January – December 2017
PB 22458 – 22483
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 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, 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 Postmark America.
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 Withholding of Mail Orders.
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Address Management
Change of Address Mail Forwarding Start Date Policy Change 22478 (10-12-17)
Mover’s Guides and Internet Change of Address Message Cards 22481 (11-23-17)
Mover’s Guides and Internet Change of Address Message Cards 22482 (12-07-17)
Mover’s Guides, Internet Change of Address Cards, and Internet Change of Address Card Displays Distribution 22470 (06-22-17)
Administrative Support Manual
Categories of International Mail Sealed Against Postal Inspection (ASM Revision) 22472 (07-20-17)
Disclosure of Information From Mail Sent or Received by Customers (ASM Revision) 22459 (01-19-17)
Environmental Compliance Program (ASM Revision) 22461 (02-16-17)
Participation in Community Service Activities (ASM Revision) 22459 (01-19-17)
Personnel Security Clearances (ASM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
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Consumer/Customer Relations
See also Publicity Kits.
Disclosure of Information From Mail Sent or Received by Customers (ASM Revision) 22459 (01-19-17)
Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14, 2017: In a Fire, Seconds Count — Do You Have an Exit Strategy? 22477 (09-28-17)
Handled With Care: Heroic USPS Employees Make a Difference 22469 (06-08-17)
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 14-20, 2017 (Field Information Kit) 22467 (05-11-17)
National Consumer Protection Week is March 5-11, 2017 (Field Information Kit) 22461 (02-16-17)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, April 9-15, 2017 (Field Information Kit) 22464 (03-30-17)
Total Eclipse of the Sun Forever Stamp (Publicity Kit) 22470 (06-22-17)
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Delivery and Retail
Customer Change-of-Address Move Validation Letter Procedures 22463 (03-16-17)
Customer Change-of-Address Move Validation Letter Procedures 22464 (03-30-17)
Directives
See also Administrative Support Manual, Domestic Mail Manual, Employee and Labor Relations Manual, Handbooks,
International Mail Manual, Management Instructions, and Publications.
Directives and Forms Update
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22462 (03-02-17)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22470 (06-22-17)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22477 (09-28-17)
Diversity
Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Prevention of Employment Discrimination (ELM Revision) 22462 (03-02-17)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 22464 (03-30-17)
Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment 22464 (03-30-17)
Domestic Mail Manual
See also Labeling Lists.
Additional Domestic Mailing Services Products Changes (DMM Revision) 22463 (03-16-17)
Additional Mailing Standard Changes for Domestic Mailing Services Products (DMM Revision) 22461 (02-16-17)
Address Information System Services (DMM Revision) 22468 (05-25-17)
Authorization to Mail at Periodicals Prices (DMM Revision) 22465 (04-13-17)
Barcode and Optional Endorsement Line Information on Automation Flats (DMM Revision) 22464 (03-30-17)
Barcode Standards (DMM Revision) 22477 (09-28-17)
Business Reply Mail (DMM Revision) 22460 (02-02-17)
Customized MarketMail Prices (DMM Revision) 22463 (03-16-17)
Domestic and International Permit Imprint Application Fees (DMM Revision) 22471 (07-06-17)
Domestic Certificates of Mailing Conversion Update (DMM Revision) 22463 (03-16-17)
Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes (DMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
Domestic Mail Manual Simplification (DMM Revision) 22469 (06-08-17)
Domestic Mail Manual Simplification (DMM Revision) 22480 (11-09-17)
eInduction Option Approval (DMM Revision) 22464 (03-30-17)
Electronic Induction (eInduction) Option (DMM Revision) 22463 (03-16-17)
Elimination of Fees (DMM Revision) 22462 (03-02-17)
Extra Service and Refund Clarifications (DMM Revision) 22473 (08-03-17)
Extra Services Forms (DMM Revision) 22480 (11-09-17)
First-Class Package Service — Retail (DMM Revision) 22476 (09-14-17)
Full-Service Automation Option (DMM Revision) 22461 (02-16-17)
International Inbound Mail Entry (DMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
Manifest Mailing System (DMM Revision) 22460 (02-02-17)
Media Mail and Library Mail (DMM Revision) 22462 (03-02-17)
Media Mail and Library Mail (DMM Revision) 22466 (04-27-17)
Merchandise Return Service (DMM Revision) 22473 (08-03-17)
