Effective July 3, 2008, the Postal Service™ will provide a new option for mailers who prepare flat-size mail bundled for 5-digit scheme or 3-digit scheme presort levels. Currently, mailers who prepare 5-digit scheme or 3-digit scheme bundles of flats are required to identify the presort level through the use of an optional endorsement line (OEL). With this change, the Postal Service is making 3-digit scheme and 5-digit scheme pressure-sensitive barcoded bundle labels available, which can be affixed to the top piece in a bundle in lieu of an OEL. The new labels are red for 5-digit scheme bundles, green for 3-digit scheme bundles, and bear the letters “SCH.”
Although the recommended placement is to the lower left of the address area, bundle labels for flats may be placed anywhere on the address side of the top piece in the bundle, must not obscure the delivery address block, and must not be obscured by banding or shrinkwrap.
The new pressure-sensitive barcoded bundle labels will be available from the Postal Service (through existing procurement and supply sources) beginning in June 2008. There will be no automatic distribution of these labels. Managers of business mail entry must ensure that all Post Offices™ within the service area of their district have access to the new labels as needed. Mailers can request these new labels from their local Post Office or business mail entry unit.
The following seven labels are now available:
Only Label 5 SCH and Label 3 SCH are new items; the remaining five labels have been available from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) since April 2004. Authorized USPS® representatives can order these barcoded labels from the MDC by using touch-tone order entry (TTOE): 800-273-1509. Note: Callers 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 bundle labels:
Mailers may use the new bundle labels as soon as they become available from their local Post Office.
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®)
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300 Commercial Flats
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330 First-Class Mail
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335 Mail Preparation
1.0 General Definition of Terms
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1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail:
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[Revise the last two sentences of item e in 1.4 to allow the use of a scheme bundle label or an OEL with a 5-digit scheme sort as follows:]
e. ***Bundles must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or with a red “5 SCH” bundle label. Bundles are placed in appropriate containers using the OEL “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code or using L007 column B.
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2.0 Bundles
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2.8 Labeling Bundles
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[Revise 2.8 to include scheme bundle labels by adding a new item a and relettering the current a through d as the new b through e as follows:]
a. Five-digit scheme presort level, red Label 5 SCH.
b. Five-digit presort level, red Label 5.
c. Three-digit presort level, green Label 3.
d. ADC presort level, pink Label A.
e. Mixed ADC presort level, tan Label X.
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6.0 Preparation of Automation Price Flats
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6.5 First-Class Mail Required Bundle-Based Preparation
6.5.1 Bundling and Labeling
Preparation sequence, bundle size, and labeling:
[Revise 6.5.1 to include 5-digit scheme bundle labels by relettering the current a through d as the new b through e, and adding a new item a as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme (optional, as described in 6.7); 10–piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH or optional endorsement line (OEL).
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340 Standard Mail
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345 Mail Preparation
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
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1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
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[Revise the last two sentences of item f in 1.4 to allow the use of a scheme bundle label or an OEL with a 5-digit scheme sort as follows:]
f. ***Bundles must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or with a red “5 SCH” bundle label. Bundles are placed in appropriate containers using the OEL “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code or using L007 column B.
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[Revise the last two sentences of item n in 1.4 to allow the use of scheme bundle labels or an OEL with a 3-digit scheme sort as follows:]
n. ***Bundles must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or with a green “3 SCH” bundle label. Bundles are placed in appropriate containers using the OEL “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code or using L008 column B.
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2.0 Bundles
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2.11 Labeling Bundles
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[Revise 2.11 to include scheme bundle labels by relettering the current a as the new b, and the current c and d as the new items e and f and adding new items a and c as follows:]
a. Five-digit scheme presort level, red Label 5 SCH.
b. Five-digit presort level, red Label 5.
c. Three-digit scheme presort level, green Label 3 SCH.
d. Three-digit presort level, green Label 3.
e. ADC presort level, pink Label A.
f. Mixed ADC presort level, tan Label X.
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5.0 Preparing Nonautomation Flats
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5.3 Bundling and Labeling
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[Revise 5.3 to include scheme bundle labels by relettering the current c and d as the new e and f, revising and relettering current item b as the new c, revising item a, and adding new items b and d as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme (required for flats meeting the automation-compatibility standards in 301.3.0), see definition in 1.4f:
1. For mailings containing only pieces weighing 5 ounces (0.3125 pound) or less: 15-piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH, or OEL.
