[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 1 (Monday, January 4, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36-41]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-34810]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Domestic Mail Manual; Miscellaneous Amendments
AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document describes the numerous amendments consolidated
in the Transmittal Letter for Issue 54 of the Domestic Mail Manual,
which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations,
see 39 CFR 111.1. These amendments reflect changes in mail preparation
requirements and other miscellaneous rules and regulations not
previously published in the Federal Register.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 10, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Emmerth, (202) 268-2363.
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 governing its
domestic mail services; descriptions of the mail classes and special
services and conditions governing their use; and standards for rate
eligibility and mail preparation. The document is amended and
republished about every 6 months, with each issue sequentially
numbered.
DMM Issue 54, the next edition of the DMM, is scheduled for release
on January 10, 1999. The issue will contain all changes previously
published in the Federal Register and all changes listed below,
including the rate, fee, and classification changes that were published
in the Federal Register on July 14, 1998 (63 FR 37946).
The following excerpt from section I010, Summary of Changes, of the
transmittal letter for DMM Issue 54 covers the minor changes not
previously described in final rules or in other interim or final rules
published in the Federal Register. Announcements of these minor changes
were first published in various issues of the Postal Bulletin, an
official biweekly document published by the Postal Service. In
addition, the revised table of contents of DMM Issue 54 is also
presented.
Domestic Mail Manual Issue 54
Summary of Changes
Rate and Classification Changes Resulting From R97-1
The revised standards summarized in this section were published on
July 14, 1998, in the Federal Register (63 FR 37946), as approved on
June 29, 1998, by the Postal Service to implement the Decision of the
Governors of the Postal Service in Postal Rate Commission Docket No.
R97-1, Notice of the U.S. Postal Service's Filing of Proposed Postal
Rate, Fee, and Classification Changes and Order Instituting
Proceedings. Effective January 10, 1999.
A Addressing
A060.5.3 is amended to eliminate the option to pay postage for
excess or undeliverable detached address labels (DALs) or items being
returned at the single-piece Standard Mail (A) rates. Postage for
excess or undeliverable DALs or items being returned is computed at the
applicable single-piece rate (First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, or
Standard Mail (B)) for the combined weight of the DAL and the
accompanying item, regardless of whether both are being returned.
C Characteristics and Content
References to single-piece Standard Mail (A) are deleted
throughout. C010 is amended to change Parcel Post weight limits and add
the nonstandard surcharge for First-Class Mail. C050.5.0 and C050.6.0
are amended to add ``Nonmachinable'' to the title. C100.1.0 is amended
to change the weight limit for First-Class Mail. C100.4.0 is amended to
include keys and identification devices as items that may be considered
nonstandard mail. C600.1.2 is amended to change the maximum weight for
Parcel Post pieces mailed at the oversized rate. C600.1.2 also is
amended to add a balloon rate for Parcel Post pieces that weigh less
than 15 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and
girth. C600.2.0 is amended to delete the nonstandard surcharge criteria
that formerly applied to single-piece Standard Mail (A). C810.2.0 is
amended to provide new maximum weights for automation heavy letters.
C820.2.0 is amended to increase the maximum weight limit for First-
Class automation flats. C840.8.0 is amended to add a stipulation for
ZIP+4 barcodes for QBRM and other barcoded BRM. A new C850 is added to
provide standards for Standard Mail (B) barcodes.
D Deposit, Collection, and Delivery
D010.1.1 is amended to remove single-piece rate Priority Mail.
D010.1.2 is amended to exclude pieces mailed at new Parcel Post
discounts from pickup service. D100 is amended to remove references to
Presorted Priority Mail. D600.2.0 is amended to remove references to
single-piece Standard Mail (A).
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E Eligibility
E060.5.0 is amended to reflect the new 13-ounce weight limit for
First-Class Mail. E060.12.0 is amended to remove references to single-
piece Standard Mail (A). E110.4.0 is revised to delete references to
Presorted Priority Mail. E120 is revised to remove references to
Presorted Priority Mail and to add information on rates and fees
applicable to keys and identification devices. E130 is amended for
clarity and to add information on rates and fees applicable to keys and
identification devices. E150 is added to provide information on
qualified business reply mail. E211.14.0 is amended to delete
references to single-piece Standard Mail (A). E230.1.0 and E230.3.0
through E230.5.0 are amended to provide for separate 5-digit and 3-
digit rates for Periodicals and to show that the applicable 3-digit
rates will apply to both unique and nonunique 3-digit ZIP Code areas.
