.17 4.35 3.71 4.93 4.18
4....................................... 1.26 1.34 2.07 1.90 2.31 2.09 2.70 2.40 3.32 2.89 3.96 3.39 4.72 4.00 5.38 4.52
4.5..................................... 1.28 1.37 2.15 1.95 2.41 2.16 2.85 2.51 3.53 3.05 4.24 3.61 5.09 4.29 5.82 4.87
5....................................... 1.30 1.40 2.23 2.00 2.51 2.24 3.00 2.62 3.74 3.21 4.53 3.83 5.46 4.58 6.26 5.22
6....................................... 1.33 1.43 2.30 2.06 2.61 2.31 3.14 2.73 3.96 3.38 4.81 4.05 5.83 4.87 6.71 5.56
7....................................... 1.35 1.46 2.38 2.11 2.72 2.39 3.29 2.84 4.17 3.54 5.10 4.27 6.20 5.15 7.15 5.91
8....................................... 1.37 1.49 2.45 2.17 2.82 2.46 3.43 2.95 4.39 3.71 5.38 4.49 6.57 5.44 7.59 6.25
9....................................... 1.40 1.53 2.53 2.22 2.92 2.54 3.58 3.06 4.60 3.87 5.67 4.71 6.94 5.73 8.04 6.60
10...................................... 1.28 1.37 2.15 1.95 2.41 2.16 2.85 2.51 3.53 3.05 4.24 3.61 5.09 4.29 5.82 4.87
11...................................... 1.30 N.A. 2.23 N.A. 2.51 N.A. 3.00 N.A. 3.74 N.A. 4.53 N.A. 5.46 N.A. 6.26 N.A.
12...................................... 1.33 N.A. 2.30 N.A. 2.61 N.A. 3.14 N.A. 3.96 N.A. 4.81 N.A. 5.83 N.A. 6.71 N.A.
13...................................... 1.35 N.A. 2.38 N.A. 2.72 N.A. 3.29 N.A. 4.17 N.A. 5.10 N.A. 6.20 N.A. 7.15 N.A.
14...................................... 1.37 N.A. 2.45 N.A. 2.82 N.A. 3.43 N.A. 4.39 N.A. 5.38 N.A. 6.57 N.A. 7.59 N.A.
15...................................... 1.40 N.A. 2.53 N.A. 2.92 N.A. 3.58 N.A. 4.60 N.A. 5.67 N.A. 6.94 N.A. 8.04 N.A.
Per piece rate.......................... 1.05 1.06 1.39 1.41 1.39 1.41 1.39 1.41 1.39 1.41 1.39 1.41 1.39 1.41 1.39 1.41
Per pound rate.......................... 0.023 0.031 0.076 0.054 0.102 0.075 0.146 0.110 0.214 0.164 0.285 0.220 0.370 0.288 0.443 0.346
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Schedule 322.3A notes:
* 1. Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.
2. For barcoded discount, deduct $0.04 per piece.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.3B Bound Printed Matter Subclass Bulk and Carrier Route Presort Rates\1\
(dollars)
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Per-piece \3\ Carrier route \2\ Per-pound
Zone -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposed Current Proposed Current Proposed Current
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Local............................. 0.523 0.530 0.456 0.467 0.012 0.023
1 and 2........................... 0.697 0.700 0.630 0.637 0.061 0.043
3................................. 0.697 0.700 0.630 0.637 0.087 0.063
4................................. 0.697 0.700 0.630 0.637 0.131 0.099
5................................. 0.697 0.700 0.630 0.637 0.198 0.152
6................................. 0.697 0.700 0.630 0.637 0.269 0.209
7................................. 0.697 0.700 0.630 0.637 0.355 0.277
8................................. 0.697 0.700 0.630 0.637 0.428 0.335
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Schedule 322.3B notes:
\1\ Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.
\2\ Applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier route as [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service.
\3\ For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.04 per-piece.

Standard Mail Rate Schedules 323.1 & 323.2 Special and Library Rate
Subclasses
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposed rates Current rates
Schedule 323.1: Special (cents) (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Pound Not presorted \4\........... 124 124
LEVEL A Presort (5-digits) \1\ \2\.. 90 70
LEVEL B Presort (BMC) \1\ \3\ \4\... 112 104
Each additional pound through 7 pounds.. 51 50
Each additional pound over 7 pounds..... 21 31
Schedule 323.2: Library Proposed full
rates (cents) Current full
rates (cents)
First Pound............................. 144 112
Each additional pound through 7 pounds.. 52 42
Each additional pound over 7 pounds..... 25 22
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Schedule 323.1 notes:
\1\ A fee of [$85.00] $100.00 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.
^{4 For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.04 per-piece.
Schedule 323.2 notes:
1 Add $0.50 per piece for hazardous medical materials and $1.00 per
piece for other mailable hazardous materials.
2 For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.04 per-piece.

