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(d) If a stabilized veteran who requires The Postal Service’s final rule First-Class letters increases by one continued non-emergency treatment includes: several mail classification cent or less. refuses to be transferred to an available changes, modifications to mailpiece Regarding residual letters, the VA facility (or other Federal facility that characteristics, and changes in standards for how additional postage is VA has an agreement with to furnish classification terminology. paid for those pieces will not change. health care services for veterans), VA Regarding permit imprint mailings, the Comments will make payment or reimbursement current standards for identical weight only for the expenses related to the The Postal Service received comments pieces will remain; if a mailing contains initial evaluation and the emergency from eight submitters on various aspects nonidentical weight pieces (even if the treatment furnished to the veteran up to of the proposed changes. The comments postage for such may be the same) a the point of refusal of transfer by the and responses to them are included in special postage payment system must be veteran. the applicable subject matter sections used to document the correct piece * * * * * below. counts and postage. Residual pieces that are not eligible for a free second ounce § 17.1006 [Amended] Changes for Letters must be separated by postage increment ■ 7. Amend § 17.1006 by removing ‘‘Fee Commercial First-Class Mail Letters for verification purposes. Service Review Physician or equivalent The Postal Service also removes The pricing structure for presorted officer’’ and adding, in its place, ® standards for Reply Rides Free, because ‘‘designated VA clinician’’. and automation First-Class Mail letters the program ends on December 31, changes so that the minimum postage 2011. § 17.1008 [Amended] charge would be for a 2-ounce letter ■ 8. Amend § 17.1008 by removing instead of the current 1-ounce minimum Commercial First-Class Mail and ‘‘treatment’’ in both places it appears, postage charge. Standard Mail Letters and adding, in each place, ‘‘treatment One commenter thought that the The Postal Service modifies the and any non-emergency treatment that postage for 1-ounce presorted or process of submitting mailpieces to the is authorized under § 17.1005(c) of this automation letters would be increasing Pricing and Classification Service part’’. to the 2-ounce prices; we clarified that Center (PCSC) for testing and deletes the [FR Doc. 2011–32413 Filed 12–16–11; 8:45 am] instead the prices for 2-ounce letters provision that pieces with attached BILLING CODE 8302–01–P would be closer to the current prices release cards be sent to Engineering. (with an increase as proposed) for 1-ounce letters. Standard Mail Letters We received two sets of comments We clarify that overflow Standard POSTAL SERVICE ® detailing the difficulties that would Mail nonmachinable letters that 39 CFR Part 111 ensue for some mailers to determine, mailers place into existing trays at and apply, proper postage to residual another level require matching New Standards for Domestic Mailing pieces with single-piece postage if they documentation. We received a request Services were not also eligible for the reduced to clarify whether there are DSCF entry prices for nonmachinable Standard Mail AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. postage for 2-ounce letters, and letters weighing over 3.3 ounces at the ACTION: Final rule. requesting therefore that those single- piece letters also be eligible for reduced mixed ADC sort level. There will be no SUMMARY: The Postal Service will revise postage. They asked multiple questions DSCF entry prices for nonmachinable Mailing Standards of the United States about postage payment and separation letters at mixed ADC prices. Postal Service, of mail, since the free second ounce We received a comment requesting (DMM®) throughout various sections to does not include residual pieces. that we confirm that the prices for reflect price adjustments and mailing Beginning on January 22, 2012, the Standard Mail basic carrier route letters requirements changes associated with Postal Service is revising First-Class are the same for automation-compatible the October 2011 filing with the Postal Mail pricing to change the first weight and nonautomation letters. The prices Regulatory Commission (PRC). increment for presort and automation are currently the same, and will DATES: Effective January 22, 2012. First-Class Mail letters to include pieces continue to be the same for both types FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill weighing up to two ounces. This is of letters. One commenter noted that the Chatfield at (202) 268–7278. sometimes referred to as ‘‘2nd ounce maximum weight for carrier route letters is ‘‘less than 16 ounces.’’ This is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On free.’’ This program was developed in currently the case and will continue to October 18, 2011, the Postal Service conjunction with customers with the be so. filed a notice of mailing services price goal of adding value to the mail. For adjustments with the PRC, effective on example, customers may use the Changes for Flats January 22, 2012. In addition, on additional weight for their operational Automation Flats October 24, 2011, the USPSTM or marketing purposes to realize more published a proposed rule in the value from their mailings. On average, The USPS clarifies that automation Federal Register (FR 76 65640–65653) the price of First-Class Mail Presort must meet the standards for all flats based on the PRC filing. This final rule letters and cards is increasing by 1.58 (such as flexibility) in 301.1.0 as well as conveys the comments received on the percent while the price for First-Class the standards in 301.3.0. We received proposal, our responses to comments, Mail single-piece letters and cards two questions about whether the and the final mailing standards. increases by 2.47 percent. The lower minimum size for automation flats will Prices are available under Docket price increase for presorted First-Class remain as it is currently. The minimum Number R2012–3 on the Postal Mail is a direct result of the ‘‘2nd ounce size for automation flats is not changing; Regulatory Commission’s Web site at free’’ program. While the single-piece 1- the applicable dimensions for www.prc.gov, and also on the Postal ounce letter price increases by one cent, automation flats continue to be in DMM Explorer® Web site at pe.usps.com. the price increases for most automation 301.3.2.

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Periodicals Flats Changes for Parcels Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs) Currently, Periodicals flats are Machinable Parcels In 2007, the USPS created a allowed on mixed area distribution temporary NFM price category for To align the standards for machinable Standard Mail items that could not meet center (MADC) pallets only when the parcels with current mail processing revised automation flats standards. In flats are sacked. We will allow bundles equipment capability, the Postal Service the revised proposed rule Federal of Periodicals flats to be placed directly changes the dimensional criteria for all Register published on February 6, 2009 on MADC pallets and assign a specific machinable parcels from the current 34 (74 FR 6250–6257), the Postal Service price for MADC pallets as well. One inches x 17 inches x 17 inches to 27 announced our intention to discontinue commenter asked if carrier route inches x 17 inches x 17 inches. We the NFM category in May 2010. In the bundles would be permitted on MADC additionally reduce the maximum March 25, 2010, Postal Bulletin (22281), pallets; with this final rule, we affirm weight of a machinable parcel from 35 we announced that the NFM price that we will allow carrier route bundles pounds to 25 pounds for all parcels category would be extended. We now to be placed directly on MADC pallets. except those mailed as Parcel Select® or will eliminate the NFM category as of The bundle price for carrier route Parcel Return Service. The maximum January 2012. Pieces that would have bundles on mixed ADC pallets will be weight for machinable parcels that been mailed as NFMs should qualify as the 5-digit bundle price. contain books or other printed matter either Standard Mail Marketing parcels The Postal Service revises a price remains at 25 pounds regardless of class or Parcel Select Lightweight parcels. categorization under nonmachinable of mail. We also modify the processes We received two comments noting flats to insert the correct categorization by which parcels that do not fully meet that some residual standards that mention NFMs still remained if the of nonmachinable flats-nonbarcoded. the machinability standards are evaluated for machinability. In addition, proposed new standards were to be The Postal Service is adding language the Postal Service clarifies that parcels adopted. We are grateful for the to the pending standards in DMM that meet the lightweight machinable feedback and have amended the DMM 705.15. These standards relate to parcel standards are definitively changes to remove those references to combined mailings of Standard Mail categorized as machinable parcels. NFMs. and Periodicals flats, scheduled for One commenter also asked how implementation on January 22, 2012. Standard Mail Parcels pieces that have been mailed as NFMs This change will clarify that bundles Standard Mail regular parcels are would qualify for new prices and what formed in a combined mailing of separated into two groups: Marketing efforts have been made to communicate Standard Mail and Periodicals flats to parcels and parcels that will become with current NFM mailers. Marketing the carrier route level may be placed on Parcel Select LightweightTM parcels. pieces (such as product samples) mixed network distribution center Nonprofit Standard Mail parcels have currently in the NFM category should be (NDC) pallets. The bundle price separate standards for Nonprofit able to easily transition to the Marketing applicable to the 5-digit bundle placed Marketing parcels and other Nonprofit parcel category with little impact, on the mixed ADC container level will parcels. assuming they are currently using a be applied to these bundles. Mailers form of alternative addressing. If they Marketing parcels are defined as are fulfillment pieces or the mailer is may continue to claim the applicable containing information and/or product not willing to use an alternative address, carrier route piece price for pieces samples whose purpose is to encourage the likely alternative would be Parcel placed in carrier route bundles, when recipients to purchase a product or Select Lightweight parcels. This has these bundles are placed on mixed NDC service, make a contribution, support a been communicated extensively through containers. cause, form a belief or opinion, take an the relevant customer associations and action, or provide information to Detached Address Labels Used With in several Federal Register notices. The recipients. Marketing parcels will be Flats USPS will also attempt to contact required to bear an alternative current known NFM mailers to ensure The Postal Service adds a new term to addressing format (occupant or that they are aware of the new mailing identify detached address labels (DALs) exceptional addressing, or simplified options in January 22, 2012. addressing when allowed for saturation with advertising. Inclusion of Package Services Pieces advertising turns DALs into dual- mail), and must be presented for mailing purpose pieces: optional addressing in carrier route (basic, high-density, or The Postal Service eliminates the saturation sortation) or presort vehicles and marketing vehicles. A DAL provision to provide free local separations. All Marketing parcels with advertising on either side will be forwarding for Package Services pieces. would have a maximum size of 12 The USPS also will discontinue the 3- named as a detached marketing label inches by 9 inches by 2 inches thick. cent discount for all Bound (DML). Both DALs and DMLs may be When DALs are used with Marketing Printed Matter (BPM), Media Mail®, and used with saturation flats or with parcels, the weight of the DALs is added Library Mail parcels. We received a Standard Mail Marketing parcels. to the parcels in determining postage, as request to confirm this and to state We received several comments is currently the case, but there will be whether the barcode discount would unrelated to the standards that no separate charge for the DALs. continue for BPM flats. We will suggested the proposed new prices for Included in this notice is a correction continue to allow a barcode discount for DALs with flats would be detrimental to of a previously published error (in BPM flats as of January 22, 2012. continued profitable use of DALs for Postal Bulletin 22319, 9–8–2011) that Special, Extra, and Other Services advertising purposes. As information, allowed Signature Confirmation for the USPS amended its filing to request Standard Mail parcels. This correction Mailing Dates for Dropshipments that the new proposed price be higher confirms that Standard Mail parcels are Mailers may use plant-verified drop than the current price but lower than not eligible for Signature Confirmation shipments (PVDS) during the price the price originally proposed. service. change as follows:

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• Current Prices—Mailers may use will offer additional options: Express Confirm or IMb Tracing information the current prices for PVDS mailings Mail with Adult Signature or Priority may submit a signed application on verified and paid for before January 22, Mail with Adult Signature. behalf of new customers under these 2012. We will accept these mailings at We received a comment suggesting conditions: destination entry postal facilities that allowing or Priority • The signature must be from a through February 5, 2012 when Mail with Adult Signature under the representative of the MID owner. presented with appropriate verification PACT Act will make it easier for • If the mail pieces will be produced and payment documentation. underage smokers to obtain cigarettes by a company qualified to print the IMb, • New Prices—Mailers may use the and smokeless tobacco products. The the customer will not have to submit new prices (effective January 22, 2012) new standards have not changed insofar samples to be tested. for PVDS mailings verified and paid for as it relates to the statutory exceptions • Applications can be mailed, faxed, beginning January 8, 2012, for deposit at to the PACT Act. The labeling, or emailed to the help desk. acceptance, and delivery requirements destination facilities on or after January Waiver of Annual Mailing Fees for Full- are not relaxed and still provide ample 22, 2012. For mailings with electronic Service Automation Mailings documentation, mailers must enter a opportunity to determine if mailings fit Mail Arrival Date that is on or after within the exceptions. The new The Postal Service revises certain January 22, 2012. For mailings with standards simply provide mailers other requirements for mailers who present hard copy postage statements, USPS service options that fit within the full-service (Intelligent Mail) acceptance employees must enter a Mail exceptions. automation mailings. When mailers present only full-service automation Arrival Date that is on or after January Confirm 22, 2012. The Postal Service will accept mailings of First-Class Mail or Standard these mailings at destination entry The Postal Service discontinues Mail letters and flats or BPM flats with postal facilities beginning January 22, Confirm service as a paid subscription 90 percent or more pieces qualifying for 2012 when presented with appropriate service and replaces it with ‘‘IMbTM full-service automation prices, the verification and payment Tracing,’’ which will provide scan data Postal Service will waive payment of documentation. similar to that provided through the annual mailing fees for mailings Confirm service, but with no paid presented under specific permits. As an Manifest Mailing System Clarification subscription required. Under IMb additional allowance, when mailers In the June 2, 2011, Postal Bulletin Tracing service, mailers will continue to present only qualifying full-service (22312), the Postal Service announced a receive the same raw scan data through automation mailings with permit change in the administrative support the same data-provisioning methods. imprint indicia, those mailings will be process for Special Postage Payment In response to requests for able to be presented at any PostalOne!® Systems from formal agreements to clarification of the transition process, acceptance office without payment of an authorizations. For manifest mailing we provide the following scenarios. additional permit imprint application systems, we incorrectly stated that the For customers transitioning from fee or payment of an annual mailing fee authorization document is a letter Confirm to IMb Tracing, who are using at the other office(s). ® signed by the mailer and the Business Intelligent Mail and have no We received a group of questions from Mail Support (BMS) manager. We are changes to their profile, the account two associations regarding how this revising DMM 705.2.0 to clarify that an profile will remain the same and initiative will be implemented, authorization letter is signed only by the information will flow as it does today. primarily about presenting mailings at BMS manager. Future profile changes can be handled offices other than the office where a through emails to the help desk at permit is held. A recommendation was Delivery Confirmation and Signature [email protected]. made about how to handle an instance Confirmation The change would have ended the use of a mailing being submitted that does ® We add clarifications in DMM 503.10 of PLANET Code barcodes for mailers not meet the 90 percent eligibility, to and 503.11 that Delivery Confirmation when their current subscription expired. allow later payment of the annual fee. and Signature Confirmation services are To provide more time for mailers to Because of the many nuances involved available for First-Class Package Service transition to IMbs, existing Confirm in this initiative, we will implementing parcels for only the electronic option. customers who wish to continue using both aspects—waiver of annual presort PLANET Code barcodes after their Adult Signature fee and multiple entry points for permit current subscription expires must imprint mailings—on February 12, 2012 The Postal Service encourages and submit a signed Confirm renewal to assure that all processes for will permit the use of a hard copy PS application and pay the applicable fees employees and mailers are coordinated. Form 3811, Domestic Return Receipt, for the new subscription period prior to with Adult Signature service when used January 22, 2012, for the PLANET code Paraphrased Comments and Responses with Express Mail® or Priority Mail®, subscription IDs they would like to Comment: Is the 90% requirement for including shipments made under the continue using. No renewed pieces per mailing or for all pieces on Prevent All Tobacco Cigarettes subscription under this provision will all mailings for the year? Trafficking (PACT) Act. A return receipt extend past January 2013. Subscription Response: The requirement applies to fee will be charged in addition to IDs associated with IMbs will remain each mailing. regular postage and the Adult Signature the same. Applications can be mailed, Comment: Is it for all mailings of a fee. faxed, or emailed to the help desk. mailer or by the specific permit, PC, Customers eligible to mail cigarettes New customers not utilizing a third PER account number? and smokeless tobacco under the party must submit a signed IMb Tracing Response: For each permit used with business/regulatory purposes and application and complete the First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, and consumer testing exceptions of the application process similar to today’s Bound Printed Matter full-service PACT Act are currently limited to Confirm process. mailings; Periodicals are not eligible. shipping via Express Mail with Hold Third-party service providers for data There is no annual presort fee as long For Pickup service. In January 2012, we management currently receiving as each postage statement charged to the

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permit remains at 90% or greater full- imprint mail with permits outside the Boxes service pieces. Post Office of mailing of the mailer Comment: Should a mailer open an when using the mailer’s permit to pay The Postal Service will add a new TM additional permit (obtain a separate the postage, or using the permit holder’s 3-month prepaid permit number) for full-service mailings permit to pay the postage? What will the service payment option, which is only to mail all of their full-service mailings 90% rule be applied to, the entire available via recurring automatic under and use another for non-full mailing or the portion of the mailing payments. service mailings, which effectively under the permit holder’s permit? Stamp Fulfillment Services negates the fee waiver. Response: The 90% rule applies to Response: Management of permits is single statements or the master Currently, the Postal Service charges at the mailer’s discretion. statement (when there are multiple a standard fee for most Stamp Comment: Can a mailer present mail child statements) as follows: Fulfillment Services orders; however for a permit number from any Stamp Fulfillment Services shipping • For single permit mailings, the acceptance office in the nation to their fees are not identified in the DMM nor statement must meet the 90% threshold. local acceptance office? • listed in Notice 123—Price List. Response: Mailers may present For multiple permit mailings, the However, the fees are subject to qualified full-service mailings with master statement must meet the 90% regulation by the PRC. mailpieces bearing a current valid threshold. • The USPS adds new DMM language permit imprint (that has been used only Individual permits within the to explain that there are fees associated to present eligible Full-Service mailings) master statement do not have to meet with Stamp Fulfillment Services and to for acceptance at any USPS acceptance the 90% threshold. refer customers to Notice 123 for the office that has PostalOne! acceptance Comment: Can a mail service provider prices. A single standard fee is charged functions. permit number be used for for orders up to $50, and a higher fee for Comment: What information needs to pieces in a commingled mailing larger orders. be used on the postage statement for the originating from offices other than the mailing, the permit number of the origin mailer’s acceptance office? Stationery Post OfficeTM of mailing? Is any other Response: The permit number used Currently, the USPS does not offer information required? must be the number assigned to permit postcard stationery sheets that easily fit Response: Hardcopy postage holders at the issuing office. on standard computer printers. We will statements are not eligible for full- Comment: How does this affect offer four perforated postcards on an 81⁄2 service mailings and therefore will not mailing into other Post Offices for inches x 11 inches sheet that can be fed qualify to mail at other offices or waiver metered mail? readily into computer printers. Once of fees. See the next comment and Response: The provision to mail at separated, each card will be 41⁄4 inches response for electronic documentation. 1 Comment: How are the permits that other offices under the waiver of fee x 5 ⁄2 inches in size. are used to pay the postage identified in initiative is limited to permit imprint Additionally, the USPS does not Full Service eDocumentation? What mailing. currently offer personalized stamped records/fields are supposed to contain Comment: To not accept the mailing postcards. In January 2012, we offer what information regarding the Permit on a first occurrence of failing to meet personalized stamped postcards with numbers? the 90% rule would cause undue pre-printed return addresses. Response: Mail.dat® file submission: burden and costs on the mail owner. The Postal Service adopts the b Use of single permit at multiple Recommendation: That if the mail following changes to Mailing Standards BMEU locations (verification sites) presenter is unable to pay the fee at that of the United States Postal Service, requires use of account #. time, the mailing would be accepted on Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), b MPA Record: the first occurrence with promise to pay incorporated by reference in the Code of D Populate permit type, permit #, and later by the permit holder and no further Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. ZIP + 4® fields to identify permit mailings would be accepted until the fee (authorization to mail). was paid. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 D Populate account # field with CAPS Response: Our standards do not allow Administrative practice and number (traditional or non-traditional). us to defer payment of fees once they procedure, Postal Service. D Identification of Mail Preparer & are due. However, we expect that Full- Mail Owner by CRID or MID (cannot Service mailers will know that their Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is identify with a permit). mailing will not meet the 90% amended as follows: D Customer communications. requirement before they present the b Segment Record—Verification PART 111—[AMENDED] mailing and be able to plan accordingly. Facility ZIP + 4 field (Pos 137–145): D Populate with BMEU ZIP CodeTM (5 Comment: If a mailing is presented to ■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR or 9 digit). any acceptance office under the fee part 111 continues to read as follows: D waiver provisions and fails to meet the Drives the BMEU dashboard. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C 301– Comment: What information is 90% compliance rule, will all subsequent mailings using or bearing 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, required to be in the indicia on the 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– mailpiece? that permit number not be allowed entry 3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, Response: Issuing office permit at any other office other than the office 3633, and 5001. number and city/state or company where the permit is held? imprint indicia may be printed in the Response: Yes, once mailings under a ■ 2. Revise the following sections of permit imprint indicia on the piece and permit number fall below the Mailing Standards of the United States entered at any location. established 90% full-service threshold, Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual Comment: What are the requirements applicable fees must be paid for all (DMM), as follows: regarding the commingling of permit subsequent mailings. * * * * *

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100 Retail Mail The nonmachinable prices in 243.1.0 3.13 Labels, Stickers, Release Cards, 101 Physical Standards apply to Standard Mail letter-size pieces and Perforated Pockets Affixed to the that have one or more of the Outside of Letter-Size Mailpieces * * * * * nonmachinable characteristics in 2.1. * * * * * 3.0 Physical Standards for Parcels Mailers must prepare all nonmachinable letters as described in 245.5.0. 3.13.4 Letter-Size Piece With Attached [Renumber current 3.1 through 3.6 as * * * * * Release Card new 3.2 through 3.7 and add new 3.1 as follows:] 3.0 Physical Standards for [Revise the introductory text of 3.13.4 Machinable and Automation Letters as follows:] 3.1 Processing Categories and Cards A letter-size mailpiece, with one or USPS categorizes parcels into one of two attached release cards, must have * * * * * the following characteristics: three mail processing categories: [Revise the titles of 3.4 and 3.4.1 as Machinable, irregular, or outside parcel. follows:] * * * * * These categories are based on the [Revise item 3.13.4b, to reduce the physical dimensions of the piece, 3.4 Standards for Letter-Size Pieces required clearance from the right edge regardless of the placement (orientation) Containing One Disc (CD or DVD) from 11⁄2 inches to 1 inch, as follows:] of the delivery address on the piece. 3.4.1 Basic Standards for One Disc in b. No address element, including any * * * * * a Letter-Size Mailpiece address block barcode, may be closer than 1 inch to the right edge of the [Revise the text of 3.4.1 as follows:] 3.4 Machinable Parcels mailpiece. A letter-size mailpiece containing one [Revise the introductory text of disc and meeting the general standards * * * * * renumbered 3.4 as follows:] in 3.0 and the specific standards in 3.4.3 A machinable parcel is any piece that 230 First-Class Mail is considered automation-compatible. A is not a letter or a flat and that is (see mailpiece with one enclosed disc not 233 Prices and Eligibility Exhibit 3.4): meeting these standards must be tested 1.0 Prices and Fees for First-Class * * * * * and approved for automation- Mail [Revise item 3.4b as follows:] compatibility. For this purpose, mailers * * * * * b. Not more than 27 inches long, or must submit 5 sample mailpieces and a 17 inches high, or 17 inches thick. written request to the local 1.2 Price Computation for First-Class Parcels cannot weigh more than 25 or business mail entry manager for Mail Letters pounds, except Parcel Select and Parcel submission to the Pricing and Return parcels which have a maximum [Revise the text of 1.2 as follows:] Classification Service Center (PCSC). Commercial First-Class Mail presorted weight of 35 pounds, except for those * * * * * containing books or other printed matter letters are charged at one price for the (25 pound maximum). 3.12 Flexibility Standards for first 2 ounces, with separate prices for Automation Letters pieces over 2 ounces up to 3 ounces and Exhibit 3.4 Machinable Parcel for pieces over 3 ounces up to 3.5 Dimensions * * * * * ounces. Any fraction of an ounce is [Revise the current length dimension 3.12.2 USPS Services for Flexibility considered a whole ounce. For example, in to read 27 inches and delete the Testing if a piece weighs 2.2 ounces, the weight (postage) increment is 3 ounces. The sentences describing the minimum and [Revise the text of 3.12.2 as follows:] pricing per ounce is similar for maximum weights in Exhibit 3.4.] A mailer requesting flexibility testing automation First-Class Mail letters, with * * * * * for letter-size mailpieces must submit at pricing differences per sortation level. least 5 mailpieces and a written request 170 Media Mail and Library Mail to their local postmaster or business * * * * * 173 Prices and Eligibility mail entry manager for submission to 3.0 Basic Standards for First-Class 1.0 Media Mail and Library Mail the Pricing and Classification Service Mail Letters Prices Center (PCSC) at least 6 weeks before the mailing date. The request must * * * * * * * * * * describe mailpiece contents and 3.4 Presort Mailing Fee [Delete 1.4, Barcode Discount— construction, number of pieces being Machinable Parcels, in its entirety, and produced, and preparation level. The [Revise the text of 3.4 by inserting a renumber current 1.5 and 1.6 as new 1.4 PCSC will evaluate the piece and, if new second sentence as follows:] and 1.5.] warranted, will instruct the mailer to * * * Effective February 12, 2012, * * * * * submit samples to USPS Engineering for payment of this fee is waived for mailers who present only full-service 200 Commercial Letters and Cards testing. The PCSC advises the mailer of its findings. If the mailpiece is automation mailings (under 705.23) 201 Physical Standards approved, the letter includes a unique containing 90% or more pieces qualifying for full-service prices. * * * * * * * * number identifying the piece and serves as evidence that the piece meets the * * * * * 2.0 Physical Standards for relevant standards. A copy of the letter [Delete 7.0, First-Class Mail Incentive Nonmachinable Letters must accompany each postage statement Programs, in its entirety.] * * * * * submitted for mailings of the approved * * * * * piece. If requested by the USPS, the 2.3 Additional Criteria for Standard mailer must show that pieces presented 234 Postage Payment and Mail Nonmachinable Letters for mailing are the same as those Documentation [Revise 2.3 to read as follows:] approved. * * * * *

