[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 1 (Monday, January 4, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36-41]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-34810]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 111


Domestic Mail Manual; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document describes the numerous amendments consolidated 
in the Transmittal Letter for Issue 54 of the Domestic Mail Manual, 
which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations, 
see 39 CFR 111.1. These amendments reflect changes in mail preparation 
requirements and other miscellaneous rules and regulations not 
previously published in the Federal Register.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 10, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Emmerth, (202) 268-2363.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated 
by reference in title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, part 111, 
contains: the basic standards of the U.S. Postal Service governing its 
domestic mail services; descriptions of the mail classes and special 
services and conditions governing their use; and standards for rate 
eligibility and mail preparation. The document is amended and 
republished about every 6 months, with each issue sequentially 
numbered.
    DMM Issue 54, the next edition of the DMM, is scheduled for release 
on January 10, 1999. The issue will contain all changes previously 
published in the Federal Register and all changes listed below, 
including the rate, fee, and classification changes that were published 
in the Federal Register on July 14, 1998 (63 FR 37946).
    The following excerpt from section I010, Summary of Changes, of the 
transmittal letter for DMM Issue 54 covers the minor changes not 
previously described in final rules or in other interim or final rules 
published in the Federal Register. Announcements of these minor changes 
were first published in various issues of the Postal Bulletin, an 
official biweekly document published by the Postal Service. In 
addition, the revised table of contents of DMM Issue 54 is also 
presented.

Domestic Mail Manual Issue 54

Summary of Changes

Rate and Classification Changes Resulting From R97-1

    The revised standards summarized in this section were published on 
July 14, 1998, in the Federal Register (63 FR 37946), as approved on 
June 29, 1998, by the Postal Service to implement the Decision of the 
Governors of the Postal Service in Postal Rate Commission Docket No. 
R97-1, Notice of the U.S. Postal Service's Filing of Proposed Postal 
Rate, Fee, and Classification Changes and Order Instituting 
Proceedings. Effective January 10, 1999.
A  Addressing
    A060.5.3 is amended to eliminate the option to pay postage for 
excess or undeliverable detached address labels (DALs) or items being 
returned at the single-piece Standard Mail (A) rates. Postage for 
excess or undeliverable DALs or items being returned is computed at the 
applicable single-piece rate (First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, or 
Standard Mail (B)) for the combined weight of the DAL and the 
accompanying item, regardless of whether both are being returned.
C  Characteristics and Content
    References to single-piece Standard Mail (A) are deleted 
throughout. C010 is amended to change Parcel Post weight limits and add 
the nonstandard surcharge for First-Class Mail. C050.5.0 and C050.6.0 
are amended to add ``Nonmachinable'' to the title. C100.1.0 is amended 
to change the weight limit for First-Class Mail. C100.4.0 is amended to 
include keys and identification devices as items that may be considered 
nonstandard mail. C600.1.2 is amended to change the maximum weight for 
Parcel Post pieces mailed at the oversized rate. C600.1.2 also is 
amended to add a balloon rate for Parcel Post pieces that weigh less 
than 15 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and 
girth. C600.2.0 is amended to delete the nonstandard surcharge criteria 
that formerly applied to single-piece Standard Mail (A). C810.2.0 is 
amended to provide new maximum weights for automation heavy letters. 
C820.2.0 is amended to increase the maximum weight limit for First-
Class automation flats. C840.8.0 is amended to add a stipulation for 
ZIP+4 barcodes for QBRM and other barcoded BRM. A new C850 is added to 
provide standards for Standard Mail (B) barcodes.
D  Deposit, Collection, and Delivery
    D010.1.1 is amended to remove single-piece rate Priority Mail. 
D010.1.2 is amended to exclude pieces mailed at new Parcel Post 
discounts from pickup service. D100 is amended to remove references to 
Presorted Priority Mail. D600.2.0 is amended to remove references to 
single-piece Standard Mail (A).

