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2 2 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) CONTENTS The Postal Bulletin is also available on the World Wide Web at for customers and at for employees. 3 Administrative Services Directives and Forms Update Customer Relations Mail Alert Domestic Mail DMM Revision: Reassignment of ZIP Code Range 880 for DBMC Mailings and Intra-BMC Parcel Post DMM Revision: Parcel Return Service DMM Revision: Labeling List Changes DMM Revision: Combining Package Services Parcels Revised Publication: Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail Revised Publication: Publication 417, Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility: Nonprofit and Other Qualified Organizations Employees ELM Revision: Use of Leave While on Active Duty Military Service Announcement: 2006 Postal Service National Awards Program for Diversity Achievement Finance Handbook F-66 Revision: General Investment Policies and Procedures Handbook F-66C Revision: Field Investment Policies and Procedures Philately Stamp Announcement 06-20: The Art of Disney: Romance Stamped Cards Stamp Announcement 06-21: AMBER Alert Stamp Stamp Announcement 06-22: Purple Heart Definitive Stamp Pictorial Postmarks Announcement Special Cancellation Die Hubs Post Offices Mover s Guide News: May 2006 Mover s Guide News Retail Correction: Date Change for Printing Holiday Stamps by Mail Brochures What s in Store Supply Management Correction: espin Enhanced Spare Parts Initiative Notice: Hazardous and Regulated Waste Management Services Catalog on ebuy Pull-Out Section Fraud Alert Withholding of Mail Orders Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers Missing, Lost, or Stolen U.S. Money Order Forms Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms Toll-Free Number Available to Verify Canadian Money Orders Other Information Overseas Military Mail Missing Children Posters Notice to All Employees: Thrift Savings Plan Fact Sheet.. 47 Postal Bulletin Index Annual Index PB (1-5-06) The Postal Bulletin is published biweekly; information is effective for 1 year unless it changes a permanent directive or unless otherwise specified. Recycled Paper Ordering Information: Following is the list of postal stock numbers (PSNs) to use when ordering copies of the Postal Bulletin from the MDC: PB 22178: PB 22177: PB 22170: PB 22169: PB 22163: PB 22162: PB 22156: PB 22155: PB 22176: PB 22168A: PB 22161: PB 22154: PB 22175: PB 22168: PB 22160: PB 22153: PB 22174: PB 22167: PB 22173: PB 22166: PB 22159: PB 22152: PB 22172: PB 22171: PB 22165: PB 22164: PB 22158: PB 22157: PB 22151: PB 22150:

3 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 3 USPSNEWS@WORK The mail works! Potter delivers keynote address at National Postal Forum The forecast for the Postal Service and the mailing industry is very good. That s the message Postmaster General Jack Potter delivered to more than 6,500 mailers and advertisers at the National Postal Forum in Orlando, FL. It s a forecast based on a transformed Postal Service that will see a growth in direct mail as well as advances in technology that will track Postal Service performance and reduce costs. Potter noted that mail volume last year reached a record 212 billion pieces. Marketers have found that using the mail, along with the Internet, has resulted in significantly larger orders than if they had relied on Internet advertising alone. The public and the marketplace have spoken loudly, he said. The mail works. Potter also discussed the Postal Service s high levels of customer satisfaction, elimination of $11 billion in debt and productivity increases six years in a row. We have enormous challenges, Potter said. But we have the ideas to grow this business. I know that we can be more successful than ever. scam targets Thrift Savings Plan participants Scam artists are at it again phishing for your personal information and this time they re pretending to be from the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The TSP has posted a warning about this latest phishing attempt on its Web site: You should never give any personal, credit or banking information in response to unsolicited s. The TSP would never ask for this information via an . If you did provide this information, contact your credit card company and bank immediately for guidance. In addition, call the TSP at and ask to have your account access blocked. If you receive the bogus TSP , do not try to access the TSP Web site by clicking on links in that or any other . They re trying to steal your personal information. Always access your TSP account only by opening a new browser window, and typing into the address (URL) field. The TSP is actively investigating this scam. The day the earth didn t stand still The Great San Francisco Earthquake lasted approximately 50 devastating seconds, but it started a huge fire that burned for three days, destroyed a huge part of the city and was responsible for hundreds of deaths. April 18 marks the 100th anniversary of that earthquake. The city is planning a series of events to remember that quake, and the San Francisco Post Office is offering a commemorative envelope featuring the old Post Office building. To order yours, send $5 (check or money order) to: EARTHQUAKE CENTENNIAL PO BOX SAN FRANCISCO CA Make sure your name and return address are clear and legible. Orders will be filled after April 18, San Diego P&DF earns VPP status San Diego s Midway Processing and Distribution Facility (PDF) is the first facility in the Pacific Area to earn Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration s (OSHA s) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star status. The OSHA Corporate Midway PDF employees enjoy a celebratory luncheon after earning VPP Star status. VPP Program is designed to streamline safety at large organizations with standardized safety and health programs. It does this using teamwork involving management, unions and employees. The facility had a traditional VPP flag-raising ceremony and celebratory luncheon to recognize the hard work needed to achieve Star status.

4 4 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Jump on the Paddock wagon: Retail Standardization training pays off Paddock Branch in Ocala, FL, after Retail Standardization. When Retail Associate Ambassador Tony Galarza of Paddock Branch in Ocala, FL, returned from his Retail Standardization training last fall, he shared his experience with Station Manager Tom Kuhns, Officer in Charge Linda Copeland and the rest of the retail team. Galarza says the entire office really jumped on the bandwagon. Retail associates started offering ReadyPost supplies to meet their customers needs and also increase revenue for the office. They began merchandising their new Official Licensed Retail Product (OLRP) display. And the entire team worked to educate customers on the services available to them. The results have been outstanding. Total retail revenue increased 7.7 percent compared with same period last year. ReadyPost revenue was up nearly $2,000, for a 33 percent increase. And new OLRP sales were more than $5,200 for the four-month period. You want game? The 2006 Central Florida District Employee Development Conference Game Strategies for Success will be held July 14 and 15 at the Hutchinson Island Marriott and Resort in Stuart, FL. The conference, open to all employees, will target subjects such as Effective Writing Techniques, Leadership and Your Personal Assessment, 991 Lab, Personal Finance and many more. For registration and workshop and hotel information, visit the Central Florida District Diversity Web page at prevind=1. Questions? Call Central Florida District Diversity Development at Baseball Sluggers stamps unveiled Unveiling the Baseball Sluggers stamps are, from left, Postmaster General Jack Potter, former New York Yankees Public Relations Director Marty Appel and Mickey Mantle s restaurant manager Bart Alexander. The Postal Service recently offered an early glimpse of the Baseball Sluggers stamps that will be issued this summer. The stamps recognize four of the greatest players in the game Roy Campanella, Hank Greenberg, Mel Ott and Mickey Mantle. Postmaster General Jack Potter unveiled the stamps at Mickey Mantle s restaurant in Manhattan. Joining him were former New York Yankees Public Relations Director Marty Appel and restaurant manager Bart Alexander. The stamps will be issued before the opening pitch of the Chicago White Sox game hosted at Yankee Stadium July 15. Delivering a data-packed barcode The Postal Service has loaded a barcode with information that mailers can use to help build their business, cut their costs, better manage customer relationships and stay competitive. Working with mailing industry partners, USPS has designated an innovative new barcode called the 4-state barcode to lead the effort. This new barcode looks a little different from the sorting barcode most of us are familiar with. Because it s made up of four distinct, vertical bar types, it can carry more information than any previous postal barcode. It performs multiple functions using only one line of code. Up to now, separate barcodes were needed for sorting, tracking, service and customer information. For more information, go to files/4%2dcb/introducing_4-cb.pdf.

5 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 5 Administrative Services Directives and Forms Update Effective immediately, Publication 223, Directives and Forms Catalog (June 1999), is revised. The tables below contain the document ID, edition date, title, PSN (Postal Service stock number), and the Postal Service and public supply source for all new, revised, and obsolete New Directives directives and forms. Use this article to keep Publication 223 current. Information on how to order directives and forms is available in chapter 1 of Publication 223. Publication 223 is available electronically at Handbooks PSIN Edition Date Title Stock Number Manual Relation Org. USPS Source Public Source HBK F-21 8/05 Time and Attendance TL 36 Chapter FMM 4 FIN MDCIWB N/A Chapter 5. TL 36 HBK MS-245 1/06 Automatic Flats Tray Unlidder (AFTU) ASM 5 FIN MDC N/A Management Instructions PSIN Edition Date Title Stock Number Org. MI EL /05 Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage During Military Service Memorandums of Policy USPS Source N/A ERM IWEB N/A Public Source Edition USPS Public PSIN Date Title Org. Source Source MOP FI /05 Policy Memo Statistical Programs Letter #2, FY 2006 FIN IWEB N/A Notices PSIN Edition Date Title Size Stock Number NOT 122-A 1/06 Instructions to Initiate an Inquiry For International Mail Revised Directives Handbooks PSIN Edition Date Title Stock Number HBK F-66-D 2/06 Other Investment-Related Policies and Procedures Unit of USPS Issue Org. Source 8 1/2 x 3 3/ PD IB MDCIWB P/F Public Source Manual USPS Relation Org. Source N/A FMM FIN IWEB N/A HBK MS-168 5/05 Bar Code Sorter Sweep Rack ASM 5 ENG MDC N/A Notices Public Source Edition Unit of USPS Public PSIN Date Title Size Stock Number Issue Org. Source Source NOT 107 2/06 Let s Keep the Mail Safe 3 3/4 x 8 1/ EA NOM MDCIWB MDCWEB Signs Edition Unit of USPS PSIN Date Title Size Stock Number Issue Org. Source SGN 143 1/06 Half-Size Blank Backlit 15 7/8 X 23 5/ EA CS MDCIWB

6 6 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) New Forms Forms Edition Date Oldest Usable Date Title Stock Number PSIN PS /06 2/06 Non-Mailable Item Fact Sheet Log Where Unit of USPS Used Issue Org. Source N/A PO SH NOM IWEB N/A PS /06 2/06 Non-Mailable Item Fact Sheet N/A PO SH NOM IWEB N/A PS /06 2/06 Air Transportation HAZMAT Log N/A PO SH NOM IWEB N/A Revised Forms Forms Edition Date Oldest Usable Date Title Stock Number PSIN PS 17-G 1/06 1/06 Penalty Mail Stamp Requisition (3-part set) PS 17-J 1/06 1/06 Penalty Mail Printed Stamped Order (2-part set) PS 292 2/06 1/01 Headquarters Clearance Checklist PS 630 3/06 3/06 Policy Update Issuance Approval PS /06 2/06 Regular Rural Carrier Time Certificate (card) PS 1314-A 2/06 2/06 Auxiliary Rural Carrier Time Certificate (card) PS 2240-R 2/06 2/06 Rural Pay or Leave Adjustment Request PS /06 3/06 Personalized Stamped Envelopes Order Form PS 3203-X 2/06 2/06 Personalized Envelopes Order Form PS /06 2/06 Daily Passport Application (DSP-11) Transmittal PS /06 1/06 Pre-Tax Health Insurance Premium Waiver/ Restoration Form for Career Employees PS /06 1/06 Pre-Tax Health Insurance Premium Election/Waiver Form for noncareer Employees Obsolete Directives Labels PSIN Edition Date Title Size Stock Number LAB 226-A 7/03 Buy Stamps Here at Post Office Prices Public Source Where Unit of USPS Public Used Issue Org. Source Source STF SH FIN MDCIWB WWW N/A PU SH FIN IWEB WWW N/A HQ SH ERM IWEB N/A N/A IC SH IS IWEB N/A PS EA FIN MDCIWB N/A PS EA FIN MDCIWB N/A PS SE FIN MDCIWB N/A PU EA GR MDC P/F N/A PU SH GR IWEBDC WWW PO SE MKT MDCIWB N/A PS SH ERM IWEB N/A N/A PS SH ERM IWEB N/A Unit of USPS Issue Org. Source 2 x EA D&R HQ N/A LAB 226-B 4/94 Easy Stamp Cash RegIster Decal 3 x EA D&R MDC N/A Management Instructions Public Source Edition USPS Public PSIN Date Title Stock Number Org. Source Source MI-AS /04 Enterprise Architecture N/A IT IWEB N/A

7 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Posters 7 PSIN Edition Date Title Size Stock Number POS Q130 6/02 First-Class Mail Presorted Letters and Cards POS Q132 6/02 First Class Mail Presorted Flats POS Q140 6/02 First Class Mail Automation Letters and Cards POS Q141 6/02 First Class Mail Automation Flats POS Q230 6/02 Periodicals Nonautomation Letters POS Q231 6/02 Periodicals Nonautomation Flats POS Q631 6/02 Standard Mail Presorted Letters Machinable Unit of USPS Issue Org. Source 14 x EA P&C MDC PBC Public Source 14 x EA P&C MDC PBC 14 x EA P&C MDC PBC 14 x EA P&C MDC PBC 14 x EA P&C MDC PBC 14 x EA P&C MDC PBC 14 x EA P&C MDC P/F POS Q632 6/02 Standard Mail Presorted Flats 14 x EA P&C MDC P/F POS Q640 6/02 Standard Mail Automation 14 x EA P&C MDC P/F Letters POS Q641 6/02 Standard Mail Automation Flats 14 x EA P&C MDC P/F POS Q810 6/02 Designing Letters and Cards for 14 x EA P&C MDC PBC Automated Processing POS Q820 6/02 Designing Flats for Automated Processing 14 x EA P&C MDC PBC Publications Edition Manual USPS Public PSIN Date Title Stock Number Relation Org. Source Source PUB 509 2/99 Headquarters Telephone Directory N/A IT MDC MDC Obsolete Forms Forms Edition Date Oldest Usable Date Title Stock Number PSIN PS /86 4/86 PSDS Hours Adjustment Record Where Unit of USPS Used Issue Org. Source SD SH FIN MDC N/A Public Source Information Policies and Procedures, Public Affairs and Communications,

