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International Mail (continued)

On November 20, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 4, 2001, through December 3, 2002.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS or $12,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On November 21, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 5, 2001, through December 4, 2002.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS or $12,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On November 30, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 14, 2001, through December 13, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS or $12,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On November 30, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 14, 2001, through December 13, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 2,000 pieces of EMS or $70,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at twelve (12) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On November 30, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 14, 2001, through December 13, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 3,000 pieces of EMS or $60,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at twelve (12) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On November 30, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 14, 2001, through December 13, 2003.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS or $12,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On November 30, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 14, 2001, through December 13, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS or $12,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

h. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On November 30, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 14, 2001, through December 13, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS or $12,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On November 30, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 14, 2001, through December 13, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 1,000 pieces of EMS or $20,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at ten (10) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On November 30, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 14, 2001, through December 13, 2002.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 6,000 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at twelve (12) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On December 4, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 18, 2001, through December 17, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 1,000 pieces of EMS or $20,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at ten (10) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On December 4, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

d. Term: December 18, 2001, through December 17, 2004.

e. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

f. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

g. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 1,000 pieces of EMS or $20,000 in annual postage for EMS.

h. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

h. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at ten (10) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On December 4, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 18, 2001, through December 17, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 3,000 pieces of EMS or $60,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at twelve (12) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On December 4, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 18, 2001, through December 17, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 3,000 pieces of EMS or $60,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at twelve (12) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On December 5, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 15, 2001, through May 31, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Domestic Products and Services and International Products and Services. Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) for Qualifying Mail.

c. Destination country: United States of America and its territories.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to:

1. Participate with Mailer in the development and execution of a joint commercial business plan.

2. Participate with Mailer in a joint management team to monitor service performance of the Qualifying Mail.

3. Participate with Mailer in joint marketing and sales efforts for the purpose of maximizing sales.

4. Provide Mailer training necessary to prepare Qualifying Mail at a site within the continental United States.

5. Return undeliverable Qualifying Mail to Mailer at an address within the continental United States in accordance with the DMM.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to tender a minimum of US$2 million in postage or 1 million pounds of Qualifying Mail annually for the duration of this Agreement.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Provide the Postal Service with schedules of mailings to include the intended date and site of tender, anticipated weight, and volume.

2. Make payment to the Postal Service in accordance with the requirements set forth in the DMM.

3. Participate with the Postal Service in joint marketing and sales efforts for the purpose of maximizing sales.

4. Pay for telephone communications associated with the manifest system.

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage for Qualifying Mail in accordance with the applicable rates as published by the Postal Service at the time of tender.

On December 12, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 26, 2001, through December 25, 2002.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 50,000 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at twelve (12) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On December 13, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 27, 2001, through December 26, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS or $12,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On December 13, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 27, 2001, through December 26, 2004.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 1,000 pieces of EMS or $20,000 in annual postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at ten (10) percent off of non- discounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Annualized Volume (Piece) or Annualized Postage ($) Discount Applied (%)
600 - 999 or
12,000 - 19,999 		8
1,000 - 2,999 or
20,000 - 59,999 		10
3,000 - or more or
60,000 - or more 		12

On December 17, 2001, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated January 12, 1999. The Agreement was published in Postal Bulletin 21996 (4-22-99, page 72). The Amendment modifies the Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement for 1 month. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer, and the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: January 24, 1999, through January 31, 2002.

b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

On December 28, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002.

b. Type of mail: Global Direct - Canada Admail and Global Direct - Canada Lettermail. Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM and Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) for Qualifying Mail.

c. Destination country: Canada.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to:

1. Provide Mailer with pre-mailing consultation on postal regulations, including information on indicia, sortation, mail preparation, and presentation.

2. Furnish Mailer with equipment and supplies required for the use of Qualifying Mail.

3. Arrange with commercial carriers to transport Qualifying Mail to the Canada Post Corporation (CPC) for delivery to addressees.

4. Coordinate with CPC for delivery to addressees.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to tender an annualized minimum of 11 million pieces of Admail and 2,500,000 pieces of Lettermail.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Provide the Postal Service with projections of mailings to include the intended date of mailing, weight, volume, and tender locations.

2. Provide the Postal Service with any new acceptance sites and appropriate permit numbers that it will use at least 2 weeks before the startup of each additional site.

