[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28569-28585]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-13063]


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POSTAL SERVICE


Changes in Domestic Rates and Fees on Modification

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Notice of implementation of changes to domestic rates and fees.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the changes to domestic rates and fees 
to be implemented as a result of the Decision of the Governors of the 
United States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision on Further 
Reconsideration of the Postal Rate Commission on Postal Rate and Fee 
Changes, Docket No. R2000-1, dated May 7, 2001.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel J. Foucheaux, Jr., (202) 268-
2989.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 12, 2000, pursuant to its 
authority under 39 U.S.C. 3621, et seq., the Postal Service filed with 
the Postal Rate Commission (PRC) a Request for a Recommended Decision 
on Proposed Changes in Rates of Postage and Fees for Postal Services 
(Request). The PRC designated the filing as Docket No. R2000-1. On 
November 13, 2000, pursuant to its authority under 39 U.S.C. 3624, the 
PRC issued its Recommended Decision on the Postal Service's Request to 
the Governors of the Postal Service.
    Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3625, the Governors of the United States 
Postal Service acted on the PRC's recommendations on December 4, 2000. 
In one decision, the Governors rejected the PRC's recommendations 
regarding Courtesy Envelope Mail, Information-Based Inidicia Program 
Mail, a flat-rate envelope for Priority Mail, and maximum weight 
figures for Standard Mail letters and breakpoint figures for Standard 
Mail. Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on 
the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Selected Mail 
Classification Matters, Docket No. R2000-1. In the second decision, the 
Governors acted on the remainder of the PRC's recommendations. Decision 
of the

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Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended 
Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Postal Rate and Fee Changes, 
Docket No. R2000-1. The Governors allowed under protest all of the 
remaining classification, fee, and rate changes. The Governors 
requested reconsideration of a number of issues from the Commission, 
including revenue requirement, First-Class Mail costs, Bound Printed 
Matter rates, and nonprofit Standard Mail rates. The Commission 
thereafter issued a notice soliciting comments on matters allowed under 
protest in the Governors' decision.
    In the Commission's Further Recommended Decision, issued on 
February 9, 2001, the Commission recommended changes to rates for Bound 
Printed Matter and Certified Mail, but declined to make further 
adjustments in the revenue requirement. In a decision dated March 5, 
2001, the Governors rejected the Commission's Further Recommended 
Decision, and resumbitted the Request, pursuant to 39 U.S.C.3625(d). 
Decision of the Governors of the Unitd States Postal Service on the 
Further Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Postal 
Rate and Fee Changes, Docket No. R2000-1. On April 10, 2001, the 
Commission issued an Opinion and Recommended Decision on Further 
Reconsideration, wherein it declined to reconsider its rate 
recommendations. On May 7, 2001, the Governors exercised their 
authority to modify the rates recommended by the Commission. Decision 
of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended 
Decision on Further Reconsideration of the Postal Rate Commission on 
Postal Rate and Fee Changes, Docket No. R2000-1.
    Attachment A to the Governors' Decision on Further Reconsideration, 
setting forth the fee and rate changes ordered into effect by the 
Governors, is set forth below. The rates and fees shown below reflect 
the revisions made to Rate Schedules 122 (Express Mail Custom 
Designed), 521.2C (Parcel Select DMBC Rates), and 522A-D (Bound Printed 
Matter) in errata issued on May 15, 2001. In accordance with the 
Decision of the Governors and Resolution No. 01-8 of the Board of 
Governors, the Postal Service hereby gives notice that the rate and fee 
changes set forth below will become effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 
2001.

Attachment A To The Decision Of The Governors Of The United States 
Postal Service On The Recommended Decision On Further 
Reconsideration Of The Postal Rate Commission On Postal Rate And 
Fee Changes, Docket No. R2000-1

                                         Modified Rate and Fee Schedules
                                    [Express Mail Schedules 121, 122 and 123]
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                                                                                   Schedule 123    Schedule 123
                                  Schedule 121 Same Day Airport    Schedule 122    Next Day and    Next Day and
 Weight not exceeding (pounds)               Service                  Custom       Second Day PO   Second Day PO
                                                                     Designed          to PO       to Addressee
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\1/2\..........................  ...............................           $9.40           $9.55          $12.45
 1.............................  ...............................           13.95           14.10           16.25
 2.............................  ...............................           13.95           14.10           16.25
 3.............................  ...............................           16.90           17.05           19.15
 4.............................  ...............................           19.75           19.90           22.05
 5.............................  ...............................           22.60           22.75           24.85
 6.............................  ...............................           25.45           25.60           27.70
 7.............................  ...............................           28.15           28.30           30.45
 8.............................  ...............................           29.40           29.55           31.65
 9.............................  ...............................           30.65           30.80           32.95
10.............................  ...............................           31.85           32.00           34.15
11.............................  ...............................           33.40           33.55           35.70
12.............................  ...............................           35.85           36.00           38.10
13.............................  ...............................           37.10           37.25           39.85
14.............................  ...............................           38.50           38.65           40.80
15.............................  ...............................           39.75           39.90           42.00
16.............................  ...............................           41.10           41.25           43.40
17.............................  ...............................           42.50           42.65           44.75
18.............................  ...............................           43.75           43.90           46.05
19.............................  ...............................           45.05           45.20           47.35
20.............................  ...............................           46.45           46.60           48.70
21.............................  ...............................           47.70           47.90           50.00
22.............................  ...............................           49.00           49.20           51.30
23.............................  ...............................           50.40           50.60           52.70
24.............................  ...............................           51.65           51.80           53.95
25.............................  ...............................           53.00           53.20           55.25
26.............................  ...............................           54.30           54.45           56.60
27.............................  ...............................           55.65           55.85           57.90
28.............................  ...............................           56.95           57.10           59.25
29.............................  ...............................           58.30           58.45           60.55
30.............................  ...............................           59.65           59.80           61.90
31.............................  ...............................           60.95           61.10           63.20
32.............................  ...............................           62.25           62.40           64.55
33.............................  ...............................           63.60           63.75           65.80
34.............................  ...............................           64.90           65.05           67.20
35.............................  ...............................           66.25           66.40           68.45
36.............................  ...............................           67.55           67.70           69.85
37.............................  ...............................           68.80           68.95           71.35
38.............................  ...............................           70.40           70.35           73.00
39.............................  ...............................           72.00           71.65           74.60

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40.............................  ...............................           73.65           73.10           76.25
41.............................  ...............................           75.25           74.70           77.85
42.............................  ...............................           76.90           76.35           79.55
43.............................  ...............................           78.50           77.95           81.10
44.............................  ...............................           80.15           79.60           82.70
45.............................  ...............................           81.75           81.20           84.15
46.............................  ...............................           83.10           82.75           85.40
47.............................  ...............................           84.50           84.45           86.90
48.............................  ...............................           85.85           86.00           88.20
49.............................  ...............................           87.20           87.35           89.50
50.............................  ...............................           88.50           88.65           90.85
51.............................  ...............................           89.95           90.15           92.30
52.............................  ...............................           91.25           91.40           93.60
53.............................  ...............................           92.65           92.80           95.00
54.............................  ...............................           94.00           94.15           96.30
55.............................  ...............................           95.30           95.50           97.70
56.............................  ...............................           96.80           96.95           99.10
57.............................  ...............................           98.05           98.20          100.40
58.............................  ...............................           99.40           99.55          101.80
59.............................  ...............................          100.95          101.10          103.30
60.............................  ...............................          102.50          102.65          104.85
61.............................  ...............................          104.25          104.40          106.60
62.............................  ...............................          105.80          105.95          108.20
63.............................  ...............................          107.45          107.60          109.75
64.............................  ...............................          109.10          109.30          111.50
65.............................  ...............................          110.75          110.90          113.05
66.............................  ...............................          112.45          112.60          114.80
67.............................  ...............................          114.05          114.20          116.35
68.............................  ...............................          115.75          115.90          118.10
69.............................  ...............................          117.35          117.50          119.65
70.............................  ...............................          118.95          119.10          121.30
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Schedules 121, 122 and 123 Notes:
1. The applicable 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a `flat rate' envelope provided by the Postal
  Service.
2. Add $10.25 for each pickup stop.
3. Add $10.25 for each Custom Designed delivery stop.


