Recommended Changes
In The Domestic Mail Classification Schedule
The Commission's Opinion and Recommended Decision on the Postal Service's Request entails numerous substantive, structural, and organizational changes in the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS). The DMCS is published here in legislative format.
1 Recommended additions are underlined; recommended deletions appear in brackets.
The presentation of several sections differs markedly from the current version. For example, in Periodicals, changes reflect the establishment of a new "Outside County" subclass through the formal merger of several subclasses in Periodicals. In Standard Mail, the component generally referred to as Standard A (formerly referred to as third-class mail) is retained; the component now comprised of the Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Library, and Special subclasses (referred to as Standard B) is moved to a separate section, renumbered and renamed. In Special Services, the changes, for the most part, reflect the Service's proposed recodification. Minor conforming and editorial changes have been made.
Expedited Mail
Classification Schedule
Expedited Mail is mail matter entered as Express Mail under the provisions of this Schedule. Any matter eligible for mailing may, at the option of the mailer, be mailed as Express Mail. Insurance is either included in Express Mail postage or is available for an additional charge, depending on the value and nature of the item sent by Express Mail.
120 Description of Services
121 Same Day Airport Service
Same Day Airport service is available between designated airport mail facilities.
122 Custom Designed Service
Custom Designed service is available between designated postal facilities or other designated locations for mailable matter tendered under a service agreement between the Postal Service and the mailer. Service under a service agreement shall be offered in a manner consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c).
A service agreement shall set forth the following:
a. The scheduled place for each shipment tendered for service to each specific destination;
b. Scheduled place for claim, or delivery, at destination for each scheduled shipment;
c. Scheduled time of day for tender at origin and for claim or delivery at destination.
122.3 Pickup and Delivery.
Pickup at the mailer's premises, and/or delivery at an address other than the destination postal facility is provided under terms and conditions as specified by the Postal Service.
122.4 Commencement of Service Agreement.
Service provided pursuant to a service agreement shall commence not more than 10 days after the signed service agreement is tendered to the Postal Service.
122.5 Termination of Service Agreement
122.51 Termination by Postal Service.
Express Mail service provided pursuant to a service agreement may be terminated by the Postal Service upon 10 days prior written notice to the mailer if:
d. Service cannot be provided for reasons beyond the control of the Postal Service or because of changes in Postal Service facilities or operations, or
e. The mailer fails to adhere to the terms of the service agreement or this schedule.
122.52 Termination by Mailers.
The mailer may terminate a service agreement, for any reason, by notice to the Postal Service.
123 Next Day Service and Second Day Service
123.1 Availability of Services.
Next Day and Second Day Services are available at designated retail postal facilities to designated destination facilities or locations for items tendered by the time or times specified by the Postal Service. Next Day Service is available for overnight delivery. Second Day Service is available for second day delivery.
Pickup service is available for Next Day and Second Day Services under terms and conditions as specified by the Postal Service. Service shall be offered in a manner consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c).
Express Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length and girth combined.
140 Postage and Preparation
Except as provided in Rate Schedules 121, 122 and 123, postage on Express Mail is charged on each piece. For shipments tendered in Express Mail pouches under a service agreement, each pouch is a piece.
Express Mail must be deposited at places designated by the Postal Service.
A receipt showing the time and date of mailing will be provided to the mailer upon acceptance of Express Mail by the Postal Service. This receipt serves as evidence of mailing.
Express Mail service provides a high speed, high reliability service. Same Day Airport Express Mail will be dispatched on the next available transportation to the destination airport mail facility. Custom Designed Express Mail will be available for claim or delivery as specified in the service agreement.
154 Forwarding and Return
When Express Mail is returned, or forwarded, as specified by the Postal Service, there will be no additional charge.
The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable fees:
The rates for Express Mail are set forth in the following rate schedules:
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Claims for refunds of postage must be filed within the period of time and under terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.
The Postal Service will refund the postage for Same Day Airport Express Mail not available for claim by the time specified, unless the delay is caused by:
a. Strikes or work stoppage;
b. Delay or cancellation of flights; or
c. Governmental action beyond the control of Postal Service or air carriers.
Except where a service agreement provides for claim, or delivery, of Custom Designed Express Mail more than 24 hours after scheduled tender at point of origin, the Postal Service will refund postage for such mail not available for claim, or not delivered, within 24 hours of mailing, unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage.
Unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage, the Postal Service will refund postage for Next Day Express Mail not available for claim or not delivered:
a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post OfficetoPost Office service;
b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post OfficetoAddressee service.
Unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage, the Postal Service will refund postage for Second Day Express Mail not available for claim or not delivered:
a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post OfficetoPost Office service;
b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post OfficetoAddressee service.
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
Any matter eligible for mailing may, at the option of the mailer, be mailed as First-Class Mail. The following must be mailed as First-Class Mail, unless mailed as Express Mail or exempt under title 39, United States Code, or except as authorized under sections 344.12, 344.23 and 443:
a. Mail sealed against postal inspection as set forth in section 5000;
b. Matter wholly or partially in handwriting or typewriting except as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, [323, 344.22,]
520, 544.2, and 446;
c. Matter having the character of actual and personal correspondence except as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, [323, 344.22,]
520, 544.2, and 446; and
d. Bills and statements of account.
220 Description of Subclasses
221 Letters and Sealed Parcels Subclass
The Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass consists of First-Class Mail weighing 13 ounces or less that is not mailed under section 222 or 223.
221.2 Regular Rate Categories.
The regular rate categories consist of Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not mailed under section 221.3.
221.21 Single-Piece Rate Category.
The single-piece rate category applies to regular rate Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not mailed under section 221.22 or 221.24.
221.22 Presort Rate Category.
The presort rate category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.23 Information Based Indicia Program Mail Rate Category.
The Information Based Indicia Program mail rate category applies to Letters and Sealed parcels subclass mail in envelopes that:
a.
Are prepared in accordance with the Information Based Indicia Program requirements, as specified by the Postal Service;
b.
Bear a facing identification mark, as specified by the Postal Service;
c.
Bear a proper barcode corresponding to the correct ZIP Code, as specified by the Postal Service;
d.
Bear proper postage and addressing information machine printed directly on the envelope, as specified by the Postal Service; and
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Meet automation compatibility criteria, as specified by the Postal Service.
221.24 Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category.
The qualified business reply mail rate category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that:
a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit account business reply mail permit holder, for return by mail to the recipient;
b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the letter machinability and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.25 Courtesy Envelope Mail Rate Category.
The courtesy envelope mail rate category applies to Letters and Sealed parcels subclass mail in envelopes that:
a.
Are preaddressed and preprinted reply envelopes, of a design approved by the Postal Service;
b.
Bear a facing identification mark, as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Bear a proper barcode corresponding to the correct ZIP Code, as specified by the Postal Service;
d. Bear an indication that the envelope is eligible for the discount as specified by the Postal Service; and
e. Meet automation compatibility criteria, as specified by the Postal Service.
221.26 Nonstandard Size Surcharge.
Regular rate category Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 232.
221.27 Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces.
Presort rate category Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is eligible for an additional presort discount on each piece weighing more than two ounces.
221.3 Automation Rate Categories - Letters and Flats
The automation rate categories consist of Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing 13 ounces or less that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces, or is provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.[32]321 [Basic Rate Category.]Basic Rate Category
The basic rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 221.[33]
322, 221.[34]
323, or 221.[35]
324.
221.[33]322 [Three-Digit Rate Category.]Three-Digit Rate Category
The three-digit rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.[34]323 [Five-Digit Rate Category.]Five-Digit Rate Category
The five-digit rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.[35]324 [Carrier Route Rate Category.]Carrier Route Rate Category
The carrier route rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to carrier routes. It is available only for those carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.
221.[36]331 [Basic Flats Rate Category.]Basic Flats Rate Category.
The basic flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 221.[37]
332 or 221.333.
221.[37]332 [Three- and Five-Digit Flats Rate Category.]Three-Digit Flats Rate Category.
The three-[ and five-]digit flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-[ and five-]digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.333 Five-Digit Flats Rate Category.
The five-digit flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.[38]334 [Nonstandard Size Surcharge.]Nonstandard Size Surcharge.
Flat-size automation rate category pieces are subject to a surcharge if they are nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 232.
221.[39]34 Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces.
Presorted automation rate category mail is eligible for an additional presort discount on each piece weighing more than two ounces.
The Cards subclass consists of Stamped Cards, defined in section 962.1[1], and postcards. A postcard is a privately printed mailing card for the transmission of messages. To be eligible to be mailed as a First-Class postcard, a card must be of uniform thickness and must not exceed any of the following dimensions:
b. 4 1/4 inches in width;
c. 0.016 inch in thickness.
Double Stamped Cards or double postcards may be mailed as Stamped Cards or postcards. Double Stamped Cards are defined in section 962.1[2]. A double postcard consists of two attached cards, one of which may be detached by the receiver and returned by mail as a single postcard.
A mailpiece with any of the following characteristics is not mailable as a Stamped Card or postcard unless it is prepared as specified by the Postal Service:
a. Numbers or letters unrelated to postal purposes appearing in the address portion of the card;
c. Vertical tearing guide;
d. An address portion which is smaller than the remainder of the card.
222.3 Regular Rate Categories
222.31 Single-Piece Rate Category.
The single-piece rate category applies to regular rate Cards subclass mail not mailed under section 222.32 or 222.34.
222.32 Presort Rate Category.
The presort rate category applies to Cards subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
222.34 Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category.
The qualified business reply mail rate category applies to Cards subclass mail that:
a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit account business reply mail permit holder, for return by mail to the recipient;
b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the card machinability and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
222.4 Automation Rate Categories
The automation rate categories consist of Cards subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces, or is provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
222.42 Basic Rate Category.
The basic rate category applies to automation rate category cards not mailed under section 222.43, 222.44, or 222.45.
222.43 Three-Digit Rate Category.
The three-digit rate category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
222.44 Five-Digit Rate Category.
The five-digit rate category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
222.45 Carrier Route Rate Category.
The carrier route rate category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to carrier routes. It is available only for those carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.
223 Priority Mail Subclass
The Priority Mail subclass consists of:
a. First-Class Mail weighing more than 13 ounces; and
b. Any mailable matter which, at the option of the mailer, is mailed for expeditious mailing and transportation.
223.2 Single-Piece Priority Mail Rate Category.
The single-piece priority mail rate category applies to Priority Mail subclass mail[ not mailed under section 223.4].
223.5 Flat Rate Envelope.
Priority Mail subclass mail sent in a "flat rate" envelope provided by the Postal Service is charged the [two]
one-pound rate.
Pickup service is available for Priority Mail subclass mail under terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.
Priority Mail subclass mail weighing less than 15 pounds, and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined, is charged a minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which the piece is addressed.
First-Class Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size and weight limitations apply to individual First-Class Mail subclasses.
232 Nonstandard Size Mail
Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing one ounce or less is nonstandard size if:
a. Its aspect ratio does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 inclusive; or
b. It exceeds any of the following dimensions:
i. 11.5 inches in length;
ii. 6.125 inches in width; or
iii. 0.25 inch in thickness.
240 Postage And Preparation
Postage on First-Class Mail must be paid as set forth in section 3000. Postage is computed separately on each piece of mail. Pieces not within the same postage rate increment may be mailed at other than a single-piece rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed. All mail mailed at other than a single-piece rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.
First-Class Mail must be deposited at places and times designated by the Postal Service.
First-Class Mail receives expeditious handling and transportation, except that when First-Class Mail is attached to or enclosed with mail of another class, the service of that class applies.
253 Forwarding and Return
First-Class Mail that is undeliverable-as-addressed is forwarded or returned to the sender without additional charge.
The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable fees:
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The rates and fees for First-Class Mail are set forth in the following rate schedules:
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272 Keys and Identification Devices.
Keys, identification cards, identification tags, or similar identification devices that:
a. weigh no more than 2 pounds;
b. are mailed without cover; and
c. bear, contain, or have securely attached the name and address information, as specified by the Postal Service, of a person, organization, or concern, with instructions to return to the address and a statement guaranteeing the payment of postage due on delivery; are subject to the following rates and fees:
i. the applicable single-piece rates in schedules 221 or 223;
ii. the fee set forth in fee schedule 931 for payment of postage due charges if an active business reply mail advance deposit account is not used, and
iii. if applicable, the surcharge for nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 232.
280 Authorizations and Licenses
The
mailing fee set forth in [S]
schedule 1000 must be paid once each year at each office of mailing [by any person who mails]
or office of verification, as specified by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of other than single-piece First-Class Mail [or courtesy envelope mail]
(including Information Based Indicia Program Mail, or Courtesy Envelope Mail). Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class rate.
