The volume base year is defined as the period covering May 11, 2008 to May 10, 2009. This time frame will be the basis against which new mail volume growth (May 11, 2009 to May 10, 2010) will be measured.

Mailers applying for eligibility in the Saturation incentive program must be a current Standard Mail Saturation mailer with at least a two year Standard Mail Saturation mail history.

Mailers choose one of two categories in which to participate:
Total Market – Mailers demonstrate increased volume of Saturation mail letters and flats over the base year for their total market.

Market Specific – Mailers demonstrate increased volume, over the base year, of Saturation Enhanced Carrier Route mail destinating in specific USPS Sectional Center Facility(ies) (SCF). Mailers select in which SCF’s they want to participate.

Mailers interested in participating in the Standard Mail Saturation Mail Incentive program must apply by August 1, 2009.

To apply, mailers must complete:

• Saturation Mail Incentive Letter Agreement
• Saturation Mail Incentive Program Application Data spreadsheet, either for Total Market or Market Specific
• Completed letter and spreadsheet should be returned to the District Manager, Business Mail Entry. To find your local Business Mail Entry office click here.

For more detail on the program, including the credit amounts, click here.

Contact Information:
Saturation Mail Incentive Program
Email: Saturation_Incentive_Program@USPS.GOV
Page updated: 7/31/2009