Domestic Mail

DMM REVISION

Three-Digit Scheme Bundle Preparation for Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter Flats

Effective January 6, 2005, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) Modules E, L, M, and P are revised to add the 3-digit scheme bundle option to the mail preparation standards for automated flat sorting machine (AFSM) 100-compatible flat-size mail for Periodicals, Standard Mail®, and Bound Printed Matter (BPM) mailings. Effective April 18, 2005, mailers electing to prepare AFSM 100-compatible flats under DMM M930 and M940 will be required to prepare 3-digit scheme packages.

As with 5-digit scheme (DMM L007) bundle preparation (implemented January 2003), 3-digit scheme bundle preparation is reserved only for mailing jobs that consist entirely of mailpieces that meet the dimension, weight, and flexibility criteria for the AFSM 100 in DMM C820.2.0. Mailing jobs containing any flat-size pieces not meeting the dimension, weight, and flexibility criteria for the AFSM 100 may not be prepared using 5-digit or 3-digit scheme bundle preparation.

In lieu of preparing individual 3-digit bundles, the 3-digit scheme gives mailers the option to prepare presort destination bundles of flats in groups of 3-digit ZIP CodesTM specified by the Postal ServiceTM. This is consistent with the processing of multiple ZIP Codes within the same incoming secondary operation on the AFSM 100. Three-digit scheme bundles of flats are prepared using new DMM L008.

Mailers choosing to prepare 3-digit scheme bundles must prepare them for all possible combinations in the mailing job when required due to volume and density. There is no requirement to group pieces by individual 3-digit ZIP Codes within a 3-digit scheme bundle. Three-digit scheme bundles require a single minimum for presort eligibility as follows:

• Periodicals - 6 addressed pieces for 3-digit rate eligibility.

• Standard Mail - 10 pieces for 3/5 rate eligibility.

• BPM - 10 pieces for Presorted rate.

Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) rates and discounts apply to Standard Mail, Periodicals, and BPM items that are part of a 3-digit scheme combination when deposited at a Sectional Center Facility (SCF), or USPS-designated facility, and are addressed for delivery within the service area of the facility where deposited, including when part of a 3-digit scheme combination in L008.

Bundles (i.e., each mailpiece within a bundle) must be labeled using the optional endorsement line (OEL) "SCH 3-DIGIT ###" (see DMM M013). Three-digit scheme bundles are palletized or sacked (as appropriate), including on 3-digit pallets and in 3-digit sacks, using the "label to" ZIP Code in the OEL, in the same manner as individual 3-digit bundles. Sacks or pallets are not labeled using L008, only bundles.

Periodicals mailers may choose to prepare "low-volume" 3-digit scheme bundles when the publisher determines that such preparation improves service. Pieces in such low-volume 3-digit scheme bundles must be claimed at the applicable basic rate.

Mailers must perform address matching using CASS- certified address-matching software before presorting to ensure correct 5-digit ZIP Codes and accurate scheme bundles. See DMM A950.

Presort Accuracy Verification and Evaluation Certification

The Postal Service plans to offer tests for Presort Accuracy Verification and Evaluation (PAVE) certification as an option, but will not require the use of PAVE-certified software with the palletization standards in revised DMM M045.3.0. For information on PAVE testing and certification, contact the National Customer Support Center (NCSC) at 800-238-3150.

Mailers with questions regarding scheme bundle preparation should go to the Post OfficeTM where they enter mailings. Postal Service 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 online version available via Postal Explorer® at http://pe.usps.gov.

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)

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E Eligibility

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E200 Periodicals

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E220 Presorted Rates

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2.0 RATES

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2.2 3-Digit Rates

Subject to M045, M210, or M900, 3-digit rates apply to:

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[Revise 2.2b to read as follows:]

b. Nonletter-size pieces in 5-digit scheme (L007), 5-digit, 3-digit scheme (L008), and 3-digit bundles of six or more addressed pieces each, placed in 3-digit sacks; or 3-digit scheme, and 3-digit bundles of six or more addressed pieces each, prepared under M045, M920, M930, or M940.

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E240 Automation Rates

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2.0 RATE APPLICATION

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2.2 3-Digit Rates

3-digit automation rates apply to:

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[Revise 2.2b to read as follows:]

b. Flats in 3-digit scheme, and 3-digit bundles of six or more pieces each, prepared under M045, M820, or M900.