8 8 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Customer Relations Mail Alert The mailings below will be deposited in the near future. Offices should honor the requested home delivery dates. Mailers wishing to participate in these alerts, for mailings of 1 million pieces or more, should contact Business Service Network Integration at at least 1 month preceding the requested delivery dates. The Postal Service Title of Mailing Beat Diabetes Naturally The Sportsman s Guide, May The Sportsman s Guide, TGW/May Main & Intro USPS Dialogue April Mailing Life Line Screening Reno Ultrasound Image and Repositionable Note Costco Multi Vendor $400 Savings Class and Type of Mail Standard/ Flat Standard/ Catalog Standard/ Catalog First-Class/ Postcard Standard/ Letter Standard/ Letter Requested Delivery Dates also offers electronic Mail Alerts via ADVANCE. For more information, see the ADVANCE Notification & Tracking System Technical Guide on the Internet at or contact the National Customer Support Center at Number of Pieces (Millions) Distribution Presort Level Comments 4/24/06 4/26/ Nationwide 3/5-Digit, Car-Rt Rodale/ALG Worldwide 4/24/06 4/28/ Nationwide 3/5-Digit, Car-Rt RR Donnelley, Lynchburg, VA 4/24/06 4/28/ Nationwide 3/5-Digit, Car-Rt RR Donnelley, Lynchburg, VA 4/24/06 4/28/ Nationwide 3/5-Digit Freedom Graphics 4/25/06 5/1/ Nationwide 3/5-Digit Mail America, Forest, VA 4/27/06 5/5/ Nationwide 3/5-Digit Segerdahl Business Service Network Integration, Customer Service, Domestic Mail DMM REVISION Reassignment of ZIP Code Range 880 for DBMC Mailings and Intra-BMC Parcel Post Beginning July 6, 2006, mailers must prepare destination bulk mail center (DBMC) mailings for 3-digit ZIP Code 880 in containers for Dallas, Texas, and enter that mail at the Dallas bulk mail center (BMC) instead of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, auxiliary service facility (ASF). This change is due to changes in mail processing operations as shown in the labeling list revisions on pages of this Postal Bulletin. We will revise the DBMC Rate Eligibility exhibits for Standard Mail, Parcel Post, and Bound Printed Matter items in the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ) to reflect this change. Also effective July 6, 2006, we will change the BMC/ASF exhibits for Parcel Post mailed at intra-bmc rates to reflect ZIP Code range 880 as served by the Dallas BMC. Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 100 Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels 150 Parcel Post

9 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 153 Rates and Eligibility 1.0 Parcel Post Rates and Fees Exhibit 1.1 BMC/ASF Service Areas [Revise Exhibit 1.1 by shifting ZIP Code prefix 880 from ASF Albuquerque NM to BMC Dallas TX as follows. Make identical changes to Exhibit (for Parcel Post).] SERVICE AREA ZIP CODE AREAS SERVED BMC Dallas 706, , 718, 733, 747, , 880, 885 ASF Albuquerque 865, , , Discount Mail Letters and Cards 240 Standard Mail 246 Enter and Deposit 3.0 Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Entry Exhibit 3.1 BMC/ASF DBMC Rate Eligibility [Revise Exhibit 3.1 by shifting ZIP Code prefix 880 from ASF Albuquerque NM to BMC Dallas TX as follows. Make identical changes to exhibits (for Standard Mail flats), (for Bound Printed Matter flats), (for Standard Mail parcels), (for Parcel Select), (for Bound Printed Matter parcels), and (for combined Standard Mail and Package Services parcels).] ELIGIBLE DESTINATION ZIP CODES 706, , 718, 733, 747, , 880, , , , ENTRY FACILITY BMC Dallas TX ASF Albuquerque NM 870 We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed version of the DMM and into the July update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at 9 Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification, DMM REVISION Parcel Return Service Effective April 2, 2006, Parcel Return Service (PRS) is a permanent mail classification in section of the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ). We ended the experimental Parcel Return Service offering at midnight on April 1, 2006, and implemented the permanent classification and fees. PRS allows authorized permit holders or their agents to pick up parcels returned by consumers at return bulk mail centers and return delivery units across the country. All Postal Service customers can now use PRS, provided they meet all of the requirements in the new DMM There are two major changes in the permanent PRS classification as compared with the experimental service offering. We are not offering Bound Printed Matter (BPM) Return Service as part of the permanent set of rates for PRS, because there was no reported BPM volume during the experiment. Only Parcel Select Return Service is available. And, at the request of PRS mailers, we now offer Certificate of Mailing as an extra service for PRS parcels. A mailer returning a parcel using PRS can bring it to a local Post Office facility and purchase a Certificate of Mailing as proof that the parcel was mailed. We chose to retain the name Parcel Select Return Service for labeling, rating, and data collection purposes. This continuity will allow mailers to use their existing label stock; no label redesign is necessary. Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 500 Additional Services

10 10 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 507 Mailer Services [Delete mailing standards for the Parcel Return Services experiment in Add new to make Parcel Return Service a permanent classification as follows:] 11.0 Parcel Return Service 11.1 Basic Information Description The Parcel Return Service (PRS) standards in 11.0 apply to parcels that are retrieved in bulk by authorized permit holders or their agents. The permit holder guarantees payment of postage and retrieval of all PRS parcels mailed with a PRS label. When a merchant or other party provides an approved PRS label to its customers or others, the merchant or other party designates the permit holder identified on the label as their agent for receipt of mail bearing that label, and authorizes the USPS to provide that mail to the permit holder or its designee. The permit holder has the option of retrieving parcels at a designated return delivery unit (a postal facility designated as a pickup location for PRS parcels, also known for PRS purposes as an RDU ) or at the return bulk mail center (also known for PRS purposes as an RBMC ) that serves the post office where returned parcels are deposited by customers. Payment for parcels returned under PRS is deducted from a separate advance deposit (postage-due) account funded through the Centralized Account Processing System (CAPS) Conditions for Mailing Parcels may be mailed as PRS when all of the following conditions apply: a. Parcels contain eligible matter as described in and b. Parcels bear a PRS label that meets the standards in c. Parcels show the permit number, and the permit holder has paid the annual PRS permit fee and the annual PRS accounting fee Services Pieces using PRS may not bear an ancillary service endorsement (see and ). Only a Certificate of Mailing, when the fee is paid by the mailer returning the parcel, is available as an extra service Customer Mailing Options Returned parcels may be deposited as follows: a. At any post office, station, or branch. b. In any collection box (except an Express Mail box). c. With any letter carrier. d. As part of a collection run for other mail (special arrangements may be required). e. At any place designated by the postmaster for the receipt of mail Application Companies, who wish to participate in PRS, must send a request on company letterhead to the manager, Business Mailer Support (see for address). The request must contain the following information: a. Company name and address. b. An individual s contact name, telephone number, fax number, and address. c. The rate category or categories to be used, and the proposed retrieval locations (delivery units and bulk mail centers). d. A description of the electronic returns manifesting system to be used to document returns listed by location and rate eligibility Approval The manager, Business Mailer Support reviews each request and proceeds as follows: a. If the applicant meets the criteria, the manager, Business Mailer Support approves the letter of request. The USPS will require the customer to enter into a service agreement, may require additional documentation, and may conduct periodic review and inspection of each participant s PRS processing and accounting operations. b. If the application does not meet the criteria, the manager, Business Mailer Support denies the request and sends a written notice to the applicant with the reason for denial Cancellation USPS may cancel a PRS permit for any of the following reasons: a. The permit holder fails to pay the required postage and fees for returned parcels. b. The permit holder does not maintain adequate available funds to cover postage and fees for returned parcels. c. The permit holder does not fulfill the terms and conditions of the PRS permit authorization. d. The return labels do not conform to the specifications in 11.4.

11 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Reapplying After Cancellation To receive a new PRS permit after cancellation under the mailer must: a. Submit a letter to the manager, Business Mailer Support requesting a permit and a new agreement. b. Pay a new permit fee. c. Provide evidence showing that the reasons for cancellation no longer exist. d. Maintain adequate available funds to cover the expected number of returns Pickup Schedule Permit holders or their agents must set up a recurring or standing appointment to retrieve PRS parcels. If the permit holders (or their agent) already have existing appointments to deliver Parcel Select parcels to a destination bulk mail center or to a destination delivery unit, those same appointments can be used for retrieving PRS parcels. Permit holders or their agents must retrieve parcels on a regular schedule as follows: a. From RBMCs, at a minimum of every 48 hours, excluding Sundays and USPS holidays. b. From RDUs, according to the service agreement Parcels Endorsed Hold For Pickup PRS participants must pay the appropriate Parcel Return Service RDU rate under 11.3 for any unclaimed, refused, undeliverable as addressed, or recalled parcels that are endorsed Hold For Pickup (under and ) and that bear the marking PARCEL RETURN SERVICE RE- QUESTED or PRS REQUESTED followed by a unique 569 prefix ZIP Code Postage and Fees Postage There are two PRS rate categories: a. Parcel Return Service RDU. Parcels returned as Parcel Post to, and retrieved in bulk from, a designated delivery unit. b. Parcel Return Service RBMC. Parcels returned as Parcel Post to, and retrieved in bulk from, a designated BMC Permit Fee The participant must pay a $ permit fee annually at the post office where the PRS permit is held Advance Deposit Account and Annual Accounting Fee The participant must pay postage through an advance deposit account and must pay an annual accounting fee of $ Rates Parcel Return Service Return Delivery Unit Regardless of weight (up to the maximum weight of 70 pounds), any parcel that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in combined length and girth must pay the oversized rate. Length plus Girth Rate Not over 108 inches $2.11 Oversized (Over 108 inches up to 130 inches) $ Parcel Return Service Return BMC Machinable Parcels that weigh less than 15 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and girth are charged the applicable rate for a 15-pound parcel. See Exhibit , Parcel Return Service Return BMC Machinable. Exhibit Parcel Return Service Return BMC Machinable Weight Not Over (pounds) Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 1 $2.21 $2.25 $2.31 $

12 12 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Parcel Return Service Return BMC Nonmachinable Parcels that weigh less than 15 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and girth are charged the applicable rate for a 15-pound parcel. Regardless of weight, any parcel that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in combined length and girth must pay the oversized rate. See Exhibit , Parcel Return Service Return BMC Nonmachinable. Exhibit Parcel Return Service Return BMC Nonmachinable Weight Not Over (pounds) Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 1 $3.63 $3.67 $3.73 $ Weight Not Over (pounds) Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone Oversized Label Formats Label Preparation PRS labels must be certified by the USPS for use prior to distribution as defined in the service agreement. In addition, permit holders must obtain USPS certification for barcode symbologies. Any photographic, mechanical, or electronic process or any combination of these processes may be used to produce PRS labels. The background of the label may be any light color that allows the address, barcodes, and other required information to be easily distinguished. If labels are electronically transmitted to customers for their local printing, the permit holder must advise customers of these printing requirements as part of the instructions in Labeling Methods If all applicable contents and formats are approved (including instructions to the user), permit holders or their agents may distribute a PRS label by any of the following methods: a. As an enclosure with merchandise when initially shipped as part of the original invoice accompanying the merchandise, or as a separate label preprinted by the permit holder. If the reverse side of the label

13 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) bears an adhesive, it must be strong enough to bond the label securely to the mailpiece. b. As an electronic file created by the permit holder for local printing by the customer Instructions Regardless of label distribution method, permit holders or their agents must always provide written instructions to the user of the PRS label that, at a minimum, direct the user to do the following: a. If your name and address are not already printed in the return address area, please print them neatly in that area or attach a return address label there. b. Attach the label provided by the merchant squarely onto the largest side of the mailpiece, unless you need to use another side to make the parcel more stable. Place the label at least 1 inch from the edge of the parcel, so that it does not fold over to another side. If you are using tape to attach the new label, do not put tape over any barcodes on the label, even if the tape is clear. c. If you are reusing the original container to return the merchandise, use the label to cover your original delivery address, barcodes, and any other postal information on the container. If it is not possible to cover all that information with the label, remove the old labels, mark them out completely with a permanent marker, or cover them completely with blank labels or paper that cannot be seen through. If that cannot be done, or if the original container is no longer sound, please use a new box to return the merchandise and attach the return label to the new box. d. Once repackaged and labeled, mail the parcel at a post office, deposit it in a collection box, or leave it with your letter carrier Label Format Elements There is no minimum size for PRS labels; however, the label must be big enough to accommodate all of the label elements and standards in this section. All PRS label elements must be legible. Except where a specific type size is required, elements must be large enough to be legible from a normal reading distance and be separate from other elements on the label. See the PRS label format examples in a and b. The following elements are required: a. Postage guarantee. The imprint No Postage Necessary If Mailed in the United States must appear in the upper right corner. b. Horizontal bars. A minimum of three horizontal bars must appear directly below the imprint in the upper right corner. The bars must be uniform in length, at least 1 inch long, 1/16 inch thick, and evenly spaced. 13 c. Parcel Return Service legend. The legend must be placed directly above the address and must include: 1. Line 1: In capital letters at least 3/16 high, PAR- CEL SELECT RETURN SERVICE (or PARCEL SELECT RTN SVC ). 2. Line 2: In all capital letters, the permit holder s name, left justified, followed by PERMIT NO., followed by the actual permit number. d. Customer s return address. The return address of the customer using the label to mail the parcel back to the permit holder must appear in the upper left corner. If it is not preprinted by the permit holder or merchant, space must be provided for the customer to enter the return address. e. Address for Parcel Return Service labels. The address must contain the unique PRS ZIP Code (569 prefix) assigned by the USPS to the particular customer or agent. The address must consist of two or three lines in all capital letters, as specified below. The ZIP Code must be printed in at least 12-point type on a line directly below the Parcel Return Service line. 1. Line 1: PRS AGENT S OR MERCHANT S NAME. 2. Line 2: PARCEL RETURN SERVICE (or PAR- CEL RETURN SVC ). 3. Line 3: The unique PRS 569## ZIP Code assigned by the USPS in the service agreement. The unique ZIP Code may alternatively be located as part of the second line of the address. f. Parcel Return Service barcode. A PRS barcode must be printed directly on the label. The barcode may appear in any location on the label except the upper left, upper right, and lower right corners. The barcode must meet the standards for barcodes in Publication 91, Confirmation Services Technical Guide, with the following exceptions: 1. The barcode must be produced using the UCC/ EAN Code 128 barcode symbology. 2. The service type code (STC) contained in the barcode on PRS labels must contain the value Text above the barcode must read USPS PAR- CEL RETURN SERVICE (or USPS PARCEL RTN SVC ). If the barcode is a single concatenated barcode with the postal routing code described in g, the text above the barcode must read BMC ZIP USPS PARCEL RETURN SERVICE (or BMC ZIP USPS PARCEL RTN SVC ). In the text below the barcode, the leading application identifier ( 420 ), ZIP Code