E230.6.0 is amended to allow In-County mail to qualify for high density
carrier walk-sequence rates based on either a minimum of 125 pieces per
route or 25% of the total active possible deliveries on the carrier
route. E230.7.0 is amended to require documentation for pieces and
copies mailed to all 3-digit destinations. E240.2.0 is amended to
provide for separate 5-digit and 3-digit rates for Periodicals and to
show that the applicable 3-digit rates will apply to both unique and
nonunique 3-digit ZIP Code areas. E600 is amended throughout to delete
references to single-piece Standard Mail (A) and to change the name
``nonautomation presort'' to ``Presorted'' or ``Presorted Standard.''
E612 is amended to change the weight breakpoints for the Standard Mail
(A) minimum per piece rates, to require Standard Mail (A) mailed at a
Standard Mail (B) rate to show the applicable Standard Mail (B)
marking, and to move restrictions on use of special services from
E612.4.1 to new section E612.4.10. E620 and E630 are reorganized so
that E620 contains standards for Standard Mail (A) and E630 contains
standards for Standard Mail (B). E620 is amended to add new minimum
volume requirements for Presorted Standard mailings, to add provisions
for mailing certain matter not eligible for Standard Mail (A) rates
that bears Standard Mail (A) markings at the single-piece First-Class
or Priority Mail rates, and to add provisions for the new residual
shape surcharge. E630 is revised to add provisions for DSCF and DDU
rates, OBMC Presort and BMC Presort discounts, oversized parcels, and
balloon rate parcels. E630 is amended to add provisions for a barcoded
discount for Standard Mail (B) rates. E630 is amended to change marking
requirements for Standard Mail (B). E640 is amended to clarify that
Nonprofit rate mail may qualify for automation rates. E651 is amended
to clarify procedures for depositing mail. E652 is revised to add
provisions for DSCF and DDU Parcel Post rates. E670 is amended to
delete references to Presorted Priority Mail.
F Forwarding and Related Services
F010 is amended throughout to delete references to single-piece
Standard Mail (A), to revise forwarding and related services for
Periodicals and Standard Mail (A), and to show that return postage is
subject to the First-Class or Priority Mail rates based on weight,
except for machinable Standard Mail (A) parcels returned under bulk
parcel return service (BPRS). F020 is amended to remove references to
single-piece Standard Mail (A).
G General Information
G043 is amended to add names and addresses of organizations from
whom barcode specifications and barcode grading requirements can be
obtained.
L Labeling Lists
Section L100, including labeling list L102, ADCs--Presorted
Priority Mail, is deleted. New labeling list L605, BMCs--Nonmachinable
Parcel Post is added.
M Mail Preparation and Sortation
M011.1.0 is amended to add the definition of an overflow sack for
Parcel Post DSCF rate mailings and to amend the definition of a
mailing. M012 is amended to change marking requirements for First-Class
Mail and Standard Mail and to specify time frames for new marking
requirements. In M032, Exhibit 1.3a is amended to show headings for new
Periodicals rate levels and for new Parcel Post rates and to change the
name ``bulk Bound Printed Matter'' to ``Presorted Bound Printed
Matter.'' M033.1.0 is amended to reflect the new 13-ounce weight limit
for First-Class Mail. M041 is amended to reflect requirements for new
Standard Mail (B) rates. M045 is amended to add preparation
requirements for new Standard Mail (B) rates. M050.4.0 is amended to
reflect new documentation requirements for high density In-County
Periodicals. M072.1.1 is amended for clarity. M072.2.5 is amended to
delete references to ``Bulk Parcel Post,'' to rename ``bulk Bound
Printed Matter'' as ``Presorted Bound Printed Matter,'' to add an
exception to the zone separation requirement, and to add information on
preparation of drop shipment mail for Parcel Post DSCF and DDU rates.
