Postal Bulletin 22239 - August 14, 2008 - USPS.com

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2 POSTAL BULLETIN 22239 (8-14-08) 

CONTENTS 

PUBLICITY KIT: FLAGS OF OUR 

NATION STAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

FIELD INFORMATION KIT: 

ELECTION MAIL — 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

FIELD INFORMATION KIT: 

POST OFFICE BOXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FORMS 

UPDATES 

Manuals 

DMM Revision: Labeling List Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 

DMM Revision: Clarification — Collect on Delivery 

Prohibited for APO/FPO Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 

DMM Revision: Periodicals Preparation — Flats — 

Multi-Box Section Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 

DMM Revision: New Price Marking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 

DMM Revision: Clarification of Bundling Standards . . . . . . . 43 

DMM Revision: Mailability of Day-old Emu Chicks . . . . . . . . 61 

DMM Revision: Availability to Search and Pay for 

Post Office Boxes Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 

DMM Revision: Automation Prices for Letter-size 

Mailpieces With Enclosed Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 

POM and Handbooks PO-610, PO-603, and M-41 

Revisions: Waiver of Signature Delivery Process . . . . . . . . 66 

Publications 

Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office 

Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . 69 

Forms 

PS Form 2880 Revision: Undepreciated Balance 

Column Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 

PS Form 5630, Shipment Confirmation Acceptance 

Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 

INFORMATION DESK 

Address Management 

Post Office Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 

Domestic Mail 

Advance Notice Optional Process for Nonprofit 

Standard Mail Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 

Ordering Information for Updated Publications and 

Postage Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 

Marketing 

Mail Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 

Philately 

Stamp Announcement 08-41: Bette Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 

Stamp Announcement 08-42: Eid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 

Stamp Announcement 08-43: Nature of America: 

Great Lakes Dunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 

Stamp Announcement 08-44: America on the Move: 

50s Fins and Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 

Also on the Web: 

For customers at www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/bulletin/pb.htm 

For employees at http://blue.usps.gov 

Stamp Announcement 08-45: Alzheimer’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 

Announcement: The Postal Service Guide to U.S. 

Stamps, 35th Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 

Correction: Vintage Black Cinema Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 

Correction: American Clock Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 

Correction: Louis Jordan Postmark Not Available. . . . . . . . . 91 

Pictorial Postmarks Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 

How to Order the First Day of Issue Digital Color 

or Traditional Postmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 

Retail 

Stamps by Mail — Brochure Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 100 

Supply Management 

Installation Heads/MAOs: Semiannual Review of 

Capital Property Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 

PULL-OUT INFORMATION 

Fraud 

Withholding of Mail Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 

Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers . . . . . . . . 46 

Missing, Lost, or Stolen U.S. Money Order Forms . . . . . . . . 47 

Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms . . . . 52 

Verifying U.S. Postal Service Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 

Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Toll-Free Number Available to Verify Canadian Money 

55 

Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Other Information 

55 

Overseas Military Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 

Postal Bulletin Index 

Semi-annual Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB 22237 (7-17-08) 

Bette Davis stamp 

USPS National Emergency Hotline 

Is your facility operating? 

Call 888-363-7462 

Ordering Information: Following is the list of postal stock numbers (PSNs) to use when ordering copies of the Postal Bulletin from the MDC: 

PB 22239: 7690-10-000-6455 

PB 22238: 7690-10-000-6454 

PB 22237: 7690-10-000-6453 

PB 22236: 7690-10-000-6452 

PB 22235: 7690-10-000-6451 

PB 22234: 7690-10-000-6450 

PB 22233: 7690-10-000-6449 

PB 22232: 7690-10-000-6448 

PB 22231: 7690-10-000-6447 

PB 22230A: 7690-10-000-8803 

PB 22230: 7690-10-000-6446 

PB 22229: 7690-10-000-6445 

PB 22228: 7690-10-000-6444 

PB 22227: 7690-10-000-6443 

PB 22226: 7690-10-000-6442 

PB 22225: 7690-10-000-6441 

PB 22224: 7690-09-000-9375 

PB 22223: 7690-09-000-9374 

PB 22222: 7690-09-000-9373 

PB 22221: 7690-09-000-9372 

PB 22220: 7690-09-000-9371 

PB 22219: 7690-09000-9370 

PB 22218: 7690-09-000-9369 

PB 22217: 7690-09-000-9368 

PB 22216: 7690-09-000-9367 

PB 22215: 7690-09-000-9366 

PB 22214: 7690-09-000-9365 

PB 22213: 7690-09-000-9364 

PB 22212: 7690-09-000-9363 

PB 22211: 7690-09-000-9362 

PB 22210: 7690-09-000-9361 

PB 22209: 7690-09-000-9360

PUBLICITY KIT: FLAGS OF OUR NATION STAMPS 

Publicity Kit: Flags of Our Nation Stamps 

POSTAL BULLETIN 22239 (8-14-08) 

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4 POSTAL BULLETIN 22239 (8-14-08) PUBLICITY KIT: FLAGS OF OUR NATION STAMPS 

Contents 

Stamp Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Design Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Order of Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Stamp Art References — Set 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

First Day of Issue and First Day of Sale Postmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Pictorial Postmarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Guidelines for Finalizing First Day of Sale and Special Dedication Pictorial Postmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Stamp/Philatelic Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

First Day of Issue, First Day of Sale, and Special Dedication Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

First Day of Sale and Special Dedication Event Planning Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Suggested Planning Timeline for First Day of Sale and Special Dedication Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

First Day of Sale and Special Dedication Event Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Publicity Ideas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Local News Releases and Media Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Speech Segments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Sample Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Sample Thank You Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Sample Letter to the Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


Stamp Overview 

In the spring of 2008, the U.S. Postal Service ® introduced 

Set 1 of Flags of Our Nation, a 3-year, multi-stamp 

series, featuring the Stars and Stripes, the 50 state flags, 

five territorial flags and the District of Columbia flag. 

Set 2 will be issued in the fall and will feature flags from 

the District of Columbia through Kansas. The same process 

will be repeated in 2009 and 2010, for a total of 60 

stamp designs. Four of the six groups of 10 will include a 

Stars and Stripes stamp. 

In addition to the flag art, each stamp design includes 

artwork that provides a snapshot view of the state or other 

area represented by a particular flag. 

Design Brief 

These se-tenant stamps (a philatelic term describing an 

attached pair, strip, or block of stamps that differ in design, 

color, or denomination) are arranged alphabetically in strips 

of 10 and sold in coils of 50 (five strips of 10 designs in each 

coil). Individual stamps will be twice the width of standard 

definitives. 

Artist Tom Engeman, a resident of Bethany Beach, Delaware, 

created the detailed flag portraits on the stamps, 

reproducing as accurately as possible — considering the 

stamp-size format — such complex elements as intricate 

state seals and coats of arms. Over the years, the artist’s 

colorful and imaginative designs have appeared on many 

2008 — Set 2 Images 

(2009 images not yet available) 

2009 — Set 3 

Kentucky 

Louisiana 

Maine 

Maryland 

Massachusetts 


Postal Service products, including the National World 

War II Memorial stamp (2004) and the nation’s first Forever 

Stamp (2007). 

Engeman also created the background artwork that 

appears on the stamps. In most cases, an everyday scene 

or activity is shown, but occasionally the view is of something 

less commonplace such as rare wildlife or a stunning 

vista. Unlike previous multi-stamp issuances, this series is 

not limited to official animals, flowers, or products, nor is it 

meant to showcase well-known buildings, landmarks, or 

monuments. 

Order of Issuance 

2008 — Set 2 

District of Columbia 

Florida 

Georgia 

Guam 

Hawaii 

Idaho 

Illinois 

Indiana 

Iowa 

Kansas 

Michigan 

Minnesota 

Mississippi 

Missouri 

USA (Waves of Grain) 

2009 — Set 4 

USA (Purple Mountains) 

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Montana 

Nebraska 

Nevada 

New Hampshire 

New Jersey 

New Mexico 

New York 

North Carolina 

North Dakota 

(2010 images not yet available) 

2010 — Set 5 

Northern Marianas 

Ohio 

Oklahoma 

Oregon 

Pennsylvania 

Puerto Rico 

Rhode Island 

South Carolina 

South Dakota 

Tennessee 

2010 — Set 6 

Texas 

Utah 

Vermont 

Virgin Islands 

Virginia 

Washington 

West Virginia 

Wisconsin 

Wyoming 

USA (Fruited Plain) 

Stamp Art References — Set 2 


Two red bars and three red stars in the flag design were 

inspired by George Washington’s family coat of arms. The 

artwork shows cherry trees in bloom, a much-heralded sign 

of spring in Washington, DC. 

Florida 

The flag has a white field with the state seal at the 

center; diagonal red bars extend from the corners of the 

flag toward the seal’s outer rim. The seal depicts a sabal 

palm (the state tree), a steamboat, and a Seminole woman. 

The artwork features the anhinga, a bird seen in Florida 

wetlands. 

Georgia 

In the flag design, a white bar separates two red horizontal 

bars. The blue canton holds a circle of 13 white stars 

(for the original 13 states), the state coat of arms, and the 

words “In God We Trust.” In the artwork, the lamppost, iron 

fence, and flowering shrubs suggest a typical street in historic 

Savannah. 

Guam 

At the center of the flag’s blue field is Guam’s coat of 

arms, which is shaped like a traditional sling stone once 

used for hunting and fighting. The coat of arms features a 

canoe, palm tree, and river channel. The artwork shows 

tropical fish and the frigate bird. 

Hawaii 

Eight horizontal stripes on the flag represent the main 

islands of Hawaii. The Union Jack design in the upper left 

corner reflects British influence in the late 1700s and early 

1800s. The artwork displays bright red òhi à lehua 

blossoms. 

Idaho 

The flag design features the state seal, with the words 

“State of Idaho” embroidered on a red band below. The artwork 

captures a rainbow trout leaping from a lake. 

Illinois 

The emblem portion of the state seal appears at the 

center of the flag, just above the state name. The artwork 

features a windmill — long a familiar part of the Illinois 

countryside. 

Indiana 

There are 13 stars in the flag’s outer circle (for the first 

13 states), five stars in a half circle (for the states admitted 

before Indiana) and a large star (for Indiana) just above the 

flaming torch. The artwork shows farm equipment in a field. 

Iowa 

The flag’s blue, white, and red bands recall the French 

Tricolor. Iowa was part of the Louisiana Purchase, the huge 

territory acquired from France by the U.S. in 1803. The 

soaring bald eagle (for America) carries a blue streamer 

inscribed with the state motto. The artwork features a field 

of corn reaching to the horizon. 

Kansas 

Near the center of the flag’s blue field is the state seal. 

The word “Kansas” appears below the seal, and the state 

crest appears above the seal. The artwork shows farm 

buildings and silos.


First Day of Issue and First Day of Sale 

Postmarks 

The Postal Service has authorized a first day of issue 

postmark design for the first day of issue ceremony in 

Washington, DC, where all 10 stamps in the coil will be 

dedicated on September 2, 2008. The Postal Service has 

also authorized a first day of sale postmark for dedication 

events held on September 2 in cities other than the officially 

designated first day of issue city. Customers have 60 days 

to obtain the first day of issue and the first day of sale postmarks 

by mail. 

First Day of Issue Postmark 

Customers desiring the first day of issue postmark 

should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, 

address the envelopes to themselves or others, and place 

them in a larger envelope addressed to: 

Flags of Our Nation 

First Day of Issue Postmark 

Postmaster 

PO Box 92282 

Washington DC 20066-9998 

After applying the postmark, the Postal Service will return 

the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the 

postmark. All requests must be postmarked by 

November 3, 2008. 

Pictorial Postmarks 

Stamp dedication events held on days following the first 

day of issue or first day of sale events are known as special 

dedication ceremonies. The first day of sale postmarks, 

shown in this section, may be modified for special dedication 

ceremonies. In order to use the first day of sale postmark 

artwork for a special dedication event, the “First Day 

of Sale” wording must be replaced with the name of the 

“Station” where the special dedication event will be held. 

The postmaster’s city, state, and ZIP Code must also 

appear in the postmark, just under the banner. 

Post Offices can offer these postmarks through mailback 

service for 30 days. The Postal Service must make all 

postmarking services known to collectors through advance 

publicity in the Postal Bulletin. Therefore, all first-day-ofsale 

and special dedication pictorial postmarks must be 

reported to Stamp Services 2 weeks prior to the events on 

PS Form 413, Pictorial Postmark Announcement/Report. 


The form may be found at: http://blue.usps.gov/ 

formmgmt/pt.htm. 

First Day of Sale State Postmarks 

Guidelines for Finalizing First Day of Sale 

and Special Dedication Pictorial 

Postmarks 

To finalize the first day of sale and special dedication 

pictorial postmarks, insert the date and the city, state, and 

ZIP Code of the postmaster of the city where the event will 

be held within the postmark banner. 

Customers desiring these postmarks should affix the 

stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes 

to themselves or others, and place them in a larger 

envelope addressed to: 

Flags of Our Nation 

First Day of Sale Special Dedication Postmarks 

Postmaster 

[Address] 

[City, State and ZIP+4 (as reported on PS Form 413)] 

After applying the postmark, the Postal Service will return 

the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the 

postmark. All requests must be postmarked by October 2. 

Stamp/Philatelic Products 

The following stamp/philatelic products will be available 

for this stamp issuance: 

Digital Color Postmarks — Set of 10, $15.00. 

First Day Cover — Set of 10, $8.00. 

Ceremony Program, $6.95. 

Collector’s Folder, $29.95. 

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First Day of Issue, First Day of Sale, and 

Special Dedication Events 

A first day of issue ceremony for the complete second 

set of the Flags of Our Nation stamps will be held in 

Washington, DC, on September 2, 2008. 

First day of sale ceremonies for the individual Flags of 

Our Nation stamps will also be held on September 2. 

Special dedication events will be held after September 2, 

and pictorial postmarks may be created using the first day 

of sale artwork, provided the word “Station” is depicted in 

the postmark. 

First Day of Sale and Special Dedication 

Event Planning Checklist 

When planning Flags of Our Nation first-day-of-sale and 

special dedication events, keep the following suggestions 

in mind: 

a. Begin planning immediately. Ordering sufficient 

stamps and products from the Stamp Distribution Office 

is a good start. 

b. Coordinate with your Government Relations representative 

as you reach out to the state governors, or 

other state officials, to determine the location of your 

event, and to invite participation by the local Travel 

Industry Association (TIA) representative. You should 

secure Postal Service participants and other non– 

Postal Service participants including the head of the 

local Chamber of Commerce and local politicians. 

c. Launch a local publicity campaign using the materials 

in this kit. 

d. Draft a time line and remarks for speakers. 

e. Furnish a final briefing sheet to all ceremony 

participants. 

f. Plan retail opportunities encouraging sales of the 

stamps. 

g. Prepare local invitations to the event. 

h. Send news clippings to the local contacts of your 

area Corporate Communications. 

