SUMMARIES
OF RECENT
USPS NEWS RELEASES
Legislation Makes Progress
Mar. 6
The Postal Service said in a statement that it is pleased
that legislation to correct the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) fund overpayment matter has been voted out
of the appropriate committee in both the House and Senate
with strong bipartisan support. USPS said full Congressional consideration and passage of the legislation is important to any business that uses the mail and that it will keep
USPS from overpaying CSRS, thereby allowing postage
rates to remain stable until at least 2006.
Stable postage rates are a big boost for businesses that
depend on the mail. Over 100 companies and organizations in the mailing industry have voiced support for the
legislation.
MarketMail Classification Filing
Mar. 4
The Postal Service will file with the Postal Rate Commission a new mail classification designed to expand the creative options available to business mailings. The proposal
for a Customized MarketMail classification would enable
Postal Service customers to mail nonrectangular, attention-
getting direct mail pieces. Currently, these items cannot be
mailed.
This simple adjustment to the shape restrictions in Standard Mail - the class of mail most often used by advertisers - will provide the opportunity for more innovative
mailings from businesses to customers. Because Customized MarketMail would be dropshipped to destination Post
Offices - bypassing mail processing - it will not adversely
affect Postal Service costs. This new classification will
enhance direct mail by adding an attractive new option,
adding value to existing products as outlined in the Transformation Plan. More details will accompany the case filing,
planned for mid-March.
Delivery Challenge
Mar. 4
In the face of the harshest winter in recent years, the
Postal Service delivered, Chief Operating Officer Patrick
Donahoe told the Board of Governors yesterday. Snowfall
totals in the Eastern half of the United States this year
ranged from one-and-a-half times to three-and-a-half times
that of normal, with many locations experiencing record
cold temperatures. Despite the challenges, Donahoe
thanked Postal Service employees for their outstanding
efforts in the face of difficult conditions.
Brentwood Cleaning
Mar. 4
The Postal Service announces that the lengthy and thorough process to exterminate anthrax spores at the Curseen
and Morris Processing and Distribution Center in Washington, DC, has met all standards. "I'm very pleased with the
results," said Engineering VP Thomas Day to the Board of
Governors yesterday. "USPS worked extremely hard to
identify the best technology and processes to decontaminate the Curseen and Morris P&DC. Their efforts were
worth it. The safety of our employees and the people we
serve demands no less."
By mid-March, the Postal Service expects to receive the
official okay from the independent Environmental Clearance Committee (ECC) that will confirm the success of the
fumigation and allow the Postal Service to move to the next
step - renovation of the facility. Environmental samples
will continue to be gathered during the renovation process.
Those samples will be evaluated by the ECC after the
building is renovated before a final clearance will be given
to reoccupy the building, Day said.
ELM REVISION
Effective March 20, 2003, the Employee and Labor
Relations Manual (ELM), Section 650, Nonbargaining
Disciplinary, Grievance, and Appeal Procedures, is
resequenced, renumbered, and references modified accordingly. These changes supercede Management Instruction EL-650-96-3.
We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed
version of the ELM 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 Manuals.
651, Disciplinary and Emergency Procedures, has new
subsections, has been renumbered, and has been modified
with the following revisions:
651.1, Scope, has no changes.
651.2, Representation, is modified to include clarification
about representation prohibitions and the addition of an
employee's right for representation during disciplinary investigative questioning.
651.3, Nondisciplinary Corrective Measures, has newly
added language to reinforce managers'/supervisors' responsibilities for subordinate employees' performance
improvement.
651.4, Emergency Placement in Off-Duty Status, has
modified alcohol/drug impairment language and an added
provision for dealing with behavior potentially injurious to
self or other employees. The instruction for employees returning to duty is modified.
651.5, Letters of Warning, has an added retention
timeframe.
651.6, Letters of Warning in Lieu of Time-Off Suspensions incorporates applicable parts of Management Instruction (MI) EL-650-96-3. Some language has been
added, changed, or rearranged to promote clarity.
651.61, Policy, incorporates applicable parts of MI
EL-650-96-3. Some language has been added, changed,
or rearranged to promote clarity.
651.62, Implementation, incorporates applicable parts of
MI EL-650-96-3.
651.63, Notice, incorporates applicable parts of MI
EL-650-96-3.
651.64, Response, incorporates applicable parts of MI
EL-650-96-3.
651.65, Decision, incorporates applicable parts of MI
EL-650-96-3 and adds a 30-calendar-day timeframe for the
deciding official to render a decision.
651.66, Retention, incorporates applicable parts of MI
EL-650-96-3 and changes the retention period of Letters of
Warning in Lieu of Time-Off Suspensions from 3 years to 2
years.
651.7, Adverse Actions, is a new section that incorporates
material previously given in 651.6.
651.71, Definition, provides material previously given in
651.61.
651.72, Notice, provides material previously given in
651.62.
651.73, Notice, provides material previously given in
651.63.
651.74, Response, provides material previously given in
651.64 and has added new language.
651.75, Decision, provides material previously given in
651.65 and includes a 60-calendar-day time limit for a deciding official to render a decision in an adverse action.
651.76, Duty Status, provides material previously given in
651.66 and has included explanation of disposition of a
case.
651.77 Exceptions to Thirty Day Notice, previously was
651.67.
652, Appeal Procedures, is retitled, has been renumbered, and has the following revisions:
652.1, Scope, has replaced the word "grievance" with the
word "appeal."
652.2, Appeal of Adverse Actions, has no changes.
652.21, Coverage, has deleted reference to 14 day or less
suspensions because they are not adverse actions. The
6 months of continuous service requirement has been
deleted.
652.22, Exclusion, provides material previously given in
652.212.
652.23, Appeal to Step 1, is renumbered.
652.231, Field Employees, provides material previously
given in 652.221 and has been modified to make the Headquarters vice president Labor Relations or designee the
Step 1 official for adverse actions instead of the Area vice
president.
652.232, Headquarters, Headquarters Field Units,
Inspection Service, and Office of Inspector General
Employees, provides material previously given in 656.222.
652.233, Exceptions, provides material previously given in
656.223.
652.24, Hearings, is renumbered and has the following
revisions:
652.241, Action If No Hearing Requested, includes instruction for the Step 1 official to issue a final decision
within 21 calendar days. Previously was 652.231.
652.242, Action When Hearing Requested, provides for
the assignment of a neutral hearing officer within 10 calendar days of a hearing request and for a hearing to be held
no later than 75 calendars days after a neutral hearing
officer is assigned. The employee is provided at least 14
calendar days' notice of a hearing schedule versus 7 calendar days. Previously was 652.232.
652.243, Management Obligation for Witnesses, adds a
provision for witnesses to testify via alternative means
when unable to attend a hearing in person. Previously was
652.233.
652.244, Workhours Compensation, adds clarification for
who gets compensated at a hearing. Previously was
652.234.
652.245, Noninterference Rule, provides material previously given in 652.235.
652.246, Transcript, provides material previously given in
652.236 and is reworded for clarity.
652.247, Attorney Fees, is added to clarify that attorney
fees are not applicable to appeals covered in 650.
652.25, Post Hearing, has added subsections 652.251,
Hearing Officer Action, and 652.252, Step 1 Official Action,
to provide for a proposed decision (vs. a finding of fact) by
the neutral hearing officer prior to the Step 1 official's final
decision. Processing timeframes have also been added.
652.3, Appeal of Letters of Warning in Lieu of Time-off
Suspensions and/or Time-off Suspensions for Office of
Inspector General Employees, has incorporated appeals
provisions from MI EL-650-96-3.
652.4, Other Appealable Actions, has eliminated the
word "grievance" and replaced it with "appeal(s)" and has
included OIG coverage.
652.41, Coverage, has changed EAS levels to conform to recent level increases. Previously was
652.31.
652.42. Step A, previously was 652.32.
652.43, Step B, previously was 652.33.
652.44, Review, previously was 652.34.
652.5, Alternative Dispute Resolution, includes provisions for mediation for letters of warning in lieu of time-off
suspensions and for adverse actions.
Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM)
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6 Employee Relations
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650 Nonbargaining Disciplinary, Grievance, and
Appeal Procedures
651 Disciplinary and Emergency Procedures
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[Replace Sections 651.2 through 652.54 with the following:]
651.2 Representation
Subject to prohibitions regarding Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS)/Craft representation, employees have
free choice of representation. Representatives designated
by employees, if postal employees and if otherwise in a
duty status, are granted a reasonable amount of official
time to respond to notices of proposed disciplinary action,
to prepare for and represent the employee at a hearing held
in accordance with 652.24, and/or to represent an employee who has appealed a letter of warning or emergency
placement in a nonduty status in accordance with 652.4.
Employees covered under these provisions may request
representation during investigative questioning if the employee has a reasonable belief disciplinary action may ensue.
651.3 Nondisciplinary Corrective Measures
Accountable managers/supervisors are responsible for the
direct day-to-day performance management of subordinates. The accountable manager/supervisor monitors
subordinates' performance and provides appropriate resources, coaching, and feedback to subordinates. The
manager/supervisor is responsible for leading the employee to a higher level of achievement. Performance improvement should be a shared concern and effort between
manager and employee. Early dialogue and guidance are
critical to achieving positive results and continuance of an
effective manager/employee relationship.
651.4 Emergency Placement in Off-Duty Status
An employee may be placed in an off-duty nonpay status
immediately but remains on the rolls when he or she (a) exhibits characteristics of impairment due to alcohol, drugs or
other intoxicant, (b) fails to observe safety rules, (c) fails to
obey a direct order, (d) provides reason to be deemed potentially injurious to self or others, or (e) disrupts day-to-day
postal operations in any other way. Placement in an off-duty
nonpay status is confirmed in writing, stating the reasons
and advising the employee that the action is appealable.