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Periodicals Rate Schedule 421 Regular Subclass ^{1, ^{2
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Current Proposed
Postage rate unit rate \3\ rate
(cents) (cents)
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Per Pound:
Nonadvertising Portion....................... Pound.............................. 16.1 17.4
Advertising Portion:.........................
Delivery Office \4\.......................... Pound.............................. 16.9 15.8
SCF \5\.................................. Pound.............................. 19.0 18.0
1&2...................................... Pound.............................. 21.4 20.3
3........................................ Pound.............................. 22.4 21.6
4........................................ Pound.............................. 25.1 25.1
5........................................ Pound.............................. 29.2 30.5
6........................................ Pound.............................. 33.6 36.1
7........................................ Pound.............................. 38.8 41.6
8........................................ Pound.............................. 43.2 47.4
Science of Agriculture:......................
Delivery Office.............................. Pound.............................. 12.7 11.9
SCF...................................... Pound.............................. 14.3 13.5
Zones 1&2................................ Pound.............................. 16.1 15.2
Per Piece: Less Non Advertising Factor \6\....... ................................... 5.7 5.9
Required Preparation 7....................... Piece.............................. 24.0 26.3
Presorted to 3-digit city/5-digit............ Piece.............................. 20.2 N.A.
Presorted to 3-digit......................... Piece.............................. N.A. 21.7
Presorted to 5-digit......................... Piece.............................. N.A. 21.4
Presorted to Carrier Route................... Piece.............................. 11.9 12.8
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office \4\.......... Piece.............................. 2.1 2.3
Prepared to SCF \5\...................... Piece.............................. 1.1 1.2
High Density \8\......................... Piece.............................. 0.8 1.2
Saturation \9\........................... Piece.............................. 2.4 2.6
Automation Discounts for Automation
Compatible Mail \10\
From Required:
Pre-barcoded letter size............. Piece.............................. 4.6 8.1
Pre-barcoded flats................... Piece.............................. 3.1 4.2
From 3/5 Digit:
Pre-barcoded 3-digit letter size..... Piece.............................. 2.9 N.A.
Pre-barcoded 5-digit letter size..... Piece.............................. 2.9 N.A.
Pre-barcoded flats................... Piece.............................. 2.7 N.A.
From 3 Digit:
Pre-barcoded letter size............. Piece.............................. N.A. 5.1
Pre-barcoded flats................... Piece.............................. N.A. 2.9
From 5 Digit:
Pre-barcoded letter size............. Piece.............................. N.A. 5.2
Pre-barcoded flats................... Piece.............................. N.A. 2.8
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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.]
\7\ Mail not eligible for carrier-route, 5-digit or 3-digit rates.
\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)
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Current Rate Proposed Rate
(cents) (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
General............................. 12.6 13.1
Delivery Office \1\................. 11.6 11.7
Per Piece:
Required Presort.................... 8.2 9.0
Presorted to 3-digit................ N.A. 8.0
Presorted to 5-digit................ N.A. 7.7
Carrier Route....................... 4.4 4.5
Presort............................. .............. ..............

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Per Piece Discounts:
Delivery Office \2\................. 0.3 0.4
High Density (formerly 125 Piece)
\3\................................ 0.5 0.5
Saturation.......................... 0.7 0.7
Automation Discounts for Automation
Compatible Mail \4\
From Required:
3-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter
size....................... 0.4 N.A.
5-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter
size....................... 1.7 N.A.
Pre-barcoded Letter size.... N.A. 2.7
3/5-Digit Pre-barcoded Flats 1.5 N.A.
Pre-barcoded Flat size...... N.A. 1.2
From 3-digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size.... N.A. 1.9
Pre-barcoded Flat size...... N.A. 1.4
From 5-digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size.... N.A. 1.8
Pre-barcoded Flat size...... N.A. 1.4
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 432.2 notes:
\1\ Applicable only to the Pound charge of carrier route (including high
density and saturation) presorted pieces to be delivered within the
delivery area of the originating post office.
\2\ Applicable only to carrier presorted pieces to be delivered within
the delivery area of the originating post office.
\3\ Applicable to high density mail, deducted from carrier route presort
rate.
\4\ For automation compatible pieces meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.

Periodicals, Rate Schedule 423.3, Publications of Authorized Nonprofit Organizations \10\ (Full Rates)
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Current Proposed
Postage rate unit rate \1\ rate \1\
(cents) (cents)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
Nonadvertising portion....................... Pound.............................. 14.2 15.4
Advertising portion: \9\
Delivery Office \2\...................... Pound.............................. 16.9 15.8
Pound.............................. 19.0 18.0
1&2...................................... Pound.............................. 21.4 20.3
3........................................ Pound.............................. 22.4 21.6
4........................................ Pound.............................. 25.1 25.1
5........................................ Pound.............................. 29.2 30.5
6........................................ Pound.............................. 33.6 36.1
7........................................ Pound.............................. 38.8 41.6
8........................................ Pound.............................. 43.2 47.4
Per Piece: Less Nonadvertising Factor \4\........ ................................... 4.2 4.4
Required Preparation \5\..................... Piece.............................. 21.9 24.4
Presorted to 3-digit city/5-digit............ Piece.............................. 17.4 N.A.
Presorted to 3-digit......................... Piece.............................. N.A. 18.5
Presorted to 5-digit......................... Piece.............................. N.A. 18.3
Presorted to Carrier Route................... Piece.............................. 10.7 11.3
Discount
Prepared to Delivery Office \2\.......... Piece.............................. 1.2 1.2
Prepared to SCF \3\...................... Piece.............................. 0.6 0.6
High Density (formerly 125-Piece) \6\.... Piece.............................. 0.7 2.0
Saturation \7\........................... Piece.............................. 2.1 3.3
Automation Discounts for Automation
Compatible Mail \8\
From Required:
Pre-barcoded Letter size............. Piece.............................. 3.0 7.9
Pre-barcoded Flats................... Piece.............................. 2.4 3.7
From 3/5 Digit:
3-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter size..... Piece.............................. 2.3 N.A.
5-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter size..... Piece.............................. 2.3 N.A.
Pre-barcoded Flats................... Piece.............................. 2.4 N.A.
From 3-Digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size............. Piece.............................. N.A. 2.9
Pre-barcoded Flats................... Piece.............................. N.A. 2.6
From 5-Digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size............. Piece.............................. N.A. 3.2
Pre-barcoded Flats................... Piece.............................. N.A. 2.8
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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 high density and saturation) mail delivered within the delivery area of
the originating post office.

