[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 17, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46870-46876]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-17890]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 111


Domestic Mail Manual; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document describes the numerous amendments consolidated 
in the Transmittal Letter for Issue 57 of the Domestic Mail Manual, 
which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations; 
see 39 CFR 111.1. These amendments reflect changes in mail preparation 
requirements and other rules and regulations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 30, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Emmerth, (703) 292-3641.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated 
by reference in title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, part 111, 
contains the basic standards of the U.S. Postal Service governing its 
domestic mail services, descriptions of the mail classes and special 
services and conditions governing their use, and standards for rate 
eligibility and mail preparation. The document is amended and 
republished periodically, with each issue sequentially numbered. 
Interim updates of the DMM are posted monthly on the USPS Postal 
Explorer Web site (http://pe.usps.gov). DMM Issue 57, the next printed 
edition, is dated June 30, 2002. Issue 57 contains all changes 
previously published in the Federal Register (including the changes to 
implement the R2001-1 Omnibus Rate Case, published in 67 FR 18684) and 
all other changes listed below. Announcements were first published in 
the Federal Register and/or various issues of the Postal Bulletin, an 
official biweekly document published by the Postal Service.
    In addition, the revised table of contents of DMM Issue 57 is 
presented.

Domestic Mail Manual Issue 57

Summary of Rate Case Changes

    The following changes were adopted as part of the R2001-1 Omnibus 
Rate Case. These changes are effective June 30, 2002.
A ADDRESSING
    A010 is amended to remove references to upgradable mail and to 
include a preferred location for addresses on letter-size pieces.
    The title of A800 is changed to show the standards apply to all 
automation-compatible mail, not just mail claimed at automation rates.
    A950 is revised to clarify that the mailer's signature on a postage 
statement certifies the mail meets the requirements for the rates 
claimed and to change the requirements for filing Form 3553, Coding 
Accuracy Support System (CASS) Summary Report. Mailers are no longer 
required to submit Form 3553 with each mailing.
C CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTENT
    C010 is amended to show that Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier Route 
(ECR) letters are subject to the standards for mailpiece dimensions and 
to remove information about the First-Class Mail nonstandard surcharge. 
C050 is amended to add the nonmachinable characteristics for letters.
    C100.2.7 is amended to clarify the guidelines for perforations and 
tearing guides on cards. C100.4.0 is revised to reflect changes to the 
nonmachinable surcharge (formerly the ``nonstandard surcharge'') for 
some First-Class Mail letters and flats.
    C700 is amended to note that mailpieces meeting any of the 
characteristics listed in C700.2.0 and that are mailed at the DSCF 
Parcel Select rate are subject to the nonmachinable surcharge.
    C810 is amended to remove references to upgradable First-Class Mail 
and Standard Mail, to increase the weight limit for Standard Mail 
automation and ECR letters to 3.5 ounces, and to clarify that signing a 
postage statement certifies the mail meets the requirements for the 
rates claimed.
    C820 is amended to add a weight limit for Bound Printed Matter 
flats claimed at automation rates.
    C830 is deleted. C830 contained standards for upgradable mail, 
including address placement, OCR read area, fonts, and reflectance. The 
upgradable preparation for letters is replaced with a machinable 
preparation; the machinable preparation has no requirements for address 
placement, OCR read area, etc.
    C840 is amended to remove references to upgradable mail.
D DEPOSIT, COLLECTION, AND DELIVERY
    D210.3.4 is amended to show that the destination sectional center 
facility (DSCF) rate will apply to eligible mail entered at the DSCF 
under exceptional dispatch. D210.4.0 is revised to show that the DSCF 
rate will not apply to mail entered at airport mail facilities (AMFs).
    D230.2.2 and 4.6 are deleted to remove the standards for 
Periodicals contingency entries.
    D500 is amended to include additional circumstances that affect 
postage refund requests for Express Mail when the service guarantee is 
not met.
E ELIGIBILITY
    E110.3.0 is amended to clarify the eligibility for pieces mailed at 
First-Class Mail card rates.
    E120.2.2 is amended to change the Priority Mail flat rate from the 
2-pound rate to the 1-pound rate. E120.2.4 reflects changes to show 
that keys and identification devices that weigh more than 13 ounces but 
not more than 1 pound are returned at the 1-pound Priority Mail rate 
plus the fee shown in R100.10.0. Keys and identification devices that 
weigh more than 1 pound but not more than 2 pounds are charged the 2-
pound Priority Mail rate for zone 4 plus the fee in R100.10.0.
    E130 is amended to show that the nonmachinable surcharge will apply 
to keys and identification devices, certain letter-size and flat-size 
pieces mailed at single-piece and Presorted rates, and all pieces where 
the mailer chooses the manual only (``do not automate'') preparation 
option. It also is amended to clarify that signing a postage statement 
certifies the mail meets the requirements for the rates claimed.
    E140 is amended to reorganize the information about rate 
application into two separate sections: one for cards and letter-size 
mail (2.0) and one for flat-size mail (3.0). E140.2.0 is amended to 
replace the basic rate with the new AADC and mixed AADC rates. E140.3.0 
is amended to replace the basic rate with the new ADC and mixed ADC 
rates and to clarify the definition of a piece that is subject to the 
nonmachinable surcharge. E140 is amended to clarify that signing a 
postage statement certifies the mail meets the requirements for the 
rates claimed.
    E217.1.0 and 3.0 are amended to reflect references to the new 
destination area distribution center (DADC) rates and discounts for 
Outside-County and Outside-County Science-of-Agriculture rates. 
E217.5.0 is restructured for clarity

