Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 201 (Wednesday, October 17, 2018)

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 17, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52326-52330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22474]



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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 111


Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards 
Changes

AGENCY: Postal Service^TM.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United 
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), to reflect 
changes to prices and mailing standards for competitive products.

DATES: Effective Date: January 27, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Foti at (202) 268-2931 or Garry 
Rodriguez at (202) 268-7281.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule describes new prices and 
product features for competitive products, by class of mail, 
established by the Governors of the United States Postal 
Service[supreg]. New prices are available under Docket Number CP2019-3 
on the Postal Regulatory Commission PRC website at http://www.prc.gov, 
and on the Postal Explorer[supreg] website at http://pe.usps.com.
    The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United 
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), to reflect changes 
to prices and mailing standards for the following competitive products:
     Priority Mail Express[supreg].
     Priority Mail[supreg].
     First-Class Package Service[supreg].
     Parcel Select[supreg].
     USPS Retail Ground[supreg].
     Extra Services.
     Return Services.
     Mailer Services.
     Recipient Services.
    Competitive product prices and changes are identified by product as 
follows:

Priority Mail Express

Prices

    Overall, Priority Mail Express prices will increase 3.9 percent. 
Priority Mail Express will continue to offer zoned and Flat Rate 
Retail, Commercial Base^TM, and Commercial Plus^TM 
pricing.
    Retail prices will increase an average of 3.9 percent. The Flat 
Rate Envelope price will increase to $25.50, the Legal Flat Rate 
Envelope will increase to $25.70, and the Padded Flat Rate Envelope 
will increase to $26.20.
    Commercial Base prices offer lower prices to customers who use 
authorized postage payment methods. Commercial Base prices will 
increase an average of 3.9 percent.
    Commercial Plus prices were matched to the Commercial Base prices 
in the 2016 price change and will continue to be matched in 2018.

Dimensional Weight Pricing

    The Postal Service is implementing Dimensional Weight (DIM) pricing 
for Priority Mail Express retail and commercial parcels. Postage for 
Priority Mail Express parcels addressed for delivery to Zones 1 through 
9 and exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) will be based on the 
actual weight or the dimensional weight, whichever is greater.
    Priority Mail Express DIM weight pricing will be calculated using 
one of two formulas, rectangular or nonrectangular, with a DIM divisor 
of 166.

Priority Mail

Prices

    Overall, Priority Mail prices will increase 5.9 percent. Priority 
Mail will continue to offer zoned and Flat Rate Retail, Commercial 
Base, and Commercial Plus pricing.
    Retail prices will increase an average of 6.6 percent. The Flat 
Rate Envelope price will increase to $7.35, the Legal Flat Rate 
Envelope will increase to $7.65, and the Padded Flat Rate Envelope will 
increase to $8.00. The Small Flat Rate Box price will increase to $7.90 
and the Medium Flat Rate Boxes will increase to $14.35. The Large Flat 
Rate Box will increase to $19.95 and the APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate 
Box will increase to $18.45.
    Commercial Base prices offer lower prices to customers who use 
authorized postage payment methods. Commercial Base prices will 
increase an average of 3.2 percent.
    The Commercial Plus price category offers price incentives to large 
volume customers who have a customer commitment agreement with 
USPS[supreg]. Commercial Plus prices will increase an average of 6.2 
percent.

Dimensional Weight Pricing

    The Postal Service is extending the zones for Priority Mail retail, 
commercial, and commercial plus Dimensional Weight (DIM) pricing to 
include all zones. Postage for Priority Mail parcels addressed for 
delivery to Zones 1 through 9 and exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic 
inches) will be based on the actual weight or the dimensional weight, 
whichever is greater.
    The Postal Service will also change the DIM divisor used in the 
rectangular and nonrectangular formulas to 166.

Balloon Pricing

    As a result of the zone extension to include all zones for Priority 
Mail DIM weight pricing, the Postal Service will eliminate balloon 
pricing under the retail, commercial, and commercial plus price 
categories.

First-Class Package Service

Prices

    Overall, First-Class Package Service--Retail prices will increase 
13.3 percent.
    Overall, First-Class Package Service--Commercial prices will 
increase 11.9 percent.

