[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 208 (Wednesday, October 28, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57597-57605]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-28802]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
[Docket No. R97-1]
Amendments to the Rate, Fee, and Classification Changes and the
Domestic Mail Manual Implementation Standards
AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule sets forth revised rates, fees, and mail
preparation standards for In-County Periodicals automation mail,
Destination Delivery Unit Parcel Post, and Library Mail adopted by the
Postal Service in the October 5, 1998, Decision of the Governors of the
Postal Service in Postal Rate Commission Docket No. R97-1. It also
contains corrections and additions to the implementation standards in
the final rule published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, July 14,
1998 (63 FR 37946).
EFFECTIVE DATE: This final rule is effective at 12:01 a.m. on January
10, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn M. Martin, 202-268-6351.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In their Decision on June 29, 1998, in
Docket No. R97-1, the Governors of the Postal Service returned three
matters to the Postal Rate Commission for reconsideration. On September
24, 1998, the Commission issued its further Recommended Decision on
those matters. The Governors approved the rate and classification
changes included within the further Recommended Decision on October 5,
1998, and the Board set the implementation date for these changes as
January 10, 1999, to coincide with the other changes from Docket No.
R97-1 being implemented on that date. The categories affected by these
changes are In-County Periodicals automation mail, Destination Delivery
Unit Parcel Post, and Library Mail.
This rule contains the Domestic Mail Manual changes adopted by the
Postal Service to implement the Governors' October 5, 1998, decision.
This rule also contains clarifications, corrections, and additions to
the final rule published in the Federal Register on July 14, 1998 (63
FR 37946) that contained Domestic Mail Manual changes adopted by the
Postal Service to implement the June 29, 1998, Decision of the
Governors of the Postal Service in Postal Rate Commission Docket No
R97-1. Part A of this rule contains revisions to portions of the July
14, 1998, Federal Register that did not contain Domestic Mail Manual
language. Part B describes the changes to the Domestic Mail Manual.
Part C contains the revisions to the Domestic Mail Manual. The DMM
amendments and revisions published in this rule reflect renumbering of
the DMM based on revisions published subsequent to the July 14 final
rule. The revised DMM standards will take effect on January 10, 1999.
A. Corrections to the Federal Register
In the Federal Register issue of July 14, 1998 (63 FR 37946) on
page 37950, third column, under 5a, delete the third sentence and
replace it with the following: ``Nonprofit ECR pound rates will
decrease. Nonprofit subclass pound rates will increase.''
In the Federal Register issue of July 14, 1998 (63 FR 37946) on
page 38033, third column, delete the last sentence and replace it with
the following: ``An appropriate amendment to 39 CFR 111.3 will be
published to reflect these changes.''
B. Domestic Mail Manual Amendments and Revisions
1. C010.1.3 is amended to reflect the new oversized Parcel Post
dimensions.
2. C050.5.0 is amended to clarify that merchandise samples prepared
with detached address labels are considered irregular parcels only if
they are not letter-size and are not flat-size. This means that
merchandise samples that are letter-size or flat-size as defined in
C050 will not be subject to the residual shape surcharge.
3. D100.2.1 is amended to change the phrase ``single-piece rate
Priority Mail'' to ``Priority Mail.''
4. D100.2.6 is amended to change the phrase ``single-piece rate
Priority Mail'' to ``Priority Mail.''
5. E630.2.5 concerning eligibility of Bound Printed Matter for the
barcoded discount is revised to remove references to 5-digit bundles
when preparing Presorted Bound Printed Matter under the sortation
requirements for machinable parcels. This section is further corrected
to refer to 5-digit bundles under the provisions for preparing
bedloaded bundles, and to clarify that such 5-digit bundles may qualify
for the barcoded discount. Other sortation levels of bedloaded bundles
will not qualify for the barcoded discount.
6. The requirements for eligibility of Special Standard Mail for
barcoded discounts are moved from E630.4.7 to E630.3.1.
7. E630.5.1 is revised to add requirements for eligibility of
Library Mail for Presorted 5-digit rates and Presorted BMC rates. The
requirements for eligibility of Library Mail for barcoded discounts are
moved from E630.5.8 to E630.5.1. E630.5.3, which specified that
mailings of 1,000 or more identical weight pieces of single-piece rate
Library Mail must be presorted, is deleted. Single-piece rate Library
Mail mailings of 1,000 or more identical-weight pieces will no longer
be required to be presorted. E630.5.4 through E630.5.7 is renumbered as
E630.5.3 through E630.5.6.
8. Former E630.6.0, Bulk Parcel Post, is renumbered as E630.7.0.
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9. E630.6.0 is added for the eligibility requirements for presorted
Library Mail rates.
10. E652.3.2c is added to include information previously located in
P750.2.12 that requires a mailer of a Parcel Post mailing that contains
pieces eligible for more than one destination entry discount to
physically separate pieces into groups by destination entry discount at
the time of verification.
