* * * * * 292.455 Preparation Requirements for Canada * * * * * Exhibit 292.455 Canadian Labeling Information [Revise Exhibit 292.455 by changing the first entry to read as follows. Delete the third entry (for the Exchange Office designated "IAD").]
* * * * * 7 Treatment of Inbound Mail 710 U.S. Customs Information 711 Customs Examination of Mail Believed to Contain Dutiable or Prohibited Articles * * * * * 711.6 Handling Subsequent to Customs Inspection * * * * * 711.62 U.S. Customs Service Locations * * * * * [Revise the list of U.S. Customs Service locations by removing the second-to-last location (for Virginia), so that the end of the list of locations reads as follows:]
* * * * * - International Network Operations, ICM UPDATES International Customized MailWe have combined ICM updates into one Postal Bulletin article to save space and paper. 12 ICM updates appear here.
On August 21, 2003, the Postal ServiceTM amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated April 19, 2001. The Agreement was published on page 60 of Postal Bulletin 22054 (7-12-01). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this Qualifying Mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment: a. Term: May 1, 2001, through February 13, 2004. b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
On August 25, 2003, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated May 28, 2001. The Agreement was published on page 37 of Postal Bulletin 22105 (6-26-03). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this Qualifying Mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment: a. Term: May 1, 2001, through February 13, 2004. b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
On September 5, 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: September 19, 2003, through September 18, 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 600 pieces of EMS. f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to: 1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM. 2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1. Exhibit 1
On September 5, 2003, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated October 17, 2002. The Agreement was published on page 36 of Postal Bulletin 22090 (11-28-02). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment: a. Term: October 31, 2002, through October 30, 2006. b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
On August 21, 2003, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated March 23, 2001. The Agreement was published on page 49 of Postal Bulletin 22048 (4-19-01). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this Qualifying Mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment: a. Term: April 5, 2001, through December 31, 2003. b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
On August 28, 2003, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated October 17, 2002. The Agreement was published on page 35 of Postal Bulletin 22090 (11-28-02). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment: a. Term: October 31, 2002, through October 30, 2006. b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. On September 2, 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: September 16, 2003, through September 15, 2006. 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
On August 22, 2003, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated April 30, 2001. The Agreement was published on page 61 of Postal Bulletin 22059 (9-20--01). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this Qualifying Mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment: a. Term: May 1, 2001, through February 13, 2004. b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
On August 22, 2003, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated June 18, 2001. The Agreement was published on page 68 of Postal Bulletin 22054 (7-12-01). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this Qualifying Mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment: a. Term: May 1, 2001, through February 13, 2004. b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
On September 5, 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 term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this Qualifying Mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment: a. Term: August 1, 2001, through February 13, 2004. b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
On August 28, 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: September 11, 2003, through September 10, 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
On August 22, 2003, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated April 30, 2001. The Agreement was published on page 42 of Postal Bulletin 22057 (8-23-01). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this Qualifying Mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment: a. Term: May 1, 2001, through February 13, 2004. b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. - Pricing Strategy,
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MARCH COMPANY
3815 ACADEMY PKWY NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-4408 |
Stamp design lapel pins, key chains, and money clips. |
Web: www.marchco.com
Telephone: 800-336-2724 Fax: 505-345-0407 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
Commercial Novelty
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
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MARCH COMPANY
3815 ACADEMY PKWY NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-4408 |
Stamp design lapel pins, key chains, and money clips. |
Web: www.marchco.com
Telephone: 800-336-2724 Fax: 505-345-0407 |
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- Licensing,
Public Affairs and Communications, 10-16-03
NOTICE
The Postal ServiceTM Retail In-Store Messaging Program will be releasing a Retail In-Store Messaging Kit, containing a counter card to promote the 50 State Quarters® Greetings from America products outlined in Postal Bulletin 22112 (10-2-03, pages 59-63).
The 50 State Quarters Greetings from America counter card is 9" x 12" with an easel back that you can easily set on retail counters. Along with this versatile marketing device, we will send a "Buy Here Now" sticker, which you can affix to the counter card. For offices that do not order the products or have them available for sale, the counter card contains a tear-off pad of subscription cards, which you can give to customers to use in placing an order by mail.