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E250 Destination Entry

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3.0 DESTINATION SECTIONAL CENTER FACILITY (DSCF)

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3.2 General Eligibility

[Revise 3.2 to read as follows:]

Addressed pieces meeting the standards in 1.0 and 3.0 are eligible for DSCF discounts when deposited at an SCF (or USPS-designated facility) and addressed for delivery within the service area of the facility, including when part of a 3-digit scheme combination in L008.

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E600 STANDARD MAIL

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E620 Presorted Rates

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2.0 RATES

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2.3 3/5 Rates

The 3/5 rate applies to qualifying pieces if they are presented:

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b. For flat-size pieces (see C050.3.0):

[Revise 2.3b(1) to read as follows:]

(1) In a 5-digit scheme (under M950) and 5-digit bundle of 10 or more pieces, or 15 or more pieces, as applicable; in a 3-digit scheme (under M950) or 3-digit bundle of 10 or more pieces; placed in a 5-digit scheme (under M920), 5-digit, or 3-digit sack containing at least 125 pieces or 15 pounds of pieces.

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[Revise 2.3b(3) to read as follows:]

(3) When palletized under M045 or M920, M930, or M940, in a 5-digit scheme (under M950) and 5-digit bundle of 10 or more pieces, or 15 or more pieces, as applicable; in a 3-digit scheme (under M950) and 3-digit bundle of 10 or more pieces.

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E640 Automation Rates

1.0 REGULAR AND NONPROFIT RATES

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1.5 Rate Application-Flats

Automation rates apply to each piece that is sorted under M045, M820, or M900 into the corresponding qualifying groups:

[Revise item 1.5a to read as follows:]

a. Pieces in 5-digit scheme and 5-digit bundles of 10 or more pieces, or 15 or more pieces, as applicable, or in 3-digit scheme and 3-digit bundles of 10 or more pieces qualify for the 3/5 automation rate.

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E650 Destination Entry

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[Revise the title of 6.0 to read as follows:]

6.0 DSCF RATES

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6.2 Eligibility

[Revise 6.2 to read as follows:]

Pieces meeting the standards in 1.0 through 4.0 and 6.0 are eligible for DSCF rates when deposited at an SCF (or USPS-designated facility); are addressed for delivery within that facility's service area, including when 3-digit scheme combination in L008; and are placed in or on other than an ADC, AADC, mixed ADC, or mixed AADC tray or sack, or BMC sack or pallet (as permitted by the standards for the rate claimed). Pieces prepared in 5-digit bundles and placed in or on a merged 5-digit scheme, merged 5-digit, or 5-digit scheme sack or pallet, that is deposited at the destination delivery unit as defined in 7.0 are eligible for the DSCF rate.

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E700 Package Services

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E750 Destination Entry

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E752 Bound Printed Matter

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3.0 DESTINATION SECTIONAL CENTER FACILITY (DSCF) RATES

3.1 General Eligibility

Pieces in a mailing meeting the standards in 1.0, 3.0, and 5.0 through 7.0 are eligible for the DSCF rate when they meet all of the following conditions:

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[Revise 3.1c to read as follows:]

c. Are addressed for delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP Codes served by the facility, or are part of a 3-digit scheme combination in L008.

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L Labeling Lists

L000 General Use

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[Add new L008 to read as follows:]

L008 3-Digit Scheme-Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM Flats in Bundles

L008 describes the 3-digit scheme sortation list for automation rate (see M820) and cobundled automation and Presorted rate (see M950) Periodicals and Standard Mail flat-size pieces and Presorted rate Bound Printed Matter (BPM) flat-size pieces that meet the AFSM 100 criteria under C820.2.0. Pieces within scheme bundles are processed in the same operation and therefore are not required to be prepared in individual 3-digit bundles.

When the 3-digit scheme sort is used, mail for the 3-digit ZIP Codes shown in Column A must be combined in bundles for all combinations for which mail exists and density dictates. All 3-digit scheme bundles must include the appropriate OEL under M013, which must contain only the 3-digit ZIP Code listed in Column B. The city and state is provided as information only.