M073 is amended to add information about permissibility and preparation
requirements for combining Standard Mail (A) and Standard Mail (B)
parcels in mailings qualifying for new Parcel Post rates. M120 is
revised to delete the sections concerning Presorted Priority Mail.
M130.2.0 and M130.3.0 are amended to revise their titles. M130.5.0 is
amended to reflect the new 13-ounce weight limit for First-Class Mail.
M200.3.0 is revised to require preparation of an SCF sack for
nonletters, to delete the provisions for an optional origin/required
entry 3-digit sack, and to add provisions for an optional origin/
required entry SCF sack. M610 and M620 are revised to change
``nonautomation presort'' to ``Presorted,'' to amend references to E620
and E630, and to revise rate marking requirements, including time
frames, for changing the ``Bulk Rate'' marking to ``Presorted
Standard.'' M630 is amended to add preparation requirements for DSCF
and DDU rates and Presorted Library Mail; to change ``nonautomation
presort'' to ``Presorted'; to revise references to E620 and E630; and
to amend marking requirements for all Standard Mail (B). M810 is
reorganized and revised to clarify documentation requirements, to add
new rate categories for Periodicals, and to make the 5-digit/scheme
sortation level optional for Periodicals automation letters. M820 is
revised to make the SCF sack a required level of presort for
Periodicals automation flats, to delete the provisions for an optional
origin/required entry 3-digit sack, and to add provisions for an
optional origin/required entry SCF sack.
P Postage and Payment Methods
P011 is amended to delete references to single-piece Standard Mail
(A). P012 is amended to standardize documentation for Periodicals by
adding separate 5-digit and 3-digit rates for both automation and
nonautomation and by adding new rate abbreviations for nonautomation 5-
digit and 3-digit rates. P013 is amended to reflect payment for keys
and identification devices at First-Class Mail and Priority Mail rates
plus a $0.30 fee, to delete sections concerning computation of single-
piece Standard Mail (A) rates, to revise the breakpoints for Standard
Mail (A) rates, to delete references to Bulk Parcel Post, and to revise
the term ``bulk Bound Printed Matter'' to ``Presorted Bound Printed
Matter.'' P014.2.0 is amended to delete references to single-piece
Standard Mail (A). P030.1.5 is amended to reflect the new 13-ounce
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weight limit for First-Class Mail. P030.5.4 is amended to delete a
reference to single-piece Standard Mail (A). P040.4.1 is amended to
reflect the new rate marking requirements for First-Class Mail and
Standard Mail and to delete examples for single-piece Standard Mail
(A). P100 is amended to add payment provisions for mailing residual
Standard Mail (A) pieces at single-piece First-Class or Priority Mail
rates. P600 is amended to establish postage payment methods for
Standard Mail (B) containing a combination of discounts, to delete
information on payment and markings for single-piece Standard Mail (A),
and to clarify that for mailings of identical weight Standard Mail (A)
pieces postage may be affixed to all pieces in the mailing at the
lowest rate in the mailing job. P750 is amended to include instructions
on the new Parcel Post DSCF and DDU rates. P760 is revised to change
``nonautomation'' to ``Presorted'' for Standard Mail (A) and to delete
references to single-piece Standard Mail (A).
R Rates and Fees
R000, R100, R200, R500, R600, and R900 are revised in their
entirety to reflect new rates and fees.
S Special Services
S010 is amended to add information on claims for bulk insurance
service. S070 is amended to clarify applicability of Priority Mail Drop
Shipment. S911 is amended to reflect changes to indemnity coverage for
registered mail. S913 is revised to eliminate references to single-
piece Standard Mail (A), to clarify insurance eligibility, and to
include rules for bulk insurance service. S915.1.0 and S915.2.0 are
amended for clarity. S917 is amended to delete availability of return
receipt for merchandise with single-piece Standard Mail (A). S921 is
amended to delete availability of COD with single-piece Standard Mail
(A). S922 is amended to change references from BRMAS to QBRM, to remove
eligibility requirements for BRMAS, and to require all BRM bearing
barcodes to meet specified standards and requirements. S923 is amended
to eliminate the return of merchandise return pieces at single-piece
Standard Mail (A) rates, to prescribe new rates and corresponding
markings for returned mailpieces, and to reflect new standards for use
of registered mail with merchandise return service. S924 is amended to
eliminate references to single-piece Standard Mail (A). S930 is amended
to end availability of special handling service for single-piece
Standard Mail (A) and to allow First-Class Mail and Priority Mail to
receive special handling.
