5-3 Appointment Discrepancies

5-3.1 Early Arrival

Mailers are considered early if they arrive in advance of a scheduled appointment time with mailings prepared for DNDC, DADC, or DSCF prices. Mailers are considered early if they arrive more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment for DDU mailings.

If operationally feasible, Postal Service employees should accept an early arrival. Otherwise, the mailer may be required to return at the scheduled appointment time. If a drop shipment is accepted early, it must be accepted using the assigned appointment number; an unscheduled arrival must not be created.

If the unload time for an appointment has begun prior to the scheduled appointment time, the unload must be completed within the timeframe specified in Exhibit Exhibit 6-3.1 or 6-3.2, depending on mail class.