2. For mailings containing any pieces weighing more than 5 ounces (0.3125 pound): 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH, or OEL.
b. 5-digit (required), see definition in 1.4f:
1. For mailings containing only pieces weighing 5 ounces (0.3125 pound) or less: 15-piece minimum; red Label 5 or OEL.
2. For mailings containing any pieces weighing more than 5 ounces (0.3125 pound): 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or OEL.
c. 3-digit scheme (required for flats meeting the automation-compatibility standards in 301.3.0), see definition in 1.4n; 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 SCH, or OEL.
d. 3-digit (required), see definition in 1.4n; 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.
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7.0 Preparing Automation Flats
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7.4 Standard Mail Bundle Preparation
7.4.1 Bundling and Labeling
Preparation sequence, bundle size, and labeling:
[Revise 7.4.1 to include scheme bundle labels by relettering the current c and d as the new e and f, revising and relettering the current b as the new c, revising item a, and adding new items b and d as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme (required); see definition in 1.4f:
1. For mailings containing only pieces weighing 5 ounces (0.3125 pound) or less: 15-piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH or OEL.
2. For mailings containing any pieces weighing more than 5 ounces (0.3125 pound): 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH or OEL.
b. 5-digit presort (required); see definition in 1.4f:
1. For mailings containing only pieces weighing 5 ounces (0.3125 pound) or less: 15-piece minimum; red Label 5 or OEL.
2. For mailings containing any pieces weighing more than 5 ounces (0.3125 pound): 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or OEL.
c. 3-digit scheme (required); see definition in 1.4n; 10–piece minimum; green Label 3 SCH or OEL.
d. 3-digit presort (required); see definition in 1.4n; 10–piece minimum; green Label 3 or OEL.
e. ADC (required); 10-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed ADC (required); no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.
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360 Bound Printed Matter
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365 Mail Preparation
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
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1.5 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
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[Revise the last two sentences of item c in 1.5 to allow the use of a scheme bundle label or an OEL with a 5-digit scheme sort as follows:]
c. ***Bundles may be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or with a red “5 SCH” bundle label. Bundles are placed in appropriate containers using the OEL “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code or using L007 column B.
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[Revise the last two sentences of item g in 1.5 to allow the use of a scheme bundle label or an OEL with a 3-digit scheme sort as follows:]
g. ***Bundles must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or with a green “3 SCH” bundle label. Three-digit scheme bundles are placed in 3-digit through mixed ADC containers, as applicable, using the OEL “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code or using L008 column B.
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2.0 Bundles
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2.10 Labeling Bundles
***The following colors and presort characters apply to bundle labels:
[Revise 2.10 to include “SCH” bundle labels by relettering current items b through d as new items d through f, current item a as new item b, and adding new items a and c as follows:]
a. Five-digit scheme presort level, red Label 5 SCH.
b. Five-digit presort level, red Label 5.
c. Three-digit scheme presort level, green Label 3 SCH.
d. Three-digit presort level, green Label 3.
e. ADC presort level, pink Label A.
f. Mixed ADC presort level, tan Label X.
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5.0 Preparing Presorted Flats
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5.2 Bundling
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5.2.2 Bundling and Labeling
***Preparation sequence and labeling:
[Revise 5.2.2 to include scheme bundle labels by relettering the current c and d as the new e and f, revising and relettering the current b as the new c, revising item a, and adding new items b and d as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme (required); red Label 5 SCH or OEL. See definition in 1.5e.
b. 5-digit (required); red Label 5 or OEL. See definition in 1.5e.
c. 3-digit scheme (required); green Label 3 SCH or OEL. See definition in 1.5g.
d. 3-digit (required); green Label 3 or OEL. See definition 1.5g.
e. ADC (required); pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed ADC (required); tan Label X or OEL.
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7.0 Preparing Barcoded Flats
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7.3 Bundling
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7.3.2 Bundle Preparation
Bundles must be prepared and labeled in the following sequence:
[Revise 7.3.2 to include scheme bundle labels by relettering the current c and d as the new e and f, revising and relettering the current b as the new c, revising item a, and adding new items b and d as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme: (required); see definition in 1.5e; minimum 10 pieces or 10 pounds, maximum weight 20 pounds; Red Label 5 SCH or OEL.
b. 5-digit: (required); see definition in 1.5e; minimum 10 pieces or 10 pounds, maximum weight 20 pounds; Red Label 5 or OEL.
c. 3-digit scheme (required); see definition in 1.5g; minimum 10 pieces or 10 pounds, maximum weight 20 pounds; Green Label 3 SCH or OEL.
d. 3-digit (required); see definition in 1.5g; minimum 10 pieces or 10 pounds, maximum weight 20 pounds; Green Label 3 or OEL.
e. ADC: (minimum 10 pieces or 10 pounds, maximum weight 20 pounds); pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed ADC: (no minimum, maximum weight 20 pounds); tan Label X or OEL.