Be on the lookout for this great marketing tool in the upcoming Retail In-Store Messaging Kit!
- Licensing,
Public Affairs and Communications, 10-16-03
As a community service, the Postal ServiceTM offers pictorial cancellations to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which pictorial cancellations are authorized appears below. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial cancellation appears in italics under the date. Also provided, as space permits, are illustrations of those cancellations that were reproducible and available at press time.
People attending these local events may obtain the cancellation in person at the temporary Post OfficeTM station established there. Those who cannot attend the event, but who wish to obtain the cancellation, may submit a mail order request. Pictorial cancellations are available only for the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the requested pictorial cancellation date.
All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail® postage. Items submitted for cancellation may not include postage issued after the date of the requested cancellation. Such items will be returned unserviced.
Customers wishing to obtain a cancellation should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others,insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION,ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP+4 CODE, exactly as listed below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except the hyphen in the ZIP+4 code).
Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for cancellation, as long as they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and their return address. After applying the pictorial cancellation, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.
October 20, 2003
New Horizons
STAMP OUT FAMILY VIOLENCE STATION
PO BOX 9998
ALMA WI 54610-9998
STAMP OUT FAMILY VIOLENCE STATION
PO BOX 9998
JEFFERSON WI 53549-9998
The following cancellation has been extended for 60 days.
September 11, 2003
Postal Service
HEROES OF 2001 STATION
POSTMASTER
525 8TH ST
AUGUSTA GA 30901-9998
The following cancellations have been extended for 30 days.
September 21, 2003
Greater Kansas City Postal Customer Council
SIGNS OF CHANGE STATION
315 WEST PERSHING RD RM 507
KANSAS CITY MO 64108-9998
September 26, 2003
Sorghum Festival Committee
SORGHUM STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
WEST LIBERTY KY 41472-9998
September 8, 2003
The Historic House Trust of NYC
11TH ANNUAL LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER SPECIAL EVENTS
JAF1-BLDG 421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9998
September 11, 2003
Federal Executive Board
FEDERAL PLAZA STATION
POSTMASTER SPECIAL EVENTS
JAF1-BLDG 421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9998
September 11, 2003
USPS New York DIstrict
WORLD TRADE CENTER STATION
POSTMASTER SPECIAL EVENTS
JAF-BLDG 421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9998
| September 26-27, 2003
Kalona Historical Society KALONA FALL FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 302 5TH ST KALONA IA 52247-9998 |
| September 27, 2003
LEWIS AND CLARK STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 RISING SUN IN 47040-9998 |
| September 29, 2003
Manchester Lions Club MANCHESTER LIONS CLUB 50TH STATION POSTMASTER 31 READFIELD RD MANCHESTER ME 04351-9998 |
| October 1, 2003
20TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 100 PLAZA CT GROTON CT 06340-9998 |
| October 3, 2003
Postal Service 50TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 430 AVE A SAN MANUEL AZ 85631-9998 |
| October 4, 2003
U.S. General Services Admin. & Schomburg Ctr. for Research in Black Culture AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND REINTERMENT STATION POSTMASTER SPECIAL EVENTS JAF BLDG 421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B NEW YORK NY 10199-9998 |
| October 4, 2003
Carlsbad Foundation 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 301 NORTH CANYON CARLSBAD NM 88220-9998 |
| October 4-5, 2003
NORPEX Stamp Committee NORPEX STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 NORTH PLATTE NE 69101-9998 |
| October 4-5, 2003
STUCK ON STAMPS STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 HARBERT MI 49115-9998 |