3. Provide the appropriate Postal Service acceptance sites with projections of mailing to include the intended date of mailing, weight, and volume of the mailings.

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage:

1. For Admail at the applicable CPC domestic Addressed Admail postage prices converted to U.S. dollars as specified by the Postal Service plus US$0.018 per piece.

2. For Lettermail at a rate of US$0.36 per piece.

- International Business, 1-24-02


Philately

Pictorial Cancellations Announcement

As a community service, the Postal Service offers pictorial cancellations to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which pictorial cancellations are authorized appears below. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial cancellation appears in italics under the date. Also provided, as space permits, are illustrations of those cancellations that were reproducible and available at press time.

People attending these local events may obtain the cancellation in person at the temporary post office station established there. Those who cannot attend the event, but who wish to obtain the cancellation, may submit a mail order request. Pictorial cancellations are available only for the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the requested pictorial cancellation date.

All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail postage. Items submitted for cancellation may not include postage issued after the date of the requested cancellation. Such items will be returned unserviced.

Customers wishing to obtain a cancellation should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others,insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION,ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 CODE, exactly as listed below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except thehyphen in the ZIP + 4 code).

Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for cancellation, as long as they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and their return address. After applying the pictorial cancellation, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.

The "Winter Sports" pictorial cancellations were developed for commemorating winter sports events and activities
during the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic games.

As a reminder, the Postal Service must endeavor to make all unusual postmarking widely known to collectors through
advance national publicity to avoid such postmarks being available only to small groups of people.

Mail-back service will be honored by participating Post Offices for 30 days following the event.

February 7, 2002

USPS Downtown

SALT LAKE CITY 2002 - OLYMPIC TORCH STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31793

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0793

February 8, 2002

USPS Downtown Station

FIGURE SKATING - SALT LAKE ICE CENTER STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31778

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0778

February 8, 2002

USPS Park City Old Town

SNOWBOARDING - PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31779

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0779

February 8, 2002

USPS Park City Snyderville

SKI JUMPING - UTAH OLYMPIC PARK STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31780

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0780

February 8, 2002

USPS Downtown

SHORT TRACK - SALT LAKE ICE CENTER STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31781

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0781

February 8, 2002

USPS Park City Snyderville

LUGE - UTAH OLYMPIC PARK STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31782

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0782

Continued from previous page.

February 8, 2002

USPS Midway

CROSS-COUNTRY - SOLDIER HOLLOW STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31783

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0783

February 8, 2002

USPS Midway

BIATHLON - SOLDIER HOLLOW STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31784

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0784

February 8, 2002

USPS Park City Snyderville

BOBSLEIGH - UTAH OLYMPIC PARK STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31785

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0785

February 8, 2002

USPS Odgen - Mt. Ogden

CURLING - THE ICE SHEET STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31786

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0786

February 8, 2002

USPS Provo

ICE HOCKEY - THE PEAKS ICE ARENA E CENTER STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31787

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0787

February 8, 2002

USPS Park City Old Town

FREESTYLE SKIING - DEER VALLEY RESORT STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31788

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0788

February 8, 2002

USPS Downtown

MEDALS CEREMONY - OLYMPIC MEDALS PLAZA STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31789

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0789

February 8, 2002

USPS Foothill

OPENING/CLOSING CEREMONIES - OLYMPIC STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31790

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0790

February 8, 2002

USPS Kearns

SPEED SKATING - UTAH OLYMPIC OVAL STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31791

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0791

February 8, 2002

USPS Park City Snyderville

SKELETON - UTAH OLYMPIC PARK STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31792

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0792

February 8, 2002

USPS Downtown

OLYMPEX 2002 - OLYMPIC FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31794

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0794

February 8, 2002

USPS Downtown

OLYMPIC FAMILY HOTEL - LITTLE AMERICA STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31795

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0795

February 8, 2002

USPS Downtown

ARTS - SALT LAKE 2002 CULTURAL OLYMPIAD STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31796

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0796

February 8, 2002

USPS Midway

NORDIC COMBINED - UTAH OLYMPIC PARK, SOLDIER HOLLOW STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31797

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0797

February 8, 2002

USPS Huntsville

ALPINE SKIING - SNOWBASIN/ DEER VALLEY STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31798

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0798

February 8, 2002

USPS Foothill

OLIMPIC VILLAGE STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 31799

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84131-0799

The following cancallations have been extended for 30 days.