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370 Media Mail
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375 Mail Preparation
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
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1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
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[Revise the last two sentences of item c in 1.4 to allow the use of a scheme bundle label or an OEL with a 5-digit scheme sort as follows:]
c. ***Bundles must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or with a red “5 SCH” bundle label. Bundles are placed in appropriate containers using the OEL “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code or using L007 column B.
[Revise the last two sentences of item d in 1.4 to allow the use of a scheme bundle label in addition to an OEL with a 3-digit scheme sort as follows:]
d. ***Bundles must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or with a green “3 SCH” bundle label. Three-digit scheme bundles are placed in 3-digit through mixed ADC containers, as applicable, using the OEL “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code or using L008 column B.
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2.0 Bundles
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2.9 Labeling Bundles
***The following colors and presort characters apply to bundle labels:
[Revise 2.9 by relettering the current b through d as the new d through f and the current a as the new b and adding new items a and c as follows:]
a. Five-digit scheme presort level, red Label 5 SCH.
b. Five-digit presort level, red Label 5.
c. Three-digit scheme presort level, green Label 3 SCH.
d. Three-digit presort level, green Label 3.
e. ADC presort level, pink Label A.
f. Mixed ADC presort level, tan Label X.
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5.0 Preparing Presorted Flats
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5.2 Bundling
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5.2.2 Bundling and Labeling
***Preparation sequence and labeling:
[Revise 5.2.2 to include scheme bundle labels by relettering the current c and d as the new e and f, revising and relettering the current b as the new c, revising item a, and adding new items b and d as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme (optional, but required for 5-digit rate); red Label 5 SCH or OEL. See definition in 1.4c.
b. 5-digit (optional, but required for 5-digit rate); red Label 5 or OEL. See definition in 1.4c.
c. 3-digit scheme (required); green Label 3 SCH or OEL. See definition in 1.4d.
d. 3-digit; green (required) Label 3 or OEL. See definition 1.4d.
e. ADC (required); pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed ADC (required); tan Label X or OEL.
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380 Library Mail
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385 Mail Preparation
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
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1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
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[Revise the last two sentences of item c in 1.4 to allow the use of a scheme bundle label or an OEL with a 5-digit scheme sort as follows:]
c. ***Bundles must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or with a red “5 SCH” bundle label. Bundles are placed in appropriate containers using the OEL “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code or using L007 column B.
[Revise the last two sentences of item d in 1.4 to allow the use of a scheme bundle label in addition to an OEL with a 3-digit scheme sort as follows:]
d. ***Bundles must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or with a green “3 SCH” bundle label. Three-digit scheme bundles are placed in 3-digit through mixed ADC containers, as applicable, using the OEL “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code or using L008 column B.
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2.0 Bundles
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2.9 Labeling Bundles
***The following colors and presort characters apply to bundle labels:
[Revise 2.9 by relettering the current b through d as the new d through f and the current a as the new b and adding new items a and c as follows:]
a. Five-digit scheme presort level, red Label 5 SCH.
b. Five-digit presort level, red Label 5.
c. Three-digit scheme presort level, green Label 3 SCH.
d. Three-digit presort level, green Label 3.
e. ADC presort level, pink Label A.
f. Mixed ADC presort level, tan Label X.
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5.0 Preparing Presorted Flats
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5.2 Bundling
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5.2.2 Bundling and Labeling
***Preparation sequence, bundle size, and labeling:
[Revise 5.2.2 to include scheme bundle labels by relettering the current c and d as the new e and f, revising and relettering the current b as the new c, revising item a, and adding new items b and d as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme (optional, but required for 5-digit rate); red Label 5 SCH or OEL. See definition in 1.4c.
b. 5-digit; (optional, but required for 5-digit rate); red Label 5 or OEL. See definition in 1.4c.
c. 3-digit scheme (required); green Label 3 SCH or OEL. See definition in 1.4d.
d. 3-digit green (required); Label 3 or OEL. See definition 1.4d.
e. ADC (required); pink Label A or OEL.
f. Mixed ADC (required); tan Label X or OEL.