                   First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 221
                      [Letters and Sealed Parcels]
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                                                                  Rate
                                                                 (cents)
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Regular
  Single Piece: First Ounce...................................      34.0
  Presort \1\.................................................      32.2
  Qualified Business Reply Mail...............................      31.0
  Additional Ounce \2\........................................      23.0
  Nonstandard Surcharge
    Single Piece..............................................      11.0
    Presort...................................................       5.0
Automation-Presort \1\
  Letters \3\
    Basic Presort \4\.........................................      28.0
    3-Digit Presort \5\.......................................      26.9
    5-Digit Presort \6\.......................................      25.5
    Carrier Route Presort \7\.................................      24.5
  Flats \8\
    Basic Presort \9\.........................................      31.2
    3-Digit Presort \10\......................................      29.7
    5-Digit Presort \11\......................................      27.7
  Additional Ounce \2\........................................      23.0
  Nonstandard Surcharge.......................................       5.0
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Schedule 221 Notes
\1\ A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each year at each office
  of mailing by any person who mails other than Single Piece First-Class
  Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class
  rate. For presorted mailings weighing more than 2 ounces, subtract 4.6
  cents per piece.
\2\ Rate applies through 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 and, for the
  Basic Presort rate, documents provided for entry as mail using Mailing
  Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981.
\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 the 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, and, for the Basic Presort rate, to documents provided
  for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent
  service, pursuant to section 981.
\9\ Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail not
  mailed at the 3-Digit or 5-Digit rate.
\10\ Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail
  presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations
  specified by the Postal Service.
\11\ Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail
  presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations
  specified by the Postal Service.


                   First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 222
                                 [Cards]
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                                                                  Rate
                                                                 (cents)
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Regular
  Single Piece................................................      21.0
  Presort \1\.................................................      19.0
  Qualified Business Reply Mail...............................      18.0

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Automation-Presort \1, 2\
  Basic Presort \3\...........................................      17.4
  3-Digit Presort \4\.........................................      16.8
  5-Digit Presort \5\.........................................      16.1
  Carrier Route Presort \6\...................................      15.0
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Schedule 222 Notes
\1\ A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each year at each office
  of mailing by any person who mails other than Single Piece First-Class
  Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class
  rate.
\2\ Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 pieces, which
  must be barcoded and meet other preparation requirements specified by
  the Postal Service and, for the Basic Presort rate, to documents
  provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally
  equivalent service, pursuant to section 981.
\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]
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                                       Zones L1,
    Weight not exceeding (pounds)         2, 3      Zone 4     Zone 5     Zone 6     Zone 7     Zone 8
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1....................................      $3.50      $3.50      $3.50      $3.50      $3.50      $3.50
2....................................       3.95       3.95       3.95       3.95       3.95       3.95
3....................................       5.20       5.20       5.20       5.20       5.20       5.20
4....................................       6.45       6.45       6.45       6.45       6.45       6.45
5....................................       7.70       7.70       7.70       7.70       7.70       7.70
6....................................       8.10       8.30       8.35       8.50       9.55      10.40
7....................................       8.40       8.90       9.00       9.30      10.60      11.85
8....................................       8.50       9.50       9.65      10.10      11.65      13.30
9....................................       8.65      10.10      10.30      10.90      12.70      14.75
10...................................       8.75      10.65      10.95      11.80      13.75      16.20
11...................................       9.00      11.25      11.60      12.80      14.80      17.65
12...................................       9.25      11.85      12.25      13.75      15.85      19.10
13...................................       9.65      12.45      12.90      14.75      16.90      20.55
14...................................      10.05      13.05      13.55      15.70      17.95      22.00
15...................................      10.45      13.65      14.20      16.65      19.00      23.45
16...................................      10.85      14.25      14.85      17.60      20.05      24.90
17...................................      11.25      14.85      15.50      18.60      21.10      26.35
18...................................      11.65      15.45      16.30      19.55      22.15      27.80
19...................................      12.05      16.05      17.05      20.50      23.20      29.25
20...................................      12.45      16.65      17.85      21.40      24.25      30.70
21...................................      12.85      17.25      18.60      22.40      25.30      32.15
22...................................      13.25      17.85      19.35      23.35      26.35      33.60
23...................................      13.65      18.45      20.15      24.30      27.40      35.05
24...................................      14.05      19.05      20.95      25.25      28.45      36.50
25...................................      14.45      19.65      21.75      26.25      29.50      37.95
26...................................      14.85      20.25      22.45      27.20      30.55      39.40
27...................................      15.25      20.85      23.25      28.15      31.60      40.85
28...................................      15.65      21.45      24.05      29.10      32.65      42.30
29...................................      16.05      22.05      24.85      30.05      33.70      43.75
30...................................      16.45      22.65      25.60      31.05      34.75      45.20
31...................................      16.85      23.25      26.35      31.95      35.80      46.65
32...................................      17.25      23.85      27.15      32.90      36.85      48.10
33...................................      17.65      24.45      27.95      33.85      37.90      49.55
34...................................      18.05      25.05      28.70      34.80      38.95      51.00
35...................................      18.45      25.65      29.50      35.80      40.00      52.45
36...................................      18.85      26.25      30.25      36.75      41.05      53.90
37...................................      19.25      26.95      31.05      37.70      42.10      55.35
38...................................      19.65      27.55      31.80      38.70      43.15      56.80
39...................................      20.05      28.25      32.60      39.65      44.20      58.25
40...................................      20.45      28.95      33.40      40.60      45.25      59.70
41...................................      20.85      29.55      34.15      41.55      46.30      61.15
42...................................      21.25      30.25      34.90      42.45      47.40      62.60
43...................................      21.65      30.90      35.70      43.45      48.45      64.05
44...................................      22.05      31.55      36.50      44.40      49.55      65.50
45...................................      22.45      32.25      37.25      45.35      50.60      66.95
46...................................      22.85      32.90      38.00      46.30      51.65      68.40
47...................................      23.25      33.55      38.80      47.30      52.75      69.85
48...................................      23.65      34.25      39.60      48.25      53.80      71.30
49...................................      24.05      34.90      40.35      49.20      54.90      72.75
50...................................      24.45      35.55      41.15      50.15      55.95      74.20
51...................................      24.85      36.25      41.90      51.10      57.00      75.65
52...................................      25.25      36.90      42.70      52.10      58.05      77.10
53...................................      25.65      37.55      43.45      53.05      59.10      78.55
54...................................      26.05      38.20      44.25      53.95      60.15      80.00
55...................................      26.45      38.90      45.05      54.90      61.20      81.45

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56...................................      26.85      39.55      45.80      55.90      62.25      82.90
57...................................      27.25      40.20      46.55      56.85      63.30      84.35
58...................................      27.65      40.90      47.35      57.80      64.35      85.80
59...................................      28.05      41.55      48.15      58.75      65.40      87.25
60...................................      28.45      42.20      48.95      59.75      66.45      88.70
61...................................      28.85      42.90      49.65      60.70      67.50      90.15
62...................................      29.25      43.50      50.45      61.65      68.55      91.60
63...................................      29.65      44.20      51.25      62.60      69.60      93.05
64...................................      30.05      44.90      52.05      63.60      70.65      94.50
65...................................      30.45      45.50      52.75      64.50      71.70      95.95
66...................................      30.85      46.20      53.55      65.45      72.75      97.40
67...................................      31.25      46.90      54.35      66.40      73.80      98.85
68...................................      31.65      47.50      55.15      67.35      74.85     100.30
69...................................      32.05      48.20      55.90      68.35      75.90     101.75
70...................................      32.45      48.90      56.65      69.30      76.95     103.20
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Schedule 223 Notes
\1\ The 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a ``flat rate'' envelope provided by the Postal Service.
\2\ Add $10.25 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 321A
                [Regular Subclass Presort Categories\1\]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size
  Piece Rate
    Basic.....................................................      25.3
    \3/5\-Digit...............................................      23.3
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece
    BMC.......................................................       1.9
    SCF.......................................................       2.4
Non-Letter Size \2\
  Piece Rate
    Minimum per Piece \3\
      Basic...................................................      32.2
      \3/5\ Digit.............................................      26.6
    Destination Entry Discount per Piece
      BMC.....................................................       1.9
      SCF.....................................................       2.4
  Pound Rate \3\                                                    66.8
    Plus per Piece Rate
      Basic...................................................      18.4
      \3/5\-Digit.............................................      12.8
    Destination Entry Discount per Pound
      BMC.....................................................       9.3
      SCF.....................................................      11.4
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321A Notes
\1\ A fee of $125.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
\2\ Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.18 per piece.
  For parcel barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
\3\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
  whichever is higher.


