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NOTICE

RIF Competitive Areas for the Postal Service

Office of Personnel Management requires agencies covered by reduction-in-force (RIF) procedures to establish Competitive Areas and to publish them for their employees. Competitive Areas are organizational units under separate management authority within which preference-eligible employees compete during a RIF. Listed below are the Competitive Areas for the Postal Service as of December 12, 2002.

Organization Office Competitive Area
Headquarters Office of the Postmaster General/Chief Executive Officer Separate
Office of the Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President Separate
Office of the Deputy Postmaster General Separate
Office of the Chief Postal Inspector Separate
Office of the General Counsel/vice president Separate
Offices of Senior Vice Presidents Separate
Each vice president's organization Separate
Headquarters-Related
Organization - Organizational Type
Each accounting service center Separate
Each communications service center1 Separate
Each facilities service office Separate
Each field counsel unit1 Separate
Each forensic lab1 Separate
Each information technology site Separate
Each Inspection Service division Separate
Each Inspection Service operation support unit Separate
Each mail recovery center Separate
Each supply management site Separate
Each rates and classification service center Separate
Each statistical programs service center1 Separate
Unique Organization - Separate Competitive Area Address management, Memphis, TN Separate
Capitol Metro Area Operations, Gaithersburg, MD Separate
Center for Employee Development, Norman, OK Separate
Engineering, Merrifield, VA Separate
Facilities, Arlington, VA Separate
Indianapolis HASP, Indianapolis, IN Separate
International Business Information Technology, Jamaica, NY Separate
Kansas Stamp Services Center, Kansas City, MO Separate
Maintenance Technical Support Center, Norman, OK Separate
Nonprofit Service Center, Memphis, TN Separate
Sales, Arlington, VA Separate
Unique Organization - Part of Another Competitive Area Supply Management Facilities Portfolio, Arlington, VA Supply Management,
National HQ,
Washington, DC
Supply Management Mail Equipment Portfolio, Merrifield, VA Supply Management
National HQ
Washington, DC
Career Development (Inspection Service), Potomac, MD Inspection Service,
National HQ,
Washington, DC
Dulles Stamp Distribution Network, Dulles, VA Government Relations and Public Policy,
National HQ,
Washington, DC
Field Counsel - Capital Metro, Washington, DC General Counsel,
National HQ,
Washington, DC
HQ Facilities Services, HQ, Washington, DC Facilities, Arlington, VA
Unique Organization - Part of Another Competitive Area (continued) IP Delivery and Retail, Merrifield, VA Chief Technology
Officer, National HQ,
Washington, DC
IP Network Operations, Merrifield, VA Chief Technology
Officer, National HQ,
Washington, DC
Mail Equipment Shop, Washington, DC Supply Management,
National HQ,
Washington, DC
Mid-Atlantic Communications Service Center, Columbia, MD Public Affairs and
Communications,
National HQ,
Washington, DC
National Test Administration Center, Merrifield, VA Employee Resource
Management,
National HQ,
Washington, DC
Technical service and electronic evidence units Inspection Service,
National HQ,
Washington, DC
William F. Bolger Center for Leadership Development, Potomac, MD Employee Resource
Management,
National HQ,
Washington, DC
Each air mail center Separate
Each air mail facility Separate
Each area office Separate
Each bulk mail center Separate
Each district office (including its vehicle maintenance facilities) Separate
Each independent delivery distribution center Separate
Each independent mail transfer center Separate
Each international satellite facility Separate
Each international service center Separate
Each mail equipment facility Separate
Each Post Office Separate
Each priority mail center Separate
Each processing and distribution center Separate
Each processing and distribution facility Separate
Each remote encoding center Separate
Each senior processing and distribution center Separate

1 The units located in the Washington, DC, commute area are part of the parent national Headquarters organization Competitive Area.

