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The Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals

The Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals. The Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals. Dennis Farley ESPN & Chuck Tricamo USPS. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals. Mail Classification Act enacted in 1879 established the classes of mail including Second Class Four basic elements to qualify:

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The Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals

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  1. The Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals

  2. The Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Dennis Farley ESPN & Chuck Tricamo USPS

  3. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Mail Classification Act enacted in 1879 established the classes of mail including Second Class Four basic elements to qualify: • Published in serial format • Established minimum frequency • Office of publication in United States • Formed up of printed sheets

  4. Nuts and Bolts of PeriodicalsApplication Process • Application process and associated fees • Authorization categories • Circulation and advertising restrictions • Contents and characteristics PAID PUBLICATIONS: More than 50% paid circulation and no more than 75% advertising in half the issues in a 12 month period REQUESTER: More than 50% either requested or paid and no more than 75% advertising in a single issue

  5. Nuts and Bolts of PeriodicalsApplication Process Why a review? • Original authorization for Periodicals mailing privileges • Periodic reviews to prove continuing eligibility • Change qualification category

  6. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Applying for Periodicals Authorization • Form 3500, Application for Periodicals Mailing Privileges • DM-204, Applying for Periodicals Mailing Privileges • Only available via the WEB at pe.usps.com Additional links: Additional Publications: DM-204

  7. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Alternative to USPS Review Certified Audit Bureaus • For General and Requester Periodicals • Initial Applications • Reentry Applications • Periodic Reviews

  8. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Periodic Reviews • The USPS reviews Form 3526, Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation • Expect a review if paid or requested circulation is less than 60% of total circulation

  9. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Two Forms 3526 • Requester publications – Form 3526-R • All other – Form 3526

  10. 6,430 5,128 14,954 15,083 1,963 1,482 16,917 16,565 57% 66% October 12 September 14, 2005 Ollie Overton, Owner Ollie Overton, Owner September 14, 2005 Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Periodic Reviews

  11. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals General Publications • Subscriber List • Exclude nonqualified recipients • Newsstand copies • Other paid

  12. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Requester Publications • Run Separate Lists For: • Hard Copy Requests with Signatures and Dates along with paid subscriptions • Telemarketing or Internet Requests

  13. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Other Records • Print order or invoice • Orders for subscriptions and/or requests • Records for “non-mail” sales (e.g., newsstand) • A record of disposition for returns • Vending machine records if any

  14. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Other Records • Records of sample copies distributed through the mails or otherwise • Non distributed copies • Records of spoils, stored copies, copies for office use only, and destroyed or recycled copies

  15. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Other Records • Copies of receipts for cash, checks, etc. • Records of deposits • Records for credit card payments • Records of payments received through a third party

  16. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Ordered Subscriptions Not Yet Paid • Count as paid for up to two or three billing cycles or 90 days after order (Promise to Pays)

  17. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Membership Organizations • Membership application, dues payment, and membership renewal notices • Make sure they separate the amount paid for a subscription to the publication from other fees

  18. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Subscription as Part of Membership • Be sure it is clear to the member that a specific amount is for the publication • Dues statement Annual Membership Dues of $100 includes $10 for a one year subscription to Airline Pilots International

  19. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Request as Part of Membership • Membership organizations may adopt a resolution specifying that each member receive a copy of each issue Resolved that a copy of “Carpenters USA” shall be sent to each member of the National Carpenters Association of America

  20. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals What if I use Telemarketing/Internet? • Three methods: • Audit Bureau Review • Form 3845 • Publisher Letter

  21. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals How long will I have to wait for results? • The goal is to schedule reviews within 30 days of the receipt of an application at the Post Office • Reviews should take around 1-3 days • Applications are sent to the PCSC • Decision made within ten days after the eligibility review

  22. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals What if I fail the review? • You may have to re-file with a later issue • Pending money is not refunded • You have to prepare mail as either First-Class or Standard Mail OR • You may appeal the decision

  23. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals How will the appeal work? • Appealed to Postal Service Headquarters through the PCSC • Evidence to refute the determination may allow the PCSC to reverse its decision • If not, Postal Service Headquarters may reverse or uphold the decision

  24. Nuts and Bolts of Periodical Appeal • You may file a petition for a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge • Must file within 15 days of receipt of the ruling • Must state the reasons why the publisher feels the ruling is incorrect

  25. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Paying Postage While Pending • Postage must be paid through an advance deposit account at or before the time of mailing (CAPS not available while Pending)

  26. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals New Launch Publications • Apply prior to meeting circulation standards • Publication’s circulation must be declared within 15 months • Must have a updated business plan • Pay applicable rates while pending • Receive all other benefits of Periodicals • Complete application on issue you thinkwill qualify

  27. QUESTIONS?

  28. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Question 1 True or False • A circulation review will encompass only the copies of a publication that are distributed by the mail.

  29. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Question 1 True or False • A circulation review will encompass only the copies of a publication that are distributed by the mail. Answer - FALSE

  30. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Question 2 True or False • Once approved, a publisher no longer has to maintain the publication’s circulation records needed to prove eligibility.

  31. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Question 2 True or False • Once approved, a publisher no longer has to maintain the publication’s circulation records needed to prove eligibility. Answer - FALSE

  32. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Question 3 True or False • A review of circulation is generally performed when the paid or requested circulation is under 60 percent.

  33. Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Question 3 True or False • A review of circulation is generally performed when the paid or requested circulation is under 60 percent. Answer - TRUE

  34. Thank You! Nuts and Bolts of Periodicals Dennis Farley ESPN & Chuck Tricamo USPS

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