January–December 2018
PB 22484–22509
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
Address Quality Census Measurement and Assessment Process (DMM Revision) 22489 (03-15-18)
Mover’s Guides and Internet Change of Address Message Cards 22497 (07-05-18)
Administrative Support Manual
Firearms Possession (ASM Revision) 22499 (08-02-18)
Social Media Policy (ASM Revision) 22504 (10-11-18)
Use of Signature Devices and Digital Signature Technology (ASM Revision) 22496 (06-21-18)
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Barcodes
Barcode Clear Zone (DMM Revision) 22486 (02-01-18)
Barcode Clear Zone (DMM Revision) 22491 (04-12-18)
Intelligent Mail Barcode Tracing Migrated to Informed Visibility (DMM Revision) 22486 (02-01-18)
Bound Printed Matter
Bound Printed Matter (DMM Revision) 22491 (04-12-18)
Bound Printed Matter Nonautomation Flats Weight Limit (DMM Clarification) 22487 (02-15-18)
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Combined Federal Campaign
2018 Combined Federal Campaign Season Underway 22503 (09-27-18)
Combined Mailing Options
Combined Mailing Options for Periodicals and Bound Printed Matter Flat-Size Pieces (DMM Revision) 22493 (05-10-18)
Combining USPS Marketing Mail Flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats, and Periodicals Flats (DMM Revision) 22487 (02-15-18)
Consumer/Customer Relations
See also Field Information Kits.
Here to Help: Heroic USPS Employees Make a Difference 22496 (06-21-18)
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 13–19, 2018 (Field Information Kit) 22493 (05-10-18)
National Consumer Protection Week: Veterans Speak Out About Vet-Related Scams (Field Information Kit) 22487 (02-15-18)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, April 8–14, 2018 (Field Information Kit) 22490 (03-29-18)
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Directives
See also Administrative Support Manual, Domestic Mail Manual, Employee and Labor Relations Manual, Handbooks,
International Mail Manual, Management Instructions, Postal Operations Manual, and Publications.
Directives and Forms Update
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22484 (01-04-18)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22490 (03-29-18)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22496 (06-21-18)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22503 (09-27-18)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Diversity
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 22490 (03-29-18)
Domestic Mail Manual
See also Labeling Lists.
Address Quality Census Measurement and Assessment Process (DMM Revision) 22489 (03-15-18)
Barcode Clear Zone (DMM Revision) 22486 (02-01-18)
Barcode Clear Zone (DMM Revision) 22491 (04-12-18)
Bound Printed Matter (DMM Revision) 22491 (04-12-18)
Bound Printed Matter Nonautomation Flats Weight Limit (DMM Clarification) 22487 (02-15-18)
Business Reply Mail Refunds for Postage Affixed (DMM Revision) 22499 (08-02-18)
Change Address Quality Threshold for Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (DMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Changes to Validations for Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (DMM Revision) 22503 (09-27-18)
Combined Mailing Options for Periodicals and Bound Printed Matter Flat-Size Pieces (DMM Revision) 22493 (05-10-18)
Combining USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound Printed Matter Flats, and Periodicals Flats (DMM Revision) 22487 (02-15-18)
Customs Declarations (DMM Revision) 22498 (07-19-18)
Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes (DMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Dual Shipping Labels (DMM Revision) 22484 (01-04-18)
eInduction Option, Seamless Acceptance Program, and Full-Service Automation Option
Verification Standards (DMM Revision) 22485 (01-18-18)
Green & Secure Alternative Move Update Method Option (DMM Revision) 22491 (04-12-18)
Ineligible Flat-Size Mailpiece Clarification (DMM Revision) 22486 (02-01-18)
Intelligent Mail Barcode Tracing Migrated to Informed Visibility (DMM Revision) 22486 (02-01-18)
Invalid Postage (DMM Revision) 22496 (06-21-18)
Laminated Card-Type Letter and Postcard (DMM Revision) 22495 (06-07-18)