Column A Destination ZIP Codes	Column B Label Bundle To
006, 007, 008, 009	SAN JUAN PR 006
010, 011, 013	SPRINGFIELD MA 010
014, 015, 017	CENTRAL MA 015
018, 019	MIDDLESEX-ESX MA 018
020, 023	BROCKTON MA 023
021, 022	BOSTON MA 021
027, 028, 029	PROVIDENCE RI 028
045, 048	PORTLAND ME 045
063, 064, 065	SOUTHERN CT 064
077, 087	MONMOUTH NJ 077
078, 079	WEST JERSEY NJ 079
080, 081, 082, 083, 084	SOUTH JERSEY NJ 080
085, 086	TRENTON NJ 085
100, 101, 102	NEW YORK NY 100
110, 111, 113, 114	QUEENS NY 110
112, 116	BROOKLYN NY 112
117, 118	MID ISLAND NY 117
120, 121, 122, 123	ALBANY NY 120
124, 125, 127	MID-HUDSON NY 125
130, 131, 132	SYRACUSE NY 130
140, 141	BUFFALO NY 140
144, 145, 146	ROCHESTER NY 144
172, 178	HARRISBURG PA 172
180, 181, 183	LEHIGH VALLEY PA 180
182, 186, 187	LEHIGH VALLEY PA 182
184, 185, 188	SCRANTON PA 184
201, 226, 227	DULLES VA 201
206, 207	SOUTHERN MD 207
208, 209	SUBURBAN MD 208
210, 211	LINTHICUM MD 210
212, 219	BALTIMORE MD 212
215, 267	CUMBERLAND MD 215
220, 221, 222, 223	NORTHERN VA 220
224, 225	RICHMOND VA 224
228, 229, 244	CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 229
230, 231	RICHMOND VA 230
233, 234, 235, 236, 237	NORFOLK VA 233
238, 239	RICHMOND VA 238
240, 241, 243	ROANOKE VA 240
250, 251, 253	CHARLESTON WV 250
262, 264, 265	CLARKSBURG WV 262
270, 272, 273	GREENSBORO NC 270
275, 276, 277, 285	GREENSBORO NC 285
287, 289	ASHEVILLE NC 287
290, 291, 292	COLUMBIA SC 290
303, 311	ATLANTA GA 303
299, 313, 314	SAVANNAH GA 313
304, 315, 320, 322	JACKSONVILLE FL 320
326, 344	GAINESVILLE FL 326
307, 373, 374	CHATTANOOGA TN 373
328, 329, 347	ORLANDO FL 328
331, 332	MIAMI FL 331
334, 349	WEST PALM BCH FL 334
335, 336, 346	TAMPA FL 335
339, 341	FT MYERS FL 339
350, 351	BIRMINGHAM AL 350
355, 359	BIRMINGHAM AL 355
370, 371	NASHVILLE TN 370
377, 378, 379	KNOXVILLE, TN 377
390, 391	JACKSON MS 390
434, 435, 436	TOLEDO OH 434
463, 464	GARY IN 463
465, 466	SOUTH BEND IN 465
467, 468	FT WAYNE IN 467
484, 485	FLINT MI 484
486, 487	SAGINAW MI 486
490, 491	KALAMAZOO MI 490
493, 494, 495	GRAND RAPIDS MI 493
541, 542	GREEN BAY WI 541
600, 602	PALATINE IL 600
601, 603	CAROL STREAM IL 601
710, 711, 712	SHREVEPORT LA 710
713, 714	SHREVEPORT LA 713
720, 721	LITTLE ROCK AR 720
733, 787	AUSTIN TX 787
740, 741, 743	TULSA OK 740
750, 754	NORTH TX 750
752, 753	DALLAS TX 752
770, 772	HOUSTON TX 770
773, 774, 775	NORTH HOUSTON TX 773
776, 777	BEAUMONT TX 776
780, 781, 782, 788	SAN ANTONIO TX 780
786, 789	AUSTIN TX 786
850, 852, 853	PHOENIX AZ 852
856, 857	TUCSON AZ 856
870, 871, 875, 880	ALBUQUERQUE NM 870
894, 895, 961	RENO NV 894
900, 901	LOS ANGELES CA 900
906, 907, 908	LONG BEACH CA 907
917, 918	INDUSTRY CA 917
919, 920	SAN DIEGO CA 920
926, 927	SANTA ANA CA 926
932, 933	BAKERSFIELD CA 932
939, 950, 951	SAN JOSE CA 950
940, 943, 944	SAN FRANCISCO CA 940
945, 948	OAKLAND CA 945
946, 947	OAKLAND CA 946
952, 953	STOCKTON CA 952
967, 968	HONOLULU HI 967

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M Mail Preparation and Sortation

M000 General Preparation Standards

M010 Mailpieces

M011 Basic Standards

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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1.2 Presort Levels

Terms used for presort levels are defined as follows:

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[Revise item 1.2p to read as follows:]

p. 3-digit scheme (automation letters): the ZIP Code in the delivery address on all pieces begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes processed by the USPS as a single scheme, as shown in L003.