Zone Pricing

    First-Class Package Service--Retail and First-Class Package 
Service--Commercial price computation will change to weight and zone 
based pricing. First-Class Package Service--Retail prices will continue 
to start at 1 ounce up to 13 ounces and First-Class Package Service--
Commercial prices will continue to start at 1 ounce up to less than 16 
ounces.

Parcel Select

Prices

    The prices for Parcel Select Destination Entry increase an average 
of 9.3 percent. Parcel Select Ground prices will decrease an average of 
1.3 percent. The prices for Parcel Select Lightweight[supreg] will 
increase an average of 12.3 percent.

Dimensional Weight Pricing

    The Postal Service is implementing Dimensional Weight (DIM) weight 
pricing for Parcel Select parcels in the Destination Entry and Ground 
price categories. Postage for Parcel Select parcels addressed for 
delivery to Zones 1 through 9 and exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic 
inches) will be based on the actual weight or the dimensional weight, 
whichever is greater.
    Parcel Select DIM weight pricing will be calculated using one of 
two formulas, rectangular or nonrectangular, with a DIM divisor of 166.

Balloon Pricing

    As a result of the implementation of DIM pricing for Parcel Select 
parcels in zones 1 through 9, the Postal Service will eliminate balloon 
pricing under the Destination Entry and Ground price categories.

USPS Retail Ground

    Overall, USPS Retail Ground prices will increase an average of 3.9 
percent.

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Extra Services

Adult Signature Service

    Adult Signature Required and Adult Signature Restricted Delivery 
service prices are increasing 4.9 percent. The price for Adult 
Signature Required will increase to $6.40 and Adult Signature 
Restricted Delivery will increase to $6.66.

Return Services

Parcel Return Service

    Overall, Parcel Return Service prices will increase an average of 
6.8 percent.
    Return Sectional Center Facility (RSCF) prices will increase an 
average of 6.4 percent and Return Delivery Unit (RDU) prices will 
increase an average of 7.3 percent.

Mailer Services

Pickup on Demand Service

    The Pickup on Demand[supreg] service fee will increase 4.5 percent 
to be $23.00.

Recipient Services

Post Office Box Service

    The competitive Post Office Box^TM service prices will 
increase an average of 10.0 percent within the existing price ranges.

Premium Forwarding Service

    Premium Forwarding Service[supreg] (PFS[supreg]) prices will 
increase between 4.9 and 11.1 percent depending on the specific price 
element. The enrollment fee paid at the retail counter for PFS-
Residential will increase to $21.10 and the PFS-Residential and PFS-
Commercial enrollment fee paid online will increase to $19.35 per 
application. The price of the weekly shipment charge for PFS-
Residential will increase to $21.10.

Premium Forwarding Service Local

    The Postal Service is adding another option to the Premium 
Forwarding Service product, Premium Forwarding Service Local (PFS-
Local). PFS-Local provides residential and business customers the 
option to have USPS gather their mail addressed to Post Office Boxes 
(except no fee Group E boxes) within the same servicing postal 
facility, and dispatch the mail to their delivery street address. An 
annual enrollment fee is required, and a reshipment fee is charged for 
each container of mail requested and received by the customer (Monday 
through Saturday).

USPS Package Intercept

    The USPS Package Intercept^TM fee will increase 4.8 
percent to $14.10.

Other

Address Enhancement Service

    Address Enhancement Service competitive product prices will 
increase between 2.6 and 4.0 percent.

Small Parcel Forwarding Fee

    The Postal Service is introducing a ``small parcel'' forwarding fee 
for Parcel Select Lightweight parcels. The forwarding fee would only 
apply for pieces endorsed ``Change Service Requested'' under ``Option 
2'' (ACS only) that are forwarded due to an active change-of-address. 
All other undeliverable pieces will be discarded and an electronic ACS 
notice is provided in both cases.

Overweight Item Charge

    As discussed in the August 29, 2018, Federal Register final rule 
(83 FR 43985-43986), the Postal Service is introducing a charge for 
items identified in the postal network that exceed the 70 pound weight 
limit for Postal Service products, and are therefore are nonmailable. 
Overweight items identified in the postal network will be assessed a 
$100 charge payable before release of the item, unless the item is 
picked up at the same facility where it was entered.

