68 FR 227 pgs. 66015-66020 - Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Issue 58: Miscellaneous Amendments
Type: RULEVolume: 68Number: 227Pages: 66015 - 66020
FR document: [FR Doc. 03-29337 Filed 11-24-03; 8:45 am]
Agency: Postal Service
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Issue 58: Miscellaneous Amendments
AGENCY:
Postal Service
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY:
This document describes the numerous amendments consolidated in the Transmittal Letter for Issue 58 of the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), which is incorporated by reference in Title 39 Code of Federal Regulations, part 111.1 (39 CFR 111.1). These amendments reflect changes in mail preparation requirements and other mailing rules and regulations.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
August 10, 2003.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jane Stefaniak, United States Postal Service, Mailing Standards, (703) 292-3548.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated by reference in Title 39 Code of Federal Regulations, part 111, contains the basic standards of the U.S. Postal Service® (Postal Service) governing its domestic mail services, descriptions of the mail classes and special services and the conditions governing their use, and the standards for rate eligibility and mail preparation. The document is amended and republished periodically, with each issue sequentially numbered. DMM Issue 58, the current printed edition, is dated August 10, 2003. Issue 58 contains all changes published prior to that date. Announcements of the changes appearing in DMM Issue 58 were first published in the Federal Register and/or various issues of the Postal Bulletin, an official biweekly document published by the Postal Service. Interim updates to the DMM are posted monthly on the Postal Service Postal Explorer Web site ( http://pe.usps.gov ).
In addition, the revised table of contents for DMM Issue 58 is provided.
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Issue 58
Summary of Changes by DMM Module
AAddressing
A010.6.1 and 6.3 are revised to update the addressing requirements for overseas military mail. These revisions remove the requirement that mail sent to APO/FPO addresses include a military person's grade, rank, or rating in the address line. Effective 4-17-03.
A030 is added; A040 is redesignated as A020; A800.3.0 is deleted; and additional portions of Module A are revised to consolidate many of the critical addressing requirements for Presorted and automation rate mail and to update information for several Address Information System (AIS) products. Effective 6-12-03.
A030.1.4, A910.6.1, and A950.1.3 are revised to add National Change of Address Linkage System Product or NCOA Link as an additional method for preparing Presorted and automation rate First-Class Mail® pieces to meet the Move Update standard. Effective 6-26-03.
A030.1.4 is revised to clarify that all ancillary service endorsements, except "Forwarding Service Requested," meet the Move Update standard for Presorted and automation rate First-Class Mail. Effective 6-26-03.
A040.1.0 (renumbered A020.1.0) and A040.4.3 (renumbered E050.2.3) are revised to clarify the preparation requirements for letters and flats that use the simplified address format. Additionally, all congressional mailings using the simplified address format will use Tag 11 on all containers to ensure appropriate handling through downstream Postal Service processes. Effective 11-14-02.
CCharacteristics and Content
Portions of Module C are revised to consolidate many of the critical addressing requirements for Presorted and automation rate mail and to update information for several AIS products. Effective 6-12-03.
C010.1.0 and C600 are revised to add Customized MarketMail (CMM), a new option for mailing nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
C021, C023, C024.18.0, C050.2.2 are revised to align the Postal Service mailing standards for Division 6.2 infectious substances with the regulations adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and to incorporate other minor changes and clarifications related to hazardous materials mailing standards. Effective 6-12-03.
C050.2.2 and C100.2.7c are revised to correct and clarify the text. Effective 4-3-03.
C100 is revised to clarify and expand the standards that apply to First-Class Mail card rates. Effective 10-3-02.
C100 and C700.1.0 are revised to clarify that, for First-Class Mail or Package Services, Delivery Confirmation TM or Signature Confirmation TM may be used only for parcels and not for letter-size or flat-size mail. Effective 7-10-03.
C100.2.6 is revised to further clarify the format standards for displaying a message area on the address side of a First-Class Mail card rate mailpiece that is divided horizontally. Effective 4-3-03.
