PUBLISHED SINCE MARCH 4, 1880 PB 22049, May 3, 2001 · Mailbox Improvement Week, May 21– 26 Each year, the Postal Service designates the third full week of May to encourage customers

PUBLISHED SINCE MARCH 4, 1880 PB 22049, May 3, 2001

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CONTENTS

The Postal Bulletin is also available on the World WideWeb at http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/bulletin/pb.htm forcustomers and at http://blue.usps.gov for employees.

International Business — Trust Your Scanners 1. . . . . . .

Administrative ServicesHandbook Revision: AS-551, Clean Air Act Compliance

Guide 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correction: PS Form 153, Signature Confirmation 4. . . . . . .

Customer RelationsMail Alert 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Offices With City Motorized, Rural, and Highway

Contract Box Delivery Routes: Mailbox Improvement Week, May 21–26 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 20–26, 2001 18. . . .

Domestic MailDMM Revision: Labeling List Changes 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DMM Revision: Parcel Post ZIP Code Deletions 20. . . . . . . . . Revised Publication: Publication 91, Confirmation Services

Technical Guide 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DMM Revision: Nonmachinable Surcharge for Parcel Post

Parcels 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Services Barcoded Label Deadline — Internal

Revenue Service Exception 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APO/FPO Changes 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fraud AlertWithholding of Mail Orders 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers 23. . . . . . . . Missing, Lost, or Stolen U.S. Money Order Forms 26. . . . . . . . Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms 30. . . Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 Number Available to Verify Canadian Money

Orders 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

International MailIMM Revision: International Mail — International

Customized Mail Service 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMM Revision: International Mail — Mailing to Belarus 33. . . IMM Revision: International Mail — Mailing to Brazil 34. . . . . IMM Revision: International Mail — Mailing to Croatia 34. . . . IMM and Publication 51 Revisions: International Mail —

Mailing Insured Parcels to India 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMM and Publication 51 Revisions: International Mail —

Mailing to Macedonia (Republic of) 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PhilatelyPictorial Cancellation: Peanuts Station Pictorial

Cancellation (for Second Day Events) 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pictorial Cancellations Announcement 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Cancellation Die Hubs 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Post OfficesPost Office Changes 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Postal EmployeesPostmasters/Installation Heads at Level 20–26 Post Offices:

Conducting Annual Safety and Health Inspections 51. . . . . . Safety Alert — Equipment Repair and Replacement 52. . . . . .

Purchasing and MaterialsCorrection: FEDSTRIP Address Activity Code Assignment

and Maintenance 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RetailWhat’s in Store 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vending Servicing Employees: FIRSTCLASS

PHONECARD� — New Vending-Exclusive Phone Card 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memorial Day Poster 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Postal Bulletin Distribution 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Postal Bulletin Index2000 Annual Index PB 22042 (1-25-01). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PB 22049: 7690-04-000-5656PB 22048: 7690-04-000-5655PB 22047: 7690-04-000-5654PB 22046: 7690-04-000-5653PB 22045: 7690-04-000-5652PB 22044: 7690-04-000-5651PB 22043: 7690-04-000-5650PB 22042: 7690-04-000-5649PB 22041: 7690-04-000-5648PB 22040: 7690-04-000-5647PB 22039: 7690-04-000-5646PB 22038: 7690-04-000-5645PB 22037: 7690-04-000-5644PB 22036: 7690-04-000-5643PB 22035: 7690-04-000-5642

PB 22034: 7690-04-000-5641PB 22033: 7690-04-000-5640PB 22032: 7690-04-000-5639PB 22031: 7690-04-000-5638PB 22030: 7690-04-000-5637PB 22029: 7690-04-000-5636PB 22028: 7690-04-000-5635PB 22027: 7690-04-000-5634PB 22026: 7690-04-000-5633PB 22025: 7690-04-000-5632PB 22024: 7690-04-000-5631PB 22023: 7690-04-000-5630PB 22022: 7690-04-000-5629PB 22021: 7690-04-000-5628

Ordering Information: Following is the list of postal stocknumbers (PSNs) to use when ordering copies of the PostalBulletin from the MDC:

The Postal Bulletin is published biweekly; informa-tion is effective for one year unless it changes a per-manent directive or unless otherwise specified.

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Administrative ServicesHANDBOOK REVISION

AS-551, Clean Air Act Compliance GuideEffective May 3, 2001, Handbook AS-551, Clean Air Act

Compliance Guide, is revised to reflect changes to staffprogram management responsibilities, clean fuel fleet re-quirements applicability, reformulated fuel requirements ap-plicability, and Title V permit requirements for stationaryemissions sources.

We will incorporate these revisions into the next printedversion of Handbook AS-551 and into the online version, lo-cated on the corporate intranet at http://blue.usps.gov/environmental; click on Policy Documents, thenHandbooks and Reference Material.

Handbook AS-551, Clean Air Act ComplianceGuide

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1 Introduction

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1-5 General Responsibilities

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Exhibit 1-5aOrganizational Chart of Postal Service Staff Responsi-ble for the CAA Program

[Revise rightmost block, in second row from top, titled “In-spection Service”, to read “Office of Inspector General”.]

Exhibit 1-5bPostal Service Staff Responsibilities for CAACompliance

[Revise seventh row under the Headquarters section toread as follows:]

Role ResponsibilityHeadquartersOffice of Inspector General Conducts audits and surveys

to ensure that postal facilities,operations, and programscomply with environmentalrequirements.

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1.5-1 Headquarters

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[Revise the heading and text titled “Inspection Service” toread as follows:]

Office of Inspector General

The Office of Inspector General is responsible for conduct-ing audits and surveys to ensure that postal facilities, op-erations, and programs comply with CAA requirements.

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2 Postal Operations

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2-3 Vehicle Fleet

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2-3.2 Clean Fuel Fleet Requirements

[Revise the number “16” in the sentence “Note, however,…” to read “18”.]

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Exhibit 2-3.2aNonattainment Areas That Must Begin Fleet Clean FuelVehicle Purchasing by 1998

[Revise the second sentence in the first row to read asfollows:]

However, only four (shown with an asterisk) have not optedout in favor of other methods.

[Delete the asterisks after Baton Rouge, Louisiana, andWashington, DC.]

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Clean Fuel Credits Program for Fleets

* * * * *[Revise the word “six” in the second paragraph to read“four”.]

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2-3.3 Reformulated Fuels

Reformulated Gasoline Requirement

[Revise the second sentence to read as follows:]

This “oxygenated” fuel is currently being sold as gasolinecontaining a percentage of ethanol or other approved addi-tives, and will not jeopardize vehicle warranties.


Exhibit 2-3.3Areas That Must Have Reformulated Gasoline With a2-Percent Oxygen Content

[Add the words “and Sacramento” after “San Diego” in thelast row.]

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3 Postal Facilities

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3-2 Stationary Sources

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3-2.2 Permits

[Revise the second sentence to read as follows:]

Permits are only required for facilities that either emit, orhave the potential to emit, pollutants exceeding certainthreshold levels, depending on the ….*** [remainder of textis unchanged].

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— Engineering,Environmental Management Policy, 5-3-01

CORRECTION

PS Form 153, Signature ConfirmationIn Postal Bulletin 22047 (4-5-01, page 4), the “Oldest

Useable Date” for PS Form 153 was listed as 02/01. Thecorrect date is 10/00.

— Online Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 5-3-01

Customer RelationsMail Alert

The mailings below will be deposited in the near future.Offices should honor the requested home delivery dates.Mailers wishing to participate in these alerts, for mailings of1 million pieces or more, should contact Business ServiceNetwork Operations at 800-419-2769 at least one monthpreceding the requested delivery dates. The Postal

Service also offers electronic Mail Alerts via ADVANCE.For more information, see the ADVANCE Notification &Tracking System Technical Guide on the Internet athttp://www.ribbs.usps.gov/files/advance/ ADVTECH.PDFor contact the National Customer Support Center at800-458-3181.

Title of Mailing

Classand Typeof Mail

RequestedDeliveryDates

Numberof Pieces(Millions) Distribution Presort Level Comments

JC Penney Mothers Day Appreciation Standard/Letter

5/7–5/9 12.0 Nationwide CarRt Harte-Hanks

JC Penney Summer Home Sale Standard/Flat

5/12–5/17 11.0 Nationwide CarRt RR Donnelley

JC Penney Summer Sale Standard/Flat

5/5–5/10 8.9 Nationwide CarRt RR Donnelley

JC Penney Summer Sale Standard/Postcard

5/14–5/16 12.0 Nationwide CarRt Harte-Hanks

— Business Service Network Operations, Sales, 5-3-01


ALL OFFICES WITH CITY MOTORIZED, RURAL, AND HIGHWAY CONTRACT BOX DELIVERY ROUTES

Mailbox Improvement Week, May 21–26Each year, the Postal Service designates the third full

week of May to encourage customers on city motorized, ru-ral, or highway contract box delivery routes to examine and,where necessary, improve the appearance of their mail-boxes. Neat, attractive mailboxes make a significant con-tribution to the appearance of the countryside and to streetsin suburban areas. Mailbox Improvement Week, May21–26, calls attention to the need for providing mailboxesthat are:

1. Approved by the Postmaster General.

2. Designed to protect the mail from weather.

3. Safe to use.

4. Conveniently located.

5. Neat in appearance.

Mailboxes that meet these five important requirementshelp delivery and collection operations and improve serviceto the entire route. There are two approved styles of curb-side mailboxes: (1) traditional design, in three standardsizes (see Exhibit A); and (2) contemporary design, also inthree sizes (see Exhibit B). USPS Std 7 governs the designand specifications of curbside mailboxes and includes pro-visions for improved quality of the product and a new cate-gory, locked mailboxes.

Notice 209

Postmasters should send Notice 209, Mailbox Improve-ment Week, to all rural and highway contract box deliveryroute customers the week before Mailbox ImprovementWeek to alert them of the event. Notice 209 can be requisi-tioned from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) asfollows:

� Use Touch Tone Order Entry by calling1-800-332-0317, option 1, then option 2.

� Send an F3Fill-completed PS Form 7380, MDC Sup-ply Requisition, by cc:Mail to MDC Customer Serviceat TOKS001L.

� Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the followingaddress:

SUPPLY REQUISITIONS500 SW GARY ORMSBY DRTOPEKA KS 66624-9702

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C


The relevant ordering information for Notice 209 is asfollows:

PSN: 7610-03-000-9145PSIN: NOT209Unit of Issue: EAQuick Pick #: 496Bulk Pack Quantity: N/APrice: $.0242Edition Date: November 2000

City Motorized, Rural, and Highway Contract BoxDelivery Routes

Customers must use only approved traditional or con-temporary curbside mailboxes for new installations or re-placements. However, a customer may use a custom-builtcurbside mailbox if the local postmaster gives prior approv-al and the mailbox conforms generally to the same require-ments as approved manufactured curbside mailboxesrelative to the flag, size, strength, and quality of construc-tion. Carriers on motorized city routes may continue toserve mailboxes that are designed primarily for use by cus-tomers receiving door delivery and that have been erectedand served under previous regulations (see Exhibit C onpage 5). However, carriers should advise customers thatthey may use only approved curbside mailboxes when re-placing these types of mailboxes. A list of approvedmanufacturers of traditional curbside mailboxes appears onpages 11–12.

For motorized city routes, and where the use of streetnames and house numbers is authorized on rural and high-way contract box delivery routes, the mailbox must displaythe number on the side of single mailboxes or on the doorof grouped mailboxes. If the mailbox is on a street otherthan the one on which the customer resides, the streetname and house number must be on the mailbox. When ru-ral and highway contract box delivery route customers haveassigned box numbers, the numbers must appear on theside of single mailboxes or on the doors of grouped mail-boxes, visible to the approaching carrier. The street num-ber, box number, and/or any other address informationmust be inscribed in contrasting color in neat letters and nu-merals not less than 1 inch in height. In all instances, plac-ing the owner’s name on the box is optional.

Motorized city, rural, and highway contract box deliveryroute customers should be encouraged but not required togroup mailboxes whenever practical, especially wheremany mailboxes are located at or near crossroads, serviceturnouts, or similar locations. Customers should also paintmailboxes and supports/posts and keep them rust-free. Ad-vertising on mailboxes and supports/posts is prohibited.

In areas where snow removal is a problem, the PostalService suggests using a semi-arch or extended arm-type

support (see Exhibit D), which allows snowplows to sweepnear or under mailboxes without damaging supports andprovides easy access to the mailboxes by carriers andcustomers.

Exhibit D

Generally, mailboxes are installed at a height of 3.5–4.0feet from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox orpoint of mail entry. Mailboxes are set back 6–8 inches fromthe front face of the curb or road edge to the mailbox door.However, because of varying road and curb conditions andother factors, the Postal Service recommends that custom-ers contact the postmaster or carrier before erecting or re-placing mailboxes and supports.

Location

Customers must place mailboxes on motorized city, ru-ral, and highway contract box delivery routes so a carriercan safely and conveniently serve them without leaving hisor her vehicle. The mailboxes must be on the right-handside of the road in the carrier’s travel direction in all caseswhere traffic conditions make it dangerous for the carrier todrive to the left to reach the mailboxes, or where doing sowould constitute a violation of traffic laws and regulations(Postal Operations Manual (POM) 632.6 exempts apart-ment houses and other multiple dwellings from this rule).On new rural and highway contract box delivery routes, allmailboxes must be on the right-hand side of the road in thedirection of the route line of travel. Mailbox placement mustconform with state laws and highway regulations. City mo-torized, rural, and highway contract box delivery route carri-ers are subject to the same traffic laws and regulations asother motorists. Customers must remove obstructions, in-cluding vehicles, trash cans, and snow, that impede effi-cient delivery. Except when a mailbox is temporarilyblocked, carriers must have access to the mailbox withoutleaving the vehicle unless authorized to dismount.


