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Published Federal Register Notices
Below is a current list of the Federal Register notices filed by the Mailing Standards Department of the United States Postal Service. To search all USPS Federal Register notices please see: www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collection.action?collectionCode=FR.
DATE: Published in the Federal Register May 14, 2012.
Mailings of Lithium Batteries
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 601.10.20, to incorporate standards that prohibit the outbound international mailing of lithium batteries and devices containing lithium batteries. This prohibition also extends to the mailing of lithium batteries to and from an APO, FPO, or DPO location. However, this prohibition does not apply to lithium batteries authorized under DMM 601.10.20 when mailed within the United States or its territories.
DATES: Effective Date: May 16, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joan Hall at 202-268-6010 or Margaret Falwell at 202-268-2576.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Postal Service is taking this action to bring its international mailing standards into compliance with international standards for the acceptance of dangerous goods in international mail.
International standards have recently been the subject of discussion by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), and the Postal Service anticipates that on January 1, 2013, customers will be able to mail specific quantities of lithium batteries internationally (including to and from an APO, FPO, or DPO location) when the batteries are properly installed in the personal electronic devices they are intended to operate.
Until such time that a less restrictive policy can be implemented consistent with international standards, and in accordance with UPU Convention, lithium batteries are not permitted in international mail. The UPU Convention and regulations are consistent with the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Technical Instructions). The Technical Instructions concerning the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Post do not permit "dangerous goods" as defined by the ICAO Technical Instructions in international mail. The prohibition on mailing lithium batteries and cells internationally also applies to mail sent by commercial air transportation to and from an APO, FPO, or DPO location.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register May 16, 2012.
Outbound International Mailings of Lithium Batteries and Other Dangerous Goods
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service is revising the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) part 136, to incorporate standards that prohibit the outbound international mailing of lithium batteries and devices containing lithium batteries.
DATES: Effective Date: May 16, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Falwell at 202-268-2576.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Postal Service is taking this action to bring its international mailing standards into compliance with international standards for the acceptance of dangerous goods in international mail.
International standards have recently been the subject of discussion by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), and the Postal Service anticipates that on January 1, 2013, customers will be able to mail specific quantities of lithium batteries internationally, when the batteries are properly installed in the personal electronic devices they are intended to operate.
Until such time that a less restrictive policy can be implemented consistent with international standards, and in accordance with UPU Convention, lithium batteries are not permitted in international mail. The UPU Convention and regulations are consistent with the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Technical Instructions). The Technical Instructions concerning the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Post do not permit "dangerous goods" as defined by the ICAO Technical Instructions in international mail. Currently, the only exceptions to this general prohibition relate to certain medical materials, infectious substances and radioactive materials when they are treated in accordance with additional requirements listed in the Technical Instructions. Lithium-ion cells and lithium metal batteries are listed in the Technical Instructions as Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods. The prohibition on mailing lithium batteries and cells internationally also applies to mail sent by commercial air transportation to and from an APO, FPO, or DPO location.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register May 9, 2012.
Periodicals — Recognition of Distribution of Periodicals via Electronic Copies
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 707.6 to permit limited reporting of electronic copies of Periodicals publications to satisfy the circulation standards for Periodicals qualification. Standards require that at least 50% of the circulated copies be distributed to those who subscribe to a general publication or request a Requester publication.
DATES: Effective Date: May 9, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Thomas 202-268-8069.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On, February 3, 2012, the Postal Service published a Federal Register proposed rule Periodicals – Recognition of Distribution of Periodicals via Electronic Copies (77 FR 5470-5471) revising DMM 707.6 by adding optional reporting of electronic copies of Periodicals publications as a legitimate form of distribution. Recent advances in technology allow distribution of Periodicals publications through various electronic media channels. According to the standards that govern the Periodicals class, all paid circulation for publications authorized in the General category, and all requested circulation for publications authorized in the Requester category, may be counted toward the publication's eligibility for Periodicals prices.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register May 3, 2012.
POSTNET Barcode Discontinuation
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) throughout various sections to discontinue price eligibility based on the use of POSTNET™ barcodes on all types of mail.
DATES: Effective Date: January 28, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Chatfield, 202-268-7278 or Jeff Freeman, 202-268-2922.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On March 2, 2012, the Postal Service published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (77 FR 12764-12769) to discontinue price eligibility for POSTNET barcodes. For automation letters and flats and for Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM), an Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb™) will be required.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register April 27, 2012.
