[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 25, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66015-66020]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-29337]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 111


Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Issue 58: 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 58 of the Domestic Mail Manual 
(DMM), which is incorporated by reference in Title 39 Code of Federal 
Regulations, part 111.1 (39 CFR 111.1). These amendments reflect 
changes in mail preparation requirements and other mailing rules and 
regulations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 10, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jane Stefaniak, United States Postal 
Service, Mailing Standards, (703) 292-3548.

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[reg] (Postal 
Service) governing its domestic mail services, descriptions of the mail 
classes and special services and the conditions governing their use, 
and the standards for rate eligibility and mail preparation. The 
document is amended and republished periodically, with each issue 
sequentially numbered. DMM Issue 58, the current printed edition, is 
dated August 10, 2003. Issue 58 contains all changes published prior to 
that date. Announcements of the changes appearing in DMM Issue 58 were 
first published in the Federal Register and/or various issues of the 
Postal Bulletin, an official biweekly document published by the Postal 
Service. Interim updates to the DMM are posted monthly on the Postal 
Service Postal Explorer Web site (http://pe.usps.gov).
    In addition, the revised table of contents for DMM Issue 58 is 
provided.

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Issue 58

Summary of Changes by DMM Module

A Addressing
    A010.6.1 and 6.3 are revised to update the addressing requirements 
for overseas military mail. These revisions remove the requirement that 
mail sent to APO/FPO addresses include a military person's grade, rank, 
or rating in the address line. Effective 4-17-03.
    A030 is added; A040 is redesignated as A020; A800.3.0 is deleted; 
and additional portions of Module A are revised to consolidate many of 
the critical addressing requirements for Presorted and automation rate 
mail and to update information for several Address Information System 
(AIS) products. Effective 6-12-03.
    A030.1.4, A910.6.1, and A950.1.3 are revised to add National Change 
of Address Linkage System Product or NCOALink as an 
additional method for preparing Presorted and automation rate First-
Class Mail[reg] pieces to meet the Move Update standard. Effective 6-
26-03.
    A030.1.4 is revised to clarify that all ancillary service 
endorsements, except ``Forwarding Service Requested,'' meet the Move 
Update standard for Presorted and automation rate First-Class Mail. 
Effective 6-26-03.
    A040.1.0 (renumbered A020.1.0) and A040.4.3 (renumbered E050.2.3) 
are revised to clarify the preparation requirements for letters and 
flats that use the simplified address format. Additionally, all 
congressional mailings using the simplified address format will use Tag 
11 on all containers to ensure appropriate handling through downstream 
Postal Service processes. Effective 11-14-02.
C Characteristics and Content
    Portions of Module C are revised to consolidate many of the 
critical addressing requirements for Presorted and automation rate mail 
and to update information for several AIS products. Effective 6-12-03.
    C010.1.0 and C600 are revised to add Customized MarketMail (CMM), a 
new option for mailing nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular 
Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
    C021, C023, C024.18.0, C050.2.2 are revised to align the Postal 
Service mailing standards for Division 6.2 infectious substances with 
the regulations adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and to 
incorporate other minor changes and clarifications related to hazardous 
materials mailing standards. Effective 6-12-03.
    C050.2.2 and C100.2.7c are revised to correct and clarify the text. 
Effective 4-3-03.
    C100 is revised to clarify and expand the standards that apply to 
First-Class Mail card rates. Effective 10-3-02.
    C100 and C700.1.0 are revised to clarify that, for First-Class Mail 
or Package Services, Delivery ConfirmationTM or Signature 
ConfirmationTM may be used only for parcels and not for 
letter-size or flat-size mail. Effective 7-10-03.
    C100.2.6 is revised to further clarify the format standards for 
displaying a message area on the address side of a First-Class Mail 
card rate mailpiece that is divided horizontally. Effective 4-3-03.
    C200.3.0 and C820.7.0 are revised to reorganize and clarify the 
existing standards that apply to the uniformity of automation flats. 
Effective 11-14-02.
    C600.4.0 is revised to clarify that Customized MarketMail (CMM) 
pieces, whether letter-size or flat-size, are not subject to the 
Standard Mail nonmachinable surcharge in E620. Effective 8-10-03.
    C810.7.0 is added to allow repositionable notes to be applied to 
First-Class Mail and Standard Mail letter-size pieces that otherwise 
qualify for automation letter rates, if certain standards are met. A 
repositionable note is a 3 inch by 3 inch paper attached to a letter-
size mailpiece with an adhesive strip. The note is designed to be 
removed by the recipient and ``repositioned'' for future reference or 
use (e.g., on a telephone, refrigerator, or computer). Effective 4-3-
03.
    C820 Exhibit 4.1b (renumbered C820.4.2 and C820.4.3) is revised to 
clarify the wrapping instructions for the automated flat sorting 
machine (AFSM) 100 polywrapped automation flats. Effective 9-5-02.
    C820.1.0 and C820.4.0 are revised to clarify standards for the use 
of polywrap for flat-size mailpieces claimed at

