[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 100 (Thursday, May 23, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36412-36457]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-12864]



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Part IV





Postal Service





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Changes in Domestic Rates, Fees, and Mail Classifications; Notice

  Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 100 / Thursday, May 23, 2002 / 
Notices  

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POSTAL SERVICE


Changes in Domestic Rates, Fees, and Mail Classifications

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Notice of implementation of changes to domestic rates, fees, 
and the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the changes to domestic rates, fees, 
and the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule to be implemented as a 
result of the Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal 
Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on 
Postal Rate and Fee Changes, Docket No. R2001-1 (April 8, 2002).

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 30, 2002, unless otherwise noted.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 24, 2001, 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. R2001-1. On 
March 22, 2002, 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 April 8, 2002. 
Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the 
Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Postal Rate and 
Fee Changes, Docket No. R2001-1 (April 8, 2002). The Governors approved 
the classification, fee, and rate changes recommended by the 
Commission. The attachments to the Governors' Decision, setting forth 
the classification, fee, and rate changes ordered into effect by the 
Governors, are set forth below.
    In accordance with the Decision of the Governors and Resolution No. 
02-7 of the Board of Governors, the Postal Service hereby gives notice 
that the classification, fee, and rate changes set forth below will 
become effective at 12:01 a.m. on June 30, 2002, with the exception of 
the changes to Fee Schedule 945 related to the electronic option for 
return receipt service. Changes to schedule 945 related to the 
electronic option for return receipt service will become effective as 
soon as possible, at a time and date to be determined subsequently by 
the Board of Governors. Implementing regulations also become effective 
on June 30, 2002, as noted in a separate notice in the Federal 
Register. Also, in the future, the Postal Service will undertake to 
request a change to DMCS section 443.1a to delete the words ''of ten 
cents'', since the appropriate postage (12.4 cents) is specified in 
Rate Schedules 421 note 6 and 423 note 2.

Attachment A to the Decision of the Governors of the United States 
Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate 
Commission on Postal Rate and Fee Changes

[Docket No. R2001-1]

April 8, 2002.

                                                         Express Mail Schedules 121, 122 and 123
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                                                                                                                                 Schedule 123 next day &
               Weight (lbs.)                  Schedule 121 same day airport      Schedule 122 custom    Schedule 123 next day &      second day PO to
                                                         service                       designed           second day PO to PO           addressee
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0.5.......................................  .................................                   $10.70                   $10.40                   $13.65
1.........................................  .................................                    14.90                    14.60                    17.85
2.........................................  .................................                    14.90                    14.60                    17.85
3.........................................  .................................                    18.10                    17.80                    21.05
4.........................................  .................................                    21.25                    20.95                    24.20
5.........................................  .................................                    24.35                    24.05                    27.30
6.........................................  .................................                    27.45                    27.15                    30.40
7.........................................  .................................                    30.50                    30.20                    33.45
8.........................................  .................................                    31.80                    31.50                    34.75
9.........................................  .................................                    33.25                    32.95                    36.20
10........................................  .................................                    34.55                    34.25                    37.50
11........................................  .................................                    36.25                    35.95                    39.20
12........................................  .................................                    38.90                    38.60                    41.85
13........................................  .................................                    40.80                    40.50                    43.75
14........................................  .................................                    41.85                    41.55                    44.80
15........................................  .................................                    43.15                    42.85                    46.10
16........................................  .................................                    44.70                    44.40                    47.65
17........................................  .................................                    46.20                    45.90                    49.15
18........................................  .................................                    47.60                    47.30                    50.55
19........................................  .................................                    49.05                    48.75                    52.00
20........................................  .................................                    50.50                    50.20                    53.45
21........................................  .................................                    51.95                    51.65                    54.90
22........................................  .................................                    53.40                    53.10                    56.35
23........................................  .................................                    54.90                    54.60                    57.85
24........................................  .................................                    56.30                    56.00                    59.25
25........................................  .................................                    57.70                    57.40                    60.65
26........................................  .................................                    59.20                    58.90                    62.15
27........................................  .................................                    60.60                    60.30                    63.55
28........................................  .................................                    62.10                    61.80                    65.05
29........................................  .................................                    63.55                    63.25                    66.50
30........................................  .................................                    65.00                    64.70                    67.95
31........................................  .................................                    66.45                    66.15                    69.40
32........................................  .................................                    67.95                    67.65                    70.90
33........................................  .................................                    69.30                    69.00                    72.25
34........................................  .................................                    70.85                    70.55                    73.80
35........................................  .................................                    72.20                    71.90                    75.15
36........................................  .................................                    73.75                    73.45                    76.70

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37........................................  .................................                    75.40                    75.10                    78.35
38........................................  .................................                    77.20                    76.90                    80.15
39........................................  .................................                    78.95                    78.65                    81.90
40........................................  .................................                    80.75                    80.45                    83.70
41........................................  .................................                    82.55                    82.25                    85.50
42........................................  .................................                    84.40                    84.10                    87.35
43........................................  .................................                    86.10                    85.80                    89.05
44........................................  .................................                    87.85                    87.55                    90.80
45........................................  .................................                    89.45                    89.15                    92.40
46........................................  .................................                    90.80                    90.50                    93.75
47........................................  .................................                    92.45                    92.15                    95.40
48........................................  .................................                    93.90                    93.60                    96.85
49........................................  .................................                    95.30                    95.00                    98.25
50........................................  .................................                    96.80                    96.50                    99.75
51........................................  .................................                    98.40                    98.10                   101.35
52........................................  .................................                    99.80                    99.50                   102.75
53........................................  .................................                   101.35                   101.05                   104.30
54........................................  .................................                   102.80                   102.50                   105.75
55........................................  .................................                   104.30                   104.00                   107.25
56........................................  .................................                   105.85                   105.55                   108.80
57........................................  .................................                   107.30                   107.00                   110.25
58........................................  .................................                   108.85                   108.55                   111.80
59........................................  .................................                   110.45                   110.15                   113.40
60........................................  .................................                   112.20                   111.90                   115.15
61........................................  .................................                   114.10                   113.80                   117.05
62........................................  .................................                   115.85                   115.55                   118.80
63........................................  .................................                   117.55                   117.25                   120.50
64........................................  .................................                   119.50                   119.20                   122.45
65........................................  .................................                   121.20                   120.90                   124.15
66........................................  .................................                   123.10                   122.80                   126.05
67........................................  .................................                   124.80                   124.50                   127.75
68........................................  .................................                   126.70                   126.40                   129.65
69........................................  .................................                   128.45                   128.15                   131.40
70........................................  .................................                   130.25                   129.95                  133.20
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 Schedules 121, 122 and 123 Notes
 1. The applicable \1/2\-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a flat-rate envelope provided by the Postal Service.
 2. Add $12.50 for each pickup stop.
 3. Add $12.50 for each Custom Designed delivery stop.


                   First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 221
                      [Letters and Sealed Parcels]
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                                                                  Rate
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Single-Piece:
  First Ounce.................................................    $0.370
  Additional ounces...........................................     0.230
  Nonmachinable surcharge.....................................     0.120
  Qualified Business Reply Mail...............................     0.340
Presorted:
  First ounce.................................................     0.352
  Additional ounces...........................................     0.225
  Nonmachinable surcharge.....................................     0.055
  Heavy piece discount, per-piece.............................     0.041
Automation Letters:
  Mixed AADC..................................................     0.309
  AADC........................................................     0.301
  3-digit.....................................................     0.292
  5-digit.....................................................     0.278
  Carrier route...............................................     0.275
  Additional ounces...........................................     0.225
  Heavy piece discount, per-piece.............................     0.041
Automation Flats:
  Mixed ADC...................................................     0.341
  ADC.........................................................     0.333
  3-digit.....................................................     0.322
  5-digit.....................................................     0.302
  Additional ounces...........................................     0.225
  Nonmachinable surcharge.....................................     0.055
  Heavy piece discount, per-piece.............................    0.041
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 Schedule 221 Notes
 1. A mailing fee of $150.00 must be paid once each year at each office
  of mailing by any person who mails at presorted or automation rates.
  Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class Mail
  rate. For presorted or automation pieces weighing more than 2 ounces,
  subtract 4.1 cents per-piece.
 2. First-Class Mail rates apply through 13 ounces. Heavier pieces are
  subject to Priority Mail rates.


                   First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 222
                                 [Cards]
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                                                                   Rate
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Regular:
  Single-piece cards..........................................    $0.230
  Qualified Business Reply Mail...............................     0.200
Presorted:                                                         0.212
Automation:
  Mixed AADC..................................................     0.194
  AADC........................................................     0.187
  3-digit.....................................................     0.183
  5-digit.....................................................     0.176
  Carrier route...............................................    0.170
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 Schedule 222 Notes
 1. A mailing fee of $150.00 must be paid once each year at each office
  of mailing by any person who mails at presorted or automation rates.
  Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class Mail
  rate.


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                                                              First-Class Mail Schedule 223
                                                                     [Priority Mail]
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                                                           Local, Zones
                      Weight (lbs.)                          1, 2 & 3         Zone 4          Zone 5          Zone 6          Zone 7          Zone 8
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1.......................................................           $3.85           $3.85           $3.85           $3.85           $3.85           $3.85
2.......................................................            3.95            4.55            4.90            5.05            5.40            5.75
3.......................................................            4.75            6.05            6.85            7.15            7.85            8.55
4.......................................................            5.30            7.05            8.05            8.50            9.45           10.35
5.......................................................            5.85            8.00            9.30            9.85           11.00           12.15
6.......................................................            6.30            8.85            9.90           10.05           11.30           12.30
7.......................................................            6.80            9.80           10.65           11.00           12.55           14.05
8.......................................................            7.35           10.75           11.45           11.95           13.80           15.75
9.......................................................            7.90           11.70           12.20           12.90           15.05           17.50
10......................................................            8.40           12.60           13.00           14.00           16.30           19.20
11......................................................            8.95           13.35           13.75           15.15           17.55           20.90
12......................................................            9.50           14.05           14.50           16.30           18.80           22.65
13......................................................           10.00           14.75           15.30           17.50           20.05           24.35
14......................................................           10.55           15.45           16.05           18.60           21.25           26.05
15......................................................           11.05           16.20           16.85           19.75           22.50           27.80
16......................................................           11.60           16.90           17.60           20.85           23.75           29.50
17......................................................           12.15           17.60           18.35           22.05           25.00           31.20
18......................................................           12.65           18.30           19.30           23.15           26.25           32.95
19......................................................           13.20           19.00           20.20           24.30           27.50           34.65
20......................................................           13.75           19.75           21.15           25.35           28.75           36.40
21......................................................           14.25           20.45           22.05           26.55           30.00           38.10
22......................................................           14.80           21.15           22.95           27.65           31.20           39.80
23......................................................           15.30           21.85           23.90           28.80           32.45           41.55
24......................................................           15.85           22.55           24.85           29.90           33.70           43.25
25......................................................           16.40           23.30           25.75           31.10           34.95           44.95
26......................................................           16.90           24.00           26.60           32.25           36.20           46.70
27......................................................           17.45           24.70           27.55           33.35           37.45           48.40
28......................................................           18.00           25.40           28.50           34.50           38.70           50.15
29......................................................           18.50           26.15           29.45           35.60           39.95           51.85
30......................................................           19.05           26.85           30.35           36.80           41.20           53.55
31......................................................           19.55           27.55           31.20           37.85           42.40           55.30
32......................................................           20.10           28.25           32.15           39.00           43.65           57.00
33......................................................           20.65           28.95           33.10           40.10           44.90           58.70
34......................................................           21.15           29.70           34.00           41.25           46.15           60.45
35......................................................           21.70           30.40           34.95           42.40           47.40           62.15
36......................................................           22.25           31.10           35.85           43.55           48.65           63.85
37......................................................           22.75           31.95           36.80           44.65           49.90           65.60
38......................................................           23.30           32.65           37.70           45.85           51.15           67.30
39......................................................           23.75           33.50           38.65           47.00           52.40           69.05
40......................................................           24.25           34.30           39.60           48.10           53.60           70.75
41......................................................           24.70           35.00           40.45           49.25           54.85           72.45
42......................................................           25.20           35.85           41.35           50.30           56.15           74.20
43......................................................           25.65           36.60           42.30           51.50           57.40           75.90
44......................................................           26.15           37.40           43.25           52.60           58.70           77.60
45......................................................           26.60           38.20           44.15           53.75           59.95           79.35
46......................................................           27.10           39.00           45.05           54.85           61.20           81.05
47......................................................           27.55           39.75           46.00           56.05           62.50           82.75
48......................................................           28.05           40.60           46.95           57.20           63.75           84.50
49......................................................           28.50           41.35           47.80           58.30           65.05           86.20
50......................................................           28.95           42.15           48.75           59.45           66.30           87.95
51......................................................           29.45           42.95           49.65           60.55           67.55           89.65
52......................................................           29.90           43.75           50.60           61.75           68.80           91.35
53......................................................           30.40           44.50           51.50           62.85           70.05           93.10
54......................................................           30.85           45.25           52.45           63.95           71.30           94.80
55......................................................           31.35           46.10           53.40           65.05           72.50           96.50
56......................................................           31.80           46.85           54.25           66.25           73.75           98.25
57......................................................           32.30           47.65           55.15           67.35           75.00           99.95
58......................................................           32.75           48.45           56.10           68.50           76.25          101.65
59......................................................           33.25           49.25           57.05           69.60           77.50          103.40
60......................................................           33.70           50.00           58.00           70.80           78.75          105.10
61......................................................           34.20           50.85           58.85           71.95           80.00          106.85
62......................................................           34.65           51.55           59.80           73.05           81.25          108.55
63......................................................           35.15           52.40           60.75           74.20           82.50          110.25
64......................................................           35.60           53.20           61.70           75.35           83.70          112.00
65......................................................           36.10           53.90           62.50           76.45           84.95          113.70
66......................................................           36.55           54.75           63.45           77.55           86.20          115.40
67......................................................           37.05           55.60           64.40           78.70           87.45          117.15
68......................................................           37.50           56.30           65.35           79.80           88.70          118.85
69......................................................           38.00           57.10           66.25           81.00           89.95          120.55

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70......................................................           38.45           57.95           67.15           82.10           91.20         122.30
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Schedule 223 Notes
1. The 1-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a flat-rate envelope provided by the Postal Service.
2. Add $12.50 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.
4. Pieces presented in mailings of at least 300 pieces or at least 500 pounds and meeting applicable Postal Service regulations for Priority Mail ADC, 3-
  digit and/or 5-digit presorts receive the applicable discounts of 12, 16, or 25 cents per-piece, respectively (experimental). A $150.00 annual presort
  fee applies.


                    Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321A
                     [Regular Presorted Categories]
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                                                                 Rate
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Letter, minimum piece rate:
  Piece Rate...............................................
    Basic..................................................       $0.268
    3/5-digit..............................................        0.248
  Destination Entry Discounts..............................
    BMC....................................................        0.021
    SCF....................................................        0.026
Nonletters, minimum piece rate:
  Piece Rate...............................................
    Basic..................................................        0.344
    3/5-digit..............................................        0.288
  Destination Entry Discounts..............................
    BMC....................................................        0.021
    SCF....................................................        0.026
Nonletters, piece and pound rate:
  Piece Rate...............................................
    Basic..................................................        0.198
    3/5-digit..............................................        0.142
  Pound Rate...............................................        0.708
  Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate).............
    BMC....................................................        0.100
    SCF....................................................       0.125
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321A Notes
1. A fee of $150.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
2. Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.23 per-piece.
  For parcel barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece (machinable
  parcels only).
3. For nonletters, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the
  pound rate, whichever is higher.
4. Nonmachinable letters are subject to a $0.04 nonmachinable surcharge.


                    Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321B
                     [Regular Automation CategorIes]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Rate
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letters, minimum piece rate:
  Piece Rate...............................................
    Mixed AADC.............................................       $0.219
    AADC...................................................        0.212
    3-digit................................................        0.203
    5-digit................................................        0.190
  Destination Entry Discounts..............................
    BMC....................................................        0.021
    SCF....................................................        0.026
Flats, minimum piece rate:
  Piece Rate...............................................
    Basic..................................................        0.300
    3/5-digit..............................................        0.261
  Destination Entry Discounts..............................
    BMC....................................................        0.021
    SCF....................................................        0.026
Flats, piece and pound rate:
  Piece Rate...............................................
    Basic..................................................        0.154
    3/5-digit..............................................        0.115
    Pound Rate.............................................        0.708
  Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate).............
    BMC....................................................        0.100
    SCF....................................................       0.125
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321B Notes
1. A fee of $150.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
2. Letters that weigh more than 3.3 ounces but not more than 3.5 ounces
  pay the nonletter piece and pound rate but receive a discount off the
  piece rate equal to the applicable nonletter minimum piece rate minus
  the applicable letter minimum piece rate corresponding to the correct
  presort tier.
3. For nonletters, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the
  pound rate, whichever is higher.


                     Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322
                        [Enhanced Carrier Route]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letters, minimum piece rate:
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................    $0.194
    High density..............................................     0.164
    Saturation................................................     0.152
    Automation Basic..........................................     0.171
  Destination Entry Discounts.................................
    BMC.......................................................     0.021
    SCF.......................................................     0.026
    DDU.......................................................     0.032
Nonletters, minimum piece rate:
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................     0.194
    High density..............................................     0.169
    Saturation................................................     0.160
  Destination Entry Discounts.................................
    BMC.......................................................     0.021
    SCF.......................................................     0.026
    DDU.......................................................     0.032
Nonletters, piece and pound rate:
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................     0.068
    High density..............................................     0.043
    Saturation................................................     0.034
  Pound Rate..................................................     0.610
  Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)................
    BMC.......................................................     0.100
    SCF.......................................................     0.125
    DDU.......................................................    0.157
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 322 Notes
1. A fee of $150.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
2. Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.20 per-piece.
3. For nonletters, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the
  pound rate, whichever is higher.
4. Pieces that otherwise meet the requirements for basic automation,
  high density, and saturation letter rates that weigh more than 3.3
  ounces but not more than 3.5 ounces pay the nonletter piece and pound
  rate but receive a discount off the piece rate equal to the applicable
  nonletter minimum piece rate minus the applicable letter minimum piece
  rate corresponding to the correct presort tier.
5. For letter-size pieces, not meeting the automation requirements
  specified by the Postal Service, the mailer pays the nonletter rate
  for the applicable density tier.


                    Standard Mail Rate Schedule 323A
                    [Nonprofit Presorted Categories]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letters, minimum piece rate
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................    $0.165
    3/5-digit.................................................     0.153
  Destination Entry Discounts.................................
    BMC.......................................................     0.021
    SCF.......................................................     0.026
Nonletters, minimum piece rate
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................     0.230
    3/5-digit.................................................     0.183
  Destination Entry Discounts.................................
    BMC.......................................................     0.021
    SCF.......................................................     0.026
Nonletters, piece and pound rate

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  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................     0.110
    3/5-digit.................................................     0.063
  Pound Rate..................................................     0.584
  Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)................
    BMC.......................................................     0.100
    SCF.......................................................    0.125
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 323A Notes
1. A fee of $150.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
2. Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.23 per-piece.
  For parcel barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece (nonmachinable
  parcels only).
3. For nonletters, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the
  pound rate, whichever is higher.
4. Nonmachinable letters are subject to a $0.02 nonmachinable surcharge.


                    Standard Mail Rate Schedule 323B
                    [Nonprofit Automation Categories]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letters, minimum piece rate:
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Mixed AADC................................................    $0.144
    AADC......................................................     0.136
    3-digit...................................................     0.129
    5-digit...................................................     0.114
  Destination Entry Discounts.................................
    BMC.......................................................     0.021
    SCF.......................................................     0.026
Flats, minimum piece rate:
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................     0.189
    3/5-digit.................................................     0.166
  Destination Entry Discounts.................................
    BMC.......................................................     0.021
    SCF.......................................................     0.026
Flats, piece and pound rate:
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................     0.069
    3/5-digit.................................................     0.046
  Pound Rate..................................................     0.584
  Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)................
    BMC.......................................................     0.100
    SCF.......................................................    0.125
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 323B Notes
1. A fee of $150.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
2. Letters that weigh more than 3.3 ounces but not more than 3.5 ounces
  pay the nonletter piece and pound rate but receive a discount off the
  piece rate equal to the applicable nonletter minimum piece rate minus
  the applicable letter minimum piece rate corresponding to the correct
  presort tier.
3. For nonletters, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the
  pound rate, whichever is higher.


                     Standard Mail Rate Schedule 324
                   [Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Rate
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letters, minimum piece rate:
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................   $ 0.126
    High density..............................................     0.102
    Saturation................................................     0.095
    Automation Basic..........................................     0.111
  Destination Entry Discounts.................................
    BMC.......................................................     0.021
    SCF.......................................................     0.026
    DDU.......................................................     0.032
Nonletters, minimum piece rate:
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................     0.126
    High density..............................................     0.110
    Saturation................................................     0.104
  Destination Entry Discounts.................................
    BMC.......................................................     0.021
    SCF.......................................................     0.026
    DDU.......................................................     0.032
Nonletters, piece and pound rate:
  Piece Rate..................................................
    Basic.....................................................     0.050
    High density..............................................     0.034
    Saturation................................................     0.028
  Pound Rate..................................................     0.370
  Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)................
    BMC.......................................................     0.100
    SCF.......................................................     0.125
    DDU.......................................................    0.157
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 324 Notes
1. A fee of $150.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
  mailing permit.
2. Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.20 per-piece.
3. For nonletters, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the
  pound rate, whichever is higher.
4. Pieces that otherwise meet the requirements for basic automation,
  high density, and saturation letter rates that weigh more than 3.3
  ounces but not more than 3.5 ounces pay the nonletter piece and pound
  rate but receive a discount off the piece rate equal to the applicable
  nonletter minimum piece rate minus the applicable letter minimum piece
  rate corresponding to the correct density tier.
5. For letter-size pieces, not meeting the automation requirements
  specified by the Postal Service, the mailer pays the nonletter rate
  for the applicable density tier.


                                          Periodicals Rate Schedule 421
                               [Outside County (Including Science of Agriculture)]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Postage rate unit                           Rate
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outside County Advertising:
    Destinating delivery unit.........  Pound......................................................       $0.158
    Destinating SCF...................  Pound......................................................        0.203
    Destinating ADC...................  Pound......................................................        0.223
    Zones 1 & 2.......................  Pound......................................................        0.248
    Zone 3............................  Pound......................................................        0.267
    Zone 4............................  Pound......................................................        0.315
    Zone 5............................  Pound......................................................        0.389
    Zone 6............................  Pound......................................................        0.466
    Zone 7............................  Pound......................................................        0.559
    Zone 8............................  Pound......................................................        0.638
Nonadvertising........................  ...........................................................        0.193
Science of Agriculture Advertising:
    Delivery unit.....................  Pound......................................................        0.119
    SCF...............................  Pound......................................................        0.152
    DADC..............................  Pound......................................................        0.167
    Zones 1 & 2.......................  Pound......................................................        0.186
    Zone 3............................  Pound......................................................        0.267
    Zone 4............................  Pound......................................................        0.315
    Zone 5............................  Pound......................................................        0.389
    Zone 6............................  Pound......................................................        0.466
    Zone 7............................  Pound......................................................        0.559

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    Zone 8............................  Pound......................................................        0.638
Nonadvertising........................  ...........................................................        0.193
Outside County and Science of
 Agriculture Basic:
    Nonautomation.....................  Piece......................................................        0.373
    Automation letter.................  Piece......................................................        0.281
    Automation flat...................  Piece......................................................        0.325
3-Digit:
    Nonautomation.....................  Piece......................................................        0.324
    Automation letter.................  Piece......................................................        0.249
    Automation flat...................  Piece......................................................        0.283
5-Digit:
    Nonautomation.....................  Piece......................................................        0.256
    Automation letter.................  Piece......................................................        0.195
    Automation flat...................  Piece......................................................        0.226
Carrier Route:
    Basic.............................  Piece......................................................        0.163
    High density......................  Piece......................................................        0.131
    Saturation........................  Piece......................................................        0.112
Discounts:
    Percentage editorial discount.....  Piece......................................................      0.00074
    Worksharing discount DDU..........  Piece......................................................        0.018
    Worksharing discount DSCF.........  Piece......................................................        0.008
    Worksharing discount DADC.........  Piece......................................................        0.002
    Worksharing discount pallets......  Piece......................................................        0.005
    Worksharing dropship pallet         ...........................................................       0.010
     discount.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 421 Notes
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 pound
  portion and the advertising pound portion, as applicable.
4. For postage calculations, multiply the proportion of nonadvertising content by this factor and subtract from
  the applicable piece rate.
5. Advertising pound rate is not applicable to qualifying Nonprofit and Classroom publications containing 10
  percent or less advertising content.
6. For a Ride-Along item enclosed with or attached to a periodical, add $0.124 per copy.


