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2 2 postal bulletin ( ) Contents COVER STORY National Consumer Protection Week March 1 7, POLICIES, PROCEDRES, AND FORMS PDATES Manuals IMM Revision: Global Direct Entry Wholesaler Program IMM Revision: International Merchandise Insurance Limits for Three Countries Handbooks Handbook AS-353 Revision: International Services Handbook EL-312 Revision: Assignment, Reassignment, and Placement Publications Publication 52 Revision: Elimination of PS Form 1770, Revisions to SP9275, and pdates to Various Standards Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Mailing and Shipping Services Mail Alert Stamp Services Pictorial Postmarks Announcement How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Digital Color or Traditional Postmarks Stamp Announcement 15-11: Water Lilies Stamps Stamp Announcement 15-12: Martin Ramirez Stamps PLL-OT INFORMATION Fraud Invalid SPS 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 Thrift Savings Plan Fact Sheet 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 Cover Story National Consumer Protection Week March 1 7, 2015 This year, National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) runs from March 1 7, NCPW helps consumers by providing information, materials, and services to improve their ability to protect themselves from fraud. We encourage Postmasters and facility managers to conduct local activities to support National Consumer Protection Week; however, we will not be shipping retail lobby kits to Post Offices this year. Those interested in holding local events may visit the NCPW website at blue.usps.gov/blue/caweb/events/consumer-protection/ to view and print resources for consumer outreach activities. Overview NCPW is a federal program designed to heighten awareness of fraud and help consumers improve their ability to combat crime. During NCPW, federal, state, and local consumer protection agencies together with consumer organizations and industry associations launch consumer protection and education efforts around the country. This year, the Postal Service and the Postal Inspection Service are partnering to educate consumers and caregivers about foreign lottery and sweepstakes schemes that target older Americans. The goals for NCPW are: Increase the awareness of older Americans and their caregivers about the dangers of foreign lottery and sweepstakes schemes. Give consumers valuable information about protecting their assets from fraudsters. Provide a central location where consumers can report suspected fraud. Anyone can be a victim of foreign lottery or sweepstakes fraud, but scammers often target those whom they perceive as vulnerable. These crimes can seriously affect the lives of victims and their families. Increasingly, the victims are older Americans and cognitively challenged individuals. During NCPW, Postal Inspectors will discuss how citizens can avoid becoming the latest victims of fraud. Foreign lottery and sweepstakes scammers talk a good game. They ask victims to pay to play by wire, check, money order, or cash. They try to get consumers to send money that s just for taxes and fees, or to purchase an item to improve their chances of winning. That s illegal. The Postal Inspection Service is warning older Americans and caregivers to beware in a foreign lottery or fraudulent sweepstakes, it s more than just the odds that are against you. If you re contacted to play a foreign lottery or sweepstakes, do the following: Don t give out personal or financial information to anyone over the Internet or phone. Never wire or send money to anyone, anywhere, who says you ve won a foreign lottery or sweepstakes. Don t let anyone pressure you into making an immediate decision. Never purchase anything until you get all the information in writing. Foreign lotteries and fraudulent sweepstakes aren t just risky propositions; they may also be illegal. An educated public is the first line of defense. Visit for helpful information on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud. Communications nit, Postal Inspection Service,

4 4 postal bulletin ( ) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates Manuals IMM Revision: Global Direct Entry Wholesaler Program Effective February 19, 2015, the Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM ) item 622.1j to clarify one of the eligibility criteria that a Global Direct Entry (GDE) wholesaler must meet. Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM) 6 Special Programs 620 Global Direct Entry Wholesaler Program 622 Qualifying as a GDE Wholesaler Eligibility Criteria A GDE wholesaler must meet the following eligibility criteria: [Revise 622.1j to read as follows:] j. pon the request of a customer, provide to that customer detailed reports concerning the items that the GDE wholesaler has tendered under the GDE Wholesaler Program to the Postal Service on behalf of the customer, with details of volume and revenue information, as well as any applicable tracking information. We will incorporate this revision into the April 26, 2015 update of the online IMM, which is available via Postal Explorer at Product Classification, Pricing, IMM Revision: International Merchandise Insurance Limits for Three Countries The article titled IMM Revision: Burma (Myanmar), Kiribati, and Sao Tome and Principe Establish Priority Mail Express International Service in Postal Bulletin (2-5-15, pages 12-15) noted that each of those three countries will establish an Express Mail Service (EMS) operational exchange agreement with the Postal Service effective April 26, In that same edition of Postal Bulletin 22408, the article titled IMM Revision: Changes to Pricing and Mailing Standards for International Shipping Services (pages 7 12) included a new Exhibit 322.2, Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International Merchandise Insurance Limits, which will be effective April 26, However, the latter article inadvertently excluded from the new Exhibit the Priority Mail Express International service merchandise insurance limits for the three countries that will establish such service effective April 26, Consequently, in this article, we are revising Exhibit to include the information for Burma, Kiribati, and Sao Tome and Principe. Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM) 3 Extra Services 320 Insurance

5 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin ( ) Priority Mail Express International Insurance Availability Exhibit 322.2, Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International Merchandise Insurance Limits [Revise Exhibit so that the entries for the following three countries read as follows:] Country PMEI PMI Burma (Myanmar) 5,000 N/A Kiribati 5,000 N/A Sao Tome and Principe 5, We will incorporate these revisions in the April 26, 2015 update of the online IMM, which is available via Postal Explorer at Handbooks Handbook AS-353 Revision: International Services Effective February 19, 2015, the Postal Service is revising Handbook AS-353, Guide to Privacy, the Freedom of Information Act, and Records Management, to include modifications published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2014 (79 FR ). To support the enforcement of.s. Customs, export control, and export statistics laws and support processes related to the international exchange of mail and mail operations, the Postal Service is amending system of records (SOR) International Services, and is establishing a new SOR, Customs Data Received from Foreign Posts: SOR is being amended to allow collection of additional types of shipment-specific information that are supplied by customers; information from customers receiving items shipped to or from international locations; disclosure to export control, customs agencies, and postal operators; and to clarify that records may be retrieved by any information supplied by the customer on customs forms. Collectively, these changes are intended to enhance the Postal Service s role in facilitating the movement of cross-border mail, while ensuring that customs and export requirements, as well as governmental objectives for trade statistics reporting, are fulfilled. Technical corrections are also being made to the sections on legal authority and system managers. SOR Customs Data Received from Foreign Posts will facilitate agreements with foreign postal operators that will permit parties to the agreements (i.e., postal operators) to exchange information on international shipments. SOR will allow the Product Classification, Pricing, Postal Service to receive and maintain electronic information supplied by foreign posts on mailings sent from foreign jurisdictions to domestic recipients. To facilitate enforcement of domestic customs laws and regulations, the Postal Service intends to disclose such information to domestic customs officials, subject to the conditions of any agreement between the Postal Service and a foreign postal operator transmitting customs data to the Postal Service. Handbook AS-353, Guide to Privacy, the Freedom of Information Act, and Records Management Appendix Privacy Act Systems of Records Section E. Complete Text of Systems of Records SPS System Name: [Revise text to read as follows:] SPS International Services. Categories of Individuals Covered by the System [Revise text to read as follows:] SPS customers shipping to or from international locations. Customers receiving items shipped to or from international locations.

