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APPENDIX 2: Postal Service Information References

The U. S. Postal Service has made a significant effort to make timely, relevant, and accurate information available on the Internet to stakeholders. Those interested in accessing this data should start at the Postal Service's Web site at www.usps.com, an award-winning site. The page has a number of direct links to the following:

• Current news about the Postal Service.

• Planning documents.

• Financial information.

• Policies and procedures.

• Information for consumers.

• Information for businesses.

The site has a Spanish language option and also provides access for the visually impaired (Section 508 compliant). The site has links to various online postal tools and provides the ability to purchase stamps and other postal products. It includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section and offers a way to contact the Postal Service online.

For those interested in using the Postal Service's online portal, the site map on the home page provides a comprehensive overview of the information and features. The table below focuses on relevant Government Performance and Results Act documents, postal policies, and information related to Postal Service financial and operational performance.

Category Reference Location
Postal News and Policy Announcements USPS Press Releases http://www.usps.com/communications/news/press/welcome.htm
Postal Bulletin http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/bulletin/pb.htm
Memo to Mailers http://www.usps.com/memotomailers/
Mailers Companion http://www.usps.com/mailerscompanion/
GPRA
Documents		 USPS Five Year Strategic Plan, FY2004-2008 http://www.usps.com/strategicdirection/strategicplans.htm
2003 Comprehensive Statement on Postal Operations (includes Annual Performance Report) http://www.usps.com/strategicdirection/welcome.htm
FY2003 Annual Performance Plan http://www.usps.com/strategicdirection/strategicplans.htm
Financial Reports Revenue, Piece and Weight (RPW) Reports http://www.usps.com/financials/rpw
Monthly/Accounting Period http://www.usps.com/financials/
Financial Reports http://www.usps.com/financials/
Annual Financial Report, FY2003
Rate Case Information 		http://www.usps.com/ratecase/
Public Reports Mail Industry Task Force http://www.usps.com/strategicdirection/mitf.htm
Mailers Technical Advisory Committee http://ribbs.usps.gov/mtac.htm
Household Diary Study http://www.usps.com/householddiary/
Rules and Regulations USPS Notices to Federal Register http://ribbs.usps.gov/fedreg.html
Postal Explorer http://pe.usps.gov
Domestic Mail Manual http://pe.usps.gov
International Mail Manual http://pe.usps.gov
Customer Support Rulings http://ribbs.usps.gov/files
Operations Information Rapid Information Bulletin Board System http://ribbs.usps.gov
Business Mail Acceptance http://www.usps.com/postalone/businessmail.htm
Bulk Mail Centers http:www.usps.com/bulkmailcenters/