11. E651.3.3 and E652.3.4c are amended to specify that mailers must
contact a destination delivery unit (DDU) by telephone at least 24
hours in advance to make an appointment for a drop shipment. The
language indicating that mailers desiring electronic confirmation of
DDU mail entry must also schedule a DDU appointment through the
district control center is deleted because electronic confirmation will
not be available for all DDUs on January 10, 1999. It is expected that
all DDUs will become part of the electronic appointment system (DSAS)
by the summer of 1999 when the system will become web-based. Between
January 10, 1999, and the implementation of the web-based system,
mailers desiring appointments with electronic confirmation at those
DDUs that are currently on the electronic system may continue to use
DSAS for those DDU drop shipment appointments. However mailers
scheduling DDU appointments using DSAS must also telephone the DDU at
least 24 hours in advance to confirm the drop shipment.
12. Amendments are made to Exhibits E652.5.0, E652.6.0, and
E652.7.0.
13. M012.3.5 is added to reflect the requirement for a
``Presorted'' marking in addition to the ``Library Mail'' or ``Library
Rate'' marking when mailing at presorted Library Mail rates.
14. Exhibit M03.1.3, 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers, is amended
to add use of the content identifier numbers currently assigned for use
with sacks of presorted Special Standard with presorted Library Mail.
15. M033.1.7 is revised to note that origin/entry 3-digit/scheme
tray and sack preparation is applicable to all mail except flat-size
Periodicals. DMM M033.1.8 is added to describe mandatory/optional
preparation of origin/entry SCF sacks for flat-size Periodicals.
16. The heading of M045.4.3 is amended to show pallet presort
levels for presorted Library Mail.
17. M630.5.0 is revised to add provisions for marking and
presorting mail to qualify for presorted Library Mail rates. These
marking and sortation requirements are similar to those for presorted
Special Standard Mail.
18. Exhibit P710.3.3b, Rate Category Abbreviations Standard Mail
(A), is amended to delete the code and rate category description ``SP
Single-Piece Rate (when fewer than 200 pieces accompany automation rate
mail)'' that appears at the bottom of this exhibit.
19. P750.2.13 is revised for clarity and simplicity. Information
concerning separation of Parcel Post destination entry discount mail at
the time of verification previously contained in this section is moved
to E652.3.2c.
20. R200.2.2 is amended to reflect revised Periodicals In-County
automation per-piece rates.
21. R600.5.4 is amended to reflect revised Parcel Post destination
delivery unit (DDU) rates.
22. R600.6.0 is amended to delete former section 6.1a and to
renumber 6.1b as 6.1. Renumbered R600.6.1 is further corrected by
deleting footnote 1 and renumbering footnote 2 as footnote 1.
23. R600.7.0 is amended to include Library Mail. The separate rate
chart for single-piece Library Mail in R600.8.0 is deleted. Former
R600.9.0 is renumbered R600.8.0 and new R600.8.1e is added for the $100
annual fee for mailing presorted Library Mail.
C. Domestic Mail Manual Revisions
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Postal Service.
For the reasons discussed above the Postal Service hereby adopts
the following amendments to the Domestic Mail Manual, which is
incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations (see 39
CFR Part 111).
PART 111--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U. S. C. 552(a); 39 U. S. C. 101, 401, 403, 404,
3001-3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3626, 5001.
2. Revise the following sections of the Domestic Mail Manual as
follows:
C Characteristics and Content
C010 General Mailability Standards
1.0 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS
* * * * *
1.3 Maximum
[Revise 1.3 to read as follows:]
No mailpiece may weigh more than 70 pounds. Except for Parcel Post
(see C600), no mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and
girth combined. Parcel Post pieces measuring over 108 inches in
combined length and girth, but not more than 130 inches in combined
length and girth, are mailable at the applicable oversized rate. Length
is the distance of the longest dimension as determined by 1.1, and
girth is the distance around the thickest part.
* * * * *
C050 Mail Processing Categories
* * * * *
5.0 IRREGULAR PARCEL (NONMACHINABLE)
[Amend 5.0 by adding ``and are not letter-size or flat-size'' to the
second sentence to read as follows.]
An irregular parcel is a parcel not meeting the dimensional
criteria in 4.1. This processing category also includes parcels that
cannot be processed by BMC parcel sorters, including rolls and tubes up
to 26 inches long; merchandise samples that are not individually
addressed and are not letter-size or flat-size; unwrapped, paper-
wrapped, or sleeve-wrapped articles that are not letter-size or flat-
size; and articles enclosed in envelopes that are not letter-size,
flat-size, or machinable parcels.
* * * * *
C810 Letters and Cards
* * * * *
2.0 DIMENSIONS
* * * * *
2.3 Maximum Weight
[Amend 2.3 by replacing the word ``nonautomation'' with the word
``Presorted'' in 2.3a.]
* * * * *
D Deposit, Collection, and Delivery
* * * * *
D100 First-Class Mail
* * * * *
2.0 MAIL DEPOSIT
2.1 Single-Piece and Card Rates
[Amend the first sentence of 2.1 by changing the phrase ``single-piece
rate Priority Mail'' to ``Priority Mail.'']