STANDARD MAIL
CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
Any mailable matter
weighing less than 16 ounces may be mailed as Standard Mail except:
a. Matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail;
b. Copies of a publication that is entered as Periodicals class mail, except copies sent by a printer to a publisher, and except copies that would have traveled at the former second-class transient rate. (The transient rate applied to individual copies of second-class mail (currently Periodicals class mail) forwarded and mailed by the public, as well as to certain sample copies mailed by publishers.)
Printed matter, including printed letters which according to internal evidence are being sent in identical terms to several persons, but which do not have the character of actual or personal correspondence, may be mailed as Standard Mail. Printed matter does not lose its character as Standard Mail when the date and name of the addressee and of the sender are written thereon. For the purposes of the Standard Mail Classification Schedule, "printed" does not include reproduction by handwriting or typewriting.
Standard Mail may have the following written additions placed on the wrapper, on a tag or label attached to the outside of the parcel, or inside the parcel, either loose or attached to the article:
a. Marks, numbers, name, or letters descriptive of contents;
b. "Please Do Not Open Until Christmas," or words of similar import;
c. Instructions and directions for the use of an article in the package;
d. Manuscript dedication or inscription not in the nature of personal correspondence;
e. Marks to call attention to any word or passage in text;
f. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter;
g. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets, and corrections in proof sheets to include: corrections of typographical and other errors, alterations of text, insertion of new text, marginal instructions to the printer, and rewrites of parts if necessary for correction;
h. Handstamped imprints, except when the added matter is itself personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication;
320 Description of Subclasses
[321 Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing Less than 16 Ounces]
The Regular subclass consists of Standard Mail [weighing less than 16 ounces] that is not mailed under sections
322, 323, or 324. [321.3, 321.4, 321.5 or 323.]
321.[2]2 Presort Rate Categories
The presort rate categories apply to Regular subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]22 Basic Rate Categories.
The basic rate categories apply to presort rate category mail not mailed under section
321.23 [321.223].
321.[2]23 Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories.
The three- and five-digit rate categories apply to presort rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]3 Automation Rate Categories
The automation rate categories apply to Regular subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces, or is provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service;
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]32 Basic Barcoded Rate Category
The basic barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.[2]33 or 321.[2]34.
321.[2]33 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category.
The three-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]34 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category
The five-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]35 Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category.
The basic barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.[2]36.
321.[2]36 Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category.
The three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]4 Destination Entry Discount
s.
The destination entry discounts apply to Regular subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), or sectional center facility (SCF), at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
321.[2]5 Residual Shape Surcharge.
Regular subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
The barcode discount applies to Regular Subclass mail that is subject to the residual shape surcharge in 321.5, is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
322[1.3] Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass
The Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section
321, 323, or 324[321.2, 321.4, 321.5 or 323], and that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces;
b. Is prepared, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Is presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service;
d. Is sequenced as specified by the Postal Service; and
e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
322.[1.3]2 Basic Rate Category.
The basic rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under section [321.33, 321.34 or 321.35]
322.3, 322.4 or 322.5.
322.[1.3]3 Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category.
The basic pre-barcoded rate category applies to letter-size Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits), as specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
322.[1.3]4 High Density Rate Category.
The high density rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the high density requirements specified by the Postal Service.
322.[1.3]5 Saturation Rate Category.
The saturation rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the saturation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
322.[1.3]6 Destination Entry Discounts.
Destination entry discounts apply to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), sectional center facility (SCF), or destination delivery unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
322.[1.3]7 Residual Shape Surcharge.
Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
323[1.4] Nonprofit Subclass
The Nonprofit subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section
321, 322, or 324[321.2, 321.3, 321.5 or 323], and that is mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the following types:
a. Religious, as defined in section 1009,
b. Educational, as defined in section 1009,
c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
f. Labor, as defined in section 1009,
g. Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009,
i. Qualified political committees,
j. State or local voting registration officials when making a mailing required or authorized by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
323.[1.4]11 Qualified Political Committees.
The term "qualified political committee" means a national or State committee of a political party, the Republican and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committees, the Democratic National Congressional Committee, and the National Republican Congressional Committee:
a. The term "national committee" means the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the daytoday operation of such political party at the national level; and
b. The term "State committee" means the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the daytoday operation of such political party at the State level.
323.[1.4]12 Limitation on Authorization.
An organization authorized to mail at the nonprofit Standard rates for qualified nonprofit organizations may mail only its own matter at these rates. An organization may not delegate or lend the use of its permit to mail at nonprofit Standard rates to any other person, organization or association.
323.[1.4]2 Presort Rate Categories
The presort rate categories apply to Nonprofit subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
323.[1.4]22 Basic Rate Categories.
The basic rate categories apply to presort rate category mail not mailed under section 32
2.[1.4]23.
323.[1.4]23 Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories.
The three- and five-digit rate categories apply to presort rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
323.[1.4]3 Automation Rate Categories
The automation rate categories apply to Nonprofit subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces, or is provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service;
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
323.[1.4]32 Basic Barcoded Rate Category.
The basic barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 32
3.[1.4]33 or 32
3.[1.4]34.
323.[1.4]33 ThreeDigit Barcoded Rate Category.
The three-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
323.[1.4]34 FiveDigit Barcoded Rate Category.
The five-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
323.[1.4]35 Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category.
The basic barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 32
3.[1.4]36.
323.[1.4]36 Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category.
The three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
323.[1.4]4 Destination Entry Discounts.
Destination entry discounts apply to Nonprofit subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility) or sectional center facility (SCF) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
323.[1.4]5 Residual Shape Surcharge.
Nonprofit subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
The barcode discount applies to Nonprofit subclass mail that is subject to the residual shape surcharge in 323.5, is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
324[1.5] Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass
The Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of Standard Mail [weighing less than 16 ounces] that is not mailed under section
321, 322, or 323[321.2, 321.3, 321.4 or 323], that is mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations (as defined in section 32
3[1.41]) under the terms and limitations stated in section 32
3.[1.4]12, and that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces;
b. Is prepared, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Is presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service;
d. Is sequenced as specified by the Postal Service; and
e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
324.[1.5]2 Basic Rate Category.
The basic rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under section
324.3, 324.4, or 324.5.[321.53, 321.54 or 321.55.]
324.[1.5]3 Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category.
The basic pre-barcoded rate category applies to letter-size Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits), as specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
324.[1.5]4 High Density Rate Category.
The high density rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the high density requirements specified by the Postal Service.
324.[1.5]5 Saturation Rate Category.
The saturation rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the saturation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
324.[1.5]6 Destination Entry Discounts.
Destination entry discounts apply to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), sectional center facility (SCF), or destination delivery unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
324.[1.5]7 Residual Shape Surcharge.
Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
[Except as provided in section 322.161,] Standard Mail may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size limitations apply to individual [Standard Mail subclasses.]
rate categories. The maximum size for mail [presorted to carrier route] in the Enhanced Carrier Route and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclasses is 14 inches in length, 11.75 inches in width, and 0.75 inch in thickness
, except that merchandise samples mailed with detached address cards, prepared as specified by the Postal service, may exceed those dimensions. [For merchandise samples mailed with detached address cards, the carrier route maximum dimensions apply to the detached address cards and not to the samples.]
Standard Mail may not weigh more than
16 ounces.[70 pounds. Additional weight limitations apply to individual Standard Mail subclasses.]
340 Postage And Preparation
Postage must be paid as set forth in section 3000. When the postage [computed at a Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Standard rate] is higher than the rate prescribed in any of the
Package Services[Standard] subclasses [listed in 322] for which the piece also qualifies [(or would qualify, except for weight)], the piece is eligible for the applicable lower rate. All mail mailed at a bulk or presort rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.
All pieces in a Standard mailing must be separately addressed. All pieces in a Standard mailing must be identified as specified by the Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of the addressee when specified by the Postal Service. All Standard mailings must be prepared and presented as specified by the Postal Service. Two or more Standard mailings may be commingled and mailed only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.
Pieces not identical in size and weight may be mailed at a bulk or presort rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.
344 Attachments and Enclosures
344.1 [Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses (section 321)]
First-Class Mail may be attached to or enclosed in Standard
Mail containing books, catalogs, and merchandise[ entered under section 321]. The piece must be marked as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 344.[1]2, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the First-Class rate for which it qualifies.
344.[1]2 Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures.
First-Class Mail, as defined in subsections b through d of section 210, may be attached to or enclosed with Standard
Mail[merchandise entered under section 321, including]
containing merchandise, including books
, but excluding merchandise samples, with postage paid on the combined piece at the applicable Standard rate, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed.
[344.2 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses (sections 322 and 323)]
FirstClass Mail or Standard Mail from any of the subclasses listed in section 321 (Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route) may be attached to or enclosed in Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323. The piece must be marked as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in sections 344.22 and 344.23, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the First-Class or section 321 Standard rate for which it qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the host piece is higher), or, if a combined piece with a section 321 Standard Mail attachment or enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is subject to the Parcel Post rate for which it qualifies.]
[344.22 Specifically Authorized Attachments and Enclosures.
Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 may contain enclosures and attachments as specified by the Postal Service and as described in subsections a and e of section 323.11, with postage paid on the combined piece at the Standard rate applicable to the host piece.]
[344.23 Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures.
First-Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in subsections b through d of section 210, may be attached to or enclosed with Standard Mail mailed under section 322 or 323, with postage paid on the combined piece at the Standard rate applicable to the host piece, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed.]
Standard Mail must be deposited at places and times designated by the Postal Service.
Standard Mail may receive deferred service.
353 Forwarding and Return
[353.1 Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses (section 321)]
Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail [mailed under section 321] will be returned on request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on request of the mailer. Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class and Standard
Mail pieces will be returned as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 935, the applicable First-Class Mail rate is charged for each piece receiving return only service. Except as provided in section 936, charges for forwarding-and-return service are assessed only on those pieces which cannot be forwarded and are returned. Except as provided in sections 935 and 936, the charge for those returned pieces is the appropriate First-Class Mail rate for the piece plus that rate multiplied by a factor equal to the number of [section 321] Standard
Mail pieces nationwide that are successfully forwarded for every one piece that cannot be forwarded and must be returned.
[353.2 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses (sections 322 and 323)]
[Undeliverableasaddressed Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 will be forwarded on request of the addressee, returned on request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on request of the mailer. Pieces which combine Standard Mail from one of the subclasses described in 322 and 323 with FirstClass Mail or Standard Mail from one of the subclasses described in 321 will be forwarded if undeliverable-as-addressed, and returned if undeliverable, as specified by the Postal Service. When Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 is forwarded or returned from one post office to another, additional charges will be based on the applicable single-piece Standard Mail rate under 322 or 323.]
All Standard Mail will receive the following services upon payment of the appropriate fees:
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Standard Mail [Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail] when postage is paid with permit imprint.
[362 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses]
[Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees:
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[Insurance, special handling, and COD services may not be used selectively for individual pieces in a multi-piece Standard Mail mailing unless specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.]
362[3] Regular and Nonprofit
362.1 Regular and Nonprofit subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees.
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Regular subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees:
Nonprofit subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees:
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380 Authorizations and Licenses
[381 Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses]
[A]
The mailing fee [as] set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each year
at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by the Postal Service, by
or for mailers of [Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass]
Standard [m]
Mail.
Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any Standard Mail rate.
PERIODICALS
CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
A publication may qualify for mailing under the Periodicals Classification Schedule if it meets all the requirements in sections 411.2 through 411.5 and the requirements for one of the qualification categories in sections 412 through 415. Eligibility for specific Periodicals rates is prescribed in section 420.
Periodicals class mail is mailable matter consisting of newspapers and other periodical publications. The term "periodical publications" includes, but is not limited to:
a. Any catalog or other course listing including mail announcements of legal texts which are part of postbar admission education issued by any institution of higher education or by a nonprofit organization engaged in continuing legal education.
b. Any looseleaf page or report (including any index, instruction for filing, table, or sectional identifier which is an integral part of such report) which is designed as part of a looseleaf reporting service concerning developments in the law or public policy.
Periodicals class mail must be regularly issued at stated intervals at least four times a year, bear a date of issue, and be numbered consecutively.
