1. Valid for all pieces, including Address Change Service (ACS) participating pieces. 2. Valid only for ACS participating pieces. 5.2 Periodicals [Revise introductory text to read as follows:] Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) Periodicals publications (including publications pending Periodicals authorization) are treated as described in Exhibit 5.2, with these additional conditions: [Renumber current 5.2g as 5.2a, current 5.2d as 5.2b, current 5.2a through 5.2c as 5.2c through 5.2e, and current 2.5e and 2.5f, as 2.5f and 2.5g.] * * * * * [Rename chart as Exhibit 5.2 and revise text as follows:] Exhibit 5.2
1. Valid for all pieces, including Address Change Service (ACS) participating pieces. 5.3 Standard Mail [Revise text to read as follows:] Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) Standard Mail is treated as described in Exhibit 5.3a and Exhibit 5.3b, with these additional conditions: a. Standard Mail is forwarded only to domestic addresses. b. The exceptional address format under A040 may not be used on mail with any ancillary service endorsement or mail with any special service. Forwarding service and address correction service are not provided for undeliverable Standard Mail with this address format. c. Standard Mail can be forwarded or returned at the appropriate Media Mail or Library Mail rate, if the content of the mail can qualify as Media Mail under E713 or Library Mail under E714 and the mail is marked "Media Mail" or "Library Mail" directly below the ancillary service endorsement. d. Mail that can qualify for Shipper Paid Forwarding under the applicable standards in F020 is forwarded or returned at the First-Class Mail single-piece rate or Priority Mail single-piece rate applicable for the weight of the piece. e. If a Standard Mail piece and any attachment to that piece are not opened by the addressee and the sender has guaranteed forwarding and return postage, the addressee may refuse delivery of the piece and have it returned to the sender without affixing postage. If a Standard Mail piece or any attachment to that piece is opened by the addressee, the addressee must affix the required postage to return the piece to the sender. f. Standard Mail with insurance or return receipt for merchandise must be endorsed "Address Service Requested," "Forwarding Service Requested," or "Return Service Requested." Standard Mail with Delivery Confirmation must be endorsed "Address Service Requested," "Forwarding Service Requested," "Return Service Requested," or "Change Service Requested." g. When a large volume of identical-weight pieces originates from a single mailer and is endorsed "Return Service Requested," the USPS may weigh a sample of at least 25 pieces and divide that weight by the number of pieces to determine the weight of a single piece. After the per piece weight is determined, all the pieces are weighed in bulk and divided by the per piece weight to determine the total number of pieces. The return postage is calculated using these numbers. Pieces of identical weight counted in this manner are returned to the sender with the new address or the reason for nondelivery endorsed on the piece. h. A weighted fee is charged when an unforwardable or undeliverable piece is returned to the sender and the piece is endorsed "Address Service Requested" or "Forwarding Service Requested." The weighted fee is the First-Class Mail single-piece rate or Priority Mail single-piece rate applicable for the weight of the piece and, if applicable, the nonmachinable surcharge (see E130), multiplied by 2.472 and rounded up to the next whole cent (if the computation yields a fraction of a cent). The weighted fee is computed (and rounded if necessary) for each piece individually. Using "Address Service Requested" or "Forwarding Service Requested" obligates the sender to pay the weighted fee on all returned pieces. i. Returned pieces endorsed "Return Service Requested" are charged the First-Class Mail single- piece rate or Priority Mail single-piece rate applicable for the weight of the piece and, if applicable, the nonmachinable surcharge (see E130). j. Mail sent as Bulk Parcel Return Service (BPRS) under S924 is returned at the BPRS per piece fee if one of the endorsements includes " - BPRS" as shown in Exhibit 5.3b. Exhibit 5.3a
1. Valid for all pieces, including Address Change Service (ACS) participating pieces. Exhibit 5.3b