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automation rates and the certification program for polywrap. Effective 
7-10-03.
    C850.1.4 is revised to amend the barcode requirements for Delivery 
Confirmation and Signature Confirmation labels. Effective 6-27-02.
    C850.3.1 is revised to allow the placement of the postal routing 
barcode in locations other than adjacent to the address. Effective 8-7-
03.
D Deposit, Collection, and Delivery
    D042.7.0 is revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing 
nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit 
Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
    D072 is revised to clarify the application process for drop 
shipment authorization of presorted metered mail and to specify that 
mailers must pay the applicable mailing fees and meet all other 
conditions for presenting mail for verification and acceptance at the 
office(s) of entry. Effective 6-12-03.
E Eligibility
    Portions of Module E are revised to consolidate many of the 
critical addressing requirements for Presorted and automation rate mail 
and to update information for several AIS products. Effective 6-12-03.
    Module E is revised to change mail preparation standards for AFSM 
100-compatible flat-size mail for Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound 
Printed Matter (BPM) mailings. In addition, there are changes to 
Periodicals flat-size and irregular parcel mailings, Standard Mail 
flat-size mailings, and BPM flat-size and irregular parcel mailings 
that are placed in certain 3-digit sacks, on 5-digit scheme pallets, 
and on optional 3-digit pallets. Effective 1-9-03.
    E010.2.3 is revised to correct and clarify the text. Effective 4-3-
03.
    E040 is revised to clarify and simplify the eligibility standards 
for free matter for the blind and other physically handicapped persons. 
Effective 8-8-02.
    E110 is revised to clarify and expand the standards that apply to 
First-Class Mail card rates. Effective 10-3-02.
    E230.3.3 is revised to clarify the preparation requirements for 
letters and flats that use the simplified address format. Additionally, 
all congressional mailings using the simplified address format will use 
Tag 11 on all containers to ensure appropriate handling through 
downstream Postal Service processes. Effective 11-14-02.
    E230.4.0 is deleted since the text on Periodicals publications 
prepared in combined or copalletized mailings is clarified and expanded 
in M230. Effective 3-6-03.
    E610.2.3 is revised to clarify the eligibility standards for 
computer-prepared material mailed at Standard Mail rates. Effective 6-
12-03.
    E610.9.0 is revised to allow mailers to use the ``Change Service 
Requested'' endorsement with Delivery Confirmation and Signature 
Confirmation. Effective 10-3-02.
    E620.4.0 and E660.2.0 are revised to clarify that CMM pieces, 
whether letter-size or flat-size, are not subject to the Standard Mail 
nonmachinable surcharge in E620. Effective 8-10-03.
    E650, E751, and E752.2.0 are revised to include changes to the 
standards governing the deposit of destination bulk mail center (DBMC) 
rate Standard Mail and Package Services machinable parcels at the 
Buffalo auxiliary service facility (ASF) and the Pittsburgh bulk mail 
center (BMC). Effective 11-14-02.
    E650.1.3 and E752.1.2 are revised to clarify the application of the 
minimum volume requirement for Standard Mail and BPM prepared using 
plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) procedures. Effective 7-10-03.
    E650.5.4 is revised to allow mailers the option of placing onto BMC 
and ASF pallets specially sorted packages, sacks, and trays of mixed 
area distribution center (ADC) Standard Mail. Effective 10-3-02.
    E660 is added and E110.1.1, E610, E620.3.0, E630.5.0, E650.1.1, and 
E710.1.1 are revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing 
nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit 
Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
    E670.5.11 is revised to update the maximum value of low-cost items 
mailable at the Nonprofit Standard Mail rates. Effective 2-6-03.
    E670.11.4 is revised to provide that an organization's primary 
authorization to mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail rates will not be 
revoked for nonuse if the organization has mailed at the nonprofit 
rates at any additional mailing office based upon that primary 
authorization. Effective 5-1-03.
    E751 Exhibit 6.0 is revised to add a ZIP Code for Parcel 
Select[reg] mail entered at a BMC. Effective 6-27-02.
    E751 Exhibit 8.0 is corrected to delete five ZIP Codes and add one 
ZIP Code. Effective 10-3-02.
    E751 Exhibit 8.0 is amended to add ZIP Codes. Effective 12-12-02.
    E751 Exhibit 8.0 is amended to delete ZIP Codes. Effective 5-1-03.
    E751 Exhibit 8.0 is amended to delete two ZIP Codes. Effective 8-7-
03.
F Forwarding and Related Services
    Portions of Module F are revised to consolidate many of the 
critical addressing requirements for Presorted and automation rate mail 
and to update information for several AIS products. Effective 6-12-03.
    F010 and F030 are revised to expand and clarify the standards 
related to Address Change Service (ACS). Effective 1-23-03.
    F010.5.0 is revised to allow mailers to use the ``Change Service 
Requested'' endorsement with Delivery Confirmation and Signature 
Confirmation. Effective 10-3-02.
    F010.5.0 is revised to incorporate changes and clarifications 
related to hazardous materials mailing standards. Effective 6-12-03.
    F010.5.3 is revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing 
nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit 
Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
G General Information
    G091, G092, and G095 are redesignated as G991, G992, and G995, 
respectively; G900 is redesignated as G090; and G910 is added to 
provide requirements for negotiated service agreements (NSAs) that 
would be treated as comparable to those which form the basis for 
experimental mail classifications established in accordance with 
Chapter 36 of Title 39 of the United States Code. Published in PB 22104 
(6-12-03).
    G092 (renumbered G992) is added to implement a new experiment 
testing whether additional rate incentives will encourage the 
copalletization and drop shipment of individual Periodicals 
publications. The experiment includes two per piece discounts for 
copalletization of Periodicals publications that otherwise would have 
been prepared in sacks. Effective 4-20-03.
    G092 (renumbered G992) is revised to specify that certain co-
palletization data must be reported on a monthly basis under 3.0 and is 
not required at the time of mailing. Effective 4-20-03.
    G995 is deleted to reflect the expiration of the experimental 
classification for Presorted Priority Mail. Effective 7-15-03.
L Labeling Lists
    Labeling lists are periodically updated to reflect changes in mail 
processing operations. Please see individual lists.
    Module L is revised to change mail preparation standards for AFSM 
100-compatible flat-size mail for Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM 
mailings. In addition, there are changes to Periodicals flat-size and 
irregular parcel mailings, Standard Mail flat-size mailings, and BPM 
flat-size and