November 3-4 , 2001

Lebanon Stamp Collectors Club

LEBPEX 2001 STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

LEBANON PA 17042-9998

November 5, 2001

UNITED WE STAND STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

TAMPA FL 33630-9998

November 6, 2001

USPS

185TH ANNIVERSARY STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

ROCHESTER VT 05767-9998

November 7, 2001

Conyngham Borough Association

CELEBRATE CONYNGHAM BOROUGH STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

CONYNGHAM PA 18219-9998

November 10, 2001

Ukrainian Society of New York

SHEVCHENKO STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

LEHIGHTON PA 18235-9998

November 11-12, 2001

USPS

PATRIOTIC STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 17000

PENSACOLA FL 32501-9998

November 12, 2001

American Legion District 10

CHRISTIANSTED HONORING VETERANS STATION

POSTMASTER

1 MARSHILL

FREDERIKSTED VI 00840-9998

November 16, 2001

Vapex

VAPEX STATION

POSTMASTER

501 VIKING DR

VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23450-9998

November 17, 2001

Vapex

VAPEX STATION

POSTMASTER

501 VIKING DR

VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23450-9998

November 18, 2001

Vapex

VAPEX STATION

POSTMASTER

501 VIKING DR

VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23450-9998

The following cancellations have been extended for 60 days.

October 20, 2001

VFW Ladies Auxiliary

CANCER AWARENESS STATION

POSTMASTER

320 SOUTHWEST 5TH ST

OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73125-9998

October 28, 2001

Northern Oklahoma College

CENTENNIAL STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

TONKAWA OK 74653-9998

January 1, 2002
First Night Committee
FIRST NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
245 WASHINGTON ST
SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866-9998
January 10-13, 2002
Florida United Numismatists Inc
47TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
10401 POST OFFICE BLVD
ORLANDO FL 32862-9998
January 11, 2002
USPS
AMITY POST OFFICE RELOCATION STATION
PHILATELIC WINDOW
1247 WHALLEY AVE
NEW HAVEN CT 06525-9998
Jannary 12, 2002
USPS
RACE FOR THE GOLD STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HILL CITY SD 57745-9998
January 26, 2002
City of Clarksville
EAGLE DAY OMEGA STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CLARKSVILLE MO 63336-9998

- Stamp Services,Government Relations and Public Policy, 1-24-02

Special Cancellation Die Hubs

Postmasters and plant managers who have any of the special cancellation die hubs listed below may use them for the periods designated. At the end of the period, these die hubs must be withdrawn and stored. Postmasters and plant managers who do not have these special die hubs may not request them from the sponsors.
Cancellation Period of Use
Give to the March of Dimes Jan. 1-Jan. 31
Give to United Cerebral Palsy, Help Disabled People Jan. 1-Jan. 31
Support Your Local Science Fair Jan. 1-Jan. 31
Smile America, National Children's Dental Health Month Jan. 15-Feb. 28
We Are Fighting for Your Life, American Heart Association Feb. 1-Feb. 28
Save Your Vision Week Feb. 1-March 31
March Is Kidney Month, Give to the National Kidney Foundation March 1-March 31
March Is Red Cross Month March 1-March 31
Easter Seals, Fight Crippling March 1-April 22
April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month April 1-April 30
April Is Organ Donor Awareness Month - Donors Make Miracles April 1-April 30
Law Day USA Freedom Under Law, May 1 April 1-April 30
Strike Back at Cancer, Give to the American Cancer Society April 1-April 30
National Carih Asthma Week April 1-May 6
Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires April 1-Oct. 31
National Salvation Army Week, 4th Week in May May 1-May 31
Support Research for "NF," Neurofibromatosis May 1-May 31
Support Your Mental Health Association May 1-May 31
National Flag Day, June 14, Pause for the Pledge May 1-June 14
Goodwill Industries - Our Business Works So People Can May 1-June 30
Support National Historic Preservation Week May 9-May 15
National Transportation Week May 14-May 20
Fight Disease, Support City of Hope Pilot Medical Center May 15-June 15
Defeat Muscular Dystrophy, Support MDAA May 15-June 17
Conquer Multiple Sclerosis May 17-June 17
Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Sept. 1-Sept. 30
Peace Corps Anniversary, Making a Difference Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Employ People With Disabilities Sept. 1-Nov. 30
Give to the United Way Sept. 15-Nov. 15
Learn About Lupus, October Is Lupus Awareness Month Oct. 1-Oct. 31
Radon Action Week, Protect Your Family, Test Your Oct. 1-Oct. 31
Support Infection Control Week Oct. 1-Nov. 30
Help Retarded Children Nov. 1-Nov. 30
Military Families Recognition Day Nov. 1-Nov. 30
National Adoption Month Nov. 1-Nov. 30
National Philanthropy Day, Love of Humankind Nov. 1-Nov. 30
Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association Nov. 8-Dec. 31
Support American Education Week Nov. 10-Nov. 30
Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education Dec. 1-Dec. 31
- Mail Preparation and Standards, Pricing and Classification, 1-24-02