                                          Periodicals Rate Schedule 423
                                                 [Within County]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Postage rate unit                           Rate
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delivery Unit.........................  Pound......................................................       $0.112
All Other Zones.......................  Pound......................................................        0.146
Basic:
    Nonautomation.....................  Piece......................................................        0.106
    Automation letter.................  Piece......................................................        0.050
    Automation flat...................  Piece......................................................        0.077
3-Digit:
    Nonautomation.....................  Piece......................................................        0.097
    Automation letter.................  Piece......................................................        0.048
    Automation flat...................  Piece......................................................        0.073
5-Digit:
    Nonautomation.....................  Piece......................................................        0.087
    Automation letter.................  Piece......................................................        0.046
    Automation flat...................  Piece......................................................        0.067
Carrier Route:
    Basic.............................  Piece......................................................        0.050
    High density......................  Piece......................................................        0.034
    Saturation........................  Piece......................................................        0.028
Discounts:
    Worksharing discount DDU..........  Piece......................................................       0.006
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Schedule 423 Notes
 1. Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge to the appropriate pound charge.
 2. For a Ride-Along item enclosed with or attached to a periodical, add $0.124 per copy.


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                                                          Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2A
                                                              [Parcel Post Inter-BMC Rates]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Weight (lbs.)                           Zones 1&2      Zone 3       Zone 4       Zone 5       Zone 6       Zone 7       Zone 8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1............................................................        $3.69        $3.75        $3.75        $3.75        $3.75        $3.75        $3.75
2............................................................         3.85         3.85         4.14         4.14         4.49         4.49         4.49
3............................................................         4.65         4.65         5.55         5.65         5.71         5.77         6.32
4............................................................         4.86         5.20         6.29         6.93         7.14         7.20         7.87
5............................................................         5.03         5.71         6.94         7.75         8.58         8.64         9.43
6............................................................         5.63         6.01         7.44         8.50         9.52         9.90        11.49
7............................................................         5.80         6.28         7.91         9.20        10.35        11.39        12.83
8............................................................         5.98         6.53         8.30         9.84        11.11        12.54        15.04
9............................................................         6.11         6.76         8.74        10.45        11.83        13.38        17.04
10...........................................................         6.28         7.57         9.10        11.01        12.50        14.17        18.14
11...........................................................         6.41         7.80         9.47        11.54        13.13        14.92        19.15
12...........................................................         6.54         8.01         9.80        12.04        13.72        15.62        20.10
13...........................................................         6.67         8.19        10.12        12.51        14.28        16.27        20.99
14...........................................................         6.80         8.42        10.43        12.95        14.81        16.90        21.84
15...........................................................         6.92         8.61        10.73        13.38        15.31        17.49        22.64
16...........................................................         7.02         8.79        11.00        13.78        15.79        18.05        23.41
17...........................................................         7.15         8.94        11.28        14.16        16.24        18.59        24.13
18...........................................................         7.25         9.11        11.52        14.52        16.68        19.09        24.82
19...........................................................         7.37         9.28        11.77        14.87        17.09        19.58        25.48
20...........................................................         7.46         9.43        11.98        15.20        17.48        20.05        26.12
21...........................................................         7.57         9.59        12.20        15.52        17.86        20.49        26.72
22...........................................................         7.66         9.72        12.42        15.82        18.22        20.92        27.30
23...........................................................         7.76         9.89        12.65        16.11        18.57        21.32        27.85
24...........................................................         7.83        10.01        12.83        16.39        18.90        21.72        28.39
25...........................................................         7.93        10.14        13.03        16.66        19.22        22.09        28.90
26...........................................................         8.01        10.27        13.21        16.92        19.53        22.46        29.39
27...........................................................         8.11        10.40        13.38        17.17        19.83        22.81        29.87
28...........................................................         8.18        10.52        13.58        17.41        20.11        23.14        30.32
29...........................................................         8.27        10.65        13.75        17.64        20.39        23.47        30.76
30...........................................................         8.35        10.76        13.90        17.87        20.65        23.78        31.19
31...........................................................         8.44        10.86        14.06        18.08        20.91        24.08        31.60
32...........................................................         8.50        10.99        14.22        18.29        21.16        24.37        32.00
33...........................................................         8.58        11.10        14.38        18.49        21.40        24.65        32.38
34...........................................................         8.66        11.18        14.51        18.69        21.63        24.93        32.75
35...........................................................         8.74        11.30        14.66        18.88        21.85        25.19        33.11
36...........................................................         8.80        11.39        14.82        19.06        22.07        25.45        33.45
37...........................................................         8.87        11.48        14.93        19.23        22.28        25.69        33.79
38...........................................................         8.94        11.60        15.07        19.41        22.48        25.93        34.12
39...........................................................         9.02        11.67        15.19        19.57        22.68        26.17        34.43
40...........................................................         9.09        11.78        15.32        19.73        22.87        26.39        34.74
41...........................................................         9.17        11.88        15.44        19.89        23.06        26.61        35.04
42...........................................................         9.23        11.96        15.56        20.04        23.24        26.82        35.33
43...........................................................         9.28        12.05        15.68        20.19        23.41        27.03        35.61
44...........................................................         9.35        12.12        15.79        20.33        23.58        27.23        35.88
45...........................................................         9.41        12.22        15.91        20.47        23.75        27.43        36.14
46...........................................................         9.48        12.30        16.02        20.61        23.91        27.62        36.40
47...........................................................         9.56        12.39        16.12        20.74        24.06        27.80        36.65
48...........................................................         9.61        12.47        16.24        20.86        24.22        27.98        36.89
49...........................................................         9.66        12.55        16.34        20.99        24.36        28.15        37.13
50...........................................................         9.72        12.61        16.42        21.11        24.51        28.32        37.36
51...........................................................         9.79        12.70        16.54        21.23        24.65        28.49        37.59
52...........................................................         9.84        12.78        16.63        21.34        24.79        28.65        37.80
53...........................................................         9.91        12.84        16.70        21.45        24.92        28.81        38.02
54...........................................................         9.96        12.94        16.81        21.56        25.05        28.96        38.22
55...........................................................        10.01        12.97        16.91        21.67        25.17        29.11        38.43
56...........................................................        10.09        13.08        16.99        21.77        25.30        29.25        38.62
57...........................................................        10.14        13.14        17.09        21.87        25.42        29.39        38.82
58...........................................................        10.19        13.21        17.16        21.97        25.53        29.53        39.00
59...........................................................        10.26        13.27        17.26        22.07        25.65        29.67        39.19
60...........................................................        10.31        13.34        17.35        22.16        25.76        29.80        39.36
61...........................................................        10.39        13.43        17.42        22.25        25.87        29.92        39.54
62...........................................................        10.44        13.48        17.50        22.34        25.97        30.05        39.71
63...........................................................        10.47        13.56        17.59        22.43        26.08        30.17        39.87
64...........................................................        10.52        13.61        17.66        22.51        26.18        30.29        40.03
65...........................................................        10.58        13.68        17.74        22.60        26.28        30.41        40.19
66...........................................................        10.65        13.75        17.81        22.68        26.37        30.52        40.35
67...........................................................        10.71        13.81        17.89        22.76        26.47        30.63        40.50
68...........................................................        10.75        13.87        17.98        22.84        26.56        30.74        40.64
69...........................................................        10.80        13.92        18.05        22.91        26.65        30.84        40.79
70...........................................................        10.86        14.00        18.12        22.98        26.74        30.95        40.93

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Oversized....................................................        41.70        46.73        54.12        65.84        79.69        92.81      120.72
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Schedule 521.2A Notes
 1. For Origin Bulk Mail Center (OBMC) Presort Discount, deduct $1.17 per-piece.
 2. For BMC Presort discount, deduct $0.28 per-piece.
 3. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece (machinable parcels only).
 4. For nonmachinable parcels, add $2.75 per-piece.
 5. Regardless of weight, any piece that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in combined length and girth must pay the
  oversized rate.
 6. 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 $12.50.


                                      Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2B
                                          [Parcel Post Intra-BMC Rates]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Weight (lbs.)             Local Zone       Zones 1&2        Zone 3          Zone 4          Zone 5
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...............................           $2.81           $2.96           $2.99           $3.05           $3.14
2...............................            3.13            3.53            3.56            3.63            3.74
3...............................            3.44            4.08            4.11            4.20            4.32
4...............................            3.73            4.28            4.62            4.72            4.86
5...............................            3.99            4.45            5.02            5.15            5.35
6...............................            4.23            4.61            5.38            5.51            5.80
7...............................            4.36            4.76            5.69            5.84            6.21
8...............................            4.46            5.33            5.98            6.14            6.60
9...............................            4.56            5.46            6.22            6.45            6.95
10..............................            4.66            5.63            6.53            6.74            7.28
11..............................            4.74            5.76            6.74            7.00            7.58
12..............................            4.84            5.91            6.94            7.26            7.87
13..............................            4.92            6.04            7.10            7.50            8.13
14..............................            5.00            6.16            7.22            7.75            8.38
15..............................            5.08            6.27            7.39            7.96            8.62
16..............................            5.17            6.38            7.56            8.16            8.84
17..............................            5.23            6.51            7.72            8.38            9.05
18..............................            5.30            6.60            7.87            8.57            9.24
19..............................            5.36            6.72            8.02            8.75            9.43
20..............................            5.46            6.82            8.16            8.91            9.60
21..............................            5.51            6.91            8.30            9.06            9.77
22..............................            5.57            7.02            8.42            9.20            9.92
23..............................            5.64            7.10            8.58            9.34           10.07
24..............................            5.70            7.19            8.70            9.46           10.22
25..............................            5.77            7.27            8.82            9.58           10.35
26..............................            5.82            7.37            8.93            9.71           10.48
27..............................            5.88            7.45            9.06            9.82           10.60
28..............................            5.94            7.52            9.18            9.91           10.72
29..............................            6.01            7.61            9.30           10.02           10.83
30..............................            6.08            7.69            9.40           10.12           10.93
31..............................            6.13            7.77            9.48           10.21           11.04
32..............................            6.18            7.86            9.60           10.31           11.13
33..............................            6.25            7.92            9.70           10.39           11.23
34..............................            6.30            8.00            9.78           10.47           11.31
35..............................            6.35            8.06            9.89           10.55           11.40
36..............................            6.40            8.13            9.97           10.62           11.48
37..............................            6.44            8.22           10.06           10.70           11.56
38..............................            6.49            8.28           10.15           10.77           11.63
39..............................            6.56            8.36           10.25           10.83           11.70
40..............................            6.61            8.41           10.32           10.89           11.77
41..............................            6.67            8.50           10.43           10.95           11.84
42..............................            6.72            8.55           10.50           11.02           11.90
43..............................            6.77            8.61           10.58           11.08           11.95
44..............................            6.84            8.68           10.66           11.14           12.00
45..............................            6.88            8.73           10.73           11.30           12.05
46..............................            6.92            8.82           10.82           11.35           12.10
47..............................            6.98            8.89           10.88           11.40           12.15
48..............................            7.03            8.94           10.97           11.44           12.20
49..............................            7.07            9.01           11.04           11.49           12.25
50..............................            7.12            9.04           11.11           11.53           12.30
51..............................            7.18            9.13           11.17           11.58           12.35
52..............................            7.21            9.19           11.27           11.62           12.40
53..............................            7.26            9.22           11.32           11.65           12.45

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54..............................            7.32            9.28           11.36           11.70           12.50
55..............................            7.37            9.34           11.40           11.75           12.55
56..............................            7.40            9.40           11.44           11.79           12.60
57..............................            7.45            9.47           11.46           11.81           12.65
58..............................            7.50            9.52           11.50           11.85           12.70
59..............................            7.55            9.57           11.53           11.89           12.75
60..............................            7.57            9.64           11.56           11.91           12.80
61..............................            7.66            9.70           11.59           11.95           12.85
62..............................            7.68            9.75           11.62           12.01           12.90
63..............................            7.73            9.80           11.64           12.08           12.95
64..............................            7.78            9.86           11.66           12.13           13.00
65..............................            7.82            9.91           11.70           12.19           13.05
66..............................            7.85            9.98           11.72           12.26           13.10
67..............................            7.92           10.04           11.75           12.33           13.15
68..............................            7.96           10.06           11.76           12.37           13.20
69..............................            7.97           10.13           11.78           12.44           13.25
70..............................            7.98           10.18           11.81           12.50           13.30
Oversized.......................           23.78           34.47           34.79           35.48          36.53
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Schedule 521.2B Notes
 1. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece (machinable parcels only).
 2. For nonmachinable parcels, add $1.35 per-piece.
 3. Regardless of weight, any piece that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in
  combined length and girth must pay the oversized rate.
 4. 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 $12.50.


                  Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2C
     [Parcel Post Parcel Select Destination Bulk Mail Center Rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       Zone
              Weight (lbs.)              -------------------------------
                                            1&2      3       4       5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1......................................   $2.01   $2.26   $2.49   $3.09
 2......................................    2.24    2.76    3.19    3.69
 3......................................    2.49    3.27    3.84    4.28
 4......................................    2.72    3.75    4.41    4.81
 5......................................    2.94    4.20    4.82    5.30
 6......................................    3.15    4.60    5.16    5.75
 7......................................    3.34    4.96    5.47    6.18
 8......................................    3.53    5.32    5.76    6.56
 9......................................    3.71    5.64    6.05    6.91
10......................................    3.88    5.97    6.71    7.24
11......................................    4.04    6.27    6.96    7.54
12......................................    4.20    6.56    7.22    7.84
13......................................    4.35    6.80    7.46    8.10
14......................................    4.50    6.92    7.71    8.35
15......................................    4.64    7.08    7.92    8.58
16......................................    4.77    7.24    8.13    8.81
17......................................    4.91    7.39    8.35    9.01
18......................................    5.03    7.54    8.53    9.21
19......................................    5.16    7.68    8.72    9.40
20......................................    5.28    7.82    8.88    9.56
21......................................    5.40    7.96    9.02    9.73
22......................................    5.51    8.08    9.17    9.89
23......................................    5.62    8.23    9.31   10.05
24......................................    5.73    8.34    9.43   10.18
25......................................    5.84    8.46    9.55   10.32
26......................................    5.94    8.56    9.67   10.45
27......................................    6.05    8.69    9.78   10.57
28......................................    6.14    8.81    9.88   10.68
29......................................    6.24    8.92   10.00   10.79
30......................................    6.34    9.02   10.09   10.90
31......................................    6.43    9.10   10.17   11.01
32......................................    6.52    9.21   10.27   11.11
33......................................    6.61    9.30   10.36   11.19
34......................................    6.70    9.39   10.43   11.28
35......................................    6.78    9.49   10.52   11.37
36......................................    6.87    9.94   10.60   11.45
37......................................    6.95   10.03   10.66   11.53
38......................................    7.03   10.12   10.74   11.60
39......................................    7.11   10.21   10.80   11.68
40......................................    7.19   10.29   10.86   11.74
41......................................    7.27   10.40   10.92   11.80
42......................................    7.34   10.47   10.99   11.87
43......................................    7.42   10.56   11.05   12.16
44......................................    7.49   10.63   11.11   12.45
45......................................    7.56   10.69   11.26   12.76
46......................................    7.63   10.79   11.31   13.06
47......................................    7.70   10.85   11.36   13.37
48......................................    7.77   10.94   11.41   13.69
49......................................    7.84   11.01   11.46   14.01
50......................................    7.91   11.08   11.50   14.35
51......................................    7.97   11.15   11.55   14.68
52......................................    8.04   11.23   11.59   15.02
53......................................    8.10   11.28   11.63   15.38
54......................................    8.16   11.33   11.68   15.74
55......................................    8.23   11.37   11.73   15.89
56......................................    8.29   11.40   11.75   15.96
57......................................    8.35   11.43   11.78   16.06
58......................................    8.41   11.47   11.82   16.14
59......................................    8.47   11.50   11.85   16.21
60......................................    8.52   11.53   11.88   16.30
61......................................    8.58   11.56   11.92   16.38
62......................................    8.64   11.59   11.98   16.44
63......................................    8.69   11.61   12.05   16.52
64......................................    8.75   11.64   12.10   16.59
65......................................    8.80   11.67   12.16   16.65
66......................................    8.86   11.70   12.24   16.74
67......................................    8.91   11.72   12.29   16.79
68......................................    8.96   11.73   12.34   16.86
69......................................    9.01   11.75   12.40   16.93
70......................................    9.06   11.77   12.47   16.99
Oversized...............................   18.14   24.33   32.81  34.10
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Schedule 521.2C Notes
 1. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece (machinable parcels
  only). Barcode discount is not available for DBMC mail entered at an
  ASF, except at the Phoenix, AZ, ASF.
 2. For nonmachinable parcels, add $1.45 per-piece.
 3. Regardless of weight, any piece that measures more than 108 inches
  (but not more than 130 inches) in combined length and girth must pay
  the oversized rate.
 4. 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 $150.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for
  Parcel Select.


                  Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2D
 [Parcel Post Parcel Select Destination Sectional Center Facility Rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Weight (lbs.)                             Rate
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1.........................................................        $1.53
 2.........................................................         1.71
 3.........................................................         1.85
 4.........................................................         1.99
 5.........................................................         2.12

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 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.........................................................         3.10
16.........................................................         3.19
17.........................................................         3.28
18.........................................................         3.36
19.........................................................         3.45
20.........................................................         3.53
21.........................................................         3.61
22.........................................................         3.68
23.........................................................         3.76
24.........................................................         3.83
25.........................................................         3.90
26.........................................................         3.97
27.........................................................         4.04
28.........................................................         4.11
29.........................................................         4.17
30.........................................................         4.24
31.........................................................         4.30
32.........................................................         4.36
33.........................................................         4.42
34.........................................................         4.48
35.........................................................         4.54
36.........................................................         4.59
37.........................................................         4.65
38.........................................................         4.70
39.........................................................         4.76
40.........................................................         4.81
41.........................................................         4.86
42.........................................................         4.91
43.........................................................         4.96
44.........................................................         5.01
45.........................................................         5.06
46.........................................................         5.11
47.........................................................         5.16
48.........................................................         5.20
49.........................................................         5.25
50.........................................................         5.29
51.........................................................         5.34
52.........................................................         5.38
53.........................................................         5.42
54.........................................................         5.46
55.........................................................         5.51
56.........................................................         5.55
57.........................................................         5.59
58.........................................................         5.63
59.........................................................         5.67
60.........................................................         5.71
61.........................................................         5.74
62.........................................................         5.78
63.........................................................         5.82
64.........................................................         5.86
65.........................................................         5.89
66.........................................................         5.93
67.........................................................         5.97
68.........................................................         6.00
69.........................................................         6.04
70.........................................................         6.07
Oversized..................................................       11.95
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 521.2D Notes
1. Regardless of weight, any piece that measures more than 108 inches
  (but not more than 130 inches) in combined length and girth must pay
  the oversized rate.
2. 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 $150.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for
  Parcel Select.
4. For nonmachinable parcels sorted to 3-digit ZIP code areas, add $1.09
  per-piece.


                  Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2E
       [Parcel Post Parcel Select Destination Delivery Unit Rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Weight (lbs.)                             Rate
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1.........................................................        $1.23
 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
Oversized..................................................        6.98
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 521.2E Notes
1. Regardless of weight, any piece that measures more than 108 inches
  (but not more than 130 inches) in combined length and girth must pay
  the oversized rate.
2. 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 $150.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for
  Parcel Select.


                                                           Package Services Rate Schedule 522A
                                                        [Bound Printed Matter Single-Piece Rates]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      Zones
                    Weight (pounds)                    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             1&2            3             4             5             6             7             8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.0...................................................         $1.87         $1.92         $1.96         $2.04         $2.11         $2.20         $2.37
1.5...................................................          1.87          1.92          1.96          2.04          2.11          2.20          2.37
2.0...................................................          1.94          2.00          2.06          2.16          2.26          2.38          2.60

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2.5...................................................          2.01          2.09          2.16          2.29          2.41          2.56          2.84
3.0...................................................          2.08          2.17          2.26          2.41          2.56          2.74          3.07
3.5...................................................          2.15          2.26          2.36          2.54          2.71          2.92          3.31
4.0...................................................          2.22          2.34          2.46          2.66          2.86          3.10          3.54
4.5...................................................          2.29          2.43          2.56          2.79          3.01          3.28          3.78
5.0...................................................          2.36          2.51          2.66          2.91          3.16          3.46          4.01
6.0...................................................          2.50          2.68          2.86          3.16          3.46          3.82          4.48
7.0...................................................          2.64          2.85          3.06          3.41          3.76          4.18          4.95
8.0...................................................          2.78          3.02          3.26          3.66          4.06          4.54          5.42
9.0...................................................          2.92          3.19          3.46          3.91          4.36          4.90          5.89
10.0..................................................          3.06          3.36          3.66          4.16          4.66          5.26          6.36
11.0..................................................          3.20          3.53          3.86          4.41          4.96          5.62          6.83
12.0..................................................          3.34          3.70          4.06          4.66          5.26          5.98          7.30
13.0..................................................          3.48          3.87          4.26          4.91          5.56          6.34          7.77
14.0..................................................          3.62          4.04          4.46          5.16          5.86          6.70          8.24
15.0..................................................          3.76          4.21          4.66          5.41          6.16          7.06         8.71
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 522A Notes
1. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece (machinable parcels and automatable flats only).
2. For flats, deduct $0.08 per-piece.


                                       Package Services Rate Schedule 522B
         [Bound Printed Matter Presorted and Carrier Route Rates Flats, Parcels, and Irregular Parcels]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        Zones
                                    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        1&2         3          4          5          6          7          8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flats:
    Per-Piece:
        Presorted..................     $1.078     $1.078     $1.078     $1.078     $1.078     $1.078     $1.078
        Carrier Route..............       .978       .978       .978       .978       .978       .978       .978
    Per-Pound......................       .090       .112       .149       .198       .248       .308       .419
Parcels and Irregular Parcels:
    Per-Piece:
        Presorted..................      1.155      1.155      1.155      1.155      1.155      1.155      1.155
        Carrier Route..............      1.055      1.055      1.055      1.055      1.055      1.055      1.055
    Per-Pound......................       .090       .112       .149       .198       .248       .308      .419
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 522B Notes
1. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece (machinable parcels and automatable flats only). Barcode
  discount is not available for Carrier Route rates.


                                       Package Services Rate Schedule 522C
         [Bound Printed Matter Presorted Rates, Destination Entry Flats, Parcels, and Irregular Parcels]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   DBMC
                                   DDU          DSCF     -------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Zone 1&2       Zone 3        Zone 4        Zone 5
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flats:
    Per-Piece...............        $0.532        $0.603        $0.818        $0.818        $0.818        $0.818
    Per-Pound...............         0.030         0.060         0.073         0.102         0.139         0.187
Parcels and Irregular
 Parcels:
    Per-Piece...............         0.609         0.680         0.895         0.895         0.895         0.895
    Per-Pound...............         0.030         0.060         0.073         0.102         0.139        0.187
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 522C Notes
1. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece (machinable parcels and automatable flats only). Barcode
  discount is not available for DDU or DSCF rates or DBMC mail entered at an ASF (except Phoenix, AZ, ASF).
2. A mailing fee of $150.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to mail at any destination entry Bound
  Printed Matter rate.
3.The DDU rate is not available for flats that weigh 1 pound or less.


