3-6.1 Establishing Drop-and-Pick Appointments

To establish D&P appointments, the mailer (permit holder) must submit a request in writing on company letterhead to the NDC manager. The manager responds to all requests within 5 business days. Requests must include the following information:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of the mailer.
2. Name (contact person) and telephone number(s) for the following:
1. Transportation agent authorized to deliver the mailing to the NDC.
2. Transportation agent authorized to pick up the trailer once it has been unloaded.
3. Mail volume (average).
4. Size and type of trailer(s) transporting mail.
5. Frequency/schedule.

Once approved, D&P appointments remain valid until the mailer’s load type or appointment profile changes. Failure to adhere to scheduled appointments or other abuse of the procedures will result in cancellation of D&P authorization.