Effective January 22, 2012, the Postal Service™ will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) to delete destination network distribution center (DNDC) eligibility in Exhibits 246.3.1, 346.3.1, 366.4.1, 446.3.1, 453.3.1.3, and 466.4.1. Additionally, the preambles to labeling lists L601 and L602 are updated to state the use of the labeling lists when determining eligibility for DNDC prices.
This change enables a more efficient determination of DNDC entry eligibility and eliminates the occasional time-lag to synchronize the eligibility exhibits and information in the labeling lists. It also ensures that changes in the assignment of ZIP Code™ ranges in the two labeling lists will coincide directly with information regarding the correct ZIP Code ranges eligible for DNDC entry.
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
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200 Commercial Letters and Cards
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240 Standard Mail Letters
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246 Enter and Deposit
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3.0 Destination Network Destination Center (DNDC) Entry
3.1 Definition
[Revise the text of 3.1 as follows:]
For this standard, destination network distribution center (DNDC) includes all network distribution centers (NDCs) and auxiliary service facilities (ASFs) with terms and exceptions as shown and described in labeling lists L601 and L602.
[Delete Exhibit 3.1, NDC/ASF—DNDC Eligibility, in its entirety.]
3.2 Eligibility
[Revise the text of 3.2 as follows:]
Pieces in a mailing that meets the standards in 2.0 and 3.0 are eligible for DNDC prices when they are deposited at an NDC or ASF (or an SCF under 3.4) and meet all of the following conditions:
a. The pieces are addressed for delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP Codes served by the NDC or ASF where deposited (see labeling lists L601 and L602).
b. The pieces are properly placed in a tray or pallet that is labeled to the NDC or ASF where deposited, or labeled to a postal facility within the service area of that NDC or ASF.
c. Mail addressed to ZIP Codes served by an ASF must be entered at the appropriate ASF per L602, and not entered at an NDC.
3.3 Eligibility for ADC or AADC Mailpieces
[Revise the text of 3.3 as follows:]
All pieces in an ADC or AADC tray are eligible for the DNDC discount if the ADC or AADC facility ZIP Code (as shown on the corresponding container label) is within the service area of the NDC or ASF at which the sack or tray is deposited as described in labeling lists L601 and L602. All pieces in an AADC tray properly placed on an SCF pallet under 705.8.10.3 are eligible for DNDC prices when the 3-digit ZIP Code on the tray label is within that SCF service area according to labeling list L005.
3.4 Eligibility for Mixed ADC Bundles, Trays, or Mixed AADC Trays
[Revise the text of 3.4 as follows:]
Mailpieces in a mixed ADC or a mixed AADC tray can qualify for DNDC prices when entered at an NDC/ASF or SCF facility responsible for the processing of those trays (see 705.8.10.3e), if the following standards are met:
a. All pieces in the bundle or tray must destinate within the ASF or NDC service area as described in labeling lists L601 and L602.
b. Use labeling list L010 when labeling bundles or trays of such pieces.
c. Prepare pieces claiming DNDC prices in separate bundles or trays from any pieces not claiming DNDC prices.
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300 Commercial Flats
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340 Standard Mail
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346 Enter and Deposit
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3.0 Destination Network Destination Center (DNDC) Entry
3.1 Definition
[Revise the text of 3.1 as follows:]
For this standard, destination network distribution center (DNDC) includes network distribution centers (NDCs) and auxiliary service facilities (ASFs) with terms and exceptions as shown and described in labeling lists L601 and L602.
[Delete Exhibit 3.1, NDC/ASF—DNDC Eligibility, in its entirety.]
3.2 Eligibility
[Revise the text of 3.2 as follows:]
Pieces in a mailing that meets the standards in 2.0 and 3.0 are eligible for DNDC prices when they are deposited at an NDC or ASF and meet all of the following conditions:
a. The pieces are addressed for delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP Codes served by the NDC or ASF where deposited (see labeling lists L601 and L602).
b. The pieces are in a tray or sack or on a pallet that is properly labeled to the NDC or ASF where deposited, or labeled to a postal facility within the service area of that NDC or ASF.
c. Mail addressed to ZIP Codes served by an ASF must be entered at the appropriate ASF per L602, and not entered at an NDC.
d. If bundles of flats are reallocated from an ASF pallet to an NDC pallet under 705.8.14, mail for the ASF ZIP Codes that is on the NDC pallet is not eligible for DNDC prices.
3.3 Eligibility for ADC Mailpieces
[Revise the text of 3.3 as follows:]
All pieces in an ADC sack or tray are eligible for the DNDC discount if the ADC facility ZIP Code (as shown on Line 1 of the corresponding container label) is within the service area of the NDC or ASF at which the sack or tray is deposited, as described in labeling lists L601 and L602. All pieces in a palletized ADC bundle are eligible for DNDC prices if the ADC facility destination (determined by the “Label To” ZIP Code in Column B of labeling list L004) is within the service area of the NDC or ASF at which deposited according to L601 and L602.