Suggested Planning Timeline for First 

Day of Sale and Special Dedication 

Events 

Action Suggested Timing 

1. Send invitations to local and 

area dignitaries. 

A few weeks before event 

2. Send announcements and 

invitations to employees. 


3. Distribute public service 

announcement to radio/TV. 


4. Distribute news release. A few weeks before event 

5. Distribute media advisory to all 

news media. 

1 week before event 

6. Remind invited dignitaries about 

event via telephone. 

5 days before event 

7. Redistribute media advisory to 

all news media. 

1 to 2 days before event 

8. Make follow-up calls to local 

news media. 

1 day before event 

9. Distribute day-of-issuance news 

release. 

Day of event 

10. Send letter to newspaper editor 

thanking community. 

1 day after event 

11. Send media clips to area 

Corporate Communications 

manager. 

Within 1 week after event


Note: If you have any questions or need assistance with 

any of these items, please notify your Corporate Communications 

local contact. 

First Day of Sale and Special Dedication 

Event Tips 

Before the event 

Send a written invitation 2 weeks before the event to 

the mayor of your community and any other local elected 

officials you feel would be appropriate. The local postmaster 

or district manager should sign the invitations. 

Follow up on the written invitation with a telephone call 

to the elected official’s scheduler within a week if you have 

not received a reply. You may need to call more than once. 

Keep in touch with all elected officials who respond. If 

asked, provide updated information to the elected official’s 

staff as it becomes available (such as who else is participating, 

where and when to meet, what his or her role will 

be, etc.). Stress that remarks should be brief and limited to 

the unveiling of the Flags of Our Nation stamps and recognition 

of the role of the U. S. Postal Service in celebrating 

the state’s majestic flag, our nation’s natural features and 

cultural diversity, and our mission to bind the nation 

together through affordable, universal service. 

If you create a program, include names of all participating 

elected officials on the program as honored guests, 

and mention them in all media advisories. 

After the event 

Send a written thank you letter to all elected officials 

who participated in the ceremony, expressing your 

appreciation. 

Provide copies of any newspaper articles about the 

event to their offices. Even though they might see those 

articles on their own, you can take the opportunity to 

remind them of the press coverage the event received. 

Provide a small supply of extra cachets or covers 

with the special cancellation, if applicable, to elected officials, 

even to those who could not attend. These make 

great giveaways and serve as a positive reminder of the 

event. 

Obtain and frame a photo of the elected official posing 

beside the stamp image and make an appointment to 

present it in person, if possible. A matted, well-framed 

photograph stands a good chance of being hung on the 

wall of the official’s office, again serving as a positive 

reminder of the event. 

Keep in touch with your elected officials. Good relationships 

are built over time. 

Publicity Ideas 


The release of these stamps offers an ideal opportunity 

for postal communities in each state to celebrate their flag 

and connect with residents and community leaders. There 

are many ways to generate local media interest in the 

stamps. 

Host a Flags of Our Nation celebration of the diversity 

of your local community. Invite community members 

to display ethnic foods, arts, and crafts and perform 

music and dance. Invite caretakers of local historic 

and scenic venues (historic buildings, lighthouses, 

state forests, large parks, lakes, etc.) to have displays 

at the celebration. 

Host a press conference announcing the issuance of 

the Flags of Our Nation stamps. Participants might 

include the postmaster and the head of the local 

Chamber of Commerce. 

Develop a state flag display at your Post Office and 

invite operators of local historic houses, renovated 

factories, riverboats, lighthouses, etc., and local 

Chambers of Commerce to contribute images for a 

colorful patriotic display. 

Plan an event at the local library or other public location 

and include a display of an enlargement of the 

new stamp for your state flag. Invite appropriate 

speakers including congressional, civic, and community 

leaders. 

Invite groups of children — children of postal 

employees, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, 4H 

Clubs, etc. — to write and illustrate letters about 

“What My State Flag Means to Me” to be displayed 

on the Post Office bulletin board and published in the 

local newspaper. 

Invite groups of children to write “Letters about Our 

State Flag” to be displayed in the local library or community 

center, written to a real or imaginary friend 

about “Great Things to See and Do in [insert your 

state name here].” 

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Contact Information 

Business Customer Relations Contact 

First Day of Issue — Full Coil 

Nancy Ross 

475 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W., Room 2P530 

Washington, DC 20260-0546 

nancy.b.ross@usps.gov 

Telephone: 202-268-3251 

Corporate Communications Contacts 


Luvenia Hyson 

900 Brentwood Road N.E. 


luvenia.d.hyson@usps.gov 

Telephone: 202-636-1245 

Florida 

Bill Tyler 

PO Box 40005 

Jacksonville, FL 32203-0005 

bill.tyler@usps.gov 

Telephone: 904-858-6604 

Georgia 

Michael Miles 

PO Box 599300 

North Metro, GA 30026-9300 

michael.r.miles@usps.gov 

Telephone: 770-935-5068 

Guam 

Duke Gonzales 

3600 Aolele Street 

Honolulu, HI 96820-9998 

duke.gonzales@usps.gov 

Telephone: 808-423-3713 

Hawaii 

Duke Gonzales 

3600 Aolele Street 

Honolulu, HI 96820-9998 

duke.gonzales@usps.gov 

Telephone: 808-423-3713 

Idaho 

David Rupert 

1745 Stout Street, Suite 1075 

Denver, CO 80299-7500 

david.g.rupert@usps.gov 

Telephone: 303-313-5134 

Illinois 

Sue Litterly 

2105 E. Cook Street 

Springfield, IL 62703-9998 

susan.k.litterly@usps.gov 

Telephone: 217-788-7205 

Indiana 

Allen Eakle 

3939 Vincennes Road 

Indianapolis, IN 46298-9840 

allen.l.eakle@usps.gov 

Telephone: 317-870-8591 

Iowa 

Rich Watkins 

16050 Marty Circle 

Stilwell, KS 66085-9998 

richard.a.watkins@usps.gov 

Telephone: 913-685-7521 

Kansas 

Brian Sperry 

1745 Stout Street, Suite 1075 

Denver, CO 80299-7500 

brian.s.sperry@usps.gov 

Telephone: 303-313-5132


Government Relations Contacts First Day of Issue — Full Coil 

Jim Cari 

475 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W., Room 10804 


james.k.cari@usps.gov 

Telephone: 202-268-6029 


Jim Cari 

475 L’Enfant Palza, S.W., Room 10804 


james.k.cari@usps.gov 

Telephone: 202-268-6029 

Florida 

Laurie Solnik 



laurie.solnik@usps.gov 

Telephone: 202-268-3743 

Georgia 

Bill Weagley 



william.j.weagley@usps.gov 

Telephone: 202-268-3745 

Guam 

Linda Macasa 



linda.d.macasa@usps.gov 

Telephone: 202-268-3750 

Hawaii 

Linda Macasa 




Telephone: 202-268-3750 


Idaho 

Linda Macasa 




Telephone: 202-268-3750 

Illinois 

Talaya Simpson 



talaya.s.simpson@usps.gov 

Telephone: 202-268-7839 

Indiana 





Telephone: 202-268-7839 

Iowa 





Telephone: 202-268-7839 

Kansas 

Mico Milanovic 



mico.milanovic@usps.gov 

Telephone: 202-268-7217 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [Name] 

Date (O) [xxx-xxx-xxxx] 

(C) [xxx-xxx-xxxx] 

[xxxxx]@usps.gov] 

usps.com/news 

Release No. [xx-xxx] 

News Release 

[Insert City] Post Office Invites Community to Celebrate Release 

of Flags of Our Nation [Insert State Name] Stamp 

Public Service Announcement for Radio 

[Insert City] — It’s time to celebrate the majesty and beauty of the flag of our great state 

of [Insert State]. The Postal Service is issuing a striking new stamp series, Flags of Our 

Nation, with postage honoring the Stars and Stripes, as well as the flags of the 50 states, 

five territories and the District of Columbia. 

The [Insert City] Post Office invites you to a community celebration on [Insert Date] at 

[Insert Street Address]. The free event starts at [Insert Time]. [Add event details here.] 

[Please feel free to add local history of your state flag here.] 

# # # 

Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit 

the USPS ® Newsroom at www.usps.com/news. 

An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service ® is the only delivery service that 

visits every address in the nation — 146 million homes and businesses. It has 37,000 retail 

locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to pay for operating 

expenses, not tax dollars. The Postal Service has annual revenues of $75 billion and 

delivers nearly half the world’s mail.



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [Name] 

September 2, 2008 (O) [xxx-xxx-xxxx] 




Release No. [xx-xxx] 

News Release 

[Insert City Name] Helps Postal Service Dedicate Flags of Our 

Nation [Insert State Name] Postage Stamp 

[Insert City] — Residents of [Insert City] today joined the U.S. Postal Service ® in a 

community celebration honoring the First Day of Issue of the Flags of Our Nation [Insert 

State] postage stamp. The stamp is one of 10 designs in Set 2 that is available as a coil 

of 42-cent, self-adhesive stamps highlighting flags and scenes from each state or territory. 

The Flags of Our Nation [Insert State] stamp event was held at the [Insert City] Post 

Office and was one of many ceremonies held across the country saluting the new stamp 

series. 

“With the release of these impressive stamps, we pay homage to the majesty of our state’s 

flag. This stamp series marks the first-ever issuance of all the state, territory and District 

of Columbia flags,” said [Insert Name and Title] of the Postal Service. 

Joining [Insert Last Name of Postal Official] at the ceremony were [Insert Names of 

Any Other Notables]. 

The Flags of Our Nation multi-stamp series features the Stars and Stripes, the 50 state 

flags, five territorial flags and the District of Columbia flag. Ten stamps, Set 1, were issued 

last spring. Set 2, issued today, features ten additional stamps (District of Columbia 

through Kansas). The same process will be repeated in 2009 and 2010, for a total of 60 

stamp designs. Four of the six groups of 10 will include a Stars and Stripes stamp. 

In addition to the flag art, each stamp design includes artwork that provides a snapshot 

view of the state or other area represented by a particular flag. In most cases, an everyday 

scene or activity is shown, but occasionally the view is of something less commonplace — 

rare wildlife or a stunning vista. Unlike some previous multi-stamp issuances, this series is 

not limited to official animals, flowers or products, nor is it meant to showcase well-known 

buildings, landmarks or monuments. 

Artist Tom Engeman, a resident of Bethany Beach, Delaware, created the highly detailed 

flag portraits on the stamps, reproducing as accurately as possible — considering the 

stamp-size format — such complex elements as intricate state seals and coats of arms. 

Over the years, the artist’s colorful and imaginative designs have appeared on many Postal 

Service products, including the National World War II Memorial stamp (2004) and the 

nation’s first Forever Stamp (2007). 

Engeman also created artwork for the U.S. flag stamp designs, which were inspired by the 

opening lines of “America the Beautiful,” written by Katharine Lee Bates (1859–1929). 

To see the Flags of Our Nation stamps, go to The Postal Store ® at http://shop.usps.com, 

click Stamps and then Coils. To see other 2008 stamps, click on Stamps. All current 

stamps, philatelic products and gift items are available by calling toll free 800-STAMP-24 

(800-782-6724). 

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14 POSTAL BULLETIN 22239 (8-14-08) PUBLICITY KIT: FLAGS OF OUR NATION STAMPS 

[If desired, add local history of your state flag here.] 

[If desired, add a quote from the local state governor or representative and a quote 

from the Postal Service Dedicating Official.] 

# # # 




visits every address in the nation — 146 million homes and businesses. It has 37,000 retail 






[Insert Date] Contact: [Name] 

(O) [xxx-xxx-xxxx] 



Media Advisory 

[Insert City] Post Office Invites Community to Celebrate Release 

of Flags of Our Nation [Insert State] Stamp 

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Contact: [Name] 

(O) [xxx-xxx-xxxx] 




WHAT: In honor of the issuance of the Flags of Our Nation postage stamps, the [Insert City] Post Office 

is hosting a community celebration. The event is free and open to everyone. 

WHO: [Insert Names and Titles of Event Participants] 

WHEN: [Insert Date and Time] 

WHERE: [Insert Name of Location and Complete Address] 

BACKGROUND: With the Flags of Our Nation stamps, the U.S. Postal Service ® introduced a new multi-stamp series 

featuring the Stars and Stripes, the 50 state flags, five territorial flags and the District of Columbia 

flag. 

Ten stamps, Set 1, were issued last spring (Stars and Stripes, plus Alabama through Delaware). Ten 

more, Set 2, are being issued this fall (District of Columbia through Kansas). The same process will 

be repeated in 2009 and 2010, for a total of 60 stamp designs. Four of the six groups of 10 will 

include a Stars and Stripes stamp. 

In addition to the flag art, each stamp design includes artwork that provides a snapshot view of the 

state or other area represented by a particular flag. In most cases, an everyday scene or activity is 

shown, but occasionally the view is of something less commonplace — rare wildlife or a stunning 

vista. Unlike previous multi-stamp issuances, this series is not limited to official animals, flowers or 

products, nor is it meant to showcase well-known buildings, landmarks or monuments. 

[Please feel free to add local history of your state flag here] 

To see the Flags of Our Nation stamps, go to The Postal Store ® at http://shop.usps.com, click 

Stamps and then Coils. To see other 2008 stamps, click Stamps. 

All current stamps, philatelic products and gift items are available by calling toll free 800-STAMP- 

24 (800-782-6724). 

# # # 




visits every address in the nation, 146 million homes and businesses. It has 37,000 retail 





Speech Segments 

The following suggested speech segments are for use at 

local ceremonies and events. Feel free to customize them 

to fit your local event and community. 

Opening 

Good [Insert Morning/Afternoon]. 

It’s a great honor for me to represent the United States 

Postal Service today as we dedicate the [Insert State 

Name] Flags of Our Nation stamp. It’s a wonderful 

opportunity to celebrate our beloved state flag and to share 

our pride with the nation by using these stamps on our 

correspondence. 

With this stamp, the Postal Service continues its 

tradition of celebrating our nation’s diverse gifts and 

natural treasures. 

Flag Series 

For nearly 140 years, the American Flag has been a 

perennial stamp favorite of the American people. Our flag 

was first featured in 1869 on the Shield Eagle and Flags 

stamp. And it has been making highly applauded curtain 

calls ever since. 

We love our flag as a symbol of our country’s unity and 

pride and the values we hold dear. We revere our flag as a 

potent reminder that we are one nation, united and 

indivisible. 

Our flag also tells a story. In the 13 stripes, we are 

reminded of the heroic actions taken by the 13 colonies to 

form a new nation dedicated to the principle that all people 

are created equal. 

Against a field of blue, we see 50 shining stars — one for 

each of the 50 states. And each of those states has its own 

unique history and traditions. Each state brings something 

very special and important to our national union. 

