[Federal Register: July 23, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 141)] [Notices] [Page 39659-39709] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr23jy97-165] [[Page 39659]] _______________________________________________________________________ Part III Postal Rate Commission _______________________________________________________________________ Filing of Proposed Postal Rate, Fee, and Classification Changes and Order Instituting Proceedings; Notice [[Page 39660]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL RATE COMMISSION [Docket No. R97-1; Order No. 1186] Notice of The U.S. Postal Service's Filing of Proposed Postal Rate, Fee, and Classification Changes and Order Instituting Proceedings Issued July 11, 1997. Before Commissioners: Edward J. Gleiman, Chairman; H. Edward Quick, Jr., Vice Chairman; George W. Haley; W.H. ``Trey'' LeBlanc III I. Notice of the Service's Filing On July 10, 1997, the United States Postal Service, acting under sections 3622 and 3623 of the Postal Reorganization Act (39 U.S.C. Secs. 3622, 3623), filed a Request with the Postal Rate Commission for a recommended decision on proposed changes in domestic postage rates and fees and in certain mail classifications. The proposed rate and fee changes affect all classes of mail. The Request maintains that without the rate and fee changes, the Postal Service would incur a revenue deficiency of approximately $2.4 billion in the proposed test year (1998), in contravention of 39 U.S.C. Sec. 3621. The Request states that proposed rates will generate a revenue surplus of approximately $41.9 million. An overview of the Service's filing follows. The entire contents of the Service's filing, along with supporting documentation, is available for public inspection in the Commission's docket section. See Part II.F. for information about Docket Room operations. First-Class Mail rates. The Service's Request includes a proposal to increase the price of the First-Class stamp by one cent, from 32 cents to 33 cents, and to hold the rate for each additional ounce of First-Class Mail at its current price of 23 cents per ounce. Basic postage for a card changes by one cent, increasing from 20 to 21 cents. In addition, the Service is proposing a prepaid reply mail category, at a discounted rate of 30 cents. The Service states that this discounted rate is intended to benefit the public served by large-volume business mailers, such as utility companies or credit card companies. Additional information about this proposal, as well as about rates affecting mailers using other classes of mail, appears later in this Notice. Major classification changes; rate design In addition to rate and fee changes, the Service is also proposing changes in classification and rate design. Both types of changes can have a significant effect on postage and mailing requirements. A summary of the Service's proposed classification changes follows. To obtain additional details, persons interested in rate design changes should consult the Service's filing and the proposed rate schedules which appear as Attachment B to this notice. First-Class Mail classification changes. The Service proposes three changes in the structure of First-Class Mail. One change entails the introduction of Prepaid Reply Mail and Qualified Business Reply Mail postage rates for both letters and cards, at the discounted rate of 30 cents for letters and 18 cents for cards. Another change involves the elimination of the heavy-piece discount, which currently applies to presort mail weighing more than two ounces. The third change is the introduction of a Hazardous Medical Materials surcharge. The Service states that with Prepaid Reply Mail, businesses or other organizations can provide their correspondents with Postal Service-approved, postage-paid courtesy envelopes or cards that will enable the correspondents to return mail, such as bill payments, without affixing postage. Postage and a monthly administration fee for this mail must be prepaid by the envelope provider. Qualified Business Reply Mail, with proposed rates identical to Postage Reply Mail (PRM), differs in terms of postage accounting and auditing. However, as with PRM, the provider of the envelope would pay the postage and fees under the Service's proposal. Periodicals classification changes. In the Periodicals class (formerly referred to as second-class mail), the Postal Service proposes realignment of the existing 3/5-digit rate category in each of the subclasses (Regular, Within County, Nonprofit and Classroom). Specifically, the Service proposes splitting the category that currently includes both 3-and 5-digit mail into separate 3-digit and 5- digit categories. Thus, all Periodicals subclasses will have 3-digit piece rates and 5-digit piece rates for both letters and flats for automation compatible mail. The proposal also entails including pieces sorted to non-unique 3-digit ZIP codes in the proposed 3-digit classification. Currently, non-unique 3-digit ZIP Codes are included in the basic (required) presort category. Standard Mail classification changes. In Standard Mail (formerly third-class and fourth-class mail), the Service proposes the elimination of the Standard Mail (A) Single-Piece subclass and the introduction of a Residual Shape surcharge applicable to pieces that are not letter or flat shaped. See generally USPS-T-36 at 1-2. For Standard Mail (B), the Service proposes a number of new parcel discounts and expands weight and size limits. Special Services classification changes. The Service proposes classification changes affecting registered mail, business reply mail, and the newly-proposed prepaid reply mail. The registered mail proposal would limit uninsured registered mail to merchandise of no declared value. The Service also proposes a bulk insurance discount of 40 cents for bulk mailers who process mailing records electronically. Classification changes affecting business reply mail include adding an annual permit fee and a monthly accounting fee for permit reply mail. The introduction of prepaid reply mail was discussed earlier in this in connection with the Service's proposed First-Class Mail rates. In a separate but related matter, the Service also proposes restructuring the DMCS language for special services. USPS-T-39 at 102. The effect of this restructuring, which includes renumbering and numerous non- substantive editorial changes, is shown in Attachment A. Other changes. Among other things, the Service is proposing delivery confirmation services for Priority Mail and for Standard Mail (B). In Standard Mail (A) the Service's proposal reduces pound rates for various categories of advertising mail. This proposal also raises substantially the Enhanced Carrier Route Basic Letter rate. Costing. The Service's Request is based, in part, on costing approaches that differ significantly from previous approaches. These changes affect, among other things, the analysis and attribution of mail processing costs, carrier costs, and transportation costs. The overall effect of these changes is that the levels of attribution from which mark-ups are calculated are considerably lower than the Service proposed in Docket No. R94-1 or the Commission used in its recommendation in that proceeding. Contents of the Service's filing. The Service's filing includes its formal Request, seven attachments (A-G) and 42 pieces of testimony, presented by 40 witnesses. Testimony is supported, in many instances, with exhibits, workpapers, and library references. Attachment A identifies requested changes in the DMCS. Attachment B includes a comparison of current and proposed rates and fees. Attachment C, in response to rule 54(b)(2), specifies the rules, regulations and practices that establish standards of service and conditions of mailability. Attachment D includes the certification, required by rule 54(p), concerning the accuracy of [[Page 39661]] cost statements and other documentation submitted with the Request. Attachment E contains audited financial statements. Attachment F provides an index identifying witnesses by name, testimony, exhibits and workpapers by number, and the name and telephone number of the witness's attorney. Attachment G contains the Service's Compliance Statement. This statement addresses pertinent provisions of Commission rules of practice 54 and 64. It also refers to a separate notice that discusses several matters concerning the alternate cost presentation required under the rule. See Notice of the Postal Service Concerning Provision of Information Pursuant to Rule 54(a)(1) (July 10, 1997), citing (USPS-LR-H-196, ``Rule 54(a)(1) Alternate Commission Cost Presentation (Base Year)).'' Rate and fee increases. The approximate average percentage increases proposed by the Postal Service for the major categories of mail service follow. Since the percentages shown are averages, increases for individual mail pieces may differ substantially. The Postal Service's Proposed Percentage Changes in Rates ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Percent Classification change ------------------------------------------------------------------------ First Class Mail Letters..................................................... 3.2 Cards....................................................... 5.9 Priority Mail................................................. 7.4 Express Mail.................................................. 3.7 Periodicals: In County................................................... 3.4 Nonprofit................................................... 3.9 Classroom................................................... 4.8 Regular Rate................................................ 3.5 Standard Mail A: Commercial Regular.......................................... 4.1 Commercial Enhanced......................................... 3.2 Nonprofit................................................... 15.1 Nonprofit Enhanced.......................................... -4.8 Standard Mail B: Parcel Post................................................. 10.2 Bound Printed Matter........................................ 5.0 Special..................................................... 0.0 Library..................................................... 13.1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Source: USPS-T-30, Exhibit D. The Postal Service's Proposed Percent Changes in Fees for Special Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Percent Special services change ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Post Office Boxes and Caller Service.......................... 18 Certified Mail................................................ 15 C.O.D......................................................... 12 Insurance..................................................... 17 Money Orders.................................................. 0 Registered Mail............................................... 51 Stamped Cards................................................. (1) Stamped Envelopes............................................. 16 Address Correction............................................ 0 Business Reply................................................ 51 Certificates of Mailing....................................... 15 First Class Presort Mailing Fee............................... 18 Standard (B) Special Presort Mailing Fee...................... 18 Parcel Airlift................................................ 13 Periodicals Applications...................................... -1 Special Handling.............................................. 221 Standard (A) Presort Mailing Fee.............................. 18 Correction of Mailing Lists................................... 18 Furnishing Address Changes to Election Boards................. 18 Merchandise Return............................................ 0 On-Site Meter Setting......................................... 1.5 Permit Imprint................................................ 18 Zip-Coding of Mailing Lists................................... 17 Return Receipts............................................... 32 Restricted Delivery........................................... 