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                                       Package Services Rate Schedule 522D
       [Bound Printed Matter Carrier Route Rates, Destination Entry Flats, Parcels, and Irregular Parcels]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   DBMC
                                   DDU          DSCF     -------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Zone 1&2       Zone 3        Zone 4        Zone 5
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flats:
    Per-Piece...............        $0.432        $0.503        $0.718        $0.718        $0.718        $0.718
    Per-Pound...............         0.030         0.060         0.073         0.102         0.139         0.187
Parcels and Irregular
 Parcels:
    Per-Piece...............         0.509         0.580         0.795         0.795         0.795         0.795
    Per-Pound...............         0.030         0.060         0.073         0.102         0.139        0.187
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 522D Notes
1. A mailing fee of $150.00 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]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   Rate
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Pound:
  Single-Piece.................................................    $1.42
  5-Digit Presort..............................................     0.80
  Basic Presort................................................     1.12
Each additional pound, through 7 pounds........................     0.42
Each additional pound, over 7 pounds...........................    0.30
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 523 Notes
1. A mailing fee of $150.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to
  mail at any Media Mail presorted rate.
2. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece (machinable parcels
  only). Barcode discount is not available for pieces mailed at the 5-
  digit rate.


                   Package Services Rate Schedule 524.
                             [Library Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   Rate
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Pound:
  Single-Piece.................................................    $1.35
  5-Digit Presort..............................................     0.76
  Basic Presort................................................     1.06
Each additional pound, through 7 pounds........................     0.40
Each additional pound, over 7 pounds...........................    0.29
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 524.
1. A mailing fee of $150.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to
  mail at any Library Mail presorted rate.
2. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece (machinable parcels
  only). Barcode discount is not available for pieces mailed at the 5-
  digit rate.


                            Fee Schedule 911
                          [Address Corrections]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Manual correction, each........................................    $0.70
Electronic correction, each....................................     0.20
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 912
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Zip Coding of Mailing Lists
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per 1,000 addresses, or fraction........................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Correction of Mailing Lists
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per submitted address...................................................
Minimum charge per list (30 items)......................................
========================================================================
    Address Changes for Election Boards and Registration Commissions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per change of address...................................................
                       Sequencing of Address Cards
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per correction..........................................................
Insertion of blanks.....................................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 912 Notes.
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 routes involved.


                                                                    Fee Schedule 921
                                                         [Post Office Boxes and Caller Service]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                         Fee group
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Box Size                                  1          2          3          4          5          6          7          E
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I. Post Office Boxes:
    Semi-annual Box Fees:
    1...........................................................     $35.00     $29.00     $24.00     $19.00     $13.00     $12.00      $9.00      $0.00
    2...........................................................      50.00      45.00      38.00      34.00      22.00      18.00      13.00       0.00
    3...........................................................     100.00      80.00      68.00      63.00      34.00      33.00      23.00       0.00
    4...........................................................     205.00     170.00     118.00     110.00      65.00      60.00      40.00       0.00
    5...........................................................     330.00     315.00     209.00     175.00     125.00      97.00      70.00      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 larger.


                    Key Duplication and Lock Charges
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Key duplication or replacement.................................    $4.40
Post office box lock replacement...............................    11.00
II. Caller Service:
  Semi-annual Caller Service Fee...............................   412.00

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  Annual Call Number Reservation Fee...........................    32.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 931
                          [Business Reply Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regular (no accounting fee):
  Permit fee (per year)..............................            $150.00
  Per-piece charge...................................               0.60
Regular (with accounting fee):
  Permit fee (per year)..............................             150.00
  Accounting fee (per year)..........................             475.00
  Per-piece charge...................................               0.10
Qualified Business Reply Mail, low-volume
  Permit fee (per year)..............................             150.00
  Accounting fee (per year)..........................             475.00
  Per-piece charge, basic............................               0.06
Qualified Business Reply Mail, high-volume
  Permit fee (per year)..............................             150.00
  Accounting fee (per year)..........................             475.00
  Quarterly fee......................................           1,800.00
  Per-piece charge, high-volume......................              0.008
Bulk Weight Averaged
  Permit fee (per year)..............................             150.00
  Accounting fee (per year)..........................             475.00
  Per-piece charge, bulk weight averaged.............               0.01
  Monthly maintenance fee............................             750.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 932
                      [Merchandise Return Service]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Permit fee (per year)......................................      $150.00
Accounting fee (per year)..................................       475.00
Per-piece charge...........................................         0.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 933
                         [On-Site Meter Service]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      Description fee                            Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per employee, per visit....................................       $35.00
Per meter reset or examined................................         5.00
Per meter checked into or out of service...................         4.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule 933 Notes
    1. Fee for checking meters into or out of service does not apply if 
a Postal Service-approved automated process is used to check a secured 
meter into and out of service.

Fee Schedule 934

[Reserved]

                            Fee Schedule 935
                      [Bulk Parcel Return Service]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Permit fee (per year)......................................      $150.00
Accounting fee (per year)..................................       475.00
Per-piece charge...........................................         1.80
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 936
                        [Shipper Paid Forwarding]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accounting fee (per year)..................................      $475.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 941
                            [Certified Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee per-piece, in addition to postage......................        $2.30
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 942
                            [Registered Mail]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Fee  (in addition
        Declared value             to postage)        Handling charge
------------------------------------------------------------------------
$0.00.........................              $7.50
0.01 to 100...................               8.00
100.01 to 500.................               8.85
500.01 to 1,000...............               9.70
1,000.01 to 2,000.............              10.55
2,000.01 to 3,000.............              11.40
3,000.01 to 4,000.............              12.25
4,000.01 to 5,000.............              13.10
5,000.01 to 6,000.............              13.95
6,000.01 to 7,000.............              14.80
7,000.01 to 8,000.............              15.65
8,000.01 to 9,000.............              16.50
9,000.01 to 10,000............              17.35
10,000.01 to 11,000...........              18.20
11,000.01 to 12,000...........              19.05
12,000.01 to 13,000...........              19.90
13,000.01 to 14,000...........              20.75
14,000.01 to 15,000...........              21.60
15,000.01 to 16,000...........              22.45
16,000.01 to 17,000...........              23.30
17,000.01 to 18,000...........              24.15
18,000.01 to 19,000...........              25.00
19,000.01 to 20,000...........              25.85
20,000.01 to 21,000...........              26.70
21,000.01 to 22,000...........              27.55
22,000.01 to 23,000...........              28.40
23,000.01 to 24,000...........              29.25
24,000.01 to 25,000...........              30.10
25,000.01 to $1 million.......              30.10  plus $0.85 handling
                                                    charge for each
                                                    $1,000 or fraction
                                                    thereof over
                                                    $25,000.00.

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Over $1 million to $15 million             858.85  plus $0.85 handling
                                                    charge for each
                                                    $1,000 or fraction
                                                    thereof over
                                                    $1,000,000.00.
Over $15 million..............          12,758.85  plus amount
                                                    determined by the
                                                    Postal Service based
                                                    on weight, space,
                                                    and value.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 942 Notes
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]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Express Mail Insurance
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Merchandise coverage:
  $0.01 to 100.00.......................................................
  Fee per $100 or fraction over $100, up to $5,000......................
Document reconstruction coverage:
  $0.00 to 100.00.......................................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Regular Insurance
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount of coverage:
  $0.01 to 50.00........................................................
  $50.00 to 100.00......................................................
  100.01 to 5,000.00....................................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Bulk Insurance
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount of coverage:
  $0.01 to 50.00........................................................
  50.01 to 100.00.......................................................
  100.01 to 5,000.00....................................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 943 Notes
1. Fees for bulk insurance represent a discount of $0.60 per-piece for
  coverage between $0.01 and $50.00 and a discount of $0.80 for coverage
  between $50.01 and $5,000.00.


                            Fee Schedule 944
                          [Collect on Delivery]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount to be collected:
  $ 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................................               3.00
Alteration of COD changes............................               3.00
Designation of new addressee.........................               3.00
Registered COD.......................................               4.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------


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                            Fee Schedule 945
                            [Return Receipts]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
I. Return Receipt:
    Requested at time of mailing:
        Original signature.................................        $1.75
        Copy of signature (electronic).....................         1.30
    Requested after mailing                                         3.25
II.Return Receipt for Merchandise:
        Requested at time of mailing.......................        $3.00
        Delivery record....................................         3.25
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 946
                          [Restricted Delivery]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per-piece..................................................        $3.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 947
                        [Certificate of Mailing]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Individual Pieces:
  Original certificate of mailing for listed pieces of all         $0.90
   classes of ordinary mail................................
  Three or more pieces individually listed in a firm                0.30
   mailing book or an approved customer provided manifest..
  Each additional copy of original certificate of mailing           0.90
   or original mailing receipt for registered, insured,
   certified, and COD mail (each copy).....................
Bulk:
  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)....         4.50
  Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction.................         0.50
  Duplicate copy...........................................         0.90
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 948
                         [Delivery Confirmation]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First-Class Mail Letters and Sealed Parcels:
    Electronic.............................................        $0.13
    Retail.................................................         0.55
Priority Mail:
    Electronic.............................................         0.00
    Retail.................................................         0.45
Standard Mail:
    Electronic.............................................         0.13
Package Services Parcel Select:
    Electronic.............................................         0.00
Other Package Services:
    Electronic.............................................         0.13
    Retail.................................................         0.55
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 949
                        [Signature Confirmation]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First-Class Mail Letters and Sealed Parcels:
    Electronic.............................................        $1.30
    Retail.................................................         1.80
Priority Mail:
    Electronic.............................................         1.30
    Retail.................................................         1.80
Package Services:
    Electronic.............................................         1.30
    Retail.................................................         1.80
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 951
                            [Parcel Air Lift]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
For pieces weighing:
  Not more than 2 pounds...................................        $0.45
  Over 2 but not more than 3 pounds........................         0.85
  Over 3 but not more than 4 pounds........................         1.25
  Over 4 but not more than 30 pounds.......................         1.70
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 952
                           [Special Handling]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
For pieces weighing:
  Not more than 10 pounds..................................        $5.95
  More than 10 pounds......................................         8.25
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 961
                           [Stamped Envelopes]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Plain Stamped Envelopes:
  Basic, size 6\3/4\, each.................................        $0.08
  Basic, size 6\3/4\, 500..................................        12.00
  Basic, over size 6\3/4\, each............................         0.08
  Basic, over size 6\3/4\, 500.............................        14.00
Personalized Stamped Envelopes:
  Basic, size 6\3/4\, 50...................................         3.50
  Basic, size 6\3/4\, 500..................................        17.00
  Basic, over size 6\3/4\, 50..............................         3.50
  Basic, over size 6\3/4\, 500.............................        20.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 962
                             [Stamped Cards]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single card................................................        $0.02
Double reply-paid card.....................................         0.04
Sheet of 40 cards (uncut)..................................         0.80
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 971
                             [Money Orders]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Domestic ($0.01 to $500.00)................................        $0.90
Domestic ($500.01 to $1,000.00)............................         1.25
APO/FPO ($0.01 to $1,000.00)...............................         0.25
Inquiry, including a copy of paid money order..............         3.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Fee Schedule 981
                        [Netpost Mailing Online]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees are calculated by multiplying 1.52 times the sum  1.52 x (P + 0.5 x
 of printer contractual costs for the particular                      I)
 mailing and 0.5 cents per impression for other
 Postal Service costs................................
    P = Printer Contractual Costs....................
    I = Number of Impressions........................
    Certification of a system as functionally                    $150.00
     equivalent to Net Post Mailing Online...........
------------------------------------------------------------------------


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    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 
Net Post 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 Net 
Post Mailing Online.

                            Fee Schedule 1000
                          [Miscellaneous Fees]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     Description                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First-Class Presorted Mailing Fee (per year).........            $150.00
Standard Mail Mailing Fee (per year).................             150.00
Periodicals..........................................
    A. Original Entry................................             375.00
    B. Additional Entry..............................              60.00
    C. Re-entry......................................              40.00
    D. Registration for News Agents..................              40.00
Parcel Select Mailing Fee (per year).................             150.00
Bound Printed Matter: Destination Entry Mailing Fee               150.00
 (per year)..........................................
Media Mail Presorted Mailing Fee (per year)..........             150.00
Library Mail Presorted Mailing Fee (per year)........             150.00
Authorization to Use Permit Imprint (one-time only)..             150.00
Accounting Fee (per year)............................             475.00
Permit Fee (per year)................................             150.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Attachment B to the Decision of the Governors of the United States 
Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate 
Commission on Postal Rate and Fee Changes

[Docket No. R2001-1]

April 8, 2002.

Changes to the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule Amend the Domestic 
Mail Classification Schedule By Inserting Underlined Text and Deleting 
Bracketed Text as Follows:

Expedited Mail

Classification Schedule

110  Definition

    Expedited Mail is mail matter entered as Express Mail under the 
provisions of this Schedule. Any matter eligible for mailing may, at 
the option of the mailer, be mailed as Express Mail. Insurance is 
either included in Express Mail postage or is available for an 
additional charge, depending on the value and nature of the item sent 
by Express Mail.

120  Description of Services

121  Same Day Airport Service

    Same Day Airport service is available between designated airport 
mail facilities.

122  Custom Designed Service

122.1  General
    Custom Designed service is available between designated postal 
facilities or other designated locations for mailable matter tendered 
under a service agreement between the Postal Service and the mailer. 
Service under a service agreement shall be offered in a manner 
consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c).
122.2  Service Agreement
    A service agreement shall set forth the following:
    a. The scheduled place for each shipment tendered for service to 
each specific destination;
    b. Scheduled place for claim, or delivery, at destination for each 
scheduled shipment;
    c. Scheduled time of day for tender at origin and for claim or 
delivery at destination.
122.3  Pickup and Delivery
    Pickup at the mailer's premises, and/or delivery at an address 
other than the destination postal facility is provided under terms and 
conditions as specified by the Postal Service.
122.4  Commencement of Service Agreement
    Service provided pursuant to a service agreement shall commence not 
more than 10 days after the signed service agreement is tendered to the 
Postal Service.
122.5  Termination of Service Agreement
122.51  Termination by Postal Service
    Express Mail service provided pursuant to a service agreement may 
be terminated by the Postal Service upon 10 days prior written notice 
to the mailer if:
    a. Service cannot be provided for reasons beyond the control of the 
Postal Service or because of changes in Postal Service facilities or 
operations, or
    b. The mailer fails to adhere to the terms of the service agreement 
or this schedule.
122.52  Termination by Mailers
    The mailer may terminate a service agreement, for any reason, by 
notice to the Postal Service.

123  Next Day Service and Second Day Service

123.1  Availability of Services
    Next Day and Second Day Services are available at designated retail 
postal facilities to designated destination facilities or locations for 
items tendered by the time or times specified by the Postal Service. 
Next Day Service is available for overnight delivery. Second Day 
Service is available for second day delivery.
123.2  Pickup Service
    Pickup service is available for Next Day and Second Day Services 
under terms and conditions as specified by the Postal Service. Service 
shall be offered in a manner consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c).

130  Physical Limitations

    Express Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length and 
girth combined.

140  Postage and Preparation

    Except as provided in Rate Schedules 121, 122 and 123, postage on 
Express Mail is charged on each piece. For shipments tendered in 
Express Mail

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pouches under a service agreement, each pouch is a piece.

150  Deposit and Delivery

151  Deposit

    Express Mail must be deposited at places designated by the Postal 
Service.

152  Receipt

    A receipt showing the time and date of mailing will be provided to 
the mailer upon acceptance of Express Mail by the Postal Service. This 
receipt serves as evidence of mailing.

153  Service

    Express Mail service provides a high speed, high reliability 
service. Same Day Airport Express Mail will be dispatched on the next 
available transportation to the destination airport mail facility. 
Custom Designed Express Mail will be available for claim or delivery as 
specified in the service agreement.

154  Forwarding and Return

    When Express Mail is returned, or forwarded, as specified by the 
Postal Service, there will be no additional charge.

160  Ancillary Services

    The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail 
sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable 
fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Service                             Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Address correction...................................             911
b. Return receipts......................................             945
c. COD..................................................             944
d. Express Mail Insurance...............................             943
e. Netpost Mailing Online...............................             981
------------------------------------------------------------------------

170  Rates and Fees

    The rates for Express Mail are set forth in the following rate 
schedules:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Same Day Airport.....................................             121
b. Custom Designed......................................             122
c. Next Day Post Office-to-Post Office..................             123
d. Second Day Post Office-to-Post Office................             123
e. Next Day Post Office-to-Addressee....................             123
f. Second Day Post Office-to-Addressee..................             123
------------------------------------------------------------------------

180  Refunds

181  Procedure

    Claims for refunds of postage must be filed within the period of 
time and under terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.

182  Availability

182.1  Same Day Airport
    Except as provided in 182.5,[T]the Postal Service will refund the 
postage for Same Day Airport Express Mail not available for claim by 
the time specified.[, unless the delay is caused by:
    a. Strikes or work stoppage;
    b. Delay or cancellation of flights; or
    c. Governmental action beyond the control of Postal Service or air 
carriers.]
182.2  Custom Designed
    Except where a service agreement provides for claim, or delivery, 
of Custom Designed Express Mail more than 24 hours after scheduled 
tender at point of origin, the Postal Service will refund postage for 
such mail not available for claim, or not delivered, within 24 hours of 
mailing, except as provided in 182.5.[unless the item was delayed by 
strike or work stoppage.]
182.3  Next Day
    [Unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage,]Except as 
provided in 182.5, the Postal Service will refund postage for Next Day 
Express Mail not available for claim or not delivered:
    a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal 
Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post 
Office service;
    b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal 
Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-
Addressee service.

182.4  Second Day

    [Unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage,] Except as 
provided in 182.5, the Postal Service will refund postage for Second 
Day Express Mail not available for claim or not delivered:
    a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal 
Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post 
Office service;
    b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal 
Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-
Addressee service.

182.5  Limitations

182.51

    Refunds may not be available if delivery was attempted within the 
times required for the specific service, or if the delay was caused by:
    a. Proper detention for law enforcement purposes;
    b. Strike or work stoppage;
    c. Late deposit of shipment, forwarding, return, incorrect address, 
or incorrect ZIP code;
    d. Delay or cancellation of flights;
    e. Governmental action beyond the control of the Postal Service or 
air carriers;
    f. War, insurrection, or civil disturbance;
    g. Breakdowns of a substantial portion of the USPS transportation 
network resulting from events or factors outside the control of the 
Postal Service; or
    h. Acts of God.

First-Class Mail

Classification Schedule

210  Definition

    Any matter eligible for mailing may, at the option of the mailer, 
be mailed as First-Class Mail. The following must be mailed as First-
Class Mail, unless mailed as Express Mail or exempt under title 39, 
United States Code, or except as authorized under sections 344.12, 
344.23 and 443:
    a. Mail sealed against postal inspection as set forth in section 
5000;
    b. Matter wholly or partially in handwriting or typewriting except 
as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, 520, 544.2, and 446;
    c. Matter having the character of actual and personal 
correspondence except as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, 
520, 544.2, and 446; and
    d. Bills and statements of account.

220  Description of Subclasses

221  Letters and Sealed Parcels Subclass

221.1  General
    The Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass consists of First-Class 
Mail weighing 13 ounces or less that is not mailed under section 222 or 
223.
221.2  Regular Rate Categories
    The regular rate categories consist of Letters and Sealed Parcels 
subclass mail not mailed under section 221.3.
221.21  Single-Piece Rate Category
    The single-piece rate category applies to regular rate Letters and 
Sealed Parcels subclass mail not mailed under section 221.22 or 221.24.
221.22  Presort Rate Category
    The presort rate category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels 
subclass mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service; and
    c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements 
specified by the Postal Service.

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221.23  Reserved
221.24  Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category
    The qualified business reply mail rate category applies to Letters 
and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that:
    a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit 
account business reply mail permit holder, for return by mail to the 
recipient;
    b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return 
address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 
''correction'' digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other 
markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
    c. Meets the letter machinability and other preparation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.25  Reserved
221.26  [Nonstandard Size] Nonmachinable Surcharge
    Regular rate category Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is 
subject to a surcharge if it is [nonstandard size]nonmachinable mail, 
as defined in section 232.
221.27  Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces
    Presort rate category Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is 
eligible for an additional presort discount on each piece weighing more 
than two ounces.
221.3  Automation Rate Categories-Letters and Flats
221.31  General
    The automation rate categories consist of Letters and Sealed 
Parcels subclass mail weighing 13 ounces or less that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces, or is provided 
for entry as mail using Netpost Mailing Online or a functionally 
equivalent service, pursuant to section 981;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service;
    c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 
including ''correction'' digits) as specified by the Postal Service; 
and
    d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other 
preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.32  Letter Categories
221.321  [Basic]Mixed AADC Rate Category
    The [basic]Mixed AADC rate category applies to letter-size 
automation rate category mail not mailed under section 221.322, 
221.323,[ or] 221.324, or 221.325.
221.322  AADC Rate Category
    The AADC rate category applies to letter-size automation rate 
category mail presorted to automated area distribution center 
destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.32[2]3  Three-Digit Rate Category
    The three-digit rate category applies to letter-size automation 
rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code 
destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.32[3]4  Five-Digit Rate Category
    The five-digit rate category applies to letter-size automation rate 
category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code 
destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.32[4]5  Carrier Route Rate Category
    The carrier route rate category applies to letter-size automation 
rate category mail presorted to carrier routes. It is available only 
for those carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.
221.33  Flats Categories
221.331  [Basic]Mixed ADC Flats Rate Category
    The [basic]Mixed ADC flats rate category applies to flat-size 
automation rate category mail not mailed under section 221.332[ or], 
221.333, or 221.334.
221.332  ADC Flats Rate Category
    The ADC flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate 
category mail presorted to area distribution center destinations as 
specified by the Postal Service.
221.33[2]3  Three-Digit Flats Rate Category
    The three-digit flats rate category applies to flat-size automation 
rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code 
destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.33[3]4  Five-Digit Flats Rate Category
    The five-digit flats rate category applies to flat-size automation 
rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code 
destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.33[4]5  [Nonstandard Size]Nonmachinable Surcharge
    Flat-size automation rate category pieces are subject to a 
surcharge if they are [nonstandard size]nonmachinable mail, as defined 
in section 232.
221.34  Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces
    Presorted automation rate category mail is eligible for an 
additional presort discount on each piece weighing more than two 
ounces.

222  Cards Subclass

222.1  Definition
222.11  Cards
    The Cards subclass consists of Stamped Cards, defined in section 
962.1, and postcards. A postcard is a privately printed mailing card 
for the transmission of messages. To be eligible to be mailed as a 
First-Class Mail postcard, a card must be of uniform thickness, 
prepared as specified by the Postal Service, and must not exceed any of 
the following dimensions:
    a. 6 inches in length;
    b. 4\1/4\ inches in width;
    c. 0.016 inch in thickness.
222.12  Double Cards
    Double Stamped Cards or double postcards may be mailed as Stamped 
Cards or postcards. Double Stamped Cards are defined in section 962.1. 
A double postcard consists of two attached cards, one of which may be 
detached by the receiver and returned by mail as a single postcard.
222.2  Reserved[Restriction
    A mailpiece with any of the following characteristics is not 
mailable as a Stamped Card or postcard unless it is prepared as 
specified by the Postal Service:
    a. Numbers or letters unrelated to postal purposes appearing in the 
address portion of the card;
    b. Punched holes;
    c. Vertical tearing guide;
    d. An address portion which is smaller than the remainder of the 
card.]
222.3  Regular Rate Categories
222.31  Single-Piece Rate Category
    The single-piece rate category applies to regular rate Cards 
subclass mail not mailed under section 222.32 or 222.34.
222.32  Presort Rate Category
    The presort rate category applies to Cards subclass mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service; and
    c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements 
specified by the Postal Service.