6 6 postal bulletin ( ) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates Categories of Records in the System [Revise the text of bullets 3 and 4 to read as follows:] 3. Information pertaining to mailings: Information supplied through customs declaration forms: contents, quantity, order number, volume, destination, weight, country of origin, value, Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) Tariff number, license or certificate number, Automated Export System (AES) internal transaction number or exemption, signature, date, postage and fees, and type of mailing. 4. Customs barcode scan data. Authority for Maintenance of the System [Revise text to read as follows:] 39.S.C. 401, 403, 404, and 407; 13.S.C ; Section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002, P.L , and 50.S.C Purpose(s) [Revise the text of bullets 4 and 5 to read as follows:] 4. To satisfy reporting requirements for customs purposes. 5. To support enforcement of.s. customs, export control, and export statistics laws. Routine ses of Records in the System, Including Categories of sers and the Purposes of Such ses [Revise the text of item a to read as follows:] a. Customs declaration records may be disclosed to domestic export control and customs agencies and foreign customs agencies and postal operators, as well as intermediary companies involved in electronic data exchanges. Retrievability [Revise text to read as follows:] By customer name(s) or address(es) (sender or recipient), ID number(s), information supplied through customs declaration forms, and barcode tracking number(s). System Manager(s) and Address [Revise address to read as follows:] Vice President, Network Operations, nited States Postal Service, 475 L Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC [Add new SOR to read as follows:] SPS System Name: Customs Data Received from Foreign Posts. System Location SPS Headquarters, Integrated Business Solutions Services Centers, and SPS facilities. Categories of Individuals Covered by the System Customers shipping from international locations. Customers receiving items shipped from international locations. Categories of Records in the System 1. The S10 13-character item identifier or any bilaterally agreed identifier. 2. The full name and postal address of the mailer. 3. The name and postal address of the intended recipient. 4. The gross weight of the item. 5. The total value of the item with the currency used. 6. The nature of the content (gift, document, a commercial sample, or some other content). 7. For each distinct type of content of the item: its description, the quantity and unit of measurement, its value, and its net weight. 8. For commercial items: the HS tariff number, the country of origin of the goods. 9. For items that require a niversal Postal nion (P) customs declaration form CN23: the importer s reference and details; the type and identifier of each document accompanying the item (invoice, certificate, license, authorization for goods subject to quarantine or other documents depending on the content and origin and destination of the item); other information and observations provided by the mailer and relevant for customs control, including, but not limited to, information about quarantine restrictions and the numbers of any licenses related to the item. Authority for Maintenance of the System 39.S.C. 401, 404, and 407; Section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002, P.L , and international agreements or regulations. Purpose(s) 1. To collect data necessary for customs purposes. 2. To support processes related to the international exchange of mail. 3. To support operational purposes. Routine ses of Records in the System, Including Categories of sers and the Purposes of Such ses Standard routine uses 1. through 7., 10., and 11. In addition: Customs declaration records may be disclosed to domestic customs officials. When SPS has executed an agreement with a foreign postal operator for the exchange of customs declaration records, discretionary routine use disclosures for records exchanged in accordance with the

7 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin ( ) 7 agreement may be further restricted to the extent provided by the agreement. Policies and Practices for Storing, Retrieving, Accessing, Retaining, and Disposing of Records in the System Storage Automated databases, computer storage media, and digital and paper files. Retrievability 1. The S10 13-character item identifier or any bilaterally agreed identifier. 2. The full name and postal address of the mailer. 3. The name and postal address of the intended recipient. 4. The gross weight of the item. 5. The total value of the item with the currency used. 6. The nature of the content (gift, document, a commercial sample, or some other content). 7. For each distinct type of content of the item: its description, the quantity and unit of measurement, its value, and its net weight. 8. For commercial items: the HS tariff number, the country of origin of the goods. 9. For items that require a niversal Postal nion (P) customs declaration form CN23: the importer s reference and details; the type and identifier of each document accompanying the item (invoice, certificate, license, authorization for goods subject to quarantine or other documents depending on the content and origin and destination of the item); other information and observations provided by the mailer and relevant for customs control, including, but not limited to, information about quarantine restrictions and the numbers of any licenses related to the item. Safeguards Paper records, computers, and computer storage media are located in controlled-access areas under supervision of program personnel. Access to these areas is limited to authorized personnel, who must be identified with a badge. Access to records is limited to individuals whose official duties require such access. Contractors and licensees are subject to contract controls and unannounced on-site audits and inspections. Computers are protected by mechanical locks, card key systems, or other physical access control methods. The use of computer systems is regulated with installed security software, computer logon identifications, and operating system controls including access controls, terminal and transaction logging, and file management software. Retention and Disposal Customs declaration records stored in electronic data systems are retained 5 years, and then purged according to the requirements of domestic and foreign customs services. Records existing on computer storage media are destroyed according to the applicable SPS media sanitization practice. System Manager(s) and Address Vice President, Network Operations, nited States Postal Service, 475 L Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC Notification Procedure Customers wanting to know if other information about them is maintained in this system of records must address inquiries in writing to the system manager, and include their name and address. Record Access Procedures Requests for access must be made in accordance with the Notification Procedure above and SPS Privacy Act regulations regarding access to records and verification of identity under 39 CFR Contesting Record Procedures See Notification Procedure and Record Access Procedures above. Record Source Categories Customers and SPS personnel. We will incorporate these revisions into the next online update of Handbook AS-353, Guide to Privacy, the Freedom of Information Act, and Records Management, which is available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website: Go to nder Essential Links in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet. Click HBKs. The direct RL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is Privacy Office, General Counsel and Executive VP,

8 8 postal bulletin ( ) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates Handbook EL-312 Revision: Assignment, Reassignment, and Placement Effective February 19, 2015, the Postal Service is revising Handbook EL-312, Employment and Placement, section to update policy on local options for adding tests: The title of is revised from Local Options for Typing and Driving Requirements to Local Options for Basic Computer Skills and Driving Requirements. A new heading, General, was added to better organize the text of moved under this new heading. This text was revised to allow local management to add Basic Computer Skills Test 718 when filling any vacant position if the officially published qualification standard does not specify it and the applicant is expected to use computer skills on a regular basis. Previously, the policy permitted the local addition of a typing requirement. Also, a sentence that states that local management may not modify or delete existing requirements in official qualification standards was moved from old to new Renumbered as and revised the title to Basic Computer Skills. Revised the text of new to describe the statement to include on a job posting or vacancy announcement when basic computer skills are added. Text addressing computer based tests 714 and 713 are deleted. Renumbered as and revised the text with minor editorial changes for reader ease of use. The last sentence that states that local management may not modify or delete existing requirements in official qualification standards was moved to new Handbook EL-312, Employment and Placement 7 Assignment, Reassignment, and Promotion 76 Bargaining Position Qualification Standards 763 Bqnet [Revise the title of to read as follows:] Local Options for Basic Computer Skills and Driving Requirements [Add new , move the text from to new , and revise the text to read as follows:] General Some position qualification standards do not specify basic computer skills or driving requirements. However, the ability to use a computer, drive, or both, may be essential to the efficient performance of some specific duty assignments. When filling any vacant position with no officially published basic computer skills or driving requirements listed on the qualification standards, local management may add: a. The Basic Computer Skills Test 718; and/or b. A driving requirement to operate a motor vehicle or powered industrial equipment. Basic computer skills or driving requirements must be reasonably related to the efficient performance of the duties of the job, and local management may only add these requirements when the applicant is expected to use computer skills or drive on a regular basis. Local management may not modify or delete existing basic computer skills or driving requirements in official qualification standards. [Renumber as and revise the title and text to read as follows:] Basic Computer Skills If you add a basic computer skills requirement, include the following statement on the job posting or vacancy announcement: Applicants must demonstrate basic computer skills as demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service Test 718. [Renumber as and revise the text to read as follows:] Driving Requirements If you add driving as a requirement, include one of the following statements on the job posting or vacancy announcement, as appropriate to the position: a. Applicants must have or be able to obtain authorization to operate a motor vehicle. b. Applicants must have or be able to obtain authorization to operate powered industrial equipment. We will publish these revisions in the next online update of Handbook EL-312, Employment and Placement, available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website: Go to nder Essential Links in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet. Click HBKs. The direct RL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is Human Resources (HQ), Employee Resource Management,