- Selection, Evaluation, and Recognition,
Employee Resource Management, 12-12-02

Postal Service Supports the Guard and Reserve

At the Postal Service's 2002 Veterans Day observance at Headquarters, Postmaster General John E. Potter signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve (see page 3), presented by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, Thomas F. Hall. The Department of Defense sponsors an extensive support group, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), which advises employers and employees on their rights and obligations under the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

For information on USERRA, consult Human Resources staff or see Handbook EL-312, Employment and Placement. To access the handbook:

On the Intranet, go to the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on HBKs.

On the Internet, go to www.usps.com; click on Info, then Postal Periodicals and Publications, then Handbooks.

For more information on USERRA, go to ESGR's Web site at www.esgr.com or telephone ESGR at 800-336-4590.

- Selection, Evaluation, and Recognition,
Employee Resource Management,12-12-02

Statement of support for the guard and reserve, Please post on bulletin boards. A D-Link is provided.

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NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES

THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN FACT SHEET

Percentage returns released December 4, 2002, by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

ANNUAL
RETURNS
G
Fund
F
Fund
LBA
Bond
Index
C
Fund
S&P 500
Stock
Index
S *
Fund
Wilshire
4500 Stock
Index
I *
Fund
EAFE
Stock
Index
1992 7.23 7.20 7.40 7.70 7.62 - 11.87 - -12.22
1993 6.14 9.52 9.75 10.13 10.08 - 14.57 - 32.68
1994 7.22 -2.96 -2.92 1.33 1.32 - -2.66 - 7.75
1995 7.03 18.31 18.47 37.41 37.58 - 33.48 - 11.27
1996 6.76 3.66 3.63 22.85 22.96 18.52 17.18 6.27 6.14
1997 6.77 9.60 9.65 33.17 33.36 26.61 25.69 1.46 1.55
1998 5.74 8.70 8.69 28.44 28.58 7.51 8.63 20.46 20.09
1999 5.99 -0.85 -0.82 20.95 21.04 32.70 35.49 26.81 26.72
2000 6.42 11.67 11.63 -9.14 -9.10 -8.76 -15.77 -14.11 -14.17
2001 5.39 8.61 8.44 -11.94 -11.89 -2.22* -2.52* -15.42* -14.88*

*Rates of return for May (inception of S and I Funds) through December 2001.

2001
MONTHLY RETURNS
G
Fund
F
Fund
LBA
Bond
Index
C
Fund
S&P 500
Stock
Index
S
Fund
Wilshire
4500 Stock
Index
I
Fund
EAFE
Stock
Index
Dec. 0.42 -0.61 -0.64 0.88 0.88 5.31 5.36 0.52 0.54
2002
MONTHLY
RETURNS
G
Fund
F
Fund
LBA
Bond
Index
C
Fund
S&P 500
Stock
Index
S
Fund
Wilshire
4500 Stock
Index
I
Fund
EAFE
Stock
Index
Jan. 0.45 0.79 0.81 -1.47 -1.46 -2.802 -1.95 -5.33 -5.31
Feb. 0.40 0.98 0.97 -1.92 -1.93 -2.64 -2.83 0.66 0.70
March 0.44 -1.66 -1.66 3.73 3.76 6.83 6.78 5.82 5.41
April 0.46 1.89 1.94 -6.06 -6.06 -1.06 -0.98 0.25 0.66
May 0.45 0.88 0.85 -0.75 -0.74 -2.39 -2.21 1.29 1.27
June 0.43 0.97 0.87 -7.10 -7.12 -6.67 -6.84 -3.87 -3.98
July 0.43 1.19 1.21 -7.70 -7.80 -9.93 -9.73 -9.99 -9.87
Aug. 0.40 1.58 1.69 0.67 0.66 0.58 0.58 -0.26 -0.23
Sept. 0.37 1.63 1.62 -10.87 -10.87 -6.84 -6.74 -10.75 -10.74
Oct. 0.33 -0.44 -0.46 8.77 8.80 3.38 3.28 5.42 5.37
Nov. 0.34 -0.01 -0.03 5.87 5.89 6.76 6.90 4.49 4.54
LAST 12 MONTHS 5.04 7.36 7.34 -16.48 -16.51 -9.90 -9.55 -12.68 -12.50
Fund Invested In Index Tracked
G - Government Securities Investment Fund Special issues of U.S. Treasury securities N/A
F - Fixed Income Index Investment Fund Barclays U.S. Debt Index Fund Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate bond index
C - Common Stock Index Investment Fund Barclays Equity Index Fund S&P 500 stock index
S - Small Capitalization Stock Index
Investment Fund
Barclays Extended Market Index Fund Wilshire 4500 stock index
I - International Stock Index Investment Fund Barclays EAFE Index Fund Europe, Australasia, and Far East stock index

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

* Implemented May 2001.