411.32 Separate Publication.
For purposes of determining Periodicals rate eligibility, an "issue" of a newspaper or other periodical shall be deemed to be a separate publication when the following conditions exist:
a. The issue is published at a regular frequency more often than once a month either on (1) the same day as another regular issue of the same publication; or (2) on a day different from regular issues of the same publication, and
b. More than 10 percent of the total number of copies of the issue is distributed on a regular basis to recipients who do not subscribe to it or request it, and
c. The number of copies of the issue distributed to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters is more than twice the number of copies of any other issue distributed to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters on that same day, or, if no other issue that day, any other issue distributed during the same period. "During the same period" shall be defined as the periods of time ensuing between the distribution of each of the issues whose eligibility is being examined. Such separate publications must independently meet the qualifications for Periodicals eligibility.
411.4 Office of Publication.
Periodicals class mail must have a known office of publication. A known office of publication is a public office where business of the publication is transacted during the usual business hours. The office must be maintained where the publication is authorized original entry.
Periodicals class mail must be formed of printed sheets. It may not be reproduced by stencil, mimeograph, or hectograph processes, or reproduced in imitation of typewriting. Reproduction by any other printing process is permissible. Any style of type may be used.
To qualify as a General Publication, Periodicals class mail must meet the requirements in section 411 and in sections 412.2 through 412.4.
412.2 Dissemination of Information.
A General Publication must be originated and published for the purpose of disseminating information of a public character, or devoted to literature, the sciences, art, or some special industry.
412.31 Total Distribution.
A General Publication must be designed primarily for paid circulation. At least 50 percent or more of the copies of the publication must be distributed to persons who have paid above a nominal rate.
412.32 List of Subscribers.
A General Publication must be distributed to a legitimate list of persons who have subscribed by paying or promising to pay at a rate above nominal for copies to be received during a stated time. Copies mailed to persons who are not on a legitimate list of subscribers are nonsubscriber copies.
As used in section 412.31, nominal rate means:
a. A token subscription price that is so low that it cannot be considered a material consideration;
b. A reduction to the subscriber, under a premium offer or any other arrangements, of more than 50 percent of the amount charged at the basic annual rate for a subscriber to receive one copy of each issue published during the subscription period. The value of a premium is considered to be its actual cost to the publishers, the recognized retail value, or the represented value, whichever is highest.
412.34 Nonsubscriber Copies
412.341 Up to Ten Percent.
Nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year up to and including 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to subscribers during the calendar year are mailable at the rates that apply to subscriber copies provided that the nonsubscriber copies would have been eligible for those rates if mailed to subscribers.
412.342 Over Ten Percent.
Nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year, in excess of 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to subscribers during the calendar year which are presorted and commingled with subscriber copies are charged the applicable rates for [Regular]
Outside County Periodicals
, but are not eligible for preferred rate discounts. The 10 percent limitation for a publication is based on the total number of all copies of that publication mailed to subscribers during the calendar year.
412.35 Advertiser's Proof Copies.
One complete copy of each issue of a General Publication may be mailed to each advertiser in that issue as an advertiser's proof copy at the rates that apply to subscriber copies, whether the advertiser's proof copy is mailed to the advertiser directly or, instead, to an advertising representative or agent of the publication. These copies count as subscriber copies.
412.36 Expired Subscriptions.
For six months after a subscription has expired, copies of a General Publication may be mailed to a former subscriber at the rates that apply to copies mailed to subscribers, if the publisher has attempted during that six months to obtain payment, or a promise to pay, for renewal. These copies do not count as subscriber copies.
412.4 Advertising Purposes
A General Publication may not be designed primarily for advertising purposes. A publication is "designed primarily for advertising purposes" if it:
a. Has advertising in excess of 75 percent in more than onehalf of its issues during any 12month period;
b. Is owned or controlled by individuals or business concerns and conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the main business or calling of those who own or control it;
c. Consists principally of advertising and editorial write-ups of the advertisers;
d. Consists principally of advertising and has only a token list of subscribers, the circulation being mainly free;
e. Has only a token list of subscribers and prints advertisements free for advertisers who pay for copies to be sent to a list of persons furnished by the advertisers; or
f. Is published under a license from individuals or institutions and features other businesses of the licensor.
413 Requester Publications
A publication which is circulated free or mainly free may qualify for Periodicals class as a Requester Publication if it meets the requirements in sections 411, and 413.2 through 413.4.
It must contain at least 24 pages.
413.3 Advertising Purposes
413.31 Advertising Percentage.
It must devote at least 25 percent of its pages to nonadvertising and not more than 75 percent to advertisements.
413.32 Ownership and Control.
It must not be owned or controlled by one or more individuals or business concerns and conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the main business or calling of those who own or control it.
413.4 Circulated to Requesters
413.41 List of Requesters.
It must have a legitimate list of persons who request the publication, and 50 percent or more of the copies of the publication must be distributed to persons making such requests. Subscription copies paid for or promised to be paid for, including those at or below a nominal rate may be included in the determination of whether the 50 percent request requirement is met. Persons will not be deemed to have requested the publication if their request is induced by a premium offer or by receipt of material consideration, provided that mere receipt of the publication is not material consideration.
413.42 Nonrequester Copies
413.421 Up to Ten Percent.
Nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year up to and including 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to requesters during the calendar year are mailable at the rates that apply to requester copies provided that the nonrequester copies would have been eligible for those rates if mailed to requesters.
413.422 Over Ten Percent.
Nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year, in excess of 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to requesters during the calendar year which are presorted and commingled with requester copies are charged the applicable rates for [Regular]
Outside County Periodicals
, but are not eligible for preferred rate discounts. The 10 percent limitation for a publication is based on the total number of all copies of that publication mailed to requesters during the calendar year.
413.43 Advertiser's Proof Copies.
One complete copy of each issue of a Requester Publication may be mailed to each advertiser in that issue as an advertiser's proof copy at the rates that apply to requester copies, whether the advertiser's proof copy is mailed to the advertiser directly or, instead, to an advertising representative or agent of the publication. These copies count as requester copies.
414 Publications of Institutions and Societies
414.1 Publisher's Own Advertising.
Except as provided in section 414.2, a publication which meets the requirements of sections 411 and 412.4, and which contains no advertising other than that of the publisher, qualifies for Periodicals class as a publication of an institution or society if it is:
a. Published by a regularly incorporated institution of learning;
b. Published by a regularly established state institution of learning supported in whole or in part by public taxation;
c. A bulletin issued by a state board of health or a state industrial development agency;
d. A bulletin issued by a state conservation or fish and game agency or department;
e. A bulletin issued by a state board or department of public charities and corrections;
f. Published by a public or nonprofit private elementary or secondary institution of learning or its administrative or governing body;
g. Program announcements or guides published by an educational radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof, or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station;
h. Published by or under the auspices of a benevolent or fraternal society or order organized under the lodge system and having a bona fide membership of not less than 1,000 persons;
i. Published by or under the auspices of a trade(s) union;
j. Published by a strictly professional, literary, historical, or scientific society; or,
k. Published by a church or church organization.
414.2 General Advertising.
A publication published by an institution or society identified in sections 414.1 h through k, may contain advertising of other persons, institutions, or concerns, if the following additional conditions are met:
a. The publication is originated and published to further the objectives and purposes of the society;
b. Circulation is limited to:
i. Copies mailed to members who pay either as a part of their dues or assessment or otherwise, not less than 50 percent of the regular subscription price;
ii. Other actual subscribers; and
c. The circulation of nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, does not exceed 10 percent of the total number of copies referred to in 414.2b.
415 Publications of State Departments of Agriculture
A publication which is issued by a state department of agriculture and which meets the requirements of sections 411 qualifies for Periodicals class as a publication of a state department of agriculture if it contains no advertising and is published for the purpose of furthering the objects of the department.
Foreign newspapers and other periodicals of the same general character as domestic publications entered as Periodicals class mail may be accepted on application of the publishers thereof or their agents, for transmission through the mail at the same rates as if published in the United States. This section does not authorize the transmission through the mail of a publication which violates a copyright granted by the United States.
420 Description of Subclasses
421 [Regular]
Outside County Subclass
The [Regular]
Outside County subclass consists of Periodicals class mail that is not mailed under section 423 and that:
a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; and
b. Meets machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.2 [Regular]
Outside County Pound Rates
An unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising portion of [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail. A zoned pound rate applies to the advertising portion and may be reduced by applicable destination entry discounts. The pound rate postage is the sum of the nonadvertising portion charge and the advertising portion charge.
421.3 [Regular]
Outside County Piece Rates
421.31 Basic Rate Category.
The basic rate category applies to all [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail not mailed under section 421.32, 421.33, or 421.34.
421.32 Three-Digit City and Five-Digit Rate Category.
The three-digit rate category applies to [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
421.33 Five-Digit Rate Category.
The five-digit rate category applies to [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
421.34 Carrier Route Rate Category.
The carrier route rate category applies to [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service.
421.4 [Regular]
Outside County Subclass Discounts
421.41 Barcoded Letter Discounts.
Barcoded letter discounts apply to letter size [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31, 421.32, and 421.33 which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.42 Barcoded Flats Discounts.
Barcoded flats discounts apply to flat size [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31, 421.32, and 421.33 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.43 High Density Discount.
The high density discount applies to [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail mailed under section 421.34, presented in walk sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.44 Saturation Discount.
The saturation discount applies to [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail mailed under section 421.34, presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the saturation and preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.45 Destination Entry Discounts.
Destination entry discounts apply to [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail which is destined for delivery within the service area of the destination sectional center facility (SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. The DDU discount only applies to Carrier Route rate category mail.
421.46 Nonadvertising Discount.
The nonadvertising discount applies to all [Regular]
Outside County subclass mail and is determined by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount factor set forth in Rate Schedule 421 and subtracting that amount from the applicable piece rate.
421.47 Preferred Rate Discount.
Periodicals Mail qualifying as Nonprofit or Classroom mail under sections 422.2 and 422.3 is eligible for the Preferred rate discount set forth in Rate Schedule 421.
422 Preferred Qualification Categories
Preferred Qualification Outside County Subclass Periodicals consist of Periodicals Mail, other than publications qualifying as Requester Publications, that meets applicable requirements in sections 422.2, 422.3, or 422.4.
The Periodicals Outside County Subclass Nonprofit category consists of publications entered by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the following types:
a.
Religious, as defined in section 1009,
b.
Educational, as defined in section 1009,
c.
Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
d.
Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
e.
Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
f.
Labor, as defined in section 1009,
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Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
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Fraternal, as defined in section 1009, and
i.
Associations of rural electric cooperatives,
and the publications of the following types:
j.
one publication, which contains no advertising (except advertising of the publisher) published by the official highway or development agency of a state,
k.
program announcements or guides published by an educational radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station, or
l.
one conservation publication published by an agency of a state which is responsible for management and conservation of the fish or wildlife resources of such state.
The Periodicals Outside County Subclass Classroom rate category consists of religious, educational, or scientific publications designed specifically for use in school classrooms or religious instruction classes.
422.4 Science of Agriculture
Science of Agriculture mail consists of Periodicals class mail devoted to the science of agriculture if the total number of copies of the publication furnished during any 12month period to subscribers residing in rural areas amounts to at least 70 percent of the total number of copies distributed by any means for any purpose.
Science of Agriculture mail is subject to pound rates, piece rates, and piece rate discounts (except for the discount set forth in section 421.47) for Outside County Subclass Periodicals Mail, except for DDU, DSCF and Zone 1 & 2 pound rates. Rates for Science of Agriculture are set forth in Rate Schedule 421.
422.43 Nonadvertising Discount.
The nonadvertising discount for Outside County Subclass Periodicals Mail applies to Science of Agriculture Periodicals, and is determined by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount factor set forth in Rate Schedule 421 and subtracting that amount from the applicable piece rate.
422.44 Destination Entry Discounts.
Destination entry discounts apply to Science of Agriculture Periodicals which are destined for delivery within the service area of the destination sectional center facility (SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. The DDU discount only applies to Carrier Route rate category mail.
423 [Preferred Rate Periodicals]
Within County Subclass
423.1 Reserved [Definition.
Periodicals class mail, other than publications qualifying as Requester Publications, may qualify for Preferred Rate Periodicals rates if it meets the applicable requirements for those rates in sections 423.2 through 423.5.]
423.2 General [Within County Subclass]
Within County mail consists of
Periodicals class mail, other than publications qualifying as Requester Publications, [Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail] mailed in, and addressed for delivery within, the county where published and originally entered, from either the office of original entry or additional entry. In addition, a Within County publication must meet one of the following conditions:
a. The total paid circulation of the issue is less than 10,000 copies; or
b. The number of paid copies of the issue distributed within the county of publication is at least one more than onehalf the total paid circulation of such issue.
423.22 Entry in an Incorporated City.
For the purpose of determining eligibility for Within County mail, when a publication has original entry at an independent incorporated city which is situated entirely within a county or which is contiguous to one or more counties in the same state, such incorporated city shall be considered to be within the county with which it is principally contiguous. Where more than one county is involved, the publisher will select the principal county.