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222.33  Reserved
222.34  Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category
    The qualified business reply mail rate category applies to Cards 
subclass mail that:
    a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit 
account business reply mail permit holder, for return by mail to the 
recipient;
    b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return 
address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 
''correction'' digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other 
markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
    c. Meets the card machinability and other preparation requirements 
specified by the Postal Service.
222.4  Automation Rate Categories
222.41  General
    The automation rate categories consist of Cards subclass mail that:
     a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces, or is provided 
for entry as mail using Netpost Mailing Online or a functionally 
equivalent service, pursuant to section 981;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service;
    c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 
including ''correction'' digits) as specified by the Postal Service; 
and
    d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other 
preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
222.42  [Basic]Mixed AADC Rate Category
    The [basic]Mixed AADC rate category applies to automation rate 
category cards not mailed under section 222.43, 222.44,[ or] 222.45, or 
222.46.
222.43  AADC Rate Category
    The AADC rate category applies to automation rate category cards 
presorted to automated area distribution center destinations as 
specified by the Postal Service.
222.4[3]4  Three-Digit Rate Category
    The three-digit rate category applies to automation rate category 
cards presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations 
as specified by the Postal Service.
222.4[4]5  Five-Digit Rate Category
    The five-digit rate category applies to automation rate category 
cards presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations 
as specified by the Postal Service.
222.4[5]6  Carrier Route Rate Category
    The carrier route rate category applies to automation rate category 
cards presorted to carrier routes. It is available only for those 
carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.

223  Priority Mail Subclass

223.1  General
    The Priority Mail subclass consists of:
    a. First-Class Mail weighing more than 13 ounces; and
    b. Any mailable matter which, at the option of the mailer, is 
mailed for expeditious mailing and transportation.
223.2  Single-Piece Priority Mail Rate Category
    The single-piece Priority Mail rate category applies to Priority 
Mail subclass mail not mailed under section 223.3.
223.3  Presorted Priority Mail Rate Categories
223.31  General
    The presorted Priority Mail rate categories apply to Priority Mail 
subclass mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces or at least 500 
pounds;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service; and
    c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
223.32  ADC Rate Category
    The ADC rate category applies to Priority Mail presorted to single 
or multiple Area Distribution Center destinations as specified by the 
Postal Service.
223.33  Three-Digit Rate Category
    The three-digit rate category applies to Priority Mail presorted to 
single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by 
the Postal Service.
223.34  Five-Digit Rate Category
    The five-digit rate category applies to Priority Mail presorted to 
single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the 
Postal Service.
223.35  Duration of Experimental Service Period
    The provisions of section 223 expire the later of:
    a. Two years after the implementation date specificed [sic] by the 
Board of Governors, or
    b. If, by the expiration date specified above, a request for the 
establishment of permanent presorted Priority Mail classifications or 
rates is pending before the Postal Rate Commission, the later of:
    (1) three months after the Commission takes action on such request 
under 39 U.S.C.  3624 or, if applicable[.],
    (2) on the implementation date for permanent presorted Priority 
Mail classifications or fees.
223.4  Reserved
223.5  Flat Rate Envelope
    Priority Mail subclass mail sent in a ''flat rate'' envelope 
provided by the Postal Service is charged the [two] one-pound rate.
223.6  Pickup Service
    Pickup service is available for Priority Mail subclass mail under 
terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.
223.7  Bulk[y] Parcels
    Priority Mail subclass mail weighing less than 15 pounds, and 
measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined, is charged a 
minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which 
the piece is addressed.

230  Physical Limitations

231  Size and Weight
    First-Class Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length 
and girth combined. Additional size and weight limitations apply to 
individual First-Class Mail subclasses.
232  [Nonstandard Size] Nonmachinable Mail
    Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing one ounce or less 
is [nonstandard size] nonmachinable if:
    a. Its aspect ratio does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 
inclusive; [or]
    b. It exceeds any of the following dimensions:
    i. 11.5 inches in length;
    ii. 6.125 inches in width; or
    iii. 0.25 inch in thickness[.]; or
    c. For letter-sized pieces:
    i. it does not meet the machinability requirements of the Postal 
Service; or
    ii. manual processing is requested.

240  Postage and Preparation

    Postage on First-Class Mail must be paid as set forth in section 
3000. Postage is computed separately on each piece of mail. Pieces not 
within the same postage rate increment may be mailed at other than a 
single-piece rate as part of the same mailing only when specific 
methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying 
postage

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are followed. All mail mailed at other than a single-piece rate must 
have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.

250  Deposit and Delivery

251  Deposit

    First-Class Mail must be deposited at places and times designated 
by the Postal Service.

252  Service

    First-Class Mail receives expeditious handling and transportation, 
except that when First-Class Mail is attached to or enclosed with mail 
of another class, the service of that class applies.

253  Forwarding and Return

    First-Class Mail that is undeliverable-as-addressed is forwarded or 
returned to the sender without additional charge.

260  Ancillary Services

    The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail 
sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable 
fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          Service                              Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Address Correction......................................          911
b. Business Reply Mail.....................................          931
c. Certificates of Mailing.................................          947
d. Certified Mail..........................................          941
e. COD.....................................................          944
f. Insurance...............................................          943
g. Registered Mail.........................................          942
h. Return Receipt (limited to merchandise sent by Priority           945
 Mail......................................................
i. Merchandise Return......................................          932
j. Delivery Confirmation (limited to parcel-shaped Letters           948
 and Sealed Parcels and Priority Mail).....................
k. [Reserved]Signature Confirmation (limited to parcel-              949
 shaped Letters and Sealed Parcels and Priority Mail)......
l. Netpost Mailing Online..................................          981
------------------------------------------------------------------------

270  Rates and Fees

271  First-Class Mail

    The rates and fees for First-Class Mail are set forth in the 
following rate schedules:

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

272  Keys and Identification Devices

    Keys, identification cards, identification tags, or similar 
identification devices that:
    a. weigh no more than 2 pounds;
    b. are mailed without cover; and
    c. bear, contain, or have securely attached the name and address 
information, as specified by the Postal Service, of a person, 
organization, or concern, with instructions to return to the address 
and a statement guaranteeing the payment of postage due on delivery; 
are subject to the following rates and fees:
    i. the applicable single-piece rates in schedules 221 or 223;
    ii. the fee set forth in fee schedule 931 for payment of postage 
due charges if an active business reply mail advance deposit account is 
not used, and
    iii. if applicable, the surcharge for [nonstandard 
size]nonmachinable mail, as defined in section 232.

280  Authorizations and Licenses

    The mailing fee set forth in schedule 1000 must be paid once each 
year at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified 
by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of other than single-piece 
First-Class Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any 
First-Class rate.

Standard Mail

Classification Schedule

310  Definition

311  General

    Any mailable matter weighing less than 16 ounces may be mailed as 
Standard Mail except:
    a. Matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail;
    b. Copies of a publication that is entered as Periodicals class 
mail, except copies sent by a printer to a publisher, and except copies 
that would have traveled at the former second-class transient rate. 
(The transient rate applied to individual copies of second-class mail 
(currently Periodicals class mail) forwarded and mailed by the public, 
as well as to certain sample copies mailed by publishers.)

312  Printed Matter

    Printed matter, including printed letters which according to 
internal evidence are being sent in identical terms to several persons, 
but which do not have the character of actual [or] and personal 
correspondence, may be mailed as Standard Mail. Printed matter does not 
lose its character as Standard Mail when the date and name of the 
addressee and of the sender are written thereon. For the purposes of 
the Standard Mail Classification Schedule, ''printed'' does not include 
reproduction by handwriting or typewriting.

313  Written Additions

    Standard Mail may have the following written additions placed on 
the wrapper, on a tag or label attached to the outside of the parcel, 
or inside the parcel, either loose or attached to the article:
    a. Marks, numbers, name, or letters descriptive of contents;
    b. ''Please Do Not Open Until Christmas,'' or words of similar 
import;
    c. Instructions and directions for the use of an article in the 
package;
    d. Manuscript dedication or inscription not in the nature of 
personal correspondence;
    e. Marks to call attention to any word or passage in text;
    f. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter;
    g. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets, and corrections 
in proof sheets to include: corrections of typographical and other 
errors, alterations of text, insertion of new text, marginal 
instructions to the printer, and rewrites of parts if necessary for 
correction;
    h. Handstamped imprints, except when the added matter is itself 
personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication;
    i. An invoice.

320  Description of Subclasses

321  Regular Subclass

 321.1  General
    The Regular subclass consists of Standard Mail that is not mailed 
under sections 322, 323, or 324.
321.2  Presort Rate Categories
321.21  General
    The presort rate categories apply to Regular subclass mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 
pounds of addressed pieces;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service; and
    c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
321.22  Basic Rate Categories
    The basic rate categories apply to presort rate category mail not 
mailed under section 321.23.
321.23  Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories
    The three- and five-digit rate categories apply to presort rate 
category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP 
Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

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321.3  Automation Rate Categories
321.31  General
    The automation rate categories apply to Regular subclass mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 
pounds of addressed pieces, or is provided for entry as mail using 
Netpost Mailing Online or a functionally lnnequivalent service, 
pursuant to section 981;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service;
    c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 
including ''correction'' digits) as specified by the Postal Service;
    d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other 
preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
321.32  [Basic Barcoded]Mixed AADC Rate Category
    The [basic barcoded]Mixed AADC rate category applies to letter-size 
automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.33, [or] 
321.34, or 321.35.
321.33  AADC Rate Category
    The AADC rate category applies to letter-size automation rate 
category mail presorted to automated area distribution center 
destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.34[3]  Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category
    The three-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size 
automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-
digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.35[4]  Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category
    The five-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size 
automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-
digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.36[5]  Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category
    The basic barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size 
automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.37[6].
321.37[6]  Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category
    The three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to 
flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple 
three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal 
Service.
321.4  Destination Entry Discounts
    The destination entry discounts apply to Regular subclass mail 
prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery 
within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), or 
sectional center facility (SCF), at which it is entered, as defined by 
the Postal Service.
321.5  Residual Shape Surcharge
    Regular subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared 
as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
321.6  Barcode Discount
    The barcode discount applies to Regular Subclass mail that is 
subject to the residual shape surcharge in 321.5, is entered at 
designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, 
is prepared as specified by the Postal Service, and meets all other 
preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
321.7  Nonmachinable Surcharge
    The nonmachinable surcharge applies to Regular presort category 
letter-sized pieces (i) that do not meet the machinability requirements 
specified by the Postal Service; or (ii) for which manual processing is 
requested.

322  Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass

322.1  Definition
    The Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of Standard Mail 
weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section 321, 323, 
or 324, and that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 
pounds of addressed pieces;
    b. Is prepared, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service;
    c. Is presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal 
Service;
    d. Is sequenced as specified by the Postal Service;[ and]
    e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service; and[.]
    f. For high-density and saturation category letters, bears a 
barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 
''correction'' digits) as specified by the Postal Service.
322.2  Basic Rate Category
    The basic rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass 
mail not mailed under section 322.3, 322.4 or 322.5.
322.3  Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category
    The basic pre-barcoded rate category applies to letter-size 
Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail which bears a barcode representing 
not more than 11 digits (not including ''correction'' digits), as 
specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, 
addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
322.4  High Density Rate Category
    The high density rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route 
subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the high 
density requirements specified by the Postal Service. High density rate 
category letters must meet the applicable automation requirements 
specified by the Postal Service, and must bear a barcode representing 
not more than 11 digits (not including ''correction'' digits), as 
specified by the Postal Service.
322.5  Saturation Rate Category
    The saturation rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route 
subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the 
saturation requirements specified by the Postal Service. Saturation 
rate category letters must meet the applicable automation requirements 
specified by the Postal Service, and must bear a barcode representing 
not more than 11 digits (not including ''correction'' digits), as 
specified by the Postal Service.
322.6  Destination Entry Discounts
    Destination entry discounts apply to Enhanced Carrier Route 
subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed 
for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service 
facility), sectional center facility (SCF), or destination delivery 
unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
322.7  Residual Shape Surcharge
    Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if 
it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.

323  Nonprofit Subclass

323.1  General
    The Nonprofit subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 
16 ounces that is not mailed under section 321, 322, or 324, and that 
is mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the 
following types:
    a. Religious, as defined in section 1009,
    b. Educational, as defined in section 1009,

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    c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
    d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
    e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
    f. Labor, as defined in section 1009,
    g. Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
    h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009,
    i. Qualified political committees,
    j. State or local voting registration officials when making a 
mailing required or authorized by the National Voter Registration Act 
of 1993.
323.11  Qualified Political Committees
    The term ''qualified political committee'' means a national or 
State committee of a political party, the Republican and Democratic 
Senatorial Campaign Committees, the Democratic National Congressional 
Committee, and the National Republican Congressional Committee:
    a. The term ''national committee'' means the organization which, by 
virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-
to-day operation of such political party at the national level; and
    b. The term ''State committee'' means the organization which, by 
virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-
to-day operation of such political party at the State level.
323.12  Limitation on Authorization
    An organization authorized to mail at the nonprofit Standard rates 
for qualified nonprofit organizations may mail only its own matter at 
these rates. An organization may not delegate or lend the use of its 
permit to mail at nonprofit Standard rates to any other person, 
organization or association.
323.2  Presort Rate Categories
323.21  General
    The presort rate categories apply to Nonprofit subclass mail that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 
pounds of addressed pieces;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service; and
    c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
323.22  Basic Rate Categories
    The basic rate categories apply to presort rate category mail not 
mailed under section 322.23.
323.23  Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories
    The three- and five-digit rate categories apply to presort rate 
category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP 
Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
323.3  Automation Rate Categories
323.31  General
    The automation rate categories apply to Nonprofit subclass mail 
that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 
pounds of addressed pieces, or is provided for entry as mail using 
Netpost Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant 
to section 981;
    b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service;
    c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 
including ''correction'' digits) as specified by the Postal Service;
    d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other 
preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
323.32  [Basic Barcoded] Mixed AADC Rate Category
    The [basic barcoded]Mixed AADC rate category applies to letter-size 
automation rate category mail not mailed under section 323.33,[or] 
323.34, or 323.35.
323.33  AADC Rate Category
    The AADC rate category applies to letter-size automation rate 
category mail presorted to automated area distribution center 
destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
323.34[3]  Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category
    The three-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size 
automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-
digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
323.35[4]  Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category
    The five-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size 
automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-
digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
323.36[5]  Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category
    The basic barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size 
automation rate category mail not mailed under section 323.37[6].
323.36  Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category
    The three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to 
flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple 
three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal 
Service.
323.4  Destination Entry Discounts
    Destination entry discounts apply to Nonprofit subclass mail 
prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery 
within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility) or 
sectional center facility (SCF) at which it is entered, as defined by 
the Postal Service.
323.5  Residual Shape Surcharge
    Nonprofit subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared 
as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
323.6  Barcode Discount
    The barcode discount applies to Nonprofit subclass mail that is 
subject to the residual shape surcharge in 323.5, is entered at 
designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, 
is prepared as specified by the Postal Service and meets all other 
preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.

323.7  Nonmachinable Surcharge

    The nonmachinable surcharge applies to Nonprofit presort category 
letter-sized pieces (i) that do not meet the machinability requirements 
specified by the Postal Service; or (ii) for which manual processing is 
requested.

324  Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass

324.1  Definition
    The Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of Standard 
Mail [weighing less than 16 ounces] that is not mailed under section 
321, 322, or 323, that is mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations 
or associations (as defined in section 323) under the terms and 
limitations stated in section 323.12, and that:
    a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 
pounds of addressed pieces;
    b. Is prepared, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service;
    c. Is presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal 
Service;
    d. Is sequenced as specified by the Postal Service;[ and]
    e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service; and[.]

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    f. For high-density and saturation letters, bears a barcode 
representing not more than 11 digits (not including ''correction: 
digits) as specified by the Postal Service.
324.2  Basic Rate Category
    The basic rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 
subclass mail not mailed under section 324.3, 324.4, or 324.5.
324.3  Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category
    The basic pre-barcoded rate category applies to letter-size 
Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail which bears a barcode 
representing not more than 11 digits (not including ''correction'' 
digits), as specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the 
machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other 
preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
324.4  High Density Rate Category
    The high density rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced 
Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and 
meeting the high density requirements specified by the Postal Service. 
High density rate category letters must meet the applicable automation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service, and must bear a barcode 
representing not more than 11 digits (not including ''correction'' 
digits), as specified by the Postal Service.
324.5  Saturation Rate Category
    The saturation rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier 
Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the 
saturation requirements specified by the Postal Service. Saturation 
rate category letters must meet the applicable automation requirements 
specified by the Postal Service, and must bear a barcode representing 
not more than 11 digits (not including ''correction'' digits), as 
specified by the Postal Service.
324.6  Destination Entry Discounts
    Destination entry discounts apply to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier 
Route subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service and 
addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary 
service facility), sectional center facility (SCF), or destination 
delivery unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal 
Service.
324.7  Residual Shape Surcharge
    Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail is subject to a 
surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat 
shaped.

330  Physical Limitations

331  Size

    Standard Mail may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth 
combined. Additional size limitations apply to individual rate 
categories. The maximum size for mail in the Enhanced Carrier Route and 
Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclasses is 14 inches in length, 
11.75 inches in width, and 0.75 inch in thickness, except that 
merchandise samples mailed with detached address cards, prepared as 
specified by the Postal Service, may exceed those dimensions.

332  Weight

    Standard Mail may not weigh more than 16 ounces.

340  Postage and Preparation

341  Postage

    Postage must be paid as set forth in section 3000. When the postage 
is higher than the rate prescribed in any of the Package Services 
subclasses for which the piece also qualifies, the piece is eligible 
for the applicable lower rate. All mail mailed at a bulk or presort 
rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.

342  Preparation

    All pieces in a Standard mailing must be separately addressed. All 
pieces in a Standard mailing must be identified as specified by the 
Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of the addressee when 
specified by the Postal Service. All Standard mailings must be prepared 
and presented as specified by the Postal Service. Two or more Standard 
mailings may be commingled and mailed only when specific methods 
approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage 
are followed.

343  Non-Identical Pieces

    Pieces not identical in size and weight may be mailed at a bulk or 
presort rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods 
approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage 
are followed.

344  Attachments and Enclosures

344.1  General
    First-Class Mail may be attached to or enclosed in Standard Mail 
[containing books, catalogs, and merchandise]. The piece must be marked 
as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 
344.2, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure 
as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined 
piece is subject to the First-Class rate for which it qualifies.
344.2  Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures
    First-Class Mail, as defined in subsections b through d of section 
210, may be attached to or enclosed with Standard Mail containing 
merchandise, including books, but excluding merchandise samples, with 
postage paid on the combined piece at the applicable Standard rate, if 
the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is 
attached or with which it is enclosed.

350  Deposit and Delivery

351  Deposit

    Standard Mail must be deposited at places and times designated by 
the Postal Service.

352  Service

    Standard Mail may receive deferred service.

353  Forwarding and Return

    Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail will be returned on 
request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on request of the 
mailer. Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class and Standard 
Mail pieces will be returned as specified by the Postal Service. Except 
as provided in section 935, the applicable First-Class Mail rate is 
charged for each piece receiving return only service. Except as 
provided in section 936, charges for forwarding-and-return service are 
assessed only on those pieces which cannot be forwarded and are 
returned. Except as provided in sections 935 and 936, the charge for 
those returned pieces is the appropriate First-Class Mail rate for the 
piece plus that rate multiplied by a factor equal to the number of 
Standard Mail pieces nationwide that are successfully forwarded for 
every one piece that cannot be forwarded and must be returned.

360  Ancillary Services

361  All Subclasses

    All Standard Mail will receive the following services upon payment 
of the appropriate fees:

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                          Service                              Schedule
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a. Address correction......................................          911

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b. Certificates of mailing indicating that a specified               947
 number of pieces have been mailed.........................
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    Certificates of mailing are not available for Standard Mail when 
postage is paid with permit imprint.

362  Regular and Nonprofit

362.1
    Regular and Nonprofit subclass mail will receive the following 
additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees.

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                          Service                              Schedule
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a. Bulk Parcel Return Service..............................          935
b. Shipper-Paid Forwarding.................................          936
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362.2
    Regular and Nonprofit subclass mail subject to the residual shape 
surcharge in 321.5 and 323.6, respectively, will receive the following 
additional services upon payment of the [approrpriate]appropriate fees.

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                          Service                              Schedule
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a. Bulk Insurance..........................................          943
b. Return Receipt (merchandise only).......................          945
c. Delivery Confirmation...................................          948
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    Bulk insurance may not be used selectively for individual pieces in 
a multi-piece Standard Mail mailing unless specific methods approved by 
the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.

363  Regular

    Regular subclass mail will receive the following additional 
services upon payment of the appropriate fees:

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                          Service                              Schedule
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a. Netpost Mailing Online..................................          981
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365  Nonprofit

    Nonprofit subclass mail will receive the following additional 
services upon payment of the appropriate fees:

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                          Service                              Schedule
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a. Netpost Mailing Online (starting on a date to be                  981
 specified by the Postal Service)..........................
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370   Rates and Fees

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

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                                                               Schedule
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a. Regular subclass........................................
    Presort category.......................................         321A
    Automation category....................................         321B
b. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass.........................          322
c. Nonprofit subclass......................................
    Presort category.......................................         323A
    Automation category....................................         323B
d. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass...............          324
e. Fees....................................................         1000
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380  Authorizations and Licenses

    The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 
year at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified 
by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of Standard Mail. Payment of 
the fee allows the mailer to mail at any Standard Mail rate.

Periodicals

Classification Schedule

410  Definition

411  General Requirements

411.1  Definition
    A publication may qualify for mailing under the Periodicals 
Classification Schedule if it meets all the requirements in sections 
411.2 through 411.5 and the requirements for one of the qualification 
categories in sections 412 through 415. Eligibility for specific 
Periodicals rates is prescribed in section 420.
411.2  Periodicals
    Periodicals class mail is mailable matter consisting of newspapers 
and other periodical publications. The term ''periodical publications'' 
includes, but is not limited to:
    a. Any catalog or other course listing including mail announcements 
of legal texts which are part of post-bar admission education issued by 
any institution of higher education or by a nonprofit organization 
engaged in continuing legal education.
    b. Any looseleaf page or report (including any index, instruction 
for filing, table, or sectional identifier which is an integral part of 
such report) which is designed as part of a looseleaf reporting service 
concerning developments in the law or public policy.
411.3  Issuance
411.31  Regular Issuance
    Periodicals class mail must be regularly issued at stated intervals 
at least four times a year, bear a date of issue, and be numbered 
consecutively.
411.32  Separate Publication
    For purposes of determining Periodicals rate eligibility, an 
''issue'' of a newspaper or other periodical shall be deemed to be a 
separate publication when the following conditions exist:
    a. The issue is published at a regular frequency more often than 
once a month either on (1) the same day as another regular issue of the 
same publication; or (2) on a day different from regular issues of the 
same publication, and
    b. More than 10 percent of the total number of copies of the issue 
is distributed on a regular basis to recipients who do not subscribe to 
it or request it, and
    c. The number of copies of the issue distributed to nonsubscribers 
or nonrequesters is more than twice the number of copies of any other 
issue distributed to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters on that same day, 
or, if no other issue that day, any other issue distributed during the 
same period. ''During the same period'' shall be defined as the periods 
of time ensuing between the distribution of each of the issues whose 
eligibility is being examined. Such separate publications must 
independently meet the qualifications for Periodicals eligibility.
411.4  Office of Publication
    Periodicals class mail must have a known office of publication. A 
known office of publication is a public office where business of the 
publication is transacted during the usual business hours. The office 
must be maintained where the publication is authorized original entry.
411.5  Printed Sheets
    Periodicals class mail must be formed of printed sheets. It may not 
be reproduced by stencil, mimeograph, or hectograph processes, or 
reproduced in imitation of typewriting. Reproduction by any other 
printing process is permissible. Any style of type may be used.

412  General Publications

412.1  Definition
    To qualify as a General Publication, Periodicals class mail must 
meet the requirements in section 411 and in sections 412.2 through 
412.4.
412.2  Dissemination of Information
    A General Publication must be originated and published for the 
purpose of disseminating information of a public character, or devoted 
to literature, the sciences, art, or some special industry.