Post Offices

Post Office Changes

Old/
New 		Finance No. ZIP Code State P.O. Name County/
Parish 		Station/Branch/Unit Unit Type Effective Date Comments
Old 11-6885 32003 FL Orange Park Clay Main Office Post Office 02/01/2002 Establish a new ZIP Code for Post Office Boxes. Use Fleming Island FL 32006 as last line of address for new Post Office boxes in a new classified branch.
New 11-6885 32006 FL Orange Park Clay Fleming Island Classified Branch 02/01/2002
Old 11-7260 32410 FL Panama City Bay Mexico Beach Community Post Office 01/11/2002 This announcement changes the administrative office for this ZIP Code from Panama City FL to Port Saint Joe FL. Continue to use Mexico Beach FL 32410 as last line for addresses.
New 11-7740 32410 FL Port Saint Joe Bay Mexico Beach Community Post Office 01/11/2002
Old 11-2100 32118 FL Daytona Beach Volusia Downtown Daytona Beach Classified Station 04/01/2002 Realign ZIP Code boundaries. Use Daytona Beach FL 32127 as last line of address for 104 deliveries previously in ZIP Code 32118.
New 11-2100 32127 FL Daytona Beach Volusia Port Orange Classified Branch 04/01/2002
Old 11-2100 32127 FL Daytona Beach Volusia Port Orange Classified Branch 04/01/2002 Realign ZIP Code boundaries. Use Daytona Beach FL 32118 as last line of address for 957 deliveries previously in ZIP Code 32127.
New 11-2100 32118 FL Daytona Beach Volusia Downtown Daytona Beach Classified Station 04/01/2002
Old 15-8125 83865 ID Sandpoint Bonner Colburn Community Post Office 01/11/2002 This announcement changes the administrative office for this ZIP Code from Sandpoint ID to Ponderay ID. Continue to use Colburn ID 83865 as last line for addresses.
New 15-7275 83865 ID Ponderay Bonner Colburn Community Post Office 01/11/2002
Old 15-8125 83840 ID Sandpoint Bonner Kootenai Community Post Office 01/11/2002 This announcement changes the administrative office for this ZIP Code from Sandpoint ID to Ponderay ID. Continue to use Kootenai ID 83840 as last line for addresses.
New 15-7275 83840 ID Ponderay Bonner Kootenai Coomunity Post Office 01/11/2002
Old 20-3800 42153 KY Holland Allen Main Office Post Office 11/30/2001 This announcement expands the use of ZIP Code 42153 to include delivery.
New 20-3800 42153 KY Holland Allen Main Office Post Office 11/30/2001
Old 29-1062 59348 MT Broadus Powder River Sonnette Community Post Office 11/29/2001 Community Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Sonnette MT becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 59317.
New 29-1062 59317 MT Broadus Powder River Sonnette Place Name 11/29/2001
Old 36-2432 27244 NC Elon College Alamance Main Office Post Office 01/11/2002 This announcement changes the name of the Elon College NC Post Office to the Elon NC Post Office. Use Elon NC 27244 as last line of address.
New 36-2432 27244 NC Elon Alamance Main Office Post Office 01/11/2002
Old 56-2010 53807 WI Cuba City Grant Main Office Post Office 03/01/2002 Realign ZIP Code boundaries. Use Benton WI 53803 as last line of address for 90 deliveries previously in ZIP Code 53807. A portion of the deliveries in 53807 are also in Lafayette County.
New 56-0770 53803 WI Benton Lafayette Main Office Post Office 03/01/2002
- Office of Address Management, Chief Technology Officer, 1-24-02