                    Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321B
               [Regular Subclass Automation Categories\1\]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size \2\
  Piece Rate
    Basic Letter \3\..........................................      20.0
    3-Digit Letter \4\........................................      19.0
    5-Digit Letter \5\........................................      17.7
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece
    BMC.......................................................       1.9
    SCF.......................................................       2.4
Flat Size \6\
  Piece Rate
    Minimum per Piece \7\
      Basic Flat \8\..........................................      27.8
      \3/5\-Digit Flat \9\....................................      23.9
    Destination Entry Discount per Piece
      BMC.....................................................       1.9
      SCF.....................................................       2.4
  Pound Rate \7\                                                    66.8
    Plus per piece Rate
      Basic Flat \8\..........................................      14.0
      \3/5\-Digit Flat \9\....................................      10.1
    Destination Entry Discount per Pound
      BMC.....................................................       9.3
      SCF.....................................................      11.4
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321B Notes
\1\ A fee of $125.00 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 322
                  [Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass \1\]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size
  Piece Rate
    Basic.....................................................      17.8
    Basic Automated Letter \2\................................      15.7
      High Density............................................      15.3
      Saturation..............................................      14.5
    Destination Entry Discount per Piece
      BMC.....................................................       1.9
      SCF.....................................................       2.4
      DDU.....................................................       2.9
Non-Letter Size \3\
  Piece Rate
    Minimum per Piece \4\
      Basic...................................................      17.8
      High Density............................................      15.6
      Saturation..............................................      14.9
    Destination Entry Discount per Piece
      BMC.....................................................       1.9
      SCF.....................................................       2.4
      DDU.....................................................       2.9
  Pound Rate \4\..............................................      63.8
    Plus per Piece Rate
      Basic...................................................       4.6
      High Density............................................       2.4
      Saturation..............................................       1.7
    Destination Entry Discount per Pound
      BMC.....................................................       9.3
      SCF.....................................................      11.4

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      DDU.....................................................      14.0
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\1\ A fee of $125.00 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 $0.15 per piece.
\4\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
  whichever is higher.


                    Standard Mail Rate Schedule 323A
               [Nonprofit Subclass Presort Categories \1\]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rates
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size
  Piece Rate
    Basic.....................................................      15.8
    \3/5\ Digit...............................................      14.6
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece
    BMC.......................................................       1.9
    SCF.......................................................       2.4
Non-Letter Size \2\
  Piece Rate
    Minimum per Piece \3\
      Basic...................................................      22.0
      \3/5\ Digit.............................................      17.1
    Destination Entry Discount per Piece
      BMC.....................................................       1.9
      SCF.....................................................       2.4
  Pound Rate \3\..............................................      55.0
    Plus per Piece Rate
      Basic...................................................      10.7
      \3/5\ Digit.............................................       5.8
    Destination Entry Discount per Pound
      BMC.....................................................       9.3
      SCF.....................................................      11.4
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ A fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each
  bulk mailing permit.
\2\ Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.18 per piece.
  For parcel barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
\3\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
  whichever is higher.


                    Standard Mail Rate Schedule 323B
             [Nonprofit Subclass Automation Categories \1\]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size \2\
  Piece Rate
    Basic Letter \3\..........................................      13.3
    3-Digit Letter \4\........................................      12.3
    5-Digit Letter \5\........................................      10.8
  Destination Entry Discount per   Piece
    BMC.......................................................       1.9
    SCF.......................................................       2.4
Flat Size \6\
  Piece Rate
    Minimum per Piece \7\
      Basic Flat \8\..........................................      17.9
      3/5-Digit Flat \9\......................................      15.4
    Destination Entry Discount per   Piece
      BMC.....................................................       1.9
      SCF.....................................................       2.4
  Pound Rate \7\..............................................      55.0
    Plus per Piece Rate
      Basic Flat \8\..........................................       6.6
      3/5-Digit Flat \9\......................................       4.1
    Destination Entry Discount per   Pound
      BMC.....................................................       9.3
      SCF.....................................................      11.4
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ A fee of $125.00 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 324
             [Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass \1\]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size
  Piece Rate
    Basic.....................................................      11.8
    Basic Automated Letter \2\................................      10.5
    High Density..............................................       9.5
    Saturation................................................       8.9
  Destination Entry Discount per Piece
    BMC.......................................................       1.9
    SCF.......................................................       2.4
    DDU.......................................................       2.9
Non-Letter Size \3\
  Piece Rate
    Minimum per Piece \4\
      Basic...................................................      11.8
      High Density............................................      10.2
      Saturation..............................................       9.7
    Destination Entry Discount per Piece
      BMC.....................................................       1.9
      SCF.....................................................       2.4
      DDU.....................................................       2.9
  Pound Rate \4\                                                    37.0
    Plus per Piece Rate
      Basic...................................................       4.2
      High Density............................................       2.6
      Saturation..............................................       2.1
    Destination Entry Discount per Pound
      BMC.....................................................       9.3
      SCF.....................................................      11.4
      DDU.....................................................      14.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ A fee of $125.00 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 $0.15 per piece.
\4\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
  whichever is higher.


                      Periodicals Rate Schedule 421
                    [Outside County Subclass 1 2 12]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Rate \3\
                                       Postage rate unit       (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound
    Nonadvertising Portion........  Pound..................         17.9
    Advertising Portion \11\
        Delivery Office \4\.......  Pound..................         15.3
        SCF \5\...................  Pound..................         19.5
        1&2.......................  Pound..................         23.8
        3.........................  Pound..................         25.3
        4.........................  Pound..................         29.2
        5.........................  Pound..................         35.1
        6.........................  Pound..................         41.3

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        7.........................  Pound..................         48.8
        8.........................  Pound..................         55.2
    Science of Agriculture
        Delivery Office...........  Pound..................         11.5
        SCF.......................  Pound..................         14.6
        Zones 1&2.................  Pound..................         17.9
Per Piece
        Less Nonadvertising Factor    .....................          6.7
         \6\.
        Required Preparation \7\..  Piece..................         33.3
        Presorted to 3-digit......  Piece..................         28.3
        Presorted to 5-digit......  Piece..................         21.9
        Presorted to Carrier Route  Piece..................         13.9
    Discounts:
        Prepared to Delivery        Piece..................          1.7
         Office \4\.
        Prepared to SCF \5\.......  Piece..................          0.8
        High Density \8\..........  Piece..................          2.6
        Saturation \9\............  Piece..................          4.4
    Automation Discounts for
     Automation Compatible Mail
     \10\
        From Required:
            Prebarcoded letter      Piece..................          6.7
             size.
            Prebarcoded flats.....  Piece..................          4.2
        From 3-Digit:
            Prebarcoded letter      Piece..................          5.2
             size.
            Prebarcoded flats.....  Piece..................          3.5
        From 5-Digit:
            Prebarcoded letter      Piece..................          4.1
             size.
            Prebarcoded flats.....  Piece..................          2.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ The rates in this schedule also apply to Nonprofit (DMCS Section
  422.2) and Classroom rate categories. These categories receive a 5
  percent discount on all components of postage except advertising
  pounds. Moreover, the 5 percent discount does not apply to commingled
  nonsubscriber, nonrequestor, complimentary, and sample copies in
  excess of the 10 percent allowance under DMCS sections 412.34 and
  413.42, or to Science of Agriculture mail.
\2\ Rates do not apply to otherwise Outside County mail that qualifies
  for the Within County rates in Schedule 423.
\3\ Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge to
  the sum of the nonadvertising portion and the advertising portion, as
  applicable.
\4\ Applies to carrier route (including high density and saturation)
  mail delivered within the delivery area of the originating post
  office.
\5\ Applies to mail delivered within the SCF area of the originating SCF
  office.
\6\ For postage calculations, multiply the proportion of nonadvertising
  content by this factor and subtract from the applicable piece rate.
\7\ Mail 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.
\11\ Not applicable to qualifying Nonprofit and Classroom publications
  containing 10 percent or less advertising content.
\12\ For a ``Ride-Along'' item enclosed with or attached to a
  periodical, add $0.10 per copy (experimental).