Please post on bulletin boards. Discard/recycle all previous notices.


SUMMARIESOFRECENT
USPSNEWSRELEASES

Clear Access to Mailbox Avoids Delays

Dec. 5

The Postal Service delivers six days a week to 138 million s and businesses. "However, unsafe conditions such as unshoveled snow, icy sidewalks, or even snow plowed against mailboxes can slow or delay delivery," said Vice President, Delivery and Retail, Henry Pankey.

Postal Service letter carriers are instructed to refrain from delivering to locations they deem hazardous, and the Postal Service is reminding customers to keep access to the mailbox clear.

"Our carriers are already battling freezing temperatures, arctic wind-chills, and deep snow drifts in many parts of the nation," he explained. "We urge customers to do the right thing, not just for our letter carriers, but for everyone."

Pankey said customers who receive door delivery should make sure their sidewalks and steps are clear. Customers receiving curbside delivery should pay special attention to keeping mailboxes clear of snow piles left by snow plows.

Many Post Offices Offer Expanded Hours

Dec. 2

Many Post Offices will stay open late and on Sundays to handle the blizzard of mail this holiday season. Postal Service customers are expected to mail 20 billion cards, letters and packages.

Even though this year's holiday shopping window between Thanksgiving and Christmas is six days shorter than last year, Chief Operating Officer Pat Donahoe said this year's volume is expected to remain about the same.

The year's busiest mailing day is projected to be Monday, Dec. 16, with 850 million pieces of mail entering the system. Two days later, Wednesday, Dec. 18, will be the busiest delivery day.

To move mail by air, USPS uses FedEx's air cargo network, along with 15,000 commercial passenger flights daily. USPS also moves the mail by rail and road, using more than 6,000 trucking firms, in addition to our own fleet - the nation's largest - of 210,000 vehicles.

`Tis the Season to Be Careful

Nov. 25

The holidays are often a time of increased charitable giving. And just as Santa returns at this time each year, so do some unwelcome people such as swindlers and con artists.

"Swindlers know that people tend to be in a more giving mood during the holidays," said Chief Postal Inspector Lee Heath. "So among the solicitations you receive this year from legitimate charities, expect to find some that are misrepresentations, or outright fraud."

To guard against falling prey to a phony charity, Heath offered this advice: If you are unfamiliar with the charity asking for donations, request its annual report and financial statement. Check out unfamiliar organizations by contacting the Better Business Bureau. Make checks payable to an organization, not an individual. Be suspicious about requests for assistance that accept cash donations only.


Finance

HANDBOOK F-1 REVISION

Disposition of Foreign Coins

Effective December 12, 2002, Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures, is revised to update the policies and procedures for foreign coins accepted in error at Postal Service retail units.

We will incorporate this revision into the next printed version of Handbook F-1 and into the next update of the online version accessible on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site at http:/blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on HBKs.

Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures

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3 Managing Postal Funds

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31 Acceptable Payment for Postal Goods and Services

311 Cash

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[Revise the title and text of 311.1 to read as follows:]

311.1 Redemption of Foreign Coins

Retail units redeem foreign coins as follows:

1> Deposit foreign coins no more than twice a year: at the end of Accounting Period (AP) 5 and/or the end of AP 11, whenever $50 or more is accumulated. Include foreign coins in the regular bank deposit.

2> At the time of deposit, prepare foreign coins by both country and denomination amount accepted. Separate the coins in different packs by denomination and country.

