Effective March 6, 2017, the Postal Service™ will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®), section 705.2, Manifest Mailing System, to clarify the mail eligible for the Manifest Mailing System (MMS) program and to identify the source for the MMS minimum volume requirements.
Specifically, the Postal Service will add two new sub-sections, 705.2.1.2 and 705.2.1.3. Sub-section 705.2.1.2, Eligible Mail, will clarify the mail that qualifies for the MMS program that is currently provided in 705.2.1.1. We will also add new sub-section 705.2.1.3, Minimum Volume Requirements, to identify Publication 401, Guide to the Manifest Mailing System, as the source for the MMS volume requirements. These revisions will provide consistency with Publication 401.
Although this clarification will not be published in the DMM until March 6, 2017, this revision is effective immediately.
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
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700 Special Standards
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705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
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2.0 Manifest Mailing System
2.1 Description
2.1.1 Using an MMS
[Revise 2.1.1 to read as follows:]
A manifest mailing system (MMS) is a method of verifying postage payment of permit imprint mailings, as an alternative to weight verification. The MMS is an automated system that allows a mailer to document postage and fees for all pieces in a permit imprint mailing. Each piece is assigned a unique identification number that is listed on the manifest along with pertinent information about the mailpiece. The USPS randomly selects pieces from the mailing and compares them to the manifest to determine if postage was accurately reported. The standards in 2.2 describe how to mail using an MMS.
[Add new 2.1.2 and 2.1.3 to read as follows and renumber current 2.1.2 as new 2.1.4.]
2.1.2 Eligible Mail
All domestic mail authorized to be paid by permit imprint may qualify for manifest mailing. For Priority Mail Express (Electronic Verification System “eVS” only), see 2.9. Manifesting for International Mail is limited to Priority Mail International and First-Class Mail International.
2.1.3 Minimum Volume Requirements
For information on the minimum volume requirements and exceptions, see Publication 401, Guide to the Manifest Mailing System, available on PostalPro at http://postalpro.usps.com.
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We will incorporate these revisions into the next update of the online DMM, which is available via Postal Explorer® at http://pe.usps.com.
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