                     Periodicals Rate Schedule 423%
                             [Within County]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
                                                                 (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound
  General.....................................................      14.6
  Delivery Officer \1\........................................      11.5
Per Piece
  Required Presort............................................      10.1
  Presorted to 3-digit........................................       9.3
  Presorted to 5-digit........................................       8.4
  Carrier Route Presort.......................................       4.8
Per Piece Discount
  Delivery Office \2\.........................................       0.5
  High Density (formerly 125 piece) \3\.......................       1.5
  Saturation..................................................       2.1
  Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible Mail \4\
    From Required:                                                   5.2
      Prebarcoded Letter size.................................
      Prebarcoded Flat size...................................       2.7
    From 3-digit:
      Prebarcoded Letter size.................................       4.6
      Prebarcoded Flat size...................................       2.4
    From 5-digit:
      Prebarcoded Letter size.................................       3.9
      Prebarcoded Flat size...................................       2.1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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.
\5\ For a ``Ride-Along'' item enclosed with or attached to a periodical,
  add $0.10 per copy (experimental).


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                                      Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2A
                                     [Parcel Post SubClass Inter-BMC Rates]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Weight not exceeding  (pounds)     Zone 1&2    Zone 3     Zone 4     Zone 5     Zone 6     Zone 7     Zone 8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1.................................      $3.42      $3.45      $3.45      $3.45      $3.45      $3.45      $3.45
 2.................................       3.42       3.45       3.45       3.45       3.45       3.45       3.45
 3.................................       3.90       4.23       4.66       4.71       4.76       4.81       4.86
 4.................................       4.05       4.51       5.33       5.80       5.95       6.00       6.05
 5.................................       4.19       4.76       5.78       7.00       7.15       7.20       7.25
 6.................................       4.33       5.01       6.20       7.70       8.03       8.25       8.84
 7.................................       4.46       5.23       6.59       8.38       8.90       9.49      10.69
 8.................................       4.60       5.44       6.92       8.96       9.60      10.74      12.53
 9.................................       4.70       5.63       7.28       9.50      10.30      11.99      14.20
10.................................       4.83       5.82       7.58      10.01      11.00      13.24      15.26
11.................................       4.93       6.00       7.89      10.48      11.70      14.20      16.14
12.................................       5.03       6.16       8.17      10.92      12.40      15.15      16.98
13.................................       5.13       6.30       8.43      11.33      13.10      16.10      17.79
14.................................       5.23       6.48       8.69      11.72      13.80      17.05      18.57
15.................................       5.32       6.62       8.94      12.08      14.44      17.66      19.33
16.................................       5.40       6.76       9.17      12.42      14.86      18.20      20.05
17.................................       5.50       6.88       9.40      12.74      15.28      18.72      20.76
18.................................       5.58       7.01       9.60      13.04      15.65      19.19      21.44
19.................................       5.67       7.14       9.81      13.33      16.01      19.66      22.10
20.................................       5.74       7.25       9.98      13.61      16.35      20.09      22.74
21.................................       5.82       7.38      10.17      13.88      16.69      20.51      23.36
22.................................       5.89       7.48      10.35      14.13      16.99      20.90      23.97
23.................................       5.97       7.61      10.54      14.35      17.28      21.27      24.56
24.................................       6.02       7.70      10.69      14.59      17.57      21.63      25.14
25.................................       6.10       7.80      10.86      14.80      17.84      21.96      25.70
26.................................       6.16       7.90      11.01      15.02      18.10      22.29      26.25
27.................................       6.24       8.00      11.15      15.21      18.34      22.59      26.79
28.................................       6.29       8.09      11.32      15.41      18.58      22.88      27.31
29.................................       6.36       8.19      11.46      15.58      18.80      23.16      27.83
30.................................       6.42       8.28      11.58      15.75      19.01      23.44      28.33
31.................................       6.49       8.35      11.72      15.92      19.23      23.71      28.82
32.................................       6.54       8.45      11.85      16.08      19.42      23.96      29.30
33.................................       6.60       8.54      11.98      16.24      19.61      24.20      29.78
34.................................       6.66       8.60      12.09      16.39      19.79      24.42      30.24
35.................................       6.72       8.69      12.22      16.54      19.96      24.64      30.70
36.................................       6.77       8.76      12.35      16.68      20.14      24.85      31.14
37.................................       6.82       8.83      12.44      16.82      20.30      25.06      31.58
38.................................       6.88       8.92      12.56      16.94      20.45      25.25      32.01
39.................................       6.94       8.98      12.66      17.06      20.60      25.43      32.43
40.................................       6.99       9.06      12.77      17.19      20.76      25.63      32.85
41.................................       7.05       9.14      12.87      17.31      20.90      25.80      33.26
42.................................       7.10       9.20      12.97      17.41      21.03      25.96      33.66
43.................................       7.14       9.27      13.07      17.52      21.17      26.13      34.05
44.................................       7.19       9.32      13.16      17.62      21.29      26.28      34.44
45.................................       7.24       9.40      13.26      17.73      21.42      26.43      34.74
46.................................       7.29       9.46      13.35      17.84      21.54      26.58      34.93
47.................................       7.35       9.53      13.43      17.92      21.66      26.72      35.12
48.................................       7.39       9.59      13.53      18.02      21.75      26.85      35.30
49.................................       7.43       9.65      13.62      18.11      21.87      26.99      35.46
50.................................       7.48       9.70      13.68      18.20      21.98      27.13      35.63
51.................................       7.53       9.77      13.78      18.28      22.08      27.24      35.78
52.................................       7.57       9.83      13.86      18.37      22.18      27.36      35.94
53.................................       7.62       9.88      13.92      18.45      22.28      27.48      36.10
54.................................       7.66       9.95      14.01      18.53      22.37      27.60      36.24
55.................................       7.70       9.98      14.09      18.60      22.45      27.70      36.38
56.................................       7.76      10.06      14.16      18.68      22.55      27.81      36.52
57.................................       7.80      10.11      14.24      18.75      22.63      27.92      36.64
58.................................       7.84      10.16      14.30      18.82      22.71      28.01      36.77
59.................................       7.89      10.21      14.38      18.89      22.80      28.10      36.89
60.................................       7.93      10.26      14.46      18.95      22.86      28.20      37.02
61.................................       7.99      10.33      14.52      19.02      22.95      28.30      37.18
62.................................       8.03      10.37      14.58      19.09      23.01      28.37      37.33
63.................................       8.05      10.43      14.66      19.14      23.09      28.46      37.49
64.................................       8.09      10.47      14.72      19.19      23.15      28.54      37.63
65.................................       8.14      10.52      14.78      19.26      23.23      28.62      37.77
66.................................       8.19      10.58      14.84      19.31      23.28      28.70      37.90
67.................................       8.24      10.62      14.91      19.38      23.36      28.77      38.04
68.................................       8.27      10.67      14.98      19.43      23.41      28.85      38.18
69.................................       8.31      10.71      15.04      19.48      23.48      28.93      38.29
70.................................       8.35      10.77      15.10      19.54      23.53      28.99      38.43

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Oversize parcels \5\...............      34.75      38.94      45.10      54.87      66.41      82.14     106.31
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ For Origin Bulk Mail Center Discount, deduct $0.90 per piece.
\2\ For BMC Presort, deduct $0.23 per piece.
\3\ For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
\4\ For nonmachinable Inter-BMC parcels, add $2.00 per piece.
\5\ See DMCS section 521.61 for oversize Parcel Post.
\6\ 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.
\7\ For each pickup stop, add $10.25.