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2.0 Postage Payment for Presorted and does not exist, the overflow pieces may 3.0 Eligibility Standards for First- Automation Letters be placed into the correct existing ADC Class Mail Flats * * * * * tray. Bundle the overflow pieces * * * * * separately with the correct presort 2.2 Affixing Postage for Presorted and bundle label or OEL; the pieces will still 3.4 Presort Mailing Fee Automation First-Class Mail qualify for the 5-digit price. Mailers [Revise the text of 3.4 by inserting a Unless permitted by other standards must note these trays on standardized new second sentence as follows:] or authorization by Business Mailer documentation (see 708.1.2). * * * Effective February 12, 2012, Support, when precanceled postage or Preparation sequence, tray size, and payment of this fee is waived for mailers meter stamps are used, only one labeling: who present only full-service payment method may be used in a * * * * * automation mailings (under 705.23) mailing and each piece must bear 300 Commercial Flats containing 90% or more pieces postage under one of these conditions: qualifying for full-service prices. * * * 301 Physical Standards [Revise item 2.2a as follows:] * * * * * a. Each metered piece weighing more 1.0 Physical Standards for Flats than 2 ounces must bear the correct 340 Standard Mail * * * * * additional postage to pay for the 343 Prices and Eligibility additional ounce(s). 1.7 Flat-Size Pieces Not Eligible for * * * * * * * * * * Flat-Size Prices [Revise item 2.2c as follows:] Flat-size mailpieces that do not meet 3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail c. Each metered piece must bear full Flats postage at the lowest First-Class Mail the standards in 1.3 through 1.6 must letter price (or card price as applicable) pay applicable higher prices as noted in * * * * * either 1.7a or 1.7b below. appropriate to the mailing plus any 3.2 Defining Characteristics additional ounce(s) or nonmachinable a. Flat-size pieces that do not meet 3.2.1 Weight, Shape, Flexibility, and surcharge. flexibility, uniform thickness, or polywrap standards in 1.3 through 1.5 Uniform Thickness * * * * * must pay these applicable prices: [Revise the second sentence of 3.2.1 240 Standard Mail * * * * * as follows:] 243 Prices and Eligibility [Revise item 1.7a3 as follows:] * * * Flat-size pieces that do not 3. Standard Mail—parcel prices. meet the standards in 301.1.3 through * * * * * * * * * * 301.1.4 must be prepared as parcels and 3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail pay parcel prices. 2.0 Physical Standards for Letters * * * * * Nonautomation Flats * * * * * * * * * * 3.4 Presort Mailing Fees 3.4 Presort Mailing Fees 2.2 Standard Mail [Revise the text of 3.4 by inserting a [Revise the text of 3.4 by inserting a new second sentence as follows:] new second sentence as follows:] 2.2.1 Basic Physical Standards * * * Effective February 12, 2012, * * * Effective February 12, 2012, These additional standards apply to payment of this fee is waived for mailers payment of this fee is waived for mailers Standard Mail flat-size pieces: who present only full-service who present only full-service * * * * * automation mailings (under 705.23) automation mailings (under 705.23) containing 90% or more pieces [Revise item 2.2.1b as follows:] containing 90% or more pieces qualifying for full-service prices. * * * qualifying for full-service prices. * * * b. Flat-size pieces that do not meet the standards in 1.3 through 1.5 must be * * * * * * * * * * prepared as parcels and pay the parcel 4.0 Price Eligibility for Standard Mail prices. 245 Mail Preparation * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4.2 Minimum Per Piece Prices 5.0 Preparing Nonautomation Letters 3.0 Physical Standards for Automation Flats The minimum per piece prices (the * * * * * minimum postage that must be paid for 3.1 Basic Standards for Automation each piece) apply as follows: 5.4 Nonmachinable Preparation Flats * * * * * * * * * * [Revise the text of 3.1 as follows:] [Revise item 4.2b by incorporating 5.4.2 Traying and Labeling Flat-size pieces claimed at automation items b1and b2 into the text of item b prices must meet the standards in 1.0 [Revise the introductory text of 5.4.2 and revising as follows:] and in 3.0, and the eligibility standards as follows:] b. In applying the minimum per piece for the class of mail and price claimed. When all full trays for a destination prices, if the piece meets both the For automation flats, the size standards have been prepared, mailers may definition of a letter in 201.1.1.1 and the in 3.2 supersede the size standards in include a group of 10 or more overflow definition of an automation flat in 1.1. pieces for that destination in a qualified 301.3.0, the piece may be prepared and tray at either of the next two tray levels. * * * * * entered at an automation flat price. For example, overflow pieces for a 5- 330 First-Class Mail Pieces mailed as Customized digit destination may be placed into an MarketMail (CMM) under 705.1.0 must existing correct 3-digit tray; if a 3-digit 333 Prices and Eligibility pay CMM prices. tray that includes the 5-digit destination * * * * * * * * * *

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4.4 Shape, Flexibility, and Uniform A machinable parcel is any piece that characteristics of the mailpieces, and Thickness is not a letter or a flat and that is (see additional testing of the redesigned Exhibit 1.5.1): pieces, before authorizing parcels as [Revise 4.4 as follows:] * * * * * machinable. Flat-size pieces that do not meet the [Revise item 1.5.1b as follows:] * * * * * standards in 301.1.3 through 301.1.4 b. Not more than 27 inches long, or 2.0 Additional Physical Standards by must be prepared as parcels and pay 17 inches high, or 17 inches thick. Class of Mail parcel prices. Parcels cannot weigh more than 25 * * * * * pounds, except Parcel Select and Parcel * * * * * [Revise the title of 2.4 to read as 360 Bound Printed Matter Return parcels which have a maximum weight of 35 pounds, except for those follows:] 363 Prices and Eligibility containing books or other printed matter 2.4 Standard Mail Parcels 1.0 Prices and Fees for Bound Printed (25 pound maximum). * * * * * Matter Exhibit 1.5.1 Machinable Parcel [Revise title and text of 2.4.2 to delete 1.1 Nonpresorted Bound Printed Dimensions references to Not Flat-Machinables and Matter [Revise the current length dimension add standards for Marketing parcels to * * * * * to read 27 inches and delete the read as follows:] sentences describing the minimum and 2.4.2 Marketing Parcels 1.1.4 Barcoded Discount—Flats maximum weights in Exhibit 1.5.1.] Marketing parcels do not meet letters [Revise the text of 1.1.4 as follows:] * * * * * or flats standards and have the [Revise the title and the introductory The barcoded discount applies only to following characteristics: BPM flat-size pieces that meet the text of 1.5.2 as follows:] a. Height not more than 9 inches high. requirements in 301.3.0 and bear a 1.5.2 Criteria for Lightweight Minimum height must be 31⁄2 inches if delivery point POSTNET barcode or Machinable Parcels the parcel is 1⁄4 inch thick or less. encoded with b. Length not more than 12 inches A parcel that weighs less than 6 the correct delivery point routing code, long. Minimum length must be 5 inches ounces (but not less than 3.5 ounces) is matching the delivery address and if the parcel is 1⁄4 inch thick or less. machinable if it meets all of the meeting the standards in 302.5.0 and c. Thickness at least 0.009 thick, but following conditions: 708.4.0. The pieces must be part of a not more than 2 inches. nonpresorted mailing of 50 or more flat- * * * * * d. An alternative addressing format, size pieces. 1.5.4 Exception according to 602.3.0. * * * * * * * * * * [Revise 1.5.4 as follows:] 1.2 Commercial Bound Printed Matter Mailers of parcels that do not conform 2.6 Bound Printed Matter Parcels to the machinability criteria in 1.5.1 or * * * * * 2.6.1 General Standards 1.5.2 may request authorization to mail 1.2.6 Destination Entry Mailing Fee such parcels as machinable parcels by [Revise the text of 2.6.1 by moving the contacting the manager, Pricing and text of item 2.6.1a into the introductory [Add a new second sentence to 1.2.6 Classification Service Center (PCSC; see sentence and deleting item 2.6.1b in its as follows:] 608.8.1 for address). The manager, entirety as follows:] * * * Payment of this fee is waived PCSC, in conjunction with the manager, Pieces mailed at Bound Printed for mailers who present only full-service Operations Integration and Support, Matter prices may not weigh more than automation mailings (under 705.23) may authorize such parcels as 15 pounds. containing 90 percent or more pieces machinable if the parcels are tested on 402 Elements on the Face of a qualifying for full-service prices. NDC parcel sorters and prove to be Mailpiece * * * * * machinable. Mailers requesting testing of parcels for machinability must: 1.0 All Mailpieces 400 Commercial Parcels a. Submit a written request and two * * * * * 401 Physical Standards sample parcels to the PCSC. The request 1.2 Delivery and Return Address 1.0 Physical Standards for Parcels must list the mailpiece characteristics for every shape, weight, construction, [Revise 1.2 by reorganizing the text * * * * * and size to be considered. If the request and adding a new last sentence to read as follows:] 1.3 Maximum Weight and Size describes a mailpiece that falls within the specifications of pieces that were The delivery address specifies the [Revise text of 1.3 by inserting a new tested previously, the mailpiece may not location to which the USPS is to deliver fourth sentence to read as follows:] require testing. a mailpiece (see 602 for more * * * Standard Mail Marketing b. State the estimated number of information). Except for pieces prepared parcels (see 2.4) may not be larger than parcels to be mailed in the next 12 with detached address labels under 12 inches long, 9 inches high, and 2 months, and the anticipated preparation 602.4.0, each mailpiece must have a inches thick. * * * level (e.g., destination NDC pallets). visible and legible delivery address only c. Upon acknowledgement from the on the side of the piece bearing postage. * * * * * manager, Operations Integration and A return address is required in specific 1.5 Machinable Parcels Support, the mailer may be required to circumstances (see 3.2 and 602.1.5). Standard Mail Marketing parcels (see 1.5.1 Criteria send 100 mailpiece samples to the designated test facility at least 6 weeks 443) must use an alternative addressing [Revise the introductory sentence to prior to the first mailing date. The USPS format under 602.3.0. 1.5.1 as follows:] may recommend changes to physical * * * * *

