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Click-N-Ship-N-Mom: Another record-breaking day for Click-N-Ship
Click-N-ShipTM and Mother's Day make a perfect match.
Our online shipping service recorded 35,000 online labels
printed in one day May 5, in advance of Mother's Day. It's
the highest number of Click-N-Ship labels printed - with
and without postage - to date.
• Online revenue is nearly $30 million since its launch
in May 2002. Users are averaging 12 labels per
log-in session, indicating it's a hit with small-business
customers.
• New features are planned for the fall, including address book import/export, credit card storage, e-mail
shipment notification, multiple labels per credit card
transaction, batch shipping and a shipping history for
customers.
• It's fast, easy and convenient. And it's the Transformation Plan in action, increasing access to Postal
Service products and services while moving simple
transactions out of retail lobbies.
• Good for moms. Good for the Postal Service.
Express Mail Growth: Expanded reach
increases market share opportunities
The bigger the market reach, the bigger the potential for
growth in volume. That's why the Integrated Network
Development group is working to identify new markets for
Express MailŪ service, the Postal Service's premium product. Its viability is directly related to how many USPS customers it can serve.
• "Since there is a direct relationship between volume
and the number of ZIP Codes listed on the acceptance directories, we try to encourage field management to stretch their overnight commitments for
Express Mail to the farthest practical reach," says
Karen McManus, program manager for this effort.
• Through a transportation agreement with FedEx,
the Postal Service has doubled the reach of its
Express Mail service network, creating new market
opportunities. In February, district managers were
asked to review their Express Mail service delivery
commitments. Maps of each shared network system
and its 5-digit delivery commitments were created
and distributed by performance cluster (PC). "Areas
of Opportunity" were identified by 5-digit ZIP Code for
service commitment upgrades.
• The initial response from 21 districts upgraded the
delivery commitments of 100 destination 5-digit ZIPs,
which can be serviced by over 700 originating 3-digit
ZIPs. By opening these new markets, Express Mail
service volume is projected to increase by 59,000
pieces quarterly.
• Although it's a good start, 75% of PCs are still reviewing their 5-digit "areas of opportunity." In order for
additional upgrades to be included in the upcoming
Express Mail service directories, they must be received by June 6. Please e-mail your upgrade requests to the Express Mail Control Change Board at HQEMCCB.
Rate of Return: Board approves filing of
a parcel return rate
The USPS Board of Governors has okayed the filing for
a parcel return rate. That means the Postal Service may
soon be able to offer reduced rates for shippers participating in a new consumer-to-business parcel return service.
• The filing with the Postal Rate Commission seeks an
experimental classification for Parcel Return Services. The new service would apply to merchandise
that is being returned by a consumer to a merchant.
• The merchant, or merchant's agent, would pick up
the returned parcels at a designated Postal Service
facility, and pay the applicable postage. The prices
for the new service would recognize the savings that
are generated by the merchant's worksharing efforts.
Videos sweep two top slots: CAMMY
awards emphasize service
improvements
Quarter II Consumer Affairs Manager Recognition
awards for the best customer service practices by consumer affairs managers (CAMs):
• Central Plains District CAM Vickie Shroeder won the
gold for developing a quarterly 15-minute training video for Retail personnel. The first video featured proper selling techniques, service performance data and
Postal Service products information. It might not be in
heavy rotation on MTV, but it's got Central Plains
Retail personnel swinging to a new beat.
• Northern Illinois District CAM Chris Bzdelik won the
silver by developing an educational video for employees about No Record Mail. That occurs when
letters and flats are sent to the Central Forwarding
System (CFS), but their address information isn't
contained in the CFS computer. Then, the mail must
be sent back to the delivery facility for rehandling
and reprocessing, which drives up costs. The video,
along with a monthly No Record report, helped the
district reduce No Record volume.
• The bronze award goes to Nevada-Sierra District
CAM Dee Dee Terrano for her congressional outreach efforts. She compiled pertinent Postal Service
information in an easy-to-use "take-away" for District
Manager Johnray Egelhoff to give to congressional
staffers. That effort helped strengthen the relationship between the district and local representatives.
24 Hours: SARS virus can live longer
on surfaces than originally believed
The virus that causes SARS - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours according to new information from the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC).
• The new finding means Postal Service employees,
and the general public, will need to pay close attention to hygiene, in addition to following other precautionary safety measures to prevent infection.
• Most important among hygiene procedures is proper,
frequent hand washing, say CDC officials. Employees also are advised to avoid placing hands and
fingers in or near the eyes, ears, nose and mouth.
• Other safety precautions include avoiding prolonged
face-to-face contact with an infected person, keeping
clothes clean and covering mouth and nose when
coughing and sneezing.
