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CFR 1304.03, 1304.04, 1304.21, 1304.22, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 DATES: We must receive your comments and 1304.23. This action does not impose a new on or before November 16, 2012. Reports. All registrants required to collection of information under the ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written submit reports pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 comments to the Manager, Product 827 and in accordance with 21 CFR U.S.C. 3501–3521. Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 1304.33 would be required to do so L’Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446, regarding methylone. List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 1308 Washington, DC 20260–5015. You may Order Forms. All registrants involved Administrative practice and inspect and photocopy all written in the distribution of methylone would procedure, Drug traffic control, comments at USPS® Headquarters be required to comply with the order Reporting and recordkeeping Library, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., 11th form requirements pursuant to 21 U.S.C. requirements. Floor N., Washington, DC by 828 and 21 CFR 1305. For the reasons set out above, 21 CFR appointment only between the hours of Importation and Exportation. All Part 1308 is proposed to be amended to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through importation and exportation of read as follows: Friday by calling 1–202–268–2906 in methylone would need to be done in advance. Comments and questions can accordance with 21 CFR Part 1312, PART 1308—SCHEDULES OF also be emailed to pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952, 953, 957, and CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES [email protected] using the 958. Criminal Liability. Any activity with 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR subject line ‘‘full-service January 2014.’’ methylone not authorized by, or in Part 1308 continues to read as follows: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana Cikowski, email: violation of, Subchapter I Part D and Authority: 21 U.S.C. 811, 812, 871(b), Subchapter II of the CSA occurring on unless otherwise noted. [email protected], phone: 202– or after effective date of the finalization 268–8079. 2. Section 1308.11 is amended by Himesh Patel, email: of this proposed rule would be adding a new paragraph (d)(36) to read unlawful. [email protected], phone: as follows: 703–280–7498. Regulatory Analyses § 1308.11 Schedule I. William Chatfield, email: [email protected], phone: Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 * * * * * 202–268–7278. In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(a), (d) * * * SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: this proposed scheduling action is (36) 3,4-Methylenedioxy-N- On April subject to formal rulemaking procedures methylcathinone (Methylone)—7540 20, 2012, the Postal Service published done ‘‘on the record after opportunity * * * * * an advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register (77 for a hearing,’’ which are conducted Dated: October 10, 2012. pursuant to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. FR 23643–23647) to require use of full- Michele M. Leonhart, service Intelligent Mail to obtain 556 and 557. The CSA sets forth the Administrator. criteria for scheduling a drug or other automation prices for First-Class Mail [FR Doc. 2012–25509 Filed 10–16–12; 8:45 am] substance. Such actions are exempt (FCM), Standard Mail, Periodicals, and BILLING CODE 4410–09–P from review by the Office of Bound Printed Matter (BPM) when Management and Budget pursuant to mailing postcards, letters, and flats. Section 3(d)(1) of Executive Order Background POSTAL SERVICE 12866 and the principles reaffirmed in In January 2009, the Postal Service Executive Order 13563. 39 CFR Part 111 offered the mailing industry two Executive Order 12988 Intelligent Mail options for automation Implementation of Full-Service This proposed regulation meets the discounts: basic-service and full-service. Intelligent Mail Requirements for Currently, a large number of mailers are applicable standards set forth in Automation Prices Sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive using these options and reaping Order 12988 Civil Justice Reform to AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. significant benefits and value. eliminate ambiguity, minimize ACTION: Proposed rule. When using the full-service option, litigation, establish clear legal mailers are required to: Apply unique standards, and reduce burden. SUMMARY: The Postal Service is Intelligent Mail barcodes (IMb) to proposing to revise Mailing Standards identify each letter, postcard, and flat Executive Order 13132 of the United States Postal Service, mailpiece; individually meet the ® This proposed rulemaking does not Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ) eligibility requirements for automation preempt or modify any provision of throughout various sections to modify prices according to class and shape; State law; nor does it impose eligibility requirements for mailers to apply unique Intelligent Mail tray enforcement responsibilities on any obtain automation prices for First-Class barcodes (IMtb) on trays, tubs, and ® ® ® State; nor does it diminish the power of Mail , Standard Mail , Periodicals , sacks; apply unique Intelligent Mail ® any State to enforce its own laws. and Bound Printed Matter when container barcodes (IMcb) on placards Accordingly, this rulemaking does not mailing postcards, letters, and flats. for containers, such as pallets; schedule have federalism implications warranting Effective January 2014, use of ‘‘full- appointments through Facility Access ® ® the application of Executive Order service’’ Intelligent Mail would be and Shipment Tracking (FAST ) if their 13132. required to obtain automation prices. mail is accepted at an origin facility and Additionally, the 10/24 transitional entered at a downstream USPSTM Executive Order 13175 barcoded tray label format would be processing facility; and use an approved This proposed rule will not have eliminated and mailers would be electronic method to transmit to the tribal implications and will not impose required to use the 24-digit Intelligent Postal Service mailing documentation substantial direct compliance costs on Mail barcode (IMbTM) format on tray, and postage statements. If the mailing is Indian tribal governments. tub, and sack labels. being prepared or presented on behalf of

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another entity, the electronic • Mailers would be able to more data to be captured on mail processing documentation (eDoc) should include effectively plan operations, assess the and other scanning equipment. additional information to support the success of advertising campaigns, and Since the introduction of the full- by/for mailing relationships. Effective improve customer interaction. service Intelligent Mail requirements, January 2014, the requirements relative over four years ago, the Postal Service Advantages for the Postal Service to the by/for relationships would be has worked closely with mailers, enforced. • Visibility into the flow of mail software providers, and mail service We recognize that this proposal through the postal mail stream would providers to simplify, refine, and evolve would require significant changes for enable enhanced diagnostics of service full-service offerings. Thousands of mailers who currently benefit from performance. mailers, software providers, and mail • automation discounts. Therefore, the Scan data on containers, trays, and service providers have demonstrated the Postal Service is proposing to mailpieces would allow the Postal ability to meet the requirements for full- implement initiatives to limit the Service to measure the number of hours service Intelligent Mail. and minutes between operations. Based on feedback provided by users impact on customers who enter small • volume mailings, particularly for those Scan data would allow the Postal of full-service Intelligent Mail, the use customers who mail infrequently and Service to identify operational of full-service would transform the have limited resources to adopt new bottlenecks and continue to improve mailing industry. Unambiguous data mailing practices. Additional tools service for commercial FCM, Standard would drive improvements across the Mail, and Periodicals. broad spectrum of mailer and postal would be available for these mailers, • and the associated, simplified The ability to provide real-time processes. Mailers who embrace full- requirements are described further in alerts to postal operations would enable service would thrive from continued use this notice. them to respond to and avoid potential of full-service Intelligent Mail. service failures. Our proposal would continue the • Advance notification of volumes Transitioning to Full-Service Intelligent ongoing transformation of data visibility and makeup of commercial mail would Mail and evolution of technological enable improved resource planning. The Postal Service continues to innovations. Full-service Intelligent • Accurate tracking of mail volumes develop enhancements, simplify Mail combines the use of unique scan as they move through the postal existing tools, streamline the processes codes with the provision of electronic network would enable improved for mailers to prepare mailings, and information regarding the makeup and management and staffing of operations. provide ease of use for small and large preparation of mail, which provides • Simplified mail acceptance mailers to transition to full-service high-value services and enables efficient processes would increase productivity Intelligent Mail. The Postal Service also mail processing. and reduce costs. recognizes that there maybe costs for The strategic vision of the Postal • The ability to measure service mailers associated with converting to Service is to create 100 percent visibility performance would be available for each full-service Intelligent Mail. in the mail stream by 2014. This vision full-service mailer. In support of the proposal to would provide mailers with near real- The mailer’s use of