Mailing Letter-Size Mailpieces With Magnets at Automation Process (DMM Revision) 22499 (08-02-18)
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products (DMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Postage Evidencing Deposit of Mail (DMM Revision) 22499 (08-02-18)
Postage Evidencing Syste ms Placement of Postage (DMM Revision) 22487 (02-15-18)
Postage Stamp Denominations (DMM Revision) 22484 (01-04-18)
POSTNET Barcode Removal (DMM Revision) 22504 (10-11-18)
Priority Mail Commercial Plus Cubic Markings (DMM Reminder) 22501 (08-30-18)
Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Open and Distribute Labeling Clarification (DMM Revision) 22507 (11-22-18)
Products Mailable at Nonprofit Marketing Mail Prices (DMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Refunds of Postage and Fees (DMM Revision) 22493 (05-10-18)
Revenue Deficiency (DMM Revision) 22490 (03-29-18)
Shutdown of USPS Meter Label Solution Application (DMM Revision) 22487 (02-15-18)
USPS Marketing Mail (Standard Mail) Markings Update (DMM Revision) 22486 (02-01-18)
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Earth Day
Earth Day and USPS Sustainability Report 22491 (04-12-18)
Election Mail
Election Mail/Political Mail Communications Plan 22491 (04-12-18)
Election Mail/Political Mail Communications Plan 22494 (05-24-18)
Election Mail/Political Mail Communications Plan 22498 (07-19-18)
Election Mail/Political Mail Communications Plan 22503 (09-27-18)
Employee and Labor Relations Manual
Assignment of Unassigned Employees (ELM Revision) 22484 (01-04-18)
Changes to Leave Computation Date (ELM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Job Evaluation (ELM Revision) 22485 (01-18-18)
Labor Relations (ELM Revision) 22499 (08-02-18)
Leave (ELM Revision) 22492 (04-26-18)
Update to Definition of Back Pay (ELM Revision) 22484 (01-04-18)
Update to Dual Employment Reference in Handbook EL-312 (ELM Revision) 22497 (07-05-18)
Employee Engagement
Engaged Employees Provide the Best Customer Experience 22501 (08-30-18)
Employees
See also Diversity, Employee and Labor Relations Manual, Posters, and Safety and Health.
General
2018 Combined Federal Campaign Season Underway 22503 (09-27-18)
2018 Pay Dates and Leave Year 22509 (12-20-18)
Annual Leave Exchange Option Poster 22506 (11-08-18)
Assignment of Unassigned Employees (ELM Revision) 22484 (01-04-18)
Benefits Programs and Key Dates 22506 (11-08-18)
Checkbook’s 2019 Online Guide 22506 (11-08-18)
Circle ‘Round Your Benefits 22506 (11-08-18)
December is Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Month 22508 (12-06-18)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 22490 (03-29-18)
Engaged Employees Provide the Best Customer Experience 22501 (08-30-18)
Flexible Spending Accounts Poster 22506 (11-08-18)
Handbook AS-353 Revision: Identity and Documentation Verification Services 22488 (03-01-18)
Handbook EL-312 Revision: Probationary Period 22490 (03-29-18)
Handbook EL-801 Revision: First-Aid Kits 22495 (06-07-18)
Job Evaluation (ELM Revision) 22485 (01-18-18)
Leave (ELM Revision) 22492 (04-26-18)
Notice to All Post Offices With Rural Delivery Service: Rural Carrier Guarantee Period 22502 (09-13-18)
Open Season is Coming 22506 (11-08-18)
Penalty Overtime Exclusion 22504 (10-11-18)
Postal Service Uniform Guidelines 22504 (10-11-18)
Poster 159, Workplace Harassment: Know Your Rights! Take Responsibility! 22508 (12-06-18)
Prevent Heat Stress — Know the Signs and Act 22495 (06-07-18)
Prevent Heat Stress — Know the Signs and Act 22499 (08-02-18)
Preventive Care 22500 (08-16-18)
RIF Competitive Areas for the Postal Service 22499 (08-02-18)
Save Money with Flexible Spending Accounts 22506 (11-08-18)
Statutory Requirement to Review and Post OSHA Form 300A Summary for Calendar Year 2017 22486 (02-01-18)
Update to Definition of Back Pay (ELM Revision) 22484 (01-04-18)
Update to Dual Employment Reference in Handbook EL-312 (ELM Revision) 22497 (07-05-18)
Why Employee Engagement? 22492 (04-26-18)
Winter Safety 22484 (01-04-18)
Energy Action Month
Energy Action Month 2018 — Postal Blue Works to Stay Green 22502 (09-13-18)
Environment
See Sustainability.
