Summary of Changes

The Summary of Changes lists revisions to this edition of Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) by effective date and by module.

1.0 Summary of Changes by Effective Date

1.1 July 3, 2008

Express Mail Custom Designed Ineligible for Flat-Rate Prices
We revised 113.1.4, 413.1.4, and 413.4.4.1 to clarify that flat-rate pricing is not available with Express Mail® Custom Designed agreements. We published this revision in the July 3, 2008, Postal Bulletin

Service Barcode Required for Priority Mail Open and Distribute Container Address Labels
We revised 705.16.0 to require the use of an electronic Service barcode on all Priority Mail® Open and Distribute container address labels effective July 1, 2008. The new standard will require mailers to use a concatenated UCC/EAN Code 128 symbology Service barcode with a unique Service Type Code (STC) "55" and the human-readable text, "USPS SCAN ON ARRIVAL," above the barcode on each Priority Mail Open and Distribute container address label. We published this revision in the July 3, 2008, Postal Bulletin

Commercial Base Pricing for Priority Mail Open and Distribute
We revised 423.1.1.1 to include the availability of commercial base prices for Priority Mail® Open and Distribute customers using permit imprint with the Service barcode. We published this revision in the June 19, 2008, Postal Bulletin

New Pressure-Sensitive Barcoded Bundle Labels
We revised 335, 345, 365, 375, 385, 705, 707, 708, L007, and L008 to provide a new option for mailers who prepare flat-size mail bundled for 5-digit scheme or 3-digit scheme presort levels. Currently, mailers who prepare 5-digit scheme or 3-digit scheme bundles of flats are required to identify the presort level through the use of an optional endorsement line (OEL). With this change the Postal Service is making 3-digit scheme and 5-digit scheme pressure-sensitive barcoded bundle labels available, which can be affixed to the top piece in a bundle in lieu of an OEL. The new labels are red for 5-digit scheme bundles, green for 3-digit scheme bundles, and bear the letters "SCH." We published this revision in the June 19, 2008, Postal Bulletin

1.2 June 5, 2008

Labeling Lists
We revised labeling lists L002, L005, L006, L007, L008, L009, L010, L011, L201, L601, L603, L604, L606, and L801 to reflect changes in mail processing operations. We published this revision in the June 5, 2008, Postal Bulletin.

Clarification of Caller Service and Reserve Caller Number Issuance and Fees
We revised 508.5.0 to clarify standards that apply to the application for and payment of fees for Caller Service and for Reserve Caller Numbers. We published this revision in the June 5, 2008, Postal Bulletin

Clarification of New Standards for Confirm Service
We revised 503.13.2.3 and 503.13.3.1 to clarify the standards pertaining to Confirm® Service. Currently, mailers have the option to use an Intelligent Mail® barcode when requesting Origin Confirm service. In this case a POSTNET™ barcode is not a required element. Until May, 2010, we will continue to allow the use of a PLANET Code® barcode in conjunction with a POSTNET barcode but we will not require a POSTNET barcode for mailpieces bearing an Intelligent Mail barcode. We also revised 503.13.4 to make reference to the use of a preshipment notification with Destination Confirm service. We published this revision in the June 5, 2008, Postal Bulletin.

New Tray Preparation Option for Automation Letters
We revised 235.6.6 and 245.7.5 to allow mailers preparing automation First-Class Mail® or Standard Mail® letters to place overflow pieces in the front or back of trays when mailers merge overflow pieces into trays made at the next sortation level, instead of making separate overflow trays. We published this revision in the
June 5, 2008, Postal Bulletin.

2.0 Summary of Changes by DMM Module

2.1 100—Retail Mail

113.1.4 is revised to clarify that flat-rate pricing is not available with Express Mail® Custom Designed agreements. Effective July 3, 2008.

2.2 200—Commercial Letters and Cards

235.6.6 and 245.7.5 are revised to allow mailers preparing automation First-Class Mail® or Standard Mail® letters to place overflow pieces in the front or back of trays when mailers merge overflow pieces into trays made at the next sortation level, instead of making separate overflow trays. Effective June 5, 2008.

2.3 300—Commercial Flats

335, 345, 365, 375, and 385 were revised to provide a new option for mailers who prepare flat-size mail bundled for 5-digit scheme or 3-digit scheme presort levels. Currently, mailers who prepare 5-digit scheme or 3-digit scheme bundles of flats are required to identify the presort level through the use of an optional endorsement line (OEL). With this change the Postal Service is making 3-digit scheme and 5-digit scheme pressure-sensitive barcoded bundle labels available, which can be affixed to the top piece in a bundle in lieu of an OEL. The new labels are red for 5-digit scheme bundles, green for 3-digit scheme bundles, and bear the letters "SCH." Effective July 3, 2008.

2.4 400—Commercial Parcels

413.1.4 and 413.4.4.1 are revised to clarify that flat-rate pricing is not available with Express Mail® Custom Designed agreements. Effective July 3, 2008.

423.1.1.1 is revised to include the availability of commercial base prices for Priority Mail® Open and Distribute customers using permit imprint with the Service barcode. Effective July 3, 2008.

2.5 500—Additional Services

503.13.2.3 and 503.13.3.1 are revised to clarify the standards pertaining to Confirm® Service. Currently, mailers have the option to use an Intelligent Mail® barcode when requesting Origin Confirm service. In this case a POSTNET™ barcode is not a required element. Until May, 2010, we will continue to allow the use of a PLANET Code® barcode in conjunction with a POSTNET barcode but we will not require a POSTNET barcode for mailpieces bearing an Intelligent Mail barcode. We also revised 503.13.4 to make reference to the use of a preshipment notification with Destination Confirm service. Effective June 5, 2008.

508.5.0 is revised to clarify standards that apply to the application for and payment of fees for Caller Service and for Reserve Caller Numbers. Effective June 5, 2008.

2.6 700—Special Standards

705, 707, and 708 were revised to provide a new option for mailers who prepare flat-size mail bundled for 5-digit scheme or 3-digit scheme presort levels. Currently, mailers who prepare 5-digit scheme or 3-digit scheme bundles of flats are required to identify the presort level through the use of an optional endorsement line (OEL). With this change the Postal Service is making 3-digit scheme and 5-digit scheme pressure-sensitive barcoded bundle labels available, which can be affixed to the top piece in a bundle in lieu of an OEL. The new labels are red for 5-digit scheme bundles, green for 3-digit scheme bundles, and bear the letters "SCH." Effective July 3, 2008.

705.16.0 is revised to require the use of an electronic Service barcode on all Priority Mail® Open and Distribute container address labels effective July 1, 2008. The new standard will require mailers to use a concatenated UCC/EAN Code 128 symbology Service barcode with a unique Service Type Code (STC) "55" and the human-readable text, "USPS SCAN ON ARRIVAL," above the barcode on each Priority Mail Open and Distribute container address label. Effective July 1, 2008.

2.7 Appendix 1—Labeling Lists

Labeling lists are updated frequently to reflect changes in mail processing operations. Please see individual lists.