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412.3  Paid Circulation
412.31  Total Distribution
    A General Publication must be designed primarily for paid 
circulation. At least 50 percent or more of the copies of the 
publication must be distributed to persons who have paid above a 
nominal rate.
412.32  List of Subscribers
    A General Publication must be distributed to a legitimate list of 
persons who have subscribed by paying or promising to pay at a rate 
above nominal for copies to be received during a stated time. Copies 
mailed to persons who are not on a legitimate list of subscribers are 
nonsubscriber copies.
412.33  Nominal Rates
    As used in section 412.31, nominal rate means:
    a. A token subscription price that is so low that it cannot be 
considered a material consideration;
    b. A reduction to the subscriber, under a premium offer or any 
other arrangements, of more than 50 percent of the amount charged at 
the basic annual rate for a subscriber to receive one copy of each 
issue published during the subscription period. The value of a premium 
is considered to be its actual cost to the publishers, the recognized 
retail value, or the represented value, whichever is highest.
412.34  Nonsubscriber Copies
412.341  Up to Ten Percent
    Nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, 
mailed at any time during the calendar year up to and including 10 
percent of the total number of copies mailed to subscribers during the 
calendar year are mailable at the rates that apply to subscriber copies 
provided that the nonsubscriber copies would have been eligible for 
those rates if mailed to subscribers.
412.342  Over Ten Percent
    Nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, 
mailed at any time during the calendar year, in excess of 10 percent of 
the total number of copies mailed to subscribers during the calendar 
year which are presorted and commingled with subscriber copies are 
charged the applicable rates for Outside County Periodicals, but are 
not eligible for preferred rate discounts. The 10 percent limitation 
for a publication is based on the total number of all copies of that 
publication mailed to subscribers during the calendar year.
412.35  Advertiser's Proof Copies
    One complete copy of each issue of a General Publication may be 
mailed to each advertiser in that issue as an advertiser's proof copy 
at the rates that apply to subscriber copies, whether the advertiser's 
proof copy is mailed to the advertiser directly or, instead, to an 
advertising representative or agent of the publication. These copies 
count as subscriber copies.
412.36  Expired Subscriptions
    For six months after a subscription has expired, copies of a 
General Publication may be mailed to a former subscriber at the rates 
that apply to copies mailed to subscribers, if the publisher has 
attempted during that six months to obtain payment, or a promise to 
pay, for renewal. These copies do not count as subscriber copies.
412.4  Advertising Purposes
    A General Publication may not be designed primarily for advertising 
purposes. A publication is ''designed primarily for advertising 
purposes'' if it:
    a. Has advertising in excess of 75 percent in more than one-half of 
its issues during any 12-month period;
    b. Is owned or controlled by individuals or business concerns and 
conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the 
main business or calling of those who own or control it;
    c. Consists principally of advertising and editorial write-ups of 
the advertisers;
    d. Consists principally of advertising and has only a token list of 
subscribers, the circulation being mainly free;
    e. Has only a token list of subscribers and prints advertisements 
free for advertisers who pay for copies to be sent to a list of persons 
furnished by the advertisers; or
    f. Is published under a license from individuals or institutions 
and features other businesses of the licensor.

413  Requester Publications

413.1  Definition
    A publication which is circulated free or mainly free may qualify 
for Periodicals class as a Requester Publication if it meets the 
requirements in sections 411, and 413.2 through 413.4.
413.2  Minimum Pages
    It must contain at least 24 pages.
413.3  Advertising Purposes
413.31  Advertising Percentage
    It must devote at least 25 percent of its pages to nonadvertising 
and not more than 75 percent to advertisements.
413.32  Ownership and Control
    It must not be owned or controlled by one or more individuals or 
business concerns and conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for 
the advancement of the main business or calling of those who own or 
control it.
413.4  Circulated to Requesters
413.41   List of Requesters
    It must have a legitimate list of persons who request the 
publication, and 50 percent or more of the copies of the publication 
must be distributed to persons making such requests. Subscription 
copies paid for or promised to be paid for, including those at or below 
a nominal rate may be included in the determination of whether the 50 
percent request requirement is met. Persons will not be deemed to have 
requested the publication if their request is induced by a premium 
offer or by receipt of material consideration, provided that mere 
receipt of the publication is not material consideration.
413.42  Nonrequester Copies
413.421  Up to Ten Percent
    Nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, 
mailed at any time during the calendar year up to and including 10 
percent of the total number of copies mailed to requesters during the 
calendar year are mailable at the rates that apply to requester copies 
provided that the nonrequester copies would have been eligible for 
those rates if mailed to requesters.
413.422  Over Ten Percent
    Nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, 
mailed at any time during the calendar year, in excess of 10 percent of 
the total number of copies mailed to requesters during the calendar 
year which are presorted and commingled with requester copies are 
charged the applicable rates for Outside County Periodicals, but are 
not eligible for preferred rate discounts. The 10 percent limitation 
for a publication is based on the total number of all copies of that 
publication mailed to requesters during the calendar year.
413.43  Advertiser's Proof Copies
    One complete copy of each issue of a Requester Publication may be 
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each advertiser in that issue as an advertiser's proof copy at the 
rates that apply to requester copies, whether the advertiser's proof 
copy is mailed to the advertiser directly or, instead, to an 
advertising representative or agent of the publication. These copies 
count as requester copies.

414  Publications of Institutions and Societies

414.1  Publisher's Own Advertising
    Except as provided in section 414.2, a publication which meets the 
requirements of sections 411 and 412.4, and which contains no 
advertising other than that of the publisher, qualifies for Periodicals 
class as a publication of an institution or society if it is:
    a. Published by a regularly incorporated institution of learning;
    b. Published by a regularly established state institution of 
learning supported in whole or in part by public taxation;
    c. A bulletin issued by a state board of health or a state 
industrial development agency;
    d. A bulletin issued by a state conservation or fish and game 
agency or department;
    e. A bulletin issued by a state board or department of public 
charities and corrections;
    f. Published by a public or nonprofit private elementary or 
secondary institution of learning or its administrative or governing 
body;
    g. Program announcements or guides published by an educational 
radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof, 
or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station;
    h. Published by or under the auspices of a benevolent or fraternal 
society or order organized under the lodge system and having a bona 
fide membership of not less than 1,000 persons;
    i. Published by or under the auspices of a trade(s) union;
    j. Published by a strictly professional, literary, historical, or 
scientific society; or,
    k. Published by a church or church organization.
414.2  General Advertising
    A publication published by an institution or society identified in 
sections 414.1 h through k, may contain advertising of other persons, 
institutions, or concerns, if the following additional conditions are 
met:
    a. The publication is originated and published to further the 
objectives and purposes of the society;
    b. Circulation is limited to:
    i. Copies mailed to members who pay either as a part of their dues 
or assessment or otherwise, not less than 50 percent of the regular 
subscription price;
    ii. Other actual subscribers; and
    iii. Exchange copies.
    c. The circulation of nonsubscriber copies, including sample and 
complimentary copies, does not exceed 10 percent of the total number of 
copies referred to in 414.2b.

415  Publications of State Departments of Agriculture

    A publication which is issued by a state department of agriculture 
and which meets the requirements of sections 411 qualifies for 
Periodicals class as a publication of a state department of agriculture 
if it contains no advertising and is published for the purpose of 
furthering the objects of the department.

416  Foreign Publications

    Foreign newspapers and other periodicals of the same general 
character as domestic publications entered as Periodicals class mail 
may be accepted on application of the publishers thereof or their 
agents, for transmission through the mail at the same rates as if 
published in the United States. This section does not authorize the 
transmission through the mail of a publication which violates a 
copyright granted by the United States.

420  Description of Subclasses

421.1  Outside County Subclass

421.1  Definition
    The Outside County subclass consists of Periodicals class mail that 
is not mailed under section 423 and that:
    a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal 
Service; and
    b. Meets machinability, addressing, and other preparation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.2  Outside County Pound Rates
    An unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising portion of 
Outside County subclass mail. A zoned pound rate applies to the 
advertising portion and may be reduced by applicable destination entry 
discounts. The pound rate postage is the sum of the nonadvertising 
portion charge and the advertising portion charge.
421.3  Outside County Piece Rates
421.31  Basic Rate Category
    The basic rate category applies to all Outside County subclass mail 
not mailed under section 421.32, 421.33, or 421.34.
421.32  Three-Digit [City and Five-Digit]Rate Category
    The three-digit rate category applies to Outside County subclass 
mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations 
as specified by the Postal Service.
421.33  Five-Digit Rate Category
    The five-digit rate category applies to Outside County subclass 
mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations 
as specified by the Postal Service.
421.34  Carrier Route Rate Category
    The carrier route rate category applies to Outside County subclass 
mail presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service.
421.4  Outside County Subclass Discounts
421.41  Barcoded Letter Discounts
    Barcoded letter discounts apply to letter size Outside County 
subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31, 421.32, and 421.33 which 
bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 
''correction'' digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and which 
meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and 
other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.42  Barcoded Flats Discounts
    Barcoded flats discounts apply to flat size Outside County subclass 
mail mailed under sections 421.31, 421.32, and 421.33 which bear a 
barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 
''correction'' digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and meet the 
flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other 
preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.43  High Density Discount
    The high density discount applies to Outside County subclass mail 
mailed under section 421.34, presented in walk sequence order, and 
meeting the high density and preparation requirements specified by the 
Postal Service.
421.44  Saturation Discount
    The saturation discount applies to Outside County subclass mail 
mailed under section 421.34, presented in walk-sequence order, and 
meeting the saturation and preparation requirements specified by the 
Postal Service.
421.45  Destination Entry Discounts
    Destination entry discounts apply to Outside County subclass mail 
which is prepared as specified by the Postal

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Service and addressed [destined] for delivery within the service area 
of the destination area distribution center (ADC), destination 
sectional center facility (SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) 
at[in] which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. The DDU 
discount only applies to Carrier Route rate category mail.
421.46  Nonadvertising Discount
    The nonadvertising discount applies to all Outside County subclass 
mail and is determined by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising 
content by the discount factor set forth in Rate Schedule 421 and 
subtracting that amount from the applicable piece rate.
421.47  Preferred Rate Discount
    Periodicals Mail qualifying as Nonprofit or Classroom mail under 
sections 422.2 and 422.3 is eligible for the Preferred rate discount 
set forth in Rate Schedule 421.
421.48  Pallet Discount
    The pallet discount applies to Outside County subclass nonletter 
mail that is presented on pallets and meets the preparation 
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.49  Dropship Pallet Discount
    The dropship pallet discount applies to Outside County subclass 
nonletter mail under section 421.45, that is presented on pallets and 
meets the preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.

422  Preferred Qualification Categories

422.1  Definition
    Preferred Qualification Outside County Subclass Periodicals consist 
of Periodicals Mail, other than publications qualifying as Requester 
Publications, that meets applicable requirements in sections 422.2, 
422.3, or 422.4.
422.2  Nonprofit
    The Periodicals Outside County Subclass Nonprofit category consists 
of publications entered by authorized nonprofit organizations or 
associations of the following types:
    a. Religious, as defined in section 1009,
    b. Educational, as defined in section 1009,
    c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
    d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
    e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
    f. Labor, as defined in section 1009,
    g. Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
    h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009, and
    i. Associations of rural electric cooperatives, and the 
publications of the following types:
    j. one publication, which contains no advertising (except 
advertising of the publisher) published by the official highway or 
development agency of a state,
    k. program announcements or guides published by an educational 
radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof 
or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station, or
    l. one conservation publication published by an agency of a state 
which is responsible for management and conservation of the fish or 
wildlife resources of such state.
422.3  Classroom
    The Periodicals Outside County Subclass Classroom rate category 
consists of religious, educational, or scientific publications designed 
specifically for use in school classrooms or religious instruction 
classes.
422.4  Science of Agriculture
422.41  Definition
    Science of Agriculture mail consists of Periodicals class mail 
devoted to the science of agriculture if the total number of copies of 
the publication furnished during any 12-month period to subscribers 
residing in rural areas amounts to at least 70 percent of the total 
number of copies distributed by any means for any purpose.
422.42  Rates
    Science of Agriculture mail is subject to pound rates, piece rates, 
and piece rate discounts (except for the discount set forth in section 
421.47) for Outside County Subclass Periodicals Mail, except for DDU, 
DSCF and Zone 1 & 2 pound rates. Rates for Science of Agriculture are 
set forth in Rate Schedule 421.
422.43  Nonadvertising Discount
    The nonadvertising discount for Outside County Subclass Periodicals 
Mail applies to Science of Agriculture Periodicals, and is determined 
by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount 
factor set forth in Rate Schedule 421 and subtracting that amount from 
the applicable piece rate.
422.44  Destination Entry Discounts
    Destination entry discounts apply to Science of Agriculture 
Periodicals mail which is prepared as specified by the Postal Service, 
and addressed [which are destined] for delivery within the service area 
of the destination area distribution center (ADC), destination 
sectional center facility (SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) 
[in]at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. The DDU 
discount only applies to Carrier Route rate category mail.

423  Within County Subclass

423.1  Reserved
423.2  General
423.21  Definition
    Within County mail consists of Periodicals class mail, other than 
publications qualifying as Requester Publications, mailed in, and 
addressed for delivery within, the county where published and 
originally entered, from either the office of original entry or 
additional entry. In addition, a Within County publication must meet 
one of the following conditions:
    a. The total paid circulation of the issue is less than 10,000 
copies; or
    b. The number of paid copies of the issue distributed within the 
county of publication is at least one more than one-half the total paid 
circulation of such issue.
423.22  Entry in an Incorporated City
    For the purpose of determining eligibility for Within County mail, 
when a publication has original entry at an independent incorporated 
city which is situated entirely within a county or which is contiguous 
to one or more counties in the same state, such incorporated city shall 
be considered to be within the county with which it is principally 
contiguous. Where more than one county is involved, the publisher will 
select the principal county.
423.23  Pound Rate
    One pound rate applies to Within County pieces presorted to carrier 
routes to be delivered within the delivery area of the originating post 
office, and another pound rate applies to all other pieces.
423.3  Within County Piece Rates
423.31  Basic Rate Category
    The basic rate category applies to Within County Periodicals not 
mailed under section 423.32, 423.33, or 423.34.
423.32  Three-[d]Digit Rate Category
    The three-digit rate category applies to Within County Periodicals 
that are presorted to single or multiple three-

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digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
423.33  Five-Digit Rate Category
    The five-digit rate category applies to Within County Periodicals 
presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as 
specified by the Postal Service.
423.34  Carrier Route Rate Category
    The carrier route rate category applies to Within County 
Periodicals presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal 
Service.
423.4  Within County Discounts
423.41  Barcoded Letter Discounts
    Barcoded letter discounts apply to letter size Within County 
Periodicals mailed under sections 423.31, 423.32, and 423.33 which bear 
a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 
''correction'' digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and which 
meet the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and 
other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
423.42  Barcoded Flats Discounts
    Barcoded flats discounts apply to flat size Within County 
Periodicals mailed under sections 423.31, 423.32, and 423.33 which bear 
a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 
''correction'' digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and meet the 
flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other 
preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
423.43  High Density Discount
    The high density discount applies to Within County Periodicals 
mailed under section 423.34, presented in walk sequence order, and 
meeting the high density and preparation requirements specified by the 
Postal Service. Alternatively, Within County mail may qualify for such 
discount also by presenting otherwise eligible mailings containing 
pieces addressed to a minimum of 25 percent of the addresses per 
carrier route.
423.44  Saturation Discount
    The saturation discount applies to Within County Periodicals mailed 
under section 423.34, presented in walk sequence order, and meeting the 
saturation and preparation requirements specified by the Postal 
Service.
423.45  Destination Entry Discount
    A destination delivery unit discount applies to Within County 
carrier route category mail which is destined for delivery within the 
destination delivery unit (DDU) in which it is entered, as defined by 
the Postal Service.

430  Physical Limitations

    Periodicals Mail may not weigh more than 70 pounds or exceed 108 
inches in length and girth combined. Additional size limitations apply 
to individual Periodicals rate categories.

440  Postage and Preparation

441  Postage

    Postage must be paid on Periodicals class mail as set forth in 
section 3000.

442  Presortation

    Periodicals class mail must be presorted as specified by the Postal 
Service.

443  Attachments and Enclosures

443.1  General
    First-Class Mail or Standard Mail may be attached to or enclosed 
with Periodicals class mail. The piece must be marked as specified by 
the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 443.2, additional 
postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been 
mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to 
the appropriate First-Class Mail,[or] Standard Mail, or Package 
Services rate for which it qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the 
host piece is higher), or, if a combined piece with a Standard Mail 
attachment or enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is subject 
to the Parcel Post rate for which it qualifies.
443.1a   ''Ride-Along'' Attachments and Enclosures
    A limit of one Standard Mail piece, not exceeding the weight of the 
host copy and weighing a maximum of 3.3 ounces, from any of the 
subclasses listed in section 321 (Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, 
Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route) may be attached to or 
enclosed with an individual copy of Periodicals Mail for an additional 
postage payment of ten cents. Periodicals containing ''Ride-Along'' 
attachments or enclosures must maintain uniform thickness as specified 
by the Postal Service. The Periodicals piece with the ''Ride-Along'' 
must maintain the same shape and automation compatibility as it had 
before addition of the ''Ride-Along'' attachment or enclosure and meet 
other preparation requirements as specified by the Postal Service.
    [This provision expires on the effective date to be set by the 
Board of Governors for Rate Schedules 421 and 423 resulting from Docket 
No. R2001-1.]
443.2  Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures
    First-Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in 
section 210 b through d may be attached to or enclosed with Periodicals 
class mail, with postage paid on the combined piece at the applicable 
Periodicals rate, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the 
piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed.

444  Identification

    Periodicals class mail must be identified as required by the Postal 
Service. Nonsubscriber and nonrequester copies, including sample and 
complimentary copies, must be identified as required by the Postal 
Service.

445  Filing of Information

    Information relating to Periodicals class mail must be filed with 
the Postal Service under 39 U.S.C. 3685.

446  Enclosures and Supplements

    Periodicals class mail may contain enclosures and supplements as 
specified by the Postal Service. An enclosure or supplement may not 
contain writing, printing or sign thereof or therein, in addition to 
the original print, except as authorized by the Postal Service, or as 
authorized under section 443.2.

450  Deposit and Delivery

451  Deposit

    Periodicals class mail must be deposited at places and times 
designated by the Postal Service.

452  Service

    Periodicals class mail is given expeditious handling insofar as is 
practicable.

453  Forwarding and Return

    Undeliverable-as-addressed Periodicals class mail will be forwarded 
or returned to the mailer, as specified by the Postal Service. 
Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class and Periodicals class 
mail pieces will be forwarded or returned, as specified by the Postal 
Service. Additional charges when Periodicals class mail is returned 
will be based on the applicable First-Class Mail rate.

470  Rates and Fees

    The rates and fees for Periodicals class mail are set forth as 
follows:

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                                                               Schedule
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a. Outside County..........................................          421
b. Within County...........................................          423
c. Science of Agriculture..................................          421
d. Fees....................................................         1000
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480  Authorizations and Licenses

481  Entry Authorizations

    Prior to mailing at Periodicals rates, a publication must be 
authorized for entry as Periodicals class mail by the Postal Service. 
Each authorized publication will be granted one original entry 
authorization at the post office where the office of publication is 
maintained. An authorization for the establishment of an account to 
enter a publication at an additional entry office may be granted by the 
Postal Service upon application by the publisher. An application for 
re-entry must be made whenever the publisher proposes to change the 
publication's title, frequency of issue or office of original entry.

482  Nonprofit, Classroom and Science of Agriculture Authorization

    Prior to entering Nonprofit, Classroom, and Science of Agriculture 
Periodicals Mail, a publication must obtain an additional Postal 
Service entry authorization to mail at those rates.

483  Mailing by Publishers and News Agents

    Periodicals class mail may be mailed only by publishers or 
registered news agents. A news agent is a person or concern engaged in 
selling two or more Periodicals publications published by more than one 
publisher. News agents must register at all post offices at which they 
mail Periodicals class mail.

484  Fees

    Fees for original entry, additional entry, re-entry, and 
registration of a news agent are set forth in Schedule 1000.

Package Services

Classification Schedule

510  Definition

511  General

    Any mailable matter may be mailed as Package Services mail except:
    a. Matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail;
    b. Copies of a publication that is entered as Periodicals class 
mail, except copies sent by a printer to a publisher, and except copies 
that would have traveled at the former second-class transient rate. 
(The transient rate applied to individual copies of second-class mail 
(currently Periodicals class mail) forwarded and mailed by the public, 
as well as to certain sample copies mailed by publishers.)

512  Written Additions

    Package Services mail may have the following written additions 
placed on the wrapper, on a tag or label attached to the outside of the 
parcel, or inside the parcel, either loose or attached to the article:
    a. Marks, numbers, name, or letters descriptive of contents;
    b. ''Please Do Not Open Until Christmas,'' or words of similar 
import;
    c. Instructions and directions for the use of an article in the 
package;
    d. Manuscript dedication or inscription not in the nature of 
personal correspondence;
    e. Marks to call attention to any word or passage in text;
    f. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter;
    g. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets, and corrections 
in proof sheets to include: corrections of typographical and other 
errors, alterations of text, insertion of new text, marginal 
instructions to the printer, and rewrites of parts if necessary for 
correction;
    h. Handstamped imprints, except when the added matter is itself 
personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication;
    i. An invoice.

520  Description of Subsclasses

521  Parcel Post Subclass

521.1  Definition
    The Parcel Post subclass consists of Package Services mail that is 
not mailed under sections 522, 523, or 524.
521.2  Description of Rate Categories
521.21  Inter-BMC Rate Category
    The inter-BMC rate category applies to all Parcel Post subclass 
mail not mailed under sections 521.22, 521.23, 521.24, [or ]521.25, or 
521.26.
521.22  Intra-BMC Rate Category
    The intra-BMC rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass mail 
originating and destinating within a designated BMC or auxiliary 
service facility service area, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
521.23  Parcel Select-Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category
    The Parcel Select-DBMC rate category applies to Parcel Post 
subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing 
of at least 50 pieces entered at a designated destination BMC, 
auxiliary service facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified 
by the Postal Service.
521.24  Parcel Select-Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate 
Category
    The Parcel Select-DSCF rate category applies to Parcel Post 
subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing 
of at least 50 pieces sorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as 
specified by the Postal Service (except as described in Section 521.25) 
and entered at a designated destination processing and distribution 
center or facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the 
Postal Service.

521.25  Surcharge for Parcel Select-Destination Sectional Center 
Facility (DSCF) Rate Nonmachinable Parcels Sorted to 3-digit Zip Codes

    The Parcel Select-DSCF Surcharge applies, in addition to the 
appropriate DSCF Parcel Select Rate, to mail that does not meet the 
machinability criteria specified by the Postal Service and is prepared 
in a mailing of at least 50 pieces sorted to three-digit destination 
ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service and entered at a 
designated destination processing and distribution center or facility, 
or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.2[5]6  Parcel Select-Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category
    The Parcel Select-DDU rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass 
mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at 
least 50 pieces, and entered at a designated destination delivery unit, 
or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.3  Bulk Parcel Post
    Bulk Parcel Post mail is Parcel Post mail consisting of properly 
prepared and separated single mailings of at least 300 pieces or 2000 
pounds. Pieces weighing less than 15 pounds and measuring over 84 
inches in length and girth combined or pieces measuring over 108 inches 
in length and girth combined are not mailable as Bulk Parcel Post mail.
521.31  Barcode Discount
    The barcode discount applies to Bulk Parcel Post mail that is 
entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the 
Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service, and 
meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the 
Postal Service.