Advance Payment of Annual Fees
E110.4.1 is corrected to add information regarding First-Class Mail
presort mailing fees that was inadvertently left out. Effective
February 26, 1998 (PB 21966 (02-26-98)).
Ancillary Service Endorsements for Perishable Priority Mail
F010.5.1 and F030.5.3 are amended to allow use of the endorsement
``Change Service Requested'' with perishable matter (excluding live
animals) mailed at Priority Mail rates under two conditions: (1) The
mail participates in electronic Address Change Service (ACS) and the
pieces bear the proper ACS codes, and (2) the pieces bear the marking
``Perishable.'' These amendments also exclude use of the endorsement
``Change Service Requested'' with live animals mailed at First-Class
rates. Effective November 7, 1997 (PB 21958 (11-6-97)).
Ancillary Service Endorsements for Temporary Change-of-Address
F010.5.1 is amended to allow use of the endorsement ``Temp--Return
Service Requested'' on First-Class Mail so that mailpieces may be
forwarded to a temporary address when a temporary change-of-address
notice is on file. Effective August 1, 1998 (PB 21977 (07-30-98)).
Application for Post Office Box or Caller Service
D910.2.2 is added and D910.2.3 is revised to require two forms of
identification when applying for post office box or caller service.
Effective July 31, 1998 (PB 21982 (10-8-98)).
Breast Cancer Research Semi-Postal Stamp
P014.1.1, P014.1.2, P014.1.5, and R000.4.0 are amended and
P014.2.10 and P022.1.6 are added to establish terms and conditions for
use and determination of value of the Breast Cancer Research Semi-
Postal Stamp. Effective July 29, 1998 (PB 21976 (07-16-98)).
Customs Declarations for Military Mail
E010.2.6 is amended to clarify when customs declarations are
required on mail sent between government agencies and APO and FPO ZIP
Codes. Effective August 13, 1998 (PB 21978 (08-13-98)).
Disaster Field Office Meters
E060.7.1, G043, and P030 Exhibit 4.1 are amended and E060.7.11 is
added to introduce a new style of meter indicia for federal government
agency disaster field office use. Effective December 18, 1997 (PB 21961
(12-18-97)).
Elimination of Mixed ADC and Mixed BMC Pallets for Packages and Bundles
M020, M041, and M045 are revised to eliminate the options for
mailers to place packages and bundles of Periodicals on mixed ADC
pallets and to place packages and bundles of Standard Mail (A) and
Standard Mail (B) on mixed BMC pallets. Effective October 4, 1998 (PB
21976 (07-16-98)).
M020 is amended to clarify the standards published in Postal
Bulletin 21976 (07-16-98). (PB 21977 (07-30-98)).
Enclosures at Periodicals Rate
C200 is revised to remove the restriction that allows only a single
sheet of printed matter containing information related exclusively to,
and included with, a receipt or request or order for a subscription to
the host publication; and to clarify that the receipt, request, or
order for a subscription may be prepared as reply mail. Effective March
12, 1998 (PB 21967 (03-12-98)).
Experimental First-Class and Priority Mail Small Parcel Test Expires
G091 is deleted as a result of the expiration of the Experimental
First-Class and Priority Mail Small Parcel Test on April 28, 1998. The
four-cent per piece discount available to participants of the test will
not be offered after April 28, 1998. Effective April 28, 1998 (PB 21970
(04-23-98)).
Group E Post Office Box Service
D910 is amended to clarify the standards for Group E post office
box service. Effective July 2, 1998 (PB 21975 (07-02-98)).
Hazardous Materials Mailability Standards
C010, C021, C022, C023, C024, C050, and E110 are revised to clarify
the standards for the mailability of hazardous materials. Effective
April 9, 1998 (PB 21969 (04-09-98)).
C023 is amended to clarify the hazardous materials standards. This
notice issues minor corrections to the DMM revisions published in
Postal Bulletin 21969 (4-9-98). (PB 21970 (04-23-98)).