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\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.]
\5\ Mail not eligible for carrier-route, 5-digit or 3-digit rates.
\6\ Applicable to high density mail, deducted from carrier route presort rate.
\7\ Applicable to saturation mail, deducted from carrier route presort 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)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Oct 5 '97 Proposed
Postage rate unit rate \1\ rate \1\ rate \1\
(cents) (cents) (cents)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
Nonadvertising Portion................ Pound........................ 11.3 14.2 15.4
Advertising Portion:\9\
Delivery Office \2\................... Pound........................ 18.0 16.9 15.8
SCF \3\........................... Pound........................ 19.1 19.0 18.0
1&2............................... Pound........................ 21.2 21.4 20.3
3................................. Pound........................ 22.3 22.4 21.6
4................................. Pound........................ 25.0 25.1 25.1
5................................. Pound........................ 29.2 29.2 30.5
6................................. Pound........................ 33.5 33.6 36.1
7................................. Pound........................ 38.8 38.8 41.6
8................................. Pound........................ 43.2 43.2 47.4
Per Piece: Less Nonadvertising Factor \4\. ............................. 3.5 4.2 4.4
Required Preparation \5\.............. Piece........................ 17.1 21.9 24.4
Presorted to 3-digit city/5-digit..... Piece........................ 12.8 17.4 N.A.
Presorted to 3-digit.................. Piece........................ N.A. N.A. 18.5
Presorted to 5-digit.................. Piece........................ N.A. N.A. 18.3
Presorted to Carrier Route............ Piece........................ 9.0 10.7 11.3
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office \2\... Piece........................ 0.5 1.2 1.2
Prepared to SCF................... Piece........................ 0.3 0.6 0.6
High Density (formerly 125-Piece) Piece........................ 0.2 0.7 2.0
\6\.
Saturation \7\.................... Piece........................ 0.7 2.1 3.3
Automation Discounts for Automation
Compatible Mail \8\
From Required:
ZIP+4 Letter size............. Piece........................ 0.7 N.A. N.A.
Pre-barcoded Letter size...... Piece........................ 1.7 3.0 7.9
Pre-barcoded Flats............ Piece........................ 2.3 2.4 3.7
From 3/5 Digit:
ZIP+4 Letter size............. ............................. 0.4 N.A. N.A.
3-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter Piece........................ 1.0 2.3 N.A.
size.
5-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter Piece........................ 1.7 2.3 N.A.
size.
Pre-barcoded Flats............ Piece........................ 1.5 2.4 N.A.
From 3 Digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size...... Piece........................ N.A. N.A. 2.9
Pre-barcoded Flats............ Piece........................ N.A. N.A. 2.6
From 5 Digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size...... Piece........................ N.A. N.A. 3.2
Pre-barcoded Flats............ Piece........................ N.A. N.A. 2.8
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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 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.]
\5\ Mail not eligible for carrier-route, 5-digit, or 3-digit rates.
\6\ For walk sequenced mail in batches of 125 pieces or more from carrier route presorted mail.
\7\ Applicable to saturation mail; deducted from carrier route presort rate.
\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.

Fee Schedule 911.--Address Corrections
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Fee
Description -------------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per manual correction................... $0.50 $0.50

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Per automated correction................ .20 .20
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Fee Schedule 912.--Zip Coding of Mailing Lists
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Fee
-------------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per thousand addresses.................. $70.00 $60.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Correction of Mailing Lists
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per submitted address................... $0.20 $0.17
Minimum charge per list corrected....... $7.00 $5.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address Changes for Election Boards and Registration Commissions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per change of address................... $0.20 $0.17
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Corrections Associated With Arrangement of Address Cards in Carrier
Delivery Sequence
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Correction.......................... $0.20 $0.17
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: When rural routes have been consolidated or changed to another
post office, no charge will be made for correction if the list
contains only names of persons residing on the route or routes
involved.

Fee Schedule 921, Post Office Boxes and Caller Service
I. Semi-annual Box Fees \1\
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Fee group
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Box Size \2\ D [& E E ^{[\3\^{]
A Current B Current C Current \3\] Current ---------------------
Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Current
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1......................................... $35.00 $24 $30.00 22 $22.50 $20 $9.00 $6.00 $0 N.A.
2......................................... 52.50 37 45.00 33 32.50 29 15.00 10.00 0 N.A.
3......................................... 92.50 64 75.00 56 57.50 52 27.50 18.00 0 N.A.
4......................................... 162.50 121 145.00 109 97.50 86 40.00 26.50 0 N.A.
5......................................... 275.00 209 217.50 186 162.50 144 62.50 41.50 0 N.A.
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\1\ A customer ineligible for carrier delivery may obtain a post office box at [no charge] Group E fees, subject to administrative decisions regarding
customer's proximity to post office.
\2\ Box Size 1 = under 296 cubic inches; 2 = 296-499 cubic inches; 3 = 500-999 cubic inches; 4 = 1000-1999 cubic inches; 5 = 2000 cubic inches and over.

[\3\ Group E post office box customers subject to these fees are those eligible for carrier delivery.]

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Fee
Fee Group -------------------------------
Proposed Current
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II. Semi-annual Caller Service Fees:
A................................... $275 $250
B................................... $275 $240
C................................... $275 $225
D................................... $275 $225
III. Annual Call Number Reservation Fee:
(all applicable Fee Groups)......... $40 $30
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Fee Schedule 931, Business Reply Mail
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Fee \1\
-------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active business reply advance deposit account:
Per piece:
Pre-barcoded.......................... NA $0.02
Qualified............................. 0.06 .02
Nonletter-size, using reverse manifest
(experimental)....................... .02 .02

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Nonletter-size, using weight averaging
(experimental)....................... .03 .03
Other................................. .08 .10
Payment of postage due charges if active
business reply mail advance deposit account
not used:
Per piece................................. .30 .44
Annual License and Accounting Fees:
Accounting Fee for Advance Deposit Account 300 205
Permit fee (with or without Advance
Deposit Account)......................... 100 85
Monthly Fees for customers using a reverse
manifest or weight averaging for nonletter-
size business reply:
Nonletter-size, using reverse manifest
(experimental)........................... 1,000 1,000
Nonletter-size, using weight averaging
(experimental)........................... 3,000 3,000
Set-up/Qualification fee for customers using a
reverse manifest or weight averaging for
nonletter-size business reply
Nonletter-size, using reverse manifest
(experimental)........................... 1,000 1,000
Nonletter-size, using weight averaging
(experimental)........................... 3,000 3,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Experimental per piece, monthly, and set-up/qualification fees are
applicable only to participants selected by the Postal Service for the
nonletter-size business reply mail experiment. The experimental fees
expire June 7, 1999.

