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DANGERS, DISASTERS, AND GOOD DEEDS: Exhibit celebrates quiet heroism of Postal Service employees

For more than 200 years, Postal ServiceTM employees have faced dangers, delivered through disasters and performed good deeds. That spirit of quiet heroism and everyday altruism is celebrated by the National Postal Museum in a new exhibit, "In the Line of Duty: Dangers, Disasters and Good Deeds."

In the early days of mail delivery, postal workers were often injured or killed during stagecoach holdups, train robberies and wrecks and mail plane crashes. More recent dangers include man-made bombs and the 2001 anthrax attacks.

On display at the exhibit are a detonator used in a 1923 train robbery, letters that survived a Unabomber package and a hand stamp from New York's Church Street Station - a Postal Service facility damaged severely during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

The exhibit also celebrates the Postal Service's partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and ADVO in the America's Missing Children program. ADVO's "Have You Seen Me?" cards are delivered by carriers to 85 million s each week. NCMEC President Ernie Allen announced that the 130th child was safely recovered after a lead that came from a "Have You Seen Me?" card.

The exhibit runs through Oct. 4, 2004. If you're in Washington, DC, during the next year, stop by the museum, located at 2 Massachusetts Ave., NE. It's open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 P.M., except Dec. 25. Admission is free.

ASCENDING THE HEIGHTS: Thirty-two districts win Order of the Yellow Jersey award

Service is the heart of our brand. It's part of our name. It's what we do. And the Order of the Yellow Jersey (OYJ) recognizes districts that attain high service levels in three areas: accurate delivery, consistent delivery and professional customer service, as measured by the Customer Satisfaction Measurement survey.

The OYJ quarter 4 award winners were announced recently with some old names and some new names making the list. First-time winners include the Mississippi and Arkansas Districts.

Winners can fly the special OYJ Postal Service flag in front of their facility as long as they maintain service levels. Employees in the winning districts receive a lapel pin with the unique Yellow Jersey logo.

The winners are as follows:

Rural: Albany, New Hampshire, Springfield, Maine, Erie, Kentuckiana, Dakotas, Appalachian, Big Sky, Hawkeye, Mississippi, Greater Michigan, South Georgia and Arkansas.

Mixed: Harrisburg, Central Plains, Northland, Spokane, Lakeland, Columbus, Mid-America, Oklahoma and Alaska.

Urban: Middlesex-Central, Southeast New England, Western New York, Suncoast, Pittsburgh and Royal Oak.

Unique: Dallas, San Francisco and Oakland.

RETURNS MADE EASY: Parcel Return Services test begins

If you order merchandise on the Internet or by catalog, you probably know that returning items can be more difficult than getting them in the first place.

The Postal Service recently launched a two-year test of Parcel Return Services (PRS) that will make it easier for consumers to return items at very competitive prices for merchants. PRS will work like drop-shipping in reverse.

Qualifying merchants can choose to pick up return parcels at the Post OfficeTM or the bulk mail center that served the original costumer. Companies will get a lower postage rate for saving the Postal Service the time and trouble of sorting and transporting returns all the way back to their warehouses. That makes PRS a good deal for merchants and for the Postal Service.

Companies will provide customers a special PRS mailing label with orders. If customers need to return items, merchants pay the postage. All customers have to do is stick the label on the package, give it to a letter carrier or drop it in a collection box, or bring it to a Post Office. That makes PRS a good deal for customers, too.

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This is a two-year experiment that will give the Postal Service a chance to gauge the market demand for PRS. During the first year of testing, the Postal Service will have a limit of 20 pre-qualified participants. That number could grow to 30 in the second year. Then Postal Service will evaluate PRS and see if it should be offered permanently.

UP, UP, AND A-WAAAY UP: Click-N-Ship ends fiscal year 2003 with a record month

It's a stairway to success. The bars on the graph depicting volume growth of Click-N-ShipTM service during fiscal year 2003 went only one way - up. The popular online shipping solution ended the year with a record month.

For September, customers Click-N-Shipped their way through more than 930,000 labels. Both revenue and volume sustained strong growth throughout the year, with the percentage of labels with online postage steadily increasing. For the fiscal year, customers used Click-N-Ship service to generate more than 6.5 million labels with and without postage.

Click-N-Ship service introduces customers to the convenience of PC PostageTM and promotes our premier services while moving simple transactions out of the retail lobby. It also provides an excellent opportunity for employees to grow revenue - they can talk it up to customers looking for online shipping services.

There's really no secret to Click-N-Ship's success. It meets customer needs. And it's easy to use.

BIG GREEN MACHINE: Northeast Area wins prestigious EPA award

Reducing waste reduces costs. Just ask Northeast Area employees who avoided more than $2.6 million in annual landfill disposal costs by recycling during fiscal year 2002. For their efforts, the Northeast Area recently received the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2003 WasteWise Partner of the Year award in Washington, DC.

The Postal Service is one of only 12 organizations to receive a Partner of the Year award - the highest honor in the WasteWise program. It's the fourth time the Northeast Area has won the coveted award.

Area environmental compliance specialists inspired postmasters across New England and upstate New York to incorporate waste reduction into daily operations. More than 4,500 tons of cardboard, 30,000 tons of mixed office paper and 1,900 tons of pallets were recycled.

The Northeast Area distributed Postmaster Environmental Compliance Guidebooks that introduce waste reduction goals and environmental policies to postmasters and managers. They rose to the challenge, developing standard operating procedures for pollution prevention.

BRIDGING BARRIERS: South Florida employee coordinates Spanish- language learning program

The South Florida District has a growing Hispanic population. That can present challenges to Postal Service employees who aren't fluent in Spanish.

Hispanic Program Specialist Jacinto Acebal decided to help employees bridge the language barrier. He conducted a survey of district employees to see if there was sufficient interest in learning Spanish. More than 500 employees responded "yes."

Acebal worked with other bilingual executive and administrative service employees to set up free, off-the-clock classes that followed a format used by Miami Dade Community College. So far, 65 employees have completed the 22-hour course.

Classes are geared toward conversational speech involving postal products and services. Volunteer teachers have included International Air Mail Records Unit Supervisor Maria Rivero, Direct Analysis Specialist Sonia Morales, Safety Specialist Sarah Chavez and Customer Services Manager Carlos Rodon.

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 ServiceTM 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.

Reducing or Canceling Your Subscription

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@usps.gov or call 202-268-5776 (if you reach a recording, be sure to leave a message with your name, telephone number, and ZIP Code). Please be assured that we will not reduce or cancel your subscription unless you ask us to do so.