PUBLICATION 75 NOTICE

Post Offices Must Not Give Large Quantities of Mover's Guide to Organizations

Publication 75, Mover's Guide, is printed and distributed three times a year - April, August, and December. Some Post Offices automatically receive a supply allocated for individual consumers and individual businesses that need to change their address. (Post Offices that do not automatically receive a supply can call the Material Distribution Center at 800-332-0317, option 1, then option 2, for a supply.)

Do not give large quantities of the Mover's Guide to organizations who then give the guides to their customers, for example, real estate agencies and apartment-guide organizations. Such organizations who are interested in obtaining Mover's Guide for their customers should pay for the guide by ordering a supply from Imagitas. Imagitas charges a nominal fee of $59.00 per box of 125 supplies of Mover's Guide. A one-box minimum order applies.

Advise private organizations that are interested in obtaining Mover's Guide to call Imagitas at 800-816-6837 or e-mail Imagitas at moversguide@imagitas.com.

- Address Management,Chief Technology Officer, 1-24-02

LEVEL 13 AND BELOW POST OFFICES

Safety and Health Inspections

Within the next 30 days, Safety Performance Management at Headquarters will be mailing a package to all Level 13 and below Post Offices. That package contains safety and health inspection checklists and instructions for completing an inspection.

Please follow the instructions contained in the cover letter. Postmasters/Installation Heads (PM/IHs), or their designees, must complete a safety and health inspection using the checklist within 30 days of receiving the package.

Those annual safety and health inspections are required by ELM 824, Safety and Health Inspections.

PM/IHs must:

• Post the results of the inspection and ensure the abatement of all deficiencies in accordance with the instructions.

• Certify completion of the inspection to the servicing safety office.

PM/IHs in Level 13 or below Post Offices should contact their servicing safety office if they need technical assistance or if they do not receive the package that includes the inspection checklists and instructions.

- Safety Performance Management,Employee Resource Management, 1-24-02

US Postal Service Logo.

This office will be closed Monday, February 18, 2002 to observe Washington's Birthday


Postal Employees

ALL POSTAL EMPLOYEES

New Year Brings "Goodyear" - Goodyear VIP Program

There's never been a better time to buy tires, get an oil change or lube job, or make those long-overdue automotive repairs. As part of the agreement that makes Goodyear the exclusive supplier of new tires for Postal Service vehicles, current and retired postal employees can receive savings on their personal tire and automobile service needs.

Participating Goodyear retailers are offering all Postal Service employees big-time savings under the special Goodyear VIP Program. Discounts include:

• Lube, oil, and filter for $14.95 (most vehicles).

• 15 percent off automotive services.*

• 10 percent off Goodyear brand tires.*

*Percentage discounts are applied to sale, everyday, or retail prices - whichever is lowest!

Qualifying employees will also be eligible to receive a Goodyear VIP Program credit card (no annual fee). Employee benefits include deferred or interest-free billing for 90 days to help minimize the financial impact of tire replacement and automotive service repairs.

The Goodyear VIP Program began on January 15, 2002. Postal employees can receive the special VIP pricing simply by showing the VIP credit card, employee photo identification, or other proof of Postal Service employment.

Under the 10-year agreement, which began September 9, 2001, the Postal Service expects to purchase 235,000 new Goodyear tires each year to outfit its fleet of more than 200,000 trucks, vans, and delivery vehicles, which travel a combined total of more than 1.1 billion miles annually. The Postal Service expects to save at least 10 percent on the cost of tires each year over the life of the contract.

