Philately (continued)

STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-40

Christmas - Madonna and Child

The Postal Service will issue a 37-cent Madonna and Child stamp (Item 670200) in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA), convertible booklet of 20 stamps, on October 10, 2002, in Chicago, Illinois. The stamp, designed by Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, Arizona, and based on the artwork of Jan Gossaert, goes on sale nationwide October 11, 2002.

The Madonna and Child stamp (formerly known as Holiday Traditional) has attracted a devoted following. The 2002 issue of the Madonna and Child stamp in the Christmas series is a detail of Jan Gossaert's oil-on-panel painting of the Madonna and Child, circa 1520, from the Charles H. and Mary F.S. Worcester Collection at The Art Institute of Chicago.

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:

CHRISTMAS MADONNA AND CHILD
POSTMASTER
433 W HARRISON ST 9TH FLR
CHICAGO IL 60607-9998

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 November 9, 2002.

Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and postal 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 telephoning 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 670200, $7.40 Madonna and Child, Convertible Booklet of 20

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive two automatic distributions of the $7.40 Madonna and Child booklet of 20. The combined total from both waves is approximately one-half the standard automatic distribution quantity for a PSA booklet. Wave 1 distribution began August 14, and will be completed August 28, 2002. Wave 2 distribution begins October 2, and will be completed October 16, 2002. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (4,000 booklets).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

From the first automatic distribution, SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices of approximately one-fourth 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 October 3, 2002.

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, Chicago, Memphis, and New York APDs will each receive 400,000 additional booklets, and the Denver APD will receive 200,000 additional booklets.

Philatelic Requirement

Authorized philatelic centers requiring the $7.40 Madonna and Child convertible booklets of 20 must order Item 670200 from their designated SDO using a separate PS Form 17.

- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 9-5-02

STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-41

Holiday - Snowmen

The Postal Service will issue four 37-cent Snowmen stamps on October 28, 2002, in Houghton, Michigan. The stamps, designed by Derry Noyes, Washington, DC, and photographed by Sally Andersen-Bruce, New Milford, Connecticut, go on sale nationwide on October 29, 2002. The stamps will be issued in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 (Item 562500), a double-sided booklet of 20 (Item 670100), a folded vending booklet of 20 (Items 670300 and 670311), and a linerless coil of 100 (Item 781200).

The Snowmen stamps, issued as part of the Holiday series, feature photographs of four whimsical snowmen figurines. Popular in folklore, literature, and song, snowmen have come to symbolize the joy and magic of the holiday season and often evoke fond childhood memories of playing in the snow.

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:

HOLIDAY SNOWMEN
POSTMASTER
702 SHELDEN AVE
HOUGHTON MI 49931-9998

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 November 27, 2002.

Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and postal 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 telephoning 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

The only philatelic product for this stamp issue is Item 881900, Snowmen 23-cent Postal Stamped Card.

Distribution: Item 562500, Snowmen PSA Pane of 20

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive a full standard, plus an additional one-third, automatic distribution quantity, 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 their full standard automatic distribution quantity for a PSA sheet stamp using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before October 22, 2002.

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, Memphis, Chicago, and New York APDs will each receive an additional 2,120,000 stamps and the Denver APD will receive 960,000 additional stamps.

Philatelic Requirement

SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of these stamps in 10 positions for subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.

Distribution: Item 670100 Snowmen Double-Sided Booklet of 20 (PSA)

SDOs will receive a full standard automatic distribution quantity, for a PSA booklet. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (4,000 booklets).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices for their full standard automatic distribution quantity for a PSA booklet using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before October 22, 2002.

Philatelic Requirement

Authorized philatelic centers requiring the Snowmen PSA double-sided booklet of 20 must order Item 670100 from their designated SDO using a separate PS Form 17.

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 APD using PS Form 17.

For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, San Francisco, Chicago, Memphis, and New York APDs will each receive 500,000 additional booklets and Denver APD will receive 200,000 additional booklets.

Distribution: Items 670300 and 670311, Snowmen Folded Vending Book of 20 (PSA) (Vending Use Only)

SDOs will receive automatic distributions of the Snowmen folded vending books of 20 (straight and criss-cross). Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (4,500 books for straight; 3,000 books for criss-cross).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices. Only Post Offices equipped with the appropriate self-service vending machines may order these items from their designated SDO using a separate PS Form 17. SDOs must not distribute books to Post Offices before October 22, 2002.