5.4 Package Services [Revise text to read as follows:] Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) Package Services mail is treated as described in Exhibit 5.4, with these additional conditions: a. Package Services mail is forwarded only to domestic addresses. b. The exceptional address format under A040 may not be used on mail with any ancillary service endorsement or mail with any special service. Forwarding service is not provided for such mail. Undeliverable Parcel Post, Media Mail, and Library Mail with this address format are returned with the reason for nondelivery attached only if the address is incorrect or incomplete or the mail is undeliverable for another reason as shown in Exhibit 4.1. Undeliverable Bound Printed Matter with this address format is disposed of by the USPS. c. If a Package Services piece and any attachment to that piece are not opened by the addressee and the sender has guaranteed forwarding and return postage, the addressee may refuse delivery of the piece and have it returned to the sender without affixing postage and still have other Package Services pieces forwarded to the addressee. If a Package Services piece or any attachment to that piece is opened by the addressee, the addressee must affix the required postage to return the piece to the sender. If the addressee does not want to pay forwarding postage for all Package Services mail, the postmaster of the new address must use PS Form 3546, Forwarding Order Change Notice, to notify the postmaster of the old address to discontinue the forwarding of Package Services mail. d. Package Services mail bearing a postage meter indicia from a customer meter that is unaddressed and without a return address (undeliverable) is returned to the post office of mailing. The reason for nondelivery is attached without charging the address correction fee. The piece is returned to the meter licensee on payment of the return postage. e. Bound Printed Matter with no ancillary service endorsement and: (1) With Delivery Confirmation, with Signature Confirmation, or with no other special service, is disposed of by USPS. (2) With a special service other than Delivery Confirmation or Signature Confirmation is treated as though endorsed "Forwarding Service Requested." Exhibit 5.4
1. Valid for all pieces, including Address Change Service (ACS) participating pieces. 5.5 Express Mail [Revise text to read as follows:] Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) Express Mail is treated as described in Exhibit 5.5, with these additional conditions: a. Express Mail is forwarded only to domestic addresses. b. Directory service is provided for Express Mail that cannot be delivered because of an incorrect or incomplete address. c. The Express Mail portion of an Express Mail drop shipment receives the forwarding, return, and address correction services described in Exhibit 5.5. The mail enclosed within the drop shipment receives the services appropriate for its class. d. Undeliverable or unclaimed Express Mail is held by the USPS for 5 workdays before it is returned to the sender at no additional postage, unless either of the following applies: (1) The mail is refused before the end of the 5 workdays. (2) The mail is not refused and the sender has specified in the return address a longer holding period (not to exceed 30 days). The sender may also place an instruction above the return address, subject to M012.4.0, directing the return of undeliverable mail after fewer than 5 workdays. Exhibit 5.5
* * * * * F030 Address Correction, Address Change, FASTforward, and Return Services * * * * * 5.0 RETURNING MAIL * * * * * 5.3 Express Mail, Priority Mail, First-Class Mail [Revise 5.3 to read as follows:] Mailpieces sent as Express Mail, Priority Mail, or First- Class Mail that cannot be delivered as addressed or forwarded to a new address, unless otherwise requested by the sender, are returned when possible to the sender at no additional charge. Excluding pieces containing live animals, the following are disposed of by the USPS: a. Priority Mail bearing the appropriate Address Change Service (ACS) participant code and marked "Perishable" and endorsed "Change Service Requested." b. First-Class Mail bearing the appropriate ACS participant code and endorsed "Change Service Requested." * * * * * - Package Services,