Resources

    The Postal Service provides additional resources to assist 
customers with this price change for competitive products. These tools 
include price lists, downloadable price files, and Federal Register 
Notices, which may be found on the Postal Explorer[supreg] website at 
http://pe.usps.com.
    For the above reasons, the Postal Service adopts the following 
changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, 
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of 
Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111

    Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.

    Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as follows:

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); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-3219, 
3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.


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2. Revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, 
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) as follows:

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail 
Manual (DMM)

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100 Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels

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110 Priority Mail Express

113 Prices and Eligibility

1.0 Prices and Fees

* * * * *
    [Renumber 1.3 through 1.5 as 1.4 through 1.6 and add new 1.3 to 
read as follows:]

1.3 Dimensional Weight Price for Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1-9

    Postage for parcels addressed for delivery to Zones 1-9 and 
exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) is based on the actual 
weight or the dimensional weight (as calculated in 1.3.1 or 1.3.2), 
whichever is greater.

1.3.1 Determining Dimensional Weight for Rectangular Parcels

    Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 
rectangular parcel:
    a. Measure the length, width, and height in inches. Round off (see 
604.7.0) each measurement to the nearest whole inch.
    b. Multiply the length by the width by the height.
    c. If the result exceeds 1,728 cubic inches, divide the result by 
166 and round up (see 604.7.0) to the next whole number to determine 
the dimensional weight in pounds.
    d. If the dimensional weight exceeds 70 pounds, the customer pays 
the 70-pound price.

1.3.2 Determining Dimensional Weight for Nonrectangular Parcels

    Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 
nonrectangular parcel:
    a. Measure the length, width, and height in inches at their extreme 
dimensions. Round off (see 604.7.0) each measurement to the nearest 
whole inch.
    b. Multiply the length by the width by the height.
    c. Multiply the result by an adjustment factor of 0.785.
    d. If the final result exceeds 1,728 cubic inches, divide the 
result by 166 and round up (see 604.7.0) to the next whole number to 
determine the dimensional weight in pounds.

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    e. If the dimensional weight exceeds 70 pounds, the customer pays 
the 70-pound price.
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120 Priority Mail

123 Prices and Eligibility

1.0 Prices and Fees

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    [Delete 1.3, Balloon Price, in its entirety and renumber 1.4 
through 1.7 as 1.3 through 1.6.]
    [Revise the heading and text of renumbered 1.3 to read as follows:]

1.3 Dimensional Weight Price for Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1-9

    Postage for parcels addressed for delivery to Zones 1-9 and 
exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) is based on the actual 
weight or the dimensional weight (as calculated in 1.3.1 or 1.3.2), 
whichever is greater.

1.3.1 Determining Dimensional Weight for Rectangular Parcels

    Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 
rectangular parcel:
* * * * *
    [Revise the text of renumbered item 1.3.1c to read as follows:]
    c. If the result exceeds 1,728 cubic inches, divide the result by 
166 and round up (see 604.7.0) to the next whole number to determine 
the dimensional weight in pounds.
    [Add new item d to read as follows:]
    d. If the dimensional weight exceeds 70 pounds, the customer pays 
the 70-pound price.

1.3.2 Determining Dimensional Weight for Nonrectangular Parcels

    Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 
nonrectangular parcel:
* * * * *
    [Revise the text of renumbered item 1.3.2d to read as follows:]
    d. If the final result exceeds 1,728 cubic inches, divide the 
result by 166 and round up (see 604.7.0) to the next whole number to 
determine the dimensional weight in pounds.
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130 Retail First-Class Mail and First-Class Package Service--Retail

133 Prices and Eligibility

1.0 Prices and Fees

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1.2 Price Computation for First-Class Mail and First-Class Package 
Service--Retail

    [Revise the text of 1.2 to read as follows:]
    First-Class Mail and First-Class Package Service--Retail prices are 
charged as follows:
    a. First-Class Mail--Per ounce or fraction thereof; any fraction of 
an ounce is considered a whole ounce. For example, if a piece weighs 
0.5 ounces, the weight (postage) increment is 1 ounce.
    b. First-Class Package Service--Retail--Based on weight and zone; 
any fraction of an ounce is considered a whole ounce.
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200 Commercial Letters, Flats, and Parcels

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210 Priority Mail Express

213 Prices and Eligibility

1.0 Prices and Fees

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    [Renumber 1.5 through 1.7 as 1.6 through 1.8 and add new 1.5 to 
read as follows:]

1.5 Dimensional Weight Price for Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1-9

    Postage for parcels addressed for delivery to Zones 1-9 and 
exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) is based on the actual 
weight or the dimensional weight (as calculated in 1.5.1 or 1.5.2), 
whichever is greater.

