[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 5 (Friday, January 8, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1392-1418]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-326]



[[Page 1391]]

_______________________________________________________________________

Part V





Postal Rate Commission





_______________________________________________________________________



39 CFR Part 3001



Amendments to Domestic Mail Classification Schedule; Final Rule

  Federal Register / Vol. 64, No. 5 / Friday, January 8, 1999 / Rules 
and Regulations  

[[Page 1392]]



POSTAL RATE COMMISSION

39 CFR Part 3001

[Docket Nos. RM99-1, R97-1; Order No. 1225]


Amendments to Domestic Mail Classification Schedule

AGENCY: Postal Rate Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: This document sets forth the changes to the Domestic Mail 
Classification Schedule (DMCS) as a result of recent Governors' action 
on recommended decisions of the Postal Rate Commission in Docket No. 
R97-1. The changes affect classification and fee provisions for postal 
services.

DATES: This rule is effective January 10, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 
202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In response to a formal request from the 
Postal Service for recommendations on changes in postal rates, fees, 
and classifications, the Commission established Docket No. R97-1. 
Notice of the docket was published at 62 FR 39660 (July 23, 1997). The 
docket culminated in action of the Governors of the Postal Service on 
recommendations set forth in the PRC's May 11, 1998 initial decision 
and a September 24, 1998 further decision upon reconsideration of 
several matters. The decisions of the Commission and the Governors are 
available for review at the Commission's docket section. They also can 
be accessed electronically via the Commission's website at www.prc.gov.
    The culmination of Docket No. R97-1 entails extensive changes in 
the domestic mail classification schedule. This schedule includes legal 
descriptions of the Service's offerings and rates and schedules. The 
accompanying material presents these changes. It also reflects minor 
editorial and conforming technical changes required for consistency, 
clarity or similar reasons. Consistent with past Commission practice, 
specific rates and fees are not shown in the rate schedules.

    Dated: January 4, 1999.
Margaret P. Crenshaw,
Secretary.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3001

    Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Postal Rate Commission 
amends 39 CFR part 3001 as follows:

PART 3001--RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

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

    Authority: 39 U.S.C. 404(b), 3603, 3622-24, 3661, 3662.

    2. Amend Appendix A to Subpart C--Postal Service Rates and Changes 
as follows:
    a. Amend the Table of Contents by revising section 222 to read 
``Cards Subclass'; by revising section 223 to read ``Priority Mail 
Subclass'; by revising section 362 to read ``Parcel Post, Bound Printed 
Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses''; and by revising section 382 
to read ``Special and Library Subclasses''.
    b. Amend the Table of Contents by removing Classification Schedules 
SS-1--Address Correction Service through SS-22--Shipper-Paid Forwarding 
and adding Classification Schedule 900--Special Services as set forth 
below.
    c. Revise the table in section 160 to read as set forth below.
    d. Revise section 221.21 to read as set forth below.
    e. In section 221.22, in the first sentence of the introductory 
text, remove the term ``Presort'' and add in its place the term 
``presort'.
    f. Redesignate sections 221.24 and 221.25 as sections 221.26 and 
221.27, respectively.
    g. Add new section 221.24 to read as set forth below.
    h. Add and reserve new section 221.25.
    i. Revise the heading of section 222 to read ``Cards Subclass.''
    j. Remove section 222.11 and redesignate sections 222.12 and 222.13 
as 222.11 and 222.12 respectively.
    k. Revise newly designated sections 222.11 and 222.12 to read as 
set forth below.
    l. Revise section 222.31 to read as set forth below.
    m. In the introductory text to sections 222.32 and 222.41, remove 
the phrase ``Stamped Cards and Post''.
    n. Add and reserve section 222.33.
    o. Add section 222.34 to read as set forth below.
    p. Revise the heading of section 223 to read ``Priority Mail 
Subclass''.
    q. Revise section 223.2 to read as set forth below.
    r. Remove and reserve section 223.3.
    s. In sections 240 and 280, remove the phrase ``single piece'' and 
add in its place the term ``single-piece'' each time it appears.
    t. Revise the table in section 260 to read as set forth below.
    u. Revise section 270 and add sections 271 and 272 to read as set 
forth below.
    v. In section 280 remove the term ``Rate'' before ``Schedule''.
    w. In section 311(b), remove the parenthetical phrase and add in 
its place ``(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.)''
    x. Remove and reserve section 321.1 and remove references to this 
section in sections 321.21, 321.31, 321.41, and 321.51.
    y. Add section 321.25 to read as set forth below.
    z. Add section 321.37 to read as set forth below.
    aa. In the second sentence of section 321.412, remove the term 
``special'' and add in its place the term ``nonprofit''.
    bb. Add section 321.45 to read as set forth below.
    cc. Add section 321.57 to read as set forth below.
    dd. Revise sections 322.12, 322.13, 322.14, and 322.15 to read as 
set forth below. Section 400.0202 which immediately follows section 
322.13 is removed.
    ee. Redesignate sections 322.16 and 322.17 as 322.17 and 322.18 
respectively.
    ff. Add section 322.16 to read as set forth below.
    gg. Revise newly redesignated section 322.17 to read as set forth 
below.
    hh. In the first sentence of section 322.34 add the term 
``presort'' between the terms ``route'' and ``rate''.
    ii. Add section 322.35 to read as set forth below.
    jj. In section 323.11 (a) and (e), in the last sentence, remove the 
term ``The'' and add in its place the term ``These''; remove the phrase 
``permitted in this subsection'' each time it appears.
    kk. In section 323.14 add an ``s'' to the term ``mailing''.
    ll. Add section 323.15 to read as set forth below.
    mm. In sections 323.211(a)-(c) remove the term ``subsection'' and 
add in its place the term ``section'' each time it appears.
    nn. In the introductory text of section 323.213, remove the phrase 
``section 323.211a'' and add in its place the phrase ``subsection a of 
section 323.211''.
    oo. In the introductory text of section 323.214 remove the phrase 
``section 323.211b'' and add in its place the phrase ``subsection b of 
section 323.211''; in subsection e remove the phrase ``section 323.214 
a through d'' and add in its place the phrase ``subsections a through d 
of section 323.214''.

[[Page 1393]]

