[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 159 (Friday, August 16, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66580-66599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18276]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Parcel Processing Categories Simplification
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to simplify
the parcel processing categories.
DATES: Effective November 4, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Jarboe at (202) 268-7690, or
Garry Rodriguez at (202) 268-7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 28, 2024, the Postal Service
published a notice of proposed rulemaking (89 FR 53914-53932) to
simplify the parcel processing categories by making revisions to the
physical standards of the machinable processing category, and
consolidating the irregular and nonmachinable processing categories and
renaming it ``Nonstandard Parcels.'' In response to the proposed rule,
the Postal Service received three formal responses each containing
several comments as follows:
Comment: One comment questioned whether the Postal Service intended
to reduce the maximum height from 18 inches to 15 inches, and increase
the maximum thickness/width from 15 inches to 18 inches?
Response: No, the Postal Service is just expressing the industry
wide terms of length, width, and height for consistency within the DMM.
The Postal Service will also revise the renumbered DMM Exhibit 201.7.5
and USPS Marketing Mail DMM subsection 201.8.4.2a to reflect width and
height.
Comment: One comment provided that the proposal eliminates the
minimum weight for Bound Printed Matter machinable parcels and given
that change it appears there is very little Bound Printed Matter that
would be nonstandard, except perhaps nonrectangular containers such as
mailing tubes, which are rarely used for BPM. Any BPM that is
nonstandard would be difficult and likely unproductive to bundle, due
to its shape. As a result, it was requested that the Postal Service
consider removing the bundling requirement for BPM
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nonstandard parcels weighing less than ten pounds, currently in DMM
245.8.2.
Response: The Postal Service agrees with the request and will
remove DMM subsection 245.8.2 and will revise DMM 245.8.3 as the
general requirement for mailing nonstandard parcels regardless of
weight.
Comment: One comment provided that DMM subsection 255.4.4.3
currently requires DNDC nonmachinable parcels that each weigh 25 pounds
or less must be sacked under DMM section 5.0, Preparing Machinable
Parcels, and that line 2 of the sack labels be marked as MACH, rather
than NONSTD.
Response: The issue is beyond the scope of this notice, however,
the Postal Service will take this into consideration for a future
revision.
Comment: One comment provided that DMM subsection 255.4.3.3f
requires the use of PSCV PARCELS SCF for DSCF SCF sacks. However, there
is no CIN code in 204 Exhibit 3.2.4 that matches the human readable
line PSCV PARCELS SCF. We suggest that the human readable line should
instead be PSVC MACH SCF (which does have a listed CIN code), since
only machinable parcels are sacked at the SCF level. (Nonstandard
parcels are required to be sacked at the 3D level, before reaching the
SCF level.)
Response: While the comment is beyond the scope of this FRN, the
Postal Service has reviewed the request and will revise the CIN code in
DMM Exhibit 204.3.2.4 to read as PSVC MACH SCF.
Comment: Two comments stated the proposed November implementation
date does not realistically reflect the effort required to execute
necessary changes irrespective of whenever the Postal Service publishes
a final rule.
Response: The Postal Service realized the needs of mailers and as a
result the proposed rule provided that while the effective date was
November 1, 2024, implementation was not expected until January 19,
2025.
Comment: One comment provided that parallel regulatory developments
could affect the regulatory categorization of lightweight packages. For
example, were the Postal Regulatory Commission to determine that Parcel
Select--whole or in part--would be more properly categorized as a
Market Dominant product, further development efforts would then be
required.
Response: The revisions in the proposed rule address current
products as they exist today.
Comment: One comment stated the DMM references included in the
Notice are inconsistent regarding whether the term Nonstandard will be
used for all retail parcels, all commercial parcels, or all parcels.
Response: Retail parcels are not categorized by processing
categories. The proposed rule outlined what products would not be
affected and the products that would be affected along with the
applicable revisions.
Comment: One comment stated any package weighing less than 3.5
ounces, or in which contents may shift within a container, would be
subject to an additional fee. Such a broad proposal could significantly
impact certain categories such as clothing and pharmaceuticals. These
categories often utilize standard fulfillment practices making use of
poly bagging because it allows greater flexibility. Many users in these
categories are price sensitive and imposition of a fee could put
substantial volumes at risk by obviating the Postal Service's cost
advantages with shipments that fit inside a mailbox.
Response: Nonstandard fees only to apply to packages that exceed
set limits. Packages under 3.5 ounces would not be charged non-standard
fees unless they exhibited a length over 22'', over 30'', or over 2
cubic feet in volume.
Comment: One comment provided the minimum size requirement warrants
further clarification as the proposed rule implies that packages
smaller than 4 inches x 6 inches may be non-mailable. Our concern is
that this could force shippers into larger containers to avoid a fee
and thereby increase postal handling costs.
Response: There is no dimensional requirement in the proposed rule
for a package to be 4 inches x 6 inches. The only requirement is for a
properly prepared label to be placed on a single optical plane without
bending, folding, or overlapping. The ``Parcel Labeling Guide''
provides further information on label requirements.
The Postal Service is revising the ``machinable'' processing
category by removing the minimum size dimensions requirement and,
except for USPS Marketing Mail parcels, the minimum weight requirement.
Except for cylindrical tubes and rolls or similar shaped pieces, and
for labeling requirements in Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and
Perishable Mail, the minimum size of a machinable parcel will be
determined by if it is large enough to hold the required delivery
address, return address, mailing labels, postage, barcode,
endorsements, and other mail markings on a single optical plane without
bending, folding, or overlapping. All labels and markings must meet the
applicable specifications (e.g., DMM, Publication 199, Parcel Labeling
Guide). A parcel that does not meet this requirement will be considered
nonmailable. Except for USPS Marketing Mail parcels, which will
continue to have the 3.5 ounce minimum to be a machinable parcel, the
minimum weight requirement for other parcels will no longer be a factor
in determining machinability.
The ``Nonstandard Parcels'' processing category will continue to
have a size and weight component that will consist of parcels that
exceed the maximum dimensions of a machinable parcel, parcels that
weigh less than the 3.5 ounce minimum weight for USPS Marketing Mail
parcels only, and parcels that exceed the 25 pound maximum weight for a
machinable parcel. The ``Nonstandard Parcels'' processing category will
also have a ``Characteristics'' component that will define the criteria
that will be used to determine if a parcel is nonstandard (e.g.,
cylindrical tubes and rolls, packaging). The ``Characteristics''
component of ``Nonstandard Parcels'' will be supported by DMM sections
601.3.0, Packaging, and 601.4.0, Acceptable Mailing Containers. The
packaging criteria in DMM section 601.7.0, Packaging Standards for Mail
Processed at Network Distribution Centers, will be consolidated into
DMM section 601.3.0. The Postal Service is also revising the packaging
standards under DMM section 601.3.0 to include that except for
hazardous, restricted, and perishable items as provided in Publication
52, all other parcel priced pieces must be packaged in a box or other
acceptable container that meets the applicable standards under DMM
sections 601.3.0 and 601.4.0.
The revisions to parcel processing categories will not affect the
Priority Mail Express[supreg], Priority Mail[supreg], USPS Ground
Advantage[supreg], or USPS Connect[supreg] Local, products. The
revisions will result in no minimum size dimensions requirement, except
for USPS Marketing Mail no minimum weight requirements, and a
nomenclature change, for parcel preparation under the Parcel
Select[supreg] Destination Entry, Library Mail, Media Mail[supreg],
Bound Printed Matter, Periodicals, and USPS Marketing Mail parcels
(regular and nonprofit) products. Based on a request in the comments
above, the Postal Service will revise the nonstandard Bound Printed
Matter preparation standards.
In addition, the Postal Service is making minor revisions to the
``Additional Physical Standards'' subsections under DMM 101 and 201 to
remove redundancy.
The Postal Service intends to notify the Postal Regulatory
Commission (PRC)
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of these revisions for updates to the Mail Classification Schedule in a
future filing. The Postal Service also intends to revise all collateral
material (e.g., Notice 123, Price List) in a future update.
Effective Date
While the effective date is November 4, 2024, sack, tray, and
pallet, label compliance will not be required until January 19, 2025.
We believe these revisions will simplify the parcel processing
categories providing mailers with a more efficient process for
shipping.
The Postal Service adopts the described changes to Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. We
will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect
these changes.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as follows:
PART 111--[AMENDED]
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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401-404, 414, 416, 3001-3018, 3201-3220, 3401-
3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3629, 3631-3633, 3641, 3681-3685, and 5001.
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2. Revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service,
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) as follows:
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail
Manual (DMM)
* * * * *
100 Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels
101 Physical Standards
* * * * *
3.0 Physical Standards for Parcels
3.1 Processing Categories
[Revise the text of 3.1 to read as follows:]
USPS categorizes parcels into one of two mail processing
categories: machinable or nonstandard parcel. These categories are
based on the physical dimensions of the parcel, and the placement of
the delivery address and all required labels on the parcel (see
601.1.1.5 for mailabilty). For additional information on the machinable
and nonstandard processing categories see 201.7.0.
[Revise the heading and text of 3.2 to read as follows:]
3.2 Size and Weight
3.2.1 Size
Parcel sizes are as follows:
a. Minimum size: Except for cylindrical tubes and rolls or similar
shaped pieces and labeling exceptions in Publication 52, all parcels
must be large enough to hold the required delivery address, return
address, mailing labels, postage, barcode, endorsements, and other mail
markings on a single optical plane without bending, folding, or
overlapping (see 601.1.1.5). All labels and markings must meet the
applicable specifications (e.g., DMM, Publication 199, Parcel Labeling
Guide).
b. Maximum size: Except for USPS Ground Advantage--Retail, which
may not measure more than 130 inches in length and girth combined, no
mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and girth
combined. For parcels, length is the distance of the longest dimension
and girth is the distance around the thickest part.
3.2.2 Weight
Except as provided under 4.0 through 7.0, no mailpiece may weigh
more than 70 pounds.
* * * * *
4.0 Additional Physical Standards for Priority Mail Express
[Revise the text of 4.0 to read as follows:]
Lower size and weight standards than provided under 3.2 may apply
to Priority Mail Express addressed to certain APO/FPO and DPO mail
subject to 703.2.0, and 703.4.0, and for Department of State mail
subject to 703.3.0.
5.0 Additional Physical Standards for Priority Mail
[Revise the text of 5.0 to read as follows:]
Lower size and weight standards than provided under 3.2 may apply
to Priority Mail addressed to certain APO/FPO and DPO mail subject to
703.2.0, and 703.4.0, and for Department of State mail subject to
703.3.0.
6.0 Additional Physical Standards for First-Class Mail and USPS Ground
Advantage--Retail
6.1 Maximum Weight
[Delete the heading 6.1.1 and move revised text under 6.1 to read
as follows:]
First-Class Mail (letters and flats{time} must not exceed 13
ounces.
[Delete 6.1.2, USPS Ground Advantage--Retail, in its entirety.]
* * * * *
6.4 Parcels
[Revise the introductory text of 6.4 to read as follows;]
A USPS Ground Advantage--Retail parcel is the following:
* * * * *
[Delete item d in its entirety.]