1.5.1 Determining Dimensional Weight for Rectangular Parcels

    Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 
rectangular parcel:
    a. Measure the length, width, and height in inches. Round off (see 
604.7.0) each measurement to the nearest whole inch.
    b. Multiply the length by the width by the height.
    c. If the result exceeds 1,728 cubic inches, divide the result by 
166 and round up (see 604.7.0) to the next whole number to determine 
the dimensional weight in pounds.
    d. If the dimensional weight exceeds 70 pounds, the customer pays 
the 70-pound price.

1.5.2 Determining Dimensional Weight for Nonrectangular Parcels

    Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 
nonrectangular parcel:
    a. Measure the length, width, and height in inches at their extreme 
dimensions. Round off (see 604.7.0) each measurement to the nearest 
whole inch.
    b. Multiply the length by the width by the height.
    c. Multiply the result by an adjustment factor of 0.785.
    d. If the final result exceeds 1,728 cubic inches, divide the 
result by 166 and round up (see 604.7.0) to the next whole number to 
determine the dimensional weight in pounds.
    e. If the dimensional weight exceeds 70 pounds, the customer pays 
the 70-pound price.
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220 Priority Mail

223 Prices and Eligibility

1.0 Prices and Fees

* * * * *
    [Delete 1.5, Balloon Price, in its entirety and renumber 1.6 
through 1.11 as 1.5 through 1.10.]
    [Revise the heading and text of renumbered 1.5 to read as follows:]

1.5 Dimensional Weight Price for Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1-9

    Postage for parcels addressed for delivery to Zones 1-9 and 
exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) is based on the actual 
weight or the dimensional weight (as calculated in 1.5.1 or 1.5.2), 
whichever is greater.

1.5.1 Determining Dimensional Weight for Rectangular Parcels

    Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 
rectangular parcel:
* * * * *
    [Revise the text of renumbered item 1.5.1c to read as follows:]
    c. If the result exceeds 1,728 cubic inches, divide the result by 
166 and round up (see 604.7.0) to the next whole number to determine 
the dimensional weight in pounds.
    [Add new item d to read as follows:]
    d. If the dimensional weight exceeds 70 pounds, the customer pays 
the 70-pound price.

1.5.2 Determining Dimensional Weight for Nonrectangular Parcels

    Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 
nonrectangular parcel:
* * * * *
    [Revise the text of renumbered item 1.5.2d to read as follows:]
    d. If the final result exceeds 1,728 cubic inches, divide the 
result by 166 and round up (see 604.7.0) to the next whole number to 
determine the dimensional weight in pounds.
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250 Parcel Select

253 Prices and Eligibility

1.0 Prices and Fees

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    [Renumber 1.3 as 1.4 and add new 1.3 to read as follows:]

1.3 Dimensional Weight Price for Low-Density Parcels to Zones 1-9

    Postage for parcels addressed for delivery to Zones 1-9 and 
exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) is based on the actual 
weight or the dimensional weight (as calculated in 1.3.1 or 1.3.2), 
whichever is greater.

1.3.1 Determining Dimensional Weight for Rectangular Parcels

    Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 
rectangular parcel:
    a. Measure the length, width, and height in inches. Round off (see 
604.7.0) each measurement to the nearest whole inch.
    b. Multiply the length by the width by the height.
    c. If the result exceeds 1,728 cubic inches, divide the result by 
166 and round up (see 604.7.0) to the next whole number to determine 
the dimensional weight in pounds.
    d. If the dimensional weight exceeds 70 pounds, the customer pays 
the 70-pound price.

