Effective March 5, 2018, the Postal Service™ will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®), in various sections, to clarify the use of USPS Marketing Mail® markings.
The Postal Service published an article titled “DMM Revision: USPS Marketing Mail Markings,” in Postal Bulletin 22463 (3-16-17, page 8), that provided additional information about the rebranding of Standard Mail® as USPS Marketing Mail. The article stated that the Postal Service and mailing industry would continue to collaborate on an implementation timeline for the required use of new postage markings, permit imprint indicia, and sack, tray, and pallet labels. The Postal Service and the mailing industry have come to a consensus to allow the use of either “USPS Marketing Mail” or “Standard Mail” markings for postage markings and for permit imprint indicia, and to continue with the use of “Standard Mail” markings only on sack, tray, and pallet labels.
The Postal Service continues to work with the industry on this change and we estimate a transition date in January 2019. In the meantime, we will continue with the transition to USPS Marketing Mail. Additionally, the Postal Service will revise Quick Service Guides (QSG) 240a through 240k to include these revisions.
Although we will not publish these revisions in the DMM until March 5, 2018, the standards are effective immediately.
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
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200 Commercial Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels
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202 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece
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3.0 Placement and Content of Mail Markings
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3.5 First-Class Mail and USPS Marketing Mail Markings
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[Revise the text of items a2 and a3 to read as follows:]
2. “Marketing” or “MKTG” or “MKT,” “Standard” or “STD.”1
3. “Presorted USPS Marketing” or “PRSRT MKTG” or “PRSRT MKT,” “Presorted Standard” or “PRSRT STD.”1
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[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety and add new footnote 1 to read as follows:]
1. Both markings (e.g., Mktg or STD) are acceptable in the same mailing.
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203 Basic Postage Statement, Documentation, and Preparation Standards
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5.0 Letter and Flat Trays
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5.12 Line 2 (Content Line)
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CONTENT TYPE CODE
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[Revise the code on the USPS Marketing Mail line to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail STD
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240 USPS Marketing Mail
243 Prices and Eligibility
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3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for USPS Marketing Mail
3.1 Description of Service
3.1.1 Service Description
[Revise the first sentence of 3.1.1 to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail (formerly Standard Mail) may receive deferred handling.***
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245 Mail Preparation
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5.0 Preparing Nonautomation Letters
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5.2 Marking
[Revise the second sentence of 5.2 to read as follows:]
***Regular and Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail nonautomation pieces must not be marked “ECRLOT,” “ECRWSH,” “ECRWSS,” “AUTO,” or “Single-Piece” (or “SNGLP”).
5.3 Machinable Preparation
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5.3.2 Traying and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR AADC MACH.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR AADC MACH.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR MACH WKG.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
5.4 Nonmachinable Preparation
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5.4.2 Traying and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR 5D MANUAL.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR 3D MANUAL.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR ADC MANUAL.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR MANUAL WKG.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
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6.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Letters
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6.6 General Traying and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: for saturation, “STD LTR MACH WSS,” followed by route type and number; for high-density or high density plus, “STD LTR MACH WSH,” followed by route type and number; for basic, “STD LTR MACH LOT,” followed by route type and number.
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR 5D CR-RT MACH.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR 3D CR-RT MACH.”
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[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
6.7 Traying and Labeling for Automation-Compatible ECR Letters
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: for saturation, “STD LTR BC WSS,” followed by route type and number; for high-density, “STD LTR BC WSH,” followed by route type and number; for basic, “STD LTR BC LOT,” followed by route type and number.
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR 5D CR-RT BC.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD LTR 3D CR-RT BC.”
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7.0 Preparing Automation Letters
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7.6 Tray Line 2
[Revise the introductory text of 7.6 to read as follows:]
Line 2: “STD LTR” and:
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[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
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8.0 Preparing Nonautomation Flats
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8.7 Sacking and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, “STD FLTS 5D SCH NON BC.” For 5-digit sacks, “STD FLTS 5D NON BC.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 3D NON BC.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 3D NON BC.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS ADC NON BC.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS NON BC WKG.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
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9.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Flats
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9.7 Sack Preparation
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS ECRWSS” or “STD FLTS ECRWSH” or “STD FLTS ECRLOT” as applicable, followed by the route type and number.