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4.0 General Barcode Placement for 3.2.2 Standard Mail Marketing per pound prices for each product. Parcels Parcels There are also separate prices for Marketing parcels and for Nonprofit * * * * * All Standard Mail Marketing parcels (both regular and nonprofit) must bear machinable parcels and Nonprofit 4.3 POSTNET Barcodes, GS1–128 an alternative addressing format (see irregular parcels. Routing Barcodes and Intelligent Mail 602.3.0) and are subject to size 4.4 Surcharge Package Barcodes restrictions in 401.2.4.2. [Revise the introductory text of 4.4 to [Revise text of 4.3 by deleting 3.2.3 Nonprofit Standard Mail read as follows:] references to Not Flat-Machinable Machinable and Irregular Parcels Unless prepared in carrier route or pieces and revising other text to read as Nonprofit Standard Mail parcels that 5-digit/scheme containers, Standard follows:] do not qualify as Marketing parcels may Mail parcels are subject to a surcharge First-Class Package Service parcels be prepared and mailed as machinable if: and Standard Mail irregular parcels may or irregular parcels. * * * * * bear POSTNET barcodes (under 4.3.1 * * * * * [Revise item 4.4b as follows:] through 4.3.3) or GS1–128 routing b. The Marketing parcels or the barcodes. First-Class Package Service 3.3 Additional Basic Standards for machinable parcels do not bear a GS1– parcels and Standard Mail irregular Standard Mail 128 routing barcode or Intelligent Mail parcels bearing POSTNET barcodes Each Standard Mail mailing is subject package barcode, under 708.5.0, for the representing only the postal routing to these general standards: delivery address. barcode (destination ZIP Code) are * * * * * [Delete current item 4.4c in its eligible to be mailed using eVS under [Revise text of item 3.3d to read as entirety; redesignate current item d as 705.2.9. POSTNET barcodes may not be follows:] new item c and revise to read as used on eVS parcels bearing d. Each Marketing parcel must bear an follows:] concatenated GS1–128 barcodes. alternative addressing format subject to c. The irregular parcels do not bear a 4.3.1 General Placement of POSTNET 602.3.0. Nonprofit Standard Mail GS1–128 routing barcode, Intelligent Barcodes machinable or irregular parcels must Mail package barcode or POSTNET bear the addressee’s name and complete barcode for the delivery address. [Revise text of 4.3.1 by deleting delivery address, or may use an 4.5 Extra Services for Standard Mail references to Not Flat-Machinable piece alternative addressing format. Detached under 6 ounces and revising other text address labels may be used subject to 4.5.1 Available Services to read as follows:] 602.4.0. [Revise the introductory text of 4.5.1 On a First-Class Package Service * * * * * as follows:] parcel or Standard Mail irregular parcel, 4.0 Price Eligibility for Standard Mail Only the following extra services may the POSTNET barcode may be anywhere be used with Standard Mail parcels, on the address side at least 1⁄8 inch from * * * * * with restrictions as noted in 4.5.2: any edge of the piece. Print POSTNET 4.2 Minimum Per Piece Prices * * * * * barcodes according to 708.4.0. Address [Delete 4.5.2, Eligible Matter, in its block barcodes are subject to 4.3.2. The minimum per piece prices (i.e., the minimum postage that must be paid entirety and renumber current 4.5.3 and * * * * * for each piece) apply as follows: 4.5.4 as new 4.5.2 and 4.5.3.] * * * * * 440 Standard Mail * * * * * [Revise text of item 4.2c as follows:] 4.5.3 Additional Preparation 443 Prices and Eligibility c. Individual Prices. There are Requirements 1.0 Prices and Fees for Standard Mail separate minimum per piece prices for each product and, within each product, [Revise the introductory text of * * * * * for the presort and destination entry renumbered 4.5.3 as follows:] [Revise title of 1.2 to read as follows:] levels within each mailing. There are An eligible mailpiece with an extra also separate prices for regular service must bear a return address under 1.2 Regular and Nonprofit Standard Marketing parcels, for Nonprofit 602.1.0, and an ancillary service Mail—Marketing Parcel Prices Marketing parcels, and for Nonprofit endorsement under 507.1.0 under the * * * * * machinable parcels and Nonprofit following conditions: [Revise item 4.5.3b as follows:] [Revise title of 1.3 as follows:] irregular parcels. DDU prices are available for parcels entered only at b. Except for Standard Mail Marketing 1.3 Nonprofit Standard Mail— 5-digit or one of the Enhanced Carrier parcels, pieces with Delivery Machinable and Irregular Parcel Prices Route prices. Confirmation must bear one of the required endorsements in 4.5.3a or * * * * * 4.3 Piece/Pound Prices ‘‘Change Service Requested.’’ Standard 3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail [Revise the text of 4.3 as follows:] Mail Marketing parcels with required Parcels Pieces that exceed 3.3 ounces are alternative address formats may be subject to a two-part piece/pound price mailed with Delivery Confirmation, but * * * * * that includes a fixed charge per piece must not bear an ancillary service 3.2 Defining Characteristics and a variable pound charge based on endorsement (see 602.3.1.2). weight. There are separate per piece * * * * * * * * * * prices for each product and within each [Renumber current 3.2.2 through 3.2.8 product for the type of mailing and the 5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards as 3.2.4 through 3.2.10 and add new presort and destination entry levels for Presorted Standard Mailpieces 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 as follows:] within each mailing. There are separate * * * * *

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5.2 Price Application 6.1.2 Basic Eligibility Standards 2.11 Facing Slips—All Carrier Route Mail [Revise 5.2 as follows:] [Revise the introductory text of 6.1.2 Prices for Standard Mail and as follows:] All facing slips used on carrier route Nonprofit Standard Mail apply bundles must show this information: All pieces in an Enhanced Carrier separately to Marketing parcels that * * * * * meet the eligibility standards in 2.0 Route or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier [Revise item 2.11b as follows:] through 4.0 and the preparation Route mailing of Standard Mail b. Line 2: Content (appropriate to the standards in 445.5.0, 705.6.0, 705.8.0, or Marketing parcels must: class), followed by carrier route type 705.20. Prices for Nonprofit parcels not * * * * * and route number (e.g., ‘‘STD MKTG qualifying as Marketing parcels apply d. Bear a delivery address that LOT CR R 012’’). separately to machinable parcels and includes the correct ZIP Code, ZIP + 4 * * * * * irregular parcels. When parcels are code, or numeric equivalent to the 4.0 Sack Labels combined under 445.5.0, 705.6.0, or delivery point barcode (DPBC) and that 705.20, all pieces are eligible for the meets these addressing standards: * * * * * applicable prices when the combined * * * * * 4.4 Line 2 (Content Line) total meets the eligibility standards. [Revise item d2 to require alternative * * * * * Line 2 (content line) must meet these addressing to read as follows:] [Revise title of 5.4 to read as follows:] standards: 2. An alternative addressing format as * * * * * 5.4 Prices for Irregular Parcels and described in 602.3.0. b. Codes: The codes shown below Marketing Parcels * * * * * must be used as appropriate in Line 2 5.4.1 5-Digit Price of sack labels: [Revise the first sentence of item 6.1.2f [Revise the table in item 4.4b by [Revise the introductory text of 5.4.1 to indicate new size restrictions to read adding a new row after ‘‘Machinable’’ as follows:] as follows:] (seventh row) with ‘‘Marketing Parcels’’ 5-digit prices apply to irregular f. Enhanced Carrier Route Marketing (new eighth row) in the ‘‘CONTENT parcels and to Marketing parcels that are parcels may not be more than 9 inches TYPE’’ column and with ‘‘MKTG’’ in the dropshipped to a DNDC (or ASF when high, 12 inches long, or 2 inches thick. ‘‘CODE’’ column as follows:] claiming DNDC prices), DSCF, or DDU *** and presented: * * * * * Content type Code * * * * * [Delete item 5.4.1e in its entirety.] 445 Mail Preparation ***** 5.4.2 SCF Price 1.0 General Information for Mail Machinable ...... MACH Preparation Marketing Parcels ...... MKTG [Revise the introductory text of 5.4.2 * * * * * as follows:] * * * * * SCF prices apply to irregular parcels 1.3 Terms for Presort Levels and to Marketing parcels that are 5.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels dropshipped and presented to a DSCF Terms used for presort levels are 5.1 Basic Standards or DNDC: defined as follows: [Revise the introductory sentence of * * * * * * * * * * 5.1 as follows:] 5.4.3 NDC Price [Delete current items 1.3e, Origin/ All mailings and all pieces in each Entry 3-Digit, 1.3g, Origin Optional mailing at Standard Mail and Nonprofit [Revise the introductory text of 5.4.3 Entry SCF, and 1.3h, ADC, in their Standard Mail parcel prices are subject as follows:] entirety and redesignate current items to preparation standards in 5.3 or 5.4, NDC prices apply to irregular parcels 1.3f, 1.3i, 1.3j, 1.3k, and 1.3l as new and to these general standards: and to Marketing parcels as follows items 1.3e through 1.3i.] under either of the following conditions: * * * * * [Revise item 5.1b as follows:] * * * * * 1.4 Preparation Definitions and b. Marketing parcels, Nonprofit Instructions 5.4.4 Mixed NDC Price machinable parcels, and Nonprofit For purposes of preparing mail: irregular parcels must each be prepared [Revise the text of 5.4.4 as follows:] as separate mailings, except under 5.3.1. Mixed NDC prices apply to irregular * * * * * * * * * * parcels and to Marketing parcels in [Delete current item 1.4d in its origin NDC or mixed NDC containers entirety and redesignate current items e 5.2 Markings that are not eligible for 5-digit, SCF, or through j as new items d through i.] [Revise the text of 5.2 as follows:] NDC prices. Place parcels at mixed NDC 2.0 Bundles All parcels must be marked according prices in origin NDC or mixed NDC to 402.2.0. sacks under 445.5.4.4 or on origin NDC 2.1 Definition of a Bundle [Revise the title of 5.3 as follows:] or mixed NDC pallets under 705.8.10. [Revise the title of 6.0 as follows:] [Revise the last sentence in 2.1 by 5.3 Preparing Marketing Parcels (6 deleting the reference to 5-digit bundles Ounces or More) and Machinable 6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards and Not Flat-Machinables to read as Parcels for Enhanced Carrier Route Standard follows:] 5.3.1 Sacking Mail Marketing Parcels * * * Bundling under 445 is allowed [Revise the introductory text of 5.3.1 6.1 General Enhanced Carrier Route only for Marketing parcels mailed at as follows:] Standards carrier route prices. Prepare mailings of Marketing parcels * * * * * * * * * * weighing 6 ounces or more and mailings

