[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 19274-19310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07184]
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Vol. 91
Tuesday,
No. 71
April 14, 2026
Part II
Postal Service
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39 CFR Part 111
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products; Proposed
Rule
Federal Register / Vol. 91 , No. 71 / Tuesday, April 14, 2026 /
Proposed Rules
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products
AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: On April 9, 2026, the Postal Service (USPS) filed a notice of
mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory
Commission (PRC), effective July 12, 2026. This proposed rule contains
the revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service,
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) that we would adopt to implement the
changes coincident with the price adjustments.
DATES: Submit comments on or before May 14, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the Director, Product
Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446,
Washington, DC 20260-5015. If sending comments by email, include the
name and address of the commenter and send to
[email protected], with a subject line of ``July 2026 Domestic
Mailing Services Proposal.'' Faxed comments are not accepted.
You may inspect and photocopy all written comments, by appointment
only, at USPS[supreg] Headquarters Library, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, 11th
Floor North, Washington, DC 20260. These records are available for
review on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., by calling 202-268-
2906.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Mills at (202) 268-7433 or
Doriane Harley at (202) 268-2537.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All submitted comments and attachments are
part of the public record and subject to disclosure. Do not enclose any
material in your comments that you consider to be confidential or
inappropriate for public disclosure.
Proposed prices will be available under Docket No. R2026-1 on the
Postal Regulatory Commission's website at www.prc.gov.
The Postal Service's proposed rule includes changes to prices, mail
classification updates, product simplification efforts, and revisions
to the DMM.
Eliminate ADC Rate Category From Market Dominant Mail Classes
The Postal Service is proposing to remove ADC/AADC rates for First-
Class Mail[supreg], USPS Marketing Mail[supreg], and Periodicals and
replacing with 3-Digit rates. In addition, nomenclature will be revised
to label ``Mixed ADC'', ``Mixed AADC'', and ``Mixed NDC'' as ``Mixed''
for First-Class, USPS Marketing Mail, and Periodicals.
Restructure Periodicals Outside County Rates
Currently, Outside County Periodicals are charged piece, pound,
bundle, and container rates. The Postal Service is proposing to
simplify the Periodicals pricing structure to more closely resemble the
USPS Marketing Mail pricing structure. This would include eliminating
bundle rates and container rates and expanding the SCF Pallet and 5-
digit/Direct Container discounts to include Periodicals. Nonmachinable
barcoded/nonbarcoded flats would be priced the same as parcels and ADC
entry would be eliminated.
Marketing Mail Weight Adjustments and Addition of Heavy Printed Matter
The Postal Service is proposing to increase the maximum weight for
Marketing Mail automation and non-automation flat-shaped pieces from 16
ounces to 20 ounces and increasing the maximum weight for Carrier Route
(CR) flats to 24 ounces. Heavy Printed Matter (HPM) will be introduced
for Marketing Mail parcels with a weight limit of 15 pounds for
Commercial/Nonprofit non-fulfillment pieces.
Add 5D/Direct Container and SCF Pallet Discounts to USPS Marketing Mail
Heavy Printed Matter
The Postal Service is proposing to extend the 5-digit Direct
Container and SCF Pallet discounts to Heavy Printed Matter Presorted
and Carrier Route parcels. Nonpresorted parcels would not be eligible
for these discounts.
Minimum Volume Requirement for First-Class Cards and First-Class
Letters When Combined in a Mailing
Currently, First-Class Mail (FCM) cards and FCM letters that are
combined in the same mailing are subject to separate minimum presort
volume criteria of 500 mailpieces of each mail type (card and letter).
The Postal Service is proposing to allow any combination of FCM Cards
and FCM Letters that total 500 or more pieces to be combined into a
mailing and presented for mailing at the presort price. This mail must
be presented at the same time and on the same postage statement.
Package Barcode Quality Noncompliance Fee for Market Dominant Parcels
Currently, commercial Competitive parcels are subject to a
noncompliance fee when a published set of package barcode quality
criteria is not met. The Postal Service is proposing to implement a
package barcode quality noncompliance fee for Market Dominant parcels,
excluding Periodicals parcels and Heavy Printed Matter, that mirrors
the existing fee for Competitive parcels.
Price Restructure for BPM Flats and Parcels Presorted and Carrier Route
Currently, Bound Printed Matter (BPM) presorted and Carrier Route
flats and parcels are priced using both a piece and a pound rate. The
Postal Service is proposing to change the price structure for these
pieces to better align with the price structure for nonpresorted BPM.
This would eliminate the pound pricing and piece prices would apply in
weight increments from 1 to 15 pounds based on entry of None (Origin),
DSCF, or DDU.
Elimination of Bundling for Marketing Mail Flats Prepared in Flat Trays
Currently, mail preparation and presort options for USPS Marketing
Mail flats presented in flat trays allow for bundling. The Postal
Service is proposing to eliminate bundling for USPS Marketing Mail
automation and nonautomation flats prepared in flat trays to align with
current processing operations.
2027 Mailing Promotions
The Postal Service has been incenting mailers to integrate mobile
technology and use innovative print techniques in commercial mail since
2012. These promotions have become an integral way for industry to try
new things and innovate their mail campaigns. A 2027 Promotions
Calendar is planned with opportunities for mailers to receive a postage
discount by applying treatments or integrating technology into their
mail campaigns. In addition to the slated 2027 promotions, the Postal
Service is introducing two new promotions, Impact Messaging and Direct
Mail Discovery.
These proposed revisions will provide consistency within postal
products and add value for customers.
Although exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c)) regarding proposed
rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), the Postal Service invites public
comments on the following proposed revisions 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.
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We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to
reflect these changes.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is proposed to be 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 the 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)
* * * * *
200 Commercial Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels
201 Physical Standards
* * * * *
4.0 Physical Standards for Flats
* * * * *
4.7 Ineligible Flat-Size Pieces
* * * * *
Exhibit 4.7b Pricing for Flats Exceeding Maximum Deflection
(see 4.6)
[Revise Exhibit 4.7b to read as follows:]
First-Class Mail Automation
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Eligibility as presented Eligibility with failed deflection
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Automation 5-digit flat.......... Presorted flat.
Automation 3-digit............... Presorted flat.
Automation SCF................... Presorted flat.
Automation MXD................... Presorted flat.
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First-Class Mail Presorted
[Nonautomation]
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Eligibility as presented Eligibility with failed deflection
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Presorted flat................... Single-piece flat or USPS Ground
Advantage -- Commercial
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Periodicals Outside County
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Piece price eligibility as Piece price eligibility with failed
presented deflection
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Machinable barcoded 5-digit flat. Nonmachinable barcoded 5-digit flat.
Machinable barcoded 3-digit flat. Nonmachinable barcoded 3-digit flat.
Machinable barcoded SCF flat..... Nonmachinable barcoded SCF flat.
Machinable barcoded MXD flat..... Nonmachinable barcoded MXD flat.
Machinable nonbarcoded 5-digit Nonmachinable nonbarcoded 5-digit
flat. flat.
Machinable nonbarcoded 3-digit Nonmachinable nonbarcoded 3-digit
flat. flat.
Machinable nonbarcoded SCF flat.. Nonmachinable nonbarcoded SCF flat.
Machinable nonbarcoded MXD flat.. Nonmachinable nonbarcoded MXD flat.
Nonmachinable barcoded or Price claimed, if otherwise eligible.
nonbarcoded flat.
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Periodicals In-County
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Piece price eligibility as Piece price eligibility with failed
presented deflection
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Automation 5-digit flat.......... Nonautomation 5-digit flat.
Automation 3-digit flat.......... Nonautomation 3-digit flat.
Automation basic flat............ Nonautomation basic flat.
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USPS Marketing Mail
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Eligibility as presented Eligibility with failed deflection
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Automation 5-digit flat.......... Nonautomation 5-digit flat.
Automation 3-digit flat.......... Nonautomation 3-digit flat.
Automation SCF flat.............. Nonautomation SCF flat.
Automation MXD flat.............. Nonautomation MXD flat.
Nonautomation flat (all sort Nonautomation MXD or None flat.
levels with no entry discount).
Nonautomation flat (all sort Nonautomation MXD flat.
levels entered at DSCF).
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Bound Printed Matter
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Eligibility as presented Eligibility with failed deflection
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Barcoded/nonbarcoded presorted Presorted parcel
flat.
Nonbarcoded nonpresorted flat.... Price as claimed, if otherwise
eligible
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* * * * *
5.0 Physical Standards for Nonautomation Flats
* * * * *
5.2 USPS Marketing Mail
5.2.1 Basic Physical Standards
These additional standards apply to USPS Marketing Mail flat-size
pieces:
[Revise item 5.2.1(a) to read as follows:]
a. Each piece must weigh no more than 20 ounces (24 ounces for
carrier route).
* * * * *
5.3 Bound Printed Matter
These additional standards apply to Bound Printed Matter: * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Bound Printed Matter may not weigh more than 15 pounds.
* * * * *
6.0 Physical Standards for Automation Flats
* * * * *
6.2 Additional Criteria for Automation Flats
* * * * *
6.2.2 Maximum Weight
Maximum weight limits are as follows: * * *
[Revise item 6.2.2(c) to read as follows:]
c. For USPS Marketing Mail, 20 ounces.
* * * * *
8.0 Additional Physical Standards by Class of Mail
* * * * *
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[Add new 8.7 to read as follows:]
8.7 Heavy Printed Matter Parcels
Pieces mailed at Heavy Printed Matter prices may not weigh more
than 15 pounds.
* * * * *
202 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece
* * * * *
3.0 Placement and Content of Mail Markings
* * * * *
3.5 First-Class Mail and USPS Marketing Mail Markings
3.5.1 Types of Markings
Mailpieces must be marked under the corresponding standards to show
the class of service and/or price paid: * * *
[Add an item a(6) and a(7) to read as follows:]
6. ``Heavy Printed Matter'' or ``HPM''
7. ``Nonprofit Heavy Printed Matter'' or ``Nonprofit HPM''
* * * * *
[Add new item (e) to read as follows:]
e. For Heavy Printed Matter carrier route price mail, the
additional required marking is ``Carrier Route Presort'' (or ``CAR-RT
SORT'').
* * * * *
203 Basic Postage Statement, Documentation, and Preparation Standards
* * * * *
3.0 Standardized Documentation for First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS
Marketing Mail, and Flat-Size Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
3.2 Format and Content
For First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail, and Bound
Printed Matter, standardized documentation includes:
* * * * *
c. For mail in trays or sacks, list these required elements: * * *
[Revise the first and second sentences of item c(3) to read as
follows:]
3. The number of pieces for each 5-digit ZIP Code in 5-digit/scheme
bundles or trays; for each 3-digit ZIP Code in 3-digit/scheme bundles
or trays; for each 3-digit/scheme in SCF bundles or trays; for each SCF
in mixed bundles or trays. Exception: documentation for 3-digit/scheme
letters in SCF trays or for SCF letters in mixed trays is not required
unless those trays contain overflow mail. * * *
[Delete item c(7) in its entirety:]
d. For bundles on pallets, list these required elements: * * *
[Revise the second sentence of item d(4) to read as follows:]
4. * * * Document sectional center facility/local processing center
(SCF/LPC) pallets created as a result of bundle reallocation under
705.8.11 or 705.8.13 by designating the protected pallet with an
identifier of ``PSCF''. * * *
[Delete item d(7) in its entirety; renumber d(8) as d(7):]
[Revise item (e) to read as follows:]
e. At the end of the documentation, a summary report of the number
of pieces mailed at each price for each mailing by postage payment
method and the number of pieces in each mailing. This information must
match the information reported on the postage statement(s). For
Periodicals mailings, documentation also must provide a summary of the
number of copies for each entry price.
* * * * *
3.3 Price Level Column Headings
[Revise 3.3 to read as follows:]
The actual name of the price level (or abbreviation) is used for
column headings required under 3.2 and shown below:
a. Automation First-Class Mail, USPS Marketing Mail, and barcoded
Periodicals:
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Price Abbreviation
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5-Digit [First-Class Mail letters and 5B.
flats, Periodicals letters and flats, and
USPS Marketing Mail letters and flats].
3-Digit [First-Class Mail letters and 3B.
flats, Periodicals letters and flats, and
USPS Marketing Mail letters and flats].
Mixed [First-Class Mail letters and flats, MB.
Periodicals letters and flats, and USPS
Marketing Mail letters and flats].
Basic [In-County Periodicals]............. BB.
Firm [Outside-County Periodicals]......... FB.
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b. Presorted First-Class Mail, barcoded and nonbarcoded Periodicals
flats, nonbarcoded Periodicals letters, machinable, nonmachinable, and
nonstandard USPS Marketing Mail and presorted Heavy Printed Matter:
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Price Abbreviation
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Presorted................................. Presort.
5-Digit................................... 5D.
3-Digit................................... 3D.
3-Digit [First-Class Mail machinable 3B.
letters and USPS Marketing Mail
machinable letters].
Mixed [First-Class Mail machinable letters MB.
and USPS Marketing Mail machinable
letters].
Mixed..................................... MXD.
Basic [In-County Periodicals]............. BS.
Firm [Outside-County Periodicals]......... FB.
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c. Carrier Route Periodicals, Enhanced Carrier Route USPS Marketing
Mail, and Carrier Route Heavy Printed Matter:
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Price Abbreviation
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Saturation [letters, flats, and WS.
nonstandard parcels].
High Density [letters, flats, and HD.
nonstandard parcels].
High Density Plus [USPS Marketing Mail HDP.
only; letters and flats].
Basic [letters, flats, Periodicals CR.
nonstandard parcels, and Heavy Printed
Matter parcels].
Firm [Outside-County Periodicals]......... FB.
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* * * * *
3.4 Sortation Level
The sortation level (or corresponding abbreviation) is used for the
bundle, tray, sack, or pallet levels required under 3.2 and shown
below:
[Revise the table in item 3.4 to read as follows:]
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Sortation level Abbreviation
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Carrier Route............................. CRD.
5-Digit Carrier Routes.................... CR5.
5-Digit Scheme Carrier Routes [sacks/flat CR5S
trays and pallets (Periodicals and USPS
Marketing Mail flats); sacks and pallets
(nonstandard parcels)].
5-Digit Scheme [barcoded and machinable 5DGS.
letters].
5-Digit Scheme [pallets, Periodicals flats 5DGS.
and nonstandard parcels, USPS Marketing
Mail flats, Bound Printed Matter flats].
Merged 5-Digit [flat trays and pallets M5D.
(Periodicals and USPS Marketing Mail
flats); sacks and pallets (nonstandard
parcels)].
Merged 5-Digit Scheme [flat trays and M5DS.
pallets (Periodicals and USPS Marketing
Mail flats); sacks and pallets
(nonstandard parcels)].
5-Digit................................... 5DG.
3-Digit Carrier Routes.................... CR3.
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3-Digit Scheme [barcoded letters, barcoded 3DGS.
and cobundled flats].
Merged 3-Digit [flat trays (Periodicals M3D.
flats); sacks (nonstandard parcels)].
3-Digit................................... 3DG.
SCF [flat trays and pallets (Periodicals SCF.
flats and USPS Marketing Mail); sacks and
pallets (Bound Printed Matter and
nonstandard parcels)].
SCF [pallets created from bundle PSCF.
reallocation].
Mixed [working]........................... MXD.
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* * * * *
3.6 Detailed Entry Listing for Periodicals
* * * * *
3.6.3 Entry Abbreviations
Use the price name or the authorized entry abbreviation in the
listings in 3.0 and 207.17.4.2:
[Revise the table in 3.6.3 to read as follows:]
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Entry abbreviation Rate equivalent
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ICD....................................... In-County, DDU.
IC........................................ In-County, All Others.
DDU/S&DC.................................. Outside-County, DDU.
SCF/LPC (letters/flats)................... Outside-County, DSCF.
SCF/RPDC (parcels)........................ Outside-County, DSCF.
OC........................................ Outside-County, All Others.
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* * * * *
[Delete 3.7 in its entirety; renumber 3.8 as 3.7:]
* * * * *
4.0 Bundles
* * * * *
4.4 Exception to Bundle Preparation--Full Letter and Flat Trays and
Small Flat Mailings
[Revise the second sentence of 4.4 to read as follows:]
* * * For example, mail in a full SCF tray need not be bundled if
it would have all been prepared in SCF bundles to the same destination.
* * *
* * * * *
4.5 Securing Bundles of Flats
Bundles must be able to withstand normal transit and handling
without breakage and without injuring USPS employees, and are subject
to the following requirements:
[Revise the last sentence of item (a) to read as follows:]
a. * * * Using twine/string, rubber bands, wire, or metal banding
is not allowed.
[Delete item (c) in its entirety; renumber items (d) through (f) as
(c) through (e) respectively:]
* * * * *
4.13 Labeling Bundles
* * * * *
[Delete item (g) in its entirety; renumber item (h) as (g):]
[Revise items (f) and (g) to read as follows:]
f. SCF presort level, pink Label A.
g. Mixed presort level, tan Label X.
* * * * *
4.14 Identifying Carrier Route Information
[Revise the last sentence of 4.14 to read as follows:]
* * * These standards apply to Carrier Route Periodicals and
Enhanced Carrier Route USPS Marketing Mail, Carrier Route Heavy Printed
Matter, and Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter mailings.
* * * * *
5.0 Letter Trays and Flat Trays
* * * * *
5.3 Letter Tray Preparation
Letter trays are prepared as follows: * * *
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. If a mailing is prepared using an MLOCR/barcode sorter and is
submitted with standardized documentation, then pieces do not have to
be grouped by 3-digit ZIP Code prefix (or by 3-digit scheme, if
applicable) in SCF trays, or by SCF in mixed trays.
* * * * *
5.5 Letter Tray Strapping Exception
[Revise the second sentence of 5.5 to read as follows:]
* * * If the processing and distribution manager gives a written
waiver, strapping is not required for any mixed or sectional center
facility (SCF) letter tray of First-Class Mail or for any letter tray
that originates and destinates in the same sectional center facility/
local processing center (SCF/LPC) service areas.
* * * * *
5.6 Use of Flat Trays
* * * * *
5.6.2 Preparation for Flats in Flat Trays
All flat-tray preparation is subject to these standards: * * *
[Revise items (h) and (i) to read as follows:]
h. Pieces prepared as automation flats under the tray-based
preparation option in 235.8.0 do not have to be grouped by 3-digit ZIP
Code prefix in SCF trays or by SCF in mixed trays if the mailing is
prepared using an MLOCR/barcode sorter and standardized documentation
is submitted.
i. If pieces in a Periodicals mailing remain after one or more full
trays are prepared for a 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit, or SCF/LPC
destination, an additional tray to the destination must be prepared if
the remaining pieces reach the required volume. If the remaining volume
is less than the required minimum, the pieces must be moved to the next
tray level that meets the minimum volume.
* * * * *
5.8 Preparation for USPS Marketing Mail Flats in Letter Trays
USPS Marketing Mail flat-size pieces may be prepared in letter
trays instead of sacks/flat trays only if the following standards are
met:
* * * * *
[Revise item (e) to read as follows:]
All mail prepared under 245.9.0 must be bundled except for full
carrier route trays.
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. All other applicable standards in 245.8.0, 245.9.0, or 245.10.0
must be met, including required preparation sequence and use of sack/
flat tray minimums as tray minimums.
* * * * *
5.11 Line 1 (Destination Line)
Line 1 (destination line) must meet these standards: * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Information. Line 1 must contain only the information specified
by standard, including the appropriate destination facility prefix
(e.g., ``SCF''). * * *
* * * * *
Exhibit 5.17 Required Barcoded Container Labels
[Revise Exhibit 5.17 to read as follows:]
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Price or type Processing category
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USPS Marketing Mail. ...............................
Automation price....................... Letter-size.
Enhanced Carrier Route................. Letter-size (barcoded labels
not required for letter-size
pieces with simplified
addresses or paid at nonletter
prices).
Automation............................. Flat-size.
Cobundled and cosacked under 705.10.0 Flat-size.
through 705.13.0.
Automation, Presorted, and Enhanced Flat-size.
Carrier Route in letter trays under
245.3.0.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * * *
7.0 Optional Endorsement Lines (OELs)
7.1 OEL Use
Exhibit 7.1.1 OEL Formats
[Revise Exhibit 7.1.1 to read as follows:]
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Sortation level OEL example
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Firm--BPM machinable parcels.............. FIRM 12345.
Firm--Periodicals......................... FIRM 12345.
Carrier Route--Periodicals basic.......... CAR-RT LOT**C-001.
CR LOT 1234A**C-001.
Carrier Route--Periodicals high density... CAR-RT WSH**C-001.
Carrier Route--Periodicals saturation..... CAR-RT WSS**C-001.
ECR--USPS Marketing Mail basic............ ECRLOT**C-001.
ECRLOT 1234A**C-001.
ECR--USPS Marketing Mail high density or ECRWSH**C-001.
high density plus.
ECR--USPS Marketing Mail saturation....... ECRWSS**C-001.
Carrier Route--Bound Printed Matter....... CAR-RT SORT**C-001.
Carrier Route--Heavy Printed Matter 5- CAR-RT SORT**C-001.
Digit. 5-DIGIT 12345.
5-Digit Scheme (Automation flats)......... SCH 5-DIGIT 12345.
3-Digit................................... 3-DIGIT 771.
3-Digit Scheme (Automation flats)......... SCH 3-DIGIT 006.
SCF (3-digit ZIP Code prefix)............. ALL FOR SCF 105.
SCF (5-digit ZIP Code).................... ALL FOR SCF 90197.
Mixed..................................... MIXED WKG.
Additional required human-readable text
for use with combined mailings of USPS
Marketing Mailand Periodical flats:
5-Digit Scheme (and other sortation levels SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 MIX
as appropriate). COMAIL.
Carrier Route basic....................... SCH 5-DIGIT 12345 FSSC
COMAIL.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * * *
7.2 OEL Format
* * * * *
7.2.5 ZIP Code Information
[Revise the first sentence of 7.2.5 to read as follows:]
Except for carrier route bundles, the OEL must include the ZIP Code
information (5-digit ZIP Code or 3-digit ZIP Code prefix) determined by
the sortation level and, when applicable, by the labeling list
designated in Exhibit 7.2.5 for SCF or mixed sortation levels. * * *
Exhibit 7.2.5 OEL Labeling Lists
[Revise Exhibit 7.2.5 to read as follows:]
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Processing category and presort type.. SCF......................... MIXED
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First-Class Mail
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Letters, nonmachinable................ L005........................ MXD WKG
Letters, machinable................... L005........................ MXD WKG
Letters, automation................... L005........................ MXD WKG
Flats, nonautomation.................. L016........................ MXD WKG
Flats, automation..................... L016........................ MXD WKG
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Periodicals \1\
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Letters, nonbarcoded (nonautomation).. L005........................ MXD WKG
Letters, barcoded (automation)........ L005........................ MXD WKG
Flats, nonbarcoded.................... L016........................ MXD WKG
Flats, barcoded....................... L016........................ MXD WKG
Nonstandard parcels................... L051........................ MXD WKG
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USPS Marketing Mail \1\
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Letters, nonmachinable................ L005........................ MXD WKG
Letters, machinable................... L005........................ MXD WKG
Letters, automation................... L005........................ MXD WKG
Flats, nonautomation.................. L016........................ MXD WKG
Flats, automation..................... L016........................ MXD WKG
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Bound Printed Matter \1\
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Flats, nonbarcoded.................... L016........................ MXD WKG
Flats, barcoded....................... L016........................ MXD WKG
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Nonstandard parcels................... L051........................ MXD WKG
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\1\ For automation-compatible flats, label according to L007 for optional 5-digit scheme preparation.