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521.4  Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Presort Discounts
521.41  BMC Presort Discount
    The BMC presort discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass 
mail that is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing 
of 50 or more pieces, entered at a facility authorized by the Postal 
Service, and sorted to destination BMCs, as specified by the Postal 
Service.
521.42  Origin Bulk Mail Center (OBMC) Discount
    The origin bulk mail center discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel 
Post subclass mail that is prepared as specified by the Postal Service 
in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, entered at the origin BMC, and 
sorted to destination BMCs, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.5  Barcode Discount
    The barcode discount applies to Inter-BMC, Intra-BMC, and Parcel 
Select-DBMC Parcel Post subclass mail that is entered at designated 
facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is 
prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 
pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements 
of the Postal Service.
521.6  Oversize Parcel Post
521.61  Excessive Length and Girth
    Parcel Post subclass mail pieces exceeding 108 inches in length and 
girth combined, but not greater than 130 inches in length and girth 
combined, are mailable.
521.62  Balloon Rate
    Parcel Post subclass mail pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and 
girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate 
equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is 
addressed.
521.7  Nonmachinable Surcharges
    a. Inter-BMC, Intra-BMC, and Parcel Select-DBMC Parcel Post mail 
that does not meet machinability criteria specified by the Postal 
Service is subject to a nonmachinable surcharge.
    b. Parcel Select-DSCF Parcel Post mail that does not meet 
machinability criteria specified by the Postal Service, and which is 
sorted to three-digit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal 
Service, is subject to a nonmachinability surcharge for 3-digit 
nonmachinable DSCF Parcel Post.
521.8  Pickup Service
    Pickup service is available for Parcel Post subclass mail under 
terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.

522  Bound Printed Matter Subclass

522.1  Definition
    The Bound Printed Matter subclass consists of Package Services mail 
weighing not more than 15 pounds, which:
    a. Consists of advertising, promotional, directory, or editorial 
material, or any combination thereof;
    b. Is securely bound by permanent fastenings including, but not 
limited to, staples, spiral bindings, glue, and stitching; loose leaf 
binders and similar fastenings are not considered permanent;
    c. Consists of sheets of which at least 90 percent are imprinted 
with letters, characters, figures or images or any combination of 
these, by any process other than handwriting or typewriting;
    d. Does not have the nature of personal correspondence;
    e. Is not stationery, such as pads of blank printed forms.
522.2  Description of Rate Categories
522.21  Single-Piece Rate Category
    The single-piece rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter 
subclass mail which is not mailed under section 522.3 or 522.4.
522.22  Basic Presort Rate Category
    The basic presort rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter 
subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces, prepared 
and presorted as specified by the Postal Service.
522.23  Carrier Route Presort Rate Category
    The carrier route presort rate category applies to Bound Printed 
Matter subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces of 
carrier route presorted mail, prepared and presorted as specified by 
the Postal Service.
522.24  Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category
    The destination bulk mail center rate category applies to Basic 
Presort Rate or Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter 
subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing 
entered at a designated destination BMC, auxiliary service facility, or 
other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
522.25  Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate Category
    The destination sectional center facility rate category applies to 
Basic Presort Rate or Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter 
subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing 
sorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal 
Service and entered at a designated destination processing and 
distribution center or facility, or other equivalent facility, as 
specified by the Postal Service.
522.26  Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category
    The destination delivery unit rate category applies to Basic 
Presort Rate or Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter 
subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing 
entered at a designated destination delivery unit, or other equivalent 
facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
522.3  Barcode Discount
    The parcel barcoded discount or flats barcoded discount 
apply[applies] to single-piece rate and Basic Presort Rate Bound 
Printed Matter subclass parcel or flat mail, respectively, that is 
entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the 
Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a 
mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and 
machinability requirements of the Postal Service.

522.4  Flats Differential

    Flats-shaped single-piece rate, Basic Presort Rate, and Carrier 
Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail that meets the 
preparation criteria specified by the Postal Service is eligible for a 
rate reduction in the form of a flats differential.

523  Media Mail Subclass

523.11  Definition
    The Media Mail subclass consists of Package Services mail of the 
following types:
    a. Books, including books issued to supplement other books, of at 
least eight printed pages, consisting wholly of reading matter or 
scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces 
for notations, and containing no advertising matter other than 
incidental announcements of books. Not more than three of the 
announcements may contain as part of their format a single order form, 
which may also serve as a postcard. These order forms are in addition 
to and not in lieu of order

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forms which may be enclosed by virtue of any other provision;
    b. 16 millimeter or narrower width films which must be positive 
prints in final form for viewing, and catalogs of such films, of 24 
pages or more, at least 22 of which are printed, except when sent to or 
from commercial theaters;
    c. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form;
    d. Printed objective test materials and accessories thereto used by 
or in behalf of educational institutions in the testing of ability, 
aptitude, achievement, interests and other mental and personal 
qualities with or without answers, test scores or identifying 
information recorded thereon in writing or by mark;
    e. Sound recordings, including incidental announcements of 
recordings and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such 
recordings. Not more than three of the announcements may contain as 
part of their format a single order form, which may also serve as a 
postcard. These order forms are in addition to and not in lieu of order 
forms which may be enclosed by virtue of any other provision;
    f. Playscripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals and music;
    g. Printed educational reference charts, permanently processed for 
preservation;
    h. Printed educational reference charts, including but not limited 
to
    i. Mathematical tables,
    ii. Botanical tables,
    iii. Zoological tables, and
    iv. Maps produced primarily for educational reference purposes;
    i. Looseleaf pages and binders therefor, consisting of medical 
information for distribution to doctors, hospitals, medical schools, 
and medical students; and
    j. Computer-readable media containing prerecorded information and 
guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such media.
523.2  Description of Rate [Catagories]Categories
523.21  Single-Piece Rate Category
    The single-piece rate category applies to Media Mail not mailed 
under section 523.22 or 523.23 prepared as specified by the Postal 
Service.
523.22  [Level A]Five-Digit Presort Rate Category
    The [Level A]Five-Digit presort rate category applies to mailings 
of at least [500]300 pieces [of]in any Media Mail subclass presorted 
category, prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as 
specified by the Postal Service.
523.23  [Level B]Basic Presort Rate Category
    The [Level B]Basic Presort[presort] rate category applies to 
mailings of at least [500]300 pieces [of]in any Media Mail subclass 
presorted category, prepared and presorted [to destination Bulk Mail 
Centers], as specified by the Postal Service, other than to five-digit 
destination ZIP Codes.
523.3  Barcode Discount
    The barcode discount applies to single-piece rate and [Level 
B]Basic Presort [presort] rate Media Mail that is entered at designated 
facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is 
prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 
pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements 
of the Postal Service.

524  Library Mail Subclass

524.1  Definition
524.11  General
    The Library Mail subclass consists of Package Services mail of the 
following types:
    a. Matter designated in section 524.13, loaned or exchanged 
(including cooperative processing by libraries) between:
    i. Schools or colleges, or universities;
    ii. Public libraries, museums and herbaria, nonprofit religious, 
educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans' 
or fraternal organizations or associations, or between such 
organizations and their members, readers or borrowers.
    b. Matter designated in section 524.14, mailed to or from schools, 
colleges, universities, public libraries, museums and herbaria and to 
or from nonprofit religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, 
agricultural, labor, veterans' or fraternal organizations or 
associations; or
    c. Matter designated in section 524.15, mailed from a publisher or 
a distributor to a school, college, university or public library.
524.12  Definition of Nonprofit Organizations and Associations
    Nonprofit organizations or associations are defined in section 
1009.
524.13  Library subclass mail under section 524.11.a
    Matter eligible for mailing as Library Mail under subsection a of 
section 524.11 consists of:
    a. Books consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly 
bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for 
notations and containing no advertising other than incidental 
announcements of books;
    b. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form;
    c. Bound volumes of academic theses in typewritten or other 
duplicated form;
    d. Periodicals, whether bound or unbound;
    e. Sound recordings;
    f. Other library materials in printed, duplicated or photographic 
form or in the form of unpublished manuscripts; and
    g. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed 
matter and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further 
the educational work and interest of museums and herbaria.
524.14  Library Mail under section 524.11.b
    Matter eligible for mailing as Library Mail under subsection b of 
section 524.11 consists of:
    a. 16-millimeter or narrower width films; filmstrips; 
transparencies; slides; microfilms; all of which must be positive 
prints in final form for viewing;
    b. Sound recordings;
    c. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed 
matter, and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further 
the educational work and interests of museums and herbaria;
    d. Scientific or mathematical kits, instruments or other devices;
    e. Catalogs of the materials in subsections a through d of section 
524.14 and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such 
materials.
524.15  Library Mail under section 524.11.c
    Matter eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under 
subsection c of section 524.11 consists of books, including books to 
supplement other books, consisting wholly of reading matter or 
scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces 
for notations, and containing no advertising matter other than 
incidental announcements of books.
524.2  Description of Rate Categories
524.21  Single-Piece Rate Category
    The single-piece rate category applies to Library Mail not mailed 
under section 524.22 or 524.23 prepared as specified by the Postal 
Service.
524.22  [Level A]Five-Digit Presort Rate Category
    The [Level A]Five-Digit Presort[presort] rate category applies to 
mailings of at least [500]300 pieces [of]in any Library Mail subclass

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presorted category, prepared and presorted to five-digit destination 
ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service.
524.23  [Level B]Basic Presort Rate Category
    The [Level B]Basic Presort[presort] rate category applies to 
mailings of at least [500]300 pieces [of]in any Library Mail subclass 
presorted category, prepared and presorted [to destination Bulk Mail 
Centers] as specified by the Postal Service, other than to five-digit 
destination ZIP Codes.
524.3  Barcode Discount
    The barcode discount applies to Single-Piece Rate and [Level 
B]Basic Presort Rate Library Mail that is entered at designated 
facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is 
prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 
pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements 
of the Postal Service.

530  Physical Limitations

531  Size

    Except as provided in section 521.61, Package Services mail may not 
exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size 
limitations apply to individual Package Services mail subclasses.

532  Weight

    Package Services mail may not weigh more than 70 pounds. Additional 
weight limitations apply to individual Package Services mail 
subclasses.

540  Postage and Preparation

541  Postage

    Postage must be paid as set forth in section 3000. All mail mailed 
at a bulk or presort rate must have postage paid in a manner not 
requiring cancellation.

542  Preparation

    All pieces in a Package Services mailing must be separately 
addressed. All pieces in a Package Services mailing must be identified 
as specified by the Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of 
the addressee when specified by the Postal Service. All Package 
Services mailings must be prepared and presented as specified by the 
Postal Service. Two or more Package Services mailings may be commingled 
and mailed only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service 
for determining and verifying postage are followed.

543  Non-Identical Pieces

    Pieces not identical in size and weight may be mailed at a bulk or 
presort rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods 
approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage 
are followed.

544  Attachments and Enclosures

544.1  General
    First-Class Mail or Standard Mail may be attached to or enclosed in 
Package Services mail. The piece must be marked as specified by the 
Postal Service. Except as provided in sections 544.2 and 544.3, 
additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if 
it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is 
subject to the First-Class,[or] Standard Mail, or Package Services rate 
for which it qualifies unless the rate applicable to the host piece is 
higher.
544.2  Specifically Authorized Attachments and Enclosures
    Package Services mail may contain enclosures and attachments as 
specified by the Postal Service and as described in subsections a and e 
of section 523.1, with postage paid on the combined piece at the 
Package Services rate applicable to the host piece.
544.3  Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures
    First-Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in 
subsections b through d of section 210, may be attached to or enclosed 
with Package Services mail, with postage paid on the combined piece at 
the Package Services rate applicable to the host piece, if the 
attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is 
attached or with which it is enclosed.

550  Deposit and Delivery

551  Deposit

    Package Services mail must be deposited at places and times 
designated by the Postal Service.

552  Service

    Package Services mail may receive deferred service.

553  Forwarding and Return

    Undeliverable-as-addressed Package Services mail will be forwarded 
on request of the addressee, returned on request of the mailer, or 
forwarded and returned on request of the mailer. Pieces which combine 
Package Services mail with First-Class Mail or Standard Mail will be 
forwarded if undeliverable-as-addressed, and returned if undeliverable, 
as specified by the Postal Service. When Package Services mail is 
forwarded or returned from one post office to another, additional 
charges will be based on the applicable single-piece Package Services 
mail rate.

560  Ancillary Services

    Package Services mail will receive the following services upon 
payment of the appropriate fees:

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                          Service                              Schedule
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a. Address correction......................................          911
b. Certificates of mailing.................................          947
c. COD.....................................................          944
d. Insurance...............................................          943
e. Special handling........................................          952
f. Return receipt (merchandise only).......................          945
g. Merchandise return......................................          932
h. Delivery Confirmation (limited to parcel-shaped Package           948
 Services Mail)............................................
i. Shipper Paid Forwarding.................................          936
j. Signature Confirmation limited to parcel-shaped Package           949
 Services Mail.............................................
k. Parcel Airlift..........................................          951
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    Insurance, special handling, and COD services may not be used 
selectively for individual pieces in a multi-piece Package Services 
mailing unless specific methods approved by the Postal Service for 
determining and verifying postage are followed.

570  Rates and Fees

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

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                                                            Schedule
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a. Parcel Post subclass..............................
  Inter-BMC..........................................     [522.2A]521.2A
  Intra-BMC..........................................     [522.2B]521.2B
Parcel Select........................................
    Destination BMC..................................     [522.2C]521.2C
    Destination SCF..................................     [522.2D]521.2D
    Destination Delivery Unit [522.2E]521.2E.........
 b.Bound Printed Matter subclass.....................
  Single-Piece.......................................               522A
  Basic Presort and Carrier Route....................               522B
  Destination Entry Basic Presort....................               522C
  Destination Entry Carrier Route Presort............               522D
c. Media Mail subclass...............................         [323.1]523
d. Library Mail subclass.............................         [323.2]524
e. Fees..............................................               1000
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580  Authorizations and Licenses

581  Parcel Post Subclass

    The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 
12-month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as 
specified by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of any Parcel Select 
rate category mail in the Parcel

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Post subclass. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any 
Parcel Select rate.

582  Bound Printed Matter Subclass

    The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 
12-month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as 
specified by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of Destination BMC, 
Destination SCF or Destination Delivery Unit rate category mail in the 
Bound Printed Matter subclass. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to 
mail at any destination entry Bound Printed Matter rate.

583  Media Mail Subclass

    The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 
12-month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as 
specified by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of presorted Media 
Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any presorted 
Media Mail rate.

584  Library Mail Subclass

    The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 
12-month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as 
specified by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of presorted Library 
Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any presorted 
Library Mail rate.

Special Services

Classification Schedule

910  Addressing

911  Address Correction Service

911.1  Definition
911.11
    Address Correction Service provides a mailer both an addressee's 
former and current address, if the correct address is known to the 
Postal Service. If the correct address is not known to the Postal 
Service, Address Correction Service provides the reason why the Postal 
Service could not deliver the mailpiece as addressed.
911.2  Availability
911.21
    Address Correction service is available to mailers of postage 
prepaid mail of all classes, except for mail addressed for delivery by 
military personnel at any military installation. Address Correction 
Service is mandatory for Periodicals class mail.
911.22
    Automated Address Correction Service is available to mailers who 
can receive computerized address corrections and meet the requirements 
specified by the Postal Service.
911.3  Mailer Requirements
911.31
    Mail, other than Periodicals class mail, sent under this section 
must bear a request for Address Correction service.
911.4  Other Services
911.41
    Address Correction Service serves as a prerequisite for Shipper 
Paid Forwarding.
911.5  Fees
911.51
    The fees for Address Correction Service are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 911. These fees do not apply when the correction is provided 
incidental to the return of the mailpiece to the sender.

912  Mailing List Services

912.1  Definition
912.11
    Mailing List services enable an eligible mailer to obtain the 
following services:
    a. Correction of Mailing Lists;
    b. Change-of-Address Information for Election Boards and 
Registration Commissions;
    c. ZIP Coding of Mailing Lists; and
    d. Sequencing of Address Cards.
912.2  Description of Services
    a. Correction of Mailing Lists. This service provides current 
information concerning name and address mailing lists or correct 
information concerning occupant mailing lists. New names will not be 
added to a name and address mailing list, and street address numbers 
will not be added or changed for an occupant mailing list.
    (1) The Postal Service provides the following corrections to name 
and address lists:
    i. Deletion of names to which mail cannot be delivered or 
forwarded;
    ii. Correction of incorrect house, rural, or post office box 
numbers; and
    iii. Furnishing of new addresses, including Zip Codes, when 
permanent forwarding orders are on file for customers who have moved.
    This service does not include the addition of new names.
    (2) The Postal Service provides the following corrections to 
occupant lists:
    i. Deletion of numbers representing incorrect or non-existent 
street addresses;
    ii. Identification of business addresses and rural route addresses, 
to the extent known; and
    iii. Grouping of corrected cards or sheets by route.
    c. Change-of-Address Information for Election Boards and 
Registration Commissions. This service provides election boards and 
voter registration commissions with the current address of a resident 
addressee, if known to the Postal Service.
    d. ZIP Coding of Mailing Lists. This service provides sortation of 
addresses to the finest possible ZIP Code level.
    e. Sequencing of Address Cards. This service provides for the 
removal of incorrect addresses, notation of missing addresses and 
addition of missing addresses.
912.3  Requirements of Customer
912.31
    Correction of Mailing List service is available only to the 
following owners of name and address or occupant mailing lists:
    a. Members of Congress
    b. Federal agencies
    c. State government departments
    d. Municipalities
    e. Religious organizations
    f. Fraternal organizations
    g. Recognized charitable organizations
    h. Concerns or persons who solicit business by mail
912.32
    A customer desiring correction of a mailing list or arrangement of 
address cards in sequence of carrier delivery must submit the list or 
cards as specified by the Postal Service.
912.33
    Gummed labels, wrappers, envelopes, Stamped Cards, or postcards 
indicative of one-time use will not be accepted as mailing lists.
912.4  Fees
912.41
    The fees for Mailing List services are set forth in Fee Schedule 
912.

920  Delivery Alternatives

921  Post Office Box and Caller Service

921.1  Post Office Box Service
921.11  Definition
921.111
    Post Office Box service provides the customer with a private, 
locked receptacle for the receipt of mail during the hours specified by 
the Postal Service.

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921.12  Limitations
921.121
    The Postal Service may limit the number of post office boxes 
occupied by any one customer.
921.122
    Post Office Box service is not available to a customer whose sole 
purpose for using this service is to obtain free forwarding or transfer 
of mail by filing change-of-address orders.
921.13  Fees
921.131
    Fees for Post Office Box service are set forth in Fee Schedule 921.
921.132
    In postal facilities primarily serving academic institutions or the 
students of such institutions, fees for post office boxes are:

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

921.133
    No refunds will be made for post office box fees paid under section 
921.132.
921.134
    Two box keys are available upon payment of a refundable deposit, as 
specified by the Postal Service. Additional keys, including replacement 
keys, will be provided, as specified by the Postal Service, only upon 
payment of the key fee set forth in Fee Schedule 921. Changing the lock 
on a box is available upon request of the primary box customer and 
payment of the lock replacement fee set forth in Fee Schedule 921.
921.2  Caller Service
921.21  Definition
921.211
    Caller service provides a means for receiving mail, and enables an 
eligible customer to have properly addressed mail delivered through a 
call window or loading dock.
921.22  Availability
921.221
    Caller service is provided to customers at the discretion of the 
Postal Service, based on mail volume received and capacity and 
utilization of post office boxes at any one facility.
921.222
    Caller service is not available to a customer whose sole purpose 
for using this service is to obtain free forwarding or transfer of mail 
by filing change-of-address orders.
921.23  Fees
921.231
    Fees for Caller service are set forth in Fee Schedule 921.

930  Payment Alternatives

931  Business Reply Mail

931.1  Definitions
931.11
    Business Reply Mail service enables a Business Reply Mail permit 
holder, or the permit holder's authorized representative, to distribute 
Business Reply Mail cards, envelopes, cartons and labels, which can 
then be used by mailers for sending First-Class Mail without prepayment 
of postage to an address chosen by the distributor. The permit holder 
guarantees payment on delivery of postage and fees for the Business 
Reply Mail pieces that are returned to the addressee, including any 
pieces that the addressee refuses.
931.2  Mailer Requirements
931.21
    Business reply cards, envelopes, cartons and labels must meet the 
addressing and preparation requirements specified by the Postal 
Service. Qualified Business Reply Mail must in addition meet the 
requirements presented in sections 221.24 or 222.34 for the First-Class 
Mail Qualified Business Reply Mail rate categories.
931.22
    To qualify for the advance deposit account per-piece fees, the 
customer must maintain sufficient money in an advance deposit account 
to cover postage and fees due for returned Business Reply Mail.
931.23
    To qualify for the nonletter-size weight-averaging per-piece and 
monthly fees set forth in Fee Schedule 931, the permit holder must be 
authorized for weight averaging, and receive Business Reply Mail pieces 
that meet the addressing and other preparation requirements specified 
by the Postal Service, but do not meet the machinability requirements 
specified by the Postal Service for mechanized or automation letter 
sortation.
931.3  Other Services
931.31  Reserved
931.4  Fees
931.41
    Fees for Business Reply Mail are set forth in Fee Schedule 931.
931.42
    [The]To qualify for any service level except regular (no accounting 
fee) Business Reply Mail, the annual accounting fee set forth in Fee 
Schedule 1000 must be paid each year for each business reply advance 
deposit account at each facility where the mail is to be received.
931.43
    The nonletter-size weight averaging monthly fee set forth in Fee 
Schedule 931 must be paid each month during any part of which the 
permit holder is authorized to use the weight averaging fees.
931.5  Authorizations and Licenses
931.51
    In order to distribute business reply cards, envelopes, cartons or 
labels, the distributor must obtain a license or licenses from the 
Postal Service and pay the appropriate fee as set forth in Fee Schedule 
1000.
931.52
    Except as provided in section 931.53, the license to distribute 
business reply cards, envelopes, cartons, or labels must be obtained at 
each office from which the mail is offered for delivery.
931.53
    If the Business Reply Mail is to be distributed from a central 
office to be returned to branches or dealers in other cities, one 
license obtained from the post office where the central office is 
located may be used to cover all Business Reply Mail.
931.54
    The license to mail Business Reply Mail may be canceled for failure 
to pay business reply postage and fees when due, and for distributing 
business reply cards or envelopes that do not conform to prescribed 
form, style or size.
931.55
    Authorization to pay nonletter-size weight-averaging Business Reply 
Mail fees as set forth in Fee Schedule 931 may be canceled for failure 
of a Business Reply Mail advance deposit trust account holder to meet 
the standards specified by the Postal Service for the weight averaging 
accounting method.

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932  Merchandise Return Service

932.1  Definition
932.11
    Merchandise Return service enables a Merchandise Return service 
permit holder to authorize its customers to return a parcel with the 
postage paid by the permit holder.
932.2  Availability
932.21
    Merchandise Return service is available to all Merchandise Return 
service permit holders who guarantee payment of postage and fees for 
all returned parcels.
932.22
    Merchandise Return service is available for the return of any 
parcel under the following classification schedules:
    a. First-Class Mail
    [b. Standard Mail]
    [c.]b. Package Services
932.3  Mailer Requirements
932.31
    Merchandise return labels must be prepared as specified by the 
Postal Service, and be made available to the permit holder's customers.
932.4  Other Services
932.41
    The following services may be purchased in conjunction with 
Merchandise Return Service:

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                         Service                           Fee schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificate of Mailing...............................             947
b. Insurance............................................             943
c. Registered Mail......................................             942
d. Special Handling.....................................             952
------------------------------------------------------------------------

932.5  Fees
932.51
    The permit holder must pay the accounting fee specified in Fee 
Schedule 1000 once each 12-month period for each advance deposit 
account.
932.6  Authorizations and Licenses
932.61
    A permit fee as set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 
12-month period by shippers utilizing Merchandise Return service.
932.62
    The merchandise return permit may be canceled for failure to 
maintain sufficient funds in a trust account to cover postage and fees 
on returned parcels or for distributing merchandise return labels that 
do not conform to Postal Service specifications.