[Reletter current items q through w as new items r through x, respectively. Add new item q to read as follows:]

q. 3-digit scheme bundles, for AFSM 100-compatible flats: the ZIP Code in the delivery address begins with one of the 3-digit prefixes processed by the USPS as a single scheme, as shown in L008.

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1.3 Preparation Instructions

For purposes of preparing mail:

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[Reletter current items t through ae as new items u through af, respectively. Add new item t to read as follows:]

t. A 3-digit scheme sort for AFSM 100-compatible flats yields 3-digit scheme bundles for those 3-digit ZIP Codes identified in L008. Presorting may be performed using L008 starting January 6, 2005. The 3-digit scheme sort is optional, except under M930 and M940. For M930 and M940, presorting must be performed using L008 by April 18, 2005. Pieces prepared in scheme bundles must meet the AFSM 100 compatibility criteria in C820.2.0. The 3-digit ZIP Codes in each scheme are treated as a single presort destination subject to a single minimum volume, with no further separation by 3-digit ZIP Code required. Bundles prepared for a 3-digit scheme destination that contain pieces for only one of the schemed 3-digit ZIP Codes are still considered 3-digit scheme sorted and are labeled accordingly. Mailpieces must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under M013. Three-digit scheme bundles are placed in 3-digit through Mixed ADC containers, as applicable, using the OEL "label to" 3-digit ZIP Code. Periodicals firm bundles must not be physically combined within 3-digit scheme bundles but can contribute toward the six-piece minimum for rate eligibility.

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M013 Optional Endorsement Lines

1.0 USE

1.1 Basic Standards

[Revise text of 1.1 to read as follows:]

An optional endorsement line (OEL) may be used to label bundles instead of applying pressure-sensitive bundle labels or facing slips to the top piece of bundles. The OEL must show carrier route information or the type of bundle and ZIP Code information as shown in Exhibit 1.1. Use of OELs on bundles is subject to the standards for the rate claimed. OELs are required with 5-digit scheme and 3-digit scheme bundles. At the mailer's option, pieces in trays of noncarrier route automation letter-size mail may bear OEL information that corresponds to the sortation level of the tray in which the pieces are placed. The ZIP Code for use on OELs must include the 3-digit ZIP Code prefix or 5-digit ZIP Code as required.

Exhibit 1.1 OEL Formats

[Revise Exhibit 1.1 to add 3-digit scheme information:]

Sortation Level OEL Example

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3-Digit Scheme (AFSM 100-compatible flats) *****SCH 3-DIGIT 006

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2.0 FORMAT

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2.5 ZIP Code Information

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Exhibit 2.5 OEL Labeling Lists

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[Revise footnote 1 for Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter as follows:]

1. For AFSM 100-compatible flats, label according to L007 for optional 5-digit scheme preparation and L008 for optional 3-digit scheme preparation.

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M040 Pallets

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M045 Palletized Mailings

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3.0 PALLET PRESORT AND LABELING

3.1 Periodicals-Bundles, Sacks, or Trays

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[Revise introductory text of item h to read as follows:]

h. 3-Digit (optional). Option not available for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked "N" in L002. Permitted for bundles, sacks, and trays. Pallet may contain carrier route, automation rate, and/or Presorted rate mail for the same 3-digit ZIP Code or the same 3-digit scheme under L008 (for AFSM 100-compatible flats only under C820). Three-digit scheme (L008) bundles are assigned to pallets according to the OEL "label to" 3-digit ZIP Code. Pallet labeling:

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3.2 Standard Mail-Bundles, Sacks, or Trays

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[Revise introductory text of item g to read as follows:]

g. 3-Digit (optional). Option not available for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked "N" in L002. Permitted for bundles, sacks, and trays. Pallet may contain carrier route, and/or Presorted rate mail for the same 3-digit ZIP Code or the same 3-digit scheme under L008 (for AFSM 100-compatible flats only under C820). Three- digit scheme (L008) bundles are assigned to pallets according to the OEL "label to" 3-digit ZIP Code. Pallet labeling:

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3.3 Package Services Flats-Bundles and Sacks

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[Revise introductory text of item h to read as follows:]

h. 3-Digit (optional). Option not available for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked "N" in L002. Permitted for bundles and sacks. Pallet may contain carrier route and/or Presorted rate mail with or without a barcode for the same 3-digit ZIP Code or the same 3-digit scheme under L008 (for AFSM 100-compatible flats only under C820). Three-digit scheme (L008) bundles are assigned to pallets according to the OEL "label to" 3-digit ZIP Code. Pallet labeling:

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M800 All Automation Mail

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M820 Flat-Size Mail

1.0 BASIC STANDARDS

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[Revise title and text of 1.6 to read as follows:]

1.6 Scheme Bundle Preparation

Pieces meeting the AFSM 100 compatibility criteria in C820.2.0 may be prepared in 5-digit scheme bundles for those 5-digit ZIP Code combinations identified in L007, and in 3-digit scheme bundles for those 3-digit ZIP Code combinations identified in L008. These bundles must meet the additional standards in M011.1.3.

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1.9 Exception-Periodicals Preparation

[Revise 1.9 to read as follows:]

As a general exception to 4.1 and 4.2, 5-digit scheme (L007), 5-digit, 3-digit scheme (L008), and 3-digit bundles may contain fewer than six pieces when the publisher determines that such preparation improves service. Low- volume 5-digit and 3-digit bundles may be placed in 5-digit scheme (L007), 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF sacks, as appropriate; or on merged 5-digit scheme (L001), 5-digit scheme, merged 5-digit, 5-digit, 5-digit metro, 3-digit, or SCF pallets, as appropriate. Low-volume 5-digit scheme and 3-digit scheme bundles may be placed in 5-digit scheme, 3-digit, and SCF sacks, as appropriate; or on 3-digit, or SCF pallets, as appropriate. Pieces in such low- volume bundles must be claimed at the basic rate.

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4.0 PERIODICALS

4.1 Bundling and Labeling

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[Reletter current items c through e as new items d through f. Add new item c to read as follows:]

c. 3-digit scheme (optional); six-piece minimum (fewer permitted under 1.9); OEL required.

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5.0 STANDARD MAIL

5.1 Bundling and Labeling

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[Reletter current items c through e as new items d through f . Add new item c to read as follows:]

c. 3-digit scheme (optional); 10-piece minimum; OEL required.

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6.0 BOUND PRINTED MATTER

6.1 Bundling and Labeling

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[Reletter current items c through e as new items d through f. Add new item c to read as follows:]

c. 3-digit scheme (optional); minimum 10 pieces or 10 pounds, maximum weight 20 pounds; OEL required.

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M900 Advanced Preparation Options for Flats

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M920 Merged Containerization of Bundles Using the City State Product

1.0 PERIODICALS

1.1 Basic Standards

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[Revise item a to read as follows:]

a. A carrier route mailing must be part of the mailing job, unless cobundled under M950 utilizing 5-digit scheme (L007) or 3-digit scheme (L008) bundle preparation, and sacked under 1.4.

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[Revise item j to read as follows:]

j. For mailings prepared in sacks, firm bundles and 5-digit scheme bundles may not be combined within a 5-digit scheme (L007) bundle or within a 5-digit scheme (L007) sack. A firm bundle can contribute toward the six-piece minimum for rate eligibility and must be placed in a separate individual 5-digit sack under 1.4g to maintain 5-digit rate eligibility. Firm bundles may be placed with 5-digit scheme, 3-digit scheme, and other presort destination bundles in 3-digit, SCF, ADC, and mixed ADC sacks, as appropriate, under 1.4h.

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1.3 Low-Volume Bundles in Sacks or on Pallets

[Revise 1.3 to read as follows:]

Carrier route, 5-digit scheme (L007), 5-digit, 3-digit scheme (L008), and 3-digit bundles prepared under M210, M220, M820, or M950 that contain fewer than six pieces may be placed in sacks under 1.4, or placed on pallets under 1.5 as follows:

a. Low-volume carrier route, 5-digit, 3-digit scheme, and 3-digit bundles may be placed in carrier routes, merged 5-digit scheme (L001), 5-digit scheme carrier routes, merged 5-digit, 5-digit carrier routes, 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF sacks, as appropriate, or on merged 5-digit scheme (L001), 5-digit scheme carrier routes, 5-digit scheme, merged 5-digit, 5-digit carrier routes, 5-digit, 5-digit metro, 3-digit, or SCF pallets, as appropriate. Pieces in such low-volume bundles must be claimed at the applicable basic rate.

b. Low-volume 5-digit scheme bundles may be placed in 5-digit scheme (L007), 3-digit, and SCF sacks, or on 3-digit, or SCF pallets, as appropriate. Pieces in such low-volume bundles must be claimed at the applicable basic rate.