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products (DMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
New Mailing Standards for Lithium Batteries (DMM Reminder) 22483 (12-21-17)
New PC Postage Provider (DMM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
Online Application for Postage and Fees Refunds (DMM Revision) 22477 (09-28-17)
Pallet Label (DMM Revision) 22473 (08-03-17)
Parcel Return Service Pickup Schedule (DMM Revision) 22466 (04-27-17)
Parcel Select Lightweight Dimensional Criteria (DMM Revision) 22470 (06-22-17)
Periodicals — Combining Multiple Editions or Publications Labeling (DMM Revision) 22465 (04-13-17)
Periodicals — Record of Deposit (DMM Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
Periodicals Prices for Nonmachinable Letters (DMM Revision) 22464 (03-30-17)
Preparing Pallets (DMM Revision) 22469 (06-08-17)
Products Mailable at Nonprofit Marketing Mail Prices (DMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
Retail First-Class Mail Postage Payment Methods (DMM Revision) 22471 (07-06-17)
Retail Postage Payment Methods (DMM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
Return Receipt Service (DMM Revision) 22473 (08-03-17)
Ride-Along Eligibility (DMM Revision) 22477 (09-28-17)
Seamless Acceptance Program (DMM Revision) 22463 (03-16-17)
USPS Marketing Mail Machinable Letters Mail Preparation (DMM Revision) 22466 (04-27-17)
USPS Marketing Mail Markings (DMM Revision) 22463 (03-16-17)
USPS Retail Ground — Limited Overland Routes Price Eligibility (DMM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
USPS Tracking (DMM Revision) 22461 (02-16-17)
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Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day by Recycling 22465 (04-13-17)
Employee and Labor Relations Manual
Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Prevention of Employment Discrimination (ELM Revision) 22462 (03-02-17)
Intoxicating Beverages (ELM Revision) 22472 (07-20-17)
Leave Policy for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees (ELM Revision) 22465 (04-13-17)
Promotional Policies (ELM Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
Reinstatement List Updates (ELM Revision) 22471 (07-06-17)
Update to Accident Reporting (ELM Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
Update to Back Pay Reference (ELM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
Update to Pay Administration Policy (ELM Revision) 22465 (04-13-17)
Whistleblower Protection (ELM Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
Employees
See also Diversity, Employee and Labor Relations Manual, Posters, and Safety and Health.
General
Annual Leave Exchange Option Poster 22480 (11-09-17)
Benefits Open Season Poster 22480 (11-09-17)
Benefits Programs and Key Dates 22480 (11-09-17)
Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Prevention of Employment Discrimination (ELM Revision) 22462 (03-02-17)
Dogs Gone Digital 22467 (05-11-17)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 22464 (03-30-17)
Employee Engagement Matters — Making Your Opinion Count One Survey at a Time 22475 (08-31-17)
Financial Literacy Month 22465 (04-13-17)
Flexible Spending Accounts Poster 22480 (11-09-17)
IdeaSMART is Ready for Your Ideas 22481 (11-23-17)
Intoxicating Beverages (ELM Revision) 22472 (07-20-17)
Leave Policy for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees (ELM Revision) 22465 (04-13-17)
New Year — New Goals — New You 22459 (01-19-17)
Notice to All Post Offices With Rural Delivery Service: Rural Carrier Guarantee Period 22477 (09-28-17)
Open Season is Coming — Here’s What You Need to Know 22480 (11-09-17)
Participation in Community Service Activities (ASM Revision) 22459 (01-19-17)
Penalty Overtime Exclusion 22478 (10-12-17)
Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment 22464 (03-30-17)
Promotional Policies (ELM Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
PS Form 3971 Revision: Notification of Absence 22482 (12-07-17)
PS Form 3972 Revision: Leave Absence Analysis 22482 (12-07-17)
Reinstatement List Updates (ELM Revision) 22471 (07-06-17)
Revised Handbook AS-353, Personnel Compensation and Payroll Records 22477 (09-28-17)
Revised Handbook AS-353, Privacy Act Requests and Freedom of Information Act Requests 22481 (11-23-17)
Save Money With Flexible Spending Accounts 22480 (11-09-17)
Update to Accident Reporting (ELM Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
Update to Back Pay Reference (ELM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
Update to Pay Administration Policy (ELM Revision) 22465 (04-13-17)
Whistleblower Protection (ELM Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
Winter Safety 22458 (01-05-17)
Energy Action Month
October is National Energy Action Month 22476 (09-14-17)
Environment
See Sustainability.
