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— Information Policies and Procedures, Public Affairs and Communications, 12-9-04 REVISED HANDBOOK Handbook AS-805-D, Information Security Network Connectivity ProcessHandbook AS-805-D, Information Security Network Connectivity Process, has been revised to better address the connection to the Postal ServiceTM networked infrastructure of non-Advanced Computing Environment (ACE) network-enabled hardware and software and to correct several process and administrative items. We will incorporate these revisions into the online version of Handbook AS-805-D available on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site: • Go to http://blue.usps.gov. • Under "Essential Links" in the left-hand column, click on References. • Under "References" in the right-hand column, click on PolicyNet. • Then click on HBKs. (The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.) Handbook AS-805-D, Information Security Network Connectivity Process * * * * * Transmittal Letter * * * * * D. Comments and Questions * * * * * [Revise the second sentence of this section to read as follows:] Comments may also be sent by e-mail to info_security@usps.gov. * * * * * 1 Introduction * * * * * [Renumber current 1-4 as new 1-5 and add new 1-4 to read as follows:] 1-4 Postal Service Standard Networked Infrastructure The standard enabling networked infrastructure for the Postal Service is the Advanced Computing Environment (ACE)-approved hardware and software configurations. All non-ACE network-enabled hardware and software must be assessed and approved by the NCRB prior to connecting to the Postal Service Intranet. Exceptions are: a. Nonroutable mail processing equipment and mail processing infrastructure (MPE/MPI) devices that are only connected to MPE local area networks (LANs). b. Initiatives under portfolio management that have been through the Integrated Solutions Methodology (ISM) process. 1-5 Network Connectivity Review Board * * * * * 1-5.2 NCRB Process Overview * * * * * Step 2. Request Initiation [Revise the paragraph to read as follows:] The requester and executive sponsor submit appropriate documentation (see section 3-1.2, Documentation Requirements for the Connectivity Package) with a requested completion date. Step 3. Preliminary Request Evaluation [Revise the first sentence to read as follows:] The NCRB network connectivity engineer reviews the request to ascertain feasibility, risk, and compliance; gathers all required information; performs research; and holds discussions with the requester, as required.*** * * * * * Step 5. Approval [Revise the second sentence to read as follows:] ***If not approved, an alternative is usually suggested. Step 6. Scheduling Pre-Implementation Review [Revise the second sentence to read as follows:] ***The NCRB formally opens the change request based on the schedule for firewall updates. * * * * * Step 8. Confirmation [Revise the paragraph to read as follows:] A confirmation e-mail is sent to the requester notifying him or her of the completion of the request. * * * * * 2 Roles and Responsibilities * * * * * 2-5 Chairperson, Network Connectivity Review Board * * * * * [Delete item j.] * * * * * 2-7 Executive Sponsors [Revise the last sentence of the introductory paragraph to read as follows:] ***Executive sponsors and/or assigned portfolio managers are also responsible for the following: * * * * * [Reletter current items f through r as new items g through s. Add new item f to read as follows:] f. Securing necessary approvals from the Facilities and Postal Inspection Service organizations for connecting physical access control and environmental systems to the Postal Service Intranet. [Revise item g to read as follows:] g. Completing and submitting the appropriate NCRB documentation, including (as required) connectivity description, architectural diagrams, business case, Facilities and Postal Inspection Service approvals, configuration and enforcement strategy, site security review, and appropriate NCRB request forms. * * * * * 3 Network Connectivity Process 3-1 Determination of Need for Connectivity Request 3-1.1 Types of Connectivity Requiring Review by the NCRB The following types of connectivity must be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by the NCRB: * * * * * [Add items j and k to read as follows:] j. Non-ACE-supported infrastructure, including personally owned devices, physical access control devices such as key card devices and biometric devices, and environmental systems such as redundant power feed controllers; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment; temperature and humidity controllers; fire suppression equipment; and water and sewer controllers. k. Any network device not managed by Telecommunications Services, IT. 3-1.2 Documentation Requirements for the Connectivity Request Package [Add a row to the table after "Business Case" to read as follows:]