DMM REVISION Cards Claimed at the First-Class Mail Card RatesEffective October 3, 2002, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) C100 and E110 are revised to clarify and expand the standards that apply to the use of the First-Class MailŪ card rates. The additional format standards in C100 for displaying a message area on the address side of a card are clarified to specify that they apply only to pieces claimed at the Presorted and automation First-Class Mail card rates. Additionally, C100 is expanded to provide format requirements for cards that are divided horizontally on the address side. To be eligible for the card rate, all cards claimed at a card rate must continue to meet the physical size standards in C100. The address side of a card rate mailpiece is the side bearing the delivery address and postage. At the mailer's option, the address side may also contain a message area. Cards that do not contain a message area on the address side are subject to the applicable format standards for the card rate claimed. Miscellaneous graphics or printing, such as symbols, logos, or characters, that appear on the address side of cards not containing a message area are generally acceptable provided the items are not intended to convey a message. Cards claimed at the Presorted or automation card rates that have a message area on the address side must be divided either vertically or horizontally to separate the message area from the address area. Such cards must also meet the standards for the rate claimed and, as applicable, the additional format requirements in C100.2.6. Cards that are divided horizontally on the address side must be separated into an upper portion and a lower portion. When divided horizontally, the address area may appear in either the upper or the lower portion of the card. The portion containing the address area must be at least 1-1/2 inches in height. (Note: Refer to Quick Service Guide 102 in the DMM to view an example of a card that is horizontally divided on the address side.) Cards claimed at the single-piece card rate that contain a message area on the address side are not subject to the additional format requirements in C100.2.6. However, the additional mail preparation requirements in C100.2.8 do apply to cards claimed at the single-piece rate if the pieces contain a message area on the address side, are part of a mailing of 200 or more identical pieces, and contain nondelivery address information above the address block. We will include these revisions into the next printed version of DMM Issue 58 and into the monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov. Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * C Characteristics and Content * * * * * C100 First-Class Mail * * * * * 2.0 CARDS CLAIMED AT CARD RATES * * * * * 2.3 Stock [Revise 2.3 to read as follows:] A card must be of uniform thickness and made of unfolded and uncreased paper or cardstock of approximately the quality and weight of a stamped card (i.e., a card available from the Postal Service). A card must be formed either of one piece of paper or cardstock or of two pieces of paper permanently and uniformly bonded together. The stock used for a card may be of any color or surface that permits the legible printing of the address, postmark, and any required markings. 2.4 Acceptable Attachment [Revise 2.4 to read as follows:] A card may bear an attachment that is: a. A paper label, such as a wafer seal or decal affixed with permanent adhesive to the back side of the card, or within the message area on the address side (see 2.6), or to the left of the address block. b. A label affixed with permanent adhesive for showing the delivery or return address. c. A small reusable seal or decal prepared with pressure-sensitive and nonremovable adhesive, that is intended to be removed from the first half of a double card and applied to the reply half. * * * * * [Revise the heading and text of 2.6 to read as follows:] 2.6 Address Side The address side of a card is the side bearing the delivery address and postage. The address side may be formatted to contain a message area. Cards that do not contain a message area on the address side are subject to the applicable standards for the rate claimed. For the purposes of 2.0, miscellaneous graphics or printing, such as symbols, logos, or characters, that appear on the address side of cards not containing a message area are generally acceptable provided the items are not intended to convey a message. Cards claimed at the Presorted or automation card rates that contain a message area on the address side must be divided vertically or horizontally and meet the following additional standards, as applicable: a. Vertically divided cards. (1) The address side of the card must be divided into a right portion and a left portion, with or without a vertical rule. The left portion is the message area. (2) The delivery address, postage, and any Postal Service marking or endorsement must appear in the right portion. The right portion must be at least 2-1/8 inches wide (measured from the right edge of the card, top to bottom inclusive). (3) For cards claimed at the Presorted rate, nondelivery address information may extend into the right portion only above the address block and if the information is shaded or surrounded by a border that