3> Record the amount of foreign coins deposited on the bank deposit slip.

The relationship bank may accept the full or partial value of the foreign coins deposited. If the relationship bank accepts partial value of the foreign coins, the bank debits the Postal Service bank account for the difference. The difference amount debited is recognized as a bank discrepancy shortage, which will be processed as follows:

Standard Field Accounting Procedures (SFAP) Offices

• The district Finance office (DFO) creates a suspense amount, as bank discrepancy shortage, in the Standard Field Accounting System for the Post Office.

• The DFO resolves the suspense amount either by using the tolerance guidelines or by processing a claim for loss with the Post Office finance number.

Standard Accounting for Retail (SAFR) Offices

• Shared Services/Accounting (SS/A) records the amount as an adjustment into AIC 647, Financial Differences - Shortage, debiting the Post Office expense account by finance number and unit ID.

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- Revenue and Field Accounting,
Finance, 12-12-02

NOTICE AVAILABLE ONLINE

25, Postal Accounting Period Planning Schedule, Postal Fiscal Year 2003

Notce 25, Postal Accounting Period Planning Schedule, Postal Fiscal Year 2003, dated April 2002, is available online. Go to the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on Notices.

We will not print/distribute hard copies of Notice 25.

- Corporate Accounting,
Finance, 12-12-02

NOTICE

EZ Pass and Toll Collection Payment Process

Effective Accounting Period 4 in fiscal year 2003, the district Finance office will no longer process payment of billing statements for EZ Pass badges and stickers or toll collections for official use vehicles for offices that have migrated to Shared Services/Accounting. The guardian of the official use vehicle will be responsible for the billing statement for automated toll collection. District Administrative Services will manage accounts for maintenance and administrative vehicles. Transportation Networks will manage accounts for mail delivery/pick-up vehicles. Transportation Network and Administrative Services managers (or their respective designees) will be responsible for analyzing the benefits of using the automated toll collection system in their jurisdiction.

When deemed beneficial, Administrative Services and Transportation Network managers will do the following:

• Open an advance deposit account with the local state or city transportation commission for EZ Pass, no greater than an estimated quarterly use.

• Review account balances every quarter to determine if the quarterly use estimate should be adjusted.

• Maintain a control of the account numbers assigned to the badges and stickers with the identified vehicle.

• Secure unused badges and stickers to prevent unauthorized use.

• Review monthly statements for verification of authorized usage.

• Ensure that payments to the account are paid by one of the following means:

- International Merchant Purchase Authorization Card (I.M.P.A.C.) credit card (preferred method).

- Standard Field Accounting Procedure offices submit the invoice to the district Finance office for payment through the Accounts Payable Accounting and Reporting System.

- Standard Accounting for Retail offices submit completed PS Form 8230-X, Authorization for Payment, to Shared Services/Accounting for payment at the following address:

US POSTAL SERVICE
SCANNING AND IMAGING CENTER
PO BOX 9000
SIOUX FALLS SD 57117-9000

- Revenue and Field Accounting,
Finance, 12-12-02

CORRECTION

Christmas Pay Procedures for Rural Carriers

The article "Christmas Pay Procedures for Rural Carriers" in Postal Bulletin 22089 (11-14-02, pages 72-88), incorrectly stated on page 73 the time period for which auxiliary route carriers are compensated at the hourly rate. The corrected information appears in bold below.

Auxiliary Route Carriers

Carriers serving any auxiliary route are compensated at the hourly rate for actual hours worked during Week 2 of PP 26-02 and both weeks of PP 01-03. During this period, carriers are not paid the evaluation of the route. Overtime is paid only when the carrier exceeds 40 hours for the week.

- Payroll Accounting,
Finance, 12-12-02












2002 IRS Tax Packages

On December 26, 2002, contract mailers for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin mailing 71 million tax- related items for tax year 2002. The total includes 40 million individual tax packages and 31 million promotional pamphlets. All mailpieces will likely be entered into the mail stream by mid-January 2003. Tax packages for Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico will be air shipped. Postage will be paid with IRS permit imprint number G-48.