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ New 2 cents fee. Source: USPS-T-30, Exhibit E. A complete list of current and proposed rates and fees appears in Attachment B. Requested Classification Changes. The Postal Service's Request asks the Commission to recommend certain classification changes. These changes alter the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS) and appear in Attachment A. The Service identifies recent amendments to the current text of the DMCS, and indicates that these amendments, along with the DMCS provisions codified at 39 CFR Part 3001, subpart C, appendix A, are incorporated by reference in its Request. See generally Attachment A at 1. In addition, the Service notes that it proposes renumbering the classification schedules for special services. A table identifying the changes appears in Attachment A at 2. Availability of the Service's filing. The Postal Service's Request, along with supporting documentation, is available for public inspection in the Commission's docket section. See Part II. F for information about Docket Room hours. II. Order Instituting Proceedings The Commission hereby institutes proceedings to consider the Postal Service's Request, which has been assigned Docket No. R97-1. Details regarding the conduct of this proceeding follow. The Commission will issue additional notices regarding this proceeding as needed. A. Nature of proceedings and possibility that the Commission's recommendation may differ from the Service's proposed changes. Proceedings in this docket will concern, in the first instance, the specific changes in current postal rates, fees and mail classification provisions proposed by the Postal Service in its Request. The Commission will also conduct public hearings to receive evidence sponsored by other interested parties, including the Commission's Office of the Consumer Advocate, that responds to the Postal Service's proposed changes and the evidence it offers in support of those changes. These presentations may include alternative rate, fee and mail classification proposals. After the conclusion of hearings and the receipt of briefs from the Postal Service and other parties, the Commission will consider all proposals advanced and arguments made in conducting its deliberations in the case. Depending upon its assessment of the public policies and statutory factors mandated by the Postal Reorganization Act, the Commission may or may not recommend the exact array of rate, fee and mail classification changes requested by the Postal Service, or proposed in the direct cases of other participants. In order to accommodate applicable statutory considerations, while at the same time observing the technical constraints of setting rates and fees for all postal services, the Commission may recommend a schedule of postal rates and fees that will differ appreciably from those requested by the Postal Service or contained in the parties' alternative proposals. Similarly, the Commission may recommend mail classification changes different from those proposed by the Postal Service and other parties, or may decline to recommend proposed classification changes but address their objectives through other recommended adjustments in rates or fees for existing mail categories. [[Page 39662]] B. Participation: full, limited and commenter status. There are three main types of participation in Commission proceedings: full, limited or commenter status. Formal intervention in hearings on the Postal Service request generally takes the form of full intervention. However, the status of limited participant is also available under certain circumstances. Persons intending to seek either full or limited status must file a notice of intervention that complies with the Commission rules. These rules require certain information and representations, such as whether the intervenor intends to actively participate in the proceeding. Commenter status is available to those wishing to express their views informally. This status does not require a notice of intervention or compliance with the Commission's evidentiary rules. Other distinctions among the forms of participation are explained in Commission rules 20, 20a and 20b. (39 CFR 3001.20, 20a and 20b) Questions about the interpretation and application of these rules should be directed to the Commission's Office of Legal Advisor at (202) 789-6820. Notices of intervention should be sent to the attention of Margaret P. Crenshaw, Secretary of the Commission, 1333 H Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20268-0001, and are to be filed on or before August 6, 1997. In addition, intervenors are requested to provide a telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address if available. C. Representation of the general public. The Commission designates W. Gail Willette, Director of the Commission's Office of the Consumer Advocate (OCA), as the representative of the general public in this proceeding. Ms. Willette shall direct the activities of Commission personnel assigned to assist her and, at an appropriate time, provide the names of these employees for the record. Neither she nor the assigned personnel shall participate in or advise as to any Commission decision in this proceeding, other than in their designated capacity. Parties shall serve the OCA separately with three copies of all filings in addition to, and at the same time as they effect service on the Commission. D. Scheduling: Hearing schedule and date for prehearing conference procedural schedule. The Commission intends to conduct this case with the utmost expedition consistent with the due process rights of all participants. Upon intervention, participants may submit formal discovery or contact the Postal Service to request an informal technical conference. Attachment C to this Notice and Order sets out the procedural schedule for the conduct of this case. Participants should address requests to adjust this schedule to the Presiding Officer. Prehearing conference. An initial prehearing conference will be held on July 30, 1997, for the purpose of facilitating the conduct of this case. Participants proposing to raise topics for discussion at the prehearing conference should file notice to that effect on or before July 25, 1997. In accordance with the Commission's goal of expeditious consideration, the Commission will conduct all prehearing conferences and hearings en banc (39 CFR 3001.30(b)). Additional prehearing conferences will be scheduled if needed. Unless otherwise indicated, all conferences and hearings will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Postal Rate Commission's hearing room, 1333 H Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20268-0001. Hearings will be conducted on the record and transcribed by an official reporter, unless the presiding officer determines otherwise. E. Special rules of practice. The Special Rules of Practice for this case are set forth in Attachment D. These Special Rules are identical to the special rules currently in use in Docket No. MC97-4. Participants should address requests to adjust these rules to the Presiding Officer. F. Docket Room Operations. Documents may be filed with the Commission's docket section Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Questions about docket room operations should be directed to Ms. Peggie Brown (at 202-789-6847) or Ms. Joyce Taylor (at 202-789-6846). It is ordered: 1. The Commission will sit en banc in the above-captioned proceeding. 2. Notices of intervention shall be filed by August 6, 1997. 3. W. Gail Willette, Director of the Office of the Consumer Advocate, is designated to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 4. A prehearing conference in this proceeding will be held July 30, 1997. The hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Postal Rate Commission hearing room, 1333 H Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20268-0001. 5. Topics for discussion at the prehearing conference should be submitted on or before July 25, 1997. 6. The Procedural Schedule for the conduct of this proceeding is set out in Attachment C. 7. These proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to special rules of practice set out in Attachment D. 8. The Secretary shall cause this Notice and Order to be published in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Margaret P. Crenshaw, Secretary. Attachment A--Requested Changes in the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule In its Request, the Postal Service asks the Commission to recommend certain changes in the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS). The requested changes alter the DMCS as amended from time-to-time. The most recent amendments are the Decision of the Governors on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Special Services Fees and Classifications, Docket No. MC96-3 (Special Services Decision), as implemented by Resolution 97-7 of the Board of Governors and the Decision of the Governors on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on the Experimental Nonletter-Size Business Reply Mail Categories and Fees, Docket No. MC97-1 (BRM Decision), as implemented by Resolution 97-8 of the Board of Governors. The current DMCS (which is published in part at 39 CFR Part 3001, subpart C, appendix A, in part as Attachment A to the Special Services Decision (62 Fed. Reg. 26,099), in part as Attachment A to the BRM Decision (62 Fed. Reg. 25,756), and in part as Attachment B to the Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Nonprofit Standard Mail, Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail, Nonprofit Periodicals, and Within County Periodicals, Docket No. MC96-2 (61 Fed. Reg. 42,464)), is incorporated by reference in the Service's Request. Except as otherwise noted, proposed additions to text of the classification schedules are underlined, and proposed deletions are in brackets. Classification schedules for special services, which are currently numbered as schedules SS-1-6, SS-8-16, and SS-18-20, are renumbered as indicated in the table below. Existing section numbers for the special service schedules do not appear as overstricken text in this attachment; [[Page 39663]] however, edits to the remaining text of the renumbered sections appear as they are printed in the existing special service schedules, and edits to the remaining text are in brackets or underlined, as appropriate. Special Services--DMCS Cross-Reference Table, Existing to Proposed ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Proposed Service Existing DMCS section DMCS section ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address Correction Service........... SS-1 911 Business Reply Mail.................. SS-2 931 Caller Service....................... SS-3 921 Certificate of Mailing............... SS-4 947 Certified Mail....................... SS-5 941 Collect on Delivery Service.......... SS-6 944 Domestic Postal Money Orders......... SS-8 971 Insured Mail......................... SS-9 943 Post Office Box Service.............. SS-10 921 Mailing List Services................ SS-11 912 On-Site Meter Setting................ SS-12 933 Parcel Airlift (PAL)................. SS-13 951 Registered Mail...................... SS-14 942 Restricted Delivery.................. SS-15 946 Return Receipts...................... SS-16 945 Special Handling..................... SS-18 952 Stamped Envelopes.................... SS-19 961 Stamped Cards........................ SS-19A 962 Merchandise Return................... SS-20 932 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The changes in the DMCS requested by the Postal Service are as follows. Amend the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule as follows: Expedited Mail Classification Schedule 110 DEFINITION Expedited Mail is mail matter entered as Express Mail [in accordance with] under the provisions of this Schedule. Any matter eligible for mailing may, at the option of the mailer, be mailed as Express Mail. Insurance is either included in Express Mail postage or is available for an additional charge, depending on the value and nature of the item sent by Express Mail. 120 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 121 Same Day Airport Service Same Day Airport service is available between designated airport mail facilities. 122 Custom Designed Service 122.1 General. Custom Designed service is available between designated postal facilities or other designated locations for mailable matter tendered [in accordance with] under a service agreement between the Postal Service and the mailer. Service under a service agreement shall be offered in a manner consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c). 122.2 Service Agreement. A service agreement shall set forth the following: a. The scheduled place for each shipment tendered for service to each specific destination; b. Scheduled place for claim, or delivery, at destination for each scheduled shipment; c. Scheduled time of day for tender at origin and for claim or delivery at destination. 122.3 Pickup and Delivery. Pickup at the mailer's premises, and/or delivery at an address other than the destination postal facility is provided under terms and conditions as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 122.4 Commencement of Service Agreement. Service provided pursuant to a service agreement shall commence not more than 10 days after the signed service agreement is tendered to the Postal Service. 122.5 Termination of Service Agreement 122.51 Termination by Postal Service. Express Mail service provided pursuant to a service agreement may be terminated by the Postal Service upon 10 days prior written notice to the mailer if: a. Service cannot be provided for reasons beyond the control of the Postal Service or because of changes in Postal Service facilities or operations, or b. The mailer fails to adhere to the terms of the service agreement or this schedule. 122.52 Termination by Mailers. The mailer may terminate a service agreement, for any reason, by notice to the Postal Service. 123 Next Day Service and Second Day Service 123.1 Availability of Services. Next Day and Second Day Services are available at designated retail postal facilities to designated destination facilities or locations for items tendered by the time or times[ prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. Next Day Service is available for overnight delivery. Second Day Service is available for second day delivery. 123.2 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Next Day and Second Day Services under terms and conditions as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. Service shall be offered in a manner consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c). 130 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS Express Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length and girth combined. 140 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION Except as provided in Rate Schedules 121, 122 and 123, postage on Express Mail is charged on each piece. For shipments tendered in Express Mail pouches under a service agreement, each pouch is a piece. 150 DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY 151 Deposit Express Mail must be deposited at places designated by the Postal Service. 152 Receipt A receipt showing the time and date of mailing will be provided to the mailer upon acceptance of Express Mail by the Postal Service. This receipt serves as evidence of mailing. 153 Service Express Mail service provides a high speed, high reliability service. Same Day Airport Express Mail will be dispatched on the next available transportation to the destination airport mail facility. Custom Designed Express Mail will be available for claim or delivery as specified in the service agreement. 