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR-RTS SCH.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR-RTS.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
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10.0 Preparing Automation Flats
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10.4.3 Sacking and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, “STD FLTS 5D SCH BC.” For 5-digit sacks, “STD FLTS 5D BC.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 3D BC.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 3D BC.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS ADC BC.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS BC WKG.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
11.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels
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11.3.2 Sacking and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, “STD MACH 5D SCH.” For 5-digit sacks, “STD MACH 5D.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MACH ASF.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MACH NDC.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MACH NDC.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MACH WKG.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
11.4 Preparing Marketing Parcels (Less Than 6 Ounces) and Irregular Parcels
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11.4.3 Sacking and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, “STD IRREG 5D SCH.” For 5-digit sacks, “STD IRREG 5D.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. For Line 2, “STD IRREG SCF.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG ASF.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG NDC.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG NDC.”
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[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG WKG.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
12.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Product Sample Parcels
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12.5 Preparing Product Samples
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12.5.2 Sacking and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MKTG WSS” (for saturation samples) or “STD MKTG LOT” (for targeted samples), followed by the route type and number.
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MKTG CR-RTS.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
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13.0 Preparing Customized MarketMail
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13.6 Containerizing and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “DEL LTR STD CMM MAN” (for letter trays); “DEL FLTS STD CMM MAN” (for flat trays); “DEL STD CMM MAN” (for sacks).
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600 Basic Standards For All Mailing Services
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604 Postage Payment Methods and Refunds
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5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia)
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5.3 Indicia Design, Placement, and Content
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5.3.5 Marking Expedited Handling on Permit Imprint Mail
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[Revise the text of item a. to read as follows:]
a. The indicia must show the class of mail (e.g. “Marketing” or “Standard”; “Presorted USPS Marketing” or “Presorted Standard”; or “Nonprofit Organization,” “Nonprofit Org.,” or “Nonprofit” or as applicable for the class of mail as provided under 5.3.6 or 5.3.7) more prominently than other words in the indicia.
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5.3.7 USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services Format
[Revise the first sentence of 5.3.7 to read as follows:]
A USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, or Package Services permit imprint indicia must contain the same information required in 5.3.6, except that the USPS Marketing Mail (Standard Mail), the applicable Parcel Select (Parcel Select or Parcel Select Lightweight), or the applicable Package Services (Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, or Library Mail) marking must be used instead of “First-Class Mail.”***
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5.3.11 Indicia Formats
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Exhibit 5.3.11 Indicia Formats for Official Mail and Other Classes
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[Revise the parenthetical of “USPS Marketing Mail Official Mail:” to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail Official Mail: (Both markings (e.g., Mktg or STD) are acceptable in the same mailing.)
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[Revise the parenthetical of “USPS Marketing Mail:” to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail: (Both markings (e.g., Mktg or STD) are acceptable in the same mailing.)
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700 Special Standards
703 Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail and Other Unique Eligibility
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9.0 Mixed Classes
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9.7 Markings on Mixed Mail
9.7.1 Attachments
[Revise the text of 9.7.1 to read as follows:]
First-Class Mail attachments must be marked “First-Class” or “Letter Enclosed.” USPS Marketing Mail attachments must be marked “Marketing” or “MKT” or “Standard” or “STD.”
9.7.2 Enclosures
[Revise the introductory text of 9.7.2 to read as follows:]
When a Periodicals publication is mailed with a nonincidental First-Class Mail or any USPS Marketing Mail enclosure, the corresponding “First-Class Mail Enclosed” or “USPS Marketing Mail Enclosed” or “Standard Mail Enclosed” marking must be placed on or in the host publication as follows:
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9.7.3 Parcels
[Revise the first sentence of 9.7.3 to read as follows:]
The mailer must mark “First-Class Mail Enclosed” or “USPS Marketing Mail Enclosed” or “Standard Mail Enclosed” on each USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services parcel with such an enclosure.***
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705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
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6.0 Combining Mailings of USPS Marketing Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Select Parcels
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6.2 Combining Parcels — DNDC Entry
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6.2.3 Sacking and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSVC MACH 5D SCH.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSVC MACH 5D.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSVC MACH ASF.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSVC MACH NDC.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSVC MACH WKG.”