Mailbox Supports

The Postal Service does not regulate mailbox supportsin any way except for purposes of carrier safety and deliv-ery efficiency. Posts and other supports for curbside mail-boxes are owned and controlled by customers, who areresponsible for ensuring that posts are neat and adequatein strength and size. Heavy metal posts, concrete posts,and miscellaneous items of farm equipment, such as milkcans filled with concrete, are examples of potentially dan-gerous supports. The ideal support is an assembly thatbends or falls away when struck by a vehicle. Post or sup-port designs may not represent effigies or caricatures thatdisparage or ridicule any person. Customers may attachthe box to a fixed or movable arm. POM 632.5 specifiespostal regulations regarding construction and placement ofmailboxes and supports on motorized city, rural, and high-way contract box delivery routes.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has deter-mined that mailbox supports no larger than 4 inches by 4inches, or a 2-inch diameter standard steel or aluminumpipe, buried no more than 24 inches, should safely breakaway if struck by a vehicle. According to FHWA, themailbox must also be securely attached to its post to pre-vent separation if struck. See Exhibits E (page 13) and F(page 14) for examples of mailbox mountings and supportssuggested by the FHWA.

Cluster Box Units and All-Weather ParcelLockers

During Mailbox Improvement Week, postmasters andmanagers or their designees must review all cluster boxunits (CBUs), neighborhood delivery and collection boxunits (NDCBUs), and all-weather parcel lockers in their de-livery areas to identify any hazards or irregularities, andthey must record the results of the review. PS Form 8143,Equipment Checklist and Followup Review, is the sug-gested format to use in conducting and recording the re-views. PS Form 8143 is available only in this Postal Bulletin(see Exhibit G on page 15) and must be reproduced locally.Employees conducting the reviews must complete PSForm 1624, Delivery/Collection Equipment Work Request,for any equipment that poses a safety hazard to postal cus-tomers or employees. Requisition PS Form 1624 from theMDC using normal ordering procedures (described pre-viously). The relevant ordering information for PS Form1624 is as follows:

PSN: 7530-01-000-9392PSIN: PS1624Unit of Issue: SEQuick Pick #: N/ABulk Pack Quantity: N/APrice: $.0411Edition Date: July 1992

Equipment Review Procedure

Employees must use the CBU and parcel locker equip-ment checklist and follow-up review procedure when ex-amining the condition of CBUs, NDCBUs, and parcellockers. You must:

1. List the unit location, type, and manufacturer in theleft-hand column. If you are able to access the backof the unit, list the unit’s serial number.

2. Assign each checklist item one of the followingratings:

a. OK — Equipment does not need attention for thisitem.

b. X — Equipment needs attention for this item.

c. NA — Item does not apply to this particular pieceof equipment.

3. When examining the equipment, use the instructionsbelow to complete PS Form 8143:

a. Check equipment. It should be straight, vertical,and firmly mounted with the customer compart-ments facing away from the street. Attempt toshake the unit; it should hardly move. If equipmentis not firmly mounted, note whether it is the con-nection at ground level that is loose or the connec-tion between the pedestal and customercompartments that needs attention.

b. Check visible welds. Make note of cracked, bro-ken, or rusted welds. For NDCBUs and outdoorparcel lockers (OPLs) only, tap the pedestal with alightweight hammer, especially along the seams,to check for corrosion from the inside out or perfo-rated corrosion.

c. Observe whether the carrier access door is lockedand secure. Open it and observe whether it isbowed or warped and whether the door and lock-ing bar operate smoothly. With the carrier accessdoor open, check whether restraining devices pre-vent the door from blowing closed. These devices,which may have to be set manually, should beserviceable.

d. Ensure that the arrow lock operates smoothly andthat the mounting screws are tight. For NDCBUsand OPLs, the cover that protects the arrow lockfrom customer tampering must be serviceable andfirmly attached.

e. Ensure that all customer access doors are pres-ent, closed, and locked with no visible damage orsigns of forced entry. Check that customer doornumbers are readable.

f. Ensure that the exterior surface of the unit is freefrom rust and graffiti.


g. Examine the unit. Check it for defects or damageand whether it reflects a proper Postal Serviceimage.

h. Check whether the unit and/or any protectingstructure appears watertight and in good repair.Check whether there are any noticeable water-marks inside the unit or any wet mail.

i. Note any other conditions that require attention.Also, look for signs of vandalism such as prymarks on doors and locks.

4. Record the results of the inspection on the checklist.

5. Submit the completed PS Form 1624 for each unit re-viewed to the maintenance office responsible forCBU installation and/or repair in the area.

Carriers must note equipment deficiencies and reportthem to the postmaster, supervisor, or designee. The post-master or designee must then submit PS Form 1624 report-ing the equipment defects. In addition, carriers shouldcomplete PS Form 1767, Report of Hazard, Unsafe Condi-tion, or Practice, for items that pose an immediate threat tosafety, such as an improperly secured or leaning CBU. PSForm 1767 should be ordered from the MDC using normalordering procedures. The relevant ordering information forPS Form 1767 is as follows:

PSN: 7530-01-000-9422PSIN: PS1767Unit of Issue: SEQuick Pick #: 141Bulk Pack Quantity: N/APrice: $.0625Edition Date: December 1982

The postmaster or supervisor must immediately notifyby telephone the office responsible for repair of reportedhazards. The postmaster or supervisor must follow up toensure that the work is satisfactorily completed and docu-mented. The office responsible for repair should use its lo-cal buying authority to accomplish the repairs.

Effective April 2000, the following are approvedmanufacturers of centralized delivery equipment. This listsupercedes all previously published lists of approvedmanufacturers.

Approved ManufacturersCluster Box Units (CBUs)USPS-B-1118F, April 2001

AMERICAN LOCKER GROUP INC608 ALLEN STJAMESTOWN NY 14701-3966

800-828-9118716-664-9600716-483-2822 (fax)Contract #072368-01-P-0378Unit is painted plastic — pedestal is painted plastic.

USPS-B-1118F, April 2001

AUTH-FLORENCE MANUFACTURING CO591 MITCHELL RDGLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2582

800-275-1747630-545-1784630-545-1896 (fax)Contract #072368-01-P-0379Unit is anodized, painted aluminum — pedestal is anod-ized, painted aluminum.

SECURITY MANUFACTURING CORP815 SOUTH MAIN STGRAPEVINE TX 76051-5535

800-762-6937817-329-1600817-481-3993 (fax)Contract #072368-01-P-0380Unit is anodized, painted aluminum — pedestal is anod-ized, painted aluminum.

Outdoor Parcel Locker (OPL)USPS-B-1116A, September 13, 1989

Unit is anodized aluminum — pedestal is anodized aluminum.


800-828-9118716-664-9600716-483-2822 (fax)Contract #072368-01-P-8378Unit is plastic — pedestal is anodized aluminum. (Note:Pedestal can only be used on American Locker units.)

Replacement Pedestals — NDCBU UniversalCan be used on all manufacturers’ units.


800-275-1747630-545-1784630-545-1896 (fax)Contract #072368-01-P-0379Pedestal is anodized aluminum.

PAGE SPECIALTY COMPANY5877 S FULTON WAYENGLEWOOD CO 80111-3719

Contact: Bob Page800-327-7439303-770-2842303-771-6837 (fax)No national contract.Pedestal is painted aluminum. (Note: Page is a smallbusiness.)


SECURITY MANUFACTURING CORP815 SOUTH MAIN STGRAPEVINE TX 76051-5535

800-762-6937817-329-1600817-481-3993 (fax)Pedestal is painted aluminum. (Note: Security is awoman-owned business.)

GREG’S BODY & FABRICATINGPO BOX 813FRUITLAND PARK FL 34731-0813

Contact: Hansdel Gregory Swanson352-787-6262352-787-6262 (fax)No national contract.Pedestal is painted aluminum. (Note: Greg’s is a smallbusiness.)

Replacement Pedestals — OPL


800-828-9118716-664-9600716-483-2822 (fax)Contract #072368-01-P-0372Pedestal is anodized aluminum. (Note: Can only beused on American Locker units.)

Replacement Pedestals — Carousel/Rotating

PAGE SPECIALTY COMPANY5877 SOUTH FULTON WAYENGLEWOOD CO 80111-3719

Contact: Bob Page800-327-7439303-770-2842303-771-6837 (fax)No national contract.Pedestal is painted steel. (Note: Page is a smallbusiness.)

Apartment House Mail Receptacles — Horizontaland VerticalUSPS Publication 17, April 1982USPS-STD-4B(RDD), Effective May 1, 1975

AMERICAN DEVICE MANUFACTURING591 MITCHELL RDGLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2582

800-275-1747630-545-1784630-545-1896 (fax)


800-275-1747630-545-1784630-545-1896 (fax)

BOMMER INDUSTRIES INCPO BOX 187LANDRUM SC 29356-0187

800-334-1654864-457-3301864-457-5370 (fax)

JENSEN INDUSTRIES INC1946 E 46TH STLOS ANGELES CA 90058-2096

323-235-6800800-882-6489 (fax)

SALSBURY INDUSTRIES1010 E 62ND STLOS ANGELES CA 90001-1598

800-323-3003213-232-6181800-725-9393 (fax)

SECURITY MANUFACTURING CORP815 S MAIN STGRAPEVINE TX 76051-5535

800-762-6937817-329-1600817-481-3993 (fax)

AMERICAN EAGLE MANUFACTURING CO3017 WHEELOCK STDALLAS TX 75220-2944

214-358-5544214-358-3066 (fax)Horizontal only.

MAIL SECURITY714 W FLORENCE AVELOS ANGELES CA 90044-6106

213-750-7844213-750-3433 (fax)Vertical only.

THE SALVATION ARMYECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM5600 RICKENBACKER RDBELL CA 90201-6418

213-263-1206213-626-4786213-263-8543 (fax)Rear loading 35 compartment 5x7 only; manufacturer’sproduct #9274111-4.


Locks & Cams, CBU/NDCBUPSIN 0910A and B (locks) & PSIN 0913A throughK (cams)USPS-L-1172B, March 2, 1992

ESP LOCK PRODUCTS INC375 HARVARD STLEOMINSTER MA 01453-3499

Contact: Sari Phibault978-537-6121978-537-1699 (fax)No national contract.

HUDSON LOCK INC81 APSLEY STHUDSON MA 01749-1547

Contact: Joanna Smith978-562-3481978-562-9859 (fax)No national contract.

HURD CORPORATION503 BOHANNON AVEPO BOX 145GREENEVILLE TN 37744-1450

423-787-8800423-787-8817 (fax)No national contract.

NATIONAL CABINET LOCK200 OLD MILL RDPO BOX 200MAULDIN SC 29662-0200

Contact: Teresa Gilstrap803-297-6655803-297-9987 (fax)Contract #266351-98-B-0553 and #266351-98-B-0933

WIND CORPORATION14 FINANCE DRDANBURY CT 06810-4132

Contact: Patrick Wind203-778-1001203-778-1006 (fax)Contract #266351-99-B-0987

Locks, Interlocking System, Parcel Locker, PSIN 0306PUSPS-L-1294A, November 19, 1996

ILCO UNICAN CORPORATION400 JEFFREYS RDPO BOX 2627ROCKY MOUNT NC 27802-2627

Contact: Don Herman (x256)800-334-1381252-446-3321252-446-4702 (fax)No national contract.


Contact: Jim Lange800-828-9118716-664-9600716-483-2822 (fax)No national contract.

Note: Apartment-style boxes are approved for installa-tion; however, the Postal Service is prohibited from pur-chasing this equipment. You may order replacement partsfor postal-owned equipment that was installed in the past.

State and Local Regulations

Some states have enacted laws that are more stringentand specific about the type of mailbox that may be used,the post or support that must be used to mount the mailbox,and the location of the delivery equipment. Regulations andrecommendations published in this notice might not reflectappropriate requirements for your area. When providingguidance to the general public concerning mailbox place-ment and replacement, advise them not only of postal regu-lations but also of any mailbox regulations that you knowhave been enacted by state or local authorities.

Publicity

Postmasters should give these guidelines and sugges-tions maximum local publicity. Consult your area Public Af-fairs and Communications representative for furtherguidance and assistance in publicizing Mailbox Improve-ment Week. The news release on page 17 is provided forpostmasters to distribute to daily or weekly newspapers orbroadcast stations in their delivery area to promote MailboxImprovement Week. Postmasters should retype the re-lease double-spaced on Postal Service letterhead. It mayalso be helpful to alert the media to locations of particularlyinteresting mailboxes in your delivery area.

Responsibility

Motorized city, rural, and highway contract box deliveryroute carriers must cooperate to ensure the success of thisendeavor and later report the results to the postmaster.Also, postmasters should use the most up-to-date list of ap-proved manufacturers and mailbox suppliers when provid-ing motorized city, rural, and highway contract box deliveryroute customers with information about the type of box toinstall.

— Delivery Policies and Programs,Delivery, 5-3-01


Curbside Mailboxes Approved By The Postmaster GeneralThe following list of curbside mailboxes approved by the Postmaster General supersedes all

previously published lists of approved manufacturers.