| October 7, 2003
United States Fund for UNICEF AUDREY HEPBURN UNICEF SOMALI COMMUNITY MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS BATES COLLEGE STATION POSTMASTER 49 ASH ST LEWISTON ME 04240-9998 |
| October 8, 2003
Racine 200 CONSERVATION STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 2635 4 MI RD RACINE WI 53404-9998 |
| October 8, 2003
REPTILE STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 OSHTEMO MI 49077-9998 |
| October 8-11, 2003
Postal Service NORSK HOSTFEST STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MINOT ND 58701-9998 |
| October 10, 2003
Ohio University BICENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER SOUTH WEST STINSON AVE ATHENS OH 45701-9998 |
| October 10-12, 2003
8TH ANNUAL GREAT LAKES LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 ALPENA MI 49701-9998 |
| October 11, 2003
The Maine Mall BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STATION POSTMASTER 15 COTTAGE RD SOUTH PORTLAND ME 04106-9998 |
| October 11, 2003
STAMP OUT FAMILY VIOLENCE STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MONROE WI 53566-9998 |
| October 11, 2003
Sable House SABLE HOUSE STATION POSTMASTER PHILATELIC SERVICES 768 SOUTHWEST CHURCH ST DALLAS OR 97338-9998 |
| October 12, 2003
Canterbury Tercentennial Committee TERCENTENNIAL CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER 168 WESTMINSTER RD CANTERBURY CT 06331-9998 |
| October 14, 2003
Rogers County Community Services Center, Inc. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS A CRIME STATION POSTMASTER 400 WEST 9TH ST CLAREMORE OK 74017-9998 |
| October 14-31, 2003
The Library Renovation Campaign Steering Committee THE WILTON PUBLIC AND GREGG FREE LIBRARY STATION POSTMASTER 79 MAIN ST WILTON NH 03086-9998 |
| October 15, 2003
Postal Service STOP FAMILY VIOLENCE STATION POSTMASTER 4800 CONVERSE AVE CHEYENNE WY 82009-9998 |
| October 15-18, 2003
Circleville Pumpkin Show PUMPKIN STATION POSTMASTER 224 SOUTH COURT ST CIRCLEVILLE OH 43113-9998 |
| October 15-18, 2003
Mile Branch Settlement MILE BRANCH SETTLEMENT STATION POSTMASTER 900 MAIN ST FRANKLITON LA 70438-9998 |
| October 16, 2003
Panna Maria Historical Society ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER HIGHWAY 81 SOUTH PANNA MARIA TX 78144-9998 |
| October 16, 2003
Crisis Center North STOP FAMILY VIOLENCE PITTSBURGH STATION MANAGER PO BOX 9998 PITTSBURGH PA 15237-9998 |
| October 16, 2003
The Coalition Against Domestic and Community Violence DVC STATION POSTMASTER 6050 SHALLOWFORD RD CHATTANOOGA TN 37421-9998 |
| October 16-19, 2003
Jessamine County, KY CAMP NELSON STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 NICHOLASVILLE KY 40356-9998 |
| October 16-19, 2003
Postal Service HAHN 50TH AIR POLICE K9 REUNION STATION POSTMASTER 305 RAILROAD AVE LYONS CO 80540-9998 |
| October 17, 2003
Anchorage Philatelic Society 50TH ANNIVERSARY STATION STATION MANAGER PO BOX 109998 ANCHORAGE AK 99510-9998 |
| October 17, 2003
Cozad Historical Society 100TH MERIDIAN STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 COZAD NE 69130-9998 |
| October 17, 2003
Bohemia Mine Owners Association, Inc. 100TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 115 NORTH 14TH ST COTTAGE GROVE OR 97424-9998 |
| October 17, 2003
Bohemia Mine Owners Association, Inc. 100TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 DORENA OR 97434-9998 |
| October 17, 2003
Bohemia Mine Owners Association, Inc. 100TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 CULP CREEK OR 97427-9998 |
| October 17-19, 2003
Fall Festival of Leaves Committee FALL FESTIVAL OF LEAVES STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 BAINBRIDGE OH 45612-9998 |
| October 17-19, 2003
Postal Service OYSTER FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 OYSTER BAY NY 11771-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
Postal Service STOP FAMILY VIOLENCE STATION POSTMASTER 54 ZERO ST GRANBY CO 80446-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
Town of Pleasant Hill 100 YEARS ON THE MOUNTAIN STATION POSTMASTER 626 EAST MAIN ST PLEASANT HILL TN 38578-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