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of machinable parcels under 5.3.0. [Delete current 6.0 in its entirety and [Revise the title of renumbered 6.5 as Prepare 5-digit sacks only for parcels renumber all of current 7.0 as new 6.0.] follows:] dropshipped to a DNDC (or ASF when * * * * * 6.5 Preparing Carrier Route claiming DNDC prices), DSCF, or DDU. Marketing Parcels Prepare ASF or NDC sacks only for 6.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route parcels dropshipped to a DNDC (or ASF Parcels 6.5.1 Sack Minimums when claiming DNDC prices). There is 6.1 Basic Standards [Revise the introductory text of no minimum for parcels in 5-digit/ [Revise the introductory text of renumbered 6.5.1 as follows:] scheme sacks entered at a DDU. Mailers renumbered 6.1 as follows:] Except under 6.4.1, a sack must be combining irregular parcels with All mailings and all pieces in each prepared when the quantity of mail for machinable parcels placed in 5-digit/ mailing at an Enhanced Carrier Route a required presort destination reaches scheme sacks must prepare those sacks (ECR) parcel price are subject to specific either 125 pieces or 15 pounds of under 5.3.2a. Mailers combining preparation standards in 6.4, and 6.5, pieces, whichever occurs first, subject to Marketing parcels weighing 6 ounces or and to these general standards: these conditions: more with machinable parcels placed in [Revise items 6.1a through d as * * * * * ASF, NDC, or mixed NDC sacks must follows:] prepare the sacks under 5.3.2. For a. All pieces must meet the standards [Revise item 6.5.1b as follows:] mailings of only Marketing parcels for basic eligibility in 443.2.0 through b. For nonidentical-weight pieces, weighing 6 ounces or more, use 443.4.0 and specific eligibility in mailers must use the minimum that ‘‘MKTG’’ on line 2 of sack labels instead 443.6.0. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier applies to either the average piece of ‘‘MACH’’ under items 5.3.2a through Route Standard Mail must meet the weight for the entire mailing or the e. additional eligibility standards in actual piece count or mail weight for * * * * * 703.1.0. each sack, if documentation can be provided with the mailing that shows [Revise the title of 5.4 as follows:] b. All pieces in each mailing must be Marketing parcels as defined in (specifically for each sack) the number 5.4 Preparing Marketing Parcels (Less 443.3.2.2. of pieces and their total weight. Than 6 Ounces) and Irregular Parcels c. All pieces must meet the applicable * * * * * general preparation standards in 1.0 5.4.1 Bundling 6.5.2 Sacking and Labeling through 4.0, and the following: [Revise the text of 5.4.1 as follows:] 1. Pieces must be sequenced Preparation sequence, sack size, and Bundling is permitted only for according to 6.6 and 6.7. labeling: bundles of carrier route Marketing 2. Pieces with a simplified address a. Carrier route: Required (minimum parcels under 7.0. format must meet the standards in of 125 pieces/15 pounds). 602.3.0. * * * * * 5.4.2 Sacking d. All pieces in the mailing must meet [Revise item a2 as follows:] [Revise the text of 5.4.2 as follows:] the specific sortation and preparation 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD MKTG WSS’’ or ‘‘STD Prepare mailings of Marketing parcels standards in 6.0 or the palletization standards in 705.8.0. MKTG WSH’’ or ‘‘STD MKTG LOT’’ as weighing less than 6 ounces and applicable, followed by the route type mailings of irregular parcels under 5.4.0. * * * * * and number. Prepare 5-digit sacks only for parcels 6.3 Residual Pieces b. 5-digit carrier routes: Required (no dropshipped to a DNDC (or ASF when minimum). claiming DNDC prices), DSCF, or DDU. [Revise the text of renumbered 6.3 as See 5.4.3 for restrictions on SCF, ASF, follows:] * * * * * and NDC sacks. Mailers must prepare a Parcels not sorted as a carrier route [Revise item b2 as follows:] sack when the mail for a required mailing must be prepared as a separate 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD MKTG CR–RTS.’’ presort destination reaches 10 pounds of mailing at Standard Mail Presorted * * * * * pieces. There is no minimum for parcels prices. 446 Enter and Deposit prepared in 5-digit/scheme sacks 6.4 Bundling entered at a DDU. Mailers combining * * * * * * * * * * irregular parcels with machinable 5.0 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) parcels and Marketing parcels weighing 6.4.2 Bundles and Sacks With Fewer Entry 6 ounces or more in 5-digit/scheme Than the Minimum Number of Pieces sacks must prepare those sacks under Required * * * * * 5.3.2. Mailers may not prepare sacks [Revise the text of renumbered 6.4.2 5.2 Eligibility containing irregular and machinable as follows: Pieces in a mailing that meets the parcels to other presort levels. Mailers As a general exception to 6.4.1 and standards in 2.0 and 5.0 are eligible for may combine irregular parcels with 6.5.1, mailers may prepare a bundle the DDU price when deposited at a Marketing parcels weighing less than 6 with fewer than 10 pieces and a less- DDU, addressed for delivery within that ounces in sacks under 5.4.3. For than-full sack with fewer than 125 facility’s service area, and prepared as mailings of only Marketing parcels pieces or less than 15 pounds of pieces follows: weighing less than 6 ounces, use to a carrier route when they are claiming ‘‘MKTG’’ on line 2 of sack labels instead the saturation price for the contents and * * * * * of ‘‘IRREG’’ under items 5.4.3a through the applicable density standard is met. [Revise item 5.2b by deleting the f. Mailers using Express Mail Open and reference to Not Flat-Machinable pieces * * * * * Distribute or Priority Mail Open and to read as follows:] [Delete 5.4.3, Drop Shipment, in its Distribute to dropship ECR parcels also b. One or more parcels in 5-digit entirety and renumber current 5.4.4 as may prepare sacks of fewer than 125 containers. new 5.4.3.] pieces or less than 15 pounds of mail. * * * * *

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450 Parcel Select c. Parcel Select machinable parcels f. Adult Signature (Express Mail and * * * * * under 456.2.6, and Standard Mail and Priority Mail only), under restrictions in Parcel Select Lightweight machinable 8.2.6. 456 Enter and Deposit parcels under 705.6.0 may be included. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 7.0 Restricted Delivery 2.0 Deposit 470 Media Mail and Library Mail * * * * * * * * * * 473 Prices and Eligibility 7.2 Basic Information * * * * * 2.17 DNDC Parcel Select—Acceptance * * * * * at Designated SCF 6.0 Price Eligibility for Media Mail 7.2.2 Eligible Matter * * * The following standards apply: and Library Mail Parcels * * * * * * * * * * Restricted Delivery service is [Revise item 2.17b as follows:] available for: b. Bound Printed Matter machinable 6.3 Price Categories for Media Mail * * * * * parcels under 466.4.3, and Standard and Library Mail Parcels [Revise item 7.2.2b as follows:] Mail and Parcel Select Lightweight * * * The price categories and b. Standard Mail parcels when bulk machinable parcels under 705.6.0 may discounts are as follows: insurance (for more than $200.00) is be included. [Delete item 6.3c in its entirety.] purchased at the time of mailing. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 460 Bound Printed Matter 500 Additional Mailing Services 8.0 Adult Signature 463 Prices and Eligibility 503 Extra Services * * * * * 1.0 Prices and Fees for Bound Printed * * * * * 8.2 Basic Information Matter * * * * * 1.1 Nonpresorted Bound Printed 4.0 Insured Mail Matter * * * * * 8.2.5 Confirmation of Delivery * * * * * 4.2 Basic Information Confirmation of delivery information [Delete 1.1.3 Barcode Discount— for Adult Signature is available as * * * * * Machinable Parcels in its entirety and follows: renumber current items 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 4.2.2 Eligible Matter * * * * * as new 1.1.3 and 1.1.4.] The following types of mail may be [Add new item 8.2.5c as follows:] 1.2 Commercial Bound Printed Matter insured: c. Return receipt service (hard copy * * * * * * * * * * PS Form 3811 option only), under 6.0, [Revise item 4.2.2b as follows:] may be purchased with Express Mail or 1.2.3 Bound Printed Matter Presorted Priority Mail pieces requesting Adult b. Standard Mail parcels (bulk and Carrier Route Prices Signature. insurance only). [Delete the second sentence of 1.2.3 in * * * * * 8.2.6 Additional Services its entirety.] 4.2.3 Ineligible Matter Adult Signature may be combined 1.2.4 Bound Printed Matter with: Destination Entry Prices The following types of mail may not * * * * * be insured: [Delete the second sentence of 1.2.4 in [Add new item 8.2.6d as follows:] its entirety.] * * * * * d. Return receipt (hard copy PS Form * * * * * [Revise item 4.2.3f as follows:] 3811 only) for Express Mail and Priority f. Standard Mail letters and flats. 4.0 Price Eligibility for Bound Printed Mail pieces. Matter Parcels * * * * * * * * * * 4.1 Price Eligibility 6.0 Return Receipt 9.0 Return Receipt for Merchandise * * * Price categories are as follows: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 6.2 Basic Information 9.2 Basic Information [Delete item 4.1d in its entirety.] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 6.2.4 Additional Services 466 Enter and Deposit 9.2.2 Eligible Matter [Revise the introductory text of 6.2.4 * * * * * [Revise the text of 9.2.2 as follows:] as follows:] Return receipt for merchandise is 4.0 Destination Network Distribution If return receipt service has been available for merchandise sent as Center (DNDC) Entry purchased with one of the services Priority Mail (excluding Critical Mail), * * * * * listed in 6.2.2, one or more of the Standard Mail machinable and irregular following extra services may be added at parcels, Package Services, and Parcel 4.2 Acceptance at Designated SCF— the time of mailing if the standards for Select pieces. Mailer Benefit the services are met and the additional * * * * * * * * The following standards apply: service fees are paid: 10.0 Delivery Confirmation * * * * * * * * * * [Revise item 4.2c as follows:] [Add new item 6.2.4f as follows:] * * * * *

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10.2 Basic Information limited to those customers who have ZIP+4 codes assigned by the USPS * * * * * already paid for a current subscription under 507.9.0. until the subscription expires. After the 2. For other reply mail, the piece must 10.2.2 Eligible Matter expiration of a Confirm subscription, bear a barcode that correctly [Revise the first sentence of the IMb Tracing provides the same basic corresponds to the delivery address. introductory text of 10.2.2 as follows:] information as Confirm, but is available b. Outgoing pieces must bear an Delivery Confirmation is available for at no charge without a subscription. Intelligent Mail barcode that correctly First-Class Mail parcels and First-Class Requirements for participation in IMb corresponds to the delivery address. Package Service parcels (electronic Tracing are the use of the Intelligent 14.2.2 Intelligent Mail Barcode option only); all Priority Mail pieces; Mail barcode, the use of a Mailer Requirements Standard Mail parcels (electronic option Identifier that has been registered (via only); Package Services, Parcel Select, the Business Customer Gateway, To obtain IMb Tracing, mailers apply and Parcel Select Regional Ground accessible on usps.com) to receive scan Intelligent Mail barcodes on letter-size parcels (electronic option only) under data, and verification by the Postal pieces or on flat-size pieces meeting 401.1.0. * * * Service that the Intelligent Mail barcode automation-compatibility standards in * * * * * (IMb) as printed meets all applicable 201.3.0 (letters) or 301.3.0 (flats). No postal standards. other barcode use is acceptable on these 10.2.3 Electronic Option Delivery pieces. Only one Intelligent Mail Confirmation for Standard Mail 14.1.2 Description of Service barcode may appear on each piece, [Revise the first sentence of 10.2.3 as IMb Tracing (and Confirm) provides a according to these standards: follows:] mailer with data electronically collected a. Intelligent Mail barcodes must meet If electronic option Delivery from the scanning of barcoded the barcode and format standards in Confirmation is requested for all pieces mailpieces as they pass through 708.4.0 and in Specification USPS–B– in the mailing and the pieces are of automated mail processing operations. 3200 at http://ribbs.usps.gov/. identical weight, then postage may be Scanned data can include the postal b. Place barcodes on letters according paid with metered postage or permit facility where such pieces are to 202.5.0 and on flats according to imprint under the applicable standards processed, the postal operation used to 302.5.0. in 444.2.0 for parcels. * * * process the pieces, the date and time * * * * * * * * * * when the pieces are processed, and the 507 Mailer Services numeric equivalent of a barcode(s) that 11.0 Signature Confirmation help to identify the specific pieces. Any 1.0 Treatment of Mail 11.1 Signature Confirmation Fees piece intended to generate scanned data * * * * * 11.1.1 Fee must meet the physical characteristics and standards in 14.0, although not 1.5 Treatment for Ancillary Services [Revise the text of 11.1 to delete the every piece is guaranteed such data or by Class of Mail current first sentence in its entirety, so complete data. This service does not * * * * * that the complete text is as follows:] provide proof of delivery. Existing Signature Confirmation fee is in Confirm users must convert to the use 1.5.3 Standard Mail addition to postage and other fees and of IMb Tracing to receive data once Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) is charged per piece. See Notice 123— existing subscriptions expire. Standard Mail is treated as described in Price List. Exhibit 1.5.3a and Exhibit 1.5.3k, with 14.1.3 Availability * * * * * these additional conditions: 11.2 Basic Information IMb Tracing is available to mailers for * * * * * obtaining scan data for automation- * * * * * [Revise item 1.5.3j as follows:] compatible letter-size and automation- j. A returned piece endorsed ‘‘Return 11.2.2 Eligible Matter compatible flat-size mail. Service Requested’’ is charged the [Revise the first sentence of the 14.2 Barcodes applicable single-piece First-Class Mail introductory text of 11.2.2 as follows:] price for the weight and shape of the 14.2.1 General Barcode Requirements Signature Confirmation is available piece, or the Priority Mail price for the for First-Class Mail parcels and First- Each piece in a mailing that is weight and destination of the piece. Class Package Service parcels intended to generate IMb Tracing * * * * * (electronic option only); all Priority information must bear an Intelligent Mail pieces; Package Services, Parcel Mail barcode under 14.2.2. Until the 1.5.4 Package Services and Parcel Select, and Parcel Select Regional time when their current Confirm Select Ground parcels (electronic option only) subscription expires, mailers may use Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) under 401.1.0. * * * PLANET Code barcodes and POSTNET Package Services and Parcel Select * * * * * barcodes under the provisions in mailpieces are treated as described in [Revise the title of 14.0 as follows:] Publication 197, Confirm Service Exhibit 1.5.4, with these additional Featuring OneCode Confirm, accessible conditions: 14.0 Confirm Service and IMb Tracing online at http://ribbs.usps.gov/. * * * * * [Delete the current text of 14.1 Otherwise, mailers must apply [Revise item 1.5.4d as follows:] through 14.4 and replace with the Intelligent Mail barcodes under 708.4.0 d. If a Package Services (except for following:] and the following standards: unendorsed Bound Printed Matter) or a 14.1 Basic Information a. Reply pieces must meet the Parcel Select mailpiece and any following standards: attachment are not opened by the 14.1.1 General Information 1. For Business Reply Mail, the piece addressee, the addressee may refuse IMb Tracing replaces Confirm service. must bear a barcode that corresponds to delivery of the piece and have it Participation in Confirm service is the subscriber’s Business Reply Mail returned to the sender without affixing