One pound rate applies to Within County pieces presorted to carrier routes to be delivered within the delivery area of the originating post office, and another pound rate applies to all other pieces.
[423.3 Nonprofit Subclass]
[Nonprofit mail is Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail entered by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the following types:
a. Religious, as defined in section 1009,
b. Educational, as defined in section 1009,
c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
f. Labor, as defined in section 1009,
g. Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009, and
i. Associations of rural electric cooperatives,
j. One publication, which contains no advertising (except advertising of the publisher) published by the official highway or development agency of a state,
k. Program announcements or guides published by an educational radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station.
l. One conservation publication published by an agency of a state which is responsible for management and conservation of the fish or wildlife resources of such state.]
[423.4 Classroom Subclass]
[Classroom mail is Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail which consists of religious, educational, or scientific publications designed specifically for use in school classrooms or religious instruction classes.]
[423.5 Science of Agriculture]
[Science of Agriculture mail consists of Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail devoted to the science of agriculture if the total number of copies of the publication furnished during any 12month period to subscribers residing in rural areas amounts to at least 70 percent of the total number of copies distributed by any means for any purpose.]
[423.6 Preferred Rate Pound Rates]
[For Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.3, 423.4 and 423.5, an unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising portion. A zoned pound rate applies to the advertising portion and may be reduced by applicable destination entry discounts. The pound rate postage is the sum of the nonadvertising portion charge and the advertising portion charge. For Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under section 423.2, one pound rate applies to the pieces presorted to carrier route to be delivered within the delivery area of the originating post office, and another pound rate applies to all other pieces.]
423.[7]3 [Preferred Rate]
Within County Piece Rates
423.[71]31 Basic Rate Category.
The basic rate category applies to [all Preferred Rate]
Within County Periodicals not mailed under section 423.[7]
32, 423.[7]
33, or 423.[7]
34.
423.[72]32 Three-digit Rate Category.
The three-digit rate category applies to [Preferred Rate]
Within County Periodicals [entered under sections 423.2, 423.3, 423.4, or 423.5] that are presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
423.[73]33 Five-Digit Rate Category.
The five-digit rate category applies to [Preferred Rate]
Within County Periodicals [entered under sections 423.2, 423.3, 423.4, or 423.5 that are] presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
423.[74]34 Carrier Route Rate Category.
The carrier route rate category applies to [Preferred Rate]
Within County Periodicals presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service.
423.[8]4 [Preferred Rate]
Within County Discounts
423.[8]41 Barcoded Letter Discounts.
Barcoded letter discounts apply to letter size [Preferred Rate]
Within County Periodicals mailed under sections 423.[7]
31, 423.[7]
32, and 423.[7]
33 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and which meet the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
423.[8]42 Barcoded Flats Discounts.
Barcoded flats discounts apply to flat size [Preferred Rate]
Within County Periodicals mailed under sections 423.[7]
31, 423.[7]
32, and 423.[7]
33 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including "correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
423.[8]43 High Density Discount.
The high density discount applies to [Preferred Rate]
Within County Periodicals mailed under section 423.[7]
34, presented in walk sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service
.[, except that mailers of]
Alternatively, Within County mail may qualify for such discount also by presenting otherwise eligible mailings containing pieces addressed to a minimum of 25 percent of the addresses per carrier route.
423.[8]44 Saturation Discount.
The saturation discount applies to [Preferred Rate]
Within County Periodicals mailed under section 423.[7]
34, presented in walk sequence order, and meeting the saturation and preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
423.[8]45 Destination Entry Discount[s].
A [D]
destination
delivery unit [entry] discount[s] appl
ies[y] to [Preferred Rate]
Within County [Periodicals]
carrier route category mail which [are]
is destined for delivery within [the service area of the destination sectional center facility (SCF) or] the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which [they are]
it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. [the DDU discount only applies to Carrier Route rate category mail; the SCF discount is not available for mail entered under section 423.2.]
[423.256 Nonadvertising Discount.
The nonadvertising discount applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.3, 423.4, 423.5 and is determined by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount factor set forth in Rate Schedules 421. 423.3 or 423.4 and subtracting that amount from the applicable piece rate.]
Periodicals Mail may not weigh more than 70 pounds or exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size limitations apply to individual Periodicals rate categories. [There are no maximum size or weight limits for Periodicals class mail.]
440 Postage and Preparation
Postage must be paid on Periodicals class mail as set forth in section 3000. [When the postage computed for a particular issue using the Nonprofit or Classroom rate schedule is higher than the postage computed using the Regular rate schedule, that issue is eligible to use the Regular rate schedule. For purposes of this section, the term issue is subject to certain exceptions related to separate mailings of a particular issue, as specified by the Postal Service.]
Periodicals class mail must be presorted as specified by the Postal Service.
443 Attachments and Enclosures
FirstClass Mail or Standard Mail [from any of the subclasses listed in section 321 (Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route)] may be attached to or enclosed with Periodicals class mail. The piece must be marked as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 443.2, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the appropriate FirstClass or [section 321] Standard Mail rate for which it qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the host piece is higher), or, if a combined piece with a [section 321] Standard Mail attachment or enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is subject to the Parcel Post rate for which it qualifies.
443.1a "Ride-Along" Attachments and Enclosures.
A limit of one Standard Mail piece, not exceeding the weight of the host copy and weighing a maximum of 3.3 ounces, from any of the subclasses listed in section 321 (Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route) may be attached to or enclosed with an individual copy of Periodicals Mail for an additional postage payment of ten cents. Periodicals containing "Ride-Along" attachments or enclosures must maintain uniform thickness as specified by the Postal Service. The Periodicals piece with the "Ride-Along" must maintain the same shape and automation compatibility as it had before addition of the "Ride-Along" attachment or enclosure and meet other preparation requirements as specified by the Postal Service.
This provision expires on February 26, 2002.
443.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures.
FirstClass Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in section 210 b through d may be attached to or enclosed with Periodicals class mail, with postage paid on the combined piece at the applicable Periodicals rate, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed.
Periodicals class mail must be identified as required by the Postal Service. Nonsubscriber and nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, must be identified as required by the Postal Service.
445 Filing of Information
Information relating to Periodicals class mail must be filed with the Postal Service under 39 U.S.C. 3685.
446 Enclosures and Supplements
Periodicals class mail may contain enclosures and supplements as specified by the Postal Service. An enclosure or supplement may not contain writing, printing or sign thereof or therein, in addition to the original print, except as authorized by the Postal Service, or as authorized under section 443.2.
Periodicals class mail must be deposited at places and times designated by the Postal Service.
Periodicals class mail is given expeditious handling insofar as is practicable.
453 Forwarding and Return
Undeliverableasaddressed Periodicals class mail will be forwarded or returned to the mailer, as specified by the Postal Service. Undeliverable- asaddressed combined FirstClass and Periodicals class mail pieces will be forwarded or returned, as specified by the Postal Service. Additional charges when Periodicals class mail is returned will be based on the applicable First-Class Mail rate.
The rates and fees for Periodicals class mail are set forth as follows:
480 Authorizations and Licenses
Prior to mailing at Periodicals rates, a publication must be authorized for entry as Periodicals class mail by the Postal Service. Each authorized publication will be granted one original entry authorization at the post office where the office of publication is maintained. An authorization for the establishment of an account to enter a publication at an additional entry office may be granted by the Postal Service upon application by the publisher. An application for reentry must be made whenever the publisher proposes to change the publication's title, frequency of issue or office of original entry.
482 [Preferred Rate]
Nonprofit, Classroom and Science of Agriculture Authorization
Prior to
entering [mailing at] Nonprofit, Classroom, and Science of Agriculture
Periodicals Mail, [rates,] a publication must obtain an additional Postal Service entry authorization to mail at those rates.
483 Mailing by Publishers and News Agents
Periodicals class mail may be mailed only by publishers or registered news agents. A news agent is a person or concern engaged in selling two or more Periodicals publications published by more than one publisher. News agents must register at all post offices at which they mail Periodicals class mail.
Fees for original entry, additional entry, re-entry, and registration of a news agent are set forth in Schedule 1000.
PACKAGE SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
Any mailable matter may be mailed as
Package Services [Standard M]
mail except:
a. Matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail;
b. Copies of a publication that is entered as Periodicals class mail, except copies sent by a printer to a publisher, and except copies that would have traveled at the former second-class transient rate. (The transient rate applied to individual copies of second-class mail (currently Periodicals class mail) forwarded and mailed by the public, as well as to certain sample copies mailed by publishers.)
Printed matter, including printed letters which according to internal evidence are being sent in identical terms to several persons, but which do not have the character of actual or personal correspondence, may be mailed as Standard Mail. Printed matter does not lose its character as Standard Mail when the date and name of the addressee and of the sender are written thereon. For the purposes of the Standard Mail Classification Schedule, "printed" does not include reproduction by handwriting or typewriting.]
512[313] Written Additions
Package Services [Standard M]
mail may have the following written additions placed on the wrapper, on a tag or label attached to the outside of the parcel, or inside the parcel, either loose or attached to the article:
a. Marks, numbers, name, or letters descriptive of contents;
b. "Please Do Not Open Until Christmas," or words of similar import;
c. Instructions and directions for the use of an article in the package;
d. Manuscript dedication or inscription not in the nature of personal correspondence;
e. Marks to call attention to any word or passage in text;
f. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter;
g. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets, and corrections in proof sheets to include: corrections of typographical and other errors, alterations of text, insertion of new text, marginal instructions to the printer, and rewrites of parts if necessary for correction;
h. Handstamped imprints, except when the added matter is itself personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication;
5[3]20 DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES
[322 Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing 16 Ounces or More]
521[322.1] Parcel Post Subclass
The Parcel Post subclass consists of
Package Services [Standard M]
mail [weighing 16 ounces or more] that is not mailed under sections [322.3, 323.1, or 323.2]
522, 523, or 524.
521.[322.1]2 Description of Rate Categories
521.[322.1]21 Inter-BMC Rate Category.
The inter-BMC rate category applies to all Parcel Post subclass mail not mailed under sections
521.22, 521.23, 521.24, or 521.25 [322.122, 322.123, 322.124, or 322.125].
521.[322.1]22 Intra-BMC Rate Category.
The intra-BMC rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass mail originating and destinating within a designated BMC or auxiliary service facility service area, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
521.[322.1]23 Parcel Select-Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category.
The
Parcel Select-DBMC [destination bulk mail center] rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces entered at a designated destination BMC, auxiliary service facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.[322.1]24 Parcel Select-Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate Category.
The
Parcel Select-DSCF [destination sectional center facility] rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces sorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service and entered at a designated destination processing and distribution center or facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.[322.1]25 Parcel Select-Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category.
The
Parcel Select-DDU [destination delivery unit] rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and entered at a designated destination delivery unit, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.[322.1]3 Bulk Parcel Post.
Bulk Parcel Post mail is Parcel Post mail consisting of properly prepared and separated single mailings of at least 300 pieces or 2000 pounds. Pieces weighing less than 15 pounds and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined or pieces measuring over 108 inches in length and girth combined are not mailable as Bulk Parcel Post mail.
521.[322.1]31 Barcode[d] Discount.
The barcode[d] discount applies to Bulk Parcel Post mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
521.[322.1]4 Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Presort Discounts
521.[322.1]41 BMC Presort Discount.
The BMC presort discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass mail that is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of 50 or more pieces, entered at a facility authorized by the Postal Service, and sorted to destination BMCs, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.[322.1]42 Origin Bulk Mail Center (OBMC) Discount.
The origin bulk mail center discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass mail that is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, entered at the origin BMC, and sorted to destination BMCs, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.[322.1]5 Barcode[d] Discount.
The barcode[d] discount applies to Inter-BMC, Intra-BMC, and Parcel Select-DBMC Parcel Post subclass mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
521.[322.1]6 Oversize Parcel Post
521.[322.1]61 Excessive Length and Girth.
Parcel Post subclass mail pieces exceeding 108 inches in length and girth combined, but not greater than 130 inches in length and girth combined, are mailable.
521.[322.1]62 Balloon Rate.
Parcel Post subclass mail pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
521.[322.1]7 Nonmachinable Surcharge.
Inter-BMC
, Intra-BMC, and Parcel Select-DBMC Parcel Post [subclass] mail that does not meet machinability criteria specified by the Postal Service is subject to a nonmachinable surcharge.
521.[322.1]8 Pickup Service.
Pickup service is available for Parcel Post subclass mail under terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.