* * * * *
2.6 Restriction
[Amend 2.6 by deleting the term ``single-piece rate'' in the first
sentence.]
* * * * *
E Eligibility
* * * * *
E600 Standard Mail
* * * * *
E630 Standard Mail (B)
* * * * *
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2.0 BOUND PRINTED MATTER
* * * * *
[Revise 2.5 to read as follows:]
2.5 Barcoded Discount
The barcoded discount applies to machinable parcels (C050) bearing
a correct, readable barcode under C850 for the ZIP Code shown in the
delivery address that are part of a mailing of at least 50 Bound
Printed Matter pieces, and are mailed at the single-piece rates, or
under the following conditions, mailed at the presorted rates.
Presorted Bound Printed Matter that is prepared under the machinable
parcel preparation standards in M045 and M630 is eligible for the
barcoded discount. Bedloaded bundles of presorted Bound Printed Matter
(that are required to be prepared under the sortation standards for
flats and irregular parcels) are not eligible for barcoded discounts,
with the exception that 5-digit bedloaded bundles are eligible for the
barcoded discount. Carrier route Bound Printed Matter is not eligible
for the barcoded discount.
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3.0 SPECIAL STANDARD MAIL
[Amend 3.1 by inserting new 3.1d to read as follows.]
3.1 Qualification
Special Standard Mail is Standard Mail matter meeting the standards
in E611, E613, and those below. Special Standard Mail rates are based
on the weight of the piece, without regard to zone. The rate categories
and discounts are as follows:
* * * * *
d. Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to machinable
parcels (C050) mailed at single-piece rates and Presorted Special
Standard Mail BMC rates that bear a correct, readable barcode under
C850 for the ZIP Code shown in the delivery address and that are part
of a mailing of at least 50 pieces of Special Standard Mail. The
discount does not apply to pieces mailed at the presorted Special
Standard mail 5-digit rates.
* * * * *
4.0 PRESORTED SPECIAL STANDARD MAIL
* * * * *
[Delete E630.4.7.]
5.0 LIBRARY MAIL
5.1 Qualification
[Revise 5.1 to read as follows:]
Library Mail is Standard Mail matter meeting the standards in E611,
E613, and those below. Library Mail rates are based on the weight of
the piece, without regard to zone. The rate categories and discounts
are as follows:
a. Single-Piece Rate. The single-piece rate applies to Library Mail
not mailed at a 5-digit or BMC rate.
b. Presorted 5-Digit Rate. The 5-digit rate applies to Presorted
Library Mail mailings of at least 500 pieces and meeting the other
requirements of 6.0 and that are prepared and presorted to 5-digit
destination ZIP Codes as specified in M630 or M041 and M045.
c. Presorted BMC Rate. The BMC rate applies to Presorted Library
Mail mailings of at least 500 pieces and meeting the other requirements
of 6.0 and that are prepared and presorted to destination bulk mail
centers as specified in M630 or M041 and M045.
d. Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to machinable
parcels (C050) mailed at single-piece rates and Presorted Library Mail
BMC rates that bear a correct, readable barcode under C850 for the ZIP
Code shown in the delivery address and that are part of a mailing of at
least 50 pieces of Library Mail. The discount does not apply to pieces
mailed at the Presorted Library Mail 5-digit rates.
* * * * *
[Delete E630.5.3. Redesignate former E630.5.4 through 5.7 as E630.5.3
through E630.5.6 respectively. Delete former E630.5.8. Redesignate
former E630.6.0 as E 630.7.0. Insert new E630.6.0 to read as follows:]
6.0 PRESORTED LIBRARY MAIL
6.1 Basic Information
The Presorted Library Mail rates apply to Library Mail matter
mailed in minimum quantities at a place and time designated by the
postmaster, subject to the preparation standards in M630. The size and
content of each piece in the mailing does not need to be identical.
Nonidentical pieces may be merged, sorted together, and presented as a
single mailing either with postage paid with a permit imprint if
authorized by the RCSC serving the post office of mailing, or with the
correct postage affixed to each piece in the mailing.
6.2 Mailing Fee
A mailing fee must be paid once each 12-month period at each post
office of mailing by or for any person who mails at the Presorted
Library Mail rates. The fee may be paid in advance only for the next
year and only during the last 30 days of the current service period.
The fee charged is that in effect on the date of payment.
6.3 One Presort Level
A Presorted Library Mail mailing receives only one level of presort
rate. The mailer may, however, prepare two separate mailings in order
to use both levels of presort rates and claim them on the same postage
statement. Library Mail pieces that do not qualify for a presort rate
must be presented separately from any presorted rate mailings, but may
be claimed on the same postage statement as a 5-digit rate and BMC
presort rate mailing.
6.4 Definitions
For this standard:
a. Full sack means either at least eight pieces or a quantity of
pieces equaling at least 1,000 cubic inches of volume or weighing from
20 to 70 pounds.
b. Substantially full sack means either at least four pieces or a
quantity of pieces equaling at least 1,000 cubic inches of volume or
weighing from 20 to 70 pounds.