has at least 1/8 inch clearance between the delivery address block and the border. Mailers may choose not to shade or border the nondelivery address information if there is at least 1/8 inch of clear space around the delivery address block. (4) For cards claimed at the automation rate, the standards for automation-compatible mail in C810 and C840 must be met. b. Horizontally divided cards. (1) The address side of the card must be divided into an upper portion and a lower portion, with or without a horizontal rule. The portion of the address side that does not contain the delivery address is the message area. (2) The delivery address, postage, and any Postal Service marking or endorsement must appear completely within the portion containing the delivery address. The portion bearing the delivery address must be at least 1-1/2 inches high (measured from the top or bottom edge of the card, as applicable, right edge to left edge inclusive). (3) For cards claimed at the Presorted rate, nondelivery address information may extend into the portion containing the delivery address only if it appears above the address block and if the information is shaded or surrounded by a border that has at least 1/8-inch clearance between the delivery address block and the border. Mailers may choose not to shade or border the nondelivery address information if there is at least 1/8 inch of clear space around the delivery address block. (4) For cards claimed at the automation rate, the standards for automation-compatible mail in C810 and C840 must be met. [Revise the heading and text of 2.7 to read as follows:] 2.7 Special Rules for Single-Piece Rate Cards Cards claimed at the single-piece card rate that have the format characteristics in 2.6a(3) or 2.6b(3) and are part of a mailing of 200 or more identical pieces must: a. Have addresses that include the correct ZIP Code or ZIP+4 code. b. Have postage paid with permit imprints, meter stamps, or precanceled stamps. c. Be prepared under E130. [Revise the heading and text of 2.8 to read as follows:] 2.8 Tearing Guides A card may have perforations or tearing guides if they do not eliminate or interfere with any address element, postage, marking, or endorsement and do not impair the physical integrity of the card. [Revise the heading of 2.9 and revise the text to incorporate the content from 2.10 and 2.11 to read as follows:] 2.9 Double Cards A double card (i.e., a double stamped card or double postcard) consists of two attached cards, one of which is designed to be detached by the recipient and returned by mail as a single card. Double cards are subject to these standards: a. The reply half of a double card must be used for reply only and may not be used to convey a message to the original addressee or to send statements of account. The reply half may be formatted for response purposes (e.g., contain blocks for completion by the addressee). b. A double card must be folded before mailing and prepared so that the address on the reply half is on the inside when the double card is originally mailed. The address side of the reply half may be prepared as business reply mail, courtesy reply mail, meter reply mail, or as a merchandise return service label. c. Plain stickers, seals, or a single wire stitch (staple) may be used to fasten the open edges of a double card if affixed so that the inner surfaces of the cards can be readily examined. Fasteners must be affixed according to the applicable preparation requirements for the rate claimed. d. The first half of a double card must be detached when the reply half is mailed for return. [Delete 2.10 and 2.11.] 3.0 ENCLOSURES [Revise the first sentence of 3.0 to read as follows (the remainder of 3.0 is unchanged):] Enclosures in double postcards prepared under 2.0 are prohibited at the card rates.*** * * * * * E Eligibility * * * * * E100 First-Class Mail E110 Basic Standards * * * * * 3.0 CARD RATE [Revise 3.0 to read as follows:] A card may be a single or double (reply) stamped card or a single or double postcard. Stamped cards are available from the Postal Service with postage imprinted on them. Postcards are commercially available or privately printed mailing cards. To be eligible for a card rate, a card and each half of a double card, must meet the physical standards in C100 and the applicable eligibility and preparation standards for the rate claimed. Ineligible cards are subject to the applicable letter-size rates. Cards may be prepared and mailed at the First-Class Mail single-piece card rate, Pre- sorted card rate, or automation card rates, subject to the applicable standards. * * * * * - Mail Preparation and Standards,
