January – July 2021
PB 22563 through 22577
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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Administrative Support Manual
Line of Succession for Postmaster General in an Emergency (ASM Revision) 22575 (07-01-21)
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Combined Federal Campaign Program
Combined Federal Campaign Program (ELM Revision) 22566 (02-25-21)
Consumer/Customer Relations
See also Field Information Kits.
Do You Really Know Who is Calling? Beware of Impostors 22577 (07-29-21)
Here’s to Heroes 22574 (06-17-21)
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 16–22, 2021 (Field Information Kit) 22571 (05-06-21)
USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Week, June 12–18, 2021 (Field Information Kit) 22573 (06-03-21)
Corporate Communications
USPS Promotes Good Work Attendance 22577 (07-29-21)
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Directives
See also Administrative Support Manual, Domestic Mail Manual, Employee and Labor Relations Manual, Handbooks,
International Mail Manual, and Publications.
Directives And Forms Update
Correction: Publication 223 Revision: Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Correction) 22571 (05-06-21)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22569 (04-08-21)
Directives and Forms Update (Publication 223 Revision) 22575 (07-01-21)
Diversity
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 22576 (07-15-21)
Domestic Mail Manual
See also Labeling Lists.
Addressing Standards (DMM Revision) 22576 (07-15-21)
Bound in Enclosures in Periodicals (DMM Revision) 22574 (06-17-21)
Extra Services Refund Time Limit (DMM Revision) 22567 (03-11-21)
Hold Mail Service Clarification (DMM Revision) 22574 (06-17-21)
Oversize Items Postage and Fee Refunds (DMM Revision) 22565 (02-11-21)
Parcel Select Permit Imprint Minimum Volumes (DMM Revision) 22571 (05-06-21)
Periodicals Pending Authorization Certification (DMM Revision) 22572 (05-20-21)
Permit Imprint Minimum Volumes (DMM Revision) 22566 (02-25-21)
Priority Mail Express Delivery Times (DMM Revision) 22569 (04-08-21)
Priority Mail Express Refund Documentation (DMM Revision) 22564 (01-28-21)
Priority Mail Insurance (DMM Revision) 22572 (05-20-21)
Return Addresses (DMM Revision) 22569 (04-08-21)
Returns Deposit (DMM Revision) 22570 (04-22-21)
Treatment for Ancillary Services (DMM Revision) 22572 (05-20-21)
USPS Returns Noncompliant Labels (DMM Revision) 22568 (03-25-21)
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Earth Day
USPS Celebrates Earth Day 2021: Working for a Sustainable Future 22569 (04-08-21)
Employee And Labor Relations Manual
Acceptable Reasons and Instructions for LWOP (ELM Revision) 22577 (07-29-21)
Combined Federal Campaign Program (ELM Revision) 22566 (02-25-21)
Executive and Management Safety and Health Committees (ELM Revision) 22564 (01-28-21)
Sex Discrimination Policy (ELM Revision) 22566 (02-25-21)
Training and Development (ELM Revision) 22564 (01-28-21)
Waiver of Claims for Erroneous Payment of Pay (ELM Revision) 22563 (01-14-21)
Employees
See also Diversity, Employee and Labor Relations Manual, and Safety and Health.
General
Be Heart Smart 22565 (02-11-21)
Bottom Line: Tips to Improve Your Financial Well-being 22569 (04-08-21)
Burn Notice: UV Safety Awareness Month 22575 (07-01-21)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 22576 (07-15-21)
Glaucoma Awareness Month: Don’t be Blindsided 22563 (01-14-21)
Men’s Health Week is June 14–20, 2021 22573 (06-03-21)
National Nutrition Month: Eat Well, Be Well 22567 (03-11-21)
On the Nose: Learn About Allergies and Asthma 22571 (05-06-21)
Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment 22576 (07-15-21)
RIF Competitive Areas for the Postal Service 22571 (05-06-21)
USPS Promotes Good Work Attendance 22577 (07-29-21)
Environment
See Sustainability.
Environmental Management
Aerosol Can and Fire Extinguisher Disposal 22573 (06-03-21)
Compliance Reminder: Refrigerant Management 22575 (07-01-21)
Federal Reporting Requirements for Hazardous and Toxic Chemicals 22563 (01-14-21)
Required Procedures for Environmental Regulatory Agency Site Visits and Notices of Violation 22567 (03-11-21)
Universal Waste Management: Waste Bulbs and Lamps Disposal Reminder 22567 (03-11-21)
Used Battery Disposal 22573 (06-03-21)
USPS Stormwater Policy Reminder: Vehicle Washing 22575 (07-01-21)
What to Expect During a Water Quality Site Visit 22571 (05-06-21)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 22576 (07-15-21)
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22569 (04-08-21)
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes 22575 (07-01-21)
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Field Information Kits
Do You Really Know Who is Calling? Beware of Impostors 22577 (07-29-21)
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 16–22, 2021 (Field Information Kit) 22571 (05-06-21)
USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Week, June 12–18, 2021 (Field Information Kit) 22573 (06-03-21)
Finance
See also Employees, Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule, Forms, and Handbooks.