As we review our subscription list, we will begin calling facilities that seem to have duplicate subscriptions. If we call your facility, please help us determine if we can reduce your subscription.

Forwarding to Other Facilities

Are you using your own labels to forward Postal Bulletins to other facilities that don't have their own subscriptions? When those other facilities close down, the undeliverable Postal Bulletins are returned to us here at Headquarters. When we receive those returned Postal Bulletins, we have no way of correcting the problem, because those facilities aren't on our subscription list and because we don't know which is the forwarding facility.

If you are forwarding Postal Bulletins to other facilities, please contact us at the above e-mail address or phone number so we can create a separate subscription for them.

Accessing the Postal Bulletin Online

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.

More Information

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 started publishing this article in early April, asking you to let us know if we can reduce or eliminate your subscriptions. Since April of this year, many of you have responded, and together we have reduced the total number of printed copies by more than 14,000!

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, 10-30-03

Customer Relations

Mail Alert

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 ServiceTM 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.

Domestic Mail

DMM REVISION

Labeling List Changes

Effective October 30, 2003, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) L001, L007, L606, and L801 are revised to reflect changes in mail processing operations. Mailers are encouraged to label according to these revised lists immediately, but must comply with these changes no later than January 11, 2004.

We will incorporate these revisions into the printed version of DMM Issue 59 and into the monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.

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L000 General Use

L001 5-Digit Scheme-Periodicals Flats and Irregular Parcels, Standard Mail Flats, and BPM Flats

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L007 5-Digit Scheme-Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM Flats in Packages

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L600 Standard Mail and Package Services

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L606 5-Digit Scheme-Standard Mail and Package Services Parcels

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L800 Automation Rate Mailings

L801 AADCs-Letter-Size Mailings

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- Logistics,
Network Operations Management, 10-30-03

DMM REVISION

Presort Destination Package Labels - New Barcoded Format

Effective October 30, 2003, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) M020.1.3, M030.1.0, M030.4.0, M032.1.0, M073.1.6, M130, M210, M220, M610, M620, M710, M722, M723, M730, M740, M820, M910.4.4, and M950 are revised to implement the use of new barcoded pressure- sensitive presort destination package labels and to clarify and reorganize the mailing standards for package preparation. (See also article titled Stand-Up Talk: Presort Labels Are Changing" on page 7 of this Postal Bulletin.)

Background

In recent years, numerous automated advances in mail processing developed by the Postal ServiceTM have led to faster, more efficient methods of sorting individual letter- size and flat-size pieces. A new system, to be designated as the Automated Package Processing System (APPS), would extend similar benefits of automated processing to small, lightweight parcels and to flat-size pieces, such as magazines and catalogs prepared in packages (several mailpieces presorted and secured together into a single unit). The APPS equipment represents the next generation of the small parcel and bundle sorter (SPBS) currently used by the Postal Service.

The use of barcoded pressure-sensitive package labels is one method to support the use of the APPS, which the Postal Service plans to deploy beginning in 2004 in major processing and distribution centers to improve operational efficiency and increase workhour productivity. The use of these new labels will not significantly affect mail preparation standards and processes or current mailer operations, especially for mailers who use optional endorsement lines (OELs) for designating the presort level of packages containing letter-size pieces or flat-size pieces. This change will not replace OELs. In fact, mailers currently using OELs should continue using these cost-effective, time-saving information lines rather than converting to the use of pressure-sensitive package labels.

Automated Package Processing

With its large processing capacity, the APPS will replace current labor-intensive methods with more efficient automated methods that improve the sortation of parcels, Priority MailŪ items, and presort destination packages of flat-size mailpieces. The APPS contains several advanced features, including an integrated optical character/barcode reader with four-sided image capture. With this feature, the APPS can read and interpret information from properly prepared parcels and presort destination packages and automatically direct the parcels and presort packages to the appropriate bins.

Applying a pressure-sensitive package label to the top mailpiece in a presort package of banded mailpieces is one method that mailers use to indicate the sortation level for certain letter-size mail, flat-size mail, and small parcels that are required to be packaged before being placed into a tray or sack or placed onto a pallet. The proposed design changes to these presort labels would ensure that presort packages could be scanned and sorted automatically on the APPS.

Label Format Changes

The changes affect the five pressure-sensitive package labels that mailers currently use. The size of the new rectangular labels is 3/4 inch wide by 1/2 inch high. Current scalloped-shaped pressure-sensitive package labels are 7/8 inch wide and 1/2 inch high. A width-modulated barcode appears on the right side of the new labels as a unique indicator of the sortation level. The bars of the barcode are 0.02 inch wide and 0.50 inch high. The rightmost bar ends 0.04 inch from the right edge of the label. Each new label also contains a human-readable single alpha or numeric character to the left of the barcode, corresponding to the sortation level of the package as shown in the following table.

Package Labels - Sortation Characters and Colors

The new label design allows the APPS equipment to find and read the necessary information quickly, and the redundant information on the redesigned labels ensures a higher read rate and lower false positive rate as well as accommodates incidental label damage. For letter-size mail, the label must be placed in the lower left corner of the address side of the top piece in the package. For flat-size mail, the label should be placed to the lower left of the address area on the address side of the top piece in the package to ensure optimal recognition. The label must not be obscured by banding or shrinkwrap.

The various pressure-sensitive package labels will be approximately of the same color as the current labels. Besides label shape, label size, and barcode, the only other changes will be the following:

• The alpha character "D" that appears on the current red labels for the 5-digit sortation level is replaced with the numeric "5."

• The alpha characters "MXD" that appear on the current tan labels for the mixed ADC sortation level are replaced with the single alpha character "X."

Label Availability and Use

The scheduled availability of the new pressure-sensitive package labels from the Postal Service (through existing procurement and supply sources) will begin in late October 2003, with the introduction of the green Label 3. As other labels become available, they will be stocked at the Material Distribution Center.

There will be no automatic distribution of any of the labels. The labels can be ordered through existing procurement and supply sources. Orders placed for labels will be fulfilled with the new barcoded labels when they become available.

Post OfficesTM are not to dispose of current usable supplies of the older labels until the new labels are available for distribution to mailers. Managers of business mail entry, working with their staffs, must ensure that all Post Offices within the service area of their district have access to the new barcoded pressure-sensitive package labels as needed.

Mailers may use the new package labels as soon as they become available from their local Post Offices. Effective April 1, 2004, however, mailers not using OELs would be required to use only the barcoded pressure-sensitive package labels rather than the nonbarcoded labels. Mailers with any questions about the use or availability of the new labels should contact their district manager of business mail entry.