The employee should be returned to duty after the cause
for nonpay status ceases unless individual circumstances
warrant otherwise. Use of these emergency procedures
does not preclude disciplinary action based on the same
conduct.
651.5 Letters of Warning
When warranted by the failure of nondisciplinary corrective
measures or by the seriousness of the offense, a letter of
warning may be issued. Letters of warning are usually issued by the employee's immediate supervisor. The written
warning should contain (a) specific reasons for the letter
and (b) a statement of applicable appeal rights. Letters of
warning remain in the employee's official personnel folder
(OPF) for a period of 2 calendar years unless otherwise resolved or cited in subsequent disciplinary action.
651.6 Letters of Warning in Lieu of Time-Off
Suspensions
651.61 Policy
Letters of warning in lieu of time-off suspensions replace
time-off suspensions for nonbargaining employees, except
when required otherwise by statute, and except for employees in the Office of Inspector General, where time-off
suspensions are an available form of discipline in addition
to letters of warning in lieu of time-off suspensions. This
policy does not preclude management from placing a nonbargaining employee in an indefinite nonpay, nonduty status when there is reasonable cause to believe the
employee has committed a crime for which a sentence of
imprisonment may be imposed.
651.62 Implementation
Letters of warning in lieu of time-off suspensions may be issued in lieu of either 7-day or 14-day time-off suspension
only. Unless required by statute, suspensions of more than
14 days are prohibited except for indefinite suspensions
referenced in 651.7. Letters of warning in lieu of time-off
suspensions are equivalent to time-off suspensions as an
element of past discipline and may be cited as such in
future disciplinary actions.
651.63 Notice
Normally, the employee's immediate supervisor issues a
proposed letter of warning in lieu of time-off suspension
stating (a) specific and detailed reasons for the letter; (b)
instructions for responding to it; (c) the right of the employee or representative to review all material relied upon in
the action; and (d) when, where, and from whom the material is available.
651.64 Response
The employee and/or his or her representative may respond to the proposed letter of warning in lieu of time-off
suspension in writing and/or in person to the deciding official (management at a higher level of authority than the individual who issued the proposed letter of warning in lieu of
time-off suspension) within 10 calendar days of receipt.
651.65 Decision
The deciding official, after consideration of the facts of the
case and the employee's response, issues a letter of decision after the expiration of the 10-calendar day period for
reply, but no later than 30 calendar days following the receipt of the employee's response. The decision letter will
advise the employee that he or she may appeal in writing
within 15 calendar days of receipt of the letter of decision.
651.66 Retention
Letters of warning in lieu of time-off suspensions remain in
the employee's OPF for 2 years unless otherwise resolved
or cited in subsequent disciplinary action.
651.7 Adverse Actions
651.71 Definition
Adverse actions are defined as discharges, suspensions of
more than 14 days, furloughs for 30 days or less, and/or reductions in grade or pay.
651.72 Policy
Adverse action may be taken against an employee (a) because lesser measures have not resulted in the correction
of deficiencies in behavior or performance, (b) because of
the gravity of the offense, or (c) for nondisciplinary reasons,
such as the correction of a position misranking.
651.73 Notice
Unless the circumstances of a particular case make it impractical, the employee's immediate supervisor issues a
written notice of proposed adverse action. This notice includes (a) the action proposed, with specific and detailed
reasons; (b) the instructions for responding to the notice;
(c) a statement of the right of the employee or representative to review all material relied upon in proposing the action and when and where the material is available for
review; and (d) the name of the official rendering the decision. The proposal also advises the employee that a
reasonable amount of official time is allowed for the preparation and presentation of a reply if the employee is otherwise in a duty status and that the proposed action will be
effected no sooner than 30 calendar days after the employee receives the notice.
651.74 Response
The employee or representative may respond to the notice
of proposed adverse action in writing, in person, or both, to
the deciding official or designee identified in the notice. The
employee or representative may respond and present evidence, including affidavits, within 10 calendar days from receipt of the notice. The time limits for responding to a
proposed adverse action may be extended by the deciding
official or designee for reasonable cause.
651.75 Decision
The deciding official, who must be higher in authority than
the proposing official, considers the employee's response
and gives a written decision, including reasons for the decision, as soon as possible after the employee's time to respond has expired, but no later than 60 calendar days
following the receipt of the employee's response. In field
installations, the installation head or designee usually
makes the decision. In other offices, the decision is made
by a branch manager or above. If the decision is to effect
the adverse action or to modify it to a lesser penalty, the
employee's appeal rights, including Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeal rights, if applicable, are stated.
651.76 Duty Status
The employee, unless otherwise provided in 651.77, remains in a pay status, either on the job or on administrative
leave, at the option of the employer, during the notice period. The notice period must be at least 30 calendar days,
unless covered by 651.77. Discharged or indefinitely suspended employees who appeal remain on the rolls in a
nonpay, nonduty status until the disposition of the case
through the chosen appeal procedures. Normally, disposition of the case would be a final decision from the MSPB or
a Step I decision in an administrative 650 appeal. In cases
where the MSPB has mitigated an adverse action in an initial decision and the Postal Service files an appeal, the employee's status will be handled in accordance with MSPB
regulations regarding interim relief.
651.77 Exceptions to Thirty-Day Notice
When there is reasonable cause to believe an employee is
guilty of a crime for which a sentence of imprisonment may
be imposed, the advance notice before effecting the adverse action may be reduced to no less than 7 calendar
days. At the expiration of the reduced notice period, the
decision is issued at once. If the decision is to suspend the
employee indefinitely, the individual remains on the rolls in
a nonpay, nonduty status pending a final decision or until
the suspension is otherwise terminated. If the decision is to
remove the employee, the individual remains on the rolls
only if a timely appeal is filed.
652 Appeal Procedures
652.1 Scope
Part 652 establishes appeal procedures for employees not
subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement. These procedures do not:
a. Deprive an employee of the right to a remedy for an
allegation of discrimination through equal employment opportunity procedures or
b. Deprive a preference eligible or other entitled employee of the right to appeal an adverse action to the
MSPB. When MSPB rights are exercised, the employee waives access to the appeal procedures in
652.2.
652.2 Appeal of Adverse Actions
652.21 Coverage
Upon receipt of a letter of decision ordering an adverse action, the following employees may appeal:
a. All nonprobationary EAS and PCES Level I employees and all employees of the Office of Inspector
General.
b. EAS, PCES Level I, and Office of Inspector General
employees who have completed a minimum of 12
months of combined service, without a break of a
workday, in positions in the same line of work in the
Civil Service and the Postal Service - unless any
part of this service followed a temporary appointment
in the competitive service with a definite time
limitation.
652.22 Exclusion
Officers (PCES Level II) are not covered by these
procedures.
652.23 Appeal to Step 1
652.231 Field Employees
These employees may submit a written request for a hearing, or waiver of a hearing, within 15 calendar days of receipt of a letter of decision on an adverse action. This
appeal is made to the Step 1 official (Headquarters vice
president Labor Relations or designee). A copy of the appeal is sent by the appellant to the official taking the action,
who forwards the case file to the Step 1 official.
652.232 Headquarters, Headquarters Field Units,
Inspection Service, and Office of Inspector
General Employees
These employees may submit a written request for a hearing, or waiver of a hearing, to the Step 1 official (vice presidents, chief inspector, inspector general, or designees)
within 15 calendar days of receipt of a letter of decision on
an adverse action. A copy is sent by the appellant to the
official taking the action, who forwards the file to the Step 1
official.
652.233 Exceptions
In cases where a vice president or other officer reporting directly to the postmaster general (PMG) is the deciding official, the PMG or designee is the sole appellate official.
These exceptions apply to both 652.231 and 652.232. In
cases in the Office of Inspector General where an assistant
inspector general or the deputy inspector general is the deciding official, the inspector general, or designee, is the sole
appellate official.
652.24 Hearings
652.241 Action If No Hearing Requested
If the appellant does not request a hearing, the Step 1 official determines whether the issues on appeal can be decided on the record and on written submissions by the
appellant and management. If the issues on appeal can be
decided on the record and on written submissions, the Step
1 official will issue a final decision letter within 21 calendar
days of receipt of the Step 1 appeal. If the appeal cannot be
judged fairly without a hearing, the Step 1 official arranges
for a hearing to be scheduled as described in 652.242.
652.242 Action When Hearing Requested
a. If the appellant requests a hearing, a neutral hearing
officer is assigned by the Step 1 official within 10 calendar days of receipt of a request for a hearing. The
hearing is held as soon as possible, but no later than
75 calendar days from the date the hearing officer is
assigned. The hearing is usually conducted at the
installation or office where the appellant is located.
The hearing officer will provide the parties notice of
the hearing schedule as soon as possible but in no
event shall the employee receive less than 14 calendar days' notice of the hearing.
b. Before the hearing, both management and the appellant will advise the hearing officer of their choice of
representative witnesses and the nature of their
testimony. All relevant documents and witness information, not already exchanged, will be exchanged
between both parties as directed by the hearing
officer.
c. Conduct of the hearing is informal but consistent with
the orderly presentation of the case. Testimony is given under oath or affirmation. While legal rules of evidence do not apply, testimony and evidence are held
within reasonable bounds of relevancy. The appellant
and the employer have the right (1) to be present at
the hearing, (2) to be represented, (3) to present evidence and witnesses, and (4) to cross-examine the
other party's witnesses. The appellant, if in a duty
status, and his or her representative, if a postal employee in a duty status, are granted a reasonable
amount of official time to prepare for the hearing. The
appellant may choose self-representation.
652.243 Management Obligation for Witnesses
Management has an obligation to make available witnesses who are postal employees and approved by the
hearing officer as having relevant testimony, unless it is administratively impractical to do so. In these cases, witnesses may be required by the hearing officer to answer
written questions or testify via a alternative means.