7.0 Additional Physical Standards for Media Mail and Library Mail
[Delete the introductory text and items a and b. Move the text of
item c under 7.0 and revise as follows:]
Lower size and weight standards than provided under 3.2 may apply
to Library Mail and Media Mail addressed to certain APOs and FPOs,
subject to 703.2.0 and 703.4.0 and for Department of State mail,
subject to 703.3.0.
* * * * *
120 Retail Mail Priority Mail
123 Prices and Eligibility
* * * * *
2.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Priority Mail
2.1 Description of Service
[Revise the last sentence of 2.1 to read as follows:]
* * * Certain Priority Mail mailpieces, such as pieces containing
hazardous material or considered nonstandard (e.g., oversized priced
pieces and nonstandard fee-priced pieces), may receive deferred
handling.
* * * * *
130 Retail Mail First-Class Mail and USPS Ground Advantage--Retail
133 Prices and Eligibility
* * * * *
2.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for First-Class Mail and USPS Ground
Advantage--Retail
2.1 Description of Service
[Revise the last sentence of 2.1 to read as follows:]
* * * Certain USPS Ground Advantage--Retail mailpieces, such as
pieces containing hazardous material or considered nonstandard (e.g.,
oversized priced pieces and nonstandard fee-priced pieces), may receive
deferred handling.
* * * * *
200 Commercial Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels
201 Physical Standards
* * * * *
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7.0 Physical Standards for Parcels
7.1 Processing Categories
[Revise the text of 7.1 to read as follows:]
USPS categorizes parcels into one of two mail processing
categories: machinable or nonstandard. These categories are based on
the physical dimensions of the piece, and the placement of the delivery
address and other required labels on the piece (see 601.1.1.5 for
mailability).
7.2 Minimum Size
[Revise the text of 7.2 to read as follows:]
Pieces are subject to the minimum standards in 7.5, and may be
subject to other minimum dimensions, based on the standards for
specific prices. Except for cylindrical tubes and rolls or similar
shaped pieces and labeling exceptions in Publication 52, generally the
minimum size of a parcel is any piece that is not a letter or a flat
and must be large enough to hold the required delivery address, return
address, mailing labels, postage, barcode, endorsements, and other mail
markings on a single optical plane without bending, folding, or
overlapping (see 601.1.1.5). All labels and markings must meet the
applicable specifications (e.g., DMM, Publication 199, Parcel Labeling
Guide).
7.3 Maximum Weight and Size
7.3.1 Maximum Weight
[Revise the text of 7.3.1 to read as follows:]
Except as provided under 8.0, no mailpiece may weigh more than 70
pounds.
* * * * *
7.5 Machinable Parcels
7.5.1 Criteria
[Delete the heading 7.5.1, Criteria, and move the text under 7.5.
Revise the text of renumbered 7.5 to read as follows:]
A machinable parcel is any piece that is not a letter or a flat and
that meets the size and weight standards as follows:
a. Minimum size: Except for cylindrical tubes and rolls or similar
shaped pieces and labeling exceptions in Publication 52, a piece must
be large enough to hold the required delivery address, return address,
mailing labels, postage, barcode, endorsements, and other mail markings
on a single optical plane without bending, folding, or overlapping (see
601.1.1.5). All labels and markings must meet the applicable
specifications.
b. Maximum size: Not more than, 22 inches long, or 18 inches wide,
or 15 inches high (see Exhibit 7.5.1b).
c. Minimum Weight: USPS Marketing Mail parcels must weigh 3.5
ounces, all other parcel products no minimum weight.
d. Maximum weight: Not more than 25 pounds.
[Revise Exhibit 7.5.1b reference number to read as follows:]
Exhibit 7.5 Machinable Parcel Dimensions
[Revise the graphic in renumbered Exhibit 7.5 by changing the width
to be 18 inches and the height to be 15 inches and removing the image
of the minimum size parcel.]
[Delete 7.5.2, Criteria for Lightweight Machinable Parcels, 7.5.3,
Soft Goods and Enveloped Printed Matter, and 7.5.4, Exception, in their
entirety.]
* * * * *
[Revise the heading and text of 7.6 to read as follows:]
7.6 Nonstandard Parcels
7.6.1 Dimensions and Weight
A parcel is considered nonstandard by dimensions or weight as
follows:
a. Dimensions: A parcel that measures more than 22 inches in length
or 18 inches in width or 15 inches in height.
b. Weight: A USPS Marketing Mail parcel that weighs less than 3.5
ounces or any parcel that weighs more than 25 pounds.
7.6.2 Characteristics
A parcel is considered nonstandard by the following
characteristics:
a. Cylindrical tubes or rolls.
b. A can, or wood or metal box.
c. A parcel containing more than 24 ounces of liquid in glass
containers, or 1 gallon or more of liquid in metal or plastic
containers (see 601.3.4).
d. An insecurely wrapped or inadequately prepared parcel as
provided under 601.3.0 and 601.4.0.
[Delete 7.7, Nonmachinable Parcel, in its entirety.]
* * * * *
8.0 Additional Physical Standards by Class of Mail
[Revise the text of 8.1 and 8.2 to read as follows:]
8.1 Priority Mail Express
Lower size and weight standards than provided under 7.3 may apply
to Priority Mail Express addressed to certain APO/FPO and DPO mail
subject to 703.2.0 and 703.4.0, and for Department of State mail
subject to 703.3.0.
8.2 Priority Mail
[Revise the text of 8.2 to read as follows:]
8.2.1 Weight and Size
Lower weight and size standards than provided under 7.3 may apply
to Priority Mail addressed to certain APO/FPO and DPO mail subject to
703.2.0 and 703.4.0, and for Department of State mail subject to
703.3.0.
8.2.2 Priority Mail Cubic
Priority Mail Cubic must not weigh more than 20 pounds. See 223.1.3
for additional information on size and characteristics.
8.3 USPS Ground Advantage--Commercial Parcels
[Delete 8.3.1, Weight, in its entirety and renumber 8.3.2 as
8.3.1.]
8.3.1 Size
[Revise the text of renumbered 8.3.1 to read as follows:]
A USPS Ground Advantage--Commercial parcel is:
* * * * *
[Delete item d in its entirety.]
[Add new 8.3.2 to read as follows:]
8.3.2 USPS Ground Advantage Commercial Cubic
USPS Ground Advantage Commercial Cubic must not weigh more than 20
pounds. See 285.1.3 for additional information on size and
characteristics.
8.4 USPS Marketing Mail Parcels
* * * * *
8.4.2 Size
USPS Marketing Mail, parcel dimensions are as follows:
a. Regular Marketing Parcels and Nonprofit Marketing Parcels do not
meet flat-size physical standards and have the following
characteristics:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of items a1 through a3 to read as follows:]
1. Length: Not more than 12 inches.
2. Width not more than 9 inches high.
3. Height not more than 2 inches.
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item b to read as follows:]
b. Nonprofit Machinable Parcels and Nonprofit Nonstandard Parcels
dimensions are as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b3 to read as follows:]
3. A Nonprofit Nonstandard Parcel is a parcel not meeting the
criteria for machinable parcels as provided under 7.6.
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8.5 Parcel Select
[Delete 8.5.1 and 8.5.2 and renumber 8.5.3 as 8.5.1.]
8.5.1 USPS Connect Local
[Revise the text of renumbered 8.5.1 to read as follows:]
Pieces mailed at USPS Connect Local prices may not weigh more than
25 pounds.
* * * * *
203 Basic Postage Statement, Documentation, and Preparation Standards
* * * * *
3.0 Standardized Documentation for First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS
Marketing Mail, and Flat-Size Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
3.3 Price Level Column Headings
The actual name of the price level (or abbreviation) is used for
column headings required by 3.2 and shown below:
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item b to read as follows:]
b. Presorted First-Class Mail, barcoded and nonbarcoded Periodicals
flats, nonbarcoded Periodicals letters, and machinable, nonmachinable,
and nonstandard, USPS Marketing Mail:
PRICE ABBREVIATION
* * * * *
[Revise the ``ADC'' line item in the ``Price'' column under item b
to read as follows:]
ADC/RP&DC [USPS Marketing Mail nonmachinable letters, flats, and
nonstandard parcels, and all Periodicals]
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Mixed ADC'' line item in the ``Price'' column under
item b to read as follows:]
Mixed ADC [USPS Marketing Mail nonmachinable letters, flats,
nonstandard parcels; and all Periodicals]
* * * * *
c. Carrier Route Periodicals and Enhanced Carrier Route USPS
Marketing Mail:
PRICE ABBREVIATION
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Saturation'' and ``High Density'' line items to read
as follows:]
Saturation [letters, flats, and nonstandard parcels]
High Density [letters, flats, and nonstandard parcels]
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Basic'' line item to read as follows:]
Basic [letters, flats, and nonstandard parcels]
* * * * *
3.4 Sortation Level
The actual sortation level (or corresponding abbreviation) is used
for the bundle, tray, sack, or pallet levels required by 3.2 and shown
below:
PRICE ABBREVIATION
* * * * *
[Revise the ``5-Digit Scheme Carrier Routes'' line item to read as
follows:]
5-Digit Scheme Carrier Routes [sacks/flat trays and pallets
(Periodicals and USPS Marketing Mail flats); sacks and pallets
(nonstandard parcels)]
* * * * *
[Revise the ``5-Digit Scheme Carrier Routes'' line item to read as
follows:]
5-Digit Scheme [pallets, Periodicals flats and nonstandard parcels,
USPS Marketing Mail flats, Bound Printed Matter flats]
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Merged 5-Digit Scheme'' line item to read as
follows:]
Merged 5-Digit Scheme [flat trays and pallets (Periodicals and USPS
Marketing Mail flats); sacks and pallets (nonstandard parcels)]
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Merged 3-Digit'' line item to read as follows:]
Merged 3-Digit [flat trays (Periodicals flats); sacks (nonstandard
parcels)]
* * * * *
[Revise the ``SCF'' line item to read as follows:]
SCF [flat trays and pallets (Periodicals flats and USPS Marketing
Mail); sacks and pallets (Bound Printed Matter and nonstandard
parcels)]
* * * * *
4.0 Bundles
* * * * *
4.10 Additional Standards for Unsacked/Untrayed Bundles Entered at DDU
or S&DC Facilities
[Revise the introductory text of 4.10 to read as follows:]
Mailers may enter unsacked, untrayed, or nonpalletized bundles of
carrier route, Periodicals, or USPS Marketing Mail flats and unsacked
Bound Printed Matter (BPM) flats or nonstandard parcels (BPM only) at
destination delivery units (DDUs) or sorting and delivery centers
(DS&DC) if all the following conditions are met:
* * * * *
5.0 Letter and Flat Trays
* * * * *
5.12 Line 2 (Content Line)
Line 2 (content line) must meet these standards:
* * * * *
b. Codes: The codes shown below must be used as appropriate on Line
2 of tray, sack, and pallet labels.
CONTENT TYPE CODE
* * * * *
[Delete the ``Irregular Parcels'' line item.]