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and amended to include standards for the new per piece pallet and per 
piece destination entry pallet discounts.
    The standards for combining multiple publications or editions in 
E220.3.0 and E230.4.0 are consolidated into new M230. E220 and E240 are 
amended to clarify that signing a postage statement certifies the mail 
meets the requirements for the rates claimed.
    E250 is revised in its entirety to clarify standards for all 
destination entry Periodicals mailings; to include the new destination 
area distribution center (DADC) entry rates and discounts; and to 
reflect that for rate eligibility DSCF pieces must be deposited at the 
DSCF or a USPS-designated facility. E250.1.1 clarifies that for rate 
eligibility an individual package, tray, sack, or pallet may contain 
pieces claimed at different destination entry rates and discounts.
    New E260 (former G094) describes the standards for the Periodicals 
Ride-Along classification and rate, which is now a permanent 
classification. All of G094 is moved except for 2.0 and 3.0. Former 
2.0, which contains the rate information, appears in R200. Former 3.0 
is deleted, as publishers are no longer required to submit additional 
documentation with Ride-Along mailings.
    E500 is amended to change the Express Mail flat rate from the 2-
pound rate to the 1/2-pound rate.
    E610.8.0 is amended to remove references to upgradable Standard 
Mail.
    E620 is amended to remove references to upgradable mail and to show 
that the nonmachinable surcharge may apply to letter-size pieces that 
weigh 3.3 ounces or less and to all pieces where the mailer chooses the 
manual only (``do not automate'') option. E620.1.2 is amended to remove 
the requirement that residual volumes must appear on the same postage 
statement.
    E630 is reorganized for clarity. Standards are added to show that 
ECR letter-size pieces mailed at saturation and high density letter 
rates must be automation-compatible and must have a delivery point 
barcode. New language is added to explain the discount for automation-
compatible pieces that weigh between 3.3 and 3.5 ounces.
    E640 is amended to replace the basic automation letter rate with 
the new AADC and mixed AADC rates and to add the discount for 
automation letters that weigh between 3.3 and 3.5 ounces. E640.2.0 is 
amended to add the discount for ECR basic automation letters that weigh 
between 3.3 and 3.5 ounces.
    E620 and E640 are amended to clarify that signing a postage 
statement certifies the mail meets the requirements for the rates 
claimed.
    E712.1.1b is revised to add a weight limit for BPM flats claiming 
the barcoded discount. E712.1.4, which excluded BPM flats from 
eligibility to receive an automation rate, is removed. E712.2.0 is 
amended to add a new standard for BPM automation flats. E712.2.0e is 
added to include a barcoded discount for automation flats. E712.3.0 is 
amended to clarify that the mailer's signature on the postage statement 
certifies the mail meets the requirements for the rates claimed.
    E713 and E714 are revised in their entirety to reflect the format 
used for BPM in E712. E713 and E714 are amended to show the new basic 
rate and to reduce the mailing minimum from 500 pieces to 300 pieces.
    E751.1.1 is amended to add provisions to require mail on pallets 
for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes to be entered at the SCF. E751.1.4 is 
amended to clarify that nonmachinable parcels sorted to 3-digit ZIP 
Code prefixes must be entered at a designated SCF. In E751.2.2 
references are added to allow the preparation of 3-digit sacks and 3-
digit pallets. E751.5.0 and E753 are amended to change the references 
from ``BMC rate'' to ``basic rate.''
F FORWARDING AND RELATED SERVICES
    F010.4.0 is amended to remove references to nonstandard mail. 
F010.5.2 is amended to show that the nonmachinable surcharge can be 
charged on Periodicals returned at First-Class Mail single-piece rates. 
F010.5.3 is amended to show that the First-Class Mail single-piece 
nonmachinable surcharge is included in the calculation of the weighted 
fee for returned pieces and is charged on some returned Standard Mail 
pieces. F010.6.0 is amended to include these same changes.
    F030.1.1 is amended to clarify the circumstances under which 
address notices are not provided by the Postal Service.
G GENERAL INFORMATION
    G091.4.0 is revised to clarify that some pieces using NetPost 
Mailing Online are eligible for the mixed ADC or mixed AADC rate.
L LABELING LISTS
    The titles and summaries of labeling lists L001, L800, L802, and 
L803 are amended to reflect new mail preparation options.
M MAIL PREPARATION AND SORTATION
    M011.1.3 is amended to show that a full letter tray is defined as 
one that is between 75% and 100% full. M011.1.4 is amended to remove 
references to upgradable mailings, to show that machinable and 
nonmachinable pieces cannot be part of the same mailing, and to show 
that ECR letter rate pieces cannot be part of the same mailing as 
nonletter rate pieces. M012.2.0 is revised to update information about 
multiline optical character reader (MLOCR) markings. M012.3.3 is 
revised to include additional rate markings for BPM Presorted barcoded 
flats and BPM carrier route flats. M012.4.5 is deleted to remove 
references to upgradable mail.
    M020.1.6 is amended to include Media Mail and Library Mail in the 
requirements for package size. In addition, the maximum weight for 
packages in sacks is 20 pounds unless otherwise noted, and packages of 
BPM automation flats must meet the preparation requirements in M820. 
M020.2.0 is amended to include additional standards for packaging Media 
Mail and Library Mail. M020.2.1 is amended to remove references to the 
upgradable preparation for First-Class Mail and Standard Mail and to 
show that nonmachinable and manual-only pieces must be packaged. 
M020.2.2 is amended to require that Media Mail and Library Mail pieces 
meet specific weight limits when placed in sacks or on pallets.