652.244 Workhours Compensation
Postal Service employees are compensated for any
straight-time hours spent at the hearing that are part of their
regularly scheduled workday if they are in a duty status at
the time of the hearing. These employees include the appellant, the appellant's representative, and approved witnesses. Witnesses are not present at the hearing except
when testifying, unless they are also acting as a representative. Only one Postal Service employee acting as a representative of the appellant will be compensated by the
Postal Service.
652.245 Noninterference Rule
The appellant, representative, and witnesses shall not be
subject to restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination,
or reprisal.
652.246 Transcript
Normally, a court reporter or other qualified person will
make a written transcript of the hearing proceedings. The
hearing officer will arrange for the transcription. The office
or installation initiating the adverse action will pay all costs
of the transcription. If a written transcript cannot be obtained because of geographical remoteness or other unusual circumstances, an exception to the procedures must
be authorized in advance by the Step 1 official.
652.247 Attorney Fees
Attorney fees are not applicable to appeals covered in 650.
652.25 Post Hearing
652.251 Hearing Officer Action
The hearing officer prepares a proposed decision to include
findings of fact and a determination whether the charge(s)
is/are sustained. The hearing officer forwards the proposed
decision, the transcript of the hearing, and all other records
regarding the appeal to the Step 1 official within 30 calendar days following the hearing.
652.252 Step 1 Official Action
Upon receipt of the hearing officer's proposed decision, the
Step 1 official reviews it and the case file to determine if the
hearing officer's proposed decision will be accepted or rejected. The Step 1 official will determine if the hearing officer's proposed decision is supported by the facts of the
case; is in accordance with postal regulations or with postal
policy; and, in Office of Inspector General cases, complies
with Office of Inspector General policy. If the Step 1 official
determines the hearing officer's proposed decision is inconsistent with the facts of the case or is not in accordance
with postal regulations or with postal policy and/or Office of
Inspector General policy as applicable, the Step 1 official
may reject the hearing officer's proposed decision and issue a final decision which is in accordance with the aforementioned criteria. The Step 1 official will issue a final
decision letter either accepting or rejecting the hearing officer's proposed decision within 21 calendar days of receipt
of the file. If the hearing officer's proposed decision is rejected by the Step 1 official, the final decision letter will provide explanations for rejecting of the hearing officer's
proposed decision. The decision of the Step 1 official is the
final decision, and there are no further appeal rights. The
final decision letter will be transmitted to the employee with
a copy to the employing office for any necessary implementation. A copy of the written transcript of the hearing will
be enclosed with the final decision.
652.3 Appeal of Letters of Warning in Lieu of
Time-off Suspensions and/or Time-off
Suspensions for Office of Inspector General
Employees
652.31 Procedure
The employee may appeal the letter of decision in writing
within 15 calendar days of receipt. If the employee is
assigned to Headquarters or a Headquarters field unit or is
in the Inspection Service, or if an area vice president is the
deciding official in an action taken, the request is directed to
the vice president of Labor Relations at the address shown
in the letter of decision. If the employee is assigned to the
Office of Inspector General, the request is to be directed to
the inspector general, or designee, at the address shown in
the letter of decision. If the employee is assigned to a field
installation, the request is directed to the area Human
Resources manager at the address shown in the letter of
decision. The review of the appeal is based solely on the
record, and there is no opportunity for the employee or his
or her representative to meet with the reviewing official. The
reviewing official issues a written decision, and there is no
further right of administrative appeal.
652.4 Other Appealable Actions
652.41 Coverage
Employees in EAS-17 and below and Office of Inspector
General Bands A, B, and C employees, regardless of
length of service, may appeal letters of warning, emergency placement in a nonduty status, and other matters not
covered by 652.2 by using the procedures in 652.42
through 652.44.
PCES Level I and EAS-18 and above employees and Office of Inspector General Band 1 and above employees
have access to these procedures only to appeal discipline
in the nature of a letter of warning and emergency placement in a nonduty status.
652.42 Step A
An employee or representative states the appeal in writing
to the immediate supervisor within 10 calendar days of
learning the appeal's cause. The employee or representative has the opportunity to discuss the appeal with the supervisor during this period. The supervisor gives a written
decision within 5 calendar days after receipt of appeal. If
this timeframe is impossible because of extenuating circumstances, the decision must explain the reason(s) for
the delay.
652.43 Step B
A field employee or representative may submit a written appeal to the installation head within 7 calendar days after receipt of the Step A decision. (If the installation head is the
immediate supervisor, appeals are made to the next higher
level of management.) A Headquarters, Headquarters field
unit, Inspection Service, or Office of Inspector General employee or representative may appeal within the same time
limits to the next higher level of management (superior to
the supervisor), at minimum a manager or above. The appeal must include the employee's name, title, grade, location, nature of appeal, and basis for appeal. Upon receipt of
the appeal, the Step B official discusses the appeal with the
employee or representative and renders a decision in writing within 10 calendar days after receipt of the appeal. Usually this decision is final.
652.44 Review
The employee or representative may request a review of
the Step B decision. The request of an employee administratively responsible to the area vice president is directed to
the area Human Resources manager. The request of a
Headquarters, Headquarters field unit, or Inspection Service employee is sent to the vice president of Labor Relations, or designee, with a copy to the Step B official, who
forwards the file to the reviewing official. If the employee is
assigned to the Office of Inspector General, the request for
review is to be directed to the inspector general or designee. The request is in writing and gives specific reasons
why the employee believes the Step B decision should be
reviewed. The request is made within 15 calendar days
from receipt of the Step B decision. The reviewing official
replies in writing and states the disposition of the employee's request. This reply is final.
652.5 Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Postal Service supports the use of the Alternative
Dispute Resolution (ADR) process of mediation to address
employee appeals relating to nonbargaining disciplinary
actions. Participation in mediation by an appellant is
voluntary.
652.51 Exceptions
Mediation may not be appropriate in cases where the
charges involve egregious misconduct, criminal activity, repeated misconduct, inability to perform, and other conduct
as determined by the Postal Service, or in the case of
Office of Inspector General employees, the Office of Inspector General. Additionally, mediation may not be appropriate where the appeal concerns issues beyond the
control of the Postal Service, or in the case of Office of Inspector General employees, the Office of Inspector General, such as the denial of Workers' Compensation benefits,
retirement eligibility determinations, and similar matters adjudicated by other agencies. The determination of whether
to grant mediation in a particular case is within the discretion of the Postal Service, or in the case of Office of Inspector General employees, the Office of Inspector General,
and is not appealable.
652.52 Mediation
Mediation programs will be implemented by area offices under guidelines issued by the manager, National EEO Compliance and Appeals Programs. Mediation programs will be
implemented by the Office of Workplace Enhancement at
the Office of Inspector General.
652.53 Mediation for Letters of Warning in Lieu of
Time-off Suspensions and/or for Time-off
Suspensions
An employee issued a proposed letter of warning in lieu of
a time-off suspension, or a time-off suspension in Office of
Inspector General cases, may request mediation as an alternative to his/her right to respond to the deciding official
as outlined in 651.64. If no resolution is reached between
the employee and the proposing official as a result of the
mediation, the employee may submit written responses to
the proposed letter of warning in lieu of a time-off suspension within 10 calendar days of the mediation to the deciding official. The deciding official will issue a letter of decision
regarding the proposed action in accordance with 651.65.
The employee may appeal the decision pursuant to 652.31.
652.54 Mediation for Adverse Actions
An employee issued a written notice of proposed adverse
action may request mediation as an alternative to the traditional written and/or verbal response to the deciding official
as outlined in 651.74. If no resolution is reached between
the employee and the proposing official as a result of the
mediation, the employee may submit written responses to
the proposed adverse action within 10 calendar days of the
mediation to the deciding official. The deciding official will
issue a letter of decision regarding the proposed action in
accordance with 651.75. The employee may appeal the decision pursuant to the provisions outlined in 652.2, which
will be outlined in the letter.
- National EEO Compliance and Appeals Programs,
Labor Relations, 3-20-03
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International Mail Services Stand-Up Talk: Your Window of Opportunity - Global Express Mail Service
Effective March 29, 2003, the Postal Service is expanding its agreement with Royal Mail Group's Pan-European
parcel delivery company, General Logistics System (GLS),
for delivery of Global Express Mail (GEM) to Europe
from 6 to 14 countries. The agreement will improve service,
improve delivery times, and track and trace capabilities. Delivery of GEM to other European countries is made by
the destinating country's postal service.
The 6 countries in which GLS currently delivers GEM
items are Austria, Denmark, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Sweden.
The 8 additional countries in which GLS will deliver
GEM items effective March 29, 2003, are Belgium,
Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino,
Switzerland, and Vatican City. Note that San Marino
and Vatican City are being added to the countries that
can be reached using GEM.
GLS does not deliver GEM items in Andorra, Finland,
Gibraltar, Greece, Portugal, and Spain. The postal
administrations in those countries will continue to deliver GEM items.
The agreement with Royal Mail/GLS will provide improved service, the same low price, and increased tracking
capabilities. All GEM items can be tracked online at www.usps.com. Just click on Track & Confirm and then enter the label number.
A discount program is available for Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) holders. All EMCA holders will receive a minimum 5 percent discount off GEM rates. Mailers
who ship at least 600 pieces or spend $12,000 in annual
postage are eligible for greater discounts.
All GEM items are automatically insured against loss,
damage, or rifling for up to $100 at no extra cost. Additional
insurance is available up to $5,000 in value ($1.00 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof).
GEM service is designed to be delivered in 3 to 5 business days, depending on origin and destination, to more
than 190 countries, with prices to Europe starting at $17.00.