6.5 5-Digit Rate
To qualify for the Presorted Library Mail 5-digit rate, a piece
must be in a mailing of at least 500 pieces receiving identical
service, prepared and sorted either under M630 to full 5-digit sacks or
under M041 and M045 to 5-digit pallets. These conditions also apply:
a. Mailings of at least 500 nonmachinable outside parcels may
qualify for the Presorted Library Mail 5-digit rate if prepared to
preserve sortation by 5-digit ZIP Code as prescribed by the mailing
office postmaster. The postmaster may require a 24-hour notice before
the mailing is presented.
b. Mailings prepared as palletized packages must consist of 5-digit
packages each containing at least eight pieces, or a quantity of pieces
equaling 1,000 cubic inches of volume or weighing 20 pounds. No package
may exceed 40 pounds. If there is more than 20 pounds of mail to a 5-
digit destination, the mailer must prepare the minimum number of
packages that do not exceed 40 pounds each. If the pieces are
machinable parcels under C050, the pieces must be placed directly on a
5-digit pallet without packaging.
6.6 BMC Rate
To qualify for the Presorted Library Mail BMC rate, a piece must be
in a mailing of at least 500 pieces receiving identical service,
prepared and sorted either under M630 to full or substantially full
bulk mail center (BMC) sacks or under M041 and M045 to BMC pallets.
These conditions also apply:
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a. Mailings of at least 500 nonmachinable outside parcels may
qualify for the Presorted Library Mail BMC rate if prepared to preserve
sortation by BMC as prescribed by the mailing office postmaster. The
postmaster may require a 24-hour notice before the mailing is
presented.
b. Mailings prepared as palletized packages must consist of BMC
packages each containing at least eight pieces, or a quantity of pieces
equaling 1,000 cubic inches of volume or weighing 20 pounds. No package
may exceed 40 pounds. If there is more than 20 pounds of mail to a BMC
destination, the mailer must prepare the minimum number of packages
that do not exceed 40 pounds each. If the pieces are machinable parcels
under C050, the pieces must be placed directly on a BMC pallet without
packaging.
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E650 Destination Entry
E651 Regular, Nonprofit, and Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail
* * * * *
3.0 DEPOSIT
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3.3 Advance Scheduling
[Amend 3.3 by revising scheduling for DDU deposit to read as follows:]
Except under 4.0, a mailer must schedule deposit of destination
rate mailings at least 24 hours in advance by contacting the proper
district or BMC control center or destination delivery unit.
Appointments at delivery units must be made by calling the delivery
unit at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments for ASFs, SCFs, or for
any multistop loads must be made through the USPS district control
center. Appointments for BMC loads must be scheduled by the proper BMC
control center. When contacting the USPS to make an appointment or as
soon as available, the mailer must provide the following information:
a. Mailer's name and address and the name and telephone number of
the mailer's agent or local contact.
b. Name of what is being mailed, number of mailings, volume of
mail, how prepared and whether containerized (e.g., pallets).
c. Where and how mailing was (or must be) verified.
d. Method of postage payment.
e. Requested date and destination facility for mailing.
f. Vehicle identification number, size, and type.
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E652 Parcel Post
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3.0 DEPOSIT
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3.2 Presentation
[Renumber E652.3.2c through f as E652.3.2d through g, respectively.
Insert new E652.3.2c to read as follows:]
Destination entry rate mailings must be verified under a plant-
verified drop shipment authorization by a detached mail unit (DMU) in
the mailer's plant or at the origin post office business mail entry
unit (BMEU) serving the mailer's plant. They also may be deposited for
verification at a BMEU located at a destination BMC, destination
sectional center facility, or other designated destination postal
facility. Only plant-verified drop shipments may be deposited at a
destination delivery unit not co-located with a post office or other
postal facility having a BMEU. When presented to the USPS, destination
entry mailings must meet the following requirements:
* * * * *
c. When a mailer claims more than one destination entry discount
for a mailing to be deposited at the same postal facility, the mail
eligible for each destination entry discount must be physically
separated at the time of verification.
* * * * *
3.4 Appointments
[Amend 3.4 by revising 3.4c to change and update appointment procedures
as follows:]
Appointments must be made for destination entry rate mail as
follows:
* * * * *
c. For deposit of DDU mailings, an appointment must be made by
contacting the DDU at least 24 hours in advance. If the appointment
must be canceled, a mailer must notify the DDU at least a day in
advance of a scheduled appointment. Recurring (standing) appointments
will be allowed if shipment frequency is weekly or more often.
* * * * *
Exhibit E652.5.0, BMC Deposit of DSCF Rate Pallets
[Amend Exhibit E652.5.0, by revising the entries for the Chicago and
Des Moines BMCs to read as follows:]
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BMC Destination ZIP code
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* * * * *
CHICAGO............................. 53140-44.
53401-08.
60016-17, 19, 25, 53, 56, 68, 70,
76-77.
60103, 05-07, 20-23, 31, 60-65,
76.
60409, 11-12, 15, 22, 25, 30-33,
35-36, 38-41, 46, 53-58, 62, 64-
65, 67, 73, 77-78, 82, 90.