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1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling

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[Revise introductory text of item h to read as follows:]

h. 3-Digit. Optional. Option not available for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked "N" in L002. May contain carrier route rate, automation rate, and Presorted rate mail, including 3-digit scheme (L008) bundles (automation and cobundled automation and Pre- sorted rate pieces only). Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3-digit pallets according to the OEL "label to" 3-digit ZIP Code.

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2.0 STANDARD MAIL

2.1 Basic Standards

[Revise item a to read as follows:]

a. A carrier route mailing must be part of the mailing job, unless cobundled under M950 utilizing 5-digit scheme (L007) or 3-digit scheme (L008) bundle preparation and sacked under 1.4.

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2.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling

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[Revise introductory text of item g to read as follows:]

g. 3-Digit. Optional. Option not available for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked "N" in L002. May contain carrier route rate, automation rate, and Presorted rate mail, including 3-digit scheme (L008) bundles (automation and cobundled automation and Pre- sorted rate pieces only). Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3-digit pallets according to the OEL "label to" 3-digit ZIP Code.

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M930 Merged Palletization of Bundles Using a 5% Threshold

1.0 PERIODICALS

1.1 Basic Standards

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Five-digit scheme bundles (under L007) must be prepared, and effective April 18, 2005, 3-digit scheme bundles (under L008) must also be prepared. Five-digit scheme bundles may not be copalletized on any merged pallets. Five-digit bundles from an automation rate mailing and 5-digit bundles from a Presorted rate mailing (including pieces cobundled under M950) may be placed on the same pallet as carrier route bundles under the following conditions:

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1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling

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[Revise introductory text of item h to read as follows:]

h. 3-Digit. Optional. Option not available for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked "N" in L002. May contain carrier route rate, automation rate, and Presorted rate mail, including 3-digit scheme (L008) bundles (automation and cobundled automation and Pre- sorted rate pieces only). Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3-digit pallets according to the OEL "label to" 3-digit ZIP Code.

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2.0 STANDARD MAIL

2.1 Basic Standards

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Five-digit scheme bundles (under L007) must be prepared, and effective April 18, 2005, 3-digit scheme bundles (under L008) must also be prepared. Five-digit scheme bundles may not be copalletized on any merged pallets. Five-digit bundles from an automation rate mailing and 5-digit bundles from a Presorted rate mailing (including pieces cobundled under M950) may be placed on the same pallet as carrier route bundles under the following conditions:

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2.4 Pallet Preparation and Labeling

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[Revise introductory text of item g to read as follows:]

g. 3-Digit. Optional. Option not available for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked "N" in L002. May contain carrier route rate, automation rate, and Presorted rate mail, including 3-digit scheme (L008) bundles (automation and cobundled automation and Pre- sorted rate pieces only). Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3-digit pallets according to the OEL "label to" 3-digit ZIP Code.

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M940 Merged Palletization of Bundles Using the City State Product and a 5% Threshold

1.0 PERIODICALS

1.1 Basic Standards

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Five-digit scheme bundles (under L007) must be prepared, and effective April 18, 2005, 3-digit scheme bundles (under L008) must also be prepared. Five-digit scheme bundles may not be copalletized on any merged pallets. Five-digit bundles from an automation rate mailing and 5-digit bundles from a Presorted rate mailing (including pieces cobundled under M950) may be placed on the same pallet as carrier route bundles under the following conditions:

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1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling

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[Revise introductory text of item h to read as follows:]

h. 3-Digit. Optional. Option not available for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked "N" in L002. May contain carrier route rate, automation rate, and Presorted rate mail, including 3-digit scheme (L008) bundles (automation and cobundled automation and Pre- sorted rate pieces only). Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3-digit pallets according to the OEL "label to" 3-digit ZIP Code.

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2.0 STANDARD MAIL

2.1 Basic Standards

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Five-digit scheme bundles (under L007) must be prepared, and effective April 18, 2005, 3-digit scheme bundles (under L008) must also be prepared. Five-digit scheme bundles may not be copalletized on any merged pallets. Five-digit bundles from an automation rate mailing and 5-digit bundles from a Presorted rate mailing (including pieces cobundled under M950) may be placed on the same pallet as carrier route bundles under the following conditions:

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2.4 Pallet Preparation and Labeling

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[Revise introductory text of item g to read as follows:]

g. 3-Digit. Optional. Option not available for 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes marked "N" in L002. May contain carrier route rate, automation rate, and Presorted rate mail, including 3-digit scheme (L008) bundles (automation and cobundled automation and Pre- sorted rate pieces only). Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3-digit pallets according to the OEL "label to" 3-digit ZIP Code.