Welcome aboard
James Miller is the newest member to the USPS Board
of Governors. PMG Jack Potter welcomed Miller at the
Board meeting in Chicago. Miller is a senior fellow at the
Hoover Institution at Stanford University and former Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Chairman
of the Federal Trade Commission.
We're driven
The USPS Board of Governors has approved funding to
purchase 6,240 vehicles for delivery operations. This acquisition supports an early delivery on a commitment to the
National Rural Letter Carriers Association to provide additional Postal Service vehicles for rural routes. Although rural carriers have traditionally used their own vehicles to
deliver mail, the difficulty of finding right-hand drive vehicles
with adequate cargo space is a growing problem that can
affect reliable service and employee satisfaction.
Capital upgrade
A Board-approved capital investment will go toward upgrading the mail processing computer networks at 62 Postal Service mail processing facilities. Intelligent Mail and
Address Quality Senior Vice President Charles Bravo requested funding for the first phase of the nationwide program to install modern, high-speed fiber-optic wiring to
transmit data between automated processing equipment
and computer systems. A contract is expected to be
awarded in June, with installation to be completed by May
2004.
The Postal Bulletin - Help Us Save Paper and Money
The Postal Bulletin has been around for 123 years, and
it's the most relied-upon, trusted source of information in
the Postal Service today.
In the 1970s, when our nation became more concerned
about our environment, the Postal Service began using recycled paper to print the Postal Bulletin. We have also tried
over the years to print just the right number of copies to
save our nation's resources.
Despite our efforts, some offices tell us that they receive
too many copies. We need to do something about this.
Therefore, if you want to reduce the number of
copies your office receives or if you want to cancel
your subscription altogether, send an e-mail to pbulleti@email.usps.gov or call 202-268-5776. Please
be assured that we will not reduce or cancel your subscription unless you ask us to do so.
Remember, each issue of the Postal Bulletin since 1995
is available online. To access the online version of the Postal Bulletin, please follow either of these routes:
• On the Intranet: Go to the Postal Service PolicyNet
Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on View
Postal Bulletins.
• On the Internet: Go to www.usps.com; click on About USPS & News, then Forms and Publications, then Postal Bulletin.
For more information on the Postal Bulletin, please
see our article in Postal Bulletin 22097 (3-6-03, pages
5-6) titled "The Postal Bulletin - Your Source for Trusted
Information."
We've come a long way, and we'll continue to evolve
with the times. Our job is to make your job easier. As you
know, the Postal Bulletin is here to serve you, as it has
been for almost 125 years.
- Policies and Procedures Information,
Public Affairs and Communications, 5-15-03
The mailings below will be deposited in the near future.
Offices should honor the requested delivery dates.
Mailers wishing to participate in these alerts, for mailings of
1 million pieces or more, should contact Business Service
Network Integration at 703-292-4041 at least 1 month preceding the requested delivery dates. The Postal Service
also offers electronic Mail Alerts via ADVANCE. For more
information, see the ADVANCE Notification & Tracking
System Technical Guide on the Internet at http://www.ribbs.usps.gov/files/advance/ADVTECH.PDF or
contact the National Customer Support Center at
800-458-3181.
| Title of Mailing |
Class and
Type of
Mail |
Requested
Delivery
Dates |
Number
of Pieces
(Millions) |
Distribution |
Presort Level |
Comments |
| Billy Graham Letter |
Standard/Letter |
5/19/03-5/30/03 |
2.1 |
Nationwide |
Barcoded, Basic,
3/5 Digit |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Hallmark Summer Postcard |
Standard/Letter |
5/19/03-5/30/03 |
4.5 |
Nationwide |
Barcoded, Basic,
3/5 Digit, Car-Rt |
Vertis, Chalfont, PA |
| DECISION Magazine |
Standard/Flat |
5/26/03-5/31/03 |
1.1 |
Nationwide |
Barcoded, Basic,
3/5 Digit, Car-Rt |
Minneapolis, MN |
| The Sportsman's Guide, June
Main |
Standard/Catalog |
5/27/03-5/30/03 |
1.4 |
Nationwide |
3/5 Digit, Car-Rt |
Quad Graphics,
Martinsburg, WV |
| JCP Summer Sizzler |
Standard/Postcard |
5/28/03-5/30/03 |
9.1 |
Nationwide |
Car-Rt |
Harte-Hanks |
| Costco Passport Mailer |
Standard/Letter |
5/28/03-6/04/03 |
18.0 |
Nationwide |
Barcoded, 3/5
Digit, Car-Rt |
Segerdahl |
- Business Service Network Integration,
Service and Market Development, 5-15-03 |
ALL OFFICES WITH CITY MOTORIZED, RURAL, AND HIGHWAY CONTRACT BOX DELIVERY ROUTES
Each year, the Postal Service designates the third full
week of May to encourage customers on city motorized,
rural, or highway contract box delivery routes to examine
and, where necessary, improve the appearance of their
mailboxes. Neat, attractive mailboxes make a significant
contribution to the appearance of the countryside and to
streets in suburban areas. Mailbox Improvement Week,
May 19-24, calls attention to the need for providing mailboxes that are:
1. Approved by the postmaster general.
2. Designed to protect the mail from weather.
3. Safe to use.
4. Conveniently located.
5. Neat in appearance.
Mailboxes that meet these five important requirements
help delivery and collection operations and improve service
to the entire route. There are three approved styles of
curbside mailboxes: (1) traditional design, in three standard sizes (see Exhibit A on page 5; (2) contemporary
design, also in three sizes (see Exhibit B on page 5; and
(3) locked, full- or limited-service. USPS Std 7 governs the
design and specifications of curbside mailboxes and includes provisions for improved quality of the product.
Postmasters should send Notice 209, Mailbox Improvement Week, to all rural and highway contract box delivery
route customers the week before Mailbox Improvement
Week to alert them of the event. Notice 209 can be requisitioned from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) as
follows:
• Touch Tone Order Entry: Call 800-332-0317,
option 2.
Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, option 1, extension 2925, and
follow the prompts to leave a message (wait 48 hours
after registering before placing your first order).
• E-mail: Complete PS Form 7380, MDC Supply
Requisition (manually or by F3 Fill), and send it as an
attachment to the e-mail address MDC Customer
Service or mcustome@email.usps.gov.
• Mail: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the following address:
SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702
The relevant ordering information for Notice 209 is as
follows:
PSN: 7610-03-000-9145
PSIN: NOT209
Unit of Issue: EA
Quick Pick #: 496
Bulk Pack Quantity: N/A
Price: $0.0242
Edition Date: 11/00
Customers must use only approved traditional, contemporary, or locked full- or limited-service curbside mailboxes for new installations or replacements. However,
customers may use a custom-built curbside mailbox if the
local postmaster gives prior approval and the mailbox conforms generally to the same requirements as approved
manufactured curbside mailboxes relative to the flag, size,
strength, and quality of construction. Carriers on motorized
city routes may continue to serve mailboxes that are designed primarily for use by customers receiving door delivery and that have been erected and served under previous
regulations (see Exhibit C on this page). However, carriers
should advise customers that they may use only approved
curbside mailboxes when replacing these types of mailboxes. A list of approved manufacturers of traditional curbside mailboxes appears on pages 7-8.
For motorized city routes, and where the use of street
names and house numbers is authorized on rural and highway contract box delivery routes, the mailbox must display
the number on the side of single mailboxes or on the door
of grouped mailboxes. If the mailbox is on a street other
than the one on which the customer resides, the street
name and house number must be on the mailbox. When
rural and highway contract box delivery route customers
have assigned box numbers, the numbers must appear on
the side of single mailboxes or on the doors of grouped
mailboxes, visible to the approaching carrier. The street
number, box number, and/or any other address information
must be inscribed in contrasting color in neat letters and
numerals not less than 1 inch in height. In all instances,
placing the owner's name on the box is optional.
  
Motorized city, rural, and highway contract box delivery
route customers are encouraged, and may be required pursuant to POM 631.33b, to group mailboxes whenever practical, especially where many mailboxes are located at or
near crossroads, service turnouts, or similar locations.
Customers should also paint mailboxes and supports/posts
and keep them rust-free. Advertising on mailboxes and
mailbox supports is prohibited.
In areas where snow removal is a problem,
the Postal Service suggests using a semi-arch or extended arm-type support (see
Exhibit D), which allows snowplows to sweep near or under mailboxes without
damaging supports and provides easy access to the mailboxes by carriers and
customers.
Curbside mailbox installation requirements have been
designed considerate of many factors, including the safety
and comfort of our letter carriers. You should install mailboxes so that either the bottom inside surface of the mailbox or, if applicable, the bottom edge of the mail drop slot is
no less than 41 inches and no more than 45 inches from the
surface of the road. Additionally, the face of the mailbox
should be set back no less than 6 inches and no more than
8 inches from the curb. However, because of varying road
and curb conditions and other factors, the Postal Service
recommends that customers contact their local Post Office
before erecting or replacing mailboxes and supports.