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22484 (01-04-18)
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22490 (03-29-18)
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22497 (07-05-18)
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22503 (09-27-18)
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Field Information Kits
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 13–19, 2018 (Field Information Kit) 22493 (05-10-18)
National Consumer Protection Week: Veterans Speak Out About Vet-related Scams (Field Information Kit) 22487 (02-15-18)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, April 8–14, 2018 (Field Information Kit) 22490 (03-29-18)
Finance
See also Employees, Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule, Forms, and Handbooks.
2017 Tax Information: Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement; Form 1099 22484 (01-04-18)
2018 Pay Dates and Leave Year 22509 (12-20-18)
2019 Social Security and Medicare Tax Withholding Rates and Limits 22507 (11-22-18)
Christmas Pay Procedures for Rural Carriers 22505 (10-25-18)
Federal Income Tax Withholding 22486 (02-01-18)
Federal Taxation Percentages for Supplemental Wages 22486 (02-01-18)
Finance Number Control Master and Account Number Control Master Request Freeze 22502 (09-13-18)
Fiscal Year 2018 Closing Guidance: Message from the Controller 22501 (08-30-18)
Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement — Changing Your Current Mailing Address 22506 (11-08-18)
Form W-4 Completion for Employees Claiming Exempt Status for 2018 22484 (01-04-18)
Handbook AS-709 Revision: Changes to Purchase Card Local Buying Policies and Procedures 22488 (03-01-18)
Handbook AS-709 Revision: Changes to Purchase Card Local Buying Policies and Procedures 22497 (07-05-18)
IRS Reporting Requirements of Attorney Fees, Back Pay, or Wages 22506 (11-08-18)
Local Tax Code Information 22506 (11-08-18)
Penalty Overtime Exclusion 22504 (10-11-18)
Priority of Deductions 22506 (11-08-18)
Reminder: International Reply Coupons (Return Dates: January 1–31, 2018) 22484 (01-04-18)
Revenue Deficiency (DMM Revision) 22490 (03-29-18)
Tax Obligations of USPS Employees 22506 (11-08-18)
Wage Overpayment Indebtedness — Tax Treatment 22506 (11-08-18)
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is October 7–13, 2018 22503 (09-27-18)
Forms
PS Form 969 Revision: Material Recycling and Disposal 22485 (01-18-18)
PS Form 2181-D Revision: Security Freeze 22507 (11-22-18)
PS Form 2880 Revision: Physical Inventory — Certification/Adjustments 22485 (01-18-18)
PS Form 3972 Revision: Leave Absence Analysis 22507 (11-22-18)
New PS Form 5956-MFP is Now Available 22490 (03-29-18)
Revised PS Form 2489 is Now Available 22494 (05-24-18)
Revised PS Form 4003 Now Available in Web Application Only 22499 (08-02-18)
Revised PS Form 8105-A and PS Form 8105-B 22488 (03-01-18)
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Handbooks
Handbook AS-353 Revision: Appendix — Privacy Act System of Records 22494 (05-24-18)
Handbook AS-353 Revision: Identity and Documentation Verification Services 22488 (03-01-18)
Handbook AS-701 Revision: Annual Capital Property Reviews 22485 (01-18-18)
Handbook AS-709 Revision: Changes to Purchase Card Local Buying Policies and Procedures 22488 (03-01-18)
Handbook AS-709 Revision: Changes to Purchase Card Local Buying Policies and Procedures 22497 (07-05-18)
Handbook DM-902 Revision: Banking/Processing and Distribution Center 22503 (09-27-18)
Handbook EL-312 Revision: Probationary Period 22490 (03-29-18)
Handbook EL-801 Revision: First-Aid Kits 22495 (06-07-18)
Update: Handbook AS-353 Revision Completed 22489 (03-15-18)
Heroes
Here to Help: Heroic USPS Employees Make a Difference 22496 (06-21-18)
Holiday Kit
Holiday Season 2018 22505 (10-25-18)
Holiday Season 2018 22507 (11-22-18)
Human Resources
See Employees.