Today, we are here to celebrate one of those shining 

stars. Today, it is our privilege to pay tribute to the great 

state of [Insert State Name]. We are here to honor [Insert 

State Name] history, her beauty, and her contributions to 

our union. And what better way to do that than with the 

sovereign symbol of our state, the proud flag of [Insert 

State Name]. 

Like the stars in our Star Spangled Banner, the stamp 

we are about to unveil is part of something greater. Over 

the next three years, the Postal Service will continue unveiling 

the rest of the 60-stamp series including the Stars and 

Stripes, and the remaining state and territorial flags. 

And each of these stamps will also portray a local snapshot 

that captures a bit of the local natural wonder that 

inspired the beloved song “America the Beautiful.” 

Localization (e.g., for Alabama. In keeping with the 

theme, the focus is on natural beauty. Source: State 

tourism Web site) 

As you know, Alabama lies in the heart of America’s 

beautiful southern landscape. From the Appalachian 

Mountains in the north across her broad plains down to 

Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, she is blessed with 

fertile land, scenic parks and great cities, not to mention 

the second largest inland waterway system in the United 

States. 

Alabama is a great place to live. And it is filled with wonderful 

places to visit. Like: 

The Cathedral Caverns in Huntsville. 

The beaches at Lake Lurleen. 

The Colonial Gardens of the American Village. 

The wiregrass fields of Landmark Park in Dothan. 

The manicured grounds of the Robert Trent Jones 

Golf Trail. 

And so much more! 

Alabama is America the Beautiful. And today, all of 

America is proud to celebrate that beauty. 

Closing 

The majestic [Insert State Name] Flags of Our Nation 

stamp will also serve as a lasting reminder of the Postal 

Service’s commitment to our role in binding the nation 

together through universal service at affordable rates, 

regardless of which state, territory or city you call home. 

And now, if [Insert Names of Ceremony Participants] 

would join me in unveiling the [Insert State Name] Flags of 

Our Nation stamp. 

(Photo Opportunity) 

I appreciate this opportunity to introduce this stamp to 

our customers and friends in this community. Thank you 

again for taking the time to join us here today for this 

momentous occasion.


Sample Invitation 

[Insert Date] 

[Insert Name] 

[Insert Title] 

[Insert Name of Organization] 

[Insert Street Address] 

[Insert City, State, ZIP+4] 

Attention: Scheduler: 

Dear [Insert Title and Name]: 

On behalf of the [Insert Name of District or Post 

Office] and the United States Postal Service ® , I am 

pleased to invite you to participate in the dedication of the 

Flags of Our Nation postage stamps at [Insert Exact Location] 

on [Insert Date] at [Insert Time]. While this coil of 

stamps honors 10 state flags, our ceremony will highlight 

the special role of the [Insert State Name] state flag 

stamp. 

Flags of Our Nation stamps celebrate a multi-stamp 

series, in coil form, featuring the Stars and Stripes, the 50 

state flags, five territorial flags, and the District of Columbia 

flag. Ten stamps, Set 1, were issued last spring (Stars and 

Stripes, plus Alabama through Delaware). Ten more 

stamps, Set 2, are being issued this fall (District of 

Columbia through Kansas). The same process will be 

repeated in 2009 and 2010, for a total of 60 stamp designs. 

Four of the six groups of 10 will include a Stars and Stripes 

stamp. 

At the dedication ceremony, you will be invited to speak 

briefly about the significance of the [Insert State Name] 

state stamp. We plan a unique photo opportunity for the 

dedication and expect significant press coverage of the 

ceremony. We hope you will join us to commemorate our 

past and celebrate our future by renewing the common 

bonds of the American experience. 

Please confirm your participation by calling [Name of 

Contact] at [Telephone Number] by [Cut-Off Date]. We 

look forward to having you join us at the event. 

Sincerely, 

[Sign] 

[Insert District Manager or Postmaster’s Name] 

[“District Manager” or “Postmaster”] 

U.S. Postal Service 



Sample Thank You Letter 

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[Insert Date] 

[Insert Name] 


[Insert Name of Organization] 




On behalf of the United States Postal Service ® , I want to 

thank you for joining us during our special ceremony dedicating 

our state flag stamp from the Flags of Our Nation 

stamp series. It was a wonderful event for [Insert Name of 

Community], and your participation helped make it a great 

success. 

All of us in the Postal Service are extremely proud of 

the role our organization has played as a community leader 

and in commemorating many of the people, places, and 

events that have made our nation great. The stamp unveiling 

ceremony was a wonderful way to share our pride in our 

state flag’s proud heritage with our friends and neighbors 

here in [Insert Name of Community]. 

I am enclosing copies of our special pictorial cancellation 

[if applicable] for you to share with your constituents, 

as well as copies of press clippings and photographs that 

recorded the event [if applicable]. 

The Postal Service will continue to provide reliable, 

cost-effective service through the ongoing development of 

our world-class communications network. I look forward to 

working with you on future community events. If I can be of 

assistance with any postal matter, please contact me at 

[Telephone Number]. 

Sincerely, 

[Sign] 

[Insert District Manager or Postmaster’s Name] 

[“District Manager” or “Postmaster”] 


[Insert City, State, ZIP+4]


Sample Letter to the Editor 

[Insert Date] 

[Insert Name] 


[Insert Name of Publication] 




The employees of the [Insert City Name] Post Office 

wish to thank the citizens of [Insert City Name] for their 

enthusiasm and support in making yesterday’s release of 

the Flags of Our Nation postage stamps a successful event 

for our community and for the U.S. Postal Service ® . 

Writing and sending greetings is a tradition that has preserved 

our nation’s history and changed lives — particularly 

in times of war and in times of personal triumph and 

tragedy. Unlike other communications, written correspondence 

is timeless, personal, and immediately tangible. 

Our nation’s commemorative stamp program has been 

developed over the past 100 years largely through the participation 

of the American people. Your stamp ideas and 

suggestions are instrumental in helping the Postal 

Service honor some of the greatest achievements and 

achievers that have made our country great. 

We believe the Flags of Our Nation [Insert State] stamp, 

and the nine other stamps in this set, represent important 

steps in our effort to recognize the history and majesty of 

the great flags of our nation. 

Whether by providing universal mail service to everyone, 

everywhere, every day, or through our responsibilities as a 

community leader, the Postal Service will continue to work 

hard to deliver quality communications services across the 

country and right here in [Insert City Name]. 

Sincerely, 

[Sign] 

[Insert Postmaster’s Name] 

Postmaster 



# # # 

— Field Communications, 

Corporate Communications, 8-14-08

FIELD INFORMATION KIT: ELECTION MAIL — 2008 

Field Information Kit: Election Mail — 2008 

Contents 


Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Be Ready for Election 2008 — Briefing Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Tips to Share With Election Officials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Key Message Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Publications 631 and 632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Tag 191, Domestic and International Mail-In Ballots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Tag 57, Political Campaign Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Special Procedures APO/FPO Absentee Ballots September 15–November 3, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

The Hatch Act — Permitted and Prohibited Activities for Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

The Anti-Lobbying Act — Lobbying Restrictions for Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

Additional Information for Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

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20 POSTAL BULLETIN 22239 (8-14-08) FIELD INFORMATION KIT: ELECTION MAIL — 2008 

Introduction 

Over 3,000 counties in the United States are responsible 

for conducting elections for local, state, and national 

offices. To increase voter turnout and make it more convenient 

for citizens to participate in elections, many counties 

have adopted new policies such as “No Excuse Absentee 

Voting” and “Vote-by-Mail.” These alternatives to the traditional 

obligation of going to a polling station on Election 

Day provide the Postal Service with an opportunity for 

new mail volume, and it helps to enhance the value of mail 

in the minds of the public. 

Leading up to the General Election on November 4, 

2008, an increasing number of mail-in ballots and other 

official election materials prepared by election officials will 

be entering the mailstream. Concurrently, there will be 

campaign mailings promoting political candidates, referendums, 

and political campaigns. During this time, it is critical 

that Postal Service employees maintain their usual high 

level of service to ensure that all Official Election Mail (OEM) 

and Political Campaign Mail (PCM) are processed and 

delivered timely. Providing reliable service for this very 

important, time-sensitive mail will demonstrate the Postal 

Service’s strong commitment to supporting voters and 

local election officials. 

This information kit is designed to provide Postal 

Service employees with the information they need about 

election mail. 

Be Ready for Election 2008 — Briefing 

Article 

There is nothing more basic to our nation than a citizen’s 

right to vote, and the Postal Service’s role in today’s process 

is extremely important. Although not authorized to 

play any role in determining how elections are carried out 

in the United States, the Postal Service stands ready to do 

everything it can to make sure voters experience a smooth, 

well-organized process — one that provides them with the 

highest levels of trust and confidence when they cast their 

ballots by mail. 

Postmasters and station managers should expect to be 

contacted by election officials asking for help with their 

mailings. Election officials may be directed to 

www.usps.com/electionmail, which has resources tailored 

to meet their mailing needs. In addition, the local mailpiece 

design analyst (MDA) and district business mail entry unit 

(BMEU) personnel are available to help with inquiries concerning 

election mail. 

Postal employees needing information on procedures for 

handling election mail can also go to the Election 2008 internal 

site at http://blue.usps.gov/marketing/election.htm. This 

site is designed to be the single source for information about 

the Postal Service’s role in elections, and to educate postal 

employees on the importance and proper handling of both 

OEM and PCM. 

It is critical that Postal Service employees be ready to 

provide reliable service and delivery for this very important 

and time-sensitive mail. All OEM and PCM must be handled 

promptly and receive equal care and attention. With 

your help, the Postal Service will be able to capture and 

grow this valuable mail volume. 

Tips to Share With Election Officials 

Here are a few things local election officials should 

know. Sharing this information with them will help to ensure 

the mail they entrust to the Postal Service during this election 

season is processed in the most efficient and timely 

manner. 

It is crucial that election officials plan their mailings in 

advance during an election period. The Postal 

Service has mail experts available to help explain 

regulations that will ensure efficient and accurate 

delivery of election-related items and ballots. MDAs 

can provide critical guidance to assist election officials 

in designing outbound and return envelopes 

that meet postal standards and constructing an 

effective mailing plan. 

It is strongly recommended that election officials 

print only the address and barcode of the election 

office on the return envelope. Some jurisdictions 

include a block for the voter’s signature, address, 

and delivery barcode on the back of the envelope 

voters use to return the ballot. Although the Postal 

Service is able to deliver these envelopes to their 

intended destination, occasionally USPS mail processing 

equipment may read the voter’s address and 

barcode on the return envelope instead of the election 

office address. This may cause the mail to be 

delayed or returned to the voter. 

Using a Facing Identification Mark (FIM) on the return 

envelope helps assure that USPS ® processing 

equipment will identify the correct side of the envelope 

efficiently without impacting processing time. 

Election officials should use the OEM logo to help 

voters recognize the mail as important and distinct 

from partisan political mailings. Additionally, the logo 

serves to identify OEM for Postal Service workers 

and distinguish it from the thousands of other mailpieces 

that are processed daily. 

One of the newest tools available is the green Tag 

191. The tag was developed with the assistance of 

state election officials and is used to identify trays 

and sacks containing domestic and international


ballots. Election officials may request a supply of Tag 

191 from their local Postal Service MDA, BMEU, or 

Post Office and should allow adequate time for 

order fulfillment. 

The Postal Service recommends that election officials 

mail ballots 30–45 days before Election Day. 

Special handling procedures will be in effect from 

September 15 through November 3, 2008, for ballots 

mailed to military personnel stationed abroad. During 

this period, the Postal Service will send military 

absentee ballots via the Express Mail ® network to the 

three military International Service Centers in Miami, 

New York, and San Francisco. 

The Postal Service has developed a step-by-step 

training program for election officials. Each session 

of “Election Mail: Tips, Tools, and Tactics for Successful 

Mailing” is led by postal representatives sharing 

tools and resources to help customize a mail 

plan. To find out more about this training, send an 

e-mail to election-mail-manager@usps.gov. 

For information on preparing and sending mail, visit 

the Election Officials’ Mailing Resources site at 

www.usps.com/electionmail. Resources are available 

to help plan, address, and design OEM. A downloadable 

image of the OEM logo also is available at 

the site. 

The Postal Service looks forward to working with election 

officials to help ensure the accurate, timely delivery of 

all ballot mail. 

Key Message Points 

For Election Officials 

The following message points can be used when talking 

with election officials and others about the convenience 

and security of voting by mail: 

Record numbers of voters will cast their votes by mail 

in the 2008 presidential election. 

Every state in the country allows absentee voting by 

mail, with 29 of the 50 states offering no-excuse 

absentee balloting. 

First-Class Mail ® service provides security, speed, 

and affordable rates for highly important and timesensitive 

mail. 

Tampering or interfering with U.S. Mail ® is a federal 

crime that is enforced by one of the nation’s oldest 

law enforcement agencies — the United States 

Postal Inspection Service. 

The U.S. Postal Service ® is the most trusted government 

agency. 1 

1. Based on “The 2008 Most Trusted Companies for Privacy” study by 

the Ponemon Institute. 


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For Employees 

These message points can be used when speaking to 

employees about the increased volume of election mail in 

the mailstream and its proper handling: 

Record numbers of voters are expected to cast their 

votes by mail in the 2008 presidential election, establishing 

the Postal Service as a major nonpartisan 

partner in the nation’s electoral process. 

Voting by mail enhances the value of mail in the 

minds of the American public and facilitates new volume 

for First-Class Mail and Standard Mail ® service. 

The timely and proper handling of election mail is critical 

to establishing the Postal Service as a reliable 

alternative to in-person voting systems. 

Green Tag 191 is recommended for use with trays 

and sacks containing official ballot mail and red Tag 

57 is recommended for use with PCM. Use of these 

tags provides greater visibility to mail trays or sacks 

during Postal Service handling. 

Definitions 

Official election mail (OEM) is any mailpiece created by 

an authorized voting registration official that is mailed to or 

from a citizen of the United States for the purpose of participating 

in the voting process. It includes: 

Mail-in ballots. 

Ballot materials. 

Voter registration cards. 

Absentee applications. 

Polling place notifications. 

Election mail does not include PCM. 

Political campaign mail (PCM) is any piece mailed for 

political campaign purposes by a registered political candidate, 

a campaign committee, or a committee of a political 

party to promote political candidates, referendums, or 

political campaigns. 

Mail meeting this definition is considered PCM 

regardless of whether the election is partisan or 

nonpartisan. 

A brochure promoting the candidacy of one or more 

registered candidates for elected offices on the local, 

state, or federal levels is a common example of a 

political campaign mailpiece. 

Political campaign mailpieces may bear an endorsement 

required by federal or state law that is similar to: 

“Paid for by the committee to elect John Smith and 

authorized by John Smith.” 

