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Update on Proposed Prices and Standards Mailers’ Technical Advisory Committee

Update on Proposed Prices and Standards Mailers’ Technical Advisory Committee. Steve Kearney Vice President, Pricing & Classification Joe Moeller Manager, Pricing Sharon Daniel Manager, Mailing Standards John Nagla Manager, Implementation November 2006.

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Update on Proposed Prices and Standards Mailers’ Technical Advisory Committee

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  1. Update on Proposed Prices and Standards Mailers’ Technical Advisory Committee Steve Kearney Vice President, Pricing & Classification Joe Moeller Manager, Pricing Sharon Daniel Manager, Mailing Standards John Nagla Manager, Implementation November 2006

  2. Update on Proposed Prices and Standards Timeline and Important Dates Proposed Standards Comment Period Ends (November 13) Revised Standards (Early January) Final Standards (Early March) 2006 2007 May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 10 Months Interim Final Standards (Early February) Proposed Standards (September 27) 1 Year Filing Date (May 3, 2006) Litigation (May through March 2007) PRC Recommendation (March 2) Implementation Decision (Early March) Implementation (May 6) We Are Here

  3. Update on Proposed Prices and Standards The rate case 57 Interveners 2,962 interrogatories 54 pieces of testimony filed by interveners Hearings through November 8 Rebuttal testimony due November 20 December: More hearings, and briefs

  4. Update on Proposed Prices and Standards Periodicals – Outside-County Container Charge 85¢ container charge applies to pallets, sacks, and trays

  5. Update on Proposed Prices and Standards Flats Automation • AFSM 100 standards with new flexibility criteria • Rigid pieces pay parcel or Not Flat-Machinable prices • Required scheme preparation 12” max. 5” min. Height Thickness • Min: 0.009” • Max: 3/4” Length 6” min. 15” max.

  6. Update on Proposed Prices and Standards Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable 9

  7. Update on Proposed Prices and Standards Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable • 5-digit, 3-digit, ADC, mixed ADC prices • DDU-entry if sorted to 5-digit/scheme (no minimum) • Follow parcel preparation (no bundles) • Less than 6 oz., nonmachinable preparation • 5-digit/scheme, 3-digit, ADC, mxd ADC • 6 oz. and over, machinable preparation • 5-digit/scheme, BMC, mxd BMC • Optional 5-digit bundles on pallets • 5-piece minimum required to qualify for 5-digit price

  8. Update on Proposed Prices and Standards National Customer Rulings Mailpiece review prior to production One-on-one discussions Ensures consistent acceptance 52 current participants Over 600 Rulings last year Contact: Greg Hall Manager, National Customer RulingsPricing and Classification Service Center90 Church Street, Suite 3100New York, NY 10007-2951 E-mail: gregory.a.hall@usps.gov

  9. Update on Proposed Prices and Standards Communicating • USPS.com/ratecase • DMM Advisory • Subscribe: dmmadvisory@usps.com

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