Editorial and Organizational Changes

This revision also includes minor editorial revisions that clarify and standardize the text of mailing requirements related to package preparation as follows:

• Unit M031. Clarification of label format used for the destination line (Line 1) for overseas military mail is made to the section on tray and sack labels and the section on pallet labels. Other sections throughout module M in the DMM for nonautomation mail now reference this section on overseas military mail.

• Unit M032. Clarification of label format used for the destination line (Line 1) for overseas military mail is made to the section on barcoded tray and sack labels. Other sections throughout module M in the DMM for automation rate mail now reference this section on overseas military mail. For the content identifier number (CIN) for presorted Standard Mail machinable and irregular parcels (CIN 603), the human-readable content line "STD MACH & IRREG 5D" is changed to "STD MACH-IRREG 5D."

• Section M073.1.6. The sacking and labeling requirements for combined mailings of Standard Mail and Package Services parcels are standardized for simplicity and editorial consistency. Line 2 (content line) label information is now incorporated with requirements for preparation sequence, minimum sack size, and Line 1 labeling.

• Unit M130. The packaging, traying, sacking, and labeling requirements for Presorted First-Class MailŪ pieces are standardized for simplicity and editorial consistency. Packaging requirements and exceptions to those requirements are also clarified.

• Part M210.2.0. The packaging and labeling requirements for presorted Periodicals mail are standardized for editorial consistency.

• Unit M610. The packaging requirements for pre- sorted Standard Mail pieces are clarified, and the mailing standards for flat-size pieces and irregular parcels are separated into two distinct units. Additional organizational changes are made for editorial consistency.

• Unit M722. The packaging, sacking, and labeling requirements for Bound Printed Matter pieces are standardized throughout.

• Unit M730. The packaging and labeling requirements for Media Mail pieces are standardized for editorial consistency.

• Unit M740. The packaging and labeling requirements for Library Mail pieces are standardized for editorial consistency.

We will incorporate these revisions into the printed version of DMM 59 and into the monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.

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M000 General Preparation Standards

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M020 Packages

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Unless excepted by standard, the presort level of each package (other than carrier route packages) must be identified either with an optional endorsement line under M013 or with a barcoded pressure-sensitive package label. On letter-size mail (including card-size pieces), the package label must be placed in the lower left corner of the address side of the top piece in the package. On flat-size mail, the label may be placed anywhere on the address side of the top piece in the package. Package labels must not be obscured by banding or shrinkwrap. The following colors and presort characters apply to package labels (nonbarcoded labels, including red Label D and tan Label MXD, may be used until April 1, 2004):

a. Firm (Periodicals use only), blue Label F.

b. Five-digit presort level, red Label 5 or red Label D.

c. Three-digit presort level, green Label 3.

d. ADC presort level, pink Label A.

e. Mixed ADC presort level, tan Label X, or tan Label MXD.

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M030 Containers

M031 Labels

1.0 SACK AND TRAY LABELS

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1.2 Line 1 (Destination Line)

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Line 1 (destination line) must meet these standards:

a. Placement. Line 1 must be the first visible line on the label. It must be completely visible and legible when placed in the label holder. This visibility is ensured if the top of this line is no less than 1/8 (0.125) inch below the top of the label when the label is cut and prepared.

b. Information. Line 1 must contain only the information specified by standard, including the appropriate destination facility prefix (e.g., "ADC"). Two zeros may follow the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix required by labeling standards (e.g., 223 as 22300).

c. Overseas Military Mail. On 5-digit sacks and trays for overseas military destinations, Line 1 shows, from left to right, "APO" or "FPO," followed by "AE" (for ZIP Codes within the ZIP Code prefix range 090-098), "AA" (for ZIP Codes within the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix 340), or "AP" (for ZIP Codes within the ZIP Code prefix range 962-966), followed by the destination 5-digit ZIP Code of the mail in the sack or tray.

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1.3 Line 2 (Content Line)

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1.4 Line 3 (Origin Line)

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4.0 PALLET LABELS

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4.5 Line 1 (Destination Line)

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Line 1 (destination line) must meet these standards:

a. Placement. Line 1 must be the first visible line on the label. It must be completely visible and legible when placed on the pallet. If the pallet label does not provide enough space for all required Line 1 information, the destination ZIP Code may be placed right-justified on the line immediately below the rest of Line 1 and above Line 2 (content line). A standard abbreviation for the destination city name may be used.

b. Information. Line 1 must contain only the information specified by standard, including the appropriate destination facility prefix (e.g., "ADC"). Two zeros may follow the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix required by labeling standards (e.g., 223 as 22300).

c. Overseas Military Mail. On 5-digit pallets for overseas military destinations, Line 1 shows, from left to right, "APO" or "FPO," followed by "AE" (for ZIP Codes within the ZIP Code prefix range 090-098), "AA" (for ZIP Codes within the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix 340), or "AP" (for ZIP Codes within the ZIP Code prefix range 962-966), followed by the destination 5-digit ZIP Code of the mail on the pallet.

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4.6 Line 2 (Content Line)

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4.7 Line 3 (Origin Line)

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M032 Barcoded Labels

1.0 BASIC STANDARDS-TRAY AND SACK LABELS

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1.2 Line 1 (Destination Line)

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c. Overseas Military Mail. On 5-digit sacks and trays for overseas military destinations, Line 1 shows, from left to right, "APO" or "FPO," followed by "AE" (for ZIP Codes within the ZIP Code prefix range 090-098), "AA" (for ZIP Codes within the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix 340), or "AP" (for ZIP Codes within the ZIP Code prefix range 962-966), followed by the destination 5-digit ZIP Code of the mail in the sack or tray.

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1.3 Line 2 (Content Line)

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Exhibit 1.3 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers

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1.4 Line 3 (Origin Line)

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M070 Mixed Classes

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M073 Combined Mailings of Standard Mail and Package Services Parcels

1.0 COMBINED MACHINABLE PARCELS-RATES OTHER THAN PARCEL POST OBMC PRESORT, BMC PRESORT, DSCF, AND DDU

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1.6 Sacking and Labeling

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Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit scheme (optional, but required for Standard Mail 3/5 rate eligibility); 10-piece or 20-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: L606.