154 Forwarding and Return When Express Mail is returned, or forwarded, as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service, there will be no additional charge. 160 ANCILLARY SERVICES The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable fees: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ a. Address correction.................. 911[SS-1] b. Return receipts..................... 945[SS-16] c. COD................................. 944[SS-6] d. Express Mail Insurance.............. 943[SS-9] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 170 RATES AND FEES The rates for Express Mail are set forth in the following rate schedules: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ a. Same Day Airport........................................... 121 b. Custom Designed............................................ 122 c. Next Day Post Office-to-Post Office........................ 123 d. Second Day Post Office-to-Post Office...................... 123 e. Next Day Post Office-to-Addressee.......................... 123 f. Second Day Post Office-to-Addressee........................ 123 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 180 REFUNDS 181 Procedure Claims for refunds of postage must be filed within the period of time and under terms and conditions [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 182 Availability 182.1 Same Day Airport. The Postal Service will refund the postage for Same Day Airport Express Mail not available for claim by the time specified, unless the delay is caused by: a. Strikes or work stoppage; b. Delay or cancellation of flights; or c. Governmental action beyond the control of Postal Service or air carriers. 182.2 Custom Designed. Except where a service agreement provides for claim, or delivery, of Custom Designed Express Mail more than 24 hours after scheduled tender at point of origin, the Postal Service will refund postage for such mail not available for claim, or not delivered, within 24 hours of mailing, unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage. 182.3 Next Day. Unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage, the Postal Service will refund postage for Next Day Express Mail not available for claim or not delivered: a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post Office service; b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service, [[Page 39664]] of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Addressee service. 182.4 Second Day. Unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage, the Postal Service will refund postage for Second Day Express Mail not available for claim or not delivered: a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post Office service; b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Addressee service. 190 Hazardous Medical Materials And Other Mailable Hazardous Materials Surcharges. Express Mail containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges. First-Class Mail Classification Schedule 210 DEFINITION Any matter eligible for mailing may, at the option of the mailer, be mailed as First-Class Mail. The following must be mailed as First-Class Mail, unless mailed as Express Mail or exempt under title 39, United States Code, or except as authorized under sections 344.12, 344.23 and 443: a. Mail sealed against postal inspection as set forth in section 5000; b. Matter wholly or partially in handwriting or typewriting except as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, 323, 344.22, and 446; c. Matter having the character of actual and personal correspondence except as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, 323, 344.22, and 446; and d. Bills and statements of account. 220 DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES 221 Letters and Sealed Parcels Subclass 221.1 General. The Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass consists of First-Class Mail weighing 11 ounces or less that is not mailed under section 222 or 223. 221.2 Regular Rate Categories. The regular rate categories consist of Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not mailed under section 221.3. 221.21 [Single Piece] Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category applies to regular rate Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not mailed under section 221.22[.], 221.23, or 221.24. 221.22 Presort Rate Category. The Presort rate category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces; b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; and c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 221.23 Prepaid Reply Mail Rate Category. The Prepaid Reply Mail category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that: a. Is provided to senders with postage-prepaid by the recipient, a Prepaid Reply Mail permit holder, for return by mail to the recipient; b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and c. Meets the letter machinability and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service. 221.24 Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category. The Qualified Business Reply Mail category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that: a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit account Business Reply Mail permit holder, for return by mail to the recipient; b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and c. Meets the letter machinability and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service. 221.25 Nonstandard Size Surcharge. Regular rate category Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 232. [221.25 Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces. Presort rate category Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is eligible for an additional presort discount on each piece weighing more than two ounces.] 221.3 Automation Rate Categories--Letters and Flats 221.31 General. The automation rate categories consist of Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing 11 ounces or less that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces; b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; and d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 221.32 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 221.33, 221.34, or 221.35. 221.33 Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-digit rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 221.34 Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 0221.35 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to carrier routes. It is available only for those carrier routes [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 221.36 Basic Flats Rate Category. The basic flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 221.37. 221.37 Three- and Five-Digit Flats Rate Category. The three- and five-digit flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service. 221.38 Nonstandard Size Surcharge. Flat-size automation rate category pieces are subject to a surcharge if they are nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 232. [221.39 Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces. Presorted automation rate category mail is eligible for an additional presort discount on each piece weighing more than two ounces.] 221.4 Automation Rate Category--Parcels 221.41 Prebarcoded Parcel Rate Category. The prebarcoded parcel rate category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass nonpresorted mail that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 50 pieces; b. Bears a barcode as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; c. Is marked and presented as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; and d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. This provision is applicable only to mailings entered for processing at no more than six facilities designated by the Postal Service. This provision expires April 28, 1998. 221.5 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous Materials Surcharges. Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges. 222 [Stamped Cards and Post Cards] Cards Subclass 222.1 Definition [222.11 Stamped Card. A Stamped Card is a card with postage imprinted or impressed on it and supplied by the Postal Service for the transmission of messages.] [[Page 39665]] 222.1[2]1 [Post CardCards.] The Cards subclass consists of Stamped Cards, defined in classification schedule 962, and postcards. A [post card] postcard is a privately printed mailing card for the transmission of messages. To be eligible to be mailed as a First- Class [post card] postcard, a card must be of uniform thickness and must not exceed any of the following dimensions: a. 6 inches in length; b. 4\1/4\ inches in width; c. 0.016 inch in thickness. 222.1[3]2 Double Cards. Double Stamped Cards or [post cards] postcards may be mailed as Stamped Cards or [post cards]postcards. [A d]Double Stamped Cards are defined in classification schedule 962. [or post card] A double postcard consists of two attached cards, one of which may be detached by the receiver and returned by mail as a single [Stamped Card or] postcard [post card]. 222.2 Restriction. A mailpiece with any of the following characteristics is not mailable as a Stamped Card or [post card] postcard unless it is prepared as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service: a. Numbers or letters unrelated to postal purposes appearing in the address portion of the card; b. Punched holes; c. Vertical tearing guide; d. An address portion which is smaller than the remainder of the card. 222.3 Regular Rate Categories 222.31 Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category applies to regular rate [Stamped Cards and Post] Cards subclass mail not mailed under section 222.32[.], 222.33, or 222.34. 222.32 Presort Rate Category. The presort rate category applies to [Stamped Cards and Post] Cards subclass mail that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces; b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; and c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 222.33 Prepaid Reply Mail Rate Category. The Prepaid Reply Mail category applies to Cards subclass mail that: a. Is provided to senders with postage-prepaid by the recipient, a Prepaid Reply Mail permit holder, for return by mail to the recipient; b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and c. Meets the card machinability and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service. 0222.34 Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category. The Qualified Business Reply Mail category applies to Cards subclass mail that: a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit account Business Reply Mail permit holder, for return by mail to the recipient; b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and c. Meets the card machinability and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service. 222.4 Automation Rate Categories 222.41 General. The automation rate categories consist of [Stamped Cards and Post] Cards subclass mail that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces; b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; and d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 222.42 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to automation rate category cards not mailed under section 222.43, 222.44, or 222.45. 222.43 Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-digit rate category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 222.44 Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 222.45 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to carrier routes. It is available only for those carrier routes [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 223 Priority Mail 223.1 General. The Priority Mail subclass consists of: a. First-Class Mail weighing more than 11 ounces; and b. Any mailable matter which, at the option of the mailer, is mailed for expeditious mailing and transportation. 223.2 Single-Piece Priority Mail Rate Category. The single-piece Priority Mail [priority mail] rate category applies to Priority Mail subclass mail not mailed under section 223.[34.] 223.3 [Presorted Priority Mail Rate Category. The presorted priority mail Priority Mail rate category applies to Priority Mail subclass mail that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces;] b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal Service; and c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.] [reserved] 223.4 Prebarcoded Priority Mail Parcel Rate Category. The prebarcoded Priority Mail Parcel rate category applies to Priority Mail [subclass nonpresorted mail] that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 50 pieces; b. Bears a barcode as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; c. Is marked and presented as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; and d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. This provision is applicable only to mailings entered for processing at no more than six facilities designated by the Postal Service. This provision expires April 28, 1998. 223.5 Flat Rate Envelope. Priority Mail subclass mail sent in a ``flat rate'' envelope provided by the Postal Service is charged the two-pound rate. 223.6 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Priority Mail subclass mail under terms and conditions [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 223.7 Bulky Parcels. Priority Mail subclass mail weighing less than 15 pounds, and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined, is charged a minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which the piece is addressed. 223.8 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous Materials Surcharges. Priority Mail containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges. 230 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS 231 Size and Weight First-Class Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size and weight limitations apply to individual First-Class Mail subclasses. 