522[322.3] Bound Printed Matter Subclass
The Bound Printed Matter subclass consists of
Package Services [Standard M]
mail weighing [at least 16 ounces, but] not more than 15 pounds, which:
a. Consists of advertising, promotional, directory, or editorial material, or any combination thereof;
b. Is securely bound by permanent fastenings including, but not limited to, staples, spiral bindings, glue, and stitching; loose leaf binders and similar fastenings are not considered permanent;
c. Consists of sheets of which at least 90 percent are imprinted with letters, characters, figures or images or any combination of these, by any process other than handwriting or typewriting;
d. Does not have the nature of personal correspondence;
e. Is not stationery, such as pads of blank printed forms.
522.2 Description of Rate Categories
522.[322.3]21 Single-Piece Rate Category.
The single-piece rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail which is not mailed under section
522.3 [322.33] or
522.4 [322.34].
522.[322.33]22 Basic Presort [Bulk] Rate Category.
The [bulk]
basic presort rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces, prepared and presorted as specified by the Postal Service.
522.[322.34]23 Carrier Route Presort Rate Category.
The carrier route presort rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces of carrier route presorted mail, prepared and presorted as specified by the Postal Service.
522.24 Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category.
T
he destination bulk mail center rate category applies to Basic Presort Rate or Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing entered at a designated destination BMC, auxiliary service facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
522.25 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate Category.
The destination sectional center facility rate category applies to Basic Presort Rate or Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing sorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service and entered at a designated destination processing and distribution center or facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
522.26 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category.
The destination delivery unit rate category applies to Basic Presort Rate or Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing entered at a designated destination delivery unit, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
522.[322.35]3 Barcode[d] Discount.
The barcoded discount applies to single-piece rate and [bulk]
Basic Presort [r]
Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
[323 Subclasses With No 16-Ounce Limitation]
523[323.1] Media Mail [Special] Subclass
The
Media Mail [Special] subclass consists of
Package Services mail [Standard Mail] of the following types:
a. Books, including books issued to supplement other books, of at least eight printed pages, consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations, and containing no advertising matter other than incidental announcements of books. Not more than three of the announcements may contain as part of their format a single order form, which may also serve as a postcard. These order forms are in addition to and not in lieu of order forms which may be enclosed by virtue of any other provision;
b. 16 millimeter or narrower width films which must be positive prints in final form for viewing, and catalogs of such films, of 24 pages or more, at least 22 of which are printed, except when sent to or from commercial theaters;
c. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form;
d. Printed objective test materials and accessories thereto used by or in behalf of educational institutions in the testing of ability, aptitude, achievement, interests and other mental and personal qualities with or without answers, test scores or identifying information recorded thereon in writing or by mark;
e. Sound recordings, including incidental announcements of recordings and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such recordings. Not more than three of the announcements may contain as part of their format a single order form, which may also serve as a postcard. These order forms are in addition to and not in lieu of order forms which may be enclosed by virtue of any other provision;
f. Playscripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals and music;
g. Printed educational reference charts, permanently processed for preservation;
h. Printed educational reference charts, including but not limited to
iii. Zoological tables, and
iv. Maps produced primarily for educational reference purposes;
i. Looseleaf pages and binders therefor, consisting of medical information for distribution to doctors, hospitals, medical schools, and medical students; and
j. Computerreadable media containing prerecorded information and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such media.
523.2 Description of Rate Catagories
5[3]23.[1]21 Single-Piece Rate Category.
The single-piece rate category applies to
Media Mail [Special subclass mail] not mailed under section
523.22 or 523.23 [323.13 or 323.14.]
prepared as specified by the Postal Service.
5[3]23.[13]22 Level A Presort Rate Category.
The Level A presort rate category applies to mailings of at least 500 pieces of
Media Mail, [Special subclass mail,] prepared and presorted to fivedigit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service.
5[3]23.[14]23 Level B Presort Rate Category.
The Level B presort rate category applies to mailing of at least 500 pieces of
Media Mail, [Special subclass mail,] prepared and presorted to destination Bulk Mail Centers as specified by the Postal Service.
5[3]23.[15]3 Barcode[d] Discount.
The barcode[d] discount applies to single-piece rate and Level B presort rate
Media Mail [Special subclass mail,] that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
524[323.2] Library
Mail Subclass
The Library
Mail subclass consists of
Package Services [Standard M]
mail of the following types[, separated or presorted as specified by the Postal Service]:
a. Matter designated in section
524.13 [323.213], loaned or exchanged (including cooperative processing by libraries) between:
i. Schools or colleges, or universities;
ii. Public libraries, museums and herbaria, nonprofit religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans' or fraternal organizations or associations, or between such organizations and their members, readers or borrowers.
b. Matter designated in section
524.[323.2]14, mailed to or from schools, colleges, universities, public libraries, museums and herbaria and to or from nonprofit religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans' or fraternal organizations or associations; or
c. Matter designated in section
524.[323.2]15, mailed from a publisher or a distributor to a school, college, university or public library.
524.[323.2]12 Definition of Nonprofit Organizations and Associations.
Nonprofit organizations or associations are defined in section 1009.
524.[323.2]13 Library subclass mail under section
524.[323.2]11.a.
Matter eligible for mailing as Library
Mail [subclass mail] under subsection a of section [323.2]
524.11 consists of:
a. Books consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations and containing no advertising other than incidental announcements of books;
b. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form;
c. Bound volumes of academic theses in typewritten or other duplicated form;
d. Periodicals, whether bound or unbound;
f. Other library materials in printed, duplicated or photographic form or in the form of unpublished manuscripts; and
g. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed matter and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further the educational work and interest of museums and herbaria.
524.[323.2]14 Library
Mail [subclass mail] under section
524.[323.2]11.b.
Matter eligible for mailing as Library [subclass m]
Mail under subsection b of section
524.[323.2]11 consists of:
a. 16millimeter or narrower width films; filmstrips; transparencies; slides; microfilms; all of which must be positive prints in final form for viewing;
c. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed matter, and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further the educational work and interests of museums and herbaria;
d. Scientific or mathematical kits, instruments or other devices;
e. Catalogs of the materials in subsections a through d of section
524.[323.2]14 and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such materials.
524.[323.2]15 Library [subclass m]
Mail under section
524.[323.2]11.c.
Matter eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under subsection c of section
524.[323.2]11 consists of books, including books to supplement other books, consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations, and containing no advertising matter other than incidental announcements of books.
524.2 Description of Rate Categories
524.[323.2]21 Single-Piece Rate Category.
The single-piece rate category applies to Library [subclass m]
Mail not mailed under section [323.23 or 323.24]
524.22 or 524.23 prepared as specified by the Postal Service.
524.[323.23]22 Level A Presort Rate Category.
The Level A presort rate category applies to mailings of at least 500 pieces of Library [subclass m]
Mail, prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service.
524.[323.24]23 Level B Presort Rate Category.
The Level B presort rate category applies to mailings of at least 500 pieces of Library [subclass m]
Mail, prepared and presorted to destination Bulk Mail Centers as specified by the Postal Service.
524.[323.25]3 Barcode[d] Discount.
The barcode[d] discount applies to
Single-Piece Rate and Level B Presort Rate Library [subclass m]
Mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
5[3]30 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
Except as provided in section
521.[322.1]61,
Package Services [Standard M]
mail may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size limitations apply to individual
Package Services [Standard M]
mail subclasses. [The maximum size for mail presorted to carrier route in the Enhanced Carrier Route and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclasses is 14 inches in length, 11.75 inches in width, and 0.75 inch in thickness. For merchandise samples mailed with detached address cards, the carrier route maximum dimensions apply to the detached address cards and not to the samples.]
Package Services [Standard M]
mail may not weigh more than 70 pounds. Additional weight limitations apply to individual
Package Services [Standard M]
mail subclasses.
5[3]40 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION
Postage must be paid as set forth in section 3000. [When the postage computed at a Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Standard rate is higher than the rate prescribed in any of the Standard subclasses listed in 322 or 323 for which the piece also qualifies (or would qualify, except for weight), the piece is eligible for the applicable lower rate.] All mail mailed at a bulk or presort rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.
All pieces in a
Package Services [Standard] mailing must be separately addressed. All pieces in a
Package Services [Standard] mailing must be identified as specified by the Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of the addressee when specified by the Postal Service. All
Package Services [Standard] mailings must be prepared and presented as specified by the Postal Service. Two or more
Package Services [Standard] mailings may be commingled and mailed only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.
5[3]43 Non-Identical Pieces
Pieces not identical in size and weight may be mailed at a bulk or presort rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.
5[3]44 Attachments and Enclosures
[344.2 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses]
FirstClass Mail or Standard Mail [from any of the subclasses listed in section 321 (Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route)] may be attached to or enclosed in
Package Services [Standard M]
mail [mailed under sections 322 and 323]. The piece must be marked as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in sections
544.2 and 544.3, [344.22 and 344.23,] additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the First-Class or [section 321] Standard
Mail rate for which it qualifies [(]unless the rate applicable to the host piece is higher
.[), or, if a combined piece with a section 321 Standard Mail attachment or enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is subject to the Parcel Post rate for which it qualifies.]
5[3]44.2[2] Specifically Authorized Attachments and Enclosures.
Package Services [Standard M]
mail [mailed under sections 322 and 323] may contain enclosures and attachments as specified by the Postal Service and as described in subsections a and e of section
523.1[323.11], with postage paid on the combined piece at the
Package Services [Standard] rate applicable to the host piece.
5[3]44.[2]3 Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures.
First-Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in subsections b through d of section 210, may be attached to or enclosed with
Package Services [Standard M]
mail [mailed under section 322 or 323], with postage paid on the combined piece at the
Package Services [Standard] rate applicable to the host piece, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed.
5[3]50 DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY
Package Services [Standard M]
mail must be deposited at places and times designated by the Postal Service.
Package Services [Standard M]
mail may receive deferred service.
5[3]53 Forwarding and Return
[353.2 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses]
Undeliverableasaddressed
Package Services [Standard M]
mail [mailed under sections 322 and 323] will be forwarded on request of the addressee, returned on request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on request of the mailer. Pieces which combine
Package Services [Standard M]
mail [from one of the subclasses described in 322 and 323] with FirstClass Mail or Standard Mail from one of the subclasses described in 321] will be forwarded if undeliverable-as-addressed, and returned if undeliverable, as specified by the Postal Service. When
Package Services [Standard M]
mail [mailed under sections 322 and 323] is forwarded or returned from one post office to another, additional charges will be based on the applicable single-piece
Package Services [Standard M]
mail rate[ under 322 or 323].
5[3]60 ANCILLARY SERVICES
Package Services [All Standard M]
mail will receive the following services upon payment of the appropriate fees:
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[362 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses]
[Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees:]
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Insurance, special handling, and COD services may not be used selectively for individual pieces in a multi-piece
Package Services [Standard Mail] mailing unless specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.
The rates and fees for
Package Services [Standard M]
mail are set forth as follows:
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5[3]80 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES
[382 Special and Library Subclasses]
[A presort mailing fee as set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each year at each office of mailing by or for any person who mails presorted Special or Library subclass mail. Any person who engages a business concern or other individuals to mail presorted Special or Library subclass mail must pay the fee.]
581[383] Parcel Post Subclass
[A]
The mailing fee [as] set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each
12-month period [year]
at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by the Postal Service, by
or for mailers of
any Parcel Select [Destination BMC, Destination SCF or Destination Delivery Unit] rate category mail in the Parcel Post subclass.
Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any Parcel Select rate.
582 Bound Printed Matter Subclass
The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of Destination BMC, Destination SCF or Destination Delivery Unit rate category mail in the Bound Printed Matter subclass. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any destination entry Bound Printed Matter rate.
The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of presorted Media Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any presorted Media Mail rate.
584 Library Mail Subclass
The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of presorted Library Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any presorted Library Mail rate.
SPECIAL SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
911 ADDRESS CORRECTION SERVICE
911.11 Address [c]
Correction [s]
Service [is a service which provides the mailer with a method of obtaining the correct address, if available to the Postal Service, of the addressee or the reason for nondelivery.]
provides a mailer both an addressee's former and current address, if the correct address is known to the Postal Service. If the correct address is not known to the Postal Service, Address Correction Service provides the reason why the Postal Service could not deliver the mailpiece as addressed.
911.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
911.21 Address [c]
Correction service is available to mailers of postage prepaid mail of all classes[. Periodicals class mail will receive address correction service.]
, except for mail addressed for delivery by military personnel at any military installation. Address Correction Service is mandatory for Periodicals class mail.
