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these changes if our proposal is particularly pieces that are part of full- • Mailers who did not mail adopted. service Intelligent Mail® automation commercial First-Class Mail letters in mailings entered at PostalOne!® fiscal year 2009 may not participate in Stanley F. Mires, acceptance facilities. Accordingly, we the Reply Rides Free program. Chief Counsel, Legislative. propose revised mailing standards to • The program period will be from [FR Doc. 2010–16799 Filed 7–7–10; 8:45 am] allow First-Class Mail letters weighing January 2, 2011 through December 31, BILLING CODE 7710–12–P over 1 ounce up to 1.2 ounces to qualify 2011. for postage payment at the 1-ounce price Mail owners, but not mail service when those letters include a reply card providers, who have mailed commercial POSTAL SERVICE or reply envelope under specified First-Class Mail letters during USPS conditions. fiscal years (FY) 2009 and 2010 may 39 CFR Part 111 This new program provides an apply to participate in this incentive incentive for mailers to include more program by following instructions New Standards for Domestic Mailing content in their automation First-Class provided on our Web site: http:// Services Mail letters by providing a postage www.usps.com/firstclassmailincentive, AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. credit as follows: beginning November 1, 2010, but no • ACTION: Proposed rule. Eligible letters must qualify for the later than December 31, 2010. Mail full-service Intelligent Mail barcode owners must validate that they have SUMMARY: In July 2010, the Postal discount and weigh more than 1 ounce mailed or intend to mail at least one Service filed a notice of mailing services up to 1.2 ounces. At the time of mailing, commercial presorted or automation price adjustments with the Postal mailers would pay the applicable 2- mailing of First-Class Mail letters during Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective ounce price for these pieces. All each of calendar years 2009 and 2010, in January 2011. This proposed rule commercial (presorted and automation) and should state their intent to mail provides the mailing standards that First-Class Mail letter-size volume First-Class Mail letters containing would accompany the new prices in counts towards meeting the overall mail qualifying reply pieces weighing more 2011. volume threshold, but only those letters than 1 ounce up to 1.2 ounces during DATES: We must receive comments on or qualifying for the full-service Intelligent the 2011 program period. After before August 9, 2010. Mail barcode discount will be eligible registration, mail owners must supply ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written for postage credit. adequate proof of the total qualifying • Letters must include a reply card or comments to the Manager, Mailing mail volume claimed for USPS FY 2009 envelope, either Business Reply Mail® Standards, U.S. Postal Service, 475 and FY 2010 in order to be eligible for or Courtesy Reply MailTM. The reply L’Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446, participation. piece may be in the format of a reusable Washington, DC 20260–4446. You may envelope. Permit reply mail pieces are 2011 Saturation and High Density inspect and photocopy all written Incentive Program ® not eligible for this program. comments at USPS Headquarters • The postage credit would be for the The Postal Service proposes to add Library, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., 11th amount paid for the second ounce and new standards to the eligibility sections Floor N, Washington, DC between 9 a.m. would be provided for those pieces of DMM 243 and 343 describing an and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. E- mailed during the 2011 program period incentive program designed to increase mail comments, containing the name when the mailer’s volume of the volume of Standard Mail and and address of the commenter, may be commercial First-Class Mail (FCM) Nonprofit Standard Mail letters and flats sent to: [email protected], letter-size mailpieces mailed in 2011 is mailed at saturation and high density ‘‘ with a subject line of January 2011 at least 2.5 percent greater than the prices. This program would encourage ’’ Domestic Mailing Standards Proposal. mailer’s trend of commercial FCM mailers to increase the volume within Faxed comments are not accepted. letter-size volume mailed during USPS two of our highest margin products and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill fiscal year 2010 (October 1, 2009 would be open to all mailers meeting Chatfield, 202–268–7278. through September 30, 2010) compared the basic eligibility requirements. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed with volume mailed in USPS fiscal year program would enable customers to prices are or will be available under 2009 (October 1, 2008 through expand mailing to additional markets, Docket Number(s) R2010–XX on the September 30, 2009). The threshold test new mailpieces, and increase the Postal Regulatory Commission’s Web volume for program postage credit frequency of their mailings at reduced site at http://www.prc.gov. eligibility will be the total amount that net postage prices. The Postal Service’s proposed rule is 2.5 percent greater than the mailer’s Mailers of Standard Mail or Nonprofit includes: Two incentive programs, projected volume based on the mailer’s Standard Mail letters and/or flats several mail classification changes, trend. For example, if a mailer’s letter- (complete mailpieces) applying for modifications to mailpiece size volume has declined from 100,000 participation in the program would have characteristics, and changes in to 95,000 pieces (a 5 percent decline) to meet the eligibility requirements for classification terminology. This from 2009 to 2010, the projected volume participation in the price category proposed rule contains the revisions to for 2011 at the same trend would be selected. Mailers meeting the eligibility Mailing Standards of the United States 90,250. That mailer’s volume must be at criteria would be able to participate in Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual ® least 92,507 (1.025 times 90,250) during both the saturation and high density (DMM ) that we would adopt to the program period to meet the categories simultaneously. Participants implement the new prices. eligibility threshold. Similarly, a mailer would have the option to demonstrate Incentive Programs with a positive trend would have a growth in total mailed volume or growth threshold that is 2.5 percent more than within a defined market. Mailers who Reply Rides Free First-Class Mail their volume trend. The credit would be participate only within defined market Incentive Program provided after the end of the program, areas would be required to demonstrate The Postal Service encourages the upon calculation and verification of the volume growth within a specific, or growth of automation letter-size mail, mail volume data. group of specific, USPS sectional center

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facility (SCF) service area(s) to qualify For either the saturation or high Program Administration for the incentive. Participants would density incentive, applicants would be Those mailers identified by the Postal have the option to select one or more, required to demonstrate a combined Service as being eligible to participate in up to a maximum of 20, individual SCF minimum of six saturation or high the program would be sent an invitation areas or up to five metropolitan target density mailings within the period of letter on or before November 1, 2010. markets (consisting of multiple October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. These invitation letters would direct contiguous SCFs), for participation in Applicants meeting the other eligibility mailers to apply for the program online the program, and would be required to criteria would have the option to at http://www.usps.com/SaturationHD. participate in both price categories meet the eligibility requirements for Mailers wishing to participate in the simultaneously. Applicants who choose each area selected. The USPS would program, but who were not notified by to participate only within defined approve all applicant-selected market letter, would be able to request a review market areas would be required to meet areas prior to acceptance into the of their eligibility by contacting the the eligibility criteria independently for program. USPS no later than December 1, 2010 at each selected SCF service area or Franchisees that are not separate [email protected]. Any business entities would not be able to selected metropolitan target market. Mail owners participating in the 2011 mailer wishing to participate in the apply for an incentive independently of program would be required initially to the parent organization. Applicants Saturation and High Density Incentive Program would not be eligible for apply online no later than December 15, would receive a credit for volume 2010. demonstrated, within their selected concurrent participation in any other Postal Service-sponsored, volume Mailers completing the online growth area and price category, above application process would receive an their USPS-determined threshold. The incentive program that includes Standard Mail pieces in the saturation electronic response from the USPS that program period would be from January includes: 2, 2011 through December 31, 2011. or high density price categories. • Thresholds for the 2011 Saturation An individual volume threshold To participate, mailers must be the and High Density Incentive Program report. permit holder (i.e., owner) of a permit • would be set at five percent (5%) above A certification letter. imprint advance deposit account(s) at a • the volume of Standard Mail or A threshold inquiry form. postal facility having PostalOne! Nonprofit Standard Mail letters and/or The individual threshold report capability or the owner of qualifying flats recorded in the 2010 calendar year, would display the applicant’s USPS- mail volume entered through the permit within each participant-selected growth recorded saturation and/or high density imprint advance deposit account of a area and price category. Applicants mail volume for the 2010 calendar year. mail service provider at a postal facility electing to participate in both the Applicants agreeing with their threshold having PostalOne! capability. Only the saturation and high density price volume(s) would have the option to sign volume of the mail owner, usually categories would be required to exceed the provided certification letter and defined as the entity paying for the the combined thresholds of both return a copy via email or mail a postage, would be eligible within the categories before qualifying for an hardcopy to Saturation Incentive program period or to meet eligibility incentive payment in either category. Program Office, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., requirements. Mail service providers Approved program participants RM 5500, Washington, DC 20260–5500, and customers supplying inserts, demonstrating an increase, above their to register for the program. Applicants enclosures, or other components threshold level, in their total Standard not agreeing with any portion of their included in the saturation or high Mail or Nonprofit Standard Mail letters USPS-calculated threshold(s) would be density mailings of another mailer and/or flats volume, within their total required to complete the threshold would not be eligible to participate in market area, selected SCF service areas, inquiry form along with supporting this program. or metropolitan target market, would evidence and return it, via email or mail Standard Mail or Nonprofit Standard qualify for a credit to a single designated hardcopy, no later than March 15, 2011. Mail letters and/or flats (complete permit imprint advance deposit account In addition to Standard Mail volume mailpieces) mailed through a permit or Centralized Account Payments prepared and entered directly by the imprint advance deposit account, System (CAPS) account, following the mailer (applicant), applicants would precanceled stamp permit, or a postage close of the 2011 Saturation and High also be eligible to participate in the evidencing system owned by a mail Density Incentive Program. The total program with qualifying volume service provider may be included as postage paid for Standard Mail letters prepared by a mail service provider volume within the program, and and flats within the program period when entered through a permit owned towards program eligibility, when would be identified for each participant by the applicant. Mail volume entered adequate documentation demonstrates and divided by the total number of through a mail service provider’s permit that the applicant is the owner of the recorded pieces, to generate the average would also qualify for the program if mail. price per piece. Participants would adequate documentation, such as a As applicable, applicants would be receive a credit in the amount of a postage statement, PS Form 3602–R or required to submit postage statements percentage of the average price per PS Form 3602–N, identifies the mail as and mailing documentation piece, for the total number of mailpieces being prepared on behalf of the electronically to the Postal One! system of their incremental volume above their applicant and demonstrates the for the duration of the program period. threshold level, recorded during the applicant’s 2010 mailing activity. Applicants participating within a program period as follows: Additionally, as part of the program defined market area(s) would be administration, the Postal Service required to submit postage statements would require each program participant Participation Standard Nonprofit and mailing documentation level mail standard to certify the data used to calculate the electronically to the Postal One! using mail participant’s program threshold(s). This Mail.dat or Mail.XML. All other certification requirement would be Saturation ...... 22% 8% applicants may optionally submit High Density ..... 13% 8% similar to that currently used on a postage statements via Postal Wizard. postage statement (PS Form 3602–R or