(2) Line 2: "STD/PSVC MACH 5D SCH."

b. 5-digit (optional, but required for Standard Mail 3/5 rate eligibility); 10-piece or 20-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "STD/PSVC MACH 5D."

c. ASF (optional; allowed only for mail deposited at an ASF to claim DBMC rate); 10-piece or 20-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: L602. DBMC rate eligibility determined by Exhibit E650.5.1 and Exhibit E751.1.3.

(2) Line 2: "STD/PSVC MACH ASF."

d. BMC (required); 10-piece or 20-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: L601. DBMC rate eligibility determined by Exhibit E650.5.1 and Exhibit E751.1.3.

(2) Line 2: "STD/PSVC MACH BMC."

e. Mixed BMC (required); no minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by L601 Column B information for BMC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office.

(2) Line 2: "STD/PSVC MACH WKG."

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M100 First-Class Mail (Nonautomation)

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M130 Presorted First-Class Mail

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2.0 PREPARATION-MACHINABLE LETTER-SIZE PIECES

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2.2 Traying and Labeling

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Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (optional); full trays (no overflow); labeling:

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "FCM LTR 5D MACH."

b. 3-digit (required); full trays (no overflow), except for one less-than-full tray for each origin 3-digit(s); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "FCM LTR 3D MACH."

c. AADC (required); full trays (no overflow), with pieces grouped by 3-digit ZIP Code prefix; labeling:

(1) Line 1: L801.

(2) Line 2: "FCM LTR AADC MACH."

d. Mixed AADC (required); no minimum, with pieces grouped by AADC; labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of facility serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry office, as shown in L002, Column C.

(2) Line 2: "FMC LTR MACH WKG."

3.0 PREPARATION-NONMACHINABLE LETTER-SIZE PIECES

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3.1 Packaging and Labeling

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Except as provided in M020.1.9, packaging is required before traying. A package must be prepared when the quantity of addressed pieces for a required presort level reaches a minimum of 10 pieces. Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed ADC packages. Mailers who prefer that the USPSŪ not automate letter-size pieces must also identify each package with a facing slip marked "MANUAL ONLY" or use a "MANUAL ONLY" optional endorsement line (see M013). Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

[Change in 3.1a "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 3.1d "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X" to read as follows:]

a. 5-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL); labeling not required for pieces in full 5-digit trays.

b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.

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3.2 Traying and Labeling

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Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (required); full trays (no overflow); labeling:

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "FCM LTR 5D MANUAL."

b. 3-digit (required); full trays (no overflow), except for one less-than-full tray for each origin 3-digit(s); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "FCM LTR 3D MANUAL."

c. ADC (required); full trays (no overflow); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L004.

(2) Line 2: "FCM LTR ADC MANUAL."

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of facility serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office, as shown in L002, Column C.

(2) Line 2: "FCM LTR MANUAL WKG."

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4.0 PREPARATION-FLAT-SIZE PIECES

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4.1 Packaging and Labeling

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Except as provided in M020.1.9, packaging is required before traying. A package must be prepared when the quantity of addressed pieces for a required presort level reaches a minimum of 10 pieces. Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed ADC packages. Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

[Change in 4.1a "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 4.1d "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X" to read as follows:]

a. 5-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.

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4.2 Traying and Labeling

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Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (required); full trays (no overflow); labeling:

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "FCM FLTS 5D NON BC."

b. 3-digit (required); full trays (no overflow), except for one less-than-full tray for each origin 3-digit(s); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "FCM FLTS 3D NON BC."

c. ADC (required); full trays (no overflow); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L004.

(2) Line 2: "FCM FLTS ADC NON BC."

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of facility serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office, as shown in L002, Column C.

(2) Line 2: "FCM FLTS NON BC WKG."

[Delete current 4.4.]

[Revise heading of 5.0 to read as follows:]

5.0 PREPARATION-PARCELS

[Delete current 5.1. Renumber current 5.2 as new 5.1. Revise heading of new 5.1 to read as follows:]

5.1 Packaging and Labeling

[Revise introductory text of new 5.1 to read as follows:]

Packaging is generally required before sacking. A package must be prepared when the quantity of addressed pieces for a required presort level reaches a minimum of 10 pieces. Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed ADC packages. Packaging is not required if the parcels are 1/2 inch thick or greater and placed in a sack to the same destination to which they would otherwise be packaged (e.g., in a 3-digit sack rather than in a 3-digit package). Packaging is also not required if the parcels are so large that 10 or fewer fill a sack. Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

[Change in new 5.1a "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in new 5.1d "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X" to read as follows:]

a. 5-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.

[Renumber current 5.3 as new 5.2. Revise heading of new 5.2 to read as follows:]

5.2 Sacking and Labeling

[Revise new 5.2 to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (required); 10-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "FCM PARCELS 5D."

b. 3-digit (required); 10-pound minimum, except for required origin 3-digit(s); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "FCM PARCELS 3D."

c. ADC (required); 10-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: L004.

(2)Line 2: "FCM PARCELS ADC."

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of facility serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office, as shown in L002, Column C.

(2) Line 2: "FCM PARCELS WKG."

[Delete current 5.4.]

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M200 Periodicals (Nonautomation)

M210 Presorted Periodicals

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2.0 PACKAGE PREPARATION

[Revise 2.0 by combining current 2.1 and 2.2 to read as follows:]

Packaging is required before traying or sacking. A package must be prepared when the quantity of addressed pieces for a required presort level reaches the minimum package size. Smaller volumes are not permitted except mixed ADC packages and 5-digit and 3-digit packages prepared under 1.5. Packaging is also subject to M020. Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

[Change in 2.0b "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 2.0e "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X" to read as follows:]

a. Firm (optional); two-piece minimum; blue Label F or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 5-digit (required); six-piece minimum; red Label 5 or OEL; package labeling optional for pieces in full 5-digit trays.

c. 3-digit (required); six-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.

d. ADC (required); six-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.

e. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.

[Revise heading of 3.0 to read as follows:]

3.0 TRAY PREPARATION-LETTER-SIZE PIECES

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling:

* * * * *

[Revise 3.0a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

[Revise heading of 4.0 to read as follows:]

4.0 SACK PREPARATION-FLAT-SIZE PIECES AND IRREGULAR PARCELS

[Revise second sentence in introductory text to read as follows:]

***For other mailing jobs, preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling:

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[Revise 4.0a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

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M220 Carrier Route Periodicals

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2.0 PACKAGE PREPARATION

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[Revise heading of 2.4 to read as follows:]

2.4 Packaging and Labeling

[Revise 2.4 to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

a. Firm (optional); two-piece minimum; blue Label F or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. Carrier route (optional, but required for rate eligibility); six-piece minimum (fewer pieces permitted under 1.5); labeling required (facing slip, OEL, or carrier route information line) except for packages placed in a carrier route tray or sack.