Picture Permit Imprint Indicia
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 604.5 to add picture permit imprint indicia standards allowing customers to include business-related color images, such as corporate logos, company brand or trademarks, in the permit indicia area of First-Class Mail® full-service automation letters and postcards, and all Standard Mail® letters.
DATES: Effective Date: June 24, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nii-Kwashie Aryeetey 202-268-7442 or Suzanne Newman at 202-268-5581.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The use of picture permit imprint indicia is designed to improve the effectiveness of a mailpiece by including a business-related color image within the permit imprint indicia. When tested, indicia placed in the in the upper right corner of the mailpiece that contained color images did not impede the Postal Service’s ability to obtain the required postage payment information from the permit indicia.
Additionally, market research shows that customers believe that picture permit imprint indicia will enhance the perception of mail. Mailers indicated that they would use picture permit imprints for existing mail volume and some said they would increase their mail volumes if picture permit imprint indicia were allowed.
Therefore, this final rule expands current permit imprint standards to allow mailers to, subject to additional Postal Service standards, include a color image of a business-related design, such as corporate logos or trademarks, as part of their permit imprint indicia on full service automation IMb™ mailings, for a per piece fee in addition to postage. Mailers interested in picture permit imprint indicia may contact picturepermit@usps.com for more information.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register April 20, 2012.
Advance Notice of Implementation of Full-Service Intelligent Mail Required For Automation Prices
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service is planning to move to the Full-Service Intelligent Mail® option to access automation prices for letters, postcards and flats, effective January 2014. The "Full-Service" Intelligent Mail program requires use of unique Intelligent Mail barcodes (IMb™) applied to letter, postcard and flat mailpieces, trays, sacks, and containers, such as pallets, and submission of electronic mailing documentation. This plan includes the transition to the use of eDocumentation, along with additional information to support the By/For relationships, and replacement of the 10/24 transition tray label with the full use of the 24-digit tray label Intelligent Mail barcode format.
This Federal Register notice provides advance information to help mailers prepare and plan for the transition to Full-Service and asks for information about the possible challenges mailers perceive to moving to Full-Service, the operational changes they will have to make, the costs and benefits of those changes, and steps the Postal Service could take to assist mailers in moving to Full-Service. The USPS™ looks forward to mailer feedback on all aspects of this plan. In addition, the USPS strongly encourages current Full-Service users to provide feedback about the benefits and value-added they have experienced by converting to Full-Service.
DATES: Comments on this advance notice of proposed rulemaking are due June 4, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the Manager, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446, Washington DC 20260-5015. Comments and questions can also be emailed to mailingstandards@usps.gov using the subject line "Full-Service January 2014."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
| Ana Cikowski |
email: ana.cikowski@usps.gov |
phone: 202-268-8079 |
| Himesh Patel |
email: himesh.a.patel@usps.gov |
phone: 703-280-7498 |
| William Chatfield |
email: william.a.chatfield@usps.gov |
phone: 202-268-7278 |
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND
In January 2009, USPS offered the mailing industry two Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb™) options for automation discounts. The options included the "Full-Service" option, requiring unique IMbs, and the "basic" IMb option, which does not require unique barcodes. Currently, a large number of mailers are using the Full-Service and basic IMb options and enjoy the additional benefits and value of using these options.
As part of the transformation of data visibility and continued evolution of technological innovations, the Postal Service is planning to move to the Full-Service Intelligent Mail option to qualify for any automation letter, postcard, and flat prices, effective January 2014. Full-Service Intelligent Mail combines use of unique scan codes with the provision of electronic information on mail makeup and preparation to enable a variety of high-value services and efficient mail processing, and to establish a stronger partnership between mailers and the Postal Service. The vision is to create 100 percent visibility into the mail stream by 2014. This vision means that customers will know in real time where their mail or packages are in the postal network and precisely when they are delivered. Use of the IMb, especially Full-Service, allows the mailing industry to use information and technology to build value in the mail.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register March 28, 2012.
USPS Package Intercept — New Product Offerings
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule with comments.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service proposes to revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 507.5 and 508.7 to implement second phase of USPS Package Intercept™ service introducing an electronic process for Commercial customers requesting USPS Package Intercept and other related features.