C023 is amended to clarify the hazardous materials standards. This
notice issues minor corrections to the DMM revisions published in
Postal Bulletin 21969 (04-09-98). (PB 21975 (07-02-98)).
C021 and C023 are amended to clarify the hazardous material
standards. This
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notice issues minor corrections to the DMM revisions published in
Postal Bulletin 21969 (4-9-98). (PB 21978 (08-13-98)).
Labeling List Changes
L002, L003, L004, L005, L604, L801, and L803 are amended to reflect
changes in mail processing operations. Effective May 21, 1998 (PB 21972
(05-21-98)).
L004 and L801 are amended to reflect changes in mail processing
operations. Effective August 13, 1998 (PB 21978 (08-13-98)).
Locksmithing Devices
C024.10.5e is added to expand the list of permissible addressees
who may receive locksmithing devices through the mail. Effective August
27, 1998 (PB 21979 (08-27-98)).
New Specifications for Automated Flats
C820.1.0 through C820.9.0, C840.3.0, M820.1.5 through M820.1.9, and
R200 are revised and C820.3.0 and C820.4.0 are added to describe
specifications for automated flats processed on FSM 1000 equipment.
Effective October 4, 1998 (PB 21982 (10-08-98)).
Nondenominated Stamps in International Mail
P022.2.1 is revised to clarify that nondenominated stamps, except
for precanceled stamps with rate markings, may be used for
international mail. Effective August 13, 1998 (PB 21978 (08-13-98)).
Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility
E670.5.9 is added to facilitate acceptance at the Nonprofit
Standard Mail rates of certain material requesting donations or payment
of membership dues when ``premiums'' are provided in exchange for the
donation or membership dues payment. Effective November 20, 1997 (PB
21959 (11-20-97)).
Periodicals Identification Statement
E211.10.4 is revised to allow publishers to print the Periodicals
identification statement on one of the last three editorial pages when
the publication is mailed with a First-Class Mail or Standard Mail (A)
enclosure paid with permit imprint. M071.1.2 and P070.2.6 are revised
to no longer require that a permit imprint be printed in the
identification statement when the marking ``First-Class Mail Enclosed''
or ``Standard Mail (A) Enclosed'' is placed in the identification
statement. Effective August 13, 1998 (PB 21978 (08-13-98)).
Permissible Mailpiece Components
C200.1.8 is revised to allow attachments to covers or protective
covers of Periodicals publications that may consist of advertising,
nonadvertising, or a combination of both when the publication is
enclosed in a wrapper. Effective April 23, 1998 (PB 21970 (04-23-98)).
Plant-Verified Drop Shipment Forms
P750 and I021 are revised to describe the use of the new PS Form
8125-C and to eliminate references to PS Form 8125-PV. Effective
January 10, 1999 (PB 21977 (07-30-98)).
Postage Meters Outside the Country
P030.2.2 and P030.2.4 are revised, and P030.2.11 is added to allow
for the use of specifically approved postage meters outside the
country. Effective April 9, 1998 (PB 21969 (04-09-98)).
Presort Requirements for Periodicals Mail
M011.1.2, M011.1.3, M032.1.3, M200.1.5, M200.3.1, M820.1.8, and
M820.3.2 are revised and M200.1.6 and M820.1.9 are added to provide for
optional preparation of a sectional center facility (SCF) level of sack
for nonletter-size Periodicals mail. Effective January 5, 1998 (PB
21963 (01-15-98)).
Priority Mail Permit Indicia Content
P040.3.1 is revised to not require the words ``Priority Mail'' or
``Priority'' as part of the permit imprint indicia when using USPS-
provided Priority Mail envelopes and containers. Effective July 2, 1998
(PB 21975 (07-02-98)).
Products Mailable at Nonprofit Standard Mail Rates
E670.5.11 (formerly E670.5.10) is revised to reflect an increase
from $6.93 to $7.10 for low-cost products mailable at Nonprofit
Standard Mail rates. Effective January 1, 1998 (PB 21966 (02-26-98)).
Revision for the Calculation of Delivery Point Barcode Information
C840.1.4 is amended to change the method by which delivery point
barcode (DPBC) information is calculated. Effective July 31, 1998 (PB
21976 (07-16-98)).