Acceptance Offices

Contract mailers for the IRS will prepare tax packages for mailing at the Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier Route rates.

Acceptance office employees must verify that mailings meet all preparation and mark-up requirements in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). Acceptance office employees must verify that tax package mailings are prepared according to the presort requirements for Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail.

Mailing agents will deliver the mail to plants according to scheduled appointment dates recorded in the Drop Shipment Appointment System (DSAS). The mailings will be accompanied by PS Form 8125, Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) Verification and Clearance. The plant is to verify trailer contents with mailer information recorded on PS Form 8125. The acceptance office must weigh and verify mailings unless the Rates and Classification Service Center (RCSC) serving the Post Office of mailing authorizes an optional procedure for that contract mailer. Supporting paperwork for the optional procedure must be provided at the time of mailing. That verification ensures that the rates and piece counts reported on the postage statements are accurate and that the IRS has paid the correct postage.

Destination Offices

Crossdock Pallets - Bulk Mail Centers (BMCs) and Processing & Distribution Centers (P&DCs) will receive pallets labeled to 5-digit, 3-digit, and sectional center facility (SCF) destinations. Keep those pallets intact and dispatch them to the appropriate destination.

BMC Working Pallets - Upon receipt of working pallets, Operations employees will break open the pallets for distribution of the contents. The destination for each package, sack, or tray is on the label. Dispatch to the destination facilities for distribution to the delivery units.

Delivery

Deliver tax packages upon receipt.

Errors and Irregularities

Delivery office personnel should be alert to errors in makeup. When carrier route presort errors exceed the 5 percent allowance, deliver the mail and use established reporting procedures to report errors to the following address:

MANAGER REVENUE AND FIELD ACCOUNTING
ATTN IRS FORMS TAX PACKAGE 2002
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L'ENFANT PLAZA SW RM 8831
WASHINGTON DC 20260-5242

Undeliverable Tax Packages

Carriers and markup clerks must pay particular attention to Packages 1040 and 1040A-2 with ancillary service endorsements. Those two packages are the only ones eligible for forwarding or return services. Send such pieces, if undeliverable as addressed, to the CFS unit (normal procedure), where they will be handled as specified in DMM F010.5.0 and DMM Exhibit F010.5.3.

The CFS Unit will return those packages to the IRS at the return address printed on the package.

Treat all other undeliverable forms as waste and do not place them in Postal Service lobbies for any reason.

- Capital Metro Sales, 12-12-02

Form W-4 Completion for Calendar Year 2003

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations permit employees who anticipate no federal tax liability for 2003 to continue to claim total exemption from federal tax withholding provided they owed no federal taxes for 2002. These regulations also require that a new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, be submitted every calendar year. Because of PostalEase, employees no longer need to file a hard copy Form W-4.

IRS filing requirements concerning Form W-4s are met by calling the PostalEase toll-free number at 877-477-3273. Follow the Form W-4 instructions provided by PostalEase, and your form will be updated for calendar year 2003.

Any employee currently in an exempt status who does not use PostalEase to submit a new Form W-4 to claim a continuation of his or her exempt status will be converted to a taxable status, effective Pay Period (PP) 05-03. For exempt information on a Form W-4 to remain effective into the next year, the IRS requires completion, submission, and acceptance of the form no later than February 15, 2003. Since February 15 falls within PP 05, the new information on the Form W-4s must be entered into PostalEase by no later than Friday, February 7, 2003. Any employee who claimed exempt status for 2002 who does not update in PostalEase will have federal taxes withheld at the rate that would normally be applicable to a single employee with no dependent allowances. Employees with a current exempt status (as of PP 26-02) will receive printed messages on their earnings statement during PP 02-03 and 03-03 reminding them that a new Form W-4 is required.

Reminder: Personnel Offices should not provide tax advice to employees about completing Form W-4s. Additionally, since all employees must now use PostalEase to update their Form W-4s, effective December 12, 2002, personnel offices will no longer send certain hard copies of the forms to the Eagan Accounting Service Center. The IRS will be notified electronically of all employees who claim more than 10 withholding allowances and/or total exemption from withholding.

