Postal Bulletin 22194, November 23, 2006. Health Benefits Open Season Extended to December 29. For more information go to USPS News at Work.

CONTENTS

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USPSNEWS@WORK

Administrative Services

ASM Revision: Lookout Galleries

Correction: Directives and Forms Update — Sign 309-K
Not Yet Available

Customer Relations

Mail Alert

Domestic Mail

POM Revision: Easy Stamp Services

Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office Box
Fee Groups

Marketing Matters — Facts at a Glance: Five Packaging
Tips for Sending Holiday Gifts

Notice: Time to Upgrade Phase III Postage Meters

Employees

ELM Revision: Reporting Violations

Handbook EL-312 Revision: Changes to Employment
Programs

New Publications: New Emergency Preparedness
Publications Now Available

New Publications: New Publications to Recruit Applicants
for Rural Carrier Associate, Temporary Relief Carrier,
and Postmaster Relief/Leave Replacement

Notice: Shipment Confirmation Acceptance Notice (SCAN)
Adds Volume Verification Procedure

Information Technology

Handbook AS-805 Revision: Information Security

Notice: Data Protection Tips, Tools, and Requirements

Notice: New Retention Periods for Outlook E-mail

International Mail

ICM Updates: International Customized Mail

Licensing

Philately

Pictorial Postmarks Announcement

Special Cancellation Die Hubs

Post Offices

Post Office Changes

Retail

Handbook PO-102 Revision: New Procedures for
Completing PS Form 8130

Handbook PO-102 Revision: Performance Thresholds for Vending Equipment

Announcement: Holiday Fact Sheets Now Available in
Nine Languages

Notice: Stamps by Mail — Brochure Ordering
Information

Supply Management

Notice: New Business Card Supplier

Notice: Employee Vehicle Lease Termination and
Reactivation Procedure

Notice: Calendars for 2007 Now Available From Boise/
OfficeMax Government Solutions



Pull-Out Section

Fraud Alert

Domestic Order

Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers

Missing, Lost, or Stolen U.S. Money Order Forms

Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms

Verifying U.S. Postal Service Money Orders

Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms

Toll-Free Number Available to Verify Canadian Money
Orders

Other Information

Overseas Military Mail

Notice to All Employees: Thrift Savings Plan Fact Sheet


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