On August 7, 1998, the President signed the Workforce
Investment Act of 1998. This law amended Section 508 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by significantly expanding
and strengthening the Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) access requirements. The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (commonly referred to
as the Access Board) was responsible for creating standards against which compliance could be measured. The
Access Board published the Electronic and Information
Technology Accessibility Standards final rule in the Federal
Register on December 21, 2000. Section 508 applies to
federal departments and agencies, including the United
States Postal Service. It does not apply to the private sector
at this time.
Section 508 requires that when federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information
technology, they must ensure that it is accessible to persons with disabilities, unless it would pose an undue burden to do so. Federal employees and members of the
public who have disabilities must have access to and use of
information and services that is comparable to the access
and use available to persons without disabilities.
The Postal Service is committed to achieving Section
508 compliance. Compliance with Section 508 furthers the
Postal Service's mission to bind all people together through
universal access via communications. By increasing the
accessibility of electronic and information technology used
by the Postal Service, improvements can be expected in
three areas:
1. Improved service to our customers with disabilities.
2. More opportunities for persons with disabilities to apply their full range of skills to positions within the
Postal Service.
3. An increase in future employment opportunities in the
Postal Service for persons with disabilities.
The Section 508 law becomes effective on June 21,
2001. The manager of each organization of the Postal Service is responsible for ensuring that the EIT under his or her
purview and procured after June 21, 2001, is compliant with
the law. In addition, presently existing Web-accessible EIT
is being brought into compliance with the law to the maximum extent practicable.
The Postal Service has been working on Section 508 issues since February 2000. To help support Section 508 requirements, the Postal Service:
· Established a corporate Section 508 Program Office
in the Information Technology organization and a
Section 508 Steering Committee to coordinate and
plan our compliance efforts.
· Identified Web compliance as our top priority. USPS
Section 508 Web Accessibility Guidelines were developed to clarify how to meet the Access Board
standards and to ensure standard implementation
throughout the Postal Service.
· Changed procurement language in the Purchasing
Manual to ensure Section 508 requirements are addressed in contracts.
· Incorporated Section 508 into our existing Consumer
and EEO complaint processes.
Further guidance on compliance can be found on the
Postal Service Intranet at http://blue.usps.gov/508web/.
- Technology and Standards,Information Technology, 5-17-01
CORRECTION
In Postal Bulletin 22048 (4-19-01, page 17), the Postal
Stock Number (PSN) for Poster 308, Postal Store, was
incorrect. The correct PSN is 7690-05-000-4311.
- Online Services,
Public Affairs and Communications, 5-17-01
May 2001
Have You Seen Any of These Children?
Please participate in the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program. Tear out this page and carry itwith you. If you have information on any of these missing children, tell your postal supervisor.
Missing Children Poster
Tristen Myers
Born: 7-16-96
Date Missing: 10-5-00
Missing From: Roseboro, NC
Sabrina Forsey
Born: 12-11-83
Date Missing: 5-13-00
Missing From: Las Vegas, NV
Molly Bish
Born: 8-2-83
Date Missing: 6-27-00
Missing From: Warren, MA
Denette Covarrubias
Born: 2-9-84
Date Missing: 1-15-99
Missing From: Escondido, CA
Sabah Karriem-Conner
Born: 7-27-83
Date Missing: 7-17-00
Missing From: Atlanta, GA
Rocio Marroquin
Born: 11-15-88
Date Missing: 8-23-00
Missing From: West Liberty, IA
Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Hot Line 1-800-843-5678
TDD 1-800-826-7653
Missing Children Poster Display Instructions
Please display this poster prominently on bulletin boards in retail lobbies of main post offices,
classified stations, and branches. Operators of contract postal units may display this poster at
their option.
Companion posters, authorized for display on bulletin boards maintained by employee
organizations, appear periodically in The Postal Record, a publication for members of the National
Association of Letter Carriers.
This poster is published in cooperation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited
Children, the United States Department of Justice, and the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Information appearing on this poster is selected solely by NCMEC.
In addition to Postal Bulletin updates, NCMEC distributes information via broadcast fax.
Notification of newly reported missing children is sent to designated district "Missing Children"
coordinators at fax numbers provided by district managers. Within 24 hours of receipt of a
facsimile Missing Children poster, district coordinators should distribute copies to all postal
facilities in their districts. Missing Children posters are to be displayed for 30 days in post office
lobbies, workroom floor areas, and other postal facilities, unless notification is received (from
NCMEC) to remove a particular poster sooner. The broadcast fax network is used to distribute
posters and information in only the most urgent cases of missing and exploited children. This
system supplements, but does not replace, the missing children information in this Postal Bulletin.
Missing Children posters are available to the U.S. Postal Service only as described above. If
postal employees are contacted by individuals or local agencies about displaying a sign or poster
of a missing child in local post offices, the individual or agency should be politely informed that the
U.S. Postal Service displays only those posters provided by NCMEC, because it has been
designated by the U.S. Department of Justice to be the national clearinghouse and resource
center for missing and exploited children. The individual or agency should then be referred to
NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678.
May 2001
Have You Seen Any of These Children?
Please participate in the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program. Tear out this page and carry itwith you. If you have information on any of these missing children, tell your postal supervisor.
Missing Children Poster
Jolene Riendeau
Born: 8-8-88
Date Missing: 4-12-99
Missing From: Montreal,
Canada
Kamelia Spencer
Born: 1-7-97
Date Missing: 12-20-99
Missing From: Palmdale, CA
Gabriella Guez
Born: 8-12-97
Date Missing: 10-18-00
Missing From: Valley Stream,
NY
Christian Leyva
Born: 11-10-98
Date Missing: 9-24-00
Missing From: Downey,
CA
Oscar Leyva
Born: 2-9-97
Date Missing: 9-24-00
Missing From: Downey,
CA
Justin Jeschke
Born: 10-28-94
Date Missing: 12-12-98
Missing From: Eckental,
Germany
Diane McCallian
Born: 4-30-96
Date Missing: 4-13-01
Missing From: Denver,
CO
Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Hot Line 1-800-843-5678
TDD 1-800-826-7653
Missing Children Poster Display Instructions
Please display this poster prominently on bulletin boards in retail lobbies of main post offices,
classified stations, and branches. Operators of contract postal units may display this poster at
their option.