9 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin ( ) 9 Publications Publication 52 Revision: Elimination of PS Form 1770, Revisions to SP9275, and pdates to Various Standards Effective March 2, 2015, the Postal Service will revise Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail, in various locations to align with current agency practices on the following: PS Form 1770, Mail Piece Spill or Leak Incident Report is obsolete and no longer required to report mailpiece incidents. In November 2012, the Mailpiece Incident Report Tool (MIRT) was launched and replaces the manual data collection and storage of PS Form MIRT is an electronic means to record and track data on spills, leaks, nonmailable items, and air carrier returns. MIRT can be found on the Blue Page>My Work>Safety Resource Tools>Safety Toolkit>Create Safety Records>Mailpiece Incident Report Tool. SP 9275: In April 2014, the Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) removed the requirement to obtain a Special Permit 9275 (DOT-SP 9275) when shipping products containing ethyl alcohol. The Postal Service eliminates the requirement for mailers to produce a copy of their DOT authorization before obtaining an SPS exception, but retains the requirement that, in addition to mailers adhering to all DOT standards when mailing materials containing ethyl alcohol, requests for authorization be directed to the manager, Product Classification for an exception number. The Postal Service will also revise Packaging Instructions 3A and 3B to permit multiple primary receptacles in mailpieces containing mailable flammable or combustible liquids, provided the aggregate quantity of flammable material per mailpiece does not exceed the current volume limitations applicable to the material shipped and container used. Various additional revisions are made as part of an ongoing effort of consolidating information from Mailing Standards of the nited States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ), as identified in Postal Bulletin ( ). Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail 1 Introduction 11 Purpose 112 se [Revise the second sentence of the second paragraph to read as follows:] ***Follow the standards contained in this publication when deciding whether and under what conditions hazardous materials, restricted matter, and perishable matter are permitted to be mailed.*** 113 Other Reference Sources [Revise the second sentence of the first paragraph to read as follows:] ***This publication provides specific mailability requirements, where possible, for those categories of harmful materials that present significant danger or which are frequently presented for mailing.*** [Revise the second bullet under Other Sources to read as follows:] 39.S.C a, 3005, , 3012, 3014, 3015, 3017, General Guidelines 21 Mailability 212 Mailer Responsibility [Revise the first sentence of 212 as follows:] All mailers, including mail service providers and other mailer agents, must comply with applicable Postal Service laws and regulations governing mailability and preparation for mailing, as well as nonpostal laws and regulations on the shipment of particular matter. 215 Request for Rulings

10 10 postal bulletin ( ) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates Hazardous Materials [Revise the second sentence of the second paragraph by adding a PCSC contact reference to read as follows:] ***To determine mailability of a specific material, a mailer must submit a material safety data sheet (MSDS) (see Appendix D) and the following information to the PCSC (see 213 for address): 22 Marking Requirements 221 General [Revise the text of 221 to read as follows:] To avoid rejection of the mailpiece by Postal Service acceptance personnel or air carriers, mailers must ensure that their packages meet all applicable labeling, marking, and ancillary endorsement requirements. [Add new 221.1, , , and to read as follows:] Address Side of Mailpiece Hazardous materials and restricted or perishable matter, unless specifically excepted in 222, must be clearly identified on the address side of the mailpiece. Other markings required by the Postal Service or other federal regulatory agencies also must appear on the address side of any mailpiece containing hazardous material, restricted matter, or perishable matter. Required markings must be applied with a nonsoluble material or other material that cannot be rubbed off or smeared Return Address Except for diagnostic specimen mailpieces using a Business Reply Mail format, and nonregulated materials, a return address that includes the sender s name and address must appear on all packaging containing hazardous, restricted, or perishable mail Content Markings When required, the contents also must be clearly identified on the address side. The contents must be disclosed to be mailable. A mailability determination may be required based on the mailer s disclosure concerning the contents at the time of mailing Ancillary Endorsements A mailer endorsement may be used to request forwarding, return, or address correction service for items that are undeliverable as addressed (see DMM 507). Standard Mail and Parcel Select Lightweight pieces containing hazardous materials must bear the endorsement Address Service Requested, Forwarding Service Requested, or Return Service Requested. First-Class Mail, First-Class Package Service, Priority Mail, Standard Mail, Standard Post, Package Services, or Parcel Select (including Parcel Select Lightweight) pieces containing hazardous materials cannot use Change Service Requested. 227 Old Markings [Revise the second sentence of the first paragraph, deleting the DMM reference to read as follows:] ***A container improperly identified by content is not acceptable for mailing.*** 24 Emergency Procedures 244 Procedures [Revise the introductory paragraph, combining the two sentences, to read as follows:] During any incident involving harmful matter where there is actual or suspected damage to a mailpiece or its contents, Postal Service personnel must follow the specific procedures in Handbook EL 812, Hazardous Materials and Spill Response, and as outlined below: [Revise the last (third) sentence in item h to reflect the transition of PS Form 1770 to MIR, to read as follows:] h. ***An online Mailpiece Incident Report (MIR) must be completed and filed in accordance with the instructions in the Safety Toolkit, based on the incident type. 3 Hazardous Materials 33 Hazard Classes 333 Consumer Commodity [Revise the last sentence of 333 to read as follows:] ***When assistance is needed to determine eligibility for mailing, the mailer may request a ruling from the PCSC as outlined in Mailable Limited Quantity [Revise the last sentence of 334 to read as follows:] ***When assistance is needed to determine eligibility for mailing, the mailer may request a ruling from the PCSC as outlined in 215.

11 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin ( ) ORM-D Materials [Add a new fourth sentence before The ORM-D category... ) and revise the last sentence of 325 to read as follows:] Effective January 1, 2021, the ORM-D category will be eliminated for materials intended for surface transportation. After this date, the mailability of materials previously fitting the description of ORM-D must be evaluated based on its eligibility under the applicable consumer commodity or mailable limited quantity categories. When assistance is needed to determine eligibility for mailing, the mailer may request a ruling from the PCSC as outlined in Small Quantity Mailability [Add a note at the end after the alpha bullets to read as follows:] Note: All mailable hazardous materials in Class 4 are restricted to surface transportation only. 34 Mailability by Hazard Class 342 Gases (Hazard Class 2) Marking and Documentation Parcels containing mailable gases must be marked as follows: [In item b, revise the Exhibit reference at the end of the second sentence to read as follows:] ***Optionally, mailpieces may be marked with an approved DOT limited quantity square-on-point marking (see Exhibit 325.3).*** 343 Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Hazard Class 3) Mailability and Packaging Paints, Paint-Related Materials, and Inks The following definitions apply: [Revise the Note under item b3 to change the DMM reference to read as follows:] Note: Inks that do not possess any hazardous characteristics are not regulated as hazardous materials and are mailable if properly prepared under the standards for packaging liquids in and DMM [Revise the heading and text of in its entirety, to read as follows:] Authorization to Mail Ethanol-Based Flammable Liquids or Solids Flammable liquids or solids that contain ethyl alcohol are eligible to be mailed via domestic air transportation only with prior written authorization. Mailers must submit a letter of request to the manager, Product Classification (see 214 for address). The request must include a list of each specific product to be mailed under the authorization, an MSDS for each product, the office of mailing, and expected frequency and quantity of mailings. Approvals are initially provided for the duration of one year. Subsequent approvals are performance-based and will be extended in one- to three-year increments. If approved, the mailer must: a. Present a copy of their authorization letter from the manager, Product Classification (to be kept on file at the office of mailing) at the time of their first mailing at any given Postal Service facility. Mailings not supported by an authorization letter will be refused. b. For content containing not more than 70% ethyl alcohol by volume, tender only parcels weighing 25 pounds or less. Each non-glass primary receptacle must not exceed 16 ounces of flammable liquid or 1 pound of solids. Each glass primary receptacle must not exceed 8 ounces of flammable liquid or 1/2 pound of solids. Total volume of flammable material per mailpiece must not exceed 96 ounces for flammable liquids or 16 pounds for flammable solids. c. For content containing more than 70% ethyl alcohol by volume, tender only parcels weighing 16 pounds or less. Each primary package receptacle must not exceed 8 ounces of flammable liquid or 1/2 pound of solids. Total volume of flammable material per mailpiece must not exceed 48 ounces for flammable liquids or 8 pounds for flammable solids. d. Enter parcels using Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, or First-Class Package Service.