2020 Tax Information: Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement; Form 1099 22563 (01-14-21)
Forms
PS Form 2181-D Revision: Disclosure and Authorization for Consumer Reports and Investigative Consumer Reports 22566 (02-25-21)
PS Form 3971 Revision Rescinded: Request for or Notification of Absence 22577 (07-29-21)
Revised PS Form 3650 is Now Available 22569 (04-08-21)
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Government Relations
Reminder: Franked (Congressional) Mail, Postage Payment, and Mail Handling Guidelines 22576 (07-15-21)
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Handbooks
Handbook AS-709 Revision: Purchase Card Local Buying Policies and Procedures 22566 (02-25-21)
Handbook AS-805 Revision: Information Security Updates 22576 (07-15-21)
Handbook EL-312 Revision: Sex Discrimination Policy 22564 (01-28-21)
Handbook EL-380 Revision: Detail Assignments and Executive Recognition Awards 22567 (03-11-21)
Hazardous Materials
HAZMAT Limited Quantity and Marking Requirements (Publication 52 Revision) 22572 (05-20-21)
Heroes
Here’s to Heroes 22574 (06-17-21)
Human Resources
See Employees.
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Information Security
Avoid Tax Refund Fraud 22565 (02-11-21)
CyberSafe Guardian Program 2021 22565 (02-11-21)
CyberSafe Training for Contractors: FY 21 Course is Now Available 22566 (02-25-21)
Happening Now: Changes to the USPS Internet Landscape 22566 (02-25-21)
Include a VPN on Your Packing List 22573 (06-03-21)
Make Passphrase Security a Top Priority 22563 (01-14-21)
Managing User Access 22568 (03-25-21)
Protect USPS Networks: Separate for Security 22567 (03-11-21)
Protect Your Information 22569 (04-08-21)
Report Information Security Incidents Right Away 22575 (07-01-21)
Spring Cleaning Starts with Your Desk 22567 (03-11-21)
Traveling Internationally? Leave Your Devices at Home 22570 (04-22-21)
Watch Out for Phishing 22571 (05-06-21)
What is Smishing? 22571 (05-06-21)
International Mail
Suspension of Priority Mail Express International Service to the Faroe Islands 22568 (03-25-21)
International Mail Manual
Availability of Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service (IMM Revision) 22570 (04-22-21)
Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service (IMM Revision) 22575 (07-01-21)
First-Class Mail International Service (IMM Revision) 22566 (02-25-21)
First-Class Package International Service (IMM Revision) 22563 (01-14-21)
Free Matter for the Blind (IMM Revision) 22577 (07-29-21)
Indemnity Limit for International Registered Mail Service (IMM Revision) 22565 (02-11-21)
IPA and ISAL Office of Exchange Codes to Italy (IMM Revision) 22570 (04-22-21)
IPA and ISAL Services (IMM Revision) 22573 (06-03-21)
IPA Services (IMM Revision) 22563 (01-14-21)
ISAL Services (IMM Revision) 22567 (03-11-21)
Retention Period for PS Form 2976-R (IMM Revision) 22574 (06-17-21)
Termination of International Postal Money Order Service (IMM Revision) 22577 (07-29-21)
Updates to U.S. Sanctions (IMM Revision) 22577 (07-29-21)
Updates to Various Individual Country Listings (IMM Revision) 22575 (07-01-21)
Individual Country Listing for Austria (IMM Revision) 22570 (04-22-21)
Individual Country Listing for Austria (IMM Revision) 22574 (06-17-21)
Individual Country Listing for Australia (IMM Revision) 22566 (02-25-21)
Individual Country Listing for Canada (IMM Revision) 22577 (07-29-21)
Individual Country Listing for Comoros (IMM Revision) 22568 (03-25-21)
Individual Country Listing for Faroe Islands (IMM Revision) 22568 (03-25-21)
Individual Country Listing for France (IMM Revision) 22571 (05-06-21)
Individual Country Listing for Hong Kong (IMM Revision) 22576 (07-15-21)
Individual Country Listing for Hungary (IMM Revision) 22567 (03-11-21)
Individual Country Listing for Italy (IMM Revision) 22564 (01-28-21)
Individual Country Listing for Japan (IMM Revision) 22566 (02-25-21)
Individual Country Listing for Japan (IMM Revision) 22568 (03-25-21)
Individual Country Listing for Pakistan (IMM Revision) 22566 (02-25-21)
Individual Country Listing for Republic of Korea (South Korea) (IMM Revision) 22568 (03-25-21)