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postage. Pieces endorsed ‘‘Change Package Services and Parcel Select quarterly or semiannual service period, Service Requested’’ are not returned to pieces are subject to the collection of then the entire fee for that next period sender. If a Package Services or Parcel additional postage at the applicable is refunded. Select piece or any attachment to that price for forwarding; Parcel Select at the 4.7.2 Discontinued Postal Facility piece is opened by the addressee, the Parcel Select nonpresort price plus the addressee must affix the applicable additional service fee and Package [Revise the second sentence of 4.7.2 postage to return the piece to the sender. Services at the single-piece price for the as follows:] If the addressee does not want to pay specific class of mail. The addressee * * * For this purpose, one-sixth of forwarding postage for all Package may refuse any piece of Package a semiannual fee is refunded for each Services mail, use PS Form 3546 to Services or Parcel Select that has been month left in the payment period. For notify the postmaster of the old address forwarded. Shipper Paid Forwarding, the 3-month payment option, one-third to discontinue the forwarding of under provisions in 4.2.9, provides of a 3-month fee is refunded for each Package Services mail. mailers an option of paying forwarding month left in the payment. * * * [Revise item 1.5.4e as follows:] postage for parcels instead of the * * * * * e. An undeliverable Package Services addressee paying postage due charges. (except for unendorsed Bound Printer * * * * * 7.0 Hold for Pickup Matter) or a Parcel Select mailpiece that * * * * * bears postage with a postage evidencing 508 Recipient Services imprint and that has no return address * * * * * 7.2 Basic Information or illegible return address is returned to * * * * * the meter licensee or PC Postage 4.0 Post Office Box Service customer upon payment of the return * * * * * 7.2.2 Basic Eligibility postage. The reason for nondelivery is [Revise the second sentence of the attached, with no address correction fee. 4.2 Basic Information for Post Office Box Service introductory text of 7.2.2 as follows:] All Package Services and Parcel Select * * * Hold For Pickup service is also pieces must have a legible return * * * * * available with online and commercial address. 4.2.7 Service Period mailings of Priority Mail (except Critical * * * * * Mail), First-Class Package Service [Revise the text of 4.2.7 as follows:] parcels, Parcel Select barcoded, Exhibit 1.5.4 Treatment of Post Office Box service is available in Undeliverable Package Services Mail nonpresorted parcels, and Parcel Select 3-, 6- or 12-month prepaid periods. The Regional Ground parcels when: * * * and Parcel Select 3-month option is available only * * * * * * * * * * through recurring automatic payments. [Revise the text in the Exhibit 1.5.4 The 3-month option is not available at 600 Basic Standards for All Mailing column ‘‘USPS Treatment of UAA Post Office locations using the semi- Services annual (April/October) payment Pieces’’ endorsement ‘‘Address Service 601 Mailability Requested’’ as follows:] schedule. If change-of-address order on file: * * * * * 1.0 General Standards [Revise the first sentence of the * * * * * introductory text in the first bullet as 4.5 Basis of Fees and Payment follows:] * * * * * 1.2 Minimum Dimensions • Months 1 through 12: Package 4.5.4 Payment For mailability, the following Services forwarded at the single-piece standards apply: price for the class of mail.* * * [Revise the first sentence of 4.5.4 as * * * * * * * * * * follows:] [Revise the text in the Exhibit 1.5.4 All fees for Post Office Box service are b. All mailpieces (except keys and 1 column ‘‘USPS Treatment of UAA for 3-, 6- or 12-month prepaid periods, identification devices) that are ⁄4 inch Pieces’’ endorsement ‘‘Forwarding except as noted under 4.5.6, 4.5.7, and thick or less must be: Service Requested as follows:] 4.5.10. * * * [Revise item 1.1.2b4 as follows:] If change-of-address order on file: * * * * * 4. Except for machinable parcels [Revise the first sentence of the described in 401.1.5.2, pieces mailed at introductory text in the first bullet as 4.7 Fee Refund parcel prices may have finished corners follows:] 4.7.1 Calculation that do not exceed a radius of 0.5 inch • Months 1 through 12: Package (1⁄2 inch). See Exhibit 1.2b4. When Post Office Box service is Services forwarded at the single-piece * * * * * price for the class of mail. * * * terminated or surrendered by the customer, the unused portion of the fee 1.4 Length and Height * * * * * may be refunded as follows: Determine the processing category 2.0 Forwarding [Revise item 4.7.1a as follows:] (see 1.1) based on the physical * * * * * a. If service is discontinued at any time within the first 3 months of the 6- dimensions and characteristics of the 2.3 Postage for Forwarding month or 12-month service period, then mailpiece, without regard to address placement. Then, determine length and * * * * * one-half of the fee is refunded. None of the fee is refunded under the 3-month height as follows: 2.3.6 Package Services and Parcel payment option. * * * * * Select * * * * * [Revise item 1.4c as follows:] [Delete the current second sentence of [Revise item 4.7.1c as follows:] c. Parcels: The length is the longest 2.3.6 and revise the entire text to read c. If service is discontinued and the dimension. as follows:] customer has prepaid for the next * * * * *

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11.0 Cigarettes and Smokeless (carrier pickup not permitted) as 4.1.5 Alternative Addressing Format Tobacco Express Mail with Hold For Pickup [Revise the text of 4.1.5 as follows:] * * * * * service, Express Mail with Adult DALs may have alternative addressing Signature Restricted Delivery service formats under 3.0, subject to the 11.5 Exception for Business/ (see 503.8.0), or Priority Mail with applicable standards. Regulatory Purposes Adult Signature Restricted Delivery * * * * * * * * * * service; * * * * * 4.2 Label Preparation 11.5.2 Mailing [Revise 11.7.2b4 as follows:] * * * * * * * * All mailings under the 4. Must bear the full mailing business/regulatory purposes exception addresses of both the sender and 4.2.5 Other Information must: recipient on the Express Mail or Priority [Revise the text of 4.2.5 as follows:] [Revise 11.5.2a as follows:] Mail label (the name and address of the In addition to the information a. Be entered in a face-to-face sender must match exactly those listed described in 4.2.2 and 4.2.4, and an transaction with a postal employee on the customer’s application on file indicium of postage payment, only (carrier pickup not permitted) as with the PCSC); official pictures and data circulated by Express Mail with Hold for Pickup * * * * * the National Center for Missing and service, Express Mail with an Adult Exploited Children may appear on the Signature service (see 503.8.0), or 11.7.3 Delivery front of a DAL. Advertising may appear Priority Mail with an Adult Signature Mailings bearing the markings for on a DML, under the following service; consumer testing can only be delivered conditions: * * * * * to the named addressee under the a. The DMLs must meet the physical following conditions: characteristics for DALs under 4.2.1 and 11.6 Exception for Certain Individuals * * * * * have a correct POSTNET or Intelligent * * * * * [Revise 11.7.3c as follows:] Mail barcode with an 11-digit routing code (see 708.4.0). 11.6.2 Mailing c. The name on the identification must match the name of the addressee b. The advertising must not obstruct * * * Each mailing under the certain on the Express Mail or Priority Mail or overlap any of the required elements individuals exception must: label. on the front of a DML. [Revise 11.6.2a as follows:] c. The advertising must be to the left a. Be entered (carrier pickup not 602 Addressing of the delivery address and placed to permitted) as Express Mail with Hold * * * * * maintain required clear spaces around For Pickup service, Express Mail with [Revise the title of 4.0 as follows:] the address and postage payment (see an Adult Signature service (see 503.8.0), 202 and 1.0). or Priority Mail with an Adult Signature 4.0 Detached Address Labels (DALs) * * * * * service; unless shipped to APO/FPO/ and Detached Marketing Labels (DMLs) 4.5 Postage DPO addresses under 11.6.4. [Revise the title of 4.1 as follows:] * * * * * 4.5.1 Prices 4.1 DAL and DML Use [Revise 11.6.2c as follows:] [Revise the text of 4.5.1 as follows:] c. Bear the full name and mailing [Revise the title and text of 4.1.1 as DAL mailings are not eligible for address of the sender and recipient on follows:] automation prices, but the pieces may the Express Mail or Priority Mail label; 4.1.1 Definitions qualify for carrier route prices, subject * * * * * to applicable standards. Mailers must For these standards, item(s) refers to 11.6.3 Delivery pay a surcharge for each DAL used with the types of mail described in 4.1.2 Standard Mail flats. See Notice 123— Delivery under the certain individuals through 4.1.4. DALs in their basic form Price List for prices. exception is made under the following may be used by mailers as an optional conditions: method of addressing and printing of 4.5.2 Postage Computation and * * * * * postage indicia on the DALs instead of Payment [Revise 11.6.3c as follows:] printing addresses and postage on the [Revise the introductory text of 4.5.2 c. For Express Mail or Adult Signature items mailed with the DALs. DMLs are as follows:] articles, once age is established, the types of DALs, but also include Postage is computed based on the recipient must sign PS Form 3849 in the advertising. For purposes of standards combined weight of the item and the appropriate signature block. in 4.0, the term ‘‘DALs’’ (or ‘‘DAL’’) will accompanying DAL. If the number of * * * * * be used to mean both DALs and DMLs, DALs and items mailed is not identical, unless a standard specifically states that the number of pieces used to determine 11.7 Consumer Testing Exception it applies only to DMLs. postage is the greater of the two. No * * * * * * * * * * postage refund is allowed in these [Revise the title and text of 4.1.3 as situations. In addition, these methods of 11.7.2 Mailing follows:] postage payment apply: * * * Mailings must be tendered 4.1.3 Standard Mail Marketing * * * * * under the following conditions: Parcels [Revise items 4.5.2b and 4.5.2c as * * * * * follows:] b. All mailings under the consumer DALs may be used with Standard b. Standard Mail flats and parcels (at testing exception: Mail Marketing parcels mailed at carrier the applicable postage) and Bound [Revise 11.7.2b1 as follows:] route, high density, or saturation parcel Printed Matter pieces must be paid by 1. Be entered in a face-to-face prices. permit imprint, which must appear on transaction with a postal employee * * * * * each DAL.