12 12 postal bulletin ( ) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates e. Label each parcel on the address side with the mailer s company name and return address. f. Label each parcel on the address side with the marking Contains Air-Eligible Ethyl Alcohol Authorization Number #, using at least 14-point type. g. Ensure that the addressee of each parcel is notified that the addressee is not authorized to r the contents of the parcel via air transportation. The mailer must include the following written notice: Flammable liquids or solids contained in these packages may be mailed only by consumers (the addressee) via surface transportation in accordance with SPS Publication 52, section 343. Full responsibility rests with the mailer to comply with all postal and nonpostal statutes and regulations regarding mail. Information regarding postal statutes, regulations, and mailing requirements is available from your local Postmaster or district manager, Business Mail Entry, and at the Postal Service s mailing standards website, Postal Explorer, at pe.usps.com. h. Comply with the warning and labeling requirements set forth in 21 CFR 700, 701.3, and when mailing each parcel. i. Comply with all quantity, packaging, and marking requirements in Packaging Instruction 3D in Appendix C Marking and Documentation Parcels containing mailable flammable or combustible liquids must be marked as follows: [Delete item e regarding DOT-SP 9275 in its entirety.] 346 Toxic Substances and Infectious Substances (Hazard Class 6) Packaging, Marking, Labeling, and Documentation Division 6.2, Infectious Substances Category B Infectious Substances [Revise the first sentence of c to correct reference as follows:] c. All mailpieces sent under must be marked on the address side with the shipping name Biological Substance, Category B and N3373 (as shown in Exhibit a2) and as outlined in 49 CFR (a)(5). 4 Restricted Matter 42 Intoxicating Liquors 423 Packaging and Marking General [Revise to change the DMM reference to read as follows:] All exempt intoxicating liquors must be sent via Registered Mail service and must meet the packaging requirements for liquids in DMM Other Restricted Materials 451 Liquids, Powders, and Odor-Producing Materials Packaging and Marking The following conditions apply: [Revise the last sentence of 3a to change the DMM reference to read as follows:] All liquids are subject to the general packaging requirements in DMM and the following: 453 Controlled Substances and Drugs Mailability Return of Prescriptions Drugs [In the fourth sentence, revise the DMM reference to read as follows:] ***Manufacturers or their registered agents must use merchandise return service (see DMM ) with First-Class Mail or Priority Mail for these mailpieces.***

13 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin ( ) 13 5 Perishable Matter 52 Animals 526 Mailable Live Animals Adult Birds General [Revise the third sentence of to read as follows:] ***Mailings must also be compliant with the requirements provided in SPS Publication 14, Prohibitions and Restrictions on Mailing Animals, Plants, and Related Matter, Chapter 5.*** 6 International Mail 61 General [Revise the first sentence of 61 to read as follows:] This chapter contains regulations on the mailability of hazardous materials, restricted matter, and perishable matter that may be sent as international mail.*** 7 Air Transportation Requirements 71 General [Revise the first sentence of 71 to read as follows:] This chapter contains standards on the mailability of hazardous materials, restricted matter, and perishable matter in domestic mail via air transportation.*** 711 Refusal by Air Carrier Handling of Mailpieces Refused by an Air Carrier All mailpieces containing hazardous, restricted, or perishable materials that are refused by an air carrier must be handled as follows: [Delete the last sentence of item a in its entirety regarding PS Form 1770.] [Revise item b to read as follows:] b. An online Mailpiece Incident Report (MIR) is required to be completed and filed in accordance with the instructions in the Safety Toolkit, based on the incident type. Types of incidents may include spills, leaks, or hazardous, restricted, or perishable material that has been rejected by an air carrier. 72 Hazardous Materials: Air Transportation 722 Additional Requirements ZIP Codes Served Only by Air Transportation [Revise the text of to read as follows:] Hazardous materials that are prohibited from mailing via air transportation cannot be mailed to any ZIP Code that is serviced only by air transportation (e.g., certain ZIP Codes in Alaska). Appendix A Hazardous Materials Table: Postal Service Mailability Guide The columns in the table contain the following information: Column (e): [Revise the fifth and seventh sentences in the Column (e) paragraph to read as follows:] ***Mailable ORM-D materials cannot exceed the postal quantity limits specified in this publication. ***If assistance is needed, the mailer may request a ruling from the PCSC as provided in ***

14 14 postal bulletin ( ) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates [Revise the SPS Mailability (e) for the following products to read as follows:] Hazardous Materials Descriptions and Proper Shipping Names (a) Hazard Class (b) ID Number (c) DOT PG (d) SPS Mailability (e) Carbon Dioxide, solid or Dry ice Combustible liquid, n.o.s. 3 NA1993 III Only ORM-D or Consumer Commodity Ethanol or Ethyl alcohol or Ethanol solutions or Ethyl alcohol solutions Domestic Mail Air (f) 9 N1845 III Mailable per A 9A Mailable only per N1170 II, III Only ORM-D Mailable only per Infectious substances, 6.2 N2900 N/A Prohibited affecting animals only Infectious substances, affecting humans only 6.2 N2814 N/A Prohibited 3 N1266 II, III Only ORM-D Prohibited 3A Perfumery products with flammable solvents Domestic Mail Surface (g) 3B 3A Appendix C SPS Packaging Instruction 2A Flammable Gases Marking [Revise the second bullet, deleting the Exhibit reference, to read as follows:] Optionally, the address side of the outer packaging may bear an approved DOT limited quantity squareon-point marking designating surface transportation, prepared under 342.4b, instead of an ORM-D marking. SPS Packaging Instruction 2B Nonflammable Gases Marking [Revise the third bullet, deleting the Exhibit reference, to read as follows:] Optionally, the address side of the outer packaging may bear an approved DOT limited quantity squareon-point marking designating surface transportation, prepared under 342.4c, instead of an ORM-D marking. SPS Packaging Instruction 3A Flammable Liquids [Revise the introductory paragraph by deleting the third sentence regarding DOT-SP 9275 in its entirety.] Required Packaging Separate packaging requirements apply depending on the flashpoint of the flammable liquid. For flashpoint greater than 20º F ( 7º C) but not more than 73º F (23º C): Primary Receptacle [Revise the final bullet under the Primary Receptacle heading as follows:] Multiple primary receptacles are permitted, provided the aggregate quantity of flammable material per mailpiece does not exceed 1 quart for metal primary containers or 1 pint for nonmetal primary containers. Cushioning Material and Secondary Packaging [Revise the text under the Cushioning Material and Secondary Packaging heading as follows:] Enough cushioning material must surround the primary receptacles to prevent breakage and absorb any potential leakage. The cushioning and primary receptacles must be packed in securely sealed secondary packaging. (Article continues on page 39)

15 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) 15 Pull-Out Information Fraud Invalid SPS 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 a SPS Corporate Account (SPSCA) number online. For all other locations, online SPSCA validation is preferred. The online validation process is outlined in the SPSCA Validation SOP on the Retail webpage. This list supersedes all previous notices, which must be recycled. Acceptance clerks must not accept Priority Mail Express shipments bearing an invalid SPSCA number in the Payment by Account or Agreement Number section of the label or form. Note: The first 6 digits of a 9-digit Custom Designed Service and Next Day Pickup Agreement make up the Corporate Account Number PLL-OT INFORMATION Product Information Requirements, Mail Entry and Payment Technology,

16 16 postal bulletin ( ) 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 9999

17 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 5499

18 18 postal bulletin ( ) 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 7930

19 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 7469

20 20 postal bulletin ( ) 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 1799

21 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 4499 Criminal Investigations Group, Postal Inspection Service,

22 22 postal bulletin ( ) 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 2 950

23 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 0 380

24 24 postal bulletin ( ) 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 Criminal Investigations Group, Postal Inspection Service,

25 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) 25 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 and Customer Service Operations, 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,

