Summary of Changes

The Summary of Changes lists revisions to this edition of Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) by effective date and by module.

1.0 Summary of Changes by Effective Date

1.1 July 6, 2010

Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS)—Nonpostal Documentation
We revised 705.15.2.14 which clarifies the use and purpose of PS Form 8125, Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) Verification and Clearance, as well as other documents that mailers' nonpostal transportation providers (carriers) may present at the time of induction. We published this revision in the July 1, 2010, Postal Bulletin.

Revenue Deficiency
We revised 604.10.0 and 608.8.0 to incorporate the new Headquarters manager, Revenue Assessment and Control (MRAC) into the assessment and appeal procedures governing shortages in fees or postage. We published this revision in the July 1, 2010, Postal Bulletin.

Business Reply Mail Online Application Option
We revised 507.9.3.2 and 507.9.5.2 to eliminate the option to obtain a Business Reply Mail (BRM) permit online. Additionally, the electronic version of PS Form 6805, Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM) Application, will also be removed. We published this revision in the June 17, 2010, Postal Bulletin.

Restricting the Mailing of Replica or Inert Explosive Devices
601.12.5 was added to implement a new standard restricting the mailing of replica or inert explosive devices, such as simulated grenades that are not dangerous but bear a realistic appearance to explosive devices, by Registered Mail service only. We published this revision in the June 17, 2010, Postal Bulletin.

Deposit of Stamped Mail Over 13 Ounces sent to APO, FPO, and DPO Destinations—Clarification and Update
We deleted 703.2.1.7 and revised 703.2.3 to clarify the deposit of items bearing only postage stamps sent to APO, FPO, and DPO destinations. We published this revision in the June 17, 2010, Postal Bulletin.

2010 Standard Mail Incentive Program (aka 2010 Summer Sale)
We revised 709.2.0, applicable to the Standard Mail Volume Incentive Program that ended on September 30, 2009, with new standards describing the 2010 Standard Mail Incentive Program. We published this revision in the June 17, 2010, Postal Bulletin.

Treatment of Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco as Nonmailable Matter
We revised 503.6.0, 601.11.0, and 608.8.0 to describe new standards pertaining to the mailing of tobacco, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. We published this revision in the June 17, 2010, Postal Bulletin.

2.0 Summary of Changes by DMM Module

2.1 500—Additional Services

503.6.0, was revised to describe new standards pertaining to the mailing of tobacco, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Effective July 6, 2010.

507.9.3.2 and 507.9.5.2 were revised to eliminate the option to obtain a Business Reply Mail (BRM) permit online. Additionally, the electronic version of PS Form 6805, Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM) Application, will also be removed. Effective July 6, 2010.

2.2 600—Basic Standards

601.11.0, and 608.8.0 were revised to describe new standards pertaining to the mailing of tobacco, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Effective July 6, 2010.

We added 601.12.5 to implement a new standard restricting the mailing of replica or inert explosive devices, such as simulated grenades that are not dangerous but bear a realistic appearance to explosive devices, by Registered Mail service only. Effective July 6, 2010.

604.10.0 and 608.8.0 were revised to incorporate the new Headquarters manager, Revenue Assessment and Control (MRAC) into the assessment and appeal procedures governing shortages in fees or postage. Effective July 6, 2010.

2.3 700—Special Standards

703.2.1.7 was deleted and 703.2.3 was revised to clarify the deposit of items bearing only postage stamps sent to APO, FPO, and DPO destinations. Effective July 6, 2010.

705.15.2.14 was revised to clarify the use and purpose of PS Form 8125, Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) Verification and Clearance, as well as other documents that mailers' nonpostal transportation providers (carriers) may present at the time of induction. Effective July 6, 2010.

709.2.0 applicable to the Standard Mail Volume Incentive Program that ended on September 30, 2009, was revised with new standards describing the 2010 Standard Mail Incentive Program. Effective July 6, 2010.