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2 2 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Contents COVER STORY Protecting Our Workers: Powered Industrial Truck Safety POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FORMS UPDATES Manuals DMM Revision: Revision to General Pallet Preparation Standards DMM Revision: Periodicals Identification Statement Optional Instruction for Address Change Service Participants IMM Revision: Use of USPS Mail Transport Equipment POM Revision: Dead Mail Material Publications Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups Management Instructions New Management Instruction EL , Back Pay ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Finance Finance Number Control Master Requests Freeze During National Accounting Oracle Financials Application R12 Upgrade Human Resources TSP Roth Now Available Mailing and Shipping Services Labeling List Changes Mail Alert Retail Stamps by Mail Brochure Ordering Information Safety Beat the Heat Stamp Services Stamp Announcement 12-45: O. Henry Stamp Announcement 12-46: Four Flags Update: USS Constitution Stamp Philatelic Products Stamps and Postal Stationery Pictorial Postmarks Announcement How to Order the First Day of Issue Digital Color or Traditional Postmarks USPS.com What s New on USPS.com? PULL-OUT INFORMATION Fraud Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers Missing, Lost, or Stolen U.S. Money Order Forms Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms Verifying U.S. Postal Service Money Orders Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms Toll-Free Number Available to Verify Canadian Money Orders Other Information Overseas Military/Diplomatic Mail Missing Children Posters Thrift Savings Plan Fact Sheet Postal Bulletin Index Semi-Annual Index PB ( ) USPS National Emergency Hotline Is your facility operating? Call Also on the Web at about.usps.com/postal-bulletin

3 Cover Story postal bulletin (8-9-12) 3 Cover Story Protecting Our Workers: Powered Industrial Truck Safety Powered industrial trucks (PITs) are used in many industries, primarily to move materials. Typically, within the USPS work environment, PITs contain an electric motor and are used to raise, lower, or move pallets and tow containers. Supervisors must ensure that each PIT operator is competent to operate a PIT safely. This is demonstrated by the successful completion of the required training and evaluation specific to the PIT the employee is expected to operate. To obtain an operator s certificate, each employee must demonstrate his or her knowledge of general PIT safety information specific to the PIT being operated, as well as site-specific information that is contained in their facility s written PIT program. Once the employee successfully completes the classroom portion of the training, which may include a written test, he or she is required to demonstrate operational proficiency for each PIT he or she may be required to operate. This is accomplished by an authorized evaluator observing the trainee performing tasks related to normal PIT job assignments. Once the evaluator deems the employee competent to operate his or her assigned PIT, the employee will be issued an operator s certificate of familiarization or driver s certificate. Only trained and authorized operators are permitted to operate a PIT. Operator refresher training is mandatory and must be delivered at least once every 3 years for each PIT the operator is authorized to operate. Additionally, refresher training must be delivered when an unsafe operation is observed, a near-miss accident occurs, or the employee is assigned to operate a new type of PIT. Each PIT must be examined using the PIT pre-tour checklist before being placed in service. PITs shall not be placed in service if the PIT pre-tour checklist shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle, and the PIT must be removed from service until the defect can be remedied. All repairs should be made by authorized personnel only. Safety and Health, Employee Resource Management,

4 4 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Policies, Procedures, and Forms Updates Policies, Procedures, and Forms Updates Manuals DMM Revision: Revision to General Pallet Preparation Standards Effective September 4, 2012, the Postal Service will revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ) to remove the requirement that all bundles not able to be placed on SCF, A, or N/ASF pallets must be sacked. In January 2012, we revised palletization standards to allow bundles to be placed directly on some mixed A pallets, if allowed by specific standards. This revision synchronizes with the other sections. Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 700 Special Standards 705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems 8.5 General Preparation Required Preparation The following standards apply to Periodicals, Standard Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services, except Parcel Select mailed at N Presort, ON Presort, DSCF, and DDU prices: [Revise item 8.5.2c as follows:] c. Bundles that cannot be placed on an A, N/ASF, or SCF pallet may be placed on mixed A pallets if allowed by the specific standards for the class and shape of mail, or be placed in sacks (8.9.1). We will incorporate this revision into the next monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at Preparing Pallets Product Classification, Pricing, DMM Revision: Periodicals Identification Statement Optional Instruction for Address Change Service Participants Effective September 4, 2012, the Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ) h to provide a modified Identification Statement element for mailers who participate in Address Change Service (ACS ). This modification will facilitate timely transmission of address corrections for addressees who move and file a change-of-address order, or of a notification of abandonment for addressees who moved without providing forwarding instructions. As a result, copies of Periodicals will be addressed using subscribers current addresses, reducing delays in delivery caused by forwarding and additional handling by the Postal Service. Adoption of the modified element may begin immediately. Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 700 Special Standards 707 Periodicals 4.0 Basic Eligibility Standards 4.12 Identification

5 Policies, Procedures, and Forms Updates postal bulletin (8-9-12) Identification Statement Content The identification statement must contain: [Revise item h as follows:] h. The mailing address for change-of-address orders, in the normal text type of the publication: POSTMAS- TER: Send address changes to [publication title and mailing address]. For publications authorized for ACS, as defined in , publishers may modify this statement to say: POSTMASTER: Send all UAA to CFS. (See DMM ); NON-POSTAL AND MILITARY FACILITIES: send address corrections to [publication title and mailing address]. When Undeliverable as Addressed (UAA) copies are sent to the CFS unit for ACS processing, a PS Form 3579 will not be created and any barcodes or other information on the address will not be obliterated. Change-of-address information may also be shown on the label carrier or container of publications prepared in envelopes, closed wrappers, or polybags. We will incorporate this revision into the next monthly update of the online DMM, which is available via Postal Explorer at Product Classification, Pricing, IMM Revision: Use of USPS Mail Transport Equipment Effective September 4, 2012, the Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM ) section to stipulate that mailers must not remove USPS -owned mail transport equipment (MTE) from the United States for any purpose (e.g., transporting items that will be entered as domestic mail from outside the United States to the United States) without a written agreement between the customer and the USPS manager of Mail Transport Equipment. Under no circumstances will the U.S. Postal Service grant approval for MTE to be out of the United States for more than 14 days. This standard is consistent with part 581 of the Postal Operations Manual. Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM) 1 International Mail Services 120 Preparation for Mailing 121 General Information for Mail Preparation mail transport equipment (MTE) only to transport mail to a USPS facility. Mailers may not retain USPS-owned MTE for their internal operating use or personal convenience, and such equipment may not be furnished to mailers for such purposes. Mailers may not use USPS-owned MTE to transport mail from foreign countries when such mail is not intended for dispatch through the U.S. Postal Service. In addition, mailers must not remove USPS-owned MTE from the United States for any purpose (e.g., transporting items that will be entered as domestic mail from outside the United States to the United States) without a written agreement between the customer and the USPS manager of Mail Transport Equipment. Under no circumstances will the U.S. Postal Service grant approval for USPS-owned MTE to be out of the United States for more than 14 days. For additional information, contact the USPS manager of Mail Transport Equipment at the following address: MANAGER MAIL TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT US POSTAL SERVICE 475 L ENFANT PLZ SW RM 7676 WASHINGTON We will incorporate this revision into the next update of the online IMM, which is available via Postal Explorer at Use of Postal Service Equipment [Revise in its entirety to read as follows:] Consistent with Postal Operations Manual part 581, and without regard to mail class, mailers may use USPS-owned Product Classification, Pricing,

6 6 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Policies, Procedures, and Forms Updates POM Revision: Dead Mail Material Effective August 9, 2012, the Postal Operations Manual, section , is revised to clarify that Postal Service employees may not directly or indirectly buy any dead mail material. Postal Operations Manual (POM) 6 Delivery Services 69 Dead Mail 692 Mail Recovery Centers Dead Letter and Parcel Mail Postal Service Employee Ineligibility [Revise to read as follows:] Postal Service employees may not directly or indirectly buy any dead mail material. We will incorporate this revision into the next printed version of the POM and also into the online update available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website: Go to In the left-hand column under Essential Links, click PolicyNet. Click Manuals. (The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is Customer Asset Fulfillment, Supply Management, Publications Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups Effective August 9, 2012, Publication 431, Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups, is revised to include the following changes. Publication 431, Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups [Add the following entries:] ZIP Code Fee Group [Revise the following entries:] ZIP Code Fee Group B G ZIP Code Fee Group K 32 [Delete the following entries:] ZIP Code The online version of Publication 431 is dated July Publication 431 is currently available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website ( Go to

