[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 179 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55462-55463]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-23657]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 20


Global Direct--Canada Publications Mail

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: On August 25, 1999, the Postal Service published in the 
Federal Register (64 FR 46277) an interim rule and request for comment 
on a new mail service, Global Direct--Canada Publications Mail. The 
Postal Service hereby gives notice that it is adopting the interim 
rule; however, the rate structure and the rates are revised to comply 
with recent changes made by Canada Post Corporation.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 14, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter J. Grandjean, (202) 314-7256.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In cooperation with Canada Post Corporation 
(CPC), the Postal Service introduced Global Direct--Canada Publications 
Mail. This international mail service is intended primarily for 
publishers seeking easier access to the Canadian domestic postal 
system.
    To qualify, a mailer must agree to mail a minimum of 10,000 pieces 
or 250 pounds of mail per mailing for delivery to Canadian addresses. 
All mail must conform to the applicable eligibility, makeup, and 
preparation requirements for Canadian domestic Publications Mail as 
specified by Canada Post. Specialized software for sorting and address 
accuracy that is recognized by Canada Post is required. Service is 
available from six Postal Service facilities.
    Ancillary services for local business reply mail and the return of 
undeliverable mail are also available. Participating mailers must sign 
a service agreement with the Postal Service that defines the conditions 
of mailing under which they will enter Global Direct--Canada 
Publications Mail.
    On August 25, 1999, the Postal Service published in the Federal 
Register (64 FR 46277) an interim rule and request for comment on 
Global Direct--Canada Publications Mail. The Postal Service did not 
receive any written comments on the interim rule. Accordingly, the 
Postal Service hereby adopts the interim rule and amends the proposed 
rates and rate structure. This change in rates is necessary to comply 
with recent rate changes made by CPC for their domestic Publications 
Mail service. The rates adopted are less than those originally 
proposed.
    The Postal Service adopts the following amendments to the 
International Mail Manual, which is incorporated by reference in the 
Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1.
    A transmittal letter changing the relevant pages in the 
International Mail Manual will be published and automatically 
transmitted to all subscribers. Notice of issuance of the transmittal 
will be published in the Federal Register as provided by 39 CFR 20.3.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

    Foreign relations, International postal service.

PART 20--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 20 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 407, 408.


    2. Chapter 6 of the International Mail Manual (IMM) is amended by 
adding new part 613, Global Direct--Canada Publications Mail, to read 
as follows:

6  Special Programs

* * * * *
610  Global Direct Service
* * * * *
613  Global Direct--Canada Publications Mail
613.1  Description
    Global Direct--Canada Publications Mail is an international mail 
service that is available on the basis of a service agreement between 
the Postal Service and a qualifying mailer. Under this service, a 
mailer must enter newspaper and periodical items that meet the 
applicable eligibility, makeup, and preparation requirements for Canada 
Post's domestic Publications Mail. The Postal Service transports the 
items to Canada for entry into Canada's domestic mail system. The 
mailer is responsible for ensuring that the items meet Canada Post's 
makeup and preparation requirements.
613.2  Qualifying Mailers and Mailing Locations
613.21  Qualifying Mailers
    Qualifying mailers must agree to mail a minimum of 10,000 items or 
250 pounds for delivery to Canadian addresses per mailing. All tendered 
mailpieces must conform to the

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applicable eligibility, makeup, and preparation requirements for 
Canadian domestic mail, as specified by Canada Post. Specialized 
sortation software and address accuracy software that is recognized by 
Canada Post is required.
613.22  Mailing Locations
    Mailings may be deposited only at the following offices as 
specified in the service agreement:

John F Kennedy Airport Mail Center, John F Kennedy International 
Airport, Building 250, Jamaica NY 11430-9998.
New Jersey International Bulk Mail Center, US Postal Service, 80 
Country Rd, Jersey City NJ 07097-9998.
Buffalo Auxiliary Service Facility, Buffalo Processing and Distribution 
Center, 1200 William St, Buffalo NY 14240-9998.
Detroit Bulk Mail Center, US Postal Service 17500 Oakwood Blvd, Allen 
Park MI 48101-9755.
Chicago Ohare International Annex, US Postal Service, 514 Express 
Center DR, Chicago IL 60688-9998.
Seattle Bulk Mail Center, US Postal Service, 34301 9TH Ave S, Federal 
Way WA 98003-6721.
613.3  Postage
613.31  Rates
    The rate of postage is determined by the weight and level of 
sortation of the items mailed, as specified below:

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                                                                   Rate
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                  Letter Carrier Presort (LCP)
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Up to First 7.04 oz. (0.44 lbs.) (200 grams):
    Delivery Mode Direct.......................................   $0.259
    Delivery Facility..........................................    0.295
    DCF........................................................    0.295
    Residue....................................................    0.462
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Over 7.04 oz. (.44 lbs.) (200 grams) Per additional pound......    0.555
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                National Distribution Guide (NDG)
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First 3.52 oz. (0.22 lbs.) (100 grams).........................    0.347
Over 3.52 oz. (0.22 lbs.) (100 grams) Per additional pound.....    0.720
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    Global Direct postage dollars may be added to the ISAL/IPA total 
for the purpose of determining the discount earned; however, the 
discount will not be applied to the Global Direct--Canada published 
rates.
613.32  Canada Post Size Definition

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              Size                      Minimum             Maximum
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Per piece.......................  5.5 in.  x  3.35
                                   in.  x  .007 in.
Per bundle......................  ..................  Length + girth:
                                                       78.7 in.
                                                      Greatest
                                                       dimension: 23.6
                                                       in.
                                                      Height: 7.8 in.
Per roll........................  ..................  Length + 2  x
                                                       diameter: 41 in.
                                                      Greatest
                                                       dimension: 35.4
                                                       in.
Per folded newspaper............  ..................  14.25 in.  x  11
                                                       in.  x  6.4 in.
Per piece.......................  ..................  3 lbs.
Per bundle......................  ..................  55 lbs.
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613.33  Postage Payment Method
    Postage must be paid through an advance deposit account. Qualifying 
mailers must have the following information printed on one of the first 
five or last five pages of each newspaper or periodical issue:
    a. The words ``Agreement Number 03429792.''
    b. The Canadian address to which change of address information and 
the address blocks of undeliverable copies should be sent. (The Postal 
Service will provide this address if the mailer does not have a 
Canadian return address.)
    If the publication is mailed under cover, the information outlined 
above must be clearly visible on the outside of the envelope or, if 
clear-wrapped, on the front or back cover of the publication.
613.34  Postage Statement
    Mailers must complete the total postage on PS Form 3651, Postage 
Statement--International Permit Imprint Mail or Bulk Letters to Canada 
with Permit Imprint or Postage Meter Affixed, and attach a completed 
worksheet, PS Form 3658, Global Direct--Canada Publications Mail. Both 
of these forms are provided by the Postal Service. A set of separate 
postage statements must be prepared for each individual mailing.
613.4  Preparation Requirements
    Mailers are responsible for ensuring that newspapers and 
periodicals tendered under the Global Direct--Canada Publications Mail 
service comply with Canada Post's domestic mail preparation 
requirements.
613.5  Ancillary Services
613.51  Business Reply Service
    This service provides for the return of Canadian business reply 
mail through the Postal Service to a specified address in Canada. 
Detailed specifications for this service are contained in Publication 
524, Global Direct Canada Admail Service Guide. The rates for this 
service are:
    a. $0.45 for items weighing 1.06 ounces (30 grams) or less.
    b. $0.65 for items weighing more than 1.06 ounces (30 grams) but 
not more than 1.76 ounces (50 grams).
613.52  Return of Undeliverable Mail
    Only the address block of the publication will be returned. The 
rate for this service is $0.50 per address block returned.
613.6  Service Agreement
    Before the first mailing, mailers must complete and submit PS Form 
3681, Global Direct Service Agreement, 14 days prior to their planned 
mailing date. The Global Direct Service Agreement can be found in 
Publication 524, Global Direct Canada Admail Service Guide, or on the 
Postal Service Web site. Concurrent with the establishment of the 
agreement, instructions are issued to the designated post office of 
entry regarding the acceptance and verification of the prospective 
customer's mailpieces.
613.7  Advance Notification
    Mailers who are interested in using Global Direct--Canada 
Publications Mail service must complete PS Form 3682, Record of 
Mailing, five days prior to their planned mailing date. The Record of 
Mailing can be found in Publication 524, Global Direct Canada Admail 
Service Guide, or on the Postal Service Web site.

Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 00-23657 Filed 9-13-00; 8:45 am]
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