DMM REVISION Mixed ADC Packages, Sacks, and Trays on ASF and BMC PalletsEffective October 3, 2002, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) E650.5.4, M013.2.5, M045.3.2, M610.2.2, M610.3.3, M610.4.7, M810.2.2, and M820.5.3 are revised to allow mailers the option of placing onto bulk mail center (BMC) pallets and auxiliary service facility (ASF) pallets the following specially sorted packages, sacks, and trays of mixed area distribution center (ADC) Standard Mail items: • Packages of flat-size pieces. • Sacks of flat-size pieces. • Trays of letter-size pieces. For editorial consistency and clarity, DMM M610.3.1, M610.4.3, M610.5.2, M820.2.1, M820.4.1, M820.4.2, and M820.5.1 are revised to correct the order of presentation for the preparation sequence, the package or container minimums, and the package or container labeling. Each revised section also combines into one section Line 1 and Line 2 labeling information to facilitate reference. Mixed ADC packages, sacks, and trays contain mailpieces that remain after all required 5-digit, 3-digit, and ADC packages, sacks, or trays have been prepared. Under the optional preparation introduced with this revision, such packages, sacks, and trays are placed on ASF and BMC pallets and labeled to the ADC shown in labeling list DMM L802 that serves the location of the destination ASF or BMC. This option also requires that the packages, sacks, and trays contain only pieces addressed to destinations within the applicable ASF or BMC service area as specified in DMM Exhibit E650.5.1. All other current preparation standards still apply to such mail. Delivery performance for mail in mixed ADC packages, sacks, or trays is generally not as favorable as that for such mail when transported closer to final destination. This option should improve the delivery consistency for mixed ADC Standard Mail pieces placed on ASF and BMC pallets and should reduce postage if destination entry discounts are taken. We will incorporate these revisions into the printed version of DMM 58 and into the monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov. Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * E Eligibility * * * * * E600 Standard Mail * * * * * E650 Destination Entry * * * * * 5.0 DBMC DISCOUNT * * * * * [Revise heading and text of 5.4 to read as follows:] 5.4 Eligibility in Mixed ADC Packages, Sacks, or Trays or Mixed AADC Trays Mailpieces either in a mixed ADC package, sack, or tray or in a mixed AADC tray can qualify for the DBMC rates if the following standards are met: a. All pieces in the package, sack, or tray must destinate within the ASF or BMC service area shown in Exhibit 5.1. b. The package, sack, or tray containing such pieces must be labeled to the ADC serving the destination ASF or BMC as specified in L802. c. Pieces claiming DBMC rates and any mixed ADC or mixed AADC pieces not claiming DBMC rates must be prepared in separate mixed ADC packages, sacks, or trays or in separate mixed AADC trays. d. Otherwise applicable restrictions (e.g., minimum volume, number of less-than-full trays) are excepted when necessary to meet the standards in 5.4. * * * * * M Mail Preparation and Sortation M000 General Preparation Standards M010 Mailpieces * * * * * M013 Optional Endorsement Lines * * * * * 2.0 FORMAT * * * * * [Revise heading and text of 2.5 and add Exhibit 2.5 to read as follows:] 2.5 ZIP Code Information Except for carrier route packages, the OEL must include the ZIP Code information (5-digit ZIP Code or 3-digit ZIP Code prefix) determined by the sortation level and, when applicable, by the labeling list designated in Exhibit 2.5 for ADC, mixed ADC, AADC, or mixed AADC sortation levels. Carrier route OELs must show carrier route information as specified in M014. OEL Labeling List Reference Exhibit 2.5
1 L802 if mail entered by mailer at a destination ASF or BMC. 2 L802 if mail prepared for a destination ASF or BMC pallet under option in M045.3.2. * * * * * M040 Pallets * * * * * M045 Palletized Mailings * * * * * 3.0 PALLET PRESORT AND LABELING * * * * * 3.2 Standard Mail Packages, Sacks, Irregular Parcels, or Trays on Pallets * * * * * [Revise items h and i to read as follows:] h. ASF. Required, except that an ASF sort may not be required if using package reallocation for flats to protect the BMC pallet under 5.0. May contain carrier route rate, automation rate, and/or Presorted rate mail. Sort ADC packages, sacks, or trays to ASF pallets based on the "label to" ZIP Code for the ADC destination of the package, sack, or tray in L004 (letters or flats) or in L603 (irregular parcels). Sort AADC trays to ASF pallets based on the "label to" ZIP Code for the AADC destination of the tray in L801. At the mailer's option, sort appropriate mixed ADC packages, sacks, or trays and mixed AADC trays to ASF pallets based on the "label to" ZIP Code for the ADC or AADC destination of the package, sack, or tray in L802. All optional mixed ADC packages, sacks, and trays and mixed AADC trays on ASF pallets must contain only pieces destinating within the ASF as shown in Exhibit E650.5.1. See E650.5.0 for additional requirements for DBMC rate eligibility.