7 Policies, Procedures, and Forms Updates postal bulletin (8-9-12) 7 Under Essential Links in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet. Click PUBs. Offices with WebBATS access can view current Publication 431 information by generating a WebBATS Facility Information Report as follows: 1. Go to the WebBATS main menu, and select Reports. The reports page opens. 2. Under the Clients/System column, System category, click Facility Information. 3. View the Fee Group field in the report. Retail Services, Channel Access, Management Instructions New Management Instruction EL , Back Pay Management Instruction (MI) EL , Back Pay, is now available on PolicyNet and is effective immediately. This MI: Directs users to Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) 436.7, Interest on Back Pay, for policy regarding when and how interest is calculated for back pay awards. Specifies that the Grievance and Arbitration Tracking System (GATS) is the authorized method for processing: (1) lump sum payments of less than $100,000; and (2) hours calculations that include less than one full pay period and that result from the Article 15 Grievance-Arbitration Procedure. Consolidates the documentation requirements for third-party authorizations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merit Systems Protection Board, Office of Personnel Management, and other organizations in Attachment D, Back Pay Documentation Requirements. Provides the new mailing address for the USPS Scanning and Imaging Center, which has been relocated from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Janesville, Wisconsin. MI EL is available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website: Go to Under Essential Links in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet. Click MIs. Scroll down to EL Click the PDF or HTML link for Back Pay. (The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is Compensation and Benefits, Labor Relations,

8 8 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information Organization Information Finance Finance Number Control Master Requests Freeze During National Accounting Oracle Financials Application R12 Upgrade Finance, Supply Management, and Information Technology are partnering to perform the major National Accounting Oracle Financials Application (NAOFA) R12 Upgrade beginning at 5 P.M. Central Time on August 9 until August 27, During this time, there will be a freeze for all finance number control master (FNCM) requests. The FNCM field sales branch (FSB) will queue all requests during the outage and will resume processing on August 28, Remember the following regarding requests: As a reminder, all FNCM requests should be ed to the outlook group FNCM FSB in Microsoft Office Outlook. Information on the new process can be found in the FNCM Users Guide on the Accounting webpage at accounting. All s are to be sent to the FNCM FSB address using District XXX FNCM UFN REQUEST where XXX is the district number, as the subject line. Changes to cash retained must be made by an authorized district employee. Requests received by 2:00 P.M. will be processed by 2:00 P.M. the following business day. An notification of completed requests will be sent to the district finance managers for new units only. Requests that cannot be completed will be returned to the requestor with an explanation. There will be a blackout period for PostalOne! Interface Activations August 18 and August 25, For additional information regarding risk mitigation and impacted and nonimpacted areas, see Announcement Financial Systems Upgrade at accounting/_pdf/announcement_financial_systems_ Upgrade.pdf. Revenue and Field Accounting, Controller, Human Resources TSP Roth Now Available The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings plan for federal and Postal Service career employees and members of the uniformed services. It is similar to the 401(k) plans offered by many private employers. TSP Roth is a new offering that allows career employees to contribute after-tax dollars to the TSP. Both the contributions and their earnings will be tax-free when withdrawn, as long as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requirements are met. This new option provides employees with greater flexibility in managing their retirement income. With the TSP Roth option, participants can choose to invest after-tax dollars in any of the TSP funds, up to the Internal Revenue Code limits. Employees may visit to find answers to questions about TSP Roth. Employees also will find forms and publications, such as TSP-30, A New TSP Element, a TSP Roth video, and other information there. Employees should carefully consider whether TSP Roth would be to their advantage. As with all tax matters, employees should seek advice from qualified tax or financial advisors for information pertaining to their specific tax situations. To enroll in TSP Roth, employees may access PostalEASE on the Internet at at an Employee Self-Service Kiosk (available in some facilities), on the intranet (from the Blue page), or by calling the Employee Service Line toll-free at , option 1. PostalEASE TSP and TSP Catch-up Worksheets have been updated and are available on LiteBlue. Compensation and Benefits, Labor Relations,

9 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 9 Mailing and Shipping Services Labeling List Changes Effective August 15, 2012, we are revising Labeling List(s) L001, L002, L004, L005, L006, L007, L012, L201, L601, L605, L606, L607, and L801 to reflect changes in mail processing operations. Mailers are encouraged to label according to these revised lists immediately, but must do so no later than October 29, Labeling Lists L000 L001 General Use 5-Digit Scheme Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Package Services Flats and Irregular Parcels Column A Column B Change From: 80301, 80305, BOULDER CO Change To: 80301, BOULDER CO Delete: 80020, BROOMFIELD CO , LITTLETON CO , BOULDER CO , LOVELAND CO , ROSEVILLE CA L002 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Matrix 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Column A Column B Column C Change From: 010 HARTFORD CT 010 S 011 HARTFORD CT 010 S 128 GLENS FALLS NY 128 GLENS FALLS NY 128 GLENS FALLS NY 128 D 136 SYRACUSE NY FT LAUDERDALE FL 333 U FT LAUDERDALE FL 333 FT LAUDERDALE FL 333 D 496 SCF TRAVERSE CITY MI TRAVERSE CITY MI 497 TRAVERSE CITY MI 497 SCF TRAVERSE CITY MI PALESTINE TX 758 PALESTINE TX 758 PALESTINE TX 758 D 792 CHILDRESS TX 792 CHILDRESS TX 792 CHILDRESS TX 792 D Change To: 010 HARTFORD CT HARTFORD CT ALBANY NY 128 ALBANY NY 128 SCF ALBANY NY SYRACUSE NY 130 S 333 MIAMI FL 333 MIAMI FL 333 SCF MIAMI FL TRAVERSE CITY MI 496 D 497 GAYLORD MI 497 GAYLORD MI 497 GAYLORD MI 487 D 758 EAST TEXAS TX 758 EAST TEXAS TX 758 SCF EAST TEXAS TX AMARILLO TX 792 AMARILLO TX 792 SCF AMARILLO TX 790 L004 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups A Sortation Column A Column B Discount Type Change From: 864, , , 897, 961 A LAS VEGAS NV 890 A Column A Column B Discount Type Change To: 864, , 893 A LAS VEGAS NV 890 A Add: , 897, 961 A RENO NV 894 A

10 10 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information L005 L006 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups SCF Sortation Column A Column B Discount Type Change From: SCF ALBANY NY 120 SCF SCF MIAMI FL 331 SCF SCF TRAVERSE CITY MI SCF SCF EAST TEXAS TX 757 SCF SCF AMARILLO TX 790 SCF Change To: , 128 SCF ALBANY NY 120 SCF SCF MIAMI FL 331 SCF 496 TRAVERSE CITY MI 496 D SCF SCF EAST TEXAS TX 757 SCF SCF AMARILLO TX 790 SCF Add: 497 GAYLORD MI 497 D SCF Delete: 128 GLENS FALLS NY 128 S SCF 333 FT LAUDERDALE FL 333 S SCF 758 PALESTINE TX 758 S SCF 792 CHILDRESS TX 792 S SCF 5-Digit FSS Scheme Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Package Services Flats in Bundles Please refer to Postal Explorer for changes and additions to the L006 labeling list. L007 5-Digit Scheme Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Package Services Flats in Bundles Column A Column B Change From: 06078, 06084, SUFFIELD CT , 06118, 06128, HARTFORD CT , 06420, 06437, GUILFORD CT , STAMFORD CT , WESTFIELD NJ , 07430, 07446, ALLENDALE NJ , , 07928, SUMMIT NJ BATTLE CREEK MI Change To: 06078, SUFFIELD CT , HARTFORD CT , GUILFORD CT , STAMFORD CT WESTFIELD NJ , 07430, ALLENDALE NJ , SUMMIT NJ , 49014, BATTLE CREEK MI Add: 06118, HARTFORD CT , COLCHESTER CT , SEYMOUR CT , NAUGATUCK CT , RAMSEY NJ , BASKING RIDGE NJ , CEDAR KNOLLS NJ , CENTEREACH NY , BATTLE CREEK MI Delete: 01007, BELCHERTOWN MA , BLOOMFIELD CT , ELLINGTON CT , BOLTON CT , WILLINGTON CT , NEWINGTON CT , ANSONIA CT , BRANFORD CT , CROMWELL CT , DERBY CT , 06473, NEWTOWN CT , 06512, ORANGE CT , NEW HAVEN CT , 06779, SHELTON CT , WEST HAVEN CT , 06762, WATERBURY CT , 07922, 07927, BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ L012 5-Digit City State Scheme Combination Please refer to Postal Explorer for the new City State Scheme Combination label list. L200 L201 Periodicals and First-Class Mail Periodicals Origin Split and First-Class Mail Mixed A/AA Column A Column B Column C Change From: , , , , , , 344, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , OMX DV DANIELS NJ 07099

11 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) , , , , 344, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 245, , , 344, , , , , , , , , , 540, , , , , , , 612, , , , , , 739, , , , 593, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 961, , , , , , , , 268, , , 311, , , , , 362, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 863, 865, , OMX NNJ METRO NJ 076 OMX MIAMI FL 331 OMX DAKOTA CENTRAL SD 572 OMX BILLINGS MT 590 OMX WICHITA KS , , , , , , , 344, , , , , , , , , , , 566, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 820, , , , , 863, 865, , , , 540, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 534, 549, , 612, 620, , , , , , , , , , 865, , , 898, , , , , , 566, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , OMX LITTLE ROCK AR 720 OMX COLORADO SPGS CO 808 OMX CHEYENNE WY 820 OMX SALT LAKE CITY UT 840