Parish Bicentennial Station PARISH BICENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 2963 EAST MAIN PARISH NY 13131-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
USS CHAFEE DDG 90 COMMISSIONING DAY STATION POSTMASTER 320 THAMES ST NEWPORT RI 02840-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
War Eagle Mill Fall Arts and Craft Show 50TH ANNUAL FAIR STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 HINDSVILLE AR 72738-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
Postal Service USS IWO JIMA REUNION STATION CRC 2600 ELTHAM AVE STE 109 NORFOLK VA 23513-2504 |
| October 18, 2003
Penn State Mont Alto Campus PENN STATE MONT ALTO CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MONT ALTO PA 17237-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
Randleman Chamber of Commerce NASCAR DAY STATION POSTMASTER 611 WEST ACADEMY ST RANDLEMAN NC 27317-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 29063 WALKEN LN MEADOWVIEW VA 24361-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
Arcadia Historical Society SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 300 SOUTH MAIN ST NEWARK NY 14513-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
Olympic Philatelic Society SILVERDALE STATION POSTMASTER 10855 SILVERDALE WAY NW SILVERDALE WA 98383-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
Postal Service CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER 3583 LINCOLN HWY EAST KINZERS PA 17535-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
Boy Scouts of America CAMPOREE STATION POSTMASTER 2 WEST MAIN ST SCHUYKILL HAVEN PA 17972-9998 |
| October 18, 2003
Tallahassee Stamp & Cover Club CELEBRATE STAMP COLLECTING MONTH STATION POSTMASTER 2800 SOUTH ADAMS ST TALLAHASSEE FL 32301-9998 |
| October 18-19, 2003
CUY LORPEX STATION MARKETING SPECIAL CANCELS 2200 ORANGE AVE NO 206 CLEVELAND OH 44101-9996 |
| October 18-19 , 2003
Old Foliage Days Committee OLD FOLIAGE DAYS STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 PORT ROYAL PA 17082-9998 |
| October 18-19, 2003
Tri-Cities Stamp Club SACAJAWEA STATION POSTMASTER 3500 WEST COURT ST PASCO WA 99345-9998 |
| October 18-19, 2003
Waltham Stamp Club WALPEX STATION POSTMASTER 25 DORCHESTER AVE RM 4009 BOSTON MA 02205-9998 |
| October 18-19, 2003
Metropex Committee and Postmark America METROPEX STATION MANAGER POSTMARK AMERICA C/O METROPEX STATION 254 NORTH GARDEN BLOOMINTON MN 55425-5513 |
| October 18-19, 2003
Spring-Ford Philatelic Society VALPEX STATION POSTMASTER 1000 WEST VALLEY RD SOUTHEASTERN PA 19399-9621 |
| October 18-19, 2003
Umpqua Valley Stamp Club UMPQUA STAMPFEST STATION POSTMASTER/PHILATELIC SERVICES 6451 FORT MCKAY RD UMPQUA OR 97486-9706 |
| October 19, 2003
Wallingford Historic Preservation Trust JOSEPH ORTENSE STATION POSTMASTER 4 SOUTH MAIN ST WALLINGFORD CT 06492-9998 |
| October 19, 2003
Presbyterian United Church BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER 172 MAIN ST SCHAGHTICOKE NY 12154-9998 |
| October 19, 2003
Batsto Citizens Committee COUNTRY LIVING FAIR STATION POSTMASTER 114 SOUTH 3RD ST MAMMONTON NJ 08037-9998 |
| October 20, 2003
MURFREESBORO STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MURFREESBORO AR 71958-9998 |
| October 20, 2003
Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center THE COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 FORT DODGE IA 50501-9998 |
| October 22-24, 2003
NJ School Boards Asso. NJ Asso. of School Administrators NJ Asso. Of School Business Officials WORKSHOP 2003 STATION POSTMASTER 1701 PACIFIC AVE ATLANTIC CITY NJ 08401-9998 |
| October 23, 2003
Postmark Collector's Club DEDICATION STATION POSTMASTER 140 NORTH SANDUSKY ST BELLEVUE OH 44811-9998 |
| October 24, 2003
Central Illinois District, Postal Inspectors MICHAEL J HEALY DEDICATION STATION POSTMASTER 7401 WEST 100TH PLACE BRIDGEVIEW IL 60455-9998 |
| October 24-25, 2003
Woopex S&A WOOPEX STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 WOOSTER OH 44691-9998 |
| October 25, 2003
City of Dickinson DICKINSON BAYOU FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 DICKINSON TX 77539-9998 |
| October 25, 2003
Chittenden County Stamp Club CHAMPEX STATION 2003 CUSTOMER SERVICES SUPERVISOR 11 ELMWOOD AVE BARLINGTON VT 05403-9998 |
| October 25, 2003
Glacier Stamp Club GLAPEX XIX STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 KALISPELL MT 59901-9998 |
