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2 2 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Contents COVER STORY SPS Keeps Mail Transport Equipment On the Move POLICIES, PROCEDRES, AND FORMS PDATES Manuals DMM Revision: 5-Digit/Scheme and 3-Digit/ Scheme Sortation DMM Revision: New Price Eligibility for 5-Digit Containers Deposited at FSS Facilities DMM Revision: Clarification of Standards Relating to IMpb se DMM Revision: Promotions and Incentive Programs for First-Class Mail and Standard Mail IMM Revision: Reorganization of Individual Country Listings Publications Publication 805-A Revision: Certification and Accreditation Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Mailing and Shipping Services Mail Alert Safety Display New Version of Poster WH-1420 Immediately Stamp Services Correction: Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers Stamp Announcement 13-18: La Florida Stamp Stamp Announcement 13-19: Where Dreams Blossom Stamp Stamp Announcement 13-20: Yes, I Do Stamp Pictorial Postmarks Announcement How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Digital Color or Traditional Postmarks Sustainability Tips for Recycling and Waste Reduction PLL-OT INFORMATION Fraud Domestic Orders Withholding of Mail Orders Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers Missing, Lost, or Stolen.S. Money Order Forms Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms Verifying.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 WH-1420 Poster, Employee Rights and Responsibilities nder the Family and Medical Leave Act. 39 Postal Bulletin Index Annual Index PB ( ) SPS National Emergency Hotline Is your facility operating? Call Also on the Web at about.usps.com/postal-bulletin

3 Cover Story postal bulletin (3-7-13) 3 Cover Story SPS Keeps Mail Transport Equipment On the Move SPS has launched an online reporting system to help larger Post Offices submit their Mail Transport Equipment (MTE) inventory reports. These offices are required to submit weekly MTE reports. The new system is part of a continuing effort by the Postal Service to reduce the misuse of MTE, and redistribute MTE inventory so that tubs and pallets are sent where they are needed. s must ensure that all MTE is used for the purpose for which it was designed. For example, flat tubs are custom made, automation-compatible containers for flat sorting equipment and must be returned for circulation within the network. New tubs also have the MTE hotline number and address on the equipment to report misuse. The change was made to encourage the return of flat tubs to Post Offices and to advise customers that MTE is not available for private use. Replacing missing or misused MTE hurts the Postal Service s bottom line. SPS will spend more than $120 million this fiscal year to replace missing and damaged MTE. SPS encourages employees to report MTE that s being misused, stored unnecessarily, or located outside the postal network. Send leads and tips to HQMTE@usps.gov or call the MTE hotline at Mail Transport Equipment, Network Operations,

4 4 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates Manuals DMM Revision: 5-Digit/Scheme and 3-Digit/Scheme Sortation Effective April 1, 2013, the Postal Service is revising the Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ) 235 and 245 to clarify the preparation of 5-digit/scheme and 3-digit/scheme trays. Specifically, this revision clarifies that mailers of automation letters must make 5-digit/scheme or 3-digit/scheme trays before making any 5-digit or 3-digit trays, as currently provided in DMM and The same preparation sequence applies to 3-digit/scheme origin/entry trays. This notice similarly revises DMM 345, 365, and 375 regarding 5-digit/scheme sacking of Standard Mail, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail flats, with DMM f, c, and b as the current references. Following these procedures allows more efficient processing of mail with fewer trays and fewer sacks. Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 200 Commercial Letters and Cards 230 First-Class Mail 235 Mail Preparation 6.0 Preparing Automation Letters 6.6 Tray Preparation ***Preparation sequence, tray size, and Line 1 labeling: [Revise the introductory text of 6.6a as follows:] a. 5-digit/scheme: optional, but required for 5-digit price (150-piece minimum); overflow allowed. Make 5-digit scheme trays first, then 5-digit trays; see 1.4e. [Revise item 6.6b as follows:] b. 3-digit/scheme: optional, but required for 3-digit price (150-piece minimum except no minimum for origin or entry 3-digit/scheme); overflow allowed. Make 3-digit scheme trays first, then 3-digit trays; see 1.4f. For Line 1, use L002, Column B. 240 Standard Mail 245 Mail Preparation 7.0 Preparing Automation Letters 7.5 Tray Preparation ***Preparation sequence, tray size, and Line 1 labeling: [Revise the introductory text of 7.5a as follows:] a. 5-digit/scheme: optional, but required for 5-digit price (150-piece minimum); overflow allowed. Make 5-digit scheme trays first, then 5-digit trays; see 1.4e. For Line 1, label as follows: [Revise item 7.5b as follows:] b. 3-digit/scheme: optional, but required for 3-digit price (150-piece minimum except no minimum for origin or entry 3-digit/scheme); overflow allowed. Make 3-digit scheme trays first, then 3-digit trays; see 1.4f. For Line 1, use L002, Column B. 300 Commercial Flats 340 Standard Mail 345 Mail Preparation 5.0 Preparing Nonautomation Flats 5.7 Sacking and Labeling Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling:

5 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin (3-7-13) 5 [Revise the introductory text of 5.7a as follows:] a. 5-digit/scheme (required); scheme sort required (before 5-digit sort), only for pieces meeting the automation flats criteria in , see definition in 1.4f.; 125-piece or 15-pound minimum; labeling: 7.0 Preparing Automation Flats [Revise the title of 7.4 as follows:] 7.4 Standard Mail Bundle and Sack Preparation Sacking and Labeling Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling: [Revise the introductory text of 7.4.3a as follows:] a. 5-digit/scheme (required); scheme sort required before 5-digit sort; see definition in 1.4f.; 125-piece or 15-pound minimum, labeling: 360 Bound Printed Matter 365 Mail Preparation 5.0 Preparing Presorted Flats 5.3 Sacking Sacking and Labeling Preparation sequence and labeling: [Revise the introductory text of 5.3.5a as follows:] a. 5-digit/scheme (required); see 1.5c.; scheme sort required (before 5-digit sort), only for pieces meeting the automation-compatibility criteria in ; minimum 20 addressed pieces; labeling: 7.0 Preparing Barcoded Flats 7.4 Sacking Sack Preparation and Labeling Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling: [Revise the introductory text of 7.4.1a as follows:] a. 5-digit/scheme (required); see 1.5c, scheme sort required before 5-digit sort; minimum 20 addressed pieces; labeling: 370 Media Mail and Library Mail 375 Mail Preparation 4.0 Preparing Presorted Flats 4.3 Sacking Sacking and Labeling Preparation sequence, sack size, and labeling: [Revise the introductory text of 4.3.2a as follows:] a. 5-digit/scheme (optional, but required for 5-digit price); see 1.3b.; scheme sort required (before 5-digit sort), only for pieces meeting the automation-compatibility criteria in ; minimum 10 addressed pieces; labeling: We will incorporate these revisions into the next monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer at Product Classification, Pricing, DMM Revision: New Price Eligibility for 5-Digit Containers Deposited at FSS Facilities Effective April 1, 2013, the Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ) , , and to provide Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) eligibility for 5-digit containers of bundles of addressed machinable Periodicals, Standard Mail, or Bound Printed Matter flats deposited at Flats Sequencing System (FSS) processing facilities. On September 4, 2012, the Postal Service revised the DMM to provide DSCF eligibility for sacks or pallets,

6 6 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates labeled to a FSS sort plan, when deposited at a SPS FSS processing facility. With this revision, the Postal Service further expands DSCF eligibility to 5-digit sacks and pallets that are deposited at a FSS processing facility, when the sack or pallet is labeled to a 5-digit ZIP Code, and processed by that facility in accordance with labeling list L006. All flats containerized and entered under this option must include a full delivery address, an Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb ), and meet the physical standards for FSS-machinability provided in DMM Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 300 Commercial Flats 340 Standard Mail 346 Enter and Deposit 4.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Entry 4.2 Eligibility Pieces in a mailing that meets the standards in 2.0 and 4.0 are eligible for the DSCF price, as follows: [Revise 4.2 by adding a new item d as follows:] d. When deposited at a SPS -designated FSS processing facility and placed in a sack, or on a pallet, and labeled to a 5-digit ZIP Code processed by that facility in accordance with labeling list L006. All pieces must include a full delivery address, an IMb, and meet the physical standards for FSS-machinability provided in DMM Bound Printed Matter 366 Enter and Deposit 5.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Entry 5.1 Eligibility [Revise 5.1 as follows:] Bound Printed Matter pieces in a mailing that meets the standards in 3.0, Destination Entry, are eligible for the DSCF price when they meet all of the following additional conditions: [Delete 5.1d in its entirety and revise and restructure 5.1b as follows:] b. Are deposited at: 1. a DSCF listed in L005 or a SPS-designated facility, and are addressed for delivery within the DSCF's service area, or 2. a SPS-designated FSS processing facility and placed in a sack, or on a pallet, and labeled to a 5- digit ZIP Code processed by that facility in accordance with labeling list L006. All pieces must include a full delivery address, an IMb, and meet the physical standards for FSS-machinability provided in DMM Special Standards 707 Periodicals 29.0 Destination Entry 29.4 Destination Sectional Center Facility Price Eligibility Determine price eligibility as follows: [Revise and restructure b as follows.] b. Container Prices. Mailers may claim the DSCF container price for SCF and more finely presorted containers entered at and destined within the service area of the SCF where the container was deposited. The following also applies: 1. Mailers may claim the DSCF container price for a FSS sort plan container when deposited at the SPS-designated FSS processing facility responsible for processing it.