12 12 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information Change To: , 005, , , , , 344, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 344, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 245, , , 344, , , , , , , , , , 540, , , , , , , 612, , , , , , 739, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 961, , , OMX DV DANIELS NJ OMX NNJ METRO NJ 076 OMX MIAMI FL 331 OMX DAKOTA CENTRAL SD 572 OMX BILLINGS MT , 675, , , , , , , 268, , , 311, , , , , 362, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 863, 865, , , , , , , , 344, , , , , , , , , , , 566, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 820, , , , , 863, 865, , , , 540, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , OMX WICHITA KS 670 OMX LITTLE ROCK AR 720 OMX COLORADO SPGS CO 808

13 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) , , , , , 534, 549, , 612, 620, , , , , , , , , , 865, , , 898, , , , , , 566, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Delete: , 245, , , , 344, , , , , , , , , , , 540, , , , , , , 612, , , , , , 739, , , , 540, , , , , , , 612, , , , , , 739, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 961, , , OMX CHEYENNE WY 820 OMX SALT LAKE CITY UT 840 OMX FT LAUDERDALE FL 333 OMX ABERDEEN SD 574 OMX PIERRE SD 575 OMX WOLF POINT MT , , , , , 268, , , , 311, 362, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 863, 865, , , , , , , , 344, , , , , , , , , , , 566, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 820, , , , , 863, 865, , , , , 534, 540, , , 566, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 863, 865, , , 898, , , , 979 OMX DODGE CITY KS 678 OMX CAMDEN AR 717 OMX ALAMOSA CO 811

14 14 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information , , , 534, 549, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 863, 865, , , 898, , , , , , , 534, , 612, 620, , , , , , , , , 865, , , , , 540, , , , 566, , 612, , , , , , 739, , , 764, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , L600 L601 OMX SALIDA CO 812 OMX RAWLINS WY 823 OMX ELKO NV 898 Standard Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Select Regional Ground Network Distribution Centers (Ns) Column A Column B Discount Type Change From: , , N CINCINN OH N 266, , , , , , , , , 375, 380- N MEMPHIS TN N 397, , , , , , 475- N ST LOUIS MO N 479, 609, , , , , , , , N CHICAGO IL N Change To: , , 266, , , , , , , , 375, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , L605 L606 N CINCINN OH N MEMPHIS TN N ST LOUIS MO N CHICAGO IL N N N N Ns/ASFs Nonmachinable Parcel Post N Presort and ON Presort Column A Column B Change From: , , 266, , N CINCINN OH , , , , , , , 375, , , N MEMPHIS TN , , , , , 609, 613- N ST LOUIS MO , , , , , 537- N CHICAGO IL , , Change To: , , 266, , N CINCINN OH , , , , , , 375, , , N MEMPHIS TN , , , , , , , N ST LOUIS MO , , , , 537- N CHICAGO IL , Digit Scheme Standard Mail, First-Class Mail, and Package Services Parcels Column A Column B Change From: , 12443, 12449, 12466, KINGSTON NY , Change To: KINGSTON NY Add: 03851, MILTON NH , 12449, 12466, 12487, KINGSTON NY , KINGWOOD WV Delete: 01083, WARREN MA 01083

15 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 15 L607 3-Digit ZIP Code Sort Option for Drop-Ship Mailers Column A Column B Change From: , 12815, 12817, GLENS FALLS NY , , 12827, 12833, , , , , , , 12884, , 49711, , 49723, TRAVERSE CITY MI , 49734, 49737, 49748, 49761, 49764, 49775, 49777, , , 75834, 75838, , PALESTINE TX , 75856, , , 79223, , CHILDRESS TX , , , 79243, 79247, 79251, , Change To: , 12815, 12817, ALBANY NY , , 12827, 12833, , , , , , , 12884, , 49711, , 49723, GAYLORD MI , 49734, 49737, 49748, 49761, 49764, 49775, 49777, , , 75834, 75838, , EAST TEXAS TX , 75856, , , 79223, , AMARILLO TX , , , 79243, 79247, 79251, , L800 L801 Automation Rate Mailings AAs Letter-Size Mailings Column A Column B Change From: , , 261- AA CHARLESTON WV , 268, , , 340 AA MIAMI FL 331 Change To: , , 266, AA CHARLESTON WV , , 340 AA MIAMI FL 331 Add: , 268 AA CLARKSBURG WV 263 Delete: 333 FT LAUDERDALE FL 333 We will incorporate these revisions into the periodic update of the online Labeling Lists available via Postal Explorer at Network Development & Support, Network Operations, Mail Alert The mailings below will be deposited in the near future. Offices should process this mail according to applicable service standards with the in-home dates in mind. 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 also offers electronic Mail Alerts via ADVANCE. For more information, see the ADVANCE Notification & Tracking System Technical Guide on the Internet at ribbs.usps.gov/advance/documents/tech_guides/ advtech.pdf or contact the National Customer Support Center at Requested Delivery Dates Title of Mailing Class and Type of Mail 8/13/12 8/15/12 jcp Wk 29 August Book (Was Standard A/ Wk 27 August Monthly) Flat 8/13/12 8/17/12 Ginny s Standard Catalog 8/15/12 8/17/12 Nordstrom Aug Book Standard Catalog 8/15/12 8/18/12 Ashro Lifestyle Standard Catalog 8/17/12 8/21/12 Montgomery Ward Standard Catalog Number of Pieces (Millions) Distribution Presort Level Comments 8.5 National 3/5 Digit Harte-Hanks/RRD 5.0 National 3/5 Digit Nationwide National 3/5 Digit Arandell 2.0 National 3/5 Digit Nationwide 4.0 National 3/5 Digit Quad Graphics

16 16 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information Requested Class and Delivery Dates Title of Mailing Type of Mail 8/20/12 8/23/12 Midnight Velvet Standard Catalog 8/20/12 8/23/12 Though The Country Door Standard Catalog 8/23/12 8/25/12 jcp Wk 30 Sephora Standard Catalog Number of Pieces (Millions) Distribution Presort Level Comments 3.0 National 3/5 Digit Nationwide 3.0 National 3/5 Digit Nationwide 8.0 National 3/5 Digit Harte-Hanks/RRD Retail Stamps by Mail Brochure Ordering Information Business Customer Support and Services, Customer and Industry Affairs, This article publishes the Stamps by Mail (SBM) print run cutoff schedule for fiscal year (FY) 12. Each date has a designation whether it is for the year-round (YR) brochure or the holiday (HOL) brochure. The remaining FY 12 print cycle cut-off date is as follows: August 24, 2012 (HOL). Starting with the June 25, 2010, print cycle, the Englishonly brochures have been replaced with bilingual (English and Spanish) brochures. All orders received from SBM sites by June 25 and thereafter will be provided bilingual brochures. There is no change in the price. To order brochures, submit PS Form 3227-O, Stamps by Mail Brochure Order Form (April 2011), to Cyril-Scott Company: Cyril Scott Company PO Box 627 Lancaster, OH Telephone: Fax: You can find this form at click Forms, and then select the form by number. A copy of this form appears on page 17 in this Postal Bulletin. The cost per unit of 500 is $ This cost includes overprinting the address of the fulfillment office placing the order. You may pay for orders (under $10,000) with local IMPAC credit cards, checks, or money orders. However, Cyril-Scott Company cannot process the order until it receives payment. Local ebuy procedures may also apply (refer to local procurement procedures). Cyril-Scott Company must receive orders placed by mail by close of business the day of the print run cut-off date listed here. Orders received after the cut-off date will be processed the next print run date. All local Post Offices and centralized sites should follow the ordering instructions contained within this article and utilize local funds. For Orders Exceeding $10,000 Use ebuy to process both centralized and decentralized brochure orders that exceed $10, In the Purchasing Method field, select Route Req to Supply Mgmt, then in the After Approval Route field, select Eastern Services CMC (Memphis, TN). Include completed PS Form 3227-O with imprint information with the ebuy order. Note: These approved ebuy orders must be received by Supply Management at least 10 days prior to a published run cut-off date to be included in that run. Cyril-Scott Company will deliver orders within 35 calendar days after printing. Printing begins 1 week after the deadline date, and actual receipt of the order will depend on the ultimate destination and the corresponding delivery service standard. You should save copies of all orders placed at your local Post Office until the order has been received. Ensure procedures are in effect locally for proper verification of receipt. Retail Access Channels, Channel Access,

17 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 17 Stamps by mail

18 18 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information Safety Beat the Heat During summer months, USPS employees may work in environments where they re exposed to excessive heat. This exposure can lead to serious heat-related illnesses that occur when the body is no longer able to cool itself through sweating. By knowing the signs and symptoms associated with these illnesses and practicing preventative measures, you can reduce the risk of heat-related health problems. Know the Symptoms: Headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Weakness and moist skin. Mood changes such as irritability or confusion. Upset stomach, thirst, or vomiting. Protect Yourself: Drink plenty of fluids. Maintain normal salt intake. Wear light-colored clothing. Avoid drinks with caffeine. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. The Postal Service is committed to ensuring that all employees work as safely as possible. Remember the heat equation: High Temperature + High Humidity + Physical Work = Potential Heat Illness Beat the heat! Safety and Health, Employee Resource Management,