Online options enable customers to print labels, pay
postage, arrange pick-up service, and order supplies. For
more information, visit www.usps.com (just click on Send
Mail & Packages, then International Delivery Options, then Go under either "Send Mail" or "Send Packages," and then Global Express Mail) or call 800-222-1811.
Each destination country charges customs
and administrative fees on shipments containing dutiable items. General customs
information is available online at www.usps.com/global/customs.htm. For
information about specific destination countries, go to www.wcoomd.org, or
go to the destination country web site. For Postal Service customs information,
refer to International Mail Manual (IMM), Section 123.
GLS currently delivers GEM items to 6 countries:
Austria, Denmark, Germany, France, Netherlands, and
Sweden.
The 8 additional countries to which GLS will deliver
GEM items effective March 29, 2003, are Belgium, Italy,
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino, Switzerland, and Vatican City. Note that San Marino and Vatican
City are being added to the countries that can be reached
using GEM.
GLS does not deliver GEM items to Andorra, Finland,
Gibraltar, Greece, Portugal, and Spain. The postal administrations in those countries will continue to deliver GEM
items.
GLS cannot deliver to P.O. boxes. Therefore,
items addressed to P.O. Boxes for any country listed above cannot be accepted.
To ensure address verification and delivery coordination, the recipient's telephone number should always be included on the EMS label.
Return receipt service for GEM items is not available to
European countries served by GLS, even if the item is
insured.
The weight limit for GEM items to all 14 European countries served by GLS is 70 pounds.
Postage covers delivery only. Additional charges, such
as duties, fees, and taxes, may be charged in the foreign
country, payable by the recipient.
The destination country, not the Postal Service, determines what duties, fees, and taxes will be charged for all
incoming shipments. Foreign customs have the authority to
open the package and validate the customs form with the
articles inside.
Global AirmailTM Parcel Post and GEM shipments
mailed by consumers and valued under €45 Euros
($48.69 as of February 20, 2003) (note that "€" is the
sign for Euros) are not assessed customs duties,
taxes, or an administrative fee.
Global Airmail Parcel Post and GEM shipments
mailed by consumers and valued at €45 and up to but
not including €350 ($378.74 as of February 20, 2003)
are assessed a combined customs duty and tax of
13.5 percent plus an administrative fee of €9.50
($10.28 as of February 20, 2003).
Global Airmail Parcel Post and GEM shipments
valued at €350 or more are assessed as if the
parcel were mailed by a business. For additional
information on customs requirements and fees,
visit www.usps.com/global/customs.htm and www.wcoomd.org.
If the shipment is valued at more than $300, the mailer
must place two copies of an invoice inside PS Form
2976-E, Dispatch Note Envelope, containing PS Form
2976-A, Customs Declarations and Dispatch Note CP 72. A
customer who does not have an invoice must write "Pro
Forma Invoice" on the customs form.
Encourage customers to retain their receipts. If the receipt does not contain the custom form number, Postal Service personnel should record the GEM number and
customs barcoded number on the receipt.
Effective March 29, 2003, the Postal Service is expanding its agreement with Royal Mail Group's Pan-European
parcel delivery company, General Logistics System (GLS),
for delivery of GEM to Europe from 6 to 14 countries.
On October 31, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an
agreement with the Royal Mail Group for the delivery of
GEM in 6 countries in Europe and delivery of Global Air
Parcel in 22 countries in Europe. GLS, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Royal Mail Group, makes the actual
deliveries.
The Postal Service's agreement with GLS was made to
offer a better combination of service, price, and tracking capability to customers mailing packages to Europe. The
agreement provides an integrated network for the delivery
of GEM and Air Parcels in Europe and for the first time offers the ability to track and trace air parcels in addition to
GEM.
The Postal Service transports all parcels from the United
States to GLS's hub in Neuenstein, Germany. From there,
GLS distributes the parcels to network countries in Europe
for delivery.
The initial countries covered by the agreement are as
follows:
GEM: Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden. The eight European countries
joining the network are Belgium, Italy, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino, Switzerland, and
Vatican City.
Global Airmail Parcel Post: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar,
Greece, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Vatican City.
There were start-up problems due to an
accelerated startup as a result of the events that took place on September 11,
2001, and the traditional increases in volume during the holiday season. However,
by the spring of 2002, the service issues had been resolved. Since tracking
information was available for each package (which did not exist before this
agreement), we were able to resolve customer claims and inquiries more effectively.
In addition, extra steps were taken to communicate the
customs process to employees and, through them, to postal customers to ensure that they know that customs duties,
taxes, and fees may be assessed in the destination country
and that costs are the responsibility of the recipient.
All items entering a foreign country are subject to
customs inspection and assessment of duties, taxes, and
fees in accordance with that country's national laws.
This is not new. Customs duties and taxes are assessed,
generally, if the item sent is dutiable and if the value of
the item is above the threshold set by the country's laws.
Each country assesses customs, duties, and taxes. Check www.wcoomd.org for general information, or visit the web
site of that country's customs service. In addition, countries
can charge administrative fees to facilitate customs inspection and deliveries. It is important to understand that, if duties and taxes are assessed on an item mailed via the
Postal Service, they are collected from the recipient. Postage is charged to cover the cost of delivery only. Postage
does not cover charges assessed by customs in the destination country.
Consumer air parcels delivered by GLS to 22 European
countries in the European Union (EU) are subject to the following standards:
Airmail Parcel Post and GEM shipments mailed by
consumers valued under €45 ($48.69 as of February
20, 2003) are not assessed customs duties, taxes, or
an administrative fee.
Global Airmail Parcel Post and GEM shipments
mailed by consumers valued at €45 and up to but not
including €350 ($378.74 as of February 20, 2003) are
assessed a combined customs duty and tax of
approximately 13.5 percent plus an administrative
fee of €9.50 ($10.28 as of February 20, 2003) for customs clearance.
Global Airmail Parcel Post and GEM shipments
mailed by consumers valued at €350 or more are assessed as if the parcel were mailed by a business.
Shipments worth more than $300 must have a commercial invoice, in duplicate, just like business shipments.
Each destination country charges customs
and administrative fees on shipments containing dutiable items. General customs
information is available online at www.usps.com/global/customs.htm. For
information about specific destination countries, go to www.wcoomd.org, or
go to the destination country website. For Postal Service customs information,
refer to International Mail Manual (IMM), Section 123.
For most countries, if duties or taxes are assessed,
there also is an administrative fee, in addition to duties and
taxes, that is collected from the recipient to cover the costs
of clearing the item through customs.
Initially, GLS assessed an administrative fee of €17 for
all parcels requiring the payment of duties and taxes. In December 2002, the Postal Service reached an agreement
with GLS to reduce the administrative fee from €17 to €9.50 for all EU countries. (In the non-EU countries of Switzerland and Malta, the administrative fee remains €17.)
In order for recipients in European countries served by
GLS to initiate a claim or inquiry, they must contact the mailer, who will initiate an inquiry, and if required, a claim.
The mailer is responsible for completing the appropriate
customs declaration. It is essential that mailers using PS
Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note CP
72, properly complete it. The customs declaration form is
used by foreign authorities to clear mail for entry into their
country and, when appropriate, assess duties and taxes.
Failure to fully and accurately complete the customs declaration form may result in the delay of the mail, inconvenience to the recipient, or the incorrect assessment of
duties and taxes.
All business air parcels must include a commercial invoice, in duplicate, in addition to the postal customs declaration form. The mailer must place this invoice inside PS
Form 2976-E, Dispatch Note Envelope, with the customs
declaration. Shipments not having commercial invoices
may be delayed or returned to the mailer.
For the first time, GEM service will be available to San
Marino and Vatican City. We will provide service descriptions and postage rates for these new countries through
POS and IRT and through International Mail Manual (IMM)
updates and Postal Bulletin announcements. The administrative fee for GEM items delivered into Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, San Marino, Sweden, and Vatican City
will be €9.50 ($10.28 as of February 20, 2003.) The administrative fee for Malta and Switzerland will be €17 Euros.
Also, it is important to remind customers to read and
complete the customs declaration form, and that applicable
duties and fees are assessed by customs in the destination
country and are due at delivery.
Customers will experience more reliable and consistent
service. They also will have the ability to track GEM items
at www.usps.com. Just click on Track & Confirm and then
enter the label number.
The weight limit to all 14 countries will be 70 pounds.
Two new countries are added to the GEM network: San
Marino and Vatican City.
GEM: The six initial countries are Austria, Denmark,
France, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden. The
eight European countries joining the network effective March 29, 2003, are Belgium, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino, Switzerland,
and Vatican City.
Global Airmail Parcel Post: The countries are Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands,
Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
and Vatican City.
Each GEM item is insured against loss, damage, or
rifling for up to $100 at no extra cost. Customers can purchase additional merchandise insurance up to a maximum
value of $5,000 (the cost is $1.00 for each $100 or fraction
thereof above the first $100 in value), but document reconstruction insurance above $100 is not available. No return
receipt service is offered to the 14 European countries
served by GLS.
No.
No.
GEM can be delivered to P.O. Boxes in
all countries except those served by GLS. GLS is a delivery agent and as such
cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes Only postal administrations can deliver to P.O.
Boxes
GEM service is designed to be delivered in 3 to 5 business days, depending on origin and destination. GEM Service is not guaranteed.
There will be no rate changes for GEM service to
Europe.
The weight limit for GEM items to all 14 European countries served by GLS will be 70 pounds.
GLS is delivering only GEM and Global Airmail Parcels.
Customers with an Express Mail Corporate Account
(EMCA) receive 5 percent off postage on all GEM shipments paid by their EMCA. With the Global Package
Discount Program, mailers who ship at least 600 pieces or
$12,000 in postage annually might be eligible for even
higher discounts. Customers can get more information at
1-800-843-8777 (1-800-THE-USPS), ext. GD2449.
Weight limit: 70 pounds
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Delivery cannot be made to P.O.