Additional Supply

Authorized Post Offices, requiring additional books for restocking of the appropriate self-service vending machines, must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.

For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs for straight books (Item 670300), San Francisco, Chicago, Memphis, and New York APDs will each receive 225,000 additional booklets and Denver APD will receive 90,000 additional booklets.

For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs for criss- cross books (Item 670311), San Francisco, Chicago, Memphis, and New York APDs will each receive 150,000 additional booklets and Denver APD will receive 75,000 additional booklets.

Distribution: Item 781200, Snowmen Linerless Coil of 100 (PSA)

We will provide distribution information for Item 781200, Snowmen PSA linerless coil of 100, at a later time.

- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 9-5-02

STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-42

Irving Berlin Commemorative Stamp

The Postal Service will issue a 37-cent Irving Berlin commemorative stamp (Item 452300) in a pressure- sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 on September 15, 2002, in New York, New York. The stamp, designed by Greg Berger, Bethesda, Maryland, goes on sale nationwide September 16, 2002.

With the issuance of this stamp, the Postal Service honors accomplished songwriter Irving Berlin. A man of the people who had an ear for the types of songs that would be universally appealing, Berlin helped change the direction of American popular music. During his long career he wrote more than 1,000 songs, many of which are still favorites today.

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:

IRVING BERLIN 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 October 15, 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 telephoning 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 453500, 37-cent Irving Berlin Commemorative Stamp

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive one-half of 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 of 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 September 10, 2001.

Philatelic Requirement

SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of these stamps in 10 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 280,000 additional stamps; the Chicago and Memphis APDs will each receive 320,000 additional stamps; the Denver APD will receive 80,000 additional stamps; and the New York APD will receive 400,000 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, 9-5-02

STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-43

Legends of Hollywood - Cary Grant

The Postal Service will issue a 37-cent Cary Grant stamp (Item 452900) in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA), pane of 20 stamps, on October 15, 2002, in Los Angeles, California. The stamp, designed by Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, California, and illustrated by Michael Deas, New Orleans, Louisana, goes on sale nationwide October 16, 2002.

With the issuance of this eighth stamp in the Legends of Hollywood series, the Postal Service honors American film legend Cary Grant. As one of the silver screen's most beloved actors, Grant charmed audiences as a debonair leading man, bringing wit and sophistication to his varied roles in more than 70 movies. Born Archibald Leach in Bristol, England, he came to the United States in 1920. In 1942, he legally changed his name to Cary Grant and became a citizen of the United States, 10 years after his first feature film, This is the Night. In 1999, the American Film Institute announced Grant ranked second among the top 25 men in its list of 50 greatest American screen legends.

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:

LEGENDS OF HOLLYWOOD CARY GRANT
POSTMASTER
7001 S CENTRAL AVE RM 338
LOS ANGELES CA 90052-9998

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 November 14, 2002.

Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and postal 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 telephoning 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 452900, 37-cent Cary Grant, PSA Pane of 20

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive two-thirds of 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 of 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 October 9, 2002.

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 1,080,000 additional stamps; the Chicago, Memphis, and New York APDs will receive 960,000 additional stamps; and the Denver APD will receive 440,000 additional stamps.

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.

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, 9-5-02

UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT 02-E

2002 Stamps and Postal Stationery

"2002 Stamps and Postal Stationery" (Announcement 02-E, September 2002), which appears on page 13, is intended to replace the quarterly announcement of the same name, previously printed and sent to customers on request through Stamp Fulfillment Services in Kansas City. The announcement is a listing of stamps and postal stationery items scheduled for issuance during calendar year 2002. Post Offices may wish to post this schedule on their bulletin boards.

Customers may also be directed to access the Postal Bulletin through the Postal Service Web site at www.usps.com, then by clicking on Info, and then Postal Periodicals and Publications.

This announcement will be updated every 2 to 3 months, as changes warrant.

How to Order First Day of Issue Cancellations and Covers

Customers may purchase new stamps or postal stationery items at their Post Office, from the USA Philatelic catalog, by calling 1 800 STAMP-24, or online at www.usps.com by clicking on Buy Stamps & More. Then they should prepare their own covers by affixing new stamps to the upper right corner of envelopes or postcards of their choice, and address those envelopes, postcards, or postal stationery items to themselves or others. (Postage must equal the current First-Class Mail rate.) For sturdiness, include a card of postcard thickness in each cover (envelopes only) submitted, and tuck in the flap. Place the cover in a larger envelope addressed to: NAME OF ISSUE, POSTMASTER, CITY, STATE, and ZIP CODE (followed by -9991). Covers submitted for first day of issue cancellations may include additional uncancelled stamps only if the uncancelled stamps were issued before the first day of issue of the new stamps or postal stationery items. All orders must be postmarked on or before the deadline indicated in the "2002 Stamps and Postal Stationery" announcement that follows.