26 26 postal bulletin ( ) 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 POS ONE terminal to determine which APO/FPO/DPO ZIP Codes are active and which conditions of mailing apply. Inquiries may be sent to the Military Postal Service Agency at The entries under Changes appear in bold in the APO/ FPO/DPO table starting below. Changes APO/FPO/DPO Action Effective Date See Restrictions FPO AE Open 02/19/2015 A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V APO AE Close 02/19/2015 FPO AA Open 02/19/2015 A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V FPO AA Open 02/19/2015 A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V FPO AP Open 02/19/2015 A1-A2-B-V FPO AP Open 02/19/2015 A1-A2-B-V 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 A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R- -Z A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R- -Z 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-P- R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-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- 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-F-H-M- R-R1--V A1-A2-B-C-D-E-H-M-R A1-A2-B-C-D-E-F1-H- M-R--Z 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-N- -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-P- R A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-P-R- Z 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 A1-A2-B-C-D-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- -Z A1-A2-B-C-D-H-M-P-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-F1-H- M-P-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-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- 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-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-F-F1-H- J-L-M-N-R-T--V-Z A1-A2-B-C-D-E-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-F1-H- M-R--V-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-F-F1-H- J-L-M-N-R-T--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-F-F1-H- M-N-V-Z-Z1

27 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) 27 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A-A1-A2-B-C-C1-D-E2- F-F1-H1-J-L-M-N-R-R1- T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z-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-M-N-R-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-C1-E2-F- F1-F2-H1-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-N- R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-C1-E2-F- F1-F2-H1-R-R1-2-V- Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-N-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-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-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-N-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-N-R-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-N-R-R1-T-V-Z-Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-- Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-- Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-R--V- Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-- V-Z1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-- Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-P-R- -Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-- Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-- Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-M-R-- Z 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-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-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-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V 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-F-F1-R-R1-V APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions 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-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-C-F-F1-N-R- -V A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-R--V- Z A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-P-R-- V-Z 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- N- R-R1--3-V-W-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-N-R--V- Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-M-R- -V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-N--V A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-J-L-N- T--V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-C-F--V A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-B2-C-D-F-F1- M-R V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R--Z A1-A2-B-M-N-R A1-A2-B-M-R--V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-R-- Z A1-A2-B-M-N-R--Z A1-A2-B-N-R--V-Z A1-A2-B-N-R--Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-F1-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-O-V-V1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B A1-A2-B-C-N-R--V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-J-L-M- N-R-T--V-Z A1-A2-B A1-A2-B-C-C1-F-F1-J- L-M-N-R-R1-T--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-H-N-R-- V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F1-R A1-A2-B-C-C1-F1-M-R- R A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- R-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-J-L-M- N-R-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-M-R-V-W-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- R-T--V-Z A1-A2-B-C-D-M-R--V- Z A1-A2-B-M-R--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-H-N-Q-V- Z-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- R-T--V-Z A1-A2-B-C-C1-F1-M-R- R A-A1-A2-B-F-H-N-O-Q- V-V1-Z-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- R-T--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-F1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T- V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-F- F1-J-L-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-N-R-R1- -V-Z A-A2-B-B2-C-C1-F-F1- J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A2-B-B2-C-C1-F-F1- J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-N-V-Z A1-A2-B-N-V A-A1-A2-B-C-C1-F-F1- J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-N-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-F1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T- V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-F- F1-I-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V- W-Y-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-F1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T- V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1-D- F-F1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T- V-Z1

28 28 postal bulletin ( ) Pull-Out Information APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions 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-F1- 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-F1-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-F1- 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-F-H-N-Q-V- Z-Z 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-F1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T- V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-E1-F-F1- L-M-N-R-T A-A1-A2-B-F-H-N-R-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-F1- H1-N-R-R1--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-N-R-V- Z A-A2-B-E2-E3-F-F1-R- R1-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V- Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E2-F- F1-H-H1-J-L-N-R-R1-T- V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-L-N-T-V- Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-N-R-V- Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-F1- H1-N-R-R1--V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-F1-I- J-L-N-R-T--V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E2- E3-F-F1-J-L-N-R-R1-T- V-Z1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-F1-I- J-L-N-R-T--V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C-C1- E2-E3-F-F1-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-F1-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-F1-J-L-N- R-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-R-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-C1-D-F- F1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V- Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E1- E2-E3-F-F1-J-L-M-N-R- R1-T-V-W-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M- N-R-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-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-F1-J-L-N-T- -V-Z A-A1-A2-B-1-V-Z A1-A2-B-1-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-F1-R- R1--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-N-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-J-L- M-N-R-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3--V-Z A-A1-A2-B--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-E2-E3-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-N-R--Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-N- R-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-E3-F-F1- J-L-M-N-R-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-B2-C1-F-F1- J-L-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-M-R-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-F1- H1-N-R-R1--V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-F-H1-R- R1-2-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-M-R-R1-2-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-E3-F-F1- H1-N-R-R1--V-Z A1-A2-B-C1-E2-E3-F- F1-H1-R-R1-V-Z1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-N-O-R- R1-Z A-A1-A2-B-R--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-N--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-I-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T- 4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-I-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T- -4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-I-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T- -4-V-Z-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F-F1- H1-I-J-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-F1-J- L-N-R-R1-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-E2-F-H1-N-R- R1-2-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-N-T- V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-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-F1- H-H1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T- V-Z A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E2-F- F1-J-L-M-N-R-R1-T-V- Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-T-J-L-M- N-V-Z A1-A2-B-D-F-F1-J-L-M- N-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-J-L-M- N-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-J-L-M- N-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z1 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-H-I-L- M-N-T-V-Z-Z A1-A2-B-L-M-N--V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-D-F-M-N-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-M-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-R-R1-V- Z A1-A2-B-B2-C1-E2-F- F1-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-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 A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F1-V A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-N- T--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-F1-R A-A1-A2-B-C-F1-R A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-C-F1-R A-A1-A2-B-C-F1-R A-A1-A2-B-C-F1-R--V A-A1-A2-B-F1--Z A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-C-F1-R A-A1-A2-B-C-F1-R A-A1-A2-B-F A-A1-A2-B-F1--V A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-J-L-M- N-T-V-W-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W-Z A1-A2-B-C-M-R-V-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-C-M-R-W

29 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) 29 APO/ FPO/ DPO See Restrictions A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W-Z A1-A2-B-C-M-R-V-W A1-A2-B-C-F-M-R-W A1-A2-B-C-M-R-W A1-A2-B-C-M-R-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-C-M-R-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-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W-Z A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-M-W- Z A1-A2-B-C-M-R-V-W A1-A2-B-C-L-M-R-W A1-A2-B-C-M-R-W A1-A2-B-F-F1-F2-H-M- W-Z 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-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-M-W A1-A2-B-C-F-N-O-R-V- V1-Z A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-R-R1-V A1-A2-B-C-F-N-R-3-V- V A-A1-A2-B-N-V A1-A2-B-F-N-3-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-J-L- N-T-V-Z A1-A2-B-I-N-V A1-A2-B-I-N-V A1-A2-B-D-F A1-A2-B-D-F-Z A1-A2-B-F-3-V-Z A1-A2-B-F-N-3-V A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-N-T- 3-V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-H1- J-L-M-N-T--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-C-F-F1-H- M-N-R--V A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-J-L- M-N-T--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F--Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-J-L-N- T-V-Z A1-A2-B-V-Z A1-A2-B-V-Z A1-A2-B-V-Z A1-A2-B-V A1-A2-B-V-Z A1-A2-B-P-V-Z A1-A2-B-C-F-R-3 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions A-A1-A2-B-H-M-R A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-J-L- M-N-T--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-H-M--V-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-J-L- M-N-T--V-Z A1-A2-B-Z A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-M- R A-A1-A2-B-F-F1-H-J-L- M-N-T--V-Z 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-R A1-A2-B-B2-F1-H-J-N- R A1-A2-B-F-3-V-Z 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 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 APO/ FPO/ See DPO Restrictions 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 A-A1-A2-B-C1-E2-F- H1-M-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-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

30 30 postal bulletin ( ) 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 (PS Form 2976 or, if the customer prefers, PS Form 2976-A) is required for all items weighing 16 ounces or more or any item (regardless of weight) containing potentially dutiable mail contents (e.g., merchandise or goods) addressed to or from an APO, FPO, or DPO ZIP Code. No customs form is required for items weighing less than 16 ounces when the contents are not potentially dutiable (e.g., documents). The surface area of the address side of the mailpiece must be large enough to contain the applicable customs declaration. 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. SPS Tracking 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,

31 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) 31 Missing February Children 2015 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: Amanda Adlai Born: Date Missing: Missing From: West Bloomfield, MI Age progressed to 11 years Name: Colton Barrera Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Russell, KS Age progressed to 20 years Name: Adji Desir Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Immokalee, FL Age progressed to 10 years Name: Thomas Estevis Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Laredo, TX Age progressed to 8 years Name: Daniel Faizy Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Frisco, TX Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hot Line TDD

32 32 postal bulletin ( ) 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 ( ).