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22458 (01-05-17)
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22464 (03-30-17)
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22471 (07-06-17)
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22477 (09-28-17)
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Field Information Kits
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 14-20, 2017 (Field Information Kit) 22467 (05-11-17)
National Consumer Protection Week is March 5-11, 2017 (Field Information Kit) 22461 (02-16-17)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, April 9-15, 2017 (Field Information Kit) 22464 (03-30-17)
Finance
See also Employees, Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule, Forms, and Handbooks.
2016 Tax Information: Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement; Form 1099 22458 (01-05-17)
2017 Pay Dates and Leave Year 22458 (01-05-17)
2018 Pay Dates and Leave Year 22483 (12-21-17)
Christmas Pay Procedures for Rural Carriers 22478 (10-12-17)
Correction: Social Security and Medicare Tax Withholding Rates and Limits 22482 (12-07-17)
Discontinuance of Manual AIC 541 Entries for Value Added Refund at Retail 22478 (10-12-17)
Earnings Statement Redesign of Leave Sections 22461 (02-16-17)
Finance Number Control Master and Account Number Control Master Request Freeze 22475 (08-31-17)
Fiscal Year 2017 Closing Guidance: Message From the Controller 22475 (08-31-17)
Forever Stamps/Nondenominated Stamps Stock Item Revaluation Instructions 22459 (01-19-17)
Forever Stamps Price Change Instructions for Stamps by Mail Orders 22459 (01-19-17)
Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement — Changing Your Current Mailing Address 22480 (11-09-17)
Form W-4 Completion for Employees Claiming Exempt Status for 2017 22458 (01-05-17)
Penalty Overtime Exclusion 22478 (10-12-17)
Revised Handbook AS-353, Personnel Compensation and Payroll Records 22477 (09-28-17)
Instructions for Payments Postmarked Before the January 22, 2017, Price Change 22459 (01-19-17)
IRS Reporting Requirements of Attorney Fees, Back Pay, or Wages 22480 (11-09-17)
Local Tax Code Information 22480 (11-09-17)
Maintain Up-To-Date Withholding Information in PostalEASE 22458 (01-05-17)
Nondenominated Price Change Instructions for Stamps by Mail Orders 22459 (01-19-17)
Policy Reminder — Reporting Refunds and Credits in eTravel 22483 (12-21-17)
Reminder: Fiscal Year 2017 Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Training 22470 (06-22-17)
Social Security and Medicare Tax Withholding Rates and Limits 22481 (11-23-17)
Tax Obligations of USPS Employees 22480 (11-09-17)
Wage Overpayment Indebtedness — Tax Treatment 22480 (11-09-17)
Fire Prevention week
Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14, 2017: In a Fire, Seconds Count — Do You Have an Exit Strategy? 22477 (09-28-17)
Forms
PS Form 2181 Revision: Updated Consent and Duration 22476 (09-14-17)
PS Form 2574 Revision: Resignation/Transfer From USPS 22476 (09-14-17)
PS Form 3553 Revision: CASS Summary Report 22476 (09-14-17)
PS Form 3971 Revision: Notification of Absence 22482 (12-07-17)
PS Form 3972 Revision: Leave Absence Analysis 22482 (12-07-17)
PS Form 8038 and PS Form 8039 Revision: Back Pay Compensation Process 22461 (02-16-17)
Revised PS Form 17-G, Federal Agency Stamp Requisition 22470 (06-22-17)
Revised PS Form 999, Application for Reinstatement List 22473 (08-03-17)
Freely Associated States
Notice of Change to Freely Associated States Restrictions 22474 (08-17-17)
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Handbooks
Revised Handbook AS-353, Personnel Compensation and Payroll Records 22477 (09-28-17)
Revised Handbook AS-353, Privacy Act Requests and Freedom of Information Act Requests 22481 (11-23-17)
Revised Handbook AS-701, Asset Management 22477 (09-28-17)
Revised Handbook EL-307, Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedure 22469 (06-08-17)
Revised Handbook EL-505, Proper Completion of Claim Forms 22460 (02-02-17)
Revised Handbook EL-912 is Now Available 22468 (05-25-17)
The 2017 Joint Contact Interpretation Manual is Now Available 22476 (09-14-17)
HAZMAT Awareness Month
November is HAZMAT Awareness Month 22481 (11-23-17)
Heroes
Handled With Care: Heroic USPS Employees Make a Difference 22469 (06-08-17)
Human Resources
See Employees.