full-service transition to full-service Intelligent Mail time data that specify the location of Intelligent Mail is an integral part of the and the elimination of automation mailpieces within the postal mail Postal Service’s ongoing strategy to discounts with the use of POSTNETTM stream and the time of delivery for full- provide cost-effective and service- barcodes, the Postal Service proposes to service mailpieces. responsive mailing services. Efficient offer the following self-service tools, Full-service Intelligent Mail would use of postal resources can be achieved process enhancements, on-boarding offer numerous advantages to mailers with advance information on content simplifications, and postage incentives: and the Postal Service. and makeup of the mail. As mail is • Automated Business Reply Mail Advantages for Mailers: processed and sorted, postal sorting Tool—The USPS Automated Business equipment captures volume and Reply Mail® (ABRM) application is an • Mailers would be provided with destination information. The Postal online, self-service tool that allows comprehensive information on the Service has built and is refining systems Reply Mail customers to create domestic status of mailings as they progress that make information available to card-, letter-, and flat-size pieces of through the postal mail. downstream postal facilities for use Business Reply Mail® (BRMTM), • Visibility would enable mailers to with operational planning. The Courtesy Reply MailTM (CRMTM), and respond more effectively to customer planning data that is enabled through Metered Reply MailTM (MRM). ABRM inquiries on the status of valuable bills, full-service mailings provides also creates artwork for card- and letter- statements, catalogs, and publications. significant opportunities for size pieces of Qualified Business Reply • Mailers would have access to free improvements in efficiency and service MailTM (QBRM). In addition, ABRM address correction and tracking performance. However, when a provides the option to create a FIM & information of mailpieces from mail measurable percentage of mail (that is Barcode only for CRM and BRM entry to destination. prepared and entered by large-volume artwork. The ABRM tool offers a • The mailer’s annual mailing fee for commercial mailers and mail preparers) number of features for Reply Mail permits would be waived when postage does not provide similar information, customers, including the ability to: statements contain 90 percent or more these benefits cannot be fully captured. Design and create approved USPS of full-service mailpieces. Full-service Intelligent Mail would camera-ready artwork with an • Mailers would be allowed to use the also enable simplification of the current Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb); place the ‘‘Mail Anywhere’’ model, which allows mail acceptance procedures. With the barcode above the address block or in the use of a single permit at any availability of full-service mailing data the barcode clear zone; add an image or PostalOne!® site for mailings containing and unique identifiers, the business logo related to the mailpiece; allow a 90 percent or more of full-service mail acceptance procedures would be third-party vendor or mail service mailpieces (applies to FCM, Standard streamlined by use of an automated provider to create artwork for clients Mail, Periodicals, and BPM). verification process whereby allowing through the ABRM tool; download

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artwork designs in PDF and EPS is underway and scheduled for a be considered for a tech credit formats; and store mailpieces and logos release. regardless of current full-service status. in the ABRM library for future use (up —The PostalOne! dashboard is being To determine the level of qualifying to 100MB). enhanced by adding a functionality mail volume for each business location/ • Intelligent Mail Small Business that would allow mailer-initiated job CRID, the following steps would be Tool—Intelligent Mail for Small cancellations, resulting in the mailer’s taken: Business Mailers (IMsb) is an online, ability to cancel a job if none of the • Mail volume associated with each self-service tool which allows a mailer statements in the job have been permit as defined in the ‘‘Permit to produce a unique IMb. This online finalized or checked in by a postal Holder’’ and/or ‘‘Mailing Agent’’ fields tool is accessible through the Business acceptance clerk. Also, if there is would be evaluated. Permit types would Customer Gateway. It is intended for more than one statement in a job, all include: small volume mailers who enter of the statements associated with the • Permit Imprint mailings consisting of 5,000 pieces or job would be cancelled through this • Metered fewer pieces with an annual maximum user interface. • OMAS Imprint threshold of 125,000 pieces. The tool • Test Environment for Mailers—The • OMAS Metered may be used for FCM and Standard Mail Postal Service would develop a Test • Precancelled Stamp letter or flat mailings. The tool allows Environment for Mailers (TEM) • Periodicals the mailer to upload an address file certification process for software • Ghost. which is then processed for Delivery vendors and simplify the on-boarding • The following full-service eligible Point Validation. Standardized process for mailers using certified mailings would be considered as addresses with Intelligent Mail barcodes software. Vendors would have the qualifying mail volume: are returned in a .pdf format, which may option to go through the TEM process • FCM automation letters, cards, and be printed directly on an envelope or by indicating which mailing capabilities flats. label by the mailer. Mailers are able to are supported by their software, then • print unique tray labels. Mailers using Standard Mail automation letters completing test scenarios to and flats—includes IMb Enhanced the tool may qualify for the full-service demonstrate their software’s Mixed Automated Area Distribution Carrier Route (ECR), except saturation functionality when generating and flats. Center (MXD AADC) and Mixed Area submitting eDoc files that vary by mail • Periodicals automation/barcoded Distribution Center (MXD ADC) preparation requirements. These letters and flats—includes ECR letters & automation prices. Postage statements capabilities would be tracked by the are submitted electronically through flats. Postal Service and made available • Postage Wizard®. BPM barcoded flats. through a published list consisting of • • Simplified On-Boarding Process— authorized software for mailers. The mail volume for a one-year To provide ease of use for full-service period would be used in the evaluation. Potential software users could reference • mailers, the Postal Service proposes to the list to evaluate if the listed software To be considered for the tech credit, enhance the Business Customer meets their mailing needs. Mailers permits must have been opened and Gateway (BCG). These enhancements would only be required to submit a business locations (CRIDs) established. • include the following: Streamlined sign- single file to TEM when using software When determining a mailer’s up process; simplified steps to request that meets the following criteria: The qualifying volume, the Postal Service a service; automatic assignment of software is authorized for eDoc and full- will consider the ‘‘Permit Holder’’ and Mailer IDs (MIDs); redesigned user service when passed through the TEM ‘‘Mailing Agent’’ volume for each CRID interface, resulting in easier navigation, process for vendors for the capabilities and use the higher of the two volumes consolidation of screens, and contextual that the vendor supports in production. to determine the amount of the tech help screens; simplification of the Mailers using authorized software credit. Business Service Administration (BSA) would submit a single file to TEM to D The mail volume of the ‘‘Permit functionality; and restructured demonstrate that they are able to use the Holder’’ for each permit associated with validation and linkage of mailing software to generate accurate eDoc. a CRID would be aggregated. permits. In addition, the enhancement • Full-Service Technology Credit—In D The mail volume of the ‘‘Mailing would allow for identification of mail order to encourage mailers to convert to Agent’’ for each permit associated with service providers as well as the ability full-service Intelligent Mail, the Postal a CRID would be aggregated. • to request MIDs and services on behalf Service is proposing to offer a ‘‘Full- Each CRID that exceeds 125,000 of customers. In the case of small Service Technology Credit’’ (tech full-service eligible pieces in annual business users (one user/one account), credit). This credit is intended to help mail volume (total of all eligible volume account creation would be streamlined offset the investment required to from all eligible permits) would be by automatically assigning MIDs and implement the necessary hardware and awarded one tech credit as follows: multiple services at the same time. software infrastructure changes to • 125,001–500,000 pieces = $2,000 When these proposed simplifications support full-service mailings. postage credit. and enhancements are finalized, • 500,001–2,000,000 pieces = $3,000 detailed information will be Eligibility Criteria postage credit. communicated to the mailing industry. The mail volume of all ‘‘Permit • 2,000,001 + pieces = $5,000 postage Other enhancements to the on-boarding Holders’’ and ‘‘Mailing Agents’’, as credit. process would include the following: identified on a postage statement, would • Each business location would be —The Mail.dat® and Mail.XMLTM error be evaluated across qualifying permits eligible to redeem only one tech credit. messages from the uploading of eDoc for each business location/Customer D In the event there are multiple would be standardized to provide Registration ID (CRID). Each CRID that CRIDs identifying the same business explanations of irregularities more exceeds an annual volume of 125,000 location which have linked permits, the clearly and allow mailers to take qualifying pieces would be eligible to CRID with the highest eligible volume corrective action. This enhancement redeem a tech credit. All CRIDs would would receive the tech credit.