33 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) 33 February 2015 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: Albert Jacob Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Plainsboro, NJ Age progressed to 11 years Name: Alfred Jacob Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Plainsboro, NJ Age progressed to 11 years Name: Emily Melchor Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Laguna Hills, CA Age progressed to 6 years Name: Brandon Perdue Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Medford, OR Name: Stephanie Pinero Morales Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Ceiba, PR Age progressed to 16 years Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hot Line TDD

34 34 postal bulletin ( ) 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 ( ).

35 Pull-Out Information postal bulletin ( ) 35 February 2015 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: Emanuel Polk Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Metairie, LA Age progressed to 22 years Name: Lakendra Powers Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Florence, SC Age progressed to 19 years Name: Ana Reyna Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Dallas, TX Age progressed to 21 years Name: Osilia Rodriquez Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Miami, FL Age progressed to 25 years Name: Erick Salguero Franco Born: Date Missing: Missing From: Nogales, AZ Age progressed to 17 years Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hot Line TDD

36 36 postal bulletin ( ) 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 ( ) 37 Thrift Savings Plan Fact Sheet.S. Aggregate Index *Rates of return for May (inception of S and I Funds) through December S&P 500 Stock Index Dow Jones.S. Completion TSM Index EAFE Stock Index ANNAL RETRNS G Fund F Fund C Fund S * Fund I * Fund * -2.52* * * S. Aggregate Index S&P 500 Stock Index Dow Jones.S. Completion TSM Index MONTHLY RETRNS G Fund F Fund C Fund S * Fund I * Fund 2014 Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan LAST 12 MONTHS EAFE Stock Index The G Fund is managed internally by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Assets of the F, C, S, and I Funds are managed externally. The Board currently has contracts with BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., to manage the F, C, S, and I Fund assets. The F, C, S, and I Funds invest in commingled trust funds, in which the assets of tax-deferred employee benefit plans are combined and invested together. The F, C, S, and I Funds and the BlackRock funds are passively managed index funds. Future performance of the funds will vary and may be significantly different from the returns shown above. See the Summary of the Thrift Savings Plan for detailed information about the funds and their investment risks. The monthly returns of the TSP Funds represent net earnings for the month after deduction of accrued administrative expenses and, except for the G Fund, after deduction of trading costs and accrued investment management fees as well. The returns for the four indexes shown do not include any of these deductions. * Implemented May See next page for L Funds.

38 38 postal bulletin ( ) Pull-Out Information L Funds Annual Returns L Income L 2020 L 2030 L 2040 L PLL-OT INFORMATION Monthly Returns L Income L 2020 L 2030 L 2040 L Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan LAST 12 MONTHS

39 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin ( ) 39 Publication 52 Revision: Elimination of PS Form 1770, Revisions to SP9275, and pdates to Various Standards (continued) Outer Packaging [Revise the text under the Outer Packaging heading as follows:] Strong outer packaging that is capable of firmly and securely holding the primary receptacles, cushioning material, and secondary packaging is required. For flashpoint greater than 73º F (23º C) but less than 100º F (38º C): Primary Receptacle [Revise the final bullet under the Primary Receptacle heading as follows:] Multiple primary receptacles are permitted, provided the aggregate quantity of flammable material per mailpiece does not exceed 1 gallon for metal primary containers or 1 quart for nonmetal primary containers. Cushioning Material and Secondary Packaging [Revise the text under the Cushioning Material and Secondary Packaging heading as follows:] Enough cushioning material must surround the primary receptacles to prevent breakage and absorb any potential leakage. The cushioning and primary receptacles must be packed in securely sealed secondary packaging. Outer Packaging [Revise the text under the Outer Packaging heading as follows:] Strong outer packaging that is capable of firmly and securely holding the primary receptacles, cushioning material, and secondary packaging is required. SPS Packaging Instruction 3B Combustible Liquids Mailability [Revise the text for Domestic Mail by reversing the order of the two sentences to reflect flashpoints of at least 100º to come before flashpoints above 141º, for consistency with the Packaging Instruction, to read as follows:] Domestic Mail: For flashpoints of at least 100º F (38º C), but not more than 141º F (60.5º C), permitted only via surface transportation. For flashpoints above 141 (60.5 C), permitted with restrictions via air transportation and surface transportation. Required Packaging Separate packaging requirements apply, depending on the flashpoint of the combustible liquid. For flashpoint of at least 100º F (38º C) but not more than 141º F (60.5º C): Primary Receptacle [Revise the final bullet under the Primary Receptacle heading as follows:] Multiple primary receptacles are permitted, provided the aggregate quantity of flammable material per mailpiece does not exceed 1 gallon for metal primary containers or 1 quart for nonmetal primary containers. Absorbent and Cushioning Material [Revise the text under the Absorbent and Cushioning Material heading as follows:] Enough absorbent and cushioning material must surround the primary receptacles to prevent breakage and absorb any potential leakage. Secondary Packaging [Revise the text under the Secondary Packaging heading as follows:] The cushioning and primary receptacles must be packed in a securely sealed secondary packaging. Outer Packaging [Revise the text under the Outer Packaging heading as follows:] Strong outer packaging that is capable of firmly and securely holding the primary receptacles, cushioning material, and secondary packaging is required. For flashpoint above 141º F (60.5º C) but not more than 200º F (93º C): Primary Receptacle

40 40 postal bulletin ( ) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates [Revise the second bullet under the Primary Receptacle heading as follows:] Multiple primary receptacles are permitted, provided the aggregate quantity of flammable material per mailpiece does not exceed 1 gallon. Absorbent and Cushioning Material [Revise the text under the Absorbent and Cushioning Material heading as follows:] Enough absorbent and cushioning material must surround the primary receptacles to prevent breakage and absorb any potential leakage. Secondary Packaging [Revise the text under the Secondary Packaging heading as follows:] The cushioning and primary receptacles must be packed in a securely sealed secondary packaging. Outer Packaging [Revise the text under the Outer Packaging heading as follows:] Strong outer packaging that is capable of firmly and securely holding the primary receptacles, cushioning material, and secondary packaging is required. [Add new Packaging Instruction 3D as follows:] SPS Packaging Instruction 3D Ethanol-based Flammable Liquids and Solids Certain limited quantities of flammable liquids and solids containing ethyl alcohol are permitted in the domestic mail via air transportation, with special authorization from the manager, Product Classification when all applicable requirements in are met. Proper Shipping Name Consumer Commodity. ID Number Various (see Appendix A). Mailability International Mail and APO/FPO/DPO: Prohibited. Domestic Mail: Permitted via air transportation with special authorization; or via surface transportation by following Packaging Instruction 3A. Required Packaging Separate packaging requirements apply, dependent on the percentage of ethyl alcohol and primary container used. For content not more than 70% ethyl alcohol: Primary Receptacle A nonglass primary receptacle must not exceed 16 ounces for liquids or 1 pound for solids. A glass primary receptacle must not exceed 8 ounces for liquids or 1/2 pound for solids. The primary receptacle must have a screw cap (with minimum of one and one-half turns), soldering clips, or other means of secure closure (friction tops are not acceptable). Multiple primary receptacles are permitted when the total aggregate mailpiece weight does not exceed 25 pounds. The total volume of flammable liquid in the mailpiece must not exceed 96 ounces. The total volume of flammable solids in the mailpiece must not exceed 16 pounds. Cushioning Material Enough cushioning material must surround the primary receptacles to prevent breakage and absorb any potential leakage. The cushioning and primary receptacles must be packed in securely sealed outer packaging. Outer Packaging Strong outer packaging that is capable of firmly and securely holding the primary receptacles and cushioning material is required. Marking The words Contains Air-Eligible Ethyl Alcohol Authorization No. # are marked on the outer package in at least 14 point type. Packages must bear the DOT square-on-point marking including the symbol Y, an approved DOT Class 9 hazardous material warning label, Identification Number ID8000, and the proper shipping name Consumer Commodity. A complete company name, return address, and delivery address is applied to each outer package. For content containing more than 70% ethyl alcohol: Primary Receptacle The primary receptacle must not exceed 8 ounces for liquids or 1/2 pound for solids. The primary receptacle must have a screw cap (with minimum of one and one-half turns), soldering clips, or other means of secure closure (friction tops are not acceptable). Multiple primary receptacles are permitted when the total aggregate mailpiece weight does not exceed 16 pounds. The total volume of flammable liquid in the mailpiece must not exceed 48 ounces. The total volume of flammable solids in the mailpiece must not exceed 8 pounds.