3.4 Eligibility for Mixed ADC Bundles, Trays, or Mixed AADC Trays
[Revise the text of 3.4 as follows:]
Mailpieces in a mixed ADC bundle, sack, or tray can qualify for DNDC prices if the following standards are met:
a. All pieces in the bundle, sack, or tray must destinate within the ASF or NDC service area as described in labeling lists L601 and L602.
b. Use labeling list L009 when labeling bundles, sacks, or trays of such pieces.
c. Prepare pieces claiming DNDC prices in separate bundles, sacks, or trays from any pieces not claiming DNDC prices.
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360 Bound Printed Matter
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366 Deposit and Entry
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4.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Entry
4.1 Eligibility
[Revise the text of 4.1 as follows:]
Pieces in a mailing meeting the standards in 3.0 and 4.0 that are deposited at an NDC or ASF are eligible for the DNDC price when they meet all of the following conditions:
a. The pieces are properly prepared to qualify for Presorted or Carrier Route prices.
b. The pieces are addressed for delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP Codes served by the NDC or ASF where deposited that are listed, and according to the terms described, in labeling lists L601 and L602.
c. The pieces are placed in a sack or on a pallet labeled to the NDC or ASF where deposited, or labeled to a postal facility within that NDC’s or ASF’s service area, as described in L601 and L602.
d. Mail addressed to ZIP Codes served by an ASF must be entered at the appropriate ASF per L602, and not entered at an NDC.
[Delete Exhibit 4.1, NDC/ASF—DNDC Eligibility, in its entirety.]
[Revise the heading of 4.2 as follows:]
4.2 Presorted and Carrier Route Flats
[Revise the text of 4.2 as follows:]
Presorted flats at all sort levels, and carrier route flats in sacks or on pallets, may claim DNDC prices when the mail is entered at the appropriate facility under 4.1.
[Delete 4.3, Carrier Route Flats, in its entirety.]
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400 Commercial Parcels
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440 Standard Mail
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446 Deposit and Entry
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3.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Entry
3.1 Definition
[Revise 3.1 as follows:]
For this standard, destination network distribution center (DNDC) includes network distribution centers (NDCs) and auxiliary service facilities (ASFs) with terms and exceptions as shown and described in labeling lists L601 and L602.
[Delete Exhibit 3.1, NDC/ASF—DNDC Price Eligibility in its entirety.]
3.2 Eligibility
[Revise the text of 3.2 as follows:]
Pieces in a mailing that are deposited at an NDC or ASF under 2.0 and 3.0 are eligible for the DNDC price when the following conditions are met:
a. The pieces are addressed for delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP Codes served by the NDC or ASF where deposited under terms in labeling lists L601 and L602.
b. The pieces are placed in a correct sack or pallet that is labeled to the NDC or ASF where deposited, or labeled to a postal facility within the service area of that NDC or ASF.
c. Except for machinable parcels addressed to ZIP Codes served by the Buffalo NY ASF, mail addressed to ZIP Codes served by an ASF must be entered at the appropriate ASF per L602, and not entered at an NDC.
3.3 Additional Standards for Machinable Parcels
[Revise the text of 3.3 as follows:]
Additional standards for machinable parcels are as follows:
a. Destination NDC/ASF Containers. Except as provided in labeling lists L601 and L602, sortation of machinable parcels to ASFs is optional but is required for the ASF mail to be eligible for DNDC prices. If machinable parcels are sorted under L601, except as noted in the L601 preamble, only mail for 3-digit ZIP Codes not served by an ASF (under L602) is eligible for DNDC prices. Also, mail for ZIP Code ranges 006-009, 967-969, and 995-999 is not eligible for DNDC prices, as indicated in L601.
b. Mixed NDC Containers. Pieces in mixed NDC sacks or on mixed NDC pallets that are sorted to an origin NDC, under 705.8.0 or 445.5.0, are eligible for the DNDC prices if the sack or pallet is entered at the NDC facility to which it is labeled and the pieces are for 3-digit ZIP Codes listed as eligible destination ZIP Codes for that NDC under L601.
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450 Parcel Select
453 Prices and Eligibility
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3.0 Price Eligibility for Parcel Select and Parcel Select Regional Ground
3.1 Destination Entry Price Eligibility
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3.1.3 DNDC Prices
For DNDC prices, pieces must meet the applicable standards in 3.0 and the following:
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[Revise items 3.1.3c and d as follows:]
c. Except as provided in labeling lists L601 and L602, pieces deposited at each NDC or ASF must be addressed for delivery within the ZIP Code range of that facility.
d. Pieces must be addressed to ZIP Codes eligible for DNDC prices as described in the introductory text of L601 and L602 and, if sacked or palletized, must be prepared according to 455.4.0 and 705.8.0. Mail meeting the additional criteria in 456.2.16 or 456.2.17 may be deposited at an SCF.
[Add new item 3.1.3e as follows:]
e. Except for machinable parcels addressed to ZIP Codes served by the Buffalo NY ASF, mail addressed to ZIP Codes served by an ASF must be entered at the appropriate ASF per L602, and not entered at an NDC.
