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Postage Payment for Bound Printed Matter Limited to Permit Imprint

Mon, Sep 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this final rule, the Postal Service is revising mailing standards for all Bound Printed Matter (BPM). In March we filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission for a classification change requiring all mailings of Bound Printed Matter be paid by permit only. The Commission agreed, and we are moving forward with the change.

Postage payment for BPM mailings: carrier route, presorted, and nonpresorted (singlepiece) flats and parcels, regardless of volume, are limited to permit imprint. Mailers can no longer affix postage by adhesive stamps, postage meter, or PC Postage[supreg]. BPM will not be accepted at retail counters, in collection boxes, or by carriers and must be deposited and accepted at the Post Office^TM facility that issued the permit. Merchandise Return Service (MRS) permit holders may continue to pay nonpresorted BPM prices on eligible items returned with a MRS label.

Marking Requirements for Parcel Select

Tue, Sep 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to reflect changes to the marking requirements of our Shipping Services product, Parcel Select[supreg]. On May 21, 2008, we published in the Federal Register (Volume 73, Number 99) the proposed rule describing Parcel Select marking changes. This final rule revises the effective date to October 9, 2008 (proposed rule date was September 30, 2008) when Parcel Select shippers must use one of the following markings, as appropriate, on each Parcel Select package:

For all destination entry packages, use ``Parcel Select''.

For BMC presort entry packages, use ``Parcel Select BMC Presort'' or ``Parcel Select BMC PRSRT''.

For OBMC presort entry packages (InterBMC) packages, use ``Parcel Select OBMC Presort'' or ``Parcel Select OBMC PRSRT''.

For barcoded IntraBMC and barcoded InterBMC packages, use ``Parcel Select Barcoded'' or ``Parcel Se

New Automation Requirements for Detached Address Labels

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service proposes revisions to the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) for detached address labels (DALs). To increase efficiency and reduce handling costs, we propose that DALs accompanying saturation mailings of Periodicals or Standard Mail[supreg] flats must be automation compatible and have a correct delivery point POSTNET^TM barcode or Intelligent Mail[supreg] barcode with an 11digit routing code. This proposal would not apply to DALs with simplified addresses.

To be consistent with the current requirement for return addresses, we are proposing to add DALs to DMM 602.1.5.3, Required Use of Return Address.

International Product Change--Global Plus 2 Negotiated Service Agreements

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Postal Service notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add Global Plus 2 Negotiated Service Agreements to the Competitive Products List pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3).

International Product Change--Inbound Direct Entry Contracts

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Postal Service notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add Inbound Direct Entry Contracts with Foreign Postal Administrations to the Competitive Products List pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3).

Implementation of New Standards for Intelligent Mail Barcodes

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On April 30, 2008, we published in the Federal Register (Volume 73, Number 84, pages 2339323403) proposed mailing standards to require the use of Intelligent Mail[supreg] barcodes on all letters and flats mailed at automation prices as of May 2010. We described two options for using Intelligent Mail barcodes as of May 2009: The basic option and the fullservice option. In this final rule, we summarize comments received in response to our proposed rule and provide our new mailing standards for the use of Intelligent Mail barcodes.

Automated Clearing House (ACH) Debit Added as New Method of Payment for Express Mail Corporate Account Customers

Tue, Aug 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule revises Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), by making Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit a new method of payment for Express Mail[supreg] Corporate Account (EMCA) customers and eliminating the option to open new local trust accounts. The ACH system is a secure, private network that connects banks to one another by way of the Federal Reserve Board. This network enables electronic payments, such as ACH debits, to be handled and processed. EMCA customers will continue to have a total of three options to fund their accounts: Participate in the Centralized Account Processing System (CAPS); use a personal or business credit card; or authorize the USPS[supreg] to originate an ACH debit from a specified bank account. Existing EMCA customers that fund their account from a local trust account will still be required to maintain minimum balances.

This final rule also revises the DMM by adding provisions to close an EMCA funded by

Request of the Postal Service To Add Express Mail Contract to Competitive Product List

Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the request of the Postal Service to add a new product (Express Mail Contract) to the competitive product list.

Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

Wed, Jul 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: 5 p.m., Monday, July 28; and 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2008.
Place: Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW.
Status: Closed.
Matters To Be Considered
Monday, July 28 at 5 p.m. (Closed)

1. Financial Update.

2. Strategic Issues.

3. Financial Outlook.

4. Product Pricing.

5. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues.

6. Governors' Executive SessionDiscussion of prior agenda items and Board Governance.

Tuesday, July 29 at 8:30 a.m. (Closed)

1. Continuation of Monday's closed session agenda. Contact Person for More Information: Julie S. Moore, Secretary of the Board, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 202601000, Telephone (202) 2684800.
Julie S. Moore,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E816688 Filed 72208; 8:45 am]
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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Thu, Jul 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service proposes to revise the existing system of records entitled ``Emergency Management Records 500.300.'' The modifications amend an existing routine use to further clarify how records relating to USPS employees and individuals responding to, or affected by, natural disasters or manmade hazards are disclosed to government agencies or disaster relief organizations.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Thu, Jul 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service proposes to revise the existing system of records entitled, ``Address Change, Mail Forwarding, and Related Services, 800.000.'' The modification clarifies the existing routine use relating to disclosure of customers' temporary changes of address to mailers; disclosure of changes of address to the American Red Cross; obtaining and sharing lists of individuals affected by disasters from other government agencies; disclosure of changes of address for domestic violence shelters; and allowances for alternative methods of customer authentication for the submission of changeofaddress (COA) requests in times of emergencies as well as in the regular course of business.

Background: The basic function of the United States Postal Service[supreg] at all times, and especially during an emergency, is to bind the nation together through the delivery of postal services to the American public. The severity and magnitude of past catastrophic events have led to an evaluation of our records m

Treatment of Undeliverable Books and Sound Recordings

Wed, Jul 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service is proposing to revise the mailing standards for the treatment of books and sound recordings that are found loose in the mail or undeliverable as addressed. The revision would eliminate confusion and simplify procedures.

Waiver of Signature Delivery Process

Wed, Jul 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service proposes revisions to the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to update the standards regarding delivery of Express Mail[supreg] items with waiver of signature requested and return receipt for merchandise items with waiver of signature requested. We propose that employees deliver these shipments without first attempting to obtain a signature from the addressee.

Address Facing Standards for Presort Bundles on Pallets

Fri, Jun 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service is revising the mailing standards requiring mailers to place presort bundles on pallets with the addresses facing up.

Service Barcode Required for Priority Mail Open and Distribute Container Address Labels

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this final rule the Postal Service provides new mailing standards to require the use of a concatenated UCC/EAN Code 128 Service barcode with a unique Service Type Code ``55'' on all Priority Mail[supreg] Open and Distribute container address labels. A proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 24, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 100), requiring the use of a concatenated UCC/EAN Code 128 Delivery Confirmation\TM\ service barcode. Although no comments were received in response to the proposed rule, because of the modification we decided to publish a second proposed rule. No comments were received in response to the second proposed rule published on April 21, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 77). However, we have extended the effective date from May 12, 2008, to July 1, 2008.

Mailing Requirement Changes for Parcel Select

Wed, May 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This proposal would revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to reflect changes to the mailing requirements of our Shipping Services product, Parcel Select[supreg], by requiring new markings on BMCPresort or OBMCPresort (InterBMC), and originentered Barcoded IntraBMC and Barcoded InterBMC packages.

Repositionable Notes Transitioned from an Experimental Test to a Permanent Classification

Thu, May 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On February 27, 2008, the Postal Service\TM\, in accordance with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, gave notice to the Postal Regulatory Commission, that the Governors of the Postal Service established Repositionable Notes (RPNs) as a permanent classification. The 3 by 3 removable, paper notes are an optional feature for commercial FirstClass Mail[reg], Periodicals, and Standard Mail[reg].