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3602–N), and is designed to ensure that sortation. For example, mailers often ask or PC Postage.® Parcels with IBI- the data used by the Postal Service to if they can enter nonautomation metered postage or PC postage must be calculate the threshold level(s) are saturation or high density letters at marked ‘‘COMM’’ in addition to the accurate. destination delivery unit (DDU) prices, First-Class Mail marking. The ‘‘COMM’’ which is allowed for flats but not for marking may be either within or directly Proposed Changes for Letters and Flats letters that are paid for at flats prices. below the indicia area. Move Update Tolerance Similar confusion exists regarding the Standard Mail Parcels We propose to change the tolerance prices for nonmachinable letters for First-Class Mail and Standard Mail weighing more than 3.3 ounces, which Standard Mail parcels would be pieces, found through a Performance- default to nonautomation flats prices. separated into two price categories, Based Verification procedure to be To reduce confusion, we propose to Marketing parcels and Fulfillment lacking an update via Move Update change the terminology used for the parcels. Each of the two price categories procedures, from the current 30 percent pricing of nonbarcoded and/or would have additional pricing to a 25 percent tolerance before we nonautomation-compatible saturation separations for nonprofit pieces charge a 7-cent per piece assessment and high density letters from the current (Nonprofit Marketing parcels and charge. The Move Update standards, default flat-size pricing by establishing Nonprofit Fulfillment parcels). applicable to commercial mailings of a separate price table with Marketing parcels are defined as First-Class Mail and Standard Mail nonautomation letter prices for those containing messages and/or product mailpieces, are designed to reduce the pieces. Prices will be the same as for samples whose purposes are to number of mailpieces that require saturation and high density flats. encourage recipients to purchase a forwarding, return, or disposal as waste, Similarly, we also propose to use product or service, make a contribution, ‘‘ ’’ thus reducing Postal Service costs. The nonmachinable letter prices to refer to support a cause, form a belief or standards also help to assure that mail nonmachinable letters weighing more opinion, take an action, or provide reaches its intended recipients in a than 3.3 ounces, instead of using the information to recipients. These parcels timely manner. current terminology of nonautomation would be required to bear an alternative Performance-Based Verification (PBV) flats prices for nonmachinable letters. addressing format (occupant or procedures introduced in 2009 allow As is currently the case, nonmachinable exceptional addressing, or simplified the Postal Service to sample mailings letters over 3.3 ounces will have the addressing when allowed for saturation during the acceptance process to same prices as nonautomation flats over mail), subject to DMM 602.3.0 and compare mailpiece addresses with the 3.3 ounces, but the prices will be called would be presented for mailing in National Change of Address (NCOA®) nonmachinable letter prices. Actual carrier route (including carrier route database. For the Move Update portion prices will be published in a separate basic, high-density, or saturation of PBV, addresses on the verification Federal Register notice, or may be sortation) or presort separations. sample are compared to the NCOA found under Docket No. R2010–XX on Presorted parcels would be prepared as database and the ratio of the number of the PRC Web site. either machinable or irregular parcels. failed changes of address (COAs), Standard Mail Flats All Marketing parcels would have a addresses that should have been maximum size of 9 inches by 12 inches We have found that rigid flat-size updated per Postal Service records, to by 2 inches thick. pieces are generally less efficient to the number of actual COAs (all changed Fulfillment parcels are lightweight handle than nonrigid flats, even when addresses for addresses in the mailing) products typically requested by the they are able to be sorted by our flat- is calculated. Currently, if this ratio for addressees (recipients). These parcels sorting machines. Therefore, as the sample is sufficiently high (30 would be prepared for mailing as either announced in March 2010, we propose percent or more), pieces in a First-Class presorted machinable or irregular to eliminate the current option for rigid Mail or Standard Mail mailing are parcels. flats to be eligible for automation prices subject to additional postage (the Move if they pass a Pricing and Classification Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs) Update assessment charge). Service Center (PCSC)-administered In a Federal Register final rule In 2007, we created an NFM price testing process. published October 27, 2009 (74 FR category for Standard Mail items that 55140–55142), we stated: ‘‘We will Proposed Changes for Parcels could not meet revised automation flats analyze the results of the PBV samples standards. In the Federal Register on First-Class Mail Parcels periodically, and will adjust the February 6, 2009 (74 FR 6250–6257), we tolerance as needed to ensure the We propose to establish a separate announced our intention to discontinue effectiveness of mailers’ Move Update price category for commercial single- the NFM category in May 2010. In the processes.’’ Accordingly, the Postal piece First-Class Mail® (FCM) parcels March 25, 2010 Postal Bulletin (No. Service proposes to change the current with prices lower than those for retail 22281), we announced that we would 30 percent tolerance to 25 percent FCM parcels. Currently, mailers who extend the NFM price category until the before a Move Update assessment presort a minimum of 500 FCM parcels next price change. We now propose to postage charge would be incurred. pay single-piece prices for the residual end the NFM category as of January portion of a presorted mailing after 2011. Pieces that would have been Standard Mail Letters Only sorting to all required area distribution mailed as NFMs should qualify as either Currently, nonbarcoded or centers. We would also allow non- Standard Mail Fulfillment or Marketing nonautomation-compatible Standard presort mailers access to those prices, parcels. Mail® letters that are mailed at with no volume minimum per mailing. Other Parcels saturation or high density prices pay the Mailers would be able to pay corresponding nonautomation Standard commercial single-piece FCM prices for Parcel Post® packages will be zone Mail flats prices. This causes confusion their parcels when they pay postage by priced for each pound increment for both customers and employees any of three methods: Permit imprint, including packages weighing up to regarding mail preparation and information-based indicia (IBI) meters, 1 pound.

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Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter that will be eliminated are: 215100, 100 Retail Letters, Cards, Flats, and (BPM), Media Mail,® and Library Mail 215200, 262700, 262800, and 216400. Parcels single-piece parcel weights will be Post Office Box Handling Fee * * * * * rounded off to two decimal places, instead of the current four decimal The Postal Service proposes to revise 150 Parcel Post places. DMM 508.4.0 to expand the 153 Prices and Eligibility Special and Other Services applicability of the lock replacement fee for Post Office boxes. Current standards 1.0 Parcel Post Prices and Fees Address Information System Products require payment of the lock replacement * * * * * and Services fee when a customer requests that the 1.2 Determining Single-Piece Weight lock be changed. Address Management at the USPS The Postal Service proposes to also [Revise the last sentence of 1.2 to read National Customer Support Center as follows:] (NCSC) in Memphis, Tennessee, apply this fee when customers renew TM * * * Express all single-piece weights provides value-added product and Post Office Box (PO BOX ) service more than 10 days after the renewal due in decimal pounds rounded off to two service offerings that enable customers decimal places. to better manage the quality of their date. This will provide an incentive for * * * * * mailing lists while maximizing the customers to pay their PO BOX rental Postal Service’s ability to deliver mail fees on time. For those customers who 200 Commercial Letters and Cards do not renew until after the 10-day grace efficiently. Our proposed revision adds 201 Physical Standards a comprehensive list, in DMM 509, of period, the Postal Service often changes address information system products the lock or incurs other lock-related * * * * * and services available from the NCSC. costs, such as plugging the lock and bundling mail separately for the 2.0 Physical Standards for Existing services, such as address Nonmachinable Letters sequencing service or mailing list PO BOX. The lock replacement fee also service, that customers obtain via the will be treated as a late payment fee, * * * * * even in those cases in which the Postal local Post OfficeTM or USPS District 2.3 Additional Criteria for Standard Service does not actually change the remain in DMM 507. Mail Nonmachinable Letters lock. Discontinuation of Standard Mail [Revise 2.3 to read as follows:] Stamped Envelopes General The nonmachinable prices in 243.1.0 apply to Standard Mail letter-size pieces Standard Mail stamped envelopes We encourage customers to comment on the proposed changes and add that that have one or more of the will no longer be available for purchase. nonmachinable characteristics in 2.1. Based on reduced customer demand, the this proposed rule provides the opportunity for mailers to prepare for Mailers must prepare all nonmachinable Postal Service has determined that these letters as described in 245.5.0. items be discontinued because possible operation changes well ahead alternatives are readily available. of the effective date. * * * * * Stamped envelopes have been Although we are exempt from the 230 First-Class Mail notice and comment requirements of the produced since 1853. In 1965, the U.S. 233 Prices and Eligibility Post Office Department first offered Administrative Procedure Act [5 U.S.C. stamped envelopes specifically of 553 (b), (c)] regarding proposed * * * * * rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), we inscribed for authorized nonprofit 3.0 Basic Standards for First-Class invite public comments on the mailers, denominated for the most-used Mail Letters basic rate. In 1992, a Standard Mail following proposed revisions to Mailing * * * * * bulk-rate envelope was added, and in Standards of the United States Postal 1995, both the nonprofit and bulk-rate Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), 3.5 Move Update Standards envelopes were converted to incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 11.1. * * * * * nondenominational products to allow [Revise title and text of 3.5.4 to read their use for the expanding variety of List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 as follows:] rates and subcategories. In 2002, the bulk-rate envelope was adjusted to Administrative practice and 3.5.4 Basis for Move Update include the preferred inscription procedure, Postal Service. Assessment Charges ‘‘Presorted Standard.’’ Because of Accordingly, 39 CFR Part 111 is Mailings are subject to a Move Update minimum mailing requirements, the proposed to be amended as follows: assessment charge if more than 25 sales of these envelopes were limited to percent of addresses with a change of box lots of 500 (except for philatelic PART 111—[AMENDED] address (COA) are not updated, based sales). on the error rate found in USPS 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Sales for these Standard Mail sampling at acceptance during Part 111 continues to read as follows: envelopes have been declining over the Performance-Based Verification. past 10 years. More and more Standard Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– Specifically, mailings for which the Mail customers have opted to affix 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737:39 U.S.C. 101, 401, sample contains greater than 25 percent precanceled stamps or use permit 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–3219, failed COAs out of the total COAs are 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, imprints on commercially available and 5001. subject to additional postage charges as envelopes. Since these alternatives are follows: readily available, we propose to 2. Revise the following sections of a. The percentage of the mailing eliminate Standard Mail stamped Mailing Standards of the United States paying the charge is based on the envelopes from our schedules and Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual percentage of failed pieces above 25 inventory lists. The product numbers (DMM), as follows: percent.