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700 Special Standards
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705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
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8.0 Preparing Pallets
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8.5 General Preparation
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8.5.10 Labeling Bundles
***The following colors and presort characters apply to bundle labels:
[Revise 8.5.10 to include scheme bundle labels by relettering the current d and e as the new f and g and current b and c as new c and e and adding new items b and d as follows:]
a. Firm (Periodicals use only), blue Label F.
b. 5-digit scheme presort level, red Label 5 SCH.
c. 5-digit presort level, red Label 5.
d. 3-digit scheme presort level, green Label 3 SCH.
e. 3-digit presort level, green Label 3.
f. ADC presort level, pink Label A.
g. Mixed ADC presort level, tan Label X.
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8.10 Pallet Presort and Labeling
8.10.1 Periodicals — Bundles, Sacks, or Trays
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[Revise item f of 8.10.1 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
f. ***Five-digit scheme bundles are assigned to pallets according to the “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code in L007.***
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[Revise item h of 8.10.1 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
h. ***Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to pallets according to the “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.***
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8.10.2 Standard Mail — Bundles, Sacks, or Trays
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[Revise item e of 8.10.2 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
e. ***Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to pallets according to the “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.***
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8.10.3 Package Services Flats — Bundles and Sacks
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[Revise item c of 8.10.3 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
c. ***Five-digit scheme bundles are assigned to pallets according to the “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code in L007.***
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[Revise item e of 8.10.3 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
e. ***Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to pallets according to the “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.***
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10.0 Merging Bundles of Flats in Sacks and Pallets Using the City State Product
10.1 Periodicals
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10.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise item e of 10.1.5 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
e. ***Five-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 5-digit pallets according to the “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code in L007.***
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[Revise item g of 10.1.5 by revising the fourth sentence as follows:]
g. ***Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3–digit pallets according to the “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.***
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10.2 Standard Mail
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10.2.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise item e of 10.2.5 by revising the the second sentence as follows:]
e. ***Five-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 5-digit pallets according to the “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code in L007.***
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[Revise item g of 10.2.5 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
g. ***Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3–digit pallets according to the “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.***
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11.0 Combining Automation Rate and Nonautomation Price Flats in Bundles
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11.2 Periodicals
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11.2.2 Bundle Preparation
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[Revise item b of 11.2.2 to include scheme bundle labels as follows:]
b. 5-digit scheme, required for pieces prepared under 301.3.0, six-piece minimum, fewer pieces permitted under 11.2.3; red Label 5 SCH, or OEL.
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[Revise item d of 11.2.2 to include scheme bundle labels as follows:]
d. 3-digit scheme, required for pieces prepared under 301.3.0, six-piece minimum, fewer pieces permitted under 11.2.3; green Label 3 SCH or OEL.
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11.3 Standard Mail
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11.3.2 Bundle Preparation
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[Revise item a of 11.3.2 to permit scheme bundle labels as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme, required:
1. For mailings containing only pieces weighing 5 ounces (0.3125 pound) or less: 15-piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH or OEL.
2. For mailings containing any pieces weighing more than 5 ounces (0.3125 pound): 10-piece minimum; red Label 5 or OEL.
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[Revise item c of 11.3.2 to permit scheme bundle labels as follows:]
c. 3-digit scheme, required, 10-piece minimum; green Label 3 SCH or OEL.
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11.4 Bound Printed Matter
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11.4.2 Bundle Preparation
Preparation sequence, bundle size, and labeling:
[Revise item a of 11.4.2 to include scheme bundle labels as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme, optional, minimum 10 addressed pieces or 10 pounds, maximum bundle weight 20 pounds; red Label 5 SCH or OEL.
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[Revise item c of 11.4.2 to include scheme bundle labels as follows:]
c. 3-digit scheme, optional, minimum 10 addressed pieces or 10 pounds, maximum bundle weight 20 pounds; green Label 3 SCH or OEL.