14 14 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) information, and subsequent numbers must be parsed as shown in b. 4. The clear zone between the barcode, the humanreadable text, and the horizontal bar above and below the barcode must be at least 1/16 inch. g. Postal routing barcode. If a single concatenated barcode is not used for the PRS barcode, a postal routing barcode also must be printed directly on the label. The barcode may appear in any location on the label, except the upper left, upper right, and lower right corners. Postal routing barcodes must meet the standards in , except that the text below the barcode must read BMC ZIP, followed by the unique PRS ZIP Code assigned by USPS in the service agreement. h. Mailer identification (ID). The permit holder assigns a mailer ID to each individual client (merchant). An individual mailer ID must appear in the lower right corner as follows: 1. The mailer ID must consist of a single, uppercase alpha character followed by a two-, three-, or fourdigit number, with no spaces or dashes. For example: X The mailer ID must be at least 3/16 inch high and be surrounded by a box, with a clearance of at least 3/16 inch between the mailer ID characters and the edges of the box. 3. The mailer ID may be reverse-printed. i. Additional information. Additional information (e.g., company logo, return authorization number, inventory barcode) is permitted on the PRS label if it does not interfere with any required format elements. Inventory barcodes must not resemble the barcodes described in , Barcoding Standards for Parcels PRS Label Format Examples The following are PRS label format examples. Note: The ZIP Code appears in each example for demonstration purposes only. a. Parcel Select Return Service label using a separate PRS barcode and postal routing barcode. b. Parcel Select Return Service label using a concatenated barcode. 700 Special Standards 709 Experimental Classifications and Rates [Delete , Parcel Return Services, and renumber sections through accordingly.] We incorporated these revisions into the April 2, 2006, update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at We will also include them into the next printed edition. Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification,

15 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 15 DMM REVISION Labeling List Changes Effective April 13, 2006, we are revising Labeling Lists L001, L002, L004, L005, L007, L008, L011, L201, L602, L605, L606, and L801 of the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ) to reflect changes in mail processing operations. Mailers are encouraged to label according to these revised lists immediately, but must comply with these changes no later than June 25, Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Index and Appendices Appendix 1 Labeling Lists L000 L001 General Use 5-Digit Scheme Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Package Services Flats and Irregular Parcels Column A Destination ZIP Codes Column B Label Container To Change From: VALLEY STREAM NY NIAGARA FALLS NY , 40, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, MEMPHIS TN , 51, 59, 61, 66, 94, , 88-93, WARREN MI , 17, 60, 61 KANSAS CITY MO , SANTA MONICA CA Change To: VALLEY STREAM NY , 05 NIAGARA FALLS NY , 42, 45, 47, 48, 50, 51, MEMPHIS TN , 61, 66, 94, , WARREN MI , 17, 61 KANSAS CITY MO , 09, 10 SANTA MONICA CA Add: 90301, 03-05, 06-08, INGLEWOOD CA , 09 INGLEWOOD CA , 08 SANTA MONICA CA , 11 SANTA MONICA CA Delete: 08878, 79 SOUTH AMBOY NJ , 42 CAMPTON KY , 10 CINCINNATI OH L002 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Matrix Column A 3-Digit Destinations Label To Column B 3-Digit/Scheme Destinations Label To Column C SCF Destinations Label To Change From: 070 NEWARK NJ 070 NEWARK NJ 070 SCF NEWARK NJ NEWARK NJ 071 U NEWARK NJ 071 SCF NEWARK NJ ELIZABETH NJ 072 U ELIZABETH NJ 072 SCF NEWARK NJ JERSEY CITY NJ 073 U JERSEY CITY NJ 073 SCF NEWARK NJ 070 Change To: 070 DV DANIELS NJ 070 DV DANIELS NJ 070 SCF DV DANIELS NJ NEWARK NJ 071 U NEWARK NJ 071 SCF DV DANIELS NJ ELIZABETH NJ 072 U ELIZABETH NJ 072 SCF DV DANIELS NJ JERSEY CITY NJ 073 U JERSEY CITY NJ 073 SCF DV DANIELS NJ 07099

16 16 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) L004 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups ADC Sortation Column A 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Group Column B Label To Add: 325, 365, 366, 394, 395 ADC MOBILE AL , 701 ADC SOUTHERN LOU LA ADC BATON ROUGE LA , 932, 933, 935 ADC PASADENA CA , 930, 931, 934 ADC SANTA CLARITA CA 913 Delete: 325, 365, 366, 394, 395, 700, 701, , 365, 366, 394, 395, 700, 701, (FCM and PER only) ADC NEW ORLEANS LA 700 (STD and BPM only) ADC NEW ORLEANS LA , ADC SANTA CLARITA CA 914 L005 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups SCF Sortation Column A 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Group Column B Label To Change From: SCF NEWARK NJ 070 Change To: SCF DV DANIELS NJ L007 5-Digit Scheme Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM Flats in Bundles Column A Destination ZIP Codes Change From: Column B Label Container To , 17, 63, 71 MOBILE AL , 40, 42, 43, 50, 51, 59, MEMPHIS TN , 66, 94, , WARREN MI , 08, 48 KALAMAZOO MI , 07, 20 NILES MI , 02, 07, 19, 23, 49426, ADA MI , , 06, 33, 48, 49, 49401, BALDWIN MI , 15, 19, 20, 37, 54, 55, 57, , 16, 21, 29, 31, 37, 45, BYRON CENTER MI , , 41, 49408, 17, 18, 28, GRAND HAVEN MI , , , 60 HOLLAND MI MUSKEGON MI Column A Destination ZIP Codes Column B Label Container To 49504, 05, 14, 15, 25, 34, 44 GRAND RAPIDS MI BRIDGETON MO , 67 O FALLON MO , 42, 98 KANSAS CITY MO , 17, 60, 61 KANSAS CITY MO , 41, 72, 73, 80, 83, 84, KANSAS CITY MO , 93, , 02, 05, 20-30, 32-40, SEDALIA MO , 47-51, 54, 55, , FORT WORTH TX INGLEWOOD CA , 04, 06, 07 SANTA MONICA CA , 03, 05, SANTA MONICA CA Change To: , 17, 63, 71 MOBILE AL , 42, 50, 51, 59, 61, 66, MEMPHIS TN , WARREN MI , 03, 08, 48 KALAMAZOO MI , 21 NILES MI , 02, 07, 23, 49426, 31, ADA MI , 06, 33, 48, 49, 49401, BALDWIN MI , 20, 37, 54, 55, 57, , 16, 21, 29, 31, 45, BYRON CENTER MI , , 49417, 18, 28, 29, 68 GRAND HAVEN MI , 24 HOLLAND MI MUSKEGON MI , 14, 34 GRAND RAPIDS MI , 45 BRIDGETON MO O FALLON MO , 98 KANSAS CITY MO , 17, 61 KANSAS CITY MO , 41, 72, 80, 83, 84, 87, KANSAS CITY MO , , 02, 05, 20-27, 29, 30, SEDALIA MO , 44, 47-51, 54, 55, , 77, 79 FORT WORTH TX , 03-05, 06-08, INGLEWOOD CA , 06, 07 SANTA MONICA CA , 08 SANTA MONICA CA Add: , 05 NIAGARA FALLS NY , 02 SAGINAW MI , 04, 07, 09, 38 SAGINAW MI , 29, 31, 34, 50, 51, 53, ALGER MI , 58, , 17, 18, 22, 25, 32, BEAVERTON MI , 25, 26, 55, , 19, 21, 28, 35, 36, 52, COMINS MI , 62, 48701, 29, 31, 33, 37, 38, 41, 42, 45, 47, 48, 62, 67, MIDLAND MI , 24, 57, 48703, 30, 40, SANFORD MI , 50, 56, 59, 63, , 32 BAY CITY MI 48706

17 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Column A Destination ZIP Codes 48611, 16, 26, 37, 47, 54, 55, 48722, 34, 39, 46, , 21, 46, 53, 70, 78, 80, 83, 97 Column B Label Container To HALE MI ALLEGAN MI , 38, 39, 57, 90, 98 BANGOR MI , 23 BENTON HARBOR MI , 32, 42, 82, 87, 91, 94, BRONSON MI , 45, 47, 55, 65, 67, 71, CASSOPOLIS MI , , 69 MARSHALL MI , 04, 06, 07, 12, 17, 27, 28, 30 BERRIEN SPRINGS MI , GRANT MI , 49421, 60 STANWOOD MI , 19 FRUITPORT MI , 15, 25 GRAND RAPIDS MI , 09 INGLEWOOD CA , 09, 10 SANTA MONICA CA , 11 SANTA MONICA CA Delete: 02176, 77 MELROSE MA NIAGARA FALLS NY , 70, 73, 94, 95 ARPIN WI , 25, 35, 40, 43, 81, 86 AUBURNDALE WI , 41, 49, 56, 99 BIRNAMWOOD WI , 37, 46, 52, 84, 87 EDGAR WI , 40, 52, 55, 58, 62 CRANDON WI , 43 SAINT LOUIS MO , 44 SAINT LOUIS MO L008 3-Digit Scheme Periodicals, Standard Mail, and BPM Flats in Bundles Column A Destination ZIP Codes 17 Column B Label Bundle To Add: INGLEWOOD CA 902 L011 Non-BMC/ASF Entry Periodicals and Standard Mail Letters Column A Originating ZIP Codes Column B Label To Change From: (PER only) MXD SOUTHERN CT (STD only) MXD HARTFORD CT MXD BUFFALO NY 140 Change To: , , , , , 128, , , , , , 128, 129 (PER only) MXD SOUTHERN CT 064 (STD only) MXD HARTFORD CT MXD BUFFALO NY 140 Add: , , 055 MXD NORTHWEST BOS MA 024 Delete: , , , MXD SPRINGFIELD MA , 055 MXD MIDDLESEX-ESX MA , 023, MXD PROVIDENCE RI , 022, 024 MXD BOSTON MA , 038, 039 MXD MANCHESTER NH MXD PORTLAND ME , MXD ALBANY NY 120 L200 Periodicals L201 Periodicals Origin Split Column A Entry ZIP Codes Column B 3-Digit ZIP Code Destinations Change From: 021, , , , , , 305, 306, , , , , 367, 368, 398, 399, 410, , 463, 464, 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , , , , , , 305, 306, , , , , 367, 368, 398, 399, 410, , 463, 464, 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , , 045, , , , 254, 260, 267, , 410, , 463, 464, 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , , 046, 047, , , , 254, 260, 267, , 410, , 463, 464, 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , Column C Label Container To OMX BOSTON MA 021 OMX PROVIDENCE RI 028 OMX PORTLAND ME 040 OMX EASTERN ME 044

18 18 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Column A Entry ZIP Codes Column B 3-Digit ZIP Code Destinations , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 566, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 566, , , , 680, 681, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 566, , , , , , , 680, 681, , , , , , , 341, 342, 344, 346, 347, , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 566, , , , , , , 680, 681, , 700, 701, , , , , , 104, , , , , 344, 346, 347, , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 549, , 700, 701, , , , 740, 741, , , , Change To: 021, 022, , , , , , 305, 306, , , , , 367, 368, 398, 399, 410, , 463, 464, 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , , , , , , 305, 306, , , , , 367, 368, 398, 399, 410, , 463, 464, 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , , 045, , , , , 410, , 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , , 046, 047, , , , , 410, , 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 566, , , , , , , , , 068, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 566, , , , 680, 681, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 566, , , , , , , 680, 681, , , , , , , 341, 342, 344, 346, 347, , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 566, , , , , , , 680, 681, , 700, 701, , , , , , 104, , , , , 344, 346, 347, , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 549, , 700, 701, , , , 740, 741, , , , Delete: , , , , , 305, 306, , , , , 367, 368, 398, 399, 410, , 463, 464, 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , , , , , , 254, 267, , , 305, 306, , , , , 367, 368, 398, 399, 410, , 463, 464, 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , Column C Label Container To OMX SOUTHERN CT 064 OMX STAMFORD CT 068 OMX SYRACUSE NY 130 MXD PHILADELPHIA PA 190 OMX MERIDIAN MS 393 OMX BOSTON MA 021 OMX PROVIDENCE RI 028 OMX PORTLAND ME 040 OMX EASTERN ME 044 OMX SOUTHERN CT 064 OMX STAMFORD CT 068 OMX SYRACUSE NY 130 OMX PHILADELPHIA PA 190 OMX JACKSON MS 390 OMX NORTHWEST BOS MA 024 OMX CAPE COD MA 025

