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1.0 Summary of Changes by Effective Date
Domestic Shipping Services—Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes
2011 Changes for Domestic Mailing Services
Extension of the Simplified Address Format
Optional Mail Preparation Standards for Flat-Size Mailpieces in FSS Zones
New Incentive Programs for 2011
Open and Distribute—Express Mail and Priority Mail Changes and Updates
Products Mailable at Nonprofit Standard Mail Prices
Clarification of the Post Office Box Lock Replacement Fee
Labeling List Changes—New L006
New Shipper Paid Forwarding Ancillary Service Endorsement Option
Clarification of the Reduced Overflow Option for Automation Letters
Change in ZIP Code for Washington DC Network Distribution Center: Revision to Destination Entry Exhibits
Automation Letters — Perforated Pocket Attachments
Click-N-Ship Insurance Indemnity Coverage Increase
Packaging Standards for Mail Processed at Network Distribution Centers
Labeling Lists
Optional Use of the Intelligent Mail Package Barcode
Realignment of ZIP Code 458: Revision to Destination Entry Exhibits
Option to Omit Horizontal Bars on Business Reply Mail Letters and Cards with Intelligent Mail Barcodes
New Option for Obtaining Pickup on Demand Service
Mailing of Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Products to APO/FPO/DPO Destination Addresses
Labeling Lists
Alternative Addressing Format Options
Contents of Periodicals Mail
New Endorsement for Returned Mailpieces
Commercial Flats Clarification
Clarification of Standards for Parcel Select
Delivery Address Visibility in Window Envelopes
New Font Size Option for Optional Endorsement Lines
Confirmation Services to the Northern Mariana Islands—ZIP Code 96952
Container Preparation Options for Saturation Flats with Detached Address Labels
Catalogs—A Definition
Detached Address Labels for Merchandise Samples
Purchasing Domestic Insurance
Expanded Options for Attachments to Letters and Flats
Express Mail Next Day Delivery Postage Refund Amendment
Labeling Lists
Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS)—Nonpostal Documentation
Revenue Deficiency
Business Reply Mail Online Application Option
Restricting the Mailing of Replica or Inert Explosive Devices
Deposit of Stamped Mail Over 13 Ounces sent to APO, FPO, and DPO Destinations—Clarification and Update
2010 Standard Mail Incentive Program (aka 2010 Summer Sale)
Treatment of Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco as Nonmailable Matter 2.0 Summary of Changes by DMM Module 114.2.0 was revised to state the conditions for Express Mail Next Day Delivery postage refunds when shipments are mailed each year during the time period of December 22 through December 25. Effective August 2, 2010. 2.2 200—Commercial Letters and Cards 201.3.0 was revised to remove a restriction that requires relocatable labels to be affixed on the outside of a reply piece, and to allow up to two release cards to the outside of letters and flats of specific size ranges, subject to placement restrictions. Effective August 2, 2010. 201.3.13 was revised to authorize the use of perforated pocket(s) as attachments on letter-size mail when postage is paid at automation letter prices. Effective December 6, 2010. 202.2.1 was revised to add a reference to current standards that require the delivery address to be completely visible within a window envelope, when used. Effective September 7, 2010. 233 and 243 were revised to implement two new incentive programs. Effective January 2, 2011. 235.3.3, 235.6.6, 245.3.3, and 245.7.5 were revised to clarify standards that apply to mail preparation for First-Class Mail and Standard Mail automation letters in trays. Effective December 6, 2010. Exhibit 246.3.1 was revised to reflect the changing of the Washington DC Network Distribution Center (NDC) ZIP Code from 20499 to 20799. Effective December 6, 2010. Exhibit 246.3.1 was revised to align the destination network distribution center (DNDC) for mailings to 3-digit ZIP Code with a prefix of 458 that have moved from the Cincinnati network distribution center (NDC) to the Detroit NDC. Effective November 1, 2010. 301.1.0 was revised to update commercial flats text with minor editorial updates, and to rearrange the DMM reference text for better flow. Effective September 7, 2010. 301.1.0 was revised by adding a definition of the term catalog. Effective August 2, 2010. 301.1.0 was revised to remove a restriction that requires relocatable labels to be affixed on the outside of a reply piece, and to allow up to two release cards to the outside of letters and flats of specific size ranges, subject to placement restrictions. Effective August 2, 2010. 302.2.1 was revised to add a reference to current standards that require the delivery address to be completely visible within a window envelope, when used. Effective September 10, 2010. 