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Publication 223 Revision: Directives and Forms Update

Effective July 24, 2025, Publication 223, Directives and Forms Catalog, is revised to include current information for the items noted in this article. See Chapter 1 of Publication 223 for information on how to order directives and forms. Publication 223 is available online at about.usps.com/publications/pub223.pdf.

New

n MI AS-280-2025-2, Integrated Emergency Management Supporting Field Business Continuity.

n MOP HR-03-03-2025, Parking Policy for Headquarters Employees.

n MOP SM-02-14-2025, Revocation of Executive Order 1146 Equal Employment Opportunity.

n PS 3112, Waiver of Immediate Reinstatement of PSHB.

n PS 8199, Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program Certification of Foster Children.

Moved to “Policies and Related Documents”

n TBD, Wireless Management Policy.

n AS-353, Guide to Privacy, Freedom of Information Act, and Records Management.

n AS-501, Facilities Design Policy.

n AS-502, Facilities Design Process.

n AS-503, Standard Design Criteria.

n AS-701, Asset Management Policy.

n AS-701, Asset Management Process.

n EL-340-2009-2, Reconstructing an Official Personnel Folder.

n EL-502, CSRS Retirement Guide.

n EL-520, Guide to USPS Health Benefits Plan.

n PUB 164, Compensation, Relocation Benefits, and Reinstatement Policies for Career Employees in Transition: Q’s and A’s.

Revised

n HBK EL-312, Employment and Placement.

n LAB 70, Safety Check and Vehicle Dimensions.

n MAN DMM, Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual.

n MAN IMM, Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual.

n MAN SPP, Postal Service Supplying Principles and Practices.

n POS 296, Notice of Reward.

n PS 3111, Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Coverage or Termination While in Leave Without Pay (LWOP) Status.

n PS 3117, How to Use PostalEase to Manage Your USPS Health Benefits Plan for Noncareer Employees.

n PS 3881-X, Supplier and Payee Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Enrollment.

n PS 8141, Notice to Noncareer Employees Eligible to Enroll in PSHB Program.

n PS 8201, Instructions for Completing PS Form 8201.

n PS 8202, Application to Elect or Waive Pretax PSHB Premium for Noncareer Employees.

n PUB 45, Achieving a Violence-Free Workplace Together.

Obsolete

 

PSIN

Ed.
Date

Title

Replaced
By

NA

7/83

ES Mailpiece Image Protection Policy

N/A

HBK AS-505

7/83

Mechanization Design Specifications

N/A

HBK E-4

3/85

Adjustable Platform Stools

N/A

HBK E-14

12/90

Activity Analysis Procedure

N/A

HBK PO-106

11/07

Automated Postal Center Program

N/A

HBK PO-140

6/89

Business Reply Mail Accounting System

N/A

HBK PO-203

4/90

Postal Retailing

N/A

HBK PO-205

9/98

Quick Reference Guide for Postal Retail Lobby Upkeep

N/A

HBK PO-206

8/01

Stamp Shipment Security and Routing Guidelines

N/A

HBK PO-208

2/99

Retail Operations — Focus on Retail

N/A

HBK PO-401

8/83

Manual Distribution Operating Guidelines

N/A

HBK PO-406-A

12/93

Flats Sorting Machines (FSM 881) Guidelines

N/A

HBK PO-410

7/85

Mail Processing Operating Plan Guidelines

N/A

HBK PO-415

1/91

Mail Preparation

N/A

HBK PO-416

1/91

Presort Mail

N/A

HBK PO-417

1/91

Opening and Pouching

N/A

HBK PO-418

12/86

Security of Process Control Computer Systems: A Management Guide

N/A

HBK PO-420

11/99

Small Plant Best Practices Guidelines

N/A

HBK PO-421

7/87

Process Control Computer Contingency Planning Guide

N/A

HBK PO-422

7/89

Mail Processing Operating Plan for BMCs and ASFs

N/A

HBK PO-423

4/92

Requisitioning Labels

N/A

HBK PO-424

8/99

AFCS/ISS Operating System Guidelines

N/A

HBK PO-427

10/91

Postmaster’s Guide to Automation for Business Customers

N/A

HBK PO-430

12/91

Small Parcel and Bundle Sorter Guidelines

N/A

HBK PO-440

4/02

Remittance Mail Processing Best Practices

N/A

HBK PO-517

6/92

Guide for Safe Use of the Eastern Region Mail Container

N/A

HBK PO-602

11/86

CFS Management Guidelines

N/A

HBK PO-604

9/89

Plant Loading Authorization and Procedures Guidelines

N/A

HBK PO-862-2

10/85

Manual Distribution Quality Test — Data Collection Procedures

N/A

HBK PO-862-14

10/85

Incoming Secondary Test — Data Collection and Analysis Procedures

N/A

HBK PO-864-1

10/85

BMC Distribution Test — Sample Design and Data Reduction Procedures

N/A

HBK PO-867-1

11/85

Manual Distribution Quality Test — Sample Design and Data Reduction Procedures

N/A

HBK PO-867-3

11/85

Manual Distribution Quality Program — User’s Guide

N/A

HBK PO-867-4

3/83

Manual Distribution Separation Diagnostic Test — Data Collection and Analysis

N/A

HBK PO-869-13

2/86

Dispatch Sack Quality Program User’s Guide

N/A

HC-81-6

5/81

Maintenance & Repair of Office Furniture, Machines, and Equipment

N/A

KIT 16

4/99

PC-70 Ink Jet Printer Visual Resource Kit

N/A

KIT 17

4/99

PC-80 Ink Jet Printer Visual Resource Kit

N/A

MI AS-510-87-14

9/87

Policy and Guidelines for Preventive Maintenance on Building Systems and Equipment