933  On-Site Meter Service

933.1  Definition
933.11
    On-Site Meter service enables a mailer or meter manufacturer to 
obtain the following meter-related services from the Postal Service at 
the mailer's or meter manufacturer's premises:
    a. checking a meter in or out of service; and
    b. setting or examining a meter.
933.2  Availability
933.21
    On-Site Meter service is available on a scheduled basis, and meter 
setting may be performed on an emergency basis for those customers 
enrolled in the scheduled on-site meter setting or examination program.
933.3  Fees
933.31
    The fees for On-Site Meter service are set forth in Fee Schedule 
933. The basic meter service fee is charged whenever a postal employee 
is available to provide a meter-related service in section 933.11 at 
the mailer's or meter manufacturer's premises, even if no particular 
service is provided.

934  Reserved

935  Bulk Parcel Return Service

935.1  Definition
935.11
    Bulk Parcel Return Service provides a method whereby high-volume 
parcel mailers may have machinable Standard Mail parcels returned to 
designated postal facilities for pickup by the mailer at a 
predetermined frequency specified by the Postal Service or delivered by 
the Postal Service in bulk in a manner and frequency specified by the 
Postal Service. Such parcels are being returned because they:
    a. are undeliverable-as-addressed;
    b. have been opened, resealed, and redeposited into the mail for 
return to the mailer using the return label described in section 935.36 
below; or
    c. are found in the mailstream, having been opened, resealed, and 
redeposited by the recipient for return to the mailer, and it is 
impracticable or inefficient for the Postal Service to return the 
mailpiece to the recipient for payment of return postage.
935.2  Availability
935.21
    Bulk Parcel Return Service is available only for the return of 
machinable parcels, as defined by the Postal Service, initially mailed 
under the following Standard Mail subclasses: Regular and Nonprofit.
935.3  Mailer Requirements
935.31
    Mailers must receive authorization from the Postal Service to use 
Bulk Parcel Return Service.
935.32
    To claim eligibility for Bulk Parcel Return Service at each 
facility through which the mailer requests Bulk Parcel Return Service, 
the mailer must demonstrate receipt of 10,000 returned machinable 
parcels at a given delivery point in the previous postal fiscal year or 
must demonstrate a high likelihood of receiving 10,000 returned parcels 
in the postal fiscal year for which the service is requested.
935.33
    Payment for Bulk Parcel Return Service is made through advance 
deposit account, or as otherwise specified by the Postal Service.
935.34
    Mail for which Bulk Parcel Return Service is requested must bear 
endorsements specified by the Postal Service.
935.35
    Bulk Parcel Return Service mailers must meet the documentation and 
audit requirements of the Postal Service.
935.36
    Mailers of parcels endorsed for Bulk Parcel Return Service may 
furnish the recipient a return label, prepared at the mailer's expense 
to specifications set forth by the Postal Service, to authorize return 
of opened, machinable parcels at the expense of the original mailer. 
There is no additional fee for use of the label.
935.4  Other Services
935.41
    The following services may be purchased in conjunction with Bulk 
Parcel Return Service:

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                         Service                           Fee schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Address Correction Service...........................             911
b. Certificate of Mailing...............................             947
c. Shipper-Paid Forwarding..............................             936
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935.5  Fees
935.51
    The per return fee for Bulk Parcel Return Service is set forth in 
Fee Schedule 935.
935.52
    The permit holder must pay the accounting fee specified in Fee 
Schedule 1000 once each 12-month period for each advance deposit 
account.
935.6  Authorizations and Licenses
935.61
    A permit fee as set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 
12-month period by mailers utilizing Bulk Parcel Return Service.
935.62
    The Bulk Parcel Return Service permit may be canceled for failure 
to maintain sufficient funds in an advance deposit account to cover 
postage and fees on returned parcels or for failure to meet the 
specifications of the Postal Service, including distribution of return 
labels that do not conform to Postal Service specifications.

936  Shipper-Paid Forwarding

936.1  Definition
936.11
    Shipper-Paid Forwarding enables mailers to have undeliverable-as-
addressed machinable Standard Mail parcels forwarded at applicable 
First-Class Mail[ or Package Service mail] rates for up to one year 
from the date that the addressee filed a change-of-address order. If 
Shipper-Paid Forwarding is elected for a parcel that is returned, the 
mailer will pay the applicable First-Class Mail[ or Package Service 
mail] rate, or the Bulk Parcel Return Service fee, if that service was 
elected.
936.2  Availability
936.21
    Shipper-Paid Forwarding is available only for the forwarding of 
machinable parcels, as defined by the Postal Service, initially mailed 
under the following Standard Mail subclasses: Regular and Nonprofit.
936.22
    Shipper-Paid Forwarding is available only if automated Address 
Correction Service, as described in section 911, is used.
936.3  Mailer Requirements
936.31
    Mail for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is purchased must meet the 
preparation requirements of the Postal Service.
936.32
    Payment for Shipper-Paid Forwarding is made through advance deposit 
account, or as otherwise specified by the Postal Service.
936.33
    Mail for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is requested must bear 
endorsements specified by the Postal Service.
936.4  Other Services
936.41
    The following services may be purchased in conjunction with 
Shipper-Paid Forwarding:

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

936.5  Applicable Rates and Fees
936.51
    Except as provided in section 935, single-piece rates under the 
Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass or the Priority Mail subclass of 
First-Class Mail, [or the Parcel Post subclass of Package Services,] as 
set forth in Rate Schedules 221, and 223, [and 521.2A, and 521.2B] 
apply to pieces forwarded or returned under this section.
936.52
    The accounting fee specified in Fee Schedule 1000 must be paid once 
each 12-month period for each advance deposit account.

940  Accountability and Receipts

941  Certified Mail

941.1  Definition
941.11
    Certified Mail service provides a mailer with evidence of mailing 
and, upon request, electronic confirmation that an article was 
delivered or that a delivery attempt was made, and guarantees retention 
of a record of delivery by the Postal Service for a period specified by 
the Postal Service.
941.2  Availability
941.21
    Certified Mail service is available for matter mailed as First-
Class Mail.
941.3  Included Services
941.31
    If requested by the mailer, the Postal Service will indicate the 
time of acceptance on the mailing receipt. A mailer may obtain a copy 
of the mailing receipt on terms specified by the Postal Service.
941.32
    If the initial attempt to deliver the mail is not successful, a 
notice of attempted delivery is left at the mailing address, and the 
date and time of the attempted delivery is made available to the 
mailer.
941.33
    [A mailer may obtain a copy of the mailing receipt on terms 
specified by the Postal Service.] The date and time of delivery is made 
available to the mailer electronically.
941.4  Mailer Requirements
941.41
    Certified Mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the 
Postal Service.
941.42
    The mailer must mail the article at a post office, branch, or 
station, or give the article to a rural carrier, in order to obtain a 
mailing receipt.
941.5  Other Services
941.51
    The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail 
sent under this section upon payment of the applicable fees:

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

941.6  Fees
941.61
    The fee for Certified Mail service is set forth in Fee Schedule 
941.

942  Registered Mail

942.1  Definition
942.11
    Registered Mail service provides added protection to mail sent 
under this section and indemnity in case of loss or damage. The amount 
of indemnity depends upon the actual value of the article at the time 
of mailing, up to a maximum of $25,000, and is not available for 
articles of no value.

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942.2  Availability
942.21
    Registered Mail service is available for prepaid First-Class Mail 
of any value, if the mail meets the minimum requirements for length and 
width specified by the Postal Service.
942.22
    Registered Mail service is not available for:
    a. All delivery points because of the high security required for 
Registered Mail; in addition, liability is limited in some geographic 
areas;
    b. Mail of any class sent in combination with First-Class Mail;
    c. Two or more articles tied or fastened together, unless the 
envelopes are enclosed in the same envelope or container.
942.3  Included Services
942.31
    The following services are provided as part of Registered Mail 
service at no additional cost to the mailer:
    a. A mailing receipt;
    b. Electronic confirmation, upon request, that an article was 
delivered or that delivery attempt was made;
    [b.]c. A record of delivery, retained by the Postal Service for a 
specified period of time;
    [c.]d. A notice of attempted delivery, left at the mailing address 
if the initial delivery attempt is unsuccessful; and
    [d.]e. A notice of nondelivery, when Registered Mail is 
undeliverable-as-addressed and cannot be forwarded.
942.32
    Registered Mail is forwarded and returned without additional 
registry charge.
942.4  Mailer Requirements
942.41
    Registered Mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the 
Postal Service.
942.42
    Indemnity claims for Registered Mail must be filed within a period 
of time, specified by the Postal Service, from the date the article was 
mailed. A claim concerning complete loss of registered articles may be 
filed by the mailer only. A claim concerning damage to or partial loss 
of registered articles may be filed by either the mailer or addressee.
942.5  Other Services
942.51
    The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail 
sent under this section upon payment of applicable fees:

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

942.6  Fees
942.61
    The fees for Registered Mail are set forth in Fee Schedule 942.
942.62
    There are no additional Registered Mail fees for forwarding and 
return of Registered Mail.

943  Insurance

943.1  Express Mail Insurance
943.11  Definition
943.111
    Express Mail Insurance provides the mailer with indemnity for loss 
of, rifling of, or damage to items sent by Express Mail.
943.12  Availability
943.121
    Express Mail Insurance is available only for Express Mail.
943.13  Limitations and Mailer Requirements
943.131
    Insurance coverage is provided, for no additional charge, up to 
[$500]$100 per-piece for document reconstruction, up to $5,000 per 
occurrence, regardless of the number of claimants. Insurance coverage 
for merchandise is also provided, for no additional charge, up to $100 
per-piece. Additional merchandise insurance coverage may be purchased 
for a fee. The maximum liability for merchandise is $5,000 per-piece. 
For negotiable items, currency, or bullion, the maximum liability is 
$15.
943.132
    Indemnity claims for Express Mail must be filed within a specified 
period of time from the date the article was mailed.
943.133
    Indemnity will be paid under terms and conditions specified by the 
Postal Service.
943.134
    Among other limitations specified by the Postal Service, indemnity 
will not be paid by the Postal Service for loss, damage or rifling:
    a. Of nonmailable matter;
    b. Due to improper packaging;
    c. Due to seizure by any agency of government; or
    d. Due to war, insurrection or civil disturbances.
[913]943.14  Other Services
943.141  Reserved
943.15  Fees
943.151
    The fees for Express Mail Insurance service are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 943.
943.2  General Insurance
943.21  Definition
943.211
    General Insurance provides the mailer with indemnity for loss of, 
rifling of, or damage to mailed items. General Insurance provides a 
bulk option for mail meeting the conditions described below and 
specified further by the Postal Service.
943.22  Availability
943.221
    General Insurance is available for mail sent under the following 
classification schedules:
    a. First-Class Mail, if containing matter that may be mailed as 
Standard Mail or Package Services;
    b. Package Services;
    c. Regular and Nonprofit subclasses of Standard Mail, for Bulk 
Insurance only, for mail subject to residual shape surcharge.
943.222
    General Insurance is not available for matter offered for sale, 
addressed to prospective purchasers who have not ordered or authorized 
their sending. If such matter is received in the mail, payment will not 
be made for loss, rifling, or damage.
943.223
    The Bulk Insurance option of General Insurance service is available 
for mail entered in bulk at designated facilities and in a manner 
specified by the Postal Service, including the use of electronic 
manifesting.
943.23  Included Services
943.231
    For General Insurance, the mailer is issued a receipt for each item 
mailed. For items insured for more than $50, a record of delivery is 
retained by the Postal Service for a specified period.

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943.232
    For items insured for more than $50, a notice of attempted delivery 
is left at the mailing address when the first attempt at delivery is 
unsuccessful.
943.233
    Mail undeliverable as addressed will be returned to the sender as 
specified by the sender or by the Postal Service.
943.24  Limitations and Mailer Requirements
943.241
    Mail insured under section 943.2 must be deposited as specified by 
the Postal Service.
943.242
    Bulk Insurance must bear endorsements and identifiers specified by 
the Postal Service. Bulk Insurance mailers must meet the documentation 
requirements of the Postal Service.
943.243
    By insuring an item, the mailer guarantees forwarding and return 
postage.
943.244
    General Insurance, other than Bulk Insurance, provides indemnity 
for the actual value of the article at the time of mailing. Bulk 
Insurance provides indemnity for the lesser of (1) the actual value of 
the article at the time of mailing, or (2) the wholesale cost of the 
contents to the sender.
943.245
    For General [i]Insurance, other than Bulk Insurance, a claim for 
complete loss may be filed by the mailer only, and a claim for damage 
or for partial loss may be filed by either the mailer or addressee. For 
Bulk Insurance, all claims must be filed by the mailer.
943.246
    Indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period of time 
from the date the article was mailed.
943.25  Other Services
943.251
    The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may 
be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon 
payment of the applicable fees:

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

943.26  Fees
943.261  The fees for General Insurance are set forth in Fee Schedule 
943.

944   Collect on Delivery

944.1  Definition
944.11
    Collect on Delivery (COD) service allows a mailer to mail an 
article for which full or partial payment has not yet been received and 
have the price, the cost of postage and fees, and anticipated or past 
due charges collected by the Postal Service from the addressee when the 
article is delivered.
944.2  Availability
944.21
    COD service is available for collection of $1,000 or less upon the 
delivery of postage prepaid mail sent under the following 
classification schedules:
    a. Express Mail
    b. First-Class Mail
    c. Package Services
944.22
    Service under this section is not available for:
    a. Collection agency purposes;
    b. Return of merchandise about which some dissatisfaction has 
arisen, unless the new addressee has consented in advance to such 
return;
    c. Sending only bills or statements of indebtedness, even though 
the sender may establish that the addressee has agreed to collection in 
this manner; however, when the legitimate COD shipment consists of 
merchandise or bill of lading, the balance due on a past or anticipated 
transaction may be included in the charges on a COD article, provided 
the addressee has consented in advance to such action;
    d. Parcels containing moving-picture films mailed by exhibitors to 
moving-picture manufacturers, distributors, or exchanges;
    e. Goods that have not been ordered by the addressee.
944.3  Included Services
944.31
    COD service provides the mailer with insurance against loss, 
rifling and damage to the article as well as failure to receive the 
amount collected from the addressee. This provision insures only the 
receipt of the instrument issued to the mailer after payment of COD 
charges, and is not to be construed to make the Postal Service liable 
upon any such instrument other than a Postal Service money order.
944.32
    A receipt is issued to the mailer for each piece of COD mail. 
Additional copies of the original mailing receipt may be obtained by 
the mailer.
944.33
    Delivery of COD mail will be made in a manner specified by the 
Postal Service. If a delivery to the mailing address is not attempted 
or if a delivery attempt is unsuccessful, a notice of attempted 
delivery will be left at the mailing address.
944.34
    The mailer may receive a notice of nondelivery if the piece mailed 
is endorsed appropriately.
944.35
    The mailer may designate a new addressee or alter the COD changes 
by submitting the appropriate form and by paying the appropriate fee as 
set forth in Fee Schedule 944.
944.4  Limitations and Mailer Requirements
944.41
    The mailer must identify COD mail as COD mail, as specified by the 
Postal Service.
944.42
    COD mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal 
Service.
944.43
    A mailer of COD mail guarantees to pay any return postage, unless 
otherwise specified on the piece mailed.
944.44
    For COD mail sent as Package Services mail, postage at the 
applicable rate will be charged to the addressee:
    a. When an addressee, entitled to delivery to the mailing address 
under Postal Service regulations, requests delivery of COD mail that 
was refused when first offered for delivery;
    b. For each delivery attempt, to an addressee entitled to delivery 
to the mailing address under Postal Service regulations, after the 
second such attempt.
944.45
    A claim for complete loss may be filed by the mailer only. A claim 
for damage or for partial loss may be filed by either the mailer or 
addressee.

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944.46
    COD indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period of 
time from the date the article was mailed, and meet the requirements 
specified by the Postal Service.
944.5  Other Services
944.51
    The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may 
be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon 
payment of the applicable fee:

 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Service                           Fee schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Registered Mail, if sent as First-Class..............             942
b. Restricted Delivery..................................             946
c. Special Handling.....................................             952
------------------------------------------------------------------------

944.6  Fees
944.61
    Fees for COD service are set forth in Fee Schedule 944.

945  Return Receipt

945.1  Regular Return Receipt

945.11  Definition

945.[11]111
    Return Receipt service provides evidence to the mailer that an 
article has been received at the delivery address, including an 
original or copy of the recipient's signature. Mailers requesting 
Return Receipt service at the time of mailing will be provided, as 
appropriate, an original or copy of the signature of the [addressee or 
addressee's agent] recipient, the date delivered, and the address of 
delivery, if different from the address on the mailpiece. Mailers 
requesting Return Receipt service after mailing will be provided a copy 
of the recipient's signature, the date of delivery, and the name of the 
person who signed for the article.
945.[2]12  Availability
945.[21]121
    Return Receipt service is available for mail sent under the 
following sections or classification schedules:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Service                           Fee schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certified Mail.......................................             941
b. COD Mail.............................................             944
c. Insurance (if insured for more than $50).............             943
d. Registered Mail......................................             942
e. Express Mail.........................................
[f. Priority Mail (merchandise only)....................
g. Standard Mail (limited to merchandise subject to
 residual shape surcharge and sent by Regular and
 Nonprofit subclasses)..................................
h. Package Services]....................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

945.[22]122
    Return Receipt service is available at the time of mailing or, when 
purchased in conjunction with Certified Mail, COD, Insurance (if for 
more than $50), Registered Mail, or Express Mail, after mailing.
945.[3]13  Included Services
945.[31]131
    If the mailer does not receive a return receipt within a specified 
period of time from the date of mailing, the mailer may request 
evidence of delivery from the delivery record, at no additional fee.
945.[4]14  Other Services
945.[41]141  Reserved
[945.5  Fees]
[945.51
    The fees for Return Receipt service are set forth in Fee Schedule 
945.]

945.2  Return Receipt For Merchandise

945.21  Definition

945.221

    Return Receipt for Merchandise service provides evidence to the 
mailer that an article has been received at the delivery address. A 
Return Receipt for Merchandise also supplies the recipient's actual 
delivery address if it is different from the address used by the 
sender. A Return Receipt for Merchandise may not be requested after 
mailing.

945.22  Availability

945.221

    Return Receipt for Merchandise is available for merchandise sent 
under the following sections or classification schedules:
    a. Priority Mail
    b. Standard Mail pieces subject to the residual shape surcharge
    c. Package Services

945.23  Mailer Requirements

945.231

    Return Receipt for Merchandise must be deposited in a manner 
specified by the Postal Service.

945.232

    Return Receipt for Merchandise mail may be addressed for delivery 
only in the United States and its territories and possessions, through 
Army/Air Force (APO) and Navy (FPO) post offices, or through the United 
Nations Post Office, New York.

945.24  Other Services

945.241  Reserved

945.3  Fees

945.31

    The fees for Return Receipt service are set forth in Fee Schedule 
945.

946  Restricted Delivery

946.1  Definition
946.11
    Restricted Delivery service enables a mailer to direct the Postal 
Service to limit delivery to the addressee or to someone authorized by 
the addressee to receive such mail.
946.2  Availability
946.21
    This service is available for mail sent under the following 
sections:

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

946.22
    Restricted Delivery is available to the mailer at the time of 
mailing or after mailing.
946.23
    Restricted Delivery service is available for delivery only to 
natural persons specified by name.
946.3  Included Services
946.31
    A record of delivery will be retained by the Postal Service for a 
period specified by the Postal Service.
946.4  Other Services
946.41  Reserved
946.5  Fees
946.51
    The fee for Restricted Delivery service is set forth in Fee 
Schedule 946.
946.52
    The fee (or communications charges) will not be refunded for 
failure to provide restricted delivery service when

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requested after mailing, due to prior delivery.

947  Certificate of Mailing

947.1  Definition
947.11
    Certificate of Mailing service furnishes evidence that mail has 
been presented to the Postal Service for mailing.
947.2  Availability
947.21
    Certificate of Mailing service is available for matter sent using 
any class of mail.
947.3  Included Service
947.31
    The mailer may obtain a copy of a Certificate of Mailing on terms 
specified by the Postal Service.
947.4  Limitations
947.31
    The service does not entail retention of a record of mailing by the 
Postal Service and does not provide evidence of delivery.
947.5  Other Services
947.51
    The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may 
be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification 
schedule upon payment of the applicable fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Service                           Fee schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Parcel Airlift.......................................             951
b. Special Handling.....................................             952
------------------------------------------------------------------------

947.6  Fees
947.61
    The fees for Certificate of Mailing service are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 947.

948  Delivery Confirmation

948.1  Definition
948.11
    Delivery Confirmation service provides, upon request, electronic 
confirmation to the mailer that an article was delivered or that a 
delivery attempt was made.
948.2  Availability
948.21
    Delivery Confirmation service is available for First-Class Letters 
and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that is parcel-shaped, as specified by 
the Postal Service; Priority Mail; Standard Mail, in the Regular and 
Nonprofit subclasses, that is subject to the residual shape surcharge; 
and Package Services mail[, as well as mail subject to the residual 
shape surcharge in the Regular and Nonprofit subclasses of Standard 
Mail] that is parcel-shaped, as specified by the Postal Service.
948.3  Mailer Requirements
948.31
    Delivery Confirmation service may be requested only at the time of 
mailing.
948.32
    Mail for which Delivery Confirmation service is requested must meet 
preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service, and bear a 
Delivery Confirmation barcode specified by the Postal Service.
948.33
    Matter for which Delivery Confirmation service is requested must be 
deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.
948.4  Other Services
948.41  Reserved
948.5  Fees
948.51
    The fees for Delivery Confirmation service are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 948.

949  Signature Confirmation

949.1  Definition
949.11
    Signature Confirmation service provides, upon request, electronic 
confirmation to the mailer that an article was delivered or that a 
delivery attempt was made, and a copy of the signature of the 
recipient.
949.2  Availability
949.21
    Signature Confirmation is available for Letters and Sealed Parcels 
subclass mail that is parcel-shaped, as specified by the Postal 
Service; Priority Mail; and Package Services mail that is parcel-
shaped, as specified by the Postal Service.
949.3  Mailer Requirements
949.31
    Signature Confirmation service may be requested only at the time of 
mailing.
949.32  Mail for which Signature Confirmation service is requested must 
meet preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service, and bear 
a Delivery Confirmation barcode specified by the Postal Service.
949.33
    Matter for which Signature Confirmation is requested must be 
deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.
949.4  Other Services
949.41  Reserved
949.5  Fees
949.51
    The fees for Signature Confirmation service are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 949.

950  Parcel Handling

951  Parcel Airlift (PAL)

951.1  Definition
951.11
    Parcel Airlift service provides for air transportation of parcels 
on a space available basis to or from military post offices outside the 
contiguous 48 states.
951.2  Availability
951.21
    Parcel Airlift service is available for mail sent under the Package 
Services Classification Schedule.
951.3  Mailer Requirements
951.31
    The minimum physical limitations established for the mail sent 
under the classification schedule for which postage is paid apply to 
Parcel Airlift mail. In no instance may the parcel exceed 30 pounds in 
weight, or 60 inches in length and girth combined.
951.32
    Mail sent under this section must be endorsed as specified by the 
Postal Service.
951.33
    Parcel Airlift mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the 
Postal Service.
951.4  Forwarding and Return
951.41
    Parcel Airlift mail sent for delivery outside the contiguous 48 
states is forwarded as set forth in section 2030 of the General 
Definitions, Terms and Conditions. Parcel Airlift mail sent for 
delivery within the contiguous 48 states is forwarded or returned as 
set forth in section 353 as appropriate.