343 was revised to implement two new incentive programs. Effective January 2, 2011. 343.6.0, 343.7.0, 345.2.0, and 363 were revised to provide optional standards for bundle and pallet preparation of flat-size Standard Mail, Periodicals and Bound Printed Matter mailpieces prepared for delivery within the ZIP Codes served by Flats Sequencing System (FSS) processing. Effective January 2, 2011. 345.6.9.4 was revised to remove a restriction on the use of simplified addressing for saturation flat-size mailpieces and irregular parcels that are delivered by USPS city carriers or to PO boxholders at Post Office locations with city delivery service, and to add reference to new standards related to updated delivery sequence data for use on mailpieces bearing a simplified address. Effective January 2, 2011. Exhibit 346.3.1 and Exhibit 366.4.1 were revised to reflect the changing of the Washington DC Network Distribution Center (NDC) ZIP Code from 20499 to 20799. Effective December 6, 2010. Exhibit 346.3.1 and Exhibit 366.4.1 were revised to align the destination network distribution center (DNDC) for mailings to 3-digit ZIP Code with a prefix of 458 that have moved from the Cincinnati network distribution center (NDC) to the Detroit NDC. Effective November 1, 2010. 2.4 400—Commercial Letters and Cards 401.2.0, 402.4.0, 423.1.0, 433.1.0, 443.3.0, 443.4.0, 453.3.0, 463.1.0, and 463.4.0 were revised to provide standards for the optional use of Intelligent Mail package barcodes (IMpb). Effective November 1, 2010. 414.3.0 was revised to state the conditions for Express Mail Next Day Delivery postage refunds when shipments are mailed each year during the time period of December 22 through December 25. Effective August 2, 2010. 445.7.6.2 was revised to remove a restriction on the use of simplified addressing for saturation flat-size mailpieces and irregular parcels that are delivered by USPS city carriers or to PO boxholders at Post Office locations with city delivery service, and to add reference to new standards related to updated delivery sequence data for use on mailpieces bearing a simplified address. Effective January 2, 2011. Exhibit 446.3.1, Exhibit 453.3.1.3, and Exhibit 466.4.4 were revised to reflect the changing of the Washington DC Network Distribution Center (NDC) ZIP Code from 20499 to 20799. Effective December 6, 2010. Exhibit 446.3.1, Exhibit 453.3.1.3, and Exhibit 466.4.4 were revised to align the destination network distribution center (DNDC) for mailings to 3-digit ZIP Code with a prefix of 458 that have moved from the Cincinnati network distribution center (NDC) to the Detroit NDC. Effective November 1, 2010. 453.3.0 was revised to remove standards for loyalty and growth rebates. Effective September 7, 2010. 503.1.1.6 and 503.4.2.1 were revised to permanently increase the purchase limit for domestic Click-N-Ship� online insurance coverage up to $5,000. Effective December 6, 2010. 503.4.0 was revised to clarify that customers may only purchase domestic insurance once per applicable mailpiece when postage is paid at a retail Post Office, online, or at an Automated Postal Center (APC). Effective August 2, 2010. 503.6.0, was revised to describe new standards pertaining to the mailing of tobacco, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Effective July 6, 2010. 503.9.0 and 503.10.0 were revised to provide standards for the optional use of Intelligent Mail package barcodes (IMpb). Effective November 1, 2010. 503.9.0 was revised to permit the mailing of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to APO/FPO/DPO destination addresses via Express Mail Military Service or Priority Mail service with Delivery Confirmation. Effective August 27, 2010. 503.9.2.4 and 503.10.2.3 were revised to eliminate the Northern Mariana Islands (ZIP Code 96952) from the tables of ineligible ZIP Codes to receive Delivery Confirmation and Signature Confirmation services. Effective September 7, 2010. 507.1.0 was revised to permit the use of certificates of mailing, Confirm service, Delivery Confirmation, and special handling extra services when using an alternative address format. Effective September 7, 2010. 507.1.2.3 was revised to remove a restriction on the use of simplified addressing for saturation flat-size mailpieces and irregular parcels that are delivered by USPS city carriers or to PO boxholders at Post Office locations with city delivery service, and to add reference to new standards related to updated delivery sequence data for use on mailpieces bearing a simplified address. Effective January 2, 2011. 507.1.5, 507.2.3.5, 507.2.3.6 and 507.4.2.9 were revised to provide a new endorsement option "Change Service Requested" for mailers using Shipper Paid Forwarding (SPF) for Standard Mail, Package Services, or Parcel Select parcels. Effective December 6, 2010. Exhibit 507.1.4.1 was revised to add a new endorsement, "Returned to Sender, Item Contains Nonmailable Contents," for mailpieces that are returned due to contents that are nonmailable. Effective October 4, 2010. 