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DMM REVISION Supplements to Periodicals PublicationsEffective September 1, 2005, publishers may use the endorsement "Supplement to Periodicals Publication" in addition to the other endorsements allowed on Periodicals supplements. All other requirements for supplements remain the same. We are revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 707.3.3.5 to reflect this change. We will incorporate this revision into the next printed version of the DMM and into the monthly update of the online DMM available on Postal Explorer® at pe.usps.com. Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * 700 Special Standards * * * * * 707 Periodicals * * * * * 3.0 Physical Characteristics and Content Eligibility * * * * * 3.3 Permissible Mailpiece Components * * * * * 3.3.5 Supplement * * * * * [Revise items a and b to allow the endorsement "Supplement to Periodicals Publication."] a. A loose supplement to a bound Periodicals publication must contain at least 25% nonadvertising matter and bear the endorsement "Supplement to" followed by the title of the publication, the name of the publisher, or "Periodicals Publication." A bound publication with one or more supplements must be enclosed in a wrapper. If a supplement to a bound publication is formed of more than one sheet, all sheets making up the supplement must be bound together. b. A supplement to an unbound publication must be combined with and inserted within the publication under 3.5.4. If the supplement is included loose outside the unbound publication, the publication and its supplement must be enclosed in a wrapper or envelope, and the supplement must bear the endorsement "Supplement to" followed by the title of the publication, the name of the publisher, or "Periodicals Publication." — Mailing Standards,
DMM REVISION Repositionable NotesEffective September 1, 2005, we are revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 709.7.0 to clarify the standards for repositionable notes (RPNs) on letter-size and flat-size mailpieces. Our revisions include the following changes: • A new illustration to show the minimum clearance required for RPNs on letter-size mailpieces. • Revised language clarifying the placement of RPNs on letter-size mailpieces. • A revised illustration of flat-size mailpieces that now includes enveloped flats. We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed version of the DMM and into the monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer® at pe.usps.com. Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * 700 Special Standards * * * * * 709 Experimental Classifications and Rates * * * * * 7.0 Repositionable Notes 7.1 Use * * * * * [Revise item b to reference a new graphic and add item f to require RPNs on all pieces in the mailing.] b. For letter-size mailpieces, attach a single RPN to the address side of the mailpiece as specified in Exhibit 7.1b1. * * * * * f. Attach the RPNs to all pieces in the mailing. [Insert new Exhibit 7.1b1 for letter-size mailpieces.] Exhibit 7.1b1 Placing RPNs on Letters
* * * * * 7.3 RPN Characteristics RPNs must: * * * * * [Revise items c, f, and g to read as follows:] c. Be adhered with a minimum of 3/4 inch (with a tolerance of 1/16 inch) adhesive strip across the top portion on the reverse side of the note. * * * * * f. On letter-size mailpieces: 1. Position the RPN parallel with the length of the piece. 2. Affix RPNs with labeling equipment to ensure adequate adhesion; do not affix RPNs manually. 3. Place the RPN to the left of the delivery address, no closer than 3/8 inch from the left edge of the delivery address. 4. Place the RPN at least 1/2 inch (with a tolerance of 1/8 inch) from the bottom and left edges of the mailpiece. g. On flat-size mailpieces: 1. If the RPN is placed on the address side of the mailpiece, position the RPN according to Exhibit 7.3g1. Exhibit 7.3g1 Placing RPNs on Flats - Address Side
2. If the RPN is placed on the nonaddressed side of the mailpiece, position the RPN according to Exhibit 7.3g2. Exhibit 7.3g2 Placing RPNs on Flats - Nonaddress Side
* * * * * 7.6 Compliance Mailers must comply as follows: * * * * * [Revise item c to read as follows:] c. As part of each mailing, mailers must include two pieces addressed to the Manager, USPS Engineering Letter Tech, Attn: RPN Sample (see 608.8.0 for address); and two pieces addressed to the Manager, Pricing and Classification Service Center, Attn: RPN Sample (see 608.8.4 for address). * * * * * — Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification, 9-1-05
UPDATE Nonprofit Service CenterEffective September 9, 2005, we are moving all Nonprofit Service Center (NSC) operations to the Pricing and Classification Service Center (PCSC) in New York. This is the final step in the consolidation of the rates and classification service centers. The following applications and authorizations are affected: 1. Periodicals applications for additional entry, reentry, or special rate requests. 2. Original authorizations to mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail rates. 3. Authorizations to mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail rates at additional mailing offices. 4. Nonprofit authorization database changes (revocation, name change, or address change). 5. Prohibitory orders for unwanted sexually oriented advertisements. We revised the following forms to reflect this change: • PS Form 1500, Application for Listing and/or Prohibitory Order. • PS Form 3500, Application for Periodicals Mailing Privileges. • PS Form 3510, Application for Additional Entry, Reentry, or Special Rate Request for Periodicals Publications. • PS Form 3623, Application for Nonprofit Standard Mail Rates at Additional Mailing Offices. • PS Form 3624, Application to Mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail Rates. • PS Form 6015, Nonprofit Database Change Request (available online only). These forms (see pages 5-20 of this Postal Bulletin) are available on Postal Explorer® at pe.usps.com and, except for PS Form 6015, through the Material Distribution Center (MDC). You can order these forms from the MDC and use 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. Wait 48 hours after registering before placing your first order. Use the following PSINs to order these forms:
We will make changes throughout Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) to reflect the relocation of the Nonprofit Service Center. These changes will appear in the next printed version of the DMM and in the online version on Postal Explorer. — Mailing Standards,
REVISED FORM PS Form 8125, Plant Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) Verification and ClearanceWe have revised PS Form 8125, Plant Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) Verification and Clearance. The revised edition is dated August 2005. The primary purpose of this revision is to change the designation for block 4 to "FAST Scheduler ID" to correlate with implementation of the Facility Access and Shipment Tracking (FAST) system. Single-sheet copies continue to be available for order from the Material Distribution Center (MDC). When using single-sheet forms, a mailer must submit at least two copies of the form. A mailer who wishes to keep a copy for his or her record may submit an additional copy. The mailer may use carbon paper when completing multiple forms. The Postal ServiceTM acceptance employee must apply an original round-date stamp and signature to each form. You can order PS Form 8125 from the MDC and use 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 PS Form 8125: PSIN: PS8125 The Postal Service still accepts previous versions of PS Form 8125 - the oldest usable edition is dated August 2001. PS Form 8125 is 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, under "Policies," click on PolicyNet. • Click on Forms. (The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web Site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.) — Business Mail Acceptance, |