- Payroll Accounting,
Finance, 12-12-02


International Mail

IMM REVISION

Exceptional Size Limits for Parcels to Japan

Effective December 12, 2002, IMM 283.23 is revised to correct the exception that is applicable to Japan concerning the maximum size limit for rectangular-shaped parcels. For Japan, the maximum length is 60 inches, and the maximum length and girth combined is 108 inches.

We will incorporate this revision into the printed version of IMM 28 and also into the online version of the IMM, which can be accessed via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.

International Mail Manual (IMM)

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2 Conditions for Mailing

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280 Parcel Post

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283 Weight and Size Limits

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283.2 Size Limits

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283.23 Exceptional Size Limits

The maximum size limit for rectangular-shaped parcels of 42 inches in maximum length and 79 inches in maximum length and girth combined applies to all countries except as follows:

a. Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

[Revise 283.23a by adding Japan to the list.]

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b. Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

[Revise 283.23b by removing Japan from the list.]

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- International Marketing,
International Business, 12-12-02

IMM REVISION

International Money Orders

Effective December 12, 2002, International Mail Manual (IMM) Exhibit 371.2 is revised.

In Postal Bulletin 22090 (11-28-02, page 30), the article "IMM Revision: International Money Orders" revised IMM 371 but, in revising Exhibit 371.2, incorrectly listed the maximum amount of an international money order to Mexico as $500 (the correct limit is $700) and also listed the countries of Guinea and Mali without a reference to footnote 2 (the footnote indicates countries that will not issue money orders for payment in the United States).

We will incorporate these revisions into the printed version of IMM 28 and also into the online version of the IMM, which can be accessed 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

371 International Money Orders

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371.2 Availability

International postal money orders are exchanged with countries using the pink International Postal Money Order (Form MP1). Exhibit 371.2 lists the countries that accept this form. The maximum amount for a single postal money order is $700, unless noted otherwise in parentheses in Exhibit 371.2.

Exhibit 371.2

Countries Accepting the International Postal Money Order Form (MP1)

[Revise Exhibit 371.2 to read as follows]

Albania
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
1
Belize
Bolivia
2
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Cape Verde
2
Dominica
Dominican Republic
2
Ecuador
2
El Salvador ($500)
Grenada
Guinea
2
Guyana ($500)
Honduras
2
Jamaica
3
Japan
4
Mali
2
Mexico
2
Montserrat
Nigeria
2 ($500)
Peru
St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Sierra Leone
2
Trinidad and Tobago
3

(1) In Barbados, the amount of the money due for payment will no longer be handwritten on Form MP1 (the form currently states, "Amount To Be Written In Words"), but will be electronically applied.

(2) Bolivia, Cape Verde, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guinea, Honduras, Mali, Mexico, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone will not issue money orders for payment in the United States.

(3) Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago will not issue money orders in U.S. dollars.

(4) In Japan, the Form MP1 money orders issued for payment in the United States must be shown in U.S. dollars preceded by the capital letters "USD."

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- Financial Services,
Product Development, 12-12-02

ICM UPDATES

International Customized Mail

We have combined ICM updates into one Postal Bulletin article to save space and paper. Sixteen ICM updates appear here.

On November 5, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 19, 2002, through November 18, 2003.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

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

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 6, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 20, 2002, through November 19, 2003.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 3,000 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 6, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 20, 2002, through November 19, 2003.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 600 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 6, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 20, 2002, through November 19, 2005.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 600 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 6, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 20, 2002, through November 19, 2005.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 1,000 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 15, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 29, 2002, through November 28, 2004.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

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

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 15, 2002, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated November 21, 2001. The Agreement was published on page 43 of Postal Bulletin 22068 (1-24-02). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this Qualifying Mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment:

a. Term: December 5, 2001, through December 4, 2003.