7 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin (3-7-13) 7 2. Mailers may claim the DSCF container price for a sack or pallet deposited at a SPS-designated FSS processing facility and labeled to a 5-digit ZIP Code processed by that facility in accordance with labeling list L006. All pieces must include a full delivery address, an IMb, and meet the physical standards for FSS-machinability provided in DMM We will incorporate these revisions into the next monthly update of the online DMM, which is available via Postal Explorer at Product Classification, Pricing, DMM Revision: Clarification of Standards Relating to IMpb se Effective April 1, 2013, the Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ) to clarify standards relating to the data requirements of the electronic file that mailers submit along with mailings bearing Intelligent Mail package barcodes (IMpb). This revision clarifies that mailers may include either the ZIP + 4 routing information or destination address when submitting piece-level information to the SPS in their electronic files. Although this change will not be reflected in the DMM until April 1st, mailers may begin preparing their mailings in accordance with these standards immediately. Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 700 Special Standards 708 Technical Information 5.0 Standards for Package and Extra Service Barcodes 5.1 Intelligent Mail Package Barcode Definition [Revise the fifth sentence of and add a new sixth sentence as follows:] ***Electronic files must include the destination delivery address (recommended) and/or ZIP + 4 for all records. The ZIP + 4 is recommended, but not required to be encoded into the barcode.*** We will incorporate these revisions into the next monthly update of the online DMM, which is available via Postal Explorer at Product Classification, Pricing, DMM Revision: Promotions and Incentive Programs for First-Class Mail and Standard Mail Effective April 1, 2013, the Postal Service is revising e the Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ) to include new promotions and incentive programs offered at various time periods during calendar year 2013 for Presorted and automation First-Class Mail cards, letters, and flats, and Standard Mail letters, flats, or parcels. The types of eligible mailpieces are listed in the descriptions for each promotion. EDDM-Retail mailings are not eligible for participation in any of the promotions. OMAS and official government mailings are eligible for participation in the Earned Value Reply Mail promotion only. Registration must be made separately for each promotion through the Business Customer Gateway. Summary of Promotional Programs The six promotional programs, in calendar order, are: Direct Mail Mobile Coupon and Click-to-Call. Earned Value Reply Mail. Emerging Technologies. Picture Permit Imprint. Product Samples. Mobile Buy-It Now. Postage Payment for Mobile Coupon/Click-to- Call, Emerging Technologies, and Mobile Buy-It Now The following parameters apply to the Mobile Coupon/ Click-to-Call, Emerging Technology, and Mobile Buy-It Now promotions. Submit mailing documentation and postage statements electronically. Mailings entered by an entity other than the mail owner must identify the mail owner and mail preparer

8 8 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates in the by/for fields. Full-service mailings are limited to 9,999 pieces if submitted via Postal Wizard. If some pieces in a mailing are not claiming a promotion discount, use separate postage statements for pieces not claiming the discount as well as for pieces claiming the discount. Claim all discounts on the electronic postage statement at the time of mailing; there will not be any rebates at a later date. Postage payment methods will be restricted to permit imprint, metered postage, or precancelled stamps. Pieces with metered postage must bear an exact amount of postage as stipulated by the class and shape of mail. Affixed postage values for metered mailings, which result in additional postage due at the time of mailing, will be as follows: First-Class Mail postcards $0.20 First-Class Mail automation and (PRSTD) machinable letters $0.25 First-Class Mail nonmachinable letters $0.45 First-Class Mail automation and Presorted flats $0.35 STD Mail Regular letters $0.12 STD Mail Regular flats $0.13 STD Nonprofit letters $0.05 STD Nonprofit flats $0.06 Mailings with postage paid by metered or precancelled stamp postage will have the percentage discount deducted from the additional postage due, except for Value Added Refund mailings, which may include the amount of the discount and the amount to be refunded. Description of Promotional Programs Mobile Coupon/Click-to-Call This promotion provides an upfront two percent postage discount for presort and automation mailings of First- Class Mail letters, postcards, or flats and Standard Mail (including Nonprofit) letters and flats that integrate mail with mobile technology and promote the value of direct mail. There are two separate ways to participate within the one overall program: Mobile Coupon and Click-to-Call. Mailers may participate in one or both ways, but only one discount may apply per mailing. The Mobile Coupon option will encourage mailers to integrate hard-copy coupons in the mail with mobile platforms for redemption. The Clickto-Call option will drive consumer awareness and increase usage of mail with mobile barcodes that provide click-tocall functionality. For the Mobile Coupon program, at least one of the following options should apply: 1. The mailpiece must be a coupon which entitles only the recipients to a discount on a product or service. 2. The mailpiece must contain either mobile-print technology (such as a 2D barcode or smart tag) that can be scanned by a mobile device linking to a mobile coupon or a short number used to initiate a text communication that then triggers a SMS/EMS or MMS message with a one-time coupon or code. Texts that allow an option for ongoing coupons via text are not eligible. Coupon recipients must be able to present physical coupons or coupons stored on mobile devices at any of the mailer s retail locations that exist. For mailers who do not have retail locations, the following conditions apply: 1. The mailpiece must contain a code to receive a discount online or via a call center. 2. The coupon discount is offered only to mailpiece recipients and not to all customers. 3. The entire online shopping experience and path to purchase must be mobile-optimized. For the Click-to-Call program, the mailpiece must contain mobile technology that can be scanned by a mobile device, and the scanned item (barcode, RFID chip, NFC Smart tag, etc.) must link directly to a mobile-optimized website with a click to call link or bring up a phone number on the user s phone. The mailpiece must contain text near the barcode or image that guides the consumer to scan the image or informs the consumer about the landing page. Registration is January 1 April 30, The program period is from March 1 April 30, Earned Value Reply Mail Promotion First-Class Mail Business Reply and Courtesy Reply mailers will receive a $0.02 postage credit for each machinable Business Reply Mail (BRM) or Courtesy Reply Mail (CRM) card or letter bearing a qualifying Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb ) that is scanned in the postal network. IMbs on reply pieces must be encoded with the correct Mailer ID, barcode ID, service type ID, and ZIP+4 routing code as assigned by the SPS. This promotion is designed to encourage mailers to promote First-Class Mail as a primary reply mechanism for their customers and keep the BRM/CRM envelopes in their outgoing mailpieces by providing a financial benefit when the BRM/CRM envelopes are used. Registration is January 15 March 31, Participants must register their Mailer IDs (MIDs) and permit account on the Incentive Programs Service area of the Business Customer Gateway. Participants must also agree to participate in a survey about the promotion. The program participation period is from April 1 June 30, The reply piece is not required to be mailed out during the promotion period, but it must be returned in the mail during