[Delete Exhibit 3.1.3 NDC/ASF—DNDC Price Eligibility, in its entirety.]
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460 Bound Printed Matter
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466 Enter and Deposit
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4.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Entry
4.1 Eligibility
[Revise the introductory text of 4.1 as follows:]
Pieces in a mailing deposited at an NDC or ASF under 3.0 and 4.0 are eligible for the DNDC price when the following conditions are met:
[Revise 4.1a as follows:]
a. The pieces are eligible for and prepared to qualify for Presorted or Carrier Route prices.
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[Delete item 4.1b in its entirety and redesignate current items 4.1c through e as new items 4.1 b through d.]
[Revise redesignated items 4.1b and c as follows:]
b. The pieces are addressed for delivery to one of the 3-digit ZIP Codes served by the NDC or ASF where deposited under terms in labeling lists L601 and L602.
c. The pieces are placed in a correct sack or pallet that is labeled to the NDC or ASF where deposited, or labeled to a postal facility within the service area of that NDC or ASF.
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[Add new item 4.1e as follows:]
e. Except for machinable parcels addressed to ZIP Codes served by the Buffalo NY ASF, mail addressed to ZIP Codes served by an ASF must be entered at the appropriate ASF per L602, and not entered at an NDC.
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Labeling Lists
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L600 Standard Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Select Regional Ground
L601 Network Distribution Centers (NDCs)
L601 describes the service area by individual 3-digit ZIP Code prefix for sorting mail to NDC destinations. Use this list for:
[Revise item a as follows:]
a. Standard Mail except ASF mail (other than machinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area) prepared and claimed at DNDC prices; see footnote 2 for excluded ZIP Code ranges. Machinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area claimed at DNDC prices must be sorted to and entered at the Pittsburgh NDC. All other mail for ASF 3-digit ZIP Code ranges claimed at DNDC prices must be sorted to and entered at the appropriate ASF according to L602.
[Delete current items b and d in their entirety; and redesignate current items c, e, f, and g, as items b, c, d, and e.]
[Revise redesignated item b as follows:]
b. Bound Printed Matter except ASF mail (other than machinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area) prepared and claimed at DNDC prices; see footnote 2 for excluded ZIP Code ranges. Machinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area prepared and claimed at DNDC prices must be sorted to the Pittsburgh NDC. All other mail for ASF 3-digit ZIP Code ranges claimed at DNDC prices must be sorted to and entered at the appropriate ASF according to L602.
[Revise redesignated c as follows:]
c. Parcel Select parcels except for ASF mail (other than parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area) prepared and claimed at DNDC prices and nonmachinable NDC Presort or ONDC Presort mail; see footnote 2 for excluded ZIP Code ranges. Machinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area prepared and claimed at DNDC prices must be sorted to and entered at the Pittsburgh NDC. Nonmachinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area claimed at DNDC prices may be sorted to the Pittsburgh NDC if bedloaded and presented with machinable parcels. All other mail for ASF 3-digit ZIP Code ranges claimed at DNDC prices must be sorted to and entered at the appropriate ASF according to L602.
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[In the labeling list table for L601, add footnote 2 designation next to the following facility names in Column B (Label To):]
SCF SAN JUAN PR 006, NDC SEATTLE WA 98000, and NDC SAN FRAN CA 94850.
[Add new footnote 2 at the bottom of the labeling list table to read as follows:]
2. Mail for the following ZIP Code ranges is not eligible for DNDC prices: 006-009, 967-969, and 995-999, except as allowed under DMM 456.2.16, 456.2.17, 466. 4.1, or 705.6.4.1.
L602 ASFs
L602 describes the service area by individual 3-digit ZIP Code prefix for Standard Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Select mail that must be sorted to ASFs. Use this list for:
[Revise item a as follows:]
a. Standard Mail if ASF mail (other than machinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area) prepared and claimed at DNDC prices. Machinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area prepared and claimed at DNDC prices must be sorted to and entered at the Pittsburgh NDC under L601.
[Delete current items b and d in their entirety; and redesignate current items c and e as items b and c.]
[Revise redesignated item b as follows:]
b. Bound Printed Matter mail if ASF mail (other than machinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area) prepared and claimed at DNDC prices. Machinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area prepared and claimed at DNDC prices must be sorted to and entered at the Pittsburgh NDC under L601.
[Revise redesignated item c as follows:]
c. Parcel Select parcels if ASF mail (other than parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area) prepared and claimed at DNDC prices. Machinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area prepared and claimed at DNDC prices must be sorted to the Pittsburgh NDC under L601. Nonmachinable parcels for the Buffalo ASF service area claimed at DNDC prices may be sorted to the Pittsburgh NDC under L601 if bedloaded and presented with machinable parcels.
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We will incorporate these revisions into the January 22, 2012, update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer® at http://pe.usps.com. The labeling list preambles will also be updated on January 22, 2012.
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