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E  Eligibility
    E060.5.0 is amended to reflect the new 13-ounce weight limit for 
First-Class Mail. E060.12.0 is amended to remove references to single-
piece Standard Mail (A). E110.4.0 is revised to delete references to 
Presorted Priority Mail. E120 is revised to remove references to 
Presorted Priority Mail and to add information on rates and fees 
applicable to keys and identification devices. E130 is amended for 
clarity and to add information on rates and fees applicable to keys and 
identification devices. E150 is added to provide information on 
qualified business reply mail. E211.14.0 is amended to delete 
references to single-piece Standard Mail (A). E230.1.0 and E230.3.0 
through E230.5.0 are amended to provide for separate 5-digit and 3-
digit rates for Periodicals and to show that the applicable 3-digit 
rates will apply to both unique and nonunique 3-digit ZIP Code areas. 
E230.6.0 is amended to allow In-County mail to qualify for high density 
carrier walk-sequence rates based on either a minimum of 125 pieces per 
route or 25% of the total active possible deliveries on the carrier 
route. E230.7.0 is amended to require documentation for pieces and 
copies mailed to all 3-digit destinations. E240.2.0 is amended to 
provide for separate 5-digit and 3-digit rates for Periodicals and to 
show that the applicable 3-digit rates will apply to both unique and 
nonunique 3-digit ZIP Code areas. E600 is amended throughout to delete 
references to single-piece Standard Mail (A) and to change the name 
``nonautomation presort'' to ``Presorted'' or ``Presorted Standard.'' 
E612 is amended to change the weight breakpoints for the Standard Mail 
(A) minimum per piece rates, to require Standard Mail (A) mailed at a 
Standard Mail (B) rate to show the applicable Standard Mail (B) 
marking, and to move restrictions on use of special services from 
E612.4.1 to new section E612.4.10. E620 and E630 are reorganized so 
that E620 contains standards for Standard Mail (A) and E630 contains 
standards for Standard Mail (B). E620 is amended to add new minimum 
volume requirements for Presorted Standard mailings, to add provisions 
for mailing certain matter not eligible for Standard Mail (A) rates 
that bears Standard Mail (A) markings at the single-piece First-Class 
or Priority Mail rates, and to add provisions for the new residual 
shape surcharge. E630 is revised to add provisions for DSCF and DDU 
rates, OBMC Presort and BMC Presort discounts, oversized parcels, and 
balloon rate parcels. E630 is amended to add provisions for a barcoded 
discount for Standard Mail (B) rates. E630 is amended to change marking 
requirements for Standard Mail (B). E640 is amended to clarify that 
Nonprofit rate mail may qualify for automation rates. E651 is amended 
to clarify procedures for depositing mail. E652 is revised to add 
provisions for DSCF and DDU Parcel Post rates. E670 is amended to 
delete references to Presorted Priority Mail.
F  Forwarding and Related Services
    F010 is amended throughout to delete references to single-piece 
Standard Mail (A), to revise forwarding and related services for 
Periodicals and Standard Mail (A), and to show that return postage is 
subject to the First-Class or Priority Mail rates based on weight, 
except for machinable Standard Mail (A) parcels returned under bulk 
parcel return service (BPRS). F020 is amended to remove references to 
single-piece Standard Mail (A).
G  General Information
    G043 is amended to add names and addresses of organizations from 
whom barcode specifications and barcode grading requirements can be 
obtained.
L  Labeling Lists
    Section L100, including labeling list L102, ADCs--Presorted 
Priority Mail, is deleted. New labeling list L605, BMCs--Nonmachinable 
Parcel Post is added.
M  Mail Preparation and Sortation
    M011.1.0 is amended to add the definition of an overflow sack for 
Parcel Post DSCF rate mailings and to amend the definition of a 
mailing. M012 is amended to change marking requirements for First-Class 
Mail and Standard Mail and to specify time frames for new marking 
requirements. In M032, Exhibit 1.3a is amended to show headings for new 
Periodicals rate levels and for new Parcel Post rates and to change the 
name ``bulk Bound Printed Matter'' to ``Presorted Bound Printed 
Matter.'' M033.1.0 is amended to reflect the new 13-ounce weight limit 
for First-Class Mail. M041 is amended to reflect requirements for new 
Standard Mail (B) rates. M045 is amended to add preparation 
requirements for new Standard Mail (B) rates. M050.4.0 is amended to 
reflect new documentation requirements for high density In-County 
Periodicals. M072.1.1 is amended for clarity. M072.2.5 is amended to 
delete references to ``Bulk Parcel Post,'' to rename ``bulk Bound 
Printed Matter'' as ``Presorted Bound Printed Matter,'' to add an 
exception to the zone separation requirement, and to add information on 
preparation of drop shipment mail for Parcel Post DSCF and DDU rates. 
M073 is amended to add information about permissibility and preparation 
requirements for combining Standard Mail (A) and Standard Mail (B) 
parcels in mailings qualifying for new Parcel Post rates. M120 is 
revised to delete the sections concerning Presorted Priority Mail. 
M130.2.0 and M130.3.0 are amended to revise their titles. M130.5.0 is 
amended to reflect the new 13-ounce weight limit for First-Class Mail. 
M200.3.0 is revised to require preparation of an SCF sack for 
nonletters, to delete the provisions for an optional origin/required 
entry 3-digit sack, and to add provisions for an optional origin/
required entry SCF sack. M610 and M620 are revised to change 
``nonautomation presort'' to ``Presorted,'' to amend references to E620 
and E630, and to revise rate marking requirements, including time 
frames, for changing the ``Bulk Rate'' marking to ``Presorted 
Standard.'' M630 is amended to add preparation requirements for DSCF 
and DDU rates and Presorted Library Mail; to change ``nonautomation 
presort'' to ``Presorted'; to revise references to E620 and E630; and 
to amend marking requirements for all Standard Mail (B). M810 is 
reorganized and revised to clarify documentation requirements, to add 
new rate categories for Periodicals, and to make the 5-digit/scheme 
sortation level optional for Periodicals automation letters. M820 is 
revised to make the SCF sack a required level of presort for 
Periodicals automation flats, to delete the provisions for an optional 
origin/required entry 3-digit sack, and to add provisions for an 
optional origin/required entry SCF sack.
P  Postage and Payment Methods
    P011 is amended to delete references to single-piece Standard Mail 
(A). P012 is amended to standardize documentation for Periodicals by 
adding separate 5-digit and 3-digit rates for both automation and 
nonautomation and by adding new rate abbreviations for nonautomation 5-
digit and 3-digit rates. P013 is amended to reflect payment for keys 
and identification devices at First-Class Mail and Priority Mail rates 
plus a $0.30 fee, to delete sections concerning computation of single-
piece Standard Mail (A) rates, to revise the breakpoints for Standard 
Mail (A) rates, to delete references to Bulk Parcel Post, and to revise 
the term ``bulk Bound Printed Matter'' to ``Presorted Bound Printed 
Matter.'' P014.2.0 is amended to delete references to single-piece 
Standard Mail (A). P030.1.5 is amended to reflect the new 13-ounce