19 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 19 Pull-Out Information Fraud Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers This listing should be provided to Contract Postal Units and used by acceptance clerks in non-pos locations without intranet access to validate an Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) number online. For all other locations, online EMCA validation is preferred. The online validation process is outlined in the EMCA Validation SOP on the Retail webpage. This list supersedes all previous notices, which must be recycled. Acceptance clerks must not accept Express Mail shipments bearing an invalid EMCA number in the Payment by Account or Agreement Number section of the Express Mail label or form. Note: The first 6 digits of a 9-digit Custom Designed Service and Next Day Pickup Agreement make up the Corporate Account Number PULL-OUT INFORMATION

20 20 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information

21 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information Product Information Requirements, Mail Entry & Payment Technology,

22 22 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information 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. Destroy all interim notices 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 to to to to to to to to to to to to 3499

23 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 8199

24 24 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 4799

25 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 6299

26 26 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 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 Criminal Investigations Group, Postal Inspection Service,

27 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 27 Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian 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. Destroy all 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 outdated 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

28 28 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 2 360

29 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to Criminal Investigations Group, Postal Inspection Service, Verifying U.S. Postal Service Money Orders Follow these steps to cash a Postal Service money order: 1. Check that the amount does not exceed the legal limit: $1,000 for domestic, and $700 for international postal money orders. 2. Check that the proper security features are present: When held to the light, a watermark of Benjamin Franklin is repeated from top to bottom on the left side. When held to the light, a dark line (security thread) runs from top to bottom with the word USPS repeated. There should be no discoloration around the dollar amounts, which might indicate the amounts were changes. These appear in Postal Service Notice 299, U.S. Postal Money Order Reference Card, or online at 3. If the money order seems suspicious, call the U.S. Postal Service Money Order Verification System at Please provide this information to local banks and retailers, as they also receive Postal Service money orders for cashing. Retail Services, Channel Access, Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms Do Not Cash To be posted and used by retail window employees. As directed, destroy previous notices. Destroy all interim notices when the numbers listed appear in the Postal Bulletin. 671,819, ,794, ,612, ,794, ,891, ,794, ,282, ,794, ,916, ,262, ,552, ,262, ,694, ,262, ,751, ,262, ,800, ,287, ,130, ,287, ,844, ,287, ,594, ,063, ,683, ,063, ,619, ,063, ,619, ,321, ,619,887 Criminal Investigations Group, Postal Inspection Service, Toll-Free Number Available to Verify Canadian Money Orders The Canada Post Corporation is now providing a tollfree 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. Criminal Investigations Group, Postal Inspection Service,

30 30 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information Other Information Overseas Military/Diplomatic Mail Mail addressed to military and diplomatic post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions of mailing regarding content, preparation, and handling. The APO/FPO/DPO table below outlines these conditions by APO/FPO/DPO 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/DPO 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/DPO 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. Changes APO/FPO/DPO Action Effective Date See Restrictions APO AE Close 07/27/2012 DPO AE Close 08/23/2012 APO AA Close 08/08/2012 APO/FPO/DPO Table We have eliminated Not Active entries from the table below to save space and paper. APO/ FPO/ DPO See Restrictions A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- P-R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- P-R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A-A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H- M-P-R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-F-F1- H-M-R-U-Z A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-F-H- M-R-R1-U-V A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-A2-B-C-D-H-M- R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-F1-H-M- R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-L-H-M-R- U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-U-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-D-H-U-V A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-P-R- U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-P-R APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-P-R A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-F1-H-M- P-R A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-P-R- U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-L-M-R- U APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U- V A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-F1-H-M- R-U-V A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-N-R- U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-N-R-R1-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-F-F1-H- M-N-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z A1-A2-B-N-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-N-R-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

31 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 31 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-N-R-R1-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-F-H-R-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-F-M-N- V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-N-R-R1-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A1-A2-B-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-N-R-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-N-R-R1-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-N-R-R1-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-M-N-R-R1-S-T-V-Z- Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-C1-R-U-V A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-U-V A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-P-R-U A1-A2-B-C-C1-R-U A1-A2-B-C-C1-R-U A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-C1-R-U A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-C1-R-U-V A1-A2-B-C-C1-F-F1-F2- J-L-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-N-R- U-V A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-R-U-V A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-P-R-U- V A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U- V A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U- V A-A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-M- R-R1-U-U3-V-W A1-A2-B-C-F-N-U-V A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-M-R- U-V A1-A2-B-C-F-U-V A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-C-F-U-V A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-B2-C-D-F-F1- M-R-U-U1-U2-U3-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-U A1-A2-B-M-N-R-U A1-A2-B-M-R-U-V A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-U A1-A2-B-N-R-U A1-A2-B-N-U-V-Z A1-A2-B-N-U-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-F1-M-R- R1-U A1-A2-B-C-F1-H-U A1-A2-B-C-V-V A1-A2-B-U APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-N-R-U-V A1-A2-B-C-J-M-N-R-U- V A1-A2-B A1-A2-B-F1-H A1-A2-B-C-C1-F1-M-N- R-R1-U A1-A2-B-F1-N-R-Z A1-A2-B-C-F1-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-F1-M-R- R1-U A1-A2-B-F1-M-R A1-A2-B-C-M-N-R-V A-A1-A2-B-M-R-V-W A1-A2-B-F-M-N-R-U-V A1-A2-B-C-D-M-R-U-V A1-A2-B-M-R-U-V A-A1-A2-B-F-H-N-Q-V- Z-Z A1-A2-B-M-N-R-U-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-F1-M-R- R1-U A1-A2-B-M-N-R-U-V A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-F- J-L-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-N-R-R1- U-V A-B-B2-C-C1-F-J-L-M- N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-B-B2-C-C1-F-J-L-M- N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-N-V-Z A1-A2-B-N-V A-A1-A2-B-C-C1-F-J-L- M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-N-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-F- I-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-W-Y- Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V- W-Y-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-F-F1-J- L-M-N-R-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-H-N-Q-V- Z-Z A-B-B2-C-C1-F-J-L-M- N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-M-N- R-R1-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-J-N-U-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-H-N-V-Z1

32 32 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A-B-B2-C-C1-F-J-L-M- N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-U A1-A2-B-C-D-H-U A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1- E2-F-F1-F2-J-L-N-R- R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-E3-F-F1- J-L-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-E1-L-M- N-R A-A1-A2-B-F-H-N-R-V A1-A2-B-C-D-H-L-U-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-H1-N- R-R1-U1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-N-R-V- Z A-B-F-F1-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-L-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A1-A2-B-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-N-R-V- Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-H1-N- R-R1-U1-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-F1-I- N-R-U-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E2- E3-F-J-L-N-R-R1-T-V- Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-F1-I- N-R-U-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1- E2-E3-F-J-L-N-R-R1-T- V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E2- E3-F-F1-H-H1-J-L-M-N- R-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-F-M-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-F-H-H1- J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-N-R-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-R-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-R-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-R-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-C1-D-F-J- L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E1- E2-E3-F-L-M-N-R-R1-T- V-W-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-N-R-V- Z A1-A2-B-J-L-N-T-V-Z1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-N-R-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-M-N-R-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-N-U-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-U1-V-Z A1-A2-B-U1-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V- Z A-A1-A2-B-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-F-M-V-Z A1-A2-B-V-Z A1-A2-B-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-U-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-N-R-U-Z A-A1-A2-B-M-N-R-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-F-N-U-V- Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-E3-F-F1- L-M-N-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C1-F-J- L-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-M-R-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-H1-N- R-R1-U1-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-F-H1-R- R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-H1-N- R-R1-U1-V-Z A1-A2-B-C1-F-F1-H1- N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-N-U-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-N-R-R1-T-U-U4- V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-L-M-N-R-R1-T-U- U4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-L-M-N-R-R1-T-U- U4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-L-M-N-R-R1-T-U- U4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-L-M-N-R-R1-T-U- U4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-N-P-R-R1-T-U- U4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-R-R1-U-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-F-H1-N-R- R1-U2-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-E2-F-N-R- R1-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-F-H1-N-R- R1-U2-V-Z1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-J-L-N-U-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-N-T-U-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-F1-N-V- Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-F-F1-M- N-R-R1-V-Z A1-A2-B-B2-D-E1-F-H- H1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V- Z A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E2-F-J- L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-U-V- Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-U-V- Z A1-A2-B-D-F-J-L-M-N- U-V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-U-V- Z A1-A2-B-L-M-N-U-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-J-L-M-N-U- V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-U-V- Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-U-V- Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-T-U- V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-J-L-M-N- V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-V-Z A1-A2-B-H-J-L-M-N-U- V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-U-V- Z A1-A2-B-C-F-H-I-L-M- N-V-Z-Z A1-A2-B-L-M-N-U-V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-U-V- Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-T-U- V-Z A1-A2-B-D-F-M-N-V-Z A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-U-V- Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V- Z A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E2-F-J- L-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F1-N-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B-U APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-V A-A1-A2-B-J-L-N-T-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U-V A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U-V A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-V A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U A-A1-A2-B-U-V A1-A2-B-H-J-L-M-N-T- W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W A1-A2-B-M-V-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W A1-A2-B-M-V-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-V-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-V-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- V-W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-M-W A1-A2-B-M-V-W