Revised Standards for Postage and Fee Refunds

Fri, May 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This revised proposed rule will modify the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[reg]) 604.9.0 to establish a minimum dollar amount for the issuance of checks by the USPS[reg] for the refund of unused postage value in postage meters and PC Postage[reg] accounts. In addition, we provide specific time frames and procedures for refunds of different types of postage produced by PC Postage and postage meter systems.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Thu, May 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service proposes to revise the following existing systems of records titled, ``USPS 810.100, http://www.usps.com Registration,'' ``USPS 810.200, http://www.usps.com Ordering, Payment and Fulfillment,'' and ``USPS 860.000, Financial Transactions.'' The modifications clarify user information in Categories of Records in the System, Purpose, Retention and Disposal and Systems Manager(s).

Background: The Postal Service's commitment to universal service is based on a foundation of providing secure products and services to postal customers. As a trusted organization, the Postal Service faces a variety of security challenges which require investigative, preventive, and security responses.

The Postal Service works collaboratively with internal and extern

General Information on Postal Service

Wed, May 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service announces the issuance of Issue 300, dated January 8, 2006; Issue 300, dated March 15, 2007; and Issue 300, dated May 14, 2007, of the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), and their incorporation by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations.

New Address Requirements for Automation, Presorted, and Carrier Route Flat-Size Mail

Wed, May 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service adopts new address placement and formatting requirements for Periodicals, Standard Mail[supreg], Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail[supreg], and Library Mail flatsize pieces sent at automation, presorted, or carrier route prices. We also adopt related revisions for automation and presorted FirstClass Mail[supreg] flats.

Sunshine Act Meeting

Thu, May 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 11:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 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: May 611:30 a.m.Closed; May 78:30 a.m.Open; May 710:30 a.m.Closed.
Matters To Be Considered
Tuesday, May 6 at 11:30 a.m. (Closed)

1. Strategic Issues.

2. Product Pricing.

3. Financial Update.

4. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues.

5. Governors' Executive SessionDiscussion of prior agenda items and Board Governance.

Wednesday, May 7 at 8:30 a.m. (Open)

1. Minutes of the Previous Meetings, April 12, and April 14, 2008.

2. Remarks of the Chairman of the Board.

3. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO.

4. Committee Reports.
Wednesday, May 7 at 8:30 am. (Open) [continued]

5. Quarterly Report on Service Performance.
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6. Quarterly Report on Financial Performance.

7. Capital Investments.

a. Richmond, Virginia

Barcodes

Wed, Apr 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On January 7, 2008, we published in the Federal Register (Volume 73, Number 4) an advance notice of our intention to require the use of Intelligent Mail barcodes on all letters and flats mailed at automation prices as of January, 2009. We presented our Intelligent Mail vision and asked for comments from our customers. We described two options for using Intelligent Mail barcodes: The basic option and the fullservice option. In this proposed rule, we have summarized comments and are now publishing our revised mailing standards for the use of Intelligent Mail barcodes.

Board of Governors Sunshine Act Meeting

Fri, Apr 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Board Votes To Close April 14, 2008, Meeting

By telephone vote on April 14, 2008, the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service voted unanimously to close to public observation its meeting held via teleconference. The Board determined that prior public notice was not possible.
Items Considered

1. Strategic Planning.

2. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues.

General Counsel Certification

The General Counsel of the United States Postal Service has certified that the meeting was properly closed under the Government in the Sunshine Act.

Contact Person for More Information: Requests for information about the meeting should be addressed to the Deputy General Counsel, William R. Gilligan, at (202) 2682952.
William R. Gilligan,
Deputy General Counsel.
[FR Doc. E88865 Filed 42408; 8:45 am]
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Service Barcode Required for Priority Mail Open and Distribute Container Address Labels

Mon, Apr 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this proposed rule the Postal Service provides new mailing standards to require the use of a concatenated UCC/EAN Code 128 Service barcode with a unique Service Type Code ``55'' on all Priority Mail[reg] Open and Distribute container address labels. A proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 24, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 100, pages 2910029101), requiring the use of a concatenated UCC/EAN Code 128 Delivery Confirmation service barcode. Although no comments were received in response to the proposed rule, because of the modification we have decided to publish a second proposed rule to solicit any new comments.