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Notification Process 1. Acceptance of Full-Service Intelligent D The requirement for full-service The Postal Service would provide Mail would cause the loss of my job. D advance notification to the industry Comments: This new requirement for full- regarding tech credit program status. D I think that full-service should be service would bankrupt my business. D This messaging would occur prior to the mandatory for the mailers. Full-service is advantageous for beginning of the promotion. D Full-service Intelligent Mail is a USPS but does not benefit the mailer. streamlined benefit to mailers and adds Postal Service Responses: Redemption Process a cost-savings to customers. D The Postal Service is continuing to The following credit redemption D Shops that do not want to invest research methods to simplify, guidelines would be used: and upgrade to full-service Intelligent streamline, and provide ease of use for • Any permit linked to a qualified Mail probably should not be entering small and large mailers to transition to CRID may redeem the tech credit as a mail anyway. full-service Intelligent Mail. The ® postage credit in mailings that contain D As long as CONFIRM tracking is industry has been very responsive in 90% or more full-service pieces. provided, we are in acceptance of full- providing feedback to help drive various • To apply this postage credit, the service Intelligent Mail. strategies that ultimately will achieve permit must be the paying permit in the D I certainly hope that the effective full transition to the use of full-service. D mailing (identified as Permit Holder). date is fixed and that the Postal Service Two primary areas of focus for the • The following permit types may be doesn’t plan to change the date several Postal Service are as follows: used: times. Yes, there is a lot involved in —Continuing to build a strong visibility Æ Permit Imprint. moving to full-service; however, the platform. Æ Additional Postage (ADDPOS). Postal Service has provided advanced —Acquiring new users of full-service Æ OMAS Imprint. notice and ample time to the industry. Intelligent Mail through the use of the Æ OMAS Metered. Many mailers have already begun newly proposed ‘‘Full-Service Æ Metered. preparing for full-service. Technology Credit.’’ D Æ Precancelled Stamp. We will be ready well in advance of D The Postal Service believes that Æ Periodicals. January 2014. full-service offers features that would D As a requirement for automation • Mailers may redeem the tech credit increase the value of the mail by discounts, I fully support the move to through eDoc submission via Mail.dat or providing mailers with more current full-service Intelligent Mail. We have Mail.XML. Postal Wizard submissions and ‘‘clean’’ addresses, gives mailers been successfully using full-service. would not be eligible. access to information about mailings D Our company chose to use a third- • Upon submission of an eligible that would enhance marketing party vendor and have experienced ease mailing, the tech credit would be strategies, eliminate unnecessary with implementing full-service automatically applied in full. paperwork, and assist mailers with Intelligent Mail. D developing better tools to acquire new A partial tech credit amount could D Our company is ready for full- revenue sources. Full-service diagnostic be applied to statements if the tech service Intelligent Mail. credit amount is greater than the total Postal Service Responses: reports would provide mailers with postage for the postage statement. D The Postal Service appreciates the visibility into the mail stream and D The remaining tech credit amount positive feedback and is fully aware of convey pertinent information, such as would be applied to subsequent the outstanding contributions rendered the number of pieces delivered, statement(s). by the current users of full-service forwarded, and or handled as • The tech credit redemption Intelligent Mail. These mailers have undeliverable as addressed (UAA). timeframe is proposed to run for a one- contributed to the collective knowledge- D Another area of focus for USPS is year period. base and continue to receive numerous simplification. In response to industry When final, further details regarding benefits from participating in the full- feedback, USPS is proposing the ‘‘Full-Service Technology Credit’’ service offering. Mailers using full- simplification of full-service processes, TM will be available on RIBBS at https:// service often espouse the significant which could result in lower costs for ribbs.usps.gov. value of additional data to drive change mailers when complying with full- in their marketing strategies and have service requirements. As described with Summary of Comments and USPS this proposed rule, when entering full- Responses established additional avenues to acquire new customers. Due to the vital service mailings, the Postal Service The Postal Service received 110 feedback provided by full-service would support capabilities through comments from a variety of mailers and participants, the Postal Service has a advanced, thorough communications mailer associations. The comments that greater understanding of the needs of and provide simplified on-boarding were received in addition to feedback mailers and is working to simplify full- processes. D from the Mailers Technical Advisory service requirements, which would A new address correction service Council (MTAC), Postal Customer potentially offer mailers a more user- (ACS) alternative process, full-service TM Council (PCC), and other outreach friendly experience. ACS fulfillment, would be in place to efforts, allowed the Postal Service to allow mailers to receive records develop initiatives that should enable 2. Cost/ROI immediately and the billing of non- mailers to efficiently transition to full- Comments: qualifying records as they are identified. service Intelligent Mail. D The use of vendors to meet the full- This fulfillment would provide the From the comments that were service requirement is too costly. records in the OneCode ACS® format received, some mailers and mailer D Costs to convert to full-service via the Electronic Product Fulfillment associations indicated that they look would add up quickly. (EPF) server. forward to embracing ‘‘full-service’’ D It would take years to recoup the D With simplification of full-service Intelligent Mail, while others expressed return on my investment. Intelligent Mail, mailers would concerns that were attributed to the five D In Postal Service industry, loans are experience many benefits as indicated categories listed below: hard to acquire. in the USPS responses below.