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Mixed Machinable and Irregular Parcels'' line item to
read as follows:]
Mixed Machinable and Nonstandard Parcels MACH & NONSTD
[Revise the ``Nonmachinable'' line item to read as follows:]
Nonstandard NONSTD
* * * * *
7.0 Optional Endorsement Lines (OELs)
* * * * *
7.2.5 ZIP Code Information
* * * * *
Exhibit 7.2.5 OEL Labeling Lists
PROCESSING CATEGORY AND PRESORT TYPE
* * * * *
Periodicals 1
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Irregular parcels'' line item under ``Periodicals''
in the ``Processing Category and Presort Type'' column to read as
follows:]
Nonstandard parcels
* * * * *
Bound Printed Matter 1
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Irregular parcels'' line item under ``Bound Printed
Matter'' in the ``Processing Category and Presort Type'' column to read
as follows:]
Nonstandard parcels
Media Mail
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Irregular parcels'' line item in the ``Processing
Category and Presort Type'' column under ``Media Mail'' to read as
follows:]
Nonstandard parcels
Library Mail
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Irregular parcels'' line item in the ``Processing
Category and Presort Type'' column under ``Media Mail'' to read as
follows:]
Nonstandard parcels
* * * * *
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204 Barcode Standards
* * * * *
3.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers
* * * * *
Exhibit 3.2.4 [1-21-24] 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers
CLASS AND MAILING.............. CIN HUMAN-READABLE CONTENT
LINE
* * * * *
PRIORITY MAIL OPEN AND DISTRIBUTE
* * * * *
All Other Classes, Parcels
* * * * *
[Revise the ``ASF/NDC/RPDC irregular parcels'' line item under
``All other Classes, Parcels, to read as follows:]
ASF/NDC nonstandard parcels.... 034 PMOD NONSTD NDC
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of ``PER Irregular Parcels . . .'' to read as
follows:]
PER Nonstandard Parcels--Merged Carrier Route and Presorted
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
merged 5-digit sacks........... 340 PER NONSTD CR/5D
merged 3-digit sacks........... 354 PER NONSTD CR/5D/3D
merged 5-digit scheme sacks.... 365 PER NONSTD CR/5D SCH
[Revise the heading of ``PER Irregular Parcels--Carrier Route'' to
read as follows:]
PER Nonstandard Parcels--Carrier Route
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
saturation price sacks......... 397 PER NONSTD WSS \1\
high density price sacks....... 398 PER NONSTD WSH \1\
basic price sacks.............. 395 PER NONSTD CR \1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks... 396 PER NONSTD 5D CR-RTS
5-digit scheme car. rts. sacks. 399 PER NONSTD CR-RTS SCH
3-digit carrier routes sacks... 355 PER NONSTD 3D CR-RTS
[Revise the heading of ``PER Irregular Parcels--Presorted'' to read
as follows:]
PER Nonstandard Parcels--Presorted
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
5-digit sacks.................. 389 PER NONSTD 5D
3-digit sacks.................. 390 PER NONSTD 3D
SCF sacks...................... 394 PER NONSTD SCF
ADC sacks or trays............. 391 PER NONSTD ADC
mixed ADC sacks or trays....... 392 PER NONSTD WKG
origin mixed ADC sacks or trays 363 PER NONSTD WKG W FCM
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of ``NEWS Irregular Parcels . . .'' to read as
follows:]
NEWS Nonstandard Parcels--Merged Carrier Route and Presorted
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
merged 5-digit................. 440 NEWS NONSTD CR/5D
merged 5-digit scheme.......... 465 NEWS NONSTD CR/5D SCH
merged 3-digit sacks........... 454 NEWS NONSTD CR/5D/3D
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[Revise the heading of ``NEWS Irregular Parcels--Carrier Route'' to
read as follows:]
NEWS Nonstandard Parcels--Carrier Route
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
saturation price sacks......... 497 NEWS NONSTD WSS \1\
high density price sacks....... 498 NEWS NONSTD WSH \1\
basic price sacks.............. 495 NEWS NONSTD CR \1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks... 496 NEWS NONSTD 5D CR-RTS
5-digit scheme car. rts. sacks. 499 NEWS NONSTD CR-RTS SCH
3-digit carrier routes sacks... 455 NEWS NONSTD 3D CR-RTS
[Revise the heading of ``NEWS Irregular Parcels--Carrier Route'' to
read as follows:]
NEWS Nonstandard Parcels--Presorted
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
5-digit sacks.................. 489 NEWS NONSTD 5D
3-digit sacks.................. 490 NEWS NONSTD 3D
SCF sacks...................... 494 NEWS NONSTD SCF
ADC sacks or trays............. 491 NEWS NONSTD ADC
mixed ADC sacks or trays....... 492 NEWS NONSTD WKG
origin mixed ADC sacks or trays 463 NEWS NONSTD WKG W FCM
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of ``MKT Marketing Parcels less than 6 oz. and
Irregular Parcels'' to read as follows:]
MKT Marketing Parcels (Nonstandard) and Nonprofit Nonstandard Priced
Parcels
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
5-digit scheme sacks........... 590 MKT NONSTD 5D SCH
5-digit sacks.................. 590 MKT NONSTD 5D
SCF sacks...................... 596 MKT NONSTD SCF
ASF sacks...................... 571 MKT NONSTD ASF
NDC sacks...................... 570 MKT NONSTD NDC
mixed NDC sacks
[Revise the heading of ``MKT Marketing Parcels 6 oz. or more and
``Machinable Parcels'' to read as follows:]
MKT Marketing Parcels (Machinable) and Nonprofit Machinable Priced
Parcels
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of ``MKT Machinable and Irregular Parcels--
Presorted'' to read as follows:]
MKT Machinable and Nonstandard Parcels--Presorted
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
5-digit sacks.................. 603 MKT MACH-NONSTD 5D
5-digit scheme sacks........... 603 MKT MACH-NONSTD 5D SCH
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of ``Carrier Route BPM--Irregular Parcels'' to
read as follows:]
Carrier Route BPM--Nonstandard Parcels
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
carrier route sacks............ 697 PSVC NONSTD CR \1\
5-digit carrier routes sacks... 698 PSVC NONSTD CR-RTS
5-digit scheme car. rt. Sacks.. 698 PSVC NONSTD CR-RTS SCH
[Revise the heading of ``Presorted BPM--Irregular Parcels'' to read
as follows:]
Presorted BPM--Nonstandard Parcels
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
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5-digit sacks.................. 690 PSVC NONSTD 5D
5-digit scheme sacks........... 690 PSVC NONSTD 5D SCH
3-digit sacks.................. 691 PSVC NONSTD 3D
SCF sacks...................... 696 PSVC NONSTD SCF
ADC sacks...................... 692 PSVC NONSTD ADC
mixed ADC sacks................ 694 PSVC NONSTD WKG
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of ``Media Mail and Library Mail Irregular
Parcels--Presorted'' to read as follows:]
Media Mail and Library Mail Nonstandard Parcels--Presorted
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
5-digit scheme sacks........... 690 PSVC NONSTD 5D SCH
5-digit sacks.................. 690 PSVC NONSTD 5D
3-digit sacks.................. 691 PSVC NONSTD 3D
ADC sacks...................... 692 PSVC NONSTD ADC
mixed ADC sacks................ 694 PSVC NONSTD WKG
* * * * *
Parcel Select
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of ``Parcel Select Irregular (Nonmachinable)
Parcels--Presorted'' to read as follows:]
Parcel Select--Nonstandard Parcels
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
3-digit sacks.................. 691 PSVC NONSTD 3D
* * * * *
[Revise the of Combined PSVC & MKT--Irregular Parcels less than 2
oz, and tubes and rolls (not APPS--machinable) to read as follows:]
Combined PSVC & MKT--Nonstandard Parcels cylindrical tubes and rolls
[Revise the text in the ``Human-Readable Content Line'' column to
read as follows:]
3-digit sacks.................. 591 MKT/PSVC NONSTD 3D
ADC sacks...................... 592 MKT/PSVC NONSTD ADC
Mixed ADC sacks................ 594 MKT/PSVC NONSTD WKG
* * * * *
207 Periodicals
* * * * *
22.0 Preparing Nonbarcoded (Presorted) Periodicals
* * * * *
22.6 Sack Preparation
* * * For other mailing jobs, preparation sequence, sack size, and
labeling:
a. 5-digit, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces minimum.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: use ``PER'' or NEWS'' as applicable; followed by
``FLTS'' or ``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``5D''.
b. 3-digit, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces minimum.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: use ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by
``FLTS'' or ``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``3D''; followed by
``NON BC'' for flats.
c. SCF, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces minimum.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS''
or ``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``SCF''; followed by ``NON
BC'' for flats.
d. Origin/entry SCF, required for the SCF of the origin
(verification) office, optional for the SCF of an entry office other
than the origin office, (no minimum).
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: usen ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by
``FLTS'' or ``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``SCF''; followed by
``NON BC'' for flats.
e. ADC, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces minimum.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by
``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``ADC''.
f. Origin mixed ADC, required; no minimum; for any remaining
bundles for destinations in L201, Column B, corresponding to the origin
ZIP Code in Column A.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable, followed by
``NONSTD'' as applicable, followed by ``WKG W FCM.''
g. Mixed ADC, required (no minimum).
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item g2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by
``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``WKG'' for nonstandard parcels.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 23.4 to read as follows:]
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23.4 Preparation--Flat-Size Pieces and Nonstandard Parcels
23.4.1 Flat Tray and Sacking Preparation and Labeling
* * * Preparation sequence, sack/tray size, and labeling:
a. Carrier route, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24 pieces,
fewer pieces not permitted.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS''
or ``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``WSS'' for saturation price
mail, or ``WSH'' for high density price mail, or ``CR'' for basic price
mail; followed by the route type and number.
b. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required at 72 pieces, optional
at 24 pieces, fewer pieces not permitted.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS''
or ``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``CR-RTS SCH.''
c. 5-digit carrier routes, required at 72 pieces, optional at 24
pieces, fewer pieces not permitted.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable; followed by ``FLTS''
or ``NONSTD'' as applicable; followed by ``CR-RTS.''
d. 3-digit carrier routes, required with one 6-piece bundle. Flat-
sized pieces must be prepared in flat trays (see 203.5.6).
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PER'' or ``NEWS'' as applicable, followed by ``FLTS
3D'' or ``NONSTD 3D'' as applicable, followed by ``CR-RTS.''
* * * * *
240 Commercial Mail USPS Marketing Mail
243 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
* * * * *
1.2 USPS Marketing Mail Prices
USPS Marketing Mail prices are applied as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as follows:]
b. A price determined by adding the per piece charge and the
corresponding per pound charge applies to any USPS Marketing Mail piece
that weighs more than the following: Nonmachinable letters and flats
that weigh more than 4.0 ounces, presorted Marketing Parcels, Nonprofit
Machinable and Nonprofit Nonstandard parcels that weigh more than 3.3
ounces and machinable parcels 3.5 ounces or more.