[911.22 Address correction service is not available for items addressed for delivery by military personnel at any military installation.]
911.22 Automated Address Correction Service is available to mailers who can receive computerized address corrections and meet the requirements specified by the Postal Service.
[911.23 Address correction provides the following service to the mailer:
a. If the correct address is known to the Postal Service, the mailer is notified of both the old and the correct address.
b. If the item mailed cannot be delivered, the mailer will be notified of the reason for nondelivery.]
911.3 Mailer Requirements[ of the Mailer]
911.31 Mail, other than Periodicals class mail, sent under this section must bear a request for [a
]Address [c]
Correction service.
911.41 Address Correction Service serves as a prerequisite for Shipper Paid Forwarding.
911.[41]51 [There is no charge for address correction service]
The fees for Address Correction Service are set forth in Fee Schedule 911. These fees do not apply when the correction is provided incidental to the return of the mailpiece to the sender.
[911.42 A fee, as set forth in Fee Schedule 911, is charged for all other forms of address correction service.]
912 MAILING LIST SERVICES
912.11 Mailing [l]
List services [include]
enable an eligible mailer to obtain the following services:
a. Correction of [m]
Mailing [l]
Lists;
b. Change-of-[a]
Address [i]
Information for [e]
Election [b]
Boards and [r]
Registration [c]
Commissions;
c. ZIP [c]
Coding of [m]
Mailing [l]
Lists; and
d. [Arrangement]
Sequencing of [a]
Address [c]
Cards[ in the sequence of delivery].
[912.12 Correction of mailing list service provides current information concerning name and address mailing lists or correct information concerning occupant mailing lists.]
[912.13 ZIP coding of mailing lists service is a service identifying ZIP Code addresses in areas served by multi-ZIP coded postal facilities.]
912.2 Description of Service
s
[912.21 Correction of mailing list service is available only to the following owners of name and address or occupant mailing lists:
c. State government departments
e. Religious organizations
f. Fraternal organizations
g. Recognized charitable organizations
h. Concerns or persons who solicit business by mail]
a.
Correction of Mailing Lists. This service provides current information concerning name and address mailing lists or correct information concerning occupant mailing lists. New names will not be added to a name and address mailing list, and street address numbers will not be added or changed for an occupant mailing list.
[912.22 The following corrections will be made to name and address lists:]
(1)
The Postal Service provides the following corrections to name and address lists:
[a.]i. deletion of [N]
names to which mail cannot be delivered or forwarded [will be deleted];
[b.]ii. correction of [I]
incorrect house, rural, or post office box numbers[will be corrected;]
and
[c.]iii. furnishing of new addresses, including Zip Codes, [W]
when permanent forwarding orders are on file for customers who have moved
.[, new addresses including ZIP Codes will be furnished;]
This service does not include the addition of new names.
[d. New names will not be added to the list.]
[912.23 The following corrections will be made to occupant lists:]
(2) The Postal Service provides the following corrections to occupant lists:
[a.]
i. deletion of [N]
numbers representing incorrect or non-existent street addresses[ will be deleted];
[b.]
ii. identification of [B]
business [or]
addresses and rural route addresses [will be distinguished if],
to the extent known;
and
[c.]
iii. grouping of [C]
corrected cards or sheets [will be grouped ]by route[;]
.
[d. Street address numbers will not be added or changed.]
[912.24 Corrected lists will be returned to customers at no additional charge.]
[912.25 Residential change-of-address information is available only to election boards or registration commissions for obtaining, if known to the Postal Service, the current address of an addressee.]
b.
Change-of-Address Information for Election Boards and Registration Commissions. This service provides election boards and voter registration commissions with the current address of a resident addressee, if known to the Postal Service.
[912.26 ZIP coding or mailing list service provides that addresses will be sorted to the finest possible ZIP Code sortation.]
c.
ZIP Coding of Mailing Lists. This service provides sortation of addresses to the finest possible ZIP Code level.
[912.27 Gummed labels, wrappers, envelopes, Stamped Cards, or postcards indicative of onetime use will not be accepted as mailing lists.]
[912.28 Sequencing of address cards service provides for the removal of incorrect addresses, notation of missing addresses and addition of missing addresses.]
d.
Sequencing of Address Cards. This service provides for the removal of incorrect addresses, notation of missing addresses and addition of missing addresses.
912.3 Requirements of Customer
912.31 Correction of Mailing List service is available only to the following owners of name and address or occupant mailing lists:
c.
State government departments
e.
Religious organizations
f.
Fraternal organizations
g.
Recognized charitable organizations
h.
Concerns or persons who solicit business by mail
912.[31]32 A customer desiring correction of a mailing list or arrangement of address cards in sequence of carrier delivery must submit the list or cards as specified by the Postal Service.
912.33 Gummed labels, wrappers, envelopes, Stamped Cards, or postcards indicative of one-time use will not be accepted as mailing lists.
912.41 The fees for [m]
Mailing [l]
List services are set forth in Fee Schedule 912.
920 Delivery Alternatives
921 POST OFFICE BOX AND CALLER SERVICE
[Editorial Note: The order of appearance of old section 921.1 Caller Service and old section 921.2 Post Office Box Service have been reversed.]
921.[2]1 Post Office Box Service
921.[211]111 Post [o]
Office [b]
Box service [is a service which ]provides the customer with a private, locked receptacle for the receipt of mail during the hours [when the lobby of a postal facility is open.]
specified by the Postal Service.
921.[22]12 [Description of Service]Limitations
921.[221]121 The Postal Service may limit the number of post office boxes occupied by any one customer.
[921.222 A post office boxholder may ask the Postal Service to deliver to the post office box all mail properly addressed to the holder. If the post office box is located at the post office indicated on the piece, it will be transferred without additional charge, under existing regulations.]
921.[223]122 Post [o]
Office [b]
Box service [cannot be used when the sole purpose is, by subsequently filing change-of-address orders, to have mail forwarded or transferred to another address by the Postal Service free of charge.]
is not available to a customer whose sole purpose for using this service is to obtain free forwarding or transfer of mail by filing change-of-address orders.
921.[231]131 Fees for [p]
Post [o]
Office [b]
Box service are set forth in Fee Schedule 921.
921.[232]132 In postal facilities primarily serving academic institutions or the students of such institutions, fees for post office boxes are:
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921.[233]133 No refunds will be made for post office box fees paid under section 921.[232]
132.[ For purposes of this section, the full annual fee is twice the amount of the semiannual fee.]
921.134 Two box keys are available upon payment of a refundable deposit, as specified by the Postal Service. Additional keys, including replacement keys, will be provided, as specified by the Postal Service, only upon payment of the key fee set forth in Fee Schedule 921. Changing the lock on a box is available upon request of the primary box customer and payment of the lock replacement fee set forth in Fee Schedule 921.
921.[111]211 Caller service [is a service which permits a customer to obtain mail addressed to the customer's box number through a call window or loading dock.]
provides a means for receiving mail, and enables an eligible customer to have properly addressed mail delivered through a call window or loading dock.
921.[12]22 Availability[Description of Service]
[921.121 Caller service uses post office box numbers as the address medium but does not actually use a post office box.]
[921.122 Caller service is not available at certain postal facilities.]
921.[123]221 Caller service is provided to customers
at the discretion of the Postal Service, based on [the basis of ]mail volume received and [number]
capacity and utilization of post office boxes [used ]at any one facility.
[921.124 A customer may reserve a caller number.]
921.[125]222 Caller service [cannot be used when the sole purpose is, by subsequently filing change-of-address orders, to have mail forwarded or transferred to another address by the Postal Service free of charge.]
is not available to a customer whose sole purpose for using this service is to obtain free forwarding or transfer of mail by filing change-of-address orders.
921.[131]231 Fees for [c]
Caller service are set forth in Fee Schedule 921.
931.11 Business [r]
Reply [m]
Mail [is a service whereby business reply cards, envelopes, cartons and labels may be distributed by or for a business reply distributor for use ]
service enables a Business Reply Mail permit holder, or the permit holder's authorized representative, to distribute Business Reply Mail cards, envelopes, cartons and labels, which can then be used by mailers for sending First-Class Mail without prepayment of postage to an address chosen by the distributor. [A distributor is the holder of a business reply license.]
The permit holder guarantees payment on delivery of postage and fees for the Business Reply Mail pieces that are returned to the addressee, including any pieces that the addressee refuses.
[931.12 A business reply mail piece is nonletter-size for purposes of this section if it meets addressing and other preparation requirements, but does not meet the machinability requirements specified by the Postal Service for mechanized or automated letter sortation.]
[931.2 Description of Service]
[The distributor guarantees payment on delivery of postage and fees for all returned business reply mail. Any distributor of business reply cards, envelopes, cartons and labels under any one license for return to several addresses guarantees to pay postage and fees on any returns refused by any such addressee.]
931.[3]2 Mailer Requirements[ of the Mailer]
931.[31]21 Business reply cards, envelopes, cartons and labels must [be preaddressed and bear business reply markings.]
meet the addressing and preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service. Qualified Business Reply Mail must in addition meet the requirements presented in sections 221.24 or 222.34 for the First-Class Mail Qualified Business Reply Mail rate categories.
931.[32]22 [Handwriting, typewriting or handstamping are not acceptable methods of preaddressing or marking business reply cards, envelopes, cartons, or labels.]
To qualify for the advance deposit account per piece fees, the customer must maintain sufficient money in an advance deposit account to cover postage and fees due for returned Business Reply Mail.
931.23 To qualify for the nonletter-size weight-averaging per piece and monthly fees set forth in Fee Schedule 931, the permit holder must be authorized for weight averaging, and receive Business Reply Mail pieces that meet the addressing and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service, but do not meet the machinability requirements specified by the Postal Service for mechanized or automation letter sortation.
931.41 The fees for [b]
Business [r]Reply [m]
Mail are set forth in Fee Schedule 931.
[931.42 To qualify as an active business reply mail advance deposit trust account, the account must be used solely for business reply mail and contain sufficient postage and fees due for returned business reply mail.]
931.[43]42 [An accounting fee as set forth in Fee Schedule 931 must be paid each year for each advance deposit business reply account at each facility where the mail is to be returned.]
The annual accounting fee set forth in Fee Schedule 1000 must be paid each year for each business reply advance deposit account at each facility where the mail is to be received.
[931.5 Nonletter-Size Weight Averaging Fees]
931.43 [A]
The nonletter-size weight averaging monthly fee [as ]set forth in Fee Schedule 931 must be paid each month during
any part of which [the distributor's weight averaging account is active.]
the permit holder is authorized to use the weight averaging fees.
931.[6]5 Authorizations and Licenses
931.[61]51 In order to distribute business reply cards, envelopes, cartons or labels, the distributor must obtain a license or licenses from the Postal Service and pay the appropriate fee as set forth in Fee Schedule [931]
1000.
931.[62]52 Except as provided in section 931.[73]
53, the license to distribute business reply cards, envelopes, cartons, or labels must be obtained at each office from which the mail is offered for delivery.
931.[63]53 If the [b]
Business [r]
Reply [m]
Mail is to be distributed from a central office to be returned to branches or dealers in other cities, one license obtained from the post office where the central office is located may be used to cover all [b]
Business [r]
Reply [m]
Mail.
931.[64]54 The license to mail [b]
Business [r]
Reply [m]
Mail may be canceled for failure to pay business reply postage and fees when due, and for distributing business reply cards or envelopes that do not conform to prescribed form, style or size.
931.[65]55 Authorization to pay nonletter-size weight-averaging [b]
Business [r]
Reply [m]
Mail fees as set forth in Fee Schedule 931 may be canceled for failure of a [b]
Business [r]
Reply [m]
Mail advance deposit trust account holder to meet the standards specified by the Postal Service for the weight averaging accounting method.
932 MERCHANDISE RETURN SERVICE
932.11 Merchandise [r]Return service [provides a method whereby a shipper may]
enables a Merchandise Return service permit holder to authorize its customers to return a parcel with the postage paid by the
permit holder.[shipper. A shipper is the holder of a merchandise return permit.]
932.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
932.21 Merchandise [r]
Return service is available to all [shippers who obtain the necessary permit and]
Merchandise Return service permit holders who guarantee payment of postage and fees for all returned parcels.
932.22 Merchandise [r]
Return service is available for the return of any parcel under the following classification schedules:
932.3 Mailer Requirements[ of the Mailer]
932.31 Merchandise return labels must be prepared [at the shipper's expense to specifications set forth]
as specified by the Postal Service
, and be made available to the permit holder's customers.
[932.32 The shipper must furnish its customer with an appropriate merchandise return label.]