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951.5  Other Services
951.51
    The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may 
be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon 
payment of the applicable fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Service                           Fee schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificate of Mailing...............................             947
b. Insurance............................................             943
c. Restricted Delivery (if insured for more than $50)...             946
d. Return Receipt (if insured for more than $50)........             945
e. Special Handling.....................................             952
------------------------------------------------------------------------

951.6  Fees
951.61
    The fees for Parcel Airlift service are set forth in Fee Schedule 
951.

952  Special Handling

952.1  Definition
952.11
    Special Handling service provides preferential handling to the 
extent practicable during dispatch and transportation.
952.2  Availability
952.21
    Special Handling service is available for mail sent under the 
following classification schedules:
    a. First-Class Mail
    b. Package Services
952.3  Mailer Requirements
952.31
    Mail sent under this section must be identified as specified by the 
Postal Service.
952.32
    Mail sent under this section must be deposited in a manner 
specified by the Postal Service.
952.33
    Special Handling service is mandatory for matter that requires 
special attention in handling, transportation and delivery.
952.4  Forwarding and Return
952.41
    If undeliverable as addressed, Special Handling mail that is 
forwarded to the addressee is given special handling without requiring 
payment of an additional handling fee. However, additional postage at 
the applicable Standard Mail rate is collected on delivery.
952.5  Other Services
952.51
    The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may 
be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon 
payment of the applicable fees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Service                           Fee schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. COD Mail.............................................             944
b. Insurance............................................             943
c. Parcel Airlift.......................................             951
d. Merchandise Return (shippers only)...................             932
------------------------------------------------------------------------

952.6  Fees
952.61
    The fees for Special Handling service are set forth in Fee Schedule 
952.

960  Stamped Paper

961  Stamped Envelopes

961.1  Definition
961.11
    Plain Stamped Envelopes and printed Stamped Envelopes are envelopes 
with postage thereon offered for sale by the Postal Service.
961.2  Availability
961.21
    Stamped Envelopes are available for:
    a. First-Class Mail within the first rate increment.
    b. Standard Mail mailed at a minimum per-piece rate as specified by 
the Postal Service.
961.22
    Printed Stamped Envelopes may be obtained by special request.
961.3  Fees
961.31
    The fees for Stamped Envelopes are set forth in Fee Schedule 961.

962  Stamped Cards

962.1  Definition
962.11
    Stamped Cards are cards with postage imprinted or impressed on 
them, and supplied by the Postal Service for the transmission of 
messages. Double Stamped Cards consist of two attached cards, one of 
which may be detached by the receiver and returned by mail as a single 
Stamped Card.
962.2  Availability
962.21
    Stamped Cards are available for First-Class Mail.
962.3  Fees
962.31
    The fees for Stamped Cards are set forth in Fee Schedule 962.

970  Postal Money Orders

971  Money Order Service

971.1  Definition
971.11
    Money Order service provides the customer with an instrument for 
payment of a specified sum of money.
971.2  Limitations
971.21
    The maximum value for which a domestic postal money order may be 
purchased is [$700]$1,000. Other restrictions on the number or dollar 
value of postal money order sales, or both, may be imposed by law or 
under regulations prescribed by the Postal Service.
971.3  Included Services
971.31
    A receipt of purchase is provided at no additional cost.
971.32
    The Postal Service will replace money orders that are spoiled or 
incorrectly prepared, regardless of who caused the error, without 
charge if replaced on the date originally issued.
971.33
    If a replacement money order is issued after the date of original 
issue because the original was spoiled or incorrectly prepared, the 
applicable money order fee may be collected from the customer.
971.34
    Inquiries or claims may be filed by the purchaser, payee, or 
endorsee.
971.4  Other Services
971.41  Reserved
971.5  Fees
971.51
    The fees for Money Order service are set forth in Fee Schedule 971.

980  Acceptance Alternatives

981  Netpost Mailing Online
981.1  Definition
    Netpost Mailing Online is a service that allows mailers to submit 
electronic documents, with address lists, for subsequent conversion 
into hard copy form, entry as mail, and delivery.

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981.2  Availability
981.21
    Netpost Mailing Online is available for documents submitted in an 
electronic form, along with an address list, to be entered under the 
following classification schedules:
    a. Express Mail;
    b. First-Class Mail;
    c. Regular and Nonprofit subclasses of Standard Mail.
981.22
    Except as provided in section 981.23, documents presented through 
Netpost Mailing Online are eligible for only the following rate 
categories:
    a. Express Mail Next Day Service and Second Day Service
    b. First-Class Mail Letters and Sealed Parcels Automation Letters 
[Basic] Mixed AADC
    c. First-Class Mail Letters and Sealed Parcels Automation Flats 
[Basic] Mixed ADC
    d. First-Class Mail Cards Automation [Basic] Mixed AADC
    e. First-Class Mail Single-Piece Priority Mail
    f. Standard Mail Regular Automation [Basic] Letters Mixed AADC
    g. Standard Mail Regular Automation Basic Flats
    h. Standard Mail Nonprofit Automation [Basic] Letters Mixed AADC 
(starting on a date to be specified by the Postal Service)
    i. Standard Mail Nonprofit Automation Basic Flats (starting on a 
date to be specified by the Postal Service)
981.23
    That portion of a Netpost Mailing Online mailing consisting of 
pieces with addresses that cannot be made to meet Postal Service 
addressing requirements is not eligible for any Automation [Basic] rate 
categories, but instead may be sent, at the option of the Netpost 
Mailing Online customer, at the applicable single-piece rates for 
First-Class Mail Letters and Sealed Parcels, First-Class Mail Cards, or 
Priority Mail.
981.3  Mailer Requirements
981.31
    Documents and address lists must be presented in electronic form, 
as specified by the Postal Service, through the Internet site specified 
by the Postal Service. Documents must be prepared using application 
software approved by the Postal Service.
981.4  Other Special Services
    Other special services [that are] may be available in conjunction 
with[ the subclass of mail chosen by the] Netpost Mailing Online[ 
customer are available for Mailing Online pieces only], as specified by 
the Postal Service.
981.5  Fees
981.51
    The fees for Netpost Mailing Online are described in Fee Schedule 
981.
981.6  Functionally Equivalent Systems
    981.61  General
    Mailpieces created by a system certified by the Postal Service to 
be functionally equivalent to Netpost Mailing Online are eligible for 
the same rate categories as Netpost Mailing Online mailpieces. 
Mailpieces created by a certified, functionally equivalent service are 
in no case eligible for rate categories providing larger discount than 
Netpost Mailing Online mailpieces would receive.
    981.62  Definition
    A functionally equivalent system is one which is capable of all of 
the following, comparable to Netpost Mailing Online, as specified by 
the Postal Service:
    a. accepting documents and mailing lists from remote users in 
electronic form, such as via the Internet or converting documents and 
mailing lists to electronic form;
    b. using the electronic documents, mailing lists, and other 
software including sortation software certified by the Postal Service 
that sorts to the finest level of sortation possible, to create 
barcoded mailpieces meeting the requirements for automation category 
mail, with 100 percent standardized addresses on all pieces claiming 
discounted rates;
    c. commingling mailpieces from all sources without diversion to any 
other system and batching them according to geographic destination 
prior to printing and mailing; and
    d. generating volumes that exceed on average any otherwise 
applicable volume minimums.
    981.63  Certification
    981.631  General
    Functionally equivalent systems must meet the requirements for 
certification specified by the Postal Service.
    981.632  Fee
    Functionally equivalent systems are subject to the annual 
certification fee set forth in Fee Schedule 1000.
    981.633  Cancellation
    Certification can be canceled by the Postal Service for failure to 
continue to meet the requirements of this section and those specified 
by the Postal Service.
981.7  Duration of Experimental Service Period
981.71
    The provisions of section 981 expire 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 
Netpost Mailing Online permanent is pending before the Postal Rate 
Commission, the later of:
    i. Three months after the Commission takes action on such proposal 
under section 3624 of Title 39, or
    ii. -If applicable-on the implementation date for a permanent 
Netpost Mailing Online.

General Definitions, Terms and Conditions

1000  General Definitions

    As used in this Domestic Mail Classification Schedule, the 
following terms have the meanings set forth below.

1001  Advertising

    Advertising includes all material for the publication of which a 
valuable consideration is paid, accepted, or promised, that calls 
attention to something for the purpose of getting people to buy it, 
sell it, seek it, or support it. If an advertising rate is charged for 
the publication of reading matter or other material, such material 
shall be deemed to be advertising. Articles, items, and notices in the 
form of reading matter inserted in accordance with a custom or 
understanding that textual matter is to be inserted for the advertiser 
or his products in the publication in which a display advertisement 
appears are deemed to be advertising. If a publisher advertises his own 
services or publications, or any other business of the publisher, 
whether in the form of display advertising or editorial or reading 
matter, this is deemed to be advertising.

1002  Aspect Ratio

    Aspect ratio is the ratio of width to length.

1003  Bills and Statements of Account

1003.1
    A bill is a request for payment of a definite sum of money claimed 
to be owing by the addressee either to the sender or to a third party. 
The mere assertion of an indebtedness in a definite sum combined with a 
demand for payment is sufficient to make the message a bill.

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1003.2
    A statement of account is the assertion of the existence of a debt 
in a definite amount but which does not necessarily contain a request 
or a demand for payment. The amount may be immediately due or may 
become due after a certain time or upon demand or billing at a later 
date.
1003.3
    A bill or statement of account must present the particulars of an 
indebtedness with sufficient definiteness to inform the debtor of the 
amount he is required for acquittal of the debt. However, neither a 
bill nor a statement of account need state the precise amount if it 
contains sufficient information to enable the debtor to determine the 
exact amount of the claim asserted.
1003.4
    A bill or statement of account is not the less a bill or statement 
of account merely because the amount claimed is not in fact owing or 
may not be legally collectible.

1004  Girth

    Girth is the measurement around a piece of mail at its thickest 
part.

1005  Invoice

    An invoice is a writing showing the nature, quantity, and cost or 
price of items shipped or sent to a purchaser or consignor.

1006  Permit Imprints

    Permit imprints are printed indicia indicating postage has been 
paid by the sender under the permit number shown.

1007  Preferred Rates

    Preferred rates are the reduced rates established pursuant to 39 
U.S.C. 3626.

1008  ZIP Code

    The ZIP Code is a numeric code that facilitates the sortation, 
routing, and delivery of mail.

1009  Nonprofit Organizations and Associations

    Nonprofit organizations or associations are organizations or 
associations not organized for profit, none of the net income of which 
benefits any private stockholder or individual, and which meet the 
qualifications set forth below for each type of organization or 
association. The standard of primary purpose applies to each type of 
organization or association, except veterans' and fraternal. The 
standard of primary purpose requires that each type of organization or 
association be both organized and operated for the primary purpose. The 
following are the types of organizations or associations that may 
qualify as authorized nonprofit organizations or associations.
    a. Religious. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is one 
of the following:
    i. To conduct religious worship;
    ii. To support the religious activities of nonprofit organizations 
whose primary purpose is to conduct religious worship;
    iii. To perform instruction in, to disseminate information about, 
or otherwise to further the teaching of particular religious faiths or 
tenets.
    b. Educational. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
one of the following:
    i. The instruction or training of the individual for the purpose of 
improving or developing his capabilities;
    ii. The instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the 
community.
    An organization may be educational even though it advocates a 
particular position or viewpoint so long as it presents a sufficiently 
full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts to permit an individual 
or the public to form an independent opinion or conclusion. On the 
other hand, an organization is not educational if its principal 
function is the mere presentation of unsupported opinion.
    c. Scientific. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
one of the following:
    i. To conduct research in the applied, pure or natural sciences;
    ii. To disseminate systematized technical information dealing with 
applied, pure or natural sciences.
    d. Philanthropic. A nonprofit organization primarily organized and 
operated for purposes beneficial to the public. Philanthropic 
organizations include, but are not limited to, organizations that are 
organized for:
    i. Relief of the poor and distressed or of the underprivileged;
    ii. Advancement of religion;
    iii. Advancement of education or science;
    iv. Erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or 
works;
    v. Lessening of the burdens of government;
    vi. Promotion of social welfare by organizations designed to 
accomplish any of the above purposes or:
    (A) To lessen neighborhood tensions;
    (B) To eliminate prejudice and discrimination;
    (C) To defend human and civil rights secured by law; or
    (D) To combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
    e. Agricultural. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is 
the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in agriculture 
pursuits, the improvement of the grade of their products, and the 
development of a higher degree of efficiency in agriculture. The 
organization may advance agricultural interests through educational 
activities; the holding of agricultural fairs; the collection and 
dissemination of information concerning cultivation of the soil and its 
fruits or the harvesting of marine resources; the rearing, feeding, and 
management of livestock, poultry, and bees, or other activities 
relating to agricultural interests. The term agricultural nonprofit 
organization also includes any nonprofit organization whose primary 
purpose is the collection and dissemination of information or materials 
relating to agricultural pursuits.
    f. Labor. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the 
betterment of the conditions of workers. Labor organizations include, 
but are not limited to, organizations in which employees or workmen 
participate, whose primary purpose is to deal with employers concerning 
grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours of employment and working 
conditions.
    g. Veterans'. A nonprofit organization of veterans of the armed 
services of the United States, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a 
trust or foundation for, any such post or organization.
    h. Fraternal. A nonprofit organization that meets all the following 
criteria:
    i. Has as its primary purpose the fostering of brotherhood and 
mutual benefits among its members;
    ii. Is organized under a lodge or chapter system with a 
representative form of government;
    iii. Follows a ritualistic format; and
    iv. Is comprised of members who are elected to membership by vote 
of the members.

2000  Delivery of Mail

2010  Delivery Services

    The Postal Service provides the following modes of delivery:
    a. Caller service. The fees for caller service are set forth in Fee 
Schedule 921.
    b. Carrier delivery service.
    c. General delivery.
    d. Post office box service. The fees for post office box service 
are set forth in Fee Schedule 921.

2020  Conditions of Delivery

2021  General
    Except as provided in section 2022, 2030, and 3030, mail will be 
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as addressed unless the Postal Service is instructed otherwise by the 
addressee in writing.
2022  Refusal of Delivery
    The addressee may control delivery of his mail. The addressee may 
refuse to accept a piece of mail that does not require a delivery 
receipt at the time it is offered for delivery or after delivery by 
returning it unopened to the Postal Service. For mail that requires a 
delivery receipt, the addressee or his representative may read and copy 
the name of the sender of registered, insured, certified, COD, return 
receipt, and Express Mail prior to accepting delivery. Upon signing the 
delivery receipt the piece may not be returned to the Postal Service 
without the applicable postage and fees affixed.
2023  Receipt
    If a signed receipt is required, mail will be delivered to the 
addressee (or competent member of his family), to persons who 
customarily receive his mail or to one authorized in writing to receive 
the addressee's mail.
2024  Jointly Addressed Mail
    Mail addressed to several persons may be delivered to any one of 
them. When two or more persons make conflicting orders for delivery for 
the same mail, the mail shall be delivered as determined by the Postal 
Service.
2025  Commercial Mail Receiving Agents
    Mail may be delivered to a commercial mail receiving agency on 
behalf of another person. In consideration of delivery of mail to the 
commercial agent, the addressee and the agent are considered to agree 
that:
    a. No change-of-address order will be filed with the post office 
when the agency relationship is terminated;
    b. When remailed by the commercial agency, the mail is subject to 
payment of new postage.
2026  Mail Addressed To Organizations
    Mail addressed to governmental units, private organizations, 
corporations, unincorporated firms or partnerships, persons at 
institutions (including but not limited to hospitals and prisons), or 
persons in the military is delivered as addressed or to an authorized 
agent.
2027  Held Mail
    Mail will be held for a specified period of time at the office of 
delivery upon request of the addressee, unless the mail:
    a. Has contrary retention instructions;
    b. Is perishable; or
    c. Is registered, COD, insured, return receipt, certified, or 
Express Mail for which the normal retention period expires before the 
end of the specified holding period.

2030  Forwarding and Return

2031  Forwarding
    Forwarding is the transfer of undeliverable-as-addressed mail to an 
address other than the one originally placed on the mailpiece. All post 
offices will honor change-of-address orders for a period of time 
specified by the Postal Service.
2032  Return
    Return is the delivery of undeliverable-as-addressed mail to the 
sender.
2033  Applicable Provisions
    The provisions of sections 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, 935 and 936 
apply to forwarding and return.
2034  Forwarding for Postal Service Adjustments
    When mail is forwarded due to Postal Service adjustments (such as, 
but not limited to, the discontinuance of the post office of original 
address, establishment of rural carrier service, conversion to city 
delivery service from rural, readjustment of delivery districts, or 
renumbering of houses and renaming of streets), it is forwarded without 
charge for a period of time specified by the Postal Service.

3000  Postage and Preparation

3010  Packaging

    Mail must be packaged so that:
    a. The contents will be protected against deterioration or 
degradation;
    b. The contents will not be likely to damage other mail, Postal 
Service employees or property, or to become loose in transit;
    c. The package surface must be able to retain postage indicia and 
address markings;
    d. It is marked by the mailer with a material that is neither 
readily water soluble nor easily rubbed off or smeared, and the marking 
will be sharp and clear.

3020  Envelopes

    Paper used in the preparation of envelopes may not be of a 
brilliant color. Envelopes must be prepared with paper strong enough to 
withstand normal handling.

3030  Payment of Postage and Fees

    Postage must be fully prepaid on all mail at the time of mailing, 
except as authorized by law or this Schedule. Except as authorized by 
law or this Schedule, mail deposited without prepayment of sufficient 
postage shall be delivered to the addressee subject to payment of 
deficient postage, returned to the sender, or otherwise disposed of as 
specified by the Postal Service. Mail deposited without any postage 
affixed will be returned to the sender without any attempt at delivery.

3040  Methods for Paying Postage and Fees

    Postage for all mail may be prepaid with postage meter indicia, 
adhesive stamps, permit imprint, or other payment methods specified by 
the Postal Service. Prior authorization for use of certain payment 
methods may be required, as specified by the Postal Service. A fee is 
charged for authorization to use a permit imprint, as set forth in 
Schedule 1000.

3050  Reserved

3060  Special Service Fees

    Fees for special services may be prepaid in any manner appropriate 
for the class of mail indicated or as otherwise specified by the Postal 
Service.

3070  Marking of Unpaid Mail

    Matter authorized for mailing without prepayment of postage must 
bear markings identifying the class of mail service. Matter so marked 
will be billed at the applicable rate of postage set forth in this 
Schedule. Matter not so marked will be billed at the applicable First-
Class rate of postage.

3080  Refund of Postage

    When postage and special service fees have been paid on mail for 
which no service is rendered for the postage or fees paid, or collected 
in excess of the lawful rate, a refund may be made. There shall be no 
refund for registered, COD, general insurance, and Express Mail 
Insurance fees when the article is withdrawn by the mailer after 
acceptance. In cases involving returned articles improperly accepted 
because of excess size or weight, a refund may be made.

3090  Calculation of Postage

    When a rate schedule contains per-piece and per-pound rates, the 
postage shall be the sum of the charges produced by those rates. When a 
rate schedule contains a minimum per-piece rate and a pound rate, the 
postage shall be the greater of the two. When the computation of 
postage yields a fraction of a cent in the charge, the next higher 
whole cent must be paid.

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4000  Postal Zones

4010  Geographic Units of Area

    In the determination of postal zones, the earth is considered to be 
divided into units of area thirty minutes square, identical with a 
quarter of the area formed by the intersecting parallels of latitude 
and meridians of longitude. The distance between these units of area is 
the basis of the postal zones.

4020  Measurement of Zone Distances

    The distance upon which zones are based shall be measured from the 
center of the unit of area containing the dispatching sectional center 
facility or multi-ZIP coded post office not serviced by a sectional 
center facility. A post office of mailing and a post office of delivery 
shall have the same zone relationship as their respective sectional 
center facilities or multi-ZIP coded post offices, but this shall not 
cause two post offices to be regarded as within the same local zone.

4030  Definition of Zones

4031  Local Zone
    The local zone applies to mail mailed at any post office for 
delivery at that office; at any city letter carrier office or at any 
point within its delivery limits for delivery by carriers from that 
office; at any office from which a rural route starts for delivery on 
the same route; and on a rural route for delivery at the office from 
which the route starts or on any rural route starting from that office.
4032  First Zone
    The first zone includes all territory within the quadrangle of 
entry in conjunction with every contiguous quadrangle, representing an 
area having a mean radial distance of approximately 50 miles from the 
center of a given unit of area. The first zone also applies to mail 
between two post offices in the same sectional center.
4033  Second Zone
    The second zone includes all units of area outside the first zone 
lying in whole or in part within a radius of approximately 150 miles 
from the center of a given unit of area.
4034  Third Zone
    The third zone includes all units of area outside the second zone 
lying in whole or in part within a radius of approximately 300 miles 
from the center of a given unit of area.
4035  Fourth Zone
    The fourth zone includes all units of area outside the third zone 
lying in whole or in part within a radius approximately 600 miles from 
the center of a given unit of area.
4036  Fifth Zone
    The fifth zone includes all units of area outside the fourth zone 
lying in whole or in part within a radius of approximately 1,000 miles 
from the center of a given unit of area.
4037  Sixth Zone
    The sixth zone includes all units of area outside the fifth zone 
lying in whole or in part within a radius of approximately 1,400 miles 
from the center of a given unit of area.
4038  Seventh Zone
    The seventh zone includes all units of area outside the sixth zone 
lying in whole or in part within a radius of approximately 1,800 miles 
from the center of a given unit of area.
4039  Eighth Zone
    The eighth zone includes all units of area outside the seventh 
zone.

4040  Zoned Rates

    Except as provided in section 4050, rates according to zone apply 
for zone-rated mail sent between Postal Service facilities including 
armed forces post offices, wherever located.

4050  APO/FPO Mail

4051  General
    Except as provided in section 4052, the rates of postage for zone-
rated mail transported between the United States, or the possessions or 
territories of the United States, on the one hand, and Army, Air Force 
and Fleet Post Offices on the other, or among the latter, shall be the 
applicable zone rates for mail between the place of mailing or delivery 
and the city of the postmaster serving the Army, Air Force or Fleet 
Post Office concerned.
4052  Transit Mail
    The rates of postage for zone-rated mail that is mailed at or 
addressed to an Armed Forces post office and is transported directly to 
or from Armed Forces post offices at the expense of the Department of 
Defense, without transiting any of the 48 contiguous states (including 
the District of Columbia), shall be the applicable local zone rate; 
provided, however, that if the distance from the place of mailing to 
the embarkation point or the distance from the point of debarkation to 
the place of delivery is greater than the local zone for such mail, 
postage shall be assessed on the basis of the distance from the place 
of mailing to the embarkation point or the distance from the point of 
debarkation to the place of delivery of such mail, as the case may be. 
The word ''transiting'' does not include enroute transfers at coastal 
gateway cities which are necessary to transport military mail directly 
between military post offices.

5000  Privacy of Mail

5010  First-Class and Express Mail

    Matter mailed as First-Class Mail or Express Mail shall be treated 
as mail which is sealed against postal inspection and shall not be 
opened except as authorized by law.

5020  All Other Mail

    Matter not paid at First-Class Mail or Express Mail rates must be 
wrapped or secured in the manner specified by the Postal Service so 
that the contents may be examined. Mailing of sealed items as other 
than First-Class Mail or Express Mail is considered consent by the 
sender to the postal inspection of the contents.

6000  Mailable Matter

6010  General

    Mailable matter is any matter which:
    a. Is not mailed in contravention of 39 U.S.C. Chapter 30, or of 17 
U.S.C. 109;
    b. While in the custody of the Postal Service is not likely to 
become damaged itself, to damage other pieces of mail, to cause injury 
to Postal Service employees or to damage Postal Service property; and
    c. Is not mailed contrary to any special conditions or limitations 
placed on transportation or movement of certain articles, when imposed 
under law by the U.S. Department of the Treasury; U.S. Department of 
Agriculture; U.S. Department of Commerce; U.S. Department of Health and 
Human Services; U.S. Department of Transportation; and any other 
Federal department or agency having legal jurisdiction.

6020  Minimum Size Standards

    The following minimum size standards apply to all mailable matter:
    a. All items must be at least 0.007 inch thick, and
    b. all items, other than keys and identification devices, which are 
0.25 inch thick or less must be
    i. rectangular in shape,
    ii. at least 3.5 inches in width, and
    iii. at least 5 inches in length.

6030  Maximum Size and Weight Standards

    Where applicable, the maximum size and weight standards for each 
class or subclass of mail are set forth in sections 130, 230, 330, 430, 
521.6, and 530.

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Additional limitations may be applicable to specific subclasses, and 
rate and discount categories as provided in the eligibility provisions 
for each subclass or category.

Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 02-12864 Filed 5-22-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P