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Upcoming Mail Preparation Changes

Several mail preparation changes are on the horizon. We summarize these changes in the table below, and we will incorporate them into the DMM when they are effective. The DMM and other mailing tools are available on the Postal Explorer Web site at pe.usps.com.

Shape of Mail	Effective Date	Class of Mail	Mail Preparation Change
Flats Irregular Parcels	April 30, 2006	First-Class Mail Standard Mail Bound Printed Matter Media Mail Library Mail Periodicals	Mailers must use two bands to secure all bundles of presorted flat-size mail and irregular parcels when those bundles are not shrinkwrapped. See the March 2, 2006, Postal Bulletin for details.
	May 11, 2006	Standard Mail Package Services Periodicals	We provide new preparation requirements for bundles of flats and irregular parcels on pallets. See the January 5, 2006, Postal Bulletin for details.
		Standard Mail Package Services Periodicals	Mailers have a new option to reallocate bundles of flats and irregular parcels on pallets to protect an ADC pallet. See the December 22, 2005, Postal Bulletin for details.
		Periodicals	Mailers must put a minimum of 24 pieces in most sacks, and we provide two new types of sacks. See the January 19, 2006, Postal Bulletin for details.

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