1.3.2 Determining Dimensional Weight for Nonrectangular Parcels

    Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 
nonrectangular parcel:
    a. Measure the length, width, and height in inches at their extreme 
dimensions. Round off (see 604.7.0) each measurement to the nearest 
whole inch.
    b. Multiply the length by the width by the height.
    c. Multiply the result by an adjustment factor of 0.785.
    d. If the final result exceeds 1,728 cubic inches, divide the 
result by 166 and round up (see 604.7.0) to the next whole number to 
determine the dimensional weight in pounds.
    e. If the dimensional weight exceeds 70 pounds, the customer pays 
the 70-pound price.
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280 First-Class Package Service--Commercial

283 Prices and Eligibility

1.0 Prices and Fees

1.1 Price Application

    [Revise the first sentence of 1.1 to read as follows:]
    Postage is based on the price that applies to the weight and zone 
of each addressed piece. * * *
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285 Mail Preparation

1.0 Preparation for First-Class Package Service--Commercial

    The following standards apply to single-piece First-Class Package 
Service--Commercial:
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    [Revise the text of item b to read as follows:]
    b. There are no presorting requirements for single-piece First-
Class Package Service--Commercial parcels paid with postage evidencing 
system postage.
    [Renumber 2.0 as 3.0 and add new 2.0 to read as follows:]

2.0 Preparation of Permit Imprint Mailings

2.1 Identical Weight Pieces

    To use a permit imprint, the pieces must be of identical weight 
and, unless all the pieces are in a weight category for which the price 
does not vary by zone, the pieces must be separated by zone when 
presented to the Post Office, except under 2.2.

2.2 Nonidentical Weight Pieces

    A permit imprint may be used for mailings of nonidentical-weight 
pieces only if authorized by Business Mailer Support at USPS 
Headquarters.
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500 Additional Mailing Services

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505 Return Services

1.0 Business Reply Mail (BRM)

1.1 BRM Postage and Fees

1.1.1 Basic BRM

    [Revise the second sentence of 1.1.1 to read as follows:]
    * * * For First-Class Package Service--Retail, or Priority Mail BRM 
pieces exceeding 13 ounces in weight, if the zone cannot be determined 
from a return address or cancellation, then the permit holder is 
charged zone 4 postage based on the weight of the piece. * * *
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1.1.5 Bulk Weight Averaged Nonletter-Size BRM

    [Revise the text of 1.1.5 to read as follows:]
    In addition to an annual permit fee (which will apply under 1.2.3 
for the return of any flat-size pieces), per piece fee and the 
applicable Retail First-Class Mail, First-Class Package Service--
Retail, or Priority Mail postage, permit holders participating in bulk 
weight averaged nonletter-size BRM under 1.8 must pay an annual account 
maintenance fee and a monthly maintenance fee.
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508 Recipient Services

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7.0 Premium Forwarding Services

    [Renumber 7.1 as 7.2, delete the heading of current 7.2, 
Preparation, and renumber current 7.2.1 as 7.2.6. Add new 7.1 to read 
as follows:]

7.1 Premium Forwarding Services Description

    Premium Forwarding Services offers three options as follows:
    a. Premium Forwarding Service Residential (PFS-Residential): 
Provides certain residential customers an option to have all mail 
addressed to their primary address shipped to a temporary address as 
described under 7.2.
    b. Premium Forwarding Service Commercial (PFS-Commercial): Provides 
business commercial customers the option to have USPS gather their mail 
addressed to business P.O. Boxes or business street addresses and 
dispatched to a new address as described under 7.3.
    c. Premium Forwarding Service Local (PFS-Local): Provides certain 
residential/individual and business/organization Post Office Box 
holders the option to have the USPS gather their mail addressed to 
their P.O. Box for delivery to their street address as described under 
7.4.
* * * * *
    [Add new section 7.4 to read as follows:]

7.4 Premium Forwarding Service Local

7.4.1 Description

    Premium Forwarding Service Local (PFS-Local) provides certain 
residential/individual and business/organization Post Office Box 
holders the option to have the USPS gather their mail addressed to 
their P.O. Box (excludes no-fee Group E P.O. Boxes) and dispatch the 
mail to their delivery street address when both addresses are within 
the same local servicing postal facility. An annual enrollment fee is 
required, and a reshipment fee is charged (see 7.4.3b) for each 
reshipment container. Email notifications are sent regarding 
reshipments or when there is no mail available to forward. See Notice 
123--Price List for postage price and fee.

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7.4.2 Activation

    Customers must enroll for PFS-Local and pay the annual enrollment 
fee online via USPS.com at www.usps.com/manage/forward.htm for 
residential/individual boxholders or the Business Customer Gateway at 
https://gateway.usps.com/eAdmin/view/signin for business/organization 
boxholders. Customers must specify the active P.O. Box, a deliverable 
destination address, and frequency (Monday through Saturday). Service 
is activated electronically, upon receipt of an email confirmation.