Fee Schedule 932, Merchandise Return
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
-------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Transaction:..........................
Shipper must have an advance deposit
account (see DMCS Schedule 1000)......... $0.30 $0.30
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Fee Schedule 933, On-Site Meter Setting
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Fee
-------------------------
Proposed Current
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First Meter................................... By appointment $27.50 $27.50
Unscheduled request 31.00 31.00
Additional meters............................. ...................................... 4.00 3.25
Checking meter in or out of service (per ...................................... 8.50 7.50
meter).
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Fee Schedule 934, Prepaid Reply Mail
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Annual Permit Fee.......................................... $100
Monthly Accounting Fee..................................... 1,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fee Schedule 941, Certified Mail
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Fee (in addition to
postage)
Description -------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Service (per mailpiece)....................... $1.55 $1.35
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Fee Schedule 942, Registered Mail
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Fees^{[\2\^{] (in addition to postage)
Declared value of article\1\ -------------------------------------------- Handling charge
Proposed Current
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$0.00 to $100........................ N/A $4.85 (without insurance).... None.
0.................................... 7.30 N.A.......................... Do.
0.00 to 100.......................... N/A 4.95 (with insurance)........ Do.
0.01 to 100.......................... 7.45 N.A.......................... Do.
100.01 to 500........................ 8.15 5.40......................... Do.
500.01 to 1,000...................... 8.85 5.85......................... Do.
1,000.01 to 2,000.................... 9.55 6.30......................... Do.
2,000.01 to 3,000.................... 10.25 6.75......................... Do.

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3,000.01 to 4,000.................... 10.95 7.20......................... Do.
4,000.01 to 5,000.................... 11.65 7.65......................... Do.
5,000.01 to 6,000.................... 12.35 8.10......................... Do.
6,000.01 to 7,000.................... 13.05 8.55......................... Do.
7,000.01 to 8,000.................... 13.75 9.00......................... Do.
8,000.01 to 9,000.................... 14.45 9.45......................... Do.
9,000.01 to 10,000................... 15.15 9.90......................... Do.
10,000.01 to 11,000.................. 15.85 10.35........................ Do.
11,000.01 to 12,000.................. 16.55 10.80........................ Do.
12,000.01 to 13,000.................. 17.25 11.25........................ Do.
13,000.01 to 14,000.................. 17.95 11.70........................ Do.
14,000.01 to 15,000.................. 18.65 12.15........................ Do.
15,000.01 to 16,000.................. 19.35 12.60........................ Do.
16,000.01 to 17,000.................. 20.05 13.05........................ Do.
17,000.01 to 18,000.................. 20.75 13.50........................ Do.
18,000.01 to 19,000.................. 21.45 13.95........................ Do.
19,000.01 to 20,000.................. 22.15 14.40........................ Do.
20,000.01 to 21,000.................. 22.85 14.85........................ Do.
21,000.01 to 22,000.................. 23.55 15.30........................ Do.
22,000.01 to 23,000.................. 24.25 15.75........................ Do.
23,000.01 to 24,000.................. 24.95 16.20........................ Do.
24,000.01 to 25,000.................. 25.65 16.65........................ Do.
25,000.01 to $1 million.............. 25.65 16.65........................ Plus [45] 70 cents for each
$1,000 (or fraction thereof)
over $25,000.
Over $1 million to $15 million....... 708.15 455.40....................... Plus [45] 70 cents for each
$1,000 (or fraction thereof)
over $1 million.
Over $15 million..................... 10,508.15 6,755.40..................... Plus Amount determined by the
Postal Service based on
weight, space and value.
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\1\ Articles with a declared value of more than $25,000 can be registered, but compensation for loss or damage
is limited to $25,000.
\2\ Fees for articles with declared values of more than $100 include insurance.

Fee Schedule 943, Insured Mail
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Document reconstruction coverage Fee (in addition to postage)
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Part a--Express Mail Insurance

$0.01 to $500............................... No charge.
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Fee (in addition to postage)
[Declared Value] Coverage --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposed Current
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Merchandise:
$0.01 to $ 500................. No charge................................................ No charge.
500.01 to 5000................. $1.00 for each $100 (or fraction thereof) over $500 in $0.90 for each $100 (or fraction thereof) over $500 in
value. value.
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Fee\1\ (in addition to postage)
[Declared Value] Coverage --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposed Current
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part b--General Insurance
$0.01 to $50....................... $0.95.................................................... $0.75.
50.01 to $100...................... 1.90..................................................... 1.60.
100.1 to $5000..................... 1.90 plus $1.00 for each $100 (or fraction thereof) over 1.60 plus $0.90 for each $100 (or fraction thereof) in
$100 in [declared value] coverage. declared value.
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\1\ For bulk insurance, deduct $0.40 per piece.

Fee Schedule 944, Collect on Delivery
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in addition to
postage)
-------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount to be collected, or insurance coverage
desired:
$0.01 to $50.............................. $4.00 $3.50

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50.01 to 100.............................. 5.00 4.50
100.01 to 200............................. 6.00 5.50
200.01 to 300............................. 7.00 6.50
300.01 to 400............................. 8.00 7.50
400.01 to 500............................. 9.00 8.50
500.01 to 600............................. 10.00 9.50
Notice of nondelivery of COD.................. 3.00 2.80
Alteration of COD charges or designation of
new addressee................................ 3.00 2.80
Registered COD................................ 4.00 3.50
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Fee Schedule 945, Return Receipts
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in addition to
postage)
Description -------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Receipt Issued at Time of Mailing: \1\
Items other than Merchandise.............. $1.45 $1.10
Merchandise (without another special
service)................................. 1.70 1.20
Receipt Issued after Mailing \2\.............. 7.00 6.60
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\1\ This receipt shows the signature of the person to whom the mailpiece
was delivered, the date of delivery and the delivery address, if such
address is different from the address on the mailpiece.
\2\ This receipt shows to whom the mailpiece was delivered and the date
of delivery.