DATES: Effective Date: June 24, 2012. We must receive your comments on or before June 15, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the manager, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446, Washington DC 20260-5015. You may inspect and photocopy all written comments at USPS® Headquarters Library, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, 11th Floor N, Washington DC by appointment only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday by calling 1-202-268-2906 in advance. Email comments, containing the name and address of the commenter, may be sent to: ProductClassification@usps.gov, with a subject line of "Package Intercept — New Product Offerings". Faxed comments are not accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Key at 202-268-7492 or Suzanne Newman at 202-268-5581.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On January 22, 2012, USPS Package Intercept service was introduced as a new domestic service that replaced the former recall of mail process. Plans were announced to implement new features for USPS Package Intercept service using a phased-in approach. The Postal Service proposes to implement the second phase of the program on June 24, 2012, by offering an electronic application method for commercial customers to register and request USPS Package Intercept service through the Business Customer Gateway at https://gateway.usps.com/bcg/login.htm. Additional related features include allowing these customers to redirect
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register March 16, 2012.
Mobile Commerce and Personalization Promotion
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 709.3 to add a new temporary promotion in the summer of 2012 for Presorted and automation First-Class Mail® cards, letters and flats, and Standard Mail® letters and flats bearing two-dimensional mobile barcodes or equivalent print technology.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krista Becker at 202-268-7345, Bill Chatfield at 202-268-7278, or mobilebarcode@usps.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On February 21, 2012, the Postal Service filed a notice (R2012-6) with the Postal Regulatory Commission to temporarily reduce the prices for certain types of First-Class Mail and Standard Mail letters items that contain, in or on the mailpiece, a transactional two-dimensional barcode or similar print technology such as watermarks or tags (collectively "Mobile Barcode" or "Mobile Barcodes") readable by consumer mobile devices. In recognition of the success of the mobile barcode promotion in the summer of 2011, the Postal Service offers a revised promotion from July 1, 2012, through August 31, 2012.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register March 2, 2012.
POSTNET Barcode Discontinuation
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service proposes to revise various sections of the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) to set the timetable for discontinuing the use of POSTNET™ barcodes on all types of mail for price eligibility.
DATES: We must receive comments on or before April 2, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the Manager, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446, Washington DC 20260-5015. You may inspect and photocopy all written comments at USPS® Headquarters Library, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, 11th Floor N, Washington DC by appointment only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday by calling 1-202-268-2906 in advance. Email comments, containing the name and address of the commenter, may be sent to: MailingStandards@usps.gov, with a subject line of "POSTNET Discontinuation."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Chatfield, 202-268-7278 or Jeff Freeman, 202-268-2922.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Postal Service's proposed rule includes the basis for discontinuing use of POSTNET barcodes and allowing only Intelligent Mail® barcodes (IMb™) for automation price eligibility purposes. The Postal Service understands that many mailers currently use POSTNET barcodes and we are committed to providing information to and working with individual mailers and software providers to ensure that the use of an Intelligent Mail barcode is achievable for all mailing customers. This proposed rule also contains the proposed revisions to the DMM to implement the changes.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register March 2, 2012.
International Postal Service – Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Contracts
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) to incorporate a change concerning the requirements that a mailer must meet in order to qualify for a Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) contract.
DATES: Effective date: April 1, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret M. Falwell, 202-268-2576.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The United States Postal Service® gives notice that, on January 30, 2012, the Postal Service filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a notice of a minor classification change for the international competitive product Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Contracts. The minor classification change concerns the requirements that a mailer must meet in order to qualify for a GEPS contract. This change is designed for consistency with published commercial plus pricing discounts for Express Mail International and Priority Mail International. The Commission concurred with the notice in its Order No. 1225, issued on February 10, 2012. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket No. MC2012-8.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register February 3, 2012.
Periodicals — Recognition of Distribution of Periodicals via Electronic Copies
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service proposes to revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 707.6, to allow publishers who use electronic distribution methods to report such circulation as paid or requested distribution, as applicable.
DATES: We must receive your comments on or before March 5, 2012. Early comments are encouraged.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the Manager, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service®, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446, Washington DC 20260-5015. You may inspect and photocopy all written comments at USPS® Headquarters Library, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, 11th Floor N, Washington DC by appointment only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday by calling 1-202-268-2906 in advance. Email comments, containing the name and address of the commenter, may be sent to: Product Classification@usps.gov, with a subject line of "epublications." Faxed comments are not accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Thomas at 202-268-8069.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Recent advances in technology allow distribution of Periodicals publications through various electronic media channels. According to the standards that govern the Periodicals class, all paid circulation for publications authorized in the General category, and all requested circulation for publications authorized in the Requestor category may be counted toward the publication’s eligibility for Periodicals prices.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 21, 2011.
New Standards for Domestic Mailing Services
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) throughout various sections to reflect price adjustments and mailing requirements changes associated with the October 2011 filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).