    pp. In section 323.215, the second sentence, remove the phrase 
``section 323.211c'' and add in its place the phrase ``subsection c of 
section 323.211''.
    qq. Revise section 323.22 to read as set forth below.
    rr. Add sections 323.23, 323.24 and 323.25 to read as set forth 
below.
    ss. In section 331 add the phrase ``Except as provided in section 
322.161,'' at the beginning of the section, before the phrase 
``Standard Mail''.
    tt. Remove section 333.
    uu. In section 341, the second sentence, remove the phrase ``Single 
Piece,''.
    vv. In section 344.1 in the heading, remove the phrase ``Single 
Piece,''.
    ww. In section 344.12 remove the phrase ``section 210 b through d'' 
and add in its place the phrase ``subsections b through d of section 
210''.
    xx. In section 344.21 remove the phrase ``Single Piece,''.
    yy. In section 344.22 remove the phrase ``section 323.11 a and e,'' 
and add in its place the phrase ``subsections a and e of section 
323.11''.
    zz. In section 344.23 remove the phrase ``section 210, b through 
d'' and add in its place the phrase ``subsections b through d of 
section 210''.
    aaa. Revise section 353.1 to read as set forth below.
    bbb. Amend section 353.2 by revising the last sentence to read as 
set forth below.
    ccc. In section 361, in the table under the column ``schedule'', 
remove the designations SS-1 and SS-4 and add in their place the 
designations 911 and 947, respectively; in the text following the 
table, remove the term ``by'' and add in its place the term ``with''.
    ddd. Revise section 362 as set forth below.
    eee. In the table in section 363 remove the designations ``SS-21'' 
and ``SS-22'' and add in their place the designations ``935'' and 
``936'', respectively.
    fff. Revise section 370 to read as set forth below.
    ggg. In sections 381, 383 and 484 remove the term ``Rate'' before 
the term ``Schedule''.
    hhh. Revise section 382 to read as set forth below.
    iii. In section 383 add the phrase, ``Destination SCF or 
Destination Delivery Unit'' after the phrase ``Destination BMC''.
    jjj. In section 411.1 remove the term ``of'' after the term 
``all''.
    kkk. In section 421.31 remove the designations ``421.32 or 421.33'' 
and add in their place the designations ``421.32, 421.33, or 421.34''.
    lll. Revise section 421.32 to read as set forth below.
    mmm. Redesignate section 421.33 as section 421.34 and add section 
421.33 to read as set forth below.
    nnn. In sections 421.41 and 421.42 remove the term ``and'' after 
the designation 421.31 and add in its place the punctuation mark for a 
comma; add the designations ``, and 421.33'' following the designation 
``421.32''.
    ooo. In section 421.43 and 421.44 remove the designation ``421.33'' 
and replace it with the designation ``421.34''.
    ppp. In section 423.21(b) remove the term ``of'' after the term 
``one-half''.
    qqq. In section 423.71 remove the designations ``423.72 or 423.73'' 
and add in their place the designations ``423.72, 423.73, or 423.74''.
    rrr. Revise section 423.72 to read as set forth below.
    sss. Redesignate section 423.73 as section 423.74 and add section 
423.73 as set forth below.
    ttt. In sections 423.81 and 423.82 remove the designations ``423.71 
and 423.72'' and add in their place the designations ``423.71, 423.72, 
and 423.73''.
    uuu. Revise section 423.83 to read as set forth below.
    vvv. In section 423.84 remove the designation ``423.73'' and add in 
its place the designation ``423.74''; remove the phrase ``walk 
sequence'' and add in its place the term ``walk-sequence''.
    www. Revise sections 441 and 442 to read as set forth below.
    xxx. In section 443.1, in the first parenthetical phrase, remove 
the phrase ``Single Piece,''; and remove the term ``or'' and add the 
phrase ``or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route'' after the word 
``Nonprofit''.
    yyy. In section 443.2, remove the phrase ``sections 210 b through 
d'' and add in its place the phrase ``subsections b through d of 
section 210''.
    zzz. In section 453, in the third sentence, remove the term 
``Standard'' and add in its place the term ``First-Class''.
    aaaa. Add sections 910 through 971 to read as set forth below.
    bbbb. In section 1003.3, remove the phrase ``he is required to pay 
to acquit himself'' and add in its place the phrase ``required for 
acquittal''.
    cccc. In section 1009, the fourth sentence of the introductory 
text, in the second sentence of subsection (d), and in the introductory 
text to subsection (h) remove the term ``which'' and add in its place 
the term ``that''; in the introductory text of subsection (h) remove 
the term ``of''.
    dddd. In section 2010(a) and (d) remove the designation ``SS-10'' 
and add in its place the designation ``921''; in the same subsections, 
remove the term ``Rate'' and add in its place the term ``Fee''.
    eeee. In section 2025(a) remove the phrase ``change of address'' 
and add in its place the phrase ``change-of-address''.
    ffff. In section 2027 remove the term ``address'' and add in its 
place the term ``delivery''.
    gggg. In section 2031, remove the phrase ``mail piece'' and add in 
its place the term ``mailpiece''; and remove the phrase ``change of 
address'' and add in its place the phrase ``change-of-address''.
    hhhh. Revise section 2033 to read as set forth below.
    iiii. Revise subsection 3010(d) to read as set forth below.
    jjjj. In section 3040 remove the term ``by'' and add in its place 
the term ``with''; add the term ``indicia'' after the term ``meter''.
    kkkk. In section 3050, in the first sentence, remove the term 
``Rate'' before the term ``Schedule''; in the third sentence remove the 
term ``Rate'' before the term ``Schedule'' and add in its place the 
term ``Fee''; remove the designation ``SS-12'' and add in its place the 
designation ``933''.
    llll. In section 3080, the second sentence, remove the term 
``later'' and add the phrase ``after acceptance'' after the term 
``mailer''.
    mmmm. In section 3090 remove the term ``minimum-per-piece'' and add 
in its place the phrase ``minimum per piece''.
    nnnn. In section 4052, in the first sentence, remove the first 
``which'' and add in its place the term ``that''; remove the second 
``which''; and remove the phrase ``armed forces'' and add in its place 
the phrase ``Armed Forces'' each time it appears.
    oooo. In section 6030 add the phrase ``or subclass'' after the term 
``class''; add ``322.16,'' after ``230''.
    pppp. Remove Classification Schedules SS-1 through SS-22 which 
follow immediately after section 6030.
    qqqq. Revise the section ``Rate Schedules'' to read as set forth 
below.
    rrrr. Remove the tables for schedules SS-1 through SS-1000 at the 
end of the Appendix.
    ssss. In sections 110, 122.1 and 445 remove the phrase ``in 
accordance with'' and add in its place the term ``under''.
    tttt. In sections 221.1, 221.31 introductory text, and 223.1(a) 
remove the number ``11'' and add in its place ``13''.
    uuuu. In sections 240, 342 and 343 remove the term ``ascertaining'' 
and add in its place the term ``determining''.

[[Page 1394]]

    vvvv. In sections 322.32 and 323.12 in the heading remove the 
phrase ``Single Piece'' and add in its place the term ``Single-Piece''; 
in the text remove the phrase ``single piece'' and add in its place the 
term ``single-piece''.
    wwww. In sections 222.2 and 323.11 (a) and (e) remove the phrase 
``post card'' and add in its place the term ``postcard''.
    xxxx. Remove the term ``prescribed'' wherever it appears and add in 
its place the term ``specified'' in sections 122.3, 123.1, 123.2, 154, 
181, 182.3(a) and (b), 182.4(a) and (b), 221.22(b), 221.31(c), 221.33, 
221.34, 221.35, 222.2, 222.32(b) and (c), 222.41(c) and (d), 222.43, 
222.44, 222.45, 223.6, 321.221(b) and (c), 321.223, 321.231(b)-(d), 
321.233, 321.234, 321.236, 321.24, 321.31(b)-(e), 321.33, 321.34, 
321.35, 321.36, 321.421(b) and (c), 321.423, 321.431(b)-(d), 321.433, 
321.434, 321.436, 321.44, 321.51(b)-(e), 321.53, 321.54, 321.55, 
321.56, newly designated 322.18, 322.33, 322.34, 323.13, 323.14, 
323.211, 342, 344.11, 344.21, 344.22, 353.2, 421.1(a) and (b), newly 
designated 421.34, 421.41, 421.42, 421.43, 421.44, newly designated 
423.74, 423.81, 423.82, 423.84, 443.1, 446, 453, 3030, 3040, 3060, 
5020.

