January–July 2015
PB 22406–22419
The following articles are updated regularly in the Postal Bulletin and are not listed in the index:
n Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms.
n Domestic Orders.
n Freely Associated States (FAS) Restrictions
n How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Digital Color or Traditional Postmarks.
n Invalid USPS Corporate Account Numbers.
n Mail Alert.
n Missing Children Posters.
n Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms.
n Missing, Lost, or Stolen U.S. Money Order Forms.
n Overseas Military/Diplomatic Mail.
n Pictorial Postmarks Announcement.
n Post Office Changes.
n Stamps by Mail — Brochure Ordering Information.
n Thrift Savings Plan Fact Sheet.
n Toll-Free Number Available to Verify Canadian Money Orders.
n Verifying U.S. Postal Service Money Orders.
n What’s New on USPS.com?
n Withholding of Mail Orders.
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Administrative Support Manual
Audits and Investigations (ASM Revision) 22407 (01-22-15)
Personnel Security Clearances (ASM Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
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Consumer/Customer Relations
See also Publicity Kits.
2015 Mailing Promotions: Great Mailing Opportunities 22419 (07-09-15)
2015 Mailing Promotions Make Mail “Irresistible” 22417 (06-11-15)
Honoring Heroes: Williams Searuggs, Letter Carrier 22417 (06-11-15)
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 17–23, 2015 (Field Information Kit) 22415 (05-14-15)
National Consumer Protection Week March 1–7, 2015 (Field Information Kit) 22409 (02-19-15)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 16–22, 2015 (Field Information Kit) 22414 (04-30-15)
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Delivery
EAS Privately-Owned Vehicle Program 22417 (06-11-15)
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 17–23, 2015 (Field Information Kit) 22415 (05-14-15)
Directives
See also Administrative Support Manual, Domestic Mail Manual, Employee and Labor Relations
Manual, Handbooks, International Mail Manual, Management Instructions, Posters, and Publications.
Directives and Forms Update
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22413 (04-16-15)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22419 (07-09-15)
Diversity
U.S. Postal Service Diversity and Inclusion Statement 22413 (04-16-15)
Domestic Mail Manual
See also Labeling Lists.
Clarification of Census Bureau Filing Regulations for U.S. Territories (DMM Revision) 22415 (05-14-15)
Clarification of Content Eligibility for Standard Mail Marketing Parcels (DMM Revision) 22412 (04-02-15)
Clarification of Postage Payment Information for Mail to Military Post Offices (DMM Revision) 22414 (04-30-15)
Clarification on Content Eligibility for Marketing Parcels (DMM Notice) 22406 (01-08-15)
Click-N-Ship for Business Transitioning to a USPS Meter Label Solution (DMM Revision) 22414 (04-30-15)
Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes (DMM Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
Freely Associated States Pricing (DMM Clarification) 22413 (04-16-15)
Letter Tray Preparation (DMM Revision) 22406 (01-08-15)
Mandatory Use of Customs Declaration PS Form 2976-B on APO/FPO/DPO Priority Mail Express
(DMM Revision) 22418 (06-25-15)
Minimum Mailability Dimensions (DMM Clarification) 22415 (05-14-15)
New Flats Sequencing System (FSS) Sortation Level (DMM Revision) 22417 (06-11-15)
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products (DMM Revision) 22415 (05-14-15)
Premium Forwarding Service Commercial (DMM Revision) 22413 (04-16-15)
Products Mailable at Nonprofit Standard Mail Prices (DMM Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
Provision for New First-Class Package Service Commercial Plus Customers (DMM Revision) 22415 (05-14-15)
Updated Addressing Standards for Military Addresses (DMM Revision) 22414 (04-30-15)
Updated Restrictions — Freely Associated States (FAS) (DMM Revision) 22413 (04-16-15)
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Employee and Labor Relations Manual
Back Pay Limitations (ELM Revision) 22413 (04-16-15)
Employment and Placement (ELM Revision) 22413 (04-16-15)
FERS Further Revised Annuity Employee (ELM Revision) 22411 (03-19-15)
FERS Revised Annuity Employees (RAE) (ELM Revision) 22411 (03-19-15)
Leave Accrual Changes for Certain Postmasters and EAS Employees (ELM Revision) 22417 (06-11-15)
Recognition and Awards (ELM Revision) 22412 (04-02-15)
Safety and Health (ELM Revision) 22407 (01-22-15)
Safety, Health, and Environment (ELM Revision) 22415 (05-14-15)
Employees
See also Employee and Labor Relations Manual, RIF Competitive Areas, Safety and Health, and
Voice of the Employee.