    The container labeling requirements in M031.5.0 are amended to 
revise the Line 2 codes for ``carrier routes,'' ``letters,'' and 
``machinable'' and to add a new Line 2 code for ``manual.'' M032 
Exhibit 1.3a is amended to change the content identifier number (CIN) 
codes for the new machinable and nonmachinable preparation for First-
Class Mail and Standard Mail letter-size pieces. The exhibit also is 
amended to add new CIN codes for Standard Mail ECR letters and 
designate CIN codes for certain Package Services flat-size pieces. 
M033.2.0 is amended to clarify standards for filling letter trays.
    M041.5.0 is amended to show that the minimum volume for letter 
trays on pallets can be measured in linear feet or by the number of 
layers of trays on the pallet. M041.5.5 is amended to clarify the 
maximum load of a pallet. M045.3.2 is amended to add that pallets with 
carrier route mail must show whether the mail is barcoded, machinable, 
or manual. M045.3.3 through 3.5 show revised titles that include Media 
Mail and Library Mail. M050.4.1 is amended to show that signing a 
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certifies the mail meets the requirements for the rates claimed.
    M130 is revised to show the packaging, traying, and labeling 
standards for machinable, nonmachinable, and ``manual only'' letter-
size mail.
    The standards for combining multiple publications or editions in 
M210.6.0 and M220.6.0 are consolidated and relocated in new M230.
    M610 is revised to show the packaging, traying, and labeling 
standards for machinable, nonmachinable, and manual only letter-size 
mail. M630 is revised to show the new Line 2 labeling for trays of ECR 
letter-size pieces.
    M710.2.1 is revised to add provisions for a 3-digit sort level for 
nonmachinable parcels claiming DSCF rates. M730 and M740 are amended to 
change references from ``BMC rate'' to ``basic rate'' and to include 
separate preparation standards for Media Mail and Library Mail flats, 
irregular parcels, and machinable parcels. The option to prepare sacks 
based on a minimum of 1,000 cubic inches of mail is added for Media 
Mail and Library Mail.
    M810.1.0 is amended to replace references to the automation basic 
rate for letter-size pieces with the new AADC and mixed AADC rates. 
M810.2.0 is amended to show the new Line 2 labeling format for First-
Class Mail and Standard Mail carrier route automation letters.
    M820.1.0 is amended to replace references to the automation basic 
rate for flat-size pieces with the new ADC and mixed ADC rates. 
M820.6.1 is revised to provide packaging and sacking standards for 
flat-size pieces eligible for the Bound Printed Matter automation 
rates.
P POSTAGE AND PAYMENT METHODS
    P011.1.0 is amended to reflect that the nonstandard surcharge is 
replaced with the new nonmachinable surcharge.
    P012.2.0 is amended to require standardized documentation for Bound 
Printed Matter flats entered at automation rates and to add new rate 
level abbreviations for the AADC, ADC, mixed AADC, and mixed ADC rates. 
P012.3.0 is amended to reflect references to the new DADC rate for 
Periodicals. P012.4.0 is amended to clarify the standards for facsimile 
postage statements.
    P013.1.0 is amended to clarify the rate calculation and computation 
standards. P013.2.0 is amended to reflect the zoning of Priority Mail 
rates affecting all pieces over 1 pound. This section also is amended 
to reflect that each Express Mail or Priority Mail flat-rate envelope 
is charged the Express Mail \1/2\-pound rate or the Priority Mail 1-
pound rate. P013.8.0 is amended to show how to calculate postage for 
Standard Mail automation rate letter-size pieces and ECR automation-
compatible letter-size pieces that weigh more than 3.3 ounces.
    P014.5.0 is amended to expand the circumstances under which the 
Postal Service may deny Express Mail postage refund requests when the 
service guarantee is not met.
    P021.3.1 is amended to note the availability of stamped cards.
    P100.4.0 and 5.0 are amended to change ``nonstandard surcharge'' to 
``nonmachinable surcharge.''
    P200.1.5 is amended to include requirements for separating DADC 
entry pieces if the mailing is not presented with mailing documentation 
at the time of postal verification. New P200.1.8 contains the standards 
relocated from P200.2.4 for waiving nonadvertising rates.
    P600.2.0 is amended to include standards for the new nonmachinable 
surcharge for Standard Mail and to add calculations for automation and 
ECR heavy letters.
    P910 is amended to add new rate category abbreviations for the 
AADC, ADC, mixed AADC, and mixed ADC rates for First-Class Mail and 
Standard Mail.
    P950 is revised in its entirety to clarify the standards that apply 
to plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS).
    P960 is amended to clarify when MLOCR markings must appear on 
mailpieces and to add new markings for the AADC, ADC, mixed AADC, and 
mixed ADC rates for First-Class Mail and Standard Mail.
R RATES AND FEES
    Module R is revised in its entirety to reflect the new rates and 
fees for all classes of mail and special services.
S SPECIAL SERVICES
    S010 and S500 are amended to reduce the indemnity included in the 
base price of Express Mail service from $500 to $100.
    S020 is amended to increase the maximum amount of a single money 
order from $700 to $1,000.
    S911 and S912 are amended to include the new service enhancement 
for registered mail and certified mail. This enhancement will allow 
mailers to obtain delivery information at www.usps.com by entering the 
article number shown on the mailing receipt.
    S918 and S919 are amended to extend Delivery Confirmation and 
Signature Confirmation to First-Class Mail parcels, and also to limit 
this service for Package Services mail to parcels. S918 and S919 also 
specify that for the purposes of adding Delivery Confirmation or 
Signature Confirmation service, a parcel is required to meet the 
definition in C100.5.0 or C700.1.0.