Individual Country Listing for Saudi Arabia (IMM Revision) 22571 (05-06-21)
Individual Country Listing for the United Kingdom (IMM Revision) 22568 (03-25-21)
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Labels
USPS Returns Noncompliant Labels (DMM Revision) 22568 (03-25-21)
Labeling Lists
Labeling List Changes 22563 (01-14-21)
Labeling List Changes 22565 (02-11-21)
Labeling List Changes 22567 (03-11-21)
Labeling List Changes 22569 (04-08-21)
Labeling List Changes 22572 (05-20-21)
Labeling List Changes 22574 (06-17-21)
Labeling List Changes 22576 (07-15-21)
Letters
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 22576 (07-15-21)
Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment 22576 (07-15-21)
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Mailbox Improvement Week
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 16–22, 2021 (Field Information Kit) 22571 (05-06-21)
Mailing Promotions
Mail Plus Digital is a Winning Combination 22563 (01-14-21)
Mailing Promotions 2021 22570 (04-22-21)
Military Appreciation Month
May is Military Appreciation Month 22570 (04-22-21)
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National Consumer Protection Week
Do You Really Know Who is Calling? Beware of Impostors 22577 (07-29-21)
National Dog Bite Awareness Week
USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Week, June 12–18, 2021 (Field Information Kit) 22573 (06-03-21)
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Passports
A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel 22565 (02-11-21)
A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel 22575 (07-01-21)
Personnel
See Employees.
Philately
General
Update: Stamp Announcement 21-03: Brush Rabbit Stamp 22564 (01-28-21)
Update: Stamp Announcement 21-04: Castillo de San Marcos Stamp 22564 (01-28-21)
Update: Stamp Announcement 21-06: Lunar New Year — Year of the Ox Stamp 22564 (01-28-21)
Update: Stamp Announcement 21-07: Chien-Shiung Wu Stamp 22563 (01-14-21)
New Issues
Backyard Games (Stamp Announcement 21-26) 22575 (07-01-21)
Colorado Hairstreak (Stamp Announcement 21-09) 22564 (01-28-21)
Emilio Sanchez (Stamp Announcement 21-15) 22572 (05-20-21)
Espresso Drinks (Stamp Announcement 21-10) 22566 (02-25-21)
Garden Beauty (Stamp Announcement 21-08) 22563 (01-14-21)
Go for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII (Stamp Announcement 21-14) 22571 (05-06-21)
Happy Birthday (Stamp Announcement 21-27) 22577 (07-29-21)
Heritage Breeds (Stamp Announcement 21-12) 22569 (04-08-21)
Mallard Stamped Cards (Stamp Announcement 21-13) 22571 (05-06-21)
Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses (Stamp Announcement 21-24) 22575 (07-01-21)
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation (Stamp Announcement 21-17) 22573 (06-03-21)
Missouri Statehood (Stamp Announcement 21-25) 22575 (07-01-21)
Mystery Message (Stamp Announcement 21-20) 22574 (06-17-21)
Raven Story (Stamp Announcement 21-23) 22574 (06-17-21)
Star Wars Droids (Stamp Announcement 21-11) 22568 (03-25-21)
Sun Science (Stamp Announcement 21-16) 22572 (05-20-21)
Tap Dance (Stamp Announcement 21-18) 22573 (06-03-21)
Ursula K. Le Guin (Stamp Announcement 21-22) 22574 (06-17-21)
Western Wear (Stamp Announcement 21-21) 22574 (06-17-21)
Yogi Berra (Stamp Announcement 21-19) 22574 (06-17-21)
Remaining on Sale, Removed from Sale, and Approved for Sale
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn from Regular Sale and from Sale at Philatelic Centers 22565 (02-25-21)
Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn from Regular Sale and from Sale at Philatelic Centers 22572 (05-20-21)
Postal Pulse
Postal Pulse: Your Opinions Count 22572 (05-20-21)
Postal Service Policy On Workplace Harassment
Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment 22576 (07-15-21)
Postmaster General
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 22576 (07-15-21)
Line of Succession for Postmaster General in an Emergency (ASM Revision) 22575 (07-01-21)
Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment 22576 (07-15-21)
Product Management Mailing Services
Share Mail 22566 (02-25-21)
Publications
See also Directives and Forms Update and Mover’s Guide.