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M950 Cobundling Automation Rate and Presorted Rate Pieces

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2.0 PERIODICALS

2.1 Basic Standards

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Mailers may choose to cobundle (see M011) automation rate and Presorted rate flat-size pieces as an option to the basic bundling requirements in M210 and M820. Mailing jobs consisting entirely of AFSM 100-compatible pieces meeting the criteria in C820.2.0 may be prepared in 5-digit scheme bundles using L007 and 3-digit scheme bundles using L008. 5-digit scheme and 3-digit scheme bundles must also meet the additional standards in M011.1.3. Mailing jobs prepared using the 5-digit scheme and/or 3-digit scheme bundle option must be sacked under M920 or palletized under M920, M930, or M940. All bundles are subject to the following conditions:

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2.2 Bundle Preparation

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[Reletter current items d through f as new items e through g. Add new item d to read as follows:]

d. 3-digit scheme (optional under M920; required effective April 18, 2005, under M930 and M940); six-piece minimum (fewer permitted under 2.3); OEL required.

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2.3 Low-Volume Bundles in Sacks or on Pallets

[Revise 2.3 to read as follows:]

As a general exception to 2.2, 5-digit scheme (L007), 5-digit, 3-digit scheme (L008), and 3-digit bundles may contain fewer than six pieces when the publisher determines that such preparation improves service. Low-volume 5-digit and 3-digit bundles may be placed in 5-digit scheme (L007), 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF sacks, as appropriate, or on merged 5-digit scheme (L001), 5-digit scheme, merged 5-digit, 5-digit, 5-digit metro, 3-digit, or SCF pallets, as appropriate. Low-volume 5-digit scheme and 3-digit scheme bundles may be placed in 5-digit scheme, 3-digit, and SCF sacks, as appropriate, or on 3-digit, or SCF pallets, as appropriate. Pieces in such low-volume bundles must be claimed at the applicable basic rate.

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3.0 STANDARD MAIL

3.1 Basic Standards

[Revise introductory information in 3.1 to read as follows:]

Mailers may choose to cobundle (see M011) automation rate and Presorted rate flat-size pieces as an option to the basic bundling requirements in M610 and M820. Mailing jobs consisting entirely of AFSM 100-compatible pieces meeting the criteria in C820.2.0 may be prepared in 5-digit scheme bundles using L007 and 3-digit scheme bundles using L008. Five-digit scheme and 3-digit scheme bundles must also meet the additional standards in M011.1.3. Mailing jobs prepared using the 5-digit scheme and/or 3-digit scheme bundle option must be sacked under M920 or palletized under M920, M930, or M940. All bundles are subject to the following conditions:

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3.2 Bundle Preparation

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[Reletter current items c through e as new items d through f. Add new item c to read as follows:]

c. 3-digit scheme (optional); 10-piece minimum; OEL required.

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4.0 BOUND PRINTED MATTER

4.1 Basic Standards

[Revise 4.1 to read as follows:]

Mailers may choose to cobundle (see M011) Presorted rate flat-size with and without a barcode, as an option to the basic bundling requirements in M722 and M820, subject to the following conditions:

a. The pieces in the Presorted rate mailing qualifying for and claiming the barcoded discount and the pieces in the Presorted rate mailing must be part of the same mailing job and reported on the same postage statement.

b. The mailing job must consist entirely of AFSM 100-compatible pieces meeting the criteria in C820.2.0, and may be prepared in 5-digit scheme bundles using L007 and 3-digit scheme bundles using L008.

c. Cobundled pieces must be cosacked under M910 or palletized under M045.

d. A separate minimum of 300 Presorted rate pieces qualifying for and claiming the barcoded discount and a separate minimum of 300 Presorted rate pieces are required. The combined total number of pieces qualifying for and claiming the barcoded discount and the Presorted rate must be used to meet the minimum volume requirements for bundles and sacks.

e. Presorted rate pieces must contain a 5-digit barcode and be cobundled with Presorted rate pieces qualifying for and claiming the barcoded discount for the same presort destination.

f. Unless presented using an approved manifest mailing system under P910, Presorted rate pieces qualifying for and claiming the barcoded discount and Presorted rate pieces for each presort destination must be sorted so that only one physical bundle for each logical presort destination includes both Pre- sorted rate pieces qualifying for the barcoded discount (containing a ZIP+4 or delivery point barcode) and Presorted rate pieces (containing a 5-digit barcode).