Mail from organizations, such as labor unions, religious 

groups, retiree organizations, and others that


endorse specific candidates or political issues is not 

PCM. 

Specific responsibilities for handling political 

campaign mailings are detailed in Postal Operations 

Manual (POM) 492. 

Free Absentee Ballots are balloting materials, consisting 

of postcard applications, ballots, voting instructions, and 

envelopes that may be sent through the mail without prepayment 

of postage. The absentee ballot provisions in 

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, 

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) 703.8.0 for mailing without 

postage are for federal elections including special elections 

of a federal nature. Free absentee balloting materials may 

only be sent to and from persons in the following categories 

Balloting Material Formats — Envelope: DMM 703 Exhibit 8.2.1 

Note: Example shown with optional OEM logo. 

Balloting Material Formats—Postcard: DMM 703 Exhibit 8.2.2 

Postage Affixed Pieces 

Note: Example shown with optional OEM logo. 

when they are absent from the place of voting residence 

and otherwise eligible to vote as an absentee: 

a. Members of the Armed Forces in active service and 

their spouses and dependents. 

b. Members of the U.S. Merchant Marine and their 

spouses and dependents. 

c. U.S. citizens residing outside the territorial limits of 

the United States and the District of Columbia and 

their spouses and dependents residing with or 

accompanying them. 

To be mailable without prepayment of postage, the balloting 

materials must be deposited at a U.S. Post Office, an 

overseas U.S. Military Post Office, or an American 

Embassy or American Consulate. Qualifying mailpieces 

must also be formatted to meet the following design 

requirements in DMM 703.8.2:


All ballots and balloting materials that are not eligible to be 

sent under the free postage provisions in DMM 703.8.0 are 

required to have postage affixed prior to mailing. 

Publications 631 and 632 

The Postal Service provides two publications related to 

OEM — Publication 631, Official Election Mail Graphic 

Guidelines and Logos, and Publication 632, State and 

Local Election Mail — User’s Guide. Both are available as 

electronic publications and can be printed in either PDF or 

HTML file formats from the Election 2008 internal site at 

http://blue.usps.gov/marketing/election.htm. 

Publication 631 

Publication 631, Official Election Mail Graphic Guidelines 

and Logos, provides detailed information on the print 

and color specifications for using the OEM logo. The logo 

is a trademark image that may only be used by election officials 

in accordance with the design specifications in Publication 

631. The logo may be used on any mailpiece created 

by an election official that is mailed to or from a citizen of 

the United States for the purpose of participating in the voting 

process. This includes balloting materials, voter registration 

cards, absentee applications, polling place 

notifications, and voter reply mail. 

The Postal Service encourages election officials to use 

the logo on their OEM materials. Use of the OEM logo helps 

recipients recognize a mailpiece as important and distinct 

from other PCM. The logo also serves to identify OEM to 

Postal Service workers and distinguish it from the thousands 

of other mailpieces that are processed daily. However, 

use of the logo is not intended to upgrade the level of 

service paid for or substitute for required postage. 

Publication 632 

Publication 632, State and Local Election Mail — User’s 

Guide, is designed to help election officials make decisions 

involving the design of their mailpiece, address list cleansing, 

class of mail, options for reply mail, and obtaining postage 

discounts. Working with the local MDA is 

recommended to ensure mailpiece quality and avoid 

potential preparation problems. Publication 632 also 

includes a checklist that election officials can follow to help 

achieve a successful mailing. 

Post Office personnel should provide copies of Publications 

631 and 632 to their local election officials. For more 

information on election mail, direct election officials to 

www.usps.com/electionmail. 


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Tag 191, Domestic and International Mail- 

In Ballots 

Tag 191, Domestic and International Mail-In Ballots, may 

be used by election officials to identify ballot mail prepared 

in trays or sacks. Although use of the Tag 191 is not 

required, the Postal Service recommends that election officials 

use the tag to provide greater visibility to their ballot 

mail during handling and distribution by the Postal Service. 

Tag 191 may be used only to identify ballot mail 

addressed for domestic or international delivery. The tag 

may be used to identify “sample ballots” but may not to be 

used to identify containers of other types of OEM, such as 

polling place notices, voter registration notices, or other


election materials. Tag 191 may not be used by any person 

or organization other than election officials, even if used to 

send “sample ballots.” The tag also may not be used by 

organizations or individuals to send materials that promote 

political candidates, referendums, or political campaigns. 

Tag 57, Political Campaign Mailing, may be used to identify 

PCM. 

Affixing Tag 191 to Mail Containers 

Election officials who use Tag 191 are to attach the tag 

to their mailing containers as follows: 

Strapped Letter Trays: Attach Tag 191 using a wire 

twist tie to the strap at the end of the tray that bears 

the tray label. 

Nonstrapped Letter Trays: For trays permitted to be 

tendered without strapping, attach Tag 191 to the 

tray with a rubber band that is double-looped 

through the tray handhold at the end that bears the 

tray label. 

Sacks with Flat-Size Mail: Depending on the type of 

sack, attach Tag 191 to either the strap or label 

holder on the sack. 

Availability and Ordering 

Each Post Office should maintain a sufficient supply of 

Tag 191 for its local election officials. The tag may be 

ordered from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) using 

the touch-tone order entry (TTOE) system. The Postal 

Service stock number for Tag 191 is PSN 7690-10-000- 

0667. Detailed ordering instructions appeared in Postal 

Bulletin 22220 (11-22-07, page 8). 

Tag 57, Political Campaign Mailing 

The Postal Service recommends that mailers use the 

red PS Tag 57, Political Campaign Mailing, to identify trays 

and sacks that contain PCM. Although use of the tag is 

optional, when used, it provides greater visibility to containers 

of PCM as they move through Postal Service processing 

and distribution operations. 

Tag 57 is only intended for use on containers (trays and 

sacks) of First-Class Mail and Standard Mail items entered 

by a registered political candidate, campaign committee, 

or committee of a political party and in connection with a 

partisan or nonpartisan election. Tag 57 may not be used 

to identify mailings made by other types of organizations, 

even if promoting or endorsing political candidates, referendums, 

and other political activities. 

Affix Tag 57 to the mail container as follows: 

Strapped Letter Trays: Attach Tag 57 using a wire 

twist tie to the strap at the end of the tray that bears 

the tray label. 

Nonstrapped Letter Trays: For trays permitted to be 

tendered without strapping, attach Tag 57 to the tray 

with a rubber band that is double-looped through the 

tray handhold at the end that bears the tray label. 

Sacks With Flat-Size Mail: Depending on the type of 

sack, attach Tag 57 to either the strap or label holder 

on the sack. 

Each Post Office and mail acceptance unit should maintain 

a sufficient supply of Tag 57 for their local political 

campaign mailers. 

Tag 57 is used to identify campaign mailings. 

Special Procedures APO/FPO Absentee 

Ballots September 15–November 3, 2008 

For the 2008 General Election, the United States Postal 

Service ® and the Military Postal Service have again joined 

forces to expedite delivery of absentee ballots to overseas 

military personnel during the period of September 15 

through November 3, 2008. Both agencies recognize the 

important role mail plays in the election process and are 

committed to ensuring that everyone who votes by mail 

experiences a smooth, well-organized process — one that 

provides them with the highest levels of trust and confidence. 

The following Special Procedures for APO/FPO 

Absentee Ballots are provided for election officials and 

postal employees. 

Election officials should mail absentee ballots at least 

30–45 days prior to the November 4, 2008, General 

Election. All military absentee ballots mailed by election 

officials between September 15 and 

November 3, 2008, will be subject to special handling 

procedures. 

Local election officials are requested to separate military 

absentee ballots to each of the three International 

Service Center (ISC) military gateways: New 

York, Miami, and San Francisco. The facing slip templates 

used to identify the ISCs can be found at 

www.usps.com/electionmail/absentee.htm, or 

obtained from the local MDA or BMEU.


Trays or containers of absentee ballot mail may be 

identified using Tag 191 and presented to the Post 

Office. Election officials should contact their local 

Post Office for more information on standard procedures 

for ballot mail. 

APO/FPO absentee ballots will be sent from local 

Post Office locations to the nearest Processing & 

Distribution Center (P&DC) for further processing. 

The P&DC will expedite all military absentee ballots 

via the Express Mail network to each of the ISCs at 

no additional charge to the election office. 

At the ISC, absentee ballots receive special handling 

including accelerated sortation, special tray identification, 

and priority transportation. 

Election officials should be requested to separate military 

absentee ballots by preparing direct bundles for each 

of the three ISC military gateways. Each bundle must be 

identified using a facing slip for the appropriate ISC. If there 

are less than five pieces to make a direct bundle, a mixed 

bundle may be prepared. Mixed bundles must have the 

facing slip marked, “APO/FPO MIXED — Absentee 

Ballots.” 

When in doubt, election officials should check with the 

local Post Office. The latest information will be posted 

online at www.usps.com/electionmail/absentee.htm. 

The Hatch Act — Permitted and 

Prohibited Activities for Employees 

The Hatch Act is a federal law that restricts the political 

activity of federal and Postal Service employees while on 

duty, on government property, wearing an official uniform, 

or using a government vehicle. It also prohibits candidates 

campaigning for election to public office on leased or 

owned postal property. 

Under the Hatch Act, Postal Service employees may: 

Be candidates for public office in nonpartisan 

elections. 

Register and vote as they choose. 

Assist in voter registration drives. 

Express opinions about candidates and issues. 

Contribute money to political organizations. 

Attend political fundraising functions. 

Attend and be active at political rallies and meetings. 

Join and be an active member of a political party or 

club. 

Sign nominating petitions. 

Campaign for or against referendum questions, constitutional 

amendments, and municipal ordinances. 


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Campaign for or against candidates in partisan 

elections. 

Make speeches for candidates in partisan elections. 

Distribute campaign literature in partisan elections. 

Hold office in political clubs or parties. 

Postal Service employees may not: 

Use official authority or influence to interfere with an 

election. 

Solicit, receive, or collect political contributions 

unless both individuals are members of the same 

federal labor organization or employee organization, 

and the one solicited is not a subordinate employee. 

Knowingly solicit or discourage the political activity 

of any person who has business before the agency. 

Engage in political activity while on duty, wearing an 

official uniform, using a government vehicle, or in any 

government office. 

Solicit political contributions from the general public. 

Solicit or receive political contributions. 

Be candidates for public office in partisan elections. 

Wear political buttons on duty. 

Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. More information 

on the Hatch Act can be obtained at www.osc.gov/ 

hatchact.htm. 

The Anti-Lobbying Act — Lobbying 

Restrictions for Employees 

The Anti-Lobbying Act is a federal law that prohibits 

Postal Service officers and employees acting in their official 

capacity from engaging in grassroots lobbying campaigns 

that directly or indirectly encourage the public to contact 

government officials in support of, or in opposition to, proposed 

or pending legislation. 

Example: A Postal Service employee may not participate 

in a press conference organized by a nongovernmental 

advocacy group called to criticize a legislative 

proposal, nor may an employee ghostwrite statements 

for a grassroots lobbying campaign. 

The Anti-Lobbying Act also prohibits the direct or indirect 

use of Postal Service funds to pay for material 

intended to influence a member of Congress, a jurisdiction, 

or an official of any government to support or oppose any 

legislation, law ratification, policy, or appropriation. 

Example: A series of letters on official stationery sent to 

mass mailers urging them to write to their elected representative 

to support specific legislation would constitute a 

prohibited direct expenditure under the Anti-Lobbying Act.


Example: The provision of facilities, equipment, telephones, 

etc., to a private lobbying group for a grassroots 

lobbying campaign supporting specific legislation would 

constitute a prohibited indirect expenditure under the Anti- 

Lobbying Act. 

Advice concerning the Anti-Lobbying Act is available to 

Postal Service employees by calling the Ethics Help Line at 

(202) 268-6346, or by sending an e-mail inquiry to 

ethics.help@usps.gov. 

Additional Information for Employees 

Postage Payment Options for Official Election 

Mail 

As with all mail, postage for OEM — including vote-bymail 

ballots — is required to be paid before mailing. The following 

postage options are available for use on OEM: 

Outgoing Mailpieces 

Sent from Election Office to the 

Voter 

Permit Imprint. 

Postage Meter. 

Postage Stamp. 

*Free Absentee Balloting 

Materials Format. 

Return Mailpieces 

Sent by Voter to the Election 

Office 

Postage Meter. 

Postage Stamp. 

Courtesy Reply Mail Format 

With Stamp Applied. 

Meter Reply Mail. 

Business Reply Mail. 

*Free Absentee Balloting 

Materials Format. 

* The free absentee balloting materials format may only be used for 

federal elections and when sent to authorized persons as permitted 

in DMM 703.8.0. 

Handling Absentee Balloting Materials With 

Insufficient Postage 

From now until the election in November, Post Offices 

can expect to see absentee balloting materials in the mail. 

Since most absentee balloting materials require postage, it 

is conceivable that some of these mailpieces will be shortpaid, 

and some will contain no postage at all. It is critical 

that this mail is handled correctly to avoid any negative 

impact on election results or the Postal Service. 

Employees need to be aware that absentee balloting 

materials are handled differently than other unpaid or shortpaid 

mailpieces. ABSENTEE BALLOTING MATERIALS 

ARE NOT TO BE RETURNED FOR ADDITIONAL POST- 

AGE OR DETAINED! The postage is collected from the 

election office. Any delay of absentee ballots is a violation 

of Postal Service policy. 

All employees must adhere to Postal Service policy as 

follows: 

Any absentee ballot materials identified as shortpaid 

or unpaid will be accounted for according to Postal 

Service policy and will be delivered to the addressee. 

No absentee balloting materials may be detained or 

treated as unpaid mail, as directed by POM section 

171.3. Refer questions about possible abuse or 

impropriety to supervisors. 

Willful delay of absentee balloting material or other 

election material is a violation of policy, ethics, and 

law. 

Shortpaid and unpaid absentee balloting materials 

must never be returned for additional postage to the 

sender. Postage must be collected from the election 

office. 

Employees with questions or concerns about handling 

absentee balloting material should contact their supervisor 

or district political mail coordinator. 

Use of Lobbies and Postal Property 

From now until the election in November, postmasters 

and station managers can expect to receive inquiries concerning 

the use of Postal Service lobbies and grounds for 

election-related activities. It is critical that all employees 

communicate the same message to prevent any negative 

impact on the Postal Service. 

Do NOT allow the following items to be placed or 

collected in a Post Office lobby: 

Ballot boxes/receptacles. 

Applications for absentee ballots (Vote by Mail). 

Partisan materials. The depositing, posting, or display 

of any materials that could be considered part of 

a political campaign, including any materials featuring 

photographs of elected officials or party symbols, 

is prohibited. This restriction also applies to the community 

bulletin board. (See Retail Standardization 

guidelines currently in effect at http://blue.usps.gov/ 

retail/standardization.htm.) 