232 Nonstandard Size Mail Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing one ounce or less is nonstandard size if: a. Its aspect ratio does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 inclusive; or b. It exceeds any of the following dimensions: i. 11.5 inches in length; ii. 6.125 inches in width; or iii. 0.25 inch in thickness. 240 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION Postage on First-Class Mail must be paid as set forth in section 3000. Postage is computed separately on each piece of mail. Pieces not within the same postage rate increment may be mailed at other than a single-piece rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for [ascertaining] determining and verifying postage are followed. All mail mailed at other than a single-piece rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation. 250 DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY 251 Deposit [[Page 39666]] First-Class Mail must be deposited at places and times designated by the Postal Service. 252 Service First-Class Mail receives expeditious handling and transportation, except that when First-Class Mail is attached to or enclosed with mail of another class, the service of that class applies. 253 Forwarding and Return First-Class Mail that is undeliverable-as-addressed is forwarded or returned to the sender without additional charge. 260 ANCILLARY SERVICES First-Class Mail, except as otherwise noted, will receive the following additional services upon payment of the fees prescribed in the corresponding schedule: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ a. Address correction.................. 911 [SS-1] b. Business reply mail................. 931 [SS-2] c. Certificates of mailing............. 947 [SS-4] d. Certified mail...................... 941 [SS-5] e. COD................................. 944 [SS-6] f. Insured mail........................ 943 [SS-9] g. Registered mail..................... 942 [SS-14] h. Return receipt (limited to 945 [SS-16] merchandise sent by Priority Mail). i. Merchandise return.................. 932 [SS-20] j. Delivery Confirmation (limited to 948 Priority Mail). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 270 RATES AND FEES 271 The rates [and fees] for First-Class Mail are set forth in the following schedules: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ a. Letters and Sealed Parcels.......... 221 b. [Stamped Cards and Post] Cards...... 222 c. Priority Mail....................... 223 [d. Fees............................... SS-19A and 1000] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 272 Keys and Identification Devices. Keys, identification cards, identification tags, or similar identification devices that: (a) weigh no more than 2 pounds; (b) are mailed without cover; and (c) bear, contain, or have securely attached the name and address information, as specified by the Postal Service, of a person, organization, or concern, with instructions to return to the address and a statement guaranteeing the payment of postage due on delivery; are subject to the following rates and fees: (a) the applicable single-piece rates in schedules 221 or 223; (b) the fee set forth in fee schedule 931 for payment of postage due charges if an active business reply mail advance deposit account is not used, and (c) the nonstandard surcharge, if applicable, under section 232. 280 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES The fee set forth in [Rate] Schedule 1000 must be paid once each year at each office of mailing by any person who mails other than single-piece First-Class Mail or courtesy envelope mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class rate. Standard Mail Classification Schedule 310 DEFINITION 311 General Any mailable matter may be mailed as Standard Mail except: a. Matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail; b. Copies of a publication that is entered as Periodicals class mail, except copies sent by a printer to a publisher, and except copies that would have traveled at the former second-class transient rate. (The transient rate applied to individual copies of second- class mail (currently Periodicals class mail) forwarded and mailed by the public, as well as to certain sample copies mailed by publishers.) 312 Printed Matter Printed matter, including printed letters which according to internal evidence are being sent in identical terms to several persons, but which do not have the character of actual or personal correspondence, may be mailed as Standard Mail. Printed matter does not lose its character as Standard Mail when the date and name of the addressee and of the sender are written thereon. For the purposes of the Standard Mail Classification Schedule, ``printed'' does not include reproduction by handwriting or typewriting. 313 Written Additions Standard Mail may have the following written additions placed on the wrapper, on a tag or label attached to the outside of the parcel, or inside the parcel, either loose or attached to the article: a. Marks, numbers, name, or letters descriptive of contents; b. ``Please Do Not Open Until Christmas,'' or words of similar import; c. Instructions and directions for the use of an article in the package; d. Manuscript dedication or inscription not in the nature of personal correspondence; e. Marks to call attention to any word or passage in text; f. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter; g. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets, and corrections in proof sheets to include: corrections of typographical and other errors, alterations of text, insertion of new text, marginal instructions to the printer, and rewrites of parts if necessary for correction; h. Handstamped imprints, except when the added matter is itself personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication; i. An invoice. 320 DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES 321 Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing Less than 16 Ounces [321.1 Single Piece Subclass] [321.11 Definition. The Single Piece subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under sections 321.2, 321.3, 321.4, 321.5 or 323.] [321.12 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to Single Piece subclass mail not mailed under section 321.13.] [321.13 Keys and Identification Devices Rate Category. The keys and identification devices rate category applies to keys, identification cards, identification tags, or similar identification devices mailed without cover, and which bear, contain, or have securely attached the name and complete address of a person, organization, or concern, with instructions to return to such address and a statement guaranteeing the payment of postage due on delivery.] [321.14 Nonstandard Size Surcharge. Single Piece subclass mail, other than that mailed under section 321.13, is subject to a surcharge if it is nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 333.] 321.2 Regular Subclass 321.21 General. The Regular subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under sections [321.1,] 321.3, 321.4, 321.5 or 323. 321.22 Presort Rate Categories 321.221 General. The presort rate categories apply to Regular subclass mail that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces; b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; and c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.222 Basic Rate Categories. The basic rate categories apply to presort rate category mail not mailed under section 321.223. 321.223 Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories. The three- and five- digit rate categories apply to presort rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.23 Automation Rate Categories 321.231 General. The automation rate categories apply to Regular subclass mail that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces; b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.232 Basic Barcoded Rate Category. The basic barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.233 or 321.234. 321.233 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The three-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. [[Page 39667]] 321.234 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The five-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.235 Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The basic barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.236. 321.236 Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to flat- size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.24 Destination Entry Discount. The destination entry discounts apply to Regular subclass mail prepared as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), or sectional center facility (SCF), at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. 321.25 Residual Shape Surcharge. Regular subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped. 321.26 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous Materials Surcharges. Regular subclass mail containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges. 321.3 Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass 321.31 Definition. The Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section [321.1,] 321.2, 321.4, 321.5 or 323, and that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces; b. Is prepared, marked, and presented as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; c. Is presorted to carrier routes as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; d. Is sequenced as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; and e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.32 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under section 321.33, 321.34 or 321.35. 321.33 Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The basic pre-barcoded rate category applies to letter-size Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits), as specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.34 High Density Rate Category. The high density rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk- sequence order and meeting the high density requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.35 Saturation Rate Category. The saturation rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk- sequence order and meeting the saturation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.36 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts apply to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), sectional center facility (SCF), or destination delivery unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. 321.37 Residual Shape Surcharge. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped. 321.38 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous Materials Surcharges. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges. 321.4 Nonprofit Subclass 321.41 General. The Nonprofit subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section [321.1,] 321.2, 321.3, 321.5 or 323, and that is mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the following types: a. Religious, as defined in section 1009, b. Educational, as defined in section 1009, c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009, d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009, e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009, f. Labor, as defined in section 1009, g. Veterans', as defined in section 1009, h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009, i. Qualified political committees, j. State or local voting registration officials when making a mailing required or authorized by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. 321.411 Qualified Political Committees. The term ``qualified political committee'' means a national or State committee of a political party, the Republican and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committees, the Democratic National Congressional Committee, and the National Republican Congressional Committee: a. The term ``national committee'' means the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of such political party at the national level; and b. The term ``State committee'' means the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of such political party at the State level. 321.412 Limitation on Authorization. An organization authorized to mail at the nonprofit Standard rates for qualified nonprofit organizations may mail only its own matter at these rates. An organization may not delegate or lend the use of its permit to mail at [special] Nonprofit [Standard] rates to any other person, organization or association. 321.42 Presort Rate Categories 321.421 General. The presort rate categories apply to Nonprofit subclass mail that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces; b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; and c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.422 Basic Rate Categories. The basic rate categories apply to presort rate category mail not mailed under section 321.423. 321.423 Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories. The three- and five- digit rate categories apply to presort rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.43 Automation Rate Categories 321.431 General. The automation rate categories apply to Nonprofit subclass mail that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces; b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.432 Basic Barcoded Rate Category.The basic barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.433 or 321.434. 321.433 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The three-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.434 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The five-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. [[Page 39668]] 321.435 Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The basic barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.436. 