Boxes
A local telephone number for the addressee should
be provided.
An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The mailer must affix an invoice to the outside of the
parcel or enclose it in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
Return receipt service for GEM items is no longer
available to Belgium, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
Two new countries have been added to GEM
service - San Marino, and Vatican City.
Countries: France and Luxembourg.
Global Express Mail (See IMM 220)
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
0.5 |
$17.00 |
6 |
$34.95 |
12 |
$53.55 |
1 |
19.15 |
7 |
38.05 |
13 |
56.65 |
2 |
21.65 |
8 |
41.15 |
14 |
59.75 |
3 |
24.95 |
9 |
44.25 |
15 |
62.85 |
4 |
28.15 |
10 |
47.35 |
16 |
65.95 |
5 |
31.85 |
11 |
50.45 |
17 |
69.05 |
For each additional pound or fraction add: $3.10
Weight Limit: 70 lbs. |
Countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy,
Liechtenstein, Malta, Netherlands, San Marino, Sweden,
Switzerland, and Vatican City.
Global Express Mail (See IMM 220)
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
0.5 |
$23.00 |
6 |
$41.20 |
12 |
$60.40 |
1 |
26.00 |
7 |
44.40 |
13 |
63.60 |
2 |
29.00 |
8 |
47.60 |
14 |
66.80 |
3 |
32.00 |
9 |
50.80 |
15 |
70.00 |
4 |
35.00 |
10 |
54.00 |
16 |
73.20 |
5 |
38.00 |
11 |
57.20 |
17 |
76.40 |
For each additional pound or fraction add: $3.20
Weight Limit: 70 lbs. |
For detailed information for GEM service for each country, see the Individual Country Listing in the IMM. The detailed information for the newly added countries of San
Marino and Vatican City are also included in this Postal Bulletin starting on pages 17 and 18, respectively.
INTERNATIONAL MAIL SERVICES STAND-UP TALK
This is the last in a series of stand-up talks that managers should give to retail associates about international mail services.
Global Express Mail Service
This is the last in a series of standup
talks about international mail services.
The objective of these talks is to understand and serve our international customers. Each year international customers
generate more than $1.4 billion in revenue for the U.S. Postal Service - that is a sizeable contribution to the bottom line.
Therefore, we want to be sure to keep our international customers satisfied and interested in our service selection. That is
what this series is all about.
So, how do you keep your international customer satisfied and interested? By helping customers choose the right service
for the right price. Just ask your customers these two questions:
When do they need it there?
How much do they want to pay?
If they say, "I need it there within a week," suggest Global Express MailTM (GEMTM) service. GEM service is designed to be
delivered in 3 to 5 business days, depending on origin and destination, to more than 190 countries.
Prices vary by contents, destination country, and weight, starting at $15.50 for up to 8 ounces for service to Canada. And
discounts - yes, discounts! - are available:
Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA): Customers receive 5% off all GEM shipments paid by an EMCA.
Global Package Discount Program. Mailers who are able to ship at least 600 pieces or $12,000 in postage annually
might be eligible for even higher discounts. For details, tell them to call 800-847-8777 (that's 800-THE-USPS), and ask
for ext. GD2449.
Each GEM item is insured against loss, damage, or rifling for up to $100 at no extra cost. Customers can purchase additional merchandise insurance up to a maximum value of $5,000 (the cost is $1.00 for each $100 or fraction thereof above the
first $100 in value), but document reconstruction insurance above $100 is not available. Return receipt service is offered at no
additional charge to selected countries. No other special services are available with GEM service.
Customers can also check the delivery status of their GEM items to more than 60 countries by visiting the Postal Service
Web site at www.usps.com. Just click on Track & Confirm and then enter the label number. (For further information about the
service, click on Global Express Mail rather than entering the label number.)
A Few Special Items
Please be sure to remind customers that most countries collect from the recipient an administrative fee to cover the costs
of clearing the item through customs and for collecting duties and taxes in addition to the actual duties and taxes. This means
that the recipient of the customer's item has to pay the costs of the fee and the duties and taxes to the delivery agent in order
to receive delivery.
For example, listed below are the administrative fees for GEM items for certain countries (as of February 20, 2003):
United Kingdom: £11.25 British pounds ($17.93 USD).
Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden: €9.50 Euros ($10.28 USD).
Please note the following, which will be effective as of March 29, 2003:
For the first time, GEM service will be available to San Marino and Vatican City. We will provide service descriptions
and postage rates for these new countries through POS and IRT and through International Mail Manual (IMM) updates
and Postal Bulletin announcements.
The administrative fee for GEM items delivered into Belgium, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino,
Switzerland, and Vatican City will also be €9.50 Euros ($10.28 USD as of February 20, 2003).
Customers can learn all about GEM service by visiting the Postal Service Web site at www.usps.com. Just click on Send
Mail & Packages, then International Delivery Options, then Go under either "Send Mail" or "Send Packages," and then Global
Express Mail.
- International Marketing,
International Business, 3-20-03
IMM AND PUBLICATION 51 REVISION
The Postal Service has entered into an arrangement
with the British Post Office for the delivery of Global Express MailTM (EMS) and Global AirmailTM Parcel Post (Air
Parcels) in 22 countries in Europe. The actual delivery of
packages is being made by the British Post Office's parcel
company, General Logistics Systems (GLS), operating as
General Parcel. Previously, delivery of EMS items was provided by the delivery agent to Germany, France, Sweden,
Denmark, Monaco, Netherlands, and Austria.
Effective March 29, 2003, the delivery agent will deliver
EMS items to an additional eight countries - Belgium, Italy,
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino, Switzerland, and Vatican City. Note that San Marino and Vatican
City are being added to the countries that can be reached
using EMS.
Accordingly, certain requirements for EMS are changing
effective March 29, 2003. Depending on the destination
country, these changes may include prohibitions, the maximum size and weight, return receipt service, the areas
served, and the need to provide commercial invoices with
shipments.
We will incorporate these revisions into the printed version of International Mail Manual (IMM) 29 and into the next
printed version of Publication 51, International Postal Rates
and Fees, and also into the online versions of the IMM and
Publication 51, both of which can be accessed via Postal
Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.
International Mail Manual (IMM)
* * * * *
2 Conditions for Mailing
* * * * *
220 Global Express Mail
221 Description
* * * * *
221.4 Return Receipt Service
Return Receipt service is available for Global Express Mail
items only to the following countries at no additional charge
(see 340 for preparation procedures):
[Revise the list in 221.4 to read as follows (remove Belgium, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland):]
Argentina
Australia
Bahrain
Greece
Guinea-Bissau
Hong Kong
Korea, Republic of (South)
Kuwait
Pakistan
Qatar
Singapore
South Africa
Taiwan
Tunisia
* * * * *
Individual Country Listings
* * * * *
Belgium
* * * * *
Global Express Mail (EMS) (220)
[In the Global Express Mail table, revise the last line to read
"Weight Limit: 70 lbs."]
* * * * *
Size Limits (223.2)
[Revise the text for "Size Limits" to read as follows:]
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
[Revise the text for "Return Receipt Service" to read as
follows:]
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
Notes:
[Revise the text for "Notes" to read as follows:]
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices
must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money);
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's
checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or
not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are prohibited in EMS shipments to Belgium.
4. Express Mail shipments must have a street address.
Post office box addresses should not be used. A local
telephone number for addressee should be provided
if possible.
* * * * *
Italy
* * * * *
Global Express Mail (EMS) (220)
[In the Global Express Mail table, revise the last line to read
"Weight Limit: 70 lbs."]
* * * * *
Size Limits (223.2)
[Revise the text for "Size Limits" to read as follows:]
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
* * * * *
[Revise the heading and text for "Note" to read as follows:]
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices
must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or
may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money);
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's
checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or
not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are prohibited in EMS shipments to Italy.
4. Express Mail shipments must have a street address.
Post office box addresses should not be used. A local
telephone number for addressee should be provided
if possible.
* * * * *
Liechtenstein
* * * * *
Global Express Mail (EMS) (220)
[In the Global Express Mail table, revise the last line to read
"Weight Limit: 70 lbs."]
* * * * *
Size Limits (223.2)
[Revise the text for "Size Limits" to read as follows:]
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
[Revise the text for "Return Receipt Service" to read as
follows:]
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
[Revise the heading and text for "Note" to read as follows:]
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices
must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or
may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money);
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's
checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or
not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are prohibited in EMS shipments to
Liechtenstein.
4. Express Mail shipments must have a street address.
Post office box addresses should not be used. A local
telephone number for addressee should be provided
if possible.
* * * * *
Luxembourg
* * * * *
Global Express Mail (EMS) (220)
* * * * *
Size Limits (223.2)
[Revise the text for "Size Limits" to read as follows:]
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
* * * * *
Notes:
[Revise the text for "Notes" to read as follows:]
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices
must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or
may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money);
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's
checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured
or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles are prohibited in EMS shipments to
Luxembourg.
4. Express Mail shipments must have a street address.
Post office box addresses should not be used. A local
telephone number for addressee should be provided
if possible.
* * * * *
Malta
* * * * *
Global Express Mail (EMS) (220)
[In the Global Express Mail table, revise the last line to read
"Weight Limit: 70 lbs."]
* * * * *
Size Limits (223.2)
[Revise the text for "Size Limits" to read as follows:]
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
* * * * *
[Revise the heading and text for "Note" to read as follows:]
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices
must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or
may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money);
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's
checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or
not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable
articles are prohibited in EMS shipments to Malta.
4. Express Mail shipments must have a street address.
Post office box addresses should not be used. A local
telephone number for addressee should be provided
if possible.