Pricing and Requirement Changes for Competitive Products

Wed, Apr 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to reflect changes to the prices and standards for the following competitive products, now referred to as Shipping Services:

Express Mail[supreg]

Priority Mail[supreg]

Parcel Select[supreg]

Parcel Return Service[supreg]

Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

Fri, Mar 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Dates and Time: Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at 11:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 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: April 111:30 a.m.Closed; April 28:30 a.m.Open; April 210:30 a.m.Closed.
Matters To Be Considered
Tuesday, April 1 at 11:30 a.m. (Closed).
1. Strategic Issues.
2. Product Pricing.
3. Financial Update.
4. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues.
5. Governors' Executive SessionDiscussion of prior agenda items and Board Governance.
Wednesday, April 2 at 8:30 a.m. (Open).
1. Minutes of the Previous Meetings, January 2930, and March 4, 2008. 2. Remarks of the Chairman of the Board.
3. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO.
4. Committee Reports.
Wednesday, April 2 at 8:30 a.m. (Open) [continued].
5. Capital Investments.
a. Advanced Facer Canceller System (AFCS) Model 200.
b. Integrated Data SystemNational Directory Support System (IDS/ NDSS).
c. Bethpage, New York, Logist

Change in Rates of General Applicability for Competitive Products: Decision of the Governors of the Postal Service

Thu, Mar 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth changes in rates of general applicability for competitive products.

Letter-Size Booklets and Folded Self-Mailers

Fri, Mar 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service is developing new mailing standards for folded selfmailers, booklets, and folded booklets mailed at automation and machinable letter prices. This notice provides advance information about the mail preparation changes to help mailers plan for future mailings.

Rules of Practice in Proceedings Relative to Disciplinary Action for Violations of Restrictions on Post-Employment

Wed, Mar 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service is removing the Rules of Practice in [[Page 13132]]
Proceedings Relative to Disciplinary Action for Violations of Restrictions on PostEmployment Activity.

Rules of Practice in Proceedings Relative to Disciplinary Action for Violations of Restrictions on Post-Employment

Tue, Mar 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service is removing the Rules of Practice in Proceedings Relative to Disciplinary Action for Violations of Restrictions on PostEmployment Activity.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Construction and Operation of a Mail

Fri, Mar 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On February 12, 2008, the Postal Service published in the Federal Register (73 FR 8076) a notice that, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), it intended to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed construction and operation of a mail processing facility in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, California. The notice invited the public to participate in the project scoping process, to review and comment on the draft EIS, and to attend public meetings. The Postal Service requested written scoping comments by March 9, 2008. The Postal Service is extending the comment period to March 13, 2008.

Revised Standards for First-Class Mail International\TM\ Service; Correction

Fri, Mar 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service published in the Federal Register of February 20, 2008, a document reflecting the change to shapebased standards for FirstClass Mail International. Inadvertently, a table in the section titled Country Rate Groups and Weight Limits; the two rightmost columns had duplicate mail
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shape headings. This document amends those headings.

New Standards Prohibit the Mailing of Replica or Inert Munitions

Fri, Mar 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service is proposing new standards to prohibit the mailing of replica or inert munitions such as grenades or other simulated explosive devices.

Address Facing Standards for Presort Bundles on Pallets

Tue, Mar 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Effective September 14, 2008, the Postal Service is proposing to require mailers to place presort bundles on pallets with the addresses facing up.

Revised Standards for First-Class Mail International\TM\ Service

Wed, Feb 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service will adopt new mailing standards and prices for FirstClass Mail International service on May 12, 2008, which reflects current FirstClass Mail domestic shapebased standards. Our revisions recognize that each mailpiece shapeletter, flat, and parcelhas substantially different processing costs that needs to be covered. Currently, the FirstClass Mail International pricing structure does not have a distinction between lettersize, flatsize, and package (small packet) pricing.

Periodicals--Limited Circulation Rate

Wed, Feb 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule revises the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to provide the eligibility standards for the OutsideCounty Limited Circulation rate that has been approved by the Governors of the United States Postal Service. Eligible issues of publications entitled to use this rate will receive a 5% discount on qualifying OutsideCounty copies. As set forth in the new standards, publications in each of the qualification categories may be eligible for the rate; issues of these publications will qualify if eligible copies are mailed at InCounty rates and the total number of OutsideCounty copies mailed for that issue is less than 5,000.

