January 4, 2007

January DMM Update

Postal Explorer (pe.usps.com) always provides the most up-to-date version of the DMM. It’s fully searchable and easy to navigate using the fly-out menus, cross-reference links, and subject index. Today we updated our mailing standards to capture the following changes:

Electronic Verification System
Mailers may use the Electronic Verification System (eVS) for manifesting parcel mail. We made revisions throughout Module 400 and in 503, 604.5.0, 608.8.1, and 705 to reflect this option. Beginning August 1, 2007, we will require eVS for all permit imprint Parcel Select mailings and for permit imprint commingled parcel mailings.

Labeling Single-Piece Rate Pieces Presented With Presort Mailings
We revised 235.5.1.2 to provide labeling instructions for single-piece rated First-Class Mail letters presented as part of a presorted mailing.

Our next DMM update is scheduled for February 1.