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1.0 Summary of Changes by Effective Date
Securing Bundles on Pallets
Mailers now have the option to secure bundles with two or more bands when those bundles are placed on bulk mail center pallets. We revised the advanced mailing procedures in 705.8.5.11. We published this revision in the July 7, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Pallet Labels
Mailers may now use a minimum of 12-point type when printing origin office information on barcoded pallet labels. We revised the advanced mailing procedures in 705.8.6. We published this revision in the July 7, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Labeling Lists
We revised labeling list L009 to reflect changes in mail processing operations. We published this revision in the July 7, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Discount Mail Preparation and Deposit
Mailers may now enter unsacked bundles of Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR) flats at destination delivery units (DDUs). We revised chapters 343 and 345 to reflect this change. We also revised 346.2.8.9 to add standards for maintaining separation of mail when unloading unsacked mailings at DDUs, and we reworded portions of 346, 365, 366, 465, 466, and 707 concerning unsacked bundles of Bound Printed Matter flats, irregular parcels, and nonletter-size Periodicals for clarity and consistency. We published this revision in the June 9, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
We revised 707.28.3.2 to specify when publishers may claim destination sectional center facility (DSCF) rates for nonletter-size Periodicals mail in 5-digit bundles they are depositing at a destination delivery unit. We published this revision in the June 9, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Parcel Return Services Experiment
We clarified the required frequency of pickup for Parcel Return Services (PRS) mail and added new PRS label elements and examples. PRS pieces will no longer be addressed for delivery at specific return delivery units but will instead contain a unique ZIP Code that allows local units to determine the proper handling of the mailpieces. We updated 709.5.0 to reflect this change. We published this revision in the June 9, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Labeling Lists
We revised labeling lists L001, L004, L007, L008, L606, and L801 to reflect changes in mail processing operations. We published this revision in the June 9, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Standard Mail Eligibility
We clarified the circumstances in which mail containing "personal" information may be eligible as Standard Mail and when it is required to be mailed as First-Class Mail. We revised the following sections: 113.2.0, 123.3.0, 133.2.0, and 133.3.0 for retail mail; 233.2.0, 233.3.0, 243.2.0, and 243.3.0 for discount letters and cards; 333.2.0, 333.3.0, 343.2.0, and 343.3.0 for discount flats; and 433.2.0, 433.3.0, 443.2.0, and 443.3.0 for discount parcels. We published this revision in the November 25, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Mail Processing Categories Overview
We added 601.1.1 to provide an overview of how the Postal Service determines the processing category of a mailpiece. We published this revision in the May 12, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Live Animals in the Mail
We revised 601.9.3.9 to reflect changes in the varieties of live animals allowed in the domestic mailstream. We published this revision in the May 12, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Minimum Pallet Loads
We revised 705.8.5.3 to allow lower minimum loads for certain pallets. We published this revision in the May 12, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Labeling Lists
We revised labeling lists L001, L002, L003, L004, L005, L006, L007, L008, L606, and L801 to reflect changes in mail processing operations. We published this revision in the April 14, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Bundle and Sack Labels
We corrected the labeling standards for bundles and sacks of certain flats and irregular parcels sorted to mixed area distribution centers. We revised the following sections: 245.5.4.2, 245.5.5.2, 245.7.7, and 246.3.4 for discount letters and cards; 345.5.7, 345.7.5.4, 346.3.4, 365.5.3.5, 365.7.4.1, 375.5.3.2, and 385.5.3.2 for discount flats; 445.5.4.1, 445.5.4.8, 446.3.4, 465.5.2.4, 465.5.3.3, 475.5.3.4, and 485.5.3.4 for discount parcels; and the advanced mailing standards in 705.8.10, 705.9.0, 705.10.2.5, 705.12.2.4, 705.13.2.4, 707.22.6, 707.24.2.1, 707.25.3, and 708.7.2.5. We published this revision in the March 17, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Mailers may use labeling list L004 through May 15, 2005, for optional endorsement line and sack labeling for mixed ADC bundles and sacks of nonautomation rate flats. We revised the discount flats standards in 345.5.7, 365.5.3.5, 375.5.3.2, and 385.5.3.2; and the Periodicals standards in 707.22.6. We published this revision in the March 17, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Labeling Lists