19 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Column A Entry ZIP Codes Column B 3-Digit ZIP Code Destinations , , , 244, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 566, , , , , , , , , , 244, 254, 267, , 307, , 410, , 458, 459, 463, 464, 470, , , 534, 535, , , 549, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 534, 535, , , 566, , , , , , , 680, 681, , , , 740, 741, Column C Label Container To OMX BRIDGEPORT CT 066 OMX WATERBURY CT 067 OMX UTICA NY 133 L600 L602 Standard Mail and Package Services ASFs Column A Destination ZIP Codes Column B Label To Change From: 865, , ASF ALBUQUERQUE NM 870 Change To: 865, , , L605 ASF ALBUQUERQUE NM 870 BMCs/ASFs Nonmachinable Parcel Post BMC Presort and OBMC Presort Column A Destination ZIP Codes Change From: 706, , 718, 733, 747, , 885 Column B Label To BMC DALLAS TX , , ASF ALBUQUERQUE NM 870 Change To: 706, , 718, 733, 747, BMC DALLAS TX , 880, , , , L606 ASF ALBUQUERQUE NM Digit Scheme Standard Mail and Package Services Parcels Column A Destination ZIP Codes Column B Label Container To Change From: 02114, 02202, 03, 22 BOSTON MA , 06824, 25, 28 FAIRFIELD CT , 10041, BOWLING GREEN NY , 15, 80, 10204, 42, 49, NEW YORK NY , 61, 81, , 10203, 67 NEW YORK NY TROY NY JAMESTOWN NY , 40, 51, 63, 67, 76, 84 PUNXSUTAWNEY PA , 20, 24, 96 WELCH WV , 71, 79 RIPLEY WV , 36, 54 LOGAN WV , 16, 47 BEAVER WV , 14, 31 OAK HILL WV , 19, 38, 39 NASHVILLE TN , 42, 45-48, 51, 61, 65, MEMPHIS TN , 95, , 64, 78 HARNED KY , 51, 59 MOREHEAD KY , 91, 92 WINCHESTER KY , 41301, 42 CAMPTON KY , 22, 28, BOWLING GREEN KY , 53, 64 SCOTTSVILLE KY , 57, 75, 85 BROWNSVILLE KY , 04, 20, 80 ELKTON KY , 51, 52, 61, 67, 87 MORGANTOWN KY , 35, 41, 53 COLUMBIA KY , 12, 50, 60, 67, 99 CANTON OH , 02, 10 CINCINNATI OH , 06, 07, 23 DAYTON OH , 90, CENTER LINE MI , 87, ST CLOUD MN , 44, 83 HOUSTON MO , 08, 10 CARROLLTON TX , 61, 84 IRVING TX , 31, 37, 48, FORT WORTH TX , 42, 52, 67, 69, 85, 87 BRADY TX , 14, 29, 58, 77 GONZALES TX 78629

20 20 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Column A Destination ZIP Codes Column B Label Container To 78717, 29, 71 AUSTIN TX , 51, 64 LA GRANGE TX , 44, 52, 55, 56, 61, 63, DENVER CO , 70, 71, 74, , 31 CULVER CITY CA , 11 SANTA MONICA CA , 71, 76 SAINT JOHN WA , 12, 14 ANCHORAGE AK Change To: 02114, 02203, 22 BOSTON MA , 25, 28 FAIRFIELD CT , BOWLING GREEN NY , 15, 80, 10242, 49, 58, NEW YORK NY , 81, , NEW YORK NY , 81 TROY NY , 02 JAMESTOWN NY , 40, 63, 67, 76, 84 PUNXSUTAWNEY PA , 24 WELCH WV , 71 RIPLEY WV , 54 LOGAN WV , 16 BEAVER WV , 14 OAK HILL WV , 19, 38 NASHVILLE TN , 42, 45-48, 51, 61, 65, MEMPHIS TN , , 78 HARNED KY , 59 MOREHEAD KY , 92 WINCHESTER KY , CAMPTON KY , 22, 28 BOWLING GREEN KY , 64 SCOTTSVILLE KY , 75, 85 BROWNSVILLE KY , 20, 80 ELKTON KY , 52, 61, 87 MORGANTOWN KY , 41, 53 COLUMBIA KY , 12, 50, 67, 99 CANTON OH , 02 CINCINNATI OH , 06, 23 DAYTON OH , 90 CENTER LINE MI , 87, 93, ST CLOUD MN , 83 HOUSTON MO , 10 CARROLLTON TX , 61 IRVING TX , 31, 37, 48, 77, 79 FORT WORTH TX , 42, 52, 69, 85, 87 BRADY TX , 29, 58, 77 GONZALES TX , 29 AUSTIN TX , 51 LA GRANGE TX , 44, 52, 56, 61, 63, 66, DENVER CO , CULVER CITY CA , 11 SANTA MONICA CA , 76 SAINT JOHN WA , 14 ANCHORAGE AK Add: 34242, 76 SARASOTA FL , 02, 70 BELL CA Column A Destination ZIP Codes Column B Label Container To BEVERLY HILLS CA DOWNEY CA , 75 PALOS VERDES CA , 03-08, INGLEWOOD CA , 09 INGLEWOOD CA , 06, 07 SANTA MONICA CA , 08 SANTA MONICA CA , 09, 10 SANTA MONICA CA Delete: 03583, 87 JEFFERSON NH , 53 BRUNSWICK ME , 83 TURNER ME , 38 BOOTHBAY HARBOR ME , 79 SOUTHWEST HARBOR ME , 70, 88 EAGLE LAKE ME , SOUTHPORT CT , 70 CRANBURY NJ , 79 SOUTH AMBOY NJ , NEW YORK NY , 84 JAMAICA NY , 11 LATHAM NY , 15 CATSKILL NY , 55 MARGARETVILLE NY , 13 BASOM NY , 45 HORSEHEADS NY , 71 TROUT RUN PA , 85 NATHALIE VA , 18 GRUNDY VA , 56 ANAWALT WV , 97 NORTHFORK WV , 99 WAR WV , 50 CRAWLEY WV , 66 RENICK WV , 70 RONCEVERTE WV , 46 CLENDENIN WV , DUCK WV , ESKDALE WV , 64 PROCIOUS WV , WHITESVILLE WV , 81 LOONEYVILLE WV , 87 WILLIAMSON WV , 94 EDGARTON WV , 86 NEWTON WV , 56 COAL CITY WV , LAYLAND WV , 80 MOUNT HOPE WV , 67 CHARMCO WV , 81 QUINWOOD WV , 73 RAVENSWOOD WV , 47 FLEMMINGTON WV , SALEM WV , 41 MAIDSVILLE WV , 41 FRAMETOWN WV , 90 SWISS WV , 52 PURGITSVILLE WV 26852

21 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Column A Destination ZIP Codes Column B Label Container To 29176, 80 WINNSBORO SC , 42, 76 SARASOTA FL , 35 AVALON MS , 12 MAGEE MS , 21 ANNVILLE KY , 67 MC KEE KY , 74 SOUTH PORTSMOUTH KY , 19, 65 SALYERSVILLE KY , 55 PINSONFORK KY , 69 HYDEN KY , 83 EASTVIEW KY , CLAWSON MI , 50 IRONTON MO , 70 SAINTE GENEVIEVE MO , 77 BUTLER MO , 78 RICHARDS MO , 72 RICHLAND MO , 55 CAMERON TX , 65 JOHNSON CITY TX , 33 CULVER CITY CA , INGLEWOOD CA , 36 VALLEYFORD WA L800 L801 Automation Rate Mailings AADCs Letter-Size Mailings Column A Destination ZIP Codes 21 Column B Label To Change From: 324, 325, 365, 366 AADC PENSACOLA FL AADC BATON ROUGE LA AADC PASADENA CA AADC VAN NUYS CA 913 Change To: 324, 325 AADC PENSACOLA FL AADC BATON ROUGE LA , 932, 933, 935 AADC PASADENA CA AADC SANTA CLARITA CA 913 Add: 365, 366, 394, 395 AADC MOBILE AL , 701 AADC SOUTHERN LOU LA , 931, 934 AADC OXNARD CA 930 Delete: 394, 395, 700, 701, 703, 704 AADC NEW ORLEANS LA AADC SANTA CLARITA CA 935 We will incorporate these revisions into the monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at Logistics, Network Operations Management, DMM REVISION Combining Package Services Parcels Effective April 13, 2006, we are revising of the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ) to allow mailers to combine different subclasses of Package Services machinable parcels for destination BMC entry and, where applicable, at destination bulk mail center (BMC) rates. Currently, mailers dropshipping parcels to BMCs may commingle different subclasses of Package Services machinable parcels only when they are combined with Standard Mail machinable parcels. To provide consistency, we are adding a new section to authorize mailers to combine different subclasses of Package Services machinable parcels to destination BMCs without the inclusion of Standard Mail machinable parcels. At the same time, we are revising DMM and 7.1 for clarity. Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 700 Special Standards 705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems

22 22 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) [Revise title in 6.0 as follows:] 6.0 Combining Mailings of Standard Mail and Package Services Parcels [Revise title in 6.1 as follows:] 6.1 Combined Machinable Parcels DBMC Entry Qualification [Revise for clarity as follows:] Mailers may combine Standard Mail and Package Services machinable parcels for entry at a BMC when authorized by the USPS under These parcels may be eligible for Standard Mail, Parcel Post, Parcel Select DBMC/ASF, single-piece and Presorted Media Mail, single-piece and Presorted Library Mail, Bound Printed Matter DBMC, and single-piece and Presorted Bound Printed Matter rates. Mailers may not combine Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter with other parcels Basic Standards [Revise the title and text in as follows:] Standard Mail and Package Services parcels must meet the following conditions: a. Each piece in a combined Standard Mail and Package Services machinable parcels mailing must meet the criteria for machinable parcels in b. Each parcel in a combined machinable parcels mailing is subject to the applicable content and rate eligibility standards for the rate claimed. c. Mailers must be authorized under d. Mailers must pay all applicable presort mailing and destination entry mailing fees. e. Minimum volume requirements for Standard Mail, Parcel Select, Presorted Bound Printed Matter, Presorted Library Mail, and Presorted Media Mail must be met separately and are based solely on the quantity of pieces eligible for each rate at the required presort level. Pieces claimed at other rates in the same sack or on the same pallet do not count towards these minimum volume requirements. f. Parcels may be claimed at single-piece, Presorted, and DBMC/ASF destination entry rates as applicable. g. Mailers must prepare all parcels in sacks under 6.1.6, or on pallets or in pallet boxes under 8.0, to achieve the finest level of sortation. h. Mailers must deposit combined machinable parcels at BMCs under applicable standards in Postage Payment [Revise the text in as follows:] Postage for all pieces must be paid with permit imprint under manifest mailing procedures in 2.0 at the post office serving the mailer s plant Documentation [Revise the text in as follows:] Mailers must prepare separate postage statements for Standard Mail and Package Services pieces for each of the mailings contained in the combined mailing. At the time of mailing, mailers must provide all postage statements and a Business Mailer Support approved manifest prepared according to 2.0 and this section Authorization [Revise the text in as follows:] A mailer who wants to present combined parcel mailings must submit a written request to Business Mailer Support (see for address). The request must show the mailer s name and address, the mailing office, evidence of authorization to mail under 2.0, procedures for combined mailing, the expected date of first mailing, a sample of the required manifest, and a sample USPS Qualification report. Business Mailer Support will review documentation and provide written authorization, which may not exceed 2 years. A mailer may terminate an authorization at any time by written notice to the postmaster of the office serving the mailer s location. Business Mailer Support may terminate an authorization, by written notice, if the mailer does not meet the standards. 7.0 Combining Package Services Parcels for Destination Entry [Revise the title in 7.1 as follows:] 7.1 Combining Parcels for DSCF and DDU Entry [Revise the title in as follows:] Qualification [Revise text of to read as follows:] Mailers may combine Package Services parcels in 5-digit scheme and 5-digit sacks or on 5-digit scheme and 5-digit pallets for entry either at a destination sectional center facility (DSCF) or a destination delivery unit (DDU) when authorized by the USPS under 7.5. Mailers must pay all applicable fees for presort and drop shipment and must meet the minimum volume requirements for Presort rates and Parcel Select rates. Combined Package Services

23 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) mailings must meet the standards in and through 5.0, except as provided by this section. Mailers may not combine Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter with other parcels. Parcels entered at SCFs and DDUs are not eligible for the barcoded discount. [Delete current 7.1.3; this information is now included in new 7.5.] [Renumber current as new and rename as follows:] Combined Parcels Prepared in Sacks Rate Eligibility [Renumber current as new and current as new ] [Renumber current as new and rename as follows:] Combined Parcels Prepared on Pallets Rate Eligibility [Renumber current as new 7.1.7, current as new 7.1.8, and current as new ] [Delete 7.4, this information is now included in new 7.5.] [Insert new 7.2 to read as follows:] 7.2 Combining Package Services Machinable Parcels for DBMC Entry Qualification Mailers may combine Package Services machinable parcels for entry at a BMC when authorized by the USPS under 7.5. These parcels may be eligible for Parcel Post, Parcel Select DBMC/ASF, single-piece and Presorted Media Mail, single-piece and Presorted Library Mail, Bound Printed Matter DBMC, and single-piece and Presorted Bound Printed Matter rates. Mailers may not combine Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter with other parcels Basic Standards Package Services parcels must meet the following conditions: a. Each piece in a combined Package Services machinable parcels mailings must meet the criteria for machinable parcels in b. Each parcel in a combined Package Services machinable parcels mailing is subject to the applicable content and rate eligibility standards for the rate claimed. c. Mailers must be authorized under 7.5. d. Mailers must pay all applicable presort mailing and destination entry mailing fees. 23 e. Minimum volume requirements for Parcel Select, Presorted Bound Printed Matter, Presorted Library Mail, and Presorted Media Mail must be met separately and are based solely on the quantity of pieces eligible for each rate at the required presort level. Pieces claimed at other rates in the same sack or on the same pallet do not count toward these minimum volume requirements. f. Parcels may be claimed at single-piece, Presorted, and DBMC/ASF destination entry rates as applicable. g. Mailers must prepare all parcels in sacks under 6.1.6, or on pallets or in pallet boxes under 8.0, to achieve the finest level of sortation. h. Mailers must deposit combined Package Services machinable parcels at BMCs under applicable standards in Sacking Presort and Labeling Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling: a. 5-digit scheme (optional);10-piece or 20-pound minimum; labeling: 1) Line 1: Use L606, Column B. 2) Line 2: PSVC MACH 5D SCH. b. 5-digit (optional except for Bound Printed Matter); required for 5-digit rate for Media Mail and Library Mail; 10-piece or 20-pound minimum; labeling: 1) Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code on mail (see for overseas military mail). 2) Line 2: PSVC MACH 5D. c. ASF (optional; allowed only for mail deposited at an ASF to claim DBMC rate); 10-piece or 20-pound minimum; labeling: 1) Line 1: Use L602, Column B. DBMC rate eligibility is determined by Exhibit ) Line 2: PSVC MACH ASF. d. BMC (required);10-piece or 20-pound minimum; labeling: 1) Line 1: Use L601, Column B. DBMC rate eligibility is determined by Exhibit ) Line 2: PSVC MACH BMC Pallet Presort and Labeling Mailers must prepare pallets in the sequence listed below and complete each required level before preparing the next optional or required level. Unless indicated as optional, all sort levels are required under the conditions shown. Destination entry rate eligibility applies only to Parcel Select (see ) and Bound Printed Matter (see ). Mailers may, at their option, prepare all Package Services