7.4.3 Conditions

    Only the residential/individual use P.O. Box customer or authorized 
recipient (or legal agent) of a business' (or organization's) P.O. Box 
mail that is on file may activate the request for PFS-Local service. 
PFS-Local service is subject to these conditions:
    a. Customers must pay an annual enrollment fee per P.O. Box to 
establish service. The enrollment fee is refundable only if the request 
is denied.
    b. The annual enrollment and reshipment fees are paid using a 
credit card for residential/individual use P.O. Box customers or a 
permit linked to the Enterprise Payment System (EPS) account for 
commercial customers.
    c. The reshipment fee is charged for each reshipment container. 
Customers may request reshipments Monday through Saturday.
    d. If no mail is collected for reshipment on a designated frequency 
day, no reshipment fee is charged.
    e. Any mailpiece arriving postage due is charged using the 
customer's postage due account prior to delivery. If no account exists, 
the appropriate postage due is collected upon delivery.
    f. A business must keep a postage-due merchandise return service 
(MRS) account or business reply mail (BRM) account at the originating 
postal facility where the P.O. Box or business street address is 
located. Any short paid, MRS, or BRM pieces will be charged to the 
mailer's account prior to reshipment.
    g. Any mailpiece indicating surface only transportation such as 
Label 127, Surface Mail only, or bears other hazardous materials 
markings such as ``Consumer Commodity ORM-D'' is not included in the 
reshipment and a delivery notice will be provided in the PFS-Local 
reshipment.
    h. Mailpieces that do not fit in the reshipment container, or that 
require a scan or signature, will be scanned (when applicable) and 
recorded on a firm sheet (Form 3883-A) for delivery in the PFS-Local 
reshipment upon signature of Form 3849.
    i. Some mailpieces may be reshipped separately from the PFS-Local 
shipment to the customer's deliverable physical street address.
    j. Customers may cancel their PFS-Local service effective 24 hours 
after the USPS receives the customer's request for cancellation through 
USPS.com or the Business Customer Gateway. The customer must pay all 
reshipment fees as applicable for any reshipments already scheduled 
before cancellation of service is made effective.
    k. USPS may cancel a customer's PFS-Local service request effective 
24 hours after the customer receives written notice of cancellation 
from the serving Post Office. Cancellation is based upon the customer`s 
failure to pay the fees, failure to meet the standards for PFS-Local 
service, or when there is substantial reason to believe that the 
service is being or will be used for unlawful activities (in this case, 
cancellation within less than 24-hours may be granted by USPS). The 
customer may appeal this cancellation of services to the Manager, Post 
Office Operations, but must pay for all reshipment fees as applicable 
for any service provided during the appeal period.

7.4.4 Prohibited Use

    PFS-Local is not available for:
    a. Customers who have an active change-of-address (COA) (temporary 
or permanent).
    b. Customers who have an active Hold Mail Authorization (Form 
8076). Mail that has previously been held at the primary P.O. Box 
address cannot be included in the reshipments.
    c. Customers who have a no-fee Group E P.O. Box.
    d. Customers whose primary P.O. Box address is a central point to 
which the USPS provides delivery in bulk to a third party, such as a 
commercial mail receiving agency (CMRA).
    e. Customers whose primary address or temporary address is an APO/
FPO or DPO.
    f. Customers whose address is within the 969 3-digit ZIP Code area 
or is otherwise in a U.S. territory or possession that requires a 
customs declaration.
    g. Customers who have an active PFS-Residential or PFS-Commercial 
order.
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600 Basic Standards for All Mailing Services

601 Mailability

1.0 General Standards

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1.2 Overweight Items

    [Revise 1.2 by adding a new last sentence to read as follows:]
    * * * Unless the item is picked up at the same facility where it 
was entered, an Overweight item charge of $100 will be assessed and 
must be paid by any authorized retail payment method or through the 
Enterprise Payment System, before release of the item.
* * * * *

Notice 123 (Price List)

    [Revise competitive prices as applicable.]
* * * * *
    We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to 
reflect these changes.

Ruth B. Stevenson,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2018-22474 Filed 10-16-18; 8:45 am]
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