We corrected a reference to labeling lists in 708.7.2.5 for mailings of nonautomation flats. We published this revision in the March 17, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
We revised labeling lists L010 and L011 to reflect changes in mail processing operations. We published this revision in the March 17, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Repositionable Notes Experiment
We removed 201.3.13 since Repositionable Notes are reclassified under Experimental Classifications and Rates. We published this revision in the February 3, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Addressing
We changed our terminology from "National Change of Address" to "National Change of Address Linkage System" and from "NCOA" to "NCOA LINK." We revised the addressing information in 233.3.5.2, 333.3.5.2, 433.3.6.2, 507.6.7.1, 708.3.1.3 and 709.2.2.1. We published this revision in the February 3, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Bundle and Sack Labels
We changed the labeling standards for bundles and sacks of certain flats and irregular parcels sorted to the mixed area distribution center (ADC) level. We revised the following sections: 245.5.4.2, 245.5.5.2, 245.7.7, and 246.3.4 for discount letters and cards; 345.5.7, 345.7.5.4, 346.3.4, 365.5.3.5, 365.7.4.1, 375.5.3.2, and 385.5.3.2 for discount flats; 445.5.4.1, 445.5.4.8, 446.3.4, 465.5.2.4, 465.5.3.3, 475.5.3.4, and 485.5.3.4 for discount parcels; and the advanced mailing standards in 705.8.10, 705.9.0, 705.10.2.5, 705.12.2.4, 705.13.2.4, 707.22.6, 707.24.2.1, 707.25.3, and 708.7.2.5. We established new labeling list L009 to consolidate the processing of the relatively low volume of mail at the mixed ADC level, and moved L802 and L803 (renumbered as L010 and L011) to the general use sections. We published this revision in the February 3, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Signature Confirmation
We eliminated the signature waiver option for Signature Confirmation service in 503.10.0. We published this revision in the February 3, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
USPS Contact Information
We revised 608.8.0 to update USPS contact information. We published this revision in the February 3, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Calculating the 5% Threshold
We revised the advanced mailing standards in 705.12.1 and 705.13.1 to clarify that firm bundles (regardless of the rate claimed) are added together with the number of addressed pieces in carrier route bundles to calculate the 5% threshold. We published this revision in the February 3, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Repositionable Notes Experiment
We classified Repositionable Notes as an experiment in 709.7.0. We published this revision in the February 3, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
Labeling Lists
We revised labeling lists L001, L007, and L606 to reflect changes in mail processing operations. We published this revision in the February 3, 2005, Postal Bulletin.
2.0 Summary of Changes by DMM Module
2.1 100—Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels
113.2.0, 123.3.0, and 133.2.0 and 3.0 are revised to clarify the circumstances in which mail containing "personal" information may be eligible as Standard Mail and when it is required to be mailed as First-Class Mail. Effective 6-1-05.
2.2 200—Discount Mail Letters and Cards
201.3.13 is removed. Repositionable Notes are reclassified under Experimental Classifications and Rates. Effective 2-3-05.
233.2.0 and 3.0 and 243.2.0 and 3.0 are revised to clarify the circumstances in which mail containing "personal" information may be eligible as Standard Mail and when it is required to be mailed as First-Class Mail. Effective 6-1-05.
233.3.5.2 is revised to change terminology from "National Change of Address" to "National Change of Address Linkage System" and from "NCOA" to "NCOA LINK." Effective 2-3-05.
245.5.4.2, 245.5.5.2, 245.7.7, and 246.3.4 are revised to change the standards for labeling bundles and sacks of certain flats and irregular parcels sorted to the mixed area distribution center (ADC) level. Effective 2-3-05.
333.2.0 and 3.0 and 343.2.0 and 3.0 are revised to clarify the circumstances in which mail containing "personal" information may be eligible as Standard Mail and when it is required to be mailed as First-Class Mail. Effective 6-1-05.
333.3.5.2 is revised to change terminology from "National Change of Address" to "National Change of Address Linkage System" and from "NCOA" to "NCOA LINK." Effective 2-3-05.
343 and 345 are revised to allow mailers to enter unsacked bundles of Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR) flats at destination delivery units (DDUs). There may be no more than one bundle for every 10 pounds (or increment) of mail per carrier route. 346.2.8.9 is revised to add standards for maintaining separation of mail when unloading unsacked mailings at DDU facilities. Portions of 346, 365, and 366 are reworded regarding unsacked bundles of Bound Printed Matter flats, irregular parcels, and Periodicals nonletters for clarity and consistency. Effective 6-9-05.