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D The Postal Service strongly disagrees volume and the assigned IMb for each at a facility other than a BMEU may that the investment of full-service is mail owner when the volume is below not receive a Start-the-Clock scan and not worth the benefits gained. a specific threshold. would be excluded from service D The on-boarding and submission measurement. 3. Complexity processes for mailers would be Comments: simplified. 4. Clarity and Awareness D Provide me with the tools to D The risk of error from incorrect data Comments: effectively comply with this would be mitigated by verifying D January 2014 is too soon to requirement. information for MIDs and CRIDs prior to negotiate budget allowances. D I want to do it myself without the eDoc submission. D PostalOne! is not ready to handle additional costs of a vendor. D The Mail.dat and Mail.XML error all full-service mailings. D Simplify the process. messages from the uploading of eDoc D The Postal Service is not leading the D Make it easy for mailers to transition. would be standardized to provide way. D Do not force me to use a vendor. explanations of irregularities more D The tools for reports and tracking D Do not phase out the price eligibility clearly, which would allow mailers to capabilities must be improved quickly. for basic-service Intelligent Mail. better understand the specific errors Postal Service Responses: D Basic service is sufficient for my encountered and take corrective action. D As described earlier in this company; give mailers an option. D The process for mailers to initiate proposed rule, plans are underway to D I’m finding it very difficult to receive job cancellations through the PostalOne! enhance the BCG by providing a more passing grades on my full-service tray dashboard would be improved. user-friendly experience. labels and pallet placards for D The Testing Environment for D Mailers entering simple mailings of Periodicals. Mailers would be simplified. fewer than 10,000 mailpieces would not Postal Service Responses: D Effective September 2012, USPS be required to provide information on D The Postal Service has taken all provided new options for the mailpieces that are nested in trays and suggestions from the mailing industry preparation of pallets, trays, and sacks containers. Additionally, mailers would under consideration regarding basic- of FCM and Standard Mail allowing be allowed to use the same unique piece service for Intelligent Mail and used mailers to: Place trays or sacks of sequence ID on all mailpieces within a these suggestions to simplify the full- residual single-piece FCM letters and mailing. service offering. flats on the origin sectional center D Additionally, the Postal Service D The Postal Service is streamlining and facility (SCF) pallet; place trays or sacks plans to use an IMb on all mailings and simplifying the full-service process of Standard Mail letters and flats paid internal operational printing. for mailers. at single-piece FCM prices on the mixed D The Postal Service is investing in D Mailers who enter fewer than 10,000 network distribution center (NDC) short- and long-term enhancements to pieces per mailing would be able to pallet; and combine FCM or Standard its PostalOne! infrastructure and use simplified documentation and Mail with different payment methods in conducting ongoing focus groups and mail preparation requirements to a single mailing and place trays of workshops to glean suggestions from the qualify for full-service Intelligent single-piece letters or flats on a mailing industry on future improvement Mail. specified pallet after USPS verification opportunities. D An IMsb tool was developed and is completed. Additionally, the Postal 5. General Comments would provide a simplified method Service is adding human-readable text for mailers to obtain a unique IMb for Comments: to content identifier number (CIN) codes D If automation and full-service mail pieces and help mailers to meet to accommodate use with single-piece Intelligent Mail barcodes are required, it the eDoc requirements for simple mailpieces. is essential that USPS communicates to mailings. D All pertinent USPS documents the industry its plans around D The Postal Service would continue to would be revised to clarify when consequences for mail quality errors. provide IMtb for mailers who container placards are required. D As specified with MERLIN, would D currently obtain tray labels from the Containers with placards would not the existing automation error thresholds Postal Service Label Print Center be required when mailings consist of the and policies still apply for full-service (LPC) in Topeka, Kansas. following: mailings? D Alternative methods of associating —A small volume mailing of FCM, D What price consequences would be mailpieces into handling units and Standard Mail, Periodicals, and BPM assessed for mailings that do not meet handling units into containers would entered directly at the dock of a USPS full-service qualifications? be implemented. The Postal Service processing facility or Destination D How would full-service failures be plans to extend and expand the use of Delivery Unit (DDU), as follows: Less assessed and monitored? logical trays/containers for all than 72 linear feet—6 full layers of D Where would the determination of mailings when mailers provide at letter trays; 24 linear feet—3 full full-service compliance be made—at least one sibling physical record (tray/ layers of tubs; or 500 pounds of induction or further downstream? container) for each logical tray/ bundles or sacks. D Would mail service providers be container; mailpieces can be —A small volume mailing of Standard permitted to rework mail that is not associated to the logical tray. Mail, Periodicals, and BPM entered at deemed in compliance with full-service D Information about visibility, start-the- a BMEU, as follows: Less than 72 requirements? clock, and mail data quality errors linear feet—6 full layers of letter trays; Postal Service Responses: would be provided to the mail 24 linear feet—3 full layers of tubs; or D Concerning mail quality errors, the preparer or mail owner as identified 500 pounds of bundles or sacks. Postal Service would allow adequate in eDoc. —A FCM mailing entered at a BMEU time for mailers to review and become D The complexity for mail service not prepared under a Customer familiar with mail data quality reporting providers who work with multiple Supplier Agreement (CSA). and take corrective action. small mail owners would be reduced, —Mail that is not presented in a D We are working with the mailing because they would not have to track container with an IMcb and is entered industry to define and develop a

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seamless acceptance process that would of the requirements that are in place to any of the numbers for a period of 45 leverage the data which is provided prepare a proper mailing. If mail owners days from the date of mailing. through full-service and eDoc. are required to get involved with the • Tray barcode. An IMtb is required D The Postal Service endeavors to process of applying for ID numbers and on letter trays, flat trays and sacks. streamline the acceptance and accounts with the Post Office, then you Unlike the 10-digit tray barcode verification process. are reducing the value of the mail containing only routing information that D Until the Postal Service fully houses, which are your most valuable is used currently, the 24-digit IMtb embraces a seamless environment, partners. includes additional fields to identify the existing thresholds and policies would Postal Service Response: mailer and uniquely number each tray, be maintained. Any changes to those D The Postal Service has several tub, or sack. The mailer’s USPS- thresholds would be defined options for acquisition of CRIDS/MIDs assigned MID must be included in the collaboratively with the industry to in bulk by a mail service provider using IMtb. Mailers are required to uniquely mutually establish and refine policies. an automated XML process or manual number each tray or sack in a mailing D The Postal Service would continue Excel-based request. Our RIBBS Web and not reuse any of the numbers for a to work with the industry to develop page has documents to assist in period of 45 days from the date of procedures and expect that monitoring determining which option would be mailing. Pieces inside each tray must be would be provided through more suitable. A link to the page is electronically linked or nested to the MicroStrategy reports designed provided below. Additionally, the IMtb. specifically to provide mailers and the • Postal Service continues to explore Container barcode. An IMcb is Postal Service with the necessary data to options to simplify the use of full- required on all containers used to understand mail quality issues. service Intelligent Mail and evaluate the transport and enter mail at postal D The seamless concept would allow concerns of mailers. Visit our RIBBS processing centers, such as pallets, all verification to be