Customers must place mailboxes on motorized city, rural, and highway contract box delivery routes so a carrier
can safely and conveniently serve them without leaving his
or her vehicle. The mailboxes must be on the right-hand
side of the road in the carrier's travel direction in all cases
where traffic conditions make it dangerous for the carrier to
drive to the left to reach the mailboxes, or where doing so
would constitute a violation of traffic laws and regulations (Postal Operations Manual, POM, 632.6, Apartment House
Receptacles, exempts apartment houses and other multiple dwellings from this rule). On new rural and highway
contract box delivery routes, all mailboxes must be on the
right-hand side of the road in the direction of the route line
of travel. Mailbox placement must conform with state laws
and highway regulations. City motorized, rural, and highway contract box delivery route carriers are subject to the
same traffic laws and regulations as other motorists. Customers must remove obstructions, including vehicles, trash
cans, and snow, that impede safe and efficient delivery.
Except when a mailbox is temporarily blocked, carriers
must have access to the mailbox without leaving the vehicle unless authorized to dismount.
The Postal Service does not regulate mailbox supports
in any way except for purposes of carrier safety and delivery efficiency. Posts and other supports for curbside mailboxes are owned and controlled by customers, who are
responsible for ensuring that posts are neat and adequate
in strength and size. Heavy metal posts, concrete posts,
and miscellaneous items of farm equipment, such as milk
cans filled with concrete, are examples of potentially dangerous supports. The ideal support is an assembly that
bends or falls away when struck by a vehicle. Post or
support designs may not represent effigies or caricatures
that disparage or ridicule any person. Customers may attach the box to a fixed or movable arm. POM 632.5, Curbside Mailboxes, specifies Postal Service regulations
regarding construction and placement of mailboxes and
supports on motorized city, rural, and highway contract box
delivery routes.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
has determined that mailbox supports no larger than 4 inches by 4 inches, or
a 2-inch diameter standard steel or aluminum pipe, buried no more than 24 inches,
should safely break away if struck by a vehicle. According to FHWA, the mailbox
must also be securely attached to its post to prevent separation if struck.
See Exhibits E (page 13) and F (page 14) for examples of mailbox mountings and
supports suggested by the FHWA. Further information may be obtained from:
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY &
TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
444 N CAPITOL ST NW STE 249
WASHINGTON DC 20001-1512
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY HHS-10
400 7TH ST SW
WASHINGTON DC 20590-0003
The following list of curbside mailboxes approved by the
postmaster general supersedes all previously published
lists of approved manufacturers. This list is periodically
updated, and may be obtained at http://blue.usps.gov/delivery/del_growth_management.htm.
ALPHA PRODUCTS
5570 W 70TH PL
CHICAGO IL 60638-5326
www.alphaproducts.com
MV1215 (Locking, full-service)
ADDRESS ART
PO BOX 90018
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46290-0018
Applicable/US Flag (Accessory)
AMERICAN POSTAL MANUFACTURING CO
500 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE WI 53207-2649
www.mailproducts.com
1812 (Contemporary, full-service)
ARCHITECTURAL MAILBOXES
2741 PLAZA DEL AMO STE 206
TORRANCE CA 90503
www.architecturalmailboxes.com
Oasis 5100/5500 (Locking, full-service)
ARMADILLO ENCLOSURES INC
PO BOX 462199
ESCONDIDO CA 92046-2199
www.armadillomailbox.com
1000F (Traditional, full-service)
1000R (Locking, full-service)
AUTH FLORENCE MANUFACTURING
591 MITCHELL RD
GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2582
www.auth-florence.com
MB2000 (Locking, full-service)
DAVIS TOOL INC
215 SW WOOD ST
HILLSBORO OR 97123-5627
www.lockingmailbox.com
1022-X-LIM (Locking, limited-service)
1123-X-LIM (Locking, limited-service)
ESTES DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING INC
470 S MITTHOEFFER RD
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46229-3058
www.estesdesigns.com
EPS2640319 (Contemporary, full-service)
EPS2640437 (Contemporary, full-service)
FLEXIBLE COMPOSITES CO
2629 MOUNT JORDAN RD
SANDY UT 84092-3357