* * * * * 3-5 Approval * * * * * [Revise the second paragraph to read as follows:] If the request is not approved, the NCRB chairperson or his/her designee suggests an alternate solution compliant with Postal Service information security policy. 3-6 Scheduling/Pre-Implementation Review [Revise the second sentence to read as follows:] ***The NCRB formally opens the change request based on the schedule for firewall updates. * * * * * 3-8 Confirmation [Revise the paragraph to read as follows:] A confirmation e-mail is sent to the executive sponsor of the establishment of connectivity. * * * * * 4 Connectivity Request Documentation Requirements * * * * * [Renumber current 4-5 through 4-8 as new 4-6 through 4-9. Add new 4-5 to read as follows:] 4-5 Facilities and Postal Inspection Service Approvals Connection of physical access control and environmental systems to the Postal Service Intranet must be approved by the Facilities and Postal Inspection Service organizations prior to requesting connectivity from the NCRB. Attach copies of the approvals. * * * * * — Corporate Information Security, Information Technology, 12-9-04 REVISED FORM PS Form 2013, Security Clearance Processing RequestA revised version of PS Form 2013, Security Clearance Processing Request, is now available on the Postal ServiceTM PolicyNet Web site: • Go to http://blue.usps.gov. • Under "Essential Links" in the left-hand column, click on References. • Under "References" in the right-hand column, click on PolicyNet. • Then click on Forms. (The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.) A copy of this form can be found on page 9 of this Postal Bulletin. You may also order hardcopies of the form from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) by using 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.) Use the following information to order the revised PS Form 2013: PSIN: PS 2013 Submit this form with all clearance packages requesting Sensitive, Non-Sensitive, Interim Sensitive, and Top Secret clearances to the Security Investigations Service Center (SISC) in Memphis, Tennessee. Previously, PS Form 2013 was used to request only Sensitive and Interim Sensitive clearances. — Security Group,
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| JCP Last Minute Santa Catalog |
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| JCP Week 46 Holiday $10 Appreciation | Standard/ Letter | 12/11/04-12/14/04 | 38.8 | National | Car-Rt | Harte-Hanks |
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DISCONTINUED PUBLICATION
Effective immediately, the two-volume Publication 65, National Five-Digit ZIP Code and Post Office Directory, will not be published in 2005. The 2004 edition will be the last printed version.
Publication 65 has been replaced with a new product, the AIS (Address Information Systems) Viewer, which includes several products on a single CD-ROM:
• Address Lookup.
• City/State/Delivery Type.
• County Name Retrieval.
• Delivery Statistics Retrieval.
• ZIP+4® Retrieval.
The AIS Viewer is convenient and easy to use, providing the same ZIP CodeTM information available in the hard- copy Publication 65, but with significant improvements, including lookup capability. It is designed to retrieve, view, and print hardcopy reports, on demand, at a 5-digit ZIP Code level. The data is valid for 105 days from the product cycle date, providing a significant improvement in the content, accuracy, and currency of information over the old hardcopy reports.
Each of the products available on the AIS Viewer CD- ROM is priced separately, allowing mailers the flexibility to customize the product to their needs. The annual subscription price is based on which products are ordered.
To order the AIS Viewer, or for more information about this and other addressing tools, contact the National Customer Support Center at 800-238-3150, option 0.
— Address Management,
Intelligent Mail and Address Quality, 12-9-04
SAFETY ALERT
Each year, hundreds of people throughout the nation have their fingers amputated by snow blowers. Thousands more are rushed to hospital emergency rooms for related injuries. Most injuries occur when people try to clear the auger/collector or discharge chute with their hands. Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before attempting to clear snow and debris from any part of a snow blower.
In 2004, two Postal ServiceTM employees lost fingers in snow blower accidents. Both employees stuck their hands down the snow blower discharge chute to clear jams. Both had their left ring and middle fingers amputated.
This season, we want to keep everyone safe as they operate snow blowers. Please follow these safety tips to operate snow blowers safely:
• Check the snow blower before you use it to make sure it is functioning properly and safety guards are in place.
• Keep people away from the area where you start or operate the machine. Shift into neutral and make sure all clutches are disengaged before starting the motor.