[Revise heading of 3.0 to read as follows:]

3.0 PREPARATION-LETTER-SIZE PIECES

3.1 Basic Preparation

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling:

* * * * *

[Revise 3.1a(1) to read as follows:]

* * * * *

(1) Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

[Revise heading of 4.0 to read as follows:]

4.0 PREPARATION-FLAT-SIZE PIECES AND IRREGULAR PARCELS

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:

* * * * *

[Revise 4.0a(1) to read as follows:]

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(1) Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

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M600 Standard Mail (Nonautomation)

M610 Presorted Standard Mail

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2.0 PREPARATION-MACHINABLE LETTER-SIZE PIECES

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2.2 Traying and Labeling

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[Revise 2.2a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

3.0 PREPARATION-NONMACHINABLE LETTER-SIZE PIECES

[Revise heading of 3.1 to read as follows:]

3.1 Packaging and Labeling

[Revise introductory text of 3.1 to read as follows:]

Except as provided in M020.1.9, packaging is required before traying. A package must be prepared when the quantity of addressed pieces for a required presort level reaches a minimum of 10 pieces. Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed ADC packages. Mailers who prefer that the USPS not automate letter-size pieces must also identify each package with a facing slip marked "MANUAL ONLY" or use a "MANUAL ONLY" optional endorsement line (see M013). Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

[Change in 3.1a "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 3.1d "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X".]

[Delete current 3.2. Renumber current 3.3 as new 3.2.]

3.2 Traying and Labeling

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[Revise new 3.2a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

[Renumber current 5.0 as new 6.0. Revise 4.0 by moving standards for irregular parcels to new 5.0 to read as follows:]

4.0 PREPARATION-FLAT-SIZE PIECES

4.1 Required Packaging

Except as provided in 4.3, packaging is required before sacking. A package must be prepared when the quantity of addressed pieces for a required presort level reaches the required minimum package size in 4.2. Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed ADC packages.

4.2 Packaging and Labeling

Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (required); 17-piece minimum, optional 10- to 16-piece minimum (one consistent minimum required for a mailing job); red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.

4.3 Loose Packing

District managers may authorize loose packing of unpackaged pieces to fill Number 3 sacks if no pieces in a sack would be more finely sorted if packaged. Pieces must be faced and packed to remain oriented in transit. The total weight of sacks containing such pieces may not exceed 70 pounds. Requests for loose packing must be made in advance through the Post Office of mailing.

4.4 Required Sacking

Except as provided in 4.5, a sack, or a letter tray under M033, must be prepared when the quantity of mail for a required presort destination reaches either 125 pieces or 15 pounds of pieces, whichever occurs first, subject to these conditions:

a. For identical-weight pieces, mailers must apply these methods:

(1) Pieces weighing 1.92 ounces (0.12 pound) or less must be prepared using the 125-piece minimum.

(2) Pieces weighing more than 1.92 ounces must be prepared using the 15-pound minimum.

b. For nonidentical-weight pieces, mailers must apply either one of these methods:

(1) The minimum that applies to the average piece weight for the entire mailing is used. The net weight of the mailing is divided by the number of pieces, and the resulting average single-piece weight is used to determine whether the 125-piece or 15-pound minimum applies.

(2) The actual piece count or mail weight for each sack is used if documentation can be provided with the mailing that shows for each sack the number of pieces and the total weight.

c. The accompanying postage statement must indicate whether the 125-piece minimum, the 15-pound minimum, or both minimums are applied.

4.5 Drop Shipment

A mailer using Priority Mail or Express Mail^Ū service to drop ship Standard Mail flat-size pieces may prepare sacks containing fewer than 125 pieces or less than 15 pounds of mail.

4.6 Sacking and Labeling

Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (required); 125-piece or 15-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "STD FLTS 5D NON BC."

b. 3-digit (required); 125-piece or 15-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "STD FLTS 3D NON BC."

c. Origin 3-digit(s) (required) and entry 3-digit(s) (optional); one-package minimum (for origin or entry); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "STD FLTS 3D NON BC."

d. ADC (required); 125-piece or 15-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: L004.

(2)Line 2: "STD FLTS ADC NON BC."

e. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and ZIP Code of ADC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office as shown in L004; if placed on an ASF or BMC pallet under option in M045.3.2, L802.

(2) Line 2: "STD FLTS NON BC WKG."

[Renumber current 5.0 as new 6.0. Add new 5.0 to read as follows:]

5.0 PREPARATION-IRREGULAR PARCELS

5.1 Required Packaging

Except as provided in 5.3 and 5.5, packaging is required before sacking. A package must be prepared when the quantity of addressed irregular parcels for a required pre- sort level reaches the required minimum package size. Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed ADC packages and packages prepared under 5.4.

5.2 Packaging and Labeling

Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.

5.3 Packaging Exceptions

Packaging is not required for irregular parcels under any of these conditions:

a. The parcels are 1/2 inch thick or greater and placed in a sack to the same destination to which they would otherwise be packaged (e.g., in a 3-digit sack rather than a 3-digit package).

b. The parcels are so large that 10 or fewer fill a sack.

c. The parcels are in a 5-digit scheme or 5-digit sack containing both machinable and irregular parcels. Sacks containing both machinable and irregular parcels may not be prepared to other presort levels.

5.4 Commingling Irregular Parcel Mailings

Business Mailer Support (BMS) (see G043 for address) may authorize the commingling of several permit imprint mailings of irregular parcels to achieve a finer presort if the payment of proper postage can be documented. BMS may waive minimum quantity standards for preparation of 5-digit and 3-digit presort destination packages if doing so results in a finer preparation of at least 50% of the mail.

5.5 Loose Packing

District managers may authorize loose packing of unpackaged irregular parcels to fill Number 3 sacks if no parcels in a sack would be more finely sorted if packaged. Parcels must be faced and packed to remain oriented in transit. The total weight of sacks containing such parcels may not exceed 70 pounds. Requests for loose packing must be made in advance through the Post Office of mailing.

5.6 Required Sacking

Except as provided in 5.7, a sack must be prepared when the quantity of mail for a required presort destination reaches either 125 pieces or 15 pounds of pieces, whichever occurs first, subject to these conditions:

a. For identical-weight pieces, mailers must apply these methods:

(1) Pieces weighing 1.92 ounces (0.12 pound) or less must be prepared using the 125-piece minimum.