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

* * * * *

Classification Schedule 900--Special Services

Sec.
910  Addressing
911  Address Correction Service
912  Mailing List Services
920  Delivery Alternatives
921  Post Office Box and Caller Service
930  Payment Alternatives
931  Business Reply Mail
932  Merchandise Return Service
933  On-Site Meter Setting
934  Reserved
935  Bulk Parcel Return Service
936  Shipper-Paid Forwarding
940  Accountability & Receipts
941  Certified Mail
942  Registered Mail
943  Insurance
944  Collect on Delivery
945  Return Receipt
946  Restricted Delivery
947  Certificate of Mailing
948  Delivery Confirmation
950  Parcel Handling
951  Parcel Airlift (PAL)
952  Special Handling
960  Stamped Paper
961  Stamped Envelopes
962  Stamped Cards
970  Postal Money Orders
971  Domestic Postal Money Orders
* * * * *

160  Ancillary Services

* * * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Service                              Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Address correction........................................        911
b. Return receipts...........................................        945
c. COD.......................................................        944
d. Express Mail Insurance....................................        943
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
    221.21  Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category 
applies to regular rate Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not 
mailed under section 221.22 or 221.24.
* * * * *
    221.24  Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category. The qualified 
business reply mail rate 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.
* * * * *
    222.11  Cards. The Cards subclass consists of Stamped Cards, 
defined in section 962.11, and postcards. A postcard is a privately 
printed mailing card for the transmission of messages. To be eligible 
to be mailed as a First-Class 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.
    222.12  Double Cards. Double Stamped Cards or double postcards may 
be mailed as Stamped Cards or postcards. Double Stamped Cards are 
defined in section 962.12. A double postcard consists of two attached 
cards, one of which may be detached by the receiver and returned by 
mail as a single postcard.
* * * * *
    222.31  Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category 
applies to regular rate Cards subclass mail not mailed under section 
222.32 or 222.34.
* * * * *
    222.34  Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category. The qualified 
business reply mail rate 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.
* * * * *
    223.2  Single-Piece Priority Mail Rate Category. The single-piece 
Priority Mail rate category applies to Priority Mail subclass mail not 
mailed under section 223.4.
* * * * *

260  Ancillary Services

* * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Service                              Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Address correction........................................        911
b. Business reply mail.......................................        931
c. Certificates of mailing...................................        947
d. Certified mail............................................        941
e. COD.......................................................        944
f. Insurance.................................................        943
g. Registered mail...........................................        942
h. Return receipt (limited to merchandise sent by Priority
 Mail).......................................................        945
i. Merchandise return........................................        932
j. Delivery Confirmation (limited to Priority Mail)..........        948
------------------------------------------------------------------------

270  Rates and Fees

    271  The rates for First-Class Mail are set forth in the following 
schedules:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Letters and Sealed Parcels................................        221
b. Cards.....................................................        222
c. Priority Mail.............................................        223
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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:
    i. The applicable single-piece rates in schedules 221 or 223;
    ii. The fee set forth in fee schedule 931 for payment of postage 
due charges

[[Page 1395]]

if an active business reply mail advance deposit account is not used, 
and
    iii. If applicable, the surcharge for nonstandard size mail, as 
defined in section 232.
* * * * *
    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.
* * * * *
    321.37  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.
* * * * *
    321.57  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.
* * * * *
    322.12  Description of Rate Categories.
    322.121  Inter-BMC Rate Category. The Inter-BMC rate category 
applies to all Parcel Post subclass mail not mailed under section 
322.122, 322.123, 322.124, or 322.125.
    322.122  Intra-BMC Rate Category. The Intra-BMC rate category 
applies to Parcel Post subclass 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. The 
destination bulk mail center rate category applies to Parcel Post 
subclass 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. The destination sectional center facility rate category 
applies to Parcel Post subclass 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. The 
destination delivery unit rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass 
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  Bulk Parcel Post. Bulk Parcel Post mail is Parcel Post mail 
consisting of properly prepared and separated single mailings of at 
least 300 pieces or 2,000 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 mail.
    322.131  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.
    322.14  Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Presort Discounts.
    322.141  BMC Presort Discount. The BMC presort discount applies to 
Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass 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 bulk 
mail center discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass 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  Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Inter-
BMC, Intra-BMC, and DBMC Parcel Post 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.
    322.16  Oversize Parcel Post.
    322.161  Excessive Length and Girth. Parcel Post subclass mail 
pieces exceeding 108 inches in length and girth combined, but not 
greater than 130 inches in length and girth combined, are mailable.
    322.162  Balloon Rate. Parcel Post subclass mail 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.
    322.17  Nonmachinable Surcharge. Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass 
mail that does not meet machinability criteria specified by the Postal 
Service is subject to a nonmachinable surcharge.
* * * * *
    322.35  Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to single-
piece rate and bulk rate Bound Printed Matter 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.
* * * * *
    323.15  Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to single-
piece rate and Level B presort rate 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.
* * * * *
    323.22  Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category 
applies to Library subclass mail not mailed under section 323.23 or 
323.24.
    323.23  Level A Presort Rate Category. The Level A presort rate 
category applies to mailing of at least 500 pieces of Library subclass 
mail, prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as 
specified by the Postal Service.
    323.24  Level B Presort Rate Category. The Level B presort rate 
category applies to mailing of at least 500 pieces of Library subclass 
mail, prepared and presorted to destination Bulk Mail Centers as 
specified by the Postal Service.
    323.25  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.
* * * * *
    353.1  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

[[Page 1396]]

forwarded and returned on request of the mailer. Undeliverable-as-
addressed combined First-Class and Standard pieces will be returned as 
specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 935, the 
applicable First-Class Mail rate is charged for each piece receiving 
return only service. Except as provided in section 936, charges for 
forwarding-and-return service are assessed only on those pieces which 
cannot be forwarded and are returned. Except as provided in sections 
935 and 936, the charge for those returned pieces is the appropriate 
First-Class Mail 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)
    * * * 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 single-piece Standard Mail rate 
under 322 or 323.
* * * * *
    362  Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library 
Subclasses Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library 
subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon 
payment of the appropriate fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Service                              Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificates of mailing...................................        947
b. COD.......................................................        944
c. Insurance.................................................        943
d. Special handling..........................................        952
e. Return receipt (merchandise only).........................        945
f. Merchandise return........................................        932
g. Delivery Confirmation.....................................        948
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Insurance, special handling, and COD services may not be used 
selectively for individual pieces in a multi-piece Standard Mail 
mailing unless specific methods approved by the Postal Service for 
determining and verifying postage are followed.

370  Rates and Fees

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

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Regular subclass..........................................      321.2
b. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass...........................      321.3
c. Nonprofit subclass........................................      321.4
d. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass.................      321.5
e. Parcel Post subclass:
    Inter-BMC................................................     322.1A
    Intra-BMC................................................     322.1B
    Destination BMC..........................................     322.1C
    Destination SCF..........................................     322.1D
    Destination Delivery Unit................................     322.1E
f. Bound Printed Matter subclass:
    Single-Piece.............................................     322.3A
    Bulk and Carrier Route...................................     322.3B
g. Special subclass..........................................      323.1
h. Library subclass..........................................      323.2
i. Fees......................................................       1000
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *

382  Special and Library Subclasses

    A presort mailing fee as set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid 
once each year at each office of mailing by or for any person who mails 
presorted Special or Library subclass mail. Any person who engages a 
business concern or other individuals to mail presorted Special or 
Library subclass mail must pay the fee.
* * * * *
    421.32  Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-digit rate category 
applies to Regular subclass mail presorted to single or multiple three-
digit ZIP Code destinations as 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.
* * * * *
    423.72  Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-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 three-
digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
    423.73  Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit 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.
* * * * *
    423.83  High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to 
Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under section 423.74, presented in 
walk-sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service, except that mailers of 
Within County mail may qualify for such discount also by presenting 
otherwise eligible mailings containing pieces addressed to a minimum of 
25 percent of the addresses per carrier route.
* * * * *
    441  Postage. Postage must be paid on Periodicals class mail as set 
forth in section 3000.
    442  Presortation. Periodicals class mail must be presorted as 
specified by the Postal Service.
* * * * *

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 
section 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 mailpiece to the 
sender.
    911.42  A fee, as set forth in Fee Schedule 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 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 Code addresses in areas served by multi-ZIP coded 
postal facilities.

