Decision On Application
Ruling
The rates and classification service center (RCSC) rules on all applications
for Periodicals mailing privileges or news agent registry.
Effective Date
The authorization takes effect on the date of application or the date of
eligibility for Periodicals mailing privileges (or for news agent registry),
whichever is later.
Refunds
Except as noted below, when the RCSC grants an authorization for
Periodicals mailing privileges, the postmaster refunds the difference, if any,
between the postage amount deposited and the applicable Periodicals
postage for copies mailed while the application was pending. The Postal
Service provides refunds only for mailings deposited on or after the effective
date of the authorization and only if you paid postage by advance deposit
account.
No Refund
The Postal Service does not make refunds for the following:
a. A denied or withdrawn application.
b. The period before the effective date of the authorization.
c. Postage not paid by advance deposit account.
d. Postage at any rate affixed to copies of the publication.
e. Postage paid at Express Mail rates.
f. Postage paid at First-Class Mail rates. Exception: The Postal Service
may authorize a refund for postage paid at single-piece First-Class Mail
rates for a mailing that was presorted and prepared as Periodicals mail
but that had fewer than 200 pieces or weighed less than 50 pounds.
g. Postage on mailings not meeting the applicable preparation or other
eligibility standards for Periodicals.
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