33 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 33 APO/ FPO/ DPO See Restrictions A1-A2-B-L-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-F-N-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-N-U3-V-V A-A1-A2-B-N-V A1-A2-B-F-N-U3-V A1-A2-B-F-N-U3-V A-A1-A2-B-F-V A1-A2-B-I-N-V A1-A2-B-I-N-V A1-A2-B-D-F-U A1-A2-B-D-F A1-A2-B-F-U3-V A1-A2-B-F-N-U3-V A1-A2-B-F-N-U3 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-F-N-U A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-H1- M-N-U-V A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-M- N-U-V A-A1-A2-B-H-J-L-M-N- T-U-V A-A1-A2-B-F-U A-A1-A2-B-F-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-P-V A1-A2-B-F-N-U3-V A1-A2-B-F-U A-A1-A2-B-H-M-U A-A1-A2-B-H-M-U A-A1-A2-B-H-M-U-V A-A1-A2-B-H-M-N-U A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-M-U A-A1-A2-B-H-M-U A1-A2-B-F-M-V A1-A2-B-F-M-V A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- E2-E3-F-F1-H-H1-I-L- M-N-R-T-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-H-M-N-U A1-A2-B-B2-F1-H-J-N- R A1-A2-B-V APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-N-V A1-A2-B-N-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V

34 34 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information Restrictions 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 DMM = Domestic Mail Manual DPO = Diplomatic Post Office FPO = Fleet Post Office 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. A2. APO/FPO/DPO addresses shall not include a city and/or country name. B. Regardless of mail class, a customs declaration form is required for all items weighing 16 ounces or more, or any item (regardless of weight) containing potentially dutiable mail contents (e.g., merchandise) addressed to an APO, FPO, or DPO ZIP Code. PS Form 2976 is required for items weighing less than 16 ounces, and PS Form 2976-A is required for items weighing 16 ounces or more. No customs form is required for items weighing less than 16 ounces when the contents are not potentially dutiable (e.g., documents). When the surface area of the address side of the mailpiece is not large enough to contain a PS Form 2976-A, the smaller PS Form 2976 may be substituted (e.g., the Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box). The following exceptions apply: Known mailers are exempt from providing customs documentation on non-dutiable letters or printed matter. (A known mailer is a business mailer who enters volume mailings through a business mail entry unit (BMEU) or other bulk mail acceptance location, pays postage through an advance deposit account, uses a permit imprint for postage payment, and submits a completed postage statement at the time of entry that certifies that the mailpieces contain no dangerous materials that are prohibited by postal regulations.) All federal, state, and local government agencies whose mailings are regarded as Official Mail are exempt from providing customs documentation on any item addressed to an APO, FPO, or DPO except for those APOs/FPOs/DPOs 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. B2. All federal, state, and local government agencies must complete customs documentation when sending potentially dutiable mail addressed to or from this APO, FPO, or DPO. 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 This restriction does not apply to firearms mailed to or by official U.S. government agencies. The restriction for mail to this APO/FPO/DPO ZIP Code does not apply to firearms mailed from this APO/FPO/DPO ZIP Code, provided ATF and USPS regulations are met. Antique firearms are a separate category defined in DMM h 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 letters, flats, and Periodicals are authorized. Parcels of any class are prohibited. 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: Maximum length 20 inches. Maximum width 12 inches. Maximum height 12 inches. The maximum length and girth combined may not exceed 68 inches. 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, vegetables, animals, and living plants are prohibited. N. Registered mail is prohibited. O. Delivery status information for Extra Services is not available on USPS.com. 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. S. Mail of all classes must fit in a mail sack. Mail may not exceed the following dimensions and weight: Maximum length 12 inches. Maximum width 12 inches. Maximum height 5 1/2 inches. Maximum weight 25 pounds. The maximum length and girth combined may not exceed 47 inches. 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. U4. Mail addressed to Box C is limited to 2 pounds, regardless of class. V. Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) not available from any origin. V1. Delivery Confirmation service is not available. 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, Global Business,

35 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 35 Missing August 2012 Children Posters 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: Taylor Butler Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Savannah, GA Name: Eliginethe Cardona Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Lawrence, MA Name: Kele Foust-Carpenter Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Keizer, OR Name: Hannah Hatswell Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Citrus Heights, CA Name: Linnea Lomax Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Sacramento, CA Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hot Line TDD

36 36 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information Missing Children Poster Display Instructions Post Offices, classified stations, branches, and contract postal units may display this poster at their option. If the poster is displayed, it should be placed on the community bulletin board located in the Post Office box lobby and not in the main retail (full service) lobby. Alternatively, Missing Children posters can be maintained in a binder behind the counter to be used as a reference guide. The posters also may be posted in a prominent location where letter carriers will be able to see them before or after they go out on their routes. Making this information available to letter carriers is consistent with the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program to facilitate identification of missing children. 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 periodically. Notification of newly reported missing children is sent to designated district Missing Children coordinators via addresses provided by district managers. Within 24 hours of receipt of an ed Missing Children poster, district coordinators should distribute copies to all Postal Service facilities in their districts. Missing Children posters are to be displayed as noted above for 30 days unless notification is received (from NCMEC) to remove a particular poster sooner. The network is used to distribute posters and information in only the most urgent cases of missing 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 ( ).

37 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 37 August 2012 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: Courtenay McCullough Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Charlotte, NC Name: Stephanie Mejia Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Los Angeles, CA Name: Alexis Newman Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Hazlehurst, GA Name: Destiny Nixon-McKesson Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Reading, PA Name: David Ortiz Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Cudahy, CA Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hot Line TDD

38 38 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information Missing Children Poster Display Instructions Post Offices, classified stations, branches, and contract postal units may display this poster at their option. If the poster is displayed, it should be placed on the community bulletin board located in the Post Office box lobby and not in the main retail (full service) lobby. Alternatively, Missing Children posters can be maintained in a binder behind the counter to be used as a reference guide. The posters also may be posted in a prominent location where letter carriers will be able to see them before or after they go out on their routes. Making this information available to letter carriers is consistent with the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program to facilitate identification of missing children. 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 periodically. Notification of newly reported missing children is sent to designated district Missing Children coordinators via addresses provided by district managers. Within 24 hours of receipt of an ed Missing Children poster, district coordinators should distribute copies to all Postal Service facilities in their districts. Missing Children posters are to be displayed as noted above for 30 days unless notification is received (from NCMEC) to remove a particular poster sooner. The network is used to distribute posters and information in only the most urgent cases of missing 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 ( ).

39 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 39 August 2012 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: Zashawntray Pickett Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Elgin, IL Name: Briana Powers Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Saint Petersburg, FL Name: Naomi Vasquez Born: Date Missing: Missing From: New Philadelphia, OH Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hot Line TDD

40 40 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information Missing Children Poster Display Instructions Post Offices, classified stations, branches, and contract postal units may display this poster at their option. If the poster is displayed, it should be placed on the community bulletin board located in the Post Office box lobby and not in the main retail (full service) lobby. Alternatively, Missing Children posters can be maintained in a binder behind the counter to be used as a reference guide. The posters also may be posted in a prominent location where letter carriers will be able to see them before or after they go out on their routes. Making this information available to letter carriers is consistent with the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program to facilitate identification of missing children. 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 periodically. Notification of newly reported missing children is sent to designated district Missing Children coordinators via addresses provided by district managers. Within 24 hours of receipt of an ed Missing Children poster, district coordinators should distribute copies to all Postal Service facilities in their districts. Missing Children posters are to be displayed as noted above for 30 days unless notification is received (from NCMEC) to remove a particular poster sooner. The network is used to distribute posters and information in only the most urgent cases of missing 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 ( ).

41 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 41 Thrift Savings Plan Fact Sheet U.S. Aggregate Index *Rates of return for May (inception of S and I Funds) through December S&P 500 Stock Index Dow Jones U.S. Completion TSM Index EAFE Stock Index ANNUAL RETURNS G Fund F Fund C Fund S * Fund I * Fund * -2.52* * * U.S. Aggregate Index S&P 500 Stock Index Dow Jones U.S. Completion TSM Index MONTHLY RETURNS G Fund F Fund C Fund S * Fund I * Fund 2011 Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July LAST 12 MONTHS EAFE Stock Index The G Fund is managed internally by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Assets of the F, C, S, and I Funds are managed externally. The Board currently has contracts with BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., to manage the F, C, S, and I Fund assets. The F, C, S, and I Funds invest in commingled trust funds, in which the assets of tax-deferred employee benefit plans are combined and invested together. The F, C, S, and I Funds and the BlackRock funds are passively managed index funds. 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 L Funds.