DATES: Effective January 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Chatfield at 202-268-7278.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On October 18, 2011, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the PRC, effective on January 22, 2012. In addition, on October 24, 2011, the USPS™ published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (FR 76 65640-65653) based on the PRC filing. This final rule conveys the comments received on the proposal, our responses to comments, and the final mailing standards.
Prices are available under Docket Number R2012-3 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website at http://www.prc.gov, and also available on the Postal Explorer® website at http://pe.usps.com. The Postal Service's final rule includes: several mail classification changes, modifications to mailpiece characteristics, and changes in classification terminology.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 12, 2011.
Domestic Shipping Services Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®), to reflect changes to prices and mailing standards for the following Shipping Services:
- Express Mail®
- Priority Mail®
- First-Class Package Service™
- Parcel Select®
- Parcel Return Service
- Mailer Services
- Recipient Services
EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective January 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Gullo (202) 268-8057 or Garry Rodriguez (202) 268-7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This final rule describes new prices and product features for Shipping Services, by class of mail, established by the Governors of the United States Postal Service®. New prices are available under Docket Number CP2012-2 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web site at http://www.prc.gov, and are also located on the Postal Explorer® website at http://pe.usps.com.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 8, 2011.
International Mail: New Prices and Fee Changes—Mailing Services
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) throughout various Individual Country Listings (ICLs) to reflect price adjustments for First-Class Mail International® and extra services.
DATES: Effective January 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Klutts at 813-877-0372.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In October 2011, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective on January 22, 2012. On October 24, 2011, the USPS published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (76 FR 65639-65640) with changes that coincide with the price adjustments. This final rule conveys the comments received on the proposal, and the final mailing standards.
Prices are available under Docket Number R2012-3 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website at http://www.prc.gov. Prices are also available on the Postal Explorer® website at http://pe.usps.com.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 5, 2011.
International Product and Price Changes
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®), to reflect the prices, product features, and classification changes to Competitive Services, as established by the Governors of the Postal Service.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Klutts at 813-877-0372.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
New prices are available under Docket Number CP2012-2 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web site at http://www.prc.gov.
- Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG®)
- Express Mail International® (EMI)
- Priority Mail International® (PMI)
- International Priority Airmail™ (IPA®)
- International Surface Air Lift® (ISAL®)
- Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (M-bags)
- International Extra Services:
- Certificate of Mailing
- International Postal Money Orders and Money Order Inquiry Fee
- International Insurance for EMI and PMI service
- Customs Clearance and Delivery
- Registered Mail™ Service
- Restricted Delivery Service
- Return Receipt Service
- Pickup On Demand® Service
New prices are located on the Postal Explorer® website at http://pe.usps.com.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 1, 2011.
Folded Self-Mailers and Unenveloped Mailpieces
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 201.3.14, to provide new standards for folded self-mailers (FSM) and unenveloped mailpieces that are mailed at automation or machinable prices. To avoid confusion with revised standards for FSM mailpieces having loose enclosures, the Postal Service renames mailpieces that are designed to carry discs, and expands the standards that apply to tabs to include folded self-mailers.
DATES: Effective January 5, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Vance 202-268-7595 or Susan Thomas 202-268-8069.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On August 15, 2011, the Postal Service published a Federal Register proposed rule (76 FR 50438-50441) for changes to the design and construction of folded self-mailers and unenveloped mailpieces that are mailed at automation or machinable prices. The proposed standards were issued after two years of collaborative work with mailers to analyze and test a wide variety of folded self-mailer letter-size designs. In response to the proposed standards, the Postal Service received 51 comments. Many of those who commented provided input on more than one aspect of the proposal. Each comment was given consideration and modifications were made to the proposed standards when possible. This final rule will be adopted based on our proposed rule with only minor revisions. These standards do not apply to cards, envelopes, booklet style letters, or mailpieces designed to carry discs.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 2, 2011.
Express Mail Domestic Postage Refund Policy and Waiver of Signature
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) throughout various sections to modify the policy for filing claims for domestic Express Mail® postage refunds from 90 days to 30 days after the date of mailing, and to change the Express Mail "waiver of signature" standard for domestic items by obtaining an addressee's signature only when the mailer selects the "signature required" option on the Express Mail label.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Bobb-Semple at (202) 268-3391 or Garry Rodriguez (202) 268-7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On October 6, 2011, the Postal Service published a Federal Register proposed rule (76 FR 62000-62002) inviting comments on revisions to the standards for Express Mail to modify the policy for filing claims for domestic Express Mail postage and to change the Express Mail "waiver of signature" standard for domestic items. The Postal Service received several comments in response to this proposed rule that are summarized later in this notice.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
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