Finance

NOTICE

Postal Money Orders - $1,000 Maximum

Effective June 30, 2002, the maximum value for money orders will increase from $700 to $1,000. The maximum value statement is printed on the back of the money order as a security measure. You must deplete the current stock of $700 maximum value money orders prior to using the $1,000 maximum value money orders. However, do not destroy $700 maximum value money orders to obtain $1,000 maximum value money orders. If a customer requests a money order for more than $700, you should issue two money orders. Issue the first money order for $700, plus a $1.25 fee, and issue the second at no fee. We anticipate that this situation will occur infrequently, as the average issued money order is for $135. Note that the fee for money orders in the amount of $500 or less remains $0.90.

Distribution of Paymaster $1,000 maximum value money orders (manual, non-POS money orders) to some stamp distribution offices started in April. Distribution of POS $1,000 maximum value money orders will begin in June. International money orders with the $1,000 maximum value are forthcoming. Issuing offices must not use the $1,000 maximum value money order until June 30, 2002.

Since contract postal units (CPUs) are not authorized to issue no-fee money orders, the host Post Office or contracting officer representative (COR) must assist the CPU with conversion to the new $1,000 maximum value money order. CPUs must use only the $1,000 maximum value money order beginning June 30, 2002.

We are revising PS Form 6387, Rural Money Order Transaction Application, to reflect the new money order fee and the new maximum value. If the revised PS Form 6387 is not available until after June 30, 2002, you should annotate the current form to reflect the applicable fee for the money order transaction. Destroy the current edition of PS Form 6387 when you receive the revised form.

- Revenue and Field Accounting,
Finance, 5-30-02

NOTICE

Paymaster Reconfiguration for Postal Money Order Increase

Money Order Limit Increased

As part of the June 30, 2002, rate change, the maximum limit for postal money orders has been increased from $700.00 to $1,000.00.

For those offices currently using the Paymaster Corporation Model 8100 Money Order Imprinter, a simple modification is required to change maximum limit stops. The Paymaster 8100 is equipped with "snap in" amount stops in the thousands and hundreds dollar columns. These stops are provided to help prevent imprinted amounts, which exceed the current Postal Service maximum amount limit of $700.00. Since the new postal money order limit has been raised to $1,000.00, these stops will have to be altered.

The following steps are to be used after close of business June 29, 2002, or prior to start of business on the next day the office is open after June 29, 2002.

Changing the Imprinter Stops

Step 1: Gather the necessary tools.

To change the money order imprinter stops safely and easily, you will need a pair of pliers and a pair of scissors. "Needle-nosed" pliers work best for this modification.

Step 2: Remove the hundreds dollar stop.

Using the needle-nosed pliers, gently remove the hundreds dollar stop. Since the maximum dollar amount is being raised to $1,000.00, you must completely remove the hundreds dollar stop.

Depending upon the age of your money order imprinter, this rubber stop may have become brittle over time. Also, the plastic may have adhered itself to the imprinter. Gently rock the plastic stop to remove it from the imprinter without damaging the imprinter.

Step 3: Gently remove the top 2 inches of the thousands dollar stop.

Using the needle-nosed pliers, gently remove the first 2 inches of the thousands dollar stop.

Step 4: Cut and replace the thousands dollar stop.

Using the pair of scissors, snip the stop between the 1 and 2 digits on the imprinter. Then replace the stop. Once the stop is in place, the thousands dollar key should move to the 1, but should not be able to move to the 2.

Finished Result

Replacement Parts

The number to call for replacement parts for the Paymaster 8100 is 800-462-4477.

- Customer Service Operations, Delivery and Retail, 5-30-02

International Mail

IMM REVISION

International Reply Coupons

Effective May 30, 2002, International Mail Manual (IMM) 372.3.b is revised to state that international reply coupons (IRCs) purchased in foreign countries are exchangeable at U.S. Post Offices toward the purchase of postage stamps and embossed stamped envelopes including aerogrammes. Postage meter stamps and postage validation imprinter (PVI) labels will no longer be exchanged for foreign-issued IRCs.

We will incorporate this revision into the printed version of IMM Issue 27 and into the online IMM, available via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.