performed at points of Web page at https://ribbs.usps.gov/ purpose containers (APCs), rolling induction through data captured from index.cfm?page=intellmailmailidapp. stock, and gaylords, except certain small handheld scanners and mail processing volume and FCM mailings. This 21-digit equipment. Comment: IMcb includes fields to identify the D Concerning the mailer’s ability to D The full-service Intelligent Mail mailer and uniquely number each rework mail, under seamless TEM is a long, time-consuming process. container. Mailers must include their acceptance, data captured at induction I am significantly concerned about the USPS-assigned MID in the IMcb. and from mail processing equipment effort and time commitment to Mailers are required to uniquely number would be validated against eDoc and transition to full-service, while still each container in a mailing and not reported through seamless acceptance running my business. reuse any of the numbers for a period reporting. Postal Service Response: of 45 days from the date of mailing. Comment: D The Postal Service has recently Trays inside the container must be D To handle post list processing, this taken action to simplify the testing electronically linked or nested to the transition would cost mail houses requirements for individual mailers. A IMcb. When automation mailings are additional funds in software upgrades. process was developed to certify a not required to be containerized (too Currently, the mail house is able to vendor’s software based on specific small to require a pallet or rolling change the postage statements after the capabilities for which the software stock), an IMcb would not be required job is produced (such as tray or sack vendor has applied. The vision is for on placards nor would submission of counts) if what was used is different individual mailers/users of the certified IMcb records be required in eDoc. than what the qualification report software to collapse multiple requires. However, when full-service is submissions into a single submission to Intelligent Mail Tray Barcodes implemented, unless mailers have post- access the testing environment. Starting in January 2014, when processing software, we would not be Examination of the actual data mailings are entered and full-service able to change the Mail.dat file after the submitted for the initial physical automation prices are claimed, the use mail has been prepared. The Post Office mailings would return feedback to the of tray labels bearing 24-digit IMtb should provide this post-processing mailer on the verifications performed. would be required. An IMtb contains capability. the following information: Postal Service Response: Requirements for Full-Service • ZIP CodeTM: A 5-digit ZIP Code D The Postal Service is aware of the Intelligent Mail used to identify the destination of the mailer’s need to modify files after Intelligent Mail Barcodes tray or sack. submission, and we have been working • Content Identifier Number (CIN): • with industry representatives to identify Mailpiece barcode. The IMb on Describes tray or sack content, including options to make this available. A new letter and flat mailpieces encodes up to presort level and class. functionality would be deployed to 31-digits of mailpiece data into 65 • Content Label Source (L SRC): allow the mailer to delete a non- vertical bars. The IMb contains Designates whether tray, tub, or sack finalized job from the PostalOne! additional fields that encode ancillary contents are automation compatible. dashboard and resubmit the file without services, identify the mailer and the • Mailer ID: A 6- or 9-digit MID having to rename the file. class of mail, and allow unique assigned by the Postal Service for use in Comment: numbering/serialization of the the Intelligent Mail barcodes. D The switch to full-service is an mailpiece. The Postal Service would • Serial Number: A mailer would use onerous task that requires mailer service issue a unique MID to each mailer using this field to uniquely identify individual providers to submit a large amount of full-service Intelligent Mail, and the trays, tubs, or sacks. If a 6-digit MID is additional data. Also, it requires each of USPS-assigned MID must be included in assigned, the mailer would have 8 digits my customers to have their own CRID. the IMb. Except with simple mailings as to uniquely identify the handling units. Today, my customers come to me described above in this notice, mailers If a 9-digit MID is assigned, the mailer specifically, because they do not want to are required to uniquely number each would have 5 digits to identify the have to deal with the Post Office and all mailpiece in a mailing and not reuse handling units. To participate in the

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full-service option, the Serial Number Appointment Scheduling qualification and container reports, field is populated with a unique number All mailers whose mail is verified at which are used for verification, for each handling unit (tray or sack) in a DMU/BMEU and transported by the acceptance, and induction processes. the mailing. For 45 days from the date mailer or their agent to a USPS Mailings With Fewer Than 10,000 of mailing, these serial numbers must processing facility, including mailings Pieces remain unique. entered at origin and plant-verified drop • Label Type: Indicates MID field shipments (PVDS), would be required to Except mailings consisting of letter- length. schedule appointments using the FAST and flat-size Periodicals and BPM flats, full-service mailings with fewer than To access automation prices through system at postal facilities where 10,000 pieces do not require the the full-service option, mailers would be applicable. Mailers may schedule submission of eDoc—only an electronic required to populate all fields in the appointments online using the FAST postage statement is required. These IMtb and include a unique serial Web site or they may submit mailings may be electronically number. appointment requests through submitted using Postal Wizard, To view the final specifications and PostalOne! FAST Web Services using the Mail.XML specification. For Mail.XML, or Mail.dat. detailed information on the IMtb, access For mailings of fewer than 10,000 RIBBS at http://ribbs.usps.gov/. improved service performance measurement, visibility, and operational pieces, when postage is affixed to each Intelligent Mail Container Barcodes planning, the Postal Service piece at the correct price or each piece recommends that mailers link their is of identical weight and the mailpieces Mailers typically label containers of IMcb to FAST appointments. Mailers are separated by price, the serial number mail deposited with the Postal Service. must provide container barcodes as part field of each IMb can be populated with For full-service, mailers must apply a of the stand-alone content creation, a mailing serial number that is unique unique IMcb to container placards and appointment creation, and update to the mailing but common to all pieces keep the barcode unique for at least 45 processes through PostalOne! FAST in the mailing. This unique mailing days from the date of mailing. This IMcb Web Services. Mailers can also receive serial number must not be reused for a includes fields to identify the mailer close-out data through FAST online period of 45 days from the date of and uniquely identify each container. reports or PostalOne! FAST Web mailing. Except mailers of full-service To comply with the full-service Services. Periodicals letters and flats and BPM standards, mailers must apply placards flats, mailers who enter such mailings to all containers such as pallets, APCs, Electronic Documentation are not required to submit eDoc for the rolling stock, and gaylords. By submitting documents full-service option, only an electronic The IMcb has two formats. The format electronically, mailers are able to postage statement. Unique mailing serial a mailer uses depends upon the MID manage mailing data more effectively numbers must be populated in the assigned by the Postal Service. and avoid the creation of paper-based Postal Wizard entry screen field or in The IMcb label specifications are forms. Additionally, submission of the Mail.XML messages. Mailers must available in two physical sizes for the documents electronically enables the populate the serial number field of all IMcb barcode labels: One is the 8″ min Postal Service to capture efficiencies. Intelligent Mail tray or sack labels, and x 11″ format available on RIBBS, and the When entering full-service mailings, Intelligent Mail container barcodes other size is the 4″x7″ self adhesive eDoc is required. A mailer’s eDoc (when mailings are containerized) with format, also available on RIBBS. identifies the unique IMb applied to the unique mailing serial number. Postal • Application ID (Appl ID): ‘‘99’’ each mailpiece, tray, tub, sack, and Wizard cannot be used with full-service indicates the source of the barcode. container; it describes how mailpieces Periodicals and BPM mailings, even if are linked to handling units, such as under 10,000 pieces; Postal Wizard does • Type Indicator: ‘‘M’’ indicates a trays, tubs, and sacks; and identifies not support adding the MID or the serial mailer-generated barcode. how mailpieces and handling units are number(s) for these mailings. It should • Mailer ID: A 6- or 9-digit MID linked to containers. Additionally, eDoc also be noted, for full-service mailings assigned by the Postal Service for use in identifies spoilage or shortage of pieces using the Postal Wizard, only the owner the IMb. in a mailing, the preparer of the mailing, of the mailing permit will receive start- • Serial Number: A mailer would use and the mailer for whom the mailing is the-clock feedback. this field to uniquely identify individual prepared (i.e., Mail Owner). Mail Owner Mailings With 10,000 Pieces or Greater containers. If a 6-digit MID is assigned, identification is required for all pieces the mailer would have 12 digits to in a full-service mailing. When full-service mailings with uniquely identify the containers. If a 9- The eDoc is transmitted to PostalOne! 