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Information Security
Avoid the Computer Crash 22472 (07-20-17)
Beware of Text Scams 22474 (08-17-17)
Check Out the New Outlook Reporting Button 22479 (10-26-17)
Cyber Safety is Our Goal — Complete the Training for Your Role 22459 (01-19-17)
Cybersecurity in the Postal Service Workplace 22478 (10-12-17)
Disconnect to Protect! 22463 (03-16-17)
Here’s Something to Post About on Social Media 22465 (04-13-17)
Inundated with Internet? Understanding the Internet of Things 22459 (01-19-17)
Keep Your Mobile Device “CyberSafe” 22475 (08-31-17)
Learn How to Secure PCI Data 22462 (03-02-17)
Limited ACE System Access for Contractors Beginning With Courses Due June 30, 2017 22470 (06-22-17)
Look Before You Book 22468 (05-25-17)
Malware Strains 22471 (07-06-17)
New Mandate on Limited ACE Access for Contractors Beginning FY 2018 22477 (09-28-17)
Protect Your Mobile When You Go Global 22467 (05-11-17)
Protect Yourself from Cyber Crimes During Tax Season 22462 (03-02-17)
Rules of the Social Media Road 22466 (04-27-17)
Sharing Data: The Rules of the Road 22477 (09-28-17)
Stay Alert for Postal Service Cyber Threats 22461 (02-16-17)
Tech Support Scams: Can I Troubleshoot That for You? 22469 (06-08-17)
Technical Support Scams: A Brief History 22470 (06-22-17)
The Taxing Truth About Identity Theft 22463 (03-16-17)
Think Before You Click — Avoid Falling Victim to Cyber Threats 22461 (02-16-17)
Training Deadline Fast Approaching — Complete CyberSafe 103 Before September 15 22475 (08-31-17)
‘Tis the Season for Scams — Stay CyberSafe During the Holidays 22483 (12-21-17)
Use Reason This Tax Season: Don’t Be Fooled by Tax Scammers 22464 (03-30-17)
Watch Yourself: How to Avoid, Identify, and Report Identity Theft 22458 (01-05-17)
International Mail
Categories of International Mail Sealed Against Postal Inspection (ASM Revision) 22472 (07-20-17)
Resumption of Mail Service to Guatemala 22462 (03-02-17)
Temporary Suspension of Mail Service to Guatemala 22466 (04-27-17)
International Mail Manual
Additional Availability of Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service (IMM Revision) 22468 (05-25-17)
Additional Availability of Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service (IMM Revision) 22475 (08-31-17)
Change of Domestic Product Name — Standard Mail to USPS Marketing Mail (IMM Revision) 22458 (01-05-17)
Changes to Pricing and Mailing Standards for International Shipping Services (IMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
Changes to Pricing and Products for International Mailing Services (IMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
Indemnity Limits for International Registered Mail Service (IMM Revision) 22481 (11-23-17)
Individual Country Listings for the Netherlands and Switzerland (IMM Revision) 22476 (09-14-17)
International and Domestic Permit Imprint Application Fees (IMM Revision) 22471 (07-06-17)
International Inbound Mail Entry (IMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
IPA and ISAL Price Groups (IMM Revision) 22473 (08-03-17)
IPA and ISAL Service to Venezuela (IMM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
Lifting Certain Sanctions on Sudan and Updating Sanctions Information to Various Countries 22482 (12-07-17)
Suspension of Global Express Guaranteed Service to Ghana (IMM Revision) 22462 (03-02-17)
Temporary Suspension of Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service at Retail for First-Class
Package International Service (IMM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
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Labeling Lists