| October 25, 2003
DEPOT CENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 616 GLOVER AVE ENTERPRISE AL 36330-9998 |
| October 25, 2003
Anthony Wayne Stamp Society AWPEX 2003 STATION POSTMASTER 1501 SOUTH CLINTON ST FORT WAYNE IN 46802-9998 |
| October 25, 2003
Dickson County Bicentennial Commission DICKSON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 855 HIGHWAY 46 SOUTH DICKSON TN 37056-9998 |
| October 25, 2003
City of Lexington BARBECUE FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 LEXINGTON NC 27292-9998 |
| October 25-26, 2003
Greater Augusta Stamp Club GAPEX STATION POSTMASTER 525 8TH ST AUGUSTA GA 30901-9998 |
| October 25-26, 2003
Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival MADISONVILLE WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 100 COVINGTON ST MADISONVILLE AL 70447-9998 |
| October 26, 2003
Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum CERR MUSEUM STATION POSTMASTER 919 MAIN ST WILLIMANTIC CT 06226-9998 |
| October 27, 2003
Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Assoc., Inc. WILDERNESS ROAD BLOCKHOUSE STATION POSTMASTER 7005 DUFF PATT RD DUFFIELD VA 24244-9998 |
| October 28, 2003
Postal Service STOP FAMILY VIOLENCE STATION POSTMASTER 40992 HWY 40 AGATE CO 80101-9998 |
| October 28, 2003
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence STOP FAMILY VIOLENCE MCEDV STATION POSTMASTER 40 WESTERN AVE AUGUSTA ME 04330-9998 |
| October 30, 2003
Borger Stamp Club BORPEX STATION POSTMASTER 500 SOUTH MCGEE ST BORGER TX 79007-9998 |
| October 31, 2003
town Halloween TOWN HALLOWEEN STATION POSTMASTER 1805 SOUTH CHEROKEE ST CATOOSA OK 74015-9998 |
| October 31, 2003
Scarecrowville Canadensis, PA 18325 SCARECROWVILLE STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 CANADENSIS PA 18325-9998 |
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 10-16-03
Special Cancellation Die HubsPostmasters and plant managers who have any of the special cancellation die hubs listed below may use them for the periods designated. At the end of the period, these die hubs must be withdrawn and stored. Postmasters and plant managers who do not have these special die hubs may not request them from the sponsors. |
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| Cancellation | Period of Use |
| Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires | April 1-Oct. 31 |
| Peace Corps Anniversary, Making a Difference | Sept. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Employ People With Disabilities | Sept. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Give to the United Way | Sept. 15-Nov. 15 |
| Learn About Lupus, October Is Lupus Awareness Month | Oct. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Radon Action Week, Protect Your Family, Test Your | Oct. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Support Infection Control Week | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Help Retarded Children | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Military Families Recognition Day | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| National Adoption Month | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| National Philanthropy Day, Love of Humankind | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association | Nov. 8-Dec. 31 |
| Support American Education Week | Nov. 10-Nov. 30 |
| Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education | Dec. 1-Dec. 31 |
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- Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification, 10-16-03 |
REVISED HANDBOOK
Handbook P0-610, Signature Capture and Electronic Record Management: Manager's Guide to Standard Operating Procedures, has been revised. This revision updates the previous version, published July 2000, to reflect the current system of electronic record keeping and the discontinuance of manual record keeping of PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice / Reminder / Receipt, in the United States (including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
This handbook is accessible on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site. Go to http://blue.usps.gov; click on More References, then HBKs.