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Information Security
2018 CyberSafe Courses are Now Available 22500 (08-16-18)
Cybersecurity is our Shared Responsibility 22504 (10-11-18)
New Information Security Courses for Payment Card Industry Employees 22500 (08-16-18)
New Mandate on Limited ACE Access for Contractors Beginning January 8, 2018 22485 (01-18-18)
Protect the Network — Separate for Security 22492 (04-26-18)
Required CyberSafe Courses for Employees: Deadline Extended to October 7, 2018 22503 (09-27-18)
Responsible Reporting — Know When to Report Cyber Threats 22498 (07-19-18)
Share Holiday Cheer, not User IDs and Passwords 22509 (12-20-18)
Smart Email Use — Take Extra Precautions With Outside Contacts 22496 (06-21-18)
Smart Scammers: Watch Out for These Phishing Trends 22487 (02-15-18)
Stay CyberSafe During Tax Season 22489 (03-15-18)
Stay CyberSafe in the New Year 22485 (01-18-18)
Strong Passwords — Our First Line of Defense 22494 (05-24-18)
Take Care When Sharing Sensitive Data 22506 (11-08-18)
Taking Your USPS-Issued Electronic Devices Abroad 22509 (12-20-18)
Use USPS Network and Email Credentials Appropriately 22500 (08-16-18)
International Mail
International Mail: Changes to Pricing for International Mailing Services 22509 (12-20-18)
International Mail Manual
Adding Separate Insurance Information for Bonaire, Sint Eustasius, and Saba (IMM Revision) 22484 (01-04-18)
Additional Availability of Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service (IMM Revision) 22485 (01-18-18)
Additional Availability of Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service (IMM Revision) 22498 (07-19-18)
Additional Availability of Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service (IMM Revision) 22504 (10-11-18)
Changes to Pricing and Mailing Standards for International Shipping Services (IMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Customs Declarations (IMM Revision) 22498 (07-19-18)
Great Britain and Northern Ireland Name Change (IMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Individual Country Listing for China (IMM Revision) 22498 (07-19-18)
Individual Country Listing for Colombia (IMM Revision) 22495 (06-07-18)
Individual Country Listing for Costa Rica (IMM Revision) 22489 (03-15-18)
Individual Country Listing for El Salvador (IMM Revision) 22508 (12-06-18)
Individual Country Listing for Estonia (IMM Revision) 22507 (11-22-18)
Individual Country Listing for Great Britain and Northern Ireland (IMM Revision) 22507 (11-22-18)
Individual Country Listing for Iraq (IMM Revision) 22490 (03-29-18)
Individual Country Listing for Kazakhstan (IMM Revision) 22495 (06-07-18)
Individual Country Listing for Kazakhstan (IMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Individual Country Listing for Paraguay (IMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Individual Country Listing for Peru (IMM Revision) 22508 (12-06-18)
Individual Country Listing for the Philippines (IMM Revision) 22488 (03-01-18)
Individual Country Listing for the Philippines (IMM Revision) 22507 (11-22-18)
Individual Country Listing for South Africa (IMM Revision) 22495 (06-07-18)
Individual Country Listing for South Africa (IMM Revision) 22498 (07-19-18)
Individual Country Listing for Turkey (IMM Revision) 22488 (03-01-18)
Individual Country Listing for Turkey (IMM Revision) 22495 (06-07-18)
Individual Country Listing for Ukraine (IMM Revision) 22498 (07-19-18)
International Postal Money Orders (IMM Revision) 22499 (08-02-18)
Shutdown of USPS Meter Label Solution Application (IMM Revision) 22487 (02-15-18)
Swaziland Name Change (IMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
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Labels
Dual Shipping Labels (DMM Revision) 22484 (01-04-18)
Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Open and Distribute Labeling Clarification (DMM Revision) 22507 (11-22-18)
Shutdown of USPS Meter Label Solution Application (DMM Revision) 22487 (02-15-18)