9 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin (3-7-13) 9 that period. Rebate credit will not be earned for pieces scanned prior to April 1 or after June 30th. Rebate credits can be redeemed for postage for future mailings of First- Class Mail presort and automation letters, cards, or flats, or for Standard Mail letters or flats paid from the permit account to which the credit was applied. The SPS encourages participants to schedule their mailings in the appropriate time frame to maximize the number of reply pieces coming back during the promotion period. Emerging Technologies By providing an upfront two percent postage discount, this promotion is designed to build on the successes of past mobile barcode promotions and promote awareness of how innovative technologies (such as Near-Field Communication, Augmented Reality, and Authentication) can be integrated with a direct mail strategy to enhance the value of direct mail. Registration is June 15 September 30, The program participation period is from August 1 September 30, Mailers and mail service providers must register on the Business Customer Gateway via the Incentive Programs Service and agree to the promotion terms at least two hours prior to the first qualifying mailing, including specifying the permits and CRIDs used in the promotion. Participants must also agree to complete a survey about their participation in the program. Eligible mailpieces are First-Class Mail presort and automation cards, letters, or flats, and Standard Mail letters or flats. All pieces must meet at least one of the following requirements: 1. Near-Field Communication (NFC) component: The mailpiece must contain a NFC smart tag or RFID chip that allows information to be transmitted to a mobile device. 2. Augmented Reality component: The mailpiece must contain print that allows the recipient to engage in an augmented reality experience facilitated by a mobile device or computer. The experience must combine real and virtual components, and be interactive in real time, registered in 2-D or 3-D, and relevant to the contents of the mailpiece. 3. Authentication component: The mailpiece must integrate delivery of the physical mailpiece with mobile technology, which allows the user to complete authentication processes for customers and mail recipients. Mailers must obtain prior approval for their proposed authentication uses from the SPS program office. The two percent discount for eligible pieces is applied at the time of mailing. If multiple emerging technologies are used on the same mailpiece, the discount is only applied once. Picture Permit The Picture Permit promotion is designed to further promote the use of Picture Permit Imprint Indicia, which can improve a mailpiece s visibility and impact as a marketing tool. The Picture Permit fee of 1-cent per mailpiece for First-Class Mail automation letters and cards and the current 2-cent fee for Standard Mail automation letters will be waived for pre-approved mailers. Full-service Intelligent Mail barcodes are required on each piece. It is recommended that prospective participants allow four months before the first mailing date to complete the Picture Permit Imprint Indicia approval process and have proposed designs approved by the SPS Picture Permit program office. Registration for the Picture Permit promotion is allowed from June 1 September 30, The promotion participation period is from August 1 September 30, Mailers and mail service providers must first complete the initial program registration for Picture Permit at the website: After completion of the 4-step authorization process, preapproved participants will be invited to register for the promotion. Approved mailers must agree to participate in a survey about the promotion. Postage must be paid by permit imprint, with documentation and postage statements submitted electronically. Participants must claim the waiver of fees on the electronic postage statement at the time of submission. All mailpieces in a mailing must be eligible for the promotion. Qualified plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) mailings that are verified and paid for by September 30, 2013 may be entered at destination entry facilities through October 15, Send questions by to: picturepermit@usps.com. Product Samples Designed to reinvigorate product sampling via the mail, the Product Samples promotion provides mailers with a five percent upfront postage discount on qualifying mail that contains product samples. The promotion will increase awareness of the new Simple Samples pricing in Standard Mail, which began January 27, Mailers and mail service providers must register from May 1 September 30, 2013 on the Incentive Programs Service area of the Business Customer Gateway. Mailers must agree to participate in a survey about the promotion. The program participation period is from August 1 September 30, Qualified PVDS mailings that are verified and paid for by September 30, 2013, may be entered at destination entry facilities through October 15, All qualifying parcels must contain a product sample, defined as a physical product whose purpose is to encourage recipients to purchase a product or service, form a belief or opinion, or take an action. Postage must be paid by permit imprint, meter, or precancelled stamps; postage

10 10 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates statements and documentation must be submitted electronically. Participants must claim the discount on the electronic postage statement at the time of submission. Send questions by to: Mobile Buy-It-Now This promotion provides mailers (of presort and automation First-Class Mail cards, letters, and flats and Standard Mail letters and flats) with an upfront two percent postage discount to encourage them to demonstrate how direct mail combined with mobile technology can be a convenient method for consumers to do their holiday shopping. To participate, mailers and mail service providers must register on the Incentive Programs Service area of the Business Customer Gateway and agree to promotion terms from September 15 December 31, 2013, at least two hours before presenting the first qualifying mailing. The program participation period is from November 1 December 31, Participants must agree to complete a survey about their participation in the promotion. Qualifying mailpieces must include a two-dimensional barcode or print/mobile technology that can be read or scanned by a mobile device, and directly lead the recipient to a mobile-optimized web page that allows the purchase of an advertised product through a financial transaction on the mobile device. The mailpiece must also contain text near the barcode or image that guides the consumer to scan the image or informs the consumer about the landing page. These additional requirements apply: 1. The destination web page must contain information relevant to the content of the mailpiece, and some of the products advertised must be available for purchase on a mobile device. 2. The purchase must be completed through the mobile device via an electronic payment method, such as a credit card, debit card, or via PayPal; or by placing an order on the mobile device through the internet which leads to a subsequent invoice. 3. A product, for purposes of this promotion, is defined as a tangible and physical item that can be shipped via a mailing or shipping product offered by the SPS (although delivery by the SPS is not required). The sale of a service without a tangible product does not qualify. 4. Products must be offered for fulfillment via home delivery; products offered as shipments for in-store pickup only will not qualify. General Discount Information Commingled, co-mailed, and combined mailings are allowed, but a separate postage statement is required for those mailpieces eligible to participate in the applicable promotion. Each price reduction will be taken off the eligible postage amount due at the time of mailing. Promotion discounts do not apply to single-piece First-Class mailpieces including residual single-piece First-Class mailpieces claimed on a postage statement for Presorted and automation mailings. Price reductions also do not apply to any Standard Mail residual pieces paying single-piece First- Class Mail prices. Eligible mailings must be accompanied by electronic documentation, submitted via mail.dat, mail.xml, or Postal Wizard. The electronic documentation must identify the mail owner and mail preparer in the by/for fields for all mailings, either by the Customer Registration ID (CRID) or Mailer ID (MID) assigned by SPS. As a general reminder, mailings of automation flats or automation cards and letters, including Standard Mail letters (other than those with simplified addresses) claiming a carrier route automation letter price, must have Intelligent Mail barcodes. Full-service use of IMbs is required for some promotions as specified. Registration Before Participation and More General Information To participate in any of the promotional programs, customers must be registered on the Incentive Programs Service area of the Business Customer Gateway at gateway.usps.com/bcg/login.htm. Customers must specify which permits and CRIDs will participate in which promotion(s). Registration opens, as specified, for each program above. Program requirements, including updated FAQs, are available on the RIBBS website at ribbs.usps.gov/index.cfm?page=mobilebarcode or by to mobilebarcode@usps.gov. Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM): 700 Special Standards 709 Experimental and Temporary Classifications [Revise the title and complete text of 3.0 as follows:] 3.0 Promotions for First-Class Mail and Standard Mail for Summary of Programs There will be six new promotional incentive programs offered during calendar year 2013 for Presorted and automation First-Class Mail cards, letters, and flats, and Standard Mail letters, flats, or parcels. EDDM-Retail mailings are not eligible for participation in any of the promotions;