General
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 22411 (03-19-15)
Leave Accrual Changes for Certain Postmasters and EAS Employees (ELM Revision) 22417 (06-11-15)
Phased Retirement 22419 (07-09-15)
Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment 22411 (03-19-15)
U.S. Postal Service Diversity and Inclusion Statement 22413 (04-16-15)
Environment
See Sustainability.
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22406 (01-08-15)
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22413 (04-16-15)
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22419 (07-09-15)
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Field Information Kits
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 17–23, 2015 (Field Information Kit) 22415 (05-14-15)
National Consumer Protection Week March 1–7, 2015 (Field Information Kit) 22409 (02-19-15)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 16–22, 2015 (Field Information Kit) 22414 (04-30-15)
Finance
See also Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule, Forms, Handbooks, International Reply Coupons,
and Pay Dates and Leave Year.
2014 Tax Information: Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement; Form 1099 22406 (01-08-15)
Change in Procedure for Stamp Orders to RMPO Offices 22407 (01-22-15)
Discontinuance of VAR Refunds at the Retail Window 22408 (02-05-15)
Forever Items Stock Revaluation Instructions 22416 (05-28-15)
Forever Stamps Price Change Instructions for Stamps by Mail Orders 22416 (05-28-15)
Form W-4 Completion for Employees Claiming Exempt Status for 2015 22406 (01-08-15)
Reminder: International Reply Coupons (Return Dates: February 1–28, 2015) 22408 (02-05-15)
Stamp Fulfillment Services Facility Audit Information 22419 (07-09-15)
Flag Display
Displaying the U.S. Flag and the POW-MIA Flag 22418 (06-25-15)
Regulations for Proper Flag Display 22418 (06-25-15)
Forms
Mandatory Use of Customs Declaration PS Form 2976-B on APO/FPO/DPO Priority Mail Express
(DMM Revision) 22418 (06-25-15)
Notice: Updated Extra Service Forms Availability 22415 (05-14-15)
PS Form 61 Revision: Appointment Affidavit 22418 (06-25-15)
Free Mail
Free Mail Program for U.S. Armed Forces 22417 (06-11-15)
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Handbooks
Revised Handbook AS-353, International Services 22409 (02-19-15)
Revised Handbook EL-312, Assignment, Reassignment, and Placement 22409 (02-19-15)
Revised Handbook EL-312, Assignment, Reassignment, and Promotion 22412 (04-02-15)
Revised Handbook EL-312, Recruitment 22410 (03-05-15)
Revised Handbook EL-312, Suitability 22413 (04-16-15)
Revised Handbook EL-312, Vacancy Announcements and Veterans’ Preference Claims 22408 (02-05-15)
Revised Handbook EL-505, Rehabilitation Program 22407 (01-22-15)
Revised Handbook F-1, Accounting Policy 22407 (01-22-15)
Revised Handbook F-23, Accounting Policy 22407 (01-22-15)
Revised Handbook M-41, On Route 22417 (06-11-15)
Revised Handbook PO-603, Delivery Point Sequencing (DPS) Flats 22419 (07-09-15)
Heroes
Honoring Heroes: Williams Searuggs, Letter Carrier 22417 (06-11-15)
Human Resources
See Employees.