24 24 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) machinable parcels for destination entry (see ). Mailers must label pallets according to the Line 1 and Line 2 information listed below and under a. 5-Digit Scheme (optional). Pallet may contain parcels for the same 5-digit scheme under L606. Pallets need not be prepared for all 5-digit scheme destinations. For 5-digit destinations not part of L606, or for which scheme sorts are not performed, prepare 5-digit pallets under 2.4. Pallet labeling: (1) Line 1: Use L606, column B. (2) Line 2: PSVC MACH 5D, as applicable; followed by SCHEME (or SCH ). b. 5-Digit (optional except for Bound Printed Matter). Required for 5-digit rate eligibility for Media Mail and Library Mail. Pallet must contain parcels only for the same 5-digit ZIP Code. Pallet labeling: (1) Line 1: Use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination (see for military mail). (2) Line 2: PSVC MACH 5D, as applicable. c. ASF (required if claiming DBMC rates, otherwise optional). Not available for the Buffalo, NY, ASF. Pallets must contain only parcels for the 3-digit ZIP Code groups in L602. Pallet labeling: (1) Line 1: Use L602, column B. (2) Line 2: PSVC MACH ASF, as applicable. d. BMC (required). Pallets must contain only parcels for the 3-digit ZIP Code groups in L601. Pallet labeling: (1) Line 1: Use L601, column B. DBMC rate eligibility is determined by Exhibit (2) Line 2: PSVC MACH BMC, as applicable. [Add new 7.3 through 7.5 to read as follows:] 7.3 Postage Payment Postage for all pieces must be paid with permit imprint at the post office serving the mailer s plant under Documentation Mailers must complete separate postage statements for each of the mailings contained within the combined mailing. At the time of mailing, mailers must provide all postage statements and a Business Mailer Support approved manifest prepared according to 2.0 and this section. 7.5 Authorization A mailer who wants to present combined parcel mailings must submit a written request to Business Mailer Support (see for address). The request must show the mailer s name and address, the mailing office, evidence of authorization to mail under 2.0, procedures for combined mailing, the expected date of first mailing, a sample of the required manifest, and a sample USPS Qualification report. Business Mailer Support will review documentation and provide written authorization, which may not exceed 2 years. A mailer may terminate an authorization at any time by written notice to the postmaster of the office serving the mailer s location. Business Mailer Support may terminate an authorization, by written notice, if the mailer does not meet the standards. We will incorporate this revision into the next printed version of the DMM and into the monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification, REVISED PUBLICATION Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail, is updated and available on Postal Explorer at Publication 52 provides important information to help mailers determine what may be mailed and how certain items must be packaged to keep the mail safe. It also provides guidance to Postal Service employees accepting this mail. Readers will notice minor updates throughout the publication and major revisions in the following areas: New references to the current edition of the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ). Information reflecting the June 6, 2003, Federal Register rule change regarding infectious substances. Up-to-date hazardous materials packaging requirements in Appendix C. Take a look at the revised Publication 52, and be sure your customers know it s updated and available on Postal Explorer. It s up to all of us to keep the mail safe. Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification, (Continued on page 49.)

25 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 25 Fraud Alert Withholding of Mail Orders Withholding of Mail Orders are enforced by postmasters at the cities listed below. State, City ZIP Code Names and Addresses Covered CA, Bonita CASH AMERICA, 4252 Bonita Road, PMB #105 CA, Bonita WINNING LOTTO SYSTEMS, 4252 Bonita Road, PMB #105 CA, Bonita CASH AMERICA, 4364 Bonita Road, PMB #231 FL, Homestead PAUL E. BRANDWEN, 1790 NE 37th Avenue Judicial Officer, PULL-OUT SECTION

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27 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers These numbers are to be posted and used by retail/ acceptance clerks. This listing supersedes all previous notices, which must be recycled. Retail/acceptance clerks must not accept Express Mail shipments bearing any of the invalid numbers (listed below) in the customer 27 number or agreement number section of the label or form. Note: The first 6 digits of a 9-digit Custom Designed Service and Next Day Pickup Service Agreement make up the Corporate Account Number

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29 29 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Product Information Requirements, Product Development,

30 30 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Missing, Lost, or Stolen U.S. Money Order Forms Do Not Cash Upon Receipt, Notify Local Postal Inspectors This listing will be provided to all Postal Service employees responsible for accepting and cashing postal money orders. All interim notices should be destroyed when the numbers listed appear in the Postal Bulletin. The actual serial numbers consist of the first 10 digits on the money orders. Check for altered dollar amounts by holding money orders to the light to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 1599

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32 32 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 4499

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34 34 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9599 Group2 Mail Theft and Violent Crimes, Postal Inspection Service,

35 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms 35 Do Not Cash Upon Receipt, Notify Local Postal Inspectors This listing will be provided to all Postal Service employees responsible for accepting and cashing postal money orders. Destroy any interim notices when the numbers listed appear in the Postal Bulletin. The new money order serial numbers consist of the first 9 digits. The 10th digit is a check digit only. Do not cash new style money orders to Advise holders to send invalid money orders to: Canada Post Corporation, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0B1. Check for altered dollar amounts by holding money orders to the light to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 2 950

36 36 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to Group2 Mail Theft and Violent Crimes, Postal Inspection Service,

37 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms Do Not Cash To be posted and used by retail window employees. As directed, destroy previous notices. All interim notices should be destroyed when the numbers listed appear in the Postal Bulletin. 671,819, ,612, ,891, ,282, ,916, ,552, ,694, ,751, ,800, ,130, ,844, ,594, ,683, ,619, ,619, ,619, ,794, ,794, ,794, ,794, ,262, ,262, ,262, ,262, ,287, ,287, ,287, ,063, ,063, ,063, ,321,725 Toll-Free Number Available to Verify Canadian Money Orders 37 The Canada Post Corporation is now providing a toll-free number that cashing agents can call to verify the validity of Canadian Postal Money Orders. The number is This toll-free number is printed on the back of the Canadian Postal Money Orders. Group2 Mail Theft and Violent Crimes, Postal Inspection Service, Group2 Mail Theft and Violent Crimes, Postal Inspection Service,

38 38 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Overseas Military Mail Mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions of mailing regarding content, preparation, and handling. The APO/FPO table below outlines these conditions by APO/FPO ZIP Codes through the use of footnoted mailing restrictions codes (see the Restrictions page following the table). Acceptance clerks should use the table with the integrated retail terminal (IRT) or POS ONE terminal to determine which APO/FPO ZIP Codes are active and which conditions of mailing apply. Acceptance clerks may contact the Military Postal Service Agency with any questions regarding APO/FPO ZIP Codes, toll free, at , Monday Friday, ET. For Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) availability, all acceptance clerks must refer to the local hardcopy EMMS directory. We have eliminated Not Active entries from the table below to save space and paper. APO/FPO Table APO/ See APO/ See APO/ See APO/ See FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions A1-B-B1-C-D-P-U-V A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F1-U A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F1- U-Z A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-L-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A-A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-D-F- F1-H-M-R-R1-X-Y A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-N-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C-C1-E2- F-H-I-M-N-R-V-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z A1-B-B1-N-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-F-R-V A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

39 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 39 APO/ See APO/ See APO/ See APO/ See FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A1-B-B1-V A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-V-Z A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z A1-B-B1-C-F-V-Z A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U-V A1-B-B1-C-C1-U-V A1-B-B1-C-C1-H-H1- M-Z A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-C-C1-U-V A1-B-B1-C-C1-F-F1- F2-R-R1-T-U-V-Z A1-B-B1-C-C1-U A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-U A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-N-U A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-U A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-D-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U-V A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-U-V A1-B-B1-C-F-U-V A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-C-F-U A1-B-B1-N-U A1-B-B1-U A1-B-B1-U A1-B-U A1-B-B1-N-U A1-B-B1-N-U-V-Z A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T- V-Z-Z A1-B-B1-C-F1-U A1-B-B1-C-D-V A1-B-B1-U A1-B-B1-C-N-U-V A1-B-B1-C-N-U-V A1-B-B A1-B-B1-F A1-B-B1-C-C1-F1-M- R-R1-U A1-B-B1-F1-Z A1-B-B1-C-F A1-B-B1-C-C1-F1-M- R-R1-U A1-B-B1-F A1-B-B1-C-D-N-U-V A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-F-I-N-U-V A1-B-B1-C-F1-V A1-B-B1-U-V A1-B-B1-N-U-V-Z A1-B-B1-N-U-V-Z A1-B-B1-C-C1-F1-M- R-R1-U A1-B-B1-C A1-B-B1-N-U-V A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T- V-Z-Z A1-B-B1-C-F1-U-V A1-B-B1-N-U-V A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T- V-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T-V- Z-Z1

40 40 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) APO/ See APO/ See APO/ See APO/ See FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions A1-B-B1-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-V A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T- V-Z-Z A1-B-B1-N-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T- V-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T- V-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T- V-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T- V-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- F1-M-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- F1-H1-M-N-Q-R-R1- T-V-W-Y-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-B2-F-F1- I-M-N-Q-R-T-V-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-F-M-N-R-R1-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-B1-C-E1-N A-A1-B-B1-F-R-V A-A1-B-B1-F-R-V A-A1-B-B1-F-R-V A-A1-B-B1-F-R-V A-A1-B-B1-C1-F-R-V A-A1-B-B1-F-R-V A1-B-B1-C-D-P-V A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-V-Z-Z A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F- H1-N-R-R1-U1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-F-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-Y-Z- Z A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F- H1-N-R-R1-U1-V-Z A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-F1- I-N-R-U-V-Z-Z A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-F1- I-N-R-U-V-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- E2-E3-F-F1-G-H-H1- I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-F-P-V-Z A-A1-B-F-V-Z A-A1-B-F-V-Z A-A1-B-F-V-Z A-A1-B-F-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T- V-Z-Z A-A1-B-B1-F-F1-V A1-B-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-C-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-F-N-U-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-U1-V-Z A1-B-B1-U1-V-Z A1-B-B1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C-F-M-V- Z A1-B-B1-V-Z A1-B-B1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-U-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-U-Z A-A1-B-B1-Z A-A1-B-B1-U-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-U-V-Z A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F- H1-N-R-R1-U1-V-Z A1-B-B1-E2-F-H1-R- R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F- H1-N-R-R1-U1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-U-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-I-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-I-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-R-R1-U-V-Z A1-B-B1-E2-F-H1-N- R-R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-E2-F-N- R-R1-V-Z A1-B-B1-E2-F-H1-R- R1-U2-V-Z A1-B-B1-N-U-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-F1-N- V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-F1-V- Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-F1-V- Z A1-B-B1-D-F-M-N-V- Z A-B-B1-M-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-D-F-M-N-V- Z A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-F-N-U-V-Z A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z A1-B-M-N-V-Z A1-B-C-F-M-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-H-M-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-M-N-U-V-Z A1-B-B1-C-F-H-I-M- N-V-Z-Z A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z A1-B-N-V-Z A1-B-V-Z A1-B-B1-M-N-U-V-Z A1-B-B1-D-F-M-N-V- Z A1-B-B1-D-F-M-N-V- Z A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-V-Z A1-B-B1-I-M-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-F1-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-F1-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-F1-N-V-Z A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A-A1-B-B A-A1-B-B1-U-V A-A1-B-B A-A1-B-B A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-V A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U-V A-A1-B-B1-U-V A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U-V A-A1-B-B1-U-V A-A1-B-B1-U-V A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U-V A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U-V A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-V A-A1-B-B A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U A-A1-B-B1-U-V A-A1-B-B1-U A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W A1-B-B1-M-V-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W A1-B-B1-M-V-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-V-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-V-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W

41 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 41 APO/ See APO/ See APO/ See APO/ See FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions FPO Restrictions A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W A1-B-B1-M-V-W A1-B-B1-L-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M- W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-M-W A1-B-B1-F-N-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z- Z A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z- Z A1-B-B1-F-N-V A1-B-B1-V A-A1-B-B1-N-V A-A1-B-B1-F-V A1-B-B1-I-N-V A1-B-B1-I-N-V A1-B-B1-F A1-B-B1-F-U3-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-F-U3-V A1-B-B1-F-N A1-B-B1-F-N-U A-A1-B-B1-H-M-N-U- V A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U-V A-A1-B-B1-F A-A1-B-B1-F-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-P-V A1-B-B1-F-N-U3-V A1-B-B1-F-U A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U-V A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U A-A1-B-B1-H-M-N-U- V A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U A1-B-B1-F-M-V A1-B-B1-F-M-V A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1- D-E2-E3-F1-G-H-H1- I-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z-Z A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-N-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z- Z A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z- Z A1-B-B1-V A-A1-B-B1-V-Z A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V A1-B-B1-V