[[Page 1397]]

    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.
    912.22  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 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 Code sortation.
    912.27  Gummed labels, wrappers, envelopes, Stamped Cards, or 
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 specified by the Postal Service.
    912.4  Fees.
    912.41  The fees for mailing list services are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 912.

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 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 Fee Schedule 921.
    921.2  Post Office Box Service.
    921.21  Definition.
    921.211 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.
    921.22  Description of Service.
    921.221  The Postal Service may limit the number of post office 
boxes occupied by any one customer.
    921.222  A post office 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 additional charge, under 
existing regulations.
    921.223  Post office box service cannot be used when the sole 
purpose is, by subsequently filing change-of-address orders, to have 
mail forwarded or transferred to another address by the Postal Service 
free of charge.
    921.23  Fees.
    921.231  Fees for post office box service are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 921.
    921.232  In postal facilities primarily serving academic 
institutions or the students of such institutions, fees for post office 
boxes are:

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

    921.233  No refunds will be made for post office box fees paid 
under section. 921.232. For purposes of this section, 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 this section if it meets addressing and other preparation 
requirements, but does not meet the machinability requirements 
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 Fee 
Schedule 931.
    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 Fee Schedule 931 must be 
paid each year for each advance deposit business reply account at each 
facility where the mail is to be returned.

[[Page 1398]]

    931.5  Experimental Reverse Manifest Fees.
    931.51  A set-up/qualification fee as set forth in Fee Schedule 931 
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 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 Fee Schedule 931 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 
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 Fee Schedule 931 
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 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 Fee Schedule 931 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 Fee 
Schedule 931.
    931.72  Except as provided in section 931.73, 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 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 Fee Schedule 931 may be canceled for 
failure of a business reply mail advance deposit trust account holder 
to meet the standards 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:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
                           Service                              schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificate of mailing....................................        947
b. Insurance.................................................        943
c. Registered mail...........................................        942
d. Special handling..........................................        952
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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 
Fee Schedule 932. This fee is paid by the shipper.
    932.6  Authorizations and Licenses.
    932.61  A permit fee as set forth in 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 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 Fee Schedule 933.

934  [Reserved]

935  Bulk Parcel Return Service

    935.1  Definition.
    935.11  Bulk Parcel Return Service provides a method whereby high-
volume parcel mailers may have undeliverable-as-addressed machinable 
parcels returned to designated postal facilities for pickup by the 
mailer at a predetermined frequency specified by the Postal Service or 
delivered by the Postal Service in bulk in a manner and frequency 
specified by the Postal Service.

[[Page 1399]]

    935.2   Description of Service.
    935.21  Bulk Parcel Return Service is available only for the return 
of machinable parcels, as defined by the Postal Service, initially 
mailed under the following Standard Mail subclasses: Regular and 
Nonprofit.
    935.3  Requirements of the Mailer.
    935.31  Mailers must receive authorization from the Postal Service 
to use Bulk Parcel Return Service.
    935.32  To claim eligibility for Bulk Parcel Return Service at each 
facility through which the mailer requests Bulk Parcel Return Service, 
the mailer must demonstrate receipt of 10,000 returned machinable 
parcels at a given delivery point in the previous postal fiscal year or 
must demonstrate a high likelihood of receiving 10,000 returned parcels 
in the postal fiscal year for which the service is requested.
    935.33  Payment for Bulk Parcel Return Service is made through 
advance deposit account, or as otherwise specified by the Postal 
Service.
    935.34  Mail for which Bulk Parcel Return Service is requested must 
bear endorsements specified by the Postal Service.
    935.35  Bulk Parcel Return Service mailers must meet the 
documentation and audit requirements of the Postal Service.
    935.4  Other Services.
    935.41  The following services may be purchased in conjunction with 
Bulk Parcel Return Service:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
                           Service                              schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Address Correction Service................................        911
b. Certificate of Mailing....................................        947
c. Shipper-Paid Forwarding...................................        936
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    935.5  Fee.
    935.51  The fee for Bulk Parcel Return Service is set forth in Fee 
Schedule 935.
    935.6  Authorizations and Licenses.
    935.61  A permit fee as set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid 
once each calendar year by mailers utilizing Bulk Parcel Return 
Service.
    935.62  The Bulk Parcel Return Service permit may be canceled for 
failure to maintain sufficient funds in an advance deposit account to 
cover postage and fees on returned parcels or for failure to meet the 
specifications of the Postal Service.

936  Shipper-Paid Forwarding

    936.1  Definition.
    936.11  Shipper-Paid Forwarding provides a method whereby mailers 
may have undeliverable-as-addressed machinable parcels forwarded at 
applicable First-Class Mail rates for up to one year from the date that 
the addressee filed a change-of-address order. If the parcel, for which 
Shipper-Paid Forwarding is elected, is returned, the mailer will pay 
the applicable First-Class Mail rate, or the Bulk Parcel Return Service 
fee, if that service was elected.
    936.2  Description of Service.
    936.21  Shipper-Paid Forwarding is available only for the 
forwarding of machinable parcels, as defined by the Postal Service, 
initially mailed under the following Standard Mail subclasses: Regular 
and Nonprofit.
    936.3  Requirements of the Mailer.
    936.31  Shipper-Paid Forwarding is available only in conjunction 
with automated Address Correction Service in section 911.
    936.32  Mail for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is purchased must 
meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service.
    936.33  Payment for Shipper-Paid Forwarding is made through advance 
deposit account, or as otherwise specified by the Postal Service.
    936.34  Mail for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is requested must 
bear endorsements specified by the Postal Service.
    936.4  Other Services.
    936.41  The following services may be purchased in conjunction with 
Shipper-Paid Forwarding:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
                           Service                              schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificate of Mailing....................................        947
b. Bulk Parcel Return Service................................        935
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    936.5  Applicable Rates.
    936.51  Except as provided in section 935, single-piece rates under 
the Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass or the Priority Mail subclass 
of First-Class Mail, as set forth in Rate Schedules 221 and 223, apply 
to pieces forwarded or returned under this section.

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.
    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 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 deliver the mail is not 
successful, a notice of 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 section upon payment of the applicable fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
                           Service                              schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Restricted Delivery.......................................        946
b. Return Receipt............................................        945
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    941.5  Fees.
    941.51  The fees for certified mail service are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 941.

942  Registered Mail

    942.1  Definition.
    942.11  Registered mail is a service that provides added protection 
to mail sent under this section 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.
    942.23  There is no limit on the value of articles sent under this 
section.
    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

[[Page 1400]]

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 attempted delivery 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 must be filed within a 
period of time, specified by the Postal Service, from the date the 
article was mailed.
    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.
    942.5  Forwarding and Return.
    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 section upon payment of applicable fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
                           Service                              schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Collect on delivery.......................................        944
b. Restricted delivery.......................................        946
c. Return receipt............................................        945
d. Merchandise return (shippers only)........................        932
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    942.7  Fees
    942.71  The fees for registered mail are set forth in Fee Schedule 
942.

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 Fee Schedule 
943. 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 
specified by the Postal Service.
    943.125  Among other limitations 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 Fee Schedule 943.
    943.2  General Insurance.
    943.21  Retail Insurance.
    943.211  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 for Retail 
Insurance is $5000.
    943.213  Retail Insurance is available for mail 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 
subclasses of Standard Mail.
    943.214  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 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 attempted 
delivery 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, including the use of electronic manifesting, 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 
subclasses of Standard 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 the 
actual value of the article at the time of mailing, or the wholesale 
cost of the contents to the sender.
    943.23  Claims.
    943.231  For Retail Insurance, a claim for complete loss may be 
filed by the mailer only, and 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 section 932 may be filed only 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.
    943.24  Deposit of Mail.
    943.241  Mail insured under section 943.2 must be deposited 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 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 section 
upon payment of the applicable fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
                           Service                              schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Parcel Airlift............................................        951
b. Restricted delivery (for items insured for more than $50).        946
c. Return receipt (for items insured for more than $50)......        945
d. Special handling..........................................        952
e. Merchandise return (shippers only)........................        932
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    943.27  Fees.