11 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin (3-7-13) 11 OMAS and official government mailings are eligible only for participation in the Earned Value Reply Mail promotion. Automation letters and flats must bear correct Intelligent Mail barcodes. Participants in each promotion also agree to participate in a survey about the promotion. See 3.2 for how to register. The six promotional programs, in calendar order, are: a. Direct Mail Mobile Coupon and Click-to-Call 1. Registration: January 15 April 30, 2013; 2. Program period: March 1 April 30, b. Earned Value Reply Mail 1. Registration: January 15 March 31, 2013; 2. Program period: April 1 June 30, c. Emerging Technologies 1. Registration: June 15 September 30, 2013; 2. Program period: August 1 September 30, d. Picture Permit Imprint 1. Advance registration is four months or more before program period begins. 2. Enrollment: June 1 September 30, 2013; 3. Program period: August 1 September 30, e. Product Samples 1. Registration: May 1 September 30, 2013; 2. Program period: August 1 September 30, f. Mobile Buy-It Now 1. Registration: September 15 December 31, 2013; 2. Program period: November 1 December 31, Registration and General Conditions for Documentation Customers must register for each promotion on the Incentive Programs Service through the Business Customer Gateway at and specify which permits and CRIDs will participate in the promotion. Mailpieces must be mailed under the following conditions: a. Except for the Earned Value Reply Mail and Picture Permit promotions, postage must be paid by permit imprint or by affixing metered postage or a precanceled stamp to each piece of mail. Pieces with metered postage must bear an exact amount of postage as stipulated by the class and shape of mail, and according to the table published in the Federal Register notice under postage payment methods. Provisions for additional postage are in a and a for First-Class mailpieces over one ounce, and in and for Standard Mail pieces over 3.3 ounces. b. The postage statement and mailing documentation must be submitted electronically. The mail owner s identity must be indicated in the electronic documentation, which must identify the mail owner and mail preparer in the by/for fields, either by Customer Registration ID (CRID) or Mailer ID (MID) assigned by the SPS. All Presorted and automation pieces declared on a postage statement must qualify for the discount. c. The electronic equivalent of the mailer s signature on the postage statement certifies that each mailpiece claimed on the postage statement qualifies for the applicable promotion. 3.3 Program Descriptions Each of the six promotions is briefly described below. More detailed information, including updated FAQs, is available on the RIBBS website at index.cfm?page=mobilebarcode Direct Mail Mobile Coupon and Click-to-Call This promotion provides an upfront two percent postage discount for presort and automation mailings of First-Class Mail letters, postcards, or flats and Standard Mail (including Nonprofit) letters and flats that integrate mail with mobile technology. There are two separate ways to participate within the one overall program; mailers may participate in one or both, but only one discount applies per mailing. The Mobile Coupon option integrates hard-copy coupons in the mail with mobile platforms for redemption. Participation in the Click-to-Call option increases use of mail with mobile barcodes that provide click-to-call functionality. Conditions are as follows: a. For the Mobile Coupon program, the coupon is offered only to mailpiece recipients, the entire path to purchase must be mobile-optimized, and at least one of the following two options apply: 1. The mailpiece must be a coupon which entitles only the recipients to a discount on a product or service. 2. The mailpiece must contain either mobile-print technology that can be scanned by a mobile device linking to a mobile coupon or a short number used to initiate a text communication that triggers a text message with a one-time coupon or code. b. For both options in 3.3.1a, coupon recipients must be able to present physical coupons or coupons stored on mobile devices at retail locations or the mailpiece must contain a code to receive a discount online or via a call center. c. For the Click-to-Call program, the mailpiece must contain mobile technology that can be scanned by a mobile device; the scanned item must link directly to

12 12 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates a mobile-optimized website with a click-to-call link or a phone number on the user s phone. The mailpiece must contain text near the image to guide the consumer to scan the image Earned Value Reply Mail First-Class Mail Business Reply Mail (BRM) and Courtesy Reply Mail (CRM) mailers will receive a $0.02 postage credit for each machinable BRM or CRM card or letter bearing a qualifying Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb) that is scanned in the postal network during the program period. IMbs on reply pieces must be encoded with the correct Mailer ID, barcode ID, service type ID, and correct ZIP+4 routing code as assigned by the SPS. Rebate credits can be redeemed for postage for future mailings of First-Class Mail presort and automation letters, cards, or flats, or for Standard Mail letters or flats paid from the permit account where the credit was applied Emerging Technologies If multiple emerging technologies are used on the same mailpiece, the 2% upfront discount is only applied once. To be eligible for the discount, all First-Class Mail presort and automation cards, letters, or flats, and Standard Mail letters or flats must meet at least one of the following requirements: a. The mailpiece must contain a Near-Field Communication (NFC) smart tag or RFID chip that allows information to be transmitted to a mobile device. b. The mailpiece must contain print that allows the recipient to engage in an augmented reality experience, relevant to the contents of the mailpiece, facilitated by a mobile device or computer. c. The mailpiece must integrate delivery of the physical mailpiece with mobile technology, allowing the user to complete authentication processes for customers and mail recipients. Mailers must obtain prior approval from the SPS program office for each proposed process Picture Permit Imprint The Picture Permit fee for First-Class Mail automation letters and cards and the fee for Standard Mail automation letters will be waived for pre-approved mailers. Full-service Intelligent Mail barcodes are required on each piece. Mailers and mail service providers must complete registration for Picture Permit at the website: After completion of the authorization process, pre-approved participants will be invited to register for the promotion. Postage must be paid by permit imprint; participants must claim the waiver of fees on the electronic postage statement at the time of submission. All mailpieces in a mailing must be eligible for the promotion. Qualified PVDS mailings that are verified and paid for by September 30, 2013 may be entered at destination entry facilities through October 15, Product Samples The Product Samples promotion will provide mailers with a five percent upfront postage discount on qualifying mail that contains product samples. All qualifying parcels must contain a product sample. Qualified PVDS mailings that are verified and paid for by September 30, 2013 may be entered at destination entry facilities through October 15, Mobile Buy-It Now The Mobile Buy-It-Now promotion provides mailers (of presort and automation First-Class Mail cards, letters, and flats and Standard Mail letters and flats) with an upfront two percent postage discount. Qualifying mailpieces must include a two-dimensional barcode or print/mobile technology that can be read or scanned by a mobile device, and directly lead the recipient to a mobile-optimized web page that allows the purchase of an advertised product through a financial transaction on the mobile device. The mailpiece must also contain text near the image that guides the consumer to scan the image. These additional requirements apply: a. The destination web page must contain information relevant to the content of the mailpiece and some of the products advertised must be available for purchase on a mobile device. b. The purchase must be completed through the mobile device via an electronic payment method, or by allowing an order placed on the mobile device through the internet that leads to a subsequent invoice. c. A product, for purposes of this promotion, is defined as a tangible and physical item that can be shipped via a mailing or shipping product offered by the SPS (although delivery by the SPS is not required). d. Products must be offered for fulfillment via home delivery; products offered as shipments for in-store pickup only will not qualify. 3.4 Discounts For all promotions providing an upfront postage discount, mailers must claim the postage discount on the postage statement at the time the statement is electronically submitted. Mailings with postage affixed will deduct the discount amount from the additional postage due, except that mail service providers authorized to submit Value Added Refund ( VAR ) mailings may include the discount in the amount to be refunded. See also Mobile Barcode or Image Placement For promotions that include printing of a mobile barcode or other scannable printed image, the image cannot be

13 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin (3-7-13) 13 placed on a detached address label (DAL or DML) or card that is not attached to the mailpiece. The image cannot be placed in the (postage) indicia zone or the (Intelligent Mail) barcode clear zone on the outside of the mailpiece. For letters, the barcode clear zone is defined in For flats, the barcode clear zone for this purpose is the barcode itself and an area that extends an additional 1/8 inch from any part of the barcode. The indicia zone is defined as follows: a. The postage indicia zone is two inches from the top edge by four inches from the right edge of the mailpiece; b. When the postage indicium is not in the area described in 3.4a, the mobile barcode or image must not be placed within two inches of the actual postage indicium. We will incorporate these revisions into the next monthly update of the online DMM, which is available via Postal Explorer at Product Classification, Pricing, IMM Revision: Reorganization of Individual Country Listings Effective March 4, 2013, the Postal Service reorganized the Individual Country Listings (ICLs) in Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM ) to enhance clarity, improve ease-of-use, and increase customers ability to find information for each country s mailing services. Note, though, that this reorganization reflects no substantive changes. As part of this reorganization, we have listed specific customs forms information as applicable in the section for each service (previously, general customs forms information appeared as a separate section outside the services). With this reorganization, the order of information for each ICL is as follows (with appropriate IMM sections noted in parentheses, if relevant): Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Observations. Global Express Guaranteed (210). Publications Publication 805-A Revision: Certification and Accreditation Effective immediately, the January 2013 edition of Publication 805-A, Certification and Accreditation, has been updated to reflect: The streamlining of the certification and accreditation (C&A) process. The roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders. Publication AS-805-A is now available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website: Go to Express Mail International (220). Priority Mail International (230). First-Class Mail International (240). First-Class Package International Service (250). Airmail M-bags Direct Sack to One Addressee (260). Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons (270). Extra Services ( ) These revisions are available in the online IMM, which is available via Postal Explorer at Product Classification, Pricing, nder Essential Links in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet. (The direct RL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is On the PolicyNet page, click PBs. The direct RL for Publication AS-805-A (January 2013) is (PDF version) and welcome.htm (HTML 508-compliant version) Corporate Information Security, Chief Information Officer,

14 14 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups Effective March 7, 2013, 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 [Revise the following entries:] ZIP Code Fee Group A The online version of Publication 431 is dated July Publication 431 is currently available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website ( Go to nder Essential Links in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet. Click PBs. 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. nder the Clients/System column, System category, click Facility Information. 3. View the Fee Group field in the report. Retail Services, Channel Access,