10,000 pieces or greater are entered, digit MID is assigned, the mailer would and used for verification, acceptance, mailers are required to use Mail.dat or have 9 digits to identify the containers. payment, service performance Mail.XML to electronically transmit To participate in the full-service option, measurement, and induction planning mailing documentation and postage the serial number field is populated and processing. Also, PostalOne! can statements. eDoc must contain with a unique number for each use this information to automate postage information about the unique ID that is container in the mailing. These unique statement generation and payment applied to the mailpieces, placards, serial numbers must not be reused for processing. PostalOne! has the trays, tubs, sacks, and containers. Also, 45 days from the date of mailing. To capability to provide mailers with the information must describe how access the automation prices through access to their mailing documentation mailpieces are linked to handling units the full-service option, mailers would be and financial transaction information 24 and how mailpieces and handling units required to populate all fields in the hours a day, 7 days a week. The are linked to containers. IMcb to include a unique serial number. PostalOne! system translates the In addition, when mailings are co- To view the final specifications and customer-generated electronic palletized, co-mingled, or combined in- detailed information on the IMcb, access information into postage statements and house or at a different plant, eDoc that RIBBS at http://ribbs.usps.gov. supporting documentation, such as outlines the linkage among associated

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containers, trays, tubs, and sacks would For detailed information about Although the USPS is exempt from be required. electronic mailing options, access the notice and comment requirements of RIBBS at http://ribbs.usps.gov. the Administrative Procedure Act [5 Submitting eDoc U.S.C of 553(b), (c)] regarding proposed Additional Mailing Information The three methods for submitting rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), we Available With Full-Service eDoc are described as follows: invite public comments on the Mail.dat: Mail.dat serves as a medium Information on mailpiece quality and following proposed revisions to Mailing for electronic data exchange and is part visibility is available through the online Standards of the United States Postal of the overall PostalOne! application USPS BCG tool and PostalOne! Web Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), and provides customers the capability to Services (Mail.XML). Mailers can query incorporated by reference in the Code of electronically submit mailing the information or obtain an automated Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR Part documentation over a secure subscription. As part of the full-service 111. connection. Mail.dat uses industry- program, the Postal Service will be standard electronic file formats to making the following information List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 facilitate communication. Mailing available: Container and tray induction Administrative practice and information is used to generate and processing scans, IMb tracing procedure, Postal Service. documentation to support verification, bundle and piece scans; start-the-clock Accordingly, 39 CFR Part 111 is payment, and induction processes. information; address correction data; proposed to be amended as follows: Mail.dat specifications are available on and quality and documentation error RIBBS at http://ribbs.usps.gov. reporting information. PART 111—[AMENDED] Mail.XML: The Mail.XML is an overarching communication Intelligent Mail Barcode Embedded 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR specification that allows mailers to Data: Part 111 continues to read as follows: communicate eDoc and manage • Full-service unique Intelligent Mail Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– appointments with the Postal Service, barcodes must be embedded with the 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, while enabling it to provide quality, following data: Barcode Identifier and 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– address correction, induction, and OEL information (if printed on the 3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, visibility information back to mailers. mailpiece), Service Type Identifier 3633, and 5001. Mail.XML can also be used to (showing class of mail), Mailer 2. Revise the following sections of communicate between mailers and Identifier, Unique Serial Number, and Mailing Standards of the United States consolidators/transporters. Mail.XML is Delivery Point Routing Code (11-digit). Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual part of the overall PostalOne! • Barcode Identifier: The barcode ID (DMM), as follows: application that enables a just-in-time is a 2-digit field reserved to encode the Mailing Standards of the United States connection (send information when you presort identification printed in human- Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual are ready to share). The Mail.XML Web readable form on the Optional (DMM) Service uses a Simple Object Access Endorsement Line (OEL). Should be left Protocol (SOAP) to submit information as ‘‘00’’ if an OEL is not printed on the * * * * * in an Extensible Markup Language mailpiece, except for automation-rate 200 Commercial Letters and Cards (XML) format that ensures data are sent eligible flat mail with an optional and received by applications written in endorsement line, where the IMb must * * * * * various languages and deployed on contain OEL coding corresponding to 230 First-Class Mail various platforms. Mailing information the correct sortation level of each piece. is sent through Mail.XML to the • Service Type Identifier: The service 233 Prices and Eligibility PostalOne! system where the type identifier (STID) indicates class of * * * * * information is stored and used to mail and requested special services such generate documentation to support as scan information or ACS. 5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards verification and payment. Mail.XML • Mailer Identifier: The MID is a for Automation First-Class Mail Letters specifications are available on RIBBS at mandatory 6- or 9-digit identifier of the 5.1 Basic Standards for Automation http://ribbs.usps.gov. mail owner/mailing agent that is First-Class Mail Letters Postal Wizard: The Postal Wizard is assigned by the Postal Service based [Revise the introductory text of 5.1 as an online tool that allows mailers to upon documented historical mail securely enter their postage statement follows:] volume of the owner/agent. All pieces in a First-Class Mail information using PostalOne! mailers • Serial Number: The serial number automation mailing must meet full- may easily access Postal Wizard through is complementary with the MID for a service standards in 705.24.0 and: the Business Customer Gateway at combined total of 15 digits, which https://gateway.usps.com. leaves the mailer/agent with 6 or 9 * * * * * Postal Wizard verifies completed digits for unique mailpiece [Revise item 5.1e as follows:] e. Bear an accurate unique Intelligent information for an online postage identification. A combination of the Mail barcode encoded with the correct statement and automatically populates MID and serial number within a mail delivery point routing code, matching the permit holder section of the postage class must not be reused within 45 days the delivery address and meeting the statement based on the account number of the mailing date. provided. It guides the user through • Delivery Point Routing Code: The standards in 202.5.0 and 708.4.0, either items needed to complete the statement. delivery point routing code describes on the piece or on an insert showing Postal Wizard automatically calculates the 5-, 9-, or 11-digit field that identifies through a window. postage and validates submitted the delivery ZIP Code data in the * * * * * information. Once a postage statement is address. [Delete current 5.2 in its entirety and completed online, the electronic To view final specifications and renumber current 5.3 through 5.5 as statement is submitted directly to the detailed information on the IMb, access new 5.2 through 5.4.] acceptance unit. RIBBS at http://ribbs.usps.gov. * * * * *