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Information Security
Cyber Intrusion Update: Employees Encouraged to Use Credit-monitoring Service 22406 (01-08-15)
Holiday Phishing: Online Criminals Using Email Scams 22407 (01-22-15)
Protect Yourself: Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing Scams 22408 (02-05-15)
Information Technology
Cyber Intrusion Update: Employees Encouraged to Use Credit-monitoring Service 22406 (01-08-15)
International Mail Manual
Burma (Myanmar), Kiribati, and Sao Tome and Principe Establish Priority Mail Express International
Service (IMM Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
Changes to Pricing and Mailing Standards for International Shipping Services (IMM Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
Country Listings Name Changes (IMM Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
Foreign Office of Exchange Code for IPA Service to Malawi (IMM Revision) 22414 (04-30-15)
Global Direct Entry Wholesaler Program (IMM Revision) 22409 (02-19-15)
International Merchandise Insurance Limits for Three Countries (IMM Revision) 22409 (02-19-15)
Lithium Battery Terminology (IMM Revision) 22410 (03-05-15)
Modified Implementation Date for International Price Change (IMM Revision) 22414 (04-30-15)
Preparation Requirements for Priority Mail Express International Shipments (IMM Revision) 22418 (06-25-15)
Replacing Click-N-Ship for Business with a USPS Meter Label Solution (IMM Revision) 22413 (04-16-15)
U.S. Government Sanctions Programs (IMM Revision) 22411 (03-19-15)
U.S. Government Sanctions on Crimea Region of Ukraine (IMM Revision) 22411 (03-19-15)
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Labeling Lists
Labeling List Changes 22406 (01-08-15)
Labeling List Changes 22408 (02-05-15)
Labeling List Changes 22410 (03-05-15)
Labeling List Changes 22411 (03-19-15)
Labeling List Changes 22414 (04-30-15)
Labeling List Changes 22415 (05-14-15)
Labeling List Changes 22418 (06-25-15)
Labeling List Changes 22419 (07-09-15)
Letters
Poster 159, Workplace Harassment: Know Your Rights! Take Responsibility! — Cover Letter 22416 (05-28-15)
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Mailbox Improvement Week
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 17–23, 2015 (Field Information Kit) 22415 (05-14-15)
Mail Transport Equipment
Mail Transport Equipment: Help Save Time and Money 22410 (03-05-15)
Mailing and Shipping
See also Domestic Mail Manual, International Mail Manual, Labeling Lists, and Mover’s Guide.
International Updates: National Recertification for Mailers Privately Printing Customs Declaration Forms 22417 (06-11-15)
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products (DMM Revision) 22415 (05-14-15)
Premium Forwarding Service Residential: Make Sure Your Mail Goes with You 22407 (01-22-15)
USPS Package Intercept Scores Touchdown with Customers 22419 (07-09-15)
Marketing
2015 Mailing Promotions: Great Mailing Opportunities 22419 (07-09-15)
2015 Mailing Promotions Make Mail “Irresistible” 22417 (06-11-15)
Military Mail
Clarification of Postage Payment Information for Mail to Military Post Offices (DMM Revision) 22414 (04-30-15)
Free Mail Program for U.S. Armed Forces 22417 (06-11-15)
Mandatory Use of Customs Declaration PS Form 2976-B on APO/FPO/DPO Priority Mail Express
(DMM Revision) 22418 (06-25-15)
Updated Addressing Standards for Military Addresses (DMM Revision) 22414 (04-30-15)
Mover’s Guide
Publication 75, Mover’s Guide, News 22406 (01-08-15)
Publication 75, Mover’s Guide, News 22411 (03-19-15)
Publication 75, Mover’s Guide, News 22412 (04-02-15)
Publication 75, Mover’s Guide, News 22418 (06-25-15)
Publication 75, Mover’s Guide, News 22419 (07-09-15)
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National Consumer Protection Week
National Consumer Protection Week, March 1–7, 2015 (Field Information Kit) 22409 (02-19-15)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 16–22, 2015 (Field Information Kit) 22414 (04-30-15)
New Products and Innovations
2015 Mailing Promotions: Great Mailing Opportunities 22419 (07-09-15)
2015 Mailing Promotions Make Mail “Irresistible” 22417 (06-11-15)
Notices
Notice: Clarification of New Flats Sequencing System (FSS) Column Header Abbreviation 22418 (06-25-15)
Notice: Updated Extra Service Forms Availability 22415 (05-14-15)
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Passports
A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel 22406 (01-08-15)
A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel 22413 (04-16-15)
Personnel
See Employees.