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c. A surcharge applies to each DAL [Revise item 2.2.1b as follows:] 6.2 Combining Parcels—DNDC Entry (including DMLs) used in a Standard b. An MMS approved by Business [Revise 6.2 by deleting reference to Mail flats mailing. Mailer Support is authorized with a NFMs 6 ounces or more to read as * * * * * letter (or previously-approved service follows:] agreement) signed by the Business 604 Postage Payment Methods Mailers may combine Standard Mail Mailer Support manager. The machinable parcels with Package * * * * * authorization letter contains provisions Services and Parcel Select machinable regarding mailer and USPS 2.0 Stamped Stationery parcels for entry at an NDC when responsibilities, including document authorized by the USPS under 6.1.4. * * * * * retention and quality control. * * * * * 2.3 Other Stationery * * * * * 6.2.2 Additional Standards 2.3.1 Stamped Cards 2.3 Keyline [Revise the introductory text of 6.2.2 [Revise 2.3.1 as follows:] * * * * * by deleting references to NFMs 6 ounces Stamped cards are available as single 2.3.3 Price Category Abbreviations or more to read as follows:] stamped cards, double (reply) stamped Standard Mail machinable parcels cards, and in sheets of 40 for customer * * * * * and Package Services and Parcel Select imprinting. Single and double stamped b. Standard Mail: machinable parcels prepared for DNDC cards are 31⁄2 inches high by 51⁄2 inches Exhibit 2.3.3b Price Category entry must meet the following long. Stamped cards are also available Abbreviations—Standard Mail conditions in addition to the basic in 81⁄2 inches by 11 inches perforated standards in 6.1: and non-perforated sheets with four 41⁄4 [Revise Exhibit 2.3.3b by deleting the [Revise the text of 6.2.2a by deleting inches by 51⁄2 inches cards. Non- row with ‘‘NF * * * Not Flat- references to NFMs to read as follows:] perforated sheets must be cut so that the Machinable’’ text (fourth from the a. Each piece in a combined Standard stamp is in the upper right corner of bottom) in its entirety.] Mail, Package Services, and Parcel each card. The USPS offers personalized 2.9 Electronic Verification System Select mailing must meet the criteria for stamped cards (cards imprinted with a machinable parcels in 401.1.5. * * * * * return address). * * * * * * * * * * 2.9.2 Availability [Revise the text of 6.2.2e by deleting [Add the new 2.3.4 as follows:] eVS may be used only for mail paid references to NFMs to read as follows:] e. Mailers must deposit combined 2.3.4 Printing Specifications with a permit imprint and the following machinable parcels at NDCs or ASFs classes and subclasses of mail: The printing specifications for (see Exhibit 6.2.3) under applicable personalized stamped also * * * * * standards in 15.0. apply to stamped postcards (see 2.2.3). [Revise items 2.9.2d and 2.9.2e as * * * * * * * * * * follows:] [Add new item 2.4 as follows:] d. Regular Standard Mail. Presorted 6.3 Combining Parcels—Parcel Select prices, destination network distribution ONDC Presort, NDC Presort, DSCF, and 2.4 Stamp Fulfillment Service center (DNDC) prices, destination DDU Prices 2.4.1 Description sectional center facility (DSCF) prices, 6.3.1 Qualification Stamp Fulfillment Services provides and destination delivery unit (DDU) Combination requirements for specific the fulfillment of stamp orders placed prices; machinable and irregular parcels. discounts and prices are as follows: by customers via mail, phone, fax, or [Revise items 6.3.1a through d by online to the Stamp Fulfillment Services e. Nonprofit Standard Mail. Presorted prices, DNDC prices, DSCF prices, and deleting references to NFMs 6 ounces or organization. Stamp Fulfillment more to read as follows:] Services charges shipping and handling DDU prices; machinable and irregular parcels. a. When claiming Parcel Select ONDC fees associated with fulfilling stamp Presort discounts, machinable Standard * * * * * orders. The fees vary depending on the Mail parcels may be combined with dollar amount of the order. All prices 6.0 Combining Mailings of Standard machinable Parcel Select and Package and fees are listed on Notice 123—Price Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Services parcels under 6.3 only if the List. Select Parcels mailpieces are palletized and each * * * * * [Revise the title of 6.1 by deleting the pallet or pallet box contains a 200- 700 Special Standards reference to NFMs to read as follows:] pound minimum. b. When claiming Parcel Select NDC * * * * * 6.1 Basic Standards for Combining Presort discounts, machinable Standard 705 Advanced Preparation and Parcels Mail parcels may be combined with Special Postage Payment Systems 6.1.1 Basic Standards machinable Parcel Select and Package Services parcels under 6.3 only if the * * * * * [Revise text in the first sentence of mailpieces are palletized and each 2.0 Manifest Mailing System 6.1.1 by deleting NFMs to read as pallet or pallet box contains a 200 follows:] pound minimum. * * * * * Standard Mail parcels, Package c. When claiming the DSCF price for 2.2 Basic Standards Services, and Parcel Select parcels in Parcel Select or Bound Printed Matter combined mailings must meet the 2.2.1 Authorization Document parcels, Standard Mail parcels may be following standards: combined with Package Services and An MMS is established through a * * * * * Parcel Select parcels under 6.3. letter of authorization as follows: [Revise the title of 6.2 by deleting d. All Standard Mail parcels may be * * * * * reference to NFMs to read as follows:] combined with Package Services and

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Parcel Select parcels prepared for DDU mixed ADC (OMX) sacks, bundles, or Buffalo NY ASF in L602. Pallets must prices under 6.3. trays. Labeling: contain only parcels for the 3-digit ZIP * * * * * * * * * * Code groups in L602. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L602. 6.4 Combining Package Services, 8.10.3 Standard Mail—Bundles, 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH ASF.’’ Parcel Select, and Standard Mail— Sacks, or Trays [Delete the reference to ‘‘NFM’’ and Optional 3-Digit SCF Entry [Revise the third sentence of the replace the reference to ‘‘STD MACH’’ * * * * * introductory text of 8.10.3 for clarity, with ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH’’ to revise item and add two new sentences at the end 8.10.6d as follows:] 6.4.2 Qualifications and Preparation d. NDC, required. Pallets must contain of the introductory text, to read as only parcels for the 3-digit ZIP Code [Revise the introductory paragraph of follows:] 6.4.2 by deleting references to NFMs to groups in L601. Labeling: * * * Use this preparation only for 1. Line 1: Use L601. read as follows:] irregular parcels in sacks or Marketing 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH NDC.’’ Parcel Select, Bound Printed Matter parcels in carrier route bundles. * * * [Delete the reference to ‘‘NFM’’ and machinable parcels, and Standard Mail For Marketing parcel mailings, use replace the reference to ‘‘STD MACH’’ parcels may be prepared for entry at ‘‘MKTG’’ instead of ‘‘IRREG’’ on line 2 with ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH’’ to revise item designated SCFs under these standards: of the pallet placard. Preparation 8.10.6e as follows:] [Revise item 6.4.2a by deleting sequence and labeling: e. Mixed NDC, optional. Labeling: references to NFMs to read as follows:] * * * * * 1. Line 1: ‘‘MXD’’ followed by a. Standard Mail parcels that weigh [Revise the title and introductory text information in L601, Column B, for NDC less than 2 ounces and Standard Mail of 8.10.6 to read as follows:] serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry parcels that are tubes, rolls, triangles, Post Office (or labeled to plant serving and similar pieces may not be included. 8.10.6 Combined Mailings of Standard entry Post Office if authorized by Mail Marketing Parcels 6 Ounces or [Revise item 6.4.2b as follows:] processing and distribution manager). More, Standard Mail, Package Services, b. Mailers must prepare pieces on 3- 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH WKG.’’ and Parcel Select Machinable Parcels digit pallets or pallet boxes, or unload [Revise title and introductory text of and physically separate the pieces into Prepare pallets under 8.0 in the 8.10.7 to remove references to Not Flat- containers as specified by the sequence below. Unless indicated as Machinables and NFMs and revise as destination facility. optional, all sort levels are required. follows:] * * * * * Combined mailings of Standard Mail 8.10.7 Machinable Parcels—Standard [Revise item 6.4.2d by deleting Marketing parcels, Standard Mail, Mail, Including Marketing Parcels 6 references to NFMs to read as follows:] Parcel Select, and Package Services Ounces or More, and Parcel Select d. Standard Mail machinable parcels machinable parcels also must meet the Lightweight standards in 6.0 or 20.0. Label pallets are eligible for the NDC presort level, Mailers who palletize machinable DNDC price; irregular parcels are under applicable standards in 8.6 and according to Line 1 and Line 2 parcels must make pallets or pallet eligible for the 3-digit presort level, boxes when there are 250 pounds or DSCF price. information below: [Delete the reference to ‘‘NFM’’ and more for the destination levels below for * * * * * replace the reference to ‘‘STD MACH’’ DNDC, DSCF, or DDU prices. When prepared at origin, a 200-pound 8.0 Preparing Pallets with ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH’’ to revise item 8.10.6a as follows:] minimum is required for the NDC price. * * * * * a. 5-digit scheme, required. Pallet Prepare pallets under 8.0 in the 8.10 Pallet Presort and Labeling must contain parcels for the same 5- sequence below. Unless indicated as optional, all sort levels are required. * * * * * digit scheme under L606. For 5-digit destinations not part of L606, or for Label pallets under applicable standards 8.10.2 Periodicals—Bundles, Sacks, or which scheme sorts are not performed, in 8.6 and according to Line 1 and Line Trays prepare 5-digit pallets under 8.10.6b. 2 information below: Labeling: [Revise items 8.10.7a through f by [Add a new last sentence in the removing reference to NFMs and introductory text to read as follows:] 1. Line 1: Use L606. 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH 5D;’’ revising as follows:] * * * Prepare pallets in the following a. 5-digit scheme, required. Pallet followed by ‘‘SCHEME’’ (or ‘‘SCH’’). sequence: must contain parcels for the same 5- [Delete the reference to ‘‘NFM’’ and digit scheme under L606. For 5-digit * * * * * replace the reference to ‘‘STD MACH’’ destinations not part of L606, prepare 5- [Revise the introductory text of item with ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH’’ to revise item 8.10.2j to read as follows:] digit pallets under 8.10.7b, Labeling: 8.10.6b as follows:] 1. Line 1: Use L606. j. Origin Mixed ADC (OMX), optional, b. 5-digit, required. Pallet must permitted for sacks and trays, and 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW MACH 5D. contain parcels only for the same 5-digit b. 5-digit, required. Pallet must bundles of flats. Pallet may contain ZIP Code. Labeling: contain parcels only for the same 5-digit carrier route, automation price, and/or 1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP ZIP Code. Labeling: presorted price mail. Labeling: Code destination (see 8.6.4c for overseas 1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP * * * * * military mail). Code destination (see 8.6.4c for overseas [Revise the introductory text of item 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH 5D’’ military mail). 8.10.2k to read as follows:] [Delete the reference to ‘‘NFM’’ and 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW MACH 5D.’’ k. Mixed ADC, optional, permitted for replace the reference to ‘‘STD MACH’’ c. ASF, optional, but required for sacks and trays, and bundles of flats. with ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH’’ to revise item DNDC prices. Not available for the Pallet may contain carrier route, 8.10.6c as follows:] Buffalo NY ASF in L602. Pallets must automation price, and/or presorted price c. ASF, optional, but required for contain only parcels for the 3-digit ZIP mail. Pallets must not contain origin DNDC prices. Not available for the Code groups in L602. Labeling:

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1. Line 1: Use L602. d. ASF, optional, but required for 1. Standard Mail—Minimum 200 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW MACH ASF.’’ DNDC prices. Not available for the pieces or 50 pounds of Standard Mail d. NDC, required. Pallets must contain Buffalo NY ASF in L602. Pallets must parcels. only parcels for the 3-digit ZIP Code contain only parcels for the 3-digit ZIP * * * * * groups in L601. Labeling: Code groups in L602. Labeling: 1. Line 1: Use L601. 1. Line 1: Use L602. 21.2 Price Eligibility 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW MACH NDC.’’ 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW IRREG ASF’’. * * * * * e. Origin NDC (required); no e. NDC, required. Pallets must contain minimum; labeling: only parcels for the 3-digit ZIP Code 21.2.2 Price Application 1. Line 1: L601, Column B. groups in L601. Labeling: Apply prices based on the criteria in 1. Line 1: Use L601. 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW MACH NDC.’’ 400 and the following standards: f. Mixed NDC, optional; no minimum. 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW IRREG NDC’’. [Revise item 21.2.2a by deleting the Labeling: f. Origin NDC (required); no 1. Line 1: ‘‘MXD’’ followed by minimum; labeling: reference to NFMs to read as follows:] information in L601, Column B, for NDC 1. Line 1: L601, Column B. a. Standard Mail parcels are based on serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW IRREG NDC’’. the container level and entry (see Post Office (or labeled to plant serving g. Mixed NDC, optional. Labeling: 443.5.0. 1. Line 1: ‘‘MXD’’ followed by entry Post Office if authorized by * * * * * information in L601, Column B, for NDC processing and distribution manager). serving 3-digit ZIP Code prefix of entry 21.3 Mail Preparation 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW MACH WKG.’’ [Revise the title and introductory text Post Office (or labeled to plant serving 21.3.1 Basic Standards of 8.10.8 as follows:] entry Post Office if authorized by processing and distribution manager). Prepare combined mailings as 8.10.8 Irregular Parcels Weighing 2 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW IRREG WKG’’. follows: Ounces or More—Standard Mail, * * * * * a. Different parcel types must be Including Marketing Parcels, and [Delete current 8.10.9, Standard Mail prepared separately for combined parcel Parcel Select Lightweight Not Flat-Machinable Pieces Weighing mailings as indicated below: Mailers who palletize unbundled or Less Than 6 Ounces, in its entirety.] [Revise item a1 through a4 by deleting unsacked irregular parcels must make * * * * * the references to NFMs to read as follows:] pallets or pallet boxes when there are 15.0 Combining Standard Mail Flats 1. Standard Mail, Parcel Select, and 250 pounds or more for the destination and Periodicals Flats levels below for DNDC, DSCF, or DDU Package Services machinable parcels. prices. When prepared at origin, a 200 15.1 Basic Standards Use ‘‘STD/PSVC MACH’’ for line 2 pound minimum is required for the * * * * * content labeling. NDC price. Prepare pallets or pallet 2. Standard Mail, Parcel Select, and boxes of irregular parcels (except tubes, 15.1.9 Other Periodicals Pricing Package Services irregular parcels at rolls, and similar pieces) weighing 2 Other prices for Periodicals flats in a least 2 ounces and up to (but not ounces or more under 8.0 and in the combined mailing of Standard Mail and including) 6 ounces, except for tubes, sequence listed below. Label pallets or Periodicals flats on pallets will be rolls, triangles, and other similarly pallet boxes according to the Line 1 and assessed as follows: irregularly-shaped pieces. Use ‘‘STD/ Line 2 information listed below and * * * * * PSVC’’ for line 2 content labeling. under 8.6. Mailers may not prepare [Add a new 15.1.9e as follows:] 3. Standard Mail, Parcel Select, and tubes, rolls, and similar pieces or pieces e. The bundle price applicable to the Package Services tubes, rolls, triangles, that weigh less than 2 ounces on pallets 5-digit bundle for the mixed ADC and similarly irregularly-shaped parcels; or in pallet boxes, except for pieces in container level will apply to carrier and all parcels weighing less than 2 carrier route bundles or in sacks under route bundles placed on mixed NDC ounces. Use ‘‘STD/PSVC IRREG’’ for 8.10.3. Preparation sequence and pallets. line 2 content labeling. labeling: * * * * * 4. Combine all parcel types in 5-digit [Revise items 8.10.8a through g by and 5-digit scheme containers. Use deleting references to NFMs and 21.0 Optional Combined Parcel Mailings ‘‘STD/PSVC PARCELS’’ for line 2 changing line 2 content as follows:] content labeling. a. 5-digit scheme, required. Pallet or 21.1 Basic Standards for Combining * * * * * pallet box must contain parcels only for Parcel Select, Package Services, and the same 5-digit scheme under L606. Standard Mail Parcels [Revise the title of 21.3.2 to read as For 5-digit destinations not part of L606 follows:] 21.1.1 Basic Standards prepare 5-digit pallets under 8.10.8b. 21.3.2 Combining Standard Mail, Labeling: [Revise the first sentence in 21.1.1 by Parcel Select, and Package Services 1. Line 1: Use L606. deleting the references to NFMs to read Machinable Parcels 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW IRREG 5D; as follows:] followed by ‘‘SCHEME’’ (or ‘‘SCH’’). Package Services parcels, Parcel * * * * * b. 5-digit, required. * * *. Labeling: Select parcels, and Standard Mail [Revise the title of 21.3.3 to read as 1. Line 1: city, state, and 5-digit ZIP parcels in a combined parcel mailing follows:] must meet the following standards: Code destination (see 8.6.4c for overseas 21.3.3 Combining Standard Mail, military mail). * * * * * Parcel Select, and Package Services 2. Line 2: ‘‘STD/PSLW IRREG 5D.’’ d. Combined mailings must meet the Apps-Machinable Parcels c. SCF, required. * * * Labeling: following minimum volume 1. For Line 1, L002, Column C. requirements: * * * * * 2. For Line 2, ‘‘STD/PSLW IRREG [Revise item d1 to delete the reference [Revise the title of 21.3.4 to read as SCF.’’ to NFMs to read as follows:] follows:]