The U.S. Postal Service offers uncacheted first day covers for new stamp issues and postal stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has its own catalog number in USA Philatelic, issued quarterly. Customers may request a free catalog by phoning 800-STAMP-24, by sending an e-mail to sfs@email.usps.gov, or by writing to:

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

- Stamp Services,Government Relations and Public Policy, 9-5-02

2002 STAMPS AND POSTAL STATIONERY
This schedule is subject to change. Announcement 02-E (September 2002)

This is a periodic announcement of new stamps and postal stationery items being issued during the calendar year. For additional information on stamps and stamp products visit our Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com.

Note Descriptions

C: Change in previously announced date, site, and/or rate

N: New issue

P: Pictorial first day postmark

+ Customers must affix additional postage to bring total postage to at least the minimum First-Class Mail rate for an envelope or stamped card, depending on which is used. Also, the cost for a stamped envelope is the value of the postage plus 8 cents, and the cost for a stamped card is the value of the postage plus 2 cents.

American Commemorative Collectibles

Get your 50 Greetings from America stamps and a beautifully designed American Commemorative Collectible panel for only $21.95.

American Commemorative Collectibles make wonderful gifts for yourself and others and are a wonderful way to enhance your stamp collection.

To order the Greetings from America panel (Item 562397) or to subscribe to or get more information about any of the American Commemorative Collectibles listed below, call 800-STAMP-24. Customers may order Greetings from America panels and other items online by visiting the Postal Service Web site at www.usps.com; click on Buy Stamps & More, and then Shop the Postal Store.

American Commemorative Collectibles are an easy and affordable way to acquire all of your stamp collectibles! Choose any or all of the following official American Commemorative Collectibles to enhance your display of stamps.

American Commemorative Panels

Obtain photo or steel engravings, mint condition stamps, and subject-related text presented on a beautifully designed page. These are only $6.00* each, depending on the value of the stamps.

American Commemorative Collection

This collection is an easy and uniform way to collect and learn about commemorative issues. Just mount the stamps on the specially designed sheet and place them in a three-ring binder. These are just $3.25* each, depending on the value of the stamps.

American Commemorative Cancellations

Get first day cancellations and stamp(s) that have been affixed to colorful, specially tinted sheets to enhance your display. These are about $2.00* each, depending on the value of the stamps.

First Day of Issue Ceremony Programs

Receive detailed information about each first day of issue ceremony held for all new stamps and stationery issuances. Collect these valuable programs for only $4.95 each.

Standing Order Service

Buy the commemoratives, definitives, and special stamps of your choice in the format(s) that you choose. Prices vary depending on selection.

*Prices subject to change without notice.

Order now. Establish your American Commemorative Collectibles account(s).

- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 9-5-02

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, 9-5-02

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.

Post Offices

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS/REMINDER

Miscellaneous Cardboard Boxes

If your local supply of Mail Transport Equipment (MTE) rolling stock is insufficient, you may consult with your Area Mail Transport Equipment specialist (AMTES) to order miscellaneous cardboard boxes as a substitute for the rolling stock.

If the AMTES can validate that your local supply of MTE rolling stock is insufficient, he or she will check on the local availability of reusable miscellaneous cardboard boxes.

Finally, if the AMTES finds that no MTE rolling stock and no reusable miscellaneous cardboard are available, you may place an order for miscellaneous cardboard boxes through one of the two (2) national contracts. Those contracts are the mandated sources.

- Mail Transport Equipment,
Network Operations Management, 9-5-02

POSTMASTERS AND MANAGERS

Conduct on Postal Property - Limited Exception to the Voter Registration Regulations

Effective September 5, 2002, the Postal Service is providing a temporary exception to postal regulations in 39 CFR 323.1, which prescribe the conditions under which voter registration may take place on postal property. Specifically, we are providing a limited exception to the requirement in 39 CFR 232.1(h)(4)(viii) that confines registration activities to an "appropriate period before an election."

Why Is the Postal Service Providing the Exception?