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weight limit for First-Class Mail. P030.5.4 is amended to delete a 
reference to single-piece Standard Mail (A). P040.4.1 is amended to 
reflect the new rate marking requirements for First-Class Mail and 
Standard Mail and to delete examples for single-piece Standard Mail 
(A). P100 is amended to add payment provisions for mailing residual 
Standard Mail (A) pieces at single-piece First-Class or Priority Mail 
rates. P600 is amended to establish postage payment methods for 
Standard Mail (B) containing a combination of discounts, to delete 
information on payment and markings for single-piece Standard Mail (A), 
and to clarify that for mailings of identical weight Standard Mail (A) 
pieces postage may be affixed to all pieces in the mailing at the 
lowest rate in the mailing job. P750 is amended to include instructions 
on the new Parcel Post DSCF and DDU rates. P760 is revised to change 
``nonautomation'' to ``Presorted'' for Standard Mail (A) and to delete 
references to single-piece Standard Mail (A).
  R Rates and Fees
    R000, R100, R200, R500, R600, and R900 are revised in their 
entirety to reflect new rates and fees.
  S Special Services
    S010 is amended to add information on claims for bulk insurance 
service. S070 is amended to clarify applicability of Priority Mail Drop 
Shipment. S911 is amended to reflect changes to indemnity coverage for 
registered mail. S913 is revised to eliminate references to single-
piece Standard Mail (A), to clarify insurance eligibility, and to 
include rules for bulk insurance service. S915.1.0 and S915.2.0 are 
amended for clarity. S917 is amended to delete availability of return 
receipt for merchandise with single-piece Standard Mail (A). S921 is 
amended to delete availability of COD with single-piece Standard Mail 
(A). S922 is amended to change references from BRMAS to QBRM, to remove 
eligibility requirements for BRMAS, and to require all BRM bearing 
barcodes to meet specified standards and requirements. S923 is amended 
to eliminate the return of merchandise return pieces at single-piece 
Standard Mail (A) rates, to prescribe new rates and corresponding 
markings for returned mailpieces, and to reflect new standards for use 
of registered mail with merchandise return service. S924 is amended to 
eliminate references to single-piece Standard Mail (A). S930 is amended 
to end availability of special handling service for single-piece 
Standard Mail (A) and to allow First-Class Mail and Priority Mail to 
receive special handling.