ARMADILLO ENCLOSURES INCPO BOX 462199ESCONDIDO CA 92046-2199

1000F [T2]1000R [T2]

AMERICAN MAILBOX CORP35 CENTURY TRLHARRISON NY 10528-1717

LARGE DOMED ROOF [C2]

ARMOR PLATE MAILBOX INCPO BOX 1060STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48311-1060

MB-001-COLOR [C2]

BACOVA GUILD LTD1 MAIN ST GENERAL DELIVERYBACOVA VA 24122-9999

#122 [T1]#128 [T2]#121 [T3]

BERARDI AND COMPANY15745 CRABBS BRANCH WAYROCKVILLE MD 20855-2634

DESIGNER 474 [C1]

BERKELEY PRODUCTS INC14680 ALONDRA BLVDLA MIRADA CA 90638-5603

M1000 (ALUMINUM) [N/A]M1000AG (ALUMINUM) [N/A]M1000AR (ALUMINUM) [N/A]M4000 (ALUMINUM) [C1]M4000P (ALUMINUM) [C1]M5000 (ALUMINUM) [C1]

BRANDON INDUSTRIES INC1601 W WILMETH RDMCKINNEY TX 75069-8250

M1 [C2]M2 [C2]

CARMEL WOOD PRODUCTS24723 UPPER TRLCARMEL CA 93923-8343

C1 [C1]

CLAPPER SUPPLY320 E LYNN CREEK DRARLINGTON TX 76002-5455

SECURED MAILBOX [N/A]

CUTLER MANUFACTURING CORP3240 FLIGHTLINE DRLAKELAND FL 33811-2844

MAILMASTER [N/A]1012M [N/A]1013M [N/A]

FLAMBEAU AIRMOLD CORPPO BOX 610ROANOKE RAPIDS NC 27870-0610

POST MAX [C1]

FLAMBEAU PRODUCTS CORP15981 VALPLAST RDPO BOX 97MIDDLEFIELD OH 44062-0097

6529 [C1]6530 [C1]6531 [C1]

FULTON CORP303 EIGHTH AVEFULTON IL 61252-1632

T1 [T1]T2 [T2]T3 [T3]

GDM COMPANY1316 1/2 CLEVELAND RDSANDUSKY OH 44870-4213

HB1 [C1]HB2 [C2]HT2 [C2]HB3 [C3]

GER-IVA BERRY COMPANY1400 INDUSTRIAL AVEHIAWATHA IA 52233-1159

SECURE MAILBOX [N/A]

HOME IMPRESSIONS1923 TATE BLVD SEHICKORY NC 28602-1430

POSTMASTER [C1]MB-700 [C2]

IMPERIAL MAIL BOX SYSTEMS INC3901 NORRIS DRMILLBROOK AL 36054-2433

STYLE 001 [C2]

JANZER CORP9 CHELTEN WAYTRENTON NJ 08638-5000

STONEY BRAE [C2]

J & J MAILBOX20594 OTTAWA RDAPPLE VALLEY CA 92308-6253

LETTER LOCKER [N/A]

JAMESTOWN ADVANCED PRODUCTS INC2855 GIRTS RDJAMESTOWN NY 14701-9666

23 [C1]27 [C1]29 [C2]44 [C1]49 [C1]54 [C2]56 [C2]86 [C2]

MAIL SYSTEMS NW INC12365 SW TOOZE RDSHERWOOD OR 97140-7205

SENATOR [N/A]BEL AIRE [N/A]BEL AIRE REAR DOOR [N/A]

Manufacturers and Models


MB CLASSICS909 CENTENNIAL RDNARBETH PA 19072-1407

CONTEMPORARY STYLE [C1]

MCDOWELL FABRICATIONS INCPO BOX 411MUSTANG OK 73064-0411

SAFETMAIL

MR TWO-DOOR MAILBOX INC9750 PAGE RDSTREETSBORO OH 44241-5014

TWO DOOR [C2]BOXGLOW [C2]

NORTHWEST METAL PRODUCTSPO BOX 10KENT WA 98035-0010

TRADITIONAL #1 [T1]

RUBBERMAID1147 AKRON RDWOOSTER OH 44691-6000

7271 ECONO MAILBOX [C1]7272 SMALL [C1]7273 LARGE [C2]7276 [C1]

SHELLTER INCPO BOX 30011INDIANAPOLIS IN 46230-0011

RURAL MAILBOX SIZE 1 [C1]

THE SOLAR GROUPPO BOX 525TAYLORSVILLE MS 39168-0525

CC-1R (USES ST-10) [C1]CC-2R (USES ST-10) [C1]CENTURY 2000 [C2]PL-10 [C1]RB-15 [C2]ST-10 ALUMINUM [T1]ST-10 [T1]ST-15 [T2]ST-20 [T3]BB2D [C2]LP-12 [C1]

SPECIAL LITE PRODUCTSCOMPANY INC434 LATROBE DERRY RDLOYALHANNA PA 15661-9713

SCF-1003 [C1]

STEEL CITY CORP190 N MERIDIAN RDYOUNGSTOWN OH 44501-1227

CA-1B CARLYLE [C1]LE-1B BRUTE [C1]PX-1 POLYBOX [C1]1-1 [T1]1-1 1/2 [T2]2-2 [T3]315B STREAMLINER [C1]2D-1 TWO DOOR BRUTE [C1]

STEP 2 CORP10010 AURORA HUDSON RDSTREETSBORO OH 44241-1621

5401 [C1]5402 [C1]5403 [C2]

THREE 60 CORP10823 PLAZA DRWHITMORE LAKE MI 48189-9737

CLASSIC COMBO [C1]

VEEDERS MAILBOX INC8920 GLENDALE MILFORD RDLOVELAND OH 45140-8908

SMVMB-W & SMVMB-B [C1]LGVMB-W & LGVMB-B [C2]SMVMB-G & SMVMB-T [C1]LGVMB-G & LGVMB-T [C2]SMVMB-SS [C1]LGVMB-SS [C2]

VIRCO ASSOCIATES INC145 BREA CANYON RDWALNUT CA 91789-3029

67-0993 (ALUMINUM)

ZUBIEL RF SYSTEMS INC.PO BOX 1184MONUMENT CO 80132-1184

201, MAILCALL [C1]

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1¼" x 5" Steel Pipe

1¼" x 42½" Steel Pipe

1" x 9" Pipe Sleeve

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2 – ¼" x 3½" Bolts

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3 8

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" –16 x 4–½" Hex Bolt,3 8


" –16 x 3" Hex Bolt,3 8

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [INSERT YOUR NAME][INSERT DATE] [INSERT YOUR PHONE NUMBER]

Internet: www.usps.com

Mailbox Improvement Week Arrives in Time for Spring Cleaning

The U.S. Postal Service is asking all [city name] homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxesduring Mailbox Improvement Week, May 21–26, says Postmaster [full name].

“Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves the appearance of our community and makesdelivering and receiving mail safer for our carriers and customers,” [last name] says.

The Postal Service makes this annual request because of the wear and tear that occurs to mailboxesevery year. “This is especially important after the effects of last winter,” [he/she] adds [if applicable].

Some of the typical activities that may need to be done include:

� Replacing loose hinges on a mailbox door.

� Repainting a mailbox that may have rusted or started peeling.

� Remounting a mailbox post if loosened.

� Replacing or adding house numbers.

“If a homeowner plans to install a new mailbox or replace a worn one, he or she must use only PostalService–approved traditional or contemporary mailboxes,” said [last name]. “Customers should becareful when purchasing curbside mail receptacles because the use of unapproved boxes is prohibited.Customers may use a custom-built mailbox, but they must consult with my office to ensure it conforms toguidelines applying to flag, size, strength, and quality of construction.”

For more information on the use of names or numbers on mailboxes, or answers to any otherquestions, contact Postmaster [full name] at [phone number] or call your local postmaster at [phonenumber].

# # #


National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 20–26, 2001

In an effort to raise awareness about the devastating effects of dog bites on thehealth of letter carriers and the public, the U.S. Postal Service has announced itsparticipation in National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 20–26, 2001.

Millions of Americans share their homes and their hearts with dogs, but an esti-mated 4.7 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs each year. More than2 million of these victims are children.

Too often our Postal Service employees encounter unrestrained or stray dogswhile on the job during a delivery day. Therefore, it is important that dog ownerspractice responsible pet ownership — because one dog bite is still one bite too many.

Dog bites to Postal Service employees peaked during the mid-1980s when morethan 7,000 letter carriers were attacked. Although it remains a serious health prob-lem, the number of dog bites reported by Postal Service employees since that timehas dropped considerably. Through extensive training, public awareness and out-reach programs, the number of Postal Service employees reporting dog bites wasreduced to 2,721 in 2000.

Listed below are dog bite statistics from fiscal years 1990–2000:

Year 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

No. of Bites 2,782 2,733 2,802 2,671 2,782 2,851 2,795 2,798 2,541 2,729 2,721

To help continue the recent trend of fewer dog bites, the Postal Service is reminding customers and their family and friendsto observe the following simple tips:

To avoid being bitten:

� Don’t run past a strange dog. A dog’s natural instinct is to chase and catch prey.

� If a dog threatens, don’t scream. Avoid eye contact, try to remain motionless until the dog leaves, then back awayslowly until the dog is out of sight.

� Don’t approach a strange dog, especially one that’s tethered or confined.

� Don’t pet a dog, even your own, without letting him see and sniff you first.

To be a responsible dog owner:

� When your letter carrier comes to your home, keep your dog inside, away from the door, in another room, or on a leash.

� Don’t let your child take mail from the letter carrier in the presence of your dog. Your dog’s instinct is to protect thefamily.

� Obedience training can teach your dog proper behavior and help you control your dog in any situation.

� Spay or neuter your dog — unneutered dogs are more likely to bite!

Additional information on preventing dog bites is available on the Postal Service’s Web site at www.usps.com, or visit theHumane Society of the United States’ Web site at www.nodogbites.org.

Postal Employees may also refer to Publication 174, How to Avoid Dog Bites: Dogs and Dog Repellent, on the corporateintranet at blue.usps.gov (select Publications).

— Community Relations, Public Affairs and Communications, 5-3-01


Domestic MailDMM REVISION

Labeling List ChangesEffective May 3, 2001, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)

L001 is revised to reflect changes in mail processing opera-tions. Although mailers are encouraged to label accordingto this revised list immediately, they must comply with thesechanges no later than July 15, 2001.

We will incorporate these changes into the online DMMavailable via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov on May3, 2001, and into the printed version of DMM Issue 57.

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)

* * * * *

L Labeling Lists

L000 General Use

L001 5-Digit Scheme — Periodicals Flats andIrregular Parcels, Standard Mail Flats, andBPM Flats

* * * * *

Column ADestination ZIP Codes

Column BLabel Container To

Change From:54901–04 OSHKOSH WI 5490178717, 26, 29, 50 AUSTIN TX 7871778730, 59 AUSTIN TX 7873078732, 34 AUSTIN TX 7873299502, 07, 18 ANCHORAGE AK 99502

Change To:54901, 02, 04 OSHKOSH WI 5490178717, 26, 29 AUSTIN TX 7871778730, 31 AUSTIN TX 7873078732, 34, 38 AUSTIN TX 7873299502, 18 ANCHORAGE AK 99502

Add:11352, 55 FLUSHING NY 1135511359–61 BAYSIDE NY 1136011365, 66 FRESH MEADOWS NY 1136511369–71 EAST ELMHURST NY 1136911373, 80 ELMHURST NY 1137311375, 76 FOREST HILLS NY 1137511385, 86 RIDGEWOOD NY 1138511427–29 QUEENS VILLAGE NY 1142711431–33 JAMAICA NY 1143189113, 35 LAS VEGAS NV 89113

Delete:02140–42, 63 CAMBRIDGE MA 0214078705, 51 AUSTIN TX 7870578727, 58 AUSTIN TX 7872789103, 13, 35 LAS VEGAS NV 8910397477, 78 SPRINGFIELD OR 97477

* * * * *

— Logistics,Network Operations Management, 5-3-01


DMM REVISION

Parcel Post ZIP Code DeletionsEffective April 19, 2001, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)

E751 Exhibit 8.0 is revised to delete certain ZIP Codes. Thecorrect facility to qualify for destination delivery unit rate isnow consistent with the facility associated with the 5-digitZIP Code as listed in the AMS Drop Ship Product.

We will include these revisions in the printed version ofDMM Issue 57 and in the monthly update of the onlineDMM available via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.


* * * * *

E Eligibility

* * * * *

E700 Package Services

* * * * *

E750 Destination Entry

E751 Parcel Select

* * * * *

Exhibit E751.8.0 Delivery Facilities Different From Those in the Drop Shipment Product

[Revise Exhibit 751.8.0 by deleting the following entries:]

ZIP CodesServed Destination Delivery Unit LocationNEW YORK10101 Radio City Station, 322 W 52nd Street,

New York, NY 10199-9998

10108–10109,11–12, 29

Times Square Station, 340 W 42nd Street,New York, NY 10036-9998

10113 Old Chelsea Station, 217 W 18th Street,New York, NY 10011-9998

10115 Manhattanville Station, 365 W 125th Street,New York, NY 10027-9998

10159 Madison Square Station, 149 E 23rd Street,New York NY 10010-9998

10203, 42, 49,56–61

Church Street Station, 90 Church Street,New York, NY 10007-9998

10268 Wall Street Station, 73 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005-9998

10272, 10292 Peck Slip Station, 1 Peck Slip, New York, NY 10038-9998

10274 Bowling Green Station, 25 Broadway, New York, NY 10004-9998

10276 Cooper Station, 93 Fourth Avenue, New York, NY 10003-9998

10285–86 Church Street Station, 90 Church Street,New York, NY 10007-9998

11355 Flushing Main Office, 4165 Main Street,Flushing, NY 11355-9998

11359, 61 Bayside Annex, 41-29 216th Street,Flushing, NY 11361-9998

11377 Woodside Post Office, 3925 61st Street,Flushing, NY 11377-9998

— Operational Requirements,Operations Planning and Processing, 5-3-01

REVISED PUBLICATION

Publication 91, Confirmation Services Technical GuidePublication 91, Confirmation Services Technical Guide

(formerly Delivery Confirmation Technical Guide), is avail-able on both the internal (http://blue.usps.gov) and external(http://www.usps.com) Postal Service Web sites. The newedition of Publication 91 contains updated information onDelivery and Signature Confirmation services, and the inte-grated barcode.

The revised printed version of Publication 91 will beready for order through normal distribution channels in May.Availability will be announced in the Postal Bulletin.

— Information Systems,Expedited/Package Services, 5-3-01


DMM REVISION

Nonmachinable Surcharge for Parcel Post ParcelsEffective May 3, 2001, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)

C700.2 is revised by deleting 2e and 2f to clarify that thenonmachinable surcharge does not apply to Parcel Postparcels that contain perishable items (e.g., fruit, plants,nuts, cheese, meat, candy, eggs, trees, and shrubs) aslong as the parcel itself meets the criteria for a machinableparcel. The packaging must be sufficient to prevent dam-age to the contents of the mailpiece, to other parcels, andto postal machinery during machine processing. Perishableitems sent via Parcel Post are subject to the nonmachin-able surcharge if the parcels do not meet the machinablestandards set forth in renumbered DMM C700.2h.

We will incorporate these revisions into the printed ver-sion of DMM Issue 57 and into the monthly update of theonline DMM available via Postal Explorer athttp://pe.usps.gov.