321.436 Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to flat- size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.44 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts apply to Nonprofit subclass mail prepared as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility) or sectional center facility (SCF) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. 321.45 Residual Shape Surcharge. Nonprofit subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped. 321.46 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous Materials Surcharges. Nonprofit subclass mail containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges. 321.5 Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass 321.51 Definition. The Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section [321.1,] 321.2, 321.3, 321.4 or 323, that is mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations (as defined in section 321.41) under the terms and limitations stated in section 321.412, and that: a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces; b. Is prepared, marked, and presented as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; c. Is presorted to carrier routes as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; d. Is sequenced as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service; and e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.52 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under section 321.53, 321.54 or 321.55. 321.53 Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The basic pre-barcoded rate category applies to letter-size Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits), as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.54 High Density Rate Category. The high density rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the high density requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.55 Saturation Rate Category. The saturation rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the saturation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 321.56 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts apply to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), sectional center facility (SCF), or destination delivery unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. 321.57 Residual Shape Surcharge. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped. 321.57 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous Materials Surcharges. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges. 322 Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing 16 Ounces or More 322.1 Parcel Post Subclass 322.11 Definition. The Parcel Post subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing 16 ounces or more that is not mailed under sections 322.2, 322.3, 323.1, or 323.2. [322.12 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all Parcel Post subclass mail not mailed under sections 322.13 or 322.14.] 322.12 Description of Rate Categories 322.121 Inter-BMC Rate Category. Inter-BMC Parcel Post rates apply to all Parcel Post not mailed under sections 322.122, 322.123, 322.124, or 322.125. 322.122 Intra-BMC Rate Category. Intra-BMC rates apply to Parcel Post mail originating and destinating within a designated BMC or auxiliary service facility service area, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico. 322.123 Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category. DBMC rates apply to Parcel Post mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces entered at a designated destination BMC, auxiliary service facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service. 322.124 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate Category. DSCF rates apply to Parcel Post mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces sorted to five digit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service and entered at a designated destination processing and distribution center or facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service. 322.125 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category. DDU rates apply to Parcel Post mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and entered at a designated destination delivery unit, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service. 322.13 [Reserved] [400.0202 Bulk Bulk parcel post mail is fourth-class parcel post mail consisting of properly prepared and separated single mailings of at least 300 pieces or 2000 pounds. Pieces weighing less than 15 pounds and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined are not mailable as bulk parcel post. Provision for mailing nonidentical pieces is set forth in section 400.046. 322.14 Destination BMC Rate Category. Parcel Post subclass mail is eligible for destination BMC rates if it is included in a mailing of at least 50 pieces deposited at the destination BMC, auxiliary service facility, or other equivalent facility, as prescribed by the Postal Service.] 322.14 Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Presort Discounts 322.141 BMC Presort Discount. The BMC presort discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel Post mail that is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of 50 or more pieces, entered at a facility authorized by the Postal Service, and sorted to destination BMCs, as specified by the Postal Service. 322.142 Origin Bulk Mail Center (OBMC) Discount. The Origin BMC Parcel Post discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel Post mail that is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, entered at the origin BMC, and sorted to destination BMCs, as specified by the Postal Service. [322.15 Intra-BMC Discount. Basic rate category Parcel Post subclass mail is eligible for the intra-BMC discount if it originates and destinates within the same BMC or auxiliary service facility service area, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico]. 322.15 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Inter- BMC, Intra-BMC, and DBMC Parcel Post mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service. 322.16 Oversize Parcel Post [[Page 39669]] 322.161 Excessive Length and Girth. Parcel Post pieces exceeding 108 inches in length and girth combined, but not greater than 130 inches in length and girth combined, are mailable, provided that such pieces constitute no more than 10 percent of the total number of Parcel Post pieces mailed as a part of a single mailing. If mailable, such pieces are subject to the applicable rates for the 70 pound weight increment. 322.162 Balloon Rate. Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed. 322.1[6]7 Nonmachinable Surcharge. [Basic rate category Parcel Post subclass mail] Inter-BMC Parcel Post that does not meet machinability criteria [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service is subject to a nonmachinable surcharge. 322.1[7]8 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Parcel Post [subclass] mail under terms and conditions [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 322.19 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous Materials Surcharges. Parcel Post mail containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges. 322.2 Bulk Parcel Post 322.21 Bulk parcel post mail is Parcel Post mail consisting of properly prepared and separated single mailings of at least 300 pieces or 2000 pounds. Pieces weighing less than 15 pounds and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined or pieces measuring over 108 inches in length and girth combined are not mailable as bulk parcel post. 322.22 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Bulk Parcel Post mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service. 322.23 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous Materials Surcharges. Bulk Parcel Post mail containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges. 322.3 Bound Printed Matter Subclass 322.31 Definition. The Bound Printed Matter subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing at least 16 ounces, but not more than [10] 15 pounds, which: a. Consists of advertising, promotional, directory, or editorial material, or any combination thereof; b. Is securely bound by permanent fastenings including, but not limited to, staples, spiral bindings, glue, and stitching; loose leaf binders and similar fastenings are not considered permanent; c. Consists of sheets of which at least 90 percent are imprinted with letters, characters, figures or images or any combination of these, by any process other than handwriting or typewriting; d. Does not have the nature of personal correspondence; e. Is not stationery, such as pads of blank printed forms. 322.32 Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail which is not mailed under section 322.33 or 322.34. 322.33 Bulk Rate Category. The bulk rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces, prepared and presorted as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 322.34 Carrier Route Presort Rate Category. The carrier route rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces of carrier route presorted mail, prepared and presorted as specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service. 322.35 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Single- Piece and Bulk Rate Bound Printed Matter that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service. 323 Subclasses With No 16-Ounce Limitation 323.1 Special Subclass 323.11 Definition. The Special subclass consists of Standard Mail of the following types: a. Books, including books issued to supplement other books, of at least eight printed pages, consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations, and containing no advertising matter other than incidental announcements of books. Not more than three of the announcements may contain as part of their format a single order form, which may also serve as a postcard [post card.] The order forms permitted in this subsection are in addition to and not in lieu of order forms which may be enclosed by virtue of any other provision; b. 16 millimeter or narrower width films which must be positive prints in final form for viewing, and catalogs of such films, of 24 pages or more, at least 22 of which are printed, except when sent to or from commercial theaters; c. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form; d. Printed objective test materials and accessories thereto used by or in behalf of educational institutions in the testing of ability, aptitude, achievement, interests and other mental and personal qualities with or without answers, test scores or identifying information recorded thereon in writing or by mark; e. Sound recordings, including incidental announcements of recordings and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such recordings. Not more than three of the announcements permitted in this subsection may contain as part of their format a single order form, which may also serve as a postcard [post card.] The order forms permitted in this subsection are in addition to and not in lieu of order forms which may be enclosed by virtue of any other provision; f. Playscripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals and music; g. Printed educational reference charts, permanently processed for preservation; h. Printed educational reference charts, including but not limited to i. Mathematical tables, ii. Botanical tables, iii. Zoological tables, and iv. Maps produced primarily for educational reference purposes; i. Looseleaf pages and binders therefor, consisting of medical information for distribution to doctors, hospitals, medical schools, and medical students; and j. Computer-readable media containing prerecorded information and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such media. 323.12 Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category applies to Special subclass mail not mailed under section 323.13 or 323.14. 323.13 Level A Presort Rate Category. The Level A presort rate category applies to mailings of at least 500 pieces of Special subclass mail, prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 323.14 Level B Presort Rate Category. The Level B presort rate category applies to mailing of at least 500 pieces of Special subclass mail, prepared and presorted to destination Bulk Mail Centers as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 323.15 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Single- Piece and Level B Presort Special subclass mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service. 323.2 Library Subclass 323.21 Definition. 323.211 General. The Library subclass consists of Standard Mail of the following types, separated or presorted as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service: a. Matter designated in subsection 323.213, loaned or exchanged (including cooperative processing by libraries) between: i. Schools or colleges, or universities; ii. Public libraries, museums and herbaria, nonprofit religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans' or fraternal organizations or associations, or between such organizations and their members, readers or borrowers. b. Matter designated in subsection 323.214, mailed to or from schools, colleges, universities, public libraries, museums and [[Page 39670]] herbaria and to or from nonprofit religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans' or fraternal organizations or associations; or c. Matter designated in subsection 323.215, mailed from a publisher or a distributor to a school, college, university or public library. 323.212 Definition of Nonprofit Organizations and Associations. Nonprofit organizations or associations are defined in section 1009. 323.213 Library subclass mail under section 323.211a. Matter eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under section 323.211a consists of: a. Books consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations and containing no advertising other than incidental announcements of books; b. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form; c. Bound volumes of academic theses in typewritten or other duplicated form; d. Periodicals, whether bound or unbound; e. Sound recordings; f. Other library materials in printed, duplicated or photographic form or in the form of unpublished manuscripts; and g. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed matter and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further the educational work and interest of museums and herbaria. 323.214 Library subclass mail under section 323.211b. Matter eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under section 323.211b consists of: a. 16-millimeter or narrower width films; filmstrips; transparencies; slides; microfilms; all of which must be positive prints in final form for viewing; b. Sound recordings; c. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed matter, and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further the educational work and interests of museums and herbaria; d. Scientific or mathematical kits, instruments or other devices; e. Catalogs of the materials in section 323.214 a through d and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such materials. 323.215 Library subclass mail under section 323.211c. Matter eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under section 323.211c consists of books, including books to supplement other books, consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations, and containing no advertising matter other than incidental announcements of books. 323.22 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all Library subclass mail. 323.23 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Library subclass mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service. 323.24 Hazardous Medical Materials and Other Mailable Hazardous Materials Surcharges. Library subclass mail containing hazardous medical materials or other mailable hazardous materials, as defined by the Postal Service, must meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service and is subject to one or both surcharges. 330 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS 331 Size Except as provided in 322.161, Standard Mail may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size limitations apply to individual Standard Mail subclasses. The maximum size for mail presorted to carrier route in the Enhanced Carrier Route and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclasses is 14 inches in length, 11.75 inches in width, and 0.75 inch in thickness. For merchandise samples mailed with detached address cards, the carrier route maximum dimensions apply to the detached address cards and not to the samples. 332 Weight Standard Mail may not weigh more than 70 pounds. Additional weight limitations apply to individual Standard Mail subclasses. 333 Nonstandard Size Mail Single-Piece subclass mail weighing one ounce or less is nonstandard size if: a. Its aspect ratio does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 inclusive; or b. It exceeds any of the following dimensions: i. 11.5 inches in length; ii. 6.125 inches in width; or iii. 0.25 inch in thickness. 340 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION 341 Postage Postage must be paid as set forth in section 3000. When the postage computed at a [Single Piece,] Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Standard rate is higher than the rate prescribed in any of the Standard subclasses listed in 322 or 323 for which the piece also qualifies (or would qualify, except for weight), the piece is eligible for the applicable lower rate. All mail mailed at a bulk or presort rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation. 342 Preparation All pieces in a Standard mailing must be separately addressed. All pieces in a Standard mailing must be identified as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of the addressee when [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. All Standard mailings must be prepared and presented as specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service. Two or more Standard mailings may be commingled and mailed only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for [ascertaining] determining and verifying postage are followed. 343 Non-Identical Pieces Pieces not identical in size and weight may be mailed at a bulk or presort rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for [ascertaining] determining and verifying postage are followed. 344 Attachments and Enclosures 344.1 [Single Piece,] Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses (section 321) 344.11 General. First-Class Mail may be attached to or enclosed in Standard books, catalogs, and merchandise entered under section 321. The piece must be marked as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 344.12, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the First-Class rate for which it qualifies. 344.12 Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures. First- Class Mail, as defined in section 210 b through d, may be attached to or enclosed with Standard merchandise entered under section 321, including books but excluding merchandise samples, with postage paid on the combined piece at the applicable Standard rate, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed. 344.2 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses (sections 322 and 323) 344.21 General. First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from any of the subclasses listed in section 321 [Single Piece,] Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route) may be attached to or enclosed in Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323. The piece must be marked as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in sections 344.22 and 344.23, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the First-Class or section 321 Standard rate for which it qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the host piece is higher), or, if a combined piece with a section 321 Standard Mail attachment or enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is subject to the Parcel Post rate for which it qualifies. 344.22 Specifically Authorized Attachments and Enclosures. Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 may contain enclosures and attachments as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service and as described in section 323.11 a and e, with postage paid on the combined piece at the Standard rate applicable to the host piece. 344.23 Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures. First- Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in section 210 b through d, may be attached to or enclosed with Standard Mail mailed under section 322 or 323, with postage paid on the combined piece at the Standard rate applicable to the host piece, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed. [[Page 39671]] 350 DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY 351 Deposit Standard Mail must be deposited at places and times designated by the Postal Service. 352 Service Standard Mail may receive deferred service. 353 Forwarding and Return 353.1 [Single Piece], Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses (section 321) Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail mailed under section 321 will be returned on request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on request of the mailer. Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class and Standard pieces will be returned as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. The applicable First- Class Mail [Single Piece Standard] rate is charged for each piece receiving return only service. Charges for forwarding-and-return service are assessed only on those pieces which cannot be forwarded and are returned. The charge for those returned pieces is the appropriate First-Class Mail [Single Piece Standard] rate for the piece plus that rate multiplied by a factor equal to the number of section 321 Standard pieces nationwide that are successfully forwarded for every one piece that cannot be forwarded and must be returned. 353.2 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses (sections 322 and 323) Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 will be forwarded on request of the addressee, returned on request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on request of the mailer. Pieces which combine Standard Mail from one of the subclasses described in 322 and 323 with First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from one of the subclasses described in 321 will be forwarded if undeliverable-as-addressed, and returned if undeliverable, as specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service. When Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 is forwarded or returned from one post office to another, additional charges will be based on the applicable [appropriate] [S]single [P]piece Standard Mail rate under 322 or 323. 360 ANCILLARY SERVICES 361 All Subclasses All Standard Mail will receive the following services upon payment of the appropriate fees: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ a. Address correction.................. 911 [SS-1] b. Certificates of mailing indicating 947 [SS-4] that a specified number of pieces have been mailed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Certificates of mailing are not available for Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail when postage is paid with [by] permit imprint. 362 [Single Piece,] Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses [Single Piece,] Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ a. Certificates of mailing............. 947 [SS-4] b. COD................................. 944 [SS-6] c. Insured mail........................ 943 [SS-9] d. Special handling.................... 952 [SS-18] e. Return receipt (merchandise only)... 945 [SS-16] f. Merchandise return.................. 932 [SS-20] g. Delivery Confirmation............... 948 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Insurance, special handling, and COD services may not be used selectively for individual pieces in a multi-piece [Parcel Post subclass] Standard Mail mailing unless specific methods approved by the Postal Service for [ascertaining] determining and verifying postage are followed. 370 RATES AND FEES The rates and fees for Standard Mail are set forth as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [a. Single Piece subclass.............. 321.1] [b.]a. Regular subclass................ 321.2 [c.]b. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass. 321.3 [d.]c. Nonprofit subclass.............. 321.4 [e.]d. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 321.5 subclass. [f.]e.................................. Parcel Post subclass [Basic]Inter-BMC................... 322.1A Intra-BMC.......................... 322.1B Destination BMC.................... 322.1[B]C Destination SCF.................... 322.1D Destination Delivery Unit.......... 322.1E [g.]f. Bound Printed Matter subclass... Single__Piece...................... 322.3A Bulk and Carrier Route............. 322.3B [h.]g. Special subclass................ 323.1 [i.]h. Library subclass................ 323.2 [j.]i. Fees............................ 1000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 380 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES 381 Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses A mailing fee as set forth in [Rate] Schedule 1000 must be paid once each year by mailers of Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail. 382 Special Subclass A presort mailing fee as set forth in [Rate] Schedule 1000 must be paid once each year at each office of mailing by or for any person who mails presorted Special subclass mail. Any person who engages a business concern or other individuals to mail presorted Special subclass mail must pay the fee. 383 Parcel Post Subclass A mailing fee as set forth in [Rate] Schedule 1000 must be paid once each year by mailers of Destination BMC, Destination SCF or Destination Delivery Unit rate category mail in the Parcel Post subclass. PERIODICALS CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE 410 DEFINITION 411 General Requirements 411.1 Definition. A publication may qualify for mailing under the Periodicals Classification Schedule if it meets all of the requirements in sections 411.2 through 411.5 and the requirements for one of the qualification categories in sections 412 through 415. Eligibility for specific Periodicals rates is prescribed in section 420. 411.2 Periodicals. Periodicals class mail is mailable matter consisting of newspapers and other periodical publications. The term ``periodical publications'' includes, but is not limited to: a. Any catalog or other course listing including mail announcements of legal texts which are part of post-bar admission education issued by any institution of higher education or by a nonprofit organization engaged in continuing legal education. b. Any looseleaf page or report (including any index, instruction for filing, table, or sectional identifier which is an integral part of such report) which is designed as part of a looseleaf reporting service concerning developments in the law or public policy. 411.3 Issuance 411.31 Regular Issuance. Periodicals class mail must be regularly issued at stated intervals at least four times a year, bear a date of issue, and be numbered consecutively. 411.32 Separate Publication. For purposes of determining Periodicals rate eligibility, an ``issue'' of a newspaper or other periodical shall be deemed to be a separate publication when the following conditions exist: a. The issue is published at a regular frequency more often than once a month either on (1) the same day as another regular issue of the same publication; or (2) on a day different from regular issues of the same publication, and b. More than 10 percent of the total number of copies of the issue is distributed on a regular basis to recipients who do not subscribe to it or request it, and c. The number of copies of the issue distributed to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters is more than twice the number of copies of any other issue distributed to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters on that same day, or, if no other issue that day, any other issue distributed during the same period. ``During the same period'' shall be defined as the periods of time ensuing between the distribution of each of the issues whose eligibility is being examined. Such separate publications must independently meet the qualifications for Periodicals eligibility. 