Correction: Labeling List Changes 22470 (06-22-17)
Labeling List Changes 22461 (02-16-17)
Labeling List Changes 22463 (03-16-17)
Labeling List Changes 22465 (04-13-17)
Labeling List Changes 22467 (05-11-17)
Labeling List Changes 22469 (06-08-17)
Labeling List Changes 22470 (06-22-17)
Labeling List Changes 22480 (11-09-17)
Labeling List Changes 22481 (11-23-17)
Labeling List Changes 22483 (12-21-17)
Labels
Pallet Label (DMM Revision) 22473 (08-03-17)
USPS Caution Heavy and Special Handling — Fragile Labels 22473 (08-03-17)
Letters
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 22464 (03-30-17)
Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment 22464 (03-30-17)
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Mailbox Improvement Week
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 14-20, 2017 (Field Information Kit) 22467 (05-11-17)
Mail Transport Equipment
Store Empty Sacks Flat for Return to Mail Transport Equipment Service Centers 22462 (03-02-17)
Mailing and Shipping
Change of Address Mail Forwarding Start Date Policy Change 22478 (10-12-17)
Premium Forwarding Service Residential: Make Sure Your Mail Goes With You 22466 (04-27-17)
USPS Caution Heavy and Special Handling — Fragile Labels 22473 (08-03-17)
USPS Makes Return Season Easy 22483 (12-21-17)
Management Instructions
Management Instruction EL-430-2017-1: Back Pay 22461 (02-16-17)
New Management Instruction Training Development Request Process 22483 (12-21-17)
Marketing
2017 Mailing Promotions for Winter and Spring 22459 (01-19-17)
Take Advantage of 2017 Mailing Promotions to Make Your Mail Powerful 22472 (07-20-17)
Total Eclipse of the Sun Forever Stamp (Publicity Kit) 22470 (06-22-17)
USPS Marketing Mail Machinable Letters Mail Preparation (DMM Revision) 22466 (04-27-17)
USPS Marketing Mail Markings (DMM Revision) 22463 (03-16-17)
Military Mail
Military Mail Restrictions Change 22471 (07-06-17)
Military Mail Restrictions Change 22472 (07-20-17)
Notice of Change to Military Mail Restrictions 22462 (03-02-17)
Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Month
December is USPS Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Month 22482 (12-07-17)
Mover’s Guide
Mover’s Guides and Internet Change of Address Message Cards 22481 (11-23-17)
Mover’s Guides and Internet Change of Address Message Cards 22482 (12-07-17)
Mover’s Guides, Internet Change of Address Cards, and Internet Change of Address Card Displays Distribution 22470 (06-22-17)
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National Consumer Protection Week
National Consumer Protection Week is March 5-11, 2017 (Field Information Kit) 22461 (02-16-17)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, April 9-15, 2017 (Field Information Kit) 22464 (03-30-17)
New Products and Innovation
2017 Mailing Promotions for Winter and Spring 22459 (01-19-17)
Dogs Gone Digital 22467 (05-11-17)
Holiday Season 2017 22479 (10-26-17)
Philatelic Products Spotlight 22472 (07-20-17)
Postal Perceptions: Revised Customer Surveys Gather Better Information 22466 (04-27-17)
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Passports
A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel 22460 (02-02-17)
A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel 22471 (07-06-17)
Periodicals
Authorization to Mail at Periodicals Prices (DMM Revision) 22465 (04-13-17)
Periodicals — Combining Multiple Editions or Publications Labeling (DMM Revision) 22465 (04-13-17)
Periodicals — Record of Deposit (DMM Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
Periodicals Prices for Nonmachinable Letters (DMM Revision) 22464 (03-30-17)
Personnel
See Employees.