Freestanding signs or other structures. Except as 

part of postal activities, no tables, chairs, freestanding 

signs, posters, structures, or furniture of any type 

may be placed on postal property. Refer any questions 

about this prohibition to the Law Department 

Field Office in your area. 

Do NOT allow the following activities to take place in 

a Post Office lobby, on postal sidewalks, or other exterior 

postal property: 

Campaigning for election to public office. Any activity 

conducted in support of a campaign for election of 

an individual to any public office is prohibited on


Postal Service property. This prohibition includes 

depositing, posting, displaying, or distributing campaign 

literature; asking for or collecting signatures to 

put a candidate on an election ballot; or asking for or 

collecting contributions for a partisan organization or 

cause. Refer any questions about these prohibited 

activities to the Law Department Field Office in your 

area. 

These items or activities may be allowed in a Post 

Office lobby with the following limitations: 

Voter registration materials. The display of these 

materials is optional and may take place only in the 

P.O. Box Lobby Zone (Zone 6). (Refer to the Retail 

Standardization guidelines currently in effect. Information 

is posted online at http://blue.usps.gov/retail/ 

standardization.htm). 

Voter registration activities. Refer requests by any 

organization to conduct voter registration activities 

on Postal Service property to the Law Department 

Field Office in your area. 

Photography/Filming. Any kind of audio or visual 

recording conducted for news, advertising, or commercial 

purposes requires prior permission from the 

Postal Service. (For more information, e-mail 

permissions@usps.gov or visit www.usps.com/ 

rightsandpermissions.) 

Requests for Help With Mailing 

Postmasters and station managers may be contacted 

by election officials asking for help with their mailings. 

Refer election officials to the Election Officials’ Mailing 

Resources site at www.usps.com/electionmail, which has 

everything they need for mailing in one convenient place. 

As always, the local MDA and district BMEU personnel are 

available to help with inquiries concerning election mail. 

For assistance with PCM, contact the district marketing 

manager. 

Official Election Mail — What Employees Need to 

Do 

Be alert for green Tag 191, which identifies ballot 

mail. 

Be alert for the OEM logo, which is used to identify 

individual pieces of election mail. The logo may be 

printed in black, blue, or red ink. 

Promptly handle all ballots and other official election 

mailings and give all of these items equal care and 

attention. 

Immediately report any problems with ballot mail or 

other OEM to your supervisor. Supervisors are to 

report problems to the district political mail 

coordinator. 


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Political Campaign Mail — What Employees Need 

to Do 

Be alert for red Tag 57, which identifies PCM. 

Promptly handle political campaign mailings and give 

each one equal care and attention. 

Immediately report any problems with PCM to your 

supervisor. Supervisors are to report problems to the 

district political mail coordinator. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Official Election Mail 

1. What is Official Election Mail? 

OEM is any mailpiece created by a voting registration 

official who is authorized by state law to mail to or to 

receive mail from a citizen of the United States for the 

purpose of participating in the voting process. OEM 

includes mail-in ballots, absentee ballots, balloting 

materials, voter registration cards, absentee applications, 

and polling place notifications. 

2. Is political mail sent by candidates running for elected 

offices considered to be OEM? 

No, OEM does not include mail sent by candidates, 

their campaign committees, political parties, or other 

organizations. 

3. What is Tag 191? 

Tag 191, Domestic and International Mail-In Ballots, 

is a new container tag that is green in color. The tag 

became available in November 2007 and may be 

used by election officials to identify trays and sacks 

of their ballot mail destined for either domestic or 

international addresses. The tag provides greater visibility 

to ballot mail during Postal Service handling. 

4. Can Tag 191 be used with every mailpiece that 

displays the OEM logo? 

No, the green Tag 191 may be used only to identify 

ballots addressed for domestic or international delivery. 

The tag may be used to identify “sample ballots” 

sent by election officials, but may not to be used to 

identify containers of other types of OEM, such as 

polling place notices, vote registration notices, or 

other election-related materials. Tag 191 may not be 

used by other organizations or individuals who are 

not election officials. To identify PCM, mailers may 

continue to use the red Tag 57, Political Campaign 

Mailing. 

5. Is Tag 191 required to be on containers of OEM? 

No. The use of Tag 191 is strongly recommended for 

ballots, but is not required.


6. Is Tag 191 reusable? 

Yes. Once containers of OEM have been emptied, 

Tag 191 should be removed from the trays and sacks 

and retained by Postal Service employees for reuse. 

7. If election officials are not supposed to use Tag 191 

on their nonballot mail, such as polling place notices 

and voter registration forms, may they use Tag 57 to 

identify their mailing containers? 

No, Tag 57, Political Campaign Mailing, is only to be 

used to identify trays and sacks of PCM pertaining to 

a partisan or nonpartisan election that is sent by a 

registered political candidate, a campaign committee, 

or a committee of a political party to promote 

political candidates, referendums, or political 

campaigns. 

8. How does a Post Office get a supply of Tag 191? 

Each Post Office can order Tag 191 from the MDC 

using normal ordering procedures. Post Offices 

should maintain a sufficient supply of Tag 191 to 

meet the needs of their local election officials. The 

Postal Service stock number for Tag 191 is PSN 

7690-10-000-0667. Detailed ordering instructions 

appeared in Postal Bulletin 22220 (11-22-07, page 8). 

9. What is the OEM logo? 

The OEM logo is a registered trademark image that 

may only be used by election officials. The logo 

design features an interpretation of the stars and 

stripes of the American flag and the words, “Official 

Election Mail” and “Authorized by the U.S. Postal 

Service.” The design, color, and placement specifications 

for the logo are detailed in Publication 631, Official 

Election Mail Graphic Guidelines and Logos, 

which is available online at www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/ 

pubs/pub631.pdf. 

10. Why was the OEM logo created? 

The logo was created by the Postal Service in cooperation 

with the Joint Election Official Liaison Committee 

to help federal, state, and local election 

officials carry out their responsibilities under the 

National Voter Registration Act of 1993. 

11. Who can use the OEM logo? 

The OEM logo can be used on any mailpiece created 

by an election official who is authorized by state law 

and that is mailed to or from a citizen of the United 

States for the purpose of participating in the voting 

process. OEM includes balloting materials, voter 

registration cards, absentee applications, polling 

place notifications, and voter reply mail. Use of the 

logo must comply with the design specifications in 

Publication 631. 

12. Are election officials required to use the OEM logo? 

No, use of the logo is not required, but the Postal 

Service does encourage election officials to use the 

logo on their OEM materials. Use of the OEM logo 

helps recipients recognize a mailpiece as important 

and distinct from other political mail. The logo also 

serves to identify OEM to Postal Service workers and 

distinguish it from the thousands of other mailpieces 

that are processed daily. 

13. Does use of the OEM logo provide upgraded service 

for OEM during Postal Service processing? 

No, use of the logo is not intended to upgrade the 

level of service paid for or substitute for required 

postage. 

14. Are there any Postal Service publications that are 

designed to help election officials with preparing their 

mail? 

Yes, Publication 632, State and Local Election Mail — 

User’s Guide, is designed to help election officials 

make decisions involving the design of their mailpiece, 

address list cleansing, class of mail, options 

for reply mail, and postage. Publication 632 recommends 

that election officials consult with the local 

MDA before mailing and also includes a checklist 

that election officials can follow to help them achieve 

a successful mailing. 

15. Can all absentee balloting materials be mailed free of 

postage? 

No, only absentee balloting materials consisting of 

postcard applications, ballots, voting instructions, 

and envelopes may be sent through the mail without 

prepayment of postage only when sent to or by certain 

individuals. The privilege was established by 

statute and enables specified persons to apply for 

registration and vote by absentee ballot (in federal 

elections only) when absent from the place of voting 

residence and otherwise eligible to vote as an absentee. 

Only the following persons are eligible to mail 

without prepayment of postage: 

a. Members of the Armed Forces in active service 

and their spouses and dependents. 

b. Members of the U.S. Merchant Marine and their 

spouses and dependents. 

c. U.S. citizens residing outside the territorial limits 

of the United States, the District of Columbia, and 

their spouses and dependents residing with or 

accompanying them. 

All other types of ballots and balloting materials must 

bear postage using a permit imprint, postage meter, 

adhesive stamp, or other acceptable method of postage 

payment prior to mailing.


16. Are there mailpiece design requirements for free 

absentee ballots? 

Yes, qualifying mailpieces must be formatted to meet 

the design requirements in DMM 703.8.2. 

17. Why is FIM C used on free absentee ballots? Isn’t that 

for business reply mail (BRM)? 

Free absentee ballots are neither BRM nor permit 

reply mail (PRM), but a unique type of reply mail and 

use FIM C paired with a delivery point barcode. See 

DMM 708.9.2. 

18. Are there requirements for the deposit of mailpiece 

pieces prepared as free absentee ballots? 

Yes, to be mailable without prepayment of postage 

under DMM 703.8.0, absentee balloting materials 

must be deposited at a U.S. Post Office, an overseas 

U.S. Military Post Office, or an American Embassy or 

American Consulate. 

19. Can absentee balloting materials solely for state or 

local elections be mailed free? 

No. The provisions in DMM 703.8.0 for mailing free 

absentee balloting materials only apply to ballot 

materials for federal elections. 

20. For absentee balloting material with no or insufficient 

postage, should the normal procedures for shortpaid 

mail be followed? 

No, absentee balloting materials with insufficient or 

missing postage are never to be detained or treated 

as unpaid mail, as directed by POM section 171.3. 

Shortpaid and unpaid absentee balloting materials 

must never be returned to the voter for additional 

postage. The materials must be delivered to election 

officials, and postage due must be requested from 

them. Employees with questions about possible 

abuse or impropriety should contact their supervisor. 

21. The local election office asked our Post Office if it 

could place one of its ballot collection receptacles in 

our lobby. The ballots dropped into the receptacle 

would not have postage affixed and would not enter 

the mailstream. The election official would retrieve 

the receptacle on Election Day. May we allow the 

election office to place its ballot collection receptacle 

in our lobby as a convenience to voters? 

No, Postal Service policy on the appearance of retail 

lobbies does not permit placement of an election 

office ballot collection receptacle in a Post Office 

lobby. 

22. Is there a Web site where election officials can get 

information on mailing? 

Yes, direct election officials to the Election Officials’ 

Mailing Resources site on USPS.com at 

www.usps.com/electionmail. 


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23. Where can I find the Postal Service standards for 

handling absentee balloting materials? 

Specific standards applicable to absentee balloting 

materials are listed in the DMM 703.8.0. 

24. Who can answer additional questions about absentee 

balloting materials and other OEM? 

Send questions via e-mail to election-mail-manager 

@usps.gov. 

Political Campaign Mail 

1. What is Political Campaign Mail (PCM)? 

PCM is any piece mailed for political campaign purposes 

in a partisan or nonpartisan election by a registered 

political candidate, a campaign committee, or 

a committee of a political party to promote political 

candidates, referendums, or political campaigns. A 

common example of PCM is a brochure promoting 

the candidacy of one or more registered candidates 

running for elected offices on the local, state, or federal 

level. 

2. A lot of mail looks like PCM. What is an example of 

pieces that are not considered to be PCM? 

Mail from organizations such as labor unions, religious 

groups, retiree associations, and others that 

endorse specific candidates or political issues is not 

PCM. 

3. Is there a special designation that may appear on 

PCM? 

Yes, political campaign mailpieces may bear an 

endorsement required by federal or state law that is 

similar to the following: “Paid for by the committee to 

elect John Smith and authorized by John Smith.” 

4. What is Tag 57? 

Tag 57, Political Campaign Mailing, is a red container 

tag designed to provide visibility to PCM while it’s in 

the mailstream. Tag 57 is only intended to be used to 

identify trays and sacks of PCM sent by a registered 

political candidate, a campaign committee, or a 

committee of a political party to promote political 

candidates, referendums, or political campaigns. It 

may be used for both partisan and nonpartisan elections. 

Tag 57 is not to be used for any other purpose. 

5. Is the use of Tag 57 required on all containers of 

PCM? 

No. The use of Tag 57 is optional, but the Postal 

Service does encourage mailers to use the tag to 

identify trays and sacks of PCM while they are in the 

mailstream.


6. Is Tag 57 reusable? 

Yes. Once containers of PCM have been emptied, 

Tag 57 should be removed from the trays and sacks 

and retained by Postal Service employees for reuse. 

7. How do Post Offices get a supply of Tag 57? 

Post Offices can order Tag 57 from the MDC using 

normal ordering procedures. Offices should maintain 

a sufficient supply of Tag 57 to meet their local needs. 

The Postal Service stock number for Tag 57 is PSN 

7690-02-000-9965. 

8. Are the handling procedures for partisan and 

nonpartisan PCM different? 

No. Nonpartisan political campaign mailings must 

receive the same treatment as partisan political campaign 

mailings. 

9. Where can I find the Postal Service procedures for 

handling PCM? 

Specific responsibilities for handling political campaign 

mailings are detailed in POM 492. 

— Product Management, 

Mailing Services, 8-14-08

FIELD INFORMATION KIT: POST OFFICE BOXES 

Field Information Kit: Post Office Boxes 

PO Boxes Online 

On August 16, 2008, the Postal Service will offer customers 

the option to manage Post Office (PO) Boxes 

Online. Customers may search for a new box by address or 

ZIP Code, select the preferred box size and payment 

term, complete the online PO Box application, and pay with 

a credit card. If a specific box size is not available at a Post 

Office location, customers have the option to be added to 

the wait list or to search for a box at a nearby location. To 

start using the PO Box, customers must go to the Post 

Office with the online-generated PS Form 1093, Application 

for Post Office Box, and two pieces of valid identification 

(ID) to obtain their keys (or combination) and box 

number. 

For those customers who already have a PO Box, it is 

now even easier to pay PO Box fees. Just go online to 

www.usps.com/poboxes to sign up to manage existing PO 

Boxes Online. Customers can make one-time payments 

with a credit card or sign up for automatic payments. Now 

customers may never miss a payment due date! 

Highlights include: 

Fast service. 

Convenience from any computer with Internet 

access. 

Availability online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Option to sign up for automatic payments with a 

credit card. 

E-mail reminders and online status. 

Technical assistance (via e-mail or phone) available 

7 days per week from 7 A.M.–11 P.M. EST from the 

Internet Customer Care Center. 

The revenue generated by PO Boxes Online goes to the 

Post Office where the PO Box is located. 

Automated Postal Centers — PO Box 

Renewal Option 

Also debuting August 16, 2008, is the option to renew 

PO Boxes from any Automated Postal Center (APC ® ) in the 

U.S. There are over 2400 APCs nationwide. 

Benefits include: 

Fast service. 

Convenience anywhere you find an APC. 