345.5.7, 365.5.3.5, 375.5.3.2, and 385.5.3.2 are revised to allow use of L004 through May 15, 2005, for OEL and sack labeling for mixed ADC bundles and sacks of nonautomation rate flats. Effective 3-17-05.
345.5.7, 345.7.5.4, 346.3.4, 365.5.3.5, 365.7.4.1, 375.5.3.2, and 385.5.3.2 are revised to change the standards for labeling bundles and sacks of certain flats and irregular parcels sorted to the mixed area distribution center (ADC) level. Effective 2-3-05.
433.2.0 and 3.0 and 443.2.0 and 3.0 are revised to clarify the circumstances in which mail containing "personal" information may be eligible as Standard Mail and when it is required to be mailed as First-Class Mail. Effective 6-1-05.
433.3.6.2 is revised to change terminology from "National Change of Address" to "National Change of Address Linkage System" and from "NCOA" to "NCOA LINK." Effective 2-3-05.
445.5.4.1, 445.5.4.8, 446.3.4, 465.5.2.4, 465.5.3.3, 475.5.3.4, and 485.5.3.4 are revised to change the standards for labeling bundles and sacks of certain flats and irregular parcels sorted to the mixed area distribution center (ADC) level. Effective 2-3-05.
Portions of 465 and 466 are reworded regarding unsacked bundles of Bound Printed Matter flats, irregular parcels, and Periodicals nonletters for clarity and consistency. Effective 6-9-05.
503.10.0 is revised to eliminate the signature waiver option for Signature Confirmation service. Effective 2-3-05.
507.6.7.1 is revised to change terminology from "National Change of Address" to "National Change of Address Linkage System" and from "NCOA" to "NCOA LINK." Effective 2-3-05.
2.6 600—Basic Standards for All Mailing Services
601.1.1 is added to provide an overview of how the Postal Service determines the processing category of a mailpiece. Effective 5-12-05.
601.9.3.9 is revised to reflect changes in the varieties of live animals allowed in the domestic mailstream. Effective 5-12-05.
608.8.0 is revised to reflect changes to USPS contact information. Effective 2-3-05.
705.8.5.3 is revised to allow lower minimum loads for certain pallets. Effective 5-12-05.
705.8.5.11 is revised to give mailers the option to secure bundles with two or more bands when placed on bulk mail center (BMC) pallets. Effective 7-7-05.
705.8.6 is revised to let mailers use a minimum of 12-point type when printing origin office information on barcoded pallet labels. Effective 7-7-05.
705.8.10, 705.9.0, 705.10.2.5, 705.12.2.4, 705.13.2.4, 707.22.6, 707.24.2.1, 707.25.3, and 708.7.2.5 are revised to change the standards for labeling bundles and sacks of certain flats and irregular parcels sorted to the mixed area distribution center (ADC) level. Effective 2-3-05.
705.12.1 and 705.13.1 are revised to clarify that, for purposes of calculating the 5% threshold, firm bundles (regardless of the rate claimed) are added together with the number of addressed pieces in carrier route bundles. Effective 2-3-05.
Portions of 707 are reworded regarding unsacked bundles of Bound Printed Matter flats, irregular parcels, and Periodicals nonletters for clarity and consistency. Effective 6-9-05.
707.22.6 is revised to allow use of L004 through May 15, 2005, for OEL and sack labeling for mixed ADC bundles and sacks of nonautomation rate flats. Effective 3-17-05.
707.28.3.2 is revised to specify when publishers may claim destination sectional center facility (DSCF) rates for nonletter-size Periodicals mail in 5-digit bundles that they are depositing at a destination delivery unit (DDU). Effective 6-9-05.
708.3.1.3 and 709.2.2.1 are revised to change terminology from "National Change of Address" to "National Change of Address Linkage System" and from "NCOA" to "NCOA LINK." Effective 2-3-05.
709.5.0 is revised to clarify the required frequency of pickup for Parcel Return Services (PRS) mail and to add new PRS label elements and examples. PRS pieces will no longer be addressed for delivery at specific return delivery units but will instead contain a unique ZIP Code that allows local units to determine the proper handling of the mailpieces. Effective 6-9-05.
709.7.0 is added to reflect the classification of Repositionable Notes as an experiment. Effective 2-3-05
The labeling lists are updated frequently to reflect changes in mail processing operations. Please see individual lists.