60504-05, 15-17, 21-23, 25-26, 40,
42, 63-68, 98.
60601, 05, 08-60, 67, 81, 90, 93-
94.
60714.
60803-05.
* * * * *
Des Moines.......................... None.
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Exhibit E652.6.0, Delivery Facility Exceptions to the ``Majority of
City Carriers'' Rule
[Amend Exhibit E652.6.0 by revising the facility name under KANSAS for
ZIP Code 66619 from ``Hicrest'' to ``Pauline Station.'']
* * * * *
Exhibit E652.7.0, Delivery Facilities Different Than Those in the
Drop Shipment Product
[Amend Exhibit E652.7.0 by adding the ZIP Code 10069 under New York--
Central Parcel Post Facility, and adding the following new ZIP Codes
and DDU locations under New York:
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Destination delivery unit
ZIP codes served location
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* * *
New York
* * * *
* * *
10002-07, 09-14, 16, 19, 20, 23-25, 36, New York--Central Parcel Post
38, 41, 69. Facility, 341 9th Avenue, New
York, NY 10199-9991.
10103-07, 10, 49, 58
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10210, 56-60, 65, 70, 71, 79, 80-82,
85, 86, 92.
* * * *
* * *
10453.................................. Bronx: Highbridge Station, 1315
Inwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452-
9998.
10458.................................. Bronx: Tremont Station, 575 E
Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY
10457-9998.
* * * *
* * *
13088.................................. Bayberry Station: 7608 Oswego
Road, Bayberry Plaza,
Liverpool, NY 13090.
* * * *
* * *
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* * * * *
M Mail Preparation and Sortation
* * * * *
M012 Markings and Endorsements
* * * * *
3.0 PLACEMENT OF MARKINGS--STANDARD MAIL (B)
* * * * *
[Insert new 3.5 to read as follows:]
3.5 Other Library Mail Markings
The required marking ``Presorted'' or ``PRSRT'' for presorted
Library Mail may be placed in the location specified in 3.1.
Alternatively, it may be placed in the address area on the line
directly above or two lines above the address if the marking appears
alone (no other information appears on that line).
* * * * *
M030 Containers
* * * * *
M032 Barcoded Labels
1.0 BASIC STANDARDS--TRAY AND SACK LABELS
* * * * *
Exhibit 1.3 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers
* * * * *
[Amend Exhibit 1.3a, Standard Mail (B), by changing the heading
``Presorted Special Standard Flats--5-Digit and BMC'' to ``Presorted
Special Standard and Presorted Library Mail Flats--5-Digit and BMC.'']
[Amend Exhibit 1.3a, Standard Mail (B), by changing the heading
``Presorted Special Standard Irregular Parcels-- 5-Digit and BMC'' to
``Presorted Special Standard and Presorted Library Mail Irregular
Parcels--5-Digit and BMC.'']
[Amend Exhibit 1.3a, Standard Mail (B), by changing the heading
``Presorted Special Standard Machinable Parcels-- 5-Digit and BMC'' to
``Presorted Special Standard and Presorted Library Mail Machinable
Parcels--5-Digit and BMC.'']
* * * * *
M033 Sacks and Trays
1.0 BASIC STANDARDS
* * * * *
1.7 Origin/Entry 3-Digit/Scheme Trays and Sacks
[Revise 1.7 to read as follows:]
Except for flat-size Periodicals under 1.8, after all required
carrier route, 5-digit, 3-digit (and, for automation letters, 3-digit
scheme) sacks or trays are prepared, a 3-digit tray or sack (or if
applicable, 3-digit scheme tray) must be prepared to contain any
remaining mail for each 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme) area serviced by
the SCF (mail processing plant) serving the post office where the mail
is verified, and may be prepared for each 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme)
area served by the SCF/plant where mail is entered (if that is
different from the SCF/plant serving the post office where the mail is
verified, e.g., a PVDS deposit site). In all cases, only one less-than-
full sack or tray may be prepared for each 3-digit (or 3-digit scheme)
area.
[Add new 1.8 to read as follows:]
1.8 Periodicals Flats Origin/Entry SCF Sacks
For flat-size periodicals, after all required carrier route, 5-
digit, 3-digit, and SCF sacks are prepared, an SCF sack must be
prepared to contain any remaining 5-digit and 3-digit packages for the
3-digit ZIP Code area(s) served by the SCF serving the post office
where the mail is verified, and may be prepared for the area served by
the SCF/plant where mail is entered (if that is different from the SCF/
plant serving the post office where the mail is verified, e.g., a PVDS
deposit site). In all cases, only one less-than-full sack may be
prepared for each SCF area.
* * * * *
M045 Palletized Mailings
* * * * *
4.0 PALLET PRESORT AND LABELING
[Amend the heading of 4.3 by adding ``Library Mail'' to read
``Presorted Special Standard and Library Mail.'']
* * * * *
M630 Standard Mail (B)
* * * * *
5.0 LIBRARY MAIL
5.1 Basic Standards
[Revise 5.1 to read as follows:]
There are no preparation standards for single-piece Library Mail.