507.6.0 was revised to provide a no-fee option for customers that meet minimum volume threshold requirements of seven pieces for reoccurring Pickup on Demand service for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International and Priority Mail International mail items. Effective October 4, 2010. 507.9.0 was revised to permit customers producing letter-size (including cards) Business Reply Mail (BRM) pieces with Intelligent Mail barcodes the option to omit the horizontal bars that are printed below the postage imprint. Effective November 1, 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. 508.4.8.4 was revised to clarify the applicability of the lock replacement fee for P.O. Boxes to reflect current practice. Effective January 2, 2011. 601.7.2 was revised that applies to packaging books and printed matter for mail processed at Network Distribution Centers. Effective December 6, 2010. 601.11.0 was revised to permit the mailing of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to APO/FPO/DPO destination addresses via Express Mail Military Service or Priority Mail service with Delivery Confirmation. Effective August 27, 2010. 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. 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. Effective July 6, 2010. Effective August 2, 2010. 602.1.5.3 was revised to note that all Parcel Select pieces must have a return address. Effective September 7, 2010. 602.3.0 was revised to permit the use of certificates of mailing, Confirm service, Delivery Confirmation, and special handling extra services when using an alternative address format. Effective September 7, 2010. 602.3.2 was revised to remove a restriction on the use of simplified addressing for saturation flat-size mailpieces and irregular parcels that are delivered by USPS city carriers or to PO boxholders at Post Office locations with city delivery service, and to add reference to new standards related to updated delivery sequence data for use on mailpieces bearing a simplified address. Effective January 2, 2011. 602.4.0 was revised to provide new containerization and palletization options for the preparation of saturation flats with detached address labels (DALs). Effective August 2, 2010. 602.4.0 was revised to provide customers the option to use detached address labels (DALs) when current general distribution density standards for Standard Mail merchandise samples cannot be met. Effective August 2, 2010. 604.9.0 was revised to state the conditions for Express Mail Next Day Delivery postage refunds when shipments are mailed each year during the time period of December 22 through December 25. Effective August 2, 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. 609.4.2 was revised to permanently increase the purchase limit for domestic Click-N-Ship� online insurance coverage up to $5,000. Effective December 6, 2010. 703.1.6.11 was revised to update the maximum price of low-cost product items permitted to be mailed with nonprofit pieces. Effective January 02, 2011. 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. 705.12.0, 707.13.0, 707.14.0 and 707.19.0 were revised to provide optional standards for bundle and pallet preparation of flat-size Standard Mail, Periodicals and Bound Printed Matter mailpieces prepared for delivery within the ZIP Codes served by Flats Sequencing System (FSS) processing. Effective January 2, 2011. 705.16.0 was revised to require mailers to place a single-ply address label with a service barcode on all Express Mail Open and Distribute containers; to establish a guaranteed "end-of-day" service commitment for Express Mail Open and Distribute; and to establish a five-pound minimum weight requirement for Express Mail and Priority Mail Open and Distribute sacks. Effective January 2, 2011. 705.16.2.14 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. 705.17.0 and 708.5.0 were revised to provide standards for the optional use of Intelligent Mail package barcodes (IMpb). Effective November 1, 2010. 707.3.0 was revised to incorporate "content" changes to the standards governing pages, supplements, products and product samples, and mailpiece design. Effective September 7, 2010. 708.7.2 was revised to provide a new font size option for mailers applying an optional endorsement line (OEL) to their mailpieces that do not bear a traditional Address Change Service (ACS) participant code. Effective September 7, 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. 709.4.0 was revised to clarify that customers may only purchase domestic insurance once per applicable mailpiece when postage is paid at a retail Post Office, online, or at an Automated Postal Center (APC). Effective August 2, 2010.
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