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Published Federal Register Notices
Below is a current list of the Federal Register notices filed by the Mailing Standards Department of the United States Postal Service. To search all USPS Federal Register notices please see: www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collection.action?collectionCode=FR.
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 21, 2011.
New Standards for Domestic Mailing Services
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) throughout various sections to reflect price adjustments and mailing requirements changes associated with the October 2011 filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).
DATES: Effective January 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Chatfield at 202-268-7278.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On October 18, 2011, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the PRC, effective on January 22, 2012. In addition, on October 24, 2011, the USPS™ published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (FR 76 65640-65653) based on the PRC filing. This final rule conveys the comments received on the proposal, our responses to comments, and the final mailing standards.
Prices are available under Docket Number R2012-3 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website at http://www.prc.gov, and also available on the Postal Explorer® website at http://pe.usps.com. The Postal Service's final rule includes: several mail classification changes, modifications to mailpiece characteristics, and changes in classification terminology.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 12, 2011.
Domestic Shipping Services Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®), to reflect changes to prices and mailing standards for the following Shipping Services:
- Express Mail®
- Priority Mail®
- First-Class Package Service™
- Parcel Select®
- Parcel Return Service
- Mailer Services
- Recipient Services
EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective January 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Gullo (202) 268-8057 or Garry Rodriguez (202) 268-7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This final rule describes new prices and product features for Shipping Services, by class of mail, established by the Governors of the United States Postal Service®. New prices are available under Docket Number CP2012-2 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web site at http://www.prc.gov, and are also located on the Postal Explorer® website at http://pe.usps.com.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 8, 2011.
International Mail: New Prices and Fee Changes—Mailing Services
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) throughout various Individual Country Listings (ICLs) to reflect price adjustments for First-Class Mail International® and extra services.
DATES: Effective January 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Klutts at 813-877-0372.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In October 2011, the Postal Service filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective on January 22, 2012. On October 24, 2011, the USPS published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (76 FR 65639-65640) with changes that coincide with the price adjustments. This final rule conveys the comments received on the proposal, and the final mailing standards.
Prices are available under Docket Number R2012-3 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website at http://www.prc.gov. Prices are also available on the Postal Explorer® website at http://pe.usps.com.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 5, 2011.
International Product and Price Changes
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®), to reflect the prices, product features, and classification changes to Competitive Services, as established by the Governors of the Postal Service.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Klutts at 813-877-0372.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
New prices are available under Docket Number CP2012-2 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web site at http://www.prc.gov.
- Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG®)
- Express Mail International® (EMI)
- Priority Mail International® (PMI)
- International Priority Airmail™ (IPA®)
- International Surface Air Lift® (ISAL®)
- Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (M-bags)
- International Extra Services:
- Certificate of Mailing
- International Postal Money Orders and Money Order Inquiry Fee
- International Insurance for EMI and PMI service
- Customs Clearance and Delivery
- Registered Mail™ Service
- Restricted Delivery Service
- Return Receipt Service
- Pickup On Demand® Service
New prices are located on the Postal Explorer® website at http://pe.usps.com.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 1, 2011.
Folded Self-Mailers and Unenveloped Mailpieces
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 201.3.14, to provide new standards for folded self-mailers (FSM) and unenveloped mailpieces that are mailed at automation or machinable prices. To avoid confusion with revised standards for FSM mailpieces having loose enclosures, the Postal Service renames mailpieces that are designed to carry discs, and expands the standards that apply to tabs to include folded self-mailers.
DATES: Effective January 5, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Vance 202-268-7595 or Susan Thomas 202-268-8069.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On August 15, 2011, the Postal Service published a Federal Register proposed rule (76 FR 50438-50441) for changes to the design and construction of folded self-mailers and unenveloped mailpieces that are mailed at automation or machinable prices. The proposed standards were issued after two years of collaborative work with mailers to analyze and test a wide variety of folded self-mailer letter-size designs. In response to the proposed standards, the Postal Service received 51 comments. Many of those who commented provided input on more than one aspect of the proposal. Each comment was given consideration and modifications were made to the proposed standards when possible. This final rule will be adopted based on our proposed rule with only minor revisions. These standards do not apply to cards, envelopes, booklet style letters, or mailpieces designed to carry discs.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
DATE: Published in the Federal Register December 2, 2011.
Express Mail Domestic Postage Refund Policy and Waiver of Signature
AGENCY: Postal Service™.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) throughout various sections to modify the policy for filing claims for domestic Express Mail® postage refunds from 90 days to 30 days after the date of mailing, and to change the Express Mail "waiver of signature" standard for domestic items by obtaining an addressee's signature only when the mailer selects the "signature required" option on the Express Mail label.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Bobb-Semple at (202) 268-3391 or Garry Rodriguez (202) 268-7281.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On October 6, 2011, the Postal Service published a Federal Register proposed rule (76 FR 62000-62002) inviting comments on revisions to the standards for Express Mail to modify the policy for filing claims for domestic Express Mail postage and to change the Express Mail "waiver of signature" standard for domestic items. The Postal Service received several comments in response to this proposed rule that are summarized later in this notice.
Published in the Federal Register TEXT
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