* * * * *
San Marino
* * * * *
Global Express Mail (EMS) (220)
[Revise the Global Express Mail section by deleting the
words "Not Available" and inserting text to read as follows:]
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
0.5 |
$23.00 |
6 |
$41.20 |
12 |
$60.40 |
1 |
26.00 |
7 |
44.40 |
13 |
63.60 |
2 |
29.00 |
8 |
47.60 |
14 |
66.80 |
3 |
32.00 |
9 |
50.80 |
15 |
70.00 |
4 |
35.00 |
10 |
54.00 |
16 |
73.20 |
5 |
38.00 |
11 |
57.20 |
17 |
76.40 |
For each additional pound or fraction add: $3.20
Weight Limit: 70 lbs. |
Insurance (221.3)
Available for EMS Merchandise Shipments only
Insured
Amount
not over Fee |
Insured Amount
not over Fee |
$100 No fee
$200 $1.00
$300 $2.00
$400 $3.00
$500 $4.00
$600 $5.00 |
For insurance coverage above $600,
add $1.00 for each $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of $5000 per
shipment.
$5,000 max. $49.00 |
Articles Admitted |
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement |
Any kind of written
communications including
legal documents, instruments,
and manuscripts; computer
data, including magnetic
tapes, magnetic disks, punch
cards, and recording tapes.
|
PS Form 2976, Customs - CN
22 (Old C 1) and Sender's
Declaration (green label). |
Merchandise samples without
commercial value. |
PS Form 2976-A, Customs
Declaration and Dispatch Note
CP 72, inside a PS Form
2976-E, Customs Declaration
Envelope CP 91. |
Merchandise and all articles
subject to customs duty. |
PS Form 2976-A, Customs
Declaration and Dispatch Note
CP 72, inside a PS Form
2976-E, Customs Declaration
Envelope CP 91. An invoice, in
duplicate, must accompany all
merchandise and dutiable
items valued at $300 or more. |
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices
must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or
may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money);
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's
checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or
not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable
articles are prohibited in EMS shipments to San
Marino.
4. Express Mail shipments must have a street address.
Post office box addresses should not be used. A local
telephone number for addressee should be provided
if possible.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal service.
Country Code: SM
Areas Served: All
* * * * *
Switzerland
* * * * *
Global Express Mail (EMS) (220)
[In the Global Express Mail table, revise the last line to read
"Weight Limit: 70 lbs."]
* * * * *
Size Limits (223.2)
[Revise the heading and text for "Size Limits" to read as
follows:]
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
[Revise the text for "Return Receipt Service" to read as
follows:]
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
[Revise the heading and text for "Note" to read as follows:]
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices
must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs
declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money);
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's
checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or
not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable
articles are prohibited in EMS shipments to
Switzerland.
4. Express Mail shipments must have a street address.
Post office box addresses should not be used. A local
telephone number for addressee should be provided
if possible.
* * * * *
Vatican City
* * * * *
Global Express Mail (EMS) (220)
[Revise the Global Express Mail section by deleting the
words "Not Available" and inserting text to read as follows:]
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Rate |
0.5 |
$23.00 |
6 |
$41.20 |
12 |
$60.40 |
1 |
26.00 |
7 |
44.40 |
13 |
63.60 |
2 |
29.00 |
8 |
47.60 |
14 |
66.80 |
3 |
32.00 |
9 |
50.80 |
15 |
70.00 |
4 |
35.00 |
10 |
54.00 |
16 |
73.20 |
5 |
38.00 |
11 |
57.20 |
17 |
76.40 |
For each additional pound or fraction add: $3.20
Weight Limit: 70 lbs. |
Insurance (221.3)
Available for EMS Merchandise Shipments only
Insured
Amount
not over Fee |
Insured Amount
not over Fee |
$100 No fee
$200 $1.00
$300 $2.00
$400 $3.00
$500 $4.00
$600 $5.00 |
For insurance coverage above $600,
add $1.00 for each $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of $5000 per
shipment.
$5,000 max. $49.00 |
Articles Admitted |
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement |
Any kind of written
communications including
legal documents, instruments,
and manuscripts; computer
data, including magnetic
tapes, magnetic disks, punch
cards, and recording tapes.
|
PS Form 2976, Customs - CN
22 (Old C 1) and Sender's
Declaration (green label). |
Merchandise samples without
commercial value. |
PS Form 2976-A, Customs
Declaration and Dispatch Note
CP 72, inside a PS Form
2976-E, Customs Declaration
Envelope CP 91. |
Merchandise and all articles
subject to customs duty. |
PS Form 2976-A, Customs
Declaration and Dispatch Note
CP 72, inside a PS Form
2976-E, Customs Declaration
Envelope CP 91. An invoice, in
duplicate, must accompany all
merchandise and dutiable
items valued at $300 or more. |
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices
must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or
may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money);
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's
checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or
not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are prohibited in EMS shipments to Vatican
City.
4. Express Mail shipments must have a street address.
Post office box addresses should not be used. A local
telephone number for addressee should be provided
if possible.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal service.
Country Code: VA
Areas Served: All
* * * * *
Publication 51, International Postal Rates and Fees
* * * * *
Country Listing
[In the Country Listing, revise the entries for the following countries to read as follows (showing revisions in the "EMS Max.
Weight Limit (lb.)" column and, for San Marino and Vatican City, in the "EMS Rate Group" column):]
* * * * *
Country |
EMS
Rate Group |
EMS
Max. Weight Limit (lb.) |
Airmail
Parcel Post Rate Group |
Economy
(Surface) Parcel Post Rate Group |
Parcel
Post Max. Weight
Limit (lb.) |
Parcel
Post
Insurance
Indemnity
Limit ($) |
Letter-
post Rate Group * |
GXG
Rate Group |
Belgium |
7 |
70 |
6 |
6 |
70 |
5000 |
3* |
3 |
Italy |
7 |
70 |
6 |
6 |
70 Air
44 Econ. |
5000 Air
2200 Econ |
3 |
3 |
Liechtenstein |
7 |
70 |
6 |
6 |
70 Air
66 Econ. |
5000 |
3* |
6 |
Malta |
7 |
70 |
7 |
7 |
70 Air
44 Econ. |
5000 Air
only |
5 |
6 |
San Marino |
7 |
70 |
9 |
8 |
70 Air
44 Econ. |
5000 Air
2200 Econ. |
3 |
3 |
Switzerland |
7 |
70 |
6 |
6 |
70 Air
66 Econ. |
5000
|
3* |
6 |
Vatican City |
7 |
70 |
6 |
6 |
70 Air
44 Econ. |
5000 Air
2200 Econ. |
3 |
3 |
- International Marketing,
International Business, 3-20-03
ICM UPDATES
We have combined ICM updates into one Postal Bulletin article to save space and paper. 3 ICM updates appear here.
On February 13, 2003, 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: February 27, 2003, through February 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 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 February 14, 2003, 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: February 28, 2003, through February 27,
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 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 February 13, 2003, the Postal Service amended an
International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement
dated July 31, 2001. The Agreement was published on
page 34 of Postal Bulletin 22060 (10-04-01). The Amendment modifies the Agreement to add rates for Global Express MailTM (EMS) with USPS labeling to New Zealand,
with USPS labeling and Customs Pre-Advice to Japan, and
with USPS Labeling, Customs Pre-Advice and Customs
Pre-Payment to Australia. This Amendment also adds Merchandise Return Service from Japan.
a. Term: February 27, 2003, through July 31, 2003.
b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS), and Airmail Parcel Post. Every item must conform to the
mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for Qualifying Mail.
c. Destination countries: Australia, Canada, the European Union countries including the United Kingdom,
Japan and New Zealand.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to:
1. Apply a USPS shipping label and Customs documentation to each package intended for delivery in
Australia, Canada, and European Union countries
including the United Kingdom, Japan, and New
Zealand.
2. Send an electronic data file to Australia, Canada,
the United Kingdom, the European Union countries
via the United Kingdom, and Japan, that will allow
the Customs officials to review the contents of each
shipment before the packages arrive.
3. Pay, on behalf of the Mailer, duties and taxes incurred for Customs clearance for packages mailed
via Global Express MailTM (EMS) to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, excluding Alderney,
Guernsey, Jersey, Sark, and the Isle of Man. The
Postal Service will invoice the Mailer for these
charges.
4. Pay, on behalf of the mailer, duties and taxes
incurred for Customs clearance for packages
mailed via Airmail Parcel Post to Canada and the
European Union countries including the United
Kingdom.
5. Provide the Mailer with the name and address of
the returns agent in Canada, Japan, and the European Union including the United Kingdom.