* * * * *

C Characteristics and Content

* * * * *

C700 Package Services

* * * * *[Revise 2.0 by deleting 2e and 2f, renumbering 2g through2j as 2e through 2h, and amending renumbered 2h asfollows. For your convenience, the entire revised 2.0 ispresented here:]

2.0 NONMACHINABLE PARCEL POST

Mailpieces described in this section and mailed at the Inter-BMC/ASF Parcel Post, Intra-BMC/ASF Parcel Post, andDBMC Parcel Select rates are subject to the applicablenonmachinable surcharge in R700 unless the applicablespecial handling fee is paid. An oversized parcel as de-scribed in 1.0c is not subject to the nonmachinable sur-charge. Mailpieces are nonmachinable if they meet any ofthe following criteria:

a. A parcel more than 34 inches long, 17 inches wide,17 inches high, or weighing more than 35 pounds.

b. A parcel containing more than 24 ounces of liquid inglass containers, or 1 gallon or more of liquid in metalor plastic containers.

c. An insecurely wrapped or metal-banded parcel.

d. A can, roll, or tube, or wooden or metal box.

e. Books, printed matter, or business forms weighingmore than 25 pounds.

f. A high-density parcel weighing more than 15 poundsand exerting more than 60 pounds per-square-footpressure on its smallest side.

g. A film case weighing more than 5 pounds or withstrap-type closures, except any film case the USPSauthorizes to be entered as a machinable parcel un-der C050 and to be identified by the words “Machin-able in United States Postal Service Equipment”permanently attached as a nontransferable decal inthe lower right corner of the case.

h. Parcels with characteristics (such as inadequatepackaging) that could result in damage to the con-tents of the mailpiece, other parcels, or postal ma-chinery if mechanical sortation is used.

— Mail Preparation and Standards,Pricing and Product Design, 5-3-01


Special Services Barcoded Label Deadline — Internal Revenue Service ExceptionThe compliance deadline for barcoding Special Services

labels is May 1, 2001, for all mailers, except the InternalRevenue Service (IRS). This deadline applies to any mailbearing the following labels:

� PS Form 3800, Certified Mail Receipt

� PS Form 3813-P, Insured Mail Receipt

� Label 200, Registered Mail

� PS Form 3804, Return Receipt for Merchandise

� PS Form 8099, Receipt for Recorded Delivery

Offices should accept nonbarcoded mail from the IRSuntil July 14, 2001. Although the IRS has an extension untilJuly, they anticipate that 70 percent of their mail volume willbe converted to the barcoded format by May 31. The re-maining volume will be converted by July 14.

As information, the majority of the IRS’s mail is gener-ated out of 10 service centers located in the followingareas: Andover, MA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Brook Ha-ven, NY; Cincinnati, OH; Fresno, CA; Kansas City, MO;Memphis, TN; Ogden, UT; and Philadelphia, PA.

All other mail with nonbarcoded Special Services labelsreceived at retail acceptance points on or after May 1should be refused and returned for resubmission with bar-coded Postal Service or vendor-produced labels. Shouldany nonbarcoded Special Services mail reach its destina-tion point, offices are instructed to:

� Deliver the mail; do not return it to the sender.

� Manually key in the article number on the scanner.

� Capture the recipient’s signature.

The goal is to catch and refuse nonbarcoded mail at theacceptance point, not at the delivery point.

Note: If postage is metered and the denied acceptanceresults in a new date of acceptance, customers should re-meter at zero postage with a new meter date.

For more information, contact Tandelyia Samuels at703-292-3803.

— Special Services,Core Business Marketing, 5-3-01

APO/FPO Changes

Make the following changes to the most recent APO/FPO table in Postal Bulletin 22048 (4-19-01).

APO/FPO Action Effective Date See Restrictions09781 Close Immediately

09788 Close Immediately

09794 Close Immediately

96547 Activate Immediately B-F-U3

— International Network Operations, Network Operations Management, 5-3-01

Fraud AlertWithholding of Mail Orders

Withholding of mail orders is enforced by postmasters at the cities listed below:

State/City Names CoveredIL, Chicago 60626-8410 Any And All Names Excluding The Surname Aina, P.O. Box 268410

NJ, Mystic Island 08087-5538 Armando J. Nunez, P.O. Box 1538

PA, Altoona 16602-7372 Any And All Of Various Names Other Than The Surname Kibe, 1716 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Trlr. 14

PA, Bellwood 16617-0305 Any And All Of Various Names Other Than The Surname Kibe, P.O. Box 305

— Recorder’s Office, Judicial Officer, 5-3-01


Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account NumbersThese numbers are to be posted and used by retail/ac-

ceptance clerks. This listing supersedes all previous no-tices, which must be recycled. Retail/acceptance clerksmust not accept Express Mail shipments bearing any ofthe invalid numbers (listed below) in the “customer

number” or “agreement number” section of the label orform.

Note: The first 6 digits of a 9-digit Custom Designed Ser-vice and Next Day Pickup Service Agreement make up theCorporate Account Number.

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— Express and Priority Mail, Marketing, 5-3-01


Missing, Lost, or Stolen U.S. Money Order Forms

Do Not Cash — Upon Receipt, Notify Local Postal Inspectors

This listing will be provided to all Postal Service em-ployees responsible for accepting and cashing Postalmoney orders. All interim notices should be destroyedwhen the numbers listed appear in the Postal Bulletin. The

actual serial numbers consist of the first 10 digits on themoney orders. Check for altered dollar amounts by holdingmoney orders to the light.

011 582 1889 to 011 582 1899

011 588 2900 to 011 588 3099

012 579 5675 to 012 579 5699

013 289 6176 to 013 289 6199

013 610 0014 to 013 610 0099

014 932 1000 to 014 932 1099

014 972 0800 to 014 972 0899

015 363 0007 to 015 363 0099

018 986 5264 to 018 986 5299

019 518 2814 to 019 518 2899

020 972 8948 to 020 972 8999

022 021 9110 to 022 021 9181

022 037 1411 to 022 037 1499

024 380 4100 to 024 380 4199

025 092 0987 to 025 092 0999

028 191 1852 to 028 191 1999

028 850 3000 to 028 850 3199

210 221 0548 to 210 221 0599

227 275 9400 to 227 275 9999

273 070 8059 to 273 070 8099

273 775 7700 to273 775 7899

302 000 0000 to302 123 9999

349 746 2056 to 2099350 518 7350 to 7374360 011 1690 to 1699360 168 6008 to 6099360 173 8800 to 8899

360 324 2326 to 2399362 861 3064 to 3099373 006 2176 to 2199374 768 2600 to 2699375 169 4400 to 4599375 829 3400 to 3499375 851 9100 to 9199376 196 0911 to 0999378 085 3679 to 3699378 351 1063 to 1099379 843 5100 to 5199380 093 9600 to 9699380 165 1165 to 1199381 325 4500 to 4599381 604 2510 to 2699381 645 9525 to 9599383 314 3968 to 3999383 892 1000 to 1344383 892 1382 to 1399384 925 3641 to 3654385 568 2331 to 2399385 599 7554 to 7575385 774 2024 to 2099386 624 1412 to 1599386 883 8936 to 8999387 314 5574 to 5599387 837 6300 to 6399388 828 0656 to 0699389 696 2400 to 2799389 846 3104 to 3135389 846 3145 to 3195389 887 9211 to 9230389 887 9234 to 9299390 001 3182 to 3199390 001 3500 to 3699390 545 5974 to 5999391 104 6146 to 6199391 574 1466 to 1499391 783 3020 to 3599391 792 6100 to 6199392 668 2956 to 2999392 854 8500 to 8899393 584 7566 to 7699393 650 0074 to 0099393 838 8316 to 8499393 893 6007 to 6099394 126 6907 to 6999394 189 0405 to 0599




422 819 7533 to 7599422 842 5073 to 5087422 907 7563 to 7599424 500 6050 to 6099424 641 8500 to 8599424 871 6600 to 6699425 298 2352 to 2399425 418 4269 to 4299425 418 4405 to 4499426 547 4566 to 4599427 412 6337 to 6499427 481 0900 to 0999428 027 2742 to 2752429 474 4172 to 4199429 889 2900 to 2999430 150 4401 to 4599430 172 9800 to 9899430 177 1900 to 2099430 444 9500 to 9699430 664 4070 to 4099432 168 8419 to 8499432 708 6800 to 6999432 744 1544 to 1599432 995 9775 to 9799433 003 5800 to 5899433 757 3047 to 3099433 765 4003 to 4099434 482 7060 to 7199434 513 2386 to 2399434 968 3076 to 3092435 303 1831 to 1842435 303 1986 to 1999435 666 6092 to 6399436 082 6400 to 6899436 160 6441 to 6499437 316 7115 to 7199437 427 0500 to 3499439 179 2300 to 2399439 310 0458 to 0499440 698 1947 to 1999440 858 6300 to 6399440 858 6420 to 7299441 199 1655 to 1699443 127 3648 to 3699443 127 4000 to 4099443 673 7900 to 7999443 800 9335 to 9399444 382 8822 to 8899444 390 1667 to 1699444 457 3854 to 3899450 048 4173 to 4199450 048 4442 to 4699450 560 5173 to 5199450 620 3077 to 3099450 620 3135 to 3199450 780 2716 to 2799450 801 2700 to 2799451 109 2967 to 2984










667 032 9300 to 9399667 729 5529 to 5599668 383 8400 to 8699670 368 3400 to 3499670 369 7336 to 7399670 750 7169 to 7199671 046 6200 to 6399671 251 5448 to 5499671 926 5600 to 5799672 444 2000 to 2999672 828 3410 to 3499673 167 5776 to 5799675 464 3700 to 3799675 464 4000 to 4199676 365 5958 to 5999676 669 1024 to 1099677 126 6734 to 6799677 333 9979 to 9999677 466 1088 to 1099678 071 4500 to 4799678 096 7531 to 7599679 909 2578 to 2599680 112 9565 to 9599680 244 0903 to 0999680 412 6046 to 6099680 761 6800 to 6899681 677 0540 to 0699682 070 1029 to 1099682 956 6280 to 6299682 956 6490 to 6599682 956 6700 to 6799682 965 1178 to 1199682 965 1201 to 1299683 118 2389 to 2399683 378 2000 to 2099683 378 2117 to 2299683 415 1200 to 1499683 444 8159 to 8199685 154 7780 to 7789685 297 7645 to 7699685 623 5264 to 5299685 650 9487 to 9499685 669 4200 to 4299685 757 8452 to 8499686 071 2694 to 2799686 176 3333 to 3354686 372 3200 to 3299686 644 5879 to 5899686 899 1371 to 1399686 931 7636 to 7699687 601 0973 to 0999687 614 6774 to 6799688 120 9000 to 9999688 314 3107 to 3191



845 727 2100 to 2199845 746 2618 to 2635846 390 7531 to 7599846 918 0572 to 0599847 284 2481 to 2499847 374 7055 to 7065847 636 5304 to 5399847 700 5447 to 5499847 723 7500 to 7599849 485 3427 to 3499849 608 1357 to 1399849 792 2600 to 2699850 546 1862 to 1899851 143 6826 to 6844851 209 9880 to 9899851 928 9221 to 9299852 589 6560 to 6599853 049 3646 to 3699854 304 4089 to 4999854 529 2200 to 2299855 001 6204 to 6249855 319 9364 to 9399855 361 3390 to 3399856 226 0490 to 0499856 656 5800 to 5999856 752 0200 to 0299857 279 3450 to 3499858 124 7644 to 7699858 756 3111 to 3299859 063 8200 to 8699859 190 0600 to 0644859 811 2888 to 2899859 855 8873 to 8999860 240 0520 to 0599860 275 3900 to 3999860 518 9629 to 9699860 600 0021 to 0999861 158 2350 to 2599861 637 6010 to 6099861 979 7292 to 7499863 871 5138 to 5199864 088 8200 to 8299864 426 3972 to 3999864 520 6117 to 6136865 883 6082 to 6099866 004 3000 to 3999869 800 0000 to 999 9999870 054 4814 to 4899870 491 4812 to 4849870 536 5820 to 5829870 541 7167 to 7239870 575 8155 to 8999870 589 0485 to 0494870 691 7060 to 7099

— Postal Inspection Service, 5-3-01


Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms

Do Not Cash — Upon Receipt, Notify Local Postal Inspectors

This listing will be provided to all Postal Service em-ployees responsible for accepting and cashing Postalmoney orders. Destroy any interim notices when the num-bers listed appear in the Postal Bulletin. The new moneyorder serial numbers consist of the first nine digits. The10th digit is a check digit only.

Do not cash new style money orders 000 000 001 to692 600 000. Advise holders to send invalid money ordersto: Canada Post Corporation, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0B1.Check for altered dollar amounts by holding money ordersto the light.