* * * * *
3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
3.2 Defining Characteristics
* * * * *
[Revise the heading and text of 3.2.3 to read as follows:]
3.2.3 Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail Machinable and Nonstandard Parcels
Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail parcels that do not qualify as
Marketing parcels may be prepared and mailed as machinable or
nonstandard parcels.
* * * * *
3.3 Additional Basic Standards for USPS Marketing Mail
Each USPS Marketing Mail mailing is subject to these general
standards:
[Revise the text of item a to read as follows:]
a. All pieces in a mailing must be of the same processing category,
except that nonstandard and machinable parcels may be combined in 5-
digit scheme and 5-digit sacks or on 5-digit scheme and 5-digit
pallets.
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item f to read as follows:]
f. * * * Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail machinable or nonstandard
parcels must bear the addressee`s name and complete delivery address,
or may use an alternative addressing format. DALS or DMLs may be used
subject to 602.4.0.
* * * * *
4.0 Price Eligibility for USPS Marketing Mail
* * * * *
4.2 Minimum Per Piece Prices
The minimum per piece prices (the minimum postage that must be paid
for each piece) apply as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the fifth sentence of item c to read as follows:]
c. Individual prices. * * * There are also separate prices for
Marketing Parcels, Nonprofit Machinable priced parcels, and Nonprofit
Nonstandard priced parcels. * * *
* * * * *
5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Nonautomation USPS Marketing
Mail Letters, Flats, and Presorted USPS Marketing Mail Parcels
* * * * *
5.3 Price Application
[Revise the second sentence of 5.3 to read as follows:]
* * * Prices for Nonprofit parcels not qualifying as Marketing
Parcels apply separately to Nonprofit Machinable parcels and Nonprofit
Nonstandard parcels. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 5.8 to read as follows:]
5.8 Prices for Nonstandard Parcels and Marketing Parcels
5.8.1 5-Digit Price
[Revise the introductory text of 5.8.1 to read as follows:]
5-digit prices apply to nonstandard parcels and to Marketing
parcels that are dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or ASF/RPDC when claiming
DNDC prices), DSCF/DRPDC, or DDU or DS&DC and presented:
* * * * *
5.8.2 SCF Price
[Revise the introductory text of 5.8.2 to read as follows:]
SCF prices apply to nonstandard parcels and to Marketing parcels
that are dropshipped and presented to a DSCF/DRPDC or DNDC/DRPDC:
* * * * *
5.8.3 NDC Price
[Revise the introductory text of 5.8.3 to read as follows:]
NDC prices apply to nonstandard parcels and to Marketing parcels as
follows under either of the following conditions:
* * * * *
5.8.4 Mixed NDC Price
[Revise the first sentence of 5.8.4 to read as follows:]
Mixed NDC prices apply to nonstandard parcels and to Marketing
parcels in origin NDC/RPDC or mixed NDC/RPDC containers that are not
eligible for 5-digit, SCF, or NDC prices. * * *
* * * * *
245 Mail Preparation
1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation
* * * * *
1.2 Definition of Mailings
Mailings are defined as:
* * * * *
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b. USPS Marketing Mail. Except as provided in 243.3.6, the types of
USPS Marketing Mail listed below may not be part of the same mailing.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b6 to read as follows:]
6. Machinable and nonmachinable or nonstandard pieces.
* * * * *
1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions
For purposes of preparing mail:
* * * * *
[Revise the fifth sentence of item j to read as follows:]
j. * * * The 5-digit scheme sort may not be used for other mail
prepared on pallets, except for 5-digit bundles of USPS Marketing Mail
nonstandard parcels that are part of a mailing job that is prepared in
part as palletized flats at automation prices. * * *
* * * * *
11.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels
11.1 Basic Standards
All mailings and all pieces in each mailing at USPS Marketing Mail
and Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail parcel prices are subject to
preparation standards in 11.3 or 11.4, and to these general standards:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as follows:]
b. Marketing Parcels, Nonprofit Machinable priced parcels, and
Nonprofit Nonstandard priced parcels must each be prepared as separate
mailings, except under 11.3.1.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 11.3 to read as follows:]
11.3 Preparing Marketing Parcels (6 Ounces or More) and Nonprofit
Machinable Parcels
11.3.1 Sacking
[Revise the text of 11.3.1 to read as follows:]
Prepare mailings of machinable Marketing Parcels weighing 6 ounces
or more and mailings of Nonprofit Machinable priced parcels under 11.3.
Prepare 5-digit sacks only for parcels dropshipped to a DNDC/RPDC (or
ASF/RPDC when claiming DNDC prices), DSCF/DSCF, or DDU or DS&DC.
Prepare ASF/RPDC or NDC/RPDC sacks only for parcels dropshipped to a
DNDC/RPDC (or ASF/RPDC when claiming DNDC prices). There is no minimum
for parcels in 5-digit/scheme sacks entered at a DDU or DS&DC. Mailers
combining nonstandard parcels with machinable parcels placed in 5-
digit/scheme sacks must prepare those sacks under 11.3.2a. Mailers
combining machinable Marketing Parcels weighing 6 ounces or more with
Nonprofit Machinable priced parcels placed in ASF/RPDC, NDC/RPDC, or
mixed NDC/RPDC sacks must prepare the sacks under 11.3.2.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 11.4 to read as follows:]
11.4 Preparing Marketing Parcels (Less Than 6 Ounces) and Nonprofit
Nonstandard Parcels
* * * * *
11.4.2 Sacking
[Revise the text of 11.4.2 to read as follows:]
Prepare mailings of nonstandard Marketing Parcels weighing less
than 6 ounces and mailings of Nonprofit Nonstandard priced parcels
under 11.4. Prepare 5-digit sacks only for parcels dropshipped to a
DNDC/RP&DC (or ASF/RP&DC when claiming DNDC prices), DSCF/RP&DC, or DDU
or S&DC. See 11.4.3 for restrictions on SCF/RP&DC, ASF/RP&DC, and NDC/
RP&DC sacks. Mailers must prepare a sack when the mail for a required
presort destination reaches 10 pounds of pieces. There is no minimum
for parcels prepared in 5-digit/scheme sacks entered at a DDU or S&DC.
Mailers combining Nonprofit Nonstandard priced parcels with Nonprofit
Machinable priced parcels and machinable Marketing Parcels weighing 6
ounces or more in 5-digit/scheme sacks must prepare those sacks under
11.3.2. Mailers may not prepare sacks containing nonstandard and
machinable parcels to other presort levels. Mailers may combine
Nonprofit Nonstandard priced parcels with nonstandard Marketing Parcels
in sacks under 11.4.3.
11.4.3 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:
a. * * * Sacks must contain a 10-pound minimum except at DDU or
S&DC entry which has no minimum; labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, ``STD NONSTD 5D SCH.'' For 5-
digit sacks, ``STD NONSTD 5D.''
b. SCF/RP&DC, allowed only for mail deposited at a DSCF/RP&DC or a
DNDC/RP&DC to claim SCF price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. For Line 2, ``STD NONSTD SCF.''
c. ASF/RP&DC (optional), allowed only for mail deposited at an ASF/
RP&DC to claim DNDC price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD ASF.''
d. NDC/RP&DC, allowed only for mail deposited at a DNDC/RP&DC to
claim the NDC price; 10-pound minimum; labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD NDC.''
e. Origin NDC/RPDC (required); no minimum; labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD NDC.''
f. Mixed NDC/RP&DC (required); no minimum; labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD WKG.''
* * * * *
250 Commercial Mail Parcel Select
* * * * *
255 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
4.0 Preparing Destination Entry Parcel Select
4.1 Preparing Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) or Sorting and Delivery
Center (S&DC) Parcel Select
* * * * *
4.1.3 Sacking and Labeling
[Revise the last sentence of 4.1.3 to read as follows:]
* * * Machinable and nonstandard pieces may be combined in the same
sack or on the same pallet (including pallet boxes on pallets).
* * * * *
4.2 Preparing Destination Hub (DHub) Parcel Select
* * * * *
4.2.3 Sacking and Labeling
Sacking requirements for DHub entry include the following:
* * * * *
[Revise the second sentence of item b to read as follows:]
b. * * * Machinable and nonstandard pieces may be combined in the
same sack to meet this requirement. * * *
* * * * *
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4.3 Preparing Destination SCF (DSCF)/RP&DC (DRP&DC) Parcel Select
* * * * *
4.3.2 Basic Standards
Pieces must meet the applicable standards in 4.0 and the following
criteria:
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item d to read as follows:]
d. Any remaining nonstandard parcels (as defined in 201.7.6) sorted
to 3-digit ZIP Code prefixes in L002, Column C.* * *
4.3.3 Sacking and Labeling
Sacking requirements for DSCF/DRP&DC entry:
* * * * *
[Revise the second sentence of item b to read as follows:]
b. * * * Machinable and nonstandard pieces may be combined in the
same sack to meet this requirement. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the text of items f through h to read as follows:]
f. SCF sack labeling: Line 1, use L051; for Line 2, ``PSVC MACH
SCF.''
g. 3-digit nonstandard sack labeling: Line 1, use L051; for Line 2,
``PSVC NONSTD 3D.''
h. See 705.8.0 for option to place 5-digit scheme and 5-digit DSCF/
DRP&DC sacks, SCF/RP&DC sacks, and 3-digit nonstandard sacks on an SCF/
RP&DC pallet.
4.4 Preparing Destination NDC (DNDC)/RP&DC (DRP&DC) Parcel Select
* * * * *
4.4.3 Sacking and Labeling
DNDC/DRP&DC mailing (if not bedloaded), must be prepared as
follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as follows:]
b. DNDC/DRP&DC nonstandard parcels that each weigh 25 pounds or
less must be sacked under 5.0 if the parcels do not contain perishables
and the size of the parcels allows a sack to hold at least two pieces.
DNDC/DRP&DC nonstandard parcels that cannot be sacked in this manner or
that weigh more than 25 pounds must be transported as outside
(unsacked) pieces. If authorized in advance by the USPS, DNDC/DRP&DC
nonstandard parcels may be palletized.
* * * * *
256 Enter and Deposit
* * * * *
2.0 Deposit
* * * * *
2.2 Containers
DNDC/DRP&DC mailings (if not bedloaded), DDU or S&DC mailings (if
not bedloaded), and all DHub, and DSCF/DRP&DC mailings must be prepared
as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as follows:]
b. For DNDC price, nonstandard parcels that each weigh 25 pounds or
less must be sacked under 255.4.0 if the parcels do not contain
perishables and the size of the parcels allows a sack to hold at least
two pieces. DNDC/DRPDC nonstandard parcels that cannot be sacked in
this manner or that weigh more than 25 pounds must be transported as
outside (unsacked) pieces. If authorized in advance by the USPS, DNDC/
DRPDC nonstandard parcels may be palletized.
