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[FR Doc E7-24365] 1. Modern Service Standards for Market-Dominant Products
The Postal ServiceTM establishes modern service standards for its marketdominant products. Section 301 of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, Public Law 109435, 120 Stat 3198 et seq. (December 20, 2006) requires the Postal Service, after consultation with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), to establish by regulation
Published: 2007-12-19 POSTAL SERVICE : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E7-21487] 2.
This final rule revises the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), by returning the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to ``mail treated as domestic'' status. Collect on Delivery (COD), Delivery Confirmation, Signature Confirmation, and electronic
Published: 2007-10-31 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-21486] 3.
The Postal Service is amending the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]) to remove references to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia. Mail to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia is no longer treated as
Published: 2007-10-31 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc 07-5065] 4. Modern Service Standards for Market-Dominant Products
The Postal Service proposes modern service standards for its marketdominant products. Section 301 of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) (codified at 39 U.S.C. 3691) requires the Postal Service, in consultation with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), to establish by regulation a set of modern service standards for
Published: 2007-10-17 POSTAL SERVICE : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E7-20267] 5. Purchasing of Property and Services
The Postal ServiceTM is making several minor revisions to its regulations governing the purchasing of property and services to comply with certain findings and suggestions of the Government Accountability Office, and to clarify a variety of procedural matters.
Published: 2007-10-15 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-19875] 6. Temporary Mail Forwarding Policy
The Postal Service published an interim rule and request for comment on amendments to the standards in the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) concerning temporary change of address orders. The Postal Service is adopting the interim rule with clarifying revisions.
Published: 2007-10-10 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-19932] 7.
The Postal Service proposes new address placement requirements for Periodicals, Standard Mail, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail flatsize pieces sent at automation, presorted, or carrier route rates. We also propose to require an 11digit POSTNET barcode or Intelligent Mail barcode on flatsize FirstClass Mail, Periodicals, Standard
Published: 2007-10-10 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-19931] 8.
The Postal Service proposes new type size and spacing requirements for delivery addresses on all automation, presorted, and carrier route rate letters.
Published: 2007-10-10 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-19934] 9.
The Postal Service proposes to revise its Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) by providing Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit as a new method of payment for Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) customers. The ACH system is a secure, private network that connects banks to one another by way
Published: 2007-10-10 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-19051] 10. New Standards for Mailing Lithium Batteries
The Postal ServiceTM is revising the standards for mailing lithium and lithiumion batteries. The new standards identify all small consumertype lithium batteries as mailable when properly packaged and labeled.
Published: 2007-10-05 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-19151] 11. New Move Update Standards for First-Class Mail and Standard Mail
The Postal ServiceTM is extending its effort to improve the percentage of deliverable mail by revising Move Update standards in the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). The Move Update standards provide ways for mailers to reduce the number of mailpieces that require forwarding or return by
Published: 2007-09-28 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-18626] 12. New Standards for Mailing Sharps Waste and Other Regulated Medical Waste
The Postal Service\TM\ is revising its standards for mailing medical waste so that medical professionals as well as individuals can use a larger container to mail medical waste to disposal sites. The new standards allow a maximum mailpiece weight limit of 35 pounds for packages approved as ``Medical Professional Packaging.''
Published: 2007-09-25 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-18035] 13. Revisions to DMM 604.9.2 Postage and Fee Refunds
This proposed rule would revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) Sec. 604.9.2 through 604.9.3.6. The proposed revision would establish a minimum for refund of unused postage value in postage meters and PC Postage[supreg] accounts; provide a consistent time frame for submission of
Published: 2007-09-12 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-16986] 14. Conduct on Postal Property; Technical Amendment
The Postal Service is amending two provisions in title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, to correct an outdated citation to a superseded Executive Order.
Published: 2007-08-28 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc 07-3755] 15. Changes in Domestic Rates and Fees
This notice sets forth the changes to domestic rates, fees, and classifications to be implemented as a result of the decision of the Board of Governors (Governors) of the United States Postal Service[reg] on the Opinion and Recommended Decision of the Postal Regulatory Commission on Changes in Postal Rates and Fees, Docket No. R20061 (March 19,
Published: 2007-08-06 POSTAL SERVICE : U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[FR Doc E7-13740] 16. Authority of Office of Inspector General and Postal Inspection Service
The Postal Service is revising portions of title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, to clarify the division of investigatory responsibilities between the Office of the Inspector General of the Postal Service and the Postal Inspection Service.
Published: 2007-07-17 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc 07-3332] 17. International Product Change
The Postal Service \TM\ is issuing a final rule revising requirements contained in the International Mail Manual (IMM) concerning the contents of notifications of International Customized Mail (ICU) agreements.
Published: 2007-07-10 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-12491] 18. Rules of Practice Before the Board of Contract Appeals
The Postal Service is amending its rules regarding small claims (expedited) and accelerated proceedings before the Board of Contract Appeals.
Published: 2007-06-29 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-10391] 19. Electronic Verification System (eVS) for Parcel Select Mailings
This final rule delays the date set for the required use of electronic data and automated processes of the Electronic Verification System (eVS) for permit imprint Parcel Select[reg] manifest mailings, which currently are paperdriven and rely on manual processes for handling verification and postage reconciliations. The delay in required use also
Published: 2007-06-27 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc 07-2955] 20.
In this final rule, the Postal ServiceTM amends its regulations on authorization to manufacture and distribute postage evidencing systems. The amendment corrects language that conflicts with the way we do business with PC Postage vendors.
Published: 2007-06-15 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc 07-2914] 21. Sunshine Act Meeting
Time and Date: 12 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2007.
Place: Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW.
Status: Closed.
Matters to be Considered:
Tuesday, June 19 at 12 p.m. (Closed)
1. Strategic Issues.
2. Postal Regulatory Commission Second Opinion and Recommended Decision on Reconsideration in Docket No.
Published: 2007-06-12 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-11069] 22. Customs Forms for Priority Mail To or From ``969'' ZIP Codes and 96799
The Postal ServiceTM is revising the Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual to
require customs declarations on certain Priority Mail[supreg] mailpieces to or from ZIP CodeTM 96799 and ZIP
CodesTM beginning with the prefix 969.
Published: 2007-06-08 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-10139] 23. New Standards for Periodicals Mailing Services
This final rule provides the revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) that we will adopt to support the new Periodicals prices effective on July 15, 2007.
The new prices enhance efficiency, offer more choices, and better ensure that all types of Periodicals mail cover their costs.
Published: 2007-05-25 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-9967] 24.
The Postal Service currently allows mailers to use the electronic option for Delivery Confirmation service on Priority Mail Open and Distribute containers. We are proposing to make this optional extra service a requirement.
Published: 2007-05-24 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc E7-9881] 25. New Address Quality Standards for First-Class Mail and Standard Mail
This proposed rule provides revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) that we will adopt no earlier than 18 months from the publication date of this notice. Move Update, the process for updating names and addresses, is currently required for mailers to obtain discounted rates for First Class
Published: 2007-05-23 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
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