International Mail Manual (IMM)

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3 Special Services

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370 Supplemental Services

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372 International Reply Coupons

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372.3 Selling Price and Rate of Exchange

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[Revise item b to read as follows:]

b. International reply coupons purchased in foreign countries are exchangeable at U.S. Post Offices toward the purchase of postage stamps and embossed stamped envelopes (including aerogrammes) at the rate of $0.80 per coupon, irrespective of the country where they were purchased.

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- Revenue and Field Accounting,
Finance, 5-30-02

IMM AND PUBLICATION 51 REVISIONS

International Mail - New Parcel Post Insurance Limit to Belarus

Effective May 30, 2002, the Individual Country Listing for Belarus in the International Mail Manual (IMM) and Publication 51, International Postal Rates and Fees, are revised to reflect a new insurance indemnity limit for parcel post packages.

We will incorporate this revision into the printed versions of IMM Issue 27 and Publication 51, as well as the online versions of the IMM and Publication 51, both of which can be accessed via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.

International Mail Manual (IMM)

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Country Conditions for Mailing - Belarus

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Special Services

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Insurance (320)

Available for Parcel Post only (see 324.2 for required markings)

[Revise the Insurance Fee Table to reflect a maximum indemnity limit of $1150 for both airmail and economy parcels as follows:]

Publication 51, International Postal Rates and Fees

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Country Listing

[Revise the entry for Belarus to reflect a change in the dollar amount in the "Parcel Post Insurance Indemnity Limit" column as follows:]

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- Marketing, International Business, 5-30-02

ICM UPDATE

International Customized Mail

On February 22, 2002, the United States Postal Service (USPS) amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated February 13, 2001. The Agreement was published on page 48 of Postal Bulletin 22046 (3-22-01). The Amendment modifies the Agreement to change the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an ICM Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment:

a. Term: February 13, 2001, through February 22, 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.

- International Business, 5-30-02

Philately

STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-18

American Treasures - John James Audubon Commemorative Stamp

The Postal Service will issue a 37-cent American Treasures - John James Audubon stamp (Item 453300) in a pressure sensitive-adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 on June 27, 2002, in Santa Clara, California. The stamps, designed by Derry Noyes, Washington, DC, go on sale nationwide June 28, 2002. The pane may be split and the stamps may be sold individually.

John James Audubon was a self-taught artist and naturalist. Audubon dedicated himself to a project that became his life's work and greatest passion - a comprehensive survey of America's birds, beautifully and realistically illustrated and shown in their natural habitats. His book Birds of America has been described as "the finest pictorial ornithological book ever produced." The stamp is the second issuance in the American Treasures series and portrays two species of tanager: Louisiana tanager and scarlet tanager.

How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark

Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the

envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STAMP
POSTMASTER
1200 FRANKLIN MALL
SANTA CLARA CA 95050-9998

After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by July 27, 2002.

Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:

INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014

First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance.

Philatelic Products

There are no philatelic products for this stamp issue.

Distribution: Item 453300, 37-cent John James Audubon, PSA Pane of 20

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive one-half their standard automatic distribution quantities for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 stamps).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices for one-half their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before June 21, 2002.

Philatelic Requirement

SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of these stamps in six positions for subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.

Additional Supply

Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using PS Form 17.

For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the San Francisco APD will receive 1,600,000 additional stamps; the Chicago, Memphis, and New York APDs will receive 1,760,000 additional stamps; and the Denver APD will receive 800,000 additional stamps

Sales Policy

All Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures.

- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 5-30-02

STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-19

Harry Houdini Commemorative Stamp

The Postal Service will issue a 37-cent Harry Houdini commemorative stamp (Item 452100) in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 on July 3, 2002, in New York, New York. The stamp, designed by Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, Arizona, goes on sale nationwide on July 5, 2002.