Summary of Other Changes by DMM Module

A ADDRESSING
    A010.1.2, A010.3.2, and A010.5.3 are revised to reflect changes in 
mail delivery procedures to commercial mail receiving agencies. 
Effective 9-7-00.
    A010.4.3 is revised to remove the requirement that a return address 
appear on Bound Printed Matter pieces with no ancillary service 
endorsement or special service. Effective 9-6-01.
    A920 is revised to reflect a new option for mailing list owners to 
have their address lists sequenced electronically. Effective 7-1-01.
    A930 is revised to fully describe mail sequencing product options. 
Effective 9-6-01.
C CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTENT
    C010.6.5 is revised to allow more flexibility in designing and 
producing reusable envelopes. Effective 5-2-02.
    C010.8.3 and C050.4.2 are amended to clarify that soft goods 
weighing more than 5 pounds may be mailed as machinable parcels. 
Effective 3-8-01.
    C023.11.5 is revised to amend the standards for the mailability of 
magnetized materials. This amendment aligns the postal standards for 
magnetized materials with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 
regulations in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). 
Effective 6-14-01.
    C200.1.4b is revised to amend the standard for loose enclosures at 
Periodicals rates. The revised standard allows as permissible 
enclosures receipts, requests, orders for a subscription, and printed 
matter (which is part of or accompanied by and related exclusively to a 
request or order for a subscription) for any Periodicals publication 
(including publications pending Periodicals authorization), provided 
other products or services are not advertised, promoted, or offered. 
Effective 6-14-01.
    C200.1.10 is revised to amend the standard for label carriers for 
Periodicals. This revision allows mailers to put information about any 
Periodicals publication on the label carrier. Effective 1-10-02.
    C700.2.0 is amended to clarify that the nonmachinable surcharge for 
Parcel Post does not apply to parcels that contain perishable items. 
Effective 5-3-01.