Companion posters, authorized for display on bulletin boards maintained by employee
organizations, appear periodically in The Postal Record, a publication for members of the National
Association of Letter Carriers.
This poster is published in cooperation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited
Children, the United States Department of Justice, and the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Information appearing on this poster is selected solely by NCMEC.
In addition to Postal Bulletin updates, NCMEC distributes information via broadcast fax.
Notification of newly reported missing children is sent to designated district "Missing Children"
coordinators at fax numbers provided by district managers. Within 24 hours of receipt of a
facsimile Missing Children poster, district coordinators should distribute copies to all postal
facilities in their districts. Missing Children posters are to be displayed for 30 days in post office
lobbies, workroom floor areas, and other postal facilities, unless notification is received (from
NCMEC) to remove a particular poster sooner. The broadcast fax network is used to distribute
posters and information in only the most urgent cases of missing and exploited children. This
system supplements, but does not replace, the missing children information in this Postal Bulletin.
Missing Children posters are available to the U.S. Postal Service only as described above. If
postal employees are contacted by individuals or local agencies about displaying a sign or poster
of a missing child in local post offices, the individual or agency should be politely informed that the
U.S. Postal Service displays only those posters provided by NCMEC, because it has been
designated by the U.S. Department of Justice to be the national clearinghouse and resource
center for missing and exploited children. The individual or agency should then be referred to
NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678.
The mailings below will be deposited in the near future.
Offices should honor the requested home delivery dates.
Mailers wishing to participate in these alerts, for mailings of
1 million pieces or more, should contact Business Service
Network Operations at 800-419-2769 at least one month
preceding the requested delivery dates. The Postal
Service also offers electronic Mail Alerts via ADVANCE.
For more information, see the ADVANCE Notification &
Tracking System Technical Guide on the Internet at
http://www.ribbs.usps.gov/files/advance/ADVTECH.PDF or
contact the National Customer Support Center at
800-458-3181.
|
Title of Mailing
|
Class
and Type
of Mail
|
Requested
Delivery
Dates
|
Number
of Pieces
(Millions)
|
Distribution
|
Presort Level
|
JC Penney Diamond/Gemstone
|
Standard/Flat
|
5/19-5/22
|
2.2
|
Nationwide
|
CarRt
|
Harte-Hanks
|
JC Penney Memorial Day
|
Standard/Flat
|
5/21-5/23
|
18.2
|
Nationwide
|
CarRt
|
Harte-Hanks
|
Hallmark Summer Postcard
|
Standard/Postcard
|
5/21-5/25
|
6.5
|
Nationwide
|
CarRt,
3/5-Digit, Basic
|
Quebecor World Direct,
Atlanta, GA
|
JC Penney Week 17 Memorial Day
|
Standard/Postcard
|
5/29-5/31
|
10.0
|
Nationwide
|
CarRt
|
Harte-Hanks
|
The Sportsman's Guide June Main
|
Standard/Flat
|
5/29-6/2
|
1.4
|
Nationwide
|
CarRt, 3/5-Digit
|
Quebecor World,
Franklin, KY
|
Sally Beauty Supply
|
Standard/Letter
|
5/29-5/31
|
2.5
|
Nationwide
|
CarRt, 3/5-Digit
|
The Mail Box, Dallas, TX
|
The Home Depot
|
Standard/Flat
|
5/31-6/2
|
13.0
|
Nationwide
|
Walk Sequence
|
American Color Graphics,
Pittsburg, CA; Lufkin, TX;
Marengo, IA; Sylacauga, AL;
York, PA
|
- Business Service Network Operations, Sales, 5-17-01
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PUBLICITY KIT
As the USPS Pro Cycling Team gears up to try for their
third consecutive win of the Tour de France this summer,
it's time for Post Offices across the country to gear up their
cross-promotional efforts to capitalize on our team
sponsorship.
This year, in addition to the pro team, the Postal Service
is sponsoring the amateur USA Cycling National Junior
Team to develop riders for the pro circuit. There are 3,000
local cycling clubs throughout the country, with 90,000
members. Cycling is one of the world's most popular
sports, and it is growing in popularity in the U.S. every year.
The cycling team sponsorship ties directly into our business
goals and our aggressive pursuit of new revenue by
demonstrating to companies that we want to support their
success in the marketplace.
Postal Service employees, and the entire country, can
feel patriotic pride in the accomplishments of the USPS Pro
Cycling Team. It is recognized as one of the world's great
sports teams, and Lance Armstrong is heralded as one of
the greatest athletes competing today. It's time to hoist the
flag and show the country what this team means to us.
To help you get started, we have prepared this publicity
kit. Included in the kit are publicity ideas, a standup talk for
employees, a column for postmasters to submit to their
local newspaper, Q&As, and information about the cycling
teams. We need you to:
· Work through your marketing group and create every
opportunity to deliver key messages to businesses,
the community, members of Congress, and
employees when the USPS-sponsored teams
compete in your communities.
· Find ways to partner with educational, civic, and
health and safety organizations; libraries; schools;
cycling clubs; and nonprofit organizations in
community-oriented, co-sponsored events.
· Create photo opportunities that can be leveraged into
"good news" by your area Public Affairs and
Communications staff.
New 2001 Pro Cycling Team Media Guides are
available. Soon, information will be forthcoming on two
community relations events to help leverage the cycling
sponsorship for the Tour de France. One is a national "Hoist
the Cycling Flag" promotion using team-autographed
cycling flags. The other is geared toward children, called
"Where in France is Lance?" Promotional kits will be sent to
the field explaining how you can participate. And look for
the "Giant Jersey" coming to your area for employees to
send their best wishes to the team.
Create a photo opportunity for general media coverage
at your event when the pro or amateur teams come to your
city to race. Cyclists are required to make a number of
public appearances for sponsors and are usually available
a day or more before races begin. These ideas present a
number of photo opportunities.
Invite the media to attend a local plant or Post Office visit
by the cycling team. Schedule the event when a significant
number of employees are present. Consider a combined
public/employee event. Invite elected officials to participate.
Have the team's publicity director or manager and local
Postal Service official introduce each team member. Have
the team representative present an overview of the
season's races, objectives, etc. Have the Postal Service
official present the team representative with a plaque, gift,
or philatelic item on behalf of employees showing USPS
support. Set up a table where cyclists can sign autographs
for employees.