000 000 001 to692 600 000

692 720 871 to 0 900692 876 955 to 7 050

693 290 380 to 0 400

693 290 426 to 0 450

694 063 700 to 3 897

694 063 900 to 4 000

694 550 501 to 0 530

694 595 031 to 5 050

694 595 087 to 5 300

694 698 551 to 8 650

694 745 458 to 5 600

695 105 313 to 5 350

695 142 809 to 3 050

695 144 666 to 4 700

695 272 601 to 2 750

695 277 576 to 7 650

695 530 761 to 0 800

696 487 701 to 7 800

696 784 101 to 4 550

696 870 601 to 0 650

697 047 501 to 7 600

697 052 101 to 2 350

697 217 251 to 7 400

697 249 952 to 50 050

697 414 886 to 4 900

697 469 606 to 9 700

697 850 401 to 0 750

698 098 446 to 8 550

698 300 251 to 0 300

698 504 383 to 4 650

698 533 927 to 4 200

698 562 268 to 2 400

699 090 686 to 0 750

699 752 699 to 2 850

700 068 473 to 8 500700 161 501 to 1 650

700 202 522 to 2 700

700 290 275 to 0 300

700 465 730 to 5 750

700 561 444 to 1 550

701 423 101 to 3 150

701 625 469 to 5 550

701 643 829 to 3 850

701 945 451 to 5 500

702 033 701 to 4 050

702 051 501 to 1 750

702 053 601 to 3 800

702 104 368 to 4 900

702 128 306 to 8 400

702 179 891 to 9 900

702 260 751 to 0 850

702 410 595 to 1 050

702 660 151 to 0 540

702 723 429 to 3 450

703 004 401 to 4 820

703 083 819 to 4 020

703 432 131 to 2 230

703 626 061 to 6 090

703 863 121 to 3 240

703 863 477 to 3 540

703 867 801 to 7 980

704 030 628 to 0 640

704 154 024 to 4 120

704 227 561 to 7 829

704 227 831 to 8 069

704 228 071 to 8 100

704 420 344 to 0 490

704 568 751 to 8 990

704 965 301 to 5 770

705 116 780 to 6 790

705 280 801 to 0 980

705 475 651 to 6 040

705 566 127 to 6 280

705 740 581 to 0 730

705 782 796 to 2 820

705 822 271 to 2 480

706 180 148 to 0 290

706 184 041 to 4 220

706 357 861 to 8 190

706 382 419 to 2 430

706 628 735 to 8 820

706 638 211 to 8 420

706 817 959 to 8 000

707 034 391 to 4 450

707 292 636 to 2 660

707 441 401 to 1 687

707 441 836 to 1 940

707 958 541 to 8 570

707 960 107 to 0 160

708 059 941 to 60 000

708 115 830 to 5 860

708 116 251 to 6 310

708 138 301 to 8 480

709 222 591 to 2 920

709 243 479 to 3 500

709 411 171 to 1 320

709 649 804 to 9 820

709 733 281 to 3 580

710 046 813 to 6 840710 358 093 to 8 166

710 358 257 to 8 270

711 021 501 to 1 510

711 049 411 to 9 560

711 408 045 to 8 090

712 003 381 to 3 650

712 104 220 to 4 230

712 327 861 to 7 890

712 327 952 to 7 980

712 647 061 to 7 090

713 284 171 to 4 260

713 292 871 to 2 990

714 035 101 to 5 160

714 155 011 to 5 400

714 328 231 to 8 440

714 442 952 to 2 980

714 562 843 to 2 860

714 590 391 to 0 430

714 609 811 to 9 930

714 609 961 to 9 990

714 807 181 to 7 240

714 871 321 to 1 500

714 928 529 to 8 590

715 128 183 to 8 330

715 144 171 to 4 470

715 197 211 to 7 570

715 595 910 to 6 180

715 941 781 to 1 810

715 962 421 to 2 480

716 477 396 to 7 430

716 556 635 to 6 660

717 191 648 to 1 690

717 193 161 to 3 490

717 228 591 to 8 680

717 333 902 to 3 950

717 739 745 to 9 910

717 884 991 to 5 050

718 026 171 to 6 290

718 466 370 to 6 420

718 568 451 to 8 479

718 590 741 to 0 770

718 714 210 to 4 370

718 795 881 to 6 000

718 961 721 to 1 780

718 982 001 to 2 300

719 869 731 to 9 760

720 227 871 to 7 930720 227 949 to 7 960

720 368 543 to 8 570

720 392 151 to 2 570

720 556 491 to 6 640

720 558 621 to 8 650

720 575 361 to 5 570

720 590 152 to 0 179

721 638 331 to 9 170

721 815 391 to 5 420

721 969 713 to 9 740

722 072 137 to 2 160

722 378 265 to 8 280

722 413 990 to 4 004

722 764 948 to 4 980

722 825 840 to 5 889

723 153 841 to 3 850

723 237 616 to 7 630

723 331 081 to 1 110

723 496 443 to 6 470

723 967 291 to 7 320

724 655 196 to 5 340

724 711 441 to 1 500

724 711 538 to 1 560

724 793 221 to 3 250

724 908 109 to 8 120

724 937 461 to 7 670

725 163 118 to 3 151

725 202 735 to 2 750

725 398 591 to 8 800


725 464 591 to 4 920

725 475 321 to 5 330

725 711 057 to 1 070

725 738 581 to 8 730

725 981 311 to 1 430

725 987 835 to 7 880

726 060 811 to 0 900

726 391 970 to 2 520

726 484 771 to 4 800

726 493 351 to 5 300

726 504 031 to 4 063

726 504 070 to 4 090

726 504 331 to 4 390

726 563 701 to 4 060

726 599 371 to 9 460

726 626 356 to 6 370

727 182 271 to 2 510

727 416 181 to 6 240

727 481 431 to 1 460

727 749 241 to 9 780

728 382 331 to 2 480

728 702 338 to 2 400

728 915 371 to 5 850

728 953 141 to 3 410

728 954 280 to 4 310

729 169 081 to 9 140

729 363 841 to 3 870

729 682 891 to 3 190

729 838 940 to 9 070

729 839 101 to 9 130

730 077 683 to 7 840730 109 847 to 9 880

730 373 761 to 3 850

730 501 951 to 2 130

730 519 379 to 9 470

730 569 278 to 9 360

730 711 711 to 1 740

730 722 991 to 3 230

730 845 970 to 5 990

730 888 291 to 8 320

730 927 591 to 7 680

731 307 914 to 7 930

731 402 431 to 2 460

731 407 232 to 7 320

731 588 301 to 8 340

731 767 273 to 7 320

731 781 061 to 1 120

731 837 821 to 7 910

731 841 377 to 1 450

732 018 481 to 8 600

732 067 972 to 8 370

732 188 649 to 8 670

732 193 460 to 3 470

732 201 241 to 1 390

732 220 431 to 0 440

732 355 201 to 5 380

732 472 320 to 2 560

732 541 605 to 1 620

732 572 221 to 2 490

732 586 479 to 6 710

732 994 037 to 4 080

733 163 449 to 3 460

733 297 171 to 7 290

733 446 631 to 7 110

733 474 665 to 4 770

733 704 482 to 4 570

733 751 041 to 1 130

734 009 101 to 9 130

734 290 759 to 0 770

734 389 273 to 9 290

734 440 031 to 0 111

734 797 201 to 7 320

734 939 611 to 9 640

734 950 111 to 0 170

735 120 331 to 0 840

735 283 008 to 3 020

735 293 131 to 3 220

735 635 010 to 5 040

735 783 961 to 3 990

735 803 401 to 3 430

736 005 420 to 5 440

736 366 021 to 6 110

736 624 456 to 4 500

736 670 851 to 1 060

736 767 061 to 7 090

736 767 093 to 7 120

736 982 191 to 2 370

736 982 551 to 2 730

737 110 141 to 0 170

737 185 501 to 5 710

737 317 321 to 7 350

737 517 781 to 7 840

737 628 181 to 8 210

737 634 258 to 4 270

738 361 971 to 1 980

738 447 601 to 7 660

738 648 355 to 8 450

738 849 811 to 9 900

738 892 270 to 2 290

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739 161 451 to 1 540

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739 740 151 to 0 180

739 793 491 to 3 520

739 793 527 to 3 550

739 942 621 to 2 650

739 999 231 to 9 320

740 011 517 to 1 530740 030 701 to 0 970

740 261 740 to 1 820

740 265 811 to 6 290

740 299 111 to 9 170

740 299 231 to 9 260

740 329 266 to 9 320

740 889 081 to 9 090

741 010 421 to 0 530

741 113 041 to 3 370

741 373 891 to 4 340

741 452 369 to 2 490

741 492 991 to 3 140

741 553 460 to 3 470

741 764 431 to 4 520

742 178 834 to 8 880

742 325 500 to 5 520

742 325 668 to 5 700

742 408 771 to 8 830

742 512 120 to 2 150

742 684 849 to 4 890

742 839 553 to 9 630

742 913 668 to 3 700

742 917 287 to 7 296

742 921 891 to 1 980

742 983 631 to 3 810

743 020 021 to 0 170

743 206 491 to 6 500

743 235 992 to 6 050

743 940 631 to 0 900

743 978 011 to 8 070

744 234 751 to 4 780

744 499 591 to 9 680

744 626 901 to 6 910

745 388 794 to 8 910

746 446 806 to 6 820

746 818 351 to 8 410

747 245 266 to 5 280

747 364 813 to 4 830

747 501 434 to 1 450

747 739 891 to 0 070

748 148 649 to 8 760

748 259 960 to 9 970

748 565 162 to 5 280

748 874 988 to 5 030

749 137 381 to 7 410

749 190 192 to 0 210

749 685 421 to 5 450

749 846 791 to 6 850

749 993 131 to 3 580

750 071 587 to 1 610750 408 167 to 8 183

750 438 421 to 8 501

750 743 911 to 4 030

750 779 118 to 9 400

750 910 981 to 1 010

750 960 841 to 0 900

751 296 211 to 6 240

751 539 121 to 9 180

751 541 311 to 1 790

751 757 641 to 7 700

751 936 951 to 7 010

751 951 861 to 1 890

751 999 021 to 9 110

752 139 516 to 9 570

752 182 892 to 2 950

752 206 861 to 7 100

752 295 241 to 5 600

752 731 351 to 1 410

752 767 441 to 7 470

753 008 941 to 9 030

753 194 311 to 4 370

753 620 378 to 0 400

754 013 917 to 3 940

754 161 061 to 1 120

754 358 445 to 8 610

754 410 451 to 0 660

754 438 393 to 8 410

754 493 109 to 3 130

754 664 182 to 4 220

754 816 377 to 6 470

755 487 421 to 7 600

755 592 901 to 3 140

755 790 020 to 0 030

755 791 730 to 1 800

755 926 951 to 7 070

755 934 332 to 4 510

755 957 701 to 8 000

755 962 981 to 3 280

756 035 371 to 5 490

756 301 257 to 1 290

756 371 565 to 1 580

756 876 031 to 6 120

756 876 151 to 6 240

756 970 129 to 0 140

757 059 613 to 9 630

757 078 540 to 8 560

757 086 209 to 6 240

757 240 591 to 0 650

757 277 371 to 7 700

757 291 591 to 2 730

757 964 251 to 4 280

758 105 221 to 5 250

758 324 941 to 5 000

758 593 628 to 3 650

758 709 038 to 9 060

758 744 101 to 4 160

758 850 883 to 0 900

759 152 851 to 2 880

759 740 941 to 1 090

760 004 596 to 4 610760 118 191 to 8 250

760 155 001 to 5 090


760 378 002 to 8 020

761 055 460 to 5 480

761 504 941 to 5 120

761 516 836 to 6 850

761 516 851 to 6 910

761 613 588 to 3 600

761 688 631 to 8 690

761 805 199 to 5 240

761 826 106 to 6 120

761 881 171 to 1 560

762 304 144 to 4 170

762 324 931 to 4 960

762 439 261 to 9 290

762 524 158 to 4 220

762 584 872 to 4 970

763 155 160 to 5 180

763 178 631 to 8 660

763 506 001 to 6 060

763 522 141 to 2 470

763 717 694 to 7 800

763 826 461 to 6 520

763 900 460 to 0 471

763 900 479 to 0 530

763 917 271 to 7 750

764 125 801 to 5 860

764 284 525 to 4 560

764 526 241 to 6 330

764 601 421 to 1 600

764 650 231 to 0 470

764 984 371 to 4 850

765 042 517 to 2 540

765 194 728 to 4 970

765 638 461 to 8 970

765 813 781 to 4 029

765 879 314 to 9 390

766 120 286 to 0 320

766 125 716 to 5 750

766 158 824 to 8 840

766 205 616 to 5 640

766 388 433 to 8 460

766 509 421 to 9 660

766 572 901 to 3 020

767 024 341 to 4 370

767 326 471 to 6 590

767 332 561 to 2 950

770 915 150 to 5 490


Counterfeit Canadian Money OrderForms

Do Not Cash

To be posted and used by retail window employees.As directed, destroy previous notices. All interim noticesshould be destroyed when the numbers listed appear inthe Postal Bulletin.

671,819,086676,612,640677,891,039678,282,493678,916,031679,552,215679,694,334679,751,983679,800,207681,130,536681,844,376683,594,542684,683,610686,619,878686,619,886686,619,887

686,794,382686,794,426686,794,427686,794,431687,262,502687,262,503687,262,525687,262,526687,287,578687,287,581687,287,582694,063,898694,063,899694,063,980701,321,725


800 Number Available to VerifyCanadian Money Orders

The Canada Post Corporation is now providing an 800number that cashing agents can call to verify the validity ofCanadian Postal Money Orders. The number is1-800-563-0444.

This 800 number is printed on the back of the CanadianPostal Money Orders.



International MailIMM REVISION

International Mail — International Customized Mail ServiceEffective April 30, 2001, International Mail Manual (IMM)

297.2 is revised to change the qualifications for Internation-al Customized Mail (ICM) service.

This change will be incorporated into both the printedversion of IMM Issue 25 and the online version, which canbe accessed via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.

International Mail Manual (IMM)

* * * * *

2 Conditions for Mailing

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290 Commercial Services

* * * * *

297 International Customized Mail

* * * * *

297.2 Qualifying Mailers

[Revise 297.2 to read as follows:]

To qualify for ICM service, a mailer must tender all of itsICM mail to the Postal Service and must be capable, on anannualized basis, of either:

a. Tendering at least 1 million pounds of internationalletter-post mail (excluding Global Priority Mail) to thePostal Service, or paying at least $2 million in inter-national letter-post postage to the Postal Service.

b. Tendering at least 600 pieces of international non-letter-post mail (including Global Priority Mail) to thePostal Service, or paying at least $12,000 in interna-tional non-letter-post postage to the Postal Service.

* * * * *

— Marketing, International Business, 5-3-01

IMM REVISION

International Mail — Mailing to BelarusEffective May 3, 2001, the individual country listing for

Belarus in the International Mail Manual (IMM) is revised toreflect a prohibition against mailing all types of animal prod-ucts to Belarus.

We will incorporate these changes into both the printedversion of IMM Issue 25 and the online IMM, which can beaccessed via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.


* * * * *

Country Conditions for Mailing — Belarus

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Prohibitions (130)

[Add the following entry to the list of prohibitions:]

The government of Belarus has instituted a temporary banagainst the importation of all animal products that are forhuman or animal consumption. This includes meats, poul-try, milk and dairy products, feeds, and other animalbyproducts.

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IMM REVISION

International Mail — Mailing to BrazilEffective May 3, 2001, the individual country listing for

Brazil in the International Mail Manual (IMM) is revised toreflect a prohibition against mailing commercial shipmentsof all tobacco and smoking-related products to Brazil.