204 Barcode Standards
* * * * *
3.0 Standards for Barcoded Tray Labels, Sack Labels, and Container
Labels
* * * * *
3.2 Specifications for Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels
* * * * *
3.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers
* * * * *
Exhibit 3.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers
[Revise Exhibit 3.2.4 to read as follows:]
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Class and mailing CIN Human-Readable content line
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Priority Mail Express open and distribute
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Dropship, all container levels............. 143 EXPRESS DROPSHIP.
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Priority Mail Open and Distribute
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Dropship, all container levels............. 165 PMOD.
Letters, all classes....................... 029 PMOD LTRS.
Flats, all classes......................... 030 PMOD FLTS.
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First-Class Mail
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FCM Letters--Automation
5-digit scheme trays....................... 241 FCM LTR BC 5D SCHEME.
5-digit trays.............................. 242 FCM LTR 5D BC.
SCF trays.................................. 245 FCM LTR SCF BC.
mixed trays................................ 246 FCM LTR BC WKG.
FCM Letters--Nonautomation Machinable
SCF trays.................................. 258 FCM LTR SCF MACH.
mixed trays................................ 260 FCM LTR MACH WKG.
FCM Letters--Presorted Nonmachinable
5-digit trays.............................. 267 FCM LTR 5D MANUAL.
3-digit trays.............................. 269 FCM LTR 3D MANUAL.
SCF trays.................................. 270 FCM LTR SCF MANUAL.
mixed trays................................ 268 FCM LTR MANUAL WKG.
FCM Letters--Single-Piece
single-piece trays......................... 260 FCM SNGLP LTRS WKG.
FCM Flats--Automation
5-digit scheme trays....................... 271 FCM FLTS 5D SCH BC.
5-digit trays.............................. 272 FCM FLTS 5D BC.
3-digit trays.............................. 273 FCM FLTS 3D BC.
SCF trays.................................. 274 FCM FLTS SCF BC.
mixed trays................................ 275 FCM FLTS BC WKG.
FCM Flats--Presorted
5-digit trays.............................. 278 FCM FLTS 5D NON BC.
3-digit trays.............................. 279 FCM FLTS 3D NON BC.
SCF trays.................................. 280 FCM FLTS SCF NON BC.
mixed trays................................ 282 FCM FLTS NON BC WKG.
FCM Flats--Single-Piece
single-piece trays......................... 282 FCM SNGLP FLTS WKG.
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PER Letters--Carrier Route
saturation price trays..................... 369 PER LTRS WSS.\1\
high density price trays................... 370 PER LTRS WSH.\1\
basic price trays.......................... 366 PER LTRS CR.\1\
5-digit carrier routes trays............... 367 PER LTRS CR-RTS.
3-digit carrier routes trays............... 368 PER LTRS 3D CR-RTS.
PER Letters--Barcoded (Automation)
5-digit scheme trays....................... 341 PER LTRS BC 5D SCHEME.
5-digit trays.............................. 342 PER LTRS 5D BC.
3-digit scheme trays....................... 343 PER LTRS BC SCHEME.\2\
3-digit trays.............................. 344 PER LTRS 3D BC.
SCF trays.................................. 345 PER LTRS SCF BC.
mixed trays................................ 346 PER LTRS BC WKG.
PER Letters--Nonbarcoded (Nonautomation)
5-digit trays.............................. 350 PER LTRS 5D NON BC.
3-digit trays.............................. 353 PER LTRS 3D NON BC.
SCF trays.................................. 356 PER LTRS SCF NON BC.
mixed trays................................ 359 PER LTRS NON BC WKG.
PER Flats--Carrier Route
car. rt. sacks or flat trays--saturation... 387 PER FLTS WSS.\1\
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car. rt. sacks or flat trays--high density. 388 PER FLTS WSH.\1\
car. rt. sacks or flat trays--basic........ 385 PER FLTS CR.\1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks or flat trays. 386 PER FLTS 5D CR-RTS.
5-digit scheme car. rts. sacks or flat 371 PER FLTS CR-RTS SCH.
trays.
3-digit carrier routes flat trays.......... 351 PER FLTS 3D CR-RTS.
PER Flats--Barcoded
5-digit flat trays......................... 372 PER FLTS 5D BC.
5-digit scheme flat trays.................. 372 PER FLTS 5D SCH BC.
3-digit flat trays......................... 373 PER FLTS 3D BC.
SCF flat trays............................. 377 PER FLTS SCF BC.
mixed flat trays........................... 375 PER FLTS BC WKG.
PER Flats--Nonbarcoded
5-digit scheme flat trays.................. 378 PER FLT 5D SCH NON BC.
5-digit flat trays......................... 378 PER FLTS 5D NON BC.
3-digit flat trays......................... 379 PER FLTS 3D NON BC.
SCF flat trays............................. 384 PER FLTS SCF NON BC.
mixed flat trays........................... 382 PER FLTS NON BC WKG.
PER Flats--Cotrayed Barcoded and Nonbarcoded
5-digit scheme flat trays.................. 321 PER FLT 5D SCH BC/NBC.
5-digit flat trays......................... 321 PER FLTS 5D BC/NBC.
3-digit flat trays......................... 322 PER FLTS 3D BC/NBC.
SCF flat trays............................. 329 PER FLTS SCF BC/NBC.
mixed flat trays........................... 332 PER FLTS BC/NBC WKG.
PER Flats--Merged Carrier Route, Barcoded, and
Nonbarcoded
merged 5-digit sacks or flat trays......... 339 PER FLTS CR/5D.
merged 5-digit scheme sacks or flat trays.. 349 PER FLTS CR/5D SCH.
merged 3-digit flat trays.................. 352 PER FLTS CR/5D/3D.
PER Nonstandard Parcels--Merged Carrier Route
and Presorted
merged 5-digit sacks....................... 340 PER NONSTD CR/5D.
merged 3-digit sacks....................... 354 PER NONSTD CR/5D/3D.
merged 5-digit scheme sacks................ 365 PER NONSTD CR/5D SCH.
PER Nonstandard Parcels--Carrier Route
saturation price sacks..................... 397 PER NONSTD WSS.\1\
high density price sacks................... 398 PER NONSTD WSH.\1\
basic price sacks.......................... 395 PER NONSTD CR \1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks............... 396 PER NONSTD 5D CR-RTS.
5-digit scheme car. rts. sacks............. 399 PER NONSTD CR-RTS SCH.
3-digit carrier routes sacks............... 355 PER NONSTD 3D CR-RTS.
PER Nonstandard Parcels--Presorted
5-digit sacks.............................. 389 PER NONSTD 5D.
3-digit sacks.............................. 390 PER NONSTD 3D.
SCF sacks or trays......................... 394 PER NONSTD SCF.
mixed sacks or trays....................... 392 PER NONSTD WKG.
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NEWS Letters--Carrier Route
saturation price trays..................... 469 NEWS LTRS WSS.\1\
high density price trays................... 470 NEWS LTRS WSH.\1\
basic price trays.......................... 466 NEWS LTRS CR.\1\
5-digit carrier routes trays............... 467 NEWS LTRS CR-RTS.
3-digit carrier routes trays............... 468 NEWS LTRS 3D CR-RTS.
NEWS Letters--Barcoded (Automation)
5-digit scheme trays....................... 441 NEWS LTR BC 5D SCHEME.
5-digit trays.............................. 442 NEWS LTRS 5D BC.
3-digit scheme trays....................... 443 NEWS LTRS BC SCHEME \2\.
3-digit trays.............................. 444 NEWS LTRS 3D BC.
SCF trays.................................. 445 NEWS LTRS SCF BC.
mixed trays................................ 446 NEWS LTRS BC WKG.
NEWS Letters--Nonbarcoded (Nonautomation)
5-digit trays.............................. 450 NEWS LTRS 5D NON BC.
3-digit trays.............................. 453 NEWS LTRS 3D NON BC.
SCF trays.................................. 456 NEWS LTRS SCF NON BC.
mixed trays................................ 459 NEWS LTRS NON BC WKG.
NEWS Flats--Carrier Route
car. rt. sacks or flat trays--saturation... 487 NEWS FLTS WSS.\1\
car. rt. sacks or flat trays--high density. 488 NEWS FLTS WSH.\1\
car. rt. sacks or flat trays--basic........ 485 NEWS FLTS CR.\1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks or flat trays. 486 NEWS FLTS 5D CR-RTS.
5-digit scheme car. rts. sacks or flat 471 NEWS FLTS CR-RTS SCH.
trays.
3-digit carrier routes flat trays.......... 451 NEWS FLTS 3D CR-RTS.
NEWS Flats--Barcoded
5-digit flat trays......................... 472 NEWS FLTS 5D BC.
5-digit scheme flat trays.................. 472 NEWS FLTS 5D SCH BC.
3-digit flat trays......................... 473 NEWS FLTS 3D BC.
SCF flat trays............................. 477 NEWS FLTS SCF BC.
mixed flat trays........................... 475 NEWS FLTS BC WKG.
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NEWS Flats--Nonbarcoded
5-digit scheme flat trays.................. 478 NEWS FLT 5D SCH NON BC.
5-digit flat trays......................... 478 NEWS FLTS 5D NON BC.
3-digit flat trays......................... 479 NEWS FLTS 3D NON BC.
SCF flat trays............................. 484 NEWS FLTS SCF NON BC.
mixed flat trays........................... 482 NEWS FLTS NON BC WKG.
NEWS Flats--Cotrayed Barcoded and Nonbarcoded
5-digit scheme flat trays.................. 421 NEWS FLT 5D SCH BC/NBC.
5-digit flat trays......................... 421 NEWS FLTS 5D BC/NBC.
3-digit flat trays......................... 422 NEWS FLTS 3D BC/NBC.
SCF and origin/entry SCF flat trays........ 429 NEWS FLTS SCF BC/NBC.
mixed flat trays........................... 432 NEWS FLTS BC/NBC WKG.
NEWS Flats--Merged Carrier Route, Barcoded, and
Nonbarcoded
merged 5-digit............................. 439 NEWS FLTS CR/5D.
merged 5-digit scheme...................... 449 NEWS FLTS CR/5D SCH.
merged 3-digit flat trays.................. 452 NEWS FLTS CR/5D/3D.
NEWS Nonstandard Parcels--Merged Carrier Route
and Presorted
merged 5-digit............................. 440 NEWS NONSTD CR/5D.
merged 5-digit scheme...................... 465 NEWS NONSTD CR/5D SCH.
merged 3-digit sacks....................... 454 NEWS NONSTD CR/5D/3D.
NEWS Nonstandard Parcels--Carrier Route
saturation price sacks..................... 497 NEWS NONSTD WSS.\1\
high density price sacks................... 498 NEWS NONSTD WSH.\1\
basic price sacks.......................... 495 NEWS NONSTD CR.\1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks............... 496 NEWS NONSTD 5D CR-RTS.
5-digit scheme car. rts. sacks............. 499 NEWS NONSTD CR-RTS SCH.
3-digit carrier routes sacks............... 455 NEWS NONSTD 3D CR-RTS.
NEWS Nonstandard Parcels--Presorted
5-digit sacks.............................. 489 NEWS NONSTD 5D.
3-digit sacks.............................. 490 NEWS NONSTD 3D.
SCF sacks or trays......................... 494 NEWS NONSTD SCF.
mixed sacks or trays....................... 492 NEWS NONSTD WKG.
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ECR Letters--Barcoded
saturation price (including Plus One)...... 557 MKT LTR BC WSS.\1\
high density or high density plus price 557 MKT LTR BC WSH.\1\
(including Plus One).
5-digit carrier routes trays............... 564 MKT LTR 5D CR-RT BC
3-digit carrier routes trays............... 565 MKT LTR 3D CR-RT BC.
ECR Letters--Nonautomation (Machinable)
saturation price........................... 569 MKT LTR MACH WSS.\1\
high density or high density plus price.... 569 MKT LTR MACH WSH.\1\
basic price................................ 569 MKT LTR MACH LOT.\1\
5-digit carrier routes trays............... 567 MKT LTR 5D CR-RT MACH.
3-digit carrier routes trays............... 568 MKT LTR 3D CR-RT MACH.
ECR Letters--Nonautomation (Nonmachinable)
saturation price........................... 608 MKT LTR MAN WSS.\1\
high density or high density plus price.... 608 MKT LTR MAN WSH.\1\
basic price................................ 608 MKT LTR MAN LOT.\1\
5-digit carrier routes trays............... 609 MKT LTR 5D CR-RT MAN.
3-digit carrier routes trays............... 611 MKT LTR 3D CR-RT MAN.
MKT Letters--Automation
5-digit scheme trays....................... 541 MKT LTR BC 5D SCHEME.
5-digit trays.............................. 542 MKT LTR 5D BC.
SCF trays.................................. 545 MKT LTR SCF BC.
mixed trays................................ 546 MKT LTR BC WKG.
MKT Letters--Nonautomation Machinable
SCF trays.................................. 558 MKT LTR SCF MACH.
mixed trays................................ 560 MKT LTR MACH WKG.
MKT Letters--Presorted Nonmachinable
5-digit trays.............................. 604 MKT LTR 5D MANUAL.
3-digit trays.............................. 606 MKT LTR 3D MANUAL.
SCF trays.................................. 607 MKT LTR SCF MANUAL.
mixed trays................................ 605 MKT LTR MANUAL WKG.
MKT Letters--Residual Pieces Subject to FCM
Single-Piece Prices
residual trays............................. 560 MKT LTRS WKG.
Enhanced Carrier Route Flats--Nonautomation
saturation price sacks or flat trays....... 587 MKT FLTS ECRWSS.\1\
high density or high density plus price 588 MKT FLTS ECRWSH.\1\
sacks or flat trays.
basic price sacks or flat trays............ 589 MKT FLTS ECRLOT.\1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks or flat trays. 586 MKT FLTS CR-RTS.
5-digit scheme car. rts. sacks or flat 529 MKT FLTS CR-RTS SCH.
trays.
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MKT Flats--Cotrayed Automation and
Nonautomation
5-digit scheme flat trays.................. 521 MKT FLT 5D SCH BC/NBC.
5-digit flat trays......................... 521 MKT FLTS 5D BC/NBC.
3-digit and origin/entry 3-digit flat trays 522 MKT FLTS 3D BC/NBC.
SCF flat trays............................. 531 MKT FLTS SCF BC/NBC.
mixed flat trays........................... 532 MKT FLTS BC/NBC WKG.
MKT Flats--Merged Carrier Route, Automation,
and Presorted
merged 5-digit............................. 539 MKT FLTS CR/5D
merged 5-digit scheme...................... 549 MKT FLTS CR/5D SCH.
MKT Flats--Automation
5-digit flat trays......................... 572 MKT FLTS 5D BC.
5-digit scheme flat trays.................. 572 MKT FLTS 5D SCH BC.
3-digit flat trays......................... 573 MKT FLTS 3D BC.
SCF flat trays............................. 574 MKT FLTS SCF BC.
mixed flat trays........................... 575 MKT FLTS BC WKG.
MKT Flats--Nonautomation
5-digit scheme flat trays.................. 578 MKT FLT 5D SCH NON BC.
5-digit flat trays......................... 578 MKT FLTS 5D NON BC.
3-digit flat trays......................... 579 MKT FLTS 3D NON BC.
SCF flat trays............................. 580 MKT FLTS SCF NON BC.
mixed flat trays........................... 582 MKT FLTS NON BC WKG.
MKT Flats--Residual Pieces Subject to FCM
Single-Piece Prices
residual flat trays........................ 582 MKT FLTS WKG.
Customized MarketMail (CMM)
CMM letter trays........................... 206 DEL LTR MKT CMM MAN.
CMM flat trays............................. 207 DEL FLTS MKT CMM MAN.
CMM sacks.................................. 205 DEL MKT CMM MAN.
ECR Marketing Parcels
saturation price sacks..................... 599 MKT MKTG WSS.\1\
high density price sacks................... 600 MKT MKTG WSH.\1\
basic price sacks.......................... 601 MKT MKTG LOT.\1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks............... 598 MKT MKTG CR-RTS.
MKT Marketing Parcels (Nonstandard) and
Nonprofit Nonstandard-Priced Parcels
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 590 MKT NONSTD 5D SCH.
5-digit sacks.............................. 590 MKT NONSTD 5D.
SCF sacks.................................. 596 MKT NONSTD SCF.
mixed sacks................................ 594 MKT NONSTD WKG.
MKT Marketing Parcels (Machinable) and
Nonprofit Machinable Priced Parcels
5-digit sacks.............................. 670 MKT MACH 5D.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 670 MKT MACH 5D SCH.
mixed sacks................................ 674 MKT MACH WKG.
MKT Machinable and Nonstandard Parcels--
Presorted
5-digit sacks.............................. 603 MKT MACH-NONSTD 5D.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 603 MKT MACH-NONSTD 5D SCH.
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Carrier Route HPM--Nonstandard Parcels
carrier route sacks........................ 134 HPM NONSTD CR.\1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks............... 135 HPM NONSTD CR-RTS.
5-digit scheme car. rt. sacks.............. 136 HPM NONSTD CR-RTS SCH.
Presorted HPM--Nonstandard Parcels
5-digit sacks.............................. 239 HPM NONSTD 5D.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 249 HPM NONSTD 5D SCH.
3-digit sacks.............................. 251 HPM NONSTD 3D.
SCF sacks.................................. 252 HPM NONSTD SCF.
mixed sacks................................ 254 HPM NONSTD WKG.
Carrier Route HPM--Machinable Parcels
carrier route sacks........................ 086 HPM MACH CR.\1\
Presorted HPM--Machinable Parcels
5-digit sacks.............................. 087 HPM MACH 5D
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 088 HPM MACH 5D SCH.
SCF sacks.................................. 257 HPM MACH SCF.
mixed sacks................................ 089 HPM MACH WKG.
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Carrier Route BPM--Flats
carrier route sacks........................ 657 PSVC FLTS CR.\1\
5-digit scheme car. rts. sacks............. 659 PSVC FLTS CR-RTS SCH.
5-digit carrier routes sacks............... 658 PSVC FLTS CR-RTS.
Presorted BPM--Flats
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 649 PSVC FLTS 5D SCH NON BC.
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5-digit sacks.............................. 649 PSVC FLTS 5D NON BC.
3-digit sacks.............................. 650 PSVC FLTS 3D NON BC.
SCF sacks.................................. 654 PSVC FLTS SCF NON BC.
mixed sacks................................ 653 PSVC FLTS NON BC WKG.
Presorted BPM--Automation Flats
5-digit sacks.............................. 635 PSVC FLTS 5D BC.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 635 PSVC FLTS 5D SCH BC.
3-digit sacks.............................. 636 PSVC FLTS 3D BC.
SCF sacks.................................. 637 PSVC FLTS SCF BC.
mixed sacks................................ 639 PSVC FLTS BC WKG.
BPM Flats--Cosacked Barcoded and Presorted
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 648 PSVC FLTS 5D SCH BC/NBC.
5-digit sacks.............................. 648 PSVC FLTS 5D BC/NBC.
3-digit sacks.............................. 661 PSVC FLTS 3D BC/NBC.
SCF sacks.................................. 667 PSVC FLTS SCF BC/NBC.
mixed sacks................................ 669 PSVC FLTS BC/NBC WKG.
Carrier Route BPM--Nonstandard Parcels
carrier route sacks........................ 697 PSVC NONSTD CR.\1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks............... 698 PSVC NONSTD CR-RTS.
5-digit scheme car. rt. sacks.............. 698 PSVC NONSTD CR-RTS SCH.
Presorted BPM--Nonstandard Parcels
5-digit sacks.............................. 690 PSVC NONSTD 5D.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 690 PSVC NONSTD 5D SCH.
3-digit sacks.............................. 691 PSVC NONSTD 3D.
SCF sacks.................................. 696 PSVC NONSTD SCF.
mixed sacks................................ 694 PSVC NONSTD WKG.
Carrier Route BPM--Machinable Parcels
carrier route sacks........................ 687 PSVC MACH CR.\1\
Presorted BPM--Machinable Parcels
5-digit sacks.............................. 680 PSVC MACH 5D.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 680 PSVC MACH 5D SCH.
mixed sacks................................ 684 PSVC MACH WKG.
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Parcel Select Machinable Parcels
5-digit sacks.............................. 680 PSVC MACH 5D.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 680 PSVC MACH 5D SCH.
SCF sacks.................................. 686 PSVC MACH SCF.
mixed sacks................................ 684 PSVC MACH WKG.
Parcel Select DSCF and DDU Prices
5-digit sacks.............................. 688 PSVC PARCELS 5D.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 688 PSVC PARCELS 5D SCH.
Parcel Select--Nonstandard Parcels
3-digit sacks.............................. 691 PSVC NONSTD 3D.
Combined Package Services and Parcel Select
Parcels
5-digit sacks.............................. 688 PSVC PARCELS 5D.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 688 PSVC PARCELS 5D SCH.
Combined Package Services and USPS Marketing
Machinable Parcels
5-digit sacks.............................. 660 MKT/PSVC MACH 5D.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 660 MKT/PSVC MACH 5D SCH.
mixed sacks................................ 664 MKT/PSVC MACH WKG.
Combined Package Services, Parcel Select, and
USPS Marketing--All Parcels
5-digit sacks.............................. 603 MKT/PSVC PARCELS 5D.
5-digit scheme sacks....................... 603 MKT/PSVC PARCELS 5D SCH.
Combined Package Services, Parcel Select, and
USPS Marketing--Nonstandard Parcels 2 up to 6
oz (APPS-machinable)
3-digit sacks.............................. 501 MKT/PSVC 3D.
SCF sacks.................................. 502 MKT/PSVC SCF.
Mixed sacks................................ 506 MKT/PSVC WKG.
Combined PSVC & MKT--Nonstandard Parcels
Cylindrical Tubes and Rolls
3-digit sacks.............................. 591 MKT/PSVC NONSTD 3D.
SCF sacks.................................. 592 MKT/PSVC NONSTD SCF.
Mixed sacks................................ 594 MKT/PSVC NONSTD WKG.
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207 Periodicals
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2.0 Price Application and Computation
2.1 Price Application
2.1.1 Price Elements
[Revise 2.1.1 to read as follows:]
Postage for Periodicals mail includes a pound price charge and a
piece price charge for Outside-County mail, and any discounts for which
the mail qualifies under the corresponding standards.
2.1.2 Applying Outside-County Piece Prices
The per piece charge applies to each copy and each firm bundle in
the mailing. Outside-County piece prices are based on the shape of the
mailpiece (letter, flat, or parcel); the characteristics of the
mailpiece (machinable or nonmachinable, see 18.4aa and 18.4ab); the
application of a barcode; and the bundle presort level. Firm bundles
and carrier route pieces pay separate piece prices that do not vary
based on these criteria. For pieces properly prepared loose in trays,
the price is based on the tray presort level. Apply piece prices for
Outside-County mail as follows: * * *
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Nonmachinable flats. Apply the ``Nonmachinable Flats-Barcoded/
Nonbarcoded'' prices to pieces that meet the standards for
nonmachinable flats in 26.0, whether or not a barcode is used.
Exception: Barcoded pieces prepared under 26.0 and placed in 5-
digit bundles pay the ``Machinable Flats-Barcoded'' 5-digit price.