C200.3.0 and C820.7.0 are revised to reorganize and clarify the existing standards that apply to the uniformity of automation flats. Effective 11-14-02.
C600.4.0 is revised to clarify that Customized MarketMail (CMM) pieces, whether letter-size or flat-size, are not subject to the Standard Mail nonmachinable surcharge in E620. Effective 8-10-03.
C810.7.0 is added to allow repositionable notes to be applied to First-Class Mail and Standard Mail letter-size pieces that otherwise qualify for automation letter rates, if certain standards are met. A repositionable note is a 3 inch by 3 inch paper attached to a letter-size mailpiece with an adhesive strip. The note is designed to be removed by the recipient and "repositioned" for future reference or use ( e.g. , on a telephone, refrigerator, or computer). Effective 4-3-03.
C820 Exhibit 4.1b (renumbered C820.4.2 and C820.4.3) is revised to clarify the wrapping instructions for the automated flat sorting machine (AFSM) 100 polywrapped automation flats. Effective 9-5-02.
C820.1.0 and C820.4.0 are revised to clarify standards for the use of polywrap for flat-size mailpieces claimed at automation rates and the certification program for polywrap. Effective 7-10-03.
C850.1.4 is revised to amend the barcode requirements for Delivery Confirmation and Signature Confirmation labels. Effective 6-27-02.
C850.3.1 is revised to allow the placement of the postal routing barcode in locations other than adjacent to the address. Effective 8-7-03.
DDeposit, Collection, and Delivery
D042.7.0 is revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
D072 is revised to clarify the application process for drop shipment authorization of presorted metered mail and to specify that mailers must pay the applicable mailing fees and meet all other conditions for presenting mail for verification and acceptance at the office(s) of entry. Effective 6-12-03.
EEligibility
Portions of Module E are revised to consolidate many of the critical addressing requirements for Presorted and automation rate mail and to update information for several AIS products. Effective 6-12-03.
Module E is revised to change mail preparation standards for AFSM 100-compatible flat-size mail for Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter (BPM) mailings. In addition, there are changes to Periodicals flat-size and irregular parcel mailings, Standard Mail flat-size mailings, and BPM flat-size and irregular parcel mailings that are placed in certain 3-digit sacks, on 5-digit scheme pallets, and on optional 3-digit pallets. Effective 1-9-03.
E010.2.3 is revised to correct and clarify the text. Effective 4-3-03.
E040 is revised to clarify and simplify the eligibility standards for free matter for the blind and other physically handicapped persons. Effective 8-8-02.
E110 is revised to clarify and expand the standards that apply to First-Class Mail card rates. Effective 10-3-02.
E230.3.3 is revised to clarify the preparation requirements for letters and flats that use the simplified address format. Additionally, all congressional mailings using the simplified address format will use Tag 11 on all containers to ensure appropriate handling through downstream Postal Service processes. Effective 11-14-02.
E230.4.0 is deleted since the text on Periodicals publications prepared in combined or copalletized mailings is clarified and expanded in M230. Effective 3-6-03.
E610.2.3 is revised to clarify the eligibility standards for computer-prepared material mailed at Standard Mail rates. Effective 6-12-03.
E610.9.0 is revised to allow mailers to use the "Change Service Requested" endorsement with Delivery Confirmation and Signature Confirmation. Effective 10-3-02.
E620.4.0 and E660.2.0 are revised to clarify that CMM pieces, whether letter-size or flat-size, are not subject to the Standard Mail nonmachinable surcharge in E620. Effective 8-10-03.
E650, E751, and E752.2.0 are revised to include changes to the standards governing the deposit of destination bulk mail center (DBMC) rate Standard Mail and Package Services machinable parcels at the Buffalo auxiliary service facility (ASF) and the Pittsburgh bulk mail center (BMC). Effective 11-14-02.
E650.1.3 and E752.1.2 are revised to clarify the application of the minimum volume requirement for Standard Mail and BPM prepared using plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) procedures. Effective 7-10-03.
E650.5.4 is revised to allow mailers the option of placing onto BMC and ASF pallets specially sorted packages, sacks, and trays of mixed area distribution center (ADC) Standard Mail. Effective 10-3-02.