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    C820 is revised to include standards for automation flats for the 
Automation Flat Sorting Machine (AFSM) 100. Effective 6-30-02.
D DEPOSIT, COLLECTION, AND DELIVERY
    D010.1.5 is amended and D010.1.8 is added to reflect changes made 
to Form 5541, Pickup Service Statement, and to include the availability 
of pickup service for international mail. Effective 11-1-01.
    D042.2.5, D042.2.6, and D042.2.7 are revised to reflect changes in 
mail delivery procedures to commercial mail receiving agencies. 
Effective 9-7-00.
    D042.2.8 is added to provide procedures to identify when an office 
business center is considered a commercial mail receiving agency for 
postal purposes. Effective 12-14-01.
    D042.2.6 is revised to reflect changes in mail delivery procedures 
to commercial mail receiving agencies. Effective 3-8-01.
    D230 is revised to allow the Postal Service to cancel a Periodicals 
publication's additional entry authorization when the additional entry 
is not used for an entire calendar year. Effective 6-14-01.
    D500.2.3 is revised to include information about Express Mail 
Manifesting. Effective 5-2-02.
    D910 is revised to clarify the application procedure for post 
office box service. Effective 8-23-01.
E ELIGIBILITY
    E120.1.4 is revised and Exhibit E120.1.4 is added to reflect the 
standard guidelines for creating package shipping labels. Effective 4-
5-01.
    E213.3.6 is revised to allow refunds for Periodicals mailings paid 
at First-Class Mail rates under certain circumstances. Effective 12-13-
01.
    E260.1.3 is revised to include standards for automation flats for 
the Automation Flat Sorting Machine (AFSM) 100. Effective 6-30-02.
    E500.1.0 is updated to include information on Express Mail delivery 
and waiver of signature. Effective 7-1-01.
    E500.1.8 and E500.1.9 are revised to include information about 
Express Mail Manifesting. Effective 5-2-02.
    E610, E620, E713, E714, E751, E752, and E753 are revised for the 
new optional 5-digit scheme preparation for Standard Mail machinable 
and irregular parcels and for Package Services machinable and 
nonmachinable parcels. Effective 7-12-01.
    E610 and E752 are revised to implement mail preparation changes for 
First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter flats. 
Effective 9-1-01.
    E620.2.0 is amended to clarify that commingled Standard Mail 
machinable and irregular parcels are eligible for 3/5 rates. Effective 
10-4-01.
    E650.6.1 and E752.3.0 are revised to allow a new optional level of 
pallet sort for a limited number of sectional center facility (SCF) 
service areas. This option is available for Periodicals nonletters 
(flats and irregular parcels), Standard Mail flats, and Bound Printed 
Matter flats prepared on pallets. Effective 3-31-02.
    E670.5.11 is revised to reflect an increase for low-cost products 
mailable at Nonprofit Standard Mail rates. Effective 1-1-01 and 1-1-02.
    E670.8.1 is revised to introduce an option to mail at Nonprofit 
Standard Mail rates via the NetPost Mailing Online experiment. 
Effective 4-5-01.
    E710.3.1 is revised to remove the requirement that a return address 
appear on Bound Printed Matter pieces with no ancillary service 
endorsement or special service. Effective 9-6-01.
    E712.1.2 is revised to rescind provisions concerning merchandise 
samples as enclosures with Bound Printed Matter. In its place, 
E712.1.2b provides for the inclusion of ``nonprint'' attachments and 
enclosures so long as such attachments and enclosures are incidental to 
the qualifying Bound Printed Matter material and have minimal 
commercial value. Effective 6-14-01.
    E751 Exhibits 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 are amended to add, delete, and 
change ZIP Codes for Parcel Select destination entry. Effective 2-8-01, 
2-22-01, 4-19-01, 5-28-01, 6-28-01, 7-12-01, 7-26-01, 8-23-01, 9-20-01.
F FORWARDING AND RELATED SERVICES
    Exhibit F010.4.1 is revised to reflect changes in mail delivery 
procedures to commercial mail receiving agencies. Effective 9-7-00.
    F010.4.7 is added to clarify that undeliverable-as-addressed 
Mailgrams are treated as First-Class Mail. Effective 10-4-01.
G GENERAL INFORMATION
    G030 is amended to clarify the method used to determine postal 
zones and to update postal zone information. Effective 6-30-02.
    G091.2.1, G091.2.2, G091.3.0, and G091.4.1 are revised to introduce 
an option to mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail rates via the NetPost 
Mailing Online experiment. Effective 4-5-01.
    G095 is added to describe the eligibility, standards, physical 
characteristics, markings, and rates that apply to the experimental 
presorted Priority Mail classification. Effective 7-15-01.
L LABELING LISTS
    Labeling lists are periodically updated to reflect changes in mail 
processing operations. Please see individual lists.
M MAIL PREPARATION AND SORTATION
    M011.1.0, M031.4.9, M041.5.0, M045.3.0, M920, M930, and M940 are 
revised to allow a new optional level of pallet sort for a limited 
number of sectional center facility (SCF) service areas. This option is 
available for Periodicals nonletters (flats and irregular parcels), 
Standard Mail flats, and Bound Printed Matter flats prepared on 
pallets. Effective 3-31-02.
    M011.1.3, M011.1.4, M045.2.2, M130.1.7, M210.1.0, M220.1.0, 
M610.1.0, M620.1.0, M820.1.0, M910, M920, M930, and M940 are revised 
and M950 is added to provide a new preparation option that allows 
mailers to combine flat-size automation rate pieces and flat-size 
Presorted rate pieces of the same mail class within the same package. 
This new preparation option is called ``co-packaging'' and is available 
for First-Class Mail, Periodicals, and Standard Mail. Effective 3-31-
02.
    M011.1.3 and M013.1.1 are revised and M210.5.0 and M220.5.0 are 
deleted to remove the option that allows mailers to bedload bundles of 
Periodicals flats. Effective 3-31-02.
    M011, M032, M041, M045, M073, M610, M710, M722, M723, M730, and 
M740 are revised for the new optional 5-digit scheme preparation for 
Standard Mail machinable and irregular parcels and for Package Services 
machinable and nonmachinable parcels. Effective 7-12-01.
    M011, M041, M045, M130, M610, M620, M723, M820, M910, M920, M930, 
and M940 are revised to implement mail preparation changes for First-
Class Mail, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter flats. Effective 9-
1-01.
    M012 is revised to discontinue the use of old markings on Bound 
Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail. These markings were 
changed on January 7, 2001, in conjunction with the R2000-1 Omnibus 
Rate Case. Mailers were given until January 1, 2002, to change over to 
the new markings and use any preprinted stationery and packaging. 
Effective 1-1-02.
    M012.3.1 is revised and Exhibit M012.3.1 is added to reflect the 
standard guidelines for creating package shipping labels. Effective 4-
5-01.