Nonmachinable barcoded flats claiming the ``Machinable Flats-Barcoded''
5-digit price must meet the deflection standards in 201.4.0.
* * * * *
[Revise 2.1.8 to read as follows:]
2.1.8 SCF Pallet Discount Eligibility
Periodicals flat-shaped pieces are eligible for the SCF Pallet
discount when palletized as follows:
a. 5-digit eligible pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.2f,
705.8.10.2g, and 705.8.10.2h and entered at Origin (None) or DSCF/LPC
entry.
b. 3-digit eligible pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.2g
and 705.8.10.2h and entered at Origin (None) or DSCF/LPC entry.
c. Basic Carrier Route eligible pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.2f, 705.8.10.2g, and 705.8.10.2h and entered at Origin (None)
or DSCF/LPC entry.
d. High Density eligible pieces of 125 or more for each carrier
route that are palletized under 705.8.10.2f, 705.8.10.2g, and
705.8.10.2h and entered at Origin (None) or DSCF/LPC entry.
e. Saturation eligible pieces to at least 90 percent or more of the
total number of active residential addresses, or 75 percent or more of
the total number of active possible delivery addresses, on each carrier
route that are palletized under 705.8.10.2f, 705.8.10.2g, and
705.8.10.2h and entered at Origin (None) or DSCF/LPC entry.
f. Firm bundles that are palletized under 705.8.10.2f, 705.8.10.2g,
and 705.8.10.2h and entered at Origin (None) or DSCF/LPC entry.
[Revise 2.1.9 to read as follows:]
2.1.9 Delivery Sort Container Discount Eligibility
The following Periodicals flat-shaped pieces in bundles are
eligible for the Delivery Sort Container discount when meeting the
basic standards under 13.2.1b and palletized under 705.8.0, 705.10.0,
705.12.0, or 705.13.0 on a 5-digit scheme carrier routes, 5-digit
(scheme) merged, 5-digit carrier route(s), or 5-digit merged pallet
entered at an Origin, DSCF, or DDU entry or in a carrier route sack or
flat tray under 207.23.4.1 and entered at the DDU:
a. Carrier Route;
b. High Density; and
c. Saturation; and
d. Firm.
* * * * *
2.2 Computing Postage
* * * * *
[Delete 2.2.7 in its entirety; renumber 2.2.8 as 2.27:]
[Revise renumbered 2.2.7 to read as follows:]
2.2.7 Total Postage
Total Outside-County postage is the sum of the per pound and per
piece charges and any Ride-Along charges; minus all discounts, rounded
off to the nearest whole cent. Total In-County postage is the sum of
the per pound and per piece charges, and any Ride-Along charges, less
all discounts, rounded off to the nearest whole cent.
* * * * *
3.0 Physical Characteristics and Content Eligibility
* * * * *
3.3.3 Enclosures at First-Class Mail or USPS Marketing Mail Prices
Material paid at First-Class Mail or USPS Marketing Mail prices may
be enclosed in a Periodicals mailpiece subject to these conditions:
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
a. The total weight of all enclosed USPS Marketing Mail material
must not exceed 20 ounces.
* * * * *
11.0 Basic Eligibility
11.1 Outside-County Prices
11.1.1 General
Outside-County prices apply to copies of an authorized Periodicals
publication that a publisher or news agent mails and that are not
eligible for In-County prices under 11.3. Outside-County prices consist
of: * * *
[Revise items (b) and (c) to read as follows:]
b. An entry-level charge for the weight of the advertising portion
of the publication; and
c. An entry-level charge for the weight of the nonadvertising
portion.
[Delete item (d) in its entirety:]
* * * * *
12.0 Nonbarcoded (Presorted) Eligibility
* * * * *
12.2 Prices--Outside-County
[Revise the text of 12.2 to read as follows:]
Outside-County nonbarcoded (Presorted) piece prices are based on
shape, machinability, barcoding, and presort level. The presort level
of the piece is based primarily on the bundle level of the piece,
except the presort level of pieces loose in trays, which is based on
the tray level.
* * * * *
14.0 Barcoded (Automation) Eligibility
* * * * *
14.2 Eligibility Standards for Full-Service Automation Periodicals
All pieces entered under the full-service automation option must: *
* *
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Be scheduled for an appointment through the Facility Access and
Shipment Tracking (FAST) system when deposited as a DSCF drop shipment.
* * * * *
14.3 Prices--Outside-County
[Revise the text of 14.3 to read as follows:]
Outside-County barcoded (automation) piece prices are based on
mailpiece shape (letter, flat, or parcel), machinability, barcoding,
and presort level. The presort level of the piece is based on the
bundle level of the piece,
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except the presort level of pieces loose in trays is based on the tray
level.
* * * * *
16.0 Postage Payment
* * * * *
16.4 Payment Method
[Delete the last sentence of 16.4 in its entirety:]
* * * * *
17.0 Documentation
* * * * *
17.4 Detailed Entry Listing for Periodicals
17.4.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the first sentence of 17.4.1 to read as follows:]
The publisher must be able to present documentation that supports
the number of copies of each edition of an issue, by entry level, at
DDU/S&DC, DSCF/LPC (letters/flats), DSCF/RPDC (parcels), All Others,
and In-County prices. * * *
* * * * *
17.4.2 Format
Using one of the following formats, report the number of copies
mailed to each 3-digit ZIP Code area at entry prices: * * *
[Revise the first sentence of 17.4.2(b) to read as follows:]
b. Report copies by zone (In-County DDU/S&DC, In-County others,
Outside-County DDU/S&DC, Outside-County DSCF/LPC [letters/flats],
Outside-County DSCF/RPDC [parcels], and Outside-County All Others) and
by 3-digit ZIP Code, in ascending numeric order, for each entry level.
* * *
* * * * *
17.4.3 Entry Abbreviations
Use the price name or the authorized entry abbreviation in the
listings in 17.3 and 17.4.2.
[Delete the entry ``ADC'' in its entirety:]
* * * * *
17.5 Additional Standards for Documentation
* * * * *
[Delete 17.5.2 in its entirety:]
* * * * *
18.0 General Mail Preparation
* * * * *
18.3 Presort Terms
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows: * * *
[Delete items (r) and (s) in their entirety; renumber item (t) as
(r):]
[Revise renumbered item (r) to read as follows:]
r. Mixed: the pieces are for delivery in the service area of more
than one SCF.
18.4 Mail-Preparation Terms
For purposes of preparing mail: * * *
[Revise item (e) to read as follows:]
e. A full sack (parcels only) is defined in the standards for the
class claimed.
* * * * *
aa. Machinable flats are:
[Revise the first sentence of item aa(1) to read as follows:]
1. Flat-size pieces meeting the standards in 201.6.0 that are
sorted into 5-digit, 3-digit, SCF, and mixed bundles. * * *
* * * * *
20.0 Sacks and Trays
20.1 Basic Standards
20.1.1 General
[Revise 20.1.1 to read as follows:]
The following apply:
a. Mailings must be prepared in letter trays (letters), flat trays
(flats) under 22.7 and 25.5, or sacks (see b.).
b. Sacks must be prepared for the following:
1. Carrier route;
2. 5-digit scheme cr-rt and 5-digit cr-rt flats;
3. Nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats entered at a DDU/S&DC along
with carrier-route flats;
4. Nonpalletized carrier-route flats entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin);
5. Nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin);
6. Nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF flats entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin); and
7. All periodicals parcels.
c. DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be entered
at the BMEU and emptied into a designated container.
d. Palletized mail is subject to 705.8.0.
e. See 203.5.0 and 203.6.0 for tray and sack standards.
* * * * *
[Delete 20.1.4 in its entirety:]
* * * * *
22.0 Preparing Nonbarcoded (Presorted) Periodicals
* * * * *
22.2 Bundle Preparation
[Revise the fifth sentence of the introductory paragraph to read as
follows:]
* * * Smaller volumes are not permitted, except in mixed bundles
and under 22.4. * * *
[Revise item (f) to read as follows:]
f. SCF (required); six-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.
[Delete item (g) in its entirety; renumber item (h) as (g):]
[Revise renumbered item (g) to read as follows:]
g. Mixed (required); no minimum; Tan Label X or OEL.
* * * * *
22.4 Bundles With Less Than 6 Pieces
[Revise the second sentence of 22.4 to read as follows:]
* * * Pieces in these low-volume bundles must be claimed at the
mixed price (Outside-County) or basic price (In-County). * * *
* * * * *
22.5 Letter Tray Preparation--Letter-Size Pieces
Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling: * * *
[Revise items (c) and (d) to read as follows:]
c. SCF: required at 24 pieces, optional with one six-piece bundle
minimum.
1. Line 1: use L005, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``LTRS SCF
NON BC.''
d. Mixed: required (no minimum).
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``LTRS NON
BC WKG.''
* * * * *
22.6 Sack Preparation
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. SCF/LPC, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces minimum
(no minimum for origin entry SCF).
1. Line 1: use L016, Column B for flats, L051, Column B for
parcels.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS''
or ``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``SCF''; followed by ``NON
BC'' for flats.
[Delete items (d) through (f) in their entirety; renumber item (g)
as (d):]
[Revise renumbered item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Mixed, required (no minimum).
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by
``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``WKG''.
* * * * *
22.7 Tray Preparation--Flat-Size Nonbarcoded Pieces
[Revise the introductory text of 22.7 to read as follows:]
Mailers must place machinable and nonmachinable (26.0) flat-sized
pieces in flat trays (203.5.6) instead of sacks, unless prepared as the
following: Direct carrier route; 5-digit scheme carrier route; 5-digit
carrier route (23.4.1,
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705.9.0 and 705.10.0); Nonpalletized residual 5-digit entered at a DDU
along with carrier-route flats; Nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at
the DSCF (origin); or nonpalletized 3-digit/SCF entered at the DSCF
(origin). Bundling in flat trays is optional when no mail in that tray
would have been more finely sorted, if bundled. Bundles must be trayed
and labeled separately from loose flats prepared in flat trays. Tray
preparation, sequence, and labeling: * * *
[Revise item (d) to read as follows:]
d. SCF/LPC, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces minimum,
(no minimum for origin entry SCF).
1. Line 1: use L016, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'';
followed by ``SCF NON BC''.
[Delete items (e) through (g) in their entirety; renumber item and
(h) as (e):]
[Revise renumbered (e) to read as follows:]
e. Mixed (required), no minimum, labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'';
followed by ``NON BC WKG''.
* * * * *
23.0 Preparing Carrier-Route Periodicals
* * * * *
23.4 Preparation--Flat-Size Pieces and Nonstandard Parcels
* * * * *
23.4.2 Exception to Flat Traying and Sacking
[Revise the introductory text of 23.4.2 to read as follows:]
Sacking or traying is not required for carrier route bundles
entered at a DDU when the mailer unloads bundles under 29.4.5. Mailers
must prepare unsacked, untrayed bundles as follows: * * *
* * * * *
23.6 Bundles With Less Than 6 Pieces
[Revise the second sentence of 23.6 to read as follows:]
* * * Pieces in these low-volume bundles must be claimed at the
mixed price (Outside-County) or basic price (In-County). * * *
* * * * *
24.0 Preparing Letter-Size Barcoded (Automation) Periodicals
* * * * *
24.2 Additional Standards
24.2.1 Preparing Barcoded Price Letters
Tray size, preparation sequence, and Line 1 labeling: * * *
[Revise items (c) and (d) to read as follows:]
c. SCF: required (150-piece minimum); overflow allowed; for Line 1,
use L005, Column B.
d. Mixed: required (no minimum); for Line 1, use ``MXD WKG''.
24.2.2 Tray Line 2
Line 2: ``PER LTRS'' or ``NEWS LTRS'' (except ``NEWS LTR'' for 5-
digit scheme trays), as applicable, and: * * *
[Revise items (e) and (f) to read as follows:]
e. SCF: ``SCF BC.''
f. Mixed: ``BC WKG.''
* * * * *
25.0 Preparing Flat-Size Barcoded (Automation) Periodicals
25.1 Basic Standards
* * * * *
25.1.7 Exception--Barcoded and Nonbarcoded Flats on Pallets
[Revise the last sentence of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. * * * The nonbarcoded-price pieces that cannot be placed on SCF
or finer pallets may be prepared as flats in flat trays and paid for at
nonbarcoded prices.
25.1.8 Bundles With Less Than 6 Pieces
[Revise the second sentence of 25.1.8 to read as follows:]
* * * Pieces in these low-volume bundles must be claimed at the
applicable mixed price (Outside-County) or basic price (In-County). * *
*
* * * * *
25.3 Bundling and Labeling
Preparation sequence, bundle size, and labeling: * * *
[Revise item (e) to read as follows:]
e. SCF (required); six-piece minimum (fewer permitted under
25.1.8); pink Label A or OEL.
[Delete item (f) in its entirety; renumber item (g) as (f)]
[Revise renumbered item (f) to read as follows:]
f. Mixed (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.
* * * * *
25.4 Sacking and Labeling
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. SCF/LPC, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces; fewer
pieces not permitted, (no minimum for origin entry SCF); labeling:
1. Line 1: use L016, Column B.
2. Line 2: use ``PER FLTS SCF BC'' or ``NEWS FLTS SCF BC,'' as
applicable.
[Delete items (d) through (f) in their entirety; renumber item (g)
as (d):]
[Revise renumbered item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Mixed (required), no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''
2. Line 2: ``PER FLTS BC WKG'' or ``NEWS FLTS BC WKG'', as
applicable.
25.5 Tray Preparation--Flat-Size Barcoded Pieces
[Delete the fifth sentence of the introductory text in its
entirety:]
* * * * *
[Revise item (d) to read as follows:]
d. SCF/LPC (required), 72-piece minimum, optional at 24 pieces,
fewer pieces not permitted, (no minimum for origin entry SCF);
labeling:
1. Line 1: L016, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'';
followed by ``SCF BC''.
[Delete items (e) through (g) in their entirety; renumber item (h)
as (e):]
[Revise renumbered item (e) to read as follows:]
e. Mixed (required), no minimum, labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'';
followed by ``BC WKG''.
* * * * *
27.0 Combining Multiple Editions or Publications
* * * * *
27.5 Documentation
Each mailing must be accompanied by documentation meeting the
standards in 17.0, as well as any additional mailing information
requested by the USPS to support the postage claimed (such as
advertising percentage and weight per copy). The following additional
standards apply:
[Revise the first sentence of item (a) to read as follows:]
a. Presort documentation required under 203.3.0 must show the total
number of addressed pieces and total number of copies for each
publication and each edition in the combined mailing claimed at the
carrier route, 5-digit, 3-digit/SCF, and mixed prices. * * *
* * * * *
27.7 Postage Statements
Mailers must prepare postage statements for a combined mailing as
follows: * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. For a combined mailing prepared under 27.1a mailers must prepare
a
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separate postage statement that claims all per piece and per pound
charges (if apportioned) for each publication or edition. The mailer
must annotate on, or attach to, each postage statement, the title and
issue date of each publication or edition and indicate that the pieces
are part of a combined mailing under 27.1a.
* * * * *
29.0 Destination Entry
29.1 Basic Standards
* * * * *
[Revise item 29.1(c) to read as follows:]
c. The advertising and nonadvertising portions may be eligible for
DSCF or DDU pound prices based on the entry facility and the address on
the piece.
[Delete 29.2 in its entirety; renumber 29.3 and 29.4 as 29.2 and
29.3 respectively:]
[Renumbered 29.2]
29.2 Destination Sectional Center Facility/Local Processing Center
* * * * *
29.2.2 Price Eligibility
The following apply: * * *
[Delete item (b) in its entirety; renumber item (c) as (b):]
* * * * *
[Renumbered 29.3]
29.3 Destination Delivery Unit/Sorting and Delivery Center
* * * * *
29.3.2 Price Eligibility
Determine price eligibility as follows: * * *
[Delete item (c) in its entirety; renumber item (d) as (c):]
* * * * *
230 Commercial Mail First-Class Mail
233 Prices and Eligibility
* * * * *
4.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Nonautomation First-Class Mail
* * * * *
4.3 Price Application--Nonautomation Machinable--Letters
[Revise the text of 4.3 to read as follows:]
Nonautomation machinable letters are subject to 3-digit and mixed
prices only (including round-trip mailings with one optical disc).
[Revise the heading and text of 4.3.1 to read as follows:]
4.3.1 3-Digit Price
The 3-digit price applies to qualifying letter-size machinable
pieces (see 201.1.0) in quantities of 150 or more pieces prepared in
SCF trays for a single SCF, and to pieces placed in mixed trays in lieu
of overflow SCF trays.
[Revise the heading of 4.3.2 to read as follows:]
4.3.2 3-Digit First Class Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF-Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise the first paragraph of 4.3.2 to read as follows:]
The SCF-pallet discount applies to 3-digit/SCF eligible First Class
Mail letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.1b. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the heading and text of 4.3.3 to read as follows:]
4.3.3 Mixed Price
The mixed price applies to qualifying letter-size machinable pieces
that the mailer prepares in mixed trays, except for pieces placed in
mixed trays in lieu of overflow SCF trays (see 235.5.2.2).
* * * * *
4.5 Nonautomation Nonmachinable Price Application--Letters
[Revise the second sentence of 4.5 to read as follows:]
* * * Nonautomation nonmachinable letters are subject to 5-digit,
3-digit, and mixed prices.
4.5.1 5-Digit Price
[Revise the text of 4.5.1 to read as follows:]
The 5-digit price applies to letter-size mail in quantities of 150
or more pieces for a 5-digit ZIP Code prepared in 5-digit trays
(overflow pieces in 3-digit or mixed trays and 10 or more pieces,
bundled in 3-digit origin/entry trays).
* * * * *
4.5.3 3-Digit Price
[Revise the text of 4.5.3 to read as follows:]
The 3-digit price applies to letter-size mail in quantities of 150
or more pieces for a 3-digit ZIP Code prepared in 3-digit trays
(overflow pieces in mixed trays and 10 or more pieces bundled in 3-
digit origin/entry trays).
* * * * *
[Revise the heading and text of 4.5.5 to read as follows:]
4.5.5 Mixed Price
The mixed price applies to letter-size pieces that are subject to
nonmachinable prices and prepared in mixed trays.
* * * * *
5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Automation First-Class Mail
* * * * *
5.4 Price Application--Automation Cards and Letters
Automation prices apply to each piece that is sorted under 235.6.0
into the corresponding qualifying groups:
[Revise items (a) through (d) to read as follows:]
a. Groups of 150 or more pieces in 5-digit/scheme trays qualify for
the 5-digit price. Preparation to qualify for the 5-digit price is
optional. Pieces placed in full SCF trays in lieu of 5-digit/scheme
overflow trays under 235.6.5 are eligible for the 5-digit prices.
b. Groups of 150 or more pieces in SCF trays qualify for the 3-
digit price.
c. Groups of fewer than 150 pieces placed in mixed trays in lieu of
SCF overflow trays under 235.6.5 are eligible for the 3-digit prices.
d. Pieces in mixed trays qualify for the mixed price, except for
pieces prepared under 5.4c.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 5.4.2 to read as follows:]
5.4.2 3-Digit First Class Mail Cards and Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF-
Pallet Discount Eligibility
[Revise the first paragraph of 5.4.2 to read as follows:]
The SCF-pallet discount applies to 3-digit/SCF eligible First Class
Mail cards and letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.1b. * * *
* * * * *
5.5 Price Application--Flats
Automation prices apply to each piece that is sorted under 235.8.6,
into the corresponding qualifying groups: * * *
[Revise items (c) and (d) to read as follows:]
c. Groups of fewer than 50 pieces in origin 3-digit trays and all
pieces in SCF trays qualify for the 3-digit price. Preparation to
qualify for the 3-digit price is optional and need not be done for all
SCF destinations.
d. All pieces in mixed trays qualify for the mixed price.
* * * * *
5.5.2 3-Digit First-Class Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF-Pallet Discount
Eligibility
[Revise the first paragraph of 5.5.2 to read as follows:]
The SCF-pallet discount applies to 3-digit/SCF eligible First Class
Mail flat-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.1b. * * *
[Delete 5.5.3 in its entirety:]
* * * * *
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6.0 Eligibility Standards for Card Price First-Class Mail
* * * * *
6.2 Cards and Letters
[Revise the text of 6.2 to read as follows:]
Pieces claimed at First-Class Mail card prices and pieces claimed
at First-Class Mail letter prices must meet separate 500-piece minimums
when prepared as separate mailings. Card and letter priced pieces are
not subject to separate minimum volume criteria when prepared as a
combined mailing. Either way, cards and letters may be presented at the
same time and reported on the same postage statement.
* * * * *
235 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.0 General Definition of Terms
* * * * *
1.3 Terms for Presort Levels
1.3.1 Letters and Cards
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows: * * *
[Revise item (g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF: all pieces are addressed for delivery in the service area
of the same sectional center facility (SCF)/local processing center
(LPC) (see L005).
[Delete item (h) in its entirety; renumber items (i) and (j) as (h)
and (i) respectively:]
[Revise renumbered item (h) to read as follows:]
h. Mixed: the pieces are for delivery in the service area of more
than one SCF etc.
* * * * *
1.3.2 Flats
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows: * * *
[Revise items (f) and (g) to read as follows:]
f. SCF: All pieces are addressed for delivery in the service area
of the same sectional center facility (SCF)/local processing center
(LPC) (see L016).
g. Mixed: The pieces are for delivery in the service area of more
than one SCF.
1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail: * * *
[Delete item (h) in its entirety; renumber items (i) through (n) as
(h) through (m) respectively:]
* * * * *
5.0 Preparing Nonautomation Machinable Letters
5.1 Basic Standards
* * * * *
5.1.2 Single-Piece Price Pieces Presented With Presort Mailings
Regardless of postage payment method, mailers may present single-
piece price First-Class Mail with pieces claimed at automation or
presort prices and report all pieces on the same postage statement. The
following standards apply:
a. The mailer must prepare the single-piece price pieces in
separate trays from the automation and presort pieces. Mailers must
label the trays under 204.3.0 using CIN code 260 on trays of single-
piece letters. Label trays as follows:
[Revise item (a1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''
* * * * *
5.2 Machinable Preparation
5.2.1 Machinable Bundling
Machinable pieces are not bundled, except for (see 2.0): * * *
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. All pieces in a less-than-full mixed tray.
5.2.2 Traying and Labeling
[Revise 5.2.2 to read as follows:]
Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling:
a. SCF (required); full trays (no overflow); no minimum for origin
entry SCF, with pieces grouped by 3-digit ZIP Code prefix; labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L005.
2. Line 2: ``FCM LTR SCF MACH.''
b. Mixed (required); no minimum, with pieces grouped by SCF;
labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''
2. Line 2: ``FCM LTR MACH WKG.''
* * * * *
5.3 Nonmachinable Preparation
5.3.1 Nonmachinable Bundling
[Revise the third sentence of 5.3.1 to read as follows:]
* * * Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed bundles. *
* *
[Revise item 5.3.1(c) to read as follows:]
c. Mixed (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.
5.3.2 Traying and Labeling
Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling: * * *
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``FCM LTR MANUAL WKG''.
* * * * *
6.0 Preparing Automation Letters
* * * * *
6.2 Mailings
The requirements for mailings are as follows: * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. First-Class Mail. A single automation price First-Class Mail
mailing may include pieces prepared at 5-digit, 3-digit, and mixed
prices.