411.4 Office of Publication. Periodicals class mail must have a known office of publication. A known office of publication is a public office where business of the publication is transacted during the usual business hours. The office must be maintained where the publication is authorized original entry. [[Page 39672]] 411.5 Printed Sheets. Periodicals class mail must be formed of printed sheets. It may not be reproduced by stencil, mimeograph, or hectograph processes, or reproduced in imitation of typewriting. Reproduction by any other printing process is permissible. Any style of type may be used. 412 General Publications 412.1 Definition. To qualify as a General Publication, Periodicals class mail must meet the requirements in section 411 and in sections 412.2 through 412.4. 412.2 Dissemination of Information. A General Publication must be originated and published for the purpose of disseminating information of a public character, or devoted to literature, the sciences, art, or some special industry. 412.3 Paid Circulation 412.31 Total Distribution. A General Publication must be designed primarily for paid circulation. At least 50 percent or more of the copies of the publication must be distributed to persons who have paid above a nominal rate. 412.32 List of Subscribers. A General Publication must be distributed to a legitimate list of persons who have subscribed by paying or promising to pay at a rate above nominal for copies to be received during a stated time. Copies mailed to persons who are not on a legitimate list of subscribers are nonsubscriber copies. 412.33 Nominal Rates. As used in section 412.31, nominal rate means: a. A token subscription price that is so low that it cannot be considered a material consideration; b. A reduction to the subscriber, under a premium offer or any other arrangements, of more than 50 percent of the amount charged at the basic annual rate for a subscriber to receive one copy of each issue published during the subscription period. The value of a premium is considered to be its actual cost to the publishers, the recognized retail value, or the represented value, whichever is highest. 412.34 Nonsubscriber Copies 412.341 Up to Ten Percent. Nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year up to and including 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to subscribers during the calendar year are mailable at the rates that apply to subscriber copies provided that the nonsubscriber copies would have been eligible for those rates if mailed to subscribers. 412.342 Over Ten Percent. Nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year, in excess of 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to subscribers during the calendar year which are presorted and commingled with subscriber copies are charged the applicable rates for Regular Periodicals. The 10 percent limitation for a publication is based on the total number of all copies of that publication mailed to subscribers during the calendar year. 412.35 Advertiser's Proof Copies. One complete copy of each issue of a General Publication may be mailed to each advertiser in that issue as an advertiser's proof copy at the rates that apply to subscriber copies, whether the advertiser's proof copy is mailed to the advertiser directly or, instead, to an advertising representative or agent of the publication. These copies count as subscriber copies. 412.36 Expired Subscriptions. For six months after a subscription has expired, copies of a General Publication may be mailed to a former subscriber at the rates that apply to copies mailed to subscribers, if the publisher has attempted during that six months to obtain payment, or a promise to pay, for renewal. These copies do not count as subscriber copies. 412.4 Advertising Purposes A General Publication may not be designed primarily for advertising purposes. A publication is ``designed primarily for advertising purposes'' if it: a. Has advertising in excess of 75 percent in more than one-half of its issues during any 12-month period; b. Is owned or controlled by individuals or business concerns and conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the main business or calling of those who own or control it; c. Consists principally of advertising and editorial write-ups of the advertisers; d. Consists principally of advertising and has only a token list of subscribers, the circulation being mainly free; e. Has only a token list of subscribers and prints advertisements free for advertisers who pay for copies to be sent to a list of persons furnished by the advertisers; or f. Is published under a license from individuals or institutions and features other businesses of the licensor. 413 Requester Publications 413.1 Definition. A publication which is circulated free or mainly free may qualify for Periodicals class as a Requester Publication if it meets the requirements in sections 411, and 413.2 through 413.4. 413.2 Minimum Pages. It must contain at least 24 pages. 413.3 Advertising Purposes 413.31 Advertising Percentage. It must devote at least 25 percent of its pages to nonadvertising and not more than 75 percent to advertisements. 413.32 Ownership and Control. It must not be owned or controlled by one or more individuals or business concerns and conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the main business or calling of those who own or control it. 413.4 Circulated to Requesters 413.41 List of Requesters. It must have a legitimate list of persons who request the publication, and 50 percent or more of the copies of the publication must be distributed to persons making such requests. Subscription copies paid for or promised to be paid for, including those at or below a nominal rate may be included in the determination of whether the 50 percent request requirement is met. Persons will not be deemed to have requested the publication if their request is induced by a premium offer or by receipt of material consideration, provided that mere receipt of the publication is not material consideration. 413.42 Nonrequester Copies 413.421 Up to Ten Percent. Nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year up to and including 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to requesters during the calendar year are mailable at the rates that apply to requester copies provided that the nonrequester copies would have been eligible for those rates if mailed to requesters. 413.422 Over Ten Percent. Nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year, in excess of 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to requesters during the calendar year which are presorted and commingled with requester copies are charged the applicable rates for Regular Periodicals. The 10 percent limitation for a publication is based on the total number of all copies of that publication mailed to requesters during the calendar year. 413.43 Advertiser's Proof Copies. One complete copy of each issue of a Requester Publication may be mailed to each advertiser in that issue as an advertiser's proof copy at the rates that apply to requester copies, whether the advertiser's proof copy is mailed to the advertiser directly or, instead, to an advertising representative or agent of the publication. These copies count as requester copies. 414 Publications of Institutions and Societies 414.1 Publisher's Own Advertising. Except as provided in section 414.2, a publication which meets the requirements of sections 411 and 412.4, and which contains no advertising other than that of the publisher, qualifies for Periodicals class as a publication of an institution or society if it is: a. Published by a regularly incorporated institution of learning; b. Published by a regularly established state institution of learning supported in whole or in part by public taxation; c. A bulletin issued by a state board of health or a state industrial development agency; d. A bulletin issued by a state conservation or fish and game agency or department; [[Page 39673]] e. A bulletin issued by a state board or department of public charities and corrections; f. Published by a public or nonprofit private elementary or secondary institution of learning or its administrative or governing body; g. Program announcements or guides published by an educational radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof, or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station; h. Published by or under the auspices of a benevolent or fraternal society or order organized under the lodge system and having a bona fide membership of not less than 1,000 persons; i. Published by or under the auspices of a trade(s) union; j. Published by a strictly professional, literary, historical, or scientific society; or, k. Published by a church or church organization. 414.2 General Advertising. A publication published by an institution or society identified in sections 414.1 h through k, may contain advertising of other persons, institutions, or concerns, if the following additional conditions are met: a. The publication is originated and published to further the objectives and purposes of the society; b. Circulation is limited to: i. Copies mailed to members who pay either as a part of their dues or assessment or otherwise, not less than 50 percent of the regular subscription price; ii. Other actual subscribers; and iii. Exchange copies. c. The circulation of nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, does not exceed 10 percent of the total number of copies referred to in 414.2b. 415 Publications of State Departments of Agriculture A publication which is issued by a state department of agriculture and which meets the requirements of sections 411 qualifies for Periodicals class as a publication of a state department of agriculture if it contains no advertising and is published for the purpose of furthering the objects of the department. 416 Foreign Publications Foreign newspapers and other periodicals of the same general character as domestic publications entered as Periodicals class mail may be accepted on application of the publishers thereof or their agents, for transmission through the mail at the same rates as if published in the United States. This section does not authorize the transmission through the mail of a publication which violates a copyright granted by the United States. 420 DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES 421 Regular Subclass 421.1 Definition. The Regular subclass consists of Periodicals class mail that is not mailed under section 423 and that: a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service; and b. Meets machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 421.2 Regular Pound Rates An unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising portion of Regular subclass mail. A zoned pound rate applies to the advertising portion and may be reduced by applicable destination entry discounts. The pound rate postage is the sum of the nonadvertising portion charge and the advertising portion charge. 421.3 Regular Piece Rates 421.31 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all Regular subclass mail not mailed under section 421.32, [or] 421.33, or 421.34. 421.32 Three [-Digit City and Five]-Digit Rate Category. The three digit rate category applies [rates for this category apply] to Regular subclass mail presorted to [three-digit cities and five- digit] single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 421.33 Five[-]Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category applies to Regular subclass mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service. 421.34 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate category applies to Regular subclass mail presorted to carrier routes as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 421.4 Regular Subclass Discounts 421.41 Barcoded Letter Discounts. Barcoded letter discounts apply to letter size Regular subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31, [and] 421.32, and 421.33 which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 421.42 Barcoded Flats Discounts. Barcoded flats discounts apply to flat size Regular subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31 [and] 421.32, and 421.33 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service. 421.43 High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to Regular subclass mail mailed under section [421.33] 421.34, presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation requirements specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service. 421.44 Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to Regular subclass mail mailed under section [421.33] 421.34, presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the saturation and preparation requirements specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service. 421.45 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts apply to Regular subclass mail which is destined for delivery within the service area of the destination sectional center facility (SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. The DDU discount only applies to Carrier Route rate category mail. 421.46 Nonadvertising Discount. The nonadvertising discount applies to all Regular subclass mail and is determined by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount factor set forth in Rate Schedule 421 and subtracting that amount from the applicable piece rate. 422 [Reserved] 423 Preferred Rate Periodicals 423.1 Definition. Periodicals class mail, other than publications qualifying as Requester Publications, may qualify for Preferred Rate Periodicals rates if it meets the applicable requirements for those rates in sections 423.2 through 423.5. 