www.flexiblecomposites.com
CMB-01 (Traditional, full-service)
FUORISERIE IMPORTS
61 PEARL ST STE 503
BROOKLYN NY 11201
www.ecco-products.com
Ecco 3 (Traditional, full-service)
GAINS MANUFACTURING
12200 CIRKHAM RD
POWAY CA 92064-6806
www.gainsmfg.com
Keystone (Contemporary, full-service)
IMPERIAL MAILBOX SYSTEMS
3901 NORRIS LN
MILLBROOK AL 36054-2433
36557 (Contemporary, full-service)
37257 (Contemporary, full-service)
37260 (Contemporary, full-service)
37262 (Contemporary, full-service)
37263 (Contemporary, full-service)
37264 (Contemporary, full-service)
37265 (Contemporary, full-service)
JAMESTOWN ADVANCED PRODUCTS INC
2855 GIRTS RD
JAMESTOWN NY 14701-9666
www.jamestownadvanced.com
49 (Traditional, full-service)
54 (Traditional, full-service)
56 (Traditional, full-service)
JANZER CORP
9 CHELTEN WAY
TRENTON NJ 08638-5000
www.janzer.com
StoneyBrae (Traditional, full-service)
LETTER LOCKER LLC
20594 OTTAWA RD
APPLE VALLEY CA 92308-6253
www.letterlocker.com
Supreme Letter Locker (Locking, full-service)
Standard Letter Locker (Locking, full-service)
MAIL SYSTEMS NW INC
12365 SW TOOZE RD
SHERWOOD OR 97140-7205
Belaire 16 (Locking, limited-service)
Belaire 20 (Locking, full-service)
Senator 16 (Locking, full-service)
Senator XL (Locking, full-service)
SALSBURY INDUSTRIES
1010 E 62ND ST
LOS ANGELES CA 90001-1598
www.mailboxes.com
4325 (Locking, full-service)
4350 (Locking, full-service)
4375 (Locking, full-service)
4850 (Contemporary, full-service)
SECURITY MANUFACTURING
815 S MAIN ST
GRAPEVINE TX 76051-5535
www.securitymanufacturing.com
Trailmaster (locking, full-service)
SOLAR GROUP INC
107 FELLOWSHIP RD
PO BOX 525
TAYLORSVILLE MS 39168-0525
www.thesolargroup.com
AR15 (Contemporary, full-service)
CENTURY 2000 (Contemporary, full-service)
CL-1 (Contemporary, full-service)
E-11 (Contemporary, full-service)
E-16 (Traditional, full-service)
ES15 Estate (Traditional, full-service)
PL-10 (Traditional, full-service)
RSK (Locking, full-service)
ST-10 (Traditional, full-service)
ST-11 (Traditional, full-service)
ST-15 (Traditional, full-service)
ST-16 (Traditional, full-service)
ST-20 (Traditional, full-service)
STEEL CITY CORP
190 N MERIDIAN RD
YOUNGSTOWN OH 44501-1227
www.scity.com
2D Two Door Brute (Traditional, full-service)
IB IronBox (Traditional, full-service)
LE Brute (Traditional, full-service)
PX Polybox (Traditional, full-service)
T1 (Traditional, full-service)
T2 (Traditional, full-service)
T3 (Traditional, full-service)
STEP2 CORP
10010 AURORA HUDSON RD
PO BOX 2412
STREETSBORO OH 44241-0412
www.step2.com
5402 (Contemporary, full-service)
5452 (Contemporary, full-service)
UNEEK PRODUCTS INC
14228 MIDWAY RD STE 209
DALLAS TX 75229-3649
www.uneekpro.com
PV-300 (Locking, full-service)
PV-400 (Locking, full-service)
VEEDERS MAILBOX INC
10050 MONTGOMERY RD NO 324
CINCINNATI OH 45242-5322
www.veedersmailbox.com
LGVMB-G (Traditional, full-service)
LGVMB-SS (Traditional, full-service)
SMVMB-B (Traditional, full-service)
SMVMB-SS (Traditional, full-service)
Note: Transparent mailboxes are prohibited by
USPS-STD-7B.
During Mailbox Improvement Week, postmasters
and managers or their designees must review all cluster box units (CBUs), neighborhood
delivery and collection box units (NDCBUs), and outdoor parcel lockers (OPLs)
in their delivery areas to identify any hazards or irregularities, and they
must record the results o f the review. Upon completion of the reviews, copies
must be retained locally and consolidated copies sent to the designated growth
coordinator for each district. PS Form 8143, Equipment Checklist and Follow-up
Review, is the suggested format to use in conducting and recording the reviews.
PS Form 8143 is available in this Postal Bulletin (see Exhibit G on page
17) and on the Delivery and Retail/Growth Management Web page (http://blue.usps.gov/delivery/del_growth_management.htm), and must be reproduced locally. Employees conducting the reviews must complete
PS Form 1624, Delivery/Collection Equipment Work Request, for any equipment
that poses a safety hazard to Postal Service customers or employees. Requisition
PS Form 1624 from the MDC using normal ordering procedures (described on pages
4-5). The relevant ordering information for PS Form 1624 is as follows:
PSN: 7530-01-000-9392
PSIN: PS1624
Unit of Issue: SE
Quick Pick #: N/A
Bulk Pack Quantity: N/A
Price: $0.0411
Edition Date: 07/92
Employees must use the CBU and parcel locker equipment checklist and follow-up review procedure when
examining the condition of CBUs, NDCBUs, and OPLs.