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b. Each of the assessed pieces is 2011 must be at least 2.5 percent greater 1. A separate mailing of identical subject to the $0.07 per piece charge. than the projected mail volume based weight pieces, all of which weigh more c. As an example, if 35% of COAs in on the volume trend percentage from FY than 1 ounce up to 1.2 ounces. the sample are not updated, then the 2009 to FY 2010. For example, if a 2. A mailing of nonidentical weight charge is applied to 10% (=35%–25%) mailer’s letter-size volume has declined pieces, supported by documentation of the total mailing. from 100,000 to 95,000 pieces (a trend under the manifest mailing standards in d. Mailings for which the sample has of 5 percent decline) from USPS FY 705.2.0, with individual piece weight five or fewer pieces that were not 2009 to USPS FY 2010, that mailer’s listings substantiating that participant updated for a COA are not subject to the projected volume for 2011 would be pieces weigh more than 1 ounce but no assessment, regardless of the failure 95,000 pieces times .95 (90,250). The more than 1.2 ounces. The manifest percentage. actual volume mailed (threshold listing must also provide a total of * * * * * volume) during calendar year 2011 must eligible pieces. [Add new 7.0 to read as follows:] be at least 92,507 pieces (1.025 times c. At the end of the 2011 program 90,250, the projected volume) during period, approved participants must be 7.0 First-Class Mail Incentive the program period. able to document their total mailed Programs 2. The credit is provided after the end volume of commercial First-Class Mail 7.1 General Description of the program period, upon USPS letters during the program period, the total mail volume eligible for postage First-Class Mail incentive programs calculation and verification of the mail volume data. credit under 7.2.2b, and meet the are designed to encourage mail volume following conditions: growth and retention. d. The program period for eligible mail volume is from January 2, 2011 1. Letters mailed in the 2011 program 7.2 Reply Rides Free Program through December 31, 2011. Mailed period that meet the USPS-determined mail volume threshold for 2011, as The Reply Rides Free program volumes are calculated at the end of the program period, comparing the volume provided in 7.2.1c, must weigh more provides an incentive for mailers to than 1 ounce up to a maximum of 1.2 include additional contents in their full- mailed during the program with the threshold volume. To be eligible for any ounces. service automation (see 705.22) First- 2. Letters mailed during the 2011 Class Mail letters by providing a postage postage credit, the participant must ensure that the total volume of First- program period must contain a reply credit for letters weighing over 1 ounce card or reply envelope. but no more than 1.2 ounces. Class Mail commercial letters paid at presorted or automation letters prices 3. Credit applies only to letters mailed 7.2.1 Basic Mailpiece Eligibility mailed during the 2011 program period under the full-service automation option meets or exceeds the USPS-determined in 705.22. Letter-size mailpieces mailed by an d. Fluctuations in mailing activity threshold volume for 2011, as approved program participant are resulting from the merger or acquisition determined under 7.2.1c. eligible for a postage credit under all of of one or more program participants, the following conditions: 7.2.2 Mailer Participation Eligibility prior or subsequent to the beginning of a. Eligible full-service automation and Documentation the program period, are subject to letters must weigh more than 1 ounce review, possible recalculation of but no more than 1.2 ounces. Mailers Mail service providers are not eligible to participate in this program. Mail thresholds, and approval by the USPS. pay the applicable 2-ounce price for e. Mailers participating in the Reply owners are considered eligible for the these pieces. Rides Free incentive program are not program as follows: b. Letters must include a reply card or eligible for concurrent participation in a. Applicants must have mailed at envelope, either Business Reply Mail or any other USPS-sponsored volume least one presorted or automation First- Courtesy Reply Mail. The reply piece incentive program that includes First- Class Mail mailing of 500 letters or more may be part of a reusable envelope Class Mail letters. prepared according to 601.6.4 or during both USPS FY 2009 and FY 601.6.5. Mailers must provide a sample 2010. Applicants must be able to 7.2.3 Application of the reply card or envelope at the time document their total mailed volume of Mail owners wishing to participate of mailing. commercial First-Class Mail letters for may apply at http://www.usps.com/ c. The postage credit is for the amount calendar years 2009 and 2010, as firstclassmailincentive beginning paid for the second ounce for eligible follows: November 1, 2010, but no later than letters that meet the standards in 7.2, 1. Volume through one or more December 31, 2010. Following that are mailed during the 2011 program permit imprint advance deposit registration, mailers are required to period, and that meet or exceed their accounts, precanceled stamp permits, or provide documentation demonstrating USPS-determined threshold volume for postage meter permits owned by the their total commercial First-Class Mail 2011. To be eligible for program applicant, or letter volume mailed during USPS FY participation, a mailer must have mailed 2. Volume prepared by a mail service 2009 and FY 2010 (as described in at least one mailing of 500 or more provider when entered through a permit 7.2.1c). The USPS reviews the presorted or automation First-Class Mail owned by the applicant, or documentation provided for adequacy letters during the USPS fiscal years (FY) 3. Volume mailed under a mail and provides an electronic response that 2009 and 2010 (October 1 through service provider’s permit that can be includes: September 30). The threshold volume is specifically identified as being mailed a. Notification of approval (or of the determined as follows: on behalf of the applicant. need for additional documentation) for 1. The USPS determines a mailing b. Approved participants must be able participation in the program. volume trend for mailers with all to document the total mailed volume of b. Applicant’s verified mail volume commercial First-Class Mail letter letters that are eligible, under 7.2, for for USPS FY 2009 and FY 2010. volume mailed during both USPS FY postage credit. Accordingly, pieces must c. Applicant’s 2011 mail volume 2009 and USPS FY 2010. To qualify for be presented for mailing under either of threshold for program and postage postage credit, the mailing volume in the following conditions: credit eligibility.

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d. A certification letter. Mailers must high density letters over 3.5 ounces, see 6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards present a printed copy of the 3.2.1b. for Enhanced Carrier Route Standard certification letter to a postal acceptance b. Pieces mailed at automation letter Mail Letters employee with the first mailing, under prices may weigh up to 3.5 ounces. 6.1 General Enhanced Carrier Route this program, at each mailing office. Saturation and high density letters Standards 7.2.4 Mailer Response weighing more than 3.5 ounces are * * * * * mailable at applicable saturation or high Mailers wishing to dispute the USPS- 6.1.2 Basic Eligibility Standards verified mail volume or USPS- density nonautomation letter prices. determined threshold (see 7.2.3) may * * * * * All pieces in an Enhanced Carrier request a review by sending an e-mail to Route or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier 3.9 Move Update Standards (e-mail address to be published later) no Route Standard Mail mailing must: later than February 15, 2011. * * * * * * * * * * [Revise item g to read as follows:] 7.2.5 Program Credits 3.9.4 Basis for Move Update g. Meet the requirements for Approved participants that can Assessment Charges automation compatibility in 201.3.0 and demonstrate an increase in their mailed [Revise text of 3.9.4 to read as bear an accurate delivery point volume of commercial First-Class Mail follows:] POSTNET barcode or Intelligent Mail letters in the 2011 program period, barcode encoded with the correct compared with the projected volume as Mailings are subject to a Move Update delivery point routing code matching determined under 7.2.1c, qualify for a assessment charge if more than 25 the delivery address and meeting the credit, after the end of the program percent of addresses with a change of standards in 202.5.0, and 708.4.0, period, to their designated Centralized address (COA) are not updated, based except as provided in 6.1.2h. Pieces Account Payment System (CAPS) on the error rate found in USPS prepared with a simplified address permit imprint account, as follows: sampling at acceptance during format are exempt from the automation- a. The letter-size pieces for which the Performance-Based Verification. compatibility and barcode requirements. credit is claimed must weigh more than Specifically, mailings for which the Letters with Intelligent Mail barcodes 1 ounce but no more than 1.2 ounces sample contains greater than 25 percent entered under the full-service Intelligent and be mailed under all standards in failed COAs out of the total COAs are Mail automation option also must meet 7.2. subject to additional postage charges as the standards in 705.22.0. b. Participants that meet or exceed follows: [Add new item h to read as follows:] h. All saturation and high density their threshold volume receive a credit a. The percentage of the mailing letters over 3.5 ounces, and saturation in the amount of the postage paid for the paying the charge is based on the second ounce for each eligible piece (other than pieces with a simplified percentage of failed pieces above 25 meeting all the conditions in 7.2 that are address) and high density letter-size percent. mailed during the 2011 program year pieces not meeting the standards 6.1.2g from January 2, 2011 through December b. Each of the assessed pieces is must pay the applicable nonautomation 31, 2011. subject to the $0.07 per piece charge. saturation or high density prices. Basic * * * * * c. As an example, if 35% of COAs in carrier route letter prices are the same the sample are not updated, then the for barcoded automation-compatible 240 Standard Mail charge is applied to 10% (=35%–25%) pieces and nonautomation pieces. 243 Prices and Eligibility of the total mailing. [Delete 6.1.3 in its entirety.] 1.0 Prices and Fees for Standard Mail d. Mailings for which the sample has * * * * * * * * * * five or fewer pieces that were not 6.3 Basic Price Enhanced Carrier [Delete section 1.7 in its entirety to updated for a COA are not subject to the Route Standards remove reference to the 2009 Saturation assessment, regardless of the failure * * * * * Mail Volume Incentive Program.] percentage. * * * * * 6.3.2 Basic Price Eligibility 3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail [Revise 6.3.2 by deleting items a and Letters 5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards b to read as follows:] * * * * * for Nonautomation Standard Mail Basic prices apply to each piece Letters 3.2 Defining Characteristics sorted under 245.6.0 or 705.8.0 in a full * * * * * carrier route tray, in a carrier route 3.2.1 Mailpiece Weight bundle of 10 or more pieces, or in 5.5 Nonmachinable Price Application All Standard Mail pieces must weigh groups of 10 or more pieces placed in a 5-digit carrier routes or a 3-digit less than 16 ounces. The following [Revise 5.5 to read as follows:] weight limits also apply to pieces carrier routes tray. Nonmachinable prices in 1.0 apply mailed at Standard Mail letter prices: only to Standard Mail letter-size pieces 6.4 High Density Enhanced Carrier [Revise items a and b to read as Route Standards follows:] (including card-size pieces) that meet a. Pieces mailed at machinable letter the criteria in 201.2.1 for 6.4.1 Basic Eligibility Standards for prices may weigh up to 3.3 ounces. nonmachinable letters. Nonmachinable High Density Prices Letter-size pieces weighing more than saturation or high density letter-size [Revise 6.4.1, by deleting items a and 3.3 ounces are mailable at pieces are subject to the applicable b and incorporating those items into the nonmachinable letter prices, unless they saturation or high density text to read as follows:] are barcoded and eligible to be mailed nonautomation letter prices. High density letter-size mailpieces as automation letters. For saturation and * * * * * must be in a full carrier route tray or in