[[Page 1401]]

    943.271  The fees for Insurance are set forth in Fee Schedule 943.

944  Collect on Delivery

    944.1  Definition
    944.11  Collect on Delivery (COD) service is a service that allows 
a mailer to mail an article for which 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. Parcel Post; Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library 
subclasses of Standard Mail.
    944.22  Service under this section is not available for:
    a. Collection agency purposes;
    b. Return of merchandise about which some dissatisfaction has 
arisen, unless the new addressee has consented in advance to such 
return;
    c. Sending only bills or statements of indebtedness, even though 
the sender may establish that the addressee has agreed to collection in 
this manner; however, when the legitimate COD shipment consisting of 
merchandise or bill of lading, is being mailed, the balance due on a 
past or anticipated transaction may be included in the charges on a COD 
article, provided the addressee has consented in advance to such 
action;
    d. Parcels containing moving-picture films mailed by exhibitors to 
moving-picture manufacturers, distributors, or exchanges;
    e. Goods that 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 
attempted delivery 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 Fee Schedule 944.
    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 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 section 
upon payment of the applicable fee:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
                           Service                              schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Registered mail, if sent as First-Class...................        942
b. Restricted delivery.......................................        946
c. Special handling..........................................        952
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    944.7  Fees.
    944.71  Fees for COD service are set forth in Fee Schedule 944.

945  Return Receipt

    945.1  Definition.
    945.11  Return receipt service is a service that 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 sections or classification schedules:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certified mail............................................        941
b. COD mail..................................................        944
c. Insurance (if insured for more than $50)..................        943
d. Registered mail...........................................        942
e. Delivery Confirmation.....................................        948
f. Express Mail..............................................
g. Priority Mail (merchandise only)..........................
h. Standard Mail (limited to merchandise sent by Parcel Post,
 Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library subclasses)......
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    945.22  Return receipt service is available at the time of mailing 
or, when purchased in conjunction with certified mail, COD, Insurance 
(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 Fee 
Schedule 945.

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 
sections:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certified Mail............................................        941
b. COD Mail..................................................        944
c. Insurance (if insured for more than $50)..................        943
d. Registered Mail...........................................        942
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    946.22  Restricted delivery is available to the mailer at the time 
of mailing or after mailing.

[[Page 1402]]

    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 
Fee Schedule 946.

947  Certificate of Mailing

    947.1  Definition.
    947.11  Certificate of mailing service is a service 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:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
                           Service                              schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Parcel airlift............................................        951
b. Special handling..........................................        952
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    947.4  Fees.
    947.41  The fees for certificate of mailing service are set forth 
in Fee Schedule 947.

948  Delivery Confirmation

    948.1  Definition.
    948.11  Delivery confirmation service provides electronic 
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 and the Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special and Library 
subclasses of Standard Mail.
    948.22  Delivery confirmation service may be requested only at the 
time of mailing.
    948.23  Mail for which delivery confirmation service is requested 
must meet 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 
Standard Mail Classification Schedule.
    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 section must be endorsed as specified 
by 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 section 
upon payment of the applicable fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
                           Service                              Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificate of mailing....................................        947
b. Insurance.................................................        943
c. Restricted delivery (if insured for more than $50)........        946
d. Return receipt (if insured for more than $50).............        945
e. Special handling..........................................        952
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    951.8 Fees.
    951.81  The fees for parcel airlift service are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 951.

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. Parcel Post; Bound Printed Matter; Special, and Library 
subclasses of Standard Mail.
    952.22  Special handling service is mandatory for matter that 
requires special attention in handling, transportation and delivery.
    952.3  Requirements of the Mailer.
    952.31  Mail sent under this section must be identified as 
specified by the Postal Service.
    952.4  Deposit of Mail.
    952.41  Mail sent under this section must be deposited in a manner 
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 section 
upon payment of the applicable fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
                           Service                              schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. COD mail..................................................        944
b. Insurance.................................................        943
c. Parcel airlift............................................        951
d. Merchandise return (shippers only)........................        932
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    952.7  Fees.
    952.71  The fees for special handling service are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 952.

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.

[[Page 1403]]

    b. Standard Mail mailed at a minimum per piece rate as 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 Fee 
Schedule 961.

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 Fee 
Schedule 962.

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 by law or 
under regulations prescribed by 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 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 
Fee Schedule 971.
* * * * *
    2033  Applicable provisions. The provisions of sections 150, 250, 
350, 450, 935 and 936 apply to forwarding and return.
* * * * *
    3010  Packaging.
* * * * *
    d. It is marked by the mailer with a material that is neither 
readily water soluble nor easily rubbed off or smeared, and the marking 
will be sharp and clear.
* * * * *
BILLING CODE 7710-12-U

Rate Schedules

Calculation of Postage
* * * * *

                                     Express Mail Schedules 121, 122 And 123
                                                    [Dollars]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                  Schedule 123     Schedule 123
                                                Schedule 121     Schedule 122     next day and     next day and
        Weight not exceeding (Pounds)             same day     custom designed   second day PO    second day PO
                                              airport service                        to PO         to addressee
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1/2\
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

[[Page 1404]]

 
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ The applicable 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a `flat rate' envelope provided by the Postal
  Service
\2\ Add $______ for each pickup stop.
\3\ Add $______ for each Custom Designed delivery stop.


     First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 221--Letters and Sealed Parcels
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Regular
 
Single Piece: First Ounce
Presort \1\
Qualified Business Reply Mail
Additional Ounce \2\
Nonstandard Surcharge
  Single Piece
  Presort
 
                   Automation--Presort \1\
 
Letters \3\
  Basic Presort \4\
  3-Digit Presort \5\
  5-Digit Presort \6\
  Carrier Route Presort \7\
Flats \8\
  \3/5\-Digit Presort \10\
Additional Ounce \2\
Nonstandard Surcharge
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ A mailing fee of $______ must be paid once each year at each office
  of mailing by any person who mails other than Single Piece First-Class
  Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class
  rate. For presorted mailings weighing more than 2 ounces, subtract
  $______ cents per piece.
\2\ Rate applies through 13 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 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 multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations
  specified by Postal Service.
\6\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail
  presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations
  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 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.


[[Page 1405]]


                First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 222--Cards
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Regular
 
Single Piece
Presort 1
Qualified Business Reply Mail
 
                    Automatic-Presort 1,2
 
Basic Presort 3
3-Digit Presort 4
5-Digit Presort 5
Carrier Route Presort 6
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 A mailing fee of $______ must be paid once each year at each office of
  mailing by any person who mails other than Single Piece First-Class
  Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class
  rate.
2 Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 pieces, which
  must be barcoded and meet other preparation requirements 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 specified by the
  Postal Service.
5 Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single
  or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as 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 Schedule 223--Priority Mail Subclass
                                                                        [Dollars]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Weight not exceeding (pounds)               L, 1, 2, 3         Zone 4           Zone 5           Zone 6           Zone 7           Zone 8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54

[[Page 1406]]

 
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 The 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a `flat rate' envelope provided by the Postal Service.
2 Add $______ for each pickup stop.
3 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.


 Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.2A--Regular Subclass Presort Category 1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Letter Size
 
Piece Rate
  Basic
  3/5-Digit
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
  BMC
  SCF
 
                      Non-Letter Size 2
 
Piece Rate
  Minimum per Piece 3
    Basic
    3/5 Digit
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece
    BMC
    SCF
Pound Rate 3
  Plus per Piece Rate
    Basic
    3/5-Digit
  Destination Entry Discount per Pound
    BMC
    SCF
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 A fee $______ must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk mailing
  permit.
2 Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $______ per piece.
3 Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever
  is higher.


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


  Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.3--Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass 1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Letter Size
 
Piece Rate
  Basic
  Basic Automated Letter 2
  High Density
  Saturation
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
  BMC
  SCF
  DDU
 
                      Non-Letter Size 3
 
Piece Rate
  Minimum per Piece 4
    Basic
    High Density
    Saturation
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece
    BMC
    SCF
    DDU
Pound Rate 4
  Plus per Piece Rate
    Basic
    High Density
    Saturation
  Destination Entry Discount per Pound
    BMC
    SCF

[[Page 1407]]

 
    DDU
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ A fee of $______ must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
\2\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to routes
  specified by the Postal Service.
\3\ Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $______ per
  piece.
\4\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
  whichever is higher.


     Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.4A--Nonprofit Subclass Presort
                              Categories 1
                              [Full rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Rates
                                                                (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Letter Size
 
Piece Rate
  Basic
  3/5-Digit
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
  BMC
  SCF
 
                      Non-Letter Size 2
 
Piece Rate
  Minimum per Piece 3
    Basic
    3/5-Digit
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece
    BMC
    SCF
Pound Rate 3
  Plus per Piece Rate
    Basic
    3/5-Digit
  Destination Entry Discount per Pound
    BMC
    SCF
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 A fee of $______ must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
2 Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge off $______ per
  piece.
3 Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever
  is higher.


    Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.4B--Nonprofit Subclass Automation
                              Categories 1
                              [Full rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Rates
                                                                 (cents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Letter Size 2
 
Piece Rate
  Basic Letter 3
  3-Digit Letter 4
  5-Digit Letter 5
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
  BMC
  SCF
 
                         Flat Size 6
 
Piece Rate
  Minimum per Piece 7
    Basic Flat 8
    3/5-Digit Flat 9
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece
    BMC
    SCF
Pound Rate 7
  Plus per Piece Rate
    Basic Flat 8
    3/5-Digit 9
  Destination Entry Discount per Pound
    BMC
    SCF
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 A fee of $______ must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
2 For letter-size automation pieces meeting applicable Postal Service
  regulations.
3 Rate applies to letter-size automation mail not mailed at 3-digit, 5-
  digit or carrier route rates.
4 Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or
  multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal
  Service.
5 Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or
  multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal
  Service.
6 For flat-size automation mail meeting applicable Postal Service
  regulations.
7 Mail pays either the minimum piece rate or the 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.


   Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.5--Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route
                               Subclass 1
                              [Full rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Rates
                                                                (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Letter Size
 
Piece Rate
  Basic
  Basic Automated Letter 2
  High Density
  Saturation
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
  BMC
  SCF
  DDU
 
                      Non-Letter Size 3
 
Piece Rate
  Minimum per Piece 4
    Basic
    High Density
    Saturation
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece
    BMC
    SCF
    DDU
Pound Rate 4
  Plus per Piece Rate
    Basic
    High Density
    Saturation
    Destination Entry Discount per Pound
    BMC
    SCF
    DDU
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 A fee of $______ must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
2 Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge off $______ per
  piece.
3 Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever
  is higher.


                                       Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1A *--Parcel Post Subclass Inter-BMC Rates
                                                                        [Dollars]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                Weight not exceeding (pounds)                   Zone 1 & 2     Zone 3       Zone 4       Zone 5       Zone 6       Zone 7       Zone 8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

[[Page 1408]]

 
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
Oversize parcels 6
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Notes:
\1\ For nonmachinable Inter-BMC parcels, add: $______ per piece.
\2\ For each pickup stop, add: $______
\3\ For Origin Bulk Mail Center Discount, deduct $______ per piece.
\4\ For BMC Presort, deduct $______ per piece.
\5\ For Barcoded Discount, deduct $______ per piece.
\6\ See DMCS section 322.161 for oversize Parcel Post.
\7\ 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.


[[Page 1409]]


                                        Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1B*--Parcel Post Subclass Intra-BMC Rates
                                                                        [Dollars]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Weight not exceeding (pounds)                          Local          Zone 1 & 2         Zone 3           Zone 4           Zone 5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 2
 3
 4
 5
 6
 7
 8
 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
Oversize parcels 3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Notes:

[[Page 1410]]

 
1 For each pickup stop, add $______.
2 For Barcoded Discount, deduct $______.
3 See DMCS section 322.161 for oversize Parcel Post.
4 Parcel Post pieces exceeding 94 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.


                 Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1C*--Parcel Post Subclass Destination BMC Rates
                                                    [Dollars]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Weight not exceeding (pounds)            Zone 1 & 2         Zone 3           Zone 4           Zone 5
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 2
 3
 4
 5
 6
 7
 8
 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66

[[Page 1411]]

 
67
68
69
70
Oversize parcels 2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Notes:
1 For Barcoded Discount, deduct $______.
2 See DMCS section 322.161 for oversize Parcel Post.
3 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.
4 A fee of ______ must be paid each for DBMC, DSCF, and DDU.


  Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.ID*--Parcel Post Subclass Destination
                                SCF Rates
                                [Dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Weight (pounds)                      Weight (pounds)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
  .................................                       36
2..................................                       37
3..................................                       38
4..................................                       39
5..................................                       40
6..................................                       41
7..................................                       42
8..................................                       43
9..................................                       44
10.................................                       45
11.................................                       46
12.................................                       47
13.................................                       48
14.................................                       49
15.................................                       50
16.................................                       51
17.................................                       52
18.................................                       53
19.................................                       54
20.................................                       55
21.................................                       56
22.................................                       57
23.................................                       58
24.................................                       59
25.................................                       60
26.................................                       61
27.................................                       62
28.................................                       63
29.................................                       64
30.................................                       65
31.................................                       66
32.................................                       67
33.................................                       68
34.................................                       69
35.................................                       70
                                        Oversize parcels \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Notes:
\1\ See DMCS section 322.161 for oversize Parcel Post.
\2\ 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.
\3\ A fee of $______ must be paid each year for DBMC, DSCF, and DDU.


  Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1E*--Parcel Post Subclass Destination
                           Delivery Unit Rates
                                [Dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Weight (pounds)                      Weight (pounds)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
  .................................                       36
2..................................                       37
3..................................                       38
4..................................                       39
5..................................                       40
6..................................                       41
7..................................                       42
8..................................                       43
9..................................                       44
10.................................                       45
11.................................                       46
12.................................                       47
13.................................                       48
14.................................                       49
15.................................                       50
16.................................                       51
17.................................                       52
18.................................                       53
19.................................                       54
20.................................                       55
21.................................                       56
22.................................                       57
23.................................                       58
24.................................                       59
25.................................                       60
26.................................                       61
27.................................                       62
28.................................                       63
29.................................                       64
30.................................                       65
31.................................                       66
32.................................                       67
33.................................                       68
34.................................                       69
35.................................                       70
                                        Oversize parcels \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Notes:
\1\ See DMCS section 322.161 for oversize Parcel Post.
\2\ 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.
\3\ A fee of $______ must be paid each year for DBMC, DSCF, and DDU.


            Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.3A*--Bound Printed Matter Subclass Single Piece Rates \1\
                                                    [Dollars]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Weight not                                                        Zones
    exceeding        Local   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (pounds)                     1 & 2         3           4           5           6           7           8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.5
  2
2.5
  3
3.5
  4
4.5
  5

[[Page 1412]]

 
  6
  7
  8
  9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Per Piece Rate
Per Pound Rate
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Notes:
\1\Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.
\2\ For barcoded discount, deduct $______ per piece.