* * * * *

Country Conditions for Mailing — Brazil

Prohibitions (130)

[Add the following entries to the list of prohibitions:]

� Commercial shipments that contain cigarettes, ciga-rillos, cigars, loose and packaged tobacco, pipes,and other smoking devices.

� Commercial samples that promote tobacco productsor smoking-related merchandise.

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IMM REVISION

International Mail — Mailing to CroatiaEffective May 3, 2001, the individual country listing for

Croatia in the International Mail Manual (IMM) is revised toreflect a prohibition against mailing all meat, milk, and dairyproducts to Croatia.



* * * * *

Country Conditions for Mailing — Croatia

Prohibitions (130)

[Add the following entry under the “Prohibitions” header:]

The Croatian government has instituted a temporary banagainst the importation of all meat, milk, and dairy productsderived from cows, goats, sheep, pigs, hogs, or other ani-mal species that are susceptible to foot and mouth disease.

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IMM AND PUBLICATION 51 REVISIONS

International Mail — Mailing Insured Parcels to India

Effective May 3, 2001, the individual country listing for India in the International Mail Manual (IMM) is revised to reflect alowering of the insurance indemnity limit for airmail and economy (surface) Parcel Post packages that are mailed to India.

We will incorporate these changes into both the printed version of IMM Issue 25 and the next printed version of Publication51, International Postal Rates and Fees. We will also incorporate the changes into the online versions of the IMM and Publi-cation 51, both of which can be accessed via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.


* * * * *

Country Conditions for Mailing — India

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Special Services

* * * * *

[Revise the insurance fee table to reflect a lowering of the maximum indemnity limit to $2265 as follows:]

Insurance (320)

Available for Parcel Post only (see 324.2 for required markings)

Insured AmountNot over Fee

$50 $1.85

$100 $2.60

$200 $3.60

$300 $4.60

$400 $5.60

$500 $6.60

Add $1.00 for each add’l $100 or fraction of insurance coverage.

$2265 max. $24.60

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Publication 51, International Postal Rates and Fees

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Country Listing

[Revise the “Parcel Post Insurance Indemnity Limit” column to $2265, for India, as follows:]

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CountryEMS Rate

GroupEMS Max. Weight

Limit (lb.)

AirmailParcel PostRate Group

Economy(Surface)

Parcel PostRate Group

ParcelPost Max.

WeightLimit (lb.)

Parcel PostInsuranceIndemnityLimit ($)

Letter-postRate Group *

GXG RateGroup

India 8 44 9 8 44 2265 5 * 7

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IMM AND PUBLICATION 51 REVISIONS

International Mail — Mailing to Macedonia (Republic of)

Effective May 3, 2001, the International Mail Manual (IMM) and Publication 51, International Postal Rates and Fees, arerevised to reflect an increase in the maximum weight limits for Global Express Mail (EMS) items, airmail Parcel Post pack-ages, and economy (surface) Parcel Post packages that are mailed to the Republic of Macedonia.

We will incorporate these changes into both the printed version of IMM Issue 25 and the next printed version of Publication51, International Postal Rates and Fees. We will also incorporate the changes into the online versions of the IMM and Publi-cation 51, both of which can be accessed via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.


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Country Conditions for Mailing — Macedonia (Republic of)

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[Revise the last row of the Airmail Parcel Post Rates table as follows:]

For each additional pound or fraction: $2.90Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

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[Revise the last row of the Economy Mail Parcel Post Rates table as follows:]


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[Revise the last row of the Global Express Mail (EMS) table as follows:]


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Publication 51, International Postal Rates and Fees

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[Revise the “EMS Max. Weight Limit” column and the “Parcel Post Max. Weight Limit” column for Macedonia, Republic of, asfollows:]

* * * * *

CountryEMS Rate

GroupEMS Max. Weight

Limit (lb.)

AirmailParcel PostRate Group

Economy(Surface)

Parcel PostRate Group

ParcelPost Max.

WeightLimit (lb.)

Parcel PostInsuranceIndemnityLimit ($)

Letter-postRate Group *

GXG RateGroup

Macedonia,Republic of

7 66 6 7 66 2200 5 8

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PhilatelyPICTORIAL CANCELLATION

Peanuts Station Pictorial Cancellation (for Second Day Events)

The first day of issue for the Peanuts stamp is May 17,2001, in Santa Rosa, CA 95402. This stamp is being issuednationwide on May 18, 2001. The Peanuts pictorial can-cellation art shown above was developed exclusively foruse for Peanuts events starting on the second day of issue,May 18, 2001, and any events thereafter.

This authorized pictorial cancellation may not be alteredin any way, except as instructed in the guidelines below.Your Post Office may not use any other reference to thePeanuts stamp or Peanuts characters.

Guidelines for Finalizing Peanuts StationPictorial Cancellation Art

To finalize the Peanuts station pictorial cancellation art:

1. Insert the actual city and state of the physical locationwhere your event is being held in place of “ANY-TOWN USA.”

2. Insert the actual date of the event in place of“MONTH, DAY, and YEAR.” This date should be May18, 2001, or a later date.

3. Insert the actual ZIP Code for “ZIP CODE.”

Overall dimensions of the pictorial cancellation must notexceed 4 inches horizontally and 2 inches vertically.

Guidelines for Approval of PictorialCancellations

1. As a reminder, the Postal Service must endeavor tomake all unusual postmarking widely known to col-lectors through advance national publicity to avoidsuch postmarks being available only to small groupsof people. Therefore, all pictorial cancellations for lo-cal events, including Peanuts, must be reported toStamp Development on the Pictorial Cancellation An-nouncement form (page 39 of Handbook PO-230,Pictorial Cancellations) so that national publicity maybe arranged.

2. Send your art work immediately to:

PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 5610WASHINGTON DC 20260-2437

3. Because of time limitations, you may also fax yourartwork on the Pictorial Cancellation Announcementform to 202-268-2714. The form is included on page39 of this Postal Bulletin for your convenience.Please paste or tape the pictorial cancellation to thatform. Do not fax as a separate attachment.

4. Have a hand cancellation stamp made that uses yourcity, state, and ZIP Code. The date on your cancella-tion should be May 18, 2001, or later.

5. Participating Post Offices must honor mail-back ser-vice for 30 days following the event.

— Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 5-3-01




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Pictorial Cancellations AnnouncementAs a community service, the Postal Service offers picto-

rial cancellations to commemorate local events celebratedin communities throughout the nation. A list of events forwhich pictorial cancellations are authorized appears be-low. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial cancellationappears in italics under the date. Also provided, as spacepermits, are illustrations of those cancellations that werereproducible and available at press time.

People attending these local events may obtain thecancellation in person at the temporary post office stationestablished there. Those who cannot attend the event,but who wish to obtain the cancellation, may submit amail order request. Pictorial cancellations are availableonly for the dates indicated, and requests must be post-marked no later than 30 days following the requested pic-torial cancellation date.

All requests must include a stamped envelope or post-card bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail post-age. Items submitted for cancellation may not include

postage issued after the date of the requested cancella-tion. Such items will be returned unserviced.

Customers wishing to obtain a cancellation should affixstamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, ad-dress the envelope or postcard to themselves or others,insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdi-ness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcardin a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL CAN-CELLATIONS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION,ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 CODE, exactly as listedbelow (using all capitals and no punctuation, except thehyphen in the ZIP + 4 code).

Customers can also send stamped envelopes andpostcards without addresses for cancellation, as long asthey supply a larger envelope with adequate postage andtheir return address. After applying the pictorial cancella-tion, the Postal Service returns the items (with or withoutaddresses) under addressed protective cover.

May 19, 2001

Indiana TWP

5TH ANNUAL YOUTH DAY STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998RURAL RIDGE PA 15075-9998

5TH ANNUAL YOUTH DAY STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998INDIANOLA PA 15051-9998

April 6, 2001

Boy Scouts of America

W2A SECTION CONCLAVESTATION

POSTMASTER125 E 100 NHEBER CITY UT 84032-9998

April 12, 2001

100 YEARS ANNIVERSARYSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998TREMENTINA NM 88439-9998

April 13, 2001

FIRST ANNUAL TRAILHEADTRAINING STATION

POSTMASTER955 E 100 NPAYSON UT 84651-9998

April 14, 2001

City of Claflin

JACKIE STILES HOMETOWNSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998CLAFLIN KS 67525-9998


April 17, 2001

SESQUICENTENNIAL STATIONPOSTMASTER124 PLAZA NWSOCORRO NM 87801-4566

April 20, 2001

Earth Day Committee

EAST SAN JOSE STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998ALBUQUERQUE NM87102-9998

April 20, 2001

Hershey Post Office

BIG SKY COUNTRY STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998HERSHEY PA 17033-9998

April 21, 2001

JACKASS MAILRUN STATIONPOSTMASTER65 W MILL AVEPORTERVILLE CA 93257-9998

April 26, 2001

Diversity Office

BRING YOUR DAUGHTER TOWORK STATION

POSTMASTERDORCHESTER AVE RM 4009BOSTON MA 02205-9600

April 28, 2001

CELEBRATION OF LIGHTSSTATION

POSTMASTER10410 PERRIN BEITEL RDSAN ANTONIO TX 78284-9998

April 28, 2001

Conestoga District, Cradle ofLiberty Council, Boy Scouts ofAmerica

CAMPOREE STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998GREEN LANE PA 18054-9998

April 28, 2001

DIABETES AWARENESSSTATION

POSTMASTER4551 E 52ND STODESSA TX 79762-9998

April 29, 2001

BEAR MOUNTAINMERRY-GO-ROUND STATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998BEAR MOUNTAIN NY10911-9998

April 30, 2001

Boy Scouts

SCOUT SPIRIT STATIONPOSTMASTER201 HIGH ST NEWARREN OH 44481-9998

May 2, 2001

Braintree Historic Society

LIBERTY SCHOOL STATIONPOSTMASTER25 DORCHESTER AVE RM 4009BOSTON MA 02205-9600

May 3, 2001

New England Artists Trust

NEW ENGLAND ARTISTSTRUST — CONGRESS 6STATION

POSTMASTER22 CENTRAL STREETWOODSTOCK VT 05091-9998

May 4, 2001

RELAY FOR LIFE STATIONPOSTMASTER1224 WEST 21ST STCLOVIS NM 88101-4199

May 5, 2001

ROSWELL OLD TIMERSBALLOON RALLY STATION

POSTMASTER415 N PENNSYLVANIAROSWELL NM 88201-9998


May 5, 2001

The Norman Rockwell Museum

THE NORMAN ROCKWELLMUSEUM STATION

POSTMASTER1 ELM STSTOCKBRIDGE MA 01262-9998

May 5, 2001

Prague Kolache FestivalAssociation

KOLACHE FESTIVAL STATIONPOSTMASTER901 A AVEPRAGUE OK 74864-9998

May 5, 2001

Onyx Historical Society

ANNIVERSARY STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998ONYX CA 93255-9998

May 5, 2001

Alan B. Shepard Jr. MemorialCommittee

ALAN B. SHEPARD, JR.STATION

LUCIE RICHER, MARKETING955 GOFF FALLS ROADMANCHESTER NH 03103-9996

May 5, 2001

Thompson RecreationCommission

WALTER A DUDEK STATIONPOSTMASTER831 RIVERSIDE DRN GROSVENORDALE CT06255-9998

May 6, 2001

MEMORIAL WALL STATIONSUPERVISOR, CUSTOMERSERVICES

PO BOX 27102WINSTON SALEM NC27102-9998

May 6, 2001

Burlington County College

BURLINGTON COUNTYCOLLEGE STATION

POSTMASTER73 ELIZABETH STPEMBERTON NJ 08068-9998

May 9, 2001

SMOKEY’S LIBRARY STATIONPOSTMASTER226 SMOKEY BEAR BLVDCAPITAN NM 88316-9998

May 10, 2001

FIND A CURE STATIONPOSTMASTER519 POMPTON AVECEDAR GROVE NJ 07009-9998

May 11, 2001

Rancocas Hospital

FOUNDERS DAY RANCOCASHOSPITAL STATION

POSTMASTER16 SALEM RDWILLINGBORO NJ 08046-9998

May 11, 2001

Town of Dryden and Freeville,New York

PROJECT IMPACT STATIONPOSTMASTER27 WEST MAIN STDRYDEN NY 13053-9998

May 11–20, 2001

Downtown Collinsville Committee

HISTORIC NATIONAL ROADSPRING FESTIVAL U.S. ROUTE40 STATION

POSTMASTER130 S CENTERCOLLINSVILLE IL 62234-9998

May 12, 2001

Sharon Springs Chamber ofCommerce

RATTLESNAKE ROUNDUPSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998SHARON SPRINGS KS67758-9998

May 12, 2001

Masonic Lodge #33

MASONIC STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998PORTAGE WI 53901-9998


May 13–19, 2001

Downtown Collinsville Committee

NATIONAL HISTORICPRESERVATION WEEKDOWNTOWN COLLINSVILLESTATION

POSTMASTER130 S CENTERCOLLINSVILLE IL 62234-9998

May 14, 2001

OCEAN PINES BRANCH GRANDOPENING STATION

POSTMASTER11115 LAKE VIEW LNOCEAN PINES MD 21811-9997

May 15, 2001

The Boston Public Library

THE ABBEY ROOM STATIONPOSTMASTER25 DORCHESTER AVE RM 4009BOSTON MA 02205-9600

May 16, 2001

USS JACKSONVILLE 20THANNIVERSARY STATION

POSTMASTER100 PLAZA COURTGROTON CN 06340-9998

May 16–17, 2001

Postal Inspection Service andInternational Association ofFinancial Crimes Investigators

SOUTH CENTRAL SECURITYSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998GRANTVILLE PA 17028-9998

May 17–20, 2001

NATIONAL ROAD FESTIVALSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998ADDISON PA 15411-9998