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 in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
Global Express MailTM (EMS)
With USPS Labeling
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Group
4
Japan
(includes Customs pre-advice) |
Group
8
Australia &
New Zealand |
0.5 |
$14.51 |
$14.51 |
1 |
17.57 |
17.18 |
2 |
20.63 |
19.86 |
3 |
23.69 |
22.92 |
4 |
26.75 |
25.98 |
5 |
29.61 |
29.04 |
6 |
32.14 |
32.25 |
7 |
34.66 |
35.47 |
8 |
37.19 |
38.68 |
9 |
39.71 |
41.89 |
10 |
42.24 |
45.11 |
11 |
44.76 |
48.32 |
12 |
47.29 |
51.53 |
13 |
49.81 |
54.74 |
14 |
52.33 |
57.96 |
15 |
54.86 |
61.17 |
16 |
57.38 |
64.38 |
17 |
59.91 |
67.60 |
18 |
62.43 |
70.81 |
19 |
64.96 |
74.02 |
20 |
67.48 |
77.24 |
21 |
70.01 |
80.45 |
22 |
72.53 |
83.66 |
23 |
75.05 |
86.87 |
24 |
77.58 |
90.09 |
25 |
80.10 |
93.30 |
26 |
82.63 |
96.51 |
27 |
85.15 |
99.73 |
28 |
87.68 |
102.94 |
29 |
90.20 |
106.15 |
30 |
92.73 |
109.37 |
31 |
95.25 |
112.58 |
32 |
97.78 |
115.79 |
33 |
100.30 |
119.00 |
34 |
102.82 |
122.22 |
35 |
105.35 |
125.43 |
36 |
107.87 |
128.64 |
37 |
110.40 |
131.86 |
38 |
112.92 |
135.07 |
39 |
115.45 |
138.28 |
40 |
117.97 |
141.50 |
41 |
120.50 |
144.71 |
42 |
123.02 |
147.92 |
43 |
125.54 |
151.13 |
44 |
128.07 |
154.35 |
45 |
130.59 |
157.56 |
46 |
$133.12 |
$160.77 |
47 |
135.64 |
163.99 |
48 |
138.17 |
167.20 |
49 |
140.69 |
170.41 |
50 |
143.22 |
173.63 |
51 |
145.74 |
176.84 |
52 |
148.27 |
180.05 |
53 |
150.79 |
183.26 |
54 |
153.31 |
186.48 |
55 |
155.84 |
189.69 |
56 |
158.36 |
192.90 |
57 |
160.89 |
196.12 |
58 |
163.41 |
199.33 |
59 |
165.94 |
202.54 |
60 |
168.46 |
205.76 |
61 |
170.99 |
208.97 |
62 |
173.51 |
212.18 |
63 |
176.03 |
215.39 |
64 |
178.56 |
218.61 |
65 |
181.08 |
221.82 |
66 |
183.61 |
225.03 |
Weight
Not Over
(lbs.) |
Australia |
0.5 |
$16.11 |
1 |
18.96 |
2 |
21.82 |
3 |
25.08 |
4 |
28.34 |
5 |
31.60 |
6 |
35.02 |
7 |
38.45 |
8 |
41.87 |
9 |
45.30 |
10 |
48.72 |
11 |
52.15 |
12 |
55.57 |
13 |
58.99 |
14 |
62.42 |
15 |
65.84 |
16 |
69.27 |
17 |
72.69 |
18 |
76.11 |
19 |
79.54 |
20 |
82.96 |
21 |
86.39 |
22 |
89.81 |
23 |
93.24 |
24 |
96.66 |
25 |
100.08 |
26 |
103.51 |
27 |
106.93 |
28 |
110.36 |
29 |
113.78 |
30 |
$117.20 |
31 |
120.63 |
32 |
124.05 |
33 |
127.48 |
34 |
130.90 |
35 |
134.33 |
36 |
137.75 |
37 |
141.17 |
38 |
144.60 |
39 |
148.02 |
40 |
151.45 |
41 |
154.87 |
42 |
158.29 |
43 |
161.72 |
44 |
165.14 |
45 |
168.57 |
46 |
171.99 |
47 |
175.42 |
48 |
178.84 |
49 |
182.26 |
50 |
185.69 |
51 |
189.11 |
52 |
192.54 |
53 |
195.96 |
54 |
199.38 |
55 |
202.81 |
56 |
206.23 |
57 |
209.66 |
58 |
213.08 |
59 |
216.51 |
60 |
219.93 |
61 |
223.35 |
62 |
226.78 |
63 |
230.20 |
64 |
233.63 |
65 |
237.05 |
66 |
240.47 |
- Pricing Strategy,
Pricing and Classification, 3-20-03
UPDATE
USPS Official Licensed Product Manufacturers and Distributors
The following list contains all current USPS Official Licensed Product manufacturers and distributors. Changes and additions are in bold. Employees may use this information to purchase products for personal use or as premiums and giveaway
items. These products are not for resale.
Products for Postal Service retail stores are available through the Official Licensed Retail Product (OLRP) program. For
further information regarding the OLRP program, please contact your area or district retail manager.
USPS Promotional Products
Licensee |
Products |
Where Can
I Buy These? |
Other Sources |
AWARDS.COM
35 HOWARD ST
PORTSMOUTH NH 03801-4643 |
Corporate gifts, awards,
and recognition items (nonapparel products only), including desk accessories,
writing instruments, luggage and travel accessories, key rings, mugs, travel
cups, and picture frames. |
Web: www.awards.com
Telephone: 978-239-6588
Fax: 801-697-2580 |
USPS promotional events,
direct mail, Kinkos, and Postmark America store. |
B AND K SPECIALTIES
1030 N STATE ST APT 39H
CHICAGO IL 60610-7815 |
Collectibles, giveaways,
and employee recognition gifts. |
Telephone: 312-664-5010
Fax: 312-664-0873 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
CENTURY PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
INC
457 FARNSWORTH CIRCLE
BARRINGTON IL 60010-1078 |
Promotional products and
recognition and safety awards. |
Telephone: 847-639-4259
Fax: 847-639-4260 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
CONCORD INDUSTRIES
19 WILLARD RD
NORWALK CT 06851-4414 |
Key chains, lapel pins,
laser engraved glass, belt buckles, and Americana products. |
Web: www.uspsproducts.com
Telephone: 800-553-9824
Fax: 203-750-6057 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
CWS AWARDS
4709 23RD AVE SW
SEATTLE WA 98106-1315 |
Awards including jeweled
pins, standard pins, medallions, lapel pins, rings, plaques, and trophies. |
Telephone: 206-270-0923
Fax: 206-933-9608 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
DATA SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
INC
3300 75TH AVE STE 110
LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID note cards, pins, key rings, mugs, magnets, T-shirts, and canvas prints
of stamps. |
Web: www.dstincorporated.com
Telephone: 301-583-3500
Fax: 301-583-3512 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
FIF MARKETING
41 E MAIN ST STE 112
LAKE ZURICH IL 60047-3413 |
Corporate gifts and promotional
products. |
Web: www.fifmarketing.com
Telephone: 847-540-0611
Fax: 847-540-0613 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS
INC
1 WEINGEROFF BLVD
CRANSTON RI 02910-4019 |
Corporate gifts, promotional
products, lapel pins, mugs, key rings, and caps. |
Telephone: 401-467-3178
Fax: 401-467-3570 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
GARY MANDEL PROMOTIONAL
PRODUCTS
1202 OLYMPIC BLVD
SANTA MONICA CA 90404-3722 |
Promotional products. |
Telephone: 310-392-4070
Fax: 310-392-4467 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
GIFTPRENEURS
640 S GRAND AVE STE 106
SANTA ANA CA 92705-4156 |
Logo watches, corporate
gifts, and promotional products. |
Telephone: 800-500-5574
Fax: 714-542-1896
*Call for catalog |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
HERITAGE PROMOTIONS
3760 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD
SAINT AUGUSTINE FL 32084-1280 |
Premium and promotional
items. |
Telephone: 904-827-9747
Fax: 904-827-9707 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
HIGHLAND GLEN MANUFACTURING
INC
PO BOX 294 BUFFALO NY 14213-2028 |
Key rings and key accessories. |
Telephone: 716-883-1110
Fax: 716-885-0243 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP
7200 STATE ROUTE 88
RAVENNA OH 44266-9190 |
Drivers, iron sets, putter,
head covers, golf bags, golf travel bags, golf towels, golf gloves, golf
balls, golf tees, tool packets, divot repair tools, golf shoe brush, and
golf umbrella. |
Telephone: 800-334-2230
Fax: 866-666-4525
E-mail: tom@hlpgolf.com |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
HY KO PRODUCTS
7370 NORTHFIELD RD
WALTON OH 44146-6106 |
Key chains, key rings,
key fobs, key accessories, and bottle openers. |
Telephone: 440-232-8227
Fax: 440-232-8227 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
IPROMOTEU
40 SPEEN ST STE 303
FRAMINGHAM MA 01701-1898 |
Bookmarks, pins, key
chains, and mugs. |
Web: www.ipromoteu.com
Telephone: 877-470-1436
Fax: 905-542-9454 |
For USPS promotional
use only. |
JIM PROMOTIONS INC
3639 NEW GETWELL RD STE 15
MEMPHIS TN 38118-6047 |
Mugs, pens, patches,
and lapel pins. |
Telephone: 901-795-7150
Fax: 901-795-7437 |
For USPS promotional
use only. |
JONATHAN GREY AND ASSOCIATES
920 CALLE NEGOCIO STE B
SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673-6207 |
Lapel pins, awards, teddy
bears and framed sets of advertising specialty products. Heroes of 2001 products: framed canvas reproductions, key chains, framed sets, and
ornaments. |
Web: www.jgrey.com
Telephone: 949-498-2515
Fax: 949-298-2830
E-mail: raquel@jgrey.com |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
MARCH COMPANY
3815 ACADEMY PKWY NE
ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-4408 |
Stamp design lapel pins,
key chains, and money clips. Heroes of 2001 products: lapel pins,
magnets, key chains, money clips, marble paperweights, two-dimensional holiday
ornaments, and framed pins. |
Web: www.marchco.com
Telephone: 800-336-2724
Fax: 505-345-0407 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
NATIONAL DESIGN CORPORATION
16885 VIA DEL CAMPO CT STE 300
SAN DIEGO CA 92127-4120 |
Desk caddy, memo cubes,
magnets, mugs, pens, pencils, twist up crayons, and flashlight key rings. |
Telephone: 858-674-6040
Fax: 858-674-4120 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
PIONEER BALLOON AND PIONEER
NATIONAL LATEX
5000 E 29TH ST N WICHITA KS 67220-2111 |
Latex and foil balloons. |
Telephone: 316-685-2266
Fax: 316-685-0187 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
POSTAL PRODUCTS UNLIMITED
500 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE WI 53207-2649 |
Employee recognition gifts,
collectibles, giveaways, and marketing items. |
Telephone: 800-229-4500