E660 is added and E110.1.1, E610, E620.3.0, E630.5.0, E650.1.1, and E710.1.1 are revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
E670.5.11 is revised to update the maximum value of low-cost items mailable at the Nonprofit Standard Mail rates. Effective 2-6-03.
E670.11.4 is revised to provide that an organization's primary authorization to mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail rates will not be revoked for nonuse if the organization has mailed at the nonprofit rates at any additional mailing office based upon that primary authorization. Effective 5-1-03.
E751 Exhibit 6.0 is revised to add a ZIP Code for Parcel Select® mail entered at a BMC. Effective 6-27-02.
E751 Exhibit 8.0 is corrected to delete five ZIP Codes and add one ZIP Code. Effective 10-3-02.
E751 Exhibit 8.0 is amended to add ZIP Codes. Effective 12-12-02.
E751 Exhibit 8.0 is amended to delete ZIP Codes. Effective 5-1-03.
E751 Exhibit 8.0 is amended to delete two ZIP Codes. Effective 8-7-03.
FForwarding and Related Services
Portions of Module F are revised to consolidate many of the critical addressing requirements for Presorted and automation rate mail and to update information for several AIS products. Effective 6-12-03.
F010 and F030 are revised to expand and clarify the standards related to Address Change Service (ACS). Effective 1-23-03.
F010.5.0 is revised to allow mailers to use the "Change Service Requested" endorsement with Delivery Confirmation and Signature Confirmation. Effective 10-3-02.
F010.5.0 is revised to incorporate changes and clarifications related to hazardous materials mailing standards. Effective 6-12-03.
F010.5.3 is revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
GGeneral Information
G091, G092, and G095 are redesignated as G991, G992, and G995, respectively; G900 is redesignated as G090; and G910 is added to provide requirements for negotiated service agreements (NSAs) that would be treated as comparable to those which form the basis for experimental mail classifications established in accordance with Chapter 36 of Title 39 of the United States Code. Published in PB 22104 (6-12-03).
G092 (renumbered G992) is added to implement a new experiment testing whether additional rate incentives will encourage the copalletization and drop shipment of individual Periodicals publications. The experiment includes two per piece discounts for copalletization of Periodicals publications that otherwise would have been prepared in sacks. Effective 4-20-03.
G092 (renumbered G992) is revised to specify that certain co-palletization data must be reported on a monthly basis under 3.0 and is not required at the time of mailing. Effective 4-20-03.
G995 is deleted to reflect the expiration of the experimental classification for Presorted Priority Mail. Effective 7-15-03.
LLabeling Lists
Labeling lists are periodically updated to reflect changes in mail processing operations. Please see individual lists.
Module L is revised to change mail preparation standards for AFSM 100-compatible flat-size mail for Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM mailings. In addition, there are changes to Periodicals flat-size and irregular parcel mailings, Standard Mail flat-size mailings, and BPM flat-size and irregular parcel mailings that are placed in certain 3-digit sacks, on 5-digit scheme pallets, and on optional 3-digit pallets. Effective 1-9-03.
L601 and L602 are revised to include changes to the standards governing the deposit of DBMC rate Standard Mail and Package Services machinable parcels at the Buffalo ASF and the Pittsburgh BMC. Effective 11-14-02.
MMail Preparation and Sortation
Portions of Module M are revised to consolidate many of the critical addressing requirements for Presorted and automation rate mail and to update information for several AIS products. Effective 6-12-03.
Module M is revised to change mail preparation standards for AFSM 100-compatible flat-size mail for Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM mailings. In addition, there are changes to Periodicals flat-size and irregular parcel mailings, Standard Mail flat-size mailings, and BPM flat-size and irregular parcel mailings that are placed in certain 3-digit sacks, on 5-digit scheme pallets, and on optional 3-digit pallets. Effective 1-9-03.
M013 is revised to expand and clarify the standards related to ACS. Effective 1-23-03.