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irregular parcel mailings that are placed in certain 3-digit sacks, on 
5-digit scheme pallets, and on optional 3-digit pallets. Effective 1-9-
03.
    L601 and L602 are revised to include changes to the standards 
governing the deposit of DBMC rate Standard Mail and Package Services 
machinable parcels at the Buffalo ASF and the Pittsburgh BMC. Effective 
11-14-02.
M Mail Preparation and Sortation
    Portions of Module M are revised to consolidate many of the 
critical addressing requirements for Presorted and automation rate mail 
and to update information for several AIS products. Effective 6-12-03.
    Module M is revised to change mail preparation standards for AFSM 
100-compatible flat-size mail for Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM 
mailings. In addition, there are changes to Periodicals flat-size and 
irregular parcel mailings, Standard Mail flat-size mailings, and BPM 
flat-size and irregular parcel mailings that are placed in certain 3-
digit sacks, on 5-digit scheme pallets, and on optional 3-digit 
pallets. Effective 1-9-03.
    M013 is revised to expand and clarify the standards related to ACS. 
Effective 1-23-03.
    M013.2.0 is revised and M013.3.0 is added to allow placement of an 
ACS participant code in a new optional location. Effective 10-3-02.
    M013.2.5, M045.3.2, M610, M810.2.2, and M820.5.3 are revised to 
allow mailers the option of placing onto BMC and ASF pallets specially 
sorted packages, sacks, and trays of mixed ADC Standard Mail. Effective 
10-3-02.
    Exhibit M013.2.5, M610.2.2, M810.2.2, and M820.5.3 are revised to 
correct the DMM standards that allow mailers preparing mail on pallets 
under the option in M045.3.2 to use L802 to label packages, sacks, and 
trays of mixed ADC mail and mixed AADC mail placed onto BMC and ASF 
pallets. Effective 5-1-03.
    M013.3.2 is revised to allow placement of an ACS participant code 
on flat-size mailpieces. Effective 1-9-03.
    M031.1.7, M031.4.11, M032.1.3, M045.8.2, and M230 are revised to 
clarify when it is permissible to use the designation ``NEWS'' rather 
than the designation ``PER'' on Line 2 (the content line) of labels 
that identify sacks, trays, and pallets containing copies of 
Periodicals publications prepared in combined mailings or in 
copalletized mailings. Effective 3-6-03.
    M032, M033.2.2, and M910.3.0 are revised to clarify the use of 
letter trays rather than sacks when preparing and palletizing certain 
sizes of Standard Mail flat-size pieces and to add co-traying as an 
option. Effective 7-10-03.
    M032, M033.1.2, M033.2.0, M610.1.1, M610.4.5, M620.1.1, and 
M820.5.2 are revised to allow mailers to use letter trays rather than 
sacks when preparing and palletizing certain sizes of Standard Mail 
flat-size pieces. This option applies to Standard Mail flat-size pieces 
claimed at automation rates, as well as flat-size pieces claimed at 
Enhanced Carrier Route rates. Effective 11-14-02.
    M033.2.2c is revised to allow the placement of smaller size pieces 
in two rows in a single tray, provided that the two rows run parallel 
to each other, with the address side of the pieces all faced toward the 
end (short dimension) of the tray and perpendicular to the entire 
length (long dimension) of the tray. Effective 2-6-03.
    M041 is revised by excluding the use of metal strapping or metal 
banding material for securing pallets of mail, whether an individual 
pallet of mail, a pallet composed of several individual pallets stacked 
to form a single unit, or a pallet with a pallet box containing mail. 
Effective 5-30-03.
    M050.2.0 is deleted to support new procedures for calculating 
revenue deficiencies for sequenced mail. Effective 11-14-02.
    M110.1.0 is revised to correct and clarify the text. Effective 4-3-
03.
    M110.1.0c is corrected to state that all permit imprint mail must 
be faced and packaged. Effective 4-17-03.
    M220.1.1 and M220.3.0 are revised to clarify the preparation 
requirements for letters and flats that use the simplified address 
format. Additionally, all congressional mailings using the simplified 
address format will use Tag 11 on all containers to ensure appropriate 
handling through downstream Postal Service processes. Effective 11-14-
02.
    M610.1.4 and M620.1.3 are deleted and M820.1.8 and M820.1.10 are 
revised to eliminate the letter-size preparation requirements for 
nonautomation Standard Mail pieces combined in a mailing with 
palletized automation flats. Effective 8-8-02.
    M610.2.1 is revised to correct an error in the packaging standards 
for Standard Mail machinable letter-size pieces. Effective 3-6-03.
    M610.4.3, M820.5.1, and M950.3.2 are revised to change the minimum 
number of pieces required for 5-digit packages of automation and 
Presorted rate Standard Mail flats. Effective 9-5-02.
    M660 is added and M011.1.4, M012.2.1, M032 Exhibit 1.3, and 
M072.1.0 are revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing 
nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit 
Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
    M820.5.1 is revised to clarify the packaging standards for 
automation rate Standard Mail flat-size pieces sorted using the 5-digit 
scheme under L007. Effective 3-6-03.
    M910 and M950 are revised to provide new mail preparation standards 
for the co-packaging and co-sacking of flat-size BPM mailpieces. 
Related revisions are made to M011, M032, M722, and M820 to support the 
new co-packaging and co-sacking standards. Effective 4-3-03.
    M910.1.1h, M910.2.1g, M910.3.1h, M920.2.1m, and M940.2.1l are 
corrected to remove the references to Manifest Analysis and 
Certification (MAC) software. Effective 2-6-03.
    M920.1.5f, M920.2.5e, M930.1.5f, M930.2.4e, M940.1.5f, and 
M940.2.4e are corrected to remove the references to 5-digit scheme 
(L001) pallets. Effective 2-6-03.
    M920.2.5, M930.2.4, and M940.2.4 are revised to allow mailers using 
the advanced preparation options for flat-size mail to place certain 
mixed ADC packages on ASF or BMC pallets. Effective 2-6-03.
P Postage and Payment Methods
    P014 is revised to update the administrative charges for processing 
refunds for unused meter stamps and business reply mail pieces returned 
with postage affixed. Effective 1-1-03.
    P014 is revised to clarify the refund policy for unused postage 
evidencing system indicia on mailpieces or labels. Effective 7-11-02.
    P014.4.1, P014.4.12, P014.4.13, and P040.1.1 are revised to correct 
and clarify the text. Effective 4-3-03.
    P023.3.1 and P023.3.2 are revised to clarify the approval process 
for mailer authorizations to preprint rate markings on precanceled 
stamps or to use a precancel postmark on adhesive stamps, stamped 
cards, and stamped envelopes. Effective 3-6-03.
    P030 is revised to clarify the required contents and format of 
meter indicia printed by meters and other postage evidencing systems in 
Postal Service facilities. Effective 1-9-03.
    P030 is revised to clarify the required contents and format of 
meter indicia. Effective 10-3-02.
    Exhibit P040.4.1b is revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing 
nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit 
Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.