6.3 Combining Parcels — DSCF and DDU Prices
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6.3.2 Preparation and Prices
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[Revise the text of item b5 to read as follows:]
5. Line 2 of 5-digit scheme pallet and sack labels must read: “STD/PSVC MACH 5D SCH.” Line 2 of 5-digit pallet and sack labels must read: “STD/PSVC MACH 5D.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2 of 5-digit scheme container labels must read, “STD/PSVC PARCELS 5D SCH.” Line 2 of 5–digit container labels must read, “STD/PSVC PARCELS 5D.”
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8.0 Preparing Pallets
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8.6 Pallet Labels
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8.6.5 Line 2 (Content Line)
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CONTENT TYPE CODE
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[Revise the code on the USPS Marketing Mail line to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail STD
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8.10 Pallet Presort and Labeling
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8.10.3 USPS Marketing Mail or Parcel Select Lightweight-Bundles, Sacks, or Trays
[Revise the fifth sentence in the introductory text of 8.10.3 to read as follows:]
***Use this preparation, starting with 8.10.3c, for sacks of Parcel Select Lightweight irregular parcels not eligible for preparation under 8.10.8 (use “PSLW” for the line 2 contents description instead of “STD”).***
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. “STD” followed by “FLTS”; followed by “CARRIER ROUTES” (or “CR-RTS”); followed by “SCHEME” (or “SCH”).
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and Marketing parcels (Product Samples only), “STD FLTS” or “STD MKTG,” as applicable; followed by “CARRIER ROUTES” (or “CR-RTS”). For letters, “STD LTRS”; followed by “CARRIER ROUTES” (or “CR-RTS”); followed by “BC” if pallet contains barcoded letters; followed by “MACH” if pallet contains machinable letters; followed by “MAN” if pallet contains nonmachinable letters.
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and irregular parcels, “STD” followed by “FLTS” or “IRREG,” as applicable; followed by “5D”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”) if pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) if pallet contains Presorted price mail. For letters, “STD LTRS 5D”; followed by “BC” if pallet contains barcoded letters; followed by “MACH” if pallet contains machinable letters; followed by “MAN” if pallet contains nonmachinable letters.
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats, “STD” followed by “FLTS”; followed by “3D”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”) if pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) if pallet contains carrier route and/or Presorted price mail. For letters, “STD LTRS 3D”; followed by “BC” if pallet contains barcoded letters; followed by “MACH” if pallet contains machinable letters; followed by “MAN” if pallet contains nonmachinable letters. For Marketing parcels (Product Samples only), use “STD MKTG.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and irregular parcels, “STD” followed by “FLTS” or “IRREG,” as applicable; followed by “SCF”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”) if pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) if pallet contains carrier route and/or Presorted price mail. For letters, “STD LTRS SCF”; followed by “BC” if pallet contains barcoded letters; followed by “MACH” if pallet contains machinable letters; followed by “MAN” if pallet contains nonmachinable letters.
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[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and irregular parcels, “STD” followed by “FLTS” or “IRREG,” as applicable; followed by “ASF”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”) if pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) if pallet contains carrier route and/or Presorted price mail. For letters, “STD LTRS ASF”; followed by “BC” if pallet contains barcoded letters; followed by “MACH” if pallet contains machinable letters; followed by “MAN” if pallet contains nonmachinable letters.
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[Revise the text of item g2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and irregular parcels, “STD” followed by “FLTS” or “IRREG,” as applicable; followed by “NDC”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”) if pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) if pallet contains carrier route and/or Presorted price mail. For letters, “STD LTRS NDC”; followed by “BC” if pallet contains barcoded letters; followed by “MACH” if pallet contains machinable letters; followed by “MAN” if pallet contains nonmachinable letters.
