Domestic Mail

DMM REVISION

Labeling List Changes

Effective September 16, 2004, Domestic Mail Manual (DMMTM) L001, L004, L007, L601, L603, L605, L606, and L803 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 November 28, 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.

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)

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L Labeling Lists

L000 General Use

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

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L004 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups-ADC Sortation

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

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L600 Standard Mail and Package Services

L601 BMCs

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L603 ADCs-Irregular Standard Mail Parcels

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L605 BMCs/ASFs-Nonmachinable Parcel Post BMC Presort and OBMC Presort

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

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L800 Automation Rate Mailings

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L803 Non-BMC/ASF Entry-Periodicals and Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter

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- Logistics,
Network Operations Management, 9-16-04

DMM REVISION

Periodicals Combined Mailing

Firm bundles of Periodicals publications are prepared and processed as one addressed mailpiece. Effective October 6, 2004, Domestic Mail Manual (DMMTM) M230.1.2 is revised to specify a firm bundle as a method of preparing multiple copies and/or multiple editions of Periodicals publications as one addressed mailpiece for purposes of preparing a combined mailing. This revision clarifies that firm bundles may consist of multiple publications and/or multiple editions of the same publication.

We will incorporate this revision 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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M Mail Preparation and Sortation

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M200 Periodicals (Nonautomation)

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M230 Combining Multiple Editions or Publications

1.0 DESCRIPTION

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1.2 Methods

A Periodicals combined mailing may be prepared using either one of these methods:

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[Revise item 1.2b by adding a reference to multiple editions of the same publication and the term "firm bundles" to read as follows:]

b. Two or more copies of different Periodicals publications (two or more titles), and/or multiple editions of the same publication, are placed within the same mailing wrapper or firm bundle and presented as one addressed piece to a single recipient to reduce the per piece charge.

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- Mailing Standards,
Pricing and Classification, 9-16-04

DMM REVISION

Realignment of ZIP Codes: Destination Entry and BMC Service Areas

Effective with the changes to Domestic Mail Manual (DMMTM) labeling lists on pages 1-3 of this Postal Bulletin, DMM exhibits E650.5.1, E711.2.2, and E751.1.3 are revised to reflect the shift of the ZIP CodeTM prefix "340" (used for military mail) from the BMC NEW JERSEY NJ service area to the BMC Jacksonville FL service area.

Mailers are encouraged to make the necessary changes to their mailing operations immediately, and must comply no later than November 28, 2004. Mailers with questions regarding this change should contact the Post OfficeTM where their mailings are accepted and verified. Postal ServiceTM employees with questions should contact their district manager of business mail entry.

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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E650 Destination Entry

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5.0 DBMC DISCOUNT

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Exhibit 5.1 BMC/ASF DBMC Rates

[Under column headed "Eligible Destination ZIP Codes," revise entry corresponding to BMC NEW JERSEY NJ 00102 to delete "340" to read as follows:]

005, 068-079, 085-098, 100-119, 124-127

[Under column headed "Eligible Destination ZIP Codes," revise entry corresponding to BMC JACKSONVILLE FL 32099 to add "340" to read as follows:]

299, 313-316, 320-342, 344, 346, 347, 349.

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E700 Package Services

E710 Basic Standards

E711 Parcel Post

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2.0 BASIC STANDARDS

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Exhibit 2.2 BMC/ASF Service Areas

[Under column headed "ZIP Code Areas Served," revise entry for New Jersey to delete "340" to read as follows:]

005, 068-079, 085-098, 100-119, 124-127

[Under column headed "ZIP Code Areas Served," revise entry for Jacksonville to add "340" to read as follows:]

299, 313-316, 320-342, 344, 346, 347, 349.