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    M013 is revised to provide mailers with two new optional 
endorsement lines (OEL). These new format options allow mailers to list 
carrier route line-of-travel (LOT) information for Periodicals and 
Standard Mail within an OEL. Effective 6-14-01.
    M020 is revised to improve package integrity for Periodicals and 
Standard Mail by prescribing basic standards for preparing and securing 
all packages and incorporating standards that pertain individually to 
packages on pallets, packages in sacks, and packages in trays. 
Effective 7-1-01.
    M031, M045, M920, M930, and M940 are revised to require pallets of 
Periodicals and Standard Mail containing carrier route mail and/or 
Presorted rate mail to show ``NONBARCODED'' or ``NBC'' in the pallet 
label. These pallet label standards were originally revised effective 
January 7, 2001, in conjunction with implementation of the R2000-1 
omnibus rate case. Mailers were given until July 15, 2001, to comply. 
Effective 7-15-01.
    M031.3.1 is amended to clarify label holder placement on letter and 
flat trays. Effective 10-4-01.
    M031.4.0 is amended to clarify the required information that must 
appear on a pallet label. This revision provides descriptions of what 
should appear on the destination line (Line 1), content line (Line 2), 
and office of mailing or mailer information line (Line 3) of pallet 
labels. Effective 6-14-01.
    M031.4.7 is amended to correct information about the mailer 
information line on pallet labels. Effective 7-12-01.
    M032.2.3 is revised to show that zebra codes (the series of 
diagonal or vertical marks on barcoded tray labels) are required only 
on trays of automation letters and flats. Effective 11-1-01.
    M041.5.3 is revised to remove the minimum weight requirement for 
pallets of Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Package Services mail 
dropped at a destination delivery unit by the mailer or mailer's agent. 
Effective 6-14-01.
    M050 is revised to change the documentation requirements for 
Periodicals and Standard Mail mailings sequenced in line-of-travel 
(LOT) order. Effective 9-6-01.
    M500.2.2 is revised to show that the waiver of signature option is 
not available for Express Mail Custom Designed Service. Effective 12-
27-01.
    M500.2.2 and M500.3.3 are updated to include information on Express 
Mail delivery and waiver of signature. Effective 7-1-01.
    M500.3.0 is revised to include information about Express Mail 
Manifesting. Effective 5-2-02.
    M820.1.0 is revised to include standards for automation flats for 
the Automation Flat Sorting Machine (AFSM) 100. Effective 6-30-02.
P POSTAGE AND PAYMENT METHODS
    P012.2.4 is revised to allow a new optional level of pallet sort 
for a limited number of sectional center facility (SCF) service areas. 
This option is available for Periodicals nonletters (flats and 
irregular parcels), Standard Mail flats, and Bound Printed Matter flats 
prepared on pallets. Effective 3-31-02.
    P013.6.0, P500.1.1, and P910.4.1 are revised and P910.6.0, 
P910.7.0, and P910.8.0 are added to include information about Express 
Mail Manifesting. Effective 5-2-02.
    P013.7.1, P013.7.2, and P200.1.2 are revised and P200.4.0 is added 
to add references to the new Periodicals Accuracy, Grading, and 
Evaluation (PAGE) Program. PAGE can be used to determine per-copy 
weights and to substantiate the advertising percentage in Periodicals. 
Effective 3-7-02.
    P014 is revised to clarify the refund policy for metered postage. 
Effective 1-1-02.
    P014 and P022 are revised to reflect changes in the pricing of 
semipostal stamps and to add a new semipostal stamp. Effective 3-7-02.
    P030 is revised in its entirety to include policies and regulations 
pertaining to more secure postage evidencing systems, such as those 
digitally printing meters that use a Postal Security Device (PSD), 
those digitally printing meters that generate information-based indicia 
(IBI), and PC Postage systems. Effective 1-1-02.
    P030 is revised to allow the use of information-based indicia (IBI) 
to show evidence of postage in the same manner as letterpress and 
digital meter stamps. This extends the use of IBI to all mail classes 
except Periodicals. Effective 7-17-01.
    P030 is revised to allow zoned-rate metered Priority Mail to be 
deposited in collection boxes. Effective 10-4-01.
    P030.8.3 is deleted because the restrictions on mixed forms of 
postage evidencing are no longer necessary. Effective 5-2-02.
    P030.11.4 is revised to clarify the locations at which metered mail 
can be deposited. Effective 3-7-02.
    P040.2.4 is revised to allow more flexibility in designing and 
producing reusable envelopes. Effective 5-2-02.
    P910 is revised to reflect minor revisions to procedures for 
manifest mailings. Effective 1-1-02.
    P920 is revised to clarify the standards for entry of mail under 
optional procedures. Changes include reorganization of the standards 
and clarification of record keeping and quality control requirements as 
well as procedures for applying to mail under an OP Mailing System. 
Effective 3-7-02.
R RATES AND FEES
    R000 is revised to reflect changes in the pricing of semipostal 
stamps and to add a new semipostal stamp. Effective 3-7-02.
    R200 is revised to include standards for automation flats for the 
Automation Flat Sorting Machine (AFSM) 100. Effective 6-30-02.
S SPECIAL SERVICES
    S010.2.5 and S500.1.1 are revised to include information about 
Express Mail Manifesting. Effective 5-2-02.
    S500.1.4, S500.1.5, and S921.1.9 are revised to show that the 
waiver of signature option is not available for Express Mail Custom 
Designed Service and to update the language for the availability of COD 
service with Express Mail service. Effective 12-27-01.
    S913.2.5 is revised to reflect the updated Publication 91, 
Confirmation Services Technical Guide. S919.2.1c, S919.3.3a, and 
Exhibit S919.2.1c are revised and Exhibit S919.3.3 is added to reflect 
standard guidelines for mailers designing and printing their own 
shipping labels. Effective 7-1-01.
    S916.3.3 is revised to update authorized agent information to 
support the revised Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt, and 
the electronic record management program. Effective 7-1-01.
I INDEX INFORMATION
    I022, Subject Index, is revised and reorganized with new key words 
and concepts. Effective 9-6-01.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111

    Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.

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

PART 111--[AMENDED]

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


    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 
3001-3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3626, 5001.


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


Sec. 111.3  Amendments to the Domestic Mail Manual.

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    3. Section 111.5 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 111.5  Contents of the Domestic Mail Manual.

A  ADDRESSING

A000  Basic Addressing
A010  General Addressing Standards
A040  Alternative Addressing Formats
A060  Detached Address Labels (DALs)
A800  Addressing for Barcoding
A900  Customer Support
A910  Mailing List Services
A920  Address Sequencing Services
A930  Other Services
A950  Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS)

C  CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTENT

C000  General Information
C010  General Mailability Standards
C020  Restricted or Nonmailable Articles and Substances
C021  Articles and Substances Generally
C022  Perishables
C023  Hazardous Materials
C024  Other Restricted or Nonmailable Matter
C030  Nonmailable Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter
C031  Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter Generally
C032  Sexually Oriented Advertisements
C033  Pandering Advertisements
C050  Mail Processing Categories
C100  First-Class Mail
C200  Periodicals
C500  Express Mail
C600  Standard Mail
C700  Package Services
C800  Automation-Compatible and Machinable Mail
C810  Letters and Cards
C820  Flats
C840  Barcoding Standards for Letters and Flats
C850  Barcoding Standards for Parcels

D  DEPOSIT, COLLECTION, AND DELIVERY

D000  Basic Information
D010  Pickup Service
D020  Plant Load
D030  Recall of Mail
D040  Delivery of Mail
D041  Customer Mail Receptacles
D042  Conditions of Delivery
D070  Drop Shipment
D071  Express Mail and Priority Mail
D072  Metered Mail
D100  First-Class Mail
D200  Periodicals
D210  Basic Information
D230  Additional Entry
D500  Express Mail
D600  Standard Mail
D700  Package Services
D900  Other Delivery Services
D910  Post Office Box Service
D920  Caller Service
D930  General Delivery and Firm Holdout

E  ELIGIBILITY

E000  Special Eligibility Standards
E010  Overseas Military Mail
E020  Department of State Mail
E030  Mail Sent by U.S. Armed Forces
E040  Free Matter for the Blind and Other Handicapped Persons
E050  Official Mail (Franked)
E060  Official Mail (Penalty)
E070  Mixed Classes
E080  Absentee Balloting Materials
E100  First-Class Mail
E110  Basic Standards
E120  Priority Mail
E130  Nonautomation Rates
E140  Automation Rates
E150  Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM)
E200  Periodicals
E210  Basic Standards
E211  All Periodicals
E212  Qualification Categories
E213  Periodicals Mailing Privileges
E214  Reentry
E215  Copies Not Paid or Requested by Addressee
E216  Publisher Records
E217  Basic Rate Eligibility
E220  Presorted Rates
E230  Carrier Route Rates
E240  Automation Rates
E250  Destination Entry
E260  Ride Along
E270  Preferred Periodicals
E500  Express Mail
E600  Standard Mail
E610  Basic Standards
E620  Presorted Rates
E630  Enhanced Carrier Route Rates
E640  Automation Rates
E650  Destination Entry
E670  Nonprofit Standard Mail
E700  Package Services
E710  Basic Standards
E711  Parcel Post
E712  Bound Printed Matter
E713  Media Mail
E714  Library Mail
E750  Destination Entry
E751  Parcel Select
E752  Bound Printed Matter
E753  Combining Package Services Parcels

F  FORWARDING AND RELATED SERVICES

F000  Basic Services
F010  Basic Information
F020  Forwarding
F030  Address Correction, Address Change, FASTforward, and Return 
Services