For more information about the Goodyear VIP Program, visit the Purchasing and Materials intranet site at http://blue.usps.gov (click on Headquarters, then Purchasing and Materials, then Goodyear VIP Program). Retired employees and those who do not have intranet access can obtain program information or a paper credit card application by mailing a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

ATTN GOODYEAR VIP PROGRAM
US POSTAL SERVICE
PURCHASING AND MATERIALS SERVICE CENTER
225 N HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS TN 38166-6260

- Purchasing Policies and Programs,Purchasing and Materials, 1-24-02

NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES

THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN FACT SHEET

Percentage returns released January 3, 2002, by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

ANNUAL
RETURNS 		G
Fund 		F
Fund 		LBA
Bond
Index 		C
Fund 		S&P 500
Stock
Index 		S *
Fund 		Wilshire
4500 Stock
Index 		I *
Fund 		EAFE
Stock
Index
1989 8.81 13.89 14.53 31.03 31.69 - 23.94 - 10.36
1990 8.90 8.00 8.96 -3.15 -3.10 - -13.56 - -23.59
1991 8.15 15.75 16.00 30.77 30.47 - 43.45 - 12.19
1992 7.23 7.20 7.40 7.70 7.62 - 11.87 - -12.22
1993 6.14 9.52 9.75 10.13 10.08 - 14.57 - 32.68
1994 7.22 -2.96 -2.92 1.33 1.32 - -2.66 - 7.75
1995 7.03 18.31 18.47 37.41 37.58 - 33.48 - 11.27
1996 6.76 3.66 3.63 22.85 22.96 18.52 17.18 6.27 6.14
1997 6.77 9.60 9.65 33.17 33.36 26.61 25.69 1.46 1.55
1998 5.74 8.70 8.69 28.44 28.58 7.51 8.63 20.46 20.09
1999 5.99 -0.85 -0.82 20.95 21.04 32.70 35.49 26.81 26.72
2000 6.42 11.67 11.63 -9.14 -9.10 -8.76 -15.77 -14.11 -14.17
2001
MONTHLY RETURNS 		G
Fund 		F
Fund 		LBA
Bond
Index 		C
Fund 		S&P 500
Stock
Index 		S
Fund 		Wilshire
4500 Stock
Index 		I
Fund 		EAFE
Stock
Index
Jan. 0.46 1.65 1.63 3.55 3.55 - 5.44 - -0.05
Feb. 0.42 0.87 0.87 -9.12 -9.12 - -12.15 - -7.50
March 0.45 0.51 0.50 -6.33 -6.34 - 9.18 - -6.67
April 0.43 -0.42 -0.42 7.78 7.77 - 10.58 - 6.95
May 0.47 0.61 0.60 0.65 0.67 1.42 2.37 -4.13 -3.53
June 0.47 0.39 0.38 -2.42 -2.43 0.66 0.81 -3.99 -4.09
July 0.48 2.22 2.24 -0.98 -0.98 -4.13 -4.56 -1.79 -1.82
Aug. 0.45 1.20 1.15 -6.27 -6.26 -4.32 -4.77 -2.58 -2.53
Sept. 0.43 1.15 1.16 -8.05 -8.08 -12.50 -12.86 -9.95 -10.13
Oct. 0.41 2.12 2.09 1.85 1.91 5.09 5.24 2.47 2.56
Nov. 0.37 -1.37 -1.38 7.62 7.67 7.84 7.77 3.56 3.69
Dec. 0.42 -0.61 -0.64 0.88 0.88 5.31 5.36 0.52 0.54
LAST 12 MONTHS 5.39 8.61 8.44 -11.94 -11.89 -7.32 -9.33 -21.86 -21.44
Fund Invested In Index Tracked
G-Government Securities Investment Fund Special issues of U.S. Treasury securities N/A
F-Fixed Income Index Investment Fund Barclays U.S. Debt Index Fund Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate bond index
C-Common Stock Index Investment Fund Barclays Equity Index Fund S&P 500 stock index
S-Small Capitalization Stock Index
Investment Fund 		Barclays Extended Market Index Fund Wilshire 4500 stock index
I-International Stock Index Investment Fund Barclays EAFE Index Fund Europe, Australasia, and Far East stock index

Future performance of the funds will vary and may be significantly different from the returns shown above. See the Summary of the Thrift Savings Plan for detailed information about the funds and their investment risks. The monthly returns of the TSP Funds represent net earnings for the month after deduction of accrued administrative expenses and, except for the G Fund, after deduction of trading costs and accrued investment management fees as well. The returns for the four indexes shown do not include any of these deductions.

