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[FR Doc E9-27628] 1.

The Postal Service is revising the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), to implement revenue assurance procedures for informationbased indicia (IBI) postage generated from postage evidencing systems. An automated process will be implemented to detect mailpieces with unpaid or shortpaid IBI

Published: 2009-11-18 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

 

[FR Doc E9-26987] 2. International Product and Price Changes

The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]), to reflect changes to the prices for the following Shipping Services:

  • Global Express Guaranteed[supreg] (GXG[supreg]).
  • Express Mail International[supreg] (EMI).
  • Priority Mail

    Published: 2009-11-10 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

    [FR Doc E9-26986] 3. Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes for Shipping Services

    The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[reg]), to reflect changes to prices and mailing standards for the following Shipping Services:

  • Express Mail[supreg]
  • Priority Mail[supreg]
  • Parcel Select[supreg]
  • Parcel Return Service

    Published: 2009-11-10 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-26545] 4. Sunshine Act Meeting

    Dates and Times: Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 10 a.m.; and Friday, November 13, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
    Place: Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., in the Benjamin Franklin Room.
    Status: November 1210:00 a.m.Closed; November 138:30 a.m.Open; November 1311 a.m.Closed.
    Matters To Be Considered

    Published: 2009-11-03 POSTAL SERVICE BOARD OF GOVERNORS : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-25462] 5.

    The Postal Service is filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission a notice of revisions to policies and procedures for determining postage adjustments for mailings of FirstClass Mail[supreg] and Standard Mail[supreg] pieces that are determined to contain a large number of address inaccuracies. Consistent with the Commission filing, this notice

    Published: 2009-10-27 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-25461] 6. Return Address Requirement --Outbound International Commercial Bulk Mailings

    The Postal Service is revising the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[reg]) to require that mailpieces prepared as a commercial bulk mailing must bear a complete U.S. return address.

    Published: 2009-10-27 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-25363] 7. Nonmailable Items Prohibited in All Outbound International Mail-- Update

    The Postal Service is revising and adding new standards which codify that replica and inert explosive devices, and counterfeit and pirated items are nonmailable in outbound international mail.

    Published: 2009-10-22 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-25364] 8. United States Postal Service Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

    Board Votes To Close October 1214, 2009, Meeting

    At its closed session meeting on September 22, 2009, the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service voted unanimously to close to public observation its meeting to be held October 1214, 2009, at the Bolger Center for Leadership Development in Potomac, Maryland. The Board determined

    Published: 2009-10-20 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

    [FR Doc E9-24331] 9. Customer Deposit of International Mailpieces

    The Postal Service is revising the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]) to require all mailpieces weighing more than 13 ounces and
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    bearing only postage stamps be presented to an employee at a retail service counter in a Post OfficeTM.

    Published: 2009-10-09 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-24332] 10. Stamped Mail Over 13 Ounces Must Be Presented at a Retail Service Counter

    The Postal Service is revising the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[reg]) to require all mailpieces weighing more than 13 ounces bearing only postage stamps be presented to a Postal Service employee at a retail service counter in a Post Office\TM\.

    Published: 2009-10-09 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-22241] 11. Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

    Times and Dates: 6 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2009; 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2009; and 8 a.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2009. [[Page 47299]]
    Place: Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW.
    Status: Closed.
    Matters to be Considered:
    Monday, September 21 at 6 p.m. (Closed)

    1. Financial Matters.

    2.

    Published: 2009-09-15 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-21072] 12. First-Class Mail Incentive Program

    The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), to add section 709.3 which introduces new standards for a special volume incentive program for mailers of commercial (automation and/or Presort) FirstClass Mail[supreg] cards, letters and/or flats with mail volume exceeding

    Published: 2009-09-02 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-20952] 13.

    At its closed session meeting on August 4, 2009, the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service voted unanimously to close to public observation its meeting to be held on September 2, 2009, in Washington, DC via teleconference. The Board determined that no earlier public notice was possible.