N/A

MI DM-140-91-1

5/91

First-Class Mail Acceptance Policy

N/A

MI EL-670-2024-1

7/24

Best Practices for Supporting Gender Transition in the Workplace

N/A

MI PO-110-91-1

4/91

Guidelines for Providing Retail Services to Military Installations

N/A

MI PO-120-2001-3

7/01

Lead Sales and Services Associate Training

N/A

MI PO-120-2007-2

8/07

Postal Service Retail Communications

N/A

MI PO-130-2003-1

8/03

POS ONE Manual Workaround: Business Contingency and Continuity Plan (BCCP) Documentation

N/A

MI PO-140-1989-4

5/89

Stamps by Mail Procedures

N/A

MI PO-140-89-7

10/89

Retail Location Policy

N/A

MI PO-410-82-4

8/82

BMC Van Unloading

N/A

MI PO-410-83-6

12/83

Operation of Automated Mail Processing System

N/A

MI PO-410-84-4

10/84

Second-Class Mail Van Unloading Policy

N/A

MI PO-420-1999-1

3/99

Loop Mail Program

N/A

MI PO-440-85-1

3/85

Color Coding: Destinating Parcels

N/A

MI PO-440-88-4

10/88

Publication Watch — Revised Form and Procedures

N/A

MI PO-610-85-3

9/85

Daily Unit Volume Reporting

N/A

MI PO-610-87-1

9/87

Customer Services Management Data System (CMDCS)

N/A

MI PO-680-96-1

9/96

FastForward™

N/A

MI PO-680-2001-1

2/01

Request for Special Treatment of Improperly Prepared Mail

N/A

MOP OPP-05-07-2003

5/03

Corporate Flats Strategy

N/A

MOP RE-06-16-1998

6/98

Hazardous Materials — Prominent Display of Poster 76 and Notice 107

N/A

MOP SM-03-27-2020

3/20

Interim Supplement to MI SP-S2-2015-1, Noncompetitive Purchases

N/A

MOP SM-04-02-2020

4/20

Interim Supplemental Guidance to Supplying Principles and Practices — Purchase Plans

N/A

MOP SM-06-19-2020

4/20

Interim Supplement Extension to Management Instruction SP-S2-2015-1, Noncompetitive Purchases

N/A

NOT 299

10/08

Look Before You Cash

N/A

NOT 299-S

10/08

U.S. Postal Money Order Reference Card (Spanish)

N/A

PS Form 2923

1/86

Request for Return or Change of Address

N/A

PS Form 2937

8/03

Importer’s Objections

N/A

PS Form 2944

6/71

Receipt for Customs Duty Mail

N/A

PS Form 2950

1/88

Load Record Outbound

N/A

PS Form 4794

10/78

Unserviceable/Repairable (tag)

N/A

PS Form 5626

3/01

Global Express Mail Service — Delivery Receipt for Inbound EMS Service

N/A

PS Form 8106

7/01

Letter Bill Exchange of Mail CN 31 (Manual Version)

N/A

PUB 16

8/89

Mail Chutes, Receiving Boxes, and Auxiliary Collection Boxes: Regulations and Specifications

N/A

PUB 44

5/71

Repair Parts Catalog — ZIP Mail Translator (ZMT), Model 304

N/A

PUB 79

1/70

Repair Parts Catalog — Canceling Machine, Model F

N/A

PUB 81

10/70

Repair Parts Catalog — Edger Stacker, Model 301

N/A

PUB 88

1/70

Repair Parts Catalog — Detecto Scale, 70 lb., Model 4602

N/A

PUB 89

1/70

Repair Parts Catalog — Peerless-Triner Scale, Model 1870

N/A

PUB 101

1/87

Engineering Change Board Organization and Operation

N/A

PUB 109

9/07

Extra Services Technical Guide: Postal Forms, Labels, and Electronic Files

N/A

PUB 144

10/70

Repair Parts Catalog — Stacker, Conveyor, and Culling Machine, Model 89, A and B

N/A

PUB 150

3/92

Automation and Retail Equipment

N/A

PUB 155

10/83

Rural Letter Carrier Safety Orientation

N/A

PUB 159-A

2/87

Contingency Planning Work Stoppages

N/A

PUB 174

9/08

How to Avoid Dog Bites: Dogs and Dog Repellent

N/A

PUB 208

7/08

Services Available from Rural Carriers

N/A

PUB 306

1/99

Bulk Mail Center Information Guide

N/A

PUB 408

9/88

Plant Load Operations

N/A

PUB 431

7/13

Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups

N/A

TAG 10

8/96

Supposed Liable to Customs Duty

N/A