42 42 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) RESTRICTIONS LEGEND PS Form 2976, Customs - CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender s Declaration (green label) PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note AAFES = Army and Air Force Exchange Service APO = Army/Air Force Post Office Box R = Retired military personnel FPO = Fleet Post Office DMM = Domestic Mail Manual MOM = Military Ordinary Mail MPO = Military Post Office PAL = Parcel Airlift PSC = Postal Service Center SAM = Space Available Mail USDA = United States Department of Agriculture Note: Mail order catalogs are prohibited as SAM or PAL mail. A. Securities, currency, or precious metals in their raw, unmanufactured state are prohibited. Official shipments are exempt from this restriction. A1. Mail addressed to Any Servicemember, or similar wording such as Any Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine ; Military Mail ; etc., is prohibited. Mail must be addressed to an individual or job title such as Commander, Commanding Officer, etc. B. PS Form 2976-A is required for all mail weighing 16 ounces or more, with exceptions noted below. In addition, mailers must properly complete required customs documentation when mailing any potentially dutiable mail addressed to an APO or FPO regardless of weight. The following are exceptions to the requirement for customs documentation on nondutiable mail that weighs 16 ounces or more: Known mailers are exempt from providing customs documentation on non-dutiable letters, and printed matter weighing 16 ounces or more. (A known mailer is anyone who legally applies a permit imprint to a mailpiece. Mail with meter postage is not considered to be from a known mailer.) All federal, state, and local government agencies are exempt from providing customs documentation on mail addressed to an APO or FPO, except for those APOs/FPOs to which restriction B2 applies. Prepaid mail from military contractors is exempt, providing the mailpiece is endorsed Contents for Official Use Exempt from Customs Requirements. B1. PS Form 2976 or 2976-A is required. Articles are liable for customs duty and/or purchase tax unless they are bona fide gifts intended for use by military personnel or their dependents. When the contents of a parcel meet these requirements, the mailer must endorse the customs form, Certified to be a bona fide gift, personal effects, or items for personal use of military personnel and dependents, under the heading, Description of Contents. Exceptions: All other exceptions listed in restriction B above are applicable to this restriction. B2. All federal, state, and local government agencies must complete customs documentation when sending mail addressed to or from this APO or FPO weighing 16 ounces or more. C. Cigarettes and other tobacco products are prohibited. C1. Obscene articles, prints, paintings, cards, films, videotapes, etc., and horror comics and matrices are prohibited. D. Coffee is prohibited. E1. Medicines or vaccines not conforming to French laws are prohibited. E2. Any matter depicting nude or seminude persons, pornographic or sexual items, or nonauthorized political materials is prohibited. Although religious materials contrary to the Islamic faith are prohibited in bulk quantities, items for the personal use of the addressee are permissible. E3. Radio transceivers, cordless telephones, global positioning systems, scanners, base stations, and handheld transmitters are prohibited. F. Firearms of any type are prohibited in all classes of mail. See definitions of firearms in DMM c. This restriction does not apply to firearms mailed to or by official U.S. government agencies. The restriction for mail to this APO/FPO ZIP Code does not apply to firearms mailed from this APO/FPO ZIP Code, provided ATF and USPS regulations are met. Antique firearms are a separate category defined in DMM and ATF regulations; they do not require an ATF form. F1. Privately owned weapons addressed to an individual are prohibited in any class of mail. F2. Importation of firearms is restricted to one shotgun and one single shot.22 caliber rifle per individual. G. Only First-Class Mail letters, Periodicals, and Standard Mail items are authorized. H. Meats, including preserved meats, whether hermetically sealed or not, are prohibited. H1. Pork or pork by-products are prohibited. I. Mail of all classes must fit in a mail sack. Mail may not exceed the following dimensions: Length length and girth combined over 42 to girth over 44 to girth over 46 to girth Maximum length 48 This restriction does not apply to registered mail and official government mail marked MOM. I1. This restriction does not apply to registered mail. I2. This restriction does not apply to official government mail marked MOM. J. Parcels may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. K. Mail that includes in the address the words, Dependent Mail Section, may consist only of letter mail, newspapers, magazines, and books. No parcel of any class containing any other matter may be mailed to the Dependent Mail section. This restriction does not apply if the address does not include the words Dependent Mail Section. L. All official mail is prohibited. M. Fruits, animals, and living plants are prohibited. N. Registered mail is prohibited. O. Personal mail addressed to vessels using this number is limited to unregistered First-Class Mail items and certified mail. Other classes of mail are prohibited. P. APO is used for the receipt and dispatch of official mail only. Q. Mail may not exceed 66 pounds, and size is limited to 42 inches maximum length and 72 inches maximum length and girth combined. R. All alcoholic beverages, including those mailable under DMM , are prohibited. R1. Materials used in the production of alcoholic beverages (i.e., distilling material, hops, malts, yeast, etc.) are prohibited. T. Mailings of case lots of food and supplemental household shipments must be approved by the sender s parent agency prior to mailing. U. Parcels must weigh less than 16 ounces when addressed to Box R. This restriction does not apply to mail endorsed Free Matter for the Blind or Handicapped. U1. Mail is limited to First-Class Mail weighing 13 ounces or less when addressed to Box R. This restriction does not apply to mail endorsed Free Matter for the Blind or Handicapped. Videotapes are prohibited when addressed to Box R, regardless of weight. U2. Mail is limited to First-Class Mail letters only when addressed to Box R. U3. Mail is limited to First-Class Mail correspondence (including voice and video cassettes), newspapers, magazines, photographs, not exceeding 16 ounces, when addressed to Box R. V. Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) not available from any origin. W. Meat products, such as dried beef, salami, and sausage, may be mailed, provided they remain in their original, hermetically sealed packages and bear USDA certification. Other meats, bones, skin, hair, feathers, horns or hoofs of hoofed animals, wool samples, tobacco leaves, including chewing and pipe tobacco, snuff, cigars, and cigarettes, or obscene material, including obscene drawings, photographs, films, and carvings, are prohibited. Exception: 200 grams of tobacco per parcel are permitted duty free. X. Personal mail is limited to First-Class Mail items (to include audio cassettes and voice tapes) weighing 13 ounces or less. This limitation does not apply to official mail. Y. Mail is limited to First-Class and Priority Mail items only. All Periodicals, Standard Mail items, and Package Services items (including SAM and PAL) are not authorized. This restriction also applies to official mail. Z. No outside pieces (OSPs). Z1. The following restriction is applicable only to International Service Centers (ISC)/Exchange Offices. An Anti-Pilferage Seal (Item No O817E or O818A) is required on all pouches and sacks. International Network Operations, Network Operations Management,

43 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) April Have You Seen Any of These Missing Children? Please participate in the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program. Tear out this page and carry it with you. If you have information on any of these missing persons, tell your Postal Service supervisor. Name: Amanda Dang Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Dallas, TX Name: Christina Doucette Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Norwich, CT Name: Alejandro Garcia-Torres Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Norcross, GA Name: Quadrevion Henning Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Milwaukee, WI Name: Prabhjot Kaur Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Englewood, NJ Name: Daniel Key Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Acampo, CA Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hot Line TDD

44 44 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Missing Children Poster Display Instructions Please display this poster prominently on bulletin boards in retail lobbies of main Post Offices, classified stations, and branches. Operators of contract postal units may display this poster at their option. Companion posters, authorized for display on bulletin boards maintained by employee organizations, appear periodically in The Postal Record, a publication for members of the National Association of Letter Carriers. This poster is published in cooperation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the United States Department of Justice, and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Information appearing on this poster is selected solely by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). In addition to Postal Bulletin updates, NCMEC distributes information via broadcast fax. Notification of newly reported missing children is sent to designated district Missing Children coordinators at fax numbers provided by district managers. Within 24 hours of receipt of a facsimile Missing Children poster, district coordinators should distribute copies to all Postal Service facilities in their districts. Missing Children posters are to be displayed for 30 days in Post Office lobbies, workroom floor areas, and other Postal Service facilities, unless notification is received (from NCMEC) to remove a particular poster sooner. The broadcast fax network is used to distribute posters and information in only the most urgent cases of missing and exploited children. This system supplements, but does not replace, the missing children information in this Postal Bulletin. Missing Children posters are available to the U.S. Postal Service only as described above. If Postal Service employees are contacted by individuals or local agencies about displaying a sign or poster of a missing child in local Post Offices, the individual or agency should be politely informed that the U.S. Postal Service displays only those posters provided by NCMEC, because it has been designated by the U.S. Department of Justice to be the national clearinghouse and resource center for missing and exploited children. The individual or agency should then be referred to NCMEC at If you have any information, or for free prevention tips, please call 800-THE-LOST ( ).

45 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) April Have You Seen Any of These Missing Children? Please participate in the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program. Tear out this page and carry it with you. If you have information on any of these missing persons, tell your Postal Service supervisor. Name: Angela Mason Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Aurora, CO Name: Purvis Parker Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Milwaukee, WI Name: Isidra Quintanilla Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Bremerton, WA Name: Keyona Williams Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Baltimore, MD Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hot Line TDD

46 46 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Missing Children Poster Display Instructions Please display this poster prominently on bulletin boards in retail lobbies of main Post Offices, classified stations, and branches. Operators of contract postal units may display this poster at their option. Companion posters, authorized for display on bulletin boards maintained by employee organizations, appear periodically in The Postal Record, a publication for members of the National Association of Letter Carriers. This poster is published in cooperation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the United States Department of Justice, and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Information appearing on this poster is selected solely by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). In addition to Postal Bulletin updates, NCMEC distributes information via broadcast fax. Notification of newly reported missing children is sent to designated district Missing Children coordinators at fax numbers provided by district managers. Within 24 hours of receipt of a facsimile Missing Children poster, district coordinators should distribute copies to all Postal Service facilities in their districts. Missing Children posters are to be displayed for 30 days in Post Office lobbies, workroom floor areas, and other Postal Service facilities, unless notification is received (from NCMEC) to remove a particular poster sooner. The broadcast fax network is used to distribute posters and information in only the most urgent cases of missing and exploited children. This system supplements, but does not replace, the missing children information in this Postal Bulletin. Missing Children posters are available to the U.S. Postal Service only as described above. If Postal Service employees are contacted by individuals or local agencies about displaying a sign or poster of a missing child in local Post Offices, the individual or agency should be politely informed that the U.S. Postal Service displays only those posters provided by NCMEC, because it has been designated by the U.S. Department of Justice to be the national clearinghouse and resource center for missing and exploited children. The individual or agency should then be referred to NCMEC at If you have any information, or for free prevention tips, please call 800-THE-LOST ( ).

47 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 47 NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN FACT SHEET Percentage returns released April 3, 2006, by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board ANNUAL RETURNS G Fund F Fund LBA Bond Index C Fund S&P 500 Stock Index S * Fund Wilshire 4500 Stock Index I * Fund EAFE Stock Index * -2.52* * * *Rates of return for May (inception of S and I Funds) through December MONTHLY RETURNS April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March LAST 12 MONTHS Fund Invested In Index Tracked G Government Securities Investment Fund Special issues of U.S. Treasury securities N/A F Fixed Income Index Investment Fund Barclays U.S. Debt Index Fund Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate bond index C Common Stock Index Investment Fund Barclays Equity Index Fund S&P 500 stock index S Small Capitalization Stock Index Investment Fund Barclays Extended Market Index Fund Barclays EAFE Index Fund Wilshire 4500 stock index Europe, Australasia, and Far East stock index I International Stock Index Investment Fund Future performance of the funds will vary and may be significantly different from the returns shown above. See the Summary of the Thrift Savings Plan for detailed information about the funds and their investment risks. The monthly returns of the TSP Funds represent net earnings for the month after deduction of accrued administrative expenses and, except for the G Fund, after deduction of trading costs and accrued investment management fees as well. The returns for the four indexes shown do not include any of these deductions. * Implemented May See next page for new L Funds. Please post on bulletin boards. Discard/recycle all previous notices.

48 48 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) L Funds 2005 MONTHLY RETURNS L 2040 L 2030 L 2020 L 2010 L Income Aug * Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar * Returns for August are from inception on August 1, The L Funds are invested in the five individual TSP funds. PULL-OUT SECTION

49 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 49 Domestic Mail (Continued) REVISED PUBLICATION Publication 417, Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility: Nonprofit and Other Qualified Organizations Publication 417, Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility: Nonprofit and Other Qualified Organizations, is updated and available on Postal Explorer at Publication 417 provides important information to help mailers understand nonprofit authorization and the content standards for mailings sent at the Nonprofit Standard Mail rates. It also provides important information for Postal Service employees responsible for accepting Nonprofit Standard Mail. Readers will notice minor updates throughout the publication and major revisions in the following areas: New resource links to Postal Explorer (pe.usps.com), including to the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ); An Introduction to Mailing for Businesses and Organizations; Quick Service Guides; and Customer Support Rulings. Updates to chapters 5 and 6 to incorporate developments in content standards since the last edition published in New and revised case studies in Appendix A. A new nonprofit Customer Support Rulings index in Appendix C that provides links to individual customer support rulings. Take a look at the revised Publication 417, and be sure your customers know it s updated and available on Postal Explorer. Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification,

50 50 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Employees ELM REVISION Use of Leave While on Active Duty Military Service Effective April 13, 2006, the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) , Choice of Annual Leave or LWOP, is revised to clarify the requirements for the use of sick leave while on active duty military service. Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) 5 Employee Benefits 510 Leave 517 Paid Military Leave Leave Charge Information Absence Beyond the General Military Leave Allowance [Revise the title and text of to read as follows:] Choice of Annual Leave, Sick Leave, or LWOP Eligible employees who volunteer or are ordered for a period of military training or for a period of active military duty beyond the general military leave allowance may use annual leave or LWOP, at their option. Sick leave can be used only if the employee is hospitalized, confined to quarters as directed by competent military medical authorities, or on convalescent leave due to military service. We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed version of the ELM and also into the online update, available on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site: Go to Under Essential Links in the left-hand column, click on References. Under References in the right-hand column, under Policies, click on PolicyNet. Click on Manuals. (The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is It is also available on the Postal Service Internet: Go to Click on About USPS & News, then Forms & Publications, then Postal Periodicals and Publications, and then Manuals. Compensation, Human Resources, ANNOUNCEMENT 2006 Postal Service National Awards Program for Diversity Achievement The Postal Service seeks nominations for the 2006 National Awards Program for Diversity Achievement. Established in 1993, the awards program recognizes individuals and teams who have made significant contributions by encouraging and promoting diversity within their organization. All career employees are eligible for nomination and participation. Excluded (except when acting as an essential member of a team) are the following: diversity and human capital development manager, senior diversity programs coordinator, diversity development specialist, and Hispanic program specialist. Awards will be given in six categories, as follows: Individual, Leadership, Team, Altruism, Mentoring, and the Dot Sharpe Lifetime Achievement Award. Eligibility is based on