    Items Considered

    1. Financial

    Published: 2009-08-31 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-18420] 14.

    The Postal Service proposes to revise our mailing standards pertaining to animal fighting ventures. We intend to harmonize our standards with section 26 (7 U.S.C. 2156) of the Animal Welfare Act as amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.

    Published: 2009-08-03 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-18015] 15. Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

    Date and Time: Monday, August 3, 2009, at 4 p.m.; Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at 9 a.m.; Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Place: Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., in the Benjamin Franklin Room.
    Status: August 3 at 4 p.m.Closed; August 4 at 9 a.m.Closed; August 5 at 8:30 a.m.Open; August

    Published: 2009-07-28 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-18019] 16. Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

    Board Votes To Close July 21, 2009, Meeting

    In person and by telephone vote on July 21, 2009, a majority of the members contacted and voting, the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service voted unanimously to close to public observation its meeting held in Washington, DC via teleconference. The Board determined that no earlier

    Published: 2009-07-28 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-17124] 17. Express Mail Refunds for Shipments of Live Animals

    The Postal Service is revising its standards for postage refunds for Express Mail[supreg] shipments of live animals in an effort to maintain the economic viability of shipping animals via Express Mail service.

    Published: 2009-07-22 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-16205] 18. Price Marking Requirements for Commercial Base and Commercial Plus Pricing

    The Postal Service is implementing new price marking requirements on Express Mail[supreg] and Priority Mail[supreg] pieces mailed at commercial base and commercial plus prices. The new markings are needed to fulfill our revenue reporting and revenue assurance requirements.

    Published: 2009-07-15 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-16373] 19. Sunshine Act Meeting

    Board Votes To Close July 15, 2009, Meeting

    At its closed session meeting on June 23, 2009, the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service voted unanimously to close to public observation its meeting to be held on July 15, 2009, in Washington, DC via teleconference. The Board determined that no earlier public notice was possible.

    Published: 2009-07-09 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-14177] 20. Sunshine Act Meeting

    Times and Dates: 6 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2009; 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2009; and 8 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2009.
    Place: Washington, DC., at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW.
    Status: Closed.
    Matters to be Considered:
    Monday, June 22 at 6 p.m. (Closed)

    1. Financial Matters.

    2. Strategic Issues.

    3. Pricing.

    Published: 2009-06-16 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE BOARD OF GOVERNORS : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-13612] 21.Board Votes To Close June 8, 2009 Meeting

    At its closed session meeting on June 2, 2009, the Board of Governors of the
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    United States Postal Service voted unanimously to close to public observation its meeting to be held on June 8, 2009, in Washington, DC via teleconference. The Board determined that no earlier public notice was possible.

    Items Considered

    1. Strategic

    Published: 2009-06-09 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-13078] 22. Customs Label Requirements When Mailing Items Internationally

    The Postal Service has revised its customs label requirements when mailing items internationally. This revision will comply with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Letter Post Regulations.

    Published: 2009-06-05 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-13063] 23. Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

    Board Votes to Close May 22, 2009, Meeting

    In person and by telephone vote on May 22, 2009, a majority of the members contacted and voting, the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service voted unanimously to close to public observation its meeting held in Washington, DC, via teleconference. The Board determined that no earlier

    Published: 2009-06-03 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-13065] 24. Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

    Board Votes To Close June 2, 2009, Meeting

    At its closed session meeting on May 5, 2009, the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service voted unanimously to close to public observation its meeting to be held on June 2, 2009, in Washington, DC via teleconference. The Board determined that no earlier public notice was possible.
    Items

    Published: 2009-06-03 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

    [FR Doc E9-11321] 25. Standard Mail Volume Incentive Program (aka Summer Sale)

    The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), to add section 709.2 which introduces new standards for a special volume incentive program for mailers of Standard Mail[supreg] letters and flats with mail volume exceeding their individual USPSTM determined threshold

    Published: 2009-05-15 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

     

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