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 May 9

May 9, 2012

 

POSTNET Barcode Discontinuation

 

On Thursday, May 3, the POSTNET™ Barcode Discontinuation final rule was posted on the Federal Register website and it is posted on the Postal Explorer® website under Federal Register Notices.

 

The final rule, which takes into consideration comments received from the mailing community, discontinues automation price eligibility based on the use of POSTNET™ barcodes on all types of mail. The implementation date is January 28, 2013.