• Walk slowly and carefully so you don't slip, and keep a firm hold on the machine. If you try to remove snow too quickly, you'll overload the blower. Don't use a snow blower on steep slopes. Make sure you don't hit obstructions such as curbs or tree roots.
• Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts. Stay away from the discharge opening to prevent entanglement or being struck by objects propelled by the blades. Never put your hand in any part of the equipment while the machine is running.
• If you have an electric-powered snow blower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times.
• Don't run a gasoline-powered blower in an enclosed area because of the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. In recent years, five people have died after leaving snow blower engines running in enclosed areas.
• First turn off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire so the machine can't accidentally start. Use a tool - never your fingers - to remove any snow or ice buildup.
• Add fuel to the tank outdoors before starting the machine. Don't add gasoline to a running or hot engine. Always keep the gasoline can capped, and store gasoline out of the house and away from ignition sources.
Remember to practice safety every step of the way. Let's make this year free of snow blower injuries!
— Safety Performance Management,
Employee Resource Management, 12-9-04
Building a cushion or a nest egg to protect yourself during hard times makes sense. You get a little money and set it aside in case your roof needs repairs or your car needs work.
That's exactly what banking your sick leave is like. It's a little something set aside for days when you're physically incapacitated due to an off-the-job illness or injury. And that's the continuing theme behind the Human Resources employee awareness campaign called "Protect Your Future - Bank Your Sick Leave" (see the new poster on page 13). The campaign is scheduled to continue through July 2005.
Remember, sick leave is an employee benefit - a cushion - for when you fall on hard times. And it's one you can bank on.
— Health and Resource Management,
Employee Resource Management, 12-9-04
HANDBOOK DM-103 REVISION
Effective December 9, 2004, chapter 3 of Handbook DM-103, Official Mail, is revised to reflect changes made over the past 4 years for tracking and reporting Postal ServiceTM internal mail.
In addition, all single-piece G-10 permit imprint letter- and flat-size pieces must be prepared using facing identification mark (FIM) B for processing purposes. Parcels do not need FIM B, but labels created locally that will be adhered to letter- and flat-size mailpieces must contain FIM B.
We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed edition of Handbook DM-103 and into the next update of the online version accessible on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site.
• Under "Essential Links" in the left-hand column, click on References.
• Under "References" in the right-hand column, click on PolicyNet.
• Then click on HBKs.
(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.)
Handbook DM-103, Official Mail
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3 Postal Service Mail
[Revise chapter 3 to read as follows:]
31 General
311 Overview
All postal units may use the G-10 permit imprint for outgoing mail (both single-piece and volume mailings), except for Express Mail items. Postal units are required to use their accountable finance number for Express Mail items (see 35).
For reply mail, all postal units may use the appropriate Postal Service Business Reply Mail permit number (see 34). Do not use the G-10 permit imprint for reply mail, except for cards prepared for domestic return receipt (Form 3811).
312 Format
All Postal Service mail must have preprinted in the upper left corner the Postal Service corporate logo followed by the complete return address (including ZIP+4 code) of the postal unit. The return address aligns left with the bottom edge of the "P" in the corporate logo (see Exhibit 322).
The penalty mail legend, "Official Business/Penalty for Private Use $300," which is required for other non-prepaid government agency mailings, is not used for Postal Service mailings.
32 Single-Piece Mailings
321 General
Single-piece G-10 permit imprint mail may be entered into the mailstream without going through business mail entry unit (BMEU) acceptance. This mail must be prepared according to the elements described below.
322 Format
All single-piece G-10 permit imprint letter- and flat-size mailpieces must be prepared using facing identification mark (FIM) B for processing purposes. All other format elements listed in 312 must also be included. All parcels must have the format elements listed in 312, but do not need a FIM B. Labels locally created that will be adhered to letter- and flat-size mailpieces should contain FIM B.
The G-10 permit imprint may not be used for reply purposes except for Form 3811, Domestic Return Receipt. This should be formatted according to the single-piece G-10 permit imprint standards.
Exhibit 322 provides an example of a properly formatted G-10 permit imprint for single-piece letters and flats.