Harry Houdini was born in Budapest, Hungary, on March 24, 1874. His family immigrated to the United States and settled in Appleton, Wisconsin. His professional debut occurred at the age of nine, when he appeared as a contortionist and trapeze artist in a 5-cent circus. In later years, Houdini crusaded against spiritualism and worked to expose fraudulent mediums. He was one of the best known performers of the early 20th century and his name remains synonymous with magic and escape today. The 2002 issuance of the stamp coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Society of American Magicians. He served as president of the society from 1917 until his death on Halloween, October 31, 1926.

How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark

Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

HARRY HOUDINI COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
421 8TH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9991

After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by August 2, 2002.

Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:

INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014

First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance.

Philatelic Products

There are no philatelic products for this stamp issue.

Distribution: Item 452100, 37-cent Harry Houdini, PSA Pane of 20

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive one-half their standard automatic distribution quantities for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 stamps).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices for one-half their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before June 26, 2002.

Philatelic Requirement

SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of these stamps in nine positions for subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.

Additional Supply

Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using PS Form 17.

For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the San Francisco APD will receive 360,000 additional stamps; the Chicago APD will receive 520,000 additional stamps; the New York and Memphis APDs will receive 560,000 additional stamps; and the Denver APD will receive 120,000 additional stamps.

Sales Policy

All Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures.

- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 5-30-02

STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-20

George Washington Definitive Stamp

The Postal Service will issue the 23-cent (2nd oz) George Washington (Item 102900) definitive stamp in three new formats, a water-activated gum (WAG) pane of 100 (Item 102900), a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) convertible book of 10 (Item 671000), and a (PSA) vending booklet of 10 (Item 671800) on June 7, 2002, Washington, DC. The WAG pane of 100 will be available for nationwide sale on June 7, 2002. The PSA convertible book of 10 and PSA vending booklet of 10 will be available at a later date.

The stamp, designed and illustrated by Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, Arizona, was first issued on September 20, 2001, in Washington, DC, and available only in a PSA pane of 20 and a PSA coil of 100.

Item 772000, 23-cent George Washington PSA coil of 100, previously manufactured by Banknote Corporation of America, is now being manufactured by Avery Dennison.

How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark

Customers have 90 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the

envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

GEORGE WASHINGTON DEFINITIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS
PO BOX 92282
WASHINGTON DC 20090-2282

After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by September 5, 2002.

Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:

INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014

First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance.

Philatelic Products

There are no philatelic products for this stamp issue.

Distribution: Item 102900, 23-cent George Washington, WAG Pane of 100

The 23-cent George Washington water-activated gum pane of 100 will not be automatically distributed to stamp distribution offices (SDOs). Automatic distributions will be provided to accountable paper depositories (APDs) and Stamp Service Centers (SSCs) only. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (250,000 stamps).

SDOs requiring quantities of Item 102900 must order them from the appropriate APD using a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition.

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices. Post Offices requiring quantities of Item 102900 must order them from their designated SDO using a separate PS Form 17. SDOs must not distribute philatelic quantities to Post Offices before May 28, 2002.

Additional Supply

Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using a PS Form 17.

SDOs requiring additional stamps must order them from their appropriate APD using PS Form 17.

Philatelic Requirement

Philatelic centers requiring quantities of Item 102900 must order them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.

Distribution: Item 671000, 23-cent George Washington, PSA Convertible Book of 10

Distribution for this item will be provided at a later date.

Distribution: Item 671800, 23-cent George Washington, PSA Vending Booklet of 10

Distribution for this item will be provided at a later date.

- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 5-30-02

Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers

Effective close-of-business May 31, 2002, all Post Offices, stations, branches, postal stores, vending outlets, and authorized philatelic centers must (1) withdraw the stamp stock items and products listed below and their related vending and store-prepared stamp items from sale and (2) prepare them for destruction. The items should be submitted to destruction sites according to local established procedures, under the guidelines in Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures, Part 45, Destroying Stamp Stock.

Absolutely no sales of the stamp stock items, products, and their related vending and store-prepared stamp items listed below are permitted at retail counters and outlets after May 31, 2002. Items listed below were previously withdrawn from sale at Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) and placed on general sale.

The following stamp items are withdrawn from sale at regular retail windows on May 31, 2002. However, they will remain on sale at SFS.

The following stamp items are withdrawn from sale at vending outlets on May 31, 2002.