Shutdown of USPS Meter Label Solution Application (IMM Revision) 22487 (02-15-18)
Labeling List Changes 22485 (01-18-18)
Labeling List Changes 22487 (02-15-18)
Labeling List Changes 22489 (03-15-18)
Labeling List Changes 22491 (04-12-18)
Labeling List Changes 22493 (05-10-18)
Labeling List Changes 22495 (06-07-18)
Labeling List Changes 22498 (07-19-18)
Labeling List Changes 22500 (08-16-18)
Labeling List Changes 22502 (09-13-18)
Labeling List Changes 22504 (10-11-18)
Labeling List Changes 22506 (11-08-18)
Labeling List Changes 22508 (12-06-18)
Letters
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 22490 (03-29-18)
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Mail Transport Equipment
USPS Mail Sacks: Hang Them Right — Close Them Tight 22488 (03-01-18)
Mailbox Improvement Week
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 13–19, 2018 (Field Information Kit) 22493 (05-10-18)
Mailing and Shipping Services
2019 Mailing Promotions 22507 (11-22-18)
Online Refunds Consumer Enhancements 22505 (10-25-18)
USPS Introduces New Proof of Delivery Letter Format 22502 (09-13-18)
USPS Makes Holiday Returns Easy 22509 (12-20-18)
USPS Replaces External First-Class Measurement Process With Internal Service
Performance Measurement System 22500 (08-16-18)
Mailing Standards
Changes to Pricing and Mailing Standards for International Shipping Services (IMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes (DMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products (DMM Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Management Instructions
Changes to Contract Delivery Service Route Administration Policies 22498 (07-19-18)
Management Instruction EL-110-2018-1: Changes to Official Time and EEO Counseling 22506 (11-08-18)
Management Instruction EL-380-2018-2: Adverse Actions 22504 (10-11-18)
Management Instruction EL-670-2018-4: Providing Personal Assistance Services 22505 (10-25-18)
Management Instruction PO-530-2018-2: Revised Process for Lease Trailer Damage Claims 22509 (12-20-18)
New Management Instruction EL-280-2017-7 is Now Available 22486 (02-01-18)
Marketing
2019 Mailing Promotions 22507 (11-22-18)
USPS Marketing Mail (Standard Mail) Markings Update (DMM Revision) 22486 (02-01-18)
Memorandums of Policy
Memorandum of Policy: Electronic Equipment Disposal Process 22498 (07-19-18)
Military Mail
Notice of Change to Military Mail Restrictions 22498 (07-19-18)
Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Month
December is Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Month 22508 (12-06-18)
Mover’s Guide
Mover’s Guides and Internet Change of Address Message Cards 22497 (07-05-18)
Mover’s Guides and Internet Change of Address Message Cards 22498 (07-19-18)
Mover’s Guides and Internet Change of Address Message Cards 22499 (08-02-18)
Mover’s Guides and Internet Change of Address Message Cards 22505 (10-25-18)
Mover’s Guides and Internet Change of Address Message Cards 22506 (11-08-18)
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National Consumer Protection Week
National Consumer Protection Week: Veterans Speak Out About Vet-related Scams (Field Information Kit) 22487 (02-15-18)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, April 8–14, 2018 (Field Information Kit) 22490 (03-29-18)
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Open Season
Annual Leave Exchange Option Poster 22506 (11-08-18)
Benefits Programs and Key Dates 22506 (11-08-18)
Checkbook’s 2019 Online Guide 22506 (11-08-18)
Circle ‘Round Your Benefits 22506 (11-08-18)
Flexible Spending Accounts Poster 22506 (11-08-18)
Open Season is Coming 22506 (11-08-18)
Save Money with Flexible Spending Accounts 22506 (11-08-18)
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Passports
A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel 22486 (02-01-18)
A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel 22489 (03-15-18)
A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel 22497 (07-05-18)
Penalty Overtime Exclusion
Penalty Overtime Exclusion 22504 (10-11-18)
Personnel
See Employees.