* * * * *
6.5 Tray Preparation
[Revise the second and fifth sentences of the introductory
paragraph to read as follows:]
* * * (For example, if a mailer has 30 overflow 5-digit pieces for
ZIP Code 20260, these pieces may be added to an existing qualified SCF
tray for the correct destination (ZIP Code prefix 202) and the overflow
5-digit pieces will still qualify for the 5-digit price). * * *
Mailers may use this option selectively for SCF ZIP Codes. * * *
[Revise items (b) and (c) to read as follows:]
b. SCF: optional, but required for 3-digit price (150-piece minimum
except no minimum for origin entry SCF); overflow allowed; group pieces
by 3-digit ZIP Code. For Line 1, use L005, Column B.
c. Mixed: required (no minimum); group pieces by SCF when overflow
pieces from SCF trays are placed in mixed trays. For Line 1: ``MXD
WKG''
6.6 Tray Line 2
Line 2: ``FCM LTR'' and: * * *
[Revise items (c) and (d) to read as follows:]
c. SCF: ``SCF BC''.
d. Mixed: ``BC WKG''.
6.7 Presentation
[Revise the first sentence of 6.7 to read as follows:]
Upon presentation of letter-size automation price First-Class Mail
mailings to USPS for verification, mailers must present all mixed trays
together, and such trays must either be adjacent to one another, or
side by side, and must be placed as the top layer(s) on any given
container. * * *
* * * * *
7.0 Preparation of Nonautomation Flats
* * * * *
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7.2 Single-Piece Price Pieces Presented With Presort Mailings
* * * Mailers must label the trays under 204.3.0 using CIN code 282
on single-piece trays. Label the trays as follows:
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
a. Line 1: MXD WKG
* * * * *
7.4 Traying and Labeling
Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling: * * *
[Revise items (c) and (d) to read as follows:]
c. SCF (optional); full tray or 50 piece minimum (no overflow);
labeling:
1. Line 1: L016, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``FCM FLTS SCF NON BC''.
d. Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''
2. Line 2: ``FCM FLTS NON BC WKG''.
* * * * *
8.0 Preparation of Automation Flats
* * * * *
8.2 Mailings
8.2.1 Automation Pieces
[Revise the second sentence of 8.2.1 to read as follows:]
* * * First-Class Mail mailings may include pieces prepared at
automation 5-digit, 3-digit, and mixed prices. * * *
* * * * *
8.5 Traying and Labeling
Tray size, preparation sequence, and Line 1 labeling: * * *
[Revise items (e) and (f) to read as follows:]
e. SCF: optional, but required for 3-digit price (full tray or 50-
piece minimum); one less-than-full or overflow tray allowed; group
pieces by 3-digit ZIP Code prefix; labeling:
1. Line 1: L016, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``FCM FLTS SCF BC.''
Exception: Pieces are not required to be grouped by 3-digit ZIP
Code prefix in SCF trays if the mailing is prepared using an MLOCR/
barcode sorter, and standardized documentation is submitted.
f. Mixed (required); no minimum for price eligibility. Group pieces
by SCF. labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''
2. Line 2: ``FCM FLTS BC WKG.''
Mailers using a MLOCR/barcode sorter and submitting standardized
documentation need not group pieces by SCF.
* * * * *
240 Commercial Mail USPS Marketing Mail
243 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
* * * * *
1.2 USPS Marketing Mail Prices
USPS Marketing Mail prices are applied as follows:
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
a. The appropriate minimum per piece price applies to USPS
Marketing Mail automation or machinable letter-sized mailpiece that
weighs 3.5 ounces (0.2188 pound) or less, Nonautomation nonmachinable
letters that weigh 4.0 ounces (0.25 pounds) or less, flat-sized
mailpieces that weighs 4.0 ounces (0.25 pound) or less, presorted
Marketing Parcels and nonstandard parcels that weighs 3.3 ounces
(0.2063 pound) or less, and Heavy Printed Matter nonpresorted parcels.
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 1.2(b) to read as follows:]
b. A price determined by adding the per-piece charge and the
corresponding per-pound charge applies to the following: * * *
[Revise items b(3) and b(4) to read as follows:]
3. Nonprofit machinable and Nonprofit nonstandard parcels that
weigh more than 3.3 ounces;
4. Machinable parcels that weigh 3.5 ounces or more; and
[Add an item b(5) to read as follows:]
5. Regular and Nonprofit Heavy Printed Matter (HPM) presorted and
carrier route parcels.
* * * * *
2.0 Content Standards for USPS Marketing Mail
2.1 General
USPS Marketing Mail consists of mailable matter that: * * *
[Revise items (b) and (c) to read as follows:]
b. Is not authorized to be mailed as Periodicals (unless permitted
or required by standard);
c. Weighs no more than 20 ounces (or 24 ounces for carrier route
flats); and
[Add an item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Weighs no more than 15 pounds if prepared as Heavy Printed
Matter under 9.0. * * *
* * * * *
3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
3.2 Defining Characteristics
3.2.1 Mailpiece Weight
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 3.2.1 to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail parcels and Marketing Parcels must weigh no
more than 16 ounces. USPS Marketing Mail presorted must weigh no more
than 20 ounces. USPS Marketing Mail carrier route flats must weigh no
more than 24 ounces. Heavy Printed Matter parcels must weigh no more
than 15 pounds. Flat-size pieces that do not meet the standards in
201.4.3 through 201.4.4 must be prepared as parcels, and the mailer
must pay the applicable parcel prices. The following weight limits also
apply to pieces mailed at USPS Marketing Mail letter prices: * * *
* * * * *
[Add a 3.2.11 to read as follows:]
3.2.11 Heavy Printed Matter (HPM)
Heavy Printed Matter is a sub-category of Marketing Parcels that
includes regular and nonprofit carrier route, presorted, and
nonpresorted parcels that weigh no more than 15 pounds. HPM must also
meet the additional standards under 9.0.
* * * * *
[Revise 3.4 to read as follows:]
3.4 Barcode Standards
3.4.1 IMpb and IMmb Standards
All USPS Marketing Mail parcels and Heavy Printed Matter parcels
must bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) and an Intelligent
Mail matrix barcode (IMmb) as outlined in 204.2.0 and Publication 199,
Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for
Confirmation Services and Electronic Payment Systems. For details see
PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com.
3.4.2 Package Quality Noncompliance Fee
Unless otherwise excepted, mailers of USPS Marketing Mail parcels
not meeting the requirements for using a unique IMpb and IMmb, as
outlined in 204.2.1.6 and Publication 199, Intelligent Mail Package
Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for Confirmation Services and
Electronic Payment Systems, will be assessed the Package Quality
Noncompliance Fee. (See Notice 123--Price List.) For details see
PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com.
* * * * *
3.7 Residual Mail Subject to First-Class Mail or USPS Ground
Advantage--Retail Prices
The following applies: * * *
[Revise items (b) and (c) to read as follows:]
b. Metered pieces weighing more than 13 ounces but not exceeding 20
ounces that do not qualify for USPS Marketing
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Mail prices, and any pieces that do not qualify for USPS Marketing Mail
prices for which First-Class Mail or USPS Ground Advantage--Retail
service is desired, must be re-enveloped or otherwise prepared so that
they do not bear USPS Marketing Mail markings, endorsements, and ACS
codes and must bear the proper First-Class Mail or USPS Ground
Advantage--Retail price markings and ACS codes.
c. Mailers with pieces (other than metered pieces weighing more
than 13 ounces but not exceeding 20 ounces) that do not qualify for
USPS Marketing Mail prices but that are prepared as USPS Marketing Mail
and who do not want First-Class Mail or USPS Ground Advantage--Retail
service for those pieces may enter their mailpieces ``as is'' (i.e.,
bearing the USPS Marketing Mail markings and endorsements), provided
the requirements in 244.1.0, are met.
* * * * *
4.0 Price Eligibility for USPS Marketing Mail
4.1 General Information
The following apply:
[Add an item (f) to read as follows:]
f. Heavy Printed Matter (HPM) prices are Carrier Route, Presorted,
and Nonpresorted prices (including nonprofit prices). These prices
apply to mailings meeting:
1. Basic standards in 2.0 through 4.0; and
2. Corresponding standards for Presorted prices, Carrier Route
prices, and Nonpresorted prices under 9.0.
* * * * *
4.4 Extra Services for USPS Marketing Mail
4.4.1 Available Services
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 4.4.1 to read as follows:]
Only the following extra services may be used with USPS Marketing
Mail parcels, with restrictions as noted in 4.4.2; see 9.0 for Heavy
Printed Matter: * * *
* * * * *
5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Nonautomation USPS Marketing
Mail Letters, Flats, and Presorted USPS Marketing Mail Parcels
* * * * *
5.4 Machinable Price Application--Letters
5.4.1 General
[Revise the text of 5.4.1 to read as follows:]
Machinable letters are subject only to 3-digit and mixed prices.
[Revise the heading and text of 5.4.2 to read as follows:]
5.4.2 3-Digit Price
The 3-digit price applies to qualifying letter-size machinable
pieces in quantities of 150 or more pieces prepared in SCF trays for a
single SCF, and to pieces placed in mixed trays in lieu of overflow SCF
trays.
[Revise the heading and text of 5.4.3 to read as follows:]
5.4.3 3-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF-Pallet
Discount Eligibility
The SCF-pallet discount applies to 3-digit/SCF eligible USPS
Marketing Mail letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None) or DSCF/LPC entry.
5.4.4 Mixed Price
[Revise the text of 5.4.4 to read as follows:]
The mixed price applies to qualifying letter-size machinable pieces
that the mailer prepares in mixed trays, except for pieces placed in
mixed trays in lieu of overflow SCF trays (see 245.5.3.2).
5.5 Nonmachinable Price Application--Letters
* * * * *
5.5.2 5-Digit Price
[Revise the text of 5.5.2 to read as follows:]
The 5-digit price applies to letter-size pieces subject to
nonmachinable prices in quantities of 150 or more pieces for a 5-digit
ZIP Code prepared in 5-digit trays (and overflow pieces in 3-digit or
SCF trays) under 245.5.0.
* * * * *
5.5.4 3-Digit Price
[Revise the text of 5.5.4 to read as follows:]
The 3-digit price applies to letter-size pieces subject to
nonmachinable prices in quantities of 150 or more pieces for a 3-digit
ZIP Code prepared in 3-digit trays (and overflow pieces in SCF or Mixed
trays) under 245.5.0.
5.5.5 3-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF-Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 5.5.5 to read as follows:]
The SCF pallet discount applies to 3-digit/SCF-eligible USPS
Marketing Mail letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3e and 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None) or DSCF entry.
[Delete items 5.5.6 and 5.5.7 in their entirety; renumber item
5.5.8 as 5.5.6:]
[Revise the heading and text of renumber 5.5.6 to read as follows:]
5.5.6 Mixed Price
The mixed price applies to letter-size pieces that are subject to
the nonmachinable prices and prepared in mixed trays.
5.6 Nonautomation Price Application--Flats
5.6.1 5-Digit Prices for Flats
[Revise the text of 5.6.1 to read as follows:]
The 5-digit price applies to flat-size pieces:
a. In groups of 50 or more pieces and all pieces in a full 5-digit/
scheme flat tray (see 245.1.4).
b. When palletized under 705.8.0 and 705.10.0 through 705.13.0, in
a 5-digit/scheme bundle of 10 or more pieces, or 15 or more pieces, as
applicable.
c. When palletized under 705.10.0 in a 5-digit bundle of 10 or more
pieces, or 15 or more pieces, as applicable; properly placed on a
merged 5-digit/scheme or 5-digit pallet.
* * * * *
5.6.3 3-Digit Prices for Flats
[Revise the text of 5.6.3 to read as follows:]
The 3-digit price applies to flat-size pieces:
a. In groups of 50 or more and all pieces in a full tray of 5-
digit/scheme or 3-digit/scheme pieces in a 3-digit/SCF flat tray (see
245.1.4).
b. When palletized under 705.8.0 and 705.10.0 through 705.13.0, in
a 3-digit/scheme bundle of 10 or more pieces.
* * * * *
[Revise 5.6.5 to read as follows:]
5.6.5 Mixed Prices for Flats
Mixed prices apply to flat-size pieces in bundles that do not
qualify for 5-digit or 3-digit prices; placed in mixed flat trays or on
mixed pallets under 705.8.0.
5.7 Prices for Machinable Parcels
* * * * *
[Delete 5.7.2 in its entirety; renumber 5.7.3 as 5.7.2:]
[Revise renumbered 5.7.2 to read as follows:]
5.7.2 Mixed Price
The mixed price applies to machinable parcels that are not eligible
for 5-digit prices. Machinable parcels at mixed prices must be placed
in mixed sacks or on mixed pallets. See 245.11.3 and 705.8.10.
5.8 Prices for Nonstandard Parcels and Marketing Parcels
* * * * *
[Revise the heading and text of 5.8.2 to read as follows:]
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5.8.2 3-Digit Price
3-digit prices apply to nonstandard parcels and Marketing parcels
as follows under either of the following conditions:
a. When dropshipped to a DSCF/RPDC and presented:
1. In an SCF/RPDC sack containing at least 10 pounds of parcels.
2. On an SCF/RPDC pallet, according to 705.8.10.
3. In SCF/RPDC containers prepared under 705.21.0.
b. When presented at the origin acceptance office on a 3-digit or
SCF/RPDC pallet containing at least 200 pounds of pieces.
[Delete 5.8.3 in its entirety; renumber 5.8.4 as 5.8.3:]
[Revise renumbered 5.8.3 to read as follows:]
5.8.3 Mixed Price
Mixed prices apply to nonstandard parcels and to Marketing Parcels
in Mixed containers that are not eligible for 5-digit or 3-digit
prices. Parcels at Mixed prices must be placed in mixed sacks under
245.11.4.3 or on mixed pallets under 705.8.10.
* * * * *
6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Enhanced Carrier Route USPS
Marketing Mail Letters and Flats
6.1 General Enhanced Carrier Route Standards
* * * * *
6.1.2 Basic Eligibility Standards
All pieces in an Enhanced Carrier Route or Nonprofit Enhanced
Carrier Route USPS Marketing Mail mailing must: * * *
[Add an item (k) to read as follows:]
k. Flats must not weigh more than 24 ounces.
* * * * *
7.0 Eligibility Standards for Automation USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
7.4 Price Application for Automation Letters
7.4.1 General
Automation prices apply to each piece that is sorted under
245.10.0, into the corresponding qualifying groups:
[Revise the third sentence of item (a) to read as follows:]
a. * * * Pieces placed in full SCF trays under 245.7.5 in lieu of
5-digit/scheme overflow trays are eligible for 5-digit prices (see
245.7.5.)
[Revise items (b) and (c) to read as follows:]
b. Groups of fewer than 150 pieces in SCF trays qualify for the 3-
digit price. Pieces placed in mixed trays under 245.7.5 in lieu of SCF
overflow trays also are eligible for 3-digit prices (see 245.7.5).
c. Pieces in mixed trays qualify for the mixed price, except for
pieces prepared under 7.4b.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading and text of 7.4.3 to read as follows:]
7.4.3 3-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces SCF-Pallet
Discount Eligibility
The SCF-pallet discount applies to 3-digit/SCF-eligible USPS
Marketing Mail letter-shaped pieces that are palletized under
705.8.10.3e and 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None) or DSCF/LPC
entry.
7.5 Price Application for Automation Flats
7.5.1 General
[Revise the text of 7.5.1 to read as follows:]
Automation prices apply to each piece properly sorted into
qualifying groups:
a. Groups of 50 or more flat-size pieces and all pieces in a full
5-digit/scheme tray qualify for the 5-digit price.
b. Groups of 50 or more flat-size pieces and all pieces in a full
3-digit/scheme/SCF tray qualify for the 3-digit price.
c. All flat-size pieces in mixed trays qualify for the mixed price
(no minimum).
* * * * *
7.5.3 3-Digit USPS Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped Pieces SCF-Pallet
Discount Eligibility
[Revise the text of 7.5.3 to read as follows:]
The SCF-pallet discount applies to 3-digit/SCF-eligible USPS
Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces that are palletized under 705.8.10.3e
and 705.8.10.3f and entered at Origin (None) or DSCF/LPC entry.
[Delete 7.5.4 in its entirety:]
* * * * *
[Add a new section 9.0 to read as follows:]
9.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Heavy Printed Matter
9.1 Basic Standards
All pieces in a Regular Heavy Printed Matter or Nonprofit Heavy
Printed Matter mailing must:
a. Meet the basic standards for USPS Marketing Mail in 2.0 and 3.0
and, for Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail, the additional standards in
703.1.0.
b. Not be used for ``fulfillment purposes'' (i.e., the sending of
items specifically purchased or requested by the customer of a mailer).
c. Weigh no more than 15 pounds.
d. Exceed the standards of a flat by either weight or \3/4\''
thickness.
e. Meet the standards in 601.10.0 if prepared as a catalog.
f. Not contain books or other non-eligible matter. Such items may
be mailed using another eligible service (i.e., Media Mail, Library
Mail, Ground Advantage, etc.).
g. Meet a volume of at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds of pieces per
mailing (except Heavy Printed Matter nonpresorted, non-discounted
mailings).
h. Be marked under the corresponding standards in 203.3.5.1 to show
the class of service and/or price paid.
i. Bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) and an
Intelligent Mail matrix barcode (IMmb) as outlined in 204.2.0 and
Publication 199, Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation
Guide for Confirmation Services and Electronic Payment Systems. For
details see PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com.
9.2 Nonpresorted Heavy Printed Matter
Apply the prices and discounts for nonpresorted Heavy Printed
Matter (HPM) as follows:
9.2.1 Prices
Nonpresorted HPM prices are based on the weight of a single
addressed piece or one pound, whichever is heavier. The nonpresorted
price applies to HPM not mailed at the Presorted or carrier route
prices. For prices, see Notice 123--Price List.
9.2.2 Price Application
The nonpresorted HPM price is charged per half-pound from 1 through
5 pounds, and per pound from more than 5 through 15 pounds. For pieces
weighing 5 pounds or under, any fraction of a half-pound is considered
a whole half-pound. For pieces weighing more than 5 but not more than
15 pounds, any fraction of a pound is considered a whole pound. For
example, if a HPM item weighs 4.325 pounds, the weight (postage)
increment is 4.5 pounds; if an item weighs 6.25 pounds, the weight
(postage) increment is 7 pounds. The minimum postage price per piece is
the 1-pound price.
9.2.3 Catalog Incentive Discount
Items qualifying as a catalog under 601.10.0 are eligible for an
incentive discount when appropriately identified
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on the postage statement and/or the eDoc.
9.3 Presorted and Carrier Route Heavy Printed Matter
Apply the prices, fees, and discounts for Regular and Nonprofit
Presorted and Carrier Route Heavy Printed Matter as follows:
9.3.1 Prices
Postage is based on the price that applies to the weight (postage)
increment (up to 15 pounds) of each addressed piece. For prices, see
Notice 123--Price List.
9.3.2 Price Application
The presorted Heavy Printed Matter price and Carrier Route price
has a per piece charge and a per pound charge. Pricing is based on two
weight tiers: up to 2.5 pounds and over 2.5 pounds.
The following pallet discounts apply to Presorted and Carrier Route
Heavy Printed Matter:
a. The SCF-pallet discount applies to Presorted and Carrier Route
eligible Heavy Printed Matter parcels that are palletized and entered
at Origin or DSCF/LPC entry.
b. The Delivery Sort Container discount applies to each Heavy
Printed Matter carrier route parcel palletized under 705.8.0 on a 5-
digit carrier route or 5-digit scheme carrier route pallet entered at
an Origin, DSCF, or DDU entry or in a carrier route sack under 245.14.0
and entered at the DDU.
9.3.3 Heavy Printed Matter Destination Entry Prices
Each piece is subject to both a piece price and a pound price.
9.3.4 Determining Single-Piece Weight
To determine single-piece weight in a mailing of nonidentical-
weight pieces, weigh each piece individually. To determine single-piece
weight in a mailing of identical-weight pieces, weigh a sample of at
least 10 randomly selected pieces and divide the total sample weight by
the number of pieces. Express all single-piece weights in decimal
pounds rounded off to two decimal places.
9.3.5 Computing Postage
Presorted and Carrier Route Heavy Printed Matter mailings are
charged a per pound price and a per piece price as follows:
a. Per pound price:
1. For pieces weighing 1 pound or less, compute the per pound price
by multiplying the total number of addressed pieces by the 1-pound
price for the price category. Do not round this result.
2. For pieces weighing more than 1 pound, compute the per pound
price by multiplying the unrounded total weight of the addressed pieces
by the pound price for the category. Do not round this result.
b. Per piece price. Multiply the total number of addressed pieces
by the applicable piece price.
c. Total Postage. Calculate total postage by adding the total per
piece calculation to the total per pound calculation. Round off the
total postage to the nearest whole cent.
9.3.6 Catalog Incentive Discount
Items qualifying as a catalog under 601.10.0 are eligible for an
incentive discount when appropriately identified on the postage
statement and/or the eDoc.
9.4 Extra Services for Heavy Printed Matter
9.4.1 Available Services
Only the following extra services may be used with Heavy Printed
Matter parcels:
a. USPS Tracking (electronic option only).
b. Certificate of mailing, as provided in 503.5.0.
9.4.2 Additional Preparation Requirements
An eligible mailpiece with an extra service must bear a return
address under 602.1.0, and an ancillary service endorsement under
507.1.0. Pieces with USPS Tracking must bear one of the required
endorsements: ``Address Service Requested'', ``Forwarding Service
Requested'', ``Return Service Requested'', or ``Change Service
Requested''.
* * * * *
244 Postage Payment and Documentation
1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment
[Add a sentence at the end of 1.0 to read as follows:]
Postage for all Heavy Printed Matter pieces must be paid via permit
imprint.
* * * * *
5.0 Residual Pieces
5.1 Residual USPS Marketing Mail Subject to First-Class Mail or USPS
Ground Advantage Prices
[Revise the first sentence of 5.1 to read as follows:]
Mailers with pieces weighing 20 ounces or less that do not qualify
for USPS Marketing Mail prices but that are prepared as USPS Marketing
Mail must pay single-piece First-Class Mail or USPS Ground Advantage--
Retail postage for such pieces. * * *
* * * * *
5.2 Residual USPS Marketing Mail Subject to USPS Ground Advantage--
Retail Prices
[Revise the first sentence of 5.2 to read as follows:]
Mailers of permit imprint pieces weighing more than 13 ounces but
no more than 20 ounces that do not qualify for USPS Marketing Mail
prices but that are prepared as USPS Marketing Mail must pay the USPS
Ground Advantage--Retail postage for such pieces. * * *
* * * * *
245 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
* * * * *
[Renumber current 1.2 through 1.5 as 1.3 through 1.6 respectively;
Add a new 1.2 to reads as follows:]
1.2 Basic Preparation--Nonpresorted Heavy Printed Matter
There are no presort, sacking, or labeling standards for
nonpresorted Heavy Printed Matter.
* * * * *
[Renumbered]
1.4 Terms for Presort Levels
1.4.1 Letters
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows: * * *
[Revise item (e) to read as follows:]
e. Origin/entry SCF: the ZIP Code in the delivery address on all
pieces is addressed for a delivery service area of the same sectional
center facility (SCF)/local processing center (LPC) (see L005). There
is no minimum for origin entry SCF.
* * * * *
[Delete items (h) and (i) in their entirety; renumber items (j) and
(k) as (h) and (i) respectively:]
[Revise renumbered item (h) to read as follows:]
h. Mixed: the pieces are for delivery in the service area of more
than one SCF/LPC.