42 42 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Pull-Out Information L Funds Annual Returns L Income L 2020 L 2030 L 2040 L PULL-OUT INFORMATION Monthly Returns L Income L 2020 L 2030 L 2040 L Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July LAST 12 MONTHS

43 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 43 Stamp Services Stamp Announcement 12-45: O. Henry 2011 USPS On September 11, 2012, in Greensboro, North Carolina, at the Greensboro Historical Museum, the Postal Service will issue the O. Henry commemorative stamp (Forever priced at 45 cents) in one design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item ). The stamp will go on sale nationwide September 11, In 2012, the U.S. Postal Service commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of O. Henry (the pen name of William S. Porter) with a stamp in its Literary Arts series. This prolific author wrote nearly 300 tales. By the time of his death, he was the most widely read storyteller in America. In the stamp art, the author s portrait is set against a background image of the elevated rail in New York City, where many of O. Henry s stories were set. The portrait is based on a photograph of the author as a young man. Illustrator Cap Pannell worked with art director and stamp designer Ethel Kessler on this stamp art. Distribution: Item , O. Henry (Forever priced at 45 cents) Commemorative PSA Pane of 20 Stamps Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribution centers (Ss) will receive their standard automatic distribution quantity for a PSA pane stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size of 40,000 stamps. Initial Supply to Post Offices SDOs/Ss will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices of a quantity to cover approximately 45 days of sales. Distribution quantities for the automatic distribution will be posted, by finance number and unit ID, on the Asset Management S webpage at blue.usps.gov/purchase/assetmgnt/am_sdchome.htm. SDOs/Ss must not distribute this commemorative sheet to Post Offices before August 27, Additional Supply Post Offices requiring additional quantities of Item must requisition them from their designated SDO/ S after the first day of issue using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. Sales Policy All Post Offices should maintain a sufficient inventory level of this item until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures. How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, at The Postal Store website at or by calling 800-STAMP-24. 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: O. Henry Stamp Greensboro Main Office 201 N. Murrow Blvd. Greensboro, NC 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 November 12, How to Order First-Day Covers The Postal Service 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, online at or by calling Customers may request a free catalog by calling or writing to: U.S. Postal Service Catalog Request PO Box Kansas City, MO Philatelic Products There are six philatelic products available for this stamp issue: *, First Day Cover, $ *, Digital Color Postmark, $ , Uncut Press Sheet, $ *, Ceremony Program, $ *, Commemorative Panel, $9.95.

44 44 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information *, Cancellation Keepsake (P w/pane), $ Items with an asterisk (*) will use the 128 barcode from Stamp Fulfillment Services. All other philatelic products will continue to use barcode series A, with the exception of the Yearbook and the Guide Book. Issue: O. Henry Item Number: Denomination & Type of First-Class Mail Forever Issue: Commemorative Format: Pane of 20 (1 design) Series: Literary Arts Issue Date & City: September 11, 2012, Greensboro, NC Designer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Art Director: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Typographer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Artist: Cap Pannell, Dallas, TX Engraver: WRE Modeler: Avery Dennison, Designed and Engineered Solutions Manufacturing Process: Gravure Printer: Avery Dennison (AVR) Printed at: AVR, Clinton, SC Press Type: Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK) Stamps per Pane: 20 Print Quantity: 20 million stamps Paper Type: Prephosphored, Type I Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive Processed at: AVR, Clinton, SC Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, 5473 (Green) Stamp Orientation: Horizontal Image Area (w x h): x 0.84 in./36.06 x mm Overall Size (w x h): 1.56 x 0.99 in./39.62 x mm Full Pane Size (w x h): 7.25 x 5.85 in./ x mm Plate Size: 160 stamps per revolution Plate Numbers: V followed by five (5) single digits Marginal Markings: Front: Header: LITERARY ARTS 28TH IN A SERIES Plate numbers in four corners of pane Back: 2011 USPS USPS logo Plate position diagram Barcode (469900) in upper right and lower left corners of pane Narrative text on back of each pane about O. Henry s life Promotional text Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales,

45 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 45 Stamp Announcement 12-46: Four Flags 2011 USPS On September 14, 2012, in Washington,, the Postal Service will issue a Four Flags First-Class Mail stamp (Forever priced at 45 cents) in four designs in a pressuresensitive adhesive (PSA) automated teller machine (ATM) sheetlet of 18 stamps (Item ). The stamps will go on sale September 14, The stamps were previously issued as: PSA Booklet of 20, 2/22/12 (Item ). PSA Coil of 100, 2/22/12 (Item ). PSA Booklet of 10, 6/1/12 (Item ). Distribution: Item , Four Flags First-Class Mail (Forever priced at 45 cents) PSA ATM Sheetlet of 18 Stamps ($8.10) The distribution of this stamp issue will be limited to Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS). Since there is sufficient national inventory of the Lady Liberty & US Flag ATM sheetlet, Item , at the stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribution centers (Ss), there will not be any distribution of the Four Flags ATM sheetlet stamp to the field. SDOs and Ss will continue to ship existing supplies of Item to Post Offices. Initial Supply to Post Offices SDOs/Ss will not make any distribution of this stamp issue to Post Offices. Post Offices (APC units) that require additional supplies of ATM sheetlets should continue to order Item , Lady Liberty & US Flag. Post Offices that have customers wanting Item , Four Flags ATM, should direct them to Stamp Fulfillment Services. How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, at The Postal Store website at or by calling 800-STAMP-24. 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: Four Flags ATM Booklet of 18 Stamps Special Cancellations PO Box Washington, 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 November 14, How to Order First-Day Covers The Postal Service 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, online at or by calling Customers may request a free catalog by calling or writing to: U.S. Postal Service Catalog Request PO Box Kansas City, MO Philatelic Products There is one philatelic product available for this stamp issue: *, First-Day Cover Set of 4, $3.56. Items with an asterisk (*) will use the 128 barcode from Stamp Fulfillment Services. All other philatelic products will continue to use barcode series A, with the exception of the Yearbook and the Guide Book. Issue: Four Flags Item Number: Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever Format: ATM Sheetlet of 18 (4 designs) Series: N/A Issue Date & City: September 14, 2012, Washington, (No Ceremony) Designer: Howard E. Paine, Delaplane, VA Typographer: Howard E. Paine, Delaplane, VA Artist: Arnold C. Holeywell Modeler: Joseph Sheeran Manufacturing Process: Flexographic, Offset, Microprint, USPS Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU) Printed at: Williamsville, NY Print Quantity: 342 million stamps Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive

46 46 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. Press Type: Mueller Martini, A76 Stamps per Sheetlet: 18 Paper Type: Nonphosphored, Type III, Overall Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive Colors: Stamp Side: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Cover Side: Black, PMS 200 (Red), PMS 287 (Blue) Stamp Orientation: Vertical Image Area (w x h): 0.73 x 0.84 in./18.54 x mm Overall Size (w x h): 0.87 x 0.98 in./22.10 x mm Booklet Size (w x h): 2.61 x in./ x mm Plate Size: 720 stamps per revolution Plate Numbers: Marginal Markings: Cover Side: Stamp Side: P followed by four (4) single digits Header: Justice, Equality, Freedom, Liberty EIGHTEEN FIRST-CLASS FOREVER STAMPS Barcode ( ) USPS logo Promotional text 2011 USPS in peel strip area Plate block number in peel strip Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales, Update: USS Constitution Stamp Philatelic Products In the article Stamp Announcement 12-44: The War of 1812: USS Constitution in Postal Bulletin ( , pages ), the Philatelic Products section has two updates: additional information for the Uncut Press Sheet and a new philatelic product. The changes are given here in bold , Uncut Press Sheet w/die cut, $45.00 (Print Quantity of 1,000) *, Uncut Press Sheet w/o die cut, $45.00 (Print Quantity of 3,500). Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales, Stamps and Postal Stationery This schedule is subject to change. Updated Announcement 12-D This is a periodic announcement of new stamps and postal stationery items being issued during the calendar year. For additional information on stamps and stamp products, visit The Postal Store website at NOTE N N P ISSUE 25 Spectrum Eagle (Presorted First-Class) $5.15 Sunshine Skyway Bridge (Pre-Stamped Priority Mail Envelope) New Mexico Statehood (44 Forever) NATIONWIDE FIRST DAY OF ISSUE FIRST DAY CITY/STATE FORMAT DEADLINE Jan 3 Liberty, MO PSA coil of 3000 Mar 3 PSA coil of (M) (6 designs) Jan 3 Liberty, MO Pre-stamped Priority Mail Mar 3 envelope Jan 6 Santa Fe, NM PSA pane of 20 (C) Mar 6 N 32 Aloha Shirts Jan 19 Honolulu, HI PSA pane of 20 Mar 19 PSA coil of 100 (M) (5 designs) N 85 Glacier National Park, MT Jan 19 Kalispell, MT PSA pane of 20 (M) Mar 19 (International rate, Canada, and Mexico) N 65 Dogs at Work (2 oz.) Jan 20 Merrifield, VA PSA pane of 20 (M) (4 designs) Mar 20 N 65 Checkerspot Butterfly Jan 20 Baltimore, MD PSA pane of 20 (M) Mar 20 N 85 Birds of Prey (3 oz.) Jan 20 Washington, PSA pane of 20 (M) (5 designs) Mar 20 N $1.05 Lancaster County, PA Jan 20 Lancaster, PA PSA pane of 20 (M) Mar 20 (International rate) N 65 Wedding Cake (2 oz.) Jan 20 Alexandria, VA PSA pane of 20 (M) Mar 20 N 45 Weather Vanes Jan 20 Shelburne, VT PSA coil of 3000 Mar 20 PSA coil of (M) (5 designs) N Sailboat (32 Forever) Jan 22 Oyster Bay, NY Stamped card single Mar 22 Stamped card double Stamped card sheet N Bonsai (45 Forever) Jan 23 Sacramento, CA PSA booklet of 20 (M) (5 designs) Mar 23