15 Organization Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 15 Organization Information Mailing and Shipping Services 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 3/9/13-3/12/13 Publishers Clearing House NP129X Office Of The Controller 3/9/13-3/12/13 Publishers Clearing House NP119X Self mailer (Red Strip) 3/9/13-3/12/13 Publishers Clearing House PB129X Self mailer (Red Strip) 3/9/13-3/12/13 Publishers Clearing House PB119X Self mailer (Red Strip) Class and Type of Mail Standard Letter Standard Letter Standard Letter Standard Letter 3/11/13-3/14/13 Seventh Avenue Standard Catalog 3/12/13-3/14/13 Publishers Clearing House Standard NP120 Final Step Required Letter 3/12/13-3/14/13 Publishers Clearing House Standard NP121 Record of Deposit Letter 3/12/13-3/14/13 Publishers Clearing House Standard PB120 Record of Deposit Letter 3/12/13-3/14/13 Publishers Clearing House Standard PB121 Winner Selection Range Letter 3/12/13-3/14/13 jcp Wk5 Joe Fresh Launch Standard A/Flat 3/14/13-3/16/13 jcp Wk6 Women s Mailers Standard A/Flat 3/14/13-3/16/13 jcp Wk7 March Mailer Standard A/Flat& Letter 3/18/13-3/21-13 Monroe & Main Standard A 3/25/13-3/27/13 jcp Wk8 Pearl by Marchesa Standard A/Flat& Letter 3/25/13-3/28/13 Seventh Avenue Standard Catalog 3/25/13-3/28/13 Midnight Velvet Standard Catalog 3/25/13-3/87/13 Ginny s Standard Catalog Number of Pieces (Millions) Distribution Presort Level Comments National 3/5 Digit Midwest Direct Mailers National 3/5 Digit Midwest Direct Mailers National 3/5 Digit Midwest Direct Mailers National 3/5 Digit Advertising Distributors of America 1.0 National 3/5 Digit Quad Graphics National 3/5 Digit Midwest Direct Mailers National 3/5 Digit Midwest Direct Mailers National 3/5 Digit Midwest Direct Mailers National 3/5 Digit Advertising Distributors of America 8.0 National 3/5 Digit Harte Hanks/RRD 5.9 National 3/5 Digit Harte Hanks/RRD 12.8 National 3/5 Digit Harte Hanks/RRD 2.0 National 3/5 Digit RR Donnelly 2.0 National 3/5 Digit Harte Hanks/RRD 1.0 National 3/5 Digit Quad Graphics 1.0 National 3/5 Digit Quad Graphics 1.0 National 3/5 Digit Quad Graphics Business Customer Support and Services, Consumer and Industry Affairs,

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17 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 17 Pull-Out Information Fraud Domestic Orders False representation is enforced by postmasters at the cities listed below. State, City, ZIP Code Names and Addresses Covered Product CA, Whittier Rupert Smithson, Flowering Plum Circle Fraudulent sweepstakes and lottery scheme NM, Quemado Annie Gutierrez, P.O. Box 242 Fraudulent sweepstakes and lottery scheme WV, Capon Bridge Linda Knaggs, HC 83 Box 40AA Failure to pay scheme Judicial Officer, Withholding of Mail Orders Withholding of Mail Orders is enforced by postmasters at the city listed below. State, City, ZIP Code OH, Athens Names and Addresses Covered Any and all various names that include part or all of the following names in the addressee section, specifically: The Chagrin Falls Park Community Center Corporation and The Mount Zion Baptist Church, LLC, P.O. Box 5525 Judicial Officer, PLL-OT INFORMATION

18 18 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Pull-Out Information Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers This listing should be provided to Contract Postal nits 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 Product Information Requirements, Mail Entry & Payment Technology,

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20 20 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Pull-Out Information Missing, Lost, or Stolen.S. Money Order Forms Do Not Cash pon 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 2199

21 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 4299

22 22 postal bulletin (3-7-13) 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 3499

23 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 7449

24 24 postal bulletin (3-7-13) 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 3799

25 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 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,

26 26 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Pull-Out Information Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms Do Not Cash pon 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 to to to to 7 470

27 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 8 670

28 28 postal bulletin (3-7-13) 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 Criminal Investigations Group, Postal Inspection Service,

29 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 29 Verifying.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 SPS repeated. There should be no discoloration around the dollar amounts, which might indicate the amounts were changes. These appear in Postal Service Notice 299,.S. Postal Money Order Reference Card, or online at If the money order seems suspicious, call the.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, Retail Products and Services, 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 (3-7-13) 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. The entries under Changes appear in bold in the APO/ FPO/DPO table starting below. Changes APO/FPO/DPO Action Effective Date See Restrictions APO AE Open 03/07/2013 A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-N-R-R1-V-Z1 APO AE Close 03/07/2013 FPO AE Add N 03/07/2013 A-A1-A2-B-C-F-M-N-V-Z1 APO/FPO/DPO Table APO/ FPO/ DPO See Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-P- R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-P- R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A-A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M- P-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-F-F1-H- M-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R- We have eliminated Not Active entries from the table below to save space and paper. APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-F-H-M- R-R1--V A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-F1-H- M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-L-H-M- R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H--Z A-A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-- V A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R- APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-P- R A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-P-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-P-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-F1-H- M-P-R A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R- APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-P- R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-L-M- R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R- -V A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R-

31 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 31 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-F1-H- M-R--V A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-N- R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R 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-C-C1-D-E2-F- F1-H1-J-K-L-M-N-R- R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-R-R1-2-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-N-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-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- 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-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-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-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-F-H-N- 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-Z1 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-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-N-R-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-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- 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 A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-R--V A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R--V A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-P-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-R--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 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions 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-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 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- -V A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-R--V A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-P-R-- V A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-- V A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-R-- V A-A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-M- R-R1--3-V-W A1-A2-B-C-F-N--V A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-M-R- -V A1-A2-B-C-F--V A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-C-F- APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-C-F-N A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-C-F--V A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-B2-C-D-F-F1- M-R V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F A1-A2-B-M-N-R A1-A2-B-M-R--V A1-A2-B-C-F-F A1-A2-B-N-R A1-A2-B-N--V-Z A1-A2-B-N--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- R A1-A2-B-C-F1-H A1-A2-B-C-V-V A1-A2-B A1-A2-B-C-N-R--V A1-A2-B-C-J-M-N-R-- V A1-A2-B A1-A2-B-C-C1-F1-M-N- R-R A1-A2-B-F1-N-R-Z A1-A2-B-C-F1-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-F1-M-R- R 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--V A1-A2-B-C-D-M-R--V A1-A2-B-M-R--V A-A1-A2-B-F-H-N-Q-V- Z-Z A1-A2-B-M-N-R--V-Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-F1-M-R- R A-A1-A2-B-F-H-N-Q-V- Z-Z A1-A2-B-M-N-R--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- -V A-A2-B-B2-C-C1-F-J-L- M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A2-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

32 32 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Pull-Out Information APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions 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-A2-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--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-Z A-A2-B-B2-C-C1-F-J-L- M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-H 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--V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-R-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-H1-I- N-R-R1-1-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-N-R-V- Z A-A2-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-R1-1-V-Z1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-F1-I- N-R--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--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 A-A1-A2-B-J-L-N-T-V- Z A1-A2-B-C-N-R-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-M-N-R-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-N--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-1-V-Z A1-A2-B-1-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-- V-Z A-A1-A2-B-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-F-M-N-V- Z A1-A2-B-V-Z A1-A2-B--V-Z A-A1-A2-B--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-N-R--Z A-A1-A2-B-M-N-R-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-F-N--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-R1-1-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-F-H1-R- R1-2-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-R-R1-2-V-Z1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-H1-N- R-R1-1-V-Z A1-A2-B-C1-F-F1-H1- N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-N--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-N-R-R1-T--4- V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-L-M-N-R-R1-T-- 4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-L-M-N-R-R1-T-- 4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-L-M-N-R-R1-T-- 4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-R-R1--V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-F-H1-N-R- R1-2-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-E2-F-N-R- R1-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-F-H1-N-R- R1-2-V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-N--Z A1-A2-B-J-L-N-T--V 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--V- Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N--V- Z A1-A2-B-D-F-J-L-M-N- -V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N--V- Z A1-A2-B-L-M-N--V-Z A1-A2-B-F-J-L-M-N-- V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N--V- Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N--V- Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-T-- 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-- V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N--V- Z1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-F-H-I-L-M- N-V-Z-Z A1-A2-B-L-M-N--V-Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N--V- Z A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N-T-- V-Z A1-A2-B-D-F-M-N-V-Z A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-J-L-M-N--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 A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B-V A-A1-A2-B-J-L-N-T A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B--V A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B-V A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B--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