* * * * *
1.4.2 Flats
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows: * * *
[Delete item (n) in its entirety; renumber items (o) and (p) as (n)
and (o) respectively;]
[Revise renumbered item (n) to read as follows:]
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n. Mixed: the pieces are for delivery in the service area of more
than one SCF.
* * * * *
1.4.3 Marketing Parcels
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows: * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item (d) to read as follows:]
SCF: The separation includes pieces for two or more 3-digit areas
served by the same sectional center facility (SCF)/regional processing
and distribution center (RPDC) (see L051). * * *
[Delete items (e) and (f) in their entirety; renumber items (g) and
(h) as (e) and (f) respectively:]
[Revise renumbered item (e) to read as follows:]
e. Mixed: the pieces are for delivery in the service area of more
than one SCF/LPC/RPDC, etc.
* * * * *
[Renumbered]
1.5 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail: * * *
[Delete item (r) in its entirety; renumber items (s) through (y) as
(r) through (x) respectively:]
* * * * *
5.0 Preparing Nonautomation Letters
* * * * *
5.3 Machinable Preparation
5.3.1 Machinable Bundling
Machinable pieces are not bundled, except for the following (see
203.4.0): * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. All pieces in a less-than-full mixed tray.
5.3.2 Traying and Labeling
[Revise 5.3.2 to read as follows:]
Instead of preparing overflow SCF trays with fewer than 150 pieces,
mailers may include these pieces in mixed trays when a tray of 150 or
more pieces can be made. Mailers must note these trays on standardized
documentation (see 203.3.2). Pieces that are placed in the next tray
level must be grouped by destination and placed in the front or back of
that tray. Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling:
a. SCF (optional, but required for 3-digit price); 150-piece
minimum except no minimum for origin entry SCF (overflow allowed);
group pieces by SCF when overflow pieces from SCF trays are placed in
mixed trays; labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L005, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``STD LTR SCF MACH.''
b. Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``STD LTR MACH WKG.''
5.4 Nonmachinable Preparation
5.4.1 Nonmachinable Bundling
[Revise the third sentence of the introductory paragraph to read as
follows:]
* * * Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed bundles. *
* *
[Revise items (c) and (d) to read as follows:]
c. SCF (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.
d. Mixed (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.
5.4.2 Traying and Labeling
[Revise the second sentence of the introductory paragraph to read
as follows:]
* * * For example, overflow pieces for a 5-digit destination may be
placed into an existing correct 3-digit tray; if a 3-digit tray that
includes the 5-digit destination does not exist, the overflow pieces
may be placed into the correct existing SCF tray. * * *
[Revise items (c) and (d) to read as follows:]
c. SCF (required); 150-piece minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L005, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``STD LTR SCF MANUAL.''
d. Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``STD LTR MANUAL WKG.''
* * * * *
5.5 Residual Pieces
* * * * *
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
a. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
* * * * *
7.0 Preparing Automation Letters
* * * * *
7.5 Tray Preparation
[Revise the introductory paragraph of 7.5 to read as follows:]
Instead of preparing overflow trays with fewer than 150 pieces,
mailers may include these pieces in an existing qualified tray of at
least 150 or more pieces at the next tray level. (For example, if a
mailer has 30 overflow 5-digit pieces for ZIP Code 20260, these pieces
may be added to an existing qualified SCF tray for the correct
destination and the overflow 5-digit pieces will still qualify for the
5-digit price). Mailers must note these trays on standardized
documentation (see 203.3.2). Pieces that are placed in the next tray
level must be grouped by destination and placed in the front or back of
that tray. Mailers may use this option selectively for SCF ZIP Codes.
This option does not apply to origin/entry SCF trays. Preparation
sequence, tray size, and Line 1 labeling: * * *
[Revise items (b) and (c) to read as follows:]
b. SCF: optional, but required for 3-digit price (150-piece minimum
except no minimum for origin entry SCF); overflow allowed; group pieces
by 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) ZIP Code prefix. For Line 1, use L005,
Column B.
c. Mixed: required (no minimum); group pieces by SCF when overflow
pieces from SCF trays are placed in mixed trays. For Line 1 labeling:
``MXD WKG''.
7.6 Tray Line 2
Line 2: ``STD LTR'' and: * * *
[Revise items (c) and (d) to read as follows:]
c. SCF: ``SCF BC''.
d. Mixed: ``BC WKG''.
7.7 Presentation
[Revise the text of 7.7 to read as follows:]
Upon presentation of letter-size automation price USPS Marketing
Mail mailings to USPS for verification, mailers must present all mixed
trays together, and such trays must either be adjacent to one another
or side by side, and must be placed as the top layer(s) on any given
container.
[Revise 8.0 to read as follows:]
8.0 Preparing Nonautomation Flats
8.1 Basic Standards
All mailings and all pieces in each mailing at Regular USPS
Marketing Mail and Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail nonautomation prices
are subject to specific preparation standards in 8.2 through 8.8 and to
these general standards (automation price mailings must be prepared
under 10.0):
a. All pieces must be in the flat-size processing category.
b. Bundling is not permitted in flat trays.
c. All pieces must meet the applicable general preparation
standards in 1.0 through 4.0 and the following:
1. All regular and Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail pieces must be
marked under 202.3.0. Regular and Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail pieces
must not be marked ``ECRLOT,'' ``ECRWSH,'' ``ECRWSS,'' ``AUTO,'' or
``Single-Piece'' (or ``SNGLP'').
2. Unless excepted by standard, all pieces must be in the flat-size
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processing category and must be prepared in flat trays or on pallets.
Certain flat-size pieces may be prepared in letter trays under 3.0.
d. All pieces in the mailing must meet the specific sortation and
preparation standards in 8.0 or the palletization standards in 705.8.0.
Flat-size pieces may be prepared under 705.10.0 through 705.13.0.
e. Sortation determines price eligibility as specified in 243.5.0.
8.2 Bundle Preparation and Labeling
Bundle preparation is for bundles on pallets only. Mailings
consisting entirely of pieces meeting the automation-compatibility
criteria in 201.6.0 must be prepared in 5-digit scheme bundles for
those 5-digit ZIP Codes identified in L007 and in 3-digit scheme
bundles for those 3-digit ZIP Codes identified in L008. Preparation
sequence, bundle size except as allowed under 203.4.12, and labeling:
a. 5-digit scheme (required for flats meeting the automation-
compatibility standards in 201.6.0), see definition in 1.4j:
1. For mailings containing only pieces weighing 5 ounces (0.3125
pound) or less: 15-piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH, or OEL.
2. For mailings containing any pieces weighing more than 5 ounces
(0.3125 pound): 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH, or OEL.
b. 5-digit (optional), see definition in 1.4j:
1. For mailings containing only pieces weighing 5 ounces (0.3125
pound) or less: 15-piece minimum; red Label 5 or OEL.
2. For mailings containing any pieces weighing more than 5 ounces
(0.3125 pound): 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or OEL.
c. 3-digit scheme (required for flats meeting the automation-
compatibility standards in 201.6.0), see definition in 1.4o; 10-piece
minimum; green Label 3 SCH, or OEL.
d. 3-digit (optional), see definition in 1.4p; 10-piece minimum;
green Label 3 or OEL.
e. SCF (optional); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.
8.3 Required Traying
Except as provided in 8.5, a flat tray, or a letter tray under 3.0,
must be prepared when the quantity of mail for a required presort
destination reaches a full flat tray (up to the handholds) or 50
pieces, whichever occurs first.
8.4 Drop Shipment
A mailer using Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express to drop ship
USPS Marketing Mail flat-size pieces may prepare flat trays/sacks
containing fewer than 50 pieces.
8.5 Traying, Sacking, and Labeling
Flat trays are allowed for all sortations. Sack preparation is
allowed only for the following: Nonpalletized residual 5-digit flats
entered at a DDU/S&DC along with carrier-route flats; Nonpalletized
carrier-route flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin); Nonpalletized 5-
digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin); and nonpalletized 3-digit
flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/LPC (origin) 5-digit and
3-digit/SCF sacks must be entered at the BMEU and emptied into a
designated container. All other sortations require flat-tray
preparation. Preparation sequence and labeling:
a. 5-digit/scheme (optional); scheme sort required (before 5-digit
sort), only for pieces meeting the automation flats criteria in
201.6.0, see definition in 1.4j; full flat tray or 50-piece minimum;
labeling:
1. Line 1: For 5-digit scheme flat trays use L007, Column B. For 5-
digit flat trays, use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination on
pieces. (See 203.5.11 for overseas military mail).
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme flat trays, use ``STD FLT 5D SCH NON
BC.'' For 5-digit flat trays, ``STD FLTS 5D NON BC.''
b. 3-digit (optional); full flat tray or 50-piece minimum;
labeling:
1. Line 1: L002, Column A.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS 3D NON BC.''
c. Origin/entry 3-digits(s) (optional); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L002, Column A.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS 3D NON BC.''
d. SCF (optional); full flat tray or 50-piece minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L016, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS SCF NON BC.''
e. Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS NON BC WKG.''
8.6 Cobundling Flats With Automation Mail
The following standards apply:
a. If the mailing job contains a carrier route mailing, an
automation mailing, and a nonautomation mailing, then it must be
prepared under 705.10.0.
b. If the mailing job contains a carrier route mailing and a
nonautomation mailing, then it must be separately sacked or trayed
under 8.0 and 9.0 or prepared using the merged palletization option in
705.10.0.
c. If the mailing job contains a carrier route mailing and an
automation mailing, then it must be separately sacked or trayed under
9.0 and 10.0 or prepared using the merged palletization option in
705.10.0.
d. Nonautomation pieces may be cobundled with automation pieces
under the standards in 705.11.0.
8.7 Merged Containerization of Carrier Route, Automation, and
Nonautomation Flats
Under the optional preparation in 705.10.0, 705.12.0, or 705.13.0,
nonautomation 5-digit bundles are copalletized with carrier route
bundles prepared under 9.0 and with automation 5-digit bundles prepared
under 10.0 on merged 5-digit scheme pallets and merged 5-digit pallets.
See 8.5a for information on when preparation under 705.10.0 may be
required.
8.8 Residual Pieces
Mailers entering USPS Marketing Mail residual pieces that do not
qualify for USPS Marketing Mail prices, and paying the applicable
single-piece First-Class Mail or USPS Ground Advantage--Retail prices
(but prepared ``as is'' under 244.5.0), must separately tray residual
pieces from the automation and presort pieces. Mailers must label flat
trays under 204.3.0 using the CIN code 582 for use with residual flat
trays. Label flat trays as follows:
a. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
b. Line 2: Use the human-readable content line corresponding to
content identifier number 582 (see Exhibit 204.3.2.4).
c. Line 3: Office of mailing or mailer information.
9.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Flats
* * * * *
9.8 Merged Containerization of Carrier Route, Automation, and Presorted
Price Flats
[Revise the text of 9.8 to read as follows:]
Under the optional preparation in 705.10.0, 705.12.0, or 705.13.0,
carrier route price bundles prepared under 9.3 and 9.4 are copalletized
with Presorted price 5-digit bundles prepared under 8.0 and with
automation price 5-digit bundles prepared under 10.0 on merged 5-digit
scheme pallets and merged 5-digit pallets. Presorted price pieces may
be cobundled with automation price pieces under 705.11.0.
* * * * *
10.0 Preparing Automation Flats
* * * * *
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[Revise 10.4 to read as follows:]
10.4 USPS Marketing Mail Bundle and Flat-Tray Preparation
10.4.1 Bundling and Labeling
Bundle preparation is for bundles on pallets only. Preparation
sequence, bundle size, except as allowed under 203.4.0, and labeling:
a. 5-digit scheme (optional); see definition in 1.4g:
1. For mailings containing only pieces weighing 5 ounces (0.3125
pound) or less: 15-piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH or OEL.
2. For mailings containing any pieces weighing more than 5 ounces
(0.3125 pound): 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH or OEL.
b. 5-digit presort (optional); see definition in 1.4g:
1. For mailings containing only pieces weighing 5 ounces (0.3125
pound) or less: 15-piece minimum; red Label 5 or OEL.
2. For mailings containing any pieces weighing more than 5 ounces
(0.3125 pound): 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or OEL.
c. 3-digit scheme (optional); see definition in 1.4p; 10-piece
minimum; green Label 3 SCH or OEL.
d. 3-digit presort (optional); see definition in 1.4p; 10-piece
minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.
e. SCF (optional); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.
10.4.2 Required Traying
A flat tray or a letter tray under 3.0, must be prepared when the
quantity of mail for a required presort destination reaches a full tray
(see 1.4e) or 50 pieces, whichever occurs first.
10.4.3 Traying, Sacking, and Labeling
Sack preparation is allowed only for the following: Nonpalletized
residual 5-digit flats entered at a DDU/S&DC along with carrier-route
flats; Nonpalletized carrier-route flats entered at the DSCF/LPC
(origin); Nonpalletized 5-digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin);
and nonpalletized 3-digit flats entered at the DSCF/LPC (origin). DSCF/
LPC (origin) 5-digit and 3-digit/SCF sacks must be entered at the BMEU
and emptied into a designated container. All other sortations require
flat-tray preparation. Preparation sequence and labeling:
a. 5-digit/scheme (optional); scheme sort required before 5-digit
sort; see definition in 1.4h; full flat tray or 50-piece minimum,
labeling:
1. Line 1: For 5-digit scheme flat trays, use L007, Column B. For
5-digit flat trays/sacks, use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail
(see 203.5.11for overseas military mail).
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme flat trays, use ``STD FLTS 5D SCH
BC.'' For 5-digit flat trays/sacks, use ``STD FLTS 5D BC.''
b. 3-digit (optional); full flat tray or 50-piece minimum;
labeling:
1. Line 1: L002, Column A.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS 3D BC.''
c. Origin 3-digit(s) (required) and entry 3-digit(s) (optional); no
minimum (for origin and entry); labeling:
1. Line 1: L002, Column A.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS 3D BC.''
d. SCF (optional); full flat tray or 50-piece minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: L016, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS SCF BC.''
e. Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS BC WKG''.
* * * * *
11.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels
* * * * *
11.3 Preparing Machinable Marketing Parcels (3.5 Ounces or More) and
Nonprofit Machinable Priced Parcels
11.3.1 Sacking
The following apply:
[Delete item (c) in its entirety; renumber items (d) through (f) as
(c) through (e):][Revise renumbered item (e) to read as follows:]
e. Mailers combining machinable Marketing Parcels (3.5 ounces or
more) with Nonprofit Machinable priced parcels placed in mixed sacks
must prepare the sacks under 11.3.2.
11.3.2 Sacking and Labeling
[Revise 11.3.2 to read as follows:]
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:
a. 5-digit/scheme (optional, but required for 5-digit price), see
definition in 1.4n.; allowed only for mail deposited at a DSCF/RPDC or
DDU/S&DC. Sacks must contain a 10-pound minimum except at DDU/S&DC
entry, which has no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: For 5-digit scheme sacks, use L606, Column B. For 5-
digit sacks, use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination on
pieces (see 203.5.11 for overseas military mail).
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, ``STD MACH 5D SCH.'' For 5-
digit sacks, ``STD MACH 5D''.
b. Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``STD MACH WKG''.
11.4 Preparing Nonstandard Marketing Parcels (Less Than 3.5 Ounces) and
Nonprofit Nonstandard Priced Parcels
* * * * *
11.4.3 Sacking and Labeling
[Revise 11.4.3 to read as follows:]
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:
a. 5-digit/scheme (optional, but required for 5-digit price), see
definition in 1.4n; allowed only for mail deposited at a DSCF/RPDC or
DDU/S&DC. Sacks must contain a 10-pound minimum except at DDU/S&DC
entry, which has no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: For 5-digit scheme sacks, use L606, Column B. For 5-
digit sacks, use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination on
pieces (see 203.5.11 for overseas military mail).
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, ``STD NONSTD 5D SCH''. For 5-
digit sacks, ``STD NONSTD 5D''.
b. SCF; 10-pound minimum; labeling:
1. For Line 1, Use L051.
2. For Line 2, ``STD NONSTD SCF''.
Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
3. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''
4. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD WKG''.
* * * * *
[Add a section 13.0 to read as follows:]
13.0 Preparing Presorted Heavy Printed Matter Parcels
13.1 Basic Standards
All mailings and all pieces in each mailing at Heavy Printed Matter
and Nonprofit Heavy Printed Matter prices are subject to the standards
in 1.0 to 4.0, and to these general standards:
a. Each mailing must meet the applicable standards in 202.3.0, 243,
245, and 246.
b. All pieces in a mailing must be within the same processing
category. See 201.7.0 for definitions of machinable and nonstandard
parcels.
c. All pieces must be sorted to the finest extent possible under
13.2 and 13.3 or palletized under 705.8.0.
d. Subject to 202.3.0, pieces must be marked ``Heavy Printed
Matter'' (or ``HPM'') and ``Presorted'' (or ``PRSRT'').
13.2 Preparing Nonstandard Parcels
13.2.1 Piece Preparation
Bundling is not permitted.
13.2.2 Sacking
The following apply:
a. Prepare mailings of regular nonstandard parcels and mailings of
Nonprofit nonstandard priced parcels under 13.2.
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b. Mailers must prepare a sack when the mail for a presort
destination reaches 10 pieces or 20 pounds.
c. There is no minimum for parcels prepared in 5-digit/scheme sacks
entered at a DDU/S&DC.
d. Mailers combining Nonprofit nonstandard priced parcels with
Nonprofit machinable priced parcels and regular machinable parcels in
5-digit/scheme sacks must prepare those sacks under 13.3.
e. Mailers may not prepare sacks containing nonstandard and
machinable parcels to other presort levels.
f. Mailers may combine Nonprofit nonstandard priced parcels with
regular nonstandard parcels in sacks under 13.2.3.
13.2.3 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
a. 5-digit/scheme (optional),see definition in 1.4n; allowed only
for mail deposited at a DSCF/RPDC or DDU/SDC. Sacks must contain a 10
piece or 20-pound minimum except at DDU/SDC entry, which has no
minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: For 5-digit scheme sacks, use L606, Column B. For 5-
digit sacks, use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination on
pieces (see 203.5.11 for overseas military mail).
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, ``HPM NONSTD 5D SCH''. For 5-
digit sacks, ``HPM NONSTD 5D''.
b. 3-digit, 10 piece or 20-pound minimum; labeling:
1. For Line 1, Use L002, Column A.
2. For Line 2, ``HPM NONSTD 3D''.
c. SCF, 10 piece or 20-pound minimum; labeling:
1. For Line 1, Use L051.
2. For Line 2, ``HPM NONSTD SCF''.
d. Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``HPM NONSTD WKG''.
13.3 Preparing Machinable Parcels
13.3.1 Sacking
A sack must be prepared when the quantity of mail for a presort
destination reaches either 10 addressed pieces or 20 pounds, whichever
occurs first. Smaller volumes are not permitted (except mixed sacks).
5-digit scheme sacks may be prepared only when there are at least 10
addressed pieces or 20 pounds, whichever occurs first. Smaller volumes
are not permitted. Sacking also is subject to these conditions:
a. Identical-weight pieces that weigh 2 pounds or less must be
prepared using the 10-piece minimum; those that weigh more must be
prepared using the 20-pound minimum.
b. For nonidentical-weight pieces, mailers must use either the
minimum that applies to the average piece weight for the entire mailing
(divide the net weight of the mailing by the number of pieces; the
resulting average single-piece weight determines whether the 10-piece
or 20-pound minimum applies) or sack by the actual piece count or mail
weight for each destination, provided that documentation can be
provided with the mailing that shows (specifically for each sack) the
number of pieces and their total weight.
c. Mailers must note on the postage statement whether they applied
the piece count or weight except for USPS Ship mailings prepared under
705.2.9.
d. Prepare mailings of machinable parcels and mailings of Nonprofit
machinable priced parcels under 13.3.
e. There is no minimum for parcels in 5-digit/scheme sacks entered
at a DDU or DS&DC.
f. Mailers combining nonstandard parcels with machinable parcels
places in 5-digit/scheme sacks must prepare those sacks under 13.3.2a.
g. Mailers combing regular machinable parcels with Nonprofit
machinable parcels placed in mixed sacks must prepare the sacks under
13.3.2c.
13.3.2 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:
a. 5-digit/scheme, optional. Labeling:
1. Line 1: For 5-digit scheme sacks, use L606, Column B. For 5-
digit sacks, use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination on
pieces (see 203.5.11 for overseas military mail).
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, ``HPM MACH 5D SCH.'' For 5-
digit sacks, ``HPM MACH 5D''.
b. SCF/RPDC, optional. Labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L051.
2. Line 2: ``HPM MACH SCF''.
c. Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: Use ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``HPM MACH WKG''.
[Add a section 14.0 to read as follows:]
14.0 Preparing Heavy Printed Matter Carrier-Route Parcels
14.1 Basic Standards
14.1.1 General Standards for Carrier Route Preparation
All mailings of carrier-route Heavy Printed Matter (HPM) are
subject to the standards in 14.2 through 14.4 and to these general
standards:
a. Each mailing must meet the applicable eligibility standards in
243, mail preparation standards in 2.0, through 4.0, and deposit and
entry standards in 246.
b. All pieces in a mailing must be within the same processing
category as described in 201.7.0. A Heavy Printed Matter nonstandard
parcel is a piece that is not a machinable parcel as defined in
201.7.5.1. Nonstandard parcels also are pieces that meet the size and
weight standards for a machinable parcel but are not individually boxed
or packaged to withstand processing on RPDC parcel sorters under
601.3.0 and 601.4.0.
c. All pieces must be sorted to the finest extent possible under
9.0, or palletized under 705.8.0.
d. Subject to 202.3.0, pieces must be marked ``Heavy Printed
Matter'' (or ``HPM'') and ``Carrier Route Presort'' (or ``CAR-RT
SORT'').
14.1.2 Residual Pieces
Residual pieces not sorted under 14.2 and 14.3 may be prepared as a
Presorted Heavy Printed Matter mailing under 13.0, provided that they
are part of the same mailing job and reported on the same postage
statement. Residual pieces paid at the presorted price do not need to
meet a separate 200 piece/50 pound minimum. These pieces must be
separated from the Carrier Route portion when presented to the USPS for
verification.
14.2 Preparing Nonstandard Parcels Weighing Less Than 10 Pounds
14.2.1 Bundle Preparation
Bundling is not required in direct carrier route sacks. Otherwise,
a carrier route bundle (or bundles) must be prepared when the quantity
of addressed pieces for a carrier route reaches a minimum of 10 pieces
or 20 pounds, whichever occurs first. Smaller volumes are not
permitted. The maximum weight of each physical bundle is 40 pounds.
Each bundle must contain at least two addressed pieces except for the
last bundle for each carrier route destination under 203.4.10. Bundles
must be labeled with a facing slip unless the bundle is labeled using a
carrier route information line (204.3.0) or an optional endorsement
line (203.7.0). Bundling also is subject to these conditions:
a. Identical-weight pieces that weigh 2 pounds or less must be
prepared using the 10-piece minimum; those that weigh more must be
prepared using the 20-pound minimum.
b. For nonidentical-weight pieces, mailers must either use the
minimum that applies to the average piece weight for the entire mailing
(divide the net weight of the mailing by the number of pieces; the
resulting average single-piece weight determines whether the 10-piece
or 20-pound minimum
[[Page 19297]]
applies), or bundle by the actual piece count or mail weight for each
bundle destination, provided that documentation can be provided with
the mailing that shows (specifically for each bundle) the number of
pieces and their total weight.
c. Mailers must note on the accompanying postage statement whether
they applied the piece count, weight, or both.