*** [Items (1) and (2) are unchanged.] i. BMC. Required. May contain carrier route rate, automation rate, and/or Presorted rate mail. Sort ADC packages, sacks, or trays to BMC pallets based on the "label to" ZIP Code for the ADC destination of the package, sack, or tray in L004 (letters or flats) or in L603 (irregular parcels). Sort AADC trays to BMC pallets based on the "label to" ZIP Code for the AADC destination of the tray in L801. At the mailer's option, sort appropriate mixed ADC packages, sacks, or trays and mixed AADC trays to BMC pallets based on the "label to" ZIP Code for the ADC or AADC destination of the package, sack, or tray in L802. All optional mixed ADC packages, sacks, and trays and mixed AADC trays on BMC pallets must contain only pieces destinating within the BMC as shown in Exhibit E650.5.1. See E650.5.0 for additional requirements for DBMC rate eligibility.*** [Items (1) and (2) are unchanged.] * * * * * M600 Standard Mail (Nonautomation) M610 Presorted Standard Mail * * * * * 2.0 PREPARATION - MACHINABLE LETTER-SIZE PIECES * * * * * [Revise heading and text of 2.2 to read as follows:] 2.2 Traying and Labeling Only mail eligible for the 3/5 rate (i.e., 150 or more pieces for the 3-digit area) may be prepared in 5-digit and 3-digit trays. Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling: a. 5-digit (optional); full trays (no overflow); labeling: (1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail, preceded for military mail by correct prefix under M031. (2) Line 2: "STD LTR 5D MACH." b. 3-digit (required); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "STD LTR 3D MACH." c. Origin 3-digit(s) (required) and entry 3-digit(s) (optional); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "STD LTR 3D MACH." d. AADC (required); full trays (no overflow), with pieces grouped by 3-digit ZIP Code prefix; labeling: (1) Line 1: L801. (2) Line 2: "STD LTR AADC MACH." e. Mixed AADC (required); no minimum, with pieces grouped by AADC; labeling: (1) Line 1: L803. If placed on an ASF or BMC pallet under option in M045.3.2, L802. (2) Line 2: "STD LTR MACH WKG." 3.0 PREPARATION - NONMACHINABLE LETTER-SIZE PIECES 3.1 Packaging [Revise text of 3.1 to read as follows:] Packaging is required. Mailers who prefer that the USPS not automate their pieces must identify each package with a facing slip marked "MANUAL ONLY" or use a "MANUAL ONLY" optional endorsement line (see M013). Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling: a. 5-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; red Label D or optional endorsement line (OEL); labeling not required for pieces in full 5-digit trays. b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL. c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL. d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label MXD or OEL. * * * * * [Revise heading and text of 3.3 to read as follows:] 3.3 Traying and Labeling Only mail eligible for the 3/5 rate (i.e., 150 or more pieces for the 3-digit area) may be prepared in 5-digit and 3-digit trays. Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling: a. 5-digit (required); full trays (no overflow); labeling: (1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail, preceded for military mail by correct prefix under M031. (2) Line 2: "STD LTR 5D MANUAL." b. 3-digit (required); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "STD LTR 3D MANUAL." c. Origin 3-digit(s) (required) and entry 3-digit(s) (optional); 1-package minimum (for origin) and no minimum (for entry); labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "STD LTR 3D MANUAL." d. ADC (required); full trays (no overflow); labeling: (1) Line 1: L004. (2) Line 2: "STD LTR ADC MANUAL." e. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and ZIP Code of ADC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry post office, as shown in L004. If placed on an ASF or BMC pallet under option in M045.3.2, L802. (2) Line 2: "STD LTR MANUAL WKG." [Revise heading of 4.0 to read as follows:] 4.0 PREPARATION - FLAT-SIZE PIECES AND IRREGULAR PARCELS * * * * * [Revise heading of 4.3 to read as follows:] 4.3 Packaging Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling: a. 5-digit (required): (1) Flats: 17-piece minimum, optional 10- to 16-piece minimum (one consistent minimum required for a mailing job); red Label D or optional endorsement line (OEL). (2) Irregular Parcels: 10-piece minimum; red Label D or OEL. b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL. c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL. d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label MXD or OEL. * * * * * [Revise heading and text of 4.7 to read as follows:] 4.7 Sacking Preparation sequence, sack size (subject to 4.4, 4.5, and 4.6), and labeling: a. 5-digit scheme (optional), as applicable: (1) Irregular parcels: 125-piece/15-pound minimum; labeling: (a) Line 1: L606. (b) Line 2: "STD IRREG 5D SCHEME" or "STD IRREG 5D SCH." (2) Commingled machinable and irregular parcels: no minimum; labeling: (a) Line 1: L606. (b) Line 2: "STD MACH-IRREG 5D SCH." b. 5-digit (required), as applicable: (1) Flats or irregular parcels: 125-piece/15-pound minimum; labeling: (a) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination of packages, preceded for military mail by correct prefix under M031. (b) Line 2: "STD FLTS 5D NON BC" or "STD IRREG 5D," as applicable. (2) Commingled machinable and irregular parcels: required at 10 pounds, smaller volume permitted; labeling: (a) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination of packages, preceded for military mail by correct prefix under M031. (b) Line 2: "STD MACH & IRREG 5D." c. 3-digit (required); 125-piece/15-pound minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "STD FLTS 3D NON BC" or "STD IRREG 3D," as applicable. d. Origin 3-digit(s) (required) and entry 3-digit(s) (optional); 1-package minimum (for origin and entry); labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "STD FLTS 3D NON BC" or "STD IRREG 3D," as applicable. e. ADC (required); 125-piece/15-pound minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L004 (for flats) or L603 (for irregular parcels). (2) Line 2: "STD FLTS ADC NON BC" or "STD IRREG ADC," as applicable. f. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and ZIP Code of ADC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry post office, as shown in L004 (for flats) or in L604 (for irregular parcels). If placed on an ASF or BMC pallet under option in M045.3.2, L802 (for flats only). (2) Line 2: "STD FLTS NON BC WKG" or "STD IRREG WKG," as applicable. [Delete 4.8.] [Revise heading of 5.0 to read as follows:] 5.0 PREPARATION - MACHINABLE PARCELS * * * * * [Revise heading and text of 5.2 to read as follows:] 5.2 Sacking Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling: a. 5-digit scheme (optional); 10-pound minimum except under 5.1; labeling: (1) Line 1: L606. (2) Line 2: "STD MACH 5D SCHEME" or "STD MACH 5D SCH." b. 5-digit (optional); 10-pound minimum except under 5.1; labeling: (1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination of pieces, preceded for military mail by correct prefix under M031. (2) Line 2: "STD MACH 5D." c. ASF (optional), allowed only for mail deposited at an ASF to claim DBMC rate; 10-pound minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L602. DBMC rate eligibility determined by Exhibit E650.5.1. (2) Line 2: "STD MACH ASF." d. BMC (required); 10-pound minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L601. DBMC rate eligibility determined by Exhibit E650.5.1. (2) Line 2: "STD MACH BMC." e. Mixed BMC (required); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by Column B information in L601 for BMC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry post office. (2) Line 2: "STD MACH WKG." [Delete 5.3.] * * * * * M800 All Automation Mail M810 Letter-Size Mail * * * * * 2.0 FIRST-CLASS MAIL AND STANDARD MAIL * * * * * 2.2 Tray Preparation [Revise introductory sentence and item g to read as follows:] Preparation sequence, tray size, and Line 1 labeling: * * * * * g. Mixed AADC: required (no minimum); group pieces by AADC; for Line 1 labeling: (1) For First-Class Mail, use "MXD" followed by city, state, and ZIP Code of facility serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry post office, as shown in L002, Column C. (2) For Standard Mail, use L803. If placed on an ASF or BMC pallet under option in M045.3.2, use L802. * * * * * M820 Flat-Size Mail * * * * * 2.0 FIRST-CLASS MAIL - REQUIRED PACKAGE-BASED PREPARATION [Revise heading and text of 2.1 to read as follows:] 2.1 Packaging Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling: a. 5-digit (optional, but required for 5-digit rate eligibility); 10-piece minimum; red Label D or optional endorsement line (OEL). b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL. c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL. d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label