Invite a cycling team member to the retail booth for an
hour on a race day. Hold a raffle based on minimum Postal
Service purchase and ask the team member to pick the
winner in a drawing for Postal Service or cycling
merchandise or an autographed pictorial cancellation.
Request that the team member sign autographs at a table
or pose with racing fans and employees.
If the team is coming to your area and you would like to
schedule an appearance by one or more members of the
team, contact Dickie Rustin at 202-268-2348 to make
arrangements.
If a USPS team is not visiting your area, there are local
cycling club races where you can do the same type of
activities as with the sponsored teams. Be aware if a
professional or amateur team member is from your area, so
you can capitalize on it during events. These can be good
opportunities to promote Postal Service products and
generate revenue for your office.
Partner with local cycling clubs for events in your area.
For example, you can hold bike safety clinics with a cycling
club at a school in your community (perhaps one that
already participates in Wee Deliver). Contact your field
Public Affairs and Communications office for assistance in
planning any activity. Field offices will also have electronic
copies of the material in this kit for you to use.
Prior to the Tour de France, from June 25 to July 6, a
flag-raising event will be scheduled in each district,
involving employees, local officials, USA Cycling Club
members, and other invited guests, to draw attention to our
team. Area offices will receive two 3- by 5-foot flags for
each district. One flag will be autographed by the USPS Pro
Cycling Team; the other will be flown until the Tour ends.
The public will be able to enter a drawing to win the
autographed flag at the conclusion of the Tour, providing
another media opportunity.
Employees can send their best wishes to the Pro
Cycling Team as they go for the "three-peat" in this year's
Tour de France. Each area office has received a 7- by
8-foot banner illustrated with the team jersey for employees
to sign. The signed banners will then be displayed at a
send-off event for the team on June 1 in Washington, DC.
POSTMASTER COLUMN
The Postal Service and the Race for Business
What do the United States Postal Service and the USPS Pro and Amateur Cycling Teams have in
common? They are all winners and they rely on exceptional teamwork to deliver a winning product.
In the case of the USPS Pro and Amateur Cycling Teams, each racer makes a selfless contribution to
the team effort in order to position one team member to be the overall winner. That was the case when
Lance Armstrong won back-to-back races at the Tour de France in 1999 and 2000. When Lance donned
the yellow jersey as the Tour de France champion, the Postal Service crossed the finish line with him.
And that is why the Postal Service is sponsoring the cycling teams. In today's competitive marketplace,
every organization has to use advertising and promotions to bring its products and services to the attention
of customers. The Postal Service faces stiff competition against all of its products. It has no monopoly on
messaging or package delivery.
The Postal Service has to build brand awareness of its products to be able to generate new revenue so
it can continue its mission of providing universal service. We are in the race for new business.
Our cycling sponsorship ties directly into our business goals and serves as a vehicle for our aggressive
pursuit of new business at every turn in the race. When our championship cycling teams wear the Postal
Service logo, the Postal Service's corporate brand is recognized as the symbol of excellence.
As title sponsor of the USPS Pro and Amateur Cycling Teams, we plan to use that association to raise
awareness of our products and services. The extensive positive publicity generated by the team increases
brand awareness and positions the Postal Service favorably in the minds of prospective business clients
by its association with a winning image.
By sponsoring teams in local races, such as the [INSERT EVENT INFO] on [INSERT DATE], the
Postal Service has a chance to contribute positively in community events and build awareness of one of
the world's most popular sports.
Leveraging the success of a world-class team brings rewards to the Postal Service that go beyond
finishing first. It means first in the minds of prospective business clients, first in the minds of residential
customers, and first in the minds of employees who take pride in working for a first-class organization.
EMPLOYEE BUSINESS TALK
The Postal Service Cycling Teams Sponsorship - Go! Ride! Win!
Today, I'd like to talk about a subject you heard a lot about last year, the U.S. Postal Service's Pro
Cycling Team. This year the Postal Service initiated a new sponsorship in addition to the pro team - that
of title sponsor for the USA Cycling National Junior Team. These teams serve a vital purpose in grooming
tomorrow's professional cycling champions.
You might ask, "What does cycling have to do with our core business of selling stamps and processing
and delivering the mail?" The answer is that our sponsorship ties directly into the business goals of the
Postal Service. The cycling teams will help raise brand awareness and increase sales of our products and
services, especially in the business-to-business market.
Lance Armstrong and the team's spectacular performance the last 2 years in the Tour de France
created extensive positive publicity. This translated into Postal Service brand recognition and positioned us
favorably in the minds of prospective business clients. A winning image in business is worth a lot!
The fact is we have to advertise and promote to grow revenue, just as any business does. Our
sponsorship of the team has generated much more revenue than the sponsorship has cost. It's a good
business investment.
The Pro and Amateur Cycling Teams offer unique opportunities to enhance the Postal Service image in
local communities, too. Local races, such as the one scheduled [INSERT LOCATION AND DATE], benefit
our image when we hold programs such as those promoting youth bicycle safety programs.
Cycling is one of the world's most popular sports, with more than 60 million spectators annually. The
Tour de France is one of the world's largest sporting events, attracting over 20 million spectators and
generating TV coverage in 140 countries with more than 2 billion viewers. That's a lot of people watching
the Postal Service eagle cross the finish line.
With so much focus and attention on a world-class cycling event, leveraging the success of a world-
class team brings rewards to the Postal Service that go beyond finishing first. It means first in the minds of
prospective business clients, first in the minds of residential customers, and first in the minds of
employees. As Postal Service employees, we can take real pride in the efforts of our team - America's
team - as they try for their third win in the Tour de France.
POSTMASTER SPEECH SEGMENT
Postal Service Cycling Teams Sponsorship and the Race for Business
Let me ask a question. (Raising hand) How many of you have heard of Lance Armstrong? We all know
Lance as the winner of the Tour de France 2 years in a row. Now, how many of you know which cycling
team he rides for? That's right. Lance is a member of the USPS Pro Cycling Team. And the Postal
Service is proud to sponsor Lance and the team. We also sponsor the USA Cycling Junior Teams this
year.
And, as you may know, the [INSERT NAME OF POSTAL SERVICE-SPONSORED TEAM] will be
competing here in our city on [INSERT DATE]. But some of you might be asking, why is the Postal
Service sponsoring cycling teams, especially if you're in such narrow fiscal straits?
Well, the United States Postal Service is in a competitive race too - a race for business to be the
global shipper of choice. And like Lance Armstrong's race, it is a race we plan to win.