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21.3.4 Combining Standard Mail c. Nonmachinable flats: (Under 2 Ounces), Parcel Select, and * * * * * Package Services Other Irregular [Revise item 2.1.2c2 as follows:] SCF [sacks and pallets, Periodi- SCF Parcels cals flats, Bound Printed Matter, 2. Apply the ‘‘Nonmachinable Flats— Standard mail irregular parcels * * * * * Nonbarcoded’’ prices to pieces that meet less than 6 ounces]. the standards for nonmachinable flats in 23.0 Full-Service Automation Option 707.26 but do not include a barcode. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * [Revise the title of 23.2 as follows:] 4.0 Standards for POSTNET and 708 Technical Specifications Intelligent Mail Barcodes 23.2 General Eligibility Standards 1.0 Standardized Documentation for * * * * * [Renumber current 23.3 and 23.4 as First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Standard new 23.4 and 23.5, and add new 23.3 as Mail, and Flat-Size Bound Printed 4.4 Reflectance follows:] Matter 4.4.1 Background Reflectance 23.3 Eligibility for Waiver of Annual * * * * * A background reflectance of at least Fees and Waiver of Deposit of Permit 50% in the red portion and 45% in the 1.3 Price Level Column Headings Imprint Mail Restrictions green portion of the optical spectrum Effective February 12, 2012, mailers [Revise the introductory text of 1.3 as must be produced in the following who present only full-service follows:] locations when measured with a USPS automation mailings (of First-Class Mail The actual name of the price level (or or USPS-licensed reflectance cards, letters, and flats, Standards Mail abbreviation) is used for column meter: letters and flats, or Bound Printed headings required by 1.2 and shown * * * * * Matter flats) that contain 90 percent or below: [Revise item 4.4.1-b as follows:] more pieces eligible for full-service * * * * * b. The area surrounding the barcode 1 automation prices are eligible for the b. Presorted First-Class Mail, (within ⁄8 inch of the leftmost and 1 following exceptions to standards: barcoded and nonbarcoded Periodicals rightmost bars and ⁄25 inch above and a. The annual presort mailing or flats, nonbarcoded Periodicals letters, below the barcode) of a card-size, letter- destination entry fees, as applicable, and machinable and nonmachinable size, or flat-size piece barcoded in the will be waived for qualified full-service Standard Mail: address block and of a flat-size, First- Class Mail parcel, or First-Class Package mailings. [Revise the table in 1.3b by revising Service parcel barcoded elsewhere. b. Mailers may present qualified full- the rows 4, 6, 9, 11, and 12 as follows:] service mailings with mailpieces * * * * * bearing a current valid permit imprint 4.4.4 Dark Fibers and Background for acceptance at any USPS acceptance Patterns office that has PostalOne! acceptance SCF [for Standard Mail parcels] ..... SCF functions without payment of any Dark fibers or background patterns additional permit imprint application or ***** that produce a print contrast ratio of annual mailing fees. ADC [First-Class Mail parcels, AD more than 15% when measured in the First-Class Mail. red and green portions of the optical c. If any mailing (of the classes and Package Service parcels, Standard shapes of mail in 23.3) presented under spectrum are prohibited in these Mail nonmachinable letters, flats, locations: a mailing permit does not contain at and irregular parcels and all least 90 percent of the pieces qualifying Periodicals]. * * * * * for full-service automation prices: [Revise item 4.4.4b as follows:] 1. The mailer must pay the applicable ***** b. The area of the address block or the annual fee before that mailing may be Mixed ADC [Standard Mail non- MD area of the mailpiece where the barcode accepted. machinable letters, flats, and ir- appears on a flat-size piece in an regular parcels; and all Periodi- automation mailing or on a First-Class 2. The provision in 23.3b for cals]. presentation of mailings at multiple Mail parcel or a First-Class Package Service parcel. offices is discontinued for all mailings ***** presented under the applicable permit NDC [Standard Mail machinable NDC * * * * * imprint. parcels and Marketing parcels 6 4.5 Skew and Baseline Shift * * * * * ounces and over]. * * * * * 707 Periodicals ***** [Revise the title and text of 4.5.2 as Mixed NDC [Standard Mail machin- MNDC follows:] * * * * * able parcels and Marketing par- 2.0 Price Application and cels 6 ounces and over]. 4.5.2 Flat-Size Pieces, First-Class Mail Computation Parcels, First-Class Package Service * * * * * Parcels, and Standard Mail Irregular 2.1 Price Application Parcels 1.4 Sortation Level * * * * * The maximum rotational skew (slant The actual sortation level (or 2.1.2 Applying Outside-County Piece or tilt of the individual barcode bars) for corresponding abbreviation) is used for ± Prices barcodes is 10 degrees from a the bundle, tray, sack, or pallet levels perpendicular to the baseline of the * * * Apply piece prices for Outside- required by 1.2 and shown below: barcode. There is no positional skew County mail as follows: [Revise row 19 (fifth from the bottom) requirement. The individual bars of a * * * * * of the table in 1.4 as follows:] barcode must not shift (be vertically

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offset) more than 0.015 inch from the Combined Package Services, Parcel Management Branch, Federal Insurance average baseline of the barcode. For Select, and Standard—Irregular Parcels and Mitigation Administration, Federal information on barcode placement for 2 up to 6 oz (APPS-Machinable) Emergency Management Agency, 500 C flat-size pieces, see 302.5.0. For [Revise the 20th (last) heading under Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, information on barcode placement on ‘‘PACKAGE SERVICES’’ as follows:] (202) 646–4064, or (email) parcels weighing less than 6 ounces, see [email protected]. Combined PSVC & STD—Irregular 402.4.0. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Parcels Less Than 2 oz, and Tubes and * * * * * modified BFEs are not listed for each Rolls (Not APPS-Machinable) 5.0 Standards for Package and Extra community in this interim rule. Service Barcodes * * * * * However, the address of the Chief We will publish an appropriate Executive Officer of the community * * * * * amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect where the modified BFE determinations 5.2 Other Package Barcodes these changes. are available for inspection is provided. Any request for reconsideration must Stanley F. Mires, 5.2.1 Basic Standards for Postal be based on knowledge of changed Routing Barcodes Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. conditions or new scientific or technical [Revise the first sentence of 5.2.1 as [FR Doc. 2011–32357 Filed 12–20–11; 8:45 am] data. follows:] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P The modifications are made pursuant Mailers may use a postal routing to section 201 of the Flood Disaster barcode on parcels that meet the Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, applicable eligibility requirements in DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND and are in accordance with the National 433 for First-Class Package Service, 443 SECURITY Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. for Standard Mail, 453 for Parcel Select, 4001 et seq., and with 44 CFR part 65. 463 for Bound Printed Matter, or 473 for Federal Emergency Management For rating purposes, the currently Media Mail or Library Mail. * * * Agency effective community number is shown * * * * * and must be used for all new policies 44 CFR Part 65 and renewals. 6.0 Standards for Barcoded Tray The modified BFEs are the basis for Labels, Sack Labels, and Container [Docket ID FEMA–2011–0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–1234] the floodplain management measures Placards that the community is required either to * * * * * Changes in Flood Elevation adopt or to show evidence of being Determinations 6.2 Specifications for Barcoded Tray already in effect in order to qualify or to remain qualified for participation in and Sack Labels AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. the National Flood Insurance Program * * * * * (NFIP). ACTION: Interim rule. 6.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier These modified BFEs, together with Numbers SUMMARY: This interim rule lists the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the * * * * * communities where modification of the Base (1% annual-chance) Flood minimum that are required. They Exhibit 6.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier Elevations (BFEs) is appropriate because should not be construed to mean that Numbers of new scientific or technical data. New the community must change any existing ordinances that are more CLASS AND MAILING CIN HUMAN– flood insurance premium rates will be stringent in their floodplain READABLE CONTENT LINE calculated from the modified BFEs for new buildings and their contents. management requirements. The * * * * * community may at any time enact DATES: These modified BFEs are stricter requirements of its own or STANDARD MAIL currently in effect on the dates listed in pursuant to policies established by other the table below and revise the Flood * * * * * Federal, State, or regional entities. The Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in effect [Delete the following heading and the changes in BFEs are in accordance with prior to this determination for the listed six rows beneath it in their entirety.] 44 CFR 65.4. communities. National Environmental Policy Act. STD Not Flat-Machinable Pieces Less From the date of the second Than 6 Ounces—Nonautomation This interim rule is categorically publication of these changes in a excluded from the requirements of 44 [Delete the following heading and the newspaper of local circulation, any CFR part 10, Environmental five rows beneath it in their entirety.] person has ninety (90) days in which to Consideration. An environmental STD Not Flat-Machinable Pieces 6 request through the community that the impact assessment has not been Ounces Or More—Nonautomation Deputy Federal Insurance and prepared. Mitigation Administrator reconsider the * * * * * Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood changes. The modified BFEs may be elevation determinations are not within PACKAGE SERVICES changed during the 90-day period. the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility ADDRESSES: The modified BFEs for each * * * * * Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, a regulatory [Revise the 18th heading under community are available for inspection flexibility analysis is not required. ‘‘PACKAGE SERVICES’’ as follows:] at the office of the Chief Executive Regulatory Classification. This Officer of each community. The interim rule is not a significant Combined Package Services, Parcel respective addresses are listed in the regulatory action under the criteria of Select, and Standard—All Parcels table below. section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 of [Revise the 19th heading under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis September 30, 1993, Regulatory ‘‘PACKAGE SERVICES’’ as follows:] Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Planning and Review, 58 FR 51735.

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