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E750 Destination Entry

E751 Parcel Select

1.0 BASIC STANDARDS

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Exhibit 1.3 BMC/ASF - DBMC Rate Eligibility

[Under column headed "Eligible Destination ZIP Codes," revise entry corresponding to BMC NEW JERSEY NJ 00102 to delete "340" to read as follows:]

005, 068-079, 085-098, 100-119, 124-127

[Under column headed "Eligible Destination ZIP Codes," revise entry corresponding to BMC JACKSONVILLE FL 32099 to add "340" to read as follows:]

299, 313-316, 320-342, 344, 346, 347, 349

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- Mailing Standards,
Pricing and Classification, 9-16-04

DMM REVISION

Periodicals Irregular Parcels

Effective October 6, 2004, Domestic Mail Manual (DMMTM) exhibit M032.1.3 is revised to eliminate the reference to "automation" in the heading for irregular parcels. In addition, M210.4.0 is revised to clarify that use of "NON BC" is for sacks containing flats, since irregular parcels are sorted and processed without regard to barcodes. There are no mailing standards for barcoding Periodicals irregular parcels; therefore, there is no need for barcoded or nonbarcoded distinctions for irregular parcels.

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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M Mail Preparation and Sortation

M000 General Preparation Standards

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M030 Containers

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M032 Barcoded Labels

1.0 BASIC STANDARDS-TRAY AND SACK LABELS

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Exhibit 1.3 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers

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PERIODICALS (PER)

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[Revise first entry for Periodicals Irregular Parcels by eliminating "automation" to read as follows:]

PER Irregular Parcels - Merged Carrier Route and
Presorted

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PERIODICALS (NEWS)

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[Revise first entry for NEWS Irregular Parcels by eliminating "automation" to read as follows:]

NEWS Irregular Parcels - Merged Carrier Route and
Presorted

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M200 Periodicals (Nonautomation)

M210 Presorted Periodicals

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4.0 SACK PREPARATION-FLAT-SIZE PIECES AND IRREGULAR PARCELS

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[Revise item a(2) to clarify that the use of "NON BC" does not refer to irregular parcels, to read as follows:]

(2) Line 2: "PER" or "NEWS" as applicable; followed by "FLTS" or "IRREG" as applicable; followed by "5D"; followed by "NON BC" for flats.

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[Revise item b(2) to clarify that the use of "NON BC" does not refer to irregular parcels, to read as follows:]

(2) Line 2: "PER" or "NEWS" as applicable; followed by "FLTS" or "IRREG" as applicable; followed by "3D"; followed by "NON BC" for flats.

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[Revise item c(2) to clarify that the use of "NON BC" does not refer to irregular parcels, to read as follows:]

(2) Line 2: "PER" or "NEWS" as applicable; followed by "FLTS" or "IRREG" as applicable; followed by "SCF"; followed by "NON BC" for flats.

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[Revise item d(2) to clarify that the use of "NON BC" does not refer to irregular parcels, to read as follows:]

(2) Line 2: "PER" or "NEWS" as applicable; followed by "FLTS" or "IRREG" as applicable; followed by "SCF"; followed by "NON BC" for flats.

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[Revise item e(2) to clarify that the use of "NON BC" does not refer to irregular parcels, to read as follows:]

(2) Line 2: "PER" or "NEWS" as applicable; followed by "FLTS" or "IRREG" as applicable; followed by "ADC"; followed by "NON BC" for flats.

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[Revise item f(2) to clarify that the use of "NON BC" does not refer to irregular parcels, to read as follows:]

(2) Line 2: "PER" or "NEWS" as applicable; followed by "FLTS" or "IRREG" as applicable; followed by "NON BC WKG" for flats and "WKG" for irregular parcels.

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- Mailing Standards,
Pricing and Classification, 9-16-04

NEW FORM

PS Form 3811-I, Instructions for Requesting Return Receipt (Electronic)

PS Form 3811-I is for use at integrated retail terminal (IRT) sites only. This form provides instructions for customers to follow after they purchase a return receipt (electronic). POS ONE sites do not require PS Form 3811-I because the instructions are printed on the customer's receipt.

You can order PS Form 3811-I from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) by using touch tone order entry (TTOE): Call 800-332-0317, option 2. However, IRT sites should not order PS Forms 3811-I at this time because two pads consisting of 250 sheets each will be sent directly to each IRT site over the next couple of weeks. Orders should only be placed at this time if the initial distribution of two pads per office is not enough to handle the demand.

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.)

Use the following information to order PS Form 3811-I:

PSIN: 7530-07-000-4101
PSN: PS3811-I
Unit of Measure: PAD (PD)
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Quick Pick Number: N/A
Bulk Pack Quantity: N/A
Price: $0.65

- Value Added and Special Services,
Product Development, 9-16-04

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