Availability of many APCs 24 hours a day, 7 days a 

week. 

Acceptance of credit or debit card payments. 


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This field information kit provides details about these 

two new, exciting customer options and includes a standup 

talk; frequently asked questions; employee resources; 


Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) changes; and other helpful 

information for employees and customers. 

As with PO Boxes Online, the revenue generated by PO 

Box renewals at APCs is reallocated to the Post Office 

where the box is located. 

Stand-Up Talk for All Employees 

Customers can now go online to search for a new PO 

Box, select one, and pay with a credit card. Existing PO 

Box customers can also pay their semi-annual or annual 

renewal fees online. All they need is a computer, a printer, 

and an Internet connection. For new boxes paid for online, 

they can easily print out their completed online PS 

Form 1093 to take to the Post Office. So no special forms 

or supplies are needed. Customers will need to provide 

their two forms of ID to the Post Office before receiving 

their box number and keys (or combination). 

To find a new PO Box, customers can search by street 

address or ZIP Code. Searching by street address will 

return the Post Office that is closest to the address 

provided. Customers will then select a box size at the Post 

Office that is most convenient for them. They can select 

either a semi-annual or annual payment term. For each 

Post Office location, the customer will be able to see the 

following: 

The Post Office address. 

Business hours. 

Lobby hours. 

If parking is available on the premises. 

Highlights of PO Boxes Online for customers include: 

Option to sign up for automatic payments with a 

credit card. 

Ability to add themselves to the wait list if a box is 

unavailable. 

E-mail confirmations and renewal reminders. 

Three years of online payment history for PO Boxes. 

Technical assistance (via e-mail or phone) available 

7 days per week from 7 A.M.–11 P.M. EST from the 

Internet Customer Care Center. 

Customers will also be able to renew their PO Box at any 

APC in the U.S. They can choose a semi-annual or annual 

payment term and pay with a credit or debit card.

32 POSTAL BULLETIN 22239 (8-14-08) FIELD INFORMATION KIT: POST OFFICE BOXES 

Think of this — our customers are now able to renew an 

existing box online or at the APC! Customers can also 

select and pay for a new box online. These convenient 

options will help to improve overall customer satisfaction. 

For more information or to check out PO Boxes Online, go 

to www.usps.com/poboxes. National promotions for PO 

Boxes will occur over the next few months, so be prepared 

for customers who want to know more. 

PO Boxes Online is Quick, Easy, Convenient ® . It 

provides important ease-of-use benefits for our customers. 

It also provides you with a great opportunity to do your 

customers a favor. Let them know about the convenience 

of PO Boxes Online. 

PO Boxes Online Frequently Asked 

Questions 

Q. What is PO Boxes Online? 

A. PO Boxes Online is a quick, easy, and convenient 

service that allows you to: 

Find an available PO Box. 

Apply and pay for a new PO Box. 

Renew your PO Box fee with a credit card (onetime 

and automatic payment options are 

available). 

Receive e-mail reminders of fees due and confirmation 

of fees paid. 

Q. When will PO Boxes Online be available? 

A. Starting August 16, consumers and small business 

customers will be able to access PO Boxes Online 

from www.usps.com/poboxes. 

Q. What is automatic payment? 

A. With automatic payment, your semi-annual or annual 

PO Box fees are automatically paid using the credit 

card of your choice. It takes just a few minutes to set 

up and it saves time in the future! To set up automatic 

payment, you will need to use a card previously 

stored or add a new card. 

Q. How do I search for an available PO Box? 

A. 

1. Go to www.usps.com/poboxes and go to PO 

Boxes Online. 

2. Enter either a valid street address or a ZIP Code 

under “Search for a PO Box.” 

3. Click Search and select a PO Box at a specific 

Post Office location. 

Q. How do I apply for a new PO Box online? 

A. 

1. Search for an available PO Box by entering an 

address or a ZIP Code in “Search for a PO Box.” 

2. Choose an available PO Box size, indicating a 6- 

or 12-month payment preference and click 

Continue. 

3. Complete the online PO Box application and add 

additional box users (who will receive mail in the 

box), if applicable. Business customers will need 

to add their title. If the information is correct and 

complete, read the Privacy Act Statement and 

click in the box located to the left of “I have read 

the Privacy Act Statement” and click Submit. 

4. Select your payment method by entering your 

credit card information. If you want to save the 

card, click in the box to the left of “Save credit 

card to My Account.” You are allowed to save 

three credit cards to your account. Next, read the 

refund policy and if you accept the refund policy, 

click on the box to the left of “I accept the refund 

policy” and click Continue. 

5. Review the Application and Payment Review page 

for accuracy. Click in the box to the left of “I 

hereby authorize the US Postal Service to charge 

the amount specified to the designated credit 

card” and click Continue. 

Q. What credit cards may be used on PO Boxes Online? 

A. PO Boxes Online accepts American Express, 

Discover, MasterCard, and VISA. 

Q. Can I use a credit card with an international billing 

address? 

A. No, PO Boxes Online does not currently support use 

of credit cards with international billing addresses. 

Q. What types of identification are required to provide 

verification to the Post Office? 

A. In order to pick up your PO Box keys (or combination 

number) and box number (reserved and paid for online), 

you must present two items of valid ID to the 

Post Office; one item must contain a photograph. Social 

Security cards, credit cards, and birth certificates 

are unacceptable as ID. The following are acceptable 

forms of identification: 

Valid driver’s license or state non-driver’s identification 

card. 

Armed forces, government, university, or recognized 

corporate identification card. 

Passport, alien registration card, or certificate of 

naturalization. 

Current lease, mortgage, or deed of trust.


Voter or vehicle registration card. 

Home or vehicle insurance policy. 

Applicants must present identification that is current, 

contains sufficient information to confirm they are 

who they claim to be, and that is traceable to them. 

Q. Do I need an account on USPS.com to apply for a PO 

Box Online? 

A. If you wish to apply and pay for a PO Box online, an 

account with USPS.com ® is required. If you already 

have an existing account with Click-N-Ship ® or The 

Postal Store ® , the same username and password 

may be used for PO Boxes Online. 

Q. What PO Box fees do I pay online? 

A. When opening a new PO Box online, you will pay the 

6- or 12-month fee plus $2.00 for the key deposit. 

Two keys are provided with every new box. When 

renewing a PO Box, you will choose a 6- or 12-month 

payment period, and then you will pay the fees for 

that upcoming period. 

Q. How do I view my online payments? 

A. Visit the “My Details and Options” page within PO 

Boxes Online and click View online payment history. 

From this page, you can see the past 3 years of online 

PO Box payment transactions. 

Q. Can I apply for a box in another ZIP Code? 

A. Yes, you can have your PO Box at the Post Office that 

is most convenient to your home or business. Often, 

the Post Office geographically closest to you may not 

be in your ZIP Code. 

Q. After I apply and pay for a PO Box Online what 

happens next? Do I need to take anything to the Post 

Office? 

A. Once you have applied and paid for a PO Box online, 

print the completed application (PS Form 1093), and 

take the application along with two forms of ID to the 

Post Office where you have paid for the PO Box. 

Note: You must visit the Post Office during business 

hours to provide your IDs and to receive your keys (or 

combination) and box number. 

Q. When will I receive my PO Box number and mailing 

address? 

A. After you have provided your completed online 

PS Form 1093 and two valid forms of ID, and after 

the Post Office employee has verified the IDs, you will 

be provided with the keys or the combination number 

to your PO Box. Note: You must visit the Post Office 

during business hours to provide your ID and to 

receive your keys and box number. 


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Q. I already have a PO Box. How do I start to manage my 

PO Box online? 

A. Sign into your USPS.com account by entering your 

username and password below “Manage a PO Box.” 

Click Continue when you see, “Have a PO Box that 

you want to manage online?” Add the PO Box number 

and PO Box ZIP Code where you currently rent 

your PO Box. Enter your last name and/or business/ 

organization name and click Continue. This directs 

you to the “My Details and Options” page and provides 

you with payment options for your existing PO 

Boxes. 

Q. How many PO Boxes can I manage online? 

A. Currently, you are limited to managing five PO Boxes 

per Post Office online. For additional boxes, or to 

upgrade to Caller Service, visit your local Post Office. 

Q. Can I pay for caller/reserve service online? 

A. Not at this time. Payments for your caller/reserve 

service can continue to be mailed in or paid in person 

at the Post Office that provides the caller/reserve 

service. 

Q. Will I be notified when my PO Box fee is due? 

A. Yes, once you have signed up to manage your PO 

Box Online, you will receive an e-mail reminder at the 

beginning of the month your payment is due. 

Q. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a 

PO Box online? 

A. You must be 18 years or older to apply for a PO Box 

online. Your ID will be verified at the Post Office. If 

you are under 18 years of age and want a PO Box, 

see the local Post Office for the guidelines. 

For more information and additional FAQs about PO 

Boxes Online, go to www.usps.com/poboxes. 

APC — PO Box Renewals Frequently 

Asked Questions 

Q. What is an Automated Postal Center (APC)? 

A. An APC is a convenient kiosk that provides customers 

with quick, easy, and convenient access to postal 

products and services that retail customers most 

frequently buy. The majority of the APCs are available 

24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Q. Where can I find an APC? 

A. Go to www.usps.com/locator and select “Automated 

Postal Center” from the drop-down menu.


Q. What forms of payment are accepted at the APC? 

A. APCs accept the same credit cards that we accept at 

our retail counters: American Express, Diners Club, 

Discover, JCB, MasterCard, and VISA. They also 

accept most debit cards. VISA transactions have a 

$50 limit. 

Q. What information do I need to provide to renew my 

PO Box at an APC? 

A. You must provide PO Box number, PO Box ZIP Code, 

and the last name or business name. 

Q. What if the APC can’t find my PO Box information? 

A. We recommend that you acquire a new PS 

Form 1093 application, fill it out with all of your 

current information, and present it to the Post Office 

where your PO Box is located to ensure we have your 

most current information on file. Please note that you 

will be required to provide two forms of identification. 

Q. Can I choose to renew for 6 or 12 months? 

A. Yes, you can select to renew for 6 or 12 months. 

Q. Can I renew my PO Box while traveling in another 

city/state? 

A. Yes, you can renew your PO Box at any Post Office 

that has an APC. 

Q. What are the advantages of renewing my PO Box at 

an APC? 

A. APCs offer convenient locations and times to fit your 

busy schedules. Most APCs are accessible 24 hours 

a day, 7 days a week, and you can renew your PO 

Box at any APC in the U.S. When you’re traveling, 

your PO Box payment can still be on time. Quick, 

easy, and convenient! 

Q. How do I set up automatic payment for my PO Box 

renewals? 

A. Go to www.usps.com/poboxes and go to PO Boxes 

Online. After you login, you can add your credit card 

to your PO Box account, and your PO Box fees will 

be automatically charged to your card every 6 or 

12 months.


Grow Revenue for PO Boxes 

Keep on Taggin' 

Many offices have found PO Box “Availability Tags” to 

be a big help in increasing occupancy and revenue. These 

tags can be affixed to an assortment of vacant boxes to 

indicate to customers that there are boxes available. Has 

your office given tags a chance? Offices can order the tags 

directly from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) — 

reference Tag 26: PSN 7690-10-000-6477. Keep your district 

Marketing office in the loop, too. Tags are a great way 

to emphasize the privacy, security, value, and convenience 

of PO Boxes. 

Continued Progress Toward PO Box Target 

As a result of the hard work from areas, districts, and 

Post Offices to generate new PO Box revenue, the Postal 

Service is closer to achieving its national target for FY08! 

Many offices have achieved success by using PO Box 

promotional tools (e.g., banners, buttons, availability tags, 

etc.) and other creative tactics to increase occupancy and 

revenue. The PO Box target is achievable through the 


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continued focus and efforts by the field — keep up the 

good work! 

Better PO Box Service Begins With the Right 

Questions 

Employees can give quality customer service to PO Box 

customers by making sure they rent the proper-sized box. 

Ask customers how much mail they receive and how often 

they retrieve their mail. The answers will help them choose 

a box that meets their needs — and add more convenience 

for the customer. If the box is too small, overflows mean 

customers have to wait in line for the rest of their mail. 

Renting the right size box improves customer service and 

helps build loyalty, resulting in better customer retention 

and more revenue.


MessageMaker — Promotional Tools for PO 

Boxes 

Need postcards, banners, or other promotional tools to 

promote PO Boxes at your Post Office? Go to Advertising’s 

Web site on Blue to check out what’s available in 

MessageMaker for PO Boxes at http://blue.usps.gov/ 

advertising and look under “Field Advertising”. New 

creative materials for PO Boxes are coming soon to 

MessageMaker, so stay tuned! Contact your local retail 

specialist for help ordering materials from MessageMaker. 

For information, tools, and success stories to help you 

grow PO Box revenue, go to http://blue.usps.gov/ 

marketing/productmanagement/specialservices.htm. 

— Product Management, 

Mailing Services, 8-14-08

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FORMS UPDATES 

Policies, Procedures, and Forms Updates 

Manuals 

DMM Revision: Labeling List Changes 


Effective August 14, 2008, we are revising Labeling Lists L001, L007, L201, and L606 of the Mailing Standards of the 

United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) to reflect changes in mail processing operations. Mailers are 

encouraged to label according to these revised lists immediately. 