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a carrier route bundle of 10 or more Saturation pieces that are automation- 3.0 Eligibility Standards for First- pieces placed in a 5-digit carrier routes compatible under 201.3.0, are accurately Class Mail Flats or 3-digit carrier routes tray. High barcoded with a delivery point barcode, * * * * * density prices apply to each piece that and weigh more than 3.3 ounces but not is automation-compatible according to more than 3.5 ounces pay postage equal 3.5 Move Update Standard 201.3.0, and has an accurate delivery to the piece/pound price and receive a * * * * * point POSTNET barcode or Intelligent discount equal to the saturation flat-size [Revise title and text of 3.5.4 to read Mail barcode encoded with the correct piece price (3.3 ounces or less) minus as follows:] delivery point routing code matching the saturation letter piece price (3.3 the delivery address and meeting the ounces or less). The discount is 3.5.4 Basis for Move Update standards in 202.5.0, and 708.4.0. calculated using nondestination entry Assessment Charges Except for pieces with a simplified prices only, regardless of entry level. Mailings are subject to a Move Update address, pieces that are not automation- This discount also applies to saturation assessment charge if more than 25 compatible or not barcoded are mailable pieces with simplified addresses. This percent of addresses with a change of only at the nonautomation high density discount does not apply to pieces address (COA) are not updated, based letter prices. paying nonautomation saturation letter on the error rate found in USPS * * * * * prices. sampling at acceptance during * * * * * Performance-Based Verification. 6.4.3 High Density Discount for Heavy [Add new section 8.0 to read as Specifically, mailings for which the Letters follows:] sample contains greater than 25 percent [Revise 6.4.3 to read as follows:] failed COAs out of the total COAs are 8.0 Incentive Programs for Standard subject to additional postage charges as High density pieces that are Mail Letters automation-compatible under 201.3.0, follows: a. The percentage of the mailing that are accurately barcoded with a 8.1 General Description paying the charge is based on the delivery point barcode, and that weigh Incentive programs for Standard Mail percentage of failed pieces above 25 more than 3.3 ounces but not more than letters are designed to encourage mail percent. 3.5 ounces, pay postage equal to the volume growth and retention. b. Each of the assessed pieces is piece/pound price and receive a subject to the $0.07 per piece charge. discount equal to the high density flat- 8.2 Saturation and High Density Incentive Program c. As an example, if 35% of COAs in size piece price (3.3 ounces or less) the sample are not updated, then the minus the high density letter piece price The Saturation and High Density charge is applied to 10% (=35%–25%) (3.3 ounces or less). The discount is Incentive Program provides postage of the total mailing. calculated using nondestination entry credits for qualified mail owners of d. Mailings for which the sample has prices only, regardless of entry level. Standard Mail, or Nonprofit Standard five or fewer pieces that were not This discount does not apply to pieces Mail, letters and/or flats mailed at updated for a COA are not subject to the paying nonautomation high density saturation or high density carrier route assessment, regardless of the failure letter prices. prices that can document mail volumes percentage. exceeding their individual USPS- * * * * * 6.5 Saturation ECR Standards recorded threshold level, during the 6.5.1 Basic Eligibility Standards for 2011 program period, from January 2, 340 Standard Mail Saturation Prices 2011, through December 31, 2011. 343 Prices and Eligibility Participating mail owners documenting [Revise 6.5.1 by deleting items a volumes above their threshold level 1.0 Prices and Fees for Standard Mail through c and incorporating those items receive a credit, for each piece into the text to read as follows:] * * * * * exceeding their threshold level, to a [Delete section 1.6 in its entirety to Saturation letter-size mailpieces must designated permit imprint advance remove reference to the 2009 Saturation be in a full carrier route tray or in a deposit account or Centralized Account Mail Volume Incentive Program.] carrier route bundle of 10 or more Payment System (CAPS) account after * * * * * pieces placed in a 5-digit carrier routes the end of the program period. Refer to or 3-digit carrier routes tray. Saturation 343.8.2 for program details. 3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail prices apply to each piece that is Flats automation-compatible according to * * * * * * * * * * 201.3.0, and has an accurate delivery 300 Commercial Mail Flats point POSTNET barcode or Intelligent 301 Physical Standards 3.9 Move Update Standards Mail barcode encoded with the correct * * * * * delivery point routing code matching * * * * * the delivery address and meeting the 3.0 Physical Standards for * * * * * standards in 202.5.0, and 708.4.0. Automation Flats [Revise title and text of 3.9.4 to read Except for pieces with a simplified as follows:] address, pieces that are not automation- * * * * * compatible or not barcoded are mailable [Delete 3.3 in its entirety, and 3.9.4 Basis for Move Update at nonautomation saturation letter renumber current 3.4 through 3.6 as Assessment Charges new 3.3 through 3.5.] prices. Mailings are subject to a Move Update * * * * * * * * * * assessment charge if more than 25 percent of addresses with a change of 6.5.3 Saturation Discount for Heavy 330 First-Class Mail address (COA) are not updated, based Letters 333 Prices and Eligibility on the error rate found in USPS [Revise 6.5.3 to read as follows:] * * * * * sampling at acceptance during

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Performance-Based Verification. a. Mailers must be the owner of a b. Applicants participating in both the Specifically, mailings for which the permit imprint advance deposit saturation and high density price sample contains greater than 25 percent account, precanceled stamp permit, or categories must exceed the combined failed COAs out of the total COAs are postage meter permit at a USPS facility thresholds of both categories before subject to additional postage charges as having PostalOne! capability; or the qualifying for an incentive payment in follows: owner of qualifying mailpiece volume either category. a. The percentage of the mailing entered through the account(s) of a mail 8.2.4 Application paying the charge is based on the service provider at a USPS facility percentage of failed pieces above 25 having PostalOne! capability, when Mail owners identified by the Postal percent. adequate documentation demonstrates Service as being eligible to participate in b. Each of the assessed pieces is that the applicant is the owner of the the program will be sent an invitation subject to the $0.07 per piece charge. mailpieces. letter by November 1, 2010. Mail owners c. As an example, if 35% of COAs in b. Applicants must electronically may apply for the program as follows: the sample are not updated, then the submit postage statements and mailing a. The invitation letter directs mail charge is applied to 10% (=35%–25%) documentation to the Postal One! owners to apply for the program online of the total mailing. system. Applicants participating within at http://www.usps.com/SaturationHD d. Mailings for which the sample has a defined market area(s) must no later than December 15, 2010. five or fewer pieces that were not electronically submit postage statements b. Applicants participating with updated for a COA are not subject to the and mailing documentation using Standard Mail saturation and/or high assessment, regardless of the failure Mail.dat or Mail.XML. All other density mail volume destinating only percentage. applicants may optionally submit within defined market areas must select * * * * * postage statements via Postal Wizard. the sectional center facility (SCF) [Add new 8.0 as follows:] c. Only the volume of the mail owner, service areas for participation in the usually defined as the entity paying for program, up to a maximum of 20 8.0 Incentive Programs for Standard individual SCF areas or up to five Mail Flats the postage, is eligible within the program period. metropolitan target markets (consisting 8.1 General Description d. Mail service providers and of multiple contiguous SCFs). The USPS Incentive programs for Standard Mail customers supplying inserts, enclosures must approve all applicant-selected letters are designed to encourage mail or other components included in the market areas prior to acceptance into the volume growth and retention. mailings of another mailer are not program. c. Mail owners completing the online eligible to participate in this program. 8.2 Saturation and High Density application process receive an e. For either the saturation or high Incentive Program electronic response from the USPS that density incentives, applicants must 8.2.1 Program Description includes: demonstrate a combined minimum of 1. An individual volume threshold The Saturation and High Density six saturation or high density mailings report, with the applicant’s recorded Incentive Program provides postage of Standard Mail letters and/or flats saturation and/or high density volume credits for qualified mail owners of within the qualification period of for the 2010 calendar year. Standard Mail, or Nonprofit Standard October 1, 2009, to September 30, 2010. 2. A certification letter. Mail, letters and/or flats (complete f. Applicants meeting the eligibility 3. A threshold inquiry form. mailpieces) mailed at saturation or high criteria in 8.2.2a through 8.2.2d may d. Applicants agreeing with their density carrier route prices that can participate within both the saturation threshold volume(s) can sign the document mail volumes exceeding their and high density price categories certification letter and return a copy via individual USPS-recorded threshold simultaneously. e-mail to: level, during the 2011 program period, g. Applicants who participate only [email protected] or from January 2, 2011, through December within defined market areas must meet mail hardcopy to Saturation Incentive 31, 2011. Participating mail owners the eligibility criteria independently for Program Office, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, documenting volumes above their each selected SCF service area or SW., Room 5500, Washington, DC threshold level receive a credit, for each selected metropolitan target market. 20260–5500, to be registered for the piece exceeding their threshold level, to h. Mailers participating in the 2011 program. a single designated permit imprint Saturation and High Density Incentive e. Applicants not agreeing with any advance deposit account or Centralized Program are not eligible for concurrent portion of their USPS-calculated Account Payment System (CAPS) participation in any other USPS- threshold(s) must complete the account after the end of the program sponsored volume incentive program threshold inquiry form and return it period. Applicants are required to that includes Standard Mail pieces in along with supporting evidence, via e- review and certify the accuracy of the the saturation or high density price mail, or mail hardcopy to Saturation data used by the USPS to calculate their categories. Incentive Program Office, 475 L’Enfant threshold level(s); and, upon request, 8.2.3 Program Threshold Level Plaza, SW., Room 5500, Washington, DC may be required to provide 20260–5500, no later than March 15, documentation of their mailing activity Threshold level figures are calculated 2011. in the 2010 calendar year, the 2009– independently for each applicant as f. Mail owners wishing to participate 2010 eligibility period and during the follows: in the program, but who were not program period. a. Thresholds are set at five percent notified by letter, may request a review (5%) above (or 105% of) the volume, of their eligibility by contacting the 8.2.2 Eligibility Standards within the participant-selected growth USPS no later than December 1, 2010. Mail service providers are not eligible area and price category, of Standard to participate in this program. Mail Mail or Nonprofit Standard Mail letters 8.2.5 Program Participation owners are eligible for the program as and/or flats recorded in the 2010 Mail owners may participate in the follows: calendar year. program with qualifying letters and/or