Advance Payment of Annual Fees

    E110.4.1 is corrected to add information regarding First-Class Mail 
presort mailing fees that was inadvertently left out. Effective 
February 26, 1998 (PB 21966 (02-26-98)).

Ancillary Service Endorsements for Perishable Priority Mail

    F010.5.1 and F030.5.3 are amended to allow use of the endorsement 
``Change Service Requested'' with perishable matter (excluding live 
animals) mailed at Priority Mail rates under two conditions: (1) The 
mail participates in electronic Address Change Service (ACS) and the 
pieces bear the proper ACS codes, and (2) the pieces bear the marking 
``Perishable.'' These amendments also exclude use of the endorsement 
``Change Service Requested'' with live animals mailed at First-Class 
rates. Effective November 7, 1997 (PB 21958 (11-6-97)).

Ancillary Service Endorsements for Temporary Change-of-Address

    F010.5.1 is amended to allow use of the endorsement ``Temp--Return 
Service Requested'' on First-Class Mail so that mailpieces may be 
forwarded to a temporary address when a temporary change-of-address 
notice is on file. Effective August 1, 1998 (PB 21977 (07-30-98)).

Application for Post Office Box or Caller Service

    D910.2.2 is added and D910.2.3 is revised to require two forms of 
identification when applying for post office box or caller service. 
Effective July 31, 1998 (PB 21982 (10-8-98)).

Breast Cancer Research Semi-Postal Stamp

    P014.1.1, P014.1.2, P014.1.5, and R000.4.0 are amended and 
P014.2.10 and P022.1.6 are added to establish terms and conditions for 
use and determination of value of the Breast Cancer Research Semi-
Postal Stamp. Effective July 29, 1998 (PB 21976 (07-16-98)).

Customs Declarations for Military Mail

    E010.2.6 is amended to clarify when customs declarations are 
required on mail sent between government agencies and APO and FPO ZIP 
Codes. Effective August 13, 1998 (PB 21978 (08-13-98)).

Disaster Field Office Meters

    E060.7.1, G043, and P030 Exhibit 4.1 are amended and E060.7.11 is 
added to introduce a new style of meter indicia for federal government 
agency disaster field office use. Effective December 18, 1997 (PB 21961 
(12-18-97)).

Elimination of Mixed ADC and Mixed BMC Pallets for Packages and Bundles

    M020, M041, and M045 are revised to eliminate the options for 
mailers to place packages and bundles of Periodicals on mixed ADC 
pallets and to place packages and bundles of Standard Mail (A) and 
Standard Mail (B) on mixed BMC pallets. Effective October 4, 1998 (PB 
21976 (07-16-98)).
    M020 is amended to clarify the standards published in Postal 
Bulletin 21976 (07-16-98). (PB 21977 (07-30-98)).

Enclosures at Periodicals Rate

    C200 is revised to remove the restriction that allows only a single 
sheet of printed matter containing information related exclusively to, 
and included with, a receipt or request or order for a subscription to 
the host publication; and to clarify that the receipt, request, or 
order for a subscription may be prepared as reply mail. Effective March 
12, 1998 (PB 21967 (03-12-98)).

Experimental First-Class and Priority Mail Small Parcel Test Expires

    G091 is deleted as a result of the expiration of the Experimental 
First-Class and Priority Mail Small Parcel Test on April 28, 1998. The 
four-cent per piece discount available to participants of the test will 
not be offered after April 28, 1998. Effective April 28, 1998 (PB 21970 
(04-23-98)).

Group E Post Office Box Service

    D910 is amended to clarify the standards for Group E post office 
box service. Effective July 2, 1998 (PB 21975 (07-02-98)).