M013.2.0 is revised and M013.3.0 is added to allow placement of an ACS participant code in a new optional location. Effective 10-3-02.
M013.2.5, M045.3.2, M610, M810.2.2, and M820.5.3 are revised to allow mailers the option of placing onto BMC and ASF pallets specially sorted packages, sacks, and trays of mixed ADC Standard Mail. Effective 10-3-02.
Exhibit M013.2.5, M610.2.2, M810.2.2, and M820.5.3 are revised to correct the DMM standards that allow mailers preparing mail on pallets under the option in M045.3.2 to use L802 to label packages, sacks, and trays of mixed ADC mail and mixed AADC mail placed onto BMC and ASF pallets. Effective 5-1-03.
M013.3.2 is revised to allow placement of an ACS participant code on flat-size mailpieces. Effective 1-9-03.
M031.1.7, M031.4.11, M032.1.3, M045.8.2, and M230 are revised to clarify when it is permissible to use the designation "NEWS" rather than the designation "PER" on Line 2 (the content line) of labels that identify sacks, trays, and pallets containing copies of Periodicals publications prepared in combined mailings or in copalletized mailings. Effective 3-6-03.
M032, M033.2.2, and M910.3.0 are revised to clarify the use of letter trays rather than sacks when preparing and palletizing certain sizes of Standard Mail flat-size pieces and to add co-traying as an option. Effective 7-10-03.
M032, M033.1.2, M033.2.0, M610.1.1, M610.4.5, M620.1.1, and M820.5.2 are revised to allow mailers to use letter trays rather than sacks when preparing and palletizing certain sizes of Standard Mail flat-size pieces. This option applies to Standard Mail flat-size pieces claimed at automation rates, as well as flat-size pieces claimed at Enhanced Carrier Route rates. Effective 11-14-02.
M033.2.2c is revised to allow the placement of smaller size pieces in two rows in a single tray, provided that the two rows run parallel to each other, with the address side of the pieces all faced toward the end (short dimension) of the tray and perpendicular to the entire length (long dimension) of the tray. Effective 2-6-03.
M041 is revised by excluding the use of metal strapping or metal banding material for securing pallets of mail, whether an individual pallet of mail, a pallet composed of several individual pallets stacked to form a single unit, or a pallet with a pallet box containing mail. Effective 5-30-03.
M050.2.0 is deleted to support new procedures for calculating revenue deficiencies for sequenced mail. Effective 11-14-02.
M110.1.0 is revised to correct and clarify the text. Effective 4-3-03.
M110.1.0c is corrected to state that all permit imprint mail must be faced and packaged. Effective 4-17-03.
M220.1.1 and M220.3.0 are revised to clarify the preparation requirements for letters and flats that use the simplified address format. Additionally, all congressional mailings using the simplified address format will use Tag 11 on all containers to ensure appropriate handling through downstream Postal Service processes. Effective 11-14-02.
M610.1.4 and M620.1.3 are deleted and M820.1.8 and M820.1.10 are revised to eliminate the letter-size preparation requirements for nonautomation Standard Mail pieces combined in a mailing with palletized automation flats. Effective 8-8-02.
M610.2.1 is revised to correct an error in the packaging standards for Standard Mail machinable letter-size pieces. Effective 3-6-03.
M610.4.3, M820.5.1, and M950.3.2 are revised to change the minimum number of pieces required for 5-digit packages of automation and Presorted rate Standard Mail flats. Effective 9-5-02.
M660 is added and M011.1.4, M012.2.1, M032 Exhibit 1.3, and M072.1.0 are revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
M820.5.1 is revised to clarify the packaging standards for automation rate Standard Mail flat-size pieces sorted using the 5-digit scheme under L007. Effective 3-6-03.
M910 and M950 are revised to provide new mail preparation standards for the co-packaging and co-sacking of flat-size BPM mailpieces. Related revisions are made to M011, M032, M722, and M820 to support the new co-packaging and co-sacking standards. Effective 4-3-03.