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 

* * * * * 

Index and Appendices 

Labeling Lists 

* * * * * 

L000 General Use 

L001 5-Digit Scheme — Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Package Services Flats and Irregular Parcels 

* * * * * 

Column A Column B Mail Class Grace Date 

Change From: 

80904, 80905, 80934 COLORADO SPGS CO 80904 10/25/2008 

80906, 80926, 80937, 80960 COLORADO SPGS CO 80906 10/25/2008 

Change To: 

80904, 80934 COLORADO SPGS CO 80904 

80905, 80906, 80926, 80937, 80960 COLORADO SPGS CO 80906 

* * * * * 

L007 5-Digit Scheme — Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Package Services Flats in Bundles 

* * * * * 

Column A Column B Grace Date 

Change From: 

60626, 60660, 60712 CHICAGO IL 60626 10/25/2008 

94503, 94589-94592 VALLEJO CA 94589 10/25/2008 

Change To: 

60626, 60660 CHICAGO IL 60626 

94503, 94589, 94590, 94592 VALLEJO CA 94589 

* * * * * 

L200 Periodicals and First-Class Mail 

L201 Periodicals Origin Split and First-Class Mail Mixed ADC/AADC 

* * * * * 

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38 POSTAL BULLETIN 22239 (8-14-08) POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FORMS UPDATES 

Column A 

Change From: 

Column B Column C Grace Date 

481, 482 005-019, 021, 022, 024-098, 100-212, 214-268, 270-329, 334-342, 

344, 346, 347, 349-352, 354-418, 420-427, 430-516, 520-528, 

530-532, 534, 535, 537-551, 553-567, 570-577, 580-588, 600-620, 

622-631, 633-641, 644-658, 660-662, 664-681, 683-693, 700, 701, 

703-708, 710-714, 716-731, 734-741, 743-764, 962-966 

OMX DETROIT MI 481 10/25/2008 

683-685 

Change To: 

130-168, 240-243, 245-253, 255-266, 268, 270-279, 285, 298, 

300-304, 308-312, 316-319, 350-352, 354-359, 362, 370-372, 375, 

380-389, 394, 395, 398-418, 420-427, 430-516, 520-528, 530-532, 

534, 535, 537-551, 553-567, 570-577, 580-588, 590-620, 622-631, 

633-641, 644-658, 660-662, 664-681, 683-692, 700, 701, 703-708, 

710-714, 716-731, 733-741, 743-767, 770-789, 798-816, 820-831, 

835, 838, 840-847, 850, 852, 853, 855-857, 859, 860, 863-865, 

870-875, 877-885, 889-891, 893, 898, 990-994 

OMX LINCOLN NE 683 10/25/2008 

481, 482 005, 010-098, 100-212, 214-268, 270-329, 334-342, 344, 346, 347, 

349-352, 354-418, 420-427, 430-516, 520-528, 530-532, 534, 535, 

537-551, 553-567, 570-577, 580-588, 600-620, 622-631, 633-641, 

644-658, 660-662, 664-681, 683-693, 700, 701, 703-708, 710-714, 

716-731, 734-741, 743-764, 962-966 

OMX DETROIT MI 481 

683-685 130-168, 240-243, 245-253, 255-266, 268, 270-279, 285, 298, 

300-304, 308-312, 316-319, 350-352, 354-359, 362, 370-372, 375, 

380-389, 394, 395, 398-418, 420-427, 430-516, 520-528, 530-532, 

534, 535, 537-551, 553-567, 570-577, 580-588, 590-620, 622-631, 

633-641, 644-658, 660-662, 664-681, 683-693, 700, 701, 703-708, 

710-714, 716-731, 733-741, 743-767, 770-789, 798-816, 820-831, 

835, 838, 840-847, 850, 852, 853, 855-857, 859, 860, 863-865, 

870-875, 877-885, 889-891, 893, 898, 990-994 

OMX LINCOLN NE 683 

* * * * * 

L600 Standard Mail and Package Services 

* * * * * 

L606 5-Digit Scheme — Standard Mail, First-Class Mail, and Package Services Parcels 

* * * * * 

Column A Column B Grace Date 

Change From: 

03755, 03766, 03784 LEBANON NH 03766 10/25/2008 

Change To: 

03766, 03784 LEBANON NH 03766 

* * * * * 

We will incorporate these revisions into the monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer ® at http:// 

pe.usps.com. 

— Network Development and Support, Network Operations, 8-14-08



DMM Revision: Clarification — Collect on Delivery Prohibited for APO/FPO Addresses 

Effective August 14, 2008, the Postal Service is correcting 

609.1.4 of the Mailing Standards of the United 

States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) to be 

consistent with 503.11.2.6, Ineligible Matter, which states 

that COD service may not be used for articles sent to APO/ 

FPO destination addresses. 

This correction is also consistent with Military Mail 

Operations policy. 

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal 

Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 

* * * * * 

600 Basic Standards for All Mailing Services 

* * * * * 

609 Filing Indemnity Claims for Loss or Damage 

1.0 General Filing Instructions 

* * * * * 

[Revise heading of 1.3 as follows:] 

1.3 Who May File 

* * * * * 


1.4 When to File 

File claims as follows: 

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[Revise items 1.4a and b as follows:] 

a. Damaged or Missing Contents: Customers should file 

a claim immediately but must file no later than 

60 days from the date of mailing. 

b. Lost Articles: Customers must file a claim within the 

time limits in the table below. 

[Revise table in 1.4 by deleting the reference to COD in the 

7th item as follows:] 

APO/FPO Insured Mail (First-Class Mail, SAM, or PAL) 

* * * * * 


1.5 Where to File 

* * * * * 


1.6 How to File 

* * * * * 


1.7 Filing Duplicate Claims 

* * * * * 

We will incorporate this revision into the next printed 

version of the DMM and into the next update of the online 

DMM available via Postal Explorer ® at http://pe.usps.com. 

— Mailing Standards, 

Pricing and Classification, 8-14-08 

DMM Revision: Periodicals Preparation — Flats — Multi-Box Section Bundles 

Effective August 14, 2008, the Postal Service is revising 


Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) 707 to allow publishers of 

Periodicals flats to combine copies addressed for box section 

distribution into multi-box section bundles when there 

are fewer than six copies to each Post Office box 

section. 

Changes to sacking requirements caused some 

Periodicals mail formerly presorted to carrier route sacks to 

be moved to 5-digit, 3-digit, Sectional Center Facility 

(SCF), or Area Distribution Center (ADC) level preparation. 

With this change, multi-box section bundles of flats may 

be placed in carrier route sacks. This preparation option 

will help to ensure that Post Office box section customers 

receive the same delivery service as those who enjoy letter 

carrier delivery and will reduce handling and transportation 

costs. 



* * * * * 

700 Special Standards 

* * * * * 

707 Periodicals 

* * * * * 

23.0 Preparing Carrier Route Periodicals 

* * * * *


[Renumber current 23.7 through 23.8 as 23.8 through 23.9 

and add new 23.7 as follows:] 

23.7 Multi-Box Section Bundles — Optional 

Preparation 

A mailer may combine individual copies of Periodicals for 

Post Office box sections into a multi-box section bundle or 

bundles of copies to the same 5-digit ZIP Code under these 

conditions: 

a. Each multi-box section bundle must contain at least 

six copies. 

b. Fewer than six copies to each Post Office box section 

are included in the bundle or bundles. 

c. Copies must be prepared in order from the lowest to 

the highest Post Office box section, and if more than 

one piece exists for a specific Post Office box section, 

existing sequencing requirements as specified 

in DMM 707.23 must be met. 

d. Each multi-box section bundle must be secured with 

at least two bands, one around the length and one 

around the girth; or with shrinkwrap; or with shrinkwrap 

plus one or more bands. 

DMM Revision: New Price Marking Options 



Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) 202, 245, 302, 345, 402, 

445 and 604 to provide a new price-marking option for 

mailings at Standard Mail ® prices. Currently, mailers must 

mark each piece “Presorted Standard Mail” or “PRSRT 

STD.” Standards now require that all Standard Mail must 

be presorted. To reduce the redundancy of the terms 

“Presorted” and “Standard” within the same price marking, 

we are providing a new option that will allow mailers to use 

the markings “Standard” or “STD.” 

We also are providing a new option for mailers of letters 

or flats, bearing a manifest keyline, when pieces are 

included as part of an automation mailing. As an example, 

when MultiLine Optical Character Reader (MLOCR) mailers 

combine manifest mailings into a single automation mailing, 

the two-letter category code printed in the keyline 

meets the requirements for the price-specific markings 

described in DMM 202.3.3b and 302.2.1.1b. This does not 

apply to pieces with a single-piece marking. If a singlepiece 

marking has been applied to pieces that subsequently 

become part of a presorted or automation mailing, 

the “SP” marking must be marked out and replaced with a 

“Presorted” or “PRSRT” marking. 

e. Each multi-box section bundle must be labeled with 

an optional endorsement line (OEL). The top bundle 

must contain the box section information for the individual 

bundle preceded by the endorsement “Multi” 

and two asterisks (e.g., **************Multi**B-001). 

f. Bundles must be placed in existing carrier route, 

5-digit scheme, or 5-digit carrier route sacks. 

g. Copies prepared in multi-box section bundles qualify 

for 5-digit prices. 

h. Copies prepared in multi-box section bundles may 

qualify for DDU container discounts. 

* * * * * 

We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed 

edition of the DMM and into the monthly update of the 

online DMM available via Postal Explorer ® at http:// 






* * * * * 

200 Commercial Letters and Cards 

* * * * * 

202 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece 

* * * * * 

3.0 Placement and Content of Mail Markings 

* * * * * 

3.3 Placement of Mail Markings 

Markings must be placed as follows: 

[Revise item a of 3.3 to provide a new basic price-marking 

option as follows:] 

a. Basic Marking. The basic required marking that indicates 

the class or subclass that must be printed or 

produced as part of; directly below; or to the left of 

the permit imprint, meter imprint, or stamp as 

follows: 

1. “First-Class”. 

2. “Standard” or “STD”. 

3. “Presorted Standard” or “PRSRT STD”.


4. “Nonprofit Organization,” “Nonprofit Org.,” or 

“Nonprofit”. 

* * * * * 

3.4 Exceptions to Markings 

Exceptions are as follows: 

* * * * * 

[Revise item b of 3.4 to provide a new price marking option 

for manifest mailing pieces in special circumstances by 

revising the second sentence and adding a new third sentence 

as follows:] 

b. Manifest Mailings. ***The two-letter price category 

code, printed in the keyline on manifest mailing system 

pieces using batch processing under 705.2.0, 

Manifest Mailing System, meets the requirement for 

other price markings when those pieces are part of a 

manifest mailing or another automation mailing. If a 

single-piece marking (“SP”) has been applied to 

pieces that subsequently become part of a presorted 

or automation mailing, the “SP” marking must be 

marked out and replaced with a “Presorted” or 

“PRSRT” marking. 

* * * * * 

240 Standard Mail 

* * * * * 

245 Mail Preparation 

* * * * * 

5.0 Preparing Nonautomation Letters 

* * * * * 

5.2 Marking 

[Revise 5.2 to standardize language regarding price markings 

within DMM 245 by revising the first sentence as 

follows:] 

All regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces must be 

marked under 202.3.0, Placement and Content of Mail 

Markings.*** 

* * * * * 

6.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Letters 

* * * * * 


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6.2 Marking 



follows:] 

All regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier 

Route pieces must be marked under 202.3.0, Placement 

and Content of Mail Markings.*** 

* * * * * 

300 Commercial Mail Flats 

* * * * * 


* * * * * 

2.0 Placement and Content of Mail Markings 

2.1 First-Class Mail and Standard Mail Markings 

2.1.1 Placement 

Mailpieces must be marked under the corresponding standards 

to show the class of service and/or price paid: 

[Revise item a of 2.1.1 to provide a new basic price marking 






follows: 



3. “Presorted Standard” or “PRSRT STD”. 



* * * * * 

2.1.2 Exceptions to Markings 

Exceptions are as follows: 

* * * * * 

[Revise item b of 2.1.2 to provide a new price marking 

option for manifest mailing pieces in special circumstances 

by revising the second sentence and adding a new third 

sentence as follows:] 

b. Manifest Mailings. ***The two-letter price category 

code, printed in the keyline on manifest mailing system 

pieces using batch processing under 705.2.0, 

Manifest Mailing System, meets the requirement for 

other price markings when those pieces are part of a 

manifest mailing or another automation mailing. If a 

single-piece marking (“SP”) has been applied to 

pieces that subsequently become part of a presorted


or automation mailing, the “SP” marking must be 

marked out and replaced with a “Presorted” or 

“PRSRT” marking. 

* * * * * 

340 Commercial Flats Standard Mail 

* * * * * 


* * * * * 

5.0 Preparing Nonautomation Flats 

5.1 Basic Standards 

All mailings and all pieces in each mailing at Regular 

Standard Mail and Nonprofit Standard Mail nonautomation 

prices are subject to specific preparation standards in 5.2 

through 5.9 and to these general standards (automation 

price mailings must be prepared under 7.0): 

* * * * * 

b. All pieces must meet the applicable general preparation 

standards in 1.0 through 4.0 and the following: 

[Revise item 1 of 5.1b to standardize language regarding 

price markings within DMM 345 by revising the first sentence 

as follows:] 

1. All regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces must 

be marked under 302.2.0, Placement and Content of 

Mail Markings.*** 

* * * * * 

6.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Flats 


All mailings and all pieces in each mailing at Enhanced 

Carrier Route Standard Mail and Nonprofit Enhanced 

Carrier Route Standard Mail nonautomation prices are subject 

to specific preparation standards in 6.2 through 6.7 

and to these general standards: 

* * * * * 

c. All pieces must meet the applicable general preparation 

standards in 2.0 through 4.0 and 302, and the 

following: 

[Revise item 1 of 6.1c to standardize language regarding 

price markings within DMM 345 by revising the first sentence 

as follows:] 

1. All regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail Enhanced 

Carrier Route pieces must be marked under 302.2.0, 

Placement and Content of Mail Markings.*** 

* * * * * 

400 Commercial Mail Parcels 

* * * * * 


* * * * * 

2.0 Placement and Content of Markings 

2.1 First-Class Mail and Standard Mail Markings 

2.1.1 Placement 

Markings must be placed as follows: 







follows: 



3. “Presorted Standard” or “PRSRT STD”. 



* * * * * 

440 Commercial Parcels Standard Mail 

* * * * * 


* * * * * 

5.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels 

* * * * * 

5.2 Markings 



follows:] 

All regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail pieces must be 

marked under 402.2.0, Placement and Content of 

Markings.*** 

* * * * * 

7.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Parcels 

* * * * *


7.2 Marking 



follows:] 

All regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier 

Route pieces must be marked under 402.2.0, Placement 

and Content of Mail Markings.*** 

* * * * * 


* * * * * 

604 Postage Payment Methods 

* * * * * 

5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia) 

* * * * * 

5.3 Indicia Design, Placement, and Content 

* * * * * 

5.3.5 Marking Expedited Handling on Standard Mail 

Except for postcard-size mail and permit imprint indicia 

placed on address labels, indicia on Standard Mail pieces 

bearing references to expedited handling or delivery (e.g., 

“Priority,” “Express,” “Overnight”) must: 

* * * * * 



a. Show the words “Standard” or “STD”; “Presorted 

Standard” or “PRSRT STD”; or “Nonprofit 

Organization,” “Nonprofit Org.,” or “Nonprofit” more 

prominently than other words in the indicia. 

* * * * * 

5.3.10 Indicia Formats 


* * * * * 

43 

Exhibit 5.3.10 Indicia Formats for Official Mail and Other 

Classes 

First-Class Mail Official Mail: 

* * * * * 

Standard Mail Official Mail: 

* * * * * 

[Revise the Standard Mail Official Mail section of exhibit 

5.3.10 by adding a new first sentence to the existing note 

below the images as follows:] 

Note: “Standard” (or “STD”) may also be used.*** 

First-Class Mail: 

Standard Mail: 

DMM Revision: Clarification of Bundling Standards 



Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) 235, 245 and 707 to clarify 

that automation or machinable card- and letter-sized 

pieces, in correctly labeled overflow or less-than-full trays 

must be bundled for the purpose of retaining the orientation 

of the pieces within the tray. These bundles do not 

require an optional endorsement line or a barcoded 

pressure-sensitive bundle label. 