Employees must do the following:
1. List the 5-digit, USPS-marked Postal Service ID
number of the unit. This is usually visible on the front
or side of the body or pedestal. If a Postal Service ID
number is not available, list the unit location, equipment type, and manufacturer in the left-hand column.
If you are able to access the back of the unit, list the
vendor name, equipment type (e.g., Type III CBU or
Type I NDCBU), and vendor-supplied serial number.
The type listed must distinguish between NDCBU
and CBU.
2. Assign each checklist item one of the following
ratings:
a. OK - Equipment does not need attention for this
item.
b. X - Equipment needs attention for this item.
c. NA - Item does not apply to this particular piece
of equipment.
3. When examining the equipment, use the instructions
below to complete PS Form 8143:
a. Check equipment. All CBUs, NDCBUs, and OPLs
should be straight, vertical, and firmly mounted
with the customer compartments facing away from the street. Visually verify that four bolts/nuts
are firmly in place securing the pedestal to the
concrete pad and also to the CBU, NDCBU, or
OPL. Apply hand pressure to the top edge of the
unit from the front side. While the unit may flex under the load, verify that the pedestal stays firmly
mounted to the concrete and that the unit does not
separate from the pedestal.
b. Check visible welds. Make note of cracked,
broken, or rusted welds. For NDCBUs and OPLs
only, tap the pedestal with a lightweight hammer,
especially along the seams, to check for corrosion
from the inside out or perforated corrosion.
c. For CBUs and NDCBUs, observe whether the carrier access door is locked and secure. Open it and
observe whether it is bowed or warped and whether the door and locking bar operate smoothly. With
the carrier access door open, check whether restraining devices prevent the door from blowing
closed. These devices, which may have to be set
manually, should be serviceable.
d. Ensure that the arrow lock operates smoothly and
that the mounting hardware is tight. For NDCBUs
and OPLs, the cover that protects the arrow lock
from customer tampering must be serviceable and
firmly attached.
e. For OPLs with arrow locks, the cover that protects
the arrow lock from theft must be properly secured, no fasteners missing, and with the proper
quantity of tamper resistant screw.
f. Ensure that all customer access doors are present, closed, and locked with no visible damage or
signs of forced entry. Check that customer door
numbers are readable.
g. Ensure that the exterior surface of the unit is free
from rust and graffiti.
h. Examine the unit for defects or damage. All equipment should reflect a proper Postal Service
image.
i. Check whether the unit and/or any protecting
structure appears watertight and in good repair.
Check whether there are any noticeable watermarks inside the unit or any wet mail.
j. Note any other conditions that require attention.
Also, look for signs of vandalism such as pry
marks on doors and locks.
4. Record the results of the inspection on the checklist.
5. Submit the completed PS Form 1624 for each unit reviewed to the maintenance office responsible for
centralized delivery equipment installation and/or repair in the area.
Carriers must note equipment deficiencies and report
them to the postmaster, supervisor, or designee. The postmaster or designee must then submit PS Form 1624 reporting the equipment defects. In addition, carriers should
complete PS Form 1767, Report of Hazard, Unsafe Condition, or Practice, for items that pose an immediate threat to
safety, such as an improperly secured or leaning NDCBU/CBU. Order PS Form 1767 from the MDC using normal ordering procedures (described on pages 4-5). The
relevant ordering information for PS Form 1767 is as follows:
PSN: 7530-01-000-9422
PSIN: PS1767
Unit of Issue: SE
Quick Pick #: 141
Bulk Pack Quantity: N/A
Price: $0.0625
Edition Date: 10/82
The postmaster or supervisor must immediately notify
by telephone the office responsible for repair of reported
hazards. The postmaster or supervisor must follow up to
ensure that the work is satisfactorily completed and documented. The office responsible for repair should use its
local buying authority to accomplish the repairs.
In January 1999, the Postal Service announced that
NDCBUs cannot be installed for delivery of mail beginning
in fiscal year 2000. There are no waivers granted for this
policy. In April 2003, national contracts for CBUs were renewed for a period of 1 year until April 2004. The renewals
were awarded to American Locker Security Systems, Auth-
Florence Manufacturing, and Security Manufacturing.
OPLs are available only through the national contract with
American Locker. All orders for CBUs and OPLs must be
placed through these national contracts, and all orders
must be placed through eBuy.