(2) Pieces weighing more than 1.92 ounces must be prepared using the 15-pound minimum.

b. For nonidentical-weight pieces, mailers must apply either one of these methods:

(1) The minimum that applies to the average piece weight for the entire mailing is used. The net weight of the mailing is divided by the number of pieces, and the resulting average single-piece weight is used to determine whether the 125-piece or 15-pound minimum applies.

(2) The actual piece count or mail weight for each sack is used if documentation can be provided with the mailing that shows for each sack the number of pieces and the total weight.

c. The accompanying postage statement must indicate whether the 125-piece minimum, the 15-pound minimum, or both minimums are applied.

5.7 Drop Shipment

A mailer using Priority Mail or Express Mail to drop ship Standard Mail irregular parcels may prepare sacks containing fewer than 125 pieces or less than 15 pounds of mail.

5.8 Sacking and Labeling

Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit scheme (optional), as applicable:

(1) Irregular parcels: 125-piece or 15-pound minimum; labeling for Line 1, L606; for Line 2, "STD IRREG 5D SCHEME" or "STD IRREG 5D SCH."

(2) Commingled machinable and irregular parcels: no minimum; labeling for Line 1, L606; for Line 2, "STD MACH-IRREG 5D SCH."

b. 5-digit (required), as applicable:

(1) Irregular parcels: 125-piece or 15-pound minimum; labeling for Line 1, city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail); for Line 2, "STD IRREG 5D."

(2) Commingled machinable and irregular parcels: 10-pound minimum; labeling for Line 1, city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail); for Line 2, "STD MACH-IRREG 5D."

c. 3-digit (required); 125-piece or 15-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "STD IRREG 3D."

d. Origin 3-digit(s) (required) and entry 3-digit(s) (optional); one-package minimum (for origin or entry); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "STD IRREG 3D."

e. ADC (required); 125-piece or 15-pound minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: L603.

(2) Line 2: "STD IRREG ADC."

f. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and ZIP Code of ADC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office as shown in L604.

(2) Line 2: "STD IRREG WKG."

6.0 PREPARATION-MACHINABLE PARCELS

6.1 5-Digit Sacks

[Change at end of first sentence in 6.1 "under 4.0" to "under 5.0.")

* * * * *

[Revise heading of redesignated 6.2 to read as follows:]

6.2 Sacking and Labeling

* * * * *

M620 Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail

* * * * *

3.0 PREPARATION-LETTER-SIZE PIECES

3.1 Required Tray Preparation

Preparation sequence, tray size, and labeling:

* * * * *

[Revise 3.1a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

[Revise 3.1b(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

[Revise 3.1c(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 3-digit ZIP Code prefix shown in L002, Column A, that corresponds to 3-digit ZIP Code prefix on mail.

* * * * *

[Revise heading of 3.2 to read as follows:]

3.2 Alternative Line 2 Information

[Revise 3.2 to read as follows:]

For trays containing nonbarcoded or nonmachinable letter- size pieces, these Line 2 label designations are used in place of "BC":

a. Trays containing nonbarcoded machinable pieces: "MACH."

b. Trays containing nonmachinable pieces: "MAN."

c. Trays containing simplified address pieces: "MAN."

[Delete current 3.3 and 3.4.]

4.0 PREPARATION-FLATS

* * * * *

4.2 Sack Preparation

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:

* * * * *

[Revise 4.2a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

[Revise 4.2c(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

5.0 PREPARATION-IRREGULAR PARCELS

* * * * *

5.2 Sack Preparation

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:

* * * * *

[Revise 5.2a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

[Revise 5.2b(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

M700 Package Services

M710 Parcel Post

* * * * *

2.0 DSCF RATE

* * * * *

[Revise heading of 2.2 to read as follows:]

2.2 Sacking and Labeling

* * * * *

[Revise 2.2d to read as follows:]

d. 5-digit sack labeling: Line 1, use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail); for Line 2, "PSVC PARCELS 5D."

* * * * *

3.0 DDU RATE

The requirements for the DDU rate are as follows:

* * * * *

[Revise 3.0e to read as follows:]

e. Sacked mail must be labeled as follows:

(1) 5-digit scheme: Line 1, L606; Line 2, "PSVC PARCELS 5D SCH."

(2) 5-digit: Line 1, city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail); Line 2, "PSVC PARCELS 5D."

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M720 Bound Printed Matter

* * * * *

M722 Presorted Bound Printed Matter

* * * * *

[Revise heading of 2.0 to read as follows:]

2.0 PREPARATION-FLATS

2.1 Required Packaging

[Add sentence to beginning of 2.1 to read as follows:]

Packaging is required before sacking.***

* * * * *

[Revise heading of 2.2 to read as follows:]

2.2 Packaging and Labeling

[Revise 2.2 to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence and labeling:

a. 5-digit (required); red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 3-digit (required); green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); tan Label X or OEL.

* * * * *

[Revise heading of 2.4 to read as follows:]

2.4 Sacking and Labeling

[Revise 2.4 to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence and labeling:

a. 5-digit (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "PSVC FLTS 5D NON BC."

b. 3-digit (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC FLTS 3D NON BC."

c. SCF (optional); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L005.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC FLTS SCF NON BC."

d. ADC (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L004.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC FLTS ADC NON BC."

e. Mixed ADC (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and ZIP Code of ADC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office, as shown in L004.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC FLTS NON BC WKG."

[Delete current 2.5.]

[Revise heading of 3.0 to read as follows:]

3.0 PREPARATION-IRREGULAR PARCELS WEIGHING LESS THAN 10 POUNDS

3.1 Required Packaging

[Revise first sentence of 3.1 to read as follows:]

Packaging is required before sacking, except for pieces placed in 5-digit scheme and 5-digit sacks when such pieces are enclosed in an envelope, full-length sleeve, full- length wrapper, or polybag and the minimum package size is met.***

* * * * *

[Revise heading of 3.2 to read as follows:]

3.2 Packaging and Labeling

[Revise 3.2 to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence and labeling:

a. 5-digit (required); red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 3-digit (required); green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); tan Label X or OEL.

3.3 Required Sacking

[Revise 3.3 by adding current 3.6 before last sentence of introductory text to read as follows:]

***Sacking is not required for 5-digit packages when prepared for and entered at DDU rates. Such packages may be bedloaded and may weigh up to 40 pounds.***

* * * * *

[Revise heading of 3.4 to read as follows:]

3.4 Sacking and Labeling

[Revise 3.4 to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence and labeling:

a. 5-digit scheme (optional); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L606.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG 5D SCHEME" or "PSVC IRREG 5D SCH."

b. 5-digit (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG 5D."

c. 3-digit (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG 3D."

d. SCF (optional); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L005.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG SCF."

e. ADC (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L004.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG ADC."

f. Mixed ADC (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and ZIP Code of ADC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office, as shown in L004.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG WKG."