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


  Standard Mail Rate Schedules 323.1 and 323.2 Special and Library Rate
                               Subclasses
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Rates
                                                                (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Schedule 323.1: Special
 
First Pound..................................................
  Not presorted 4............................................
  LEVEL A Presort (5-digits) 1 2.............................
  LEVEL B Presort (BMC) 1 3 4................................
Each additional pound through 7 pounds.......................
Each additional pound over 7 pounds..........................
 
                   Schedule 323.2: Library
 
First Pound..................................................
  Not presorted 4............................................
  LEVEL A Presort (5-digits) 1 2.............................
  LEVEL B Presort (BMC) 1 3 4................................
Each additional pound through 7 pounds.......................
Each additional pound over 7 pounds..........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ A fee of $ ______ must be paid once 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 $ ______ per-piece.


                             Periodicals Rate Schedule 421--REGULAR SUBCLASS \1\ \2\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    Postage rate unit             Rates  (cents)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
    Nonadvertising Portion.............................  Pound.................................

[[Page 1413]]

 
    Advertising Portion:
        Delivery Office\4\.............................  Pound.................................
        SCF \5\........................................  Pound.................................
        1&.............................................  Pound.................................
        3..............................................  Pound.................................
        4..............................................  Pound.................................
        5..............................................  Pound.................................
        6..............................................  Pound.................................
        7..............................................  Pound.................................
        8..............................................  Pound.................................
    Science of Agriculture:
        Delivery Office................................  Pound.................................
        SCF............................................  Pound.................................
        Zones 1&2......................................  Pound.................................
Per Piece:
    Less Nonadvertising Factor\6\......................  ......................................
    Required Preparation\7\............................  Piece.................................
    Presorted to 3-digit...............................  Piece.................................
    Presorted to 5-digit...............................  Piece.................................
    Presorted to Carrier Route.........................  Piece.................................
    Discounts:
        Prepared to Delivery Office\4\.................  Piece.................................
        Prepared to SCF \5\............................  Piece.................................
        High Density\8\................................  Piece.................................
        Saturation\9\..................................  Piece.................................
    Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible Mail
     \10\
        From Required:
            Prebarcoded letter size....................  Piece.................................
            Prebarcoded flats..........................  Piece.................................
        From 3-Digit:
            Prebarcoded letter size....................  Piece.................................
            Prebarcoded flats..........................  Piece.................................
        From 5-Digit:
            Prebarcoded letter size....................  Piece.................................
            Prebarcoded flats..........................  Piece.................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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\ Rated do not apply to otherwise regular rate mail that qualifies for the Within County rates in Schedule
  423.2.
\3\ Changes 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 with 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 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]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          Per Pound
 
General
Delivery Office \1\
 
                          Per Piece
 
Required Presort
Presorted to 3-digit
Presorted to 5-digit
Carrier Route Presort
 
                      Per Piece Discount
 
Delivery Office \2\
High Density (formerly 125 piece) \3\
Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible Mail \4\
  From Required:
    Prebarcoded Letter size
    Prebarcoded Flat size
  From 3-digit:
    Prebarcoded Letter size
    Prebarcoded Flat size
  From 5-digit:
    Prebarcoded Letter size
    Prebarcoded Flat size
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Applicable only to 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. Mailers also may qualify for this discount on an alternative
  basis as provided in DMCS section 423.83.
\4\ For automation compatible pieces meeting applicable Postal Service
  regulations.


[[Page 1414]]


            Periodicals Rate Schedule 423.3--Publications of Authorized Nonprofit Organizations \10\
                                                  [Full rates]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Rate \1\
                                                                    Postage rate unit                (cents)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
    Nonadvertising portion.............................  Pound.................................
    Advertising portion.\9\
        Delivery Office \2\............................  Pound.................................
        SCF \3\........................................  Pound.................................
        1&2............................................  Pound.................................
        3..............................................  Pound.................................
        4..............................................  Pound.................................
        5..............................................  Pound.................................
        6..............................................  Pound.................................
        7..............................................  Pound.................................
        8..............................................  Pound.................................
Per Piece:
    Less Nonadvertising Factor \4\.....................
    Required Preparation \5\...........................  Piece.................................
    Presorted to 3-digit...............................  Piece.................................
    Presorted to 5-digit...............................  Piece.................................
    Presorted to Carrier Route.........................  Piece.................................
    Discounts:
        Prepared to Delivery Office \2\................  Piece.................................
        Prepared to SCF \3\............................  Piece.................................
        High Density (formerly 125-Piece) \6\..........  Piece.................................
        Saturation \7\.................................  Piece.................................
    Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible Mail
     \8\
        From Required:
            Prebarcoded letter size....................  Piece.................................
            Prebarcoded flats..........................  Piece.................................
        From 3-Digit:
            Prebarcoded letter size....................  Piece.................................
            Prebarcoded flats..........................  Piece.................................
        From 5-Digit:
            Prebarcoded letter size....................  Piece.................................
            Prebarcoded flats..........................  Piece.................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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 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]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    Postage rate unit            Rate 1  (cents)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
    Nonadvertising Portion.............................  Pound.................................
    Advertising Portion:\9\
        Delivery Office \2\............................  Pound.................................
        SCF \3\........................................  Pound.................................
        1&2............................................  Pound.................................
        3..............................................  Pound.................................
        4..............................................  Pound.................................
        5..............................................  Pound.................................
        6..............................................  Pound.................................
        7..............................................  Pound.................................
        8..............................................  Pound.................................
Per Piece:
    Less Nonadvertising Factor: \4\....................
    Required Preparation \5\...........................  Piece.................................
    Presorted to 3-digit...............................  Piece.................................
    Presorted to 5-digit...............................  Piece.................................
    Presorted to Carrier Route.........................  Piece.................................

[[Page 1415]]

 
    Discounts:
        Prepared to Delivery Office \2\................  Piece.................................
        Prepared to SCF................................  Piece.................................
        High Density (formerly 125-Piece) \6\..........  Piece.................................
        Saturation \7\.................................  Piece.................................
    Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible Mail
     \8\
        From Required:
            Prebarcoded Letter size....................  Piece.................................
            Prebarcoded Flats..........................  Piece.................................
        From 3-Digit:
            Prebarcoded Letter size....................  Piece.................................
            Prebarcoded Flats..........................  Piece.................................
        From 5-Digit
            Prebarcoded Letter Size....................  Piece.................................
            Prebarcoded Flats..........................  Piece.................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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 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 publication may use Within County rates for applicable portions of a mailing.


                  Fee Schedule 911--Address Corrections
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per manual correction
Per automated correction
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 912
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zip Coding of Mailing Lists:
    Per thousand addresses
Correction of Mailing Lists:
    Per submitted address
    Minimum charge per list corrected
Address Changes for Election Boards and Registration
 Commissions:
    Per change of address
Corrections Associated With Arrangement of Address Cards in
 Carrier Delivery Sequence:
    Per Correction
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee Group
                            ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    A                B                C                D                E
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I. Semi-annual Box Fees
 \1\:
    Box Size \2\:
        1
        2
        3
        4
        5
II. Semi-annual Caller
 Service Fees:
    Fee Group:
        A
        B
        C
        D
III. Annual Call Number
 Reservation Fee:
    (All applicable Fee
     Groups)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ A customer ineligible for carrier delivery may obtain a post office box at 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.