Exhibit 322
Format for G-10 Permit Imprint Single-Piece Letters or
Flats
Note: Postal Service employees may not provide G-10 permit imprint labels to suppliers to pay shipping costs. Effective March 1, 1996, Postal Service suppliers must pay for all shipments to postal facilities.
33 Volume Mailings
331 General
All postal units using the G-10 permit imprint for large volume mailings (200 pieces or 50 pounds minimum) must submit the mailing to a BMEU with the applicable postage statement. Except as described here, these mailings are subject to the normal eligibility and preparation requirements.
332 Format
All format elements listed in 312 must be included. FIM B is optional on volume mailings submitted through a BMEU.
Exhibit 332 shows the proper format for the G-10 permit imprint used for volume mailings. The marking standards in Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) M012 apply to these mailings.
Exhibit 332
Format for G-10 Permit Imprint Volume Letters or Flats
Note: The finance number of the accountable postal unit must be entered in the Federal Agency Cost Code block on the postage statement.
333 Parcels
When using a vendor to distribute parcels in bulk using a G-10 permit, the vendor must use the same barcode symbology that is required for barcode discounts for a paid mailing under DMM C700.
334 Authorization
Postal units are not required to complete Form 3615, Mailing Permit Application and Customer Profile, to activate the G-10 permit imprint number at local post offices.
34 Business Reply Mail
341 General
All postal units may distribute preaddressed business reply envelopes, cards, and labels using the Postal Service BRM permit number 73026 to facilitate customer response.
Note: Do not provide BRM labels to postal suppliers or vendors. Effective March 1, 1996, all shipments to postal facilities must be paid by the supplier.
342 Notice 32 BRM Permit Number
Postal Service BRM permit number 99998 is used only to distribute Notice 32-C, P.O. Box Fee Due (FIM C Marking).
343 Authorization
Postal units are not required to complete Form 3615, Mailing Permit Application and Customer Profile, to activate the Postal Service BRM permit number at local post offices.
344 Format
Postal Service BRM envelopes and labels must be in the approved format shown in Exhibit 344. The mailpiece characteristics and format elements described in DMM S922 apply to Postal Service BRM. Each BRM envelope and label should include the following:
• A legibly printed address. Handwriting, typewriting, and handstamping may not be used to prepare BRM.
• A complete address, which must be printed directly on the mailpiece.
• The legend "Postage Will Be Paid By Addressee" even though Postal Service mail is not charged.
• A barcode with FIM C.
Exhibit 344
Postal Service BRM Format (FIM C w/ ZIP+4 Barcode)
35 Express Mail
351 General
All postal units may use Express Mail service with an accountable finance number.
352 Completing the Express Mail Label
To use Express Mail service, the Postal Service Acct. No. block of the Express Mail label must be filled in with the appropriate 8-digit combination of numbers (e.g., 419-99999 - where the first digit is always "4," the second digit is "0" for field or "1" for Headquarters, and the last 6 digits are the accountable finance number).
36 Merchandise Return Service
No postal unit at any level (including managers and authorized purchasing agents) is authorized to use Merchandise Return Service for any purpose.
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— Revenue and Field Accounting,
Finance, 12-9-04
HANDBOOK REVISION
Effective December 9, 2004, Handbook F-15, Travel and Relocation (February 2004), is revised to include updated editions of PS Form 1010, eTravel Participant Enrollment Request, and PS Form 1018, eTravel Repayment for Overpayments or Cash Advances.
We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed version of Handbook F-15 and into the next update of the online version accessible on the Postal ServiceTM PolicyNet Web site.
• Go to http://blue.usps.gov.
• Under "Essential Links" in the left-hand column, click on References.
• Under "References" in the right-hand column, click on PolicyNet.
• Then click on HBKs.
(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.)
Handbook F-15, Travel and Relocation
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Appendix B Instructions for Submitting Forms
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B-6 PS Form 1010, eTravel Participant Enrollment Form
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B-6.2 Filling Out the Form
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B-6.2.1 eTravel Participant Enrollment Form (Page 1 of 2)
[Form shown on page 18 appears here.]