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R Rates and Fees
    R600 is revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing nonrectangular 
and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail 
pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
    R900.4.0 is revised to change all instances of ``per piece 
charges'' to ``per piece fees.'' This change aligns the text in the DMM 
with the terminology used in the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule 
(DMCS), which is part of Title 39 Code of Federal Regulations (39 CFR). 
Effective 7-10-03.
    R900.9.0 is revised to reflect the implementation of Confirm 
service. Effective 9-22-02.
S Special Services
    S070.1.1 and S500.2.0 are revised to add CMM, a new option for 
mailing nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and 
Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
    S500.1.2 and S919.1.5 are revised to add new options for obtaining 
proof of delivery information for Express Mail and Signature 
Confirmation. Effective 7-10-03.
    S911 and S912 are revised to include the toll-free number and 
clarify the options for retrieving the delivery status of Registered 
Mail and Certified Mail. Effective 5-20-03.
    S918 and S919 are revised to add new language for the preparation 
and submission of PS Form 3152. Effective 7-11-02.
    S918.1.0 and S919.1.0 are revised to clarify that, for First-Class 
Mail or Package Services, Delivery Confirmation or Signature 
Confirmation may be used only for parcels and not for letter-size or 
flat-size mail. Effective 7-10-03.
    S922, S923, and S924 are revised to change all instances of ``per 
piece charges'' to ``per piece fees.'' This change aligns the text in 
the DMM with the terminology used in the Domestic Mail Classification 
Schedule (DMCS), which is part of Title 39 Code of Federal Regulations 
(39 CFR). Effective 7-10-03.
    S922.4.0 is amended to allow the ``No Postage Necessary'' imprint, 
the business reply legend, and the horizontal bars required on business 
reply mail to be printed on an insert appearing through an address 
window. Effective 11-28-02.
    S941 is added to reflect the implementation of Confirm'' service. 
Effective 9-22-02.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111

    Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.

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

PART 111--[AMENDED]

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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 Section 111.3(f) is amended by correcting 
the entry for Transmittal letter issue 56 and adding a new entry for 
Transmittal letter issue 58 to read as follows:


Sec.  111.3  Amendments to the Domestic Mail Manual.

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                                                       Federal  Register
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56..............................  January 7, 2001...  66 FR 8370.
 
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58..............................  August 10, 2003...  [INSERT FR
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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
A020 Alternative Addressing Standards
A030 Address Quality
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 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 Physically 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

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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
E660 Customized MarketMail
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 Philatelic Services
G900 Experimental Classification and Rate Filings
G910 Negotiated Service Agreements
G911 Capital One Services, Inc. NSA
G990 Experimental Classifications and Rates
G991 NetPost Mailing Online
G992 Outside-County Periodicals Copalletization Drop-Ship 
Classification

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
L007 5-Digit Scheme--Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM Flats in 
Packages
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 Bound Printed 
Matter
L803 Non-BMC/ASF Entry--Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound 
Printed Matter

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)
M210 Presorted Periodicals
M220 Carrier Route Periodicals
M230 Combining Multiple Editions or Publications
M500 Express Mail
M600 Standard Mail (Nonautomation)
M610 Presorted Standard Mail
M620 Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail
M660 Customized Marketmail
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

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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
S940 Mailpiece Information
S941 Confirm Service

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. 03-29337 Filed 11-24-03; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P