51 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) excellent performance in achieving diversity objectives as applied to the customer, the employee, and business. Complete and submit all nominations through the Employee Development and Diversity Web site at The nomination deadline is June 2, If you do not have intranet access, you can contact your local senior diversity programs coordinator, or your 51 diversity development specialist for information on how to complete and submit a nomination. If you do not know who your local senior diversity programs coordinator or diversity development specialist is, you can call Manny Vasquez, Headquarters National Awards Program Coordinator, at National Awards Program for Diversity Achievement Eligibility At a Glance Award Program Category Purpose Eligibility Nominator Individual Award Leadership Award Team Award Altruism Award Mentoring Award Dot Sharpe Lifetime Achievement Award Recognizes specific actions, personal involvement, and work performance that focus directly on Postal Service business, customers, and/or employees. The nominee must engage in projects and/or programs that encourage diversity and promote inclusion during their interaction with employees, customers, and suppliers. Projects can include the following: workplace improvement, business building initiatives, and job recruitment campaigns. Recognizes the diversity achievements of Postal Service executives. Executives nominated for this award have demonstrated their leadership skills and have made a significant impact on Postal Service business through specific actions, leadership roles, and personal involvement. Recognizes outstanding accomplishments made through the coordination of individual efforts, which contributed substantially to furthering our diversity mission. Recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless regard or concern for the well being of others during a period of 1 year. Nominees must demonstrate how their work within the community delivered positive change to the lives of people. Honors a Postal Service employee who has given his or her time to help an individual(s) succeed. The employee must have helped others meet their career goals by teaching, coaching, counseling, and motivating. Recognizes an outstanding Postal Service employee who has made extraordinary contributions to our organization s diversity mission over a sustained period of time during his or her career. All career Postal Service employees. Note: Not eligible for this award are the following: senior diversity programs coordinator, diversity development specialist, and Hispanic program specialist. Postal Service executives All career Postal Service employees All career Postal Service employees. Note: Not eligible for this award are the following: senior diversity programs coordinator, diversity development specialist, and Hispanic program specialist. All career Postal Service employees. Note: Not eligible for this award are the following: senior diversity programs coordinator, diversity development specialist, and Hispanic program specialist. All career Postal Service employees All career Postal Service employees All career Postal Service employees All career Postal Service employees All career Postal Service employees All career Postal Service employees All career Postal Service employees Employee Development and Diversity, Diversity Development,

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53 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 53 Finance HANDBOOK F-66 REVISION General Investment Policies and Procedures Effective April 13, 2006, Handbook F-66, General Investment Policies and Procedures, is revised to clarify the Delegation of Approval Authority for Capital Investments and update the supporting information in exhibit 2-1. Handbook F-66, General Investment Policies and Procedures 2 Delegations of Approval Authority 2-4 Delegated Authority for Capital Investments [Revise item 2-4b(1) to read as follows:] (1) Area vice presidents May approve all projects originating in their area or function with total capital investments up to $5 million (except fixed mechanization and developmental real estate projects). Field-initiated projects that cost $250,000 or more and the purchase of real property (land and buildings) and all new construction projects (including land purchases, expansions, and new construction-leased) must be presented to the area CIC for review and recommendation before being sent to the area vice president for approval. Up to 20 percent of this authority may be re-delegated in writing to subordinate managers for repairs or alterations and vehicle and other equipment projects. Any portion of this authority may be re-delegated in writing to subordinate PCES managers. [Revise item 2-4b(2) to read as follows:] (2) Vice president of Engineering May approve all fixed mechanization projects up to $5 million. Up to 20 percent of this authority may be re-delegated in writing to subordinate managers for repairs, or alterations and vehicle and other equipment projects. Any portion of this authority may be re-delegated in writing to subordinate PCES managers. Fixed mechanization projects in excess of $100,000 also require the approval of the area vice president (or designee). The area vice president s signature indicates concurrence with the intent of the fixed mechanization project and with any operational impacts (if applicable), but does not include approval of funding. [Revise item 2-4c to read as follows:] c. Deputy postmaster general (DPMG), chief operating officer, chief financial officer, chief marketing officer, senior vice presidents, general counsel, chief technology officer, chief postal inspector, and inspector general May approve projects within their purview up to $7.5 million. Up to 20 percent of this authority may be re-delegated in writing to subordinate managers for repairs or alterations and vehicle and other equipment projects. Any portion of this authority may be re-delegated in writing to subordinate PCES managers. Exhibit 2-1 Delegations of Approval Authority [Revise exhibit 2-1 as shown on page 54:] We will incorporate these revisions into the next online update available on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site: Go to Under Essential Links in the left-hand column, click on References. Under References in the right-hand column, under Policies, click on PolicyNet. Then click on HBKs. (The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is Capital and Program Evaluation, Controller,

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55 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 55 HANDBOOK F-66C REVISION Field Investment Policies and Procedures Effective April 13, 2006, Handbook F-66C, Field Investment Policies and Procedures, is revised to clarify the sponsor s responsibility for DAR modifications. Handbook F-66C, Field Investment Policies and Procedures 8 DAR Modification Request 8-4 Responsibility Investment-Related Modifications For modifications that request investment-related changes, the contracting officer or the contracting officer s representative advises the sponsor or the sponsor s representative (usually the manager of the facilities service office) of an investment change and the reasons for the change. The preparer of the DAR then prepares the DAR Modification Request following the prescribed format, revises the economic analysis and cash flow, and coordinates the necessary review and approvals. The preparer must also make sure that the sponsor has been advised of the need for a modification request. We will incorporate these revisions into the next online update available on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site. Go to Under Essential Links in the left-hand column, click on References. Under References in the right-hand column, under Policies, click on PolicyNet. Then click on HBKs. (The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is Capital and Program Evaluation, Controller,

56 56 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Philately STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT The Art of Disney: Romance Stamped Cards Copyright USPS 2006 The Postal Service will issue 24-cent The Art of Disney: Romance stamped postal cards in four designs, in a booklet of 20 (Item ) on April 21, 2006, in Orlando, Florida. Philatelic Products There are three philatelic products available for this stamp issue. Item , Disney Postal Stamped Cards, $9.95. Item , Disney Prints (Set of four prints with stamps), $ Item , Disney Let s Write a Letter Book (with stamps and stationery), $ These products will be available while supplies last at postal stores, online at and by telephone at 800-STAMP-24. Issue: The Art of Disney: Romance Item Number: Denomination & Type of Issue: 24-cent stamped postal card Format: $9.95 stamped postal card booklet of 20 (4 designs) Series: N/A Issue Date & City: April 21, 2006, Orlando FL Designer: David Pacheco, Burbank, CA Art Director: Terrence McCaffrey, Washington, DC Illustrator: Peter Emmerich, New York, NY Typographer: Terrence McCaffrey, Washington, DC Engraver: N/A Modeler: Joseph Sheeran Manufacturing Process: Offset Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. Printed at: Sterling Sommer, Tonawanda, NY Press Type: Heidelberg, SN102-8-PL Cards per Set: 20 Print Quantity: 30,000 booklets (600,000 cards) Paper Type: Nonphosphored, Type III Adhesive Type: N/A Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. Colors: Indicia Side: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Card Side: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Stamp Orientation: Vertical Card Size (w x h): 6 x 4.25 in./152.4 x mm Booklet Size (w x h): 6.75 x 4.25 in./ x mm Plate Size: 18 cards per revolution Plate Numbers: N/A Marginal/Backside Markings: Front: Stamp design image Back: 2006 USPS Disney Materials Disney Descriptive text

57 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 57 Booklet Covers: Front: Back: Header Stamp images Four Designs Price $9.95 Twenty Stamped Postal Cards THE ART OF DISNEY: ROMANCE Promotional information Descriptive text Barcode USPS logo Item No Price $9.95 Package Not Suitable for Philatelic Archiving Disney Materials Disney Stamp Services, Government Relations, STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT AMBER Alert Stamp Copyright USPS 2005 The Postal Service will issue a 39-cent AMBER Alert commemorative stamp in one design in a pressuresensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item ), on May 25, 2006, in Washington, DC, and Arlington, Texas. The stamp, designed by Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, goes on sale nationwide May 26, The Postal Service continues its tradition of drawing attention to important social causes by issuing the AMBER Alert stamp. The stamp honors a program dedicated to the rapid recovery of abducted children. AMBER is an acronym for America s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response. The chalk pastel illustration by illustrator Vivienne Flesher of San Francisco, California, shows a reunited mother and child entwined in each other s arms. Issue: AMBER Alert Item Number: Denomination & Type of Issue: 39-cent commemorative Format: Pane of 20 (1 design) Series: N/A Issue Date: May 25, 2006 Cities: Washington, DC Arlington, TX Designer: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC Art Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC Typographer: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC Illustrator: Vivienne Flesher, San Francisco, CA Engraver: WRE ColorTech Modeler: Avery Dennison, SPD Manufacturing Process: Gravure Printer: Avery Dennison (AVR) Printed at: AVR, Clinton, SC Press Type: Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK) Stamps per Pane: 20 Print Quantity: 80 million stamps Paper Type: Nonphosphored, Type III Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive Processed at: AVR, Clinton, SC Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, PMS 2766 (Purple) PMS 174 (Brown) Stamp Orientation: Horizontal Image Area (w x h): 1.42 x in./ x mm Overall Size (w x h): x in./ x mm Full Pane Size (w x h): x in./ x mm Plate Size: 160 stamps per revolution

58 58 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Plate Numbers: Marginal Markings: V followed by six (6) single digits 2005 USPS Header AMBER ALERT SAVES MISSING CHILDREN Price $7.80 Plate position diagram (eight positions) Descriptive information about the origin of AMBER Alert placed on the back of each stamp Plate numbers (four on every corner of pane) Four barcodes (460500) in four corners on back of pane How to Order First Day of Issue Postmark Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at The Postal Store Web site at They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to: AMBER ALERT STAMP SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS PO BOX WASHINGTON DC AMBER ALERT STAMP [Address unavailable at time of publication] ARLINGTON, TX After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by June 24, How to Order First Day Covers Stamp Fulfillment Services also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to: INFORMATION FULFILLMENT DEPT 6270 US POSTAL SERVICE PO BOX KANSAS CITY MO Philatelic Products There are two philatelic products available for this stamp issue. Item , First Day Covers, $0.77. Item , Cancellation Keepsake (Pane w/fdc), $8.57. These products will be available while supplies last at postal stores, online at and by telephone at 800-STAMP-24. Distribution: Item , 39-cent AMBER Alert, PSA Pane of 20 Stamps Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive approximately three-fourths of their standard automatic distribution quantity for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 stamps). Initial Supply to Post Offices SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices of a one-half their standard automatic distribution quantity using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before May 19, Philatelic Requirement Philatelic centers must be supplied their required quantities of Item from the initial automatic distribution made to SDOs. Additional Supply Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition Item from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using PS Form 17. For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the Memphis, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco APDs will each receive 3,200,000 additional stamps; and the Denver APD will receive 1,040,000 additional stamps. Sales Policy All Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures. Stamp Services, Government Relations,

59 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT Purple Heart Definitive Stamp Copyright USPS 2003 The Postal Service will issue a 39-cent Purple Heart definitive stamp in one design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item ), on May 26, 2006, in Washington, DC. The stamp, designed by Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, California, goes on sale nationwide May 27, How to Order First Day of Issue Postmark Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at The Postal Store Web site at They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to: PURPLE HEART DEFINITIVE STAMP SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS PO BOX WASHINGTON DC After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by June 25, How to Order First Day Covers Stamp Fulfillment Services also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered Issue: Purple Heart Item Number: Denomination & Type of Issue: 39-cent definitive Format: Pane of 20 (1 design) Series: N/A Issue Date & City: May 26, 2006, Washington, DC Designer: Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA Engraver: N/A Photographer: Ira Wexler, Bethesda, MD Art Director: Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA Typographer: Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA Modeler: Joseph Sheeran Manufacturing Process: Offset/Microprint USPS Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU) Printed at: Williamsville, NY Press Type: Stevens, Vari-size Security Press Stamps per Pane: 20 Print Quantity: 50 million stamps Paper Type: Prephosphored, Type I Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Stamp Orientation: Vertical Image Area (w x h): 0.73 x 0.84 in./ x mm Overall Size (w x h): 0.87 x 0.98 in./ x mm Full Pane Size (w x h): 4.93 x 5.35 in./ x mm Plate Size: 240 stamps per revolution Plate Numbers: P followed by four (4) single digits Marginal Markings: 2003 USPS Price Plate numbers Plate position diagram Barcode in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to: INFORMATION FULFILLMENT DEPT 6270 US POSTAL SERVICE PO BOX KANSAS CITY MO Philatelic Products There are five philatelic products available for this stamp issue: Item , Block of four, $1.56. Item , Block of ten, $3.90. Item , Pane of 20, $7.80. Item , First Day Cover, $0.77. Item , Keepsake, $ 8.57.