G  GENERAL INFORMATION

G000  The USPS and Mailing Standards
G010  Basic Business Information
G011  Post Offices and Postal Services
G013  Trademarks and Copyrights
G020  Mailing Standards
G030  Postal Zones
G040  Information Resources
G042  Rates and Classification Service Centers
G043  Address List for Correspondence
G090  Experimental Classifications and Rates
G091  NetPost Mailing Online
G095  Presorted Priority Mail
G900  Philatelic Services

L  LABELING LISTS

L000  General Use
L001  5-Digit Scheme--Periodicals Flats and Irregular Parcels, 
Standard Mail Flats, and BPM Flats
L002  3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Matrix
L003  3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups--3-Digit Scheme Sortation
L004  3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups--ADC Sortation
L005  3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups--SCF Sortation
L006  5-Digit Metro Scheme
L600  Standard Mail and Package Services
L601  BMCs
L602  ASFs
L603  ADCs--Irregular Standard Mail Parcels
L604  Originating ADCs--Standard Mail Irregular Parcels
L605  BMCs/ASFs--Nonmachinable Parcel Post BMC Presort and OBMC 
Presort
L606  5-Digit Scheme--Standard Mail and Package Services Parcels
L800  Automation Rate Mailings
L801  AADCs--Letter-Size Mailings
L802  BMC/ASF Entry--Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM
L803  Non-BMC/ASF Entry--Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM

M  MAIL PREPARATION AND SORTATION

M000  General Preparation Standards
M010  Mailpieces
M011  Basic Standards
M012  Markings and Endorsements
M013  Optional Endorsement Lines
M014  Carrier Route Information Lines
M020  Packages
M030  Containers
M031  Labels
M032  Barcoded Labels
M033  Sacks and Trays
M040  Pallets
M041  General Standards
M045  Palletized Mailings
M050  Delivery Sequence
M070  Mixed Classes
M071  Basic Information
M072  Express Mail and Priority Mail Drop Shipment
M073  Combined Mailings of Standard Mail and Package Services 
Parcels
M074  Plant Load Mailings
M100  First-Class Mail (Nonautomation)
M110  Single-Piece First-Class Mail
M120  Priority Mail
M130  Presorted First-Class Mail
M200  Periodicals (Nonautomation)

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M210  Presorted Rates
M220  Carrier Route Rates
M230  Combining Multiple Editions or Publications of the Same 
Publisher
M500  Express Mail
M600  Standard Mail (Nonautomation)
M610  Presorted Standard Mail
M620  Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail
M700  Package Services
M710  Parcel Post
M720  Bound Printed Matter
M721  Single-Piece Bound Printed Matter
M722  Presorted Bound Printed Matter
M723  Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter
M730  Media Mail
M740  Library Mail
M800  All Automation Mail
M810  Letter-Size Mail
M820  Flat-Size Mail
M900  Advanced Preparation Options for Flats
M910  Co-Traying and Co-Sacking Package of Automation and Presorted 
Mailings
M920  Merged Containerization of Packages Using the City State 
Product
M930  Merged Palletization of Packages Using a 5% Threshold
M940  Merged Palletization of Packages Using the City State Product 
and a 5% Threshold
M950  Co-Packaging Automation Rate and Presorted Rate Pieces

P  POSTAGE AND PAYMENT METHODS

P000  Basic Information
P010  General Standards
P011  Payment
P012  Documentation
P013  Rate Application and Computation
P014  Refunds and Exchanges
P020  Postage Stamps and Stationery
P021  Stamped Stationery
P022  Postage Stamps
P023  Precanceled Stamps
P030  Postage Meters (Postage Evidencing Systems)
P040  Permit Imprints
P070  Mixed Classes
P100  First-Class Mail
P200  Periodicals
P500  Express Mail
P600  Standard Mail
P700  Package Services
P900  Special Postage Payment Systems
P910  Manifest Mailing System (MMS)
P920  Optional Procedure (OP) Mailing System
P930  Alternate Mailing Systems (AMS)
P950  Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS)
P960  First-Class or Standard Mail Mailings With Different Payment 
Methods

R  RATES AND FEES

R000  Stamps and Stationery
R100  First-Class Mail
R200  Periodicals
R500  Express Mail
R600  Standard Mail
R700  Package Services
R900  Services

S  SPECIAL SERVICES

S000  Miscellaneous Services
S010  Indemnity Claims
S020  Money Orders and Other Services
S070  Mixed Classes
S500  Special Services for Express Mail
S900  Special Postal Services
S910  Security and Accountability
S911  Registered Mail
S912  Certified Mail
S913  Insured Mail
S914  Certificate of Mailing
S915  Return Receipt
S916  Restricted Delivery
S917  Return Receipt for Merchandise
S918  Delivery Confirmation
S919  Signature Confirmation
S920  Convenience
S921  Collect on Delivery (COD) Mail
S922  Business Reply Mail (BRM)
S923  Merchandise Return Service
S924  Bulk Parcel Return Service
S930  Handling

I  INDEX INFORMATION

I000  Information
I010  Summary of Changes
I020  References
I021  Forms Glossary
I022  Subject Index

Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 02-17890 Filed 7-16-02; 8:45 am]
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