M910.1.1h, M910.2.1g, M910.3.1h, M920.2.1m, and M940.2.1l are corrected to remove the references to Manifest Analysis and Certification (MAC) software. Effective 2-6-03.
M920.1.5f, M920.2.5e, M930.1.5f, M930.2.4e, M940.1.5f, and M940.2.4e are corrected to remove the references to 5-digit scheme (L001) pallets. Effective 2-6-03.
M920.2.5, M930.2.4, and M940.2.4 are revised to allow mailers using the advanced preparation options for flat-size mail to place certain mixed ADC packages on ASF or BMC pallets. Effective 2-6-03.
PPostage and Payment Methods
P014 is revised to update the administrative charges for processing refunds for unused meter stamps and business reply mail pieces returned with postage affixed. Effective 1-1-03.
P014 is revised to clarify the refund policy for unused postage evidencing system indicia on mailpieces or labels. Effective 7-11-02.
P014.4.1, P014.4.12, P014.4.13, and P040.1.1 are revised to correct and clarify the text. Effective 4-3-03.
P023.3.1 and P023.3.2 are revised to clarify the approval process for mailer authorizations to preprint rate markings on precanceled stamps or to use a precancel postmark on adhesive stamps, stamped cards, and stamped envelopes. Effective 3-6-03.
P030 is revised to clarify the required contents and format of meter indicia printed by meters and other postage evidencing systems in Postal Service facilities. Effective 1-9-03.
P030 is revised to clarify the required contents and format of meter indicia. Effective 10-3-02.
Exhibit P040.4.1b is revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
RRates and Fees
R600 is revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
R900.4.0 is revised to change all instances of "per piece charges" to "per piece fees." This change aligns the text in the DMM with the terminology used in the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS), which is part of Title 39 Code of Federal Regulations (39 CFR). Effective 7-10-03.
R900.9.0 is revised to reflect the implementation of Confirm service. Effective 9-22-02.
SSpecial Services
S070.1.1 and S500.2.0 are revised to add CMM, a new option for mailing nonrectangular and irregular-shaped Regular Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces. Effective 8-10-03.
S500.1.2 and S919.1.5 are revised to add new options for obtaining proof of delivery information for Express Mail and Signature Confirmation. Effective 7-10-03.
S911 and S912 are revised to include the toll-free number and clarify the options for retrieving the delivery status of Registered Mail and Certified Mail. Effective 5-20-03.
S918 and S919 are revised to add new language for the preparation and submission of PS Form 3152. Effective 7-11-02.
S918.1.0 and S919.1.0 are revised to clarify that, for First-Class Mail or Package Services, Delivery Confirmation or Signature Confirmation may be used only for parcels and not for letter-size or flat-size mail. Effective 7-10-03.
S922, S923, and S924 are revised to change all instances of "per piece charges" to "per piece fees." This change aligns the text in the DMM with the terminology used in the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS), which is part of Title 39 Code of Federal Regulations (39 CFR). Effective 7-10-03.
S922.4.0 is amended to allow the "No Postage Necessary" imprint, the business reply legend, and the horizontal bars required on business reply mail to be printed on an insert appearing through an address window. Effective 11-28-02.
S941 is added to reflect the implementation of Confirm" service. Effective 9-22-02.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
In consideration of the foregoing, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as set forth below:
PART 111-[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 3001-3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3626, 5001.
2. The table at the end of Section 111.3(f) is amended by correcting the entry for Transmittal letter issue 56 and adding a new entry for Transmittal letter issue 58 to read as follows:
§ 111.3 Amendments to the Domestic Mail Manual.
(f) * * *
Transmittal letter for issue | Dated | Federal Register publication |
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56 | January 7, 2001 | 66 FR 8370. |
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58 | August 10, 2003 | [INSERT FR CITATION FOR THIS FINAL RULE]. |
3. Section 111.5 is revised to read as follows:
§ 111.5 Contents of the Domestic Mail Manual.