Fee Schedule 946, Restricted Delivery
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in addition to
postage)
-------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece..................................... $2.75 $2.75
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fee Schedule 947, Certificate of Mailing
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in addition to
postage)
-------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Individual pieces:
Original certificate of mailing for listed
pieces of all classes of ordinary mail
(per piece).............................. $0.60 $0.55
Three or more pieces individually listed
in a firm mailing book or an approved
customer provided manifest (per piece)... .25 .20
Each additional copy of original
certificate of mailing or original
mailing receipt for registered, insured,
certified, and COD mail (each copy)...... .60 .55
Bulk pieces:
Identical pieces of First-Class and Single
Piece, Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route,
Nonprofit, and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier
Route 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)............................ 3.00 2.75
Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction.. .40 .35
Duplicate copy............................ .60 .55
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fee Schedule 948, Delivery Confirmation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in
Service addition to
postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Used in Conjunction with Priority Mail:
Electronic............................................. $0.00
Manual................................................. 0.35
Used in Conjunction with Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter,
Library, and Special Standard Mail:
Electronic............................................. 0.25

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Manual................................................. 0.60
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Fee Schedule 951, Parcel Air Lift
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (In addition to
Parcel Post postage)
-------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 2 pounds................................ $0.45 $0.40
Over 2 up to 3 pounds......................... 0.85 0.75
Over 3 up to 4 pounds......................... 1.30 1.15
Over 4 pounds................................. 1.75 1.55
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fee Schedule 952, Special Handling
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (In addition to
postage)
-------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not more than 10 pounds....................... $17.25 $5.40
More than 10 pounds........................... 24.00 7.50
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Fee Schedule 961, Stamped Envelopes
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Fee (in addition to
postage)
Description -------------------------
Proposed Current
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single Sale.................................... ..................................... $0.07 $0.06
Single Sale Hologram........................... ..................................... 0.08 0.06
Plain Bulk (500) #6\3/4\ size:................. Regular 8.50 8.20
Window 8.50 9.00
Printed Bulk (500) #6\3/4\ size Regular 14.00 12.60
Window 14.00 13.40
Banded (500) #6\3/4\ size...................... ..................................... 9.50 8.20
Plain Bulk (500) size > #6\3/4\ through #10.... Regular 11.50 12.00
Window 11.50 13.00
Printed Bulk (500) size > #6\3/4\ through #10.. Regular 15.00 16.40
Window 15.00 17.40
Savings Bond 15.00 15.00
Hologram 19.00 16.40
Banded (500) size > #6\3/4\ through #10: ..................................... 12.00 13.00
Multi-Color Printing (500) #6\3/4\ size\1\..... ..................................... 14.00 10.50
#10 size\1\ ..................................... 15.00 15.00
Printing Charge per 500 Envelopes (for each
type of printed envelope):
Minimum Order (500 envelopes).............. ..................................... N.A. 4.40
Order for 1,000 or more envelopes.......... ..................................... N.A. 4.40
Double Window (500)--size > #6\3/4\ through ..................................... 11.50 15.00
#10\1\.
Household (50): size #6\3/4\................... Regular 3.00 3.00
Window 3.00 3.10
Size > #6\3/4\ through #10................. Regular 3.25 3.20
Window 3.25 3.30
Hologram 3.50 3.20
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Notes:
\1\ Fee for precancelled envelopes is the same.

Fee Schedule 962, Stamped Cards
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Fee (in addition to
postage)
Description -------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stamped Card.................................. $0.02 $0.00

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Double Stamped Card........................... 0.04 0.00
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Fee Schedule 971, Money Orders
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Domestic:
$0.01 to $700............................. $0.85 $0.85
APO-FPO:
$0.01 to $700............................. 0.30 0.30
Inquiry Fee, which includes the issuance of
copy of a paid money order................... 2.75 2.75
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule 1000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees Proposed Current
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First-Class Presorted Mailing [Fee]........... $100.00 $85.00
Periodicals [Fees]
A. Original Entry......................... 305.00 305.00
B. Additional Entry....................... 50.00 85.00
C. Re-entry............................... 50.00 50.00
D. Registration for News Agents........... 50.00 50.00
Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit,
and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Standard
Mail Bulk Mailing [Fee]...................... 100.00 85.00
Parcel Post: Destination BMC, SCF, and DDU.... 100.00 85.00
Special Standard Mail Presorted Mailing [Fee]. 100.00 85.00
Authorization to Use Permit Imprint........... 100.00 85.00
Merchandise Return (per facility receiving
merchandise return labels)................... 100.00 85.00
Business Reply Mail Permit (see Fee Schedule
932)......................................... ........... 85.00
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Phasing Schedules