                                      Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2B
                                     [Parcel Post Subclass Intra-BMC Rates]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Weight not exceeding  (pounds)                 Local     Zone 1&2    Zone 3     Zone 4     Zone 5
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 .......................................................      $2.74      $3.04      $3.04      $3.04      $3.04
2 .......................................................       2.74       3.04       3.04       3.04       3.04
3 .......................................................       2.98       3.44       3.47       3.47       3.47
4 .......................................................       3.20       3.60       3.86       3.86       3.93
5 .......................................................       3.40       3.74       4.18       4.21       4.40
6 .......................................................       3.56       3.88       4.48       4.50       4.83
7 .......................................................       3.63       4.00       4.74       4.77       5.23
8 .......................................................       3.72       4.14       4.98       5.02       5.61
9 .......................................................       3.80       4.24       5.18       5.27       5.96
10.......................................................       3.88       4.37       5.44       5.51       6.29
11.......................................................       3.95       4.47       5.62       5.72       6.59
12.......................................................       4.03       4.59       5.78       5.93       6.90
13.......................................................       4.10       4.69       5.92       6.13       7.16
14.......................................................       4.17       4.78       6.02       6.33       7.43
15.......................................................       4.23       4.87       6.16       6.50       7.68
16.......................................................       4.31       4.95       6.30       6.67       7.91
17.......................................................       4.36       5.05       6.43       6.85       8.13
18.......................................................       4.42       5.12       6.56       7.00       8.36
19.......................................................       4.47       5.22       6.68       7.15       8.56
20.......................................................       4.55       5.29       6.80       7.28       8.75
21.......................................................       4.59       5.36       6.92       7.40       8.94
22.......................................................       4.64       5.45       7.02       7.52       9.12
23.......................................................       4.70       5.51       7.15       7.63       9.30
24.......................................................       4.75       5.58       7.25       7.73       9.46
25.......................................................       4.81       5.64       7.35       7.83       9.62
26.......................................................       4.85       5.72       7.44       7.93       9.78
27.......................................................       4.90       5.78       7.55       8.02       9.92
28.......................................................       4.95       5.84       7.65       8.10      10.06
29.......................................................       5.01       5.91       7.75       8.19      10.20
30.......................................................       5.07       5.97       7.83       8.27      10.35
31.......................................................       5.11       6.03       7.90       8.34      10.47
32.......................................................       5.15       6.10       8.00       8.42      10.59
33.......................................................       5.21       6.15       8.08       8.49      10.73
34.......................................................       5.25       6.21       8.15       8.55      10.83
35.......................................................       5.29       6.26       8.24       8.62      10.94
36.......................................................       5.33       6.31       8.31       8.68      11.07
37.......................................................       5.37       6.38       8.38       8.74      11.17
38.......................................................       5.41       6.43       8.46       8.80      11.28
39.......................................................       5.47       6.49       8.54       8.85      11.37
40.......................................................       5.51       6.53       8.60       8.90      11.48
41.......................................................       5.56       6.60       8.69       8.95      11.57
42.......................................................       5.60       6.64       8.75       9.00      11.66
43.......................................................       5.64       6.68       8.82       9.05      11.76
44.......................................................       5.70       6.74       8.88       9.10      11.84
45.......................................................       5.73       6.78       8.94       9.23      11.93
46.......................................................       5.77       6.85       9.02       9.27      12.01
47.......................................................       5.82       6.90       9.07       9.31      12.09
48.......................................................       5.86       6.94       9.14       9.35      12.19
49.......................................................       5.89       6.99       9.20       9.39      12.26
50.......................................................       5.93       7.02       9.26       9.42      12.34
51.......................................................       5.98       7.09       9.31       9.46      12.41
52.......................................................       6.01       7.13       9.39       9.49      12.48
53.......................................................       6.05       7.16       9.43       9.52      12.55

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54.......................................................       6.10       7.20       9.47       9.56      12.63
55.......................................................       6.14       7.25       9.50       9.60      12.69
56.......................................................       6.17       7.30       9.53       9.63      12.75
57.......................................................       6.21       7.35       9.55       9.65      12.83
58.......................................................       6.25       7.39       9.58       9.68      12.89
59.......................................................       6.29       7.43       9.61       9.71      12.95
60.......................................................       6.31       7.48       9.63       9.73      13.02
61.......................................................       6.38       7.53       9.66       9.76      13.08
62.......................................................       6.40       7.57       9.68       9.81      13.13
63.......................................................       6.44       7.61       9.70       9.87      13.19
64.......................................................       6.48       7.65       9.72       9.91      13.25
65.......................................................       6.52       7.69       9.75       9.96      13.30
66.......................................................       6.54       7.75       9.77      10.02      13.37
67.......................................................       6.60       7.79       9.79      10.07      13.41
68.......................................................       6.63       7.81       9.80      10.11      13.46
69.......................................................       6.64       7.86       9.82      10.16      13.52
70.......................................................       6.65       7.90       9.84      10.21      13.57
Oversize parcels \3\.....................................      19.82      28.99      28.99      28.99      28.99
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
\2\ For nonmachinable Intra-BMC parcels, add $1.35 per piece.
\3\ See DMCS section 521.61 for oversize Parcel Post.
\4\ 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.
\5\ For each pickup stop, add $10.25.


                  Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2C
       [Parcel Post Subclass Parcel Select--Destination BMC Rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Weight not exceeding
          (pounds)             Zone 1 &    Zone 3     Zone 4     Zone 5
----------------------------------2-------------------------------------
 1..........................      $2.13      $2.48      $2.75      $2.99
 2..........................       2.13       2.48       2.75       2.99
 3..........................       2.36       2.89       3.31       3.42
 4..........................       2.57       3.27       3.81       3.88
 5..........................       2.78       3.63       4.16       4.35
 6..........................       2.96       3.97       4.45       4.78
 7..........................       3.14       4.28       4.72       5.18
 8..........................       3.31       4.59       4.97       5.56
 9..........................       3.47       4.87       5.22       5.91
10..........................       3.63       5.15       5.46       6.24
11..........................       3.77       5.41       5.67       6.54
12..........................       3.91       5.66       5.88       6.85
13..........................       4.05       5.87       6.08       7.11
14..........................       4.18       5.97       6.28       7.38
15..........................       4.30       6.11       6.45       7.63
16..........................       4.42       6.25       6.62       7.86
17..........................       4.53       6.38       6.80       8.08
18..........................       4.65       6.51       6.95       8.31
19..........................       4.75       6.63       7.10       8.51
20..........................       4.86       6.75       7.23       8.70
21..........................       4.96       6.87       7.35       8.89
22..........................       5.06       6.97       7.47       9.07
23..........................       5.15       7.10       7.58       9.25
24..........................       5.24       7.20       7.68       9.41
25..........................       5.33       7.30       7.78       9.57
26..........................       5.42       7.39       7.88       9.73
27..........................       5.50       7.50       7.97       9.87
28..........................       5.59       7.60       8.05      10.01
29..........................       5.67       7.70       8.14      10.15
30..........................       5.75       7.78       8.22      10.30
31..........................       5.82       7.85       8.29      10.42
32..........................       5.90       7.95       8.37      10.54
33..........................       5.97       8.03       8.44      10.68
34..........................       6.04       8.10       8.50      10.78
35..........................       6.11       8.19       8.57      10.89
36..........................       6.18       8.26       8.63      11.02
37..........................       6.25       8.33       8.69      11.12
38..........................       6.31       8.41       8.75      11.23