Hazardous Materials Mailability Standards

    C010, C021, C022, C023, C024, C050, and E110 are revised to clarify 
the standards for the mailability of hazardous materials. Effective 
April 9, 1998 (PB 21969 (04-09-98)).
    C023 is amended to clarify the hazardous materials standards. This 
notice issues minor corrections to the DMM revisions published in 
Postal Bulletin 21969 (4-9-98). (PB 21970 (04-23-98)).
    C023 is amended to clarify the hazardous materials standards. This 
notice issues minor corrections to the DMM revisions published in 
Postal Bulletin 21969 (04-09-98). (PB 21975 (07-02-98)).
    C021 and C023 are amended to clarify the hazardous material 
standards. This

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notice issues minor corrections to the DMM revisions published in 
Postal Bulletin 21969 (4-9-98). (PB 21978 (08-13-98)).

Labeling List Changes

    L002, L003, L004, L005, L604, L801, and L803 are amended to reflect 
changes in mail processing operations. Effective May 21, 1998 (PB 21972 
(05-21-98)).
    L004 and L801 are amended to reflect changes in mail processing 
operations. Effective August 13, 1998 (PB 21978 (08-13-98)).

Locksmithing Devices

    C024.10.5e is added to expand the list of permissible addressees 
who may receive locksmithing devices through the mail. Effective August 
27, 1998 (PB 21979 (08-27-98)).

New Specifications for Automated Flats

    C820.1.0 through C820.9.0, C840.3.0, M820.1.5 through M820.1.9, and 
R200 are revised and C820.3.0 and C820.4.0 are added to describe 
specifications for automated flats processed on FSM 1000 equipment. 
Effective October 4, 1998 (PB 21982 (10-08-98)).

Nondenominated Stamps in International Mail

    P022.2.1 is revised to clarify that nondenominated stamps, except 
for precanceled stamps with rate markings, may be used for 
international mail. Effective August 13, 1998 (PB 21978 (08-13-98)).

Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility

    E670.5.9 is added to facilitate acceptance at the Nonprofit 
Standard Mail rates of certain material requesting donations or payment 
of membership dues when ``premiums'' are provided in exchange for the 
donation or membership dues payment. Effective November 20, 1997 (PB 
21959 (11-20-97)).

Periodicals Identification Statement

    E211.10.4 is revised to allow publishers to print the Periodicals 
identification statement on one of the last three editorial pages when 
the publication is mailed with a First-Class Mail or Standard Mail (A) 
enclosure paid with permit imprint. M071.1.2 and P070.2.6 are revised 
to no longer require that a permit imprint be printed in the 
identification statement when the marking ``First-Class Mail Enclosed'' 
or ``Standard Mail (A) Enclosed'' is placed in the identification 
statement. Effective August 13, 1998 (PB 21978 (08-13-98)).

Permissible Mailpiece Components

    C200.1.8 is revised to allow attachments to covers or protective 
covers of Periodicals publications that may consist of advertising, 
nonadvertising, or a combination of both when the publication is 
enclosed in a wrapper. Effective April 23, 1998 (PB 21970 (04-23-98)).

Plant-Verified Drop Shipment Forms

    P750 and I021 are revised to describe the use of the new PS Form 
8125-C and to eliminate references to PS Form 8125-PV. Effective 
January 10, 1999 (PB 21977 (07-30-98)).

Postage Meters Outside the Country

    P030.2.2 and P030.2.4 are revised, and P030.2.11 is added to allow 
for the use of specifically approved postage meters outside the 
country. Effective April 9, 1998 (PB 21969 (04-09-98)).

Presort Requirements for Periodicals Mail

    M011.1.2, M011.1.3, M032.1.3, M200.1.5, M200.3.1, M820.1.8, and 
M820.3.2 are revised and M200.1.6 and M820.1.9 are added to provide for 
optional preparation of a sectional center facility (SCF) level of sack 
for nonletter-size Periodicals mail. Effective January 5, 1998 (PB 
21963 (01-15-98)).

Priority Mail Permit Indicia Content

    P040.3.1 is revised to not require the words ``Priority Mail'' or 
``Priority'' as part of the permit imprint indicia when using USPS-
provided Priority Mail envelopes and containers. Effective July 2, 1998 
(PB 21975 (07-02-98)).

Products Mailable at Nonprofit Standard Mail Rates

    E670.5.11 (formerly E670.5.10) is revised to reflect an increase 
from $6.93 to $7.10 for low-cost products mailable at Nonprofit 
Standard Mail rates. Effective January 1, 1998 (PB 21966 (02-26-98)).

Revision for the Calculation of Delivery Point Barcode Information

    C840.1.4 is amended to change the method by which delivery point 
barcode (DPBC) information is calculated. Effective July 31, 1998 (PB 
21976 (07-16-98)).