* Implemented May 2001.

Please post on bulletin boards. Recycle all previous notices.


Purchasing and Materials

Boise Internet Ordering Site "i97" - Deactivated

Effective COB January 18, Boise Cascade's Internet ordering site, http://i97.bcop.com, is no longer available to Postal Service employees. However, you may still place orders by phone to 888-229-USPS or by fax to 888-285-USPS. You may also mail orders to:

BOISE SPECIALTY QUEUE USPS
BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS
4428 HOLLERICH DR
PERU IL 61354-9334

You may now order office supplies through eBuy, the preferred online ordering method, at http://ebuy.usps.gov. A customer logon ID and password are needed to access eBuy. Contact your district or area eBuy administrative coordinator for assistance.

You can also access eBuy training, information, help topics, and a list of eBuy administrative coordinators and their phone numbers from the eBuy page. If you have questions regarding eBuy, contact the eBuy Help Desk at 800-USPS-HELP (select option 1, then option 2, and then option 8).

- Purchasing Policies and Programs,Purchasing and Materials, 1-24-02


Retail

HANDBOOK PO-102 REVISION

Refund Policies for Self Service Vending Machines

Effective January 24, 2002, Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program, is revised to increase the amount of allowable refund to customers from faulty vending machines.

We will incorporate this revision into the next printed edition of Handbook PO-102 and into the online version of Handbook PO-102 at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on HBKs.

Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program

* * * * *

8 Handling Customer Complaints, Claims, and Refunds

* * * * *

82 Refunding Money to Customers

* * * * *

821 Complaints Registered in Person

* * * * *

821.2 Resolution

821.21 By Window Clerk

* * * * *

[Revise the Note in item f to read as follows:]

* * * * *

Note: A supervisor must approve refunds equal to or more than $20.00. The maximum refund allowed per transaction is $40.00.

* * * * *

- Self Service,Retail, Consumers and Small Business, 1-24-02

CORRECTION

PS Form 1094, Request for Post Office Box Key or Lock Service

The article "Revised Form: PS Form 1094, Request for Post Office Box Key or Lock Service" in Postal Bulletin 22066 (12-27-01, pages 73-74) listed the incorrect information for Touch Tone Order Entry and the incorrect Quick Pick Number.

• The correct Quick Pick Number for PS Form 1094 is 113.

• The correct information is "Call 1-800-332-0317, option 1, then option 2."

Corrected information is shown in bold in the revised article below.

PS Form 1094 (see page 28), Request for Post Office Box Key or Lock Service, has been revised to reflect the January 7, 2001, fee changes. In particular, a $10 lock replacement fee has been added under the "Reason for Request" section. The "Fee Calculation (For Additional Keys Only)" section has also been changed to $5. Included in the $5 fee is $1 for the key deposit and $4 for each additional key. Recycle old forms and replace them with the revised PS Form 1094. Supplies are available in the Material Distribution Center.

Remember that the primary box customer (box applicant) may request that the Post Office box lock be changed. To change the lock, the customer must first pay the applicable lock fee as described in Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) R900.19.0. Lock fees are charged for replacing keyed locks and combination locks and for resetting combination locks. Lock fees are not refundable. Customers may turn in Post Office box keys for the old lock and receive a refund of the key deposit. Two keys are provided with each new lock, with a refundable deposit for each key charged under R900.19.0. Customers may obtain additional keys for the new lock under R900.19.0.

You can order the revised PS Form 1094 by one of the following means:

• Touch Tone Order Entry: Call 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 TOKS001L.

• Mail: Mail a complete PS Form 7380 to the MDC at the following address:

SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702

The relevant ordering information for PS Form 1094 is as follows:

NSN: 7530-02-000-7345
PSIN: PS 1094
Unit of Issue: SH
Bulk Pack Quantity: 0
Price: $0.0101
Edition Date: December 2001
Quick Pick Number: 113

- Delivery and Retail, 1-24-02

US Postal Service, PS Form 1094, November 2001 - Request for Post Office Box Key or Lock Service.

PS FORM 2018 REVISION

Vending Service Employees

PS Form 2018, Duplicate Key, PIN & Combination Inventory, has been revised to correspond to the current edition of Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program.

