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8 Bypass Mail Process

8 Bypass Mail Process

8-1 Introduction

8-2 Responsibility

8-3 Designated Bypass Mail Points

8-3.1 General

8-3.2 Establishing or Discontinuing Bypass Mail Points

8-3.3 Acceptance Points

8-3.4 Shipper Eligibility for Bypass Mail

8-3.5 Shipment Preparation

8-3.5.1 General

8-3.5.2 Mailing Requirements

8-3.5.3 Palletized Loads

8-3.5.4 Weight — Pallets and Shipment

8-3.5.5 Contents

8-3.5.6 Accountable Mail

8-3.5.7 Hazardous Material

8-3.5.8 Building and Construction Materials

8-3.5.9 Freeze and Chill Items

8-3.6 Right to Refuse

8-3.7 Integrity of a Bypass Mail Shipment or Order

8-3.7.1 General

8-3.7.2 Mainline Air Carriers

8-3.7.3 Bush Air Carriers

8-4 Bypass Mail Transit Times

8-4.1 General

8-4.2 Transit Time to Hub/Bush Point

8-4.3 Transit Time to Bush Destination

8-4.4 Interruption in Transit Time

8-4.5 Advanced Transit Window

8-4.6 Delayed Transit Window

8-4.7 Delivery to Addressee

8-4.7.1 Transfer Air Carrier

8-4.7.2 Final Destination

8-4.7.3 Delivery Requirements

8-4.7.4 Delivery Attempts




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