[[Page 1416]]


                Fee Schedule 931 \1\ Business Reply Mail
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active business reply advance deposit account:
    Per piece:
        Qualified
        Nonletter-size, using reverse manifest (experimental)
        Nonletter-size, using weight averaging (experimental)
        Other.
Payment of postage due charges if active business reply mail
 advance deposit account not used:
    Per piece
Annual License and Accounting Fees:
    Accounting Fee for Advance Deposit Account
    Permit fee (with or without Advance Deposit Account)
Monthly Fees for customers using a reverse manifest or weight
 averaging for nonletter-size business reply:
    Nonletter-size, using reverse manifest (experimental)
    Nonletter-size, using weight averaging (experimental)
Set-up/Qualification fee for customers using a reverse
 manifest or weight averaging for nonletter-size business
 reply:
    Nonletter-size, using reverse manifest (experimental)
    Nonletter-size, using weight averaging (experimental)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Transaction:
    Shipper must have an advance deposit account (see DMCS
     Schedule 1000)
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                 Fee Schedule 933--On-Site Meter Setting
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Meter:
    By appointment
    Unscheduled request
Additional meters:
    Checking meter in or out of service (per meter)
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fee Schedule 934--[Reserved]

              Fee Schedule 935--Bulk Parcel Return Service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Returned Piece
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                    Fee Schedule 941--Certified Mail
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee (in
                                                                addition
                         Description                               to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Service (per mailpiece)
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                        Fee Schedule 942--Registered Mail
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Declared value of article 1 (in dollars)       Fee (in addition to postage)          Handling charge
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.................................................  ............................  None.
0.01 to 100.......................................  ............................  None.
100.01 to 500.....................................  ............................  None.
500.01 to 1,000...................................  ............................  None.
1,000.01 to 2,000.................................  ............................  None.
2,000.01 to 3,000.................................  ............................  None.
3,000.01 to 4,000.................................  ............................  None.
4,000.01 to 5,000.................................  ............................  None.
5,000.01 to 6,000.................................  ............................  None.
6,000.01 to 7,000.................................  ............................  None.
7,000.01 to 8,000.................................  ............................  None.
8,000.01 to 9,000.................................  ............................  None.
9,000.01 to 10,000................................  ............................  None.
10,000.01 to 11,000...............................  ............................  None.
11,000.01 to 12,000...............................  ............................  None.
12,000.01 to 13,000...............................  ............................  None.
13,000.01 to 14,000...............................  ............................  None.
14,000.01 to 15,000...............................  ............................  None.
15,000.01 to 16,000...............................  ............................  None.
16,000.01 to 17,000...............................  ............................  None.
17,000.01 to 18,000...............................  ............................  None.
18,000.01 to 19,000...............................  ............................  None.
19,000.01 to 20,000...............................  ............................  None.
20,000.01 to 21,000...............................  ............................  None.
21,000.01 to 22,000...............................  ............................  None.
22,000.01 to 23,000...............................  ............................  None.
23,000.01 to 24,000...............................  ............................  None.
24,000.01 to 25,000...............................  ............................  None.
25,000 to 1 million...............................  ............................  Plus ______ cents for each
                                                                                   $1000 (or fraction thereof)
                                                                                   over $25,000.
Over $1 million to 15 million.....................  ............................  Plus ______ cents for each
                                                                                   $1000 (or fraction thereof)
                                                                                   over $1 million.

[[Page 1417]]

 
Over 15 million...................................  ............................  Plus amount determined by the
                                                                                   Postal Service based on
                                                                                   weight, space and value.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.


                                           Fee Schedule 943--Insurance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          Coverage                                       Fee (in addition to postage)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Document Reconstruction:
    $0.01 to $500..........................................  no charge
Mechandise:
    $0.01 to $500..........................................  no charge
    500.01 to 5000.........................................  $______ for each $100 (or fraction thereof) over
                                                              $500 is value.
 
                    General Insurance 1
 
$0.01 to $50...............................................  ...................................................
50.01 to 100...............................................  ...................................................
100.01 to 5000.............................................  $______ plus $______ for each $100 (or fraction
                                                              thereof) over $100 in coverage.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 For bulk insurance, deduct $______ per piece.


                  Fee Schedule 944--Collect on Delivery
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee (in
                                                                addition
                                                                   to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount to be collected, or Insurance Coverage Desired:
    $0.01 to $50
    50.01 to 100
    100.01 to 200
    200.01 to 300
    300.01 to 400
    400.01 to 500
    500.01 to 600
Notice of nondelivery of COD
Alteration of COD charges or designation of new addressee
Registered COD
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                    Fee Schedule 945--Return Receipts
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                         Description                               to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Receipt Issued at Time of Mail: \1\
    Items other than Merchandise
    Merchandise (without another special service)
Receipt Issued after Mailing: \2\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                Fee Schedule 947--Certificate of Mailing
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                                                                   to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Individual Pieces:
    Original certificate of mailing for listed pieces of all
     classes of ordinary mail (per piece)
    Three or more pieces individually listed in a firm
     mailing book or an approved customer provided manifest
     (per piece)
    Each additional copy of original certificate of mailing
     or original mailing receipt for registered, insured,
     certified, and COD mail (each copy)
Bulk Pieces:
    Identical pieces of First-Class and 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)
        Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction
        Duplicate copy
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                 Fee Schedule 948--Delivery Confirmation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                           Service                                 to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Used in Conjunction with Priority Mail:
    Electronic
    Manual

[[Page 1418]]

 
Used in Conjunction with Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter,
 Library, and Special Standard Mail:
    Electronic
    Manual
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                    Fee Schedule 951--Parcel Air Lift
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                                                               to Parcel
                                                                  Post
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 2 pounds
Over 2 up to 3 pounds
Over 3 up to 4 pounds
Over 4 pounds
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                   Fee Schedule 952--Special Handling
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                                                                   to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not more than 10 pounds
More than 10 pounds
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                   Fee Schedule 961--Stamped Envelopes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                         Description                               to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single Sale
Single Sale Hologram
PLAIN BULK (500) #6\3/4\ size:
    Regular
    Window
PRINTED BULK (500) #6\3/4\ size:
    Regular
    Window
BANDED (500) #6\3/4\ size
PLAIN BULK (500) size >#6\3/4\ through #10: \1\
    Regular
    Window
    Hologram
PRINTED BULK (500) size >#6\3/4\ through #10:
    Regular
    Window
    Savings Bond
    Hologram
BANDED (500) size >#6\3/4\ size through #10
Multi-Color Printing (500):
    #6\3/4\ size
    #10 size \1\
Printing Charge per 500 Envelopes (for each type of printed
 envelope):
    Minimum Order (500 envelopes)
    Order for 1,000 or more envelopes
Double Window (500) size >#6\3/4\ through #10 \1\
Household (50):
    Size #6\3/4\:
        Regular
        Window
    Size >#6\3/4\ through #10:
        Regular
        Window
        Hologram
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Fee for precancelled envelopes is the same.


                     Fee Schedule 962--Stamped Cards
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                         Description                               to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stamped Card
Double Stamped Card
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                     Fee Schedule 971--Money Orders
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Domestic:
    $0.01 to $700
APO-FPO:
    $0.01 to $700
Inquiry Fee, which includes the issuance of copy of a paid
 money order
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              Schedule 1000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First-Class Presorted Mailing
Periodicals:
    A. Original Entry
    B. Additional Entry
    C. Re-entry
    D. Registration for News Agents
Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit, and Nonprofit
 Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail Bulk Mailing
Parcel Post: Destination BMC, SCF, and DDU
Special and Library Standard Mail Presorted Mailing
Authorization to Use Permit Imprint
Merchandise Return (per facility receiving merchandise return
 labels)
Business Reply Mail Permit (see Fee Schedule 931)
Authorization to Use Bulk Parcel Return Service
------------------------------------------------------------------------

[FR Doc. 99-326 Filed 1-7-99; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-M