HAZMAT Limited Quantity and Marking Requirements (Publication 52 Revision) 22572 (05-20-21)
Updates for Expedited Packaging Supplies (Publication 22 Revision) 22575 (07-01-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22564 (01-28-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22565 (02-11-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22566 (02-25-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22567 (03-11-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22568 (03-25-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22569 (04-08-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22570 (04-22-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22571 (05-06-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22572 (05-20-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22573 (06-03-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22574 (06-17-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22575 (07-01-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22576 (07-15-21)
Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups (Publication 431 Revision) 22577 (07-29-21)
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Refunds
Extra Services Refund Time Limit (DMM Revision) 22567 (03-11-21)
Oversize Items Postage and Fee Refunds (DMM Revision) 22565 (02-11-21)
Priority Mail Express Refund Documentation (DMM Revision) 22564 (01-28-21)
Retail
Business Connect Kits are Coming 22566 (02-25-21)
Business Connect Kits are Coming Soon 22577 (07-29-21)
It’s Grow your Business Day Month 22571 (05-06-21)
USPS Enhances Loyalty Program with the Introduction of Loyalty Tiers 22563 (01-14-21)
Returns
Returns Deposit (DMM Revision) 22570 (04-22-21)
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Safety And Health
Be Heart Smart 22565 (02-11-21)
Burn Notice: UV Safety Awareness Month 22575 (07-01-21)
Executive and Management Safety and Health Committees (ELM Revision) 22564 (01-28-21)
February is Ergonomics Awareness Month: Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorder Injuries 22564 (01-28-21)
Glaucoma Awareness Month: Don’t be Blindsided 22563 (01-14-21)
Men’s Health Week is June 14–20, 2021 22573 (06-03-21)
National Nutrition Month: Eat Well, Be Well 22567 (03-11-21)
On the Nose: Learn About Allergies and Asthma 22571 (05-06-21)
Prevent Heat Illnesses. Know the Signs and Act. 22568 (03-25-21)
Prevent Heat Illnesses. Know the Signs and Act 22576 (07-15-21)
Statutory Requirement to Review and Post OSHA Form 300A Summary for Calendar Year 2020 22563 (01-14-21)
Statutory Requirement to Review and Post OSHA Form 300A Summary for Calendar Year 2019 22565 (02-11-21)
USPS Promotes Good Work Attendance 22577 (07-29-21)
Sales
Business Connect Kits are Coming 22566 (02-25-21)
Business Connect Kits are Coming Soon 22577 (07-29-21)
It’s Grow your Business Day Month 22571 (05-06-21)
USPS Enhances Loyalty Program with the Introduction of Loyalty Tiers 22563 (01-14-21)
Special Dedication Postmarks
Special Dedication 50th Anniversary Postmark Announcement 22575 (07-01-21)
Stamps
See Philately.
Supply Management
Interest Rate on Contract Claims 22563 (01-14-21)
Interest Rate on Contract Claims 22575 (07-01-21)
USPS Headquarters Managers and Field Installation Heads: March 2021 Annual Capital Property Review 22565 (02-25-21)
Sustainability
Aerosol Can and Fire Extinguisher Disposal 22573 (06-03-21)
Compliance Reminder: Refrigerant Management 22575 (07-01-21)
Environmental Compliance Reminder: Training Requirements 22563 (01-14-21)
Environmental Compliance Support and Resources 22569 (04-08-21)
Federal Reporting Requirements for Hazardous and Toxic Chemicals 22563 (01-14-21)
Plastic Wrap Recycling Made Easy 22569 (04-08-21)
Postal Service Flex-Fuel Vehicle Usage 22565 (02-11-21)
Postal Service Flex-Fuel Vehicle Usage 22569 (04-08-21)
Required Procedures for Environmental Regulatory Agency Site Visits and Notices of Violation 22567 (03-11-21)
To Buy Green is to Know Green 22569 (04-08-21)
To Buy Green is to Know Green 22570 (04-22-21)
Universal Waste Management: Waste Bulbs and Lamps Disposal Reminder 22567 (03-11-21)
Used Battery Disposal 22573 (06-03-21)
USPS Celebrates Earth Day 2021: Working for a Sustainable Future 22569 (04-08-21)
USPS Energy and Water Use: Trending in the Right Direction 22569 (04-08-21)
USPS Stormwater Policy Reminder: Vehicle Washing 22575 (07-01-21)
USPS Teams Up with How2Recycle 22569 (04-08-21)
What to Expect During a Water Quality Site Visit 22571 (05-06-21)
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Updates
Update: Stamp Announcement 21-03: Brush Rabbit Stamp 22564 (01-28-21)
Update: Stamp Announcement 21-04: Castillo de San Marcos Stamp 22564 (01-28-21)
Update: Stamp Announcement 21-06: Lunar New Year — Year of the Ox Stamp 22564 (01-28-21)
Update: Stamp Announcement 21-07: Chien-Shiung Wu Stamp 22563 (01-14-21)
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Do You Really Know Who is Calling? Beware of Impostors 22577 (07-29-21)
Protect Yourself from Money Mule Scams 22566 (02-25-21)
Scammers are Targeting Veterans — Help Protect Those Who Protected Us 22572 (05-20-21)
