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R2006-1 Flat Mail Course #40201-28

R2006-1 Flat Mail Course #40201-28. AGENDA. Significant Changes in Flats for: Standard Mail Review changes to PostalOne! Entry data screens Review changes in Postage Statements Changes in Mail Preparation/Sortation. Standard Mail Changes. Flats Standard Mail.

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R2006-1 Flat Mail Course #40201-28

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  1. R2006-1 Flat Mail Course #40201-28

  2. AGENDA Significant Changes in Flats for: • Standard Mail • Review changes to PostalOne! Entry data screens • Review changes in Postage Statements • Changes in Mail Preparation/Sortation

  3. Standard Mail Changes

  4. Flats Standard Mail New rectangular requirement for all flats New flexibility and uniform thickness standards for all flats New Not Flat-Machinable category Charge for detached address labels (DALs) on ECR flats and parcels.

  5. Flats Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier Route • Maximum dimensions • Increased to 12" X 15" • Standardized for all flats

  6. Standard Mail Flats Acceptance Issues • New Standard: ECR flats prepared and mailed with detached address labels (DALs) – charge 1.5 cents each if DALs are used. • Situation: Mailer presents ECR flats with DALs but has not claimed the new DAL charge. • Action for Acceptance: Advise mailer on standards. Charge DAL charges as applicable for the mailing.

  7. Testing Flexibility for Flats, part 1 Example of “flats” that would be considered too rigid (and therefore do not meet the flexibility requirements) boxes and box-like pieces, and tight envelopes that are completely filled to form box-like pieces.

  8. Testing Flexibility for Flats > 10” (part 2) Pieces that pass first test and contain rigid objects.

  9. Testing Flexibility for Flats < 10” (part 2) Pieces that pass first test and contain rigid objects.

  10. Flats Standard Mail All flats Required 5-digit/scheme bundles Required 3-digit/scheme bundles Required 5-digit/scheme sacks Rectangular requirement Uniform thickness Rigid pieces pay NFM or parcel rate

  11. Flats Standard Mail Automation- Changes • New flexibility & uniform thickness standards • Modified deflection test to allow more “droop”

  12. Flats Standard Mail • Add “Not Flat-Machinable” category • All pieces must be marked - “Not Flat-Machinable” or “NFM”

  13. Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable • Rigid or not uniformly thick • Former UFSM 1000 (over ¾” thick or over 15” L)

  14. Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable Proposedrate tiers

  15. Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable • Less than 6 ounces • Sortation – 5-digit, 3-digit, ADC and mixed ADC • Allow DDU entry if sorted to 5-digit • No minimum when entered at DDU

  16. Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable Less than 6 ounces surcharge for nonbarcoded pieces 5-Digit/ Scheme L606 optional 3-Digit L002 ADC L004 Mixed ADC L009

  17. Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable • 6 ounces or more • Sortation – 5-digit, BMC/ASF and mixed BMC • Allow DDU entry if sorted to 5-digit • No minimum when entered at DDU

  18. Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable 6 ounces or more nonbarcoded surcharge 5-Digit/ Scheme L606 optional ASF L602 BMC L601 Mixed BMC L601

  19. Combining NFMs with Parcels Standard Mail • Combining parcels in 5-digit/scheme containers • Machinable • Irregular • Not Flat-Machinable • 5-digit/scheme sacks or pallets • No minimum when entered at DDU

  20. “Old” Postage Statements • Under no circumstances are old postage statements to be accepted after rate case implementation.

  21. Questions

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