As title sponsor of the USPS Pro and Amateur Cycling Teams, we plan to use that association to raise
awareness of the Postal Service as a global competitor in the delivery business. Our sponsorship ties
directly into our business goals. It puts us in gear to increase revenue and sales of postal products and
services, such as our line of global delivery products. The bottom line - sponsorship contributes to the
overall financial success of the Postal Service, which is good news for postal customers.
Remember when Lance Armstrong battled life-threatening cancer? After his victory over the disease, he
looked for a team that would offer him a contract, and the Postal Service gave him the chance. When he
brought home the yellow jersey 2 years in a row as Tour de France champion, the Postal Service crossed
the finish line with him.
The extensive positive publicity from our relationship with Lance and the team generated brand
awareness and helped position the Postal Service favorably in the minds of prospective business clients.
This association sets the Postal Service apart from our competitors. A winning image is important. When a
company chooses its courier of choice, it wants a winner.
While the Tour de France is a race on a global stage, our association with cycling takes place on a local
stage as well. Sponsorship gives us visibility at local races, which helps build our presence in domestic
markets. Why do we need to advertise? Because our products, such as Priority Mail, face stiff competition
from private carriers. Our sponsorship of the team helps to build awareness of our products.
Cycling is one of the world's most popular sports, with more than 60 million spectators annually. The
Tour de France is one of the world's largest sporting events, attracting over 20 million spectators and
generating TV coverage in 140 countries with more than 2 billion viewers.
With so much focus and attention on a world-class cycling event, leveraging the success of a world-
class team brings rewards to the Postal Service that go beyond finishing first. It means first in the minds of
prospective business clients, first in the minds of residential customers, and first in the minds of employees
who take pride in working for a first-class organization.
Q: Why is the U.S. Postal Service sponsoring the
professional and amateur cycling teams?
A: Our sponsorship of the pro and amateur cycling
teams helps promote our products and services to other
businesses. Through the sponsorship, we expect to
increase our revenue and sales of Postal Service products
and services on a global basis. It also offers unique
opportunities to enhance the Postal Service image in local
communities and among our employees. We also want to
show our support for the sport of cycling by sponsoring the
development of the next generation of championship riders.
Q: What does the sponsorship entail?
A: The Postal Service is the title sponsor of the team,
which is owned and managed by Tailwind Sports, Inc., a
sports marketing company. Other sponsors also provide
either funding or in-kind services to support the team's
budget. For example, Trek provides bicycles, Volkswagen
provides cars, Giro supplies helmets. Our sponsorship of
the junior teams gives our brand image added exposure
and provides us with tremendous reach throughout
organized cycling at the three highest levels.
Q: What benefit does the Postal Service expect to get
from the sponsorship?
A: The pro and amateur cycling sponsorships support
the business goals of the International Business, Retail,
and Sales organizations. The International Business group
responds to the increasing globalization of U.S.
businesses. As American businesses look to "go global,"
the International Business group has positioned itself to
help them reach new markets and increase revenue. By
facilitating the movement of products overseas for
American businesses, the Postal Service expects to
increase international revenue tenfold over the next
decade.
The Sales group works to identify new business
opportunities with companies and individuals affiliated with
cycling. These relationships, and the revenue generated as
a result, provide the necessary financial support for the
cycling sponsorship. The sponsorship also offers unique
opportunities to enhance the Postal Service image in local
communities and among its employees. Our pro team
sponsorship has proved its worth many times over.
Q: How can the Postal Service justify spending money
on a cycling sponsorship?
A: The Postal Service is always looking for ways to
increase revenue, especially in tight financial times like
these. We have to use advertising and promotions to
generate new revenue. The Postal Service's Sales group
continues to find opportunities to build new business, with
increased sales to companies and individuals affiliated with
cycling. For example, a company in the cycling industry
would be shown by our professional sales managers how
they might include advertising mail in their marketing mix.
It's a win-win situation for both the Postal Service and the
company because the Postal Service gets new revenue
and the customer gets increased sales. These
relationships, and the revenue generated as a result, return
much more than the cost of the cycling sponsorship.
Q: What part does Lance Armstrong play in the
sponsorship?
A: He is one member of the USPS Pro Cycling Team,
and there is no special sponsorship arrangement with him.
His salary is paid by Tailwind Sports, and he negotiates his
contract with them.
Q: What other sports sponsorships is the Postal
Service involved in?
A: Like many other businesses, the Postal Service
advertises and undertakes sponsorships in order to
increase awareness of its products and services. The
cycling sponsorship is the only national sports sponsorship
in which the Postal Service is engaged. On a local level,
there are some Postal Service sponsorships of college
football, and some professional sports teams, mostly in the
nature of signs placed in sports venues. In addition, the
Postal Service sponsors educational initiatives and other
activities that support our efforts to be good citizens in the
communities we serve.
USPS Pro Cycling Team 2001 Roster
Lance Armstrong
Residence - Austin, TX
Country - USA
Stephane Barthe
Residence - Toulouse, France
Country - France
Jaime Burrow
Residence - Sansepolcro, Italy
Country - Italy
Dylan Casey
Residence - Mountain View, CA
Country - USA
Antonio Cruz
Residence - Long Beach, CA
Country - USA
Julian Dean
Residence - Rotorua, New Zealand
Country - New Zealand
Viatcheslav Ekimov
Residence - Tortosa, Spain
Country - Russia
Tyler Hamilton
Residence - Marblehead, MA
Country - USA
Roberto Heras
Residence - Bejar, Spain
Country - Spain
George Hincapie
Residence - Greenville, SC
Country - USA
Benoit Joachim
Residence - Foetz, Luxembourg
Country - Luxembourg
Steffen Kjaergaard
Residence - Ouwegem, Belgium
Country - Norway
Kenny Labbe
Residence - Mt. Prospect, IL
Country - USA
Levi Leipheimer
Residence - Santa Rosa, CA
Country - USA
Victor Hugo Pena
Residence - Piedecuesta, Columbia
Country - Columbia
Jose Luis Rubiera
Residence - Gijon, Spain
Country - Spain
Christian Vande Velde
Residence - Boulder, CO
Country - USA
Cedric Vasseur
Residence - Lambersart, France
Country - France
Robbie Ventura
Residence - Gurnee, IL
Country - USA
Matthew White
Residence - Caringbah, Australia
Country - Australia
Dave Zabriskie
Residence - Salt Lake City, UT
Country - USA
Postmasters and managers: Use this calendar to plan public and employee events around the team's appearance in your
area. Contact your area Public Affairs and Communications office for assistance in planning events.