System Certification Program Discontinued
P710.4.4, P720.2.5, and P730.2.3 are removed to reflect the
discontinuation of Stage 1, System Certification Program. Effective
December 18, 1997 (PB 21962 (01-01-98)).
Weight Per Copy for Periodicals
P013.1.3, P013.7.2, P013.7.3, and P200.2.5 are revised to reflect
the weight per copy for Periodicals to include address labels and
envelopes, wrappers, and sleeves enclosing individual copies, but to
exclude extraneous material such as strapping and package wrap.
Effective December 18, 1997 (PB 21961 (12-18-97)).
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
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, 3001-
3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3626, 5001.
2. The table at the end of Sec. 111.3(f) is amended by adding at
the end thereof a new entry to read as follows:
Sec. 111.3 Amendments to the Domestic Mail Manual.
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3. Section 111.5 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 111.5 Contents of the Domestic Mail Manual.
A ADDRESSING
A000 Basic Addressing
A010 General Addressing Standards
A040 Alternative Addressing Formats
A060 Detached Address Labels (DALs)
A800 Addressing for Automation
A900 Customer Support
A910 Mailing List Services
A920 Address Sequencing Services
A930 Other Services
A950 Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS)
C CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTENT
C000 General Information
C010 General Mailability Standards
C020 Restricted or Nonmailable Articles and Substances
C021 Articles and Substances Generally
C022 Perishables
C023 Hazardous Materials
C024 Other Restricted or Nonmailable Matter
C030 Nonmailable Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter
C031 Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter Generally
C032 Sexually Oriented Advertisements
C033 Pandering Advertisements
C050 Mail Processing Categories
C100 First-Class Mail
C200 Periodicals
C500 Express Mail
C600 Standard Mail
C800 Automation-Compatible Mail
C810 Letters and Cards
C820 Flats
C830 OCR Standards
C840 Barcoding Standards
C850 Standard Mail (B) Barcode Standards
D DEPOSIT, COLLECTION, AND DELIVERY
D000 Basic Information
D010 Pickup Service
D020 Plant Load
D030 Recall of Mail
D040 Delivery of Mail
D041 Customer Mail Receptacles
D042 Conditions of Delivery
D070 Drop Shipment
D071 Express Mail and Priority Mail
D072 Metered Mail
D100 First-Class Mail
D200 Periodicals
D210 Basic Information
D230 Additional Entry
D500 Express Mail
D600 Standard Mail
D900 Other Delivery Services
D910 Post Office Box Service
D920 Caller Service
D930 General Delivery and Firm Holdout
E ELIBILITY
E000 Special Eligibility Standards
E010 Overseas Military Mail
E020 Department of State Mail
E030 Mail Sent by U.S. Armed Forces
E040 Free Matter for the Blind and Other Handicapped Persons
E050 Official Mail (Franked)
E060 Official Mail (Penalty)
E070 Mixed Classes
E080 Absentee Balloting Materials
E100 First-Class Mail
E110 Basic Standards
E120 Priority Mail
E130 Nonautomation Rates
E140 Automation Rates
E150 Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM)
E200 Periodicals
E210 Basic Standards
E211 All Periodicals
E212 Qualification Categories
E213 Periodicals Mailing Privileges
E214 Reentry
E215 Copies Not Paid or Requested by Addressee
E216 Publisher Records
E230 Nonautomation Rates
E240 Automation Rates
E250 Destination Entry
E270 Preferred Periodicals
E500 Express Mail
E600 Standard Mail
E610 Basic Standards
E611 All Standard Mail
E612 Additional Standards for Standard Mail (A)
E613 Additional Standards for Standard Mail (B)
E620 Nonautomation Standard Mail (A) Rates
E630 Standard Mail (B)
E640 Automation Standard Mail (A) Rates
E650 Destination Entry
E651 Regular, Nonprofit, and Enhanced Carrier Route Standard
Mail
E652 Parcel Post
E670 Nonprofit Standard Mail
F FORWARDING AND RELATED SERVICES