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39..........................       6.37       8.49       8.80      11.32
40..........................       6.44       8.55       8.85      11.43
41..........................       6.50       8.64       8.90      11.52
42..........................       6.56       8.70       8.95      11.61
43..........................       6.62       8.77       9.00      11.71
44..........................       6.67       8.83       9.05      11.79
45..........................       6.73       8.89       9.18      11.88
46..........................       6.79       8.97       9.22      11.96
47..........................       6.84       9.02       9.26      12.04
48..........................       6.89       9.09       9.30      12.14
49..........................       6.94       9.15       9.34      12.21
50..........................       6.97       9.21       9.37      12.29
51..........................       7.04       9.26       9.41      12.36
52..........................       7.08       9.34       9.44      12.43
53..........................       7.11       9.38       9.47      12.50
54..........................       7.15       9.42       9.51      12.58
55..........................       7.20       9.45       9.55      12.64
56..........................       7.25       9.48       9.58      12.70
57..........................       7.30       9.50       9.60      12.78
58..........................       7.34       9.53       9.63      12.84
59..........................       7.38       9.56       9.66      12.90
60..........................       7.43       9.58       9.68      12.97
61..........................       7.48       9.61       9.71      13.03
62..........................       7.52       9.63       9.76      13.08
63..........................       7.56       9.65       9.82      13.14
64..........................       7.60       9.67       9.86      13.20
65..........................       7.64       9.70       9.91      13.25
66..........................       7.70       9.72       9.97      13.32
67..........................       7.74       9.74      10.02      13.36
68..........................       7.76       9.75      10.06      13.41
69..........................       7.81       9.77      10.11      13.47
70..........................       7.85       9.79      10.16      13.52
Oversize parcels \3\........      18.85      20.65      27.84      28.94
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece. Barcode discount is
  not available for DBMC mail entered at an ASF, except at the Phoenix,
  AZ ASF.
\2\ For nonmachinable DBMC parcels, add $1.45 per piece.
\3\ See DMCS section 521.61 for oversize Parcel Post.
\4\ 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.
\5\ A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for
  Parcel Select.


                  Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2D
       [Parcel Post Subclass Parcel Select--Destination SCF Rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Weight not exceeding  (pounds)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 .............................................................    $1.71
2 .............................................................     1.71
3 .............................................................     1.85
4 .............................................................     1.99
5 .............................................................     2.12
6 .............................................................     2.24
7 .............................................................     2.35
8 .............................................................     2.45
9 .............................................................     2.56
10.............................................................     2.65
11.............................................................     2.74
12.............................................................     2.83
13.............................................................     2.92
14.............................................................     3.00
15.............................................................     3.08
16.............................................................     3.15
17.............................................................     3.22
18.............................................................     3.29
19.............................................................     3.36
20.............................................................     3.43
21.............................................................     3.49
22.............................................................     3.55
23.............................................................     3.61
24.............................................................     3.67
25.............................................................     3.73
26.............................................................     3.78
27.............................................................     3.83
28.............................................................     3.89
29.............................................................     3.94
30.............................................................     3.99
31.............................................................     4.03
32.............................................................     4.08
33.............................................................     4.13
34.............................................................     4.17
35.............................................................     4.21
36.............................................................     4.26
37.............................................................     4.30
38.............................................................     4.34
39.............................................................     4.38
40.............................................................     4.42
41.............................................................     4.46
42.............................................................     4.50
43.............................................................     4.53
44.............................................................     4.57
45.............................................................     4.61
46.............................................................     4.64
47.............................................................     4.67
48.............................................................     4.71
49.............................................................     4.74
50.............................................................     4.77
51.............................................................     4.80
52.............................................................     4.84
53.............................................................     4.87
54.............................................................     4.90
55.............................................................     4.93
56.............................................................     4.96
57.............................................................     4.98
58.............................................................     5.01
59.............................................................     5.04
60.............................................................     5.07

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61.............................................................     5.10
62.............................................................     5.12
63.............................................................     5.15
64.............................................................     5.17
65.............................................................     5.20
66.............................................................     5.22
67.............................................................     5.25
68.............................................................     5.27
69.............................................................     5.30
70.............................................................     5.32
Oversize parcels \1\...........................................    11.35
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ See DMCS section 521.61 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 mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for
  Parcel Select.


                  Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2E
  [Parcel Post Subclass Parcel Select--Destination Delivery Unit Rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  Weight not exceeding pounds
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1.............................................................     1.28
 2.............................................................     1.28
 3.............................................................     1.33
 4.............................................................     1.38
 5.............................................................     1.43
 6.............................................................     1.47
 7.............................................................     1.51
 8.............................................................     1.55
 9.............................................................     1.58
10.............................................................     1.62
11.............................................................     1.65
12.............................................................     1.68
13.............................................................     1.71
14.............................................................     1.74
15.............................................................     1.77
16.............................................................     1.79
17.............................................................     1.82
18.............................................................     1.85
19.............................................................     1.87
20.............................................................     1.89
21.............................................................     1.92
22.............................................................     1.94
23.............................................................     1.96
24.............................................................     1.98
25.............................................................     2.00
26.............................................................     2.02
27.............................................................     2.04
28.............................................................     2.06
29.............................................................     2.07
30.............................................................     2.09
31.............................................................     2.10
32.............................................................     2.11
33.............................................................     2.12
34.............................................................     2.13
35.............................................................     2.14
36.............................................................     2.15
37.............................................................     2.16
38.............................................................     2.17
39.............................................................     2.18
40.............................................................     2.19
41.............................................................     2.20
42.............................................................     2.21
43.............................................................     2.22
44.............................................................     2.23
45.............................................................     2.24
46.............................................................     2.25
47.............................................................     2.26
48.............................................................     2.27
49.............................................................     2.28
50.............................................................     2.29
51.............................................................     2.30
52.............................................................     2.31
53.............................................................     2.32
54.............................................................     2.33
55.............................................................     2.34
56.............................................................     2.35
57.............................................................     2.36
58.............................................................     2.37
59.............................................................     2.38
60.............................................................     2.39
61.............................................................     2.40
62.............................................................     2.41
63.............................................................     2.42
64.............................................................     2.43
65.............................................................     2.44
66.............................................................     2.45
67.............................................................     2.46
68.............................................................     2.47
69.............................................................     2.48
70.............................................................     2.49
Oversize parcels \1\...........................................     6.98
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ See DMCS section 521.61 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 mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once year 12-month period for
  Parcel Select.


                                       Package Services Rate Schedule 522A
                               [Bound printed matter subclass single piece rates]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        Zones
   Weight not exceeding  (pounds)   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       1 & 2        3          4          5          6          7          8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1..................................      $1.80      $1.83      $1.87      $1.93      $1.99      $2.06      $2.21
1.5................................       1.80       1.83       1.87       1.93       1.99       2.06       2.21
2..................................       1.84       1.88       1.94       2.02       2.10       2.19       2.38
2.5................................       1.90       1.95       2.00       2.11       2.21       2.33       2.57
3..................................       1.94       2.00       2.08       2.20       2.32       2.46       2.75
3.5................................       1.99       2.06       2.15       2.29       2.43       2.60       2.93
4..................................       2.03       2.11       2.21       2.37       2.55       2.72       3.11
4.5................................       2.07       2.17       2.29       2.47       2.65       2.87       3.30
5..................................       2.13       2.23       2.36       2.55       2.77       3.00       3.47
6..................................       2.22       2.35       2.49       2.74       2.99       3.26       3.83
7..................................       2.31       2.46       2.63       2.92       3.21       3.53       4.19
8..................................       2.40       2.57       2.78       3.10       3.44       3.81       4.55
9..................................       2.50       2.68       2.91       3.27       3.66       4.07       4.92
10.................................       2.60       2.80       3.05       3.45       3.87       4.34       5.27
11.................................       2.68       2.91       3.19       3.63       4.09       4.61       5.64
12.................................       2.78       3.03       3.33       3.81       4.32       4.88       6.00
13.................................       2.87       3.14       3.47       3.99       4.54       5.15       6.36
14.................................       2.97       3.26       3.61       4.17       4.76       5.42       6.73
15.................................       3.06       3.37       3.75       4.35       4.98       5.69       7.09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.