[Revise the last sentence of item c to read as follows:]
c. * * * Machinable and nonstandard pieces may be included in the
same sack.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item e to read as follows:]
e. For DSCF/DRP&DC and DDU or DS&DC, nonstandard parcels may be
palletized (including pallet boxes on pallets). Nonstandard parcels may
be combined with machinable parcels on 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, and 3-
digit pallets (including pallet boxes on pallets) claimed at DSCF or
DDU prices under 705.8.0.
[Revise the last sentence of item f to read as follows:]
f. * * * Machinable and nonstandard pieces may be combined in 5-
digit scheme and 5-digit sacks or on 5-digit scheme and 5-digit pallets
(including pallet boxes).
* * * * *
2.17 DNDC/DRP&DC Parcel Select--Acceptance at Designated SCF/RP&DC-USPS
Benefit
A mailing that is otherwise eligible for DNDC prices may be
deposited, and accepted, at an SCF/RP&DC designated by the USPS when it
benefits the USPS and:
[Revise the text of item a to read as follows:]
a. The mailing contains only machinable parcels prepared in 5-digit
scheme and 5-digit sacks, pallets, or containers and nonstandard
parcels prepared under 2.2.
* * * * *
260 Commercial Mail Bound Printed Matter
* * * * *
265 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
2.0 Bundles
* * * * *
[Revise the heading and text of 2.4 to read as follows:]
2.4 Bundle Sizes for Nonstandard Parcels
Mailers must prepare unsacked, nonpalletized bundles of nonstandard
parcels for DDU or DS&DC entry according to 203.4.10, and as follows:
a. For Presorted nonstandard parcels, under 8.2 for parcels
weighing less than 10 pounds and 8.3 for parcels weighing 10 pounds or
more.
b. For carrier route nonstandard parcels, under 9.2 for parcels
weighing less than 10 pounds and 9.3 for parcels weighing 10 pounds or
more.
* * * * *
8.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels
8.1 Basic Standards
All mailings of Presorted Bound Printed Matter (BPM) are subject to
the standards in 5.2, and 5.3, and to these general standards:
* * * * *
[Revise the second sentence of item b to read as follows:]
b. * * * See 201.7.0 for definitions of machinable and nonstandard
parcels.
* * * * *
[Delete 8.2, Preparing Nonstandard Parcels Weighing Less than 10
Pounds, in its entirety and renumber 8.3 through 8.5 as 8.2 through
8.4.]
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of renumbered 8.2 to read as follows:]
8.2 Preparing Nonstandard Parcels
[Revise the text of renumbered 8.2.1 and 8.2.2 to read as follows:]
8.2.1 Piece Preparation
[Revise the last sentence of renumbered 8.2.1 to read as follows:]
* * * Bundling is not permitted.
8.2.2 Required Sacking
[Revise the text of renumbered 8.2.2 by deleting the fifth and last
sentence.]
* * * * *
8.2.3 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
a. 5-digit/scheme (required); labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
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2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, ``PSVC NONSTD 5D SCH.'' For 5-
digit sacks, ``PSVC NONSTD 5D.''
b. 3-digit (required); labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD 3D.''
c. SCF/RPDC (optional); labeling:
[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD SCF.''
d. ADC (required); labeling:
[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD ADC.''
e. Mixed ADC/RPDC (required); labeling:
[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD WKG.''
* * * * *
9.0 Preparing Carrier Route Parcels
9.1 Basic Standards
9.1.1 General Standards for Carrier Route Preparation
All mailings of Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter (BPM) are
subject to the standards in 9.2 through 9.4 and to these general
standards:
* * * * *
[Revise the second and last sentence of item b to read as follows:]
b. * * * A BPM nonstandard parcel is a piece that is not a
machinable parcel as defined in 201.7.5.1. Nonstandard parcels also are
pieces that meet the size and weight standards for a machinable parcel
but are not individually boxed or packaged to withstand processing on
parcel sorters under 601.3.0 and 601.4.0.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 9.2 to read as follows:]
9.2 Preparing Nonstandard Parcels Weighing Less Than 10 Pounds
* * * * *
9.2.2 Required Sacking
[Revise the first sentence in the introductory text of 9.2.2 to
read as follows:]
Mailers may prepare nonstandard parcels as unsacked bundles under
203.4.10 or in bundles on pallets. * * *
* * * * *
9.2.4 Sack Label Line 2
Line 2 information:
[Revise the text of items a through c to read as follows:]
a. Carrier route: ``PSVC NONSTD CR,'' followed by the route type
and number.
b. 5-digit scheme carrier routes: ``PSVC NONSTD CR-RTS SCH.''
c. 5-digit carrier routes: ``PSVC NONSTD CR-RTS.''
[Revise the heading of 9.3 to read as follows:]
9.3 Preparing Nonstandard Parcels Weighing 10 Pounds or More
[Revise the first and second sentence in the introductory text of
9.3 to read as follows:]
Mailers may prepare nonstandard parcels as unsacked bundles under
2.2 or in bundles on pallets. When preparing nonstandard parcels in
sacks, place parcels only in direct carrier route sacks. * * * * * *
Required preparation:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as follows:]
b. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD CR,'' followed by the route type and
number.
* * * * *
266 Enter and Deposit
* * * * *
3.0 Destination Entry
* * * * *
3.6 Mailings of Unsacked Bundles
[Revise the first sentence of 3.6 to read as follows:]
Mailers may present unsacked, nonpalletized bundles of BPM flats or
nonstandard parcels that are properly prepared for and entered at DDU
prices and unloaded according to standards in 3.8.9. * * *
* * * * *
4.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC)/Regional Processing
and Distribution Center (DRP&DC) Entry
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 4.5 to read as follows:]
4.5 Presorted Nonstandard Parcels
[Revise the first sentence of 4.5 to read as follows:]
Presorted nonstandard parcels in sacks or on pallets at all sort
levels may claim DNDC prices. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 4.7 to read as follows:]
4.7 Carrier Route Nonstandard Parcels
[Revise the first sentence of 4.7 to read as follows:]
Carrier Route nonstandard parcels in sacks at all sort levels or on
pallets at all sort levels may claim DNDC prices. * * *
* * * * *
6.0 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) or Sorting and Delivery Center
(DS&DC) Entry
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 6,5 to read as follows:]
6.5 Presorted Nonstandard Parcels
[Revise the first sentence of 6.5 to read as follows:]
Presorted nonstandard parcels in 5-digit scheme sacks and 5-digit
sacks, on 5-digit scheme or 5-digit pallets, or prepared as unsacked 5-
digit bundles may claim DDU prices. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 6.7 to read as follows:]
6.7 Carrier Route Nonstandard Parcels
[Revise the first sentence of 6.7 to read as follows:]
Carrier Route nonstandard parcels in sacks, on 5-digit scheme and
5-digit pallets, or prepared as unsacked carrier route bundles may
claim DDU prices. * * *
* * * * *
270 Commercial Mail Media Mail and Library Mail
273 Prices and Eligibility
* * * * *
7.0 Price Eligibility for Media Mail and Library Mail
* * * * *
7.3 Price Categories for Media Mail and Library Mail
* * * * *
7.3.2 Parcels
The price categories for parcels are as follows:
[Revise the last sentence of item a to read as follows:]
a. * * * Nonstandard parcels may qualify for the 5-digit price if
prepared to preserve sortation by 5-digit ZIP Code as prescribed by the
postmaster of the mailing office.
[Revise the last sentence of item b to read as follows:]
b. * * * Nonstandard parcels may qualify for the basic price if
prepared to preserve sortation by NDC/RP&DC as prescribed by the
postmaster of the mailing office.
* * * * *
275 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
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4.0 Basic Standards for Preparing Media Mail and Library Mail
All mailings of Presorted Media Mail and Presorted Library Mail are
subject to these general requirements:
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item d to read as follows:]
d. * * * See 201.7.0 for definitions of machinable and nonstandard
parcels.
* * * * *
6.0 Preparing Media Mail and Library Mail Parcels
6.1 Basic Standards
All mailings of Presorted Media Mail and Presorted Library Mail
parcels are subject to these general requirements:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b to read as follows:]
b. All parcels in a mailing must be within the same processing
category. See 201.7.0 for definitions of machinable and nonmachinable
parcels.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 6.3 to read as follows:]
6.3 Preparing Nonstandard Parcels
* * * * *
6.3.4 Sacking and Labeling
Preparation sequence and labeling:
a. 5-digit/scheme (optional, but required for 5-digit price);
labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For 5-digit scheme sacks, ``PSVC NONSTD 5D SCH.'' For 5-
digit sacks, ``PSVC NONSTD 5D.''
b. 3-digit: required.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD 3D.''
c. ADC/RPDC: required.
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD ADC.''
d. Mixed ADC/RPDC: required (no minimum).
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD WKG.''
* * * * *
500 Additional Mailing Services
* * * * *
1.4.1 Eligibility--Domestic Mail
* * * * *
Exhibit 1.4.1 Eligibility--Domestic Mail
* * * * *
[Revise footnote 7 to read as follows:]
7. USPS Marketing Mail, Nonprofit Machinable and Nonprofit
Nonstandard priced parcels only.
* * * * *
600 Basic Standards for All Mailing Services
601 Mailability
1.0 General Standards
1.1 Determining Mail Processing Categories
1.1.1 Processing Categories
[Revise the first sentence of 1.1.1 to read as follows:]
There are four mail processing categories for mailpieces: letter,
flat, machinable parcel, and nonstandard parcel. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the text of 1.0 by adding a new 1.1.5 to read as follows:]
1.1.5 Nonmailable Placement of Address on Parcel-Size Pieces
The placement of the address on a parcel-size mailpiece may render
a piece nonmailable. Except for cylindrical tubes or similar shaped
pieces and labeling exceptions in Publication 52, if the address,
return address, mailing labels, postage, barcode, endorsements, and
other mail markings are not all placed on a single optical plane
without bending, folding, or overlapping, it is nonmailable.
* * * * *
3.0 Packaging
[Renumber 3.1 as 3.1.1 and add new 3.1.1 heading to read as
follows:]
3.1.1 Basic Standards
* * * * *
[Add new 3.1.2 to read as follows:]
3.1.2 Parcels
In addition to 3.1.1, except for hazardous, restricted, and
perishable items as provided in Publication 52, all other parcel priced
pieces must be packaged in a box or other acceptable container that
meet the applicable standards under 3.0 and 4.0.
* * * * *
3.7 High-Density Items
[Revise the text of 3.7 to read as follows:]
High-density items (such as tools, hardware, and machine and auto
parts) weighing from 20 to 45 pounds must be packaged in fiberboard
boxes constructed of a minimum 200-pound test board or equivalent wood,
metal, or plastic containers. Plastic, metal, and similar hard
containers must be packaged, treated, or otherwise prepared so that
their coefficient of friction or ability to slide on a smooth, hard
surface is similar to that of a domestic-class fiberboard box of the
same approximate size and weight. Closure must be done by staples,
heat-shrinking, adhesives, or tape. Boxes without inner packing or
containing loose material must be reinforced or banded with reinforced
paper or plastic tape, pressure-sensitive filament tape, or firmly
applied nonmetallic banding. Internal blocking and bracing, including
the use of interior containers, cut forms, partitions, dunnage, and
liners, must be used as required so that packages are capable of
maintaining their integrity without damage to the contents if dropped
once on one of their smallest sides on a solid surface from a height of
3 feet. These items from 45 to 70 pounds must be similarly packaged,
closed, and reinforced, except that exterior containers must be a
minimum of 275-pound test fiberboard or equivalent.