14.2.2 Required Sacking
Mailers may prepare nonstandard parcels as unsacked bundles under
203.4.10 or in bundles on pallets. Otherwise, mailers must prepare a
direct carrier route sack when the quantity of mail for an individual
carrier route reaches either 10 addressed pieces or 20 pounds,
whichever occurs first; smaller volumes are not permitted. Mailers then
must place remaining bundles in 5-digit scheme carrier routes sacks or
5-digit carrier routes sacks, which have no minimum sack size. Carrier
route sacks also are subject to these conditions:
a. Identical-weight pieces that weigh 2 pounds or less must be
prepared using the 10-piece minimum; those that weigh more must be
prepared using the 20-pound minimum.
b. For nonidentical-weight pieces, mailers must either use the
minimum that applies to the average piece weight for the entire mailing
(divide the net weight of the mailing by the number of pieces; the
resulting average single-piece weight determines whether the 10-piece
or 20-pound minimum applies), or sack by the actual piece count or mail
weight for each sack destination, provided that documentation can be
provided with the mailing that shows (specifically for each sack) the
number of pieces and their total weight.
c. Mailers must note on the accompanying postage statement whether
they applied the piece count or weight.
14.2.3 Sack Preparation
Sack preparation sequence and Line 1 labeling:
a. Carrier route: required; for Line 1, use city, state, and 5-
digit ZIP Code on mail (see 203.5.11 for overseas military mail).
b. 5-digit scheme carrier routes: optional (no minimum); for Line
1, use L606, Column B.
c. 5-digit carrier routes: required (no minimum); for Line 1, use
city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination of bundles (for military
mail, the ZIP Code is preceded by the prefixes under 4.0).
14.2.4 Sack Label Line 2
Line 2 information:
a. Carrier route: ``HPM NONSTD CR,'' followed by the route type and
number.
b. 5-digit scheme carrier routes: ``HPM NONSTD CR-RTS SCH.''
c. 5-digit carrier routes: ``HPM NONSTD CR-RTS.''
14.3 Preparing Nonstandard Parcels Weighing 10 Pounds or More
Mailers may prepare nonstandard parcels as unsacked bundles under
203.4.10 or in bundles on pallets. When preparing nonstandard parcels
in sacks, place parcels only in direct carrier-route sacks. Each
carrier route sack must contain a minimum of 20 pounds. Required
preparation:
a. Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination of the
pieces.
b. Line 2: ``HPM NONSTD CR,'' followed by the route type and
number.
14.4 Preparing Machinable Parcels
14.4.1 Required Carrier Route Sacking
Machinable parcels may be prepared only in direct carrier route
sacks. Each carrier route sack must contain a minimum of 10 addressed
pieces or 20 pounds, whichever occurs first. Carrier route sacks also
are subject to these conditions:
a. Identical-weight pieces that weigh 2 pounds or less must be
prepared using the 10-piece minimum; those that weigh more must be
prepared using the 20-pound minimum.
b. For nonidentical-weight pieces, mailers must use either the
minimum that applies to the average piece weight for the entire mailing
(divide the net weight of the mailing by the number of pieces; the
resulting average single-piece weight determines whether the 10-piece
or 20-pound minimum applies), or sack by the actual piece count or mail
weight for each sack destination, provided that documentation can be
provided with the mailing that shows (specifically for each sack) the
number of pieces and their total weight.
c. Mailers must note on the accompanying postage statement whether
they applied the piece count or weight.
14.4.2 Sack Label
Required preparation:
a. Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination of the
pieces.
b. Line 2: ``HPM MACH CR,'' followed by the route type and number.
* * * * *
246 Enter and Deposit
1.0 Presenting a Mailing
1.1 Basic Standards for USPS Marketing Mail Deposit
All USPS Marketing Mail must be presented at the Post Office where
the permit or license is held and the presort mailing fee is paid, at
the locations and times specified by the postmaster, except as follows:
* * *
[Revise item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail (including Nonprofit Heavy Printed
Matter) must be presented only at Post Offices where the organization
producing the mailing has an approved nonprofit authorization
(703.1.0).
[Add an item (e) to read as follows:]
e. Nonpresorted Heavy Printed Matter postage must be paid via
permit imprint and be deposited and accepted at the Post Office that
issued the permit, at a time and place designated by the postmaster,
except as otherwise provided for plant-verified drop shipments under
604.5.0.
* * * * *
3.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF)/Local Processing
Center (LPC) Entry
* * * * *
3.2 Eligibility
3.2.1 Letters
Pieces in a mailing that meet the standards in 2.0 and 4.0 are
eligible for DSCF prices under either 4.2.1a. or 4.2.1b. below:
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
When deposited at a DSCF/LPC or USPS-designated facility, and
placed in a tray labeled to a destination within the SCF's/LPC's
service area, when all pieces in the tray are addressed for delivery
within that SCF's/LPC's service area.
* * * * *
3.2.2 Flats
Pieces in a mailing that meets the standards in 2.0 and 4.0 are
eligible for the DSCF price, as follows:
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
When deposited at a DSCF/LPC or USPS-designated facility, addressed
for delivery within the DSCF's/LPC's service area, and placed in a flat
tray, sack (when applicable), or on a pallet labeled to the DSCF/LPC or
to a destination within its service area.
* * * * *
[Add a 3.4 to read as follows:]
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3.4 Heavy Printed Matter DSCF/LPC/RPDC Entry
3.4.1 Eligibility
Heavy Printed Matter pieces in a mailing meeting the standards in
3.0 are eligible for the DSCF price when they meet all of the following
additional conditions:
a. Are eligible for and prepared to qualify for Presorted or
Carrier Route prices, subject to the corresponding standards for those
prices.
b. Are deposited at a DSCF/RPDC listed in L051 or a USPS-designated
facility and are addressed for delivery within the DSCF's/RPDC's
service area.
c. Are placed in a sack or on a pallet that is labeled to the DSCF/
RPDC or labeled to a destination within its service area.
* * * * *
4.0 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU)/Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC)
Entry
* * * * *
[Add a 4.3 to read as follows:]
4.3 Heavy Printed Matter DDU/SDC Entry
4.3.1 Eligibility
Pieces in a mailing meeting the standards in 2.0, and 5.3 are
eligible for the DDU price when they meet all of the following
conditions:
a. Are eligible for and prepared to qualify for Presorted or
Carrier Route prices, subject to the corresponding standards for those
prices.
b. Are addressed for delivery within the ZIP Code(s) served by the
destination delivery unit.
c. For parcels prepared using the optional 5-digit scheme sort, use
Column B of L606 to determine the 5-digit scheme destination. For
parcels prepared using the 5-digit sort, the Drop Shipment Product must
be used to determine the 5-digit destination. To determine the location
for entry of 5-digit sorted pieces or whether a 5-digit delivery
facility can handle pallets (or pallet boxes), refer to the Drop
Shipment Product maintained by the National Customer Support Center
(NCSC) (see 608.8.1). When the Drop Shipment Product shows that mail
for a single 5-digit ZIP Code area is delivered out of more than one
postal facility, use the facility from which the majority of city
carrier routes are delivered as the facility at which the DDU mail must
be entered. The Drop Shipment Product identifies the 5-digit ZIP Codes
that are exceptions to the ``majority of city carriers rule'' or other
facilities where parcels are normally dropped. If a mailer transports
mail to a DDU/S&DC facility that cannot handle pallets, the driver must
unload the pallets into containers that the delivery unit specified.
4.3.2 Presorted Machinable Parcels
Presorted machinable parcels in 5-digit scheme and 5-digit sacks or
on 5-digit scheme and 5-digit pallets may claim DDU prices. Mail must
be entered at the appropriate facility.
4.3.3 Presorted Nonstandard Parcels
Customers mailing presorted nonstandard parcels in 5-digit scheme
sacks and 5-digit sacks, on 5-digit scheme or 5-digit pallets may claim
DDU prices. Mailers must enter mail at the appropriate facility.
4.3.4 Carrier Route Machinable Parcels
Carrier Route machinable parcels sorted to carrier route sacks may
claim DDU prices. Mail must be entered at the appropriate facility.
4.3.5 Carrier-Route Nonstandard Parcels
Customers mailing carrier-route nonstandard parcels in sacks, on 5-
digit scheme and 5-digit pallets, or prepared as unsacked carrier route
bundles may claim DDU prices. Mailers must enter mail at the
appropriate facility.
* * * * *
263 Prices and Eligibility
* * * * *
1.0 Prices and Fees
* * * * *
1.2 Presorted and Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
1.2.1 Prices
Postage is based on the weight of a single addressed piece or one
pound, whichever is heavier. For prices, see Notice 123-Price List.
1.2.2 Price Application
[Revise 1.2.2 to read as follows:]
The presorted and Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter price is
charged per pound from 1 through 15 pounds. Any fraction of a pound is
considered a whole pound. For example, if a BPM item weighs 6.25
pounds, the weight (postage) increment is 7 pounds. The minimum postage
price per piece is the 1-pound price. Deduct the Full-Service
Intelligent Mail per-piece discount for each presorted or Carrier Route
barcoded flat that complies with the Full-Service Intelligent Mail
option requirements under 705.23.0.
[Delete 1.2.3 in its entirety; renumber 1.2.4 through 1.2.8 as
1.2.3 through 1.2.7 respectively:]
[Revise renumbered 1.2.3 to read as follows:]
1.2.3 Bound Printed Matter Destination Entry Prices
Each piece is charged per pound from 1 through 15 pounds. Deduct
the Full-Service Intelligent Mail per-piece discount for each presorted
or Carrier Route barcoded flat that complies with the Full-Service
Intelligent Mail option requirements under 705.23.0. Presorted DDU
prices are not available for flats that weigh 1 pound or less.
* * * * *
[Revise renumbered 1.2.6 to read as follows:]
1.2.6 Computing Postage for Permit Imprint
To compute the total postage for a mailing, for each weight
increment, multiply the number of pieces by the applicable price per
piece. Round each product off to four decimal places; add the products
and round up the total postage to the nearest whole cent.
* * * * *
3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
[Revise 3.5 to read as follows:]
3.5 Barcode Standards
3.5.1 IMpb and IMmb Standards
Presorted-priced BPM parcels must bear an Intelligent Mail package
barcode (IMpb) and an Intelligent Mail matrix barcode (IMmb) as
outlined in 204.2.0 and Publication 199, Intelligent Mail Package
Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for Confirmation Services and
Electronic Payment Systems. For details see PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com.
3.5.2 Package Quality Noncompliance Fee
Unless otherwise excepted, mailers of mailpieces not meeting the
requirements for using a unique IMpb and IMmb, as outlined in 204.2.1.6
and Publication 199, Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb)
Implementation Guide for Confirmation Services and Electronic Payment
Systems, will be assessed the Package Quality Noncompliance Fee. (See
Notice 123-Price List.) For details see PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com.
* * * * *
265 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
[[Page 19299]]
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.4 Terms for Presort Levels
Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows: * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item (h) to read as follows:]
h. SCF: the separation includes pieces for two or more 3-digit
areas served by the same sectional center facility (SCF)/local
processing center (LPC) [flats]/regional processing and distribution
center (RPDC) [parcels] (see L016 for flats and L051 for parcels), * *
*
[Delete item (i) in its entirety; renumber item (j) as (i):]
* * * * *
1.5 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail:* * *
[Revise the last sentence of item (g) to read as follows:]
g. * * * Three-digit scheme bundles are placed in 3-digit through
mixed containers, as applicable, using the OEL ``label to'' 3-digit ZIP
Code or using L008 column B.
* * * * *
2.0 Bundles
* * * * *
2.3 Bundle Sizes for Flats
[Revise the fifth sentence of 2.3 to read as follows:]
* * * Except for mixed bundles and for carrier route bundles in
sacks, each physical bundle of BPM must contain at least two pieces. *
* *
* * * * *
5.0 Preparing Presorted Flats
* * * * *
5.2 Bundling
5.2.1 Required Bundling
[Revise the third sentence of 5.2.1 to read as follows:]
* * * Only mixed bundles or bundles prepared under 2.3 may contain
smaller volumes. * * *
* * * * *
5.2.2 Bundling and Labeling
[Revise items (e) and (f) to read as follows:]
e. SCF (required); pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed (required); tan Label X or OEL.
5.3 Sacking
5.3.1 Required Sacking
[Revise the third sentence of the introductory paragraph of 5.3.1
to read as follows:]
* * * Only mixed sacks may contain smaller volumes. * * *
* * * * *
5.3.3 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling: * * *
[Delete item (d) in its entirety; renumber item (e) as (d):]
[Revise renumbered item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Mixed (required); labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``PSVC FLTS NON BC WKG''.
* * * * *
7.0 Preparing Barcoded Flats
* * * * *
7.3.2 Bundle Preparation
Bundles must be prepared and labeled in the following sequence: * *
*
[Revise items (e) and (f) to read as follows:]
e. SCF: (minimum 10 pieces or 10 pounds, maximum weight 20 pounds);
pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed: (no minimum, maximum weight 20 pounds); tan Label X or
OEL.
* * * * *
7.4 Sacking
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling: * * *
[Delete item (d) in its entirety; renumber item (e) as (d):]
[Revise renumbered item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Mixed (required); no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``PSVC FLTS BC WKG''.
* * * * *
8.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels
* * * * *
8.2 Preparing Nonstandard Parcels
* * * * *
8.2.2 Required Sacking
[Revise the second sentence of 8.2.2 to read as follows:]
* * * Smaller volumes are not permitted (except mixed sacks). * *
*
* * * * *
8.2.3 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling: * * *
[Delete item (d) in its entirety; renumber item (e) as (d):]
[Revise renumbered item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Mixed (required); labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD WKG''.
8.3 Preparing Machinable Parcels
* * * * *
8.3.2 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling: * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Mixed (required); labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``PSVC MACH WKG''.
* * * * *
266 Enter and Deposit
* * * * *
4.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF)/Local Processing
Center (LPC) Entry
4.1 Eligibility
* * * * *
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Are placed in a sack or on a pallet that is labeled to the DSCF/
LPC/RPDC or labeled to a destination within its service area.
4.2 Presorted Flats
[Revise the first sentence of 4.2 to read as follows:]
Presorted flats and automation flats in sacks for the 5-digit, 3-
digit, and SCF sort levels or on pallets at the 5-digit scheme, 5-
digit, 3-digit, and SCF sort levels may have DSCF prices. * * *
4.3 Carrier Route Flats
[Revise the first sentence of 4.3 to read as follows:]
Carrier route flats in sacks at all sort levels or on pallets at
the 5-digit scheme carrier routes, 5-digit carrier routes, 3-digit, and
SCF sort levels may claim DSCF prices. * * *
* * * * *
270 Commercial Mail Media Mail and Library Mail
273 Prices and Eligibility
* * * * *
5.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Media Mail and Library Mail
* * * * *
[Add a 5.6 to read as follows:]
5.6 Package Quality Noncompliance Fee
Unless otherwise excepted, mailers of mailpieces not meeting the
requirements for using a unique IMpb and IMmb, as outlined in 204.2.1.6
and Publication 199, Intelligent Mail
[[Page 19300]]
Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for Confirmation Services
and Electronic Payment Systems, will be assessed the Package Quality
Noncompliance Fee. (See Notice 123-Price List.) For details see
PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com.
* * * * *
500 Additional Mailing Services
503 Extra Services
* * * * *
7.0 USPS Tracking
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 7.1.2 to read as follows:]
7.1.2 Electronic Option USPS Tracking for USPS Marketing Mail and Heavy
Printed Matter Parcels
[Revise the first and second sentences of 7.1.2 to read as
follows:]
If electronic option USPS Tracking is requested for all parcels in
a USPS Marketing Mail mailing and the pieces are of identical weight,
then postage may be paid only with metered postage or permit imprint
under 244.2.0. Heavy Printed Matter postage may be paid only with
permit imprint. Electronic-option USPS Tracking may be purchased for
USPS Marketing Mail parcels and Heavy Printed Matter parcels by mailers
using privately printed forms or labels, or Label 888, and who
establish an electronic link with the USPS to exchange acceptance and
delivery data. * * *
* * * * *
507 Mailer Services
* * * * *
1.0 Treatment of Mail
* * * * *
1.5.3 USPS Marketing Mail
Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) USPS Marketing Mail pieces are
treated as described in Exhibit 1.5.3, with these additional
conditions: * * *
[Revise the second sentence of item (f) to read as follows:]
f. * * * USPS Marketing Mail pieces, except for Marketing and Heavy
Printed Matter parcels, with USPS Tracking must be endorsed ``Address
Service Requested,'' ``Forwarding Service Requested,'' ``Return Service
Requested,'' or ``Change Service Requested''. * * *
* * * * *
4.0 Address Correction Services
4.1 Address Correction Service
* * * * *
4.1.5 Other Classes
Address correction service for classes other than Periodicals under
4.1.4 is provided as follows:
a. When possible, ``on-piece'' address correction is provided for
the following mailpieces: * * *
[Revise item (a5) to read as follows:]
5. USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter); * * *
* * * * *
11.0 USPS Tracking Plus Service
* * * * *
11.2 Scan Data Retention
USPS Tracking Plus service is available for scan data retention on
mailpieces shipped via the following products: * * *
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. USPS Marketing Mail, Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail, and Heavy
Printed Matter parcels with purchased USPS Tracking and Nonprofit USPS
Marketing Mail parcels with a trackable extra service.
* * * * *
508 Recipient Services
* * * * *
7.0 Premium Forwarding Services
* * * * *
7.2 Premium Forwarding Service Residential
* * * * *
7.2.6 Weekly Priority Mail Shipments
Premium Forwarding Service Residential shipments are dispatched
weekly (on Wednesday) as Priority Mail with USPS Tracking service.
Regardless of any mailer`s ancillary service endorsement on a
mailpiece, and provided it fits within the shipment container, all mail
is included in the weekly Priority Mail shipment, except as follows: *
* *
[Revise item (b3) to read as follows:]
3. Heavy Printed Matter, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and
Library Mail pieces are rerouted separately and the mailer charged
postage due at the appropriate single-piece price for the class or
subclass of mail in which the piece was originally shipped.
* * * * *
600 Basic Standards for All Mailing Services
601 Mailability
* * * * *
10.0 Catalogs
[Revise the second sentence of 10.0 to read as follows:]
* * * A catalog mailpiece may be letter-shaped, flat-shaped or
parcel-shaped, and is mailed at USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy
Printed Matter) or Bound Printed Matter rates. * * *
* * * * *
602 Addressing
* * * * *
4.0 Detached Address Labels (DALs)
* * * * *
4.6 Postage
* * * * *
4.6.2 Postage Computation and Payment
* * * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. USPS Marketing Mail flats (except EDDM flats) and parcels
(including Heavy Printed Matter), and Bound Printed Matter pieces must
be paid by permit imprint, which must appear on each DAL.
* * * * *
604 Postage Payment Methods and Refunds
* * * * *
5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia)
5.1 General Standards
5.1.1 Definition
A mailer may be authorized to mail material without affixing
postage when payment is made at the time of mailing from a permit-
imprint advance-deposit account established with USPS. The following
apply:
a. This payment method is not available for Periodicals, but may be
used for postage and extra-service fees for the following types of
mailpieces: * * *
[Revise item a(5) to read as follows:]
5. USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter); * * *
* * * * *
5.1.5 Application Fee
[Revise 5.1.5 to read as follows:]
An application fee is required only when a permit imprint is used
as the payment method for First-Class Mail, USPS Marketing Mail
(including Heavy Printed Matter), Bound Printed Matter Flats and
international mail, and the mailer does not use the Electronic
Verification System (eVS). If a customer pays a permit imprint
application fee, it is accepted for domestic and/or international
outbound mailings.
* * * * *
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5.3 Indicia Design, Placement, and Content
* * * * *
5.3.7 USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select and Package Services Format
[Revise the first sentence of 5.3.7 to read as follows:]
A USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, or Package Services permit
imprint indicia must contain the same information required in 5.3.6,
except that the USPS Marketing Mail (Standard Mail), Heavy Printed
Matter, Parcel Select, or applicable Package Services (Bound Printed
Matter, Media Mail or Library Mail) marking must be used instead of
``First-Class Mail''. * * *
* * * * *
700 Special Standards
703 Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail and Other Unique Eligibility
* * * * *
9.0 Mixed Classes
* * * * *
9.3 Eligibility for an Enclosure in Periodicals Publication
* * * * *
9.3.2 Loose Enclosure
A loose enclosure may be mailed with a bound Periodicals
publication only if: * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. For USPS Marketing Mail matter, the total weight of all enclosed
material does not exceed 20 ounces.
* * * * *
705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
* * * * *
5.0 First-Class Mail or USPS Marketing Mail Mailings with Different
Payment Methods
* * * * *
5.3 Producing the Combined Mailing
* * * * *
5.3.2 Price and Postage Marking
[Revise the chart in item (a) to read as follows:]
a. First-Class Mail:
Price Marking
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letters/cards Flats
Price and postage category -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Automation Full service Automation Full service
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Barcoded 1 ounce Permit Imprint. P1................ P1................ F1................ F1
Barcoded 2 ounce Permit Imprint. P2................ P2................ F2................ F2
Barcoded 3 ounce Permit Imprint. P3................ P3................ F3................ F3
Barcoded 4 ounce Permit Imprint. P4................ P4................ F4................ F4
Barcoded 5 ounce Permit Imprint. .................. .................. F5................ F5
Barcoded 6 ounce Permit Imprint. .................. .................. F6................ F6
Barcoded 7 ounce Permit Imprint. .................. .................. F7................ F7
Barcoded 8 ounce Permit Imprint. .................. .................. F8................ F8
Barcoded 9 ounce Permit Imprint. .................. .................. F9................ F9
Barcoded 10 ounce Permit Imprint .................. .................. F0................ F0
Barcoded 11 ounce Permit Imprint .................. .................. FA................ FA
Barcoded 12 ounce Permit Imprint .................. .................. FB................ FB
Barcoded 13 ounce Permit Imprint .................. .................. FC................ FC
Promotional Postage Meter PL................ PL................ PF................ PF
Affixed.
Barcoded 5-Digit Meter Postage 5B................ 5F................ B5................ X5
Affixed.
Barcoded 3-Digit Meter Postage 3B................ 3F................ B3................ X3
Affixed.
Barcoded SCF Meter Postage AB................ AF................ BA................ XA
Affixed.
Barcoded Mixed Meter Postage MB................ MF................ BM................ XM
Affixed.
Machinable Mixed Meter Postage MP................ .................. .................. ..................
Affixed.
Precanceled $0.15 Stamp Affixed S1................ S1................ .................. ..................
(card).
Precanceled $0.25 Stamp Affixed. S2................ S2................ .................. ..................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[Revise the chart in item (b) to read as follows:]
a. USPS Marketing Mail (letters only):
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Price marking
Price and postage catogory ---------------------------------------
Automation Full service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
..................
Barcoded Regular Permit Imprint. PI................ PI
Barcoded Nonprofit Permit NI................ NI
Imprint.
Regular Promotional Postage PR................ PR
Meter Affixed.
Nonprofit Promotional Postage PN................ PN
Meter Affixed.
Barcoded 5-Digit Meter Regular R5................ RF
Postage Affixed.
Barcoded 5-Digit Meter Nonprofit N5................ NF
Postage Affixed.