MXD or OEL. [Revise heading and text of 2.2 to read as follows:] 2.2 Traying Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling: a. 5-digit (optional, but required for 5-digit rate eligibility); full trays (no overflow); labeling: (1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination of packages, preceded for military mail by correct prefix under M031. (2) Line 2: "FCM FLTS 5D BC." b. 3-digit (required); full trays (no overflow); labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "FCM FLTS 3D BC." c. Origin 3-digit(s) (required); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "FCM FLTS 3D BC." d. ADC (required); full trays (no overflow); labeling: (1) Line 1: L004. (2) Line 2: "FCM FLTS ADC BC." e. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and ZIP of facility serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry post office, as shown in L002, Column C. (2) Line 2: "FCM FLTS BC WKG." [Delete 2.3.] * * * * * 4.0 PERIODICALS [Revise heading and text of 4.1 to read as follows:] 4.1 Packaging Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling: a. 5-digit (required); 6-piece minimum (fewer permitted under 1.8); red Label D or optional endorsement line (OEL). b. 3-digit (required); 6-piece minimum (fewer permitted under 1.8); green Label 3 or OEL. c. ADC (required); 6-piece minimum (fewer permitted under 1.8); pink Label A or OEL. d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label MXD or OEL. [Revise heading and text of 4.2 to read as follows:] 4.2 Sacking For mailing jobs that also contain a Presorted rate mailing, see 1.9 and M910. Other mailing jobs are sacked and labeled under 4.2. Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling: a. 5-digit (required at 24 pieces, optional with one 6-piece package minimum except under 1.8); labeling: (1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination of packages, preceded for military mail by correct prefix under M031. (2) Line 2: "PER FLTS 5D BC" or "NEWS FLTS 5D BC," as applicable. b. 3-digit (required at 24 pieces, optional with one 6-piece package minimum except under 1.8); labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "PER FLTS 3D BC" or "NEWS FLTS 3D BC," as applicable. c. SCF (required at 24 pieces, optional with one 6-piece package minimum except under 1.8); labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column C. (2) Line 2: "PER FLTS SCF BC" or "NEWS FLTS SCF BC," as applicable. d. Origin SCF (required) and entry SCF(s) (optional); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column C. (2) Line 2: "PER FLTS SCF BC" or "NEWS FLTS SCF BC," as applicable. e. ADC (required at 24 pieces, optional with one 6-piece package minimum); labeling: (1) Line 1: L004. (2) Line 2: "PER FLTS ADC BC" or "NEWS FLTS ADC BC," as applicable. f. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L803. If entered by mailer at an ASF or BMC, L802. (2) Line 2: "PER FLTS BC WKG" or "NEWS FLTS BC WKG," as applicable. [Delete 4.3.] 5.0 STANDARD MAIL [Revise heading and text of 5.1 to read as follows:] 5.1 Packaging Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling: a. 5-digit (required): (1) Packages containing pieces 3/4-inch thick or less only: 17-piece minimum, optional 10- to 16-piece minimum (one consistent minimum required for a mailing job); red Label D or optional endorsement line (OEL). (2) Packages containing pieces more than 3/4-inch thick: 10-piece minimum; red Label D or OEL. b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL. c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL. d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label MXD or OEL. * * * * * [Revise heading and text of 5.3 to read as follows:] 5.3 Sacking Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling: a. 5-digit (required); 125-piece/15-pound minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination of packages, preceded for military mail by correct prefix under M031. (2) Line 2: "STD FLTS 5D BC." b. 3-digit (required); 125-piece/15-pound minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "STD FLTS 3D BC." c. Origin 3-digit(s) (required) and entry 3-digit(s) (optional); 1-package minimum (for origin and entry); labeling: (1) Line 1: L002, Column A. (2) Line 2: "STD FLTS 3D BC." d. ADC (required); 125-piece/15-pound minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L004. (2) Line 2: "STD FLTS ADC BC." e. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling: (1) Line 1: L803. If placed on an ASF or BMC pallet under option in M045.3.2, L802. (2) Line 2: "STD FLTS BC WKG." [Delete 5.4.] * * * * * - Mail Preparation and Standards, |