Philately
General
Correction: Cherry Blossom (Item 468200) Remains on Sale at SFS 22413 (04-16-15)
Correction: Ferns Stamp Coils 22417 (06-11-15)
Correction: Item 222100, 228100, 228400 Fanciful Flower Stamped Cards 22419 (07-09-15)
Correction: Item 789600, $49.00 Flag for All Seasons Coil/100 Stamps 22413 (04-16-15)
Correction: Philatelic Products for Gifts of Friendship Stamps 22413 (04-16-15)
Correction: Stamp Announcement 15-30: Summer Harvest Stamps 22418 (06-25-15)
Correction: Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22417 (06-11-15)
Correction: Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22418 (06-25-15)
Forever Items Stock Revaluation Instructions 22416 (05-28-15)
Forever Stamps Price Change Instructions for Stamps by Mail Orders 22416 (05-28-15)
Showcasing America’s Calling Cards 22408 (02-05-15)
Stamp Fulfillment Services Facility Audit Information 22419 (07-09-15)
New Issues
Bobcat Stamp (Stamp Announcement 15-6) 22406 (01-08-15)
Civil War: 1865 (Stamp Announcement 15-14) 22410 (03-05-15)
Coastal Birds (Stamp Announcement 15-22) 22416 (05-28-15)
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Butterfly) (Stamp Announcement 15-27) 22416 (05-28-15)
Elvis Presley (Stamp Announcement 15-33) 22419 (07-09-15)
Fanciful Flowers Stamped Card (Stamp Announcement 15-31) 22418 (06-25-15)
Ferns (Stamp Announcement 15-15) 22410 (03-05-15)
Flannery O’Connor (Stamp Announcement 15-28) 22416 (05-28-15)
From Me to You (Stamp Announcement 15-13) 22410 (03-05-15)
Gifts of Friendship (Stamp Announcement 15-17) 22411 (03-19-15)
Martin Ramirez (Stamp Announcement 15-12) 22409 (02-19-15)
Maya Angelou (Stamp Announcement 15-16) 22411 (03-19-15)
Medal of Honor: Vietnam War (Stamp Announcement 15-21) 22413 (04-16-15)
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation (Stamp Announcement 15-29) 22416 (05-28-15)
Missing Children (Stamp Announcement 15-20) 22413 (04-16-15)
Penguins (Stamp Announcement 15-23) 22416 (05-28-15)
Robert Robinson Taylor Stamp (Stamp Announcement 15-7) 22407 (01-22-15)
Special Olympics World Games (Stamp Announcement 15-18) 22412 (04-02-15)
Stars and Stripes (Presorted Standard) Stamps (Stamp Announcement 15-10) 22407 (01-22-15)
Summer Harvest (Stamp Announcement 15-30) 22417 (06-11-15)
United States Coast Guard (Stamp Announcement 15-32) 22419 (07-09-15)
Vintage Rose (Stamp Announcement 15-8) 22407 (01-22-15)
Vintage Tulip (Stamp Announcement 15-9) 22407 (01-22-15)
Vintage Tulip (Stamp Announcement 15-26) 22416 (05-28-15)
Water Lilies (Stamp Announcement 15-11) 22409 (02-19-15)
Water Lilies/Missing Children Stamped Envelopes (Stamp Announcement 15-19) 22412 (04-02-15)
Wedding Cake (Stamp Announcement 15-24) 22416 (05-28-15)
Yes, I Do (Stamp Announcement 15-25) 22416 (05-28-15)
Postmarks
Postmark America 22414 (04-30-15)
Remaining on Sale, Removed From Sale, and Approved for Sale
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22410 (03-05-15)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22416 (05-28-15)
Stamps and Postal Stationery
2015 Stamps and Postal Stationery 22406 (01-08-15)
2015 Stamps and Postal Stationery 22412 (04-02-15)
2015 Stamps and Postal Stationery 22416 (05-28-15)
2015 Stamps and Postal Stationery 22417 (06-11-15)
2015 Stamps and Postal Stationery 22419 (07-09-15)
PO Boxes
Competitive Fees for PO Boxes 22417 (06-11-15)
Posters
See also POW-MIA Flags.