You can order Handbook PO-610 from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) as follows:
• Touch Tone Order Entry (TTOE): 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 using FormFlow), and send it as an attachment to the e-mail address MDC, Customer Service or to mcustome@usps.gov.
• Mail: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the MDC at the following address:
SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702
Use the following information to order Handbook PO-610:
PSIN: HBKPO610
PSN: 7610-05-000-4048
Unit of Measure: EA
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Bulk Pack Quantity: 100
Quick Pick Number: N/A
Price: $1.3814
Edition Date: 07/03
- Product Information Requirements,
Product Development, 10-16-03
NOTICE
As part of a long-term process to improve postage meter security, Postage Technology Management (PTM) has established, in cooperation with the four authorized meter manufacturers, a timetable for transitioning from letterpress meters to digitally printing postage meters. Letterpress meters print indicia by the impact of a hard, inked printing die on the print surface. Digitally printing postage meters print indicia electronically on the print surface by a nonimpact technology, such as an ink jet, thermal, or laser printing process.
A letterpress meter without an automatic shut-off capability, called an unenhanced meter, must be off the market by December 31, 2006. With limited exceptions, PTM has not allowed manufacturers to make any new placements of unenhanced letterpress meters since December 31, 2002. New placements of enhanced letterpress meters with an automatic shutoff capability are allowed only until June 30, 2004. These meters must be off the market by December 31, 2008. PTM requires manufacturers placing these meters to notify the meter user of this end date prior to signing a lease or rental agreement for the new meter.
Not all digitally printing postage meters print information- based indicia (IBI). While a firm timetable for conversion to IBI meters from digital printing meters has not yet been established, customers should consider this when selecting a new meter. Given the rapid pace of new technological developments for secure postage meter technology, Postal ServiceTM customers should exercise good judgment when considering long-term meter leases.
- Postage Technology Management,
Product Development, 10-16-03
ALL IRT AND DEBIT/CREDIT CARD OFFICES
Managers must ensure that before opening for business on Monday, October 27, 2003, the clocks in all integrated retail terminals (IRTs) and debit/credit card terminals under their control are set back (in most locations) 1 hour to reflect the change to Standard Time. Facilities with Saturday night operations should reset the time as soon as possible after the 2 A.M. start time, Sunday, October 26, 2003.
The correct system time in IRTs is critical since their internal clocks are used to verify Express Mail® and Global Express GuaranteedTM acceptance times and service commitments. The IRT system time is also printed on customer receipts and employee reports. It is very important that the debit/credit card terminal clocks be set to the correct day, date, and time as this will help reduce the possibility of accepting an expired debit/credit card.
On the UNISYS III Supervisor Disk, select menu item 11, Set System Date and Time, from the Control menu, and perform the following steps:
1. Observe that the date appears.
2. Press the ENTER key to accept the current date. The time appears.
3. Press the CE key to clear the time.
4. Enter correct Standard Time in military format (examples: 8 A.M. = 0800, 1:30 P.M. = 1330).
5. Press the ENTER key to save the corrected time. The Control menu appears.
6. Observe that the corrected time is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
For debit/credit card terminals, follow these steps:
| Display | Action |
| U.S. Postal Service | Press the (*) key and the (3) key at the same time. (If you are having trouble, simply hold the (*) key and tap the (3) key.) |
| Diagnostics | Press ALPHA key. |
| Year |
Key in the current year (4 digits). Press ENTER key. |
| Month |
Key in a number (1-12) for current month. Press ENTER key. |
| Date |
Key in a number (1-31) for current date. Press ENTER key. |
| Hour |
Key in a number (1-24) for current hour. Press ENTER key. |
| Minutes |
Key in number of minutes (0-59). Press ENTER key. |
| Seconds |
Key in number of seconds or press ENTER key to bypass. |
You must make an entry for each selection, even if the display is correct.
Note: The date and time of Tranz 380s located in Europe should be set to Eastern (New York) time. The date and time of Tranz 380s located in the Pacific should be set to Pacific (San Francisco) time.