Presorted Library Mail must be prepared under 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6, unless
palletized under M041 and M045 and E630.5. Mailings of nonmachinable
(outside) pieces eligible for the presort rates must be prepared to
preserve the required presort as instructed by the mailing office
postmaster.
5.2 Marking
[Amend 5.2 by adding markings for presorted Library Mail to read as
follows:]
Each piece claimed at Library Mail rates must be marked ``Library
Rate'' or ``Library Mail'' under M012. Each piece claimed at presorted
Library Mail rates also must be marked ``Presorted'' or ``PRSRT'' under
M012. Pieces not marked as required are treated as single-piece Parcel
Post, subject to additional postage as necessary.
5.3 Documentation
[Amend 5.3 to read as follows:]
A complete, signed postage statement, using the correct USPS form
or an approved facsimile, must accompany each mailing at other than
single-piece rates.
[Insert new 5.4 through 5.6 to add preparation requirements for
presorted Library Mail to read as follows:]
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5.4 Sack Preparation (5-Digit Rate)
Sack size, preparation sequence, and labeling: 5-digit (only);
required (minimum of eight pieces/20 pounds/1,000 cubic inches, smaller
volume not permitted); for Line 1 use 5-digit ZIP Code destination of
pieces, preceded for military mail by the prefixes under M031.
5.5 Sack Preparation (BMC Rate)
Sack size, preparation sequence, and Line 1 labeling: destination
BMC (only); required (minimum of four pieces/20 pounds/1,000 cubic
inches, smaller volume not permitted); for Line 1, use L601.
5.6 Sack Line 2
Line 2:
a. 5-digit: ``STD FLTS 5D NON BC,'' or ``STD B IRREG 5D,'' or ``STD
B MACH 5D,'' as applicable.
b. BMC ``STD FLTS BMC NON BC,'' or ``STD B IRREG BMC,'' or ``STD B
MACH BMC,'' as applicable.
c. Any line 2 processing code required by the labeling list must be
right-justified.
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P Postage and Payment Methods
* * * * *
P700 Special Postage Payment Systems
P710 Manifest Mailing System (MMS)
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3.0 KEYLINE
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3.3 Rate Category Abbreviations
* * * * *
Exhibit 3.3b--Rate Category Abbreviations--Standard Mail (A)
[Amend Exhibit 3.3b, by deleting the code and rate category description
``SP Single-Piece Rate (when fewer than 200 pieces accompany automation
rate mail)'' that appears at the bottom of the exhibit.]
* * * * *
P750 Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS)
* * * * *
2.0 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
* * * * *
2.13 Separation of PVDS Mailings
[Revise 2.13 to read as follows:]
When a vehicle contains more than one PVDS for a single destination
facility, the shipments must be separated to allow reconciliation with
each accompanying Form 8125 and 8125-C. When a vehicle contains
shipments for multiple destination facilities, the shipment for each
destination must be physically separated. Where applicable, a single
Form 8125 that identifies all the mail for a single facility must be
prepared for a shipment of copalletized or combined mailings.
* * * * *
R Rates and Fees
* * * * *
R200 Periodicals
2.0 PREFERRED--IN-COUNTY
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2.2 Piece Rates
[Amend 2.2 by revising the automation rates to read as follows:]
Per addressed piece:
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Automation \1\
Presort level Nonautomation -------------------------------
Letter-size Flat-size
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Basic........................................................... $0.095 $0.046 $0.065
3-Digit......................................................... 0.088 0.044 0.062
5-Digit......................................................... 0.080 0.041 0.058
Carrier Route................................................... 0.043 .............. ..............
High Density.................................................... 0.029 .............. ..............
Saturation...................................................... 0.025 .............. ..............
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\1\ Lower maximum weight limits apply: letter-size at 3 ounces (or 3.3103 ounces for heavy letters); flat-size
at 16 ounces (FSM 881) and 6 pounds (FSM 1,000).