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[Revise the text of item h2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and irregular parcels, “STD” followed by “FLTS” or “IRREG,” as applicable; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”) if pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) if pallet contains carrier route or Presorted price mail; followed by “WKG.” For letters, “STD LTRS”; followed by “BC” if pallet contains barcoded letters; followed by “MACH” if pallet contains machinable letters; followed by “MAN” if pallet contains nonmachinable letters; followed by “WKG.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
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8.10.6 Combined Mailings of USPS Marketing Mail Marketing Parcels 6 Ounces or More, USPS Marketing Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Select Machinable Parcels
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSVC MACH 5D”; followed by “SCHEME” (or “SCH”).
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSVC MACH 5D.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSVC MACH ASF.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSVC MACH NDC.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSVC MACH WKG.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
8.10.7 Machinable Parcels — USPS Marketing Mail, Including Marketing Parcels 6 Ounces or More, and Parcel Select Lightweight
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW MACH 5D.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW MACH 5D.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW MACH ASF.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW MACH NDC.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW MACH NDC.”
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[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW MACH WKG.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
8.10.8 Irregular Parcels Weighing 2 Ounces or More — USPS Marketing Mail, Including Marketing Parcels, and Parcel Select Lightweight
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW IRREG 5D”; followed by “SCHEME” (or “SCH”).
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW IRREG 5D.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. For Line 2, “STD/PSLW IRREG SCF.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW IRREG ASF.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW IRREG NDC.”
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[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW IRREG NDC.”
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[Revise the text of item g2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/PSLW IRREG WKG.”
[Delete the “Note:” in its entirety.]
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9.0 Combining Bundles of Automation and Nonautomation Flats in Trays and Sacks
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9.3 USPS Marketing Mail
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9.3.5 Sack Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, “STD FLTS 5D SCH BC/NBC”; for 5-digit sacks, “STD FLTS 5D BC/NBC.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 3D BC/NBC.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 3D BC/NBC.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS ADC BC/NBC.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS BC/NBC WKG.”
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10.0 Merging Bundles of Flats Using the City State Product
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10.2 USPS Marketing Mail
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10.2.4 Sack Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS”; followed by “ECRLOT,” “ECRWSH,” or “ECRWSS” as applicable for basic, high-density, and saturation price mail; followed by the route type and number.
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR/5D SCH.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR-RTS SCH.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR/5D.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR-RTS.”
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[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 5D SCH BC/NBC.”
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[Revise the text of item g2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 5D BC/NBC,” except if there are no automation price bundles in the mailing job, use “STD FLTS 5D NON BC.”
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10.2.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR-RTS SCHEME.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR/5D SCHEME.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS,” followed by “CARRIER ROUTES” or “CR-RTS.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR/5D.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 5D”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail.
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[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 3D”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
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[Revise the text of item g2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS SCF”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
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[Revise the text of item h2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS ASF”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
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[Revise the text of item i2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS NDC”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
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12.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using a 5% Threshold
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12.2 USPS Marketing Mail
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12.2.3 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR-RTS SCHEME.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR/5D SCHEME.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS”; followed by “CARRIER ROUTES” or “CR-RTS.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR/5D.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 5D”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail.
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[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 3D”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
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[Revise the text of item g2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS SCF”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
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[Revise the text of item h2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS ASF”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
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[Revise the text of item i2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS NDC”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
13.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using the City State Product and a 5% Threshold
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13.2 USPS Marketing Mail
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13.2.4 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR-RTS SCHEME.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR/5D SCHEME.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS,” followed by “CARRIER ROUTES” or “CR-RTS.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS CR/5D.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 5D”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; and followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail.
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[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 3D”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; and followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
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[Revise the text of item g2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS SCF”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; and followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
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[Revise the text of item h2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS ASF”; followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; and followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
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[Revise the text of item i2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS NDC,” followed by “BARCODED” or “BC” if the pallet contains automation price mail; and followed by “NONBARCODED” or “NBC” if the pallet contains Presorted price mail and/or carrier route price mail.
14.0 FSS Scheme Preparation
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14.3 USPS Marketing Mail
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14.3.2 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD” followed by “FLTS;” followed by “5D”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”); followed by “FSS SCHEME” (or “FSS SCH”).