AMERICAN LOCKER SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
608 ALLEN ST
JAMESTOWN NY 14701-3966
800-828-9118
716-664-9600
716-483-2822 (fax)
www.americanlocker.com
Contract #072368-01-P-0378 - Place orders through eBuy.
Unit is painted plastic - pedestal is painted plastic.
AUTH FLORENCE MANUFACTURING CO
591 MITCHELL RD
GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2582
800-275-1747
630-545-1784
630-545-1896 (fax)
www.auth-florence.com
Contract #072368-01-P-0379 - Place orders through eBuy.
Unit is anodized, painted aluminum - pedestal is anodized,
painted stainless steel.
SECURITY MANUFACTURING CORP
815 SOUTH MAIN ST
GRAPEVINE TX 76051-5535
800-762-6937
817-329-1600
817-481-3993 (fax)
www.securitymanufacturing.com
Contract #072368-01-P-0380 - Place orders through eBuy.
Unit is anodized, painted aluminum - pedestal is anodized,
painted aluminum.
AMERICAN LOCKER SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
608 ALLEN ST
JAMESTOWN NY 14701-3966
800-828-9118
716-664-9600
716-483-2822 (fax)
www.americanlocker.com
Contract #072368-01-P-0378 - Place orders through eBuy.
Unit is plastic - pedestal is anodized aluminum. (Note:
Pedestal can only be used on American Locker units.)
AUTH-FLORENCE MANUFACTURING CO
591 MITCHELL RD
GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2582
800-275-1747
630-545-1784
630-545-1896 (fax)
www.auth-florence.com
Contract #072368-01-P-0379 - Place orders through eBuy.
Pedestal is anodized aluminum. Does not fit Superior units.
SECURITY MANUFACTURING CORP
815 SOUTH MAIN ST
GRAPEVINE TX 76051-5535
800-762-6937
817-329-1600
817-481-3993 (fax)
Contract #072368-01-P-0380 - Place orders through eBuy.
Pedestal is painted aluminum. Does not fit Superior or ARA
units.
PAGE SPECIALTY COMPANY
5877 S FULTON WAY
ENGLEWOOD CO 80111-3719
Contact: Bob Page
800-327-7439
303-770-2842
303-771-6837 (fax)
No national contract.
Pedestal is painted aluminum. (Note: Page is a small business.)
GREGS BODY AND FABRICATING
PO BOX 813
FRUITLAND PARK FL 34731-0813
Contact: Hansdel Gregory Swanson
352-787-9146
352-787-6262 (fax)
No national contract.
Pedestal is painted aluminum.
AMERICAN LOCKER SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
608 ALLEN ST
JAMESTOWN NY 14701-3966
800-828-9118
716-664-9600
716-483-2822 (fax)
www.americanlocker.com
Contract #072368-01-P-0378 - Place orders through eBuy.
Pedestal is anodized aluminum. (Note: Can be used only on
American Locker units.)
PAGE SPECIALTY COMPANY
5877 SOUTH FULTON WAY
ENGLEWOOD CO 80111-3719
Contact: Bob Page
800-327-7439
303-770-2842
303-771-6837 (fax)
No national contract.
Pedestal is painted steel.
USPS-STD-4B(RDD), Effective May 1, 1975
(pending revision)
AMERICAN DEVICE MANUFACTURING
591 MITCHELL RD
GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2582
www.auth-florence.com
800-275-1747
630-545-1784
630-545-1896 (fax)
AMERICAN EAGLE MANUFACTURING CO
3017 WHEELOCK ST
DALLAS TX 75220-2944
800-488-4810
214-358-5544
214-358-2261 (fax)
Horizontal only.
AUTH FLORENCE MANUFACTURING CO
591 MITCHELL RD
GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2582
www.auth-florence.com
800-275-1747
630-545-1784
630-545-1896 (fax)
BOMMER INDUSTRIES INC
PO BOX 187
LANDRUM SC 29356-0187
www.bommer.com
800-334-1654
864-457-3301
864-457-5370 (fax)
JENSEN INDUSTRIES INC
1946 E 46TH ST
LOS ANGELES CA 90058-2096
www.jensen-ind.com
323-235-6800
800-882-6489 (fax)
MAIL SECURITY
714 W FLORENCE AVE
LOS ANGELES CA 90044-6106
323-750-7844
323-750-3433 (fax)
Vertical only.