B-6.2.2 eTravel Participant Enrollment Form (Page 2 of 2)
[Form shown on page 19 appears here.]
[Revise the title of B-7 to read as follows:]
B-7 PS Form 1018, eTravel Repayment for Overpayments or Cash Advances
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B-7.2 Filling Out the Form
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[Revise the title and text of B-7.2.1 to read as follows:]
B-7.2.1 eTravel Repayment for Overpayments or Cash Advances (Page 1 of 2)
[Form shown on page 20 appears here.]
[Revise the title and text of B-7.2.2 to read as follows:]
B-7.2.2 eTravel Repayment for Overpayments or Cash Advances (Page 2 of 2)
[Form shown on page 21 appears here.]
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— National Accounting,
Finance, 12-9-04
NOTICE
All Postal ServiceTM managers responsible for the administration of contract postal units (CPUs) are reminded that personnel in CPUs that sell money orders must comply with all federal laws and regulations and with Postal Service policies related to anti-money laundering and anti- terrorist initiatives.
Federal anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist laws and regulations (commonly referred to as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the USA PATRIOT Act) mandate that the Postal Service implements a comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Program (AML/ATP). At a minimum, the AML/ATP must include internal controls, policies, and procedures to detect and report certain financial transactions, and all suspicious activity, to the Department of the Treasury. To satisfy these legal mandates, the Postal Service developed two forms, PS Form 8105-A, Funds Transaction Report (FTR), and PS Form 8105-B, Suspicious Transaction Report (STR), and produced a BSA training video and manual.
Postal Service managers responsible for CPUs must ensure that CPU personnel who sell postal money orders do the following:
• View the BSA training video and review the training manual.
• Maintain a readily available supply of PS Forms 8105-A and PS Forms 8105-B.
• Send completed PS Forms 8105-A and PS Forms 8105-B to the address on the bottom of the forms the day the forms are completed.
Detailed instructions for ordering PS Forms 8105-A and PS Forms 8105-B were published in Postal Bulletin 22122 (2-19-04, pages 13-18). In addition, procedures for completing PS Forms 8105-A and PS Forms 8105-B are explained in Administrative Support Manual (ASM) part 229. Following are general guidelines for completing PS Forms 8105-A and PS Forms 8105-B:
Complete these sections on PS Form 8105-A for all cash sales of money orders totaling $3,000 or more to the same customer in the same day:
• Purchaser's name.
• Purchaser's address.
• Purchaser's date of birth.
• Purchaser's photo identification (driver's license or other government-issued ID).
• Purchaser's Social Security number (or alien registration of passport).
• Inclusive serial numbers of the money orders sold.
• Date of transaction.
• Amount of transaction.
• Employee/contractor signature.
Send PS Forms 8105-A to the address on the bottom of the form on the same day the transaction is conducted.
Note: Record serial numbers in the boxes provided; do not affix attachments (POS/IRT receipts, etc.) to PS Forms 8105-A.
Complete PS Form 8105-B when the employee/contractor believes the transaction was suspicious in nature. The BSA training video presents various scenarios depicting possible suspicious transactions. Federal law prohibits notifying the customer that a suspicious report is being completed; therefore, complete the following sections of PS Form 8105-B immediately after the customer leaves the counter line:
• Inclusive serial numbers of the money orders sold.
• Date of transaction.
• Amount of transaction.
• Any information identifying the customer (name, address, identification, etc., if available).
• The Comments section, explaining the nature of the activity that caused the employee/contractor to believe the transaction is suspicious. All boxes in the Comments section that apply to the transaction should be checked. In addition, identifying information about the customer (such as height, weight, ethnicity, etc.) should be included in the Comments section.
Note: Record serial numbers in the boxes provided. Do not attach POS/IRT receipts to PS Forms 8105-B. How- ever, you may attach copies of Express Mail® labels, photo identification, etc., to PS Forms 8105-B.
— Corporate Treasury,
Finance, 12-9-04
NOTICE
The Postal Service'sTM Household Diary Study (HDS), conducted since 1987, provides information about the contents of the mail sent and received by U.S. households. The Postal Service uses this information to help understand why and how customers use the mail. The results are used to:
• Forecast mail volume.