Summary of Proposed Rates for Phasing Schedule, Standard Mail Rate
Schedule 321.4A, Nonprofit Subclass, Presort Categories
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate (cents)
-------------------------
Step 5 Step 6
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic................................. 16.0 16.5
3/5-Digit............................. 13.8 14.3
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................... 1.5 1.5
SCF................................... 1.8 1.8
Non-Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece
Basic............................. 23.4 23.9
3/5-Digit......................... 17.1 17.6
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................... 1.5 1.5
SCF............................... 1.8 1.8
Pound Rate 55.0 55.0
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic............................. 12.1 12.6
3/5-Digit......................... 5.8 6.3
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................... 7.2 7.2
SCF............................... 8.8 8.8
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Summary of Proposed Rates for Phasing Schedule, Standard Mail Rate
Schedule 321.4B, Nonprofit Subclass, Automation Categories
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate (cents)
-------------------------
Step 5 Step 6
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic Letter.......................... 11.9 12.4
3-Digit Letter........................ 10.7 11.2
5-Digit Letter........................ 9.0 9.5
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................... 1.5 1.5
SCF................................... 1.8 1.8
Flat Size:
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece
Basic Flat........................ 18.5 19.0
3/5-Digit......................... 15.0 15.5
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................... 1.5 1.5
SCF............................... 1.8 1.8
Pound Rate 55.0 55.0
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic Flat........................ 7.2 7.7
3/5-Digit Flat.................... 3.7 4.2
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................... 7.2 7.2
SCF............................... 8.8 8.8
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Summary of Proposed Rates for Phasing Schedule, Standard Mail Rate
Schedule 321.5, Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate (cents)
-------------------------
Step 5 Step 6
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic................................. N/A 9.6
Basic Automated Letter................ 8.7 9.2
High Density.......................... 7.3 7.8
Saturation............................ 6.7 7.2
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................... 1.5 1.5
SCF................................... 1.8 1.8
DDU................................... 2.3 2.3
Non-Letter Size:*
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece
Basic............................. N/A 9.6
High Density...................... N/A 8.6
Saturation........................ N/A 8.0
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................... 1.5 1.5
SCF............................... 1.8 1.8
DDU............................... 2.3 2.3
Pound Rate 35.0 35.0
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic............................. N/A 2.4
High Density...................... N/A 1.4
Saturation........................ N/A 0.8
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................... 7.2 7.2
SCF............................... 8.8 8.8
DDU............................... 11.0 11.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*It is anticipated that in order to comply with 39 U.S.C. Section
3642(d), phased rates will not be implemented for the cells marked N/
A. Full rates would apply for these cells.

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Summary of Proposed Rates for Phasing Schedule Schedule 323.2: Library
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proposed Proposed
step 5 step 6
rates rates
(cents) (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Pound................................... 144 144
Each additional pound through 7 pounds........ 47 52
Each additional pound over 7 pounds........... 24 25
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary of Proposed Rates for Phasing Schedule, Rate Schedule 423.2,
Within County
[Step 5 and Step 6 Rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phase 5 Phase 6
rate rate
(cents) (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per pound:
General................................... 13.0 13.1
Delivery Office \1\....................... 11.7 11.7
Per piece:
Required Presort.......................... 9.0 9.0
Presorted to 3-digit...................... 7.9 8.0
Presorted to 5-digit...................... 7.6 7.7
Carrier Route Presort..................... 4.4 4.5
Per piece discounts:
Delivery Office \2\....................... 0.4 0.4
High Density (formerly 125 piece) \3\..... 0.4 0.5
Saturation................................ 0.6 0.7
Automation Discounts for Automation
Compatible Mail \4\
From Required:
Pre-barcoded Letter size.......... 2.8 2.7
Pre-barcoded Flat size............ 1.3 1.2
From 3-digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size.......... 1.9 1.9
Pre-barcoded Flat size............ 1.3 1.4
From 5-digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size.......... 1.8 1.8
Pre-barcoded Flat size............ 1.4 1.4
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 432.2 notes:
\1\ Applicable only to the pound charge of carrier route (including high
density and saturation) presorted pieces to be delivered within the
delivery area of the originating post office.
\2\ Applicable only to carrier presorted pieces to be delivered within
the delivery area of the originating post office.
\3\ Applicable to high density mail, deducted from carrier route presort
rate.
\4\ For automation compatible pieces meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.

Summary of Proposed Rates for Phasing Schedule, Periodicals Rate Schedule 423.3, Publications of Authorized
Nonprofit Organizations \10\
[Step 5 and Step 6 Rates]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phase 5 Phase 6
Postage rate unit rate \1\ rate
(cents) (cents)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per pound:
Nonadvertising portion:.................... Pound................................ 15.3 15.4
Advertising portion: \9\
Delivery Office \2\.................... Pound................................ 15.8 15.8
SCF \3\................................ Pound................................ 18.0 18.0
1&2.................................... Pound................................ 20.3 20.3
3...................................... Pound................................ 21.6 21.6
4...................................... Pound................................ 25.1 25.1
5...................................... Pound................................ 30.5 30.5
6...................................... Pound................................ 36.1 36.1
7...................................... Pound................................ 41.6 41.6
8...................................... Pound................................ 47.4 47.4
Per piece: Less Nonadvertising Factor \4\...... ................................... 4.4 4.4
Required Preparation \5\................... Piece................................ 24.3 24.4
Presorted to 3-digit....................... Piece................................ 18.4 18.5
Presorted to 5-digit....................... Piece................................ 18.2 18.3
Presorted to Carrier Route................. Piece................................ 11.2 11.3
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office \2\........ Piece................................ 1.2 1.2
Prepared to SCF........................ Piece................................ 0.6 0.6
High Density (formerly 125-Piece) \6\.. Piece................................ 2.0 2.0

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Saturation \7\......................... Piece................................ 3.3 3.3
Automation Discounts for Automation
Compatible Mail \8\ From Required:
Pre-barcoded Letter size............... Piece................................ 7.9 7.9
Pre-barcoded Flats..................... Piece................................ 3.7 3.7
From 3-Digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size............... Piece................................ 2.9 2.9
Pre-barcoded Flats..................... Piece................................ 2.6 2.6
From 5-Digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size............... Piece................................ 3.2 3.2
Pre-barcoded Flats..................... Piece................................ 2.8 2.8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 high density 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.]
\5\ Mail not eligible for carrier-route, 5-digit or 3-digit rates.
\6\ Applicable to high density mail, deducted from carrier route presort rate.
\7\ Applicable to saturation mail, deducted from carrier route presort 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.

