Appendix M  Schedule of Irregularities and Assessments The following schedule identifies mail handling irregularities and their maximum applicable assessments.   Mail Handling Irregularity Handbook Reference Maximum Applicable Assessment Failure to Load 9-3a $6.00 per piece Failure to Unload 9-3b $6.00 per piece Carried By 9-3c $6.00 per piece Loaded in Error 9-3d $6.00 per piece Removed in Error 9-3e $6.00 per piece Damage to Mail and/or Equipment 9-3f $6.00 per piece Failure to Transfer 9-3g $6.00 per piece Failure to Protect 9-3h $6.00 per piece Delayed Delivery 9-3i $6.00 per piece Refusal or Removal 9-3j $1.00 per pound Failure to Notify — Priority and Non-Priority Rate Service Mail 9-3k $25.00 per report Dropped Pouch 9-3l $100.00 per piece* Other 9-3m $100.00 per piece * $100.00 per piece for the first nine pieces, and $1,000.00 per piece for 10 or more per incident.