Barcoded 3-Digit Meter Regular R3................ RT
Postage Affixed.
Barcoded 3-Digit Meter Nonprofit N3................ NT
Postage Affixed.
Barcoded SCF Meter Regular RA................ RD
Postage Affixed.
Barcoded SCF Meter Nonprofit NA................ ND
Postage Affixed.
Barcoded MXD Meter Regular RM................ RX
Postage Affixed.
Barcoded MXD Meter Nonprofit NM................ NX
Postage Affixed.
Presorted SCF Meter Regular R8................ ..................
Postage Affixed.
Presorted SCF Meter Nonprofit N8................ ..................
Postage Affixed.
Presorted Basic Meter Regular R9................ ..................
Postage Affixed.
Presorted Basic Meter Nonprofit N9................ ..................
Postage Affixed.
Precanceled Regular Rate Stamp SR................ SR
Affixed ($.10).
Precanceled Nonprofit Stamp SN................ SN
Affixed ($.05).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * * *
5.3.4 Rejected Pieces
a. If postage-affixed, bear postage or have additional postage
affixed to equal a price no lower than: * * *
[Revise item (a)2 to read as follows:]
2. For USPS Marketing Mail, the correct 5-Digit or 3-Digit (as
applicable) Presorted USPS Marketing Mail price for letters.
* * * * *
6.0 Combining Mailings of USPS Marketing Mail, Package Services, and
Parcel Select Parcels
6.1 Basic Standards for Combining Parcels
6.1.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the introductory text of 6.1.1 to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail (includes Heavy Printed Matter) parcels,
Package Services parcels, and Parcel Select parcels in combined
mailings must meet the following standards: * * *
* * * * *
6.2 Combining Parcels--DSCF and DDU Prices
6.2.1 Qualification
Combination requirements for specific discounts and prices are as
follows:
[Revise items (a) and (b) to read as follows:]
a. When the mailer pays DSCF prices, Parcel Select, USPS Marketing
Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) and Bound Printed Matter parcels
may be combined under 6.2.
b. All USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) parcels
may be combined with Package Services and Parcel Select parcels
prepared for DDU prices under 6.2.
6.2.2 Preparation and Prices
Combined parcels must be prepared as follows:
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
a. Minimum Mailing Volume. Separate minimum mailing volume
requirements must be met for USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy
Printed Matter) parcels, Package Services, and for Parcel Select
parcels.
[Revise the introductory text of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Parcel Select or Bound Printed Matter Qualifying for DSCF
Prices. Mailers must prepare the combined mailings under the applicable
5-digit scheme and 5-digit sack requirements in 255.4.2 or the
applicable 5-digit scheme and 5-digit pallet requirements in 8.0 for
the Parcel Select DSCF prices. All other requirements for Parcel Select
DSCF prices, and USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter)
prices, as applicable, must be met.
[Revise item b(1) to read as follows:]
1. If sacked under 255.4.2, the minimum requirement of seven pieces
per sack must be met with only Package Services and Parcel Select
parcels. After the minimum sack volume has been met, USPS Marketing
Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) parcels may be included in the
sack or in overflow sacks.
[Revise the last sentence of item b(2) to read as follows:]
2. * * * After the minimum pallet volume has been met, USPS
Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) parcels may be included
on the pallet or in overflow sacks.
[Revise item b(3) to read as follows:]
3. If palletized under the alternate pallet preparation where no
pallet may contain less than 35 pieces and 200 pounds, provided the
average number of pieces on pallets qualifying for the DSCF price is at
least 50, USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) parcels
may not be combined with Package Services and Parcel Select parcels.
[Revise item b(4) to read as follows:]
4. If palletized under the option to prepare 5-digit scheme or 5-
digit pallets under the 36-inch-high (mail only) pallet minimum, any
combination of
[[Page 19303]]
USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter), Package Services,
and Parcel Select parcels may be used to meet the minimum pallet-height
requirement.
[Revise item b(6) to read as follows:]
6. USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) parcels are
eligible for presorted prices according to 243.
[Revise the introductory text of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Package Services, Parcel Select and USPS Marketing Mail
(including Heavy Printed Matter) parcels qualifying for DDU prices: * *
*
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 6.3 to read as follows:]
6.3 Combining Package Services, Parcel Select, and USPS Marketing Mail
(including Heavy Printed Matter) --Optional 3-Digit SCF/RPDC Entry
* * * * *
6.3.2 Qualification and Preparation
[Revise the introductory text of 6.3.2 to read as follows:]
Parcel Select and Bound Printed Matter machinable parcels, and USPS
Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) parcels may be prepared
for entry at designated SCFs/RPDCs under these standards: * * *
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. USPS Marketing Mail, nonstandard Marketing parcels (regular and
Nonprofit), Nonprofit nonstandard-priced, and nonstandard Heavy Printed
Matter (regular and Nonprofit) parcels are eligible for the 3-digit
presort-level DSCF price.
* * * * *
8.0 Preparing Pallets
* * * * *
8.5 General Preparation
8.5.1 Presort
The following apply: * * *
[Revise items (d) and (e) to read as follows:]
d. For sacks, trays, or machinable parcels on pallets, the mailer
must prepare all required pallet levels before any mixed pallets are
prepared for a mailing or job.
The standards for bundle reallocation to protect the SCF/LPC
(letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels) pallet (8.11, 8.13, and 8.13) are
optional methods of pallet preparation designed to retain as much mail
as possible at the SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels) level.
* * * * *
8.5.2 Required Preparation
[Revise the introductory text of 8.5.2 to read as follows:]
The following standards apply to Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail
(including Heavy Printed Matter), Parcel Select, and Package Services,
except Parcel Select mailed at DSCF and DDU prices: * * *
[Revise items (b) and (c) to read as follows:]
b. For bundles of flat-size mailpieces or bundles of nonstandard
parcels on pallets, after preparing all possible pallets under 8.5.2a,
when 250 or more pounds of bundles remain for an SCF mailers must
prepare the SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels) or Mixed pallet, as
applicable for the class of mail.
c. Bundles that cannot be placed on an SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/
RPDC (parcels) pallet may be placed on a mixed pallet or be placed in
sacks or flat trays (when applicable) (see 8.9.1).
8.5.3 Minimum Load
The following minimum-load standards apply to mail prepared on
pallets:
[Revise the introductory text of item (a) to read as follows:]
a. For Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed
Matter), and Package Services (see 8.5.3b for Parcel Select mailed at
DSCF and DDU prices): * * *
[Delete item (a3) in its entirety; renumber items (a4) through (a6)
as (a3) through (a5) respectively:]
[Revise renumbered item (a3) to read as follows:]
3. A pallet may contain a minimum of 100 pounds of nonletter-size
mail or 12 linear feet of letter trays if it is:
(a) An SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels) pallet entered at
the destination SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels); or
(b) The only pallet entered at an individual destination SCF/LPC
(letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels) facility.
* * * * *
8.5.6 Mail on Pallets
These standards apply to mail on pallets: * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. When two or more Periodicals mailings, two or more USPS
Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) mailings, or two or
more Bound Printed Matter mailings are placed together on pallets, the
mailer must keep records for each mailing as required by the standards
for the class of mail.
* * * * *
[Revise item (g) to read as follows:]
g. For sacks or flat trays of Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail
(including Heavy Printed Matter), and Bound Printed Matter flats or
nonstandard parcels, carrier-route-price mail must be prepared on
separate 5-digit pallets from automation-price and/or Presorted-price
mail.
* * * * *
8.6 Pallet Labels
* * * * *
8.6.2 Specifications
[Revise the first sentence of 8.6.2 to read as follows:]
Pallet labels must be pink for Periodicals and white for First-
Class Mail, USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter),
Package Services, and Parcel Select.
* * * * *
8.6.4 Line 1 (Destination Line)
Line 1 (destination line) must meet these standards: * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Information. Line 1 must contain only the information specified
by standard, including the appropriate destination facility prefix
(e.g., ``SCF''). Two zeros may follow the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix
required by labeling standards (e.g., 223 as 22300).
* * * * *
8.6.5 Line 2 (Content Line)
Line 2 (content line) must meet these standards: * * *
a. Codes. The codes shown below must be used as appropriate on Line
2 of sack, tray, and pallet labels.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Content type Code
------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Add an item in alphabetical order to read as follows:]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heavy Printed Matter.................................... HPM
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * * *
8.6.8 Extraneous Information
Extraneous information is permitted on pallet labels if: * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item (c) to read as follows:]
c. * * *Exception: For combined mailings of USPS Marketing Mail
(including Heavy Printed Matter) and Package Services machinable
parcels, mailer codes and extraneous information may appear between the
content line and the office of mailing or mailer information line.
* * * * *
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8.6.10 Pallet Bundle Information
[Revise items (b) and (c) to read as follows:]
b. 5-digit and 3-digit automation price bundles; and
c. 5-digit and 3-digit Presorted price bundles.
* * * * *
8.8 Basic Uses
These types of mail may be palletized: * * *
[Revise item (g) to read as follows:]
g. Combined mailings of machinable parcels (USPS Marketing Mail
[including Heavy Printed Matter] and Package Services), subject to 6.0.
* * * * *
8.9 Bundles on Pallets
8.9.1 Applicability
[Revise the first sentence of 8.9.1 to read as follows:]
Presort destination bundles of Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail
(including Heavy Printed Matter), and Bound Printed Matter flats and
nonstandard parcels may be placed directly on pallets under 8.9.2
through 8.9.5 and 8.10. * * *
8.9.2 Basic Bundling Standards
[Revise 8.9.2 to read as follows:]
Bundle preparation for Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail (including
Heavy Printed Matter), and Bound Printed Matter mailpieces must meet
the applicable standards for each class or subclass of mail. Bundles
may be sorted onto pallets under 8.10 and 10.0, 12.0, and 13.0.
* * * * *
[Revise 8.9.4 to read as follows:]
8.9.4 USPS Marketing Mail (Including Heavy Printed Matter)
a. USPS Marketing Mail bundle size: 10-piece or 15-piece minimum as
applicable; 20-pound maximum, except that:
a. All pieces for the same presort destination must be in one
bundle if they weigh less than 10 pounds. Otherwise, bundles must weigh
from 10 to 20 pounds each.
b. The last bundle to a presort destination may contain less than
10 pounds.
b. Heavy Printed Matter minimum bundle size: 10 pieces or 10
pounds, whichever comes first. Only presorted and carrier route
nonstandard parcels that weigh less than 10 pounds each may be prepared
as bundles on pallets. The following also applies:
1. Presorted price pieces that weigh 10 or more pounds each must be
prepared and palletized as machinable parcels under 8.10.7 or prepared
in sacks under 245.13.0.
2. Carrier-route pieces that individually weigh 10 or more pounds
each must either be prepared and palletized as machinable parcels under
8.10.7, and qualify for Presorted prices, or be prepared in sacks under
245.14.0 and qualify for carrier-route prices.
* * * * *
8.10 Pallet Presort and Labeling
8.10.1 First-Class Mail--Letter Trays or Flat Trays
[Revise 8.10.1 to read as follows:]
Mailers may palletize First-Class Mail according to a local
customer/supplier agreement or under 8.10.1. First-Class Mail
palletization is optional, but mailers using this option must prepare
pallets in the sequence listed below and complete each required level
before preparing the next optional or required level. Pallets must
contain at least 72 linear feet of letter trays (six full layers) or 24
linear feet of flats trays (three full layers). Maximum pallet height
is 12 layers or 77 inches of letter trays (whichever occurs first) or
77 inches of flats trays. When available and with approval by the plant
manager of the origin facility, mailers may use all-purpose containers
(APCs) or other USPS-approved containers. Mailers approved to use APCs
must prepare containers when they have a minimum of 48 linear feet of
letter trays or 16 linear feet of flats trays to a presort destination.
Preparation, sequence, and labeling:
a. 5-digit. Optional. Pallet may contain trays only for the same 5-
digit ZIP Code (for non-automation letters and flats) or 5-digit scheme
ZIP codes (automation letters only). Place 5-digit scheme trays on 5-
digit pallets according to the destination shown in the current City
State Product. Labeling:
1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination.
2. Line 2: ``FCM LTRS'' or ``FCM FLTS'', followed by ``5D''.
b. SCF/LPC. Required; no minimum for origin SCF/LPC. For
destinations listed in L005 for letters and L016 for flats based on
origin ZIP Code. Pallets contain trays destined for the 3-digit ZIP
Codes in L005 for letters and L016 for flats. Labeling:
1. Line 1: L005 for letters, L016 for flats, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``FCM LTRS'' or ``FCM FLTS'', followed by ``SCF''.
c. Mixed. Required; no minimum. Labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``FCM LTRS'' or ``FCM FLTS'', followed by ``WKG''.
8.10.2 Periodicals--Bundles, Sacks, Letter Trays or Flat Trays
* * * * *
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels), required, permitted for
bundles, trays, and sacks (nonstandard parcels only). The pallet may
contain carrier-route-price, automation-price, and/or Presorted-price
mail for the 3-digit ZIP Code groups in L005 for letters, L016 for
flats, L051 for parcels. Labeling:
1. Line 1: L005 for letters, L016 for flats, L051 for parcels.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'', as applicable; followed by
``FLTS'', ``NONSTD'', or ``LTRS'', as applicable; followed by ``SCF'';
followed by ``BARCODED'' (or ``BC'') if pallet contains automation-
price mail; followed by ``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if pallet contains
carrier-route-price mail and/or Presorted-price mail.
[Delete items (i) and (j) in its entirety; renumber item (k) as
(i):]
[Revise renumbered item (i) to read as follows:]
i. Mixed, optional for sacks and trays; allowed with no minimum and
required at 100 pounds of mail for bundles of flats. Bundles of flats
totaling less than 100 pounds in weight must be trayed if not
palletized. The pallet may contain carrier-route mail, automation-price
mail, or Presorted-price mail. Labeling:
1. Line 1:'' ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS,'' as applicable; followed by
``FLTS'', ``NONSTD'', or ``LTRS'', as applicable; followed by
``BARCODED'' (or ``BC'') if pallet contains automation price mail;
followed by ``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if pallet contains carrier
route and/or Presorted price mail; followed by ``WKG''.
* * * * *
8.10.3 USPS Marketing Mail--Bundles, Sacks, or Trays
[Revise the fifth sentence of the introductory text to read as
follows:]
* * * For parcels, including Heavy Printed Matter, mailers must
use this preparation only for nonstandard parcels in sacks.* * *
d. 5-digit, required except for trays, permitted for bundles,
trays, and sacks (when applicable). The pallet must contain only
automation price and/or Presorted price mail for the same 5-digit ZIP
Code or same 5-digit scheme. 5-digit scheme bundles and trays are
assigned to 5-digit pallets according to the ``label to'' 5-digit ZIP
Code. Labeling: * * *
[Add a sentence at the end of d(2) to read as follows:]
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* * * For HPM nonstandard parcels, use ``HPM NONSTD 5D''.
* * * * *
[Revise item (f) to read as follows:]
f. SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels), required, permitted for
bundles, trays, and sacks (nonstandard parcels only). The pallet may
contain carrier-route, automation-price, and/or presorted-price mail
for the 3-digit ZIP Code groups in L005 for letters, L016 for flats,
L051 for parcels. Labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L005 for letters, L016 for flats, L051 for parcels.
2. Line 2: For flats and nonstandard parcels, ``STD'' followed by
``FLTS'' or ``NONSTD'', as applicable; followed by ``SCF''; followed by
``BARCODED'' (or ``BC'') if pallet contains automation price mail;
followed by ``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if pallet contains carrier
route and/or Presorted price mail. For letters, ``STD LTRS SCF'';
followed by ``BC'' if pallet contains barcoded letters; followed by
``MACH'' if pallet contains machinable letters; followed by ``MAN'' if
pallet contains nonmachinable letters. For HPM nonstandard parcels, use
``HPM NONSTD SCF''.
[Delete items (g) through (i) in their entirety; renumber item (j)
as (g):]
[Revise renumbered item (g) to read as follows:]
g. Mixed, optional, permitted for bundles, trays, and sacks
(nonstandard parcels only). Allowed with no minimum and required at 100
pounds of mail for bundles of flats. Flats totaling less than 100
pounds in weight must be trayed if not palletized. The pallet may
contain carrier route, automation, and/or Presorted mail. Mailers must
place trays and sacks containing pieces paid at the single-piece price
on the mixed pallet (unless required to be presented separately by
special postage payment authorization). Labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``STD'' followed by ``FLTS'' or ``NONSTD'', as
applicable; followed by ``BARCODED'' (or ``BC'') if pallet contains
automation price mail; followed by ``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if
pallet contains carrier route and/or Presorted price mail; followed by
``WKG''. For letters, ``STD LTRS''; followed by ``BC'' if pallet
contains barcoded letters; followed by ``MACH'' if pallet contains
machinable letters; followed by ``MAN'' if pallet contains
nonmachinable letters; followed by ``WKG''. For HPM nonstandard
parcels, use ``HPM NONSTD WKG''.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 8.10.6 to read as follows:]
8.10.6 Machinable Bound Printed Matter Parcels and Combined Mailings of
USPS Marketing Mail Marketing Parcels 3.5 ounces or more, USPS
Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter), Package Services, and
Parcel Select Machinable Parcels
[Revise the introductory text of 8.10.6 to read as follows:]
Prepare pallets under 8.0 in the sequence below. Unless indicated
as optional, all sort levels are required. Combined mailings of USPS
Marketing Mail Marketing parcels, USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy
Printed Matter), Parcel Select, and Package Services machinable parcels
also must meet the standards in 6.0 or 21.0. Label pallets according to
Line 1 and Line 2 information below and under applicable standards 8.6.
Preparation sequence and labeling: * * *
* * * * *
[Revise 8.10.7 to read as follows:]
8.10.7 Machinable Parcels--USPS Marketing Mail, Including Heavy Printed
Matter and Marketing Parcels 3.5 ounces or More
Mailers who palletize machinable parcels must make pallets or
pallet boxes when there are 250 pounds or more for the destination
levels below for DSCF or DDU prices. Prepare pallets under 8.0 in the
sequence below. Unless indicated as optional, all sort levels are
required. Label pallets under applicable standards in 8.6 and according
to Line 1 and Line 2 information below:
a. 5-digit scheme, required. Pallet must contain parcels for the
same 5-digit scheme under L606. For 5-digit destinations not part of
L606, prepare 5-digit pallets under 8.10.7b, Labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L606.
2. Line 2: ``STD MACH 5D'' or ``HPM MACH 5D''; followed by
``SCHEME'' or (``SCH'').
b. 5-digit, required. Pallet must contain parcels only for the same
5-digit ZIP Code. Labeling:
1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see
8.6.4c for overseas military mail).
2. Line 2: ``STD MACH 5D'' or ``HPM MACH 5D''.
c. SCF/RPDC, optional. Allowed only for mail deposited at a DSCF/
DRPDC to claim SCF price. Labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L051.
2. Line 2: ``STD MACH SCF'' or ``HPM MACH SCF''.
d. Mixed, optional; no minimum. Labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``STD MACH WKG'' or ``HPM MACH WKG''.
[Revise 8.10.8 to read as follows:]
8.10.8 Nonstandard Parcels Weighing 2 Ounces or More--USPS Marketing
Mail, Including Marketing and Heavy Printed Matter Parcels
Mailers who palletize unbundled or unsacked nonstandard parcels
must make pallets or pallet boxes when there are 250 pounds or more for
the destination levels below for DDU prices. Mailers must prepare
pallets or pallet boxes of nonstandard parcels (except tubes, rolls,
and similar pieces) weighing 2 ounces or more under 8.0 and in the
sequence listed below. Mailers must label pallets or pallet boxes
according to the Line 1 and Line 2 information listed below and under
8.6. Mailers may not prepare tubes, rolls, and similar pieces or pieces
that weigh less than 2 ounces on pallets or in pallet boxes, except for
pieces in carrier-route bundles or in sacks under 8.10.3. Preparation
sequence and labeling:
a. 5-digit scheme, required. Pallet or pallet box must contain
parcels only for the same 5-digit scheme under L606. For 5-digit
destinations not part of L606 prepare 5-digit pallets under 8.10.8b.
Labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L606.
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD 5D'' or ``HPM NONSTD 5D''; followed by
``SCHEME'' (or ``SCH'').
b. 5-digit, required. Pallet or pallet box must contain parcels
only for the same 5-digit ZIP Code. Labeling:
1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see
8.6.4c for overseas military mail).
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD 5D'' or ``HPM NONSTD 5D''.
c. SCF/RPDC, required. Allowed only for mail deposited at a DSCF/
DRPDC to claim SCF price. labeling:
1. Line 1: Use L051.
2. Line 2: Use ``STD NONSTD SCF'' or ``HPM NONSTD SCF''.
d. Mixed, optional. Labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD WKG'' or ``HPM NONSTD WKG''.
* * * * *
8.11 Bundle Reallocation to Protect SCF/LPC/RPDC Pallet for Periodicals
Flats and Nonstandard Parcels and USPS Marketing Mail Flats on Pallets
8.11.1 Basic Standards
The following apply: * * *
[Revise item (c) to read as follows:]
c. Reallocation is performed only when there is mail for the SCF/
LPC (letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels) service area that would fall beyond
the SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels) pallet level.
* * * * *
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8.11.3 Reallocation of Bundles If Optional 3-Digit Pallets Are Prepared
Reallocation rules are as follows: * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item (d) to read as follows:]
d. * * * Mail that falls beyond the SCF/RPDC pallet level must be
placed on the next appropriate pallet or in the next appropriate sack
(nonstandard parcels) or flat tray.
8.11.4 Reallocating Bundles If Optional 3-Digit Pallets Are Not
Prepared
Reallocation rules are as follows: * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item (b) to read as follows:]
b. * * * Mail that falls beyond the SCF/RPDC pallet level must be
placed on the next appropriate pallet or in the next appropriate sack
(nonstandard parcels) or flat tray.
* * * * *
[Delete 8.12 in its entirety; renumber 8.13 through 8.20 as 8.12
through 8.19 respectively:]
* * * * *
[Renumbered]
8.12 Pallets of Bundles, Sacks, and Trays
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 8.12.2 to read as follows:]
8.12.2 USPS Marketing Mail, including Heavy Printed Matter
* * * * *
[Renumbered]
8.14 Copalletized Letter-size and Flat-size Pieces--Periodicals or USPS
Marketing Mail
* * * * *
8.14.2 Periodicals
Additional standards are as follows: * * *
c. Documentation meeting the basic standard in 203.3.0 must be
provided with each mailing. Before copalletizing, the mailer must
obtain the written approval of the director, Business Acceptance
Solutions. Approval is based on the mailer's demonstrated ability to
provide documentation meeting these standards:* * *
[Revise item c(4) to read as follows:]
4. Documentation showing that 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF/LPC pallets
are prepared when the applicable minimum volume is developed in the
copalletized mailing for these destinations.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of renumbered 8.19 to read as follows:]
8.19 Parcel Select and Bound Printed Matter DDU Prices
* * * * *
9.0 Combining Bundles of Automation and Nonautomation Flats in Flat
Trays and Sacks
9.1 Periodicals
* * * * *
9.1.3 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces
The following apply: * * *
[Revise item (b) to read as follows:]
b. Mailers of pieces in low-volume bundles must claim the
applicable mixed price (Outside-County) or basic price (In-County).
* * * * *
[Revise item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Mailers of pieces in low-volume bundles must claim the
applicable mixed price (Outside-County) or basic price (In-County).