Event
|
Date
|
Location
|
Cyclists*
|
Capital Cup/
Clarendon Cup
|
June 2-3
|
Arlington, VA
|
Casey, Cruz, Dean, Hincapie, Labbé, Leipheimer,
Vande Velde, Ventura, Zabriskie
|
First Union Invitational
|
June 5
|
Lancaster, PA
|
Casey, Cruz, Ekimov, Hincapie, Joachim, Labbé,
Leipheimer, Vande Velde, Ventura, White Zabriskie
|
First Union Classic
|
June 7
|
Trenton, NJ
|
Casey, Cruz, Ekimov, Hincapie, Joachim, Labbé,
Leipheimer, Vande Velde, Ventura, White, Zabriskie
|
U.S. Pro Championship
|
June 10
|
Philadelphia, PA
|
Casey, Cruz, Ekimov, Hincapie, Joachim,
Leipheimer, Vande Velde, Ventura, White, Zabriskie
|
BMC Software Grand Prix
|
July 8
|
Arlington, MA
|
Casey, Cruz, Dean, Labbé, Leipheimer, Ventura,
Zabriskie
|
NY Cycling Championship
|
August 4
|
New York, NY
|
TBD
|
U.S. Pro Criterium
|
August 19
|
Downers Grove, IL
|
Casey, Cruz, Dean, Labbé, Leipheimer, Ventura,
Zabriskie
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San Francisco Grand Prix
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September 9
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San Francisco, CA
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Armstrong, Casey, Cruz, Hincapie, Labbé,
Leipheimer, Vande Velde, Ventura, Zabriskie
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BMC Software Grand Prix
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September 16
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Houston, TX
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Casey, Cruz, Hincapie, Labbé, Leipheimer, Vande
Velde, Ventura, Zabriskie
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Sunshine Cycling Classic
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October 19-21
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Miami, FL
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TBD
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* Cyclists scheduled to appear are subject to change.
This year the Postal Service is also the title sponsor for the USA Cycling Junior Team that trains and develops the cycling
stars of tomorrow. The amateur teams will ride in both domestic and international races.
USPS Junior Team 2001 Roster
Brad Buccambuso
Hometown - Logan, UT
Winner, 1999 National Junior Road Race
Adam Craig
Hometown - Exeter, ME
Winner, 1999 National Junior Mountain Bike XC
Michael Creed
Hometown - Colorado Springs, CO
Winner, 1997-99 National Junior Time Trial
Walker Ferguson
Hometown - Norwood, CO
Winner, 2000 World Junior Mountain Bike Race
Brice Jones
Hometown - Fort Smith, AR
Winner, 2000 National Under-23 Road Race
Ryan Miller
Hometown - Kirkland, WA
Winner, 1999 National Under-23 Time Trial
Danny Pate
Hometown - Colorado Springs, CO
Winner, 1999 National Road Race
Skylar Reeves
Hometown - Pinckney, MI
Member, 1999 World Junior Mountain Bike Team
Justin Spinelli
Hometown - Nashua, NH
Second, 1998 National U-23 Cyclo-Cross
Josh Thornton
Hometown - Coventry, RI
Winner, 1997 Junior National Road Race
Derek Wilkerson
Hometown - San Antonio, FL
Winner, 1995 and 1997 Junior National Road Race
Phil Zajicek
Hometown - Leominster, MA
Winner, 1997 Junior National Criterium
If you have a pro or amateur race in your town and don't know a peloton from a futon, here's a handy list of cycling terms to
help you better understand the sport.
Attack
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To accelerate in order to pull away from a rider or group of riders.
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Blocking
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A team strategy where one rider gets in the way of other riders to prevent them from passing.
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Break(away)
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One or more cyclists who have attacked to form a lead group.
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Caravan
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Term for all team support vehicles that follow the pack of riders in a race.
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Circuit Race
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A 50-60 mile (80-257 km), multi-lap event usually on a hilly course creating a loop of 2 or more
miles (3.2 m plus) in length.
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Criterium
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A fast-paced, multi-lapped race, rarely more than 62 miles (100 km), on a flat course a mile (1.6
km) or less in length.
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Drafting
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Riding behind another cyclist to decrease wind resistance.
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Feed Zone
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The area on a race course where riders are provided food/drink by the team's support staff as they
ride past.
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General Classifications
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Describes a rider's overall standing in all the events that constitute a stage race.
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Individual Time Trial
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Each individual rider races a set distance against the clock trying to achieve the fastest time. Riders
start at set intervals.
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Lead Out
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A tactical move in which a rider takes the lead in a race and allows a teammate to draft behind,
usually for the final sprint.
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Peloton
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The main group of cyclists in a race. Also known as the field or main pack.
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Prologue
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A very short time trial, generally under 6.2 miles (10 km) in length, held at the start of stage race
events to determine the initial race leader.
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Rider
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A cyclist.
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Road Race
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A race on a road/highway that generally spans 75-160 miles (120-257 km) from point A to point B.
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Stage Race
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A single event consisting of different races - time trials, road races, etc. - or "stages" that span a
number of days. The winner is determined by the best overall time for all stages.
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Team Time Trial
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Two or more riders, positioned one behind the other, race against the clock over a set distance.
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Leader's Jersey
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Awarded after each stage of a race, this is a special jersey worn by the overall race leader - the
rider with the lowest accumulated time.
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- Media Relations, Public Affairs and Communications, 5-17-01
DMM REVISION
Effective July 1, 2001, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
M020 is revised to improve package integrity for Periodicals and Standard Mail. These revisions reorganize DMM
M020 by prescribing basic standards for preparing and securing all packages and incorporating standards that pertain individually to packages on pallets, packages in sacks,
and packages in trays. The Postal Service and mailing industry have been working together on several fronts to
address the serious issue of package breakage and its associated costs, which are ultimately reflected in postal
rates. This problem is not new and these DMM revisions
constitute just one of several ongoing efforts to make long-
needed changes that will have an overall positive effect on
package breakage and flats processing costs and efficiencies in general.
The following is a summary of the major revisions to the
DMM, as well as clarifications of current standards and recommendations for complying with the revised standards.