Summary of Proposed Rates for Phasing Schedule, Periodicals Rate Schedule 423.4, Classroom Publications \10\
[Step 5 and Step 6 Rates]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phase 5 Phase 6
Postage rate unit rate \1\ rate
(cents) (cents)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
Nonadvertising Portion:................... Pound................................. 15.3 15.4
Advertising Portion: \9\
Delivery Office \2\................... Pound................................. 15.8 15.8
SCF \3\............................... Pound................................. 18.0 18.0
1&2................................... Pound................................. 20.3 20.3
3..................................... Pound................................. 21.6 21.6
4..................................... Pound................................. 25.1 25.1
5..................................... Pound................................. 30.5 30.5
6..................................... Pound................................. 36.1 36.1
7..................................... Pound................................. 41.6 41.6
8..................................... Pound................................. 47.4 47.4
Per piece: Less Nonadvertising Factor \4\..... .................................... 4.4 4.4
Required Preparation \5\.................. Piece................................. 24.3 24.4
Presorted to 3-digit...................... Piece................................. 18.4 18.5
Presorted to 5-digit...................... Piece................................. 18.2 18.3
Presorted to Carrier Route................ Piece................................. 11.2 11.3
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office \2\....... Piece................................. 1.2 1.2
Prepared to SCF....................... Piece................................. 0.6 0.6
High Density (formerly 125-Piece) \6\. Piece................................. 2.0 2.0
Saturation \7\........................ Piece................................. 3.3 3.3
Automation Discounts for Automation
Compatible Mail \8\
From Required:
Pre-barcoded Letter size.......... Piece................................. 7.9 7.9
Pre-barcoded Flats................ Piece................................. 3.7 3.7
From 3 Digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size.......... Piece................................. 2.9 2.9
Pre-barcoded Flats................ Piece................................. 2.6 2.6
From 5 Digit:
Pre-barcoded Letter size.......... Piece................................. 3.2 3.2
Pre-barcoded Flats................ Piece................................. 2.8 2.8
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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.

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\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.]
^{5 Mail not eligible for carrier-route, 5-digit or 3-digit rates.
\6\ For walk sequenced mail in batches of 125 pieces or more from carrier route presorted mail.
\7\ Applicable to saturation mail, deducted from carrier route presort rate.
\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.

Attachment C--Hearing Schedule: Postal Rate and Fee Changes

July 30, 1997--First Prehearing Conference
September 3, 1997--Identify expected amount of oral cross-examination.
Report on the availability of witnesses
September 3, 1997--Completion of discovery on the Postal Service's
direct case
September 22-October 1 and October 6-10, 1997--Hearings for cross-
examination of the Postal Service's direct case (9:30 a.m. in the
Commission hearing room)
October 20, 1997--Filing of the case-in-chief of each participant,
including rebuttal to the Postal Service
November 19, 1997--Identify expected amount of oral cross-examination.
Report on the availability of witnesses
November 18, 1997--Completion of discovery directed to intervenors and
the OCA
December 8-23, 1997--Evidentiary hearings on the cases-in-chief of
intervenors and the OCA (9:30 a.m. in the Commission hearing room)
December 23, 1997--Completion of discovery directed to the Service
January 12, 1998--Filing of evidence in rebuttal to the cases-in-chief
of participants other than the Postal Service (no discovery permitted
on this rebuttal evidence; only oral cross-examination)
January 21-30, 1998--Hearings on rebuttal to participants' direct
evidence (9:30 a.m. in the Commission hearing room)
February 12, 1998--Filing of initial briefs
February 23, 1998--Filing of reply briefs
February 26-27, 1998--Oral argument

Attachment D--Special Rules of Practice

1. Evidence

A. Case-in-chief. A participant's case-in-chief shall be in writing
and shall include the participant's direct case and rebuttal, if any,
to the United States Postal Service's case-in-chief. It may be
accompanied by a trial brief or legal memoranda. There will be a stage
providing an opportunity to rebut presentations of other participants
and for the Postal Service to present surrebuttal evidence.
B. Exhibits. Exhibits should be self-explanatory. They should
contain appropriate footnotes or narrative explaining the source of
each item of information used and the methods employed in statistical
compilations. The principal title of each exhibit should state what it
contains or represents. The title may also contain a statement of the
purpose for which the exhibit is offered; however, this statement will
not be considered part of the evidentiary record. Where one part of a
multi-part exhibit is based on another part or on another exhibit,
appropriate cross-references should be made. Relevant exposition should
be included in the exhibits or provided in accompanying testimony.
C. Motions to strike. Motions to strike are requests for
extraordinary relief and are not substitutes for briefs or rebuttal
evidence. All motions to strike testimony or exhibit materials are to
be submitted in writing at least 14 days before the scheduled
appearance of the witness, unless good cause is shown. Responses to
motions to strike are due within seven days.
D. Designation of evidence from other Commission dockets.
Participants may request that evidence received in other Commission
proceedings be entered into the record of this proceeding. These
requests should be made by motion, should explain the purpose of the
designation, and should identify material by page and line or paragraph
number. Absent extraordinary justification, these requests must be made
at least 28 days before the date for filing the participant's direct
case. Oppositions to motions for designation and/or requests for
counter-designations shall be filed within 14 days. Oppositions to
requests for counter-designations are due within 7 days. At the time
requests for designations and counter-designations are made, the moving
participant must submit two copies of the identified material to the
Secretary of the Commission.

2. Discovery

A. General. Sections 25, 26 and 27 of the rules of practice apply
during the discovery stage of this proceeding except when specifically
overtaken by these special rules. Questions from each participant
should be numbered sequentially, by witness.
The discovery procedures set forth in the rules are not exclusive.
Parties are encouraged to engage in informal discovery whenever
possible to clarify exhibits and testimony. The results of these
efforts may be introduced into the record by stipulation, by
supplementary testimony or exhibit, by presenting selected written
interrogatories and answers for adoption by a witness at the hearing,
or by other appropriate means.
In the interest of reducing motion practice, parties also are
encouraged to use informal means to clarify questions and to identify
portions of discovery requests considered overbroad or burdensome.
B. Objections and motions to compel responses to discovery. Upon
motion of any participant in the proceeding, the Commission or the
presiding officer may compel a more responsive answer, or an answer to
an interrogatory or request for admission to which an objection was
interposed, if the objection is overruled. Motions to compel should be
filed within 14 days of the answer or objection to the discovery
request. The text of the discovery request, and any answer provided,
should be provided in the text or as an attachment to the motion to
compel.
Parties who have objected to interrogatories or requests for
production of documents or items which are the subject of a motion to
compel shall have seven days to answer. Answers will be considered
supplements to the arguments presented in the initial objection.
C. Answers to interrogatories. Answers to discovery are to be filed
within 14 days of the service of the discovery request. Answers to
discovery requests shall be prepared so that they can be incorporated
as written cross-examination. Each answer shall begin on a separate
page, identify the individual responding, the participant who asked the
question, and the number and text of the question.