Philately
General
A Piece of History: USPS Offers Souvenir Envelope 22464 (03-30-17)
Correction: The Stamp Ceremony Memento 22462 (03-02-17)
Correction: Uncle Sam’s Hat Stamp 22460 (02-02-17)
Correction: U.S. Flag Stamp 22458 (01-05-17)
Forever Stamps/Nondenominated Stamps Stock Item Revaluation Instructions 22459 (01-19-17)
Forever Stamps Price Change Instructions for Stamps by Mail Orders 22459 (01-19-17)
Holiday Season 2017 22479 (10-26-17)
Nondenominated Price Change Instructions for Stamps by Mail Orders 22459 (01-19-17)
Philatelic Products Spotlight 22472 (07-20-17)
Prepaid Priority Mail Flat-Rate Stamped Envelope 22461 (02-16-17)
The Stamp Ceremony Memento 22461 (02-16-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-03: U.S. Flag Stamp 22459 (01-19-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-09: Oscar de la Renta Stamp 22460 (02-02-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-09: Oscar de la Renta Stamp 22461 (02-16-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-11: John Fitzgerald Kennedy Stamp 22460 (02-02-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-21: Green Succulent Stamp 22465 (04-13-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-27: Total Eclipse of the Sun Stamp 22468 (05-25-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-27: Total Eclipse of the Sun Stamp 22472 (07-20-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-36: Celebrating African American History and Culture Stamp 22476 (09-14-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-36: Celebrating African American History and Culture Stamp 22478 (10-12-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-39: The History of Hockey Stamps 22479 (10-26-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-40: Alzheimer’s Semipostal Stamp 22481 (11-23-17)
USA Philatelic Redesign 22463 (03-16-17)
New Issues
Alzheimer’s Semipostal (Stamp Announcement 17-40) 22478 (10-12-17)
Andrew Wyeth (Stamp Announcement 17-29) 22469 (06-08-17)
Azulillo (Stamp Announcement 17-33) 22471 (07-06-17)
Barn Swallow (Stamp Announcement 17-14) 22460 (02-02-17)
Byodo-In Temple (Stamp Announcement 18-02) 22483 (12-21-17)
Celebrating African American History and Culture (Stamp Announcement 17-36) 22473 (08-03-17)
Celebration Boutonniere (Stamp Announcement 17-22) 22464 (03-30-17)
Celebration Corsage (Stamp Announcement 17-23) 22464 (03-30-17)
Christmas Carols (Stamp Announcement 17-38) 22475 (08-31-17)
Delicioso (Stamp Announcement 17-20) 22463 (03-16-17)
Disney Villains (Stamp Announcement 17-32) 22471 (07-06-17)
Dorothy Height (Stamp Announcement 17-05) 22458 (01-05-17)
Father Theodore Hesburgh (Stamp Announcement 17-35) 22473 (08-03-17)
Flowers From the Garden (Stamp Announcement 17-34) 22471 (07-06-17)
Gateway Arch (Stamp Announcement 17-07) 22459 (01-19-17)
Grapes (Stamp Announcement 17-12) 22459 (01-19-17)
Green Succulent (Stamp Announcement 17-21) 22464 (03-30-17)
Have a Ball! (Stamp Announcement 17-26) 22467 (05-11-17)
Henry David Thoreau (Stamp Announcement 17-25) 22465 (04-13-17)
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (Stamp Announcement 17-11) 22459 (01-19-17)
Lili’uokalani Gardens (Stamp Announcement 17-06) 22459 (01-19-17)
Meyer Lemons (Stamp Announcement 18-01) 22483 (12-21-17)
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation (Stamp Announcement 17-28) 22468 (05-25-17)
Mississippi Statehood (Stamp Announcement 17-18) 22462 (03-02-17)
Nebraska Statehood (Stamp Announcement 17-13) 22460 (02-02-17)
Northern Cardinal (Stamp Announcement 17-17) 22461 (02-16-17)
Oscar de la Renta (Stamp Announcement 17-09) 22459 (01-19-17)
Patriotic Nonprofit (Stamp Announcement 17-08) 22459 (01-19-17)
Pears (Stamp Announcement 17-16) 22461 (02-16-17)
Protect Pollinators (Stamp Announcement 17-31) 22470 (06-22-17)
Robert Panara (Stamp Announcement 17-19) 22463 (03-16-17)
Sharks (Stamp Announcement 17-30) 22470 (06-22-17)
Sleeping Bear Dunes (Stamp Announcement 18-03) 22483 (12-21-17)
Strawberries (Stamp Announcement 17-24) 22464 (03-30-17)
The History of Hockey (Stamp Announcement 17-39) 22478 (10-12-17)
The Snowy Day (Stamp Announcement 17-37) 22475 (08-31-17)
Total Eclipse of the Sun (Stamp Announcement 17-27) 22467 (05-11-17)
Uncle Sam’s Hat (Stamp Announcement 17-10) 22459 (01-19-17)
WPA Posters (Stamp Announcement 17-15) 22460 (02-02-17)
Remaining on Sale, Removed From Sale, and Approved for Sale