DMM M020.1.2 instructs mailers to limit counter-stacking of pieces in packages to those situations when it will
create packages of more uniform thickness that are more
likely to maintain their integrity during transportation and
processing. For example, it may be appropriate to counter-
stack saddle-stitched mailpieces and mailpieces where one
edge is thicker than other edges or one corner is thicker
than other corners. Mailers should make counter-stacked
groups within a package as high (thick) as possible, generally at least 1 inch thick. Reorienting counter-stacked
pieces to prep flats for delivery or to run on a flat sorting
machine (e.g., an AFSM 100) is time consuming and may
add to processing costs. Therefore, mailers should limit the
use of counter-stacking to those situations when it is expected to actually improve the uniformity and stability of a
package. When pieces are nonuniform in thickness because they are thicker in the center instead of along an
edge or corner, instead of counter-stacking mailers should
limit the height (thickness) of such packages to 3 to 6 inches to ensure the package will stay together during normal
transit and handling.
Current DMM M020.2.3b requires mailers to place a first
strap around the length and a second strap around the girth
when double-banding packages over 1 inch in height. The
revised standard in DMM M020.1.4d does not specify a required sequence for applying the two bands.
Standards in DMM M020.1.4d, M020.1.5a, and
M020.1.8c have been revised to clarify that packages over
1 inch in height must be secured with at least two bands,
with shrinkwrap, or with shrinkwrap plus one or two bands,
whether placed in sacks or on pallets.
New DMM M020.1.8 has been added to specify standards for preparing packages of Periodicals and Standard
Mail placed in sacks. Key provisions of this section are as
follows:
(1) Maximum Package Weight: Revised DMM
M020.1.8a provides that packages of Periodicals and
Standard Mail prepared in sacks must not weigh more
than 20 pounds. This limit is consistent with the maximum weight prescribed for such packages when prepared on pallets and is also the maximum weight of
packages or parcels that can be processed on the
Postal Service small parcel and bundle sorter (SPBS).
(2) Maximum Package Height, Pieces With Coated
Cover Stock: Revised DMM M020.1.8d provides that
packages of pieces with covers of coated stock that
are not individually enclosed in an envelope or protective wrapper (i.e., not in polywrap or an uncoated
wrapper) must not exceed 3 inches in height if secured
with string/twine, rubber bands, or only shrinkwrap. If
secured with two plastic straps or shrinkwrap plus one
or two bands, packages of coated pieces must not exceed 6 inches in height.
(3) Maximum Package Height, Pieces With Uncoated
Cover Stock: Revised DMM M020.1.8e provides
that, regardless of securing method, packages of
pieces with outer surfaces of uncoated stock must not
exceed 8 inches in height, although it is recommended
that such packages not exceed 6 inches in height. "Uncoated stock" also refers to pieces with coated covers
that are individually enclosed in a cover or mailing
wrapper of uncoated stock such as an envelope,
sleeve, protective cover, partial wrapper, or polybag
and pieces with outer surfaces composed of material
other than paper (e.g., plastic, cloth, fiberboard, or
metal).
Under the provisions of current DMM M020.1.6, an individual package may be prepared with fewer than the minimum number of pieces required by the standards for the
rate claimed without loss of rate eligibility if a greater number of pieces would exceed the maximum physical size for
a package and the total number of pieces for that presort
destination meets the minimum volume standard (e.g., 30
pieces are available to meet a 10-piece minimum, but a
package of eight pieces is 6 inches thick). This section has
been redesignated as M020.1.7 and revised to clarify that
rate eligibility for smaller physical packages prepared under
the new height limits is based on the total number of pieces
for the presort destination.
Many large volume mailers have eliminated banding
from most of their production lines and use only shrinkwrap
to secure packages. The Postal Service expects these
mailers to continue to use current packaging materials to
secure packages and to meet the revised standards by limiting the height of packages of coated pieces to be placed in
sacks. By setting different package height maximums for
each type of mail when presorting their mailing lists (e.g.,
3-inch maximum for packages in sacks and 6-inch maximum for packages on pallets), mailers can mitigate the impact of these revisions on their overall costs. Several major
presort software vendors have stated that their software
provides users with the ability to do this.
Mailers who control package size by weight instead of
height when presorting their address files can develop
weight-height conversion tables for each mailpiece they
produce using the average piece weight and thickness for
each mailing. Presort software does have the ability to control package height using the thickness of an average
piece.
Data on package breakage rates show that packages in
sacks break at much higher rates (17.5 percent) than packages prepared on pallets (1.1 percent). Mailers should
therefore take advantage of several options currently available that have been shown to reduce sack usage and move
more mail onto pallets. For example, mailers may choose
not to prepare optional 3-digit pallets or, if they do prepare
such pallets, they may use package reallocation to protect
the SCF pallet level if their software is PAVE-certified to
support this option. In addition, mailers might consider lowering the minimum pallet weight, possibly as low as 250
pounds, for only their last pallet level (e.g., ADC for
Periodicals or ASF/BMC for Standard Mail) to keep mail
from falling to sacks. Mailers may also prepare pallets that
weigh less than 250 pounds when those pallets are drop
shipped to the destination sectional center facility (DSCF)
or destination delivery unit (DDU). Mailers must obtain written authorization from the processing and distribution manager of the entry facility for DSCF entry of lightweight
pallets. The Postal Service is aware that many mailers do
not take advantage of these opportunities.
These revisions will appear in the printed version of
DMM Issue 57 and are included in the monthly update of
the online DMM available via Postal Explorer
(http://pe.usps.gov).
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
M Mail Preparation and Sortation
* * * * *
M020 Packages
1.0 BASIC STANDARDS
[Amend 1.1 by replacing the reference to 1.6 with 1.2 to
read as follows:]
1.1 Facing
Except as noted in 1.2, all pieces in a package must be
"faced" (i.e., arranged with the addresses in the same read
direction), with an address visible on the top piece.