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12.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using a 5% Threshold
12.1 Periodicals
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12.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise item c of 12.1.5 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
c. ***Five-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 5-digit pallets according to the “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code in L007.***
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[Revise item h of 12.1.5 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
h. ***Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3–digit pallets according to the “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.***
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12.2 Standard Mail
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12.2.4 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise item e of 12.2.4 by revising the second sentence as follows:]
e. ***Five-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 5-digit pallets according to the “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code in L007.***
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[Revise item g of 12.2.4 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
g. ***Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3–digit pallets according to the “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.***
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13.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using the City State Product and a 5% Threshold
13.1 Periodicals
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13.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise item f of 13.1.5 by revising the second sentence as follows:]
f. ***Five-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 5-digit pallets according to the “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code in L007.***
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[Revise item h of 13.1.5 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
h. ***Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3–digit pallets according to the “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.***
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13.2 Standard Mail
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13.2.4 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise item e of 13.2.4 by revising the second sentence as follows:]
e. ***Five-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 5-digit pallets according to the “label to” 5-digit ZIP Code in L007.***
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[Revise item g of 13.2.4 by revising the third sentence as follows:]
g. ***Three-digit scheme bundles are assigned to 3–digit pallets according to the “label to” 3-digit ZIP Code in L008.***
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707 Periodicals
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18 General Mail Preparation
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18.4 Mail Preparation Terms
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[Revise the fourth sentence of item i in 18.4 to allow the use of a scheme bundle label or an OEL with a 5-digit scheme sort as follows:]
i. ***Mailpieces must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or bundles may be labeled with a red “5 SCH” bundle label.***
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[Revise the fourth sentence of item r in 18.4 to allow the use of a scheme bundle label or an OEL with a 3-digit scheme sort as follows:]
r. ***Mailpieces must be labeled using an optional endorsement line (OEL) under 708.7.0 or bundles may be labeled with a green “3 SCH” bundle label.***
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19.0 Bundles
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19.13 Labeling Bundles
***The following colors and presort characters apply to bundle labels:
[Revise 19.13 to include scheme bundle labels by relettering the current c through f as the new e through h and current b as new c and adding new items b and d as follows:]
a. Firm (Periodicals use only), blue Label F.
b. Five-digit scheme presort level, red Label 5 SCH.
c. Five-digit presort level, red Label 5.
d. Three-digit scheme presort level, green Label 3 SCH.
e. Three-digit presort level, green Label 3.
f. ADC presort level, pink Label A.
g. Origin mixed ADC presort level, tan Label X or OEL.
h. Mixed ADC presort level, tan Label X.
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22.0 Preparing Nonbarcoded (Presorted) Price Periodicals
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22.2 Bundle Preparation
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[Revise item b of 22.2 to include “SCH” bundle labels as follows:]
b. 5-digit scheme (optional); six-piece minimum; red Label 5 SCH or OEL.
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[Revise item d of 22.2 to include “SCH” bundle labels as follows:]
d. 3-digit scheme (optional); six-piece minimum; green label 3 SCH or OEL.
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25.0 Preparing Flat-Size Barcoded (Automation) Price Periodicals
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25.3 Bundling and Labeling
Preparation sequence, bundle size, and labeling:
[Revise item a of 25.3 to include scheme bundle labels as follows:]
a. 5-digit scheme (required for pieces meeting the criteria in 301.3.0); six-piece minimum (fewer pieces permitted under 25.1.4); red Label 5 SCH or OEL.
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[Revise item c of 25.3 to include scheme bundle labels as follows:]
c. 3-digit scheme (required for pieces meeting the criteria in 301.3.0); six-piece minimum (fewer pieces permitted under 25.1.4); green Label 3 SCH or OEL.
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708 Technical Specifications
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7.0 Optional Endorsement Lines (OELs)
7.1 OEL Use
7.1.1 Basic Standards
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[Revise 7.1.1 to reflect the availability of scheme bundle labels by deleting item a and the last sentence of the introductory paragraph. Retain exhibit 7.1.1 to follow the revised introductory text of 7.1.1]
[Renumber the current 7.1.2 through 7.1.6 as the new 7.1.3 through 7.1.7 and add a new 7.1.2 as follows:]
7.1.2 Intelligent Mail Barcodes
[Move the text of current item b of 7.1.1 to become the text for new 7.1.2.]
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Index and Appendices
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Labeling Lists
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L007 5-Digit Scheme — Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Package Services Flats in Bundles
[Revise the last sentence of the second paragraph of the introductory text of L007 as follows:]
***5-digit scheme bundles using OELs must include the appropriate OEL under 708.7.0, which must contain the 5–digit ZIP Code listed in Column B.***
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L008 3-Digit Scheme — Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM Flats in Bundles
[Revise the second sentence of the second paragraph of the introductory text of L008 as follows:]
***3-digit scheme bundles using OELs must include the appropriate OEL under 708.7.0, which must contain only the 3-digit ZIP Code listed in Column B.***
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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 http://pe.usps.com.
— Mailing Standards,
Pricing and Classification, 6-19-08