Food Drive Poster 22413 (04-16-15)
Food Drive Poster 22414 (04-30-15)
NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES — CSRS Poster 22414 (04-30-15)
NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES — FERS Poster 22414 (04-30-15)
Poster 159, Workplace Harassment: Know Your Rights! Take Responsibility! 22416 (05-28-15)
Revised Poster: Poster 159, Workplace Harassment: Know Your Rights! Take Responsibility! 22416 (05-28-15)
Pricing
Competitive Fees for PO Boxes 22417 (06-11-15)
Changes to Pricing and Mailing Standards for International Shipping Services (IMM Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes (DMM Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
Freely Associated States Pricing (DMM Clarification) 22413 (04-16-15)
Metered Mail Price at Retail 22416 (05-28-15)
Modified Implementation Date for International Price Change (IMM Revision) 22414 (04-30-15)
Notice: Clarification of New Flats Sequencing System (FSS) Column Header Abbreviation 22418 (06-25-15)
Products Mailable at Nonprofit Standard Mail Prices (DMM Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
Reminder: IMpb Compliance Thresholds 22407 (01-22-15)
Processing
Lean Mail Processing Eliminates Waste 22411 (03-19-15)
Promotions
2015 Mailing Promotions: Great Mailing Opportunities 22419 (07-09-15)
2015 Mailing Promotions Make Mail “Irresistible” 22417 (06-11-15)
Publications
See also Directives and Forms Update and Mover’s Guide.
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22409 (02-19-15)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22410 (03-05-15)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22411 (03-19-15)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22412 (04-02-15)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22414 (04-30-15)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22415 (05-14-15)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22416 (05-28-15)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22417 (06-11-15)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22418 (06-25-15)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22419 (07-09-15)
Elimination of PS Form 1770, Revisions to SP9275, and Updates to Various Standards
(Publication 52 Revision) 22409 (02-19-15)
New Mailing Standards for Lithium Batteries (Publication 52 Revision) 22408 (02-05-15)
Threat Assessment (Publication 108 Revision) 22416 (05-28-15)
Publicity Kits
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 16–22, 2015 (Publicity Kit) 22414 (04-30-15)
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Retail
Competitive Fees for PO Boxes 22417 (06-11-15)
Metered Mail Price at Retail 22416 (05-28-15)
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Safety and Health
Beat the Heat, Stay Cool 22416 (05-28-15)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 16–22, 2015 (Publicity Kit) 22414 (04-30-15)
Safety and Health (ELM Revision) 22407 (01-22-15)
Safety, Health, and Environment (ELM Revision) 22415 (05-14-15)
Statutory Requirement to Review and Post OSHA Form 300A Summary for Calendar Year 2014 22407 (01-22-15)
SFS Audit
Stamp Fulfillment Services Facility Audit Information 22419 (07-09-15)
Stamps
See Philately.
Supply Management
Interest Rate on Contract Claims 22406 (01-08-15)
Interest Rate on Contract Claims 22419 (07-09-15)
Use eBuy2 for All Your Supply Needs 22410 (03-05-15)
USPS Headquarters Managers and Field Installation Heads: February 2015 Semi-Annual Capital
Property Review 22407 (01-22-15)
Sustainability
Federal Recycling for America’s Future 22412 (04-02-15)
Federal Reporting Requirements on Hazardous and Toxic Chemicals 22408 (02-05-15)
Go Green — Celebrate Earth Day by Recycling eWaste 22412 (04-02-15)
Green Teams as Change Agents for Waste and Cost Reduction 22412 (04-02-15)
How to Recycle Postal Service Facility eWaste and Ink/Toner Cartridges 22412 (04-02-15)
Mail Recovery Center Search Process 22411 (03-19-15)
Recycling of Empty Toner and Inkjet Cartridges 22411 (03-19-15)
Required Procedures for Environmental Regulatory Agency Site Visits and Notices of Violation 22416 (05-28-15)
USPS Targeted Chemicals Policy 22408 (02-05-15)
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Vehicles
EAS Privately-Owned Vehicle Program 22417 (06-11-15)