SALSBURY INDUSTRIES
1010 E 62ND ST
LOS ANGELES CA 90001-1598
www.mailboxes.com
800-323-3003
213-232-6181
800-725-9393 (fax)
SECURITY MANUFACTURING CORP
815 S MAIN ST
GRAPEVINE TX 76051-5535
www.securitymanufacturing.com
800-762-6937
817-329-1600
817-481-3993 (fax)
COMPX SECURITY PRODUCTS
200 OLD MILL RD
PO BOX 200
MAULDIN SC 29662-0200
Contact: Teresa Gilstrap
864-297-6655
864-297-9987 (fax)
Contract #266351-01-P-0411
National contract for 910B lock
HUDSON LOCK INC
81 APSLEY ST
HUDSON MA 01749-1547
Contact: Joanna Smith
978-562-3481
978-562-9859 (fax)
No national contract.
HURD CORPORATION
503 BOHANNON AVE
PO BOX 145
GREENEVILLE TN 37744-1450
423-787-8800
423-787-8817 (fax)
No national contract.
WIND CORPORATION
14 FINANCE DR
DANBURY CT 06810-4132
Contact: Patrick Wind
203-778-1001
203-778-1006 (fax)
Contract #266351-99-B-0987
National contract for 910A lock
KABA ILCO CORPORATION
400 JEFFREYS RD
PO BOX 2627
ROCKY MOUNT NC 27802-2627
Contact: Mike Philips (x256)
800-334-1381
252-446-3321
252-446-4702 (fax)
No national contract.
AMERICAN LOCKER SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
608 ALLEN ST
JAMESTOWN NY 14701-3966
www.americanlocker.com
800-828-9118
716-664-9600
716-483-2822 (fax)
No national contract.
Note: Apartment-style boxes are approved for indoor
installation or protected outdoor locations. However, the
Postal Service is prohibited from purchasing this equipment
for new installations. You may order replacement parts for
Postal Service-owned equipment that was installed in the
past.
Some states have enacted laws that are more stringent
and specific about the type of mailbox that may be used,
the post or support that must be used to mount the mailbox,
and the location of the delivery equipment. Regulations and
recommendations published in this notice might not reflect
non-Postal Service requirements for your area. When providing guidance to the general public concerning mailbox
placement and replacement, advise them not only of Postal
Service regulations but also of any mailbox regulations that
you know have been enacted by state or local authorities.
For a more complete understanding of state and local regulations, customers should contact the appropriate state or
local authority for clarification.
Postmasters should give these guidelines
and suggestions maximum local publicity. Consult your area Public Affairs and
Communications representative for further guidance and assistance in publicizing
Mailbox Improvement Week. The news release on page 15 is provided for postmasters
to distribute to daily or weekly newspapers or broadcast stations in their delivery
area to promote Mailbox Improvement Week. Postmasters should retype the release
double-spaced on Postal Service letterhead. It may also be helpful to alert
the media to locations of particularly interesting, approved mailboxes in your
delivery area.
Motorized city, rural, and highway contract box delivery
route carriers must cooperate to ensure the success of this
endeavor and later report the results to the postmaster.
Also, postmasters must use the most up-to-date list of
manufacturers and mailbox suppliers when providing motorized city, rural, and highway contract box delivery route
customers with information about the type of box to install.
- Delivery Support,
Delivery and Retail, 5-15-03
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [INSERT YOUR NAME]
[INSERT DATE] [INSERT YOUR PHONE NUMBER]
Internet: www.usps.com
Mailbox Improvement Week Arrives in Time for Spring Cleaning
The U.S. Postal Service is asking all [CITY NAME] owners to inspect and repair their mailboxes
during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 19-24, says Postmaster [FULL NAME].
"Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves the appearance of our community and makes
delivering and receiving mail safer for our carriers and customers," [LAST NAME] says.
The Postal Service makes this annual request because of the wear and tear that occurs to mailboxes
every year. "This is especially important after the effects of last winter," [HE/SHE] adds [IF
APPLICABLE].
Some of the typical activities that may need to be done include:
• Replacing loose hinges on a mailbox door.
• Repainting a mailbox that may have rusted or started peeling paint.
• Remounting a mailbox post if loosened.
• Replacing or adding house numbers.
"If a owner plans to install a new mailbox or replace a worn one, he or she must use only Postal
Service-approved traditional, contemporary, or locking full- or limited-service mailboxes," said [LAST
NAME]. "Customers should be careful when purchasing curbside mail receptacles because the use of
unapproved boxes is prohibited. Customers may use a custom-built mailbox, but they must consult with
my office to ensure it conforms to guidelines applying to flag, size, strength, and quality of construction."
For more information on the use of names or numbers on mailboxes, or answers to any other
questions, contact Postmaster [FULL NAME] at [PHONE NUMBER] or call your local postmaster at [PHONE NUMBER].
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