To verify the existing date and time of the clock in the terminal, follow these steps:
| Display | Action |
| U.S. Postal Service | Press ENTER key. |
| Function | Press the (4) key. |
| Day, Date, Time | blank |
| Exit | Press CLEAR key. |
| <US Postal Service> | blank |
The time for the RCU/CONA will be updated automatically by the Raleigh Distributed Systems Service Center, Operations and Support Services. However, all RCU operators should validate the correct time and date when they log on to the RCU on Monday, October 27, 2003, and notify Raleigh if the time and date are incorrect.
The Delivery ConfirmationTM handheld scanners will automatically change to Standard Time. No manual changes are necessary.
The IBM and NCR POS ONE terminals will automatically change to Standard Time. No manual changes are necessary.
- Customer Service Systems Support,
Delivery and Retail, 10-16-03
ALL POST OFFICES WITH RURAL DELIVERY SERVICE
Postal ServiceTM managers must effectively manage rural carriers who work under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) section 7(b)(2). Those carriers are paid overtime for all hours actually worked in excess of 2,080, up to 2,240, within the 52-consecutive-week guarantee period.
If a carrier works more than 2,240 hours within the guarantee period, the agreement under FLSA, section 7(b)(2), is considered void, and the carrier must be compensated for all hours worked during the guarantee period in accordance with FLSA, section 7(a).
It is important that we make every effort to minimize the number of hours carriers work over 2,080 and strictly monitor these carriers to ensure that no carrier works in excess of 2,240 actual workhours.
Last year's guarantee period was from Saturday, November 2, 2002, through Friday, October 31, 2003. The guarantee period for this year runs from Saturday, November 1, 2003, through Friday, October 29, 2004.
- Delivery Support,
Delivery and Retail, 10-16-03
INSTALLATION HEADS, DMMSS, AND MAOS
Installation heads and material accountability officers (MAOs) are reminded of the policy contained in Handbook AS-701, Material Management, Section 541.28, Internal Reviews. That policy requires that under the guidance of the district material management specialist (DMMS), either the installation head or MAO conduct a semiannual internal review and evaluation of the status of property records and files. Follow the steps below to complete the review and evaluation process.
1. If you have delegated MAO assistants, meet with them and discuss the material accountability background of the installation.
2. Review the local standard operating procedures.
3. Randomly select and inventory 10 percent of capital items and 10 percent of sensitive items.
4. Review files and records to verify that those required by Handbook AS-701 Chapter 5, Asset Accountability, are being maintained.
5. Review the past six accounting period change lists to ensure that they have been properly verified.
- National Supply Management Programs,
Supply Management, 10-16-03
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
We're in the annual cycle of displaying the POW-MIA flag at Postal ServiceTM facilities on the following 6 specific days:
• Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday in May
• Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
• Flag Day, June 14
• National POW-MIA Recognition Day, the third Friday in September
Note: If any of these days fall on a nonbusiness day, Postal Service facilities are required to display the POW-MIA flag on the last business day before the designated day.
The flag and its display at our facilities honor the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces held as prisoners of war or missing in action. Use the information below to order POW-MIA flags.
In compliance with the law requiring the display of POW- MIA flags, the Material Distribution Center offers the following sizes of flags, which it orders from the General Services Administration.
Order a POW-MIA flag based on the size of your United States flag.
| If using this size U.S. flag: | Order this size POW-MIA flag: | Use this POW-MIA flag NSN: |
| 5' x 9' 6" or larger | 4' x 6' | 8345-01-452-6283 |
| 3' 6" x 6' 7-3/4" | 3' x 5' | 8345-01-452-8114 |
| 2' 4-7/16" x 4' 6" | 2' x 3' | 8345-01-452-8111 |
You can order a POW-MIA flag by one of the following means:
• Touch Tone Order Entry (TTOE): Call 800-332-0317, select 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 using FormFlow), and send it as an attachment to the e-mail address MDC, Customer Service or to mcustome@email.usps.gov.
• Mail: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the MDC at the following address:
SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702
You also can order the POW-MIA flag through the Postal Products Unlimited, Inc., catalog on eBuy at http://ebuy.usps.gov/jsp/co/Login.jsp (URL is case-sensitive).
- Supply Management, 10-16-03