47 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 47 NOTE N ISSUE WAG Purple Martin (45 Forever) Available only at SFS NATIONWIDE FIRST DAY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CITY/STATE FORMAT DEADLINE Jan 23 Mulberry, FL Stamped envelope #10 Stamped envelope #10W Stamped envelope #9 Stamped envelope #9W Stamped envelope #6 3/4 Stamped envelope #6 3/4W Mar 23 N PSA Purple Martin (45 Forever) Jan 23 Mulberry, FL PSA #10 Mar 23 PSA envelope #10W PSA envelope #9 PSA envelope #9W PSA envelope #6 3/4 PSA envelope #6 3/4W N Celebrating Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon (45 Forever) Jan 23 San Francisco, CA PSA pane of 12 (C) Mar 23 N P N N N P N N N N N John H. Johnson (Black Heritage) (45 Forever) Jan 31 Chicago, IL PSA pane of 20 (C) Mar 31 Heart Health (45 Forever) Feb 9 Washington, PSA pane of 20 (C) Apr 9 Love Ribbons (45 Forever) February 2, 2012, Retail Sales authorized Feb 14 Colorado Springs, CO PSA pane of 20 (M) Apr 14 Arizona Statehood (45 Forever) Feb 14 Phoenix, AZ PSA pane of 20 (C) Apr 14 Danny Thomas (45 Forever) Feb 16 Memphis, TN PSA pane of 20 (C) Apr 16 Four Flags (45 Forever) Feb 22 Washington, PSA booklet of 20 (M) (4 designs) PSA coil of 100 (M) (4 designs) Apr 22 $5.15 Sunshine Skyway Bridge Feb 28 St. Petersburg, FL PSA pane of 20 (M) Apr 28 (Priority Mail) $18.95 Carmel Mission Feb 28 Carmel, CA PSA pane of 10 (M) Apr 28 (Express Mail) Cherry Blossom Centennial Mar 24 Washington, PSA pane of 20 (C) (2 designs) May 23 (45 Forever) William H. Johnson Apr 11 Baltimore, MD PSA pane of 20 (C) Jun 10 (American Treasures) (45 Forever) Twentieth-Century Poets Apr 21 Los Angeles, CA PSA pane of 20 (C) (10 designs) Jun 20 (45 Forever) The Civil War: 1862 (45 Forever) Apr 24 New Orleans, LA Souvenir sheet of 12 (C) Jun 23 (2 designs) N N P N Jose Ferrer (45 Forever) Apr 26 New York, NY PSA pane of 20 (C) Jun 25 N Louisiana Statehood Apr 30 Baton Rouge, LA PSA pane of 20 (C) Jun 29 P (45 Forever) N Great Film Directors (45 Forever) May 23 Silver Spring, MD PSA pane of 20 (C) (4 designs) Jul 22 N Mail a Smile (45 Forever) Jun 1 Orlando, FL PSA pane of 20 (C) (5 designs) Jul 31 P Four Flags (45 Forever) Jun 1 McLean, VA 2101 PSA booklet of 10 (M) (4 designs) Jul 31 N 1 Bobcat Jun 1 San Marcos, TX PSA coil of 3000 (M) Jul 31 N 32 Aloha Shirts Jun 2 McLean, VA PSA booklet of 10 (M) (5 designs) Aug 1 N Bicycling (45 Forever) Jun 7 Minneapolis, MN PSA pane of 20 (C) (4 designs) Aug 6 N Celebrate Scouting (45 Forever) Jun 9 Washington, PSA pane of 20 (C) Aug 8 N Miles Davis/Edith Piaf Jun 12 New York, NY PSA pane of 20 (C) Aug 11 P (45 Forever) Paris, France N Sailboat (32 Forever) Jun 22 Lancaster, PA Stamped card 4-up pack of ten (40 cards) Aug 21

48 48 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information NOTE N N P N P N P N P N P N N P N P N P ISSUE Scenic American Landscapes ($15.95) Major League Baseball All-Stars (45 Forever) Major League Baseball All-Stars: Joe DiMaggio (45 Forever) Major League Baseball All-Stars: Ted Williams (45 Forever) Major League Baseball All-Stars: Larry Doby (45 Forever) Major League Baseball All-Stars: Willie Stargell (45 Forever) Innovative Choreographers (45 Forever) Flags of our Nation: Set 6 (45 Forever) Edgar Rice Burroughs (45 Forever) The War of 1812: USS Constitution (45 Forever) NATIONWIDE FIRST DAY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CITY/STATE FORMAT DEADLINE Jun 23 Lancaster, PA Premium stamped card (set of 20) Aug 22 Jul 20 Cooperstown, NY PSA pane of 20 (C) (4 designs) Sep 18 Jul 21 New York, NY PSA pane of 20 (C) Sep 19 Jul 21 Boston, MA PSA pane of 20 (C) Sep 19 Jul 21 Cleveland, OH PSA pane of 20 (C) Sep 19 Jul 21 Pittsburgh, PA PSA pane of 20 (C) Sep 19 Jul 28 Los Angeles, CA PSA pane of 20 (C) (4 designs) Sep 26 Aug 16 Sacramento, CA (APS Stamp Show) PSA coil of 50 (M) (10 designs) Oct 15 Aug 17 Tarzana, CA PSA pane of 20 (C) Oct 16 Aug 18 Boston, MA PSA pane of 20 (C) Oct 17 N O. Henry (45 Forever) Sep 11 Greensboro, NC PSA pane of 20 (C) Nov 10 Four Flags (45 Forever) Sep 14 TBD ATM booklet of 18 (M) (4 designs) Nov 13 Purple Heart (45 Forever) Sep TBD PSA pane of 20 (M) N Earthscapes (45 Forever) Oct 1 Washington, PSA pane of 15 (C) (15 designs) Nov 30 N Santa and Sleigh (45 Forever) Oct 11 New York, NY PSA double-sided booklet of 20 Nov 30 (Mega Stamp Show) (4 designs) N Holy Family (45 Forever) Oct TBD PSA double-sided booklet of 20 (M) Note Descriptions C: Change in previously announced date, site, and/or rate : Digital Color Postmark N: New issue P: Pictorial first day postmark S: Special Dedication Postmark (C): Collectible (M): Mail use 1. Customers must affix additional postage to bring total postage to at least the minimum First-Class Mail rate for an envelope or stamped card, depending on which is used. Also, the cost for a stamped envelope is the value of the postage plus 11 cents, and the cost for a stamped card is the value of the postage plus 3 cents. Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales, 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. The sponsor of the pictorial postmark appears in italics under the date. Also provided are illustrations of these postmarks. 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.

49 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 49 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 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 Postmarks, followed by the Name of the Station, Address, City, State, ZIP+4 Code, as listed below. 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. The following pictorial postmark has been extended for 60 days: The following pictorial postmark has been extended for 30 days: June 22 24, 2012 Lancaster County Stamp Club National Topical Stamp Show Station 1400 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster, PA July 21, 2012 United States Postal Service #5 Station 380 West 33 rd Street, Room 4032 New York, NY July 22, 2012 United States Postal Service Station Madison Square Station 380 West 33 rd Street, Room 4032 New York, NY July 26, 2012 United States Postal Service Hometown Station 542 DeKalb Street Camden, SC July 28, 2012 United States Postal Service Tribute to the Trainers Muldoon Station 53 S. Main Street Belfast, NY

50 50 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information July 28, 2012 United States Postal Service Clinton IA Station 300 S. 1 st Street Clinton, IA July 30, 2012 Preservation Society, Fells Point Star Spangled Banner Trail Station MOWS 900 East Fayette Street Baltimore, MD July 31 August 5, 2012 Presque Isle County Historical Museum Celebrating Calcite s Station PO Box 9998 Rogers City, MI August 4, 2012 Danbury Chamber of Commerce Swiss Township Centennial Station PO Box 9998 Danbury, WI August 4, 2012 United States Postal Service East Templeton MA Station 132B Patriots Road East Templeton, MA August 9, 2012 Stonington Historical Society 200 th Anniversary Station 20 Broad Street Stonington, CT August 10, 2012 United States Postal Service Last Day Cancellation Station 4600 Mark IV Parkway Fort Worth, TX August 10, 2012 Lummi Nation Lummi Nation Mini Mart Station th Avenue Ferndale, WA August 11, 2012 Henderson Historical Society Henderson Station 8872 State Route 178 Henderson, NY