Premium Forwarding Service

Wed, Feb 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule revises Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to make Premium Forwarding Service (PFS) a permanent mail classification. There are no major changes in the permanent PFS classification compared with the experimental service offering.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Construction and Operation of a Mail

Tue, Feb 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

To comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Postal Service intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed construction and operation of a mail processing facility in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, California. The public is invited to participate in the project scoping process, to review and comment on the draft EIS, and to attend public meetings.

AGENCY: Postal Service\TM\.

Fri, Feb 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule revises the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]), to add the new Priority Mail[supreg] Large FlatRate Box that has been approved by the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service.

The new Priority Mail large flatrate box is approximately 50 percent larger than the regular flatrate boxes currently available. The prices for shipping a Priority Mail large flatrate box to an APO/ FPO ZIP Code\TM\ destination address, or to a domestic ZIP Code address are as follows:

$10.95 to APO/FPO destination addresses.

$12.95 to domestic addresses.

The new flatrate box is identified by the words ``Large FlatRate Box'' printed on the packaging.

Items to an APO/FPO address may be shipped in the Priority Mail large flatrate box or in a special version of the box identified with the additional logo: ``Americasupportsyou.mil.''

The Priority Mail large flatrate box also may be used for mailing to int

AGENCY: Postal Service\TM\.

Fri, Feb 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule revises the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]), to add a new Priority Mail[supreg] Large FlatRate Box that has been approved by the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service for domestic and international Priority Mail shipments.

The new Priority Mail large flatrate box is approximately 50 percent larger than the regular flatrate boxes currently available. Two prices will apply to the large flatrate box when mailed to international destinations:

$29.95 for Priority Mail International^TM service to Canada and Mexico.

$49.95 for Priority Mail International service to all other countries.

The larger flatrate box is identified by the words ``Large Flat Rate Box'' printed on the packaging.

Change in Rates of General Applicability for a Competitive Product

Fri, Feb 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth changes in rates of general applicability for a competitive product, specifically the establishment of prices for a Priority Mail largesized flatrate box.

Change in Rates of General Applicability for a Competitive Product

Fri, Feb 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth changes in rates of general applicability for a competitive product, specifically the establishment of a premium for guaranteed delivery of Express Mail pieces on a Sunday or holiday.

Express Mail Sunday/Holiday Delivery Premium

Fri, Feb 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service^TM is revising ExpressMail[supreg] service to reflect a premium of $12.50 in addition to current postage for guaranteed Sunday or holiday delivery of Express Mail pieces.

Changes in Domestic Mail Classifications

Tue, Jan 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the changes to the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule to be implemented as a result of the Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Opinion and Recommended Decision of the Postal Regulatory Commission Approving Negotiated Service Agreement with Bank of America Corporation, Docket No. MC20071.

Sunshine Act Meeting; Notification of Change in Start Time

Mon, Jan 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Previous Announcement: 73 FR 3760, January 22, 2008.
Previously Announced Date Of Meeting: January 30, 2008.
Status: Open Meeting.
Change In Meeting Time: Change Start time to 8 a.m.
Contact Person For More Information: Wendy A. Hocking, Secretary of the Board, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 202601000. Telephone (202) 2684800.
Wendy A. Hocking,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 08357 Filed 12308; 4:37 pm]
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Undeliverable Items

Mon, Jan 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service\TM\ has implemented new standards for returned undeliverableasaddressed items that were posted abroad with a United States return address. When this occurs, the Postal Service provides the return service but currently receives no payment for the services rendered. This final rule implements collection of a fee for returned items.

AGENCY: Postal Service.

Mon, Jan 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In January 2009, mailers will be required to meet one of two options using Intelligent Mail[supreg] barcodes to access automation prices for letters and flats. Automation prices will no longer be available for the use of the POSTNET barcode. This Federal Register notice provides advance information to help mailers understand the mail preparation requirements that the Postal Service will propose when using Intelligent Mail[supreg] barcodes and offers insight into the additional information that will be available to mailers who comply with these requirements.