932.41 The following services may be purchased in conjunction with Merchandise Return Service:
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[932.42 Only the shipper may purchase insurance service for the merchandise return parcel by indicating the amount of insurance on the merchandise return label before providing it to the customer. The customer who returns a parcel to the shipper under merchandise return service may not purchase insurance.]
932.51 [The fee for the merchandise return service is set forth in Fee Schedule 932. This fee is paid by the shipper.]
The permit holder must pay the accounting fee specified in Fee Schedule 1000 once each 12-month period for each advance deposit account.
932.6 Authorizations and Licenses
932.61 A permit fee as set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each [calendar year]
12-month period by shippers utilizing [m]
Merchandise [r]
Return service.
932.62 The merchandise return permit may be canceled for failure to maintain sufficient funds in a trust account to cover postage and fees on returned parcels or for distributing merchandise return labels that do not conform to Postal Service specifications.
933 ON-SITE METER [SETTING]
SERVICE
933.11 On-[s]
Site [m]
Meter [setting or examination service is a service whereby the Postal Service will service a postage meter ]
service enables a mailer or meter manufacturer to obtain the following meter-related services from the Postal Service at the mailer's or meter manufacturer's premises[.]
:
a.
checking a meter in or out of service; and
b.
setting or examining a meter.
933.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
933.21 On-[s]
Site [m]
Meter [setting or examination ]service is available on a scheduled basis, and meter setting may be performed on an emergency basis for those customers enrolled in the scheduled on-site meter setting or examination program.
933.31 The fees for [o]
On-[s]
Site [m]
Meter [setting or examination ]service are set forth in Fee Schedule 933.
The basic meter service fee is charged whenever a postal employee is available to provide a meter-related service in section 933.11 at the mailer's or meter manufacturer's premises, even if no particular service is provided.
935 BULK PARCEL RETURN SERVICE
935.11 Bulk Parcel Return Service provides a method whereby high-volume parcel mailers may have machinable
Standard Mail parcels returned to designated postal facilities for pickup by the mailer at a predetermined frequency specified by the Postal Service or delivered by the Postal Service in bulk in a manner and frequency specified by the Postal Service. Such parcels are being returned because they:
[(1)]
a. are undeliverable-as-addressed;
[(2)]
b. have been opened, resealed, and redeposited into the mail for return to the mailer using the return label described in section 935.36 below; or
[(3)]
c. are found in the mailstream, having been opened, resealed, and redeposited by the recipient for return to the mailer, and it is impracticable or inefficient for the Postal Service to return the mailpiece to the recipient for payment of return postage.
935.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
935.21 Bulk Parcel Return Service is available only for the return of machinable parcels, as defined by the Postal Service, initially mailed under the following Standard Mail subclasses: Regular and Nonprofit.
935.3 Mailer Requirements[ of the Mailer]
935.31 Mailers must receive authorization from the Postal Service to use Bulk Parcel Return Service.
935.32 To claim eligibility for Bulk Parcel Return Service at each facility through which the mailer requests Bulk Parcel Return Service, the mailer must demonstrate receipt of 10,000 returned machinable parcels at a given delivery point in the previous postal fiscal year or must demonstrate a high likelihood of receiving 10,000 returned parcels in the postal fiscal year for which the service is requested.
935.33 Payment for Bulk Parcel Return Service is made through advance deposit account, or as otherwise specified by the Postal Service.
935.34 Mail for which Bulk Parcel Return Service is requested must bear endorsements specified by the Postal Service.
935.35 Bulk Parcel Return Service mailers must meet the documentation and audit requirements of the Postal Service.
935.36 Mailers of parcels endorsed for Bulk Parcel Return Service may furnish the recipient a return label, prepared at the mailer's expense to specifications set forth by the Postal Service, to authorize return of opened, machinable parcels at the expense of the original mailer. There is no additional fee for use of the label.
935.41 The following services may be purchased in conjunction with Bulk Parcel Return Service:
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per return fee for Bulk Parcel Return Service is set forth in Fee Schedule 935.
935.52 The permit holder must pay the accounting fee specified in Fee Schedule 1000 once each 12-month period for each advance deposit account.
935.6 Authorizations and Licenses
935.61 A permit fee as set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each [calendar year]
12-month period by mailers utilizing Bulk Parcel Return Service.
935.62 The Bulk Parcel Return Service permit may be canceled for failure to maintain sufficient funds in an advance deposit account to cover postage and fees on returned parcels or for failure to meet the specifications of the Postal Service, including distribution of return labels that do not conform to Postal Service specifications.
936 SHIPPER-PAID FORWARDING
936.11 Shipper-Paid Forwarding [provides a method whereby mailers may]
enables mailers to have undeliverable-as-addressed machinable
Standard Mail parcels forwarded at applicable FirstClass Mail
or Package Service mail rates for up to one year from the date that the addressee filed a change-of-address order. If [the parcel, for which ]Shipper-Paid Forwarding is elected[,]
for a parcel that is returned, the mailer will pay the applicable First-Class Mail
or Package Service mail rate, or the Bulk Parcel Return Service fee, if that service was elected.
936.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
936.21 Shipper-Paid Forwarding is available only for the forwarding of machinable parcels, as defined by the Postal Service, initially mailed under the following Standard Mail subclasses: Regular and Nonprofit.
936.22 Shipper-Paid Forwarding is available only if automated Address Correction Service, as described in section 911, is used.
936.3 Mailer Requirements[ of the Mailer]
[936.31 Shipper-Paid Forwarding is available only in conjunction with automated Address Correction Service in section 911.]
936.[32]31 Mail for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is purchased must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service.
936.[33]32 Payment for Shipper-Paid Forwarding is made through advance deposit account, or as otherwise specified by the Postal Service.
936.[34]33 Mail for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is requested must bear endorsements specified by the Postal Service.
936.41 The following services may be purchased in conjunction with Shipper-Paid Forwarding:
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936.5 Applicable Rates
and Fees
936.51 Except as provided in section 935, single-piece rates under the Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass or the Priority Mail subclass of FirstClass Mail,
or the Parcel Post subclass of Package Services, as set forth in Rate Schedules 221[ and]
, 223,
and 521.2A, apply to pieces forwarded or returned under this section.
936.52 The accounting fee specified in Fee Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-month period for each advance deposit account.
940 Accountability And Receipts
941.11 Certified [m]
Mail service [is a service that provides a mailing receipt to the sender and a record of delivery at the office of delivery.]
provides a mailer with evidence of mailing, and guarantees retention of a record of delivery by the Postal Service for a period specified by the Postal Service.
941.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
941.21 Certified [m]
Mail service is [provided]
available for matter mailed as First-Class Mail.
941.[22]31 If requested by the mailer,
the Postal Service will indicate the time of acceptance [by the Postal Service will be indicated ]on the
mailing receipt.
[941.23 A record of delivery is retained at the office of delivery for a specified period of time.]
941.[24]32 If the initial attempt to deliver the mail is not successful, a notice of attempted delivery is left at the mailing address.
[941.25 A receipt of mailing may be obtained only if the article is mailed at a post office, branch or station, or given to a rural carrier.]
941.[26]33 [Additional copies of the original mailing receipt may be obtained by the mailer.]
A mailer may obtain a copy of the mailing receipt on terms specified by the Postal Service.
941.[3]4 [Deposit of Mail]
Mailer Requirements
941.[31]41 Certified [m]
Mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.
941.42 The mailer must mail the article at a post office, branch, or station, or give the article to a rural carrier, in order to obtain a mailing receipt.
941.[41]51 The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon payment of the applicable fees:
941.[51]61 The fee[s] for [c]
Certified [m]
Mail service [are]
is set forth in Fee Schedule 941.
942.11 Registered [m]
Mail [is a ]service [that] provides added protection to mail sent under this section and indemnity in case of loss or damage.
The amount of indemnity depends upon the actual value of the article at the time of mailing, up to a maximum of $25,000, and is not available for articles of no value.
942.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
942.21 Registered [m]
Mail service is available [to mailers of prepaid mail sent as]
for prepaid First-Class Mail [except that registered mail must ]
of any value, if the mail meet
s the minimum requirements for length and width [regardless of thickness.]
specified by the Postal Service.
[942.22 Registered mail service provides insurance up to a maximum of $25,000, depending upon the actual value at the time of mailing, except that insurance is not available for articles of no value.]
[942.23 There is no limit on the value of articles sent under this section.]
942.[24]22 Registered [m]
Mail service is not available for:
a. All delivery points because of the high security required for [r]
Registered [m]
Mail; in addition, [not all delivery points will be available for registry and ]liability is limited in some geographic areas[
;];
b. Mail of any class sent in combination with First-Class Mail;
c. Two or more articles tied or fastened together, unless the envelopes are enclosed in the same envelope or container.
942.[25]31 The following services are provided as part of [r]
Registered [m]
Mail service at no additional cost to the mailer:
b. A record of delivery, retained by the Postal Service for a specified period of time;
c. A notice of attempted delivery
, [will be ]left at the mailing address if the initial delivery attempt is unsuccessful;
and
d.
A notice of nondelivery, [W]
when [r]
Registered [m]
Mail is undeliverable-as-addressed and cannot be forwarded[, a notice of nondelivery is provided].
942.32 Registered Mail is forwarded and returned without additional registry charge.
942.4 Mailer Requirements
942.41 Registered Mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.
[942.26 A claim for complete loss of insured articles may be filed by the mailer only. A claim for damage or for partial loss of insured articles may be filed by either the mailer or addressee.]
942.[27]42 Indemnity claims for [r]
Registered [m]
Mail must be filed within a period of time, specified by the Postal Service, from the date the article was mailed.
A claim concerning complete loss of registered articles may be filled by the mailer only. A claim concerning damage to or partial loss of registered articles may be filed by either the mailer or addressee.
[942.31 Registered mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.]
[942.41 Registered mail is provided maximum security.]
[942.5 Forwarding and Return]
[942.51 Registered mail is forwarded and returned without additional registry charge.]
942.[61]51 The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon payment of applicable fees:
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Merchandise [r] Return (shippers only)
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942.[71]61 The fees for [r]
Registered [m]
Mail are set forth in Fee Schedule 942.
942.62 There are no additional Registered Mail fees for forwarding and return of Registered Mail.
943.1 Express Mail Insurance
943.111 Express Mail Insurance [is a service that] provides the mailer with indemnity for loss of, rifling of, or damage to items sent by Express Mail.
943.12 [Description of Service]
Availability
943.121 Express Mail Insurance is available only for Express Mail.
943.13 Limitations and Mailer Requirements
943.[122]131 Insurance coverage is provided, for no additional charge, up to $500 per piece for document reconstruction, up to $5,000 per occurrence
, regardless of the number of claimants. [Insurance coverage is also provided, for no additional charge, up to $500 per piece for merchandise. Insurance coverage for merchandise valued at more than $500 is available for an additional fee, as set forth in Fee Schedule 943. ]The maximum liability for merchandise is $5,000 per piece. For negotiable items, currency, or bullion, the maximum liability is $15.
943.[123]132 Indemnity claims for Express Mail must be filed within a specified period of time from the date the article was mailed.
943.[124]133 Indemnity will be paid under terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.
943.[125]134 Among other limitations specified by the Postal Service, indemnity will not be paid by the Postal Service for loss, damage or rifling:
a. Of nonmailable matter;
b. Due to improper packaging;
c. Due to seizure by any agency of government; or
d. Due to war, insurrection or civil disturbances.
943.[131]151 The fees for Express Mail Insurance service are set forth in Fee Schedule 943.
943.21 [Retail Insurance]
Definition
943.211 [Retail]
General Insurance [is a service that ]provides the mailer with indemnity for loss of, rifling of, or damage to mailed items.
General Insurance provides a bulk option for mail meeting the conditions described below and specified further by the Postal Service.
[943.212 The maximum liability of the Postal Service for Retail Insurance is $5000.]
943.[213]221 [Retail]
General Insurance is available for mail sent under the following classification schedules:
a. FirstClass Mail, if containing matter that may be mailed as Standard Mail
or Package Services;
b. [Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library subclasses of Standard Mail.]
Package Services;
c.
Regular and Nonprofit subclasses of Standard Mail, for Bulk Insurance only, for mail subject to residual shape surcharge.
943.[214]222 [Retail]
General Insurance is not available for matter offered for sale, addressed to prospective purchasers who have not ordered or authorized their sending. If such matter is received in the mail, payment will not be made for loss, rifling, or damage.
943.223 The Bulk Insurance option of General Insurance service is available for mail entered in bulk at designated facilities and in a manner specified by the Postal Service, including the use of electronic manifesting.