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240 Standard Mail prices apply when mailpieces are not: 7.0 Additional Eligibility Standards 243 Prices and Eligibility barcoded with an Intelligent Mail for Automation Standard Mail Flats barcode, automation-compatible, and * * * * * 7.1 Basic Eligibility Standards for part of a full-service mailing under Automation Standard Mail 6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards 705.24.0. * * * * * [Revise the introductory text of 7.1 as for Enhanced Carrier Route Standard follows:] Mail Letters 7.0 Eligibility Standards for All pieces in a Regular Standard Mail 6.1 General Enhanced Carrier Route Automation Standard Mail or Nonprofit Standard Mail automation Standards 7.1 Basic Eligibility Standards for mailing must meet full-service * * * * * Automation Standard Mail standards in 705.24.0 and: * * * * * 6.1.2 Basic Eligibility [Revise the introductory text of 7.1 as [Revise item 7.1e as follows:] follows:] e. Bear an accurate unique Intelligent All pieces in an Enhanced Carrier All pieces in a Regular Standard Mail Route or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Mail barcode encoded with the correct or Nonprofit Standard Mail automation delivery point routing code, matching Route Standard Mail mailing must: mailing must meet full-service * * * * * the delivery address and meeting the standards in 705.24.0 and: standards in 302.5.0 and 708.4.0, either [Revise item 6.1.2g as follows:] * * * * * g. Meet the requirements for on the piece or on an insert showing [Revise item 7.1e as follows:] through a window. automation letters in 201.3.0 and bear e. Bear an accurate unique Intelligent an accurate unique Intelligent Mail * * * * * Mail barcode encoded with the correct [Delete current 7.2 in its entirety and barcode encoded with the correct delivery point routing code, matching delivery point routing code matching renumber current 7.3 through 7.4 as the delivery address and meeting the new 7.2 through 7.3.] the delivery address and meeting the standards in 202.5.0 and 708.4.0, either standards in 202.5.0 and 708.4.0, except on the piece or on an insert showing * * * * * for letters with simplified addresses or through a window. 360 Bound Printed Matter as provided in 6.1.2h. Letters mailed at automation carrier route (basic, high * * * * * 363 Prices and Eligibility [Delete current 7.2 in its entirety and density, or saturation) prices must be in renumber current 7.3 through 7.6 as * * * * * a mailing entered under full-service new 7.2 through 7.5.] Intelligent Mail standards in 705.24.0. 4.0 Price Eligibility for Bound Printed Pieces prepared with a simplified * * * * * Matter Flats address format are exempt from the full- 300 Commercial Flats 4.1 Price Eligibility service, automation-compatibility, and * * * Price categories are as follows: barcode requirements. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 330 First-Class Mail [Revise item 4.1d as follows:] 6.4 High Density Enhanced Carrier 333 Prices and Eligibility d. Barcoded Discount—Flats. The Route Standards * * * * * barcoded discount applies to BPM flats that meet the requirements for 6.4.1 Additional Eligibility Standards 5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards automation flats in 301.3.0 and bear an for High Density Prices for Automation First-Class Mail Flats accurate unique Intelligent Mail barcode [Revise the text of 6.4.1 as follows:] 5.1 Basic Standards for Automation encoded with the correct delivery point In addition to the eligibility standards First-Class Mail routing code and are part of a full- in 6.1, high density letter-size service mailing under 705.24.0. See 6.1 mailpieces must be in a full carrier route [Revise the introductory text of 5.1 as for more information. follows:] tray or in a carrier route bundle of 10 * * * * * or more pieces prepared under 245.6.0. All pieces in a First-Class Mail Except for pieces with a simplified automation flats mailing must meet full- 6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards address, only nonautomation high service standards in 705.24.0 and: for Barcoded Bound Printed Matter density letter prices apply when * * * * * Flats mailpieces are not: Barcoded with an [Revise item 5.1e as follows:] 6.1 Basic Eligibility Standards for Intelligent Mail barcode, automation- e. Bear an accurate unique Intelligent Barcoded Bound Printed Matter compatible, and part of a full-service Mail barcode encoded with the correct mailing under 705.24.0. delivery point routing code, matching [Revise the text of 6.1 as follows:] The barcode discount applies only to * * * * * the delivery address and meeting the standards in 302.5.0 and 708.4.0, either BPM flat-size pieces meeting the 6.5 Saturation ECR Standards on the piece or on an insert showing standards under 301.3.0 and that bear a through a window. unique Intelligent Mail barcode encoded 6.5.1 Additional Eligibility Standards with the correct delivery point routing * * * * * for Saturation Prices code, matching the delivery address and [Delete current 5.2 in its entirety and [Revise the text of 6.5.1 as follows:] meeting the standards in 302.5.0 and renumber current 5.3 through 5.5 as In addition to the eligibility standards 708.4.0. The pieces must be part of a new 5.2 through 5.4.] in 6.1, saturation letter-size mailpieces full-service nonpresorted mailing of 50 must be in a full carrier route tray or in * * * * * or more flat-size pieces or part of a full- a carrier route bundle of 10 or more 340 Standard Mail service Presorted mailing of at least 300 pieces prepared under 245.6.0. Except BPM flats prepared under 365.7.0, for pieces with a simplified address, 343 Prices and Eligibility 705.8.0, 705.14.0, and 705.24.0. The only nonautomation saturation letter * * * * * barcode discount is not available for

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flats mailed at Presorted DDU prices or 24.2 General Eligibility Standards documentation to the PostalOne! carrier route prices. [Revise the introductory paragraph of system. Unless otherwise authorized, * * * * * 24.2 as follows:] documentation must describe how each [Delete current 6.2 in its entirety and First-Class Mail, Periodicals, and mailpiece is linked to a uniquely renumber current 6.3 through 6.4 as Standard Mail letters and flats and identified tray or sack and how each new 6.2 through 6.3.] Bound Printed Matter flats meeting mailpiece and tray or sack is linked to * * * * * eligibility requirements for automation a uniquely identified container. Linking or carrier route prices, except for to logical trays, sacks, and containers 500 Additional Mailing Services Standard Mail ECR saturation flats or via sibling records is an option when 503 Extra Services Standard Mail ECR letters paying linking to a specific tray, sack, or nonautomation prices, are eligible for container is not feasible. The * * * * * full-service automation prices. All documentation also must meet the [Revise the title of 15.0 as follows:] pieces entered under the full-service requirements in A Guide to Intelligent 15.0 Intelligent Mail Barcode Tracing automation pricing must: Mail for Letters and Flats (at ribbs.usps.gov). Mailers must transmit * * * * * * * * * * [Revise item 24.2c as follows:] postage statements and documentation 15.1 Basic Information c. Be part of a mailing using unique to the PostalOne! system using Mail.dat, * * * * * Intelligent Mail container barcodes on Mail.XML, or Postal Wizard (see 24.5.3), all destination-entry pallets and other except that mailers of Periodicals letters 15.1.1 General Information containers prepared under 8.0 or as part and flats and Bound Printed Matter flats [Revise the text of 15.1.1 as follows:] of a customer/supplier agreement. must electronically submit postage Participation in Intelligent Mail Pallets or approved alternate containers, statements and documentation in all barcode (IMb) Tracing service is with unique Intelligent Mail container instances. available at no charge without a barcodes, also must be used whenever a * * * * * subscription. Requirements for mailing is entered at the dock of a participation in IMb Tracing include: USPS-processing facility and meets 707 Periodicals The use of an IMb on mailpieces entered minimum container/pallet volume * * * * * as part of a full-service mailing under requirements. A customer/supplier 705.24.0, the use of a Mailer Identifier agreement is authorized with a service 14.0 Barcoded (Automation) that has been registered (through the agreement signed by the mailer, the Eligibility USPS District Manager, Customer Business Customer Gateway, accessible 14.1 Basic Standards on