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                   Package Services Rate Schedule 522B
 [Bound Printed Matter Subclass Basic Presort and Carrier Route Presort
                                 Rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 Per piece
                                           --------------------    Per
                   Zone                                Carrier    pound
                                             Basic 1   route 2
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 & 2.....................................     $0.97     $0.87     $0.07
3.........................................      0.97      0.87      0.09
4.........................................      0.97      0.87      0.12
5.........................................      0.97      0.87      0.16
6.........................................      0.97      0.87      0.20
7.........................................      0.97      0.87      0.25
8.........................................      0.97      0.87      0.34
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
2 Applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier route
  as specified by the Postal Service.


                                       Package Services Rate Schedule 522C
                         [Bound Printed Matter Subclass Destination Entry Basic Presort]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   DBMC       DBMC       DBMC       DBMC
                                                 Zone 1&2    Zone 3     Zone 4     Zone 5      DSCF       DDU
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece Rate................................       0.83       0.83       0.83       0.83       0.69       0.62
Per Pound Rate................................       0.06       0.09       0.12       0.16       0.06       0.03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece. Barcode discount is not available for DDU and DSCF rates and
  DBMC mail entered at an ASF (except Phoenix, Arizona ASF).
\2\ A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to mail at any destination entry Bound
  Printed Matter rate.


                                       Package Services Rate Schedule 522D
                     [Bound Printed Matter Subclass Destination Entry Carrier Route Presort]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   DBMC       DBMC       DBMC       DBMC
                                                 Zone 1&2    Zone 3     Zone 4     Zone 5      DSCF       DDU
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece Rate................................       0.73       0.73       0.73       0.73       0.59       0.52
Per Pound Rate................................       0.06       0.09       0.12       0.16       0.06       0.03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to mail at any destination entry Bound
  Printed Matter rate.


                    Package Services Rate Schedule 523
                          [Media Mail Subclass]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Rates
                                                               (dollars)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Pound:
  Not presorted4............................................        1.33
  Level A Presort (5-digits)1, 2............................        0.73
  Level B Presort (BMC)1, 3, 4..............................        1.03
Each additional pound through 7 pounds......................        0.45
Each additional pound over 7 pounds.........................       0.30
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for
  each permit.
2 For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to
  five-digit destination ZIP Codes.
3 For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to
  Bulk Mail Centers.
4 For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.


                   Package Services Rate Schedule 524
                         [Library Mail Subclass]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Rates
                                                               (dollars)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Pound:                                                  ..........
  Not presorted 4...........................................        1.26
  Level A Presort (5-digits) 1, 2...........................        0.69
  Level B Presort (BMC) 1, 3, 4.............................        0.98
Each additional pound through 7 pounds......................        0.43
Each additional pound over 7 pounds.........................        0.29
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for
  each permit.
2 For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to
  five-digit destination ZIP Codes.
3 For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to
  Bulk Mail Centers.
4 For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.


                            Fee Schedule 911
                          [Address Corrections]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per manual correction...........................................   $0.60
Per automated correction........................................    0.20
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                          Fee Schedule 912 \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       ZIP Coding of Mailing Lists
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per thousand addresses.........................................   $73.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Correction of Mailing Lists
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per submitted address..........................................    $0.25
Minimum charge per list........................................    $7.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Address Changes for Election Boards and Registration Commissions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per change of address..........................................    $0.23
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Sequencing of Address Cards
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per correction.................................................    $0.25
------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ 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.

I. Post Office Boxes

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                                                Fee Schedule 921
                                     [Post Office Boxes and Caller Service]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    Fee Group
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Box Size \2\                 B2         C3         C4         C5         D6         D7         E
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Semi-annual Box Fees \1\:
    1..............................     $30.00     $27.50     $22.50     $19.00     $10.00      $8.50      $0.00
    2..............................      45.00      40.00      32.50      27.50      16.00      13.00       0.00
    3..............................      85.00      75.00      60.00      50.00      25.00      22.50       0.00
    4..............................     170.00     150.00     125.00      87.50      50.00      40.00       0.00
    5..............................     300.00     250.00     212.50     150.00      90.00      65.00       0.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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.

II. Key Duplication and Lock Charges

 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Key duplication or replacement.................................    $4.00
Post office box lock replacement...............................    10.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------

III. Semi-annual Caller Service Fee--$375.00

IV. Annual Call Number Reservation Fee

    (All applicable Fee Groups)--$30.00.

                            Fee Schedule 931
                          [Business Reply Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active business reply advance deposit account:
  Per piece
    Qualified (without optional Quarterly fee)..............       $0.05
    Qualified (with optional Quarterly fee).................        0.01
    Nonletter-size, using weight averaging..................        0.01
    Other...................................................        0.10
Payment of postage due charges if active business reply mail
 advance deposit account not used:
  Per piece.................................................        0.35
Monthly Fees for customers using weight averaging for             600.00
 nonletter-size business reply..............................
Optional Qualified BRM Quarterly Fee........................    1,800.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accounting fee for advance deposit account (see Fee Schedule 1000).
Permit fee (with or without advance deposit account) (see Fee Schedule
  1000).


                            Fee Schedule 932
                          [Merchandise Return]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accounting fee for advance deposit account (see Fee Schedule  ..........
 1000)......................................................
Permit fee (see Fee Schedule 1000)..........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 933
                         [On-Site Meter Service]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Meter Service (per employee)...................................   $31.00
Meters reset and/or examined (per meter).......................     4.00
Checking meter in or out of service (per meter)................  \1\ 4.0
                                                                       0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Fee does not apply to Secured Postage meters.

Fee Schedule 934

[Reserved]

                            Fee Schedule 935
                      [Bulk Parcel Return Service]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      Description                            Fee
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Returned Piece.....................................        $1.62
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accounting fee for advance deposit account (see Fee Schedule 1000).
Permit fee (see Fee Schedule 1000).


                            Fee Schedule 936
                        [Shipper Paid Forwarding]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accounting fee for advance deposit account (see Fee
 Schedule 1000)............................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 941
                            [Certified Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Fee  (in
                        Description                          addition to
                                                               postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per piece..................................................        $2.10
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                Fee Schedule 942
                                                [Registered Mail]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Fee  (in
               Declared Value of Article 1                   addition to              Handling charge
                                                              postage)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 0.00...................................................           $7.25  .....................................
0.01 to 100..............................................            7.50  .....................................
100.01 to 500............................................            8.25  .....................................
500.01 to 1,000..........................................            9.00  .....................................
1,000.01 to 2,000........................................            9.75  .....................................
2,000.01 to 3,000........................................           10.50  .....................................
3,000.01 to 4,000........................................           11.25  .....................................
4,000.01 to 5,000........................................           12.00  .....................................

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5,000.01 to 6,000........................................           12.75  .....................................
6,000.01 to 7,000........................................           13.50  .....................................
7,000.01 to 8,000........................................           14.25  .....................................
8,000.01 to 9,000........................................           15.00  .....................................
9,000.01 to 10,000.......................................           15.75  .....................................
10,000.01 to 11,000......................................           16.50  .....................................
11,000.01 to 12,000......................................           17.25  .....................................
12,000.01 to 13,000......................................           18.00  .....................................
13,000.01 to 14,000......................................           18.75  .....................................
14,000.01 to 15,000......................................           19.50  .....................................
15,000.01 to 16,000......................................           20.25
16,000.01 to 17,000......................................           21.00
17,000.01 to 18,000......................................           21.75
18,000.01 to 19,000......................................           22.50
19,000.01 to 20,000......................................           23.25
20,000.01 to 21,000......................................           24.00
21,000.01 to 22,000......................................           24.75
22,000.01 to 23,000......................................           25.50
23,000.01 to 24,000......................................           26.25
24,000.01 to 25,000......................................           27.00
25,000.01 to $1 million..................................           27.00  plus 75 cents for each $1,000 (or
                                                                            fraction thereof) over $25,000.
Over $1 million to $15 million...........................          758.25  plus 75 cents for each $1,000 (or
                                                                            fraction thereof) over $1 million.
Over $15 million.........................................        11258.25  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]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Fee\1\  (in addition to
                 Coverage                             postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Express Mail Insurance
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Document Reconstruction:
  $0.01 to $ 500..........................  no charge.
Merchandise:
  $0.01 to $500...........................  no charge.
  $500.01 to 5000.........................  $1.00 for each $100 (or
                                             fraction thereof) over $500
                                             in value.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            General Insurance
------------------------------------------------------------------------
  $0.01 to $50............................  $1.10.
  $50.01 to $100..........................  $2.00.
  $100.01 to $5000........................  $2.00 plus $1.00 for each
                                             $100 (or fraction thereof)
                                             over $100 in coverage.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ For bulk insurance coverage between $0.01 to $50.00, deduct $0.60
  per price. For bulk insurance coverage between $50.01 to $5,000.00,
  deduct $0.80 per piece.