The following stamp items are withdrawn from sale at SFS on May 31, 2002. However, they will remain on sale at regular retail windows until depleted.

- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 5-30-02

CORRECTION

2002 Stamps and Postal Stationery - Revised Announcement 02-C (May 2002)

Two additions (in bold) should be made to the 2002 Stamps and Postal Stationery announcement in Postal Bulletin 22076 (5-16-02, pages 115-116):

- Stamp Services, Government Relations and Public Policy, 5-30-02

CORRECTION

Stamp Announcement 02-17, Heroes of 2001 Semipostal Stamp

(1) The Heroes of 2001 semipostal stamp announcement in Postal Bulletin 22076, (5-16-02, page 112) incorrectly listed information about the surcharge of this stamp in the second paragraph of the stamp description. Consequently, please delete the sentence beginning with, "The stamp is valid ..." through the last sentence in the paragraph which ends "... with the provisions of the 9/11 Heroes Stamp Act of 2001." Replace this information with the following:

The difference between the sales price of the Heroes of 2001 stamp and the First-Class Mail® postage rate, in effect at the time of purchase, is a tax-deductible charitable contribution. Funds will be transferred to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

(2) The Technical Details stated the Issue Date as May 29, 2002. The correct issue date is June 7, 2002.

- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 5-30-02

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.

- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 5-30-02

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.

Postal Employees

CORRECTION

Using Dog Repellent

The publicity kit, "National Dog Bite Prevention Week," in Postal Bulletin 22075 (5-2-02, page 27) incorrectly stated to apply mineral oil if dog repellent is inadvertently sprayed into a person's eyes. The material safety data sheet correctly states to use copious amounts of water.

- Community Relations,
Public Affairs and Communications, 5-30-02

NOTICE

Safety and Health Inspections

The Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) 824 requires safety and health inspections. At locations with more than 100 employees in the main facility, the servicing safety office should conduct the inspection. In subordinate stations and branches with fewer than 100 employees, the facility safety coordinator (FSC) must lead the inspection. For technical or programmatic assistance, managers should contact the safety office.

You can find the inspection checklists and inspection instructions on the Postal Service Intranet. Go to http://blue.usps.gov and click on:

1. Headquarters,

2. Human Resources,

3. Safety & Health,

4. Safety Performance Management,

5. Safety Toolkit Resources Page,

6. Program Management, and then

7. Safety Checklists.

Add the Safety Checklists page under your favorites for quick access.

Vehicle maintenance facility managers or their designated FSC must:

1. Complete a safety and health inspection within 30 days of the date of this Postal Bulletin.

2. Ensure that smaller subordinate facilities conduct an inspection.

3. Post the results of the inspections.

4. Ensure abatement of all deficiencies completed in accordance with the instructions.

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

- Safety Performance Management,
Employee Resource Management, 5-30-02

EMPLOYEE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

Grads and Dads Promotion

Need a gift idea for that hard-to-buy-for grad or dad? You might want to consider purchasing a computer through the Information Technology Employee Connectivity Program. Following are the latest offers put together especially for you and take effect immediately. Order as much as you want, there are no limits on purchases! Be sure, however, to verify these offers when placing your order, as these promotions are available for a limited time.

For more information or to place an order, please contact the companies directly:

• Compaq: 866-877-7327, or at www.compaq.com/
affinity/uspsecp.

• IBM: 800-426-7235, extension 4563, or at www.ibm.
com/shop/ibmdeals/usps.

Base System

All taxes and shipping are extra.

Step-up System

Premium

Laptop System

- Information Technology, 5-30-02

Purchasing and Materials

CORRECTION

Heroes of 2001 Pins for Sale

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

Use of the Heroes of 2001 stamp image remains highly restricted. The Postal Service has been granted the right to use the image on pins for postal premiums.

The pins are not for resale.

You can order the pins using authorized Postal Service purchasing methods from the following list of official licensees. If you have questions on pricing, quantity, etc., please contact directly the companies listed below.

* Agreement not yet fully executed.

- Licensing,
Public Affairs and Communications, 5-30-02

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Mandatory Source for Office and System Furniture - Allsteel Inc.