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD” followed by “FLTS;” followed by “5D”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”); followed by “FSS SCHEME” (or “FSS SCH”).
14.3.3 Sack Preparation and Labeling
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 5D FSS SCH BC.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD FLTS 5D FSS SCH BC.”
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15.0 Combining USPS Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats, and Periodicals Flats
15.1 Basic Standards
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15.1.11 Preparation for FSS Zones
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
b. Pallets prepared to an individual FSS sort plan or to a FSS facility sort level must be prepared under 14.3.2, except that the contents line (line 2) must include the “STD/PER” description instead of the “STD” description, and must include “MIX COMAIL” as the final element of line 2.
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15.4 Pallet Preparation
15.4.1 Pallet Preparation, Sequence, and Labeling
[Revise the introductory text of 15.4.1 to read as follows:]
When combining USPS Marketing Mail, Bound Printed Matter, and Periodicals flats within the same bundle or combining bundles of USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound Printed Matter flats, and bundles of Periodicals flats on pallets, bundles must be placed on pallets. For labeling, “STD/BPM/PER FLTS,” as applicable means to label each individual pallet based on the classes of mailpieces on that individual pallet. As an example, in a combined mailing of USPS Marketing Mail, Bound Printed Matter, and Periodicals flats, some pallets may be labeled “STD/BPM/PER” while others might properly be labeled “STD/BPM,” “STD/PER,” “BPM/PER,” or even “STD,” “BPM,” or “PER.”
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[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/BPM/PER FLTS”; followed by “CARRIER ROUTES” (or “CR-RTS”); followed by “SCHEME” (or “SCH”); followed by “MIX COMAIL.”
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[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/BPM/PER FLTS CR/5D;” followed by “SCHEME” (or “SCH”); followed by “MIX COMAIL.”
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[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/BPM/PER FLTS”; followed by “CR/5D”; followed by “MIX COMAIL.”
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[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/BPM/PER FLTS”; followed by “CR/5D”; followed by “MIX COMAIL.”
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[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/BPM/PER FLTS 5D”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”); “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) for Presorted mail, or “BARCODED/NONBARCODED” (or “BC/NBC”) for pallets including both barcoded and Presorted pieces; followed by “MIX COMAIL.”
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[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/BPM/PER FLTS 3D”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”); “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) for Presorted mail, or “BARCODED/NONBARCODED” (or “BC/NBC”) for pallets including both barcoded and Presorted pieces; followed by “MIX COMAIL.”
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[Revise the text of item g2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/BPM/PER FLTS SCF”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”); “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) for Presorted mail, or “BARCODED/NONBARCODED” (or “BC/NBC”) for mixed pallets; followed by “MIX COMAIL.”
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[Revise the text of item h2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/BPM/PER FLTS NDC”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”); “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) for Presorted mail, or “BARCODED/NON–BARCODED” (or “BC/NBC”) for mixed pallets; followed by “MIX COMAIL.”
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[Revise the text of item i2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/BPM/PER FLTS NDC”; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”); “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) for Presorted mail, or “BARCODED/NON–BARCODED” (or “BC/NBC”) for mixed pallets; followed by “MIX COMAIL.”
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[Revise the text of item j2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD/BPM/PER FLTS,” as applicable; followed by “BARCODED” (or “BC”); “NONBARCODED” (or “NBC”) for Presorted mail, or “BARCODED/NONBARCODED” (or “BC/NBC”) for mixed pallets; followed by “WKG;” followed by “MIX COMAIL.”
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21.0 Optional Combined Parcel Mailings
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21.3 Mail Preparation
21.3.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the second sentence in items a1 through a4 to read as follows:]
1. ***Use “STD/PSVC MACH” for line 2 content labeling.
2. ***Use “STD/PSVC” for line 2 content labeling.
3. ***Use “STD/PSVC IRREG” for line 2 content labeling.
4. ***Use “STD/PSVC PARCELS” for line 2 content labeling.
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We will incorporate these revisions into the next online update of the DMM, which is available via Postal Explorer® at pe.usps.com.
— Product Classification, Marketing, 2-1-18