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flats mailpieces mailed at saturation or 1.3 Maximum Weight and Size 402 Elements on the Face of a high density prices as follows: [Revise text of 1.3 by adding a new Mailpiece a. Standard Mail, or Nonprofit third sentence to read as follows:] 1.0 All Mailpieces Standard Mail, mailpieces mailed by the * * * Standard Mail Marketing * * * * * participant through the participant’s parcels (see 2.4) may not be larger than own permit imprint advance account, 9 inches high, 12 inches long and 2 1.2 Delivery and Return Address precanceled stamp permit(s), or postage inches thick. * * * meter permit(s); [Revise 1.2 by reorganizing the text * * * * * b. Standard Mail, or Nonprofit and adding a new last sentence to read Standard Mail, mailpieces prepared by 2.0 Additional Physical Standards by as follows:] a mail service provider, when entered Class of Mail The delivery address specifies the location to which the USPS is to deliver through a permit owned by the * * * * * participant; a mailpiece (see 602 for more c. Standard Mail, or Nonprofit 2.3 First-Class Mail Parcels information). Except for pieces prepared with detached address labels under Standard Mail, mailpieces mailed * * * * * through a mail service provider’s 602.4.0, each mailpiece must have a permit, only when the pieces can be 2.3.2 Surcharge visible and legible delivery address only identified as being prepared for the Unless prepared in 5-digit/scheme on the side of the piece bearing postage. participant and when the applicant’s containers or paid at a single-piece A return address is required in specific prior mailing activity through the mail price, presorted parcels are subject to a circumstances (see 3.2 and 602.1.5). service provider’s permit can be surcharge if any of the following Standard Mail Marketing parcels (see validated. characteristics apply: 443) must use an alternative addressing d. Fluctuations in mailing activity [Revise 2.3.2 by deleting current item format under 602.3.0. resulting from the merger or acquisition a and redesignating current items b and * * * * * of one or more program participants, c as new items a and b to read as 2.0 Placement and Content of prior or subsequent to the beginning of follows:] Markings the program period, are subject to a. The parcels do not bear a GS1–128 review and approval by the USPS. or POSTNET barcode. * * * * * b. The parcels are irregularly shaped, 8.2.6 Incentive Program Credits 2.4 First-Class Mail and Standard such as rolls, tubes, and triangles. Mail Markings Approved participants demonstrating * * * * * an increase in Standard Mail, or [Revise the title of 2.4.1 to read as [Revise the title of 2.4 to read as follows:] Nonprofit Standard Mail, letters and follows:] flats volume above their threshold level 2.4.1 Placement and Content qualify for a credit to a single designated 2.4 Standard Mail Parcels Markings must be placed as follows: permit imprint advance deposit account * * * * * or Centralized Account Payment System [Revise title and text of 2.4.2 to delete * * * * * (CAPS) account as follows: references to Not Flat-Machinables and [Revise item b to add a marking for a. The total postage paid for Standard add standards for Marketing parcels to First-Class Mail parcels and reorganize Mail, or Nonprofit Standard Mail, letters read as follows:] text to read as follows:] and flats mailed at saturation or high b. Other Markings. In addition to the density prices, recorded during the 2.4.2 Marketing Parcels basic class marking, nonpresorted First- program is identified for each Marketing parcels have the following Class Mail parcels claiming the single- participant. characteristics: piece commercial parcel price (see 433) b. The total postage paid during the a. Height not more than 9 inches high. must be marked ‘‘COMM’’ when postage program period is divided by the total Minimum height must be 31⁄2 inches if is paid by IBI meter or PC postage. number of recorded mailpieces to the parcel is 1⁄4 inch thick or less. Price-specific markings for Standard determine the average price per piece b. Length not more than 12 inches Mail only are ‘‘ECRLOT,’’ ‘‘ECRWSH,’’ for the program period. long. Minimum length must be 5 inches ‘‘ECRWSS,’’ and ‘‘Customized c. Participants receive a credit, based if the parcel is 1⁄4 inch thick or less. MarketMail’’ (or ‘‘CUST MKTMAIL’’ or on the percentages of the average price c. Thickness at least 0.009 thick, but ‘‘CMM’’). Place price-specific markings per piece, for the number of mailpieces not more than 2 inches. in one of the following locations: of incremental volume above their d. An alternative addressing format, 1. In the location specified in 2.4.1a. threshold level, recorded during the according to 602.3.0. 2. In the address area on the line directly above or two lines above the program period, as follows: 2.4.3 Surcharge 1. Saturation letters and flats: 22 address if the marking appears alone or percent for Standard Mail, 8 percent for [Revise text of 2.4.3 to delete reference if included in an optional endorsement Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. to Not Flat-Machinables and reorganize line under 708.7.0 or with carrier route 2. High density letters and flats: 13 text to read as follows:] information under 708.6.0. percent for Standard Mail, 8 percent for Unless prepared in carrier route or 5- 3. If preceded by two asterisks (**), Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. digit/scheme containers, Standard Mail place ‘‘PRESORTED’’ or ‘‘Customized parcels are subject to a surcharge if: * * * * * MarketMail’’ (or abbreviated marking) a. The machinable parcels do not bear on the line directly above or two lines 400 Commercial Parcels a GS1–128 barcode (see 708.5.0) or, above the address in a mailer keyline or 401 Physical Standards b. The irregular parcels do not bear a manifest keyline, or above the address GS1–128 barcode (see 708.5.0) or and below the postage in an MLOCR 1.0 Physical Standards for Parcels POSTNET barcode (see 708.4.0). ink-jet-printed date correction/meter * * * * * * * * * * drop shipment line.

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[Delete item c in its entirety and marking when postage is paid by IBI [Revise text of item d to read as redesignate current item d as new item meter or PC Postage. follows:] c.] * * * * * d. Each Fulfillment parcel must bear * * * * * the addressee’s name and delivery 3.0 Basic Standards for First-Class address, including the correct ZIP Code 4.0 General Barcode Placement for Mail Parcels or ZIP+4 code, unless an alternative Parcels * * * * * addressing format is used subject to * * * * * 602.3.0. Detached address labels (DALs) 3.5 Move Update Standards may be used subject to 602.4.0. 4.3 POSTNET Barcodes * * * * * [Re-designate current items e through [Revise text of 4.3 by deleting [Revise title and text of 3.5.4 to read h as new items f through i, and add new references to Not Flat-Machinable as follows:] item e to read as follows:] pieces to read as follows:] 3.5.4 Basis for Move Update e. Each Marketing parcel must bear an First-Class Mail parcels and Standard Assessment Charges alternative addressing format subject to 602.3.0. DALs may be used subject to Mail irregular parcels may bear Mailings are subject to a Move Update POSTNET barcodes or GS1–128 602.4.0. assessment charge if more than 25 * * * * * barcodes. First-Class Mail parcels and percent of addresses with a change of Standard Mail irregular parcels bearing address (COA) are not updated, based 3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail POSTNET barcodes representing only on the error rate found in USPS Flats the postal routing barcode (destination sampling at acceptance during * * * * * ZIP Code) are eligible to be mailed using Performance-Based Verification. eVS. POSTNET barcodes may not be Specifically, mailings for which the 3.9 Move Update Standards used on eVS parcels bearing sample contains greater than 25 percent * * * * * concatenated GS1–128 barcodes. Place failed COAs out of the total COAs are POSTNET barcodes on parcels under [Revise title and text of 3.9.4 to read subject to additional postage charges as as follows:] 4.3.1 through 4.3.3. follows: 4.3.1 General Placement of POSTNET a. The percentage of the mailing 3.9.4 Basis for Move Update Barcodes paying the charge is based on the Assessment Charges percentage of failed pieces above 25 Mailings are subject to a Move Update [Revise text of 4.3.1 by deleting percent. assessment charge if more than 25 references to Not Flat-Machinable piece b. Each of the assessed pieces is percent of addresses with a change of under 6 ounces to read as follows:] subject to the $0.07 per piece charge. address (COA) are not updated, based On any First-Class Mail parcel, or any c. As an example, if 35% of COAs in on the error rate found in USPS Standard Mail irregular parcel, the the sample are not updated, then the sampling at acceptance during POSTNET barcode may be anywhere on charge is applied to 10% (=35%–25%) Performance-Based Verification. the address side as long as it is at least of the total mailing. Specifically, mailings for which the 1⁄8 inch from any edge of the piece. d. Mailings for which the sample has sample contains greater than 25 percent POSTNET barcodes must be printed five or fewer pieces that were not failed COAs out of the total COAs are according to 708.4.0. Address block updated for a COA are not subject to the subject to additional postage charges as barcodes are subject to the standards in assessment, regardless of the failure follows: 4.3.2. percentage. a. The percentage of the mailing * * * * * * * * * * paying the charge is based on the 430 First-Class Mail 440 Standard Mail percentage of failed pieces above 25 percent. 433 Prices and Eligibility 443 Prices and Eligibility b. Each of the assessed pieces is 1.0 Prices and Fees for First-Class 1.0 Prices and Fees for Standard Mail subject to the $0.07 per piece charge. c. As an example, if 35% of COAs in Mail * * * * * the sample are not updated, then the [Revise title of 1.2 to read as follows:] * * * * * charge is applied to 10% (=35%–25%) [Revise text of 1.3 to add eligibility 1.2 Regular and Nonprofit Standard of the total mailing. standards for the single-piece Mail—Fulfillment Parcel Prices d. Mailings for which the sample has commercial parcel price to read as five or fewer pieces that were not follows:] * * * * * [Revise title of 1.3 to read as follows:] updated for a COA are not subject to the 1.3 Parcel Prices assessment, regardless of the failure 1.3 Regular and Nonprofit Standard percentage. For prices, see Notice 123–Price List. Mail—Marketing Parcel Prices * * * * * First-Class Mail parcels mailed under * * * * * the following conditions are eligible for 4.0 Price Eligibility for Standard Mail single-piece commercial parcel prices: 3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail * * * * * a. The residual portion of a presorted Parcels 4.2 Minimum Per Piece Prices mailing prepared under 435.4.0. * * * * * b. Nonpresorted mailings for which The minimum per piece prices (i.e., 3.3 Additional Basic Standards for the minimum postage that must be paid the postage is paid by permit imprint, Standard Mail IBI meter, or PC Postage. The minimum for each piece) apply as follows: quantity per mailing when using permit Each Standard Mail mailing is subject * * * * * imprints (see 604.5.0) is 200 pieces or to these general standards: [Revise text of item c by deleting the 50 pounds. See 401.2.4 for required * * * * * reference to Not Flat-Machinable in the