On April 1, 2002, the Postal Service formed a strategic partnership with Allsteel Inc. to meet the Postal Service's nationwide requirements for private office and systems furniture, seating, files, conferencing support components, and related furniture. The Allsteel furniture line includes Gunlocke, HON, and Gianni. The contract also offers related services including design and installation; transportation; leasing and rental; a buy-back program; move management; refurbishment, repair, and recycling; and warehousing.

The 10-year contract will standardize systems and private Postal Service office furniture purchases. Postal Service employees must purchase all furniture from this contract.

For product prices, general information, and ordering instructions, refer to Material Logistics Bulletin MLB-CO-02-006, Service-wide Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract for Office and System Furniture (contract number 335660-02-Q-0403), or call Allsteel's U.S. Postal Service dedicated toll-free number at 800-529-5781. You also can access this MLB online at http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/material/mlb/mlbindex.htm.

All pricing for furniture under this contract is FOB destination to the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Transportation to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands will incur an additional charge. Installation is a separate charge and is not included in delivery. Contact Allsteel at the number listed above for installation and design information.

When placing a telephone order with Allsteel, you must supply the following information:

• Basic requirements (Allsteel customer service representatives can help you develop these requirements).

• Delivery location and point of contact (standard delivery time is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

You may use your IMPAC credit card to order directly from Allsteel within your local buying limits (local purchase orders will not be accepted). You must call Allsteel at the number listed above to place credit card orders for furniture.

The Hoboken Purchasing & Materials Service Center will process all delivery orders for requirements over $10,000 until furniture becomes available on the Postal Service eBuy system. For purchases over $10,000, you must send a properly approved and funded PS Form 7381,

Requisition for Supplies, Services, or Equipment, to the following address:

MICHAEL IRENSKI
PURCHASING SPECIALIST
HOBOKEN PURCHASING & MATERIALS SERVICE CENTER
2 HUDSON PLACE 6TH FL
HOBOKEN NJ 07030-5515

If you have questions regarding this contract, call Michael Irenski at 201-217-2206.

- Materials,
Purchasing and Materials, 5-30-02

NOTICE

Glassine Envelopes Available From Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade Office Products is now accepting orders for glassine envelopes. The glassine envelopes offered by Boise Cascade are the same type as those received in the past from the General Services Administration, but Boise Cascade's pricing is lower. Glassine envelopes are used to hold and protect stamps sold at retail counters. Product information is as follows:

You may purchase envelopes on eBuy, the preferred online ordering method, at http://ebuy.usps.gov/jsp/co/Login.jsp. You may also call 888-229-USPS, fax your order to 888-285-USPS, or mail your order to the following address:

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

- Purchasing Policies and Programs, Purchasing and Materials, 5-30-02

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Overprinted PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt

Effective June 1, 2002, offices in the New York Metro and Northeast areas must order overprinted PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt, electronically through eBuy at http://ebuy.usps.gov/jsp/co/Login.jsp or from MDC Customer Service.

We have provided forms and ordering instructions to each district Administrative Services office in the New York Metro and Northeast areas. Eventually, all offices will be phased into the eBuy ordering process. Until notified, all offices located in other areas must continue to order from current sources.

- Materials,
Purchasing and Materials, 5-30-02

Postal Bulletin Distribution

The GPO distributes the Postal Bulletin for the Postal Service to all postal facilities except classified stations and branches, contract postal units, and detached mail units, which receive copies from their administrative post office. The Postal Bulletin is also available online at http://www.usps.com (click on Info, then Postal Periodicals and Publications).

If your postal facility has access to cc:Mail, you may send a request for a new subscription order, an address and/or quantity change, or a subscription query to the cc:Mail address POSTAL BULLETIN. If you are using another email product, you can use the Internet emailaddress pbulleti@email.usps.gov.

If you do not have access to email, you may complete the order form and mail it to:

ATTN POSTAL BULLETIN
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L'ENFANT PLZ SW RM 5540
WASHINGTON DC 20260-5540

Either way you send it, please include the "PO0"subscription number from your address label.