423.2 Within County Subclass 423.21 Definition. Within County mail consists of Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail mailed in, and addressed for delivery within, the county where published and originally entered, from either the office of original entry or additional entry. In addition, a Within County publication must meet one of the following conditions: a. The total paid circulation of the issue is less than 10,000 copies; or b. The number of paid copies of the issue distributed within the county of publication is at least one more than one-half [of] the total paid circulation of such issue. 423.22 Entry in an Incorporated City. For the purpose of determining eligibility for Within County mail, when a publication has original entry at an independent incorporated city which is situated entirely within a county or which is contiguous to one or more counties in the same state, such incorporated city shall be considered to be within the county with which it is principally contiguous. Where more than one county is involved, the publisher will select the principal county. 423.3 Nonprofit Subclass Nonprofit mail is Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail entered by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the following types: a. Religious, as defined in section 1009, b. Educational, as defined in section 1009, c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009, d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009, e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009, f. Labor, as defined in section 1009, g. Veterans'', as defined in section 1009, h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009, and i. Associations of rural electric cooperatives, j. One publication, which contains no advertising (except advertising of the [[Page 39674]] publisher) published by the official highway or development agency of a state, k. Program announcements or guides published by an educational radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station. l. One conservation publication published by an agency of a state which is responsible for management and conservation of the fish or wildlife resources of such state. 423.4 Classroom Subclass Classroom mail is Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail which consists of religious, educational, or scientific publications designed specifically for use in school classrooms or religious instruction classes. 423.5 Science of Agriculture Science of Agriculture mail consists of Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail devoted to the science of agriculture if the total number of copies of the publication furnished during any 12- month period to subscribers residing in rural areas amounts to at least 70 percent of the total number of copies distributed by any means for any purpose. 423.6 Preferred Rate Pound Rates For Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.3, 423.4 and 423.5, an unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising portion. A zoned pound rate applies to the advertising portion and may be reduced by applicable destination entry discounts. The pound rate postage is the sum of the nonadvertising portion charge and the advertising portion charge. For Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under section 423.2, one pound rate applies to the pieces presorted to carrier route to be delivered within the delivery area of the originating post office, and another pound rate applies to all other pieces. 423.7 Preferred Rate Piece Rates 423.71 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all Preferred Rate Periodicals not mailed under section 423.72, [or] 423.73, or 423.74. 423.72 Three-[digit City and Five]-Digit Rate Category. The three- digit rate category applies [rates for this category apply] to Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.2, 423.3, 423.4, or 423.5 that are presorted to single or multiple three-digit [cities and five-digit] ZIP [c] Code destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 423.73 Five [-]Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.2, 423.3, 423,4, or 423.5 that are presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service. 423.74 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate category applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals presorted to carrier routes as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 423.8 Preferred Rate Discounts 423.81 Barcoded Letter Discounts. Barcoded letter discounts apply to letter size Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under sections 423.71, [and] 423.72, and 423.73 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service, and which meet the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 423.82 Barcoded Flats Discounts. Barcoded flats discounts apply to flat size Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under sections 423.71, [and] 423.72, and 423.73 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 423.83 High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under section [423.73] 423.74, presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 423.84 Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under section [423.73] 423.74, presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the saturation and preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 423.85 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts apply to Preferred Rate Periodicals which are destined for delivery within the service area of the destination sectional center facility (SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which they are entered, as defined by the Postal Service. the DDU discount only applies to Carrier Route rate category mail; the SCF discount is not available for mail entered under section 423.2. 423.86 Nonadvertising Discount. The nonadvertising discount applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.3, 423.4, 423.5 and is determined by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount factor set forth in Rate Schedules 421, 423.3 or 423.4 and subtracting that amount from the applicable piece rate. 430 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS There are no maximum size or weight limits for Periodicals class mail. 440 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION 441 Postage. Postage must be paid on Periodicals class mail as set forth in section 3000. 442 Presortation. Periodicals class mail must be presorted [in accordance with] under regulations [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. 443 Attachments and Enclosures 443.1 General. First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from any of the subclasses listed in section 321 [(Single Piece,] Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route or Nonprofit) may be attached to or enclosed with Periodicals class mail. The piece must be marked as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 443.2, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the appropriate First-Class or section 321 Standard Mail rate for which it qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the host piece is higher), or, if a combined piece with a section 321 Standard Mail attachment or enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is subject to the Parcel Post rate for which it qualifies. 443.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures. First-Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in sections 210 b through d may be attached to or enclosed with Periodicals class mail, with postage paid on the combined piece at the applicable Periodicals rate, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed. 444 Identification Periodicals class mail must be identified as required by the Postal Service. Nonsubscriber and nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, must be identified as required by the Postal Service. 445 Filing of Information Information relating to Periodicals class mail must be filed with the Postal Service [in accordance with] under 39 U.S.C. 3685. 446 Enclosures and Supplements Periodicals class mail may contain enclosures and supplements as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. An enclosure or supplement may not contain writing, printing or sign thereof or therein, in addition to the original print, except as authorized by the Postal Service, or as authorized under section 443.2. 450 DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY 451 Deposit Periodicals class mail must be deposited at places and times designated by the Postal Service. 452 Service Periodicals class mail is given expeditious handling insofar as is practicable. 453 Forwarding and Return Undeliverable-as-addressed Periodicals class mail will be forwarded or returned to the mailer, as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class and Periodicals class mail pieces will be forwarded or returned, as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. Additional charges when Periodicals class mail is returned will be based on the applicable [Standard] First-Class Mail rate. 470 RATES AND FEES The rates and fees for Periodicals class mail are set forth as follows: [[Page 39675]] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ a. Regular................................................... 421.0 b. Within County............................................. 423.2 c. Nonprofit................................................. 423.3 d. Classroom................................................. 423.4 e. Science of Agriculture.................................... 421.0 f. Fees...................................................... 1000.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 480 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES 481 Entry Authorizations Prior to mailing at Periodicals rates, a publication must be authorized for entry as Periodicals class mail by the Postal Service. Each authorized publication will be granted one original entry authorization at the post office where the office of publication is maintained. An authorization for the establishment of an account to enter a publication at an additional entry office may be granted by the Postal Service upon application by the publisher. An application for re-entry must be made whenever the publisher proposes to change the publication's title, frequency of issue or office of original entry. 482 Preferred Rate Authorization Prior to mailing at Nonprofit, Classroom, and Science of Agriculture rates, a publication must obtain an additional Postal Service entry authorization to mail at those rates. 483 Mailing by Publishers and News Agents Periodicals class mail may be mailed only by publishers or registered news agents. A news agent is a person or concern engaged in selling two or more Periodicals publications published by more than one publisher. News agents must register at all post offices at which they mail Periodicals class mail. 484 Fees Fees for original entry, additional entry, re-entry, and registration of a news agent are set forth in [Rate] Schedule 1000. Renumber and amend Special Service Classification Schedules SS--1- 6, SS--8-16, and SS--18-20 as follows: Special Services 910 ADDRESSING 911 ADDRESS CORRECTION SERVICE 911.1 Definition 911.11 Address correction service is a service which provides the mailer with a method of obtaining the correct address, if available to the Postal Service, of the addressee or the reason for nondelivery. 911.2 Description of Service 911.21 Address correction service is available to mailers of postage prepaid mail of all classes. Periodicals class mail will receive address correction service. 911.22 Address correction service is not available for items addressed for delivery by military personnel at any military installation. 911.23 Address correction provides the following service to the mailer: a. If the correct address is known to the Postal Service, the mailer is notified of both the old and the correct address. b. If the item mailed cannot be delivered, the mailer will be notified of the reason for nondelivery. 911.3 Requirements of the Mailer 911.31 Mail, other than Periodicals class mail, sent under this classification schedule must bear a request for address correction service. 911.4 Fees 911.41 There is no charge for address correction service when the correction is provided incidental to the return of the [mail piece] mailpiece to the sender. 911.42 A fee, as set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule [SS-1] 911, is charged for all other forms of address correction service. 912 MAILING LIST SERVICES 912.1 Definition 912.11 Mailing list services include: a. Correction of mailing lists; b. [Change of address] Change-of-address information for election boards and registration commissions; c. ZIP coding of mailing lists; and d. Arrangement of address cards in the sequence of delivery. 912.12 Correction of mailing list service provides current information concerning name and address mailing lists or correct information concerning occupant mailing lists. 912.13 ZIP coding of mailing lists service is a service identifying ZIP [c]Code addresses in areas served by multi-ZIP coded postal facilities. 912.2 Description of Service 912.21 Correction of mailing list service is available only to the following owners of name and address or occupant mailing lists: a. Members of Congress b. Federal agencies c. State government departments d. Municipalities e. Religious organizations f. Fraternal organizations g. Recognized charitable organizations h. Concerns or persons who solicit business by mail 921.22 The following corrections will be made to name and address lists: a. Names to which mail cannot be delivered or forwarded will be deleted; b. Incorrect house, rural, or post office box numbers will be cor