[Revise the heading and text of 3.8 to read as follows:]
3.8 Books
Books and similarly produced printed matter (such as catalogs)
fastened together along one edge between hardback, paperback, or self-
covers, that are more than one inch thick or one pound must not be
accepted in letter-style non-reinforced flat envelopes or without
packaging. Envelopes or other appropriate packaging must meet the
standards in 3.0. Void spaces within containers must be filled with
dunnage, or otherwise stabilized to prevent shifting or damage to the
contents or container. Shipments are packaged according to the
following weight categories:
a. Up to five pounds, sealing must be by multiple friction
closures, completely clinched staples, heat-sealing, adhesives, tape,
or nonmetallic banding. Although shrinkwrap is not acceptable as the
only packaging for hardback books and similarly produced printed matter
exceeding one pound or one inch thick, it may be used on the exterior
of otherwise acceptable containers. Shrinkwrap (under 3.6) may be used
as the only method of packaging for paperback books and similarly
produced printed matter up to three pounds.
b. From 5 to 10 pounds, closure must be by tape, nonmetallic
banding, or adhesives. Reinforced tape or nonmetallic banding is
adequate for
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both closure and reinforcement. Nonmetallic banding must be firmly
applied to the point that the straps must be tightened until they
depress the carton at the edges.
c. From 10 to 25 pounds, reinforced tape or nonmetallic banding is
adequate for closure and reinforcement. Nonmetallic banding must be
firmly applied to the point that the straps tighten until they depress
the carton at the edges.
d. From 25 to 50 pounds, hardbound books and similarly produced
printed matter must be packaged in 275-pound test fiberboard boxes and
paperback books and similarly produced printed matter must be packaged
in 200-pound test fiberboard boxes.
e. From 50 to 70 pounds, hardbound books and similarly produced
printed matter must be packaged in 350-pound test fiberboard boxes and
paperback books and similarly produced printed matter must be packaged
in 275-pound test fiberboard boxes.
[Renumber 3.9 through 3.13 as 3.13 through 3.17 and add new 3.9
through 3.12 to read as follows:]
3.9 Soft Goods
Boxes containing soft goods (e.g., textiles, clothing, linens, or
draperies) weighing up to 5 pounds must be filled to capacity. Soft
goods between the weight range of 5 to 20 pounds must be packaged in
material with a minimum 70-pound outer ply basis weight. Closure of
bags must be by completely clinched staples, heat-sealing, adhesives,
sewing, or tape. Improperly clinched staples must be removed.
Shrinkwrapping is not acceptable as the only packaging. Fiberboard
containers must be made of at least 200-pound test board for soft goods
weighing from 20 to 45 pounds and at least 275-pound test board for
soft goods weighing from 45 to 70 pounds.
3.10 Sound Recordings
Shipments of recordings (e.g., records and CDs in paper sleeves,
paperboard, or chipboard shells) weighing up to 10 pounds must be
packed in 70-pound basis weight envelopes for weights up to 3 pounds,
or outer corrugated, fiberboard containers for weights up to 10 pounds.
When shipments weigh from 20 to 40 pounds, multiple shell containers
must be packaged in 175-pound test fiberboard containers or equivalent
and closed and reinforced by adhesives, kraft paper tape, equivalent
plastic tape, or staples. When shipments weigh from 40 to 65 pounds,
multiple shell containers up to 65 pounds must be packaged in 200-pound
test fiberboard containers or equivalent and closed and reinforced as
described for 20- to 40-pound containers, except that containers must
be reinforced about every 8 inches around the package. Shipments
weighing more than 65 pounds must be packaged in 275-pound test
fiberboard containers or equivalent.
3.11 Film Cases
A film case weighing more than 5 pounds or with strap-type
closures, except any film case the USPS authorizes to be entered as a
machinable parcel under 201.7.0 and to be identified by the words
``Machinable in United States Postal Service Equipment'' permanently
attached as a nontransferable decal in the lower right corner of the
case.
3.12 Coefficient of Friction
All parcels must have the coefficient of friction or ability to
slide on a smooth, hard surface, similar to that of a domestic-class
fiberboard box of the same approximate size and weight.
* * * * *
4.0 Acceptable Mailing Containers
* * * * *
4.2 Boxes
Boxes are acceptable, subject to these standards:
[Revise the text of items a through c to read as follows:]
a. Paperboard boxes may be used for loads to 10 pounds.
b. Metal-stayed paperboard boxes may be used for loads to 20
pounds.
c. Solid and corrugated fiberboard boxes may be used for loads to
70 pounds or according to the limits in 3.0.
[Delete the table under item c in its entirety.]
* * * * *
[Delete item g in its entirety.]
* * * * *
[Revise the text of 4.4 and 4.5 to read as follows:]
4.4 Paper Bags and Wraps
For loads of up to 5 pounds, paper bags and wraps are acceptable
when at least of a 50-pound basis weight (the strength of an average
large grocery bag) and the items are immune from impact or pressure
damage. A combination of plies adding up to or exceeding 50-pound basis
weight is not acceptable. For loads of up to 20 pounds, reinforced bags
or bags with a minimum of 70-pound basis weight are acceptable.
Nonreinforced loose-fill padded bags are not acceptable as exterior
containers, unless the exterior ply is at least 60-pound basis weight.
4.5 Plastic Bags
Plastic bags must be at least 2 mil thick polyethylene or
equivalent for loads up to 5 pounds; 4 mil thick for loads up to 10
pounds.
4.6 Plastic Film
Heat-shrinkable plastic film--either irradiated polyethylene,
linear low-density polyolefin, or copolymer--may be used as packaging
for mailpieces under the following conditions only:
[Delete item a and renumber items b and c as items a and b. Revise
the text of renumbered items a and b to read as follows:]
a. Film must be at least 1\1/4\ (1.25) mil thick for a load up to 5
pounds.
b. Film must be at least 1\1/2\ (1.5) mil thick for a load up to 10
pounds, only when mailers prepare the parcels on 5-digit/scheme, merged
5-digit/scheme, or finer level pallets.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 7.0 and delete the text in its entirety to
read as follows:]
7.0 Reserved
* * * * *
602 Addressing
* * * * *
3.0 Use of Alternative Addressing
* * * * *
3.2 Simplified Address
3.2.1 Conditions for General Use
The following conditions must be met when using a simplified
address on commercial mailpieces:
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item b to read as follows:]
b. USPS Marketing Mail, Periodicals, and Bound Printed Matter flat-
size mailpieces (including USPS Marketing Mail pieces allowed as flats
under 3.2.1c), and Periodicals nonstandard parcels for distribution to
a city route or to Post Office boxes in offices with city carrier
service may bear a simplified address, but only when complete
distribution is made under the following conditions:
* * * * *
3.2.3 Mail Preparation
[Revise the third sentence in the introductory text of 3.2.3 to
read as follows:]
* * * Mailers must prepare nonstandard parcels in carrier route
bundles in sacks or directly on pallets. * * *
* * * * *
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604 Postage Payment Methods and Refunds
* * * * *
5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia)
* * * * *
5.3 Indicia Design, Placement, and Content
* * * * *
5.3.9 Use of a Company Permit Imprint
* * * The following standards apply:
[Revise the last sentence of item a to read as follows:]
a. * * * Sample pieces are not required for nonidentical-piece USPS
Marketing Mail and Package Services machinable or nonstandard parcel
mailings (e.g., merchandise and other fulfillment mailings).
* * * * *
700 Special Standards
* * * * *
705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
* * * * *
6.0 Combining Mailings of USPS Marketing Mail, Package Services, and
Parcel Select Parcels
* * * * *
6.4 Combining Package Services, Parcel Select, and USPS Marketing
Mail--Optional 3-Digit SCF Entry
* * * * *
6.4.2 Qualification and Preparation
Parcel Select and Bound Printed Matter machinable parcels, and USPS
Marketing Mail parcels may be prepared for entry at designated SCFs
under these standards:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item d to read as follows:]
d. USPS Marketing Mail, machinable Marketing Parcels (regular and
nonprofit) and Nonprofit Machinable priced parcels are eligible for the
NDC/RPDC presort-level DNDC price. USPS Marketing Mail, nonstandard
Marketing Parcels (regular and nonprofit) and Nonprofit Nonstandard
priced parcels are eligible for the 3-digit presort-level DSCF price.
* * * * *
7.0 Combining Package Services and Parcel Select Parcels for
Destination Entry
7.1 Combining Parcels--DSCF/RP&DC and DDU or S&DC Entry
* * * * *
7.1.2 Basic Standards
[Revise the introductory text of 7.1.2 to read as follows:]
Package Services and Parcel Select parcels that qualify as
machinable and nonstandard under 201 and meet the following conditions
may be combined in 5-digit scheme and 5-digit sacks or 5-digit scheme
and 5-digit pallets under these conditions:
* * * * *
8.0 Preparing Pallets
* * * * *
8.5 General Preparation
8.5.1 Presort
[Revise the seventh sentence of 8.5.1 to read as follows:]
* * * These standards may result in some bundles of Periodicals
flats and nonstandard parcels and USPS Marketing Mail flats that are
part of a mailing job prepared in part as palletized flats at
automation prices not being placed on the finest level of pallet
possible. * * *
* * * * *
8.5.2 Required Preparation
The following standards apply to Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail,
Parcel Select, and Package Services, except Parcel Select mailed at
DSCF and DDU prices:
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item b to read as follows:]
b. For bundles of flat-size mailpieces or bundles of nonstandard
parcels on pallets, after preparing all possible pallets under 8.5.2a,
when 250 or more pounds of bundles remain for an ADC/RPDC (Periodicals)
or for a NDC/ASF/RPDC (USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package
Services), mailers must prepare the ADC/RPDC or NDC/ASF/RPDC pallet, as
applicable for the class of mail. * * *
* * * * *
8.5.4 Minimum Height of Mail
The definitions of the minimum height of mail used to qualify for
DSCF/DRPDC Parcel Select prices are as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item b to read as follows:]
b. Nonstandard parcels. * * *
* * * * *
8.5.6 Mail on Pallets
These standards apply to mail on pallets:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of items a and b to read as follows:]
a. For Bound Printed Matter nonstandard parcels, Presorted and
Carrier Route price mail may be combined on all levels of pallet. For
Bound Printed Matter flats, Presorted and Carrier Route price mail may
be combined on all levels of pallet except as provided in 8.5.6g.
b. For sacks or flat trays of Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail, and
Bound Printed Matter flats or nonstandard parcels, carrier route price
mail must be prepared on separate 5-digit pallets from automation price
and/or presorted price mail.
* * * * *
8.6.5 Line 2 (Content Line)
Line 2 (content line) must meet these standards:
* * * * *
b. Codes. The codes shown below must be used as appropriate on Line
2 of sack, tray, and pallet labels.