AADDRESSING
A000Basic Addressing
A010General Addressing Standards
A020Alternative Addressing Standards
A030Address Quality
A060Detached Address Labels (DALs)
A800Addressing for Barcoding
A900Customer Support
A910Mailing List Services
A920Address Sequencing Services
A930Other Services
A950Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS)
CCHARACTERISTICS AND CONTENT
C000General Information
C010General Mailability Standards
C020Restricted or Nonmailable Articles and Substances
C021Articles and Substances Generally
C022Perishables
C023Hazardous Materials
C024Other Restricted or Nonmailable Matter
C030Nonmailable Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter
C031Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter Generally
C032Sexually Oriented Advertisements
C033Pandering Advertisements
C050Mail Processing Categories
C100First-Class Mail
C200Periodicals
C500Express Mail
C600Standard Mail
C700Package Services
C800Automation-Compatible Mail
C810Letters and Cards
C820Flats
C840Barcoding Standards for Letters and Flats
C850Barcoding Standards for Parcels
DDEPOSIT, COLLECTION, AND DELIVERY
D000Basic Information
D010Pickup Service
D020Plant Load
D030Recall of Mail
D040Delivery of Mail
D041Customer Mail Receptacles
D042Conditions of Delivery
D070Drop Shipment
D071Express Mail and Priority Mail
D072Metered Mail
D100First-Class Mail
D200Periodicals
D210Basic Information
D230Additional Entry
D500Express Mail
D600Standard Mail
D700Package Services
D900Other Delivery Services
D910Post Office Box Service
D920Caller Service
D930General Delivery and Firm Holdout
EELIGIBILITY
E000Special Eligibility Standards
E010Overseas Military Mail
E020Department of State Mail
E030Mail Sent by U.S. Armed Forces
E040Free Matter for the Blind and Other Physically Handicapped Persons
E050Official Mail (Franked)
E060Official Mail (Penalty)
E070Mixed Classes
E080Absentee Balloting Materials
E100First-Class Mail
E110Basic Standards
E120Priority Mail
E130Nonautomation Rates
E140Automation Rates
E150Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM)
E200Periodicals
E210Basic Standards
E211All Periodicals
E212Qualification Categories
E213Periodicals Mailing Privileges
E214Reentry
E215Copies Not Paid or Requested by Addressee
E216Publisher Records
E217Basic Rate Eligibility
E220Presorted Rates
E230Carrier Route Rates
E240Automation Rates
E250Destination Entry
E260Ride Along
E270Preferred Periodicals
E500Express Mail
E600Standard Mail
E610Basic Standards
E620Presorted Rates
E630Enhanced Carrier Route Rates
E640Automation Rates
E650Destination Entry
E660Customized MarketMail
E670Nonprofit Standard Mail
E700Package Services
E710Basic Standards
E711Parcel Post
E712Bound Printed Matter
E713Media Mail
E714Library Mail
E750Destination Entry
E751Parcel Select
E752Bound Printed Matter
E753Combining Package Services Parcels
FFORWARDING AND RELATED SERVICES
F000Basic Services
F010Basic Information
F020Forwarding
F030Address Correction, Address Change, FASTforward, and Return Services
GGENERAL INFORMATION
G000The USPS and Mailing Standards
G010Basic Business Information
G011Post Offices and Postal Services
G013Trademarks and Copyrights
G020Mailing Standards
G030Postal Zones
G040Information Resources
G042Rates and Classification Service Centers
G043Address List for Correspondence
G090Philatelic Services
G900Experimental Classification and Rate Filings
G910Negotiated Service Agreements
G911Capital One Services, Inc. NSA
G990Experimental Classifications and Rates
G991NetPost Mailing Online
G992Outside-County Periodicals Copalletization Drop-Ship Classification
LLABELING LISTS
L000General Use
L0015-Digit Scheme-Periodicals Flats and Irregular Parcels, Standard Mail Flats, and BPM Flats
L0023-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Matrix
L0033-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups-3-Digit Scheme Sortation
L0043-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups-ADC Sortation
L0053-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups-SCF Sortation