[Amend the heading of 1.2 and revise the text to clarify
when counter-stacking of pieces of irregular thickness is
appropriate to read as follows:]
1.2 Counter-Stacking - Sacked and Palletized
Mail
Packages of flats and other pieces of nonuniform thickness
may be prepared by counter-stacking under these
conditions:
a. Counter-stacking should be used only to create packages of more uniform thickness that are more likely to
maintain their integrity during transportation and
processing.
b. Counter-stacking is appropriate for saddle-stitched
mailpieces and pieces where one edge is thicker
than other edges or one corner is thicker than other
corners.
c. When counter-stacking, pieces must all have addresses facing up and be divided into no more than
four approximately equal groups, with each group
rotated 180 degrees from the preceding and
succeeding group(s); prepare as few groups as possible to create a bundle of uniform thickness.
d. Counter-stacked groups within a package should be
as thick as possible, generally at least 1 inch thick.
e. When pieces are nonuniform in thickness because
they are thicker in the center instead of along an
edge or corner, counter-stacking will generally not result in a package of uniform thickness (i.e., a football-
shaped package would be created). Instead of
counter-stacking such pieces, limit the height (thickness) of the package to 3 to 6 inches to ensure the
package will stay together during normal transit and
handling.
* * * * *
[Redesignate 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 as 1.5, 1.6, and 1.7, respectively, and add new 1.4 to read as follows:]
1.4 Securing Packages - General
Package preparation is subject to the following
requirements:
a. Packages must be able to withstand normal transit
and handling without breakage or injury to USPS
employees.
b. Packages must be secured with banding, shrinkwrap, or shrinkwrap plus one or more bands. Banding includes plastic bands, rubber bands,
twine/string, and similar material. Use of wire or metal banding is not permitted.
c. When one band is used, it must be placed tightly
around the girth (narrow dimension).
d. Except under 1.5 and 2.1f, packages over 1 inch high
(thick) must be secured with at least two bands or
with shrinkwrap. When double banding is used to secure packages, it must encircle the length and girth of
the package at least once. Additional bands may be
used if none lies within 1 inch of any package edge.
e. Banding tension must be sufficient to tighten and depress the edges of the package so pieces will not slip
out of the banding during transit and processing.
Loose banding is not allowed.
f. When twine/string is used to band packages, the
knot(s) must be secure so the banding does not
come loose during transit and processing.
[Amend the heading of redesignated 1.5, add new 1.5a,
and redesignate the current content as 1.5b to read as
follows:]
1.5 Packages on Pallets
In addition to 1.1 through 1.4, packages on pallets must
meet the following standards:
a. Except as noted in 1.5b, packages up to 1 inch in
height (thickness) must be secured with appropriate
banding, placed at least once around the girth, or
with shrinkwrap. Packages over 1 inch in height must
be secured with at least two bands (plastic bands,
rubber bands, twine/string, or similar material), one
around the length and one around the girth, with
shrinkwrap, or with shrinkwrap plus one or two
bands.
b. Packages may be secured with heavy-gauge shrinkwrap plus plastic banding, only shrinkwrap, or only
banding material if they can stay together during normal processing. Except for packages of individually
polywrapped pieces, packages on BMC pallets must
be shrinkwrapped and machinable on BMC parcel
sorters. Packages and bundles of individually polywrapped pieces may be secured with banding material only. Machinability is determined by the USPS. If
used, banding material must be applied at least once
around the length and once around the girth; wire and
metal strapping are prohibited.
[Revise the first sentence of redesignated 1.6 to indicate
that packages of Bound Printed Matter must also meet the
applicable maximum package size standards in M045 and
M722 to read as follows. No other changes to text.]
1.6 Package Size - Bound Printed Matter
Each "logical" package (the total group of pieces for a package destination) of Bound Printed Matter must meet the applicable minimum and maximum package size standards
prescribed in M045 or M722. * * *
1.7 Package Size - Other Mail Classes
Except for Bound Printed Matter, an individual package
may be prepared with fewer than the minimum number of
pieces required by the standards for the rate claimed without loss of rate eligibility under either of these conditions:
a. A greater number of pieces would exceed the maximum physical size for a package and the total number of pieces for that presort destination meets the
minimum volume standard (e.g., 30 pieces are available to meet a 10-piece minimum, but a package of
eight pieces is 6 inches thick).
b. The pieces constitute the "last package" for a presort
destination and previously prepared packages met
the applicable minimum volume standard (e.g., 505
pieces prepared in 10 50-piece packages and one
five-piece package).
[Redesignate former 1.7 as 1.9 and add new 1.8 to read as
follows:]
1.8 Packages in Sacks - Periodicals and
Standard Mail
Periodicals and Standard Mail prepared in sacks must be
secured in packages as follows:
a. The maximum weight for all packages is 20 pounds.
b. Packages up to 1 inch in height (thickness) must be
secured with appropriate banding, placed at least
once around the girth (narrow dimension), or with
shrinkwrap. Packages over 1 inch in height must be
secured with at least two bands (plastic bands, rubber bands, or twine/string), one around the length
and one around the girth, with shrinkwrap, or with
shrinkwrap plus one or two bands.
c. Packages should be measured at the lowest (thinnest) point to determine the package height.
d. A package that exceeds the maximum prescribed
height by less than the thickness of a single piece
meets the standard (e.g., if a glossy piece is 0.625
(5/8) of an inch thick, five pieces may be secured in a
package 3.125 inches high; if a piece with uncoated
cover stock is 0.75 (3/4) of an inch thick, 11 pieces
may be secured in a package 8.25 inches high).
e. Packages of pieces with covers of coated stock that
are not individually enclosed in a mailing wrapper
(e.g., magazines or catalogs with glossy covers not
individually enclosed in an envelope, uncoated paper
wrapper, or plastic wrapper (polybag)) are subject to
these conditions:
(1) Except as noted in 1.8e(2), packages must not
exceed 3 inches in height (thickness).
(2) Packages of such pieces secured with shrinkwrap plus one or two plastic straps, or with at
least two plastic straps, one around the length
and one around the girth, must not exceed 6
inches in height (thickness).
f. Packages containing pieces with outer surfaces of
uncoated stock are subject to these conditions:
(1) "Uncoated stock" also refers to pieces with
coated covers that are individually enclosed in a
cover or mailing wrapper of uncoated stock such
as an envelope, sleeve, protective cover, partial
wrapper, or polybag and pieces with outer surfaces composed of material other than paper
(e.g., plastic, cloth, fiberboard, or metal).
(2) Packages must not exceed 8 inches in height
(thickness); however, it is recommended that
such packages not exceed 6 inches in height
(thickness).
[Amend the heading of redesignated 1.9 to read as follows.
No other changes to text.]