CONTENT TYPE CODE
* * * * *
[Delete the ``Irregular Parcels'' line item in its entirety.]
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Content Type'' text of the ``Mixed Machinable and
Irregular'' line item to read as follows:]
Mixed Machinable and Nonstandard Parcels MACH & NONSTD (USPS
Marketing Mail only)
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Content Type'' text of the ``Nonmachinable Parcels''
line item to read as follows:]
Nonstandard Parcels NONSTD
* * * * *
8.8 Basic Uses
These types of mail may be palletized:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item d to read as follows:]
d. Machinable or nonstandard parcels.
* * * * *
8.9 Bundles on Pallets
8.9.1 Applicability
[Revise the first sentence of 8.9.1 to read as follows:]
Presort destination bundles of Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail,
and Package Services flats and nonstandard parcels may be placed
directly on pallets under 8.9.2 through 8.9.5 and 8.10. * * *
* * * * *
8.9.5 Bound Printed Matter
Bound Printed Matter on pallets must be bundled as follows:
* * * * *
b. Presorted and Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter:
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[Revise the first sentence of item b1 to read as follows:]
1. Only individual pieces of flats or nonstandard parcels that
weigh less than 10 pounds each may be prepared as bundles on pallets. *
* *
* * * * *
8.10.2 Periodicals--Bundles, Sacks, Letter or Flat Trays
[Revise the seventh sentence in the introductory text of 8.10.2 to
read as follows:]
* * * Bundles of Periodicals flats and nonstandard parcels may also
be palletized under 10.0, 12.0, or 13.0. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the third sentence in the introductory text of item b to
read as follows:]
b. * * * Required for bundles containing all other flats or
nonstandard parcels. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the third sentence in the introductory text of item c to
read as follows:]
c. * * * Required for bundles containing all other flats and
nonstandard parcels. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the third sentence in the introductory text of item e to
read as follows:]
e. * * * Required for bundles containing all other flats or
nonstandard parcels. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence in the introductory text of item f to
read as follows:]
f. 5-digit, required, except for letter trays; permitted for
bundles, trays, and sacks (nonstandard parcels only). * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item h to read as follows:]
h. SCF, required, permitted for bundles, trays, and sacks
(nonstandard parcels only). The pallet may contain carrier route,
automation price, and/or Presorted price mail for the 3-digit ZIP Code
groups in L005. Mailers may place origin mixed ADC (OMX) sacks
(nonstandard parcels only) or flat trays on origin SCF pallets.
Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence in the introductory text of item i to
read as follows:]
i. ADC, required, permitted for bundles, trays, and sacks
(nonstandard parcels only). * * *
* * * * *
8.10.3 USPS Marketing Mail--Bundles, Sacks, or Trays
[Revise the fifth and sixth sentence of the introductory text of
8.10.3 to read as follows:]
* * * For parcels, use this preparation only for nonstandard
parcels in sacks. Palletize unbundled or unsacked nonstandard parcels
under 8.10.8. * * *
* * * * *
d. 5-digit, required except for trays, permitted for bundles,
trays, and sacks (when applicable). * * * * * * Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and nonstandard parcels, use ``STD'' followed
by ``FLTS'' or ``NONSTD,'' as applicable; followed by ``5D'' followed
by ``BARCODED'' (or ``BC'') if the pallet contains automation-price
mail; followed by ``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if the pallet contains
Presorted-price mail. * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence in the introductory text of item f to
read as follows:]
f. SCF, required, permitted for bundles, trays, and sacks
(nonstandard parcels only). * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence in the text of item f2 to read as
follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and nonstandard parcels, ``STD'' followed by
``FLTS'' or ``NONSTD,'' as applicable; followed by ``SCF''; followed by
``BARCODED'' (or ``BC'') if pallet contains automation price mail;
followed by ``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if pallet contains carrier
route and/or Presorted price mail. * * *
g. ASF, required unless bundle reallocation is used under 8.13,
permitted for bundles, trays, and sacks (nonstandard parcels only). * *
* * * * Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence in the text of item g2 to read as
follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and nonstandard parcels, ``STD'' followed by
``FLTS'' or ``NONSTD,'' as applicable; followed by ``ASF''; followed by
``BARCODED'' (or ``BC'') if pallet contains automation price mail;
followed by ``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if pallet contains carrier
route and/or Presorted price mail. * * *
[Revise the first sentence in the introductory text of item h to
read as follows:]
h. NDC, required, permitted for bundles, trays, and sacks
(nonstandard parcels only). * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence in the text of item h2 to read as
follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and nonstandard parcels, ``STD'' followed by
``FLTS'' or ``NONSTD,'' as applicable; followed by ``NDC''; followed by
``BARCODED'' (or ``BC'') if pallet contains automation price mail;
followed by ``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if pallet contains carrier
route and/or Presorted price mail. * * *
[Revise the introductory text of item i to read as follows:]
i. Mixed NDC, optional, permitted for bundles, trays, and sacks
(nonstandard parcels only); allowed with no minimum and required at 100
pounds of mail for bundles of flats. Bundles of flats totaling less
than 100 pounds in weight must be trayed if not palletized. The pallet
may contain carrier route, automation, and/or Presorted mail. Mailers
must place trays and sacks (nonstandard parcels only) containing pieces
paid at the single-piece price on the mixed NDC pallet (unless required
to be presented separately by special postage payment authorization).
Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the first sentence in the text of item i2 to read as
follows:]
2. Line 2: For flats and nonstandard parcels, ``STD'' followed by
``FLTS'' or ``NONSTD,'' as applicable; followed by ``BARCODED'' (or
``BC'') if pallet contains automation price mail; followed by
``NONBARCODED'' (or ``NBC'') if pallet contains carrier route and/or
Presorted price mail; followed by ``WKG.'' * * *
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 8.10.5 to read as follows:]
8.10.5 Package Services Nonstandard Parcels--Bundles and Sacks
[Revise the fifth sentence of 8.10.5 to read as follows:]
* * * At the mailer's option, all Package Services nonstandard
parcels also may be prepared for destination entry (see 7.0). * * *
a. Merged 5-digit scheme, required, permitted for bundles only. * *
* * * * Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD CR/5D''; followed by ``SCHEME'' (or
``SCH'').
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b. 5-digit scheme carrier routes, required, permitted for bundles
only. * * * * * * Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD''; followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES'' (or
``CR-RTS''); followed by ``SCHEME'' (or ``SCH'').
c. 5-digit scheme, required, permitted for bundles only. * * * * *
* Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD 5D''; followed by ``SCHEME'' (or ``SCH'').
d. Merged 5-digit, required, permitted for bundles only. * * * * *
* Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD CR/5D.''
e. 5-digit carrier routes, required, permitted for bundles and
sacks. * * * * * * Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD''; followed by ``CARRIER ROUTES'' (or
``CR-RTS'').
f. 5-digit, required, permitted for bundles and sacks. * * * * * *
Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD 5D.''
g. 3-digit, optional, option not available for bundles for 3-digit
ZIP Code prefixes marked ``N'' in L002. * * * * * * Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item g2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD 3D.''
h. SCF, required, permitted for bundles and sacks. * * * * * *
Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item h2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD SCF.''
i. ASF, required, permitted for bundles and sacks. * * * * * *
Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item i2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD ASF.''
j. NDC, required, permitted for bundles and sacks. * * * * * *
Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item j2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD NDC.''
k. Mixed NDC, optional, permitted for sacks only. * * * * * *
Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item k2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``PSVC NONSTD WKG.''
* * * * *
[Revise the heading and introductory text of 8.10.8 to read as
follows:]
8.10.8 Nonstandard Parcels Weighing 2 Ounces or More--USPS Marketing
Mail, Including Marketing Parcels
Mailers who palletize unbundled or unsacked nonstandard parcels
must make pallets or pallet boxes when there are 250 pounds or more for
the destination levels below for DNDC, DSCF, or DDU prices. When
prepared at origin, a 200 pound minimum is required for the NDC price.
Prepare pallets or pallet boxes of nonstandard parcels (except tubes,
rolls, and similar pieces) weighing 2 ounces or more under 8.0 and in
the sequence listed below. Label pallets or pallet boxes according to
the Line 1 and Line 2 information listed below and under 8.6. Mailers
may not prepare tubes, rolls, and similar pieces or pieces that weigh
less than 2 ounces on pallets or in pallet boxes, except for pieces in
carrier route bundles or in sacks under 8.10.3. Preparation sequence
and labeling:
a. 5-digit scheme, required. * * * * * * Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item a2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD 5D''; followed by ``SCHEME'' (or ``SCH'').
b. 5-digit, required. * * * * * * Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item b2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD 5D.''
c. SCF, required. Allowed only for mail deposited at a DSCF to
claim SCF price; labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item c2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: Use ``STD NONSTD SCF.''
d. ASF, optional, but required for DNDC prices. * * * * * *
Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item d2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD ASF.''
e. NDC, required. * * * * * * Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item e2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD NDC.''
f. Origin NDC (required); no minimum; labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item f2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD NDC.''
g. Mixed NDC, optional. Labeling:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item g2 to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: ``STD NONSTD WKG.''
[Revise the heading of 8.11 to read as follows:]
8.11 Bundle Reallocation To Protect SCF Pallet for Periodicals Flats
and Nonstandard Parcels and USPS Marketing Mail Flats on Pallets
* * * * *
8.11.3 Reallocation of Bundles If Optional 3-Digit Pallets Are Prepared
Reallocation rules are as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item d to read as follows:]
d. * * * Mail that falls beyond the SCF/RPDC pallet level must be
placed on the next appropriate pallet (ADC/RPDC, ASF/RPDC, NDC/RPDC or
MNDC/MRPDC) or in the next appropriate sack (nonstandard parcels) or
flat tray.
8.11.4 Reallocation of Bundles If Optional 3-Digit Pallets Are Not
Prepared
Reallocation rules are as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the last sentence of item b to read as follows:]
b. * * * Mail that falls beyond the SCF/RPDC pallet level must be
placed on the next appropriate pallet (ADC/RPDC, ASF/RPDC, NDC/RPDC, or
MNDC/MRPDC) or in the next appropriate sack (nonstandard parcels) or
flat tray.
* * * * *
[Revise the heading of 8.12 to read as follows:]
8.12 Bundle Reallocation to Protect ADC Pallet for Periodicals Flats
and Nonstandard Parcels on Pallets
* * * * *
8.14 Pallets of Bundles, Sacks, and Trays
* * * * *
8.14.2 USPS Marketing Mail
Additional pallet preparation:
[Revise the last sentence of item a to read as follows:]
a. Combined mailings. * * * * * * Mailers may include machinable
parcels
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and nonstandard parcels on 5-digit pallets.