Beginning in September 2002 and continuing for a little over 2 years, the Postal Service is participating in the Declaration of Independence Road Trip (Road Trip), a nonpartisan public information and voter registration campaign. The Postal Service is mainly participating in this event by transporting one of the original broadsheets of the Declaration of Independence between display locations around the nation. Although most of the activities associated with the Road Trip will not be held on postal property, it is possible that some might. Any voter registration activities associated with the Road Trip that take place on postal property must comply with the Postal Service's voter registration regulations, except that for the purposes of the Road Trip only, the Postal Service will not require associated voter registration activities that may take place on postal property to be "limited to an appropriate period before an election."

How Long Will the Exception Be in Effect?

The Postal Service has allowed a temporary exception to 39 CFR 232.1(h)(4)(viii) through November of 2004, which is the scheduled end of the Road Trip.

Does the Exception Affect All of the Regulations Concerning Conduct on Postal Property?

No. The exception applies only to the single provision in 39 CFR 232.1(h)(4)(vii), which limits registration activities to "an appropriate period before an election." The exception applies only to activities related to the Road Trip. All other voter registration activities that may take place on postal property must comply with the Postal Service's voter registration regulations as written in 39 CFR 232.1(h)(iii)(4).

Who Should I Contact for More Information About the Exception?

For more information about the exception, contact Susan Koetting at 202-268-4818.

- Office of General Counsel,
Law Department, 9-5-02

Retail

NOTICE

New IBI Being Tested

Below are replicas of two information based indicia (IBI) produced by Endicia Internet Postage from Envelope Manager software, a system authorized for test and in national distribution. The indicium is for use by select PC Postage®[7]customers. This is a new shipping system, similar to systems in use by other shipping companies. These indicia may or may not print the date and/or the actual postage value of the mail item in human-readable form.

This indicium is permitted on only domestic mail items. Specifically, it is supported on Priority Mail® items with Delivery ConfirmationTM service, Package Services items with Delivery Confirmation service, and Express Mail® items.

Process and handle these indicia in the same manner as any other PC Postage product. Refunds are initiated through the provider.

We will internally disseminate additional information on these indicia, including how to read and verify the indicia, in the next few weeks.

- Postage Technology Management,
Product Development, 9-5-02

REVISED FORM

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

PS Form 1094, Request for Post Office Box Key or Lock Service, has been revised to reflect the June 30, 2002, fee changes. Post Office box key duplication or replacement (after the first two keys) has increased from $4.00 to $4.40. This fee is not refundable and applies only to additional keys (after the first two keys given to customers at the start of their Post Office box service). The additional key fee does not apply to worn or broken keys, which you replace without charge.

There are no changes to the $1.00 key deposit. When customers begin Post Office box service, give them two keys when they pay a refundable $1.00 deposit for each key assigned, including any additional keys requested. When the Post Office box service is terminated (by the customers or Post Office), refund the $1.00 deposit for each key turned into the Postal Service (including the additional keys).

The total cost to the customer for each additional key is now $5.40, which includes $4.40 for each additional key requested by the Post Office box customer and the $1.00 refundable key deposit fee for each key assigned. On PS Form 1094, enter the total number of keys assigned in the "Number of Keys Assigned" box. Enter the additional keys assigned in the "Fee Calculation" box. You should collect the $1.00 deposit for all keys assigned, with the $4.40 fee just for additional keys.

The Post Office lock replacement fee has increased from $10.00 to $11.00. This fee is not refundable and applies to all kinds of Post Office box locks (including combination locks). The fee does not apply to replacement of a damaged lock, but you may need to collect key deposits and fees for the new keys. If customers turn in the keys to the "old lock," then refund the $1.00 key deposit. Give customers two keys with each new lock (they must pay the key deposit for those keys and the key fee and deposit for any additional keys requested). For more information regarding Post Office Box fee changes, see Postal Bulletin 22075A (5-9-02, page 17).

Supplies are available at the Material Distribution Center. You can order the revised PS Form 1094 by one of the following means:

• Touch Tone Order Entry: Call 1-800-332-0317, choose option 1, then option 2.

Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, choose option 8, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message (wait 48 hours after registering before you place your first order).

• E-Mail: Complete PS Form 7380 (manually or using F3 Fill), and send it as an attachment to the e-mail address MDC Customer Service or to mcustomer@email.usps.gov.

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

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

Here's the information that you'll need to order PS Form 1094:

PSIN: PS 1094
NSN: 7530-02-000-7345
Unit of Issue: SH
Bulk Pack Quantity: 0
Quick Pick Number: 113
Price: $0.0095
Edition Date: 09/02

Recycle/discard old forms (version January 2001) and replace them with the revised PS Form 1094 (version September 2002).