1.9 Exception to Package Preparation - Mail in
Trays
* * * * *
2.0 ADDITIONAL STANDARDS - FIRST-CLASS
MAIL, PERIODICALS, AND STANDARD MAIL,
AND FLAT-SIZE BOUND PRINTED MATTER
[Amend 2.1 by copying the content of 2.3b to new 2.1f and
revising the content to read as follows:]
2.1 Cards and Letter-Size Pieces
Cards and letter-size pieces are subject to these packaging
standards:
* * * * *
f. Packages up to 1 inch thick must be secured with appropriate banding placed once around the girth (narrow dimension). Packages over 1 inch thick must be
secured with at least two bands, one around the
length and one around the girth.
[Amend 2.2 by revising the content to read as follows:]
2.2 Flat-Size Pieces
Packages of flat-size pieces must be secure and stable
subject to specific weight limits in M045 if placed on pallets,
specific weight and height limits in 1.8 for Periodicals and
Standard Mail placed in sacks, and, for Bound Printed Matter in sacks, specific weight limits in M720. Flat-size pieces
must be prepared in packages except under 1.9 and, for
First-Class Mail, under M820.3.0.
[Amend the heading of 2.3 and amend the content by copying and amending 2.3a and deleting current 2.3b to read as
follows:]
2.3 Pieces With Simplified Address
For mail prepared with a simplified address, all pieces for
the same post office must be prepared in packages of 50
when possible. If packages of other quantities are prepared, the actual number of pieces must be shown on the
facing slip attached to show distribution desired (e.g., rural
route, city route, post office boxholder). Packages must be
secure and stable subject to specific weight limits in M045 if
placed on pallets, specific weight and height limits in 1.8 for
Periodicals and Standard Mail placed in sacks, specific
thickness limits in 2.1 for cards and letter-size pieces, and,
for Bound Printed Matter in sacks, specific weight limits in
M720.
* * * * *
- Operational Requirements,Operations Planning and Processing, 5-17-01
REMINDER
A corporate Business Reply Mail (BRM) permit holder
can allow its authorized representatives or agents to use its
permit number to receive BRM at any other Post Office.
The representative must present a copy of the Postal Service receipt showing that the annual permit fee was paid
and a letter of authorization from the corporate permit holder. The authorization letter must show the name, address,
and telephone number of the local agent authorized to receive BRM at the Post Office where the BRM is to be returned (DMM S922.8.2).
When a corporate BRM permit is renewed once each
12-month period, the authorized representative must submit a copy of the Postal Service receipt showing that the
annual permit fee was paid. This evidence is not required if
the permit holder has a centralized account processing system (CAPS) account through which the local Post Office
can determine that the permit fee has been paid (DMM
S922.8.3). The authorization letter is needed only if information in the original letter has changed. Only then is the
corporate permit holder required to submit an amended
letter.
Employees with questions should contact their district
manager of business mail entry.
- First-Class Mail,
Core Business Marketing, 5-17-01
NEW PUBLICATION
Publication 91, Confirmation Services Technical Guide,
April 2001 edition, is available from the Material Distribution
Center.
Employees may order copies of Publication 91 by one of
the following means:
· Touch Tone Order Entry: 1-800-332-0317, option 1,
then option 2.
· cc:Mail: Send an F3Fill-completed PS Form 7380,
MDC Supply Requisition, to MDC Customer Service
at TOKS001.
· Mail Order: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the
MDC at the following address:
SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702
The relevant ordering information for Publication 91 is
as follows:
PSN: 7610-04-000-5003
PSIN: PUB 91
Unit of Issue: EA
Edition Date: 04/2001
Price: $0.9085
- Information Systems,
Expedited/Package Services, 5-17-01
NEW POSTER
A poster titled Mail Preparation Changes to inform employees and communicate key upcoming mail preparation
changes will be distributed in quantity to each district business mail entry manager (60 copies), bulk mail center manager (10 copies), plant manager (10 copies), and rates and
classification service center manager (10 copies). The
poster is being printed in two sizes, measuring 18" x 24"
and 24" x 36".
Printing and distribution of this poster is on a one-time
basis, and additional copies will not be made available. Updated lists of mail preparation changes will be published
periodically in the Postal Bulletin.
- Pricing and Product Design, 5-17-01
Effective January 7, 2001, undeliverable-as-addressed
(UAA) Bound Printed Matter with no ancillary service endorsement must be disposed of at the delivery unit. Unendorsed pieces should not be forwarded, returned, or sent to
the mail recovery centers. This change was part of the
R2000-1 Omnibus Rate Case and was developed after extensive talks with mailers of Bound Printed Matter.
UAA, unendorsed Bound Printed Matter with any special
service is treated as if the piece were endorsed "Forwarding Service Requested."
Some employees may be hesitant to dispose of a mailpiece, such as a book, that appears to have value. Be assured that mailers use the ancillary service endorsement
service that best suits their business. When mailers choose
not to use an ancillary service endorsement, they are making a business decision that they do not want their mailpieces forwarded or returned to them. In many cases, it is
less expensive to dispose of an item than it would be for the
mailer to process and re-mail the returned piece.
Treatment of unendorsed Bound Printed Matter is the
same regardless of the weight of the piece. The 1-pound
minimum weight requirement for Bound Printed Matter was
removed on January 7, 2001, but that has no impact on
how UAA pieces are treated.
In addition, some employees are confused by the rate
marking "PRSRT STD" on pieces of Bound Printed Matter.
Until January 7, "Presorted Standard" (or "PRSRT STD")
was a correct rate marking for presorted Bound Printed
Matter. On January 7, that marking was eliminated for
Bound Printed Matter; however, mailers have until January
1, 2002, to discontinue using it, so employees may still see
this marking on pieces in the mailstream. The correct rate
marking for presorted Bound Printed Matter is "Presorted"
or "PRSRT."
Bound Printed Matter with an ancillary service endorsement is treated the same as other Package Services mail.
See Domestic Mail Manual F010.5.4 or Quick Service
Guide 015. Employees with additional questions about ancillary service endorsements should contact their district
manager of business mail entry.
- Mail Preparation and Standards,Pricing and Product Design, 5-17-01
Make the following ink changes to the most recent APO/FPO table in Postal Bulletin 22048 (4-19-01).
APO/FPO
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Action
|
Effective Date
|
See Restrictions
|
34063
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Close
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Immediately
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- International Network Operations, Network Operations Management, 5-17-01
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