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second to last sentence to read as 5.4 Prices for Irregular Parcels [Revise the first sentence of item f to follows:] 5.4.1 5-Digit Price indicate new size restrictions to read as c. * * * DDU prices are available for follows:] parcels entered only at 5-digit, [Revise the introductory text of 5.4.1 f. Enhanced Carrier Route parcels may Enhanced Carrier Route, or Nonprofit by deleting the reference to NFMs to not be more than 9 inches high, 12 Enhanced Carrier Route prices.* * * read as follows:] inches long, or 2 inches thick. * * * The 5-digit price applies to irregular * * * * * * * * * * parcels that are dropshipped to a DNDC 4.4 Surcharge (or ASF when claiming DNDC prices), 445 Mail Preparation DSCF, or DDU and presented: * * * * * [Revise the introductory text of 4.4 to * * * * * read as follows:] 2.0 Bundles [Delete item 5.4.1e in its entirety.] Unless prepared in carrier route 2.1 Definition of a Bundle (Marketing parcels only) or 5-digit/ 5.4.2 SCF Price [Revise the last sentence in 2.1 by scheme containers, Standard Mail [Revise the introductory text of in deleting the reference to 5-digit bundles parcels are subject to a surcharge if: 5.4.2 by deleting the reference to NFMs and Not Flat-Machinables to read as * * * * * to read as follows:] follows:] [Delete current item c in its entirety The SCF price applies to irregular * * * Bundling under 445 is allowed and redesignate current item d as new parcels that are dropshipped and only for carrier route bundles of item c and revise to read as follows:] presented to a DSCF or DNDC: irregular parcels. c. The irregular parcels weigh less * * * * * * * * * * than 16 ounces and those pieces do not 5.4.3 NDC Price 5.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels bear a GS1–128 or POSTNET barcode, under 708.5.0, for the ZIP Code of the [Revise the introductory text of 5.4.3 5.1 Basic Standards delivery address. by deleting the reference to NFMs to [Revise the introductory paragraph in read as follows:] 4.5 Extra Services for Standard Mail 5.1 by deleting the word The NDC price applies to qualifying ‘‘nonautomation’’ to read as follows:] * * * * * irregular parcels as follows under either All mailings and all pieces in each of the following conditions: 4.5.2 Eligible Matter mailing at Standard Mail and Nonprofit * * * * * Standard Mail prices are subject to [Revise 4.5.2 by deleting the reference 5.4.4 Mixed NDC Price preparation standards in 5.3 or 5.4, and to Not Flat-Machinable to read as to these general standards: follows:] [Revise the text of 5.4.4 by deleting the * * * * * Extra services may be used only with references to NFMs to read as follows:] [Delete current 6.0 in its entirety and pieces mailed at parcel prices. The mixed NDC price applies to renumber all of current 7.0 as new 6.0.] * * * * * irregular parcels in origin NDC or mixed NDC containers that are not eligible for * * * * * 5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards 5-digit, SCF, or NDC prices. Place 446 Enter and Deposit for Presorted Standard Mail Pieces irregular parcels at mixed NDC prices in * * * * * * * * * * origin NDC or mixed NDC sacks under 445.5.4.4 or on origin NDC or mixed 5.0 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) 5.2 Price Application NDC pallets under 705.8.10. Entry [Revise 5.2 by inserting the term * * * * * * * * * * ‘‘ ’’ Fulfillment parcels to further identify 6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards 5.2 Eligibility machinable and irregular parcels, for Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Pieces in a mailing that meets the deleting the reference to Not Flat- Mail Parcels Machinable, and adding the term standards in 2.0 and 5.0 are eligible for ‘‘Marketing’’ parcels to read as follows:] 6.1 General Enhanced Carrier Route the DDU price when deposited at a Standards Prices for Standard Mail and DDU, addressed for delivery within that Nonprofit Standard Mail apply * * * * * facility’s service area, and prepared as follows: separately to Fulfillment parcels 6.1.2 Basic Eligibility Standards (machinable and irregular) and * * * * * Marketing parcels that meet the All pieces in an Enhanced Carrier [Revise item 5.2b by deleting the eligibility standards in 2.0 through 4.0 Route or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier reference to Not Flat-Machinable pieces and the preparation standards in Route Standard Mail mailing must: to read as follows:] 445.5.0, 705.6.0, 705.8.0, or 705.20. * * * * * b. One or more parcels in 5-digit When parcels are combined under d. Bear a delivery address that containers. 445.5.0, 705.6.0, or 705.20, all pieces are includes the correct ZIP Code, ZIP+4 * * * * * eligible for the applicable prices when code, or numeric equivalent to the 460 Bound Printed Matter the combined total meets the eligibility delivery point barcode (DPBC) and that standards. For example, when there are meets these address quality standards: 463 Prices and Eligibility 10 pounds of combined machinable * * * * * 1.0 Prices and Fees for Bound Printed parcels and irregular parcels in a 5-digit [Revise item d2 to require alternative Matter sack, all pieces are eligible for the 5- addressing to read as follows:] * * * * * digit prices. 2. An alternative addressing format as * * * * * described in 602.3.0. 1.2 Commercial Bound Printed Matter [Revise title of 5.4 to read as follows:] * * * * * * * * * *

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1.2.6 Determining Single-Piece Weight 4.8.4 Lock Replacement 1.5 AEC ll Service [Revise the last sentence of 1.2.6 to [Revise text of 4.8.4 by adding the AEC II Service sends addresses with read as follows:] following sentence as a new last errors that cannot be resolved through * * * Express all single-piece weights sentence as follows:] other Address Management services to in decimal pounds rounded off to two * * * The lock replacement fee also the field for resolution based on decimal places. applies as a late payment charge when knowledge of delivery personnel. The * * * * * the customer renews a box more than 10 mailer is provided with the correct days after the renewal due date, whether address or with information that the 470 Media Mail or not the lock is actually changed. address is not a recognized deliverable 473 Prices and Eligibility * * * * * address. 1.0 Media Mail Prices and Fees 509 Other Services 1.6 Address Information Service (AIS) Viewer * * * * * 1.0 Address Information System 1.5 Computing Postage for Media Mail Products The AIS Viewer is an interactive CD–ROM that provides the ability to 1.5.1 Determining Single-Piece Weight [Revise entire 509.1.0 section to reorganize by adding additional address retrieve, view, and print accurate and [Revise the last sentence of 1.5.1 to information system products as follows:] current ZIP Code information for all 50 read as follows:] states on demand, eliminating hardcopy * * * Express all single-piece weights 1.1 General Information reports. in decimal pounds rounded off to two Address Management provides value- 1.7 Barcode Certification decimal places. added product and service offerings that * * * * * enable customers to manage the quality The barcode certification program of their mailing lists while maximizing evaluates manufacturers’ printers, 480 Library Mail the Postal Service’s ability to efficiently computer software, and computer 483 Prices and Eligibility deliver mail. Additional information on systems that produce a barcode in order to certify that the barcode meets all 1.0 Library Mail Prices and Fees these products and services can be found on RIBBS at ribbs.usps.gov or by dimensional specifications required by * * * * * calling the National Customer Support the Postal Service. 1.5 Computing Postage for Library Center (see 608.8.0 for address) at 800– 1.8 Carrier Route Information System Mail 238–3150. See Notice 123—Price List. (CRIS) 1.5.1 Determining Single-Piece Weight 1.2 Address Element Correction (AEC) The CRIS service provides reference [Revise the last sentence of 1.5.1 to AEC service identifies and corrects information needed to apply carrier read as follows:] bad or incomplete addresses using route codes to addresses. Copying is * * * Express all single-piece weights enhanced computer logic. allowed for an additional fee. in decimal pounds rounded off to two 1.3 Address Matching System 1.9 CASS Certification decimal places. Application Program Interface (AMS CASS evaluates and certifies the * * * * * API) accuracy of address-matching software 500 Additional Mailing Services AMS API is a core set of compiled that applies ZIP + 4, DPV, LACSLink, * * * * * address-matching software instructions Carrier Route Information System available, for a set fee, to developers to (CRIS), DSF2, eLOT, RDI, and Five-Digit 507 Mailer Services incorporate into their software so that ZIP. The Postal Service certifies * * * * * address lists can be updated with software meeting its standards until the address data from the following expiration of the applicable CASS cycle. 7.0 Mailing List Services databases, which are integrated into the Software must be re-certified for each * * * * * AMS–API: City State, ZIP + 4, Five-Digit CASS cycle. Ordinarily, a CASS testing ZIP, eLOT, DPV, and LACSLink. The cycle extends from August 1 through 7.2 General Information following services require payment of July 31 of the next year, and permits * * * * * separate additional fees: software use until the following July 31. [Revise title and text of 7.2.2 to read a. Installing the AMS–API on multiple 1.10 Change-of-Address Information as follows:] computers for its own use. for Election Boards and Registration b. Reselling its address-matching Commissions 7.2.2 Carrier Route Information software. System c. Obtaining computer software Change-of-Address Information for The official city delivery scheme, instructions that permit the API to Election Boards and Registration called the Carrier Route Information access the RDI data when licensed Commissions service provides election System, is available to mailers. separately. boards and voter registration * * * * * d. Reselling RDI–API. commissions with the current address of a resident addressee, if known to the 508 Recipient Services 1.4 Advance Notification and Postal Service. Tracking System * * * * * 1.11 City State The Advance Notification and 4.0 Post Office Box Service Tracking System provides mailers with The City State service is a * * * * * delivery performance reports and data comprehensive ZIP Code list associated for qualified Standard Mail and with the appropriate city, county, and 4.8 Keys and Locks Periodicals mailings with specific in- Post Office names. Copying is allowed * * * * * home delivery windows. for an additional fee.