F000 Basic Services
F010 Basic Information
F020 Forwarding
F030 Address Correction, Address Change, FASTforward, and Return
Services
G GENERAL INFORMATION
G000 The USPS and Mailing Standards
G010 Basic Business Information
G011 Post Offices and Postal Services
G013 Trademarks and Copyrights
G020 Mailing Standards
G030 Postal Zones
G040 Information Resources
G041 Postal Business Centers
G042 Rates and Classification Service Centers
G043 Address List for Correspondence
G090 Experimental Classifications and Rates
G092 Nonletter-Size Business Reply Mail
G900 Philatelic Services
L LABELING LISTS
L000 General Use
L002 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Matrix
L003 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups--3-Digit Scheme Sortation
L004 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups--ADC Sortation
L005 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups--SCF Sortation
L600 Standard Mail
L601 BMCs--Machinable Parcels
L602 BMCs/ASFs--DBMC Rates
L603 ADCs--Irregular Parcels
L604 Originating ADCs--Irregular Parcels
L605 BMCs--Nonmachinable Parcel Post
L800 Automation Rate Mailings
L801 AADCs--Letter-Size Mailings
L802 BMC/ASF Entry--Periodicals and Standard Mail (A)
L803 Non-BMC/ASF Entry--Periodicals and Standard Mail (A)
M MAIL PREPARATION AND SORTATION
M000 General Preparation Standards
M010 Mailpieces
M011 Basic Standards
M012 Markings and Endorsements
M013 Optional Endorsement Lines
M014 Carrier Route Information Lines
M020 Packages and Bundles
M030 Containers
M031 Labels
M032 Barcoded Labels
M033 Sacks and Trays
M040 Pallets
M041 General Standards
M045 Palletized Mailings
M050 Delivery Sequence
M070 Mixed Classes
M071 Basic Information
M072 Express Mail and Priority Mail Drop Shipment
M073 Combined Mailings of Standard Mail (A) and Standard Mail
(B) Parcels
M074 Plant Load Mailings
M100 First-Class Mail (Nonautomation)
M120 Priority Mail
M130 Presorted First-Class Mail
M200 Periodicals (Nonautomation)
M500 Express Mail
M600 Standard Mail (Nonautomation)
M610 Presorted Standard Mail (A)
M620 Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail
M630 Standard Mail (B)
M800 All Automation Mail
M810 Letter-Size Mail
M820 Flat-Size Mail
P POSTAGE AND PAYMENT METHODS
P000 Basic Information
P010 General Standards
P011 Payment
P012 Documentation
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P013 Rate Application and Computation
P014 Refunds and Exchanges
P020 Postage Stamps and Stationery
P021 Stamped Stationery
P022 Adhesive Stamps
P023 Precanceled Stamps
P030 Postage Meters and Meter Stamps
P040 Permit Imprints
P070 Mixed Classes
P100 First-Class Mail
P200 Periodicals
P500 Express Mail
P600 Standard Mail
P700 Special Postage Payment Systems
P710 Manifest Mailing System (MMS)
P720 Optional Procedure (OP) Mailing System
P730 Alternate Mailing Systems (AMS)
P750 Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS)
P760 First-Class or Standard Mail Mailings With Different Payment
Methods
R RATES AND FEES
R000 Stamps and Stationery
R100 First-Class Mail
R200 Periodicals
R500 Express Mail
R600 Standard Mail
R900 Services
S SPECIAL SERVICES
S000 Miscellaneous Services
S010 Indemnity Claims
S020 Money Orders and Other Services
S070 Mixed Classes
S500 Special Services for Express Mail
S900 Special Postal Services
S910 Security and Accountability
S911 Registered Mail
S912 Certified Mail
S913 Insured Mail
S914 Certificate of Mailing
S915 Return Receipt
S916 Restricted Delivery
S917 Return Receipt for Merchandise
S918 [Reserved]
S920 Convenience
S921 Collect on Delivery (COD) Mail
S922 Business Reply Mail (BRM)
S923 Merchandise Return Service
S924 Bulk Parcel Return Service
S930 Handling
I INDEX INFORMATION
I000 Information
I010 Summary of Changes
I020 References
I021 Forms Glossary
I022 Subject Index
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 98-34810 Filed 12-31-98; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P