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4.2 Bundle Preparation

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[Reletter current items c through e as new items d through f. Add new item c to read as follows:]

c. 3-digit scheme (optional); minimum 10 addressed pieces or 10 pounds, maximum bundle weight 20 pounds; OEL required.

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P Postage and Payment Methods

P000 Basic Information

P010 General Standards

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P012 Documentation

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2.0 STANDARDIZED DOCUMENTATION-FIRST-CLASS MAIL, PERIODICALS, STANDARD MAIL, AND FLAT-SIZE BOUND PRINTED MATTER

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2.2 Format and Content

For First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Standard Mail, and flat- size Bound Printed Matter, standardized documentation includes:

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c. For mail in trays or sacks, the body of the listing reporting these required elements:

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(3) Depending on mail preparation: ***

[Revise item (d) in c(3) to read as follows:]

(d) group destination for each 5-digit ZIP Code in 5-digit scheme bundles and each 3-digit ZIP Code in 3-digit scheme bundles (Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter flats).

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[Revise item c(4) to read as follows:]

(4) Separate columns for each rate reported in the mailing, with pieces reported in the appropriate column, and a running total of pieces mailed that is continuous for each mailing (group information either in ZIP Code order and by sortation level or by sortation level and within each sortation level, by ZIP Code; report trays and sacks on pallets by pallet level and destination; include all information required in 2.2c for mail in trays or sacks). Pieces prepared in 5-digit scheme bundles (Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter flats) must be listed by individual 5-digit ZIP Code within the 5-digit scheme bundle. Pieces prepared in 3-digit scheme bundles (Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter flats) must be listed by individual 3-digit ZIP Code within the 3-digit scheme bundle. Document SCF or BMC pallets created as a result of bundle reallocation under M045.4.0 or 5.0 on the USPS Qualification Report by designating the protected pallet with an identifier of "PSCF" (for an SCF pallet) or "PBMC" (for a BMC pallet). These identifiers are required only on the USPS Qualification Report; they are not required on pallet labels or on any other mailing documentation.

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2.4 Sortation Level

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Sortation Level Abbreviation

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[Revise entry for 3-Digit Scheme to read as follows:]

3-Digit Scheme [barcoded letters, barcoded, and cobundled flats]

3DGS

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- Mailing Standards,
Pricing and Classification, 1-6-05

DMM REVISION

Applying for News Agent Registry

Effective January 6, 2005, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) E213.1.6 is revised to clarify that applicants for Periodicals news agent registry must submit with the application a listing of the publishers, corresponding titles, and publication numbers for the qualifying Periodicals publications distributed by the applicant.

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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E200 Periodicals

E210 Basic Standards

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E213 Periodicals Mailing Privileges

1.0 ORIGINAL ENTRY APPLICATION

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1.6 News Agent Registry

To apply for news agent registry:

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[Revise item b to read as follows:]

b. Evidence must be given to the postmaster at the mailing office that copies of publications offered for mailing are entitled to Periodicals rates, and that the copies are sent to actual subscribers or other news agents for sale or distribution to requesters. The evidence provided in support of the application must include a listing of the publishers, the corresponding titles, and the publication numbers for the qualifying Periodicals publications.

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- Mailing Standards,
Pricing and Classification, 1-6-05

DMM REVISION

Parcel Select Exhibit ZIP Code Deletions

Effective January 6, 2005, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) E751 Exhibit 8.0 is corrected to delete six ZIP CodesTM. Now that these ZIP Codes have been deleted from this exhibit, drop shipments for these six ZIP Codes must be deposited at the locations specified in the Drop Shipment Product maintained by the National Customer Support Center (NCSC) in order to be eligible for destination delivery unit (DDU) discount rates. For more information about the entry standards, please refer to DMM E751.1.1c.

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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E Eligibility

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E700 Package Services

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E750 Destination Entry

E751 Parcel Select

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8.0 DELIVERY FACILITIES DIFFERENT
FROM THOSE IN THE DROP
SHIPMENT PRODUCT

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Exhibit 8.0 Delivery Facilities Different From
Those in the Drop Shipment Product

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[Revise Exhibit E751.8.0 by deleting ZIP Code entries 02115, 02116, 02138, 02139, 02163, and 02215 for Massachusetts.]

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- Operational Requirements and Integration,
Operations, 1-6-05