System Certification Program Discontinued

    P710.4.4, P720.2.5, and P730.2.3 are removed to reflect the 
discontinuation of Stage 1, System Certification Program. Effective 
December 18, 1997 (PB 21962 (01-01-98)).

Weight Per Copy for Periodicals

    P013.1.3, P013.7.2, P013.7.3, and P200.2.5 are revised to reflect 
the weight per copy for Periodicals to include address labels and 
envelopes, wrappers, and sleeves enclosing individual copies, but to 
exclude extraneous material such as strapping and package wrap. 
Effective December 18, 1997 (PB 21961 (12-18-97)).

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111

    Postal Service.

    In consideration of the foregoing, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as 
set forth below:

PART 111--[AMENDED]

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

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 3001-
3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3626, 5001.

    2. The table at the end of Sec. 111.3(f) is amended by adding at 
the end thereof a new entry to read as follows:


Sec. 111.3  Amendments to the Domestic Mail Manual.

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    3. Section 111.5 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 111.5  Contents of the Domestic Mail Manual.

A  ADDRESSING

A000  Basic Addressing

A010  General Addressing Standards
A040  Alternative Addressing Formats
A060  Detached Address Labels (DALs)

A800  Addressing for Automation

A900  Customer Support
A910  Mailing List Services
A920  Address Sequencing Services
A930  Other Services
A950  Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS)

C  CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTENT

C000  General Information

C010  General Mailability Standards
C020  Restricted or Nonmailable Articles and Substances
    C021  Articles and Substances Generally
    C022  Perishables
    C023  Hazardous Materials
    C024  Other Restricted or Nonmailable Matter
C030  Nonmailable Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter
    C031  Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter Generally
    C032  Sexually Oriented Advertisements
    C033  Pandering Advertisements

C050  Mail Processing Categories

C100  First-Class Mail

C200  Periodicals

C500  Express Mail

C600  Standard Mail

C800  Automation-Compatible Mail

C810  Letters and Cards
C820  Flats
C830  OCR Standards
C840  Barcoding Standards
C850  Standard Mail (B) Barcode Standards

D  DEPOSIT, COLLECTION, AND DELIVERY

D000  Basic Information

D010  Pickup Service
D020  Plant Load
D030  Recall of Mail
D040  Delivery of Mail
    D041  Customer Mail Receptacles
    D042  Conditions of Delivery
D070  Drop Shipment
    D071  Express Mail and Priority Mail
    D072  Metered Mail

D100  First-Class Mail

D200  Periodicals

D210  Basic Information
D230  Additional Entry

D500  Express Mail

D600  Standard Mail

D900  Other Delivery Services

D910  Post Office Box Service
D920  Caller Service
D930  General Delivery and Firm Holdout

E  ELIBILITY

E000  Special Eligibility Standards

E010  Overseas Military Mail
E020  Department of State Mail
E030  Mail Sent by U.S. Armed Forces
E040  Free Matter for the Blind and Other Handicapped Persons
E050  Official Mail (Franked)
E060  Official Mail (Penalty)
E070  Mixed Classes
E080  Absentee Balloting Materials

E100  First-Class Mail

E110  Basic Standards
E120  Priority Mail
E130  Nonautomation Rates
E140  Automation Rates
E150  Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM)

E200  Periodicals

E210  Basic Standards
    E211  All Periodicals
    E212  Qualification Categories
    E213  Periodicals Mailing Privileges
    E214  Reentry
    E215  Copies Not Paid or Requested by Addressee
    E216  Publisher Records
E230  Nonautomation Rates
E240  Automation Rates
E250  Destination Entry
E270  Preferred Periodicals

E500  Express Mail

E600  Standard Mail

E610  Basic Standards
    E611  All Standard Mail
    E612  Additional Standards for Standard Mail (A)
    E613  Additional Standards for Standard Mail (B)
E620  Nonautomation Standard Mail (A) Rates
E630  Standard Mail (B)
E640  Automation Standard Mail (A) Rates
E650  Destination Entry
    E651  Regular, Nonprofit, and Enhanced Carrier Route Standard 
Mail
    E652  Parcel Post
E670  Nonprofit Standard Mail

F  FORWARDING AND RELATED SERVICES

F000  Basic Services

F010  Basic Information
F020  Forwarding
F030  Address Correction, Address Change, FASTforward, and Return 
Services