• Plan marketing strategies.
• Provide information for rate-setting purposes.
The HDS is administered at Headquarters by the Office of Demand Forecasting and Economic Analysis, Finance. NuStats, the HDS survey research firm contractor since July 1999, conducts the interviews and collects and analyzes the HDS data throughout the year.
HDS is a two-stage survey. Stage 1 is the Household Interview. NuStats sends an advance letter, signed by the postmaster general, to a representative sample of U.S. households. This letter emphasizes the importance of the HDS and asks for participation. These sample households are contacted either by telephone or in person and asked about the mail they send and receive, their adoption and use of various communications' technologies, their attitudes about mail service in general, and information relating to their household and personal demographics. Those respondent households are recruited to participate in HDS Stage 2.
Stage 2 is the Mail Diary. NuStats asks households that agree to participate in Stage 2 to record information about the mail they send and receive for a 7-day period from Monday to Sunday. Information recorded includes: number of mailpieces received and sent, industry mail source, mail characteristics, and attitudes regarding mail received. As an incentive for HDS Stage 2 participation, households are offered the options of receiving $30 or a roll of 100 First- Class Mail® stamps.
Data gathered in both HDS stages is available in a final report, "The Household Diary Study - Mail Use and Attitudes." The report is published in hard copy and a free electronic file. Order forms for the latest HDS report may be obtained via the Postal Service Internet at www.usps.com/householddiary.
For additional information, contact either of the following individuals:
Malcolm Harris
Telephone: 202-268-3650
Fax: 202-268-6841
E-mail malcolm.c.harris@usps.gov
Greg Dawson
Telephone: 202-268-7446
Fax: 202-268-6841
E-mail gregory.e.dawson@usps.gov
— Office of Demand Forecasting and Economic Analysis,
Finance, 12-9-04
A summary of vending machine income sharing and other activities related to the Randolph-Sheppard Act Amendments of 1974 is required for fiscal year 2004 (October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004). This report (see page 25) complies with an annual request from the Department of Education and Handbook EL-602, Food Service Operations, 441.3.
The report covers proceeds and/or commissions of every Postal ServiceTM installation with even a single coin- operated vending machine (stamp machines excepted) selling snacks, drinks, food, or tobacco. Postmasters, installation heads, lead plant and district managers, and district Human Resources and Headquarters field unit managers must prepare or consolidate and send reports as described below by the dates shown.
Send final reports to the processing and distribution lead plant or Customer Service and Sales district level manager. Postmasters must send consolidated reports to appropriate managers (see format for reporting vending machine income provided) including proceeds and/or commissions from vending machines at their branches and stations.
Consolidate reports by state and forward them to district Human Resources managers.
Send consolidated reports, summarized by state, to this address:
MANAGER PERSONNEL OPERATIONS SUPPORT
ANNUAL VENDING INCOME REPORT
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L'ENFANT PLZ SW RM 1831
WASHINGTON DC 20260-4261
— Personnel Operations Support,
Employee Resource Management, 12-9-04
IMM REVISION
Effective December 9, 2004, the International Mail Manual (IMM) is revised to allow Global Express MailTM (EMS®) items destined for Canada to be addressed to post office box addresses. In addition, a local telephone number of the addressee is now required for mail addressed to a post office box address. Previously, all EMS shipments were required to have a street address (post office box addresses were not allowed), and a local telephone number for the addressee was requested (but not required). The U.S. Postal ServiceTM will continue to request a local telephone number for mail addressed to a physical or business address.
We will incorporate these revisions into the printed version of IMM 31 and also into the online version of the IMM, which can be accessed via Postal Explorer® at http:pe.usps.gov.
International Mail Manual (IMM)
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Individual Country Listing
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Canada
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Global Express Mail (EMS) (220)
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Notes:
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[Revise note 3 to read as follows:]
3. Express Mail shipments may have a street address or a post office box address. A local telephone number for the addressee MUST be provided for shipments addressed to a post office box address. A local telephone number for the addressee should be provided if possible for shipments to a street address.
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— Mailing Standards,
Pricing and Classification, 12-9-04
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