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1.12 Computerized Delivery Sequence 1.19 FASTforward Multi-line Optical of the applicable MAC Gold System (CDS) Character Reader (MLOCR) cycle. CDS service provides and updates The FASTforward system makes 1.24 MAC System Certification delivery sequence address information change-of-address information for by carrier route for qualified mailers. moves available to mailers so that it can The MAC System Certification service The CDS No Stat service provides and be applied to a mailpiece while it is evaluates and certifies that manifest updates nondelivery address being processed on an MLOCR. mailing software accurately lists and information about new construction and Customers use FASTforward Move calculates postage for nonidentical piece rural route vacancies by carrier route for Update Notification electronic files to mailings consistent with DMM, IMM, qualified mailers. update their databases with change-of- and manifest mailing system standards, address information. until the expiration of the applicable 1.13 Delivery Statistics MAC System cycle. 1.20 Five-Digit ZIP The Delivery Statistics service 1.25 MASS Certification provides statistical information The Five-Digit ZIP service provides regarding delivery by carrier route and detailed street data for multi-coded MASS (Multiline Accuracy Support Post Office box section. Copying is cities (i.e., cities that have more than System) Certification service provides allowed for an additional fee. one 5-digit ZIP Code), so that the proper certification for multiline optical character readers, remote video 1.14 Delivery Type ZIP Code can be identified. Copying is allowed for an additional fee. encoding, local video encoding, and The Delivery Type service provides a encoding stations (‘‘equipment’’). The file that indicates the type of deliveries 1.21 LACSLink MASS certification process is designed (i.e., P.O. Box, street, unique, military, LACSLink service provides mailers an to evaluate the ability of the equipment and general deliveries) made within automated method of obtaining new to process address information using each 5-digit ZIP Code area in the United addresses when rural-style addresses are CASS-Certified software, and apply an States. Copying is allowed for an converted to street-style addresses. The accurate delivery point barcode to a additional fee. three types of licenses are listed in mailpiece. The Postal Service separately 1.15 Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 1.22.1 through 1.22.3. certifies the equipment for a Labeling Lists manufacturer and the user. Certified 1.21.1 Interface Developer equipment can be used until the DMM Labeling Lists contain expiration of the applicable MASS destination ZIP Codes with the Interface Developer service grants the right to develop an interface between cycle. Ordinarily, a MASS testing cycle corresponding Postal Service facility extends from August 1st through July destination information. address-matching software and the LACSLink database service. 31st of the next year, and permits use 1.16 DPV until the following July 31st. 1.21.2 Interface Distributor The DPV (Delivery Point Validation) 1.26 NCOALink service in conjunction with CASS- Interface Distributor service grants the The NCOALink service makes change- Certified address matching software right to sublicense the interface and the Link of-address information for moves validates delivery points. Unlimited LACS database service to third available to mailers. The Postal Service sublicensing is allowed by software parties. tests the systems under the Developer, developers without further payment. 1.21.3 End User Full Service Provider, Limited Service 1.17 DSF2 Service End User service grants the right to Provider, End User, and Mail Processing The DSF2 service is used to check obtain the LACSLink database service Equipment licenses to ensure that they mailing address accuracy, identify directly from the Postal Service for use meet Postal Service performance address types, and obtain walk sequence in updating mailing lists. requirements. The six types of licenses are listed in 1.27.1 through 1.27.6. statistics. The DSF2 database is the most 1.22 MAC Batch System Certification complete Postal Service address 1.26.1 NCOALink Interface Developer database available, containing every The MAC Batch System Certification deliverable mailing address in the service evaluates and certifies that NCOALink Interface Developer service United States, and is used to verify that manifest/presort mailing products grants the right to develop a software address lists are correct and complete, accurately list and calculate postage for interface between address-matching identify business versus residential presorted non-identical piece mailings software and the NCOALink service addresses, recognize commercial mail consistent with DMM, IMM, and database. receiving agencies, provide walk manifest mailing system processing 1.26.2 NCOALink Interface Distributor sequence numbers and postal codes, standards. Software is certified until the identify seasonal addresses, detect expiration of the applicable MAC Batch NCOALink Interface Distributor addresses vacant for over 90 days, and System cycle. service grants the right to unlimited sublicensing of software interfaces categorize addresses by delivery type, 1.23 MAC Gold System Certification e.g., curb, door slot, box, etc. DSF2 developed pursuant to an NCOALink processing includes address The MAC Gold System Certification Interface Developer License. service evaluates and certifies that standardization that may be used to 1.26.3 NCOALink Full Service Provider manifest mailing systems (software, apply for CASS qualification. (FSP) weigh scales, and label printers) 1.18 eLOT Service accurately list and calculate postage for NCOALink FSP service grants the right eLOT service gives mailers the ability nonidentical piece mailings consistent to perform address list updating services to sort their mailings in approximate with DMM, IMM, and manifest mailing for both the licensee and third party carrier-casing line-of-travel sequence. system itemized pricing standards. mailers using 48 months of change-of- Copying is allowed for an additional fee. Software is certified until the expiration address data. Postal Service database

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services such as DPV and LACSLink are consistent with DMM mail preparation 2.0 Stamped Stationery included. standards. Software is certified until the 2.1 Plain Stamped Envelopes Link expiration of the applicable PAVE cycle. 1.26.4 NCOA Limited Service * * * * * Provider (LSP) 1.31 RDI Service 2.1.2 Availability NCOALink LSP service grants the right The RDI service verifies whether a to perform address list updating services delivery type is classified as residential [Revise 2.1.2 by deleting item b in its for third-party mailers, as well as for the or business. entirety and incorporating item a into the text to read as follows:] licensee’s own mail using 18 months of 1.32 Topological Integrated change-of-address data. Plain stamped envelopes are available Geographic Encoding and Referencing at all Post Offices, except that only sizes Link (TIGER/ZIP+4) 1.26.5 NCOA End User Mailer 63⁄4 and 10 regular and window NCOALink End User Mailer service TIGER/ZIP+4 service is a bridge file envelopes are sold in less than full box grants a mailer the right to perform that allows mailers to access other lots (a full box contains 500 envelopes). address list updating for its own mail information using the ZIP+4 codes they * * * * * using 18 months of change-of-address already have associated with their data. addresses. This file offers demographers 2.2.6 Optional Information and market researchers a method to The following endorsements and 1.26.6 NCOALink Mail Processing relate ZIP+4 coded address lists to U.S. instructions printed in at least 8-point Equipment Census Bureau demographic data. type may be included as part of the Link NCOA Mail Processing Equipment 1.33 Z4CHANGE return address: service grants a mailer the right to either The Z4CHANGE service provides the * * * * * perform address updating directly onto [Revise item b by deleting the last its mailpieces using 18 months of information necessary to facilitate frequent and cost-effective updating of sentence so that item b reads as change-of-address data and a MLOCR or follows:] to create an electronic file for address very large computerized mailing lists for automation compatibility and improved b. Any sender instruction under updating using other mail processing 507.1.8 or 507.4.0 that specifies a period equipment. deliverability. Copying is allowed for an additional fee. for holding mail, not fewer than 3 and 1.27 NCOALink — ANKLink Service not more than 30 days (e.g., ‘‘AFTER 5 Option 1.34 Z4INFO days RETURN TO’’). The instruction Link Z4INFO is an add-on utility to the must appear directly above the return ANK provides an option for address. NCOALink LSP and End User Mailer ZIP+4 service that can be integrated into licensees to acquire an additional 30 address-matching software to improve * * * * * address quality. There is no charge for months of change-of-address 700 Special Standards information. ANKLink informs mailers this service. * * * * * that a customer has moved, along with 1.35 ZIP+4 Service the move effective date. It does not The ZIP+4 service is the base 705 Advanced Preparation and provide the new address. reference that can be used to assign the Special Postage Payment Systems 1.28 Official National Zone Charts correct ZIP+4 code associated with a * * * * * physical address. Copying is allowed for The Official National Zone Charts an additional fee. 6.0 Combining Mailings of Standard identify the appropriate distance code Mail, Package Services, and Parcel assigned to each originating and 1.36 ZIPMove Select Parcels destination pairing for every ZIP Code The ZIPMove data file assists address- [Revise title of 6.1 by deleting the in the nation. matching software in providing up-to- reference to NFMs to read as follows:] date, accurate ZIP+4 codes. 1.29 Periodicals Accuracy, Grading, 6.1 Basic Standards for Combining and Evaluation (PAGE) System 1.37 ZIP Code Sortation of Address Parcels Certification Lists 6.1.1 Basic Standards The PAGE system evaluates and ZIP Code Sortation of Address Lists certifies the accuracy of publication and service provides sortation of addresses [Revise text in the first sentence of print planning (PPP) software that to the finest possible ZIP Code level. 6.1.1 by deleting NFMs to read as calculates virtual copy weight and the follows:] percentage of advertising consistent 1.38 99 Percent Accurate Method Standard Mail parcels, Package with Periodicals computation standards, The 99 Percent Accurate Method Services, and Parcel Select parcels in and certifies users of PPP software who provides testing of mailers’ address lists combined mailings must meet the demonstrate knowledge of the software to determine how up-to-date the lists following standards: for Periodicals mailings based on DMM are. Lists deemed to meet threshold * * * * * standards and applicable USPS requirements are considered to be Move [Revise title of 6.2 by deleting Customer Support Rulings. Software Update-compliant. reference to NFMs to read as follows:] and users are certified until the * * * * * 6.2 Combining Parcels—DNDC Entry expiration of the applicable PAGE cycle. 600 Basic Standards for All Mailing [Revise 6.2 by deleting reference to 1.30 PAVE System Certification Services NFMs 6 ounces or more to read as The PAVE (presort accuracy * * * * * follows:] validation evaluation) system evaluates Mailers may combine Standard Mail and certifies the accuracy of presort 604 Postage Payment Methods machinable parcels with Package software that sorts mailing lists * * * * * Services and Parcel Select machinable