L0065-Digit Metro Scheme
L0075-Digit Scheme-Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM Flats in Packages
L600Standard Mail and Package Services
L601BMCs
L602ASFs
L603ADCs-Irregular Standard Mail Parcels
L604Originating ADCs-Standard Mail Irregular Parcels
L605BMCs/ASFs-Nonmachinable Parcel Post BMC Presort and OBMC Presort
L6065-Digit Scheme-Standard Mail and Package Services Parcels
L800Automation Rate Mailings
L801AADCs-Letter-Size Mailings
L802BMC/ASF Entry-Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter
L803Non-BMC/ASF Entry-Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Bound Printed Matter
MMAIL PREPARATION AND SORTATION
M000General Preparation Standards
M010Mailpieces
M011Basic Standards
M012Markings and Endorsements
M013Optional Endorsement Lines
M014Carrier Route Information Lines
M020Packages
M030Containers
M031Labels
M032Barcoded Labels
M033Sacks and Trays
M040Pallets
M041General Standards
M045Palletized Mailings
M050Delivery Sequence
M070Mixed Classes
M071Basic Information
M072Express Mail and Priority Mail Drop Shipment
M073Combined Mailings of Standard Mail and Package Services Parcels
M074Plant Load Mailings
M100First-Class Mail (Nonautomation)
M110Single-Piece First-Class Mail
M120Priority Mail
M130Presorted First-Class Mail
M200Periodicals (Nonautomation)
M210Presorted Periodicals
M220Carrier Route Periodicals
M230Combining Multiple Editions or Publications
M500Express Mail
M600Standard Mail (Nonautomation)
M610Presorted Standard Mail
M620Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail
M660Customized Marketmail
M700Package Services
M710Parcel Post
M720Bound Printed Matter
M721Single-Piece Bound Printed Matter
M722Presorted Bound Printed Matter
M723Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter
M730Media Mail
M740Library Mail
M800All Automation Mail
M810Letter-Size Mail
M820Flat-Size Mail
M900Advanced Preparation Options for Flats
M910Co-Traying and Co-Sacking Package of Automation and Presorted Mailings
M920Merged Containerization of Packages Using the City State Product
M930Merged Palletization of Packages Using a 5% Threshold
M940Merged Palletization of Packages Using the City State Product and a 5% Threshold
M950Co-Packaging Automation Rate and Presorted Rate Pieces
PPOSTAGE AND PAYMENT METHODS
P000Basic Information
P010General Standards
P011Payment
P012Documentation
P013Rate Application and Computation
P014Refunds and Exchanges
P020Postage Stamps and Stationery
P021Stamped Stationery
P022Postage Stamps
P023Precanceled Stamps
P030Postage Meters (Postage Evidencing Systems)
P040Permit Imprints
P070Mixed Classes
P100First-Class Mail
P200Periodicals
P500Express Mail
P600Standard Mail
P700Package Services
P900Special Postage Payment Systems
P910Manifest Mailing System (MMS)
P920Optional Procedure (OP) Mailing System
P930Alternate Mailing Systems (AMS)
P950Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS)
P960First-Class or Standard Mail Mailings With Different Payment Methods
RRATES AND FEES
R000Stamps and Stationery
R100First-Class Mail
R200Periodicals
R500Express Mail
R600Standard Mail
R700Package Services
R900Services
SSPECIAL SERVICES
S000Miscellaneous Services
S010Indemnity Claims
S020Money Orders and Other Services
S070Mixed Classes
S500Special Services for Express Mail
S900Special Postal Services
S910Security and Accountability
S911Registered Mail
S912Certified Mail
S913Insured Mail
S914Certificate of Mailing
S915Return Receipt
S916Restricted Delivery
S917Return Receipt for Merchandise
S918Delivery Confirmation
S919Signature Confirmation
S920Convenience
S921Collect on Delivery (COD) Mail
S922Business Reply Mail (BRM)
S923Merchandise Return Service
S924Bulk Parcel Return Service
S930Handling
S940Mailpiece Information
S941Confirm Service
IINDEX INFORMATION
I000Information
I010Summary of Changes
I020References
I021Forms Glossary
I022Subject Index
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 03-29337 Filed 11-24-03; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P