41 Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates postal bulletin ( ) 41 Cushioning Material Enough cushioning material must surround the primary receptacles to prevent breakage and absorb any potential leakage. The cushioning and primary receptacles must be packed in securely sealed outer packaging. Outer Packaging Strong outer packaging that is capable of firmly and securely holding the primary receptacles and cushioning material is required. Marking The words Contains Air-Eligible Ethyl Alcohol Authorization No. # are marked on the outer package in at least 14-point type. Packages must bear the DOT square-on-point marking including the symbol Y, an approved DOT Class 9 hazardous material warning label, Identification Number ID8000, and the proper shipping name Consumer Commodity. A complete company name, return address, and delivery address is applied to each outer package. SPS Packaging Instruction 6C Category B Infectious Substances Markings As required by 49 CFR : [Revise the first bullet to read as follows:] Each mailpiece (outer shipping container) must be marked on the address side with the proper shipping name Biological Substance, Category B and have the diamond marking indicating N3373 (see Exhibit a2). SPS Packaging Instruction 8B Nonspillable Wet Battery Required Packaging [Revise the heading of Cushioning Material, under Required Packaging, and add a second bullet to read as follows:] Absorbent and Cushioning Material A noncombustible material that is capable of absorbing all liquid in case of leakage must surround the primary receptacle. Marking [Revise the bullets under Marking by adding new second, third, and fourth bullets, and moving the current second bullet to a new fifth bullet, to read as follows:] For air transportation, packages must bear the DOT square-on-point marking including the symbol Y, an approved DOT Class 8 hazardous material warning label, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. For surface transportation, the mailpiece must be clearly marked on the address side with Surface Only or Surface Mail Only and Consumer Commodity ORM-D immediately following or below the proper shipping name. Optionally, each mailpiece may bear an approved DOT limited quantity square-on-point marking, designating surface transportation, prepared under 348.4b, instead of an ORM-D marking. Each mailpiece must have a complete delivery and return address. We will incorporate these revisions into the next online update of Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail, which is available via Postal Explorer at Product Classification, Pricing,

42 42 postal bulletin ( ) Policies, Procedures, and Forms pdates Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups Effective February 19, 2015, 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 nder Essential Links in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet. Click PBs. Offices with WebBATS Manager/Supervisor access can view current Publication 431 information by going to the WebBATS Edit Facility Information page, as follows: 1. Go to the WebBATS main menu, and select tility> Facility>Edit Facility option. 2. View the Fee Group field on the Edit Facility Information page. The online version of Publication 431 is dated July Publication 431 is currently available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website ( Go to Retail Operations, Retail and Customer Service Operations,

43 Organization Information postal bulletin ( ) 43 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. Requested Delivery Dates Title of Mailing 3/07/15 3/10/15 Publishers Clearing House NP119X 3/07/15 3/10/15 Publishers Clearing House NP109X 3/07/15 3/10/15 Publishers Clearing House PB 129X 3/07/15 3/10/15 Publishers Clearing House PB119X 3/10/15 3/12/15 Publishers Clearing House NP110 3/10/15 3/12/15 Publishers Clearing House NP111 3/10/15 3/12/15 Publishers Clearing House PB120 3/10/15 3/12/15 Publishers Clearing House PB121 Class and Type of Mail Standard Letter Standard Letter Standard Letter Standard Letter Standard Letter Standard Letter Standard Letter Standard Letter Number of Pieces (Millions) Distribution Presort Level Comments National 3/5 Digit Jetson Mailers National 3/5 Digit Jetson Mailers National 3/5 Digit Jetson Mailers National 3/5 Digit Advertising Distributions of America National 3/5 Digit Jetson Mailers National 3/5 Digit Jetson Mailers National 3/5 Digit Jetson Mailers National 3/5 Digit Advertising Distributions of America Business Customer Support and Services, Consumer and Industry Affairs, Stamp Services 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.

44 44 postal bulletin ( ) Organization Information The following pictorial postmark has been extended for 60 days: February 12, 2015 nited States Postal Service Pimlico Zip Code Station Main Office Window Service 900 East Fayette Street, Room 118 Baltimore, MD The following pictorial postmark has been extended for 30 days: February 7 21, 2015 Friends of Hartville Valentine Station Postmaster PO Box 9998 Hartville, WY February 19, 2015 nited States Postal Service Rams Head Station Postmaster 2551 Augustine Herman Highway Chesapeake City, MD February 25 March 1, 2015 Hardee County Pioneer Park Days Celebration Station Postmaster 3141 S Hwy 173 Zolfo Springs, FL February 19, 2015 nited States Postal Service Iwo Jima 70 th Anniversary Station Postmaster 500 East Main Street Bedford, VA February 26, 2015 nicover Corporation Lamar Station Postmaster 131 West 11 th Street Lamar, MO February 20 21, 2015 San Francisco Public Library San Francisco Public Library Station Postmaster 101 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA February 27 March 1, 2015 TEXPEX TEXPEX 2015 Station Postmaster 1251 William D. Tate Grapevine, TX

45 Organization Information postal bulletin ( ) 45 February 28 March 1, 2015 Stamp Collectors Club of Toledo Toledo Stamp Expo Station Marketing 2200 Orange Avenue, Room 206 Cleveland, OH February 28, 2015 Lincoln Stamp Club Linpex Station Postmaster PO Box 9998 Lincoln, NE March 1, 2015 February 28, 2015 Redding Stamp Club NOVAPEX Station Postmaster 2323 Churn Creek Road Redding, CA Shrine of St Patrick Happy Saint Patrick s Day Station Postmaster 2 Erin Circle Saint Patrick, MO Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales, How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Digital Color or Traditional Postmarks Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmarks by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, or at The Postal Store website at Traditional Postmarks Customers should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address them to themselves or others, or provide a self-addressed return envelope with sufficient postage large enough to accommodate the canceled item. Mail the request to the corresponding city of issuance. There is no charge for the first 50 postmarks. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. Customers should submit a check, money order, or credit card for payment. After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes to the customer by.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.