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parcels for entry at an NDC when Parcel Select and Bound Printed Machinables and NFMs in the title and authorized by the USPS under 6.1.4. Matter machinable parcels, and text, and revise the introductory text to * * * * * Standard Mail parcels, may be prepared read as follows:] for entry at designated SCFs under these 8.10.7 Standard Mail Machinable 6.2.2 Additional Standards standards: Parcels [Revise the introductory text and a. Standard Mail parcels that weigh items a and e of 6.2.2 by deleting less than 2 ounces and Standard Mail Mailers who palletize machinable references to NFMs 6 ounces or more to parcels that are tubes, rolls, triangles, parcels must make pallets or pallet read as follows:] and similar pieces may not be included. boxes when there are 250 pounds or Standard Mail machinable parcels b. Mailers must prepare pieces on 3- more for the destination levels below for and Package Services and Parcel Select digit pallets or pallet boxes, or unload DNDC, DSCF, or DDU prices. When machinable parcels prepared for DNDC and physically separate the pieces into prepared at origin, a 200-pound entry must meet the following containers as specified by the minimum is required for the NDC price. conditions in addition to the basic destination facility. Prepare pallets under 8.0 in the standards in 6.1: c. Parcel Select and Bound Printed sequence below, completing each a. Each piece in a combined Standard Matter parcels are eligible for the required level before preparing the next Mail, Package Services, and Parcel applicable DNDC entry price. level. Unless indicated as optional, all Select mailing must meet the criteria for d. Standard Mail machinable parcels sort levels are required. Label pallets machinable parcels in 401.1.5. are eligible for the NDC presort level, according to Line 1 and Line 2 * * * * * DNDC price; irregular parcels are information below and under 8.6. e. Mailers must deposit combined eligible for the 3-digit presort level, [Revise items a through f by removing machinable parcels at NDCs or ASFs DSCF price. all references to Not Flat-Machinables (see Exhibit 6.2.3) under applicable e. All pieces must be for delivery and NFMs.] standards in 15.0. within the service area of the SCF where * * * * * * * * * * they are deposited by the mailer. [Delete current 8.10.9 in its entirety.] f. Postage on all zone-priced parcels * * * * * 6.3 Combining Parcels—Parcel Select deposited at the SCF is computed using ONDC Presort, NDC Presort, DSCF, and the zone chart for that postal facility. 8.17 Pallets of Machinable Parcels DDU Prices * * * * * 8.17.1 Standard Mail 6.3.1 Qualification 8.0 Preparing Pallets [Revise text of 8.17.1 to read as Combination requirements for specific follows:] discounts and prices are as follows: * * * * * Pieces may be eligible for the 5-digit [Revise items a, b, c, and d in 6.3.1 8.10 Pallet Presort and Labeling price only when prepared under 8.10.7a by deleting references to NFMs 6 ounces or 8.10.7b and entered at a destination * * * * * or more to read as follows:] facility under 446. a. When claiming Parcel Select ONDC 8.10.3 Standard Mail—Bundles, * * * * * Presort discounts, machinable Standard Sacks, or Trays Mail parcels may be combined with 20.0 Optional Combined Parcel [Revise the third sentence of 8.10.3 for machinable Package Services parcels Mailings clarity to read as follows:] under 6.3 only if the mailpieces are * * * For irregular parcels, use this 20.1 Basic Standards for Combining palletized and each pallet or pallet box preparation only for pieces in sacks or Parcel Select, Package Services, and contains a 200-pound minimum. in carrier route bundles. * * * Standard Mail Parcels b. When claiming Parcel Select NDC 20.1.1 Basic Standards Presort discounts, machinable Standard * * * * * Mail parcels may be combined with 8.10.6 Package Services, Parcel Select [Revise first sentence in 20.1.1 by machinable Package Services parcels deleting the references to NFMs to read under 6.3 only if the mailpieces are [Revise introductory text of 8.10.6 to as follows:] palletized and each pallet or pallet box read as follows:] Package Services parcels, Parcel contains a 200 pound minimum. Prepare pallets under 8.0 in the Select parcels, and Standard Mail c. When claiming the DSCF price for sequence below, completing each parcels in a combined parcel mailing Parcel Select or Bound Printed Matter required level before preparing the next must meet the following standards: parcels, all Standard Mail parcels may level. Unless indicated as optional, all * * * * * be combined with Package Services and sort levels are required. Combined d. Combined mailings must meet the Parcel Select parcels under 6.3. mailings of Standard Mail, Parcel Select, following minimum volume d. All Standard Mail parcels may be and Package Services machinable requirements: combined with Package Services and parcels also must meet the standards in [Revise item d1 to delete the reference Parcel Select parcels prepared for DDU 6.0 or 20.0. Label pallets according to to NFMs to read as follows:] prices under 6.3. Line 1 and Line 2 information below 1. Standard Mail—Minimum 200 and under 8.6, except for combined * * * * * pieces or 50 pounds of Standard Mail mailings that include Standard Mail parcels. 6.4 Combining Package Services, parcels. * * * * * Parcel Select, and Standard Mail— [Delete all references to ‘‘NFM * * *’’ Optional 3-Digit SCF Entry and replace all references to ‘‘STD 20.2 Price Eligibility * * * * * MACH’’ with ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH * * *’’ * * * * * in items 8.10.6 a through e.] 6.4.2 Qualifications and Preparation * * * * * 20.2.2 Price Application [Revise 6.4.2 by deleting references to [Revise title and text of 8.10.7 to Apply prices based on the criteria in NFMs to read as follows:] remove all references to Not Flat- 400 and the following standards:

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[Revise first sentence in item a by 20.3.4 Combining Standard Mail SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FTA deleting the reference to NFMs to read (Under 2 Ounces), Parcel Select, and announced the time and location of its as follows:] Package Services Other Irregular first two outreach meetings to discuss a. Standard Mail parcels are based on Parcels the ANPRM published on June 3, 2010 the container level and entry. * * * * * * * * (75 FR 31383), noting that additional * * * * * We will publish an appropriate meetings would be announced in amendment to 39 CFR Part 111 to reflect subsequent Federal Register notices. 20.3 Mail Preparation these changes if our proposal is The meeting listed below is an 20.3.1 Basic Standards adopted. additional outreach session that will provide a forum for FTA staff to make Prepare combined mailings as Stanley F. Mires, oral presentations regarding the ANPRM follows: Chief Counsel, Legislative. and provides an opportunity for a. Different parcel types must be [FR Doc. 2010–16810 Filed 7–8–10; 8:45 am] attendees to ask questions. All outreach prepared separately for combined parcel BILLING CODE 7710–12–P sessions are intended to encourage mailings as indicated below: interested parties and stakeholders to [Revise item a1 through a4 by deleting submit their comments directly to the the references to NFMs to read as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION official docket for the ANPRM according follows:] to the instructions found in the June 3, 1. Standard Mail, Parcel Select, and Federal Transit Administration 2010 Federal Register notice for the Package Services machinable parcels. ANPRM. Use ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH’’ for line 2 49 CFR Part 611 I. Meeting content labeling. [Docket No. FTA–2010–0009] Information on the public outreach 2. Standard Mail, Parcel Select, and RIN 2132–AB02 session meeting date and address Package Services irregular parcels at follows: Monday, July 26, 2010, 5 p.m.– least 2 ounces and up to, but not Major Capital Investment Projects 7 p.m., EST, 270 West 43rd Street, New including, 6 ounces (APPS-machinable York City 10036, NY (Minetta Room of pieces), except for tubes, rolls, triangles, AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration the Westin Times Square Hotel), and other similarly irregularly-shaped (FTA), DOT. concurrent with the ‘‘2010 Sustainability pieces. Use ‘‘STD/PSVC’’ for line 2 ACTION: Public meetings on ANPRM. and Public Transportation Workshop’’ content labeling. sponsored by the American Public 3. Standard Mail, Parcel Select, and SUMMARY: This document announces the Transportation Association. Package Services tubes, rolls, triangles, date, time, and location of an additional and similarly irregularly-shaped parcels; outreach session concerning the II. Comment Format and all parcels weighing under 2 ounces Advance Notice of Proposed Meeting attendees will have an (not APPS-machinable pieces). Use Rulemaking (ANPRM) for FTA’s New opportunity to pose questions to FTA ‘‘STD/PSVC IRREG’’ for line 2 content Starts and Small Starts programs. staff and to the group as a whole. It is labeling. Presentations delivered at the meeting the responsibility of individuals who 4. All parcel types may be combined will describe the provisions of the wish for their comments to become part in 5-digit and 5-digit scheme containers. ANPRM issued by the Federal Transit of the official public record to submit Use ‘‘STD/PSVC PARCELS’’ for line 2 Administration (FTA). Further outreach their comments directly to the official content labeling. sessions, if scheduled, will be docket for the ANPRM. announced in a subsequent Federal * * * * * Register notice. III. Registration [Revise title of 20.3.2 to read as DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Registration is not required in order to follows:] section for the meeting date. attend the outreach session. 20.3.2 Combining Standard Mail, ADDRESSES: See SUPPLEMENTARY IV. Special Accommodations Parcel Select, and Package Services INFORMATION section for the meeting Machinable Parcels location. All locations are ADA-accessible. Individuals attending a meeting who are * * * * * FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: hearing or visually impaired and have [Revise title of 20.3.3 to read as Elizabeth Day, Office of Planning and special requirements, or requiring follows:] Environment, (202) 366–5159; for special assistance, may obtain this by 20.3.3 Combining Standard Mail, questions of a legal nature, Christopher calling Elizabeth Day at (202) 366–5159. Van Wyk, Office of Chief Counsel, (202) Parcel Select, and Package Services Issued in Washington, DC, on July 2, 2010. Apps-Machinable Parcels 366–1733. FTA is located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC Dorval R. Carter, Jr., * * * * * 20590. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to Chief Counsel. [Revise title of 20.3.4 to read as 5:30 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday, [FR Doc. 2010–16732 Filed 7–8–10; 8:45 am] follows:] except Federal holidays. BILLING CODE 4910–57–P

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