The instructions on the form now direct the user to refer to sections 562, Employee Access, and 563, Assigning Responsibility, of Handbook PO-102. No other revisions were made to the instructions. A copy of the revised form appears below.

Revised PS Form 2018, Duplicate Key, PIN and Combination Inventory.

- Self Service,Retail, Consumers and Small Business, 1-24-02

Items Authorized for Sale in Self Service Vending Machines

Listed below are items authorized for the Self Service Stamp Vending Program for FY 2002. Products not on this list (except FIRSTCLASS PHONECARDS® and coils of 500 and 3,000) must not be placed in vending machines. Also, products ending in "11" are to be placed only in booklet machines and the booklet/stamp combination machines (PBSM-624). No "11" products may be placed in commodity machines. All stamp item numbers will now have six digits, and all products previously ending in "X" will now end in "11".

Check with your stamp distribution office for availability of stamp vending products. In FY 2002, Self Service will not reproduce Love Letters and Apples/Oranges books.

Stamped envelopes are not to be sold in vending machines. This product can be sold over the counter in Post Offices.

For all items marked with an asterisk (*) in the tables below, the first day of issue will be announced in a future Postal Bulletin.

Quarter II

Products Used in Multi-Commodity Vending Machines

Item Number Price ($) Product
221000 1.15 5-23c BANDED STAMPED CARD/WHITE BARN
315100 3.50 1-$3.50 PRIORITY MAIL PACKET/ US CAPITOL
315600 1.15 5-23c GEORGE WASHINGTON 2ND OZ. RATE
314100 0.50 50-1c KESTREL STAMP PACKETS
315200 1.05 5-21c BISON POSTCARD RATE PACKETS
315300 4.00 5-80c INTERNATIONAL LETTER RATE/ MT. Mt. McKINLEY
315400 3.50 5-70c INTERNATIONAL POSTCARD RATE/9-MILE PRAIRIE
315500 6.80 20-34c HONORING VETERANS/20 STAMP PACKET
367200 4.00 10-40c BREAST CANCER SEMI POSTAL PACKET
*367400 4.50 10-45c HEROES SEMI POSTAL PACKET
771301 34.00 100-34c STATUE OF LIBERTY PSA COIL

Products Used Only in Multi-Commodity Vending Machines - Not For Sale Over the Counter

Item Number Price ($) Product
662900 2.10 10-21c BISON POSTCARD RATE
661300 6.80 20-34c UNITED WE STAND - FLAG DESIGN
669900 6.80 20-34c NON DENOM STATUE OF LIBERTY
669300 6.80 20-34c NON DENOM FLOWERS
669000 6.80 20-34c STATUE OF LIBERTY
669400 6.80 20-34c FLOWERS
666100 6.80 20-34c LOVE LETTERS
669700 6.80 20-34c APPLES & ORANGES
665000 6.80 20-34c HOLIDAY SANTAS

Criss-Cross Products Used in Booklet Vending Machines

Item Number Price ($) Product
662911 2.10 10-21c BISON POSTCARD RATE
661311 6.80 20-34c UNITED WE STAND - FLAG DESIGN
669911 6.80 20-34c NON DENOM STATUE OF LIBERTY
669311 6.80 20-34c NON DENOM FLOWERS
669011 6.80 20-34c STATUE OF LIBERTY
669411 6.80 20-34c FLOWERS
666111 6.80 20-34c LOVE LETTERS
669711 6.80 20-34c APPLES & ORANGES
665011 6.80 20-34c HOLIDAY SANTAS
314111 0.50 50-1c KESTREL VENDING PACKETS

Self Service will not repackage the products listed in the table below after SDO inventories are exhausted. Vending personnel should check with their SDO for availability of the following products.

Products That Self Service Will Not Repackage

Item Number Price ($) Product
313000 3.00 60c RICKENBACKER
314100 0.50 50-1c KESTREL VENDING PACKETS
314111 0.50 50-1c KESTREL VENDNG X-CROSS PACKETS
663411 2.00 10-20c BLUE JAY PSA BOOK

The National Stamp Vending Inventory and Vending Products Information are both posted on our Intranet Web site at http://retail.usps.gov; click on Self Service.

- Self Service and Access Management,Delivery and Retail, 1-24-02