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R600 Standard Mail
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5.0 PARCEL POST STANDARD MAIL (B)
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5.4 Destination Entry Parcel Post (DDU/DSCF/DBMC)
[Amend 5.4 by revising DDU rates to read as follows:]
Destination facility ZIP Codes only, discount included:
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DBMC zone \1\ \2\ \3\
Weight not over (pounds) DDU \1\ \2\ DSCF \1\ \2\ ---------------------------------------------------------------
1 and 2 3 4 5
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2...................................................... $1.21 $1.67 $2.23 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40
3...................................................... 1.26 1.78 2.40 2.86 2.87 2.89
4...................................................... 1.32 1.91 2.58 3.17 3.18 3.94
5...................................................... 1.37 2.02 2.74 3.45 3.48 4.40
6...................................................... 1.41 2.12 2.88 3.73 3.75 4.83
7...................................................... 1.45 2.21 3.02 3.97 4.00 5.22
8...................................................... 1.50 2.30 3.15 4.19 4.23 5.60
9...................................................... 1.55 2.40 3.28 4.37 4.46 5.95
10...................................................... 1.59 2.48 3.40 4.51 4.68 6.29
11...................................................... 1.63 2.56 3.51 4.67 4.87 6.59
12...................................................... 1.67 2.64 3.62 4.81 5.07 6.89
13...................................................... 1.72 2.72 3.73 4.93 5.25 7.16
14...................................................... 1.74 2.78 3.82 5.08 5.43 7.42
15...................................................... 1.78 2.84 3.91 5.20 5.59 7.67
16...................................................... 1.82 2.92 4.01 5.32 5.75 7.91
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17...................................................... 1.85 2.98 4.09 5.43 5.91 8.13
18...................................................... 1.90 3.04 4.18 5.54 6.05 8.35
19...................................................... 1.92 3.10 4.26 5.64 6.19 8.55
20...................................................... 1.96 3.16 4.34 5.75 6.34 8.74
21...................................................... 1.99 3.22 4.42 5.85 6.47 8.94
22...................................................... 2.02 3.27 4.49 5.94 6.60 9.12
23...................................................... 2.06 3.32 4.56 6.05 6.73 9.30
24...................................................... 2.08 3.38 4.63 6.14 6.84 9.46
25...................................................... 2.12 3.43 4.70 6.21 6.96 9.62
26...................................................... 2.15 3.47 4.76 6.31 7.07 9.78
27...................................................... 2.19 3.53 4.83 6.38 7.18 9.92
28...................................................... 2.21 3.57 4.89 6.47 7.29 10.07
29...................................................... 2.25 3.63 4.96 6.57 7.40 10.21
30...................................................... 2.27 3.67 5.01 6.63 7.49 10.35
31...................................................... 2.31 3.72 5.08 6.70 7.59 10.48
32...................................................... 2.33 3.76 5.13 6.79 7.69 10.61
33...................................................... 2.36 3.81 5.19 6.85 7.79 10.73
34...................................................... 2.40 3.86 5.25 6.92 7.87 10.84
35...................................................... 2.43 3.90 5.31 6.99 7.97 10.96
36...................................................... 2.46 3.94 5.36 7.05 8.06 11.08
37...................................................... 2.47 3.97 5.40 7.11 8.14 11.19
38...................................................... 2.51 4.02 5.46 7.19 8.22 11.29
39...................................................... 2.54 4.06 5.51 7.24 8.31 11.39
40...................................................... 2.57 4.10 5.56 7.31 8.38 11.50
41...................................................... 2.60 4.14 5.61 7.38 8.47 11.59
42...................................................... 2.62 4.17 5.65 7.44 8.54 11.68
43...................................................... 2.65 4.22 5.71 7.49 8.62 11.79
44...................................................... 2.67 4.26 5.75 7.54 8.70 11.87
45...................................................... 2.70 4.29 5.79 7.61 8.76 11.96
46...................................................... 2.74 4.34 5.85 7.67 8.84 12.04
47...................................................... 2.77 4.37 5.89 7.72 8.90 12.13
48...................................................... 2.79 4.40 5.93 7.77 8.98 12.22
49...................................................... 2.82 4.45 5.98 7.83 9.04 12.29
50...................................................... 2.84 4.48 6.02 7.88 9.11 12.38
51...................................................... 2.87 4.51 6.06 7.93 9.17 12.45
52...................................................... 2.90 4.55 6.11 8.00 9.24 12.52
53...................................................... 2.92 4.58 6.14 8.05 9.30 12.60
54...................................................... 2.94 4.61 6.18 8.09 9.36 12.67
55...................................................... 2.98 4.65 6.23 8.13 9.42 12.74
56...................................................... 3.01 4.69 6.27 8.19 9.49 12.80
57...................................................... 3.03 4.71 6.30 8.24 9.54 12.88
58...................................................... 3.07 4.76 6.35 8.28 9.59 12.94
59...................................................... 3.07 4.78 6.38 8.33 9.66 13.01
60...................................................... 3.10 4.82 6.42 8.39 9.71 13.07
61...................................................... 3.13 4.85 6.46 8.42 9.77 13.14
62...................................................... 3.16 4.88 6.50 8.46 9.82 13.19
63...................................................... 3.18 4.91 6.53 8.52 9.88 13.25
64...................................................... 3.21 4.94 6.57 8.55 9.93 13.31
65...................................................... 3.24 4.98 6.61 8.61 9.98 13.37
66...................................................... 3.27 5.01 6.65 8.66 10.04 13.43
67...................................................... 3.29 5.04 6.68 8.70 10.09 13.48
68...................................................... 3.31 5.07 6.71 8.74 10.14 13.54
69...................................................... 3.34 5.10 6.75 8.76 10.19 13.59
70...................................................... 3.38 5.14 6.79 8.83 10.24 13.64
Oversized............................................... 8.69 11.99 15.43 22.73 28.00 28.00
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\1\ Parcels that weigh less than 15 pounds but measure more than 84 inches (but not more than 108 inches) in combined length and girth are charged the
applicable rate for a 15-pound parcel.
\2\ Pieces that measure more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in combined length and girth pay the oversized rate, regardless of the
actual weight of the piece.