Philately
General
Correction: Stamp Announcement 18-10: Mister Rogers Stamp 22488 (03-01-18)
Holiday Season 2018 22505 (10-25-18)
Save Vanishing Species Semipostal Stamps to be Withdrawn from Sale — Statutory Authority Expires
December 31, 2018 22507 (11-22-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-01: Meyer Lemons Stamp 22484 (01-04-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-02: Byodo-in-Temple Stamp 22485 (01-18-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-03: Sleeping Bear Dunes Stamp 22485 (01-18-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-06: Lena Horne Stamp 22485 (01-18-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-08: Bioluminescent Life Stamps 22487 (02-15-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-13: United States Air Mail Stamp 22492 (04-26-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-17: $1, $2, and $5 Statue of Freedom Stamps 22495 (06-07-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-33: Sparkling Holidays Stamps 22502 (09-13-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-33: Sparkling Holidays Stamps and
Stamp Announcement 18-34: Sparkling Holidays Souvenir Sheet 22503 (09-27-18)
New Issues
$1, $2, and $5 Statue of Freedom (Stamp Announcement 18-17) 22494 (05-24-18)
Bethesda Fountain (Stamp Announcement 19-04) 22509 (12-20-18)
Bioluminescent Life (Stamp Announcement 18-08) 22486 (02-01-18)
Birds in Winter (Stamp Announcement 18-29) 22500 (08-16-18)
California Dogface Butterfly (Stamp Announcement 19-05) 22509 (12-20-18)
Dragons (Stamp Announcement 18-23) 22497 (07-05-18)
Flag Act of 1818 (Stamp Announcement 18-15) 22493 (05-10-18)
Frozen Treats (Stamp Announcement 18-16) 22494 (05-24-18)
Global Poinsettia (Stamp Announcement 18-25) 22499 (08-02-18)
Gregory Hines (Stamp Announcement 19-08) 22509 (12-20-18)
Hanukkah 2018 (Stamp Announcement 18-35) 22502 (09-13-18)
Hearts Blossom (Stamp Announcement 19-01) 22509 (12-20-18)
Honoring First Responders (Stamp Announcement 18-27) 22499 (08-02-18)
Hot Wheels (Stamp Announcement 18-30) 22501 (08-30-18)
Illinois Statehood (Stamp Announcement 18-09) 22486 (02-01-18)
John Lennon (Stamp Announcement 18-26) 22499 (08-02-18)
Joshua Tree (Stamp Announcement 19-03) 22509 (12-20-18)
Kwanzaa 2018 (Stamp Announcement 18-32) 22501 (08-30-18)
Lena Horne (Stamp Announcement 18-06) 22484 (01-04-18)
Love Flourishes (Stamp Announcement 18-05) 22484 (01-04-18)
“Madonna and Child” by Bachiacca (Stamp Announcement 18-31) 22501 (08-30-18)
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation (Stamp Announcement 18-18) 22494 (05-24-18)
Mister Rogers (Stamp Announcement 18-10) 22487 (02-15-18)
O Beautiful (Stamp Announcement 18-19) 22494 (05-24-18)
Peace Rose (Stamp Announcement 18-12) 22489 (03-15-18)
Sally Ride (Stamp Announcement 18-14) 22491 (04-12-18)
Scooby-Doo! (Stamp Announcement 18-21) 22497 (07-05-18)
Sparkling Holidays (Stamp Announcement 18-33) 22501 (08-30-18)
Sparkling Holidays Souvenir Sheet (Stamp Announcement 18-34) 22502 (09-13-18)
STEM Education (Stamp Announcement 18-11) 22488 (03-01-18)
The Art of Magic (Stamp Announcement 18-22) 22497 (07-05-18)
The Art of Magic Souvenir Sheet (Stamp Announcement 18-28) 22500 (08-16-18)
Uncle Sam’s Hat (Stamp Announcement 19-07) 22509 (12-20-18)
United States Air Mail (Blue) (Stamp Announcement 18-13) 22490 (03-29-18)
United States Air Mail (Red) (Stamp Announcement 18-24) 22497 (07-05-18)
U.S. Flag 2018 (Stamp Announcement 18-07) 22484 (01-04-18)
U.S. Flag 2019 (Stamp Announcement 19-06) 22509 (12-20-18)
World War 1: Turning the Tide (Stamp Announcement 18-20) 22496 (06-21-18)
Year of the Boar (Stamp Announcement 19-02) 22509 (12-20-18)