* * * * *
[Revise 9.1.5 to read as follows:]
9.1.5 Flat Tray Preparation -- Flat-size Machinable Pieces
See 207.20.0 for using flat trays. For machinable pieces meeting
the criteria in 201.6.0, mailers must bundle or group all pieces as
specified in 207.25.0 and 207.22.0 for each 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, 3-
digit scheme, 3-digit, and SCF destination. Bundling in flat trays is
optional when no mail in that tray would have been more finely sorted,
if bundled. Bundles must be trayed and labeled separately from loose
flats prepared in flat trays. Tray preparation, sequence, and labeling:
a. 5-digit scheme, required at 72 pieces; optional at 24 pieces
minimum, labeling:
1. Line 1: L007, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'';
followed by ``5D SCH BC/NBC''.
b. 5-digit, required at 72 pieces; optional at 24 pieces minimum,
labeling:
1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see 204.3.2.2
for overseas military mail).
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'';
followed by ``5D BC/NBC''.
c. 3-digit, required at 72 pieces; optional at 24 pieces minimum,
labeling:
1. Line 1: L002, Column A.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'';
followed by ``3D BC/NBC''.
d. SCF, required at 72 pieces; optional at 24 pieces minimum, (no
minimum for origin entry SCF), labeling:
1. Line 1: L016, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'';
followed by ``SCF BC/NBC''.
e. Mixed (required), no minimum, labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``PER'' ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS'';
followed by ``BC/NBC WKG''.
[Delete 9.2 in its entirety; renumber 9.3 as 9.2:]
* * * * *
[Renumbered]
9.2 Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
9.2.4 Flat Tray/Sack Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Delete item (d) in its entirety; renumber item (e) as (d):]
[Revise renumbered item (d) to read as follows:]
d. Mixed, required, no minimum; labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``PSVC FLTS BC/NBC WKG''.
10.0 Merging Bundles of Flats Using the City State Product
10.1 Periodicals
10.1.1 Basic Standards
* * * * *
[Revise the third sentence of item (g) to read as follows:]
g. * * * Mailers may combine firm bundles with 5-digit scheme, 3-
digit scheme, and other presort destination bundles in carrier route,
5-digit, 3-digit, SCF, and mixed flat trays. * * *
* * * * *
10.1.3 Bundles With Less Than 6 Pieces
[Revise the second sentence of the introductory paragraph to read
as follows:]
* * * Pieces in these low-volume bundles must be claimed at the
applicable mixed price (Outside-County) or basic price (In-County).* *
*
* * * * *
10.1.4 Sack and Flat-Tray Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise item (i) to read as follows:]
i. SCF through mixed. Any 5-digit scheme and 5-digit bundles
remaining after preparing sacks/flat trays under 10.1.4a through
10.1.4h and all 3-digit, 3-digit scheme, SCF, and mixed bundles must be
sacked/trayed and labeled under 9.1 for cosacking/cotraying of
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barcoded price and nonbarcoded price bundles, except if there are no
barcoded price bundles in the mailing job, sack/flat tray and label
under 207.22.6, or if there are no nonbarcoded price bundles in the
mailing job, sack/flat tray and label under 207.25.4.
10.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise item (g) to read as follows:]
g. SCF/LPC and mixed, use 8.10.2h and 8.10.2i, as applicable, to
prepare and label these pallet levels.
* * * * *
[Revise 10.2 to read as follows:]
10.2 USPS Marketing Mail
10.2.1 Basic Standards
Carrier route bundles from a carrier route price mailing may be
placed on the same pallet as 5-digit bundles from an automation price
mailing and 5-digit bundles from a Presorted price mailing (including
pieces cobundled under 11.0) under the following conditions:
a. A carrier route mailing must be part of the mailing job.
b. The pieces in the carrier route price mailing, the automation
price mailing, and the Presorted price mailing must be part of the same
mailing job, and all three mailings must be reported on the same
postage statement.
c. Pieces in the automation price mailing must meet the criteria
for a flat under 201.6.0. Pieces in the Presorted price mailing and the
carrier route mailing must meet the criteria for a flat under 201.4.0.
d. Mailers must use the Carrier Route Indicators field in the City
State Product to prepare the mailing and enter the mailing no later
than 90 days after the release date of the City State Product used.
e. Carrier route bundles may be copalletized with automation price
5-digit bundles, Presorted price 5-digit bundles, and cobundled 5-digit
bundles only for those 5-digit ZIP Codes that have an ``A'' or ``C''
indicator in the Carrier Route Indicators field in the City State
Product indicating eligibility for such copalletization. Containers of
mail sorted in this manner are called ``merged 5-digit'' pallets.
Containers of mail sorted in this manner for which scheme (L001)
sortation is also performed are called ``merged 5-digit scheme''
pallets. Pieces in 5-digit scheme (L007) bundles may not be placed in
merged 5-digit containers.
f. If sortation under this section is performed, merged 5-digit
pallets must be prepared for all 5-digit ZIP Codes with an ``A'' or
``C'' indicator in the City State Product that permits such preparation
when there is enough volume for the 5-digit ZIP Code to prepare that
pallet.
g. The pieces in each separate mailing must bear the applicable
markings required under 245.5.0, 245.6.0, or 245.7.0 and under 202.
h. For palletized mailings, the prices are based on the level of
bundle that the pieces are contained in under 243.6.0 and 243.7.0.
i. The bundles from each separate mailing must be sorted together
on pallets (copalletized) under 10.2.5 using presort software that is
PAVE-certified.
j. A complete postage statement, using the correct USPS form, must
accompany each mailing job prepared under these procedures.
k. In addition to the applicable postage statement, documentation
produced by PAVE-certified software must be submitted with each
copalletized mailing job that describes for each pallet sortation level
and pallet, the number of pieces qualifying for each applicable carrier
route price, each applicable automation price, and each applicable
Presorted price.
10.2.2 Bundle Preparation
Bundles placed on pallets must be prepared under the standards in
8.0.
10.2.3 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
Mailers must prepare pallets of bundles in the manner and sequence
listed below and under 8.0. When sortation under this option is
performed, after completing required or optional carrier route pallets
(if any), mailers must prepare all merged 5-digit scheme and merged 5-
digit pallets that are possible in the mailing based on the volume of
mail to the destination using L001 and/or the City State Product.
Mailers must label pallets according to the Line 1 and Line 2
information listed below and under 8.6.
a. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required; optional with no
minimum. May contain only carrier route bundles for carrier routes for
5-digit ZIP Codes identified in the L001 5-digit scheme listing.
Labeling:
1. Line 1: use L001, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS CR-RTS SCHEME'' followed by ``HD/HD+'' if the
pallet contains High Density/High Density Plus flats.
b. Merged 5-digit scheme, required and permitted only when there is
at least one 5-digit ZIP Code in the scheme that has an ``A'' or ``C''
indicator in the City State Product. May contain carrier route bundles
for any 5-digit ZIP Code(s) in a single scheme listed in L001 as well
as automation price 5-digit bundles and Presorted price 5-digit bundles
for those 5-digit ZIP Codes in the scheme that have an ``A'' or ``C''
indicator in the City State Product. Labeling:
1. Line 1: use L001, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS CR/5D SCHEME'' followed by ``HD/HD+'' if the
pallet contains High Density/High Density Plus flats.
c. 5-digit carrier routes, required; optional with no minimum. May
contain only carrier route price bundles for the same 5-digit ZIP Code
for those 5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a scheme. Labeling:
1. Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see
8.6.4 for military mail).
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS,'' followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES'' or ``CR-
RTS'' followed by ``HD/HD+'' if the pallet contains High Density/High
Density Plus flats.
d. Merged 5-digit, required, may contain carrier route price
bundles, automation price 5-digit bundles, and Presorted price 5-digit
bundles for those 5-digit ZIP Codes that are not part of a scheme and
that have an ``A'' or ``C'' indicator in the City State Product.
Labeling:
1. Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see
8.6.4 for military mail).
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS CR/5D'' followed by ``HD/HD+'' if the pallet
contains High Density/High Density Plus flats.
e. 5-digit, required, may contain only automation price 5-digit
bundles and Presorted price 5-digit bundles for the same 5-digit ZIP
Code with a ``B'' or ``D'' indicator in the City State Product, or 5-
digit scheme (L007) bundles (automation price and cobundled automation
and Presorted price pieces only). Five-digit scheme bundles are
assigned to 5-digit pallets according to the ``label to'' 5-digit ZIP
Code in L007. Labeling:
1. Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see
8.6.4 for military mail).
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS 5D''; followed by ``BARCODED'' or ``BC'' if
the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by ``NONBARCODED''
or ``NBC'' if the pallet contains Presorted price mail.
f. 3-digit, optional, option not available for 3-digit ZIP Code
prefixes marked ``N'' in L002. May contain carrier route price,
automation price, and Presorted price mail, including 3-digit scheme
(L008) bundles (automation and cobundled automation and Presorted price
pieces only). Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3-
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digit pallets according to the ``label to'' 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.
Labeling:
1. Line 1: use L002, Column A.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS 3D''; followed by ``BARCODED'' or ``BC'' if
the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by ``NONBARCODED''
or ``NBC'' if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier
route price mail.
g. SCF/LPC, required, may contain carrier-route price, automation-
price, and Presorted-price bundles. Labeling:
1. Line 1: use L016, Column B.
2. Line 2: ``STD FLTS SCF''; followed by ``BARCODED'' or ``BC'' if
the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by ``NONBARCODED''
or ``NBC'' if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier
route price mail.
h. Mixed, optional, allowed with no minimum. The pallet may contain
carrier route, automation, and/or Presorted mail. Mailers must place
trays containing pieces paid at the single-piece price on the mixed
pallet (unless required to be presented separately by special postage
payment authorization). Labeling:
1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``STD'' followed by ``FLTS''; followed by ``BARCODED''
(or ``BC'') if pallet contains automation price mail; followed by
``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if pallet contains carrier route and/or
Presorted price mail; followed by ``WKG''.
11.0 Combining Automation Price and Nonautomation Price Flats in
Bundles
11.1 Periodicals
* * * * *
11.1.2 Bundle Preparation
* * * * *
[Revise item (f) to read as follows:]
f. SCF, required, six-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.
[Delete item (g) in its entirety; renumber item (h) as (g):]
[Revise renumbered item (g) to read as follows:]
g. Mixed, required, no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.
11.1.3 Bundles With Less Than 6 Pieces
[Revise the second sentence of the introductory paragraph to read
as follows:]
* * * Pieces in these low-volume bundles must be claimed at the
applicable mixed price (Outside-County) or basic price (In-County). * *
*
* * * * *
11.2 USPS Marketing Mail
11.2.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the introductory text of 11.2.1 to read as follows:]
Mailers may choose to cobundle (see 245.1.4y) automation price and
nonautomation price flat-size pieces as an option to the basic bundling
requirements in 245.8.0 and 245.10.0. All pieces in the same bundle
must meet the standards in 201.6.0. 5-digit scheme and 3-digit scheme
bundles must meet the additional standards in 245.1.4h and 245.1.4p.
Mailing jobs prepared using the 5-digit scheme and/or 3-digit scheme
bundle preparation (for flats meeting the criteria in 201.6.0) must be
palletized under 10.0, 12.0, or 13.0. All bundles are subject to the
following conditions:* * *
[Delete item (b) in its entirety; renumber items (c) through (f) as
(b) through (e) respectively:]
* * * * *
11.2.2 Bundle Preparation
* * * * *
[Revise items (e) and (f) to read as follows:]
e. SCF, required, 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed, required, no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.
11.3 Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
11.3.2 Bundle Preparation
Preparation sequence, bundle size, and labeling: * * *
[Revise items (e) and (f) to read as follows:]
e. SCF, required, minimum 10 addressed pieces or 10 pounds, maximum
bundle weight 20 pounds; pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed, required, no minimum, maximum bundle weight 20 pounds;
tan Label X or OEL.
12.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using a 5 Percent Threshold
* * * * *
12.1.3 Low-Volume Bundles
[Revise the last sentence of 12.1.3 to read as follows:]
* * * Pieces in these low-volume bundles must be claimed at the
applicable mixed price (Outside-County) or basic price (In-County).
12.1.4 5% Threshold
* * * * *
[Revise item (e) to read as follows:]
e. For the purpose of determining the 5% threshold, addressed
pieces in low-volume carrier route bundles count as carrier route
sorted pieces, and addressed pieces in low-volume 5-digit bundles count
as 5-digit sorted pieces, even though the mixed price (Outside-County)
or basic price (In-County) is paid for such pieces.
12.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. SCF/LPC and mixed, use 8.10.2h and 8.10.2i, as applicable, to
prepare and label these pallet levels.
* * * * *
13.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using the City State Product
and a 5-Percent Threshold
13.1 Periodicals
* * * * *
13.1.3 Low-Volume Bundles
[Revise 13.1.3 to read as follows:]
Carrier route and 5-digit bundles may contain fewer than six pieces
when the publisher determines that such preparation improves service.
Pieces in these low-volume bundles must be claimed at the applicable
mixed price (Outside-County) or basic price (In-County).
13.1.4 5% Threshold--5-Digit ZIP Codes Identified with a ``B'' or ``D''
Indicator
* * * * *
[Revise item (e) to read as follows:]
e. For the purpose of determining the 5% threshold, addressed
pieces in low-volume carrier route bundles count as carrier route
sorted pieces, and addressed pieces in low-volume 5-digit bundles count
as 5-digit sorted pieces, even though the mixed price (Outside-County)
or basic price (In-County) is paid for such pieces.
13.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. SCF/LPC and mixed, use 8.10.2h and 8.10.2i, as applicable, to
prepare and label these pallet levels.
13.2 USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
13.2.4 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. Mixed, optional allowed with no minimum. The pallet may contain
carrier route, automation, and/or Presorted mail. Mailers must place
trays containing pieces paid at the single-piece price on the mixed
pallet (unless required to be presented separately by special postage
payment authorization). Labeling:
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1. Line 1: ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``STD'' followed by ``FLTS''; followed by ``BARCODED''
(or ``BC'') if pallet contains automation price mail; followed by
``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if pallet contains carrier route and/or
Presorted price mail; followed by ``WKG''.
* * * * *
15.0 Combining USPS Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats,
and Periodicals Flats
15.1 Basic Standards
15.1.1 General
Authorized mailers may combine USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound
Printed Matter flats, and Periodicals flats in a single mailing as
follows: * * *
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. Bound Printed Matter flats must not weigh more than 20 ounces
when combined in applicable bundles, and must be entered at a
destination sectional center facility (DSCF)/local processing center
(LPC) on 5-digit or 3-digit/sectional center facility (SCF) level
pallets, or at a destination delivery unit (DDU)/sorting and delivery
center (S&DC).
[Add an item (i) to read as follows:]
i. USPS Marketing Mail flat-sized pieces must not exceed 20 ounces
if prepared in the CR-level bundle with certain Periodicals pieces that
may weigh more than 20 ounces.
* * * * *
[Delete 15.1.8 through 15.1.10 in its entirety; renumber 15.1.11 as
15.1.8:]
* * * * *
15.2 Combining USPS Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats,
and Periodicals Flats in the Same Bundle
15.2.1 Bundling and Labeling
[Revise the introductory paragraph to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail flats and Periodicals flats may be combined in
carrier route, 5-digit (scheme), 3-digit, SCF, and mixed bundles when
prepared according to 207.19.0 and these additional standards: * * *
* * * * *
15.4 Pallet Preparation
15.4.1 Pallet Preparation, Sequence and Labeling
* * * * *
[Revise item (h) to read as follows:]
h. Mixed, required, 100 pound minimum. Pallet may contain carrier-
route, automation or presorted mail. Unless authorized by the
processing and distribution manager, pallet must be entered at the
facility serving the 3-digit ZIP Code of the entry Post Office.
Labeling:
1. Line 1: Use ``MXD WKG''.
2. Line 2: ``STD/BPM/PER FLTS;'' followed by ``BARCODED'' (or
``BC''); ``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') for Presorted mail, or
``BARCODED/NONBARCODED'' (or ``BC/NBC'') for mixed pallets; followed by
``WKG''; followed by ``MIX COMAIL''.
* * * * *
16.0 Plant-Load Mailings
* * * * *
16.7 Interdistrict Plant-Loaded Shipments
* * * * *
16.7.2 First-Class Mail
[Revise 16.7.2 to read as follows:]
For plant-loaded shipments of First-Class Mail, if there is enough
mail for the same SCF/LPC service area to fill 60 percent or more of a
vehicle by weight or by cube (a minimum of 28,000 pounds or 2,000 cubic
feet), the mailer must prepare a direct vehicle for that SCF/LPC.
16.7.3 Periodicals
[Revise 16.7.3 to read as follows:]
For plant-loaded shipments of Periodicals:
a. If there is enough mail for the same SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/
RPDC (parcels) service area to fill 60 percent or more of a vehicle by
weight or by cube, the mailer must prepare a direct vehicle for that
SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels).
After loading all possible SCF/LPC (letters, flats)/RPDC (parcels)
vehicles, if there is enough mail for the same transfer hub service
area to fill 60 percent or more of a vehicle by weight or by cube, the
mailer must prepare a direct vehicle for that transfer hub.
* * * * *
16.7.7 Sufficient Volume
Two or more mailings, which independently have sufficient volume to
require destination vehicles to be prepared, must meet these standards
when combined:
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
a. For First-Class Mail, if there is enough mail for the same SCF
service area to fill 60 percent or more of a vehicle by weight or by
cube, the mailer must prepare a direct vehicle for the SCF.
* * * * *
18.0 Priority Mail Express Open and Distribute and Priority Mail Open
and Distribute
18.1 Prices and Fees
18.1.1 Basis of Price
The basis of price for Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Open
and Distribute is as follows:
[Revise item (a) to read as follows:]
a. Priority Mail Express postage is based on the zone and weight of
the contents of the Open and Distribute shipment. Do not include the
tare weight of the external container. Do not apply Priority Mail
Express dimensional weight pricing to the external container. The
maximum weight for each container is 70 pounds.
* * * * *
21.0 Optional Combined Parcel Mailings
[Revise the heading of 21.1 to read as follows:]
21.1 Basic Standards for Combining Parcel Select, Package Services, and
USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) Parcels
21.1.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the introductory text of 21.1.1 to read as follows:]
Package Services parcels, Parcel Select parcels, and USPS Marketing
Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) parcels in a combined parcel
mailing must meet the following standards: * * *
d. Combined mailings must meet the following minimum volume
requirements:
[Revise item d(1) to read as follows:]
1. USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter)--Minimum
200 pieces or 50 pounds of parcels per class.
[Revise item d(3) to read as follows:]
3. If claiming Presorted BPM prices--Minimum 300 parcels.
* * * * *
21.2 Price Eligibility
21.2.1 Eligible Prices
[Revise 21.2.1 to read as follows:]
Combined parcels may be eligible for USPS Marketing Mail (including
single-piece and presorted Heavy Printed Matter), Parcel Select,
single-piece Media Mail, single-piece Library Mail, and destination
entry prices and discounts as applicable.
21.2.2 Price Application
Apply prices based on the criteria in 201 and the following
standards: * * *
[Revise items (a) through (d) to read as follows:]
a. USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter) and Parcel
Select
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parcel prices are based on the container level and entry (see 243.5.0
and 253).
b. Bound Printed Matter (BPM) parcels qualify for single-piece
prices or Presorted Bound Printed Matter prices as follows:
1. Presorted prices for BPM pieces prepared in other than MXD
containers when the combined mailing contains at least 300 pieces of
BPM.
2. Nonpresorted prices for pieces prepared in MXD containers, and
when the combined mailing contains less than 300 pieces of BPM.
3. Destination entry prices based on entry.
c. Media Mail parcels qualify for single-piece prices for pieces
prepared in MXD containers, and when the combined mailing contains less
than 300 pieces of Media Mail.
d. Library Mail parcels qualify for single-piece prices for pieces
in MXD containers, and when the combined mailing contains less than 300
pieces of Library Mail.
* * * * *
21.3 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
21.3.1 Basic Standards
Prepare combined mailings as follows:
a. Different parcel types must be prepared separately for combined
parcel mailings as indicated below:
[Revise items a(1) through a(3) to read as follows:]
1. USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter), Parcel
Select, and Package Services machinable parcels: Use ``STD/PSVC MACH''
for line 2 content labeling.
2. USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter), Parcel
Select, and Package Services nonstandard parcels, except for tubes,
rolls, triangles, and other similarly nonstandard-shaped pieces: Use
``STD/PSVC'' for line 2 content labeling.
3. USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter), Parcel
Select, and Package Services tubes, rolls, triangles, and similarly
nonstandard-shaped parcels: Use ``STD/PSVC NONSTD'' for line 2 content
labeling.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 21.3.2 to read as follows:]
21.3.2 Combining USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter),
Parcel Select, and Package Services Machinable Parcels
[Revise the introductory text of 21.3.2 to read as follows:]
Prepare and enter USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed
Matter), Parcel Select, and Package Services machinable parcels, and
USPS Marketing Mail Marketing parcels 6 ounces or more, as combined
machinable parcels as shown in the table below.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 21.3.3 to read as follows:]
21.3.3 Combining USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter),
Parcel Select, and Package Services APPS-Machinable Parcels
[Revise the introductory text of 21.3.3 to read as follows:]
The mailer must prepare and enter USPS Marketing Mail (including
Heavy Printed Matter), Parcel Select, and Package Services nonstandard
parcels, that are not tubes, rolls, triangles, or similarly
nonstandard-shaped parcels, as combined APPS-machinable parcels based
on the minimums in the table below.
Combined Preparation
[Revise the charts column headings to read as follows:]
3-Digit......................... SCF............... Mixed
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 21.3.4 to read as follows:]
21.3.4 Combining USPS Marketing Mail (including Heavy Printed Matter),
Parcel Select, and Package Services Parcels (Not APPS-Machinable)
[Revise the introductory text of 21.3.4 to read as follows:]
The mailer must prepare and enter USPS Marketing Mail (including
Heavy Printed Matter), Parcel Select, and Package Services parcels, and
USPS Marketing Mail Marketing parcels under 2 ounces, as combined not-
APPS-machinable parcels based on the minimums in the table below.
Combined Preparation
[Revise the charts column headings to read as follows:]
3-Digit......................... SCF............... Mixed
* * * * *
Index
* * * * *
B
* * * * *
Bound Printed Matter, Commercial Flats
* * * * *
[Delete entry ``DNDC, 266.4.0'':]
* * * * *
[Delete entry ``DNDC prices, 266.4.0'']
* * * * *
Bound Printed Matter, Commercial Parcels
* * * * *
[Delete entry ``DNDC/RPDC entry, 266.4.0'':]
* * * * *
N
* * * * *
Delete entry ``Network Distribution Center (NDC)/Regional
Processing & Distribution Center (RPDC) acceptance'':]
* * * * *
U
* * * * *
USPS Marketing Mail, Flats
* * * * *
[Delete entry ``DNDC/RPDC entry, 246.3.0'']
* * * * *
USPS Marketing Mail, Letters
* * * * *
[Delete entry ``DNDC/RPDC entry, 246.3.0'']
* * * * *
USPS Marketing Mail, Parcels
* * * * *
[Delete entry ``DNDC/RPDC entry, 246.3.0'']
* * * * *
Notice 123 (Price List)
[Revise prices as applicable.]
* * * * *
Jeffrey Boblick,
Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2026-07184 Filed 4-13-26; 8:45 am]
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