usps.com) to receive scan data, and Service, and the USPS Processing and verification by the Postal Service that Distribution Center manager. The [Revise the introductory text of 14.1 as the IMb as printed meets all applicable service agreement contains provisions follows:] postal standards. regarding mailer and USPS responsibilities. All pieces in a Periodicals barcoded * * * * * (automation) mailing must meet the full- * * * * * 700 Special Standards service standards in 705.24.0 and: 24.4 Preparation * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * [Revise the first sentence of item 14.1c 705 Advanced Preparation and as follows:] Special Postage Payment Systems 24.4.2 Intelligent Mail Tray Labels *** [Revise the second sentence of c. Bear an accurate unique Intelligent * * * * * Mail barcode encoded with the correct [Revise the title of 24.0 as follows:] 24.4.2 as follows:] Mailing documentation, when delivery point routing code, matching 24.0 Full-Service Automation required, must associate each mailpiece the delivery address and meeting the Standards to a corresponding tray or sack, or to a standards in 202.5.0 (for letters), 302.4.0 (for flats), and 708.4.0, either on the 24.1 Description logical tray or sack, as described in 24.4.4. piece or on an insert showing through a window. *** [Add a new last sentence at * * * * * the end of the current text of 24.1 as * * * * * follows:] 24.4.3 Intelligent Mail Container Full-service automation mailings may Placards 14.2 Eligibility Standards for Full- Service Automation Periodicals include automation-compatible pieces * * * * * without barcodes, with POSTNET [Revise the second sentence of 24.4.3 [Revise the introductory text of 14.2 as barcodes, or with Intelligent Mail as follows:] follows:] barcodes. Mailings of full-service Mailing documentation, when automation letters must not be required, must associate each mailpiece All pieces entered under the full- comingled in the same tray with (and tray or sack, if applicable) to a service automation standards must: automation-compatible pieces without corresponding container (or a logical * * * * * barcodes, with POSTNET barcodes, or container) as described in 24.4.4, unless [Revise item 14.2b as follows:] with non-full-service Intelligent Mail otherwise authorized by the USPS. b. Be part of a mailing that meets the barcodes, and these pieces will not be * * * * * used to meet the eligibility standards for standards in 705.24.0. full-service or receive associated 24.4.4 eDoc * * * * * benefits. [Revise the text of 24.4.4 as follows:] 708 Technical Specifications [Delete current 24.1.1 and 24.1.2 in Mailers must electronically submit their entirety.] postage statements and mailing * * * * *

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6.0 Standards for Barcoded Tray Intelligent Mail tray labels are 2-inch DATE: Any comments on this proposal Labels, Sack Labels, and Container labels used on trays and sacks to must arrive by November 16, 2012. Placards provide unique identification within ADDRESSES: Submit comments, postal processing. 24-digit Intelligent 6.1 General identified by docket number EPA–R09– Mail tray labels include only a 24 digit OAR–2012–0754, by one of the 6.1.1 Tray and Sack Labels barcode printed in International following methods: [Revise the text of 6.1.1 as follows:] Symbology Specification (ISS) Code 128 Intelligent Mail tray labels are the subset C symbology (see Exhibit 6.3.3). 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: USPS-approved method to encode Intelligent Mail tray labels also include www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line routing, content, origin, and mailer a human readable field designed to instructions. information on trays and sacks. indicate the carrier route for carrier 2. Email: [email protected]. Intelligent Mail tray labels are designed route mailings, display an ‘‘AUTO’’ 3. Mail or deliver: Andrew Steckel for optimum use with Intelligent Mail indicator text for automation mailings, (Air-4), U.S. Environmental Protection barcoded mail and have the capacity to or remain blank for nonautomation Agency Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, provide unique identification mailings. Mailers using Intelligent Mail San Francisco, CA 94105–3901. throughout postal processing, but are tray labels must print labels in the 24- Instructions: All comments will be required to be used on all trays and digit Intelligent Mail tray label format. included in the public docket without sacks in presorted mailings. Detailed specifications for the tray label change and may be made available and barcode formats are at http:// * * * * * online at www.regulations.gov, ribbs.usps.gov. 6.2 Specifications for Barcoded Tray including any personal information [Delete current Exhibit 6.5.1, 10/24 and Sack Labels provided, unless the comment includes Transitional Intelligent Mail Tray Label, Confidential Business Information (CBI) * * * * * in its entirety.] or other information whose disclosure is [Delete current 6.5.2, Transitional 6.2.2 Line 1 (Destination Line) restricted by statute. Information that Intelligent Mail Tray Label Format, in its you consider CBI or otherwise protected The destination line must meet these entirety.] should be clearly identified as such and standards: [Renumber current 6.5.3 through 6.5.7 should not be submitted through a. Placement. The destination line as new 6.3.2 through 6.3.6.] must be the top line of the label. An www.regulations.gov or email. exception is that one line of extraneous * * * * * www.regulations.gov is an ‘‘anonymous information may appear above the We will publish an appropriate access’’ system, and EPA will not know destination line on tray and sack labels amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect your identity or contact information as provided in 6.3.2, and 6.3.2f. The these changes if our proposal is unless you provide it in the body of destination line must be completely adopted. your comment. If you send email visible when placed in the label holder. Stanley F. Mires, directly to EPA, your email address will This visibility is ensured if the Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. be automatically captured and included 1 destination line is no less than ⁄8 [FR Doc. 2012–25551 Filed 10–16–12; 8:45 am] as part of the public comment. If EPA (0.125) inch below the top of the label cannot read your comment due to BILLING CODE 7710–12–P when the label is cut and prepared. technical difficulties and cannot contact [Delete Exhibit 6.2.2a, Barcoded 2- you for clarification, EPA may not be inch Sack Labels, in its entirety.] able to consider your comment. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION * * * * * Electronic files should avoid the use of AGENCY [Delete Exhibit 6.2.2b, Barcoded 1- special characters, any form of inch Sack Labels, in its entirety.] 40 CFR Part 52 encryption, and be free of any defects or * * * * * viruses. [EPA–R09–OAR–2012–0754; FRL–9740–6] 6.2.5 Line 3 (Origin Line) Docket: The index to the docket for this action is available electronically at [Revise the first sentence of 6.2.5 as Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Sacramento www.regulations.gov and in hard copy follows:] at EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, The origin line must appear below the Metropolitan Air Quality Management Districts San Francisco, California. While all content line, except as allowed under documents in the docket are listed in 6.3.4 and 6.2.5a and 6.2.5b. * * * AGENCY: Environmental Protection the index, some information may be * * * * * Agency (EPA). publicly available only at the hard copy [Delete current 6.3, Additional ACTION: Proposed rule. location (e.g., copyrighted material), and Standards—Barcoded 2-Inch Sack some may not be publicly available in Labels and Barcoded Tray Labels, and SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve either location (e.g., CBI). To inspect the 6.4, Additional Standards—Barcoded 1- revisions to the Sacramento hard copy materials, please schedule an Inch Sack Labels, in their entirety.] Metropolitan Air Quality Management appointment during normal business * * * * * District (SMAQMD) portion of the hours with the contact listed in the FOR [Renumber current 6.5 as new 6.3 and California State Implementation Plan FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. revise the title as follows:] (SIP). These revisions concern negative FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: declarations for volatile organic 6.3 Specific Standards for Intelligent Cynthia Allen, EPA Region IX, (415) compound (VOC) source categories for Mail Tray Labels 947–4120, [email protected]. the SMAQMD. We are proposing to 6.3.1 Definitions approve these negative declarations SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This [Revise the text of renumbered 6.3.1 under the Clean Air Act as amended in proposal addresses the following as follows:] 1990 (CAA or the Act). negative declarations listed in Table I:

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