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

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

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

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

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

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

On November 19, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 3, 2002, through December 2, 2005.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

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

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 15, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 29, 2002, through November 28, 2005.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 600 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 15, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 29, 2002, through November 28, 2003.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

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

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 13, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 27, 2002, through November 26, 2005.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 3,000 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On October 31, 2002, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated November 1, 2001. The Agreement was published on pages 27-29 of Postal Bulletin 22068 (1-24-02). The Amendment modifies the Agreement to add Rest of World labeling to the existing Agreement at full published rates. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this Qualifying Mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment:

a. Term: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to apply a USPS shipping label and Customs documentation to each package. 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: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage for Qualifying Mail intended for delivery in Canada and Japan according to the rate chart in Exhibit 1 and to pay postage for Qualifying Mail intended for delivery in all other countries at full published rates. All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

Exhibit 1: Rate Charts Airmail Parcel Post Japan

Weight Not Over (Pounds) Rate
1 $5.94
2 10.19
3 14.45
4 18.70

Canada

Weight Not Over (Pounds) Rate
1 $9.99
2 9.99
3 10.58
4 11.31
5 12.04
6 12.68
7 13.32
8 13.97
9 14.61
10 15.25
11 $15.90
12 16.54
13 17.18
14 17.82
15 18.47
16 19.11
17 19.75
18 20.40
19 21.04
20 21.68
21 22.32
22 22.97
23 23.61
24 24.25
25 24.90
26 25.54
27 26.18
28 26.82
29 27.47
30 28.11
31 28.75
32 29.40
33 30.04
34 30.68
35 31.32
36 31.97
37 32.61
38 33.25
39 33.90
40 34.54
41 35.18
42 35.82
43 36.47
44 37.11
45 37.75
46 38.40
47 39.04
48 39.68
49 40.32
50 40.97
51 41.61
52 42.25
53 42.90
54 43.54
55 44.18
56 44.82
57 45.47
58 46.11
59 46.75
60 47.39
61 48.04
62 48.68
63 49.32
64 49.97
65 50.61
66 51.25

Global Express MailTM (EMS) Japan

Weight Not Over (Pounds) Rate
0.5 $13.86
1 16.60
2 19.33
3 22.06
4 24.79
5 27.35
6 29.61
7 31.86
8 34.12
9 36.37
10 38.63
11 40.88
12 43.13
13 45.39
14 47.64
15 49.90
16 52.15
17 54.40
18 56.66
19 58.91
20 61.17
21 63.42
22 65.68
23 67.93
24 70.18
25 72.44
26 74.69
27 76.95
28 79.20
29 81.46
30 83.71
31 85.96
32 88.22
33 90.47
34 92.73
35 94.98
36 97.24
37 99.49
38 101.74
39 104.00
40 106.25

On November 13, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 27, 2002, through November 26, 2003.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 20, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 4, 2002, through December 3, 2005.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

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

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 19, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 3, 2002, through December 2, 2003.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

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

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

On November 20, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: December 4, 2002, through December 3, 2003.

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

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

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

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

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

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

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

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

Exhibit 1

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

- International Business, 12-12-02


Licensing

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, 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.