                            Fee Schedule 944
                          [Collect on Delivery]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                          Description                              to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount to be collected, or Insurance Coverage Desired:
  $0.01 to $50................................................     $4.50
  50.01 to 100................................................      5.50
  100.01 to 200...............................................      6.50
  200.01 to 300...............................................      7.50
  300.01 to 400...............................................      8.50
  400.01 to 500...............................................      9.50
  500.01 to 600...............................................     10.50
  600.01 to 700...............................................     11.50
  700.01 to 800...............................................     12.50
  800.01 to 900...............................................     13.50
  900.01 to 1000..............................................     14.50
Notice of nondelivery of COD..................................      3.00
Alteration of COD charges or designation of new addressee.....      3.00
Registered COD................................................      4.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 945
                            [Return Receipts]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                          Description                              to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Receipt requested at time of mailing \1\:
  Items other than merchandise................................     $1.50
  Merchandise (without another special service)...............      2.35
  Receipt requested after mailing \2\.........................      3.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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
                          Description                              to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece.....................................................     $3.20
------------------------------------------------------------------------


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                            Fee Schedule 947
                        [Certificate of Mailing]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                          Description                              to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Individual Pieces
  Original certificate of mailing for listed pieces of all         $0.75
   classes of ordinary mail (per piece).......................
  Three or more pieces individually listed in a firm mailing        0.25
   book or an approved customer provided manifest (per piece).
  Each additional copy of original certificate of mailing or        0.75
   original mailing receipt for registered, insured,
   certified, and COD mail (each copy)........................
Bulk Pieces
  Identical pieces of First-Class and Standard Mail paid with
   ordinary stamps, precanceled stamps, or meter stamps are
   subject to the following fees:
    Up to 1,000 pieces (one certificate for total number).....      3.50
    Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction..................      0.40
    Duplicate copy............................................      0.75
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 948
                         [Delivery Confirmation]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                          Description                              to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Used in Conjunction with Priority Mail
  Electronic..................................................     $0.00
  Manual......................................................      0.40
Used in Conjunction with Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter,
 Library Mail, and Media Mail
  Electronic..................................................      0.12
  Manual......................................................      0.50
Used in Conjunction with Regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail
  Electronic..................................................      0.12
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 949
                        [Signature Confirmation]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                          Description                              to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Used in Conjunction with Priority Mail
  Electronic..................................................     $1.25
  Manual......................................................      1.75
Used in Conjunction with Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter,
 Library Mail, and Media Mail
  Electronic..................................................      1.25
  Manual......................................................      1.75
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 951
                            [Parcel Air Lift]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                                                                   to
                          Description                            Parcel
                                                                  Post
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 2 pounds................................................     $0.40
Over 2 up to 3 pounds.........................................      0.75
Over 3 up to 4 pounds.........................................      1.15
Over 4 pounds.................................................      1.55
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 952
                           [Special Handling]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                          Description                              to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not more than 10 pounds.......................................     $5.40
More than 10 pounds...........................................      7.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 961
                           [Stamped Envelopes]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                          Description                              to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single Sale: #6\3/4\ size and #10 size
  Basic.......................................................     $0.08
  Special.....................................................      0.09
Household (50): #6\3/4\ size through #10 size
  Basic.......................................................      3.50
  Special.....................................................      4.50
Bulk (500): #6\3/4\ size
  Plain Basic.................................................     12.00
  Printed Basic...............................................     17.00
Bulk (500): >#6\3/4\ size through #10 size
  Plain Basic 1, 2............................................     14.00
  Printed Basic...............................................     20.00
  Plain Special...............................................     19.00
  Printed Special.............................................     25.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Available in ``double window'' style.
\2\ Available in ``savings bond'' style.
 Note: ``Basic'' envelopes include ``regular'' (no window), ``window''
  (single window), ``pre-cancelled regular'', and ``pre-cancelled
  window'' styles. ``Special'' envelopes include all envelopes with
  patched in indicia. ``Printed'' envelopes are available with multi-
  color printing.


                            Fee Schedule 962
                             [Stamped Cards]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Fee  (in
                                                                addition
                          Description                              to
                                                                postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stamped Card..................................................     $0.02
Double Stamped Card...........................................      0.04
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 971
                             [Money Orders]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Domestic--$0.01 to $700.......................................     $0.90
APO-FPO--$0.01 to $700........................................      0.25
Inquiry Fee, which includes the issuance of copy of a paid          2.75
 money order..................................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 981
                            [Mailing Online]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees are calculated by multiplying 1.52 times the sum
 of printer contractual costs for the particular
 mailing and 0.5 cents per impression for other Postal
 Service costs
  P = Printer Contractual Costs; I = Number of          1.52 x (P+0.5xI)
   Impressions........................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Certification of a system as functionally equivalent to Mailing Online
  (see Fee Schedule 1000).
This provision expires the later of:
a. three years after the implementation date specified by the Postal
  Service Board of Governors, or
b. if, by the expiration date specified in (a), a proposal to make
  Mailing Online permanent is pending before the Postal Rate Commission,
  the later of:
\1\ three months after the Commission takes action on such proposal
  under section 3624 of Title 39, or
\2\ if applicable--on the implementation date for a permanent Mailing
  Online.


                            Fee Schedule 1000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Description                            Fee \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First-Class Presorted Mailing................................    $125.00

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Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit, and                   125.00
 NonprofitEnhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail Bulk Mailing..
Periodicals
  A. Original Entry..........................................     350.00
  B. Additional Entry........................................      50.00
  C. Re-entry................................................      40.00
  D. Registration for News Agents............................      40.00
Parcel Select................................................     125.00
Bound Printed Matter: Destination BMC, SCF, and DDU..........     125.00
Media Mail Presorted Mailing.................................     125.00
Library Mail Presorted Mailing...............................     125.00
Authorization to Use Permit Imprint..........................     125.00
Special Services
  Bulk Parcel Return Service
    A. Permit................................................     125.00
    B. Accounting Fee (advance deposit account)..............     375.00
  Business Reply Mail
    A. Permit (with or without advance deposit account)......     125.00
    B. Accounting Fee (advance deposit account)..............     375.00
  Mailing Online \2\
    A. Certification of a system as functionally equivalent       125.00
     to Mailing Online.......................................
  Merchandise Return
    A. Permit................................................     125.00
    B. Accounting Fee (advance deposit account)..............     375.00
  Shipper Paid Forwarding
    A. Accounting Fee (advance deposit account)..............     375.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Fees must be paid once each 12-month period.
\2\ This provision expires the later of:
a. Three years after the Mailing Online implementation date specified by
  the Postal Service Board of Governors, or
b. If, by the expiration date specified in (a), a proposal to make
  Mailing Online permanent is pending before the Postal Rate Commission,
  the later of:
1. Three months after the Commission takes action on such proposal under
  section 3624 of Title 39, or
2. --If applicable--on the implemenation date for a permanent Mailing
  Online.


Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 01-13063 Filed 5-22-01; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-U