Correction: Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22469 (06-08-17)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22462 (03-02-17)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22468 (05-25-17)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22475 (08-31-17)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22482 (12-07-17)
Posters
Annual Leave Exchange Option Poster 22480 (11-09-17)
Benefits Open Season Poster 22480 (11-09-17)
Flexible Spending Accounts Poster 22480 (11-09-17)
Postmaster General
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 22464 (03-30-17)
Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment 22464 (03-30-17)
Pricing
Authorization to Mail at Periodicals Prices (DMM Revision) 22465 (04-13-17)
Changes to Pricing and Mailing Standards for International Shipping Services (IMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
Changes to Pricing and Products for International Mailing Services (IMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
Customized MarketMail Prices (DMM Revision) 22463 (03-16-17)
Domestic and International Permit Imprint Application Fees (DMM Revision) 22471 (07-06-17)
Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes (DMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
Elimination of Fees (DMM Revision) 22462 (03-02-17)
Forever Stamps Price Change Instructions for Stamps by Mail Orders 22459 (01-19-17)
International and Domestic Permit Imprint Application Fees (IMM Revision) 22471 (07-06-17)
IPA and ISAL Price Groups (IMM Revision) 22473 (08-03-17)
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products (DMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
Nondenominated Price Change Instructions for Stamps by Mail Orders 22459 (01-19-17)
Online Application for Postage and Fees Refunds (DMM Revision) 22477 (09-28-17)
Periodicals Prices for Nonmachinable Letters (DMM Revision) 22464 (03-30-17)
Products Mailable at Nonprofit Marketing Mail Prices (DMM Revision) 22482 (12-07-17)
Retail Postage Payment Methods (DMM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
USPS Retail Ground — Limited Overland Routes Price Eligibility (DMM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
Promotions
2017 Mailing Promotions for Winter and Spring 22459 (01-19-17)
Take Advantage of 2017 Mailing Promotions to Make Your Mail Powerful 22472 (07-20-17)
Publications
See also Directives and Forms Update and Mover’s Guide.
New Mailing Standards for Lithium Batteries (Publication 52 Revision) 22474 (08-17-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22459 (01-19-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22461 (02-16-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22462 (03-02-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22464 (03-30-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22465 (04-13-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22466 (04-27-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22467 (05-11-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22468 (05-25-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22469 (06-08-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22470 (06-22-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22471 (07-06-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22472 (07-20-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22474 (08-17-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22475 (08-31-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22476 (09-14-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22477 (09-28-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22483 (12-21-17)
Manager’s Guide to Understanding, Investigating, and Preventing Harassment (Publication 552 Revision) 22459 (01-19-17)
Publicity Kits
Total Eclipse of the Sun Forever Stamp (Publicity Kit) 22470 (06-22-17)
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Refunds
Extra Service and Refund Clarifications (DMM Revision) 22473 (08-03-17)
Online Application for Postage and Fees Refunds (DMM Revision) 22477 (09-28-17)
Policy Reminder — Reporting Refunds and Credits in eTravel 22483 (12-21-17)
Regulations
Regulations for Proper Flag Display 22470 (06-22-17)
Retail
Mailing Standards for Hazardous Materials 22482 (12-07-17)
Order 2017 Stamps by Mail Holiday Brochures Now 22473 (08-03-17)
Order Your 2017 Stamps by Mail Year-Round Brochures Today 22462 (03-02-17)
Retail First-Class Mail Postage Payment Methods (DMM Revision) 22471 (07-06-17)