33 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 33 APO/ FPO/ DPO See Restrictions 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 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 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions 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-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-N-3-V-V A-A1-A2-B-N-V A1-A2-B-F-N-3-V A1-A2-B-F-N-3-V A-A1-A2-B-F-V A1-A2-B-I-N-V A1-A2-B-I-N-V A1-A2-B-D-F A1-A2-B-D-F A1-A2-B-F-3-V A1-A2-B-F-N-3-V A1-A2-B-F-N A1-A2-B-F-N A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-H1- M-N--V A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-M- N--V A-A1-A2-B-H-J-L-M-N- T--V A-A1-A2-B-F 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-3-V A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-H-M A-A1-A2-B-H-M- APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A-A1-A2-B-H-M--V A-A1-A2-B-H-M-N A1-A2-B A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-M A-A1-A2-B-H-M 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 A1-A2-B-B2-F1-H-J-N- R A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-N-O-V-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 A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-2-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-I-M-R-R1-2-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 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-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 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 (3-7-13) 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 SDA = nited 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 (BME) 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 se 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. E. Medicines (prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and supplements) are prohibited when mailed to individuals for human or animal use. This prohibition does not apply when medicines are sent as official mail only between specifically designated agencies such as pharmaceutical distributors, hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. 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.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 SPS 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 SPS.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.. 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. 1. 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. 2. Mail is limited to First-Class Mail letters only when addressed to Box R. 3. 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. 4. 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 SDA 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 (3-7-13) 35 Missing March 2013 Children Posters Have You Seen Any of These Missing Children? Please participate in the NALC/SPS 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: Amber Bailey Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Tampa, FL Name: Briahnna Banks Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Tallahassee, FL Name: Paige Chapman Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Jacksonville, FL Name: Melody Crockarell Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Pawnee, IL Name: Colton Egloff Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Pineville, LA Name: Ernesto Lara Born: Date Missing: Missing From: San Dimas, CA Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hot Line TDD

36 36 postal bulletin (3-7-13) 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/SPS 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 nited 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.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.s. Postal Service displays only those posters provided by NCMEC, because it has been designated by the.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 (3-7-13) 37 March 2013 Have You Seen Any of These Missing Children? Please participate in the NALC/SPS 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: Chris Maltry Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Jonesville, FL Name: Mckayla McCormick Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Phoenix, AZ Name: Ja Keysia Nowell Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Vero Beach, FL Name: Gerald Pearo Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Pahrump, NV Name: Ashley Tucker Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Ruston, LA Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hot Line TDD

38 38 postal bulletin (3-7-13) 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/SPS 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 nited 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.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.s. Postal Service displays only those posters provided by NCMEC, because it has been designated by the.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 (3-7-13) 39 WH-1420 Poster, Employee Rights and Responsibilities nder the Family and Medical Leave Act poster

40 PLL-OT INFORMATION 40 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Pull-Out Information

41 Organization Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 41 Safety Display New Version of Poster WH-1420 Immediately Department of Labor (DOL) Poster WH-1420, Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act, dated February 2013, is a Federally Mandated posting in Headquarters Organizations as well as all offices nationwide. Offices must discard and recycle all previous Stamp Services versions of the poster and display the February 2013 version, shown on pg. 39, by March 7, Safety and Health, Employee Resource Management, Correction: Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn From Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers In the article Stamp Stock Items Withdrawn from Regular Sale and From Sale at Philatelic Centers, in Postal Bulletin ( , pages 40 41), the following stamp stock items were withdrawn from sale by close-of-business, March 31, 2013: Item No *, $14.80 Sailboat Stamped Card Sheet of 4 Item No *, $14.90 Sailboat Double-Reply Card The corrected information is shown in bold. The items listed above will remain on sale at all Post Offices, stations, branches, postal stores, vending outlets, and authorized philatelic centers until further notice. Do not withdraw from sale by close-of-business, March 31, Also, Item No *, $0.65 Wedding Cake, PSA Pane of 20, should be removed from sale by close-of-business, March 31, Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales,

42 42 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Organization Information Stamp Announcement 13-18: La Florida Stamp 2013 SPS On April 3, 2013, in St. Augustine, Florida, the Postal Service will issue the La Florida First-Class Mail commemorative stamp (Forever priced at 46 cents) in four designs in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 16 stamps (Item ). The stamp will go on sale nationwide April 3, The.S. Postal Service commemorates the 500th anniversary of the naming of Florida with four new stamps that celebrate the beauty of the state s floral abundance. Spanish explorers named the land La Florida for Pascua Florida ( Feast of Flowers ), Spain s Easter celebration, and for the verdant display of vegetation that they could see from their ship. The four stamps contain a cascade of blossoms that evoke the feeling of a tropical garden. Each stamp shows a particular variety of flower: red and pink hibiscus; yellow cannas; morning glories in white, red, and shades of purple; and white and purple passionflowers. The selvage features an imagined scene of explorers traveling in a small boat along a river or channel surrounded by tropical foliage. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the La Florida stamp issuance, with floral art by Steve Buchanan. To learn more about the stories behind the stamps, visit Distribution: Item , La Florida Commemorative First-Class Mail (Forever priced at 46 cents) PSA Pane of 16 Stamps Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribution centers (SDCs) will receive their normal automatic distribution quantity of La Florida stamps. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size of 32,000 stamps. Initial Supply to Post Offices SDOs/SDCs 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 SDC webpage at blue.usps.gov/purchase/assetmgnt/am_sdchome.htm. 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: La Florida Stamp.S. Postal Service 99 King Street St. Augustine, FL 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 for quantities under 50. All orders must be postmarked by June 3, How to Order First-Day Covers The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp and stationery issues. These items are postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly SA Philatelic catalog, online at stamps or by calling Customers may request a free catalog by calling or writing to:.s. Postal Service Catalog Request PO Box Kansas City, MO Philatelic Products There are seven philatelic products available for this stamp issue: *, Press Sheet with Die Cuts, $73.60 (print quantity of 2,500) *, Press Sheet without Die Cuts, $73.60 (print quantity of 2,500).

43 Organization Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) *, Keepsake (Pane & Digital Color Postmark Set of 4), $ *, First-Day Cover Set of 4, $ *, Digital Color Postmark Set of 4, $ , Notecards, $ *, Ceremony Program (random), $6.95. 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: La Florida Item Number: Denomination & First-Class Forever Commemorative Type of Issue: Format: Pane of 16 (4 designs) Series: N/A Issue Date & City: April 3, 2013, St. Augustine, FL Designer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Art Director: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Typographer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Artist: Steve Buchanan, Winsted, CT Engraver: WRE Modeler: Avery Dennison, Designed and Engineered Solutions Manufacturing Gravure Process: Printer: Avery Dennison (AVR) Printed at: AVR, Clinton, SC Press Type: Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK) Stamps per Pane: 16 Print Quantity: 92 million stamps Paper Type: Prephosphored, Type I Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive Processed at: AVR, Clinton, SC Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, 363 (Green), 385 (Dark Gray), 2655 (Lavender), 613 (Dark Yellow), 2602 (Purple), 187 (Red) Stamp Orientation: Vertical Image Area (w x h): 0.84 x 1.42 in./21.34 x mm Overall Size (w x h): 0.98 x 1.56 in./24.89 x mm Full Pane Size (w x 7.00 x 7.00 in./ x mm h): Plate Size: 160 stamps per revolution Plate Numbers: V followed by nine (9) single digits Marginal Markings: Front: Header: LA FLORIDA 2 Celebrating the in 1513 La Florida Plate numbers below bottom right stamp Back: Header: LA FLORIDA The first written is celebrated in SPS SPS Logo Plate position diagram Barcode (470600) in lower left corner of pane Promotional text Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales,