E-mail: tomr@postalproducts.com |
Mainly for USPS promotional
use only, with the exception of the commemorative rings. |
POSTAL STUFF
2699 HARRISON RD
COLUMBUS OH 43204-3591 |
Embroidered attaches,
duffels, portfolios and general promotional products, and awards featuring
the USPS corporate signature. |
Telephone: 614-276-9717
Fax: 614-276-9726 |
For USPS promotional
use only. |
PRO PACIFIC CORPORATION
300 CONTINENTAL BLVD STE 120
EL SEGUNDO CA 90245-5045 |
Custom collectible mint
tins. Mints available in various shapes and sizes. |
Web: www.propacific.com
Telephone: 310-765-4533
Fax: 310-662-1615
E-mail: dave@propacific.com |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
ROYEL MARKETING
50 PARK PL STE 810
NEWARK NJ 07102-4305 |
Assorted ad specialties,
apparel, employee incentives, awards, and promotional products. |
Telephone: 973-624-5599
Fax: 973-624-6664 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
SONOMA PINS
677 1ST STREET W
SONOMA CA 95467-7003 |
Stamp lapel pins, key
chains, dog tags, Heroes of 2001 products. |
Web: www.favoriteline.com/heroes
Telephone: 800-996-8655
Fax: 707-996-9957 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
US ALLEGIANCE INC
63004 LAYTON AVE
BEND OR 97701-3735 |
Greetings From America,
Neuter or Spay, Teddy Bear, Love, and Heroes of 2001 lapel
pins, postcards, mugs, magnets, key chains, tote bags, and stationery. |
Web: www.ipledge.com
Telephone: 800-327-1402
Fax: 800-622-8212 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
WEI KEE PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL
LTD 92 POKFULAM RD FLAT B1
LA CLARE MANSION HONG KONG |
Miniature plastic mailboxes. |
Web: www.postbox.com.hk
Telephone: 818-281-8899
Fax: 818-888-9189
E-mail: samsonchow@aol.com |
For USPS promotional
use only. |
WINCO INTERNATIONAL
9019 OSO AVENUE STE F
CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Lapel pins, key chains,
magnets, pen stands, first day of issue covers, and bookmarks with or without
attached emblems. |
Telephone: 818-718-1191
Fax: 818-700-9778 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
WONDERLAND MARKETING
1718 SHERMAN AVE STE 311
EVANSTON IL 60201-5609 |
Watches, mugs, clocks,
and pens. |
Web: www.shopwonderland.com
Telephone: 888-876-2451
Fax: 847-425-1551 |
For USPS promotional use
only. |
USPS Corporate Apparel
Licensee |
Products |
Where Can I Buy These? |
Other Sources |
5 STAR MARKETING
4005 W GREEN TREE RD
MILWAUKEE WI 53209-3034 |
Polo shirts, long-sleeved shirts,
jackets, hats, and bags. |
Telephone: 414-351-6212
Fax: 414-351-1336 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
AMERICAN NEEDLE
1275 BUSCH PKWY
BUFFALO GROVE IL 60089-4545 |
Postal Service logo, Mr. Zip,
Pony Express, and Classic
Collections caps. |
Telephone: 847-215-0011
Fax: 847-215-0013 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
CENTURY PROMOTIONAL
PRODUCTS INC
457 FARNSWORTH CIRCLE
BARRINGTON IL 60010-1078 |
T-shirts, golf shirts, and caps. |
Telephone: 847-639-4259
Fax: 847-639-4260 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
DATA SOLUTIONS AND
TECHNOLOGY INC
3300 75TH AVE STE 110
LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID Polo shirts and T-shirts. |
Web: www.dstincorporated.com
Telephone: 301-583-3500
Fax: 301-583-3512 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
FIF MARKETING
41 E MAIN ST STE 112
LAKE ZURICH IL 60047-3413 |
Corporate gifts, promotional
products, and logo apparel. |
Web: www.fifmarketing.com
Telephone: 847-540-0611
Fax: 847-540-0613 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
FREEDMAN AND COMPANY
77 SAINT JOHNS RD
CAMP HILL PA 17011-6940 |
T-shirts, sweatshirts, and tote
bags. |
Telephone: 800-392-1066
Fax: 717-761-5276 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
GIFTPRENEURS
640 S GRAND AVE STE 106
SANTA ANA CA 92705-4156 |
Jackets, shirts, sweaters, and
carrying cases. |
Telephone: 800-500-5574
Fax: 714-542-1896
*Call for catalog |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP
7200 STATE ROUTE 88
RAVENNA OH 44266-9190 |
Golf apparel and equipment. |
Telephone: 800-334-2230
Fax: 866-666-4525
E-mail: tom@hlpgolf.com |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
JIM PROMOTIONS INC
3639 NEW GETWELL RD STE 15
MEMPHIS TN 38118-6047 |
Logo apparel and postal
inspector raid jackets. |
Telephone: 901-795-7150
Fax: 901-795-7437 |
For USPS
promotional use
only. |
LANDS END
6 LANDS END LANE
DODGEVILLE WI 53595-6001 |
Corporate logo apparel and
embroidered apparel. |
Telephone: 800-535-3060
Fax: 800-297-2606 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
LOGOTEL
9005 RED BRANCH RD
COLUMBIA MD 21045-2110 |
100% cotton screen print Heroes of 2001 T-shirts. |
Telephone: 410-772-5623
Fax: 410-740-8978 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
POSTAL PRODUCTS UNLIMITED
500 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE WI 53207-2649 |
Commemorative rings,
sportswear, and assorted gear. |
Telephone: 800-229-4500
E-mail: tomr@postalproducts.com |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
ROYEL MARKETING
50 PARK PL STE 810
NEWARK NJ 07102-4305 |
Men's and women's apparel. |
Telephone: 973-624-5599
Fax: 973-624-6664 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
VEER RIGHT
3705 AIRPORT CIR NW STE I
WILSON NC 27896-8631 |
Men's and women's apparel
(Cutter & Buck), accessories,
and gifts. |
Telephone: 252-237-5900
Fax: 252-237-8004 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
WINCO INTERNATIONAL
9019 OSO AVENUE STE F
CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Earrings and necklaces. |
Telephone: 818-718-1191
Fax: 818-700-9778 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
Licensee |
Products |
Where Can I Buy These? |
Other Sources |
WONDERLAND MARKETING
1718 SHERMAN AVE STE 311
EVANSTON IL 60201-5609 |
Jackets, shirts, sweaters, and
watches. |
Web: www.shopwonderland.com
Telephone: 888-876-2451
Fax: 847-425-1551 |
For USPS promotional
and personal use only. |
POSTAL STUFF
2699 HARRISON RD
COLUMBUS OH 43204-3591 |
Screen printed and
embroidered apparel. |
Telephone: 614-276-9717
Fax: 614-276-9726 |
For USPS
promotional and
personal use only. |
Commercial Apparel and Jewelry
Licensee |
Products |
Where Can
I Buy These? |
Other Sources |
AMERICAN NEEDLE
1275 BUSCH PKWY
BUFFALO GROVE IL 60089-4545 |
Postal Service logo, Mr.
Zip, Pony Express, and Classic Collections caps. |
Telephone: 847-215-0011
Fax: 847-215-0013 |
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CIZNA INC
45 E 25TH ST APT 11D
NEW YORK NY 10010-2941 |
Mr. Zip T-shirts. |
Currently available only
in Japan. |
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CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
1 MUSEUM WAY
CORNING NY 14830-2253 |
T-shirts. |
Web: www.cmog.com
Telephone: 607-974-8835
Fax: 607-974-7365 |
Corning Museum gift shop. |
DATA SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
INC
3300 75TH AVE STE 110
LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID Polo
shirts and T-shirts. |
Web: www.dstincorporated.com
Telephone: 301-583-3500
Fax: 301-583-3512 |
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FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS
INC
1 WEINGEROFF BLVD
CRANSTON RI 02910-4019 |
Corporate gifts and promotional
products. |
Telephone: 401-467-3178
Fax: 401-467-3570 |
CVS, K-Mart, and Krogers. |
HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP
7200 STATE ROUTE 88
RAVENNA OH 44266-9190 |
Golf apparel and equipment. |
Telephone: 800-334-2230
Fax: 866-666-4525
E-mail: tom@hlpgolf.com |
Ask for color catalog. |
JER SPORTS
1604 A STREET
WEST BABYLON NY 11704-5074 |
Men's, women's, and children's
slippers; sandals; canvas, synthetic and leather footwear and boots. |
Telephone: 631-587-1705
Fax: 631-422-4119 |
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KAHALA
424 SUMMER ST
HONOLULU HI 96817-5607 |
Hawaiian shirts with stamp
images. |
Telephone: 808-523-7873
Fax: 808-521-6413 |
Retail stores in Hawaii. |
LOGOTEL
9005 RED BRANCH RD
COLUMBIA MD 21045-2110 |
100% cotton screen print Heroes of 2001 T-shirts. |
Telephone: 410-772-5623
Fax: 410-740-8978 |
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MALAMA PONO LTD
1401 MAULHARDT AVENUE
OXNARD CA 93030-7966 |
100% cotton T-shirts featuring
the Duke Kahanamoku stamp. |
Telephone: 310-576-2444
Fax: 310-576-2440 |
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MUSEUM COMPANY
695 ROUTE 46 W STE 400
FAIRFIELD NJ 07004-1592 |
Women's sleep
shirt with Love stamp image. |
Telephone:
973-244-4300
Fax: 973-244-4281 |
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THIRD STREET SPORTSWEAR
PO BOX 145
OZARK MO 65721-0145 |
Snoopy Flying Ace T-shirts. |
Telephone: 800-538-1059
Fax: 417-485-8995 |
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WINCO INTERNATIONAL
9019 OSO AVENUE STE F
CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Earrings and necklaces. |
Telephone: 818-718-1191Fax:
818-700-9778 |
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