[Delete current 3.5 and 3.6.]

[Revise heading of 4.0 to read as follows:]

4.0 PREPARATION-IRREGULAR PARCELS WEIGHING 10 POUNDS OR MORE

* * * * *

4.2 Required Sacking

[Revise 4.2 by adding amended 4.5 to end of 4.2 to read as follows:]

***Sacking is not required for 5-digit packages when prepared for and entered at DDU rates. Such packages may be bedloaded and may weigh up to 40 pounds.

[Revise heading of 4.3 to read as follows:]

4.3 Sacking and Labeling

[Revise 4.3 to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence and labeling:

a. 5-digit scheme (optional); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L606.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG 5D SCHEME" or "PSVC IRREG 5D SCH."

b. 5-digit (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG 5D."

c. 3-digit (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L002, Column A.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG 3D."

d. SCF (optional); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L005.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG SCF."

e. ADC (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L004.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG ADC."

f. Mixed ADC (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by city, state, and ZIP Code of ADC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office, as shown in L004.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC IRREG WKG."

[Delete current 4.4 and 4.5.]

[Revise heading of 5.0 to read as follows:]

5.0 PREPARATION-MACHINABLE PARCELS

[Revise heading of 5.1 to read as follows:]

5.1 DBMC Rates Not Claimed-Required Sacking

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[Revise heading of 5.2 to read as follows:]

5.2 DBMC Rates Not Claimed-Sacking and Labeling

[Revise 5.2 by combining with current 5.3 to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence and labeling:

a. 5-digit scheme (optional); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L606.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC MACH 5D SCHEME" or "PSVC MACH 5D SCH."

b. 5-digit (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "PSVC MACH 5D."

c. BMC (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L601.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC MACH BMC."

d. Mixed BMC (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by L601, Column B, information for BMC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC MACH WKG."

[Redesignate current 5.4 and 5.5 as new 5.3 and 5.4, respectively.]

[Revise heading of new 5.3 to read as follows:]

5.3 DMBC Rates-Required Sacking

* * * * *

[Revise heading of new 5.4 to read as follows:]

5.4 DBMC Rates-Sacking and Labeling

[Revise new 5.4 by combining with current 5.6 to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence and labeling:

a. 5-digit scheme (optional); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L606.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC MACH 5D SCHEME" or "PSVC MACH 5D SCH."

b. 5-digit (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

(2) Line 2: "PSVC MACH 5D."

c. ASF (optional, allowed only for mail deposited at an ASF to claim DBMC rate); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L602. DBMC rate eligibility determined by E752 and Exhibit E751.1.3.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC MACH ASF."

d. BMC (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: L601. DBMC rate eligibility determined by E752 and Exhibit E751.1.3.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC MACH BMC."

e. Mixed BMC (required); labeling:

(1) Line 1: "MXD" followed by information in L601, Column B, for BMC serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry Post Office.

(2) Line 2: "PSVC MACH WKG."

[Delete current 5.6.]

M723 Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter

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[Revise heading of 2.0 to read as follows:]

2.0 PREPARATION-FLATS

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2.3 Sack Preparation

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a. Carrier route: required; for Line 1, use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

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[Revise heading of 3.0 to read as follows:]

3.0 PREPARATION-IRREGULAR PARCELS WEIGHING LESS THAN 10 POUNDS

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3.3 Sack Preparation

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[Revise 3.3a to read as follows:]

a. Carrier route: required; for Line 1, use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

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[Revise heading of 4.0 to read as follows:]

4.0 PREPARATION-IRREGULAR PARCELS WEIGHING 10 POUNDS OR MORE

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[Revise heading of 5.0 to read as follows:]

5.0 PREPARATION-MACHINABLE PARCELS

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M730 Media Mail

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2.0 PREPARATION-FLATS

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2.1 Required Packaging

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***Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed ADC packages.***

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[Revise heading of 2.2 to read as follows:]

2.2 Packaging and Labeling

[Revise 2.2 and change in 2.2a "red Label D" to "red Label 5" and in 2.2d "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X" to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (optional, but required for 5-digit rate eligibility); 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.

[Revise heading of 2.3 to read as follows:]

2.3 Required Sacking

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[Revise heading of 2.4 to read as follows:]

2.4 Sacking and Labeling

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Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:

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[Revise 2.4a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

3.0 PREPARATION-IRREGULAR PARCELS

[Revise heading of 3.1 to read as follows:]

3.1 Required Packaging

[Replace first sentence of 3.1 with following text to read as follows:]

A package must be prepared when the quantity of addressed pieces for a required presort level reaches a minimum of 10 pieces. Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed ADC packages. Packaging is not required for pieces placed in 5-digit scheme sacks and 5-digit sacks when such pieces are enclosed in an envelope, full-length sleeve, full-length wrapper, or polybag and the minimum package volume is met.***

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[Revise heading of 3.2 to read as follows:]

3.2 Packaging and Labeling

[Revise 3.2 and change in 3.2a "red Label D" to "red Label 5" and in 3.2d "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X" to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (optional, but required for 5-digit rate eligibility); 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.

[Revise heading of 3.3 to read as follows:]

3.3 Required Sacking

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[Revise heading of 3.4 to read as follows:]

3.4 Sacking and Labeling

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence and labeling:

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[Revise 3.4b(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

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4.0 PREPARATION-MACHINABLE PARCELS

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4.1 Required Sacking

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[Revise heading of 4.2 to read as follows:]

4.2 Sacking and Labeling

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence and labeling:

* * * * *

[Revise 4.2b(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

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M740 Library Mail

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2.0 PREPARATION-FLATS

[Revise heading of 2.1 to read as follows:]

2.1 Required Packaging

[Revise second sentence in 2.1 to read as follows:]

***Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed ADC packages.***

* * * * *

[Revise heading of 2.2 to read as follows:]

2.2 Packaging and Labeling

[Revise 2.2 and change in 2.2a "red Label D" to "red Label 5" and in 2.2d "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X" to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (optional, but required for 5-digit rate eligibility); 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.