G  GENERAL INFORMATION

G000  The USPS and Mailing Standards

G010  Basic Business Information
    G011  Post Offices and Postal Services
    G013  Trademarks and Copyrights
G020  Mailing Standards
G030  Postal Zones
G040  Information Resources
    G041  Postal Business Centers
    G042  Rates and Classification Service Centers
    G043  Address List for Correspondence
G090  Experimental Classifications and Rates
    G092  Nonletter-Size Business Reply Mail

G900  Philatelic Services

L  LABELING LISTS

L000  General Use

L002  3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Matrix
L003  3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups--3-Digit Scheme Sortation
L004  3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups--ADC Sortation
L005  3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups--SCF Sortation

L600  Standard Mail

L601  BMCs--Machinable Parcels
L602  BMCs/ASFs--DBMC Rates
L603  ADCs--Irregular Parcels
L604  Originating ADCs--Irregular Parcels
L605  BMCs--Nonmachinable Parcel Post

L800  Automation Rate Mailings

L801  AADCs--Letter-Size Mailings
L802  BMC/ASF Entry--Periodicals and Standard Mail (A)
L803  Non-BMC/ASF Entry--Periodicals and Standard Mail (A)

M  MAIL PREPARATION AND SORTATION

M000  General Preparation Standards

M010  Mailpieces
    M011  Basic Standards
    M012  Markings and Endorsements
    M013  Optional Endorsement Lines
    M014  Carrier Route Information Lines
M020  Packages and Bundles
M030  Containers
    M031  Labels
    M032  Barcoded Labels
    M033  Sacks and Trays
M040  Pallets
    M041  General Standards
    M045  Palletized Mailings
M050  Delivery Sequence
M070  Mixed Classes
    M071  Basic Information
    M072  Express Mail and Priority Mail Drop Shipment
    M073  Combined Mailings of Standard Mail (A) and Standard Mail 
(B) Parcels
    M074  Plant Load Mailings

M100  First-Class Mail (Nonautomation)

M120  Priority Mail
M130  Presorted First-Class Mail

M200  Periodicals (Nonautomation)

M500  Express Mail

M600  Standard Mail (Nonautomation)

M610  Presorted Standard Mail (A)
M620  Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail
M630  Standard Mail (B)

M800  All Automation Mail

M810  Letter-Size Mail
M820  Flat-Size Mail

P  POSTAGE AND PAYMENT METHODS

P000  Basic Information

P010  General Standards
    P011  Payment
    P012  Documentation

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    P013  Rate Application and Computation
    P014  Refunds and Exchanges
P020  Postage Stamps and Stationery
    P021  Stamped Stationery
    P022  Adhesive Stamps
    P023  Precanceled Stamps
P030  Postage Meters and Meter Stamps
P040  Permit Imprints
P070  Mixed Classes

P100  First-Class Mail

P200  Periodicals

P500  Express Mail

P600  Standard Mail

P700  Special Postage Payment Systems

P710  Manifest Mailing System (MMS)
P720  Optional Procedure (OP) Mailing System
P730  Alternate Mailing Systems (AMS)
P750  Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS)
P760  First-Class or Standard Mail Mailings With Different Payment 
Methods

R  RATES AND FEES

R000  Stamps and Stationery

R100  First-Class Mail

R200  Periodicals

R500  Express Mail

R600  Standard Mail

R900  Services

S  SPECIAL SERVICES

S000  Miscellaneous Services

S010  Indemnity Claims
S020   Money Orders and Other Services
S070  Mixed Classes

S500  Special Services for Express Mail

S900  Special Postal Services

S910   Security and Accountability
    S911  Registered Mail
    S912  Certified Mail
    S913  Insured Mail
    S914  Certificate of Mailing
    S915  Return Receipt
    S916  Restricted Delivery
    S917  Return Receipt for Merchandise
    S918  [Reserved]
S920  Convenience
    S921  Collect on Delivery (COD) Mail
    S922  Business Reply Mail (BRM)
    S923  Merchandise Return Service
    S924  Bulk Parcel Return Service
S930  Handling

I  INDEX INFORMATION

I000  Information

I010  Summary of Changes
I020  References
    I021  Forms Glossary
    I022  Subject Index
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 98-34810 Filed 12-31-98; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P