[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 19, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2855-2857]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-1042]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
Global Direct--Canada Admail Service
AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service published an interim rule and request for
comment on a new service, Global Direct--Canada Admail, in the Federal
Register on August 21, 1998, (63 FR 44789). The Postal Service hereby
gives notice that it is adopting the interim rule.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 19, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter J. Grandjean, (202) 314-7256.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In cooperation with Canada Post Corporation
(CPC), the Postal Service introduced, on an interim basis, Global
Direct--Canada Admail. This international mail service is primarily
intended for major printing firms, direct marketers, mail order
companies, and other high-volume mailers seeking easier access to the
Canadian domestic postal system. It is intended to provide mail
delivery in an average of 5 to 10 business days in major urban areas
throughout Canada. Ancillary services for local business reply and the
return of undeliverable mail are also introduced for use with Global
Direct--Canada Admail.
On August 21, 1998, the Postal Service published in the Federal
Register (63 FR 44789) an interim rule and request for comment on this
new service, Global Direct--Canada Admail. Comments were requested on
or before September 21, 1998.
The Postal Service did not receive any written comments on the
interim rule
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concerning Global Direct--Canada Admail. Accordingly, the Postal
Service adopts, without change, the interim rule.
The Postal Service adopts the following amendments to the
International Mail Manual, which is incorporated by reference in the
Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations, International postal service.
PART 20--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 407, 408.
2. Chapter 6 of the International Mail Manual is amended by
changing the title of 610, renumbering old 610 as 611, and adding new
part 612 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 6--SPECIAL PROGRAMS
610 Global Direct Service
611 Global Direct--Mexico Direct
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612 Global Direct--Canada Admail
612.1 Description
Global Direct--Canada Admail is an international mail service that
is available on the basis of a service agreement between the Postal
Service and a qualifying mailer. Under this service a mailer must enter
identical printed matter items that meet the applicable eligibility,
makeup, and preparation requirements for Canadian Post domestic
Addressed Admail service. The Postal Service transports the items to
Canada for entry into that country's domestic mail system. The mailer
is responsible for ensuring that the items meet Canada Post
Corporation's makeup and preparation requirements.
612.2 Qualifying Mailers and Mailing Locations
612.21 Qualifying Mailers
Qualifying mailers must agree to mail a minimum of 25,000 Admail
items for delivery to Canadian addressees per mailing. All tendered
mailpieces must conform to the applicable makeup and preparation
requirements for Canadian domestic mail, as specified by Canada Post
Corporation (CPC). CPC-certified sortation and address accuracy
software is required.
612.22 Mailing Locations
Mailings may be deposited only at the following offices as
specified in the service agreement:
JOHN F KENNEDY AIRPORT MAIL CENTER, JOHN F KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT BUILDING 250, JAMAICA NY 11430-9998.
NEW JERSEY INTERNATIONAL BULK MAIL CENTER, US POSTAL SERVICE, 80 COUNTY
RD, JERSEY CITY NJ 07097-9998.
BUFFALO AUXILIARY SERVICE FACILITY, BUFFALO PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION
CENTER, 1200 WILLIAM ST, BUFFALO NY 14240-9998.
DETROIT PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER, US POSTAL SERVICE, 1401 W
FORT, DETROIT MI 48233-9997.
AMC O'HARE INTERNATIONAL ANNEX, US POSTAL SERVICE, 3333 MOUNT PROSPECT
RD, FRANKLIN PARK IL 60131-1347.
SEATTLE PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER, US POSTAL SERVICE, 2454
OCCIDENTAL AVE S, SEATTLE WA 98134-9997.
612.3 Postage
612.31 Rate
The rate of postage is determined by the size, weight, and level of
sortation of the items being mailed as specified below:
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Letter Carrier Presort (LCP) National Distribution Guide
-------------------------------- (NDG)
Weight not over 1.76 ounces -------------------------------
Standard Large Standard Large
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Letter Carrier Direct........................... $0.216 $0.234 N/A N/A
Station......................................... 0.223 0.245 $0.245 $0.269
Direct Rural.................................... 0.245 0.269 0.245 0.269
City............................................ 0.248 0.273 0.259 0.287
Distribution Center Facility.................... 0.255 0.277 0.269 0.291
Forward Consolidation Point..................... 0.269 0.291 0.277 0.312
Residue......................................... 0.284 0.312 0.298 0.337
Each additional pound over 1.76 ounce........... 0.544 0.626 0.544 0.626
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Note: A extra charge of 3.5 cents may be charged for the number of
items not meeting address accuracy requirements.