44 44 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Organization Information Stamp Announcement 13-19: Where Dreams Blossom Stamp 2012 SPS On April 11, 2013, in New York, New York, at the American Stamp Dealers Association Spring Postage Stamp Show held at the New Yorker Hotel, the Postal Service will issue a Where Dreams Blossom First-Class Mail commemorative stamp (Forever priced at 46 cents) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item ). The stamp will go on sale nationwide April 11, With a splash of color and a beautiful bouquet, Where Dreams Blossom adds a fun and contemporary flair to all kinds of correspondence. Where Dreams Blossom is perfect for any occasion or use, including save-the-date notices, response cards, and thank-you notes. It can also be used for cards and letters sent to celebrate other joyous moments or to deliver comfort and encouragement. The stamp art highlights a stylized bouquet of flowers similar to the design of the 2013 two-ounce Yes, I Do wedding stamp. The stamp was designed by Michael Osborne with Ethel Kessler as the art director. To learn more about the stories behind the stamps, visit Distribution: Item , Where Dreams Blossom Commemorative First-Class Mail (Forever priced at 46 cents) PSA Pane of 20 Stamps Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribution centers (SDCs) will receive their normal automatic distribution quantity of Where Dreams Blossom stamps. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size of 40,000 stamps. Initial Supply to Post Offices SDOs/SDCs 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 SDC webpage at blue.usps.gov/purchase/assetmgnt/am_sdchome.htm. 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. Other wedding and love stamps available through your SDC include Wedding Roses (46-cent Forever), Wedding Cake (66-cent), Love Ribbons (46-cent Forever), Sealed with Love (46-cent Forever), and Celebrate (46-cent Forever). 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: Where Dreams Blossom Stamp 421 Eighth Ave., Rm. 2029B New York, NY 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 for quantities under 50. All orders must be postmarked by June 11, How to Order First-Day Covers The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp and stationery issues. These items are postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quar-

45 Organization Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 45 terly SA Philatelic catalog, online at stamps or by calling Customers may request a free catalog by calling or writing to:.s. Postal Service Catalog Request PO Box Kansas City, MO Philatelic Products There are seven philatelic products available for this stamp issue: *, Press Sheet with Die Cuts, $73.60 (print quantity of 2,500) *, Press Sheet without Die Cuts, $73.60 (print quantity of 2,500) *, Keepsake (Pane & Digital Color Postmark Set ), $ *, First-Day Cover, $ *, Digital Color Postmark, $ *, Stamp Deck Card, $ *, Stamp Deck Card with Digital Color Postmark, $1.96. 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: Where Dreams Blossom Item Number: Denomination & First-Class Mail Forever Type of Issue: Format: Pane of 20 (1 design) Series: N/A Issue Date & City: April 11, 2013, New York, NY (Mega Stamp Show) Art Director: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Designer: Michael Osborne, San Francisco, CA Typographer: Michael Osborne, San Francisco, CA Artist: Michael Osborne, San Francisco, CA Modeler: Donald Woo Manufacturing Offset/Microprint SPS Process: Engraver: N/A Printer: Banknote Corporation of America, Inc./ SSP Printed at: Browns Summit, NC Press Type: Alprinta, 74 Stamps per Pane: 20 Print Quantity: 50 million stamps Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged, Overall Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive Processed at: Banknote Corporation of America, Browns Summit, NC Stamp Orientation: Horizontal Image Area (w x h): 1.03 x.75 in./26.16 x mm Stamp Size (w x h): 1.19 x.91 in./30.23 x mm Booklet Size (w x h): x in./ x mm Colors: Gold, Lt. Green, Orange, Pink, Blue, Red, Dk. Green, Purple, Warm Gray Plate Size: 160 stamps per revolution Plate Numbers: S followed by nine (9) single digits Marginal Markings: Front: Plate numbers in four corners of pane Back: 2012 SPS SPS Logo Plate position diagram Barcode (579900) in upper right and lower left hand corners of pane Promotional text Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales,

46 46 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Organization Information Stamp Announcement 13-20: Yes, I Do Stamp 2012 SPS On April 11, 2013, in New York, New York, at the American Stamp Dealers Association Spring Postage Stamp Show held at the New Yorker Hotel, the Postal Service will issue a 66-cent Yes, I Do definitive stamp, in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item ). The stamp will go on sale nationwide April 11, The.S. Postal Service continues its celebration of weddings with a new addition to its popular Weddings series the Yes, I Do issuance. Sold at the two-ounce stamp rate, Yes, I Do accommodates the heavier weight of an invitation as well as other mailings such as oversized cards or small gifts that require extra postage. The stamp highlights the words Yes, I Do nestled in a bouquet of flowers in the shape of a heart. A new, similarly designed companion stamp, Where Dreams Blossom a Forever stamp sold at the one-ounce rate is available for response cards, save-the-date notices, thank-you notes, and other correspondence. These stamps were designed by Michael Osborne with Ethel Kessler as the art director. To learn more about the stories behind the stamps, visit Distribution: Item , 66-cent Yes, I Do Definitive PSA Pane of 20 Stamps Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribution centers (SDCs) will receive their normal automatic distribution quantity of Yes, I Do stamps. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size of 40,000 stamps. Initial Supply to Post Offices SDOs/SDCs will not make any automatic distribution to Post Offices. Post Offices requiring these items must requisition them from their designated SDO/SDC 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. Other wedding and love stamps available through your SDC include Wedding Roses (46-cent Forever), Wedding Cake (66-cent), Love Ribbons (46-cent Forever), Sealed with Love (46-cent Forever), and Celebrate (46-cent Forever). 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: Yes, I Do Stamp 421 Eighth Ave., Rm. 2029B New York, NY 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 for quantities under 50. All orders must be postmarked by June 11, How to Order First-Day Covers The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp and stationery issues. These items are postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly SA Philatelic catalog, online at stamps or by calling Customers may request a free catalog by calling or writing to:.s. Postal Service Catalog Request PO Box Kansas City, MO Philatelic Products There are seven philatelic products available for this stamp issue: *, Press Sheet with Die Cuts, $ (print quantity of 2,500) *, Press Sheet without Die Cuts, $ (print quantity of 2,500) *, Keepsake (Pane & Digital Color Postmark Set ), $ *, First-Day Cover, $ *, Digital Color Postmark, $ *, Stamp Deck Card, $0.95.

47 Organization Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) *, Stamp Deck Card with Digital Color Postmark, $2.16. 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: Yes, I Do Item Number: Denomination & 66-cent Definitive (2 oz.) Type of Issue: Format: Pane of 20 (1 design) Series: Weddings Issue Date & City: April 11, 2013, New York, NY (Mega Stamp Show) Designer: Michael Osborne, San Francisco, CA Art Director: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Typographer: Michael Osborne, San Francisco, CA Artist: Michael Osborne, San Francisco, CA Modeler: Joseph Sheeran Manufacturing Offset/Microprint SPS Process: Engraver: N/A Printer: Ashton Potter (SA) Ltd. (AP) Printed at: Williamsville, NY Press Type: Stevens, Vari-Size Security Press Stamps per Pane: 20 Print Quantity: 20 million stamps Paper Type: Nonphosphored, Type II Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive Processed at: Ashton Potter (SA) Ltd. (AP) Stamp Orientation: Horizontal Image Area (w x h): 1.42 x.84 in./36.07 x mm Overall Size (w x h): 1.56 x.98 in./39.62 x mm Full Pane Size (w x 7.15 x 5.92 in./ x mm h): Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Plate Size: 180 stamps per revolution Plate Numbers: P followed by four (4) single digits Marginal Markings: Front: Plate numbers in four corners of pane Back: 2012 SPS SPS Logo Plate position diagram Barcode (579800) at top right and bottom left corners of pane Promotional text Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales,

48 48 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Organization Information 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. 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 postmarks have been extended for 30 days: February 23, 2013 nited States Postal Service Year of the Snake Station 867 Stockton Street San Francisco, CA February 24, 2013 nited States Postal Service Chinatown Station 867 Stockton Street San Francisco, CA March 1 30, 2013 Shrine of St. Patrick Happy Saint Patrick s Day Station 2 Erin Circle St. Patrick, MO March 2, 2013 Knoxville Philatelic Society KnoxPex Station 1237 E. Weisgarber Road Knoxville, TN