- Retail Operations,
Delivery and Retail, 9-5-02

HANDBOOK PO-102 REVISION

Clarification of Accounting Procedures and Processes for Handling Customer Complaints, Claims, and Reimbursements

Effective August 22, 2002, Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program, is revised to clarify wording that relates to accounting procedures and processes.

We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed version of Handbook PO-102 and into the next update of the online version available on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on HBKs.

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

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8 Handling Customer Complaints, Claims, and Reimbursements

81 Guidelines for Handling Complaints

811 General

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[Replace the title and image of Exhibit 811 with the following:]

Exhibit 811
PS Form 5445, Stamp Vending Machine Reimbursement Request

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82 Reimbursing Money to Customers

821 Complaints Registered in Person

* * * * *

821.2 Resolution

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821.22 By Vending Servicing Employee

The vending servicing employee resolves the complaint as follows:

* * * * *

b. If the no-vend complaint cannot be verified, follow these procedures:

* * * * *

[Revise item (5) to read as follows:]

(5) Forward sheet 2 (customer copy) to the customer as a vending reimbursement receipt.

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823 Complaints Registered by Mail

823.1 Acceptance

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[Revise item a to read as follows:]

a. Complete the unshaded portion of PS Form 5445, Stamp Vending Machine Reimbursement Request (see 811).

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- Self Service and Access Management,
Delivery and Retail, 9-5-02

Supply Management

NEW PROCEDURE

Renewing Copier Maintenance Agreements

Many GSA Schedule copier maintenance agreements will be expiring on September 30, 2002. A new procedure is in place for renewing maintenance agreements for copiers (other than Ricoh brand copiers) that need maintenance.

To renew maintenance agreements, contact copier companies directly by telephone, fax, letter, or through their Web sites. When you receive a notice of renewal, follow these instructions for paying by credit card:

• For copiers serviced by Xerox, the preferred method of renewal is through the Web site at www.xerox.com/porenewal. Or you may call Jane Avery at 888-435-6333, option 9, ext. 3792, and she will process the renewal over the telephone.

• For copiers serviced by Danka, you may send an e-mail message to Tiffany Faison at tiffany_faison@danka.com or contact her at 727-217-3352, and she will send you a credit card authorization form to complete.

• For copiers serviced by any other companies, follow the instructions they provide.

Do not, under any circumstances, sign a maintenance contract offered by any company. It is not necessary to sign maintenance contracts under the new renewal procedures, and, more important, you are not authorized to sign them. If a company insists, after you refuse to sign the contract, immediately contact Joseph Joaquim, III, at 860-285-7342 or Lillian Perkins at 860-285-7081, at the Windsor Category Management Center.

The only authorized commitment is a charge for the maintenance fee against your International Merchant Purchase Authorization card (IMPAC). Be sure to have a funded, certified PS Form 7381, Requisition for Supplies, Services, or Equipment, on file before contacting the company.

Currently, the Postal Service has an ongoing strategic partnership with Ricoh Corporation, the mandatory source for all future purchases or leases of digital copier equipment and related maintenance. We will publish information on the potential cost savings of changing from your current copier to a Ricoh copier in a future issue of the Postal Bulletin.

- Supply Chain Management (SCM) Strategies,
Supply Management, 9-5-02

NOTICE

Heroes of 2001 Merchandise for Sale

Use of the Heroes of 2001 stamp image remains highly restricted. The Postal Service has been granted the right to use the image on limited merchandise, such as mugs, key chains, pins, and framed art, that has undergone product review by the Postal Service and the other rights holders: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) and the firefighters who are featured in the photograph.

These products may be used as giveaway items for employees and customers and for resale at Postal Service events.

You can order Heroes of 2001 products using authorized Postal Service purchasing methods from the following list of official licensees. Only the companies listed below have been authorized to use this restricted image within their grant of rights; therefore, purchase products only from the list of licensed vendors below.

If you have questions on pricing, quantity, or any other purchasing information, please contact the vendors listed below.

* Agreement not fully executed.

- Licensing, Public Affairs and Communications, 9-5-02

UPDATE

USPS Official Licensed Product Manufacturers and Distributors

The following list contains all current USPS Official Licensed Product manufacturers and distributors. The new licensees appear in bold.

- Licensing, Public Affairs and Communications, 9-5-02