* * * * *
8.18 Parcel Select DSCF Prices--Parcels on Pallets
8.18.1 Basic Preparation, Parcels on Pallets
Unless prepared under 8.18.2, or in sacks, mail must be prepared
for the DSCF price as follows:
[Revise the fourth sentence of item a to read as follows:]
a. General. * * * Machinable and nonstandard pieces may be combined
on the same pallet or in the same overflow sack when sorted to 5-digit
scheme or 5-digit destinations. * * *
* * * * *
8.18.2 Alternate Preparation, Parcels on Pallets
DSCF price mailings not prepared under 8.18.1 may be prepared as
follows:
[Revise the first and last sentence of item a to read as follows:]
a. General. All DSCF price mail in the mailing must be sorted to 5-
digit scheme, 5-digit, SCF (machinable parcels only), or 3-digit
(nonstandard) destinations under 8.18.2 (i.e., mail prepared under
8.18.1 and mail sacked under 255.4.2 must not be included in a mailing
prepared under 8.18.2). * * * * * * Machinable and nonstandard pieces
may be combined on the same pallet. Double-stacking is permitted if the
requirements of 8.3 are met.
* * * * *
8.20 Parcel Select and Bound Printed Matter DDU Prices
[Revise the fourth sentence in the introductory text of 8.20 to
read as follows:]
* * * Machinable and nonstandard pieces may be combined. * * *
* * * * *
9.0 Combining Bundles of Automation and Nonautomation Flats in Flat
Trays and Sacks
* * * * *
9.2 Periodicals
* * * * *
9.2.4 Optional Sack Preparation and Labeling
[Revise the fifth sentence in the introductory text of 9.2.4 to
read as follows:]
* * * If, due to the physical size of the mailpieces, the
machinable barcoded price pieces are considered flat-size under 201.6.0
and the machinable nonbarcoded price pieces are considered nonstandard
parcels under 201.7.6, the processing category shown on the sack label
must show ``FLTS.'' * * *
* * * * *
10.0 Merging Bundles of Flats Using the City State Product
* * * * *
10.1.4 Sack and Flat-Tray Preparation and Labeling
[Revise the introductory text of 10.1.4 to read as follows:]
All carrier route bundles must be placed in sacks/flat trays under
10.1.4a through 10.1.4e and 10.1.4h as described below. When sorting is
performed under this section, mailers must prepare merged 5-digit
scheme sacks (nonstandard parcels) or flat trays, 5-digit scheme
carrier routes sacks/flat trays, and merged 5-digit sacks (nonstandard
parcels) or flat trays for all possible 5-digit schemes or 5-digit ZIP
Codes as applicable, using L001 (merged 5-digit scheme and 5-digit
scheme carrier routes sort only) and the Carrier Route Indicators field
in the City State Product when there is enough volume for the 5-digit
scheme or 5-digit ZIP Code to prepare such sacks (nonstandard parcels)
or flat trays under 10.1.4. Mailers must label sacks/flat trays
according to the Line 1 and Line 2 information listed below and under
207.20.1. If, due to the physical size of the mailpieces, the barcoded
pieces are considered flat-size under 207.26.0, and the carrier route
pieces and nonbarcoded pieces are considered nonstandard parcels under
201.7.6, ``FLTS'' must be shown as the processing category on the sack/
tray label. If a mailing job does not contain barcoded price pieces and
the carrier route pieces and the nonbarcoded pieces are nonstandard
parcel shaped, use ``NONSTD'' for the processing category on the
contents line of the label. Mailers must prepare sacks containing
carrier route and 5-digit bundles from the carrier route, barcoded, and
nonbarcoded mailings in the mailing job in the following manner and
sequence:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of item h to read as follows:]
h. Merged 3-digit. Required for carrier route, 5-digit, and 5-digit
scheme bundles remaining after preparing sacks (nonstandard parcels
only) or flat trays under 10.1.4a through 10.1.4g, and any 3-digit and
3-digit scheme bundles with a minimum of 24 pieces for a 3-digit area.
Labeling:
* * * * *
12.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using a 5 Percent Threshold
* * * * *
12.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
[Revise the text in the fourth and last sentence of 12.1.5 to read
as follows:]
* * * If, due to the physical size of the mailpieces, the barcoded
price pieces are considered flat-size under 201.6.0 and the carrier
route sorted pieces and nonbarcoded price pieces are considered
nonstandard parcels under 201.7.6, ``FLTS'' must be shown as the
processing category on the pallet label. If a mailing contains no
barcoded price pieces and the carrier route pieces and the nonbarcoded
pieces are nonstandard parcels, use ``NONSTD for the processing
category on the contents line of the pallet label. Prepare and label
pallets as follows:
* * * * *
[Revise the second sentence of item c to read as follows:]
c. * * * Required for all other flats and nonstandard parcels. * *
*
* * * * *
13.0 Merging Bundles of Flats on Pallets Using the City State Product
and a 5 Percent Threshold
* * * * *
13.1.5 Pallet Preparation and Labeling
[Revise the fourth and last sentence of 13.1.5 to read as follows:]
* * * If, due to the physical size of the mailpieces, the barcoded
price pieces are considered flat-size under 201.6.0 and the carrier
route sorted pieces and nonbarcoded price pieces are considered
nonstandard parcels under 201.7.6, ``FLTS'' must be shown as the
processing category on the pallet label. If a mailing contains no
barcoded price pieces and the carrier route pieces and the nonbarcoded
of pieces are nonstandard parcels, use ``NONSTD'' for the processing
category on the contents line of the pallet label. Prepare and label
pallets as follows:
* * * * *
21.0 Optional Combined Parcel Mailings
* * * * *
21.3 Mail Preparation
21.3.1 Basic Standards
Prepare combined mailings as follows:
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a. Different parcel types must be prepared separately for combined
parcel mailings as indicated below:
* * * * *
[Revise the text of items a2 and a3 to read as follows:]
2. USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services
nonstandard parcels, except for tubes, rolls, triangles, and other
similarly nonstandard-shaped pieces: Use ``STD/PSVC'' for line 2
content labeling.
3. USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services tubes,
rolls, triangles, and similarly nonstandard-shaped parcels: Use ``STD/
PSVC NONSTD'' for line 2 content labeling.
* * * * *
21.3.3 Combining USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package
Services APPS-Machinable Parcels
[Revise the text of 21.3.3 to read as follows:]
Prepare and enter USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package
Services nonstandard parcels, that are not tubes, rolls, triangles, or
similarly nonstandard-shaped parcels) as combined APPS-machinable
parcels as shown in the table below.
* * * * *
Index
* * * * *
B
* * * * *
Bound Printed Matter, Commercial Parcels
* * * * *
[Revise the ``carrier route irregular parcels'' line item under
``Bound Printed Matter, Commercial Parcels'' to read as follows:]
carrier route nonstandard parcels, 265.9.2, 265.9.3
* * * * *
[Revise the ``presorted irregular parcels'' line item under ``Bound
Printed Matter, Commercial Parcels'' to read as follows:]
presorted nonstandard parcels, 265.8.2, 265.8.3
* * * * *
[Revise the ``nonmachinable parcels'' line item under ``Bound
Printed Matter, Commercial Parcels'' to read as follows:]
nonstandard parcels, 201.7.6
* * * * *
[Revise the ``bundles of irregular parcels on pallets'' line item
under ``Bound Printed Matter, Commercial Parcels'' to read as follows:]
bundles of nonstandard parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.5
* * * * *
[Revise the ``carrier route irregular parcels'' line item under
``Bound Printed Matter, Commercial Parcels'' to read as follows:]
carrier route nonstandard parcels, 265.9.2, 265.9.3
* * * * *
[Revise the ``presorted irregular parcels'' line item under ``Bound
Printed Matter, Commercial Parcels'' to read as follows:]
presorted nonstandard parcels, 265.8.2, 265.8.3
* * * * *
[Revise the ``sacks of irregular parcels on pallets'' line item
under ``Bound Printed Matter, Commercial Parcels'' to read as follows:]
sacks of nonstandard parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.5
* * * * *
I
* * * * *
[Delete the ``Irregular parcels'' line item under ``I''.]
* * * * *
L
* * * * *
Library Mail, Commercial Parcels
* * * * *
[Revise the ``irregular parcels'' and ``irregular parcels on
pallets'' line items under ``Library Mail, Commercial Parcels'' to read
as follows:]
nonstandard parcels, 275.6.3
nonstandard parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.5
* * * * *
[Delete the second duplicated line item ``irregular parcels'' after
the ``bundles'' line item.]
* * * * *
[Revise the ``nonmachinable parcels'' line item under ``Library
Mail, Commercial Parcels'' to read as follows:]
nonstandard parcels, 201.7.6
* * * * *
M
* * * * *
Media Mail, commercial parcels
* * * * *
[Revise the ``irregular parcels'' and ``irregular parcels on
pallets'' line items under ``Media Mail, Commercial Parcels'' to read
as follows:]
nonstandard parcels, 275.6.3
nonstandard parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.5
* * * * *
[Revise the ``nonmachinable parcels'' line item under ``Media Mail,
Commercial Parcels'' to read as follows:]
nonstandard parcels, 201.7.6
* * * * *
N
* * * * *
[Revise the ``nonmachinable'' line item under ``N'' to read as
follows:]
Nonstandard
* * * * *
[Revise the ``Parcel Select'' line item under the renamed
``nonstandard'' to read as follows:]
Parcel Select, 201.7.6
* * * * *
P
* * * * *
Parcel Select
* * * * *
[Revise the ``irregular parcels on pallets'' line item under
``Parcel Select'' to read as follows:]
nonstandard parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.5
* * * * *
[Revise the ``nonmachinable parcels on pallets'' line item under
``Parcel Select'' to read as follows:]
nonstandard parcels on pallets, 705.8.18.2
* * * * *
[Revise the ``nonmachinable parcels'' line item under ``Parcel
Select'' to read as follows:]
nonstandard parcels, 201.7.6
* * * * *
Parcels
[Revise the ``nonmachinable criteria'' heading under ``parcels'' to
read as follows:]
nonstandard criteria
[Revise the ``commercial mail'' line item under renamed
``nonstandard criteria'' to read as follows:]
commercial mail, 201.7.6
* * * * *
Periodicals
* * * * *
[Revise the ``carrier route irregular parcels in sacks'' line item
under ``Periodicals'' to read as follows:]
carrier route nonstandard parcels in sacks, 207.23.4
* * * * *
[Revise the ``irregular parcels in sacks'' line item under
``Periodicals'' to read as follows:]
nonstandard parcels in sacks, 207.22.6
* * * * *
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S
* * * * *
size
* * * * *
[Revise the ``nonmachinable parcels'' line item under ``Size'' to
read as follows:]
nonstandard parcels, 101.3.0, 201.7.0
* * * * *
U
* * * * *
USPS Marketing Mail, Parcels
* * * * *
[Revise the ``bundling for irregular parcels'' line item under
``USPS Marketing Mail, parcels'' to read as follows:]
bundling for nonstandard parcels, 245.11.4, 245.12.5
* * * * *
[Revise the ``presorted irregular parcels'' line item under ``USPS
Marketing Mail, parcels'' to read as follows:]
presorted nonstandard parcels, 245.11.4
* * * * *
Christopher Doyle,
Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2024-18276 Filed 8-15-24; 8:45 am]
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