113 Other Reference Sources

No single guide could provide all the details necessary for the safe acceptance and handling of every item that is classified as hazardous material, restricted matter, or perishable matter. This publication provides general guidelines, along with specific mailability requirements, where possible, for those categories of harmful materials that present significant danger or are frequently presented for mailing.

In writing this publication, the following sources were used:

• Title 18 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) 1716 (18 U.S.C. 1716).
• 39 U.S.C. 3001.
• DMM 601.8–11.
• Mailing Standards of the United States Post Office, International Mail Manual (IMM®) 135—138.
• Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR).
• Postal Operations Manual (POM).
• Administrative Support Manual (ASM).

Where appropriate, the names and addresses of agencies where more detailed information can be obtained are provided in this publication.

Appendix F lists Postal Service publications and reference materials and other publications.