612.32 CPC Size Definitions
Every item must meet size and weight requirements for its type. The
size standards are as follows:
Weight and Size Limits
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Length Width Thickness
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Cards/Envelopes
Standard (Short/Long) Items:
Minimum...................... 5 \1/2\ in............... 3 \9/16\ in............. .007 in.
(140 mm)................. (90 mm)................. (0.18 mm.)
Maximum...................... 9 \5/8\ in............... 5 \7/8\ in.............. \3/16\ in.
(245 mm)................. (150 mm)................ (5 mm)
Large (Oversized) Items: 14 \7/8\ in.............. 10 \9/16\ in............ \13/16\ in.
(380 mm)................. (270 mm)................ (20 mm)
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Other Items *
Standard (Short/Long) Items:
Minimum...................... 3 \15/16\ in............. 2 \3/4\ in.............. .007 in.
(100 mm)................. (70 mm)................. (0.18 mm)
Maximum...................... 9 \5/8\ in............... 5 \7/8\ in.............. \3/16\ in.
(245 mm)................. (150 mm)................ (5 mm)
Large (Oversized) Items: 14 \7/8\ in.............. 10 \9/16\ in............ \13/16\ in.
(380 mm)................. (270 mm)................ (20 mm)
Maximum Weight............... 17.6 oz. (500 grams)
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* Other items are defined as items other than cards and envelopes.
612.33 Postage Payment Method
Postage must be paid through an advance deposit account. Qualifying
mailers have the option of placing a CPC permit imprint on their
mailpieces in combination with a Canadian return address or a customer
specific USPS permit imprint in combination with a domestic U.S. return
address.
612.34 Postage Statement
Mailers must compute the total postage on PS Form 3656, Postage
Statement--Global Direct Canada Admail, furnished by the Postal
Service. A separate postage statement must be prepared for each
individual mailing.
612.4 Preparation Requirements
Mailers are responsible for ensuring that items tendered under the
Global Direct--Canada Admail service comply with CPC's domestic mail
preparation requirements.
612.5 Ancillary Services
612.51 Business Reply Service
This service provides for the return of Canadian business reply
mail through the Postal Service to a specified address in Canada.
Detailed specifications for this service are contained in Publication
524, Global Direct--Canada Admail Service Guide. The rates for this
service are $0.45 for items not weighing over 1.06 ounces (30 grams)
and $0.65 for items weighing over 1.06 ounces (30 grams) but not over
1.76 ounces (50 grams).
612.52 Return of Undeliverable Mail
Mailers using a Canadian identity (Canadian indicia and return
address) may have undeliverable items returned to the U.S. through a
Canadian return address. The sender must endorse items ``Return Postage
Guaranteed'' and use the return address specified by the Postal
Service. The rates are:
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Weight (not over) Rate
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3.52 oz. (100 grams)....................................... $0.80
7.04 oz. (200 grams)....................................... 1.32
17.60 oz.(500 grams)....................................... 2.09
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Note: If a U.S. permit is used, returned items are subject to
the applicable surface printed matter postage that would have been
paid from the United States to Canada.
612.6 Advance Notification
Mailers who are interested in using the Global Direct--Canada
Admail service must furnish the following information to the Postal
Service at least 10 business days prior to their first planned mailing
date:
a. Customer's name and address.
b. Proposed initial mailing date and frequency.
c. Mailing location.
d. The type of items, including size and weight, that will be
mailing.
e. Number of items in the proposed mailing.
f. Mail sort option used.
g. The mailing equipment that the customer intends to use to
prepare items.
h. Ancillary services used.
All correspondence pertaining to Global Direct--Canada Admail
service should be directed to:
MARKET SEGMENT MANAGER PUBLISHING, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS UNIT, US
POSTAL SERVICE 475 L'ENFANT PLZ SW 370 IBU, WASHINGTON DC 20260-6500.
612.7 Service Agreement
Based on the mailer's input, the Postal Service prepares a service
agreement to cover the projected mailing(s). This agreement stipulates
the conditions of mailing. Concurrent with the preparation of the
service agreement, instructions are issued to the designated post
office of entry regarding the acceptance and verification of the
prospective customer's mailpieces.
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A transmittal letter changing the relevant pages in the
International Mail Manual will be published and automatically
transmitted to all subscribers. Notice of issuance of the transmittal
will be published in the Federal Register as provided by 39 CFR 20.3.
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 99-1042 Filed 1-15-99; 8:45 am]
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