Year of the Dog (Stamp Announcement 18-04) 22484 (01-04-18)
Remaining on Sale, Removed From Sale, and Approved for Sale
Save Vanishing Species Semipostal Stamps to be Withdrawn From Sale — Statutory Authority Expires
December 31, 2018 22507 (11-22-18)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22488 (03-01-18)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22494 (05-24-18)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22498 (07-19-18)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22501 (08-30-18)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers 22507 (11-22-18)
Postal Operations Manual
Modes of Delivery (POM Revision) 22492 (04-26-18)
Posters
Annual Leave Exchange Option Poster 22506 (11-08-18)
Flexible Spending Accounts Poster 22506 (11-08-18)
Poster 159, Workplace Harassment: Know Your Rights! Take Responsibility! 22508 (12-06-18)
Revised Poster 702 is Now Available 22493 (05-10-18)
Revised Poster 702 is Now Available 22494 (05-24-18)
Postmaster General
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 22490 (03-29-18)
Publications
See also Directives and Forms Update and Mover’s Guide.
Change to Minimum Purchasing Age for Mailing of Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Products
(Publication 52 Revision) 22496 (06-21-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22488 (03-01-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22489 (03-15-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22490 (03-29-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22491 (04-12-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22492 (04-26-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22493 (05-10-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22495 (06-07-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22496 (06-21-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22497 (07-05-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22498 (07-19-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22499 (08-02-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22500 (08-16-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22501 (08-30-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22502 (09-13-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22503 (09-27-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22504 (10-11-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22505 (10-25-18)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22508 (12-06-18)
Publication 52 Reminder: Lithium Battery Markings 22509 (12-20-18)
Publication 552 Revision: Manager’s Guide to Understanding, Investigating, and Preventing Harassment 22508 (12-06-18)
Publication 553 Revision: Employee’s Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Reporting Harassment 22508 (12-06-18)
Revised Publication 133 is Now Online 22507 (11-22-18)
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Refunds
Business Reply Mail Refunds for Postage Affixed (DMM Revision) 22499 (08-02-18)
Online Refunds Consumer Enhancements 22505 (10-25-18)
Refunds of Postage and Fees (DMM Revision) 22493 (05-10-18)
Requesting Refunds for Domestic Priority Mail Express and Extra Services Online for PC Postage Vendors,
Meter Vendors, Commercial Customers, and Resellers 22489 (03-15-18)
Retail
Competitive Fees for PO Boxes 22486 (02-01-18)
Holiday Season 2018 22505 (10-25-18)
Holiday Season 2018 22507 (11-22-18)
Returns
USPS Makes Holiday Returns Easy 22509 (12-20-18)
Rural Delivery
Christmas Pay Procedures for Rural Carriers 22505 (10-25-18)
Notice to All Post Offices With Rural Delivery Service: Rural Carrier Guarantee Period 22502 (09-13-18)
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Safety And Health