46 46 postal bulletin ( ) Organization Information The War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans Stamp Marketing Manager 701 Loyola Avenue #10003 New Orleans, LA March 9, 2015 Black and White Pictorial The War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans Stamp Marketing Manager 701 Loyola Avenue #10003 New Orleans, LA March 9, 2015 Digital Color Pictorial $1 Patriotic Wave Stamp Cancellation Services 8300 NE nderground Drive, Pillar 210 Kansas City, MO March 13, 2015 Digital Color Pictorial Love: Forever Hearts Stamps Postmaster Richmond Post Office 1801 Brook Road Richmond, VA March 23, 2015 Digital Color Pictorial $2 Patriotic Wave Stamp Norcross Main Office 265 Mitchell Road Norcross, GA March 31, 2015 Digital Color Pictorial Lunar New Year: Year of the Ram Stamp Attention: Station Manager Chinatown Station 867 Stockton Street San Francisco, CA April 8, 2015 Digital Color Pictorial Robert Robinson Taylor Stamp Special Events PO Box Washington, DC April 13, 2015 Black and White Pictorial Robert Robinson Taylor Stamp Special Events PO Box Washington, DC April 13, 2015 Digital Color Pictorial

47 Organization Information postal bulletin ( ) 47 The Vintage Rose Stamp Postmaster Riverside Main Post Office 3890 Orange Street Riverside, CA April 15, 2015 Digital Color Pictorial The Vintage Tulip Stamp Postmaster Riverside Main Post Office 3890 Orange Street Riverside, CA April 15, 2015 Digital Color Pictorial Water Lilies Stamps Marketing 2200 Orange Avenue, Room 206 Cleveland, OH May 19, 2015 Digital Color Pictorial Martin Ramirez Stamps Special Events Coordinator 380 West 33rd Street New York, NY May 25, 2015 Digital Color Pictorial Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales,

48 48 postal bulletin ( ) Organization Information Stamp Announcement 15-11: Water Lilies Stamps 2014 SPS On March 20, 2015, in Cleveland, OH, the.s. Postal Service will issue Water Lilies First-Class Mail stamps (Forever priced at 49 cents), in four designs, in a pressuresensitive adhesive (PSA) booklet of 20 stamps (Item ). The stamps will go on sale nationwide March 20, Elegant water lilies grace four new stamps from the.s. Postal Service. Each stamp depicts a close-up view of the flower of one of four classic garden water lilies. Art director Phil Jordan designed the stamps with existing photographs taken by Cindy Dyer in midsummer at the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC. To learn more about the stories behind the stamps, visit Initial Supply to Post Offices Item , $9.80 Water Lilies (Forever priced at 49 cents) Doublesided Booklet of 20 stamps Stamp Fulfillment Services will make a subsequent automatic push distribution to Post Offices of a quantity to cover approximately 30 days of sales. Distribution quantities for the automatic push distribution are available by logging on to SFS Web at Post Offices may begin ordering stamps prior to the FDOI through SFS Web. However, offices should check the website noted above to determine the amount they will receive on their automatic push distribution. 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: Water Lilies Stamps Marketing 2200 Orange Avenue, Room 206 Cleveland, OH 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 up to a quantity of 50. For more than 50, customers have to pay five cents each. All orders must be postmarked by May 19, How to Order First-Day Covers The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly SA Philatelic catalog, online at usps.com/ shop, 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 six philatelic products for this stamp issue: , Press Sheet with Die cut, $ (print quantity 250) , Press Sheet without Die cut, $ (print quantity 1,000) *, Digital Color Postmark Keepsake (set of 4), $ *, First-Day Cover (set of 4), $ *, Digital Color Postmark (set of 4), $ *, Stamp Deck Card, $0.95. 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.

49 Organization Information postal bulletin ( ) 49 Issue: Water Lilies Stamps Item Number: Denomination & Type of First-Class Mail Forever Issue: Format: Double-Sided Booklet of 20 (4 designs) Series: N/A Issue Date & City: March 20, 2015, Cleveland, OH Art Director: Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA Designer: Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA Typographer: Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA Existing Photos: Cindy Dyer Modeler: Donald Woo Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint Printer: Banknote Corporation of America/SSP Printed at: Browns Summit, NC Press Type: Alprinta 74 Stamps per Booklet: 20 Print Quantity: 500 million stamps Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged Paper, Overall Tagged Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive adhesive Processed at: Banknote Corporation of America, Browns Summit, NC Stamp Orientation: Horizontal Image Area (w x h): 0.84 x 0.73 in./21.34 x mm Stamp Size (w x h): 0.98 x 0.87 in./24.89 x mm Full Pane Size (w x h): 1.96 x 5.52 in./49.78 x mm Press Sheet Size (w x h): x in./ x mm Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Plate Size: 576 stamps per revolution Plate Numbers: S followed by four (4) single digits Marginal Markings: Plate numbers in peel strip area 2014 Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales,

50 50 postal bulletin ( ) Organization Information Stamp Announcement 15-12: Martin Ramirez Stamps 2014 SPS On March 26, 2015, in New York, NY, the.s. Postal Service will issue the Martin Ramirez First-Class Mail stamps (Forever priced at 49 cents), in five designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item ). The stamps will go on sale nationwide March 26, Five new commemorative stamps honor Martín Ramírez ( ), who, while virtually unknown in his lifetime, is recognized today as one of the great artists of the 20th century. Each stamp features details from one of five of Ramírez s more than 450 drawings and collages. Although confined to psychiatric hospitals for more than 30 years, Ramírez transcended his own situation to create a remarkably visualized world free from the constraints of borders or time itself. The back of the stamp pane includes verso text. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp pane. To learn more about the stories behind the stamps, visit Initial Supply to Post Offices Item , $9.80 Martin Ramirez (Forever priced at 49 cents) Commemorative PSA Pane of 20 stamps Stamp Fulfillment Services will make a subsequent automatic push distribution to Post Offices of a quantity to cover approximately 30 days of sales. Distribution quantities for the automatic push distribution are available by logging on to SFS Web at Post Offices may begin ordering stamps prior to the FDOI through SFS Web. However, offices should check the website noted above to determine the amount they will receive on their automatic push distribution. 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: Martin Ramirez Stamps Special Events Coordinator 380 West 33 rd Street 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 up to a quantity of 50. For more than 50, customers have to pay five cents each. All orders must be postmarked by May 25, How to Order First-Day Covers The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly SA Philatelic catalog, online at usps.com/ shop, or by calling Customers may request a free catalog by calling or writing to:.s. Postal Service Catalog Request PO Box Kansas City, MO

51 Organization Information postal bulletin ( ) 51 Philatelic Products There are eight philatelic products for this stamp issue: , Press Sheet with Die cut, $ (print quantity 250) , Press Sheet without Die cut, $ (print quantity 500) *, Digital Color Postmark Keepsake (set of 5), $ *, First-Day Cover (set of 5), $ *, Digital Color Postmark (set of 5), $ *, Ceremony Program, $6.95 (random) *, Stamp Deck Card, $ *, Stamp Deck Card/Digital Color Postmark, $1.99 (random). 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: Martin Ramirez Stamps Item Number: Denomination & Type of First-Class Mail Forever Issue: Format: Pane of 20 (5 designs) Series: N/A Issue Date & City: March 26, 2015, New York, NY Designer: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA Art Director: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA Typographer: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA Existing Art: Martin Ramirez Modeler: Donald Woo Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint Printer: Banknote Corporation of America/ SSP Printed at: Browns Summit, NC Press Type: Alprinta 74 Stamps per Pane: 20 Print Quantity: 20 million stamps Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged Paper, Block Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive adhesive Processed at: Banknote Corporation of America, Browns Summit SC Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS Warm Grey 10 Stamp Orientation: Square Image Area (w x h): 1.09 x 1.09 in./27.56 x mm Overall Size (w x h): 1.23 x 1.23 in./31.11 x mm Full Pane Size (w x h): 6.00 x 8.00 in./ x mm Press Sheets Size (w x x in./ x mm h): Plate Size: 240 stamps per revolution Plate Numbers: S followed by five (5) single digits Marginal Markings: Front: Plate numbers in two corners of pane Back: 2014 SPS SPS logo Plate position diagram Barcode (472700) in upper right and lower left corners of pane Promotional text Martin Ramirez bio Stamp Services, Marketing and Sales,

52 475 L'ENFANT PLAZA SW WASHINGTON DC First-Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid SPS Permit No. G-10 Back Cover