49 Organization Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 49 March 2 3, 2013 Buffalo Stamp Club BFPEX Station 1200 William Street, Room 200 Buffalo, NY March 8, 2013 Daffodil Festival Committee Daffodil Festival Station 351 W. Washington Street, Suite 100 Camden, AR March 10, 2013 Rockford Stamp Club Lincoln Station 5225 Harrison Avenue Rockford, IL March 8, 2013 Stephen Decatur Chapter #4, niversal Ship Cancellation Society Mayport Naval Station 1100 Kings Road Jacksonville, FL March 9, 2013 Randell Research Center of Pineland Calusa Heritage Day Station PO Box 9998 Pineland, FL March 10, 2013 nited States Postal Service SOPEX Station 431 Common Street Lawrence, MA March 12, 2013 Rochester Philatelic Association Happy 100th Birthday Station Customer Service Supervisor 1335 Jefferson Road Rochester, NY March 9, 2013 Tidewater Stamp Club Tidewater Stamp Show Station 116 E. Dover Street Easton, MD March 13, 2013 Stephen Decatur Chapter #4, niversal Ship Cancellation Society Decommissioning Station PO Box 719 Norfolk, VA March 9, 2013 Rockford Stamp Club Rockford Stamp Club Station 5225 Harrison Avenue Rockford, IL March 13, 2013 Stephen Decatur Chapter #4, niversal Ship Cancellation Society 20th Anniversary Station PO Box 719 Norfolk, VA

50 50 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Organization Information March 15 16, 2013 Centerville Stamp Club CIPEX 55 Station 400 N. A Street Richmond, IN March 18, 2013 NJCAA Sports Arena Station PO Box 9998 Hutchinson, KS March 15 17, 2013 nited States Postal Service G-P March Party Station 2200 Orange Avenue, #234 Cleveland, OH March 18, 2013 NJCAA Bicentennial Center Station 211 E. Ash Street Salina, KS March 17, 2013 nited States Postal Service Salem MA Station 2 Margin Street Salem, MA March 19, 2013 NJCAA Illinois Central College Station 415 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL March 17, 2013 nited States Postal Service Sierra Madre Station 61 S. Baldwin Avenue Sierra Madre, CA March 19, 2013 nicover Canton Station 4025 Tuscarawas Street West Canton, OH Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales,

51 Organization Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 51 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.s. Mail. All postmark requests should go to the first-day-ofissue 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-ofissue 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.s. Mail. Kaleidoscope Flowers Stamp 30 West Pershing Road, #112 Kansas City, MO March 14, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake Stamp 180 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA March 16, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial

52 52 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Organization Information Apples Stamp 205 W. Washington Ave. Yakima, WA March 17, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Wedding Cake Stamp SPS Retail Manager 4500 Annshire Ave. Louisville, KY March 18, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Spicebush Swallowtail (Butterfly) Stamp 158 N. MacDougald Ave. Pine Mountain, GA March 23, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Tufted Puffins Stamp 507 Madison Street Seward, AK March 23, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Arlington Green Bridge Stamp 265 Mitchell Street Norcross, GA March 25, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Global Forever Stamp 421 Eighth Ave., Rm. 2029B New York, NY March 28, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial

53 Organization Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 53 Sealed With Love Stamp PO Box 9998 Loveland, CO March 30, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Grand Central Terminal Stamp 421 Eighth Ave., Rm. 2029B New York, NY April 1, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Rosa Parks Stamp 3800 Greenfield Road Dearborn, MI April 4, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Rosa Parks Stamp 1401 W. Fort Street, Room M248 Detroit, MI April 4, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Muscle Cars Stamp 500 Bill France Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL April 22, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Muscle Cars Stamp 500 Bill France Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL April 22, 2013 Black and White Pictorial

54 54 postal bulletin (3-7-13) Organization Information Modern Art in America Stamp 421 Eighth Ave., Rm. 2029B New York, NY May 7, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Patriotic Star Stamp Debbie Brady/Elisa Sloan NPF PO Box 7838 San Francisco, CA May 19, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial La Florida Stamp.S. Postal Service 99 King Street St. Augustine, FL June 3, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Where Dreams Blossom Stamp 421 Eighth Ave., Rm. 2029B New York, NY June 11, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Yes, I Do Stamp 421 Eighth Ave., Rm. 2029B New York, NY June 11, 2013 Digital Color Pictorial Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales, Sustainability Tips for Recycling and Waste Reduction Being leaner, greener, and smarter is as simple as watching your waste. First of all, don t create waste if you can avoid it. Don t buy disposable items and only buy what you need, then use it up completely. If you can t eliminate it, ask yourself, Can I reuse it, repurpose it, or refurbish it with a few repairs? or Can I donate it or give it to someone else? If you ve exhausted all possibilities and can t reduce or reuse it, recycle it. With each new opportunity, you help the Postal Service reduce waste. A lot of what you throw away each day has real value, which translates into real dollars. The value may be obvious for some items you no longer want, like an old car, appliance, or sofa, but what about the day-to-day items you no longer need, like newspapers, magazines, batteries, or

55 Organization Information postal bulletin (3-7-13) 55 beverage containers? To a recycling company, these items are a valuable commodity that can be turned back into useful products. Waste reduction and recycling is easy, makes good sense, and helps you save money. Did You Know? The Postal Service recycles more than 250,000 tons of wastepaper, cardboard, cans, plastics, and other materials annually. In FY 2012, SPS generated nearly $24 million in recycling revenue and $25 million in landfill cost avoidance. In FY 2012, over 15,000 tons of mail transport equipment (MTE) that could not be repaired or reused was recycled. The Postal Service adopted the SEPA Federal Green Challenge: to recycle 50% of all solid waste by the year What Does This Mean to the Postal Service? Waste disposal is expensive. The SPS spent $49 million on solid waste disposal costs in FY Recycling can divert virtually 95% of all waste from landfills. Recyclers are willing to pay for our discarded mixed paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and other materials. Recycling makes good business sense, keeps the environment clean, and ultimately saves money. When the Postal Service recycles, everyone wins. What You Can Do: Waste reduction and recycling starts with each of us. As a team, we can make a difference. What are some of the things you can do at your Facility? Start a Green Team. SPS Lean Green Teams are doing a lot to reduce waste, save money, and increase revenue through recycling. To get started, speak to your Facility Manager. Take the Zero Waste Challenge. Zero waste means eliminating virtually all solid wastes. For practical purposes, this is achieved by reaching a 95% recycling rate. Since paper, plastic, cardboard, and metals are all 100% recyclable and represent 95% of the SPS waste stream, zero waste is achievable. Become a Zero Waste Site and demonstrate your commitment to maximizing recycling and minimizing waste. You ll increase recycling revenues, reduce waste disposal costs, and reduce pollution. Get going! Assess the waste created at your facility. Look for opportunities to reduce waste before it is generated, and recycle more of what is left. Play your part and get involved. What Should Employees Know? Think Zero Waste. Start by recycling at least 50% of our solid waste. Once that goal is achieved, a 95% recycling rate can be achieved by recycling all paper, plastic, cardboard, and metals. It s not impossible. There are Post Offices that have already achieved this goal! Communicate to Others What We Recycle. New employees may not be familiar with the materials we recycle whether it is mixed paper, cardboard, plastic, and metal. Also, make sure they know where recyclables are collected. Label Recycling Containers. Simply apply a selfadhesive label to the container on at least two sides. Recycle Everything. Before you throw anything away, ask your supervisor if there is a recycling program for that material. If not, consider starting a recycling program. Your Efforts Count. If each Postal Service employee recycled all of his or her waste daily, we could reduce solid waste by more than a quarter million tons a year. Your efforts count, whether you re at work or at home. Get Involved. Learn more about how to recycle and save energy by joining a postal Green Team. Ask your manager about starting a Lean Green Team at your facility. Additional Information The Office of Sustainability developed a number of Advisory Bulletins that provide guidance for reducing and recycling common wastes that are generated at the Postal Service. These bulletins are available on the Office of Sustainability website (see link below). For more information on waste reduction and recycling see: The.S. Environmental Protection Agency s Solid Waste Common Wastes & Materials website at: index.htm. SPS Sustainability information: blue.usps.gov/sustainability/. The Earth Day Postal Bulletin (PB22334) for information about Green Teams and recycling: about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2012/pb22334/pdf/ pb22334.pdf. For Green Teams, go to: portal, click Sustainability, then Lean Green Teams. Everything you need to start a Lean Green Team at your Facility is at your fingertips. Corporate Sustainability Initiatives, Office of Sustainability,

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