May 18, 2001

CELEBRATION OF THE ARTSSTATION

POSTMASTER10000 SLOAN FIELD BLVDMIDLAND TX 79711-9998

May 18–19, 2001

American Cancer Society

RELAY FOR LIFE STATIONPOSTMASTER1050 MARKET STPARKERSBURG WV26101-9994

May 18–20, 2001

Appalachian Trail DaysCommittee

APPALACHIAN TRAIL DAYSSTATION

POSTMASTER211 N REYNOLDS STDAMASCUS VA 24236-9998

May 18–20, 2001

City of Sacramento, Kentucky

BATTLE OF SACRAMENTOSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998SACRAMENTO KY 42372-9998

May 18–20, 2001

ROMPEX

ROMPEX STATIONPOSTMASTER951 20TH STDENVER CO 80202-9998

May 19, 2001

SESQUICENTENNIAL STATIONPOSTMASTER1 E MAIN STMT. JOY PA 17552-9998

May 19, 2001

Avoca Village Sales

AVOCA VILLAGE 3RD ANNUALLUMBER JACK & JILL STATION

POSTMASTER44 S MAIN STAVOCA NY 14809-9998

May 19, 2001

Sucker Day Committee

SUCKER DAY STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998NIXA MO 65714-9998


May 19, 2001

Town of Granite Quarry NC

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONSTATION

POSTMASTER222 EAST BANK STGRANITE QUARRY NC28072-9998

May 19, 2001

Kingsville Public Library

LAWN SALE STATIONPOSTMASTER3110 W MAIN STKINGSVILLE OH 44048-9998

May 19, 2001

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

MT. WASHINGTON TAVERNSTATION

POSTMASTERROUTE 381FARMINGTON PA 15437-9998

May 19, 2001

Hastings Police Department

HASTINGS P.D. STATIONPOSTMASTER300 N KANSAS AVEHASTINGS NE 68901-9998

May 19, 2001

Ice Cream Run for Kid’s SakeCommittee

ICE CREAM RUN STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998HAMDEN NY 13782-9998

May 19, 2001

The Chester Foundation

CHESTER STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998CHESTER MA 01011-9998

May 19, 2001

South Charleston Convention andVisitors Bureau

ARMED FORCES DAY STATIONPOSTMASTER400 D STSOUTH CHARLESTON WV25303-9998

May 19, 2001

New Image QWL/EI Workteam

UNION CANAL TUNNELSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998LEBANON PA 17042-9998

May 19, 2001

JEROME HOME TOUR STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998JEROME AZ 86331-9998

May 19, 2001

PREAKNESS STATIONMANAGER MOWS900 EAST FAYETTE STBALTIMORE MD 21233-5177

May 19, 2001

SCOUTING CELEBRATIONSTATION

POSTMASTER80 STATEHOUSE SQUAREHARTFORD CT 06103-9998

May 19, 2001

OLD TOWN WARRENTONSPRING FESTIVAL STATION

PETER JACOBSON, OIC53 MAIN STWARRENTON VA 20186-9998

May 19, 2001

BLACK AND WHITE DAYSSTATION

POSTMASTER3 S STATE STRICHMOND UT 84333-9998

May 19, 2001

USPS

DEDICATION STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998GREER AZ 85927-9998


May 19, 2001

Kirtland Community College

OSCODA COUNTY STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998MIO MI 48647-9998

May 19, 2001

American Cancer Society

RELAY FOR LIFE STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998MILL HALL PA 17751-9998

May 19–20, 2001

Brownsville Area RevitalizationCorp.

NATIONAL ROAD FESTIVALSTATION

POSTMASTER100 CHARLES STBROWNSVILLE PA 15417-9998

May 19–20, 2001

Coffeyville Stamp Club

COFFEYVILLE STAMP CLUBSTATION

POSTMASTER232 W 8TH STCOFFEYVILLE KS 67337-9998

May 19–20, 2001

BRIDGING OUR HERITAGE“SYTTENDE MAI” STATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998STOUGHTON WI 53589-9998

May 19–20, 2001

Butler County Philatelic Society

BUTLERPEX STATIONPOSTMASTER345 S MAIN STBUTLER PA 16001-9998

May 20, 2001

Long Beach Breast CancerCoalition and Long BeachMedical Center

RACE TO ERASE STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998LONG BEACH NY 11561-9998

May 21, 2001

U.S. Mint/Unicover Corp.

PROVIDENCE STATIONPOSTMASTER1 CORLISS STPROVIDENCE RI 02904-9998

May 21–25, 2001

Township of Tabernacle,Burlington County, New Jersey

CENTENNIAL STATIONPOSTMASTER1813 ROUTE 206NVINCENTOWN NJ 08088-9998

May 21–28, 2001

Webster County WoodchoppersAssociation

WEBSTER SPRINGS STATIONPOSTMASTER100 BACK FORK STWEBSTER SPRINGS WV26288-9998

May 23, 2001

Finger Lakes Stamp Club

HONORING VETERANSSTATION

POSTMASTER300 SOUTH MAIN STNEWARK NY 14513-9998

May 23–26, 2001

University of Tennessee

DESTINATION IMAGINATIONSTATION

GMF1237 E WEISGARBER RDKNOXVILLE TN 37996-9998

May 24, 2001

Boy Scout Stamporee 2001

STAMPOREE STATIONPOSTMASTER4 E WALL STLEESPORT PA 19533-9998

May 25, 2001

VFW Post 8400

HONORING VETERANSSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998LAND O LAKES WI 54540-9998


May 25, 2001

Veteran Group

GOLD STAR MOTHERSSTATION

POSTMASTER25 DORCHESTER AVE RM 4009BOSTON MA 02205-9600

May 25–27, 2001

Kremlin Centennial & WesternHeritage Celebration

KREMLIN CENTENNIALSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998KREMLIN OK 73753-9998

May 25–28, 2001

LOGAN HILLS FESTIVALSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998ZANESFIELD OH 43360-9998

May 26, 2001

Montrose Festival Committee

MONTROSE FESTIVAL STATIONPOSTMASTER307 ILLINOIS AVEMONTROSE MO 64770-9998

May 26, 2001

Spur Reunion Committee

7TH ANNUAL COLP, DEWMAINEFREEMAN SPUR REUNIONSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998COLP IL 62921-9998

May 26, 2001

AMERICAN MERCHANTMARINE POSTAL STATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998FORT STANTON NM88323-9997

May 26, 2001

Chamber of Commerce

MARATHON STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998CRAIG AK 99921-9998

May 26, 2001

Universal Ship CancellationSociety

USS KETE SS-369 STATIONPOSTMASTER501 DELAWARE STNEW CASTLE DE 19720-9998

May 26, 2001

Little Victory Players

HARVARD STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998EAST BRANCH NY 13756-9998

May 26, 2001

City of Alamo

FREEDOM CELEBRATIONSTATION

POSTMASTER80 E PARK STALAMO TN 38001-9998

May 26–27, 2001

Dayton Chamber of Commerce

LUCERA PARSONS STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998DAYTON NV 89403-9998

May 26–27, 2001

Fossil Festival Committee

FOSSIL FESTIVAL STATIONPOSTMASTER186 N 5TH STAURORA NC 27806-9998

May 27, 2001

St. Clair Shores Parade Council

MEMORIAL DAY PARADESTATION

POSTMASTER23125 GREATER MACK AVEST. CLAIR SHORES MI48080-9998

May 27, 2001

Veteran’s Committee

VETERAN’S MEMORIALDEDICATION STATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998DIETERICH IL 62424-9998


May 28, 2001

New Hartford Fire Department

CENTENNIAL STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998NEW HARTFORD NY13413-9998

May 28, 2001

Trach-Auringer VFW Post 7325

VETERANS MEMORIALSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998BERNHARDS BAY NY13028-9998

May 28, 2001

Bolder Boulder

BOLDER BOULDER STATIONPOSTMASTER1905 15TH STBOULDER CO 80302-9998

May 28, 2001

Eaton’s Historical Group

EATON STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998EATON NY 13334-9998

May 29–June 3, 2001

City of Campbellsburg, Indiana

SESQUICENTENNIAL STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998CAMPBELLSBURG IN47108-9998

May 30, 2001

South Coast Railroad Museum

GOLETA DEPOT CENTENNIALSTATION

POSTMASTER836 ANACAPA STSANTA BARBARA CA93102-9998

May 30, 2001

Town of Rye, New York

HISTORIC STATIONPOSTMASTERPO BOX 9998PORT CHESTER NY10573-9998

May 30–June 3, 2001

Glasgow Highland Games, Inc.

GLASGOW HIGHLAND GAMESSTATION

POSTMASTERPO BOX 9998GLASGOW KY 42141-9998

May 31–June 2, 2001

Harley Owners Group

MASS GATHERING STATIONPOSTMASTER4 E CENTRAL STWORCESTER MA 01613-9998

— Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 5-3-01


Special Cancellation Die HubsPostmasters and plant managers who have any of the

special cancellation die hubs listed below may use them forthe periods designated. At the end of the period, these die

hubs must be withdrawn and stored. Postmasters and plantmanagers who do not have these special die hubs may notrequest them from the sponsors.

Cancellation Period of UseNational Carih Asthma Week April 1-May 6

Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires April 1-Oct. 31

National Salvation Army Week, 4th Week in May May 1-May 31

Support Research for “NF,” Neurofibromatosis May 1-May 31

Support Your Mental Health Association May 1-May 31

National Flag Day, June 14, Pause for the Pledge May 1-June 14

Goodwill Industries — Our Business Works So People Can May 1-June 30

Support National Historic Preservation Week May 9-May 15

National Transportation Week May 14-May 20

Fight Disease, Support City of Hope Pilot Medical Center May 15-June 15

Defeat Muscular Dystrophy, Support MDAA May 15-June 17

Conquer Multiple Sclerosis May 17-June 17

Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Sept. 1-Sept. 30

Peace Corps Anniversary, Making a Difference Sept. 1-Oct. 31

Employ People With Disabilities Sept. 1-Nov. 30

Give to the United Way Sept. 15-Nov. 15

Learn About Lupus, October Is Lupus Awareness Month Oct. 1-Oct. 31

Radon Action Week, Protect Your Family, Test Your Home Oct. 1-Oct. 31

Support Infection Control Week Oct. 1-Nov. 30

Help Retarded Children Nov. 1-Nov. 30

Military Families Recognition Day Nov. 1-Nov. 30

National Adoption Month Nov. 1-Nov. 30

National Philanthropy Day, Love of Humankind Nov. 1-Nov. 30

Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association Nov. 8-Dec. 31

Support American Education Week Nov. 10-Nov. 30

Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education Dec. 1-Dec. 31

— Mail Preparation and Standards, Pricing and Product Design, 5-3-01


Post OfficesPost Office Changes

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Old 03-6364 85040 AZ Phoenix Maricopa South Mountain ClassifiedStation

07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. UsePhoenix AZ 85042 as last

New 03-6364 85042 AZ Phoenix Maricopa South Mountain ClassifiedStation

07/01/2001Phoenix AZ 85042 as lastline of address for a portionof the deliveries previously inZIP Code 85040.

Old 05-0222 92803 CA Anaheim Orange Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. Use

New 05-0222 92809 CA Anaheim Orange Anaheim HillsEast

ClassifiedStation

07/01/2001Anaheim CA 92809 as lastline of address for a portionof the deliveries previously inZIP Code 92803.

Old 05-6950 91350 CA SantaClarita

Los Angeles Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. UseSanta Clarita CA 91390 as

New 05-6950 91390 CA SantaClarita

Los Angeles Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001last line of address for aportion of the deliveriespreviously in ZIP Code91350.

Old 05-6950 91351 CA SantaClarita

Los Angeles Golden Valley ClassifiedStation

07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. UseSanta Clarita CA 91387 as

New 05-6950 91387 CA SantaClarita

Los Angeles Golden Valley ClassifiedStation

07/01/2001last line of address for aportion of the deliveriespreviously in ZIP Code91351.

Old 11-7845 32351 FL Quincy Gadsden Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 Realign ZIP Codeboundaries. Use Quincy FL32352 as last line of address

New 11-7845 32352 FL Quincy Gadsden Main Office Post Office 07/01/200132352 as last line of addressfor the deliveries previouslyin ZIP Code 32351. Thisamends PB 22047.

Old 11-7845 32352 FL Quincy Gadsden Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 This announcement expandsthe use of ZIP Code 32352

New 11-7845 32352 FL Quincy Gadsden Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001the use of ZIP Code 32352to include delivery. Thisamends PB 22047.

Old 11-2100 32124 FL DaytonaBeach

Volusia Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. UseDaytona Beach FL 32128 aslast line of address for a

New 11-2100 32128 FL DaytonaBeach

Volusia Port Orange ClassifiedBranch

07/01/2001last line of address for aportion of the deliveriespreviously in ZIP Code32124. This amends PB22047.

Old 11-3660 32561 FL GulfBreeze

Santa Rosa Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. Use GulfBreeze FL 32563 as last line

New 11-3660 32563 FL GulfBreeze

Santa Rosa Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001Breeze FL 32563 as last lineof address for a portion ofthe deliveries previously inZIP Code 32561.

Old 11-1020 33511 FL Brandon Hillsborough Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor Post Office Boxes. Use

New 11-1020 33508 FL Brandon Hillsborough Bloomingdale ClassifiedBranch

07/01/2001Brandon FL 33508 as lastline of address for the PostOffice Boxes at the newClassified Station.


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Old 38-3504 27536 NC Henderson Vance Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. UseHenderson NC 27537 as last

New 38-3504 27537 NC Henderson Vance Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001Henderson NC 27537 as lastline of address for a portionof the deliveries previously inZIP Code 27536.

Old 31-6200 89033 NV North LasVegas

Clark Meadow Mesa ClassifiedStation

07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. UseNorth Las Vegas NV 89084

New 31-6200 89084 NV North LasVegas

Clark Meadow Mesa ClassifiedStation

07/01/2001as last line of address for aportion of the deliveriespreviously in ZIP Code89033.

Old 41-3568 18201 PA Hazleton Luzerne Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. UseHazleton PA 18202 as last

New 41-3568 18202 PA Hazleton Luzerne Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001Hazleton PA 18202 as lastline of address for a portionof the deliveries previously inZIP Code 18201.