Temporary Suspension of Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service at Retail for First-Class
Package International Service (IMM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
USPS Makes Return Season Easy 22483 (12-21-17)
USPS Marketing Mail Parcels — Simple Samples 22459 (01-19-17)
USPS Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler Tool Now on USPS.com 22478 (10-12-17)
Returns
USPS Makes Return Season Easy 22483 (12-21-17)
Rural Delivery
Notice to All Post Offices With Rural Delivery Service: Rural Carrier Guarantee Period 22477 (09-28-17)
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Safety and Health
Beat the Heat, Stay Cool 22468 (05-25-17)
Beat the Heat, Stay Cool 22473 (08-03-17)
December is USPS Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Month 22482 (12-07-17)
Mailing Standards for Hazardous Materials 22482 (12-07-17)
New Mailing Standards for Lithium Batteries (DMM Reminder) 22483 (12-21-17)
New Mailing Standards for Lithium Batteries (Publication 52 Revision) 22474 (08-17-17)
November is HAZMAT Awareness Month 22481 (11-23-17)
Statutory Requirement to Review and Post OSHA Form 300A Summary for Calendar Year 2016 22459 (01-19-17)
Stay Alert — School is Back in Session 22474 (08-17-17)
Update to Accident Reporting (ELM Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
Winter Safety 22458 (01-05-17)
Security Clearances
Personnel Security Clearances (ASM Revision) 22479 (10-26-17)
Stamps
See Philately.
Supply Management
eBuy2 Purchases of 5-Gallon Bottled Drinking Water Services From Nestle and DS Waters for 6 Months 22478 (10-12-17)
Interest Rate on Contract Claims 22458 (01-05-17)
Interest Rate on Contract Claims 22471 (07-06-17)
Investment Recovery: Cathode Ray Tube Moratorium Lifted 22467 (05-11-17)
USPS Headquarters Managers and Field Installation Heads: August 2017 Semi-Annual Capital Property Review 22472 (07-20-17)
USPS Headquarters Managers and Field Installation Heads: February 2017 Semi-Annual Capital Property Review 22459 (01-19-17)
Sustainability
Celebrate Earth Day by Recycling 22465 (04-13-17)
Environmental Compliance Program (ASM Revision) 22461 (02-16-17)
Expansion of Solar Power Generation 22465 (04-13-17)
Federal Reporting Requirements on Hazardous and Toxic Chemicals 22461 (02-16-17)
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Pilot Project 22465 (04-13-17)
October is National Energy Action Month 22476 (09-14-17)
Pest Management Update 22478 (10-12-17)
Required Procedures for Environmental Regulatory Agency Site Visits and Notices of Violation 22466 (04-27-17)
The Circle of Green 22465 (04-13-17)
The Green Office Initiative: An Invitation to Put Your Stamp on a Greener Tomorrow 22465 (04-13-17)
Updated Waste Battery Management Procedures 22465 (04-13-17)
USPS Storm Water Policy Reminder: Water Pollution 22465 (04-13-17)
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Training
New Management Instruction Training Development Request Process 22483 (12-21-17)
Training Deadline Fast Approaching — Complete CyberSafe 103 Before September 15 22475 (08-31-17)
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Updates
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22462 (03-02-17)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22470 (06-22-17)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22477 (09-28-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-03: U.S. Flag Stamp 22459 (01-19-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-09: Oscar de la Renta Stamp 22460 (02-02-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-09: Oscar de la Renta Stamp 22461 (02-16-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-11: John Fitzgerald Kennedy Stamp 22460 (02-02-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-21: Green Succulent Stamp 22465 (04-13-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-27: Total Eclipse of the Sun Stamp 22468 (05-25-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-27: Total Eclipse of the Sun Stamp 22472 (07-20-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-36: Celebrating African American History and Culture Stamp 22476 (09-14-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-36: Celebrating African American History and Culture Stamp 22478 (10-12-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-39: The History of Hockey Stamps 22479 (10-26-17)
Update: Stamp Announcement 17-40: Alzheimer’s Semipostal Stamp 22481 (11-23-17)
Update to Accident Reporting (ELM Revision) 22478 (10-12-17)