\3\ For barcoded discount, deduct $0.03 per piece (machinable parcels only). Barcoded discount is not available for DDU and DSCF rates and DBMC mail
entered at an ASF. Barcoded discount is available for Parcel Post at the Phoenix, AZ, ASF.
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6.0 BOUND PRINTED MATTER STANDARD MAIL (B)
6.1 Single-Piece Rate
[Amend 6.1 by deleting section 6.1a. Redesignate 6.1b as 6.1. In
redesignated 6.1, delete footnote 1 and redesignate footnote 2 as
footnote 1.]
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6.2 Presorted Rate
[Amend 6.2 by revising the column heading ``Weight Not Over (pounds)''
to read ``Weight (pounds)'' in 6.2b.]
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7.0 SPECIAL STANDARD MAIL AND LIBRARY MAIL
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Single-piece
Weight not over (pounds) \1\ 5-digit BMC \1\
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1.............................................................. $1.13 $0.64 $0.95
2.............................................................. 1.58 1.09 1.40
3.............................................................. 2.03 1.54 1.85
4.............................................................. 2.48 1.99 2.30
5.............................................................. 2.93 2.44 2.75
6.............................................................. 3.38 2.89 3.20
7.............................................................. 3.83 3.34 3.65
8.............................................................. 4.11 3.62 3.93
9.............................................................. 4.39 3.90 4.21
10.............................................................. 4.67 4.18 4.49
11.............................................................. 4.95 4.46 4.77
12.............................................................. 5.23 4.74 5.05
13.............................................................. 5.51 5.02 5.33
14.............................................................. 5.79 5.30 5.61
15.............................................................. 6.07 5.58 5.89
16.............................................................. 6.35 5.86 6.17
17.............................................................. 6.63 6.14 6.45
18.............................................................. 6.91 6.42 6.73
19.............................................................. 7.19 6.70 7.01
20.............................................................. 7.47 6.98 7.29
21.............................................................. 7.75 7.26 7.57
22.............................................................. 8.03 7.54 7.85
23.............................................................. 8.31 7.82 8.13
24.............................................................. 8.59 8.10 8.41
25.............................................................. 8.87 8.38 8.69
26.............................................................. 9.15 8.66 8.97
27.............................................................. 9.43 8.94 9.25
28.............................................................. 9.71 9.22 9.53
29.............................................................. 9.99 9.50 9.81
30.............................................................. 10.27 9.78 10.09
31.............................................................. 10.55 10.06 10.37
32.............................................................. 10.83 10.34 10.65
33.............................................................. 11.11 10.62 10.93
34.............................................................. 11.39 10.90 11.21
35.............................................................. 11.67 11.18 11.49
36.............................................................. 11.95 11.46 11.77
37.............................................................. 12.23 11.74 12.05
38.............................................................. 12.51 12.02 12.33
39.............................................................. 12.79 12.30 12.61
40.............................................................. 13.07 12.58 12.89
41.............................................................. 13.35 12.86 13.17
42.............................................................. 13.63 13.14 13.45
43.............................................................. 13.91 13.42 13.73
44.............................................................. 14.19 13.70 14.01
45.............................................................. 14.47 13.98 14.29
46.............................................................. 14.75 14.26 14.57
47.............................................................. 15.03 14.54 14.85
48.............................................................. 15.31 14.82 15.13
49.............................................................. 15.59 15.10 15.41
50.............................................................. 15.87 15.38 15.69
51.............................................................. 16.15 15.66 15.97
52.............................................................. 16.43 15.94 16.25
53.............................................................. 16.71 16.22 16.53
54.............................................................. 16.99 16.50 16.81
55.............................................................. 17.27 16.78 17.09
56.............................................................. 17.55 17.06 17.37
57.............................................................. 17.83 17.34 17.65
58.............................................................. 18.11 17.62 17.93
59.............................................................. 18.39 17.90 18.21
60.............................................................. 18.67 18.18 18.49
61.............................................................. 18.95 18.46 18.77
62.............................................................. 19.23 18.74 19.05
63.............................................................. 19.51 19.02 19.33
64.............................................................. 19.79 19.30 19.61
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65.............................................................. 20.07 19.58 19.89
66.............................................................. 20.35 19.86 20.17
67.............................................................. 20.63 20.14 20.45
68.............................................................. 20.91 20.42 20.73
69.............................................................. 21.19 20.70 21.01
70.............................................................. 21.47 20.98 21.29
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\1\ For barcoded discount, deduct $0.03 per piece (machinable parcels only). Barcoded discount is not available
for parcels mailed at the 5-digit rate.
[Delete current 8.0 and renumber current 9.0 as 8.0.]
8.0 FEES
8.1 Mailing
[Add new 8.1e as follows:]
Fee, as appropriate, per 12-month period:
* * * * *
e. Presorted Library Mail: $100.00.
* * * * *
An appropriate amendment to 39 CFR 111.3 will be published to
reflect these changes.
Neva R. Watson,
Attorney, Office of Legal Policy.
[FR Doc. 98-28802 Filed 10-27-98; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