Old 47-1944 38018 TN Cordova Shelby Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. UseCordova TN 38016 as last

New 47-1944 38016 TN Cordova Shelby Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001Cordova TN 38016 as lastline of address for a portionof the deliveries previously inZIP Code 38018.

Old 48-2270 75240 TX Dallas Dallas Spring Valley ClassifiedStation

07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. UseDallas TX 75254 as last line

New 48-2270 75254 TX Dallas Dallas Spring Valley ClassifiedStation

07/01/2001Dallas TX 75254 as last lineof address for a portion ofthe deliveries previously inZIP Code 75240.

Old 51-5880 23113 VA Midlothian Chesterfield Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 Establish a new ZIP Codefor a delivery area. UseMidlothian VA 23114 as last

New 51-5880 23114 VA Midlothian Chesterfield Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001Midlothian VA 23114 as lastline of address for a portionof the deliveries previously inZIP Code 23113.

— Address Management, 5-3-01

Postal EmployeesPOSTMASTERS/INSTALLATION HEADS AT LEVEL 20−26 POST OFFICES

Conducting Annual Safety and Health InspectionsWithin the next 30 days, Safety Performance Manage-

ment at Headquarters is mailing a package to Level 20−26Post Offices (with less than 100 employees) containingsafety and health inspection checklists and instructions forcompleting an inspection. Postmasters/installation heads(PM/IH) at those offices, or their designees, must completea safety and health inspection using the checklist within 30days of receipt of the package. These annual safety andhealth inspections are required by ELM 824.

Additionally, PM/IH in those offices must ensure thatsubordinate stations and branches conduct an inspection.

PM/IH must post the inspection and ensure abatement ofall deficiencies in accordance with the instructions. Theymust also certify completion of the inspection to the servic-ing safety office. PM/IH should contact their servicing safe-ty office if they need technical or programmatic assistanceor if they do not receive the package that includes the in-spection checklists and instructions.

— Safety Performance Management,Employee Resource Management, 5-3-01


Safety Alert — Equipment Repair and ReplacementThe Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG)

has conducted an investigation and advised that postalequipment manufactured by the Medcab Division of PacificPrecision Metals contains defects that can be potentialsafety hazards. The defective equipment consists of steelmail sorting units (109B, 109D, 136B, and 136D) and steelletter-bundle drop units (1577C and 1577D). Medcab sup-plied the units between October 1997 and July 2000. Themanufacturer identification stickers are generally locatedon the underside of the mail sorting table and on the interiorwall of the letter-bundle drop unit.

Adjusting or Repairing Mail Sorting Units UntilReplacement

Defects on the mail sorting units entail the misalignmentof brackets and the inadequate screw attachment of thetable legs and case to the table base. The OIG has judgedthe manufacturing flaws on these units as significant, be-cause the movement of a unit (case and table) could causethe case to fall. Until the units can be replaced, the follow-ing interim corrective action and repair is suggested:

� Assess the current location and stability of theunit. If necessary, relocate it to where it will haveminimal exposure to being moved or bumped.

� Ensure the case is secured to the tabletop asnecessary.

– Drill through case, tabletop, and side curbscrew holes that are not aligned. In somecases, new holes and side curb modificationswill be needed.

– Insert proper size self-tapping or machinescrews. Tighten all screws, being cautious toavoid excessive tightening and stripping ofthe metal.

Repairing Letter-Bundle Drop Units orReplacement

The letter-bundle drop units, based on OIG findings,may have sharp edges at the letter drop or bundle drop andalignment problems at the bundle-drop door. The followingtemporary repairs are suggested:

� File, sand, or protect sharp edges at the letter andbundle drop.

� File or sand the frame or edges of the bundle-drop doors to temporarily stop the binding.

If the sharp edges or binding defects cannot be com-pletely eliminated and satisfactorily finished, a replacementunit must be ordered. Postmasters or managers must orderall replacement units from the Topeka Material DistributionCenter.

On pages 53–55 are drawings of the equipment with de-fects noted. Records indicate there are over 1,900 mailsorting units and 5,200 letter-bundle drop units in the field.

Completing the Equipment Repair andReplacement Worksheet Due June 4

A Safety Alert — Equipment Repair and ReplacementWorksheet on page 57 is provided to document equipmentrepair and replacement costs for future reimbursement.The responsible facility person must tear out and sign theworksheet to certify that equipment has been inspectedand appropriate action has been taken. Send or FAX theworksheet by June 4, 2001, to both the OIG and the SafetyPerformance Management addresses noted at the bottomof the worksheet.

— Safety Performance Management,Employee Resource Management, 5-3-01







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Purchasing and MaterialsCORRECTION

FEDSTRIP Address Activity Code Assignment and MaintenanceCorrection to validating address in Address Manage-

ment System for new and changed FEDSTRIPs in“FEDSTRIP Address Activity Code Assignment and Main-tenance” (Postal Bulletin 22042, page 79). Corrected text isshown in bold.

The Federal Standard Requisitioning and Issue Proce-dures (FEDSTRIP) address activity code is used for ac-quisition of many commonly used products from internalpostal organizations (i.e., the Material Distribution Center)and external suppliers such as Boise Cascade Office Prod-ucts, which has a national strategic partnership with thePostal Service. Incomplete and inaccurate addresses delaythe delivery of orders and increase costs to the PostalService.

FEDSTRIP holders are responsible for ensuring that theFEDSTRIP address, finance number, and budget authori-zation (B/A) code data are accurate, complete, and main-tained in a continuously current manner. The address mustmeet postal addressing standards as outlined in Publica-tion 28, Postal Addressing Standards, and must be able tomeet the Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS) certifi-cation requirements.

Field Installations

Prior to submitting requests to the district material man-agement specialist for a new FEDSTRIP (or to change theaddress for an existing FEDSTRIP), field installations mustverify that the address is valid in the Address ManagementSystem (AMS) Automated Data Collection System (ADCS)by contacting the appropriate district address managementspecialist.

Headquarters/Headquarters-Related FieldOffices

Submit new FEDSTRIP assignments and changes toexisting FEDSTRIPs via cc:Mail to Larry A. Browne atHeadquarters, providing the following information for eachrequest:

� Finance number.

� Budget authorization code (B/A).

� Complete address to include:

(1) Organization name.

(2) Street address (include room number).

(3) City, state, and ZIP+4.

(4) Point of contact name, area code, and telephonenumber.

Prior to submitting requests, Headquarters andHeadquarters-related field offices must validate thestreet address, room number or suite number, and theZIP+4. Contact the National Customer Support Centerat 800-331-5746, ext. 4438, and validate the addressthat the FEDSTRIP number is being established under.You must correct your address in AMS for new FED-STRIP assignments and for any changes that are beingmade to established FEDSTRIPs. The FEDSTRIP ad-dress and the AMS address must be the same before anew FEDSTRIP is assigned or before an establishedFEDSTRIP can be changed.

Postal Inspection Service Offices

All Postal Inspection Service offices must submit theirFEDSTRIP requests as directed by Sylvia G. Parrott,Headquarters, Postal Inspection Service.

Military Post Offices

All military post offices must submit their FEDSTRIP re-quests as directed by the Military Postal Service Agency.

— Materials,Purchasing and Materials, 5-3-01


Retail

POS ONE Message Center The POS ONE Message Center delivers the right information to the rightpeople at the right time. Launched on April 19, this new and excitinginformation gateway enables a direct connection daily with front-line retailemployees, providing them with the latest information about Postal Serviceproducts and services.

Postmaster General William J. Henderson says “it’s historic, not only forthe Postal Service, but in the world of technology as well.” The POS ONEMessage Center links more than 36,000 terminals at more than 8,000retail locations.

As part of the Postal Service’s commitment to keep its retail unitemployees informed, this powerful tool will be used to provide important,time-sensitive information they need to give Postal Service customers thebest service possible.

Global Express Guaranteed Be on the lookout for Volume 7 of Publication 141, Global ExpressService Guides on the way Guaranteed Service Guide, dated May 15, 2001. It will be mailed to about

20,000 retail locations. Accompanying this mailing will be 24″ x 36″ GlobalExpress Guaranteed posters and 3.5″ x 8″ Clerk Reference Cards.

Global Express Guaranteed, the Postal Service’s premier internationalexpedited service, celebrated its second birthday on April 19. Althoughgrowing quickly, a few retail acceptance opportunities still exist. Forexample, retail associates should advise customers that service to someremote areas of Mexico is available only on certain delivery days.Likewise, all pieces bound for Canada with a shipping value of $13.50 andgreater must be accepted as nondocument shipments.


Additionally, the value of a documents-only shipment, as claimed on aGlobal Express Guaranteed shipping label, must reflect thereconstruction value of that document only, not the value of thedocument itself. For example, $75 may be the cost of replacing a $450airline ticket. Hence, the customer will state that the value of theshipment is $75, not $450. And, as always, all labels — for bothdocument and nondocument shipments — must contain a stated valueof the shipments.

These acceptance opportunities — and all Global Express Guaranteedretail acceptance procedures — are featured in the upcoming GlobalExpress Guaranteed Service Guide.

Feedback

Send comments and questions to:

WHAT’S IN STOREUS POSTAL SERVICE1735 N LYNN STREET RM 6042ARLINGTON VA 22209-6057


Retail CoachesCorner

Welcome to the May Corner!The Big Picture

What’s the goal of the Retail Coaches Corner?

The goal of the Retail Coaches Corner is to providetimely and relevant information for dissemination to ev-ery employee who has responsibilities at the retailcounter.

Who is the retail coach?

Many units have retail coaches who have been certi-fied through the Sales and Services Associate TrainingCourse. These employees serve as on-the-job instruc-tors for this program. Many local managers use thecoaches’ knowledge and experience to assist in deliver-ing other retail information. This may be about newproducts and services being introduced or a technicalchange on how to complete a transaction properly usingretail equipment.

In addition to their official instructional duties, retailcoaches may be utilized to enhance the sales knowl-edge of all retail employees. If a retail coach is notavailable or assigned, however, the supervisor or man-ager must ensure that appropriate information iscommunicated.

Some units have a certified retail coach and a super-visor available to deliver retail information. They havethe benefit of using the experience of the certified retailcoach and the support of the supervisor or manager.

Article Contents

The Postal Bulletin is a Postal Service publicationwidely recognized by field employees. Past editions ofthe Retail Coaches Corner have included information onthe following:

1-11-01: Rate changes, questions, and referenceinformation.

2-8-01: A review of January’s questions, retail calen-dar, and retail coaches website.

3-8-01: Survey questions regarding the sales skillstraining program and review of steps of the standardtransaction process.

4-5-01: Tax and Express Mail information, value selldefined, survey questions, and response to readers’feedback.

Your comments are welcome

� What kind of information do you need to see in theCorner?

� What best practices or success stories can youshare to assist other retail units?

Feedback

Write the Retail Coaches Corner via cc:Mail at RetailCoaches Corner, or call Hank Heren at 703-292-3774.





VENDING SERVICING EMPLOYEES

FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD� — New Vending-Exclusive Phone CardA new vending-exclusive FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD

has been produced. The new $10 40-minute vendingFIRSTCLASS PHONECARD:

� Features the 2001 “Farm Flag” stamp.

� Offers a lower per-minute rate than the former $1030-minute and the $20 60-minute versions.

� Reduces the amount of change that the equivalent$8 30-minute version would require.

� Will be available only through Postal Service vendingmachines.

� Will be the only denomination available throughvending.

� Frees up a selection to dispense an additional prod-uct where two selections were used previously.

Beginning the week of May 14, 2001, all vending em-ployees currently servicing machines that dispense theFIRSTCLASS PHONECARD will receive an automaticshipment of the new vending-exclusive phone cards andfacsimiles. Specific switch-out instructions (page 67) andthe Inventory Destruction Form — Vending Servicing (page68) are provided. Complete the changeover by June 30,2001.


Instructions for the New Vending-ExclusivePhone Card

The switch-out process:

� Remove previous FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD(FCPC) versions.

� Deactivate previous FCPC versions.

� Destroy previous FCPC versions.

� Activate new FCPC vending inventory.

� Load new FCPC inventory in selection C-1.

� Load an additional product in selection C-2 by reduc-ing FCPC from two selections to one.

� Replace FCPC facsimiles.

� Program new prices into the machine for the twoselections.

Switch-out instructions for changing out themachine:

� Batch activate new FCPCs prior to loading the ma-chine (Ref. Pub 211, 3-1.3).

� Remove old inventory.

� $8 30-min. Aquarium Fish

� $10 30-min. Aquarium Fish

� $20 60-min. 20th Century Limited Train

� $20 60-min. Victorian Love

� Fill only C1 selection with the new $10 40-min. phonecards (Ref. Pub 211, 4-2).

� Fill the C2 selection with another product.

� Insert new FCPC facsimile into the C1 ProductIdentifier.

� Change the facsimile for the C2 selection to coordi-nate with the new product.

Inventory destruction instructions for deactivatingand destroying the old cards:

� The following FCPCs packaged for vending are au-thorized to be destroyed:

$8 AquariumFish

$10AquariumFish

$20 20th CenturyTrain

$20 VictorianLove

� Gather all phone cards listed above that have beenremoved from machines and back stock.

� Individually deactivate all phone cards that havebeen removed from machines or previously activatedby calling 1-800-658-4039 and following the FCPCvoice prompts. You may deactivate batches only ifthe batch is unbroken. (Destroying activated phonecards will result in the Postal Service paying forphone cards that were never sold.)

� List the “Quantity” of each dollar denomination on theInventory Destruction Form.

� Enter the “Total $ Value” for each “$ Denomination” atthe end of the row.

� Enter the “Grand Total” at the bottom of the “Total $Value” column.

� Carefully cut each phone card in half or shred. (Becertain that the PIN and control numbers found onthe bottom of the card are separated by the cut.)

� Sign and have a witness sign the Inventory Destruc-tion Form to verify that the listed inventory has beendestroyed.

� Send or fax a copy of the form as noted on the bottomof the Inventory Destruction Form.

� Keep the original copy of the form on file in your officefor 2 years.

Copies of Publication 211, FCPC Self-Service Guide,may be downloaded from the intranet athttp://blue.usps.gov/cpim/ftp/pubs/pub211.pdf.

— Self Service,Retail, Consumers and Small Business, 5-3-01

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