December is Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Month 22508 (12-06-18)
Federal Reporting Requirements for Hazardous and Toxic Chemicals 22486 (02-01-18)
Fire Prevention Week is October 7–13, 2018 22503 (09-27-18)
Prevent Heat Stress — Know the Signs and Act 22495 (06-07-18)
Prevent Heat Stress — Know the Signs and Act 22499 (08-02-18)
Preventive Care 22500 (08-16-18)
Stay Alert — School is Back in Session 22500 (08-16-18)
Statutory Requirement to Review and Post OSHA Form 300A Summary for Calendar Year 2017 22486 (02-01-18)
Winter Safety 22484 (01-04-18)
Signature Devices and Digital Signature Technology
Use of Signature Devices and Digital Signature Technology (ASM Revision) 22496 (06-21-18)
Social Media
Social Media Policy (ASM Revision) 22504 (10-11-18)
Stamps
See Philately.
Supply Management
Handbook AS-701 Revision: Annual Capital Property Reviews 22485 (01-18-18)
eBuy2 Purchases of 5-Gallon Bottled Drinking Water Services for the Remaining 6 Months of FY 2018 22491 (04-12-18)
Interest Rate on Contract Claims 22484 (01-04-18)
Interest Rate on Contract Claims 22497 (07-05-18)
Renewal Instructions for eBuy2 Purchases of 5-Gallon Bottled Drinking Water Services
From Nestle and DS Waters — FY 2019 22504 (10-11-18)
Update: 5-Gallon Bottled Drinking Water Service 22508 (12-06-18)
USPS Headquarters Managers and Field Installation Heads: March 2018 Annual Capital Property Review 22488 (03-01-18)
Sustainability
Earth Day and USPS Sustainability Report 22491 (04-12-18)
Energy Action Month 2018 — Postal Blue Works to Stay Green 22502 (09-13-18)
Federal Reporting Requirements for Hazardous and Toxic Chemicals 22486 (02-01-18)
Go Green in 2018 22491 (04-12-18)
Mail Recovery Center Reminders 22508 (12-06-18)
PS Form 969 Revision: Material Recycling and Disposal 22485 (01-18-18)
Required Procedures for Environmental Regulatory Agency Site Visits and Notices of Violation 22504 (10-11-18)
Sustainability and the Triple Bottom Line 22491 (04-12-18)
Universal Waste Management Reminder: Batteries, Bulbs and Lamps, and Mercury-Containing Equipment 22502 (09-13-18)
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Uniforms
Postal Service Uniform Guidelines 22504 (10-11-18)
Updates
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22484 (01-04-18)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22490 (03-29-18)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22496 (06-21-18)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22503 (09-27-18)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22509 (12-20-18)
Update: 5-Gallon Bottled Drinking Water Service 22508 (12-06-18)
Update: Handbook AS-353 Revision Completed 22489 (03-15-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-01: Meyer Lemons Stamp 22484 (01-04-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-02: Byodo-in-Temple Stamp 22485 (01-18-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-03: Sleeping Bear Dunes Stamp 22485 (01-18-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-06: Lena Horne Stamp 22485 (01-18-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-08: Bioluminescent Life Stamps 22487 (02-15-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-13: United States Air Mail Stamp 22492 (04-26-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-17: $1, $2, and $5 Statue of Freedom Stamps 22495 (06-07-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-33: Sparkling Holidays Stamps 22502 (09-13-18)
Update: Stamp Announcement 18-33: Sparkling Holidays Stamps and
Stamp Announcement 18-34: Sparkling Holidays Souvenir Sheet 22503 (09-27-18)
Updated Government Relations Representatives List 22494 (05-24-18)