Company Contact Address Distribution Channel Telephone Fax Products
American Stamp Collectibles Lisa Naumoff RR 12 BOX 180 DONOHOE RD
GREENSBURG PA 15601-9812
OLRP Catalog
Telephone 724-837-8810
www.framedstamps.com
724-837-8810 724-837-0444 13" x 15" oak frame with enlarged Heroes of 2001 and 1945 Iwo Jima stamp images. Includes cachet with both stamps and cancellation date of 9-11-02.
Concord Industries Jim Condron 19 WILLARD RD
NORWALK CT 06851-4414
Call 800-553-9824 to request catalog; launching website www.uspostalproducts.com 203-750-6060 203-750-6057 Laser-engraved crystal, mugs with four color decals, key chains, cloisonné pins and other pins in all sizes, pewter and brass 3-D ornaments, and belt buckles.
Cranston Consumer Products Andy Sylvia 469 7TH AVE
NEW YORK NY 10018-7605
Walmart, arts and craft stores, hobby and model stores 401-275-9578 401-946-7063 Printed fabric sold in bolts.
Creative Framing David Hankins 525-M E MARKET ST LEESBURG VA 20176-4171 Creative Framing Store - best to contact by telephone 703-771-6345 or www.usps.com 703-771-6345 703-771-6398 Framed, matted, and open photo reproductions of Heroes 2001 stamp with actual stamp.
D&P Creations Joe Persek 2177 N BATAVIA ST STE B
ORANGE CA 92865-3110
USPS promotional use 714-974-0905 714-974-1147 Framed reproductions of the Heroes of 2001 stamp.
Direct Checks Unlimited Sarah Schaffer 8245 N UNION BLVD COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80920-4456 www.checksunlimited.com 800-299-0212 719-548-9604 Bank checks, return address labels, and checkbook covers featuring the Heroes of 2001 stamp.
Financial Innovations Mark Weiner 1 WEINGEROFF BLVD
CRANSTON RI 02910-4019
blank 401-467-3178 401-467-3570 Lapel pins, key chains, holiday ornaments, money clips, t-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, magnets, collectors plate, commemorative cachets, and jewelry items.
Hallmark Group Gail Morrell GARDINER HOUSE 2/9 BROOMHILL RD WANDSWORTH LONDON ENGLAND Request catalog via e-mail gailemorrell@mris.com 011-0181871-50312 011-0181-715142 Engraved ingots, minted in precious metal (gold-plated silver).
Highland Glen Mitch Rubin PO BOX 294
BUFFALO NY 14213-2028
Mass market 716-883-1110 716-885-0243 Key rings and accessories.
Hy-Ko Products Sandra Dively 7370 NORTHFIELD RD
WALTON OH 44146-6106
improvement Stores (e.g., Depot) 440-232-8223 440-232-8227 Key chains, key rings, key fobs, key accessories, and bottle openers.
Ipromoteu.com Pat Caccamo 8 STRATHMORE RD NATICK MA 01760-2419 887-470-1436
www.ipromoteu.com
877-470-1436 905-542-9454 Lapel pins.
Jonathan Grey and Assoc. Mario Rodriguez

Michelle Hagerty
920 CALLE NEGOCIO STE B
SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673-6207
Mass mail out
www.jgrey.com
949-498-2515 949-298-2830 Lapel pins, framed canvas reproductions of stamp image, key chains, framed sets, and ornaments.
Logotel Richard Bennett 9005 RED BRANCH RD
COLUMBIA MD 21045-2110
Retail chains and Post Offices
877-520-7830
410-740-8978 blank 100% cotton t-shirts.
March Co. Doug March 3815 ACADEMY PKWY NE
ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-4408
Phone orders only
800-336-2724
505-345-2521 505-345-0407 Lapel pins, magnets, key chains, money clips, marble paperweights, two-dimensional holiday ornaments, and framed pins.
Sonoma Pins Bernard Friedman 677 1ST ST W
SONOMA CA 95467-7003
Retailers at trade
Shows and USPS
707-996-9956 707-996-9957 Lapel pins, dog tags, key chains, and magnets.
Technicraft Industries, Inc. dba Blankets Online Steve Krintzman 11 IRON FORGE RD PAXTON MA 01612-1523 Giftshops and catalogs
www.Blanketsonline.com
508-792-9065 blank Cotton and acrylic throw blankets, pillows, and tote bags.
US Allegiance Steve Crawford

Jennifer Houston
63004 LAYTON AVE BEND OR 97701-3735 Military Exchange
www.ipledge.com
Primarily promotional to Post Offices
800-327-1402 800-622-8212 Lapel pins, key chains, postcard sets, ceramic mugs, magnets, and bookmarks.
Winco Andy Boston

Bryan Fougner
9019 OSO AVENUE STE F
CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117
Primarily to Post Offices
800-543-5847
818-718-1191 818-700-9778 Lapel pins, magnets, key chains, and t-shirts.

- Licensing,
Public Affairs and Communications, 12-12-02

 

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Wednesday, January 1, 2003, New Year's Day.

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