[Revise heading of 2.3 to read as follows:]

2.3 Required Sacking

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[Revise heading of 2.4 to read as follows:]

2.4 Sacking and Labeling

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:

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[Revise 2.4a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

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3.0 PREPARATION-IRREGULAR PARCELS

[Revise heading of 3.1 to read as follows:]

3.1 Required Packaging

[Replace first sentence of 3.1 with following text to read as follows:]

A package must be prepared when the quantity of addressed pieces for a required presort level reaches a minimum of 10 pieces. Smaller volumes are not permitted except for mixed ADC packages. Packaging is not required for pieces placed in 5-digit scheme sacks and 5-digit sacks when such pieces are enclosed in an envelope, full-length sleeve, full-length wrapper, or polybag and the minimum package volume is met.***

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[Revise heading of 3.2 to read as follows:]

3.2 Packaging and Labeling

[Revise 3.2 and change in 3.2a "red Label D" to "red Label 5" and in 3.2d "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X" to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence, package size, and labeling:

a. 5-digit (optional, but required for 5-digit rate eligibility); 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or optional endorsement line (OEL).

b. 3-digit (required); 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.

c. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.

d. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.

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3.3 Required Sacking

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[Revise heading of 3.4 to read as follows:]

3.4 Sacking and Labeling

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Preparation sequence and labeling:

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[Revise 3.4b(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

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4.0 PREPARATION-MACHINABLE PARCELS

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4.1 Required Sacking

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[Revise heading of 4.2 to read as follows:]

4.2 Sacking and Labeling

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Preparation sequence and labeling:

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[Revise 4.2b(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M031 for overseas military mail).

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M800 All Automation Mail

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M820 Flat-Size Mail

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2.0 FIRST-CLASS MAIL-REQUIRED PACKAGE-BASED PREPARATION

[Revise heading of 2.1 to read as follows:]

2.1 Packaging and Labeling

[Change in 2.1a "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 2.1d "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X".]

[Revise heading of 2.2 to read as follows:]

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2.2 Traying and Labeling

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[Revise 2.2a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M032 for overseas military mail).

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4.0 PERIODICALS

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4.1 Packaging and Labeling

[Change in 4.1b "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 4.1e "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X".]

[Revise heading of 4.2 to read as follows:]

4.2 Sacking and Labeling

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[Revise 4.2b(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M032 for overseas military mail).

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5.0 STANDARD MAIL

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5.1 Packaging and Labeling

[Change in 5.1b(1) and 5.1b(2) "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 5.1e "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X".]

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[Revise heading of 5.3 to read as follows:]

5.3 Sacking and Labeling

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[Revise 5.3b(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M032 for overseas military mail).

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6.0 BOUND PRINTED MATTER

[Revise heading of 6.1 to read as follows:]

6.1 Packaging and Labeling

[Change in 6.1b "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 6.1e "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X".]

[Revise heading of 6.2 to read as follows:]

6.2 Sacking and Labeling

* * * * *

[Revise 6.2b(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see M032 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

M900 Advanced Preparation Options for Flats

M910 Co-Traying and Co-Sacking Packages of Automation and Presorted Mailings

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4.0 BOUND PRINTED MATTER

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4.4 Sack Preparation and Labeling

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[Revise 4.4a(1) to read as follows:]

(1) Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see M031 for overseas military mail).

* * * * *

M950 Co-Packaging Automation Rate and Presorted Rate Pieces

1.0 FIRST-CLASS MAIL

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1.2 Package Preparation

[Change in 1.2a "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 1.2d "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X".]

* * * * *

2.0 PERIODICALS

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2.2 Package Preparation

[Change in 2.2c "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 2.2f "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X".]

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3.0 STANDARD MAIL

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3.2 Package Preparation

[Change in 3.2b all instances of "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 3.2e "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X".]

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4.0 BOUND PRINTED MATTER

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4.2 Package Preparation

[Change in 4.2b "red Label D" to "red Label 5"; change in 4.2e "tan Label MXD" to "tan Label X".]

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- Mailing Standards,
Pricing and Classification, 10-30-03

DMM REVISION

Nonprofit Standard Mail - Cooperative Mail

Effective November 13, 2003, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) E670.5.3 is revised to provide a limited exception to the cooperative mail rule for mailings that solicit donations to organizations authorized to mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail rates. Mail that includes advertising for the sale or lease of products or services is not eligible for the exception.

We will incorporate these revisions into the printed version of DMM 59 and into the monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)

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E Eligibility

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E600 Standard Mail

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E670 Nonprofit Standard Mail

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5.0 ELIGIBLE AND INELIGIBLE MATTER

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5.3 Cooperative Mailing

[Add the following at the end of 5.3:]

***Exception: This standard does not apply to mailings by an organization authorized to mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail rates soliciting monetary donations to the authorized mailer and not promoting or otherwise facilitating the sale or lease of any goods or services. This exception applies only where the organization authorized to mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail rates is given a list of each donor, contact information (e.g., address, telephone number) for each, and the amount of the donation or waives in writing the receipt of this list.

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- Mailing Standards,
Pricing and Classification, 10-30-03

REVISED LABEL

Label 3, Same 3-digit ZIP Code

The Postal ServiceTM has revised the design and format of five different pressure-sensitive presort destination package labels that mailers affix to the address side of the top mailpiece in packages of mailpieces instead of using optional endorsement lines (OELs). The new designs will have no impact on mail preparation and current mailing standards.

The new presort labels are 3/4 inch wide by 1/2 inch high and include a width-modulated barcode and a presort character that identify the presort level of the package. The new labels will be printed with colors similar to the ones used for the current nonbarcoded pressure-sensitive labels.

The new formats will allow the Automated Package Processing System (APPS) to find and read the necessary information quickly and efficiently. With its large processing capacity, the APPS will extend the benefits of automated processing to small, lightweight parcels and to mailpieces prepared in packages. APPS represents the next generation of the small parcel and bundle sorter (SPBS) currently used by the Postal Service.

The first new label to be released is Label 3, Same 3-digit ZIP Code, used to identify 3-digit presort packages. This new label is available from the Material Distribution Center and may be used immediately. Orders placed for the green Label 3 will be fulfilled with the new barcoded label.

You can order Label 3 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 Label 3:

PSIN: LAB3
NSN: 7690-01-000-9791
Unit of Measure: Roll
Bulk Pack Quantity: 300
Quick Pick Number: 52
Price: $0.45
Edition Date: 10/03

Until further notice, mailers may continue using the nonbarcoded Label 3. We will publish more information as the other labels are produced and stocked.

- Mailing Standards,
Pricing and Classification, 10-30-03