60 60 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) These products will be available while supplies last at postal stores, online at and by telephone at 800-STAMP-24. Distribution: Item , 39-cent Purple Heart, PSA Pane of 20 Stamps Initially, stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive one-fourth of their standard automatic distribution quantity for the Purple Heart definitive stamp in PSA panes of 20. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 stamps). Initial Supply to Post Offices SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices of one-fourth their standard automatic distribution quantity using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before May 19, Philatelic Requirement Philatelic centers must be supplied their required quantities of Item from the initial automatic distribution made to SDOs. Additional Supply Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition Item from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using PS Form 17. For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the Memphis, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco APDs will each receive 4,200,000 additional stamps; and the Denver APD will receive 1,200,000 additional stamps. The Kansas City Stamp Services Center will receive 1,600,000 additional stamps for fulfilling supplemental orders from the APDs. Sales Policy All Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of each new definitive stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures. Stamp Services, Government Relations,

61 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Pictorial Postmarks Announcement As a community service, the Postal Service offers pictorial postmarks to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which pictorial postmarks are authorized appears below. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial postmark appears in italics under the date. Also provided, as space permits, are illustrations of those postmarks that were reproducible and available at press time. People attending these local events may obtain the postmark in person at the temporary Post Office station established there. Those who cannot attend the event, but who wish to obtain the postmark, may submit a mail order request. Pictorial postmarks are available only for the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the requested pictorial postmark date. All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail postage. Items submitted for postmark may not include 61 postage issued after the date of the requested postmark. Such items will be returned unserviced. Customers wishing to obtain a postmark should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others, insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL POST- MARKS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION, ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP+4 CODE, exactly as listed below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except the hyphen in the ZIP+4 code). Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for postmark, as long as they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and their return address. After applying the pictorial postmark, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover. March 17, 2006 U.S. Postal Service HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY STATION PO BOX 9998 CONKLIN MI April 1, 2006 Minersville Anniversary Committee MINERSVILLE ANNIVERSARY STATION PO BOX 9998 MINERSVILLE PA April 1, 2006 Henry Clay Philatelic Society LEXINGTON STAMP SHOW STATION PO BOX 9998 LEXINGTON KY April 3, 2006 U.S. Postal Service ATTICA POST OFFICE STATION PO BOX 9998 ATTICA OH April 1, 2006 Troutdale Historical Society QUICKSAND RIVER STATION PHILATELIC SERVICES 647 SW CHERRY PARK RD TROUTDALE OR April 4, 2006 U.S. Postal Service REPUBLIC POST OFFICE STATION PO BOX 9998 REPUBLIC OH April 1, 2006 U.S. Postal Service DELPEX STATION 501 DELAWARE ST NEW CASTLE DE April 7, 2006 Racine Zoo CONSERVATION STATION PO BOX 9998 RACINE WI

62 62 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) April 7 9, 2006 Burnet Chamber of Commerce BLUEBONNET FESTIVAL STATION 508 E JACKSON ST BURNET TX April 15, 2006 U.S. Postal Service GLENN RESEARCH CENTER STATION JESSE OWENS FINANCE STATION MANAGER 5600 WOODLAND AVE CLEVELAND OH April 8, 2006 Sopchoppy Preservation and Improvement Association FESTIVAL STATION 2284 SOPCHOPPY HWY SOPCHOPPY FL April 17, 2006 U.S. Postal Service OPERATION VIRGINIA 40TH ANNIVERSARY STATION PO BOX 9998 HALIFAX VA April 8, 2006 Susan G. Komen Foundation BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM STATION STATION MANAGER LOCH RAVEN BRANCH 808 GLEN EAGLES CT BALTIMORE MD April 17, 2006 Cub Pack 777 CUB PACK 777 STATION 129 W GRAY ST NORMAN OK April 11, 2006 Altrusa Club of Norman and Altrusa International, Inc. ALTRUSA AWARENESS STATION 129 W GRAY ST NORMAN OK April 18, 2006 U.S. Postal Service CENTENNIAL EARTHQUAKE STATION PO BOX SAN FRANCISCO CA April 12, 2006 U.S. Postal Service CHINESE NEW YEAR STATION PO BOX 9998 ALAMOSA CO April 19, 2006 Panna Maria Historical Society ANNIVERSARY STATION N FM RD 81 PANNA MARIA TX April 20, 2006 April 14, 2006 Mullens Chamber of Commerce OPEN MIC NITE STATION PO BOX 9998 MULLENS WV Missouri History Museum Committee MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM STATION STATION MANAGER 1409 HAMILTON ST ST LOUIS MO April 15, 2006 U.S. Postal Service TAX DAY STATION PO BOX 9998 CHATFIELD OH April 20, 2006 U.S. Postal Service CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION STATION 320 MAIN ST TEAGUE TX

63 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 63 April 21, th Anniversary Committee 375TH ANNIVERSARY STATION 116 FRONT ST LEWES DE April 22, 2006 Chamber of Commerce FEAST OF THE RAMSON STATION 22 E MAIN ST RICHWOOD WV April 21, 2006 Albany Times Union TIMES UNION 150TH ANNIVERSARY STATION STATION MANAGER COLONIE CENTER POST OFFICE COLONIE CENTER MALL ALBANY NY April 22, 2006 Town of Wilson Creek LAST GRAND ROUNDUP STATION PO BOX 9998 WILSON CREEK WA April 21, 2006 U.S. Postal Service ACTON POSTAL TEAM RELAY FOR LIFE STATION 5561 N GATE RD GRANBURY TX April 22, 2006 U.S. Postal Service ART OF DISNEY ROMANCE STATION ST RT 327 RAY OH April 22, 2006 American Cancer Society RELAY FOR LIFE STATION PO BOX BROOKSVILLE FL April 22, 2006 San Jacinto Symposium SAN JACINTO SYMPOSIUM STATION 401 FRANKLIN ST HOUSTON TX April 22, 2006 U.S. Postal Service PATRIOTS DAY STATION 234 MAIN ST SMITHFIELD VA April 22 23, 2006 Cedar Rapids Stamp Club CERAPEX STATION 615 6TH AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA April 24, 2006 April 22, 2006 Broaddus Lions Club SPRING FESTIVAL STATION 506 HWY 147 BROADDUS TX Congressman Ted Poe and U.S. Postal Service LILLIAN MCKAY POST OFFICE STATION PO BOX 9998 HUMBLE TX April 24, 2006 April 22, 2006 Milton Historical Society MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY STATION 219 MILTON ELLENDALE RD MILTON DE Universal Ship Cancellation Society Stephen Decatur Chapter 4 100TH ANNIVERSARY STATION 1 CHURCH CIRCLE ANNAPOLIS MD

64 64 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) April 24, 2006 U.S. Postal Service CELEBRATING 150 YEARS STATION ST RT 327 RAY OH April 26 29, 2006 U.S. Postal Service QUILT CITY USA STATION 300 S 4TH ST PADUCAH KY April 26 28, 2006 White Mountain Sheriff s Posse PONY EXPRESS STATION 1815 W JACKSON ST LAKESIDE AZ Stamp Services, Government Relations, Special Cancellation Die Hubs Postmasters and plant managers who have any of the special cancellation die hubs listed below may use them for the periods designated. At the end of the period, these die hubs must be withdrawn and stored. Postmasters and plant managers who do not have these special die hubs may not request them from the sponsors. Cancellation Period of Use Easter Seals, Fight Crippling March 1 April 22 April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month April 1 April 30 April Is Organ Donor Awareness Month Donors Make Miracles April 1 April 30 Law Day USA Freedom Under Law, May 1 April 1 April 30 Strike Back at Cancer, Give to the American Cancer Society April 1 April 30 National Carih Asthma Week April 1 May 6 Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires April 1 Oct. 31 National Salvation Army Week, 4th Week in May May 1 May 31 Support Research for NF, Neurofibromatosis May 1 May 31 Support Your Mental Health Association May 1 May 31 National Flag Day, June 14, Pause for the Pledge May 1 June 14 Goodwill Industries Our Business Works So People Can May 1 June 30 Support National Historic Preservation Week May 8 May 14 National Transportation Week May 15 May 21 Fight Disease, Support City of Hope Pilot Medical Center May 15 June 15 Defeat Muscular Dystrophy, Support MDAA May 15 June 17 Conquer Multiple Sclerosis May 17 June 17 Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Sept. 1 Sept. 30 Peace Corps Anniversary, Making a Difference Sept. 1 Oct. 31 Employ People With Disabilities Sept. 1 Nov. 30 Give to the United Way Sept. 15 Nov. 15 Learn About Lupus, October Is Lupus Awareness Month Oct. 1 Oct. 31 Radon Action Week, Protect Your Family, Test Your Home Oct. 1 Oct. 31 Support Infection Control Week Oct. 1 Nov. 30 Help Retarded Children Nov. 1 Nov. 30 Military Families Recognition Day Nov. 1 Nov. 30 National Adoption Month Nov. 1 Nov. 30 National Philanthropy Day, Love of Humankind Nov. 1 Nov. 30 Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association Nov. 8 Dec. 31 Support American Education Week Nov. 10 Nov. 30 Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education Dec. 1 Dec. 31 Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification,

65 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) 65 Post Offices MOVER S GUIDE NEWS May 2006 Mover s Guide News The May 2006 issue of Publication 75, Mover s Guide, is now available. As of May 1, please display the new issue and recycle all expired versions. Catalog Address Change and Request Card Attached to PS Form 3575, Change-of-Address Order, is the Catalog Address Change and Request Card, which movers can fill out to let catalogers know where they are moving. The Catalog Address Change and Request Card must be detached from the change-of-address (COA) form and from the catalog description card. The Catalog Address Change and Request Card and the COA form should be mailed separately. This is important for change-of-address processing. PS Form 3576, Address Notification Cards PS Form 3576, Address Notification Cards, are no longer included inside the Mover s Guide envelope. Post Offices that need Address Notification Cards must order them from the Material Distribution Center (MDC). To order up to 200 Address Notification Cards, call the MDC and use touch tone order entry (TTOE): Call , option 2. Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call , option 1, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message. (Wait 48 hours after registering before placing your first order.) Use the following information to order PS Form 3576, Address Notification Cards: PSIN: PS 3576 PSN: Unit of Measure: EA Minimum Order Quantity: 200 Maximum Order Quantity: 200 Quick Pick Number: 181 Price: $0.00 Edition Date: 05/06 For offices that DO NOT receive automatic distribution (the majority of offices fall in this category) In April, your Post Office will receive a package of 25 Mover s Guides. Do not display this edition until May 1, 2006, unless your current stock of this item is depleted. After May 1, 2006, you must recycle all copies of any older version of the Mover s Guide remaining at your facility. To order up to 100 copies, call the MDC and use touch tone order entry (TTOE): Call , option 2. Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call , option 1, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message. (Wait 48 hours after registering before placing your first order.) If you need more than 100 copies, or if you have other questions regarding Mover s Guide, please call Imagitas directly at or visit delivery/movers_guide/top_page.htm. Remember also to order PS Forms 3576, Address Notification Cards, and display them next to the Mover s Guide. Use the following information to order the May 2006 issue of Mover s Guide: PSIN: PUB 75 PSN: Unit of Measure: EA Minimum Order Quantity: 1 Bulk Pack Quantity: 100 Quick Pick Number: 441 Price: $0.00 Edition Date: 05/06 For offices that DO receive automatic distribution The first half of your supply of the May 2006 issue of Publication 75, Mover s Guide, will begin arriving at your facility in mid-april. The second half of your supply will arrive 4 to 6 weeks later. Your supply will arrive in boxes of 100 and 300. Mover s Guides are printed and distributed three times a year in April, August, and December. Remember to display PS Form 3576, Address Notification Cards, next to the Mover s Guide. If you would like to order supplemental quantities, please call or visit delivery/movers_guid/top_page.htm.

66 66 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Do not start using this edition until May 1, 2006, unless your current stock of this item is depleted. After May 1, 2006, you must recycle all copies of any older versions of Mover s Guide remaining at your facility. Please keep track of your inventory. Businesses and other organizations must purchase Mover s Guide and can obtain order forms by calling Imagitas at For further information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions at Remember, consumers can visit and click on Change of Address to change their address online! Address Management, Intelligent Mail and Address Quality, Retail CORRECTION Date Change for Printing Holiday Stamps by Mail Brochures The print run dates for the yearly Stamps Delivered to Your Door brochure were published in Postal Bulletin ( , pages 71 73). The published cut-off date of September 11, 2006, targeted as a fiscal year (FY) 2006 expenditure, has been changed to September 5, 2006, so printing will be an expenditure for FY The October 2, 2006, date, targeted as an expenditure for FY 2007, will stay the same. Please plan so you can meet these dates of September 5, 2006, and October 2, 2006, and assure brochures are available and distributed to maximize revenues and meet customer needs for holiday stamps. Retail Marketing, Customer Service,

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70 70 POSTAL BULLETIN ( ) Supply Management CORRECTION espin Enhanced Spare Parts Initiative In the article espin Enhanced Spare Parts Initiative in Postal Bulletin ( , page 71), the second sentence in the next to last paragraph states when espin will begin making recommendations to emars. This date has been rescheduled. The updated sentence is given here with the new emars beginning date shown in bold. espin will begin making recommendations nationally to emars on May 8, Direct any questions regarding this change to the espin project manager, Larry Strother, at or Capital Equipment Material Management, Supply Management, NOTICE Hazardous and Regulated Waste Management Services Catalog on ebuy On August 8, 2005, the Environmental and Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) Category Management Center (CMC) awarded a contract to Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., (contract #2CESER-05-B-3003) to provide a full range of hazardous and regulated waste management (HRWM) services to Postal Service customers. Universal Waste Management is also listed in the catalog as an optional service. The period of performance for this contract is 4 years with three 2-year renewal options. This contract must be used by all postal facilities that need these services. Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., is the mandatory source for the purchase of all HRWM services. The Environmental and MRO CMC has contract administration responsibility for this new contract. The preferred method for ordering HRWM products and services is ebuy at However, if postal facilities do not have access to the intranet, orders can be placed via fax, phone, or mail to: SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC 5400 LEGACY DR CLUSTER II BLDG 3 PLANO TX Telephone: Fax: The catalog for ordering HRWM services is currently available on ebuy. Further detailed contract information and instructions, contracting officer contact information, and frequently asked questions are contained in the Material Logistics Bulletin, MLB-CO at ops_mlb doc. Environmental and MRO Category Management Center, Supply Management,

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72 475 L ENFANT PLAZA SW WASHINGTON DC First-Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10