943.[215]231 For [Retail]
General Insurance, the mailer is issued a receipt for each item mailed. For items insured for more than $50, a [receipt]
record of delivery is [obtained]
retained by the Postal Service
for a specified period.
943.[216]232 For items insured for more than $50, a notice of attempted delivery is left at the mailing address when the first attempt at delivery is unsuccessful.
943.233 Mail undeliverable as addressed will be returned to the sender as specified by the sender or by the Postal Service.
[943.217 Retail insurance provides indemnity for the actual value of the article at the time of mailing.]
943.[22]24 [Bulk Insurance]
Limitations and Mailer Requirements
943.241 Mail insured under section 943.2 must be deposited as specified by the Postal Service.
[943.221 Bulk Insurance service is available for mail entered in bulk at designated facilities and in a manner specified by the Postal Service, including the use of electronic manifesting, and sent under the following classification schedules:]
[a. First-Class Mail, if containing matter that may be mailed as Standard Mail;]
[b. Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library subclasses of Standard Mail.]
943.[222]242 Bulk Insurance
must bear[s] endorsements and identifiers specified by the Postal Service. Bulk Insurance mailers must meet the documentation requirements of the Postal Service.
943.243 By insuring an item, the mailer guarantees forwarding and return postage.
943.[223]244 General Insurance, other than Bulk Insurance, provides indemnity for the actual value of the article at the time of mailing. Bulk Insurance provides indemnity for the lesser of (1) the actual value of the article at the time of mailing, or (2) the wholesale cost of the contents to the sender.
943.[231]245 For [Retail Insurance,]
General insurance, other than Bulk Insurance, a claim for complete loss may be filed by the mailer only, and a claim for damage or for partial loss may be filed by either the mailer or addressee. For Bulk Insurance, all claims must be filed by the mailer.
[943.232 A claim for damage or loss on a parcel sent merchandise return under section 932 may be filed only by the purchaser of the insurance.]
943.[233]246 Indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period of time from the date the article was mailed.
[943.241 Mail insured under section 943.2 must be deposited as specified by the Postal Service.]
[943.25 Forwarding and Return]
[943.251 By insuring an item, the mailer guarantees forwarding and return postage unless instructions on the piece mailed indicate that it not be forwarded or returned.]
[943.252 Mail undeliverable as addressed will be returned to the sender as specified by the sender or by the Postal Service.]
943.[26]25 Other Services
943.[261]251 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon payment of the applicable fees:
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Restricted [d] Delivery (for items insured for more than $50)
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Return [r] Receipt (for items insured for more than $50)
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Merchandise [r] Return (shippers only)
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943.[271]261 The fees for
General Insurance are set forth in Fee Schedule 943.
944.11 Collect on Delivery (COD) service [is a service that ]allows a mailer to mail an article for which full or partial payment has not yet been received and have the price, the cost of postage and fees, and anticipated or past due charges collected by the Postal Service from the addressee when the article is delivered.
944.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
944.21 COD service is available for collection of [$600]
$1,000 or less upon the delivery of postage prepaid mail sent under the following classification schedules:
Bound Printed Matter, Special, and
Library subclasses of Standard Mail]
Package Services
944.22 Service under this section is not available for:
a. Collection agency purposes;
b. Return of merchandise about which some dissatisfaction has arisen, unless the new addressee has consented in advance to such return;
c. Sending only bills or statements of indebtedness, even though the sender may establish that the addressee has agreed to collection in this manner; however, when the legitimate COD shipment [consisting]
consists of merchandise or bill of lading, [is being mailed,] the balance due on a past or anticipated transaction may be included in the charges on a COD article, provided the addressee has consented in advance to such action;
d. Parcels containing moving-picture films mailed by exhibitors to moving-[ ]picture manufacturers, distributors, or exchanges;
e. Goods that have not been ordered by the addressee.
944.[23]31 COD service provides the mailer with insurance against loss, rifling and damage to the article as well as failure to receive the amount collected from the addressee. This provision insures only the receipt of the instrument issued to the mailer after payment of COD charges, and is not to be construed to make the Postal Service liable upon any such instrument other than a Postal Service money order.
944.[24]32 A receipt is issued to the mailer for each piece of COD mail. Additional copies of the original mailing receipt may be obtained by the mailer.
944.[25]33 Delivery of COD mail will be made in a manner specified by the Postal Service. If a delivery to the mailing address is not attempted or if a delivery attempt is unsuccessful, a notice of attempted delivery will be left at the mailing address.
944.[26]34 The mailer may receive a notice of nondelivery if the piece mailed is endorsed appropriately.
944.[27]35 The mailer may designate a new addressee or alter the COD charges by submitting the appropriate form and by paying the appropriate fee as set forth in Fee Schedule 944.
[944.28 A claim for complete loss may be filed by the mailer only. A claim for damage or for partial loss may be filed by either the mailer or addressee.]
[944.29 COD indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period of time from the date the article was mailed.]
944.[3]4 Limitations and Mailer Requirements[ of the Mailer]
944.[31]41 [COD mail must be identified as COD mail.]
The mailer must identify COD mail as COD mail, as specified by the Postal Service.
944.[41]42 COD mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.
[944.5 Forwarding and Return]
944.[51]43 A mailer of COD mail guarantees to pay any return postage, unless otherwise specified on the piece mailed.
944.[52]
44 For COD mail sent as [Standard Mail]
Package Services mail, postage at the applicable rate will be charged to the addressee:
a. When an addressee, entitled to delivery to the mailing address under Postal Service regulations, requests delivery of COD mail that was refused when first offered for delivery;
b. For each delivery attempt, to an addressee entitled to delivery to the mailing address under Postal Service regulations, after the second such attempt.
944.45 A claim for complete loss may be filed by the mailer only. A claim for damage or for partial loss may be filed by either the mailer or addressee.
944.46 COD indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period of time from the date the article was mailed, and meet the requirements specified by the Postal Service.
944.[61]51 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon payment of the applicable fee:
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944.[71]61 Fees for COD service are set forth in Fee Schedule 944.
945.11 Return [r]
Receipt service [is a service that ]provides evidence to the mailer that an article has been received at the delivery address.
Mailers requesting Return Receipt service at the time of mailing will be provided, as appropriate, the signature of the addressee or addressee's agent, the date delivered, and the address of delivery, if different from the address on the mailpiece. Mailers requesting Return Receipt service after mailing will be provided the date of delivery and the name of the person who signed for the article.
945.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
945.21 Return [r]
Receipt service is available for mail sent under the following sections or classification schedules:
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945.22 Return [r]
Receipt service is available at the time of mailing or, when purchased in conjunction with [c]
Certified [m]
Mail, COD, Insurance (if for more than $50), [r]
Registered [m]
Mail, or Express Mail, after mailing.
[945.23 Mailers requesting return receipt service at the time of mailing will be provided, as appropriate, the signature of the addressee or addressee's agent, the date delivered, and the address of delivery, if different from the address on the mailpiece.]
[945.24 Mailers requesting return receipt service after mailing will be provided the date of delivery and the name of the person who signed for the article.]
945.[25]31 If the mailer does not receive a return receipt within a specified period of time from the date of mailing, the mailer may request [a duplicate return receipt.]
evidence of delivery from the delivery record, at no additional fee.[No fee is charged for a duplicate return receipt.]
945.[31]51 The fees for [r]
Return [r]
Receipt service are set forth in Fee Schedule 945.
946.11 Restricted [d]
Delivery service [is a service that provides a means by which a mailer may direct that delivery will be made only ]
enables a mailer to direct the Postal Service to limit delivery to the addressee or to someone authorized by the addressee to receive such mail.
946.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
946.21 This service is available for mail sent under the following sections:
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946.22 Restricted [d]
Delivery is available to the mailer at the time of mailing or after mailing.
946.23 Restricted [d]
Delivery service is available
for delivery only to natural persons specified by name.
946.[24]31 A record of delivery will be retained by the Postal Service for a
period specified [period of time]
by the Postal Service.
[946.25 Failure to provide restricted delivery service when requested after mailing, due to prior delivery, is not grounds for refund of the fee or communications charges.]
946.[31]51 The fee[s] for [r]
Restricted [d]
Delivery service [are]
is set forth in
Fee Schedule 946.
946.52 The fee (or communications charges) will not be refunded for failure to provide restricted delivery service when requested after mailing, due to prior delivery.
947 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
947.11 Certificate of [m]
Mailing service [is a service that furnishes evidence of]
furnishes evidence that mail has been presented to the Postal Service for mailing.
947.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
947.21 Certificate of [m]
Mailing service is available [to mailers of matter sent under the classification schedule to]
for matter sent using any class of mail.
[947.22 A receipt is not obtained upon delivery of the mail to the addressee. No record of mailing is maintained at the post office.]
[947.23 Additional copies of certificates of mailing may be obtained by the mailer.]
947.31 The mailer may obtain a copy of a Certificate of Mailing on terms specified by the Postal Service.
947.31 The service does not entail retention of a record of mailing by the Postal Service and does not provide evidence of delivery.
947.[31]51 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of the applicable fees:
947.[41]61 The fees for [c]
Certificate of [m]
Mailing service are set forth in Fee Schedule 947.
948 DELIVERY CONFIRMATION
948.11 Delivery [c]
Confirmation service provides electronic confirmation to the mailer that an article was delivered or that a delivery attempt was made.
948.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
948.21 Delivery [c]
Confirmation service is available for Priority Mail and [the Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special and Library subclasses of Standard Mail.]
Package Services mail, as well as mail subject to the residual shape surcharge in the Regular and Nonprofit subclasses of Standard Mail.
948.3 Mailer Requirements
948.[22]31 Delivery [c]
Confirmation service may be requested only at the time of mailing.
948.[23]32 Mail for which [d]
Delivery [c]
Confirmation service is requested must meet preparation requirements [established]
specified by the Postal Service, and bear a
Delivery Confirmation barcode specified by the Postal Service.
948.[24]33 Matter for which [d]
Delivery [c]
Confirmation service is requested must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.
948.[31]51 The fees for Delivery [c]
Confirmation service [is subject to the fees ]
are set forth in Fee Schedule 948.
949 SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION
949.11 Signature Confirmation service provides electronic confirmation to the mailer that an article was delivered or that a delivery attempt was made, and a copy of the signature of the recipient.
949.21 Signature Confirmation is available for Priority Mail and Package Services mail.
949.3 Mailer Requirements
949.31 Signature Confirmation service may be requested only at the time of mailing.
949.32 Mail for which Signature Confirmation service is requested must meet preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service, and bear a Delivery Confirmation barcode specified by the Postal Service.
949.33 Matter for which Signature Confirmation is requested must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.
949.51 The fees for Signature Confirmation service are set forth in Fee Schedule 949.
951.11 Parcel [a]
Airlift service [is a service that ]provides for air transportation of parcels on a space available basis to or from military post offices outside the contiguous 48 states.
951.2 [Description of Service]
Availability
951.21 Parcel [a]
Airlift service is available for mail sent under the Standard Mail Classification Schedule.
951.3 [Physical Limitations]
Mailer Requirements
951.31 The minimum physical limitations established for the mail sent under the classification schedule for which postage is paid apply to [p]
Parcel [a]
Airlift mail. In no instance may the parcel exceed 30 pounds in weight, or 60 inches in length and girth combined.
[951.4 Requirements of the Mailer]
951.[41]32 Mail sent under this section must be endorsed as specified by the Postal Service.
951.[51]33 [PAL]
Parcel Airlift mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service
.
951.[6]4 Forwarding and Return
951.[61]41 [PAL]
Parcel Airlift mail sent for delivery outside the contiguous 48 states is forwarded as set forth in section 2030 of the General Definitions, Terms and Conditions. [PAL]
Parcel Airlift mail sent for delivery within the contiguous 48 states is forwarded or returned as set forth in section 353 as appropriate.
951.[71]51 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon payment of the applicable fees:
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951.[81]61 The fees for [p]
Parcel [a]
Airlift service are set forth in Fee Schedule 951.
952.11 Special [h]
Handling service [is a service that ]provides preferential handling to the extent practicable during dispatch and transportation.
952.2 [Description of Service]Availability
952.21 Special [h]
Handling service is available for mail sent under the following classification schedules:
Special, and Library subclasses of Standard Mail]
[952.22 Special handling service is mandatory for matter that requires special attention in handling, transportation and delivery.]
952.3 Mailer Requirements[ of the Mailer]
952.31 Mail sent under this section must be identified as specified by the Postal Service
.
952.[41]32 Mail sent under this section must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.
952.33 Special Handling service is mandatory for matter that requires special attention in handling, transportation and delivery.
952.[5]4 Forwarding and Return