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Participants are expected to serve supplemental answers to update
or to correct responses whenever necessary, up until the date that
answers are accepted into evidence as written cross-examination.
Participants filing supplemental answers shall indicate whether the
answer merely supplements the previous answer to make it current or
whether it is a complete replacement for the previous answer.
Participants may submit responses with a declaration of accuracy
from the respondent in lieu of a sworn affidavit.
D. Follow-up interrogatories. Follow-up interrogatories to clarify
or elaborate on the answer to an earlier discovery request may be filed
after the initial discovery period ends. They must be served within
seven days of receipt of the answer to the previous interrogatory
unless extraordinary circumstances are shown.
E. Discovery to obtain information available only from the Postal
Service. Sections 25 through 27 of the rules of practice allow
discovery reasonably calculated to lead to admissible evidence during a
noticed proceeding with no time limitations. Generally, discovery
against a participant is scheduled to end prior to the receipt into
evidence of that participant's direct case. An exception to this
procedure shall operate when a participant needs to obtain information
(such as operating procedures or data) available only from the Postal
Service. Discovery requests of this nature are permissible up to 20
days prior to the filing date for final rebuttal testimony.

3. Service

A. Receipt of documents. The Service List shall contain the name
and address of up to two individuals entitled to receive copies of
documents for each participant. If possible that entry will also
include a telephone number and facsimile number.
B. Service of documents. Documents shall be filed with the
Commission and served upon parties in accordance with sections 9
through 12 of the Commission's rules of practice. Participants capable
of submitting documents stored on computer diskettes may use an
alternative procedure for filing documents with the Commission.
Provided that the stored document is a file generated in either Word
Perfect 5.1 or any version of Microsoft Word, and is formatted in Arial
12 font, in lieu of the requirements of section 10 of the rules, a
participant may submit a diskette containing the text of each filing
simultaneously with the filing of 1 (one) printed original and 3
(three) hard copies.
C. Exceptions to general service requirements for certain
documents. Designations of written cross-examination, notices of intent
to conduct oral cross-examination, and notices of intent to participate
in oral argument need to be served only on the Commission, the OCA, the
Postal Service, and the complementary party (as applicable), as well as
on participants filing a special request for service.
Discovery requests, objections and answers thereto need to be
served on the Commission, the OCA, the Postal Service, and the
complementary party, and on any other participant so requesting, as
provided in sections 25-27 of the rules of practice. Special requests
relating to discovery must be served individually upon the party
conducting discovery and state the witness who is the subject of the
special request.
D. Document titles. Parties should include titles that effectively
describe the basic content of any filed documents. Where applicable,
titles should identify the issue addressed and the relief requested.
Transmittal documents should identify the answers or other materials
being provided.

4. Cross-Examination

A. Written cross-examination. Written cross-examination will be
utilized as a substitute for oral cross-examination whenever possible,
particularly to introduce factual or statistical evidence.
Designations of written cross-examination should be served no later
than three working days before the scheduled appearance of a witness.
Designations shall identify every item to be offered as evidence,
listing the participant who initially posed the discovery request, the
witness and/or party to whom the question was addressed (if different
from the witness answering), the number of the request and, if more
than one answer is provided, the dates of all answers to be included in
the record. (For example, ``OCA-T1-17 to USPS witness Jones, answered
by USPS witness Smith (March 1, 1997) as updated (March 21, 1997)).''
When a participant designates written cross-examination, two copies of
the documents to be included shall simultaneously be submitted to the
Secretary of the Commission.
The Secretary of the Commission shall prepare for the record a
packet containing all materials designated for written cross-
examination in a format that facilitates review by the witness and
counsel. The witness will verify the answers and materials in the
packet, and they will be entered into the transcript by the presiding
officer. Counsel for a witness may object to written cross-examination
at that time, and any designated answers or materials ruled
objectionable will be stricken from the record.
B. Oral cross-examination. Oral cross-examination will be permitted
for clarifying written cross-examination and for testing assumptions,
conclusions or other opinion evidence. Requests for permission to
conduct oral cross-examination should be served three or more working
days before the announced appearance of a witness and should include
(1) specific references to the subject matter to be examined and (2)
page references to the relevant direct testimony and exhibits.
Participants intending to use complex numerical hypotheticals or to
question using intricate or extensive cross-references, shall provide
adequately documented cross-examination exhibits for the record. Copies
of these exhibits should be provided to counsel for the witness at
least two calendar days (including one working day) before the
witness's scheduled appearance.

5. General

Argument will not be received in evidence. It is the province of
the lawyer, not the witness. It should be presented in brief or
memoranda. Legal memoranda on matters at issue will be welcome at any
stage of the proceeding.
New affirmative matter (not in reply to another party's direct
case) should not be included in rebuttal testimony or exhibits.
Cross-examination will be limited to testimony adverse to the
participant conducting the cross-examination.
Library references may be submitted when documentation or materials
are too voluminous reasonably to be distributed. Each party should
sequentially number items submitted as library references and provide
each item with an informative title. Parties are to file and serve a
separate Notice of Filing of Library Reference(s). Library material is
not evidence unless and until it is designated and sponsored by a
witness.

[FR Doc. 97-19230 Filed 7-22-97; 8:45 am]
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