51 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 51 August 11, 2012 United States Postal Service 100 Year Anniversary Station 132 Stock Midwest, WY August 11, 2012 Elk City Days 150 th Anniversary Station 313 Main Street Elk City, ID August 11, 2012 Village of Noble A Rich Heritage Station 110 W. North Avenue Noble, IL August 11, 2012 Alcatraz Alumni Indication Alcatraz Island Station 180 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA August 11, 2012 The Comfort Heritage Foundation 150 th Anniversary Battle at the Nueces River Station 726 Front Street Comfort, TX August 12, 2012 Harveys Lake Homecoming Weekend Committee Harveys Lake Homecoming Weekend Station 4829 Lakeside Drive Harveys Lake, PA August 11, 2012 Huckleberry, Inc. Huckleberry Station PO Box 9998 Trout Creek, MT August 14, 2012 National Rural Letter Carriers Association NRLCA Convention Station 1200 William Street Buffalo, NY August 11, 2012 Pipestone Historical Society Civil War Days Station PO Box 9998 Pipestone, MN August 15, 2012 Oxford Town/Village Historian Sesquicentennial Station 4 West State Street Sherburne, NY

52 52 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information August 15, 2012 Ben Delatour Scout Ranch BDSR Station PO Box 9998 Red Feather Lakes, CO August 16, 2012 United States Postal Service Virgin Islands Station 9846 East Thomas Saint Thomas, VI August 16, 2012 United States Postal Service Austin TX Station 8225 Cross Park Drive Austin, TX August 16, 2012 United States Postal Service Olympia WA Station 900 Jefferson Street SE Olympia, WA August 16, 2012 United States Postal Service Salt Lake City UT Station 1760 W S Salt Lake City, UT August 16, 2012 United States Postal Service Charleston WV Station 1002 Lee Street East Charleston, WV August 16, 2012 United States Postal Service Montpelier VT Station 87 State Street Montpelier, VT August 16, 2012 United States Postal Service Madison WI Station 3902 Milwaukee Street Madison, WI August 16, 2012 United States Postal Service Richmond VA Station 1801 Brook Road Richmond, VA August 16, 2012 United States Postal Service Cheyenne WY Station 4800 Converse Avenue Cheyenne, WY

53 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 53 August 16, 2012 United States Postal Service USA Station Special Events Unit 900 Brentwood Road NE, Room 2021 Washington, August 18, 2012 Zona Gale Day Friendship Village Station 215 W. Conant Street Portage, WI August 18, 2012 August 17, 2012 Girl Scouts of Western PA 100 th Anniversary Station Philatelic Clerk 700 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny Highlands Council Boy Scouts Elk Lick Reservation Camp Station PO Box 9998 Rixford, PA August 18, 2012 Danish Festival Dane Station PO Box 9998 Greenville, MI August 18, 2012 Clinton County Historical Association Civil War Day Station 10 Miller Street Plattsburgh, NY August 18, 2012 United States Postal Service Fort Jennings Bicentennial Station 20 S. Water Street Fort Jennings, OH August 18, 2012 Grandville/Jenison Chamber of Commerce Jenison Street Dance Station PO Box 9998 Grandville, MI August 18, 2012 The Heritage and Genealogical Society of Montgomery County Old County Courthouse Station 1 West Main Street Fonda, NY August 18, 2012 Wild West Days Committee Wild West Days Station PO Box 9998 Viroqua, WI

54 54 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information August 18, 2012 United States Postal Service Olde Home Day Bicentennial Station 357 N. Main Street North Brookfield, MA August 20 21, 2012 Bounty-Pitcairn Conference Bounty-Pitcairn Station PO Box 9998 Angwin, CA August 18, 2012 Guilford Historical Society Guildford Fun Fest Day Station 1261 County Road 35 Guilford, NY August 21, 2012 Postal History Foundation Toksave Station 920 N. First Avenue Tucson, AZ Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales, How to Order the First Day of Issue Digital Color or Traditional Postmarks Customers have 60 days to obtain the first day of issue postmarks by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, or at The Postal Store website at Traditional Postmarks Customers should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address them to themselves or others, or provide a self-addressed return envelope with sufficient postage large enough to accommodate the canceled item. Mail the request to the corresponding city of issuance. There is no charge for the first 50 postmarks. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. Customers should submit a check, money order, or credit card for payment. After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes to the customer by U.S. Mail. All postmark requests should go to the first day of issue city. The first day of issue city Post Office will then forward in bulk all postmark requests to Cancellation Services, Stamp Fulfillment Services, PO Box , Kansas City, MO by respective Post Offices. Digital Color Postmarks Only select stamp issues offer a digital color postmark. Customers may submit #6 or #10 envelopes constructed of paper rated as laser safe. The Postal Service recommends envelopes of 80-pound Accent Opaque, acid-free, 9/16" side seams with no glue on the flap. The maximum size of all digital color postmarks is 2" high x 4" long. Allow sufficient space on the envelope to accommodate the postmark. Do not use self-adhesive labels for addresses on the envelope. Two test envelopes must be included. There is a minimum of 10 envelopes at 50 cents per postmark required at the time of servicing. Customers should submit a check, money order, or credit card for payment. The Postal Service reserves the right to not accept hand-painted and other cachet envelopes that are not compatible with our digital color postmark equipment. The Postal Service also reserves the right to substitute traditional black rubber postmarks if use of nonspecified envelopes results in poor image quality or damage to equipment. Customers should affix the stamps to the envelopes and address them to themselves or others for return through the mail. Or, they may include an additional self-addressed return envelope, large enough to accommodate their canceled items, with sufficient postage affixed for return of their postmarked items. Mail the request for a first day of issue digital color postmark to the corresponding city of issuance. Post Offices will then forward all customer requests for digital color postmarks to Cancellation Services, Stamp Fulfillment Services, PO Box , Kansas City, MO After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes to the customer by U.S. Mail.

55 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 55 Celebrate Scouting Stamp Special Cancellations PO Box Washington, August 9, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Miles Davis/Edith Piaf Stamp 421 Eighth Ave., Rm. 2029B New York, NY August 12, 2012 Black and White Pictorial Miles Davis/Edith Piaf Stamp 421 Eighth Ave., Rm. 2029B New York, NY August 12, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp 40 Main Street Cooperstown, NY September 20, 2012 Black and White Pictorial Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp 40 Main Street Cooperstown, NY September 20, 2012 Black and White Pictorial Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp 40 Main Street Cooperstown, NY September 20, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial

56 56 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp: Joe DiMaggio Stamp Deborah Hart Special Events 380 West 33 rd Street, Rm New York, NY September 21, 2012 Black and White Pictorial Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp: Joe DiMaggio Stamp Deborah Hart Special Events 380 West 33 rd Street, Rm New York, NY September 21, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp: Larry Doby Stamp 2200 Orange Avenue, Room 206 Cleveland, OH September 21, 2012 Black and White Pictorial Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp: Larry Doby Stamp 2200 Orange Avenue, Room 206 Cleveland, OH September 21, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp: Willie Stargell Stamp Philatelic Clerk 700 Grant Street, Suite A Pittsburgh, PA September 21, 2012 Black and White Pictorial Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp: Willie Stargell Stamp Philatelic Clerk 700 Grant Street, Suite A Pittsburgh, PA September 21, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial

57 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 57 Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp: Ted Williams Stamp Retail Department Greater Boston District 25 Dorchester Avenue, Rm Boston, MA September 21, 2012 Black and White Pictorial Major League Baseball All-Stars Stamp: Ted Williams Stamp Retail Department Greater Boston District 25 Dorchester Avenue, Rm Boston, MA September 21, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Innovative Choreographers Stamp Los Angeles District 7001 S. Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA September 28, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Innovative Choreographers Stamp Los Angeles District 7001 S. Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA September 28, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Innovative Choreographers Stamp Los Angeles District 7001 S. Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA September 28, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Innovative Choreographers Stamp Los Angeles District 7001 S. Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA September 28, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Flags of Our Nation Stamp [Address unavailable at time of publication] October 16, 2012 Black and White Pictorial

58 58 postal bulletin (8-9-12) Organization Information Flags of Our Nation Stamp [Address unavailable at time of publication] October 16, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Edgar Rice Burroughs Stamp Tarzana Post Office 5609 Yolanda Avenue Tarzana, CA October 17, 2012 Black and White Pictorial Edgar Rice Burroughs Stamp Tarzana Post Office 5609 Yolanda Avenue Tarzana, CA October 17, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial The War of 1812: USS Constitution Stamp 25 Dorchester Avenue Boston, MA October 18, 2012 Black and White Pictorial The War of 1812: USS Constitution Stamp 25 Dorchester Avenue Boston, MA October 18, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial O. Henry Stamp Greensboro Main Office 201 N. Murrow Blvd. Greensboro, NC November 12, 2012 Digital Color Pictorial Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales, USPS.com

59 Organization Information postal bulletin (8-9-12) 59 What s New on USPS.com? Did you know that registered users on USPS.com enjoy many benefits such as an integrated account history and prepopulation of fields when using most USPS.com applications saving time and clicks? Registered users also receive updates and information on upcoming features and enhancements. Registration is quick and easy just go to and in the grey top header on the right, click Register/Sign in. Digital Access, Channel Access,

60 475 L'ENFANT PLAZA SW WASHINGTON First-Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10 Back Cover