We are also removing obsolete preparation standards 

regarding the use of tic marks and separator cards in automation 

mailings. 

* * * * * 

* * * * * 

* * * * * 

[Revise the Standard Mail section of exhibit 5.3.10 by 

replacing the existing note below the first row of images 

with a new note as follows:] 

Note: “Standard” (or “STD”) may also be used. 

(Standard Mail) 

* * * * * 


version of the DMM and into the monthly update of the 







* * * * * 

200 Commercial Mail Letters and Cards 

* * * * * 

230 First-Class Mail 

* * * * *



1.0 General Definition of Terms 

* * * * * 

1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions 

For purposes of preparing mail: 

[Revise 1.4 to remove the reference to the use of tic marks 

by deleting item m in its entirety, relettering item n as item 

m, and revising item l as follows:] 

l. A bundle is a group of addressed pieces secured 

together as a unit. Bundle preparation is described in 

2.0, Bundles. 

2.0 Bundles 

* * * * * 

* * * * * 

2.3 Preparing Bundles 

Cards and letter-size pieces are subject to these bundling 

standards: 

* * * * * 

[Revise 2.3 by revising item c, relettering item e as item f, 

and adding new item e as follows:] 

c. Bundles must be prepared for mail in all less-than-full 

trays (including overflow trays) and for nonmachinable 

Presorted First-Class Mail. 

* * * * * 

e. Bundling of automation and machinable letters or 

cards under 2.3d is required to retain the orientation 

of the pieces within the tray. Bundles are not required 

to be identified with an optional endorsement line or 

a barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle label when 

placed into a correctly labeled tray. 

* * * * * 

240 Commercial Letters and Cards Standard Mail 

* * * * * 


1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 

* * * * * 




by deleting item m in its entirety and relettering item n as 

item m:] 

* * * * * 

2.0 Bundles 

* * * * * 

2.3 Preparing Bundles 

Cards and letter-size pieces are subject to these bundling 

standards: 

* * * * * 

[Revise 2.3 by revising item c, deleting item d, relettering 

item e as item d, and adding a new item e as follows:] 

c. Bundles must be prepared for mail in all less-than-full 

trays (including overflow trays) and for nonmachinable 

Standard Mail. 

* * * * * 

e. Bundling of automation and machinable letters or 

cards under 2.3d is required to retain the orientation 

of the pieces within the tray. Bundles are not required 

to be identified with an optional endorsement line or 

a barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle label when 

placed into a correctly labeled tray. 

* * * * * 

300 Commercial Mail Flats 

* * * * * 

330 First-Class Mail 

* * * * * 


1.0 General Definition of Terms 

* * * * * 



* * * * * 

[Revise item k of 1.4 to remove the reference to the use of 

tic marks as follows:] 

k. A bundle is a group of addressed pieces secured 


2.0, Bundles. 

* * * * * 

360 Bound Printed Matter 

* * * * * 



* * * * * 

(Article continued on page 61.)


Pull-Out Information 

Fraud 

Withholding of Mail Orders 

Withholding of Mail Orders are enforced by postmasters at the cities listed below. 

State, City ZIP Code Names and Addresses Covered 

MA, Roxbury 02119-1477 Charles L. Roesel, Jr., 4 Romar Ter., #2 

MA, Brockton 02302-3501 Charles L. Roesel, Jr., 50 Otis Street 

NJ, Brigantine 08203-1905 Daulet Jumabayev, 315 21st Street S 


45 

— Judicial Officer, 8-14-08 

PULL-OUT INFORMATION

46 POSTAL BULLETIN 22239 (8-14-08) PULL-OUT INFORMATION 

Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers 

These numbers are to be posted and used by retail/ 

acceptance clerks. This listing supersedes all previous 

notices, which must be recycled. Retail/acceptance clerks 

must not accept Express Mail ® shipments bearing any of 

006693 

006919 

007049 

007197 

007391 

008120 

008720 

008845 

009104 

009223 

009243 

009379 

010213 

010258 

010358 

010558 

011250 

012257 

012263 

012396 

012424 

014425 

015253 

015417 

015531 

016129 

018026 

018089 

018156 

018377 

018638 

019064 

019392 

021127 

021604 

021756 

021785 

021819 

022073 

022192 

022239 

022440 

022478 

022513 

022604 

022974 

023352 

026258 

027045 

027844 

028006 

028231 

028459 

028644 

028846 

029473 

029695 

029823 

029877 

030126 


030186 

030263 

030554 

031163 

031244 

034051 

034603 

039305 

040027 


042032 

042302 

043003 

047306 

048016 

050055 

050081 

057056 

060237 

060488 

061047 


061503 

062025 

062060 

063169 

064596 

064632 

064670 

064711 

064880 

065282 

065345 

068211 

068260 


069403 

070617 

070686 

071072 

071303 

071347 

071712 

071797 

075781 

075787 

076102 

076194 

076206 

076626 

077217 

077265 

077313 

077390 

080496 

085005 

085825 

088018 

088268 

089377 

089428 

089748 

089769 

089938 

090224 

092353 

095450 

095919 

095975 

096406 

096695 

096926 

097818 

097855 

097920 

098195 

098518 

100447 

100478 

101909 

102737 

103276 

105581 

105648 

105748 

106535 

106586 

108039 

108374 

108481 

108694 

108827 

109178 

109392 

109626 

109901 

113328 


115197 

115429 

115482 

115525 

117053 


117750 

117767 

117916 

118781 

122199 

125198 


127035 

130062 

130576 

136063 

142429 



150132 

152208 

152606 

152641 

152667 

152728 

152878 

159045 

165390 

171316 

175055 

176135 

180081 

185070 

187012 

192678 


195066 

198182 

199076 

200429 

207350 

207588 

208846 

210045 

210057 

210751 

210822 

220127 

220204 

220705 

221287 

221320 

221636 

232356 

235356 

254027 

271089 

274184 

275002 

279003 

283575 

292344 

294441 

296445 

300676 

301535 

301573 

305085 




320051 

320101 

320942 

321106 

325110 

326538 

327061 

328028 

328109 

329032 

330298 

330416 

330620 

330650 

330684 

331827 

332049 

332377 

332546 

332848 

332968 

333619 

334126 

335230 

335246 

335295 

335296 

335866 

336118 

336251 

336823 

337079 

338028 

338207 

338227 

339009 

339048 

340021 

340617 

347027 

347030 

349966 

366019 

371012 

374011 

381513 

381751 

383074 

389021 

402032 

402240 

402671 

402704 

402866 

405044 

405053 

432959 

441298 

441556 

441891 

443174 

452110 

452324 

452913 


454502 

454505 

461066 

461125 

462085 

462359 

462622 

462758 

480002 

480005 

480028 

480040 

480048 

480053 

480231 


481776 

481968 

482655 

482957 

483251 

483623 

483922 

484052 

486343 

491115 

524004 

531522 

531641 

532699 

532935 

551005 

551046 

551610 

551709 

553206 

553470 


554390 

563028 

570016 

570094 

571006 

574016 

580004 

581008 

581015 

the invalid numbers (listed below) in the “customer number” 

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

Note: The first 6 digits of a 9-digit Custom Designed Service 

and Next Day Pickup Agreement make up the 

Corporate Account Number. 

581024 

581046 

581051 

581072 

581211 

582010 

591502 

598671 

600006 

600043 

600113 

600153 

600478 

600730 

600973 

601044 

601994 

602373 

602865 

602902 

603196 

603250 

606735 

606887 

607177 

608088 

608313 

608531 

631262 

638106 

641059 

641272 


641516 

641526 

641680 

641931 

658228 

662263 

662383 

662564 

666080 

677110 

681611 

681653 

701059 

701366 

701399 

701982 

701983 

701984 

708315 

716017 

722065 

722191 

722264 

730222 

730235 



731587 

735020 

740167 

740426 

740905 

750080 

750351 

750513 

750904 

752069 

752112 

752200 

752842 

760076 

760125 

760302 

761764 

770083 

770249 

770347 

770391 

770399 

770412 

770511 

770599 

770695 


770819 

770867 

770882 

770895 

770909 

770933 

770959 

770983 



772883 

772995 

773016 

773159 

774041 

774064 

774379 

775023 

775041 

775390 

778308 

778352 


782911 




787718 

799277 

800200 

801322 



802019 

802119 

802268 

810071 


815178 

840428 

840588 

841274 

847012 


852938 

853774 

853815 

853853 

853889 

853939 

856255 

891244 

891300 

895469 

900090 

900306 

900363 

900513 

902233 

903434 

904283 

904488 

904753 

906482 

906656 

906916 

906920 

907508 

907524 

907537 

907753 

907830 


911246 

913519 

913851 

913991 



915065 

915391 

915480 

915568 

917327 

917396 

917426 

917521 

917556 

917560 

917748 

918005 

920069 

920169 

920185 

921177 

921189 


921665 

921667 

921989 

922246 

922302 

922371 

924093 

924477 

925090 

925133 

925223 

926085 


926204 

926211 

926222 

926415 

926450 

926485 

926561 

926669 

926731 

926743 

926954 

926968 

927098 

927155 

927186 

927281 

927289 

927305 

927338 

927340 

927382 

927389 

927394 

927436 

927492 

927530 

928171 

928187 

928326 

928471 

928476 

928497 

928498 

928507 

928521 

928726 

928847 

930056 

931063 

931512 

931676 

931804 

931860 

933006 

935194 

939037 

939578 

939591 

940243 

940325 

940466 

940522 

940527 

941586 

943012 

943013 

945764 

947266 

948315 

948824 

949630 

950419 

950846 

950931 

950992 

950998 

951011 

951258 

951888 

954330 

958585 

967095 

967160 

967447 

968212 

968232 

968932 

968954 

969103 

970129 

970303 

970856 

974116 

980718 


981621 

981904 

982007 

982395 

982433 

982608 

995065 

995077 

995320 

— Product Information Requirements, Product Development, 8-14-08


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 

employees responsible for accepting and cashing postal 

money orders. All interim notices should be destroyed 

when the numbers listed appear in the Postal Bulletin. The 

010 504 1932 to 1999 

011 582 1889 to 1899 

011 588 2900 to 3099 

012 579 5675 to 5699 

013 289 6176 to 6199 

013 610 0014 to 0099 

014 932 1000 to 1099 


015 363 0065 to 0099 

017 028 3200 to 3299 

018 569 5333 to 5399 

018 986 5264 to 5299 


020 698 5159 to 5199 

020 844 7307 to 7399 

020 972 8948 to 8999 

022 021 9110 to 9181 

022 037 1411 to 1499 

022 527 9201 to 9210 

023 637 7169 to 7199 

024 380 4100 to 4199 

024 496 6870 to 6896 

025 092 0987 to 0999 

025 369 5535 to 5599 

025 729 1151 to 1199 

025 729 1643 to 1799 

026 492 3180 to 3199 

027 361 0430 to 0499 

027 369 4482 to 4495 

027 671 8762 to 8776 

027 787 9886 to 9899 

027 965 9487 to 9499 

028 100 8069 to 8099 

028 191 1852 to 1999 

028 850 3000 to 3199 

029 510 1500 to 1599 

030 687 0903 to 0999 

030 701 3442 to 3499 

031 077 4507 to 4799 

032 295 7500 to 9999 

034 394 1000 to 1099 

034 943 0400 to 0799 

035 035 4337 to 4399 

037 706 9578 to 9599 

037 805 3677 to 3699 

037 909 5490 to 5499 

037 931 4660 to 4699 

039 145 6521 to 6595 

040 024 3901 to 3999 

040 674 7100 to 7199 

040 688 8816 to 8899 

041 299 6752 to 6799 

041 623 8889 to 8899 

041 803 6565 to 6599 

043 205 5922 to 5999 

044 087 3457 to 3499 

044 087 4000 to 4099 

045 524 4121 to 4298 

046 800 9870 to 9899 

047 352 4000 to 4099 

048 383 7650 to 7659 

048 396 3647 to 3699 


051 774 8857 to 8899 

051 781 2875 to 2885 

051 977 7010 to 7023 

052 058 7115 to 7199 

057 670 0563 to 0599 

058 187 3836 to 3899 

058 591 1153 to 1299 

058 895 3746 to 3799 


060 406 7650 to 7699 

063 491 8122 to 8199 

063 916 9968 to 9999 

064 091 4500 to 4599 

065 255 7909 to 7999 

065 392 6345 to 6399 


066 648 2880 to 2899 

066 787 3639 to 3699 

066 845 7500 to 9999 

067 093 3869 to 3899 

068 895 0334 to 0399 

070 724 4488 to 4499 

070 841 9181 to 9199 

070 844 2546 to 2599 

070 916 1340 to 1399 

071 179 9800 to 9899 

071 386 3682 to 3699 

071 507 6840 to 6899 

072 045 9641 to 9699 

072 675 8287 to 8299 

077 617 5481 to 5499 

077 999 4001 to 4090 

078 174 4475 to 4499 

078 219 4931 to 4999 

078 250 4756 to 4799 

078 823 8312 to 8399 

079 374 0300 to 2499 

079 807 2342 to 2399 

082 721 0228 to 0254 


083 784 8886 to 8899 

083 913 6915 to 6999 

084 478 3920 to 3999 

086 000 8271 to 8299 

086 798 3840 to 3849 


47 

actual serial numbers consist of the first 10 digits on the 

money orders. Check for altered dollar amounts by holding 

money orders to the light. 

088 404 4472 to 4499 

088 404 5584 to 5699 

089 358 2248 to 2257 

093 106 9346 to 9355 

093 203 0500 to 0599 

093 684 3630 to 3699 

094 081 5074 to 5099 

094 580 7062 to 7099 

094 639 4200 to 4299 

095 070 7186 to 7199 

095 076 8300 to 8399 

095 354 6864 to 6899 

097 224 1350 to 1599 

100 160 3800 to 3899 

104 667 6400 to 6499 

104 876 8937 to 8999 

112 049 4413 to 4499 

112 870 9765 to 9799 



116 154 2800 to 2899 

117 175 1647 to 5169 

119 850 7400 to 7499 

119 850 7700 to 7999 

210 221 0548 to 0599 

227 275 9400 to 9999 

273 070 8059 to 8099 

273 775 7700 to 7899 

302 000 0000 to 9999 

349 746 2056 to 2099 

350 518 7350 to 7374 

360 011 1690 to 1699 

360 168 6008 to 6099 

360 173 8800 to 8899 

360 324 2326 to 2399 

362 861 3064 to 3099 

373 006 2176 to 2199 

374 768 2600 to 2699 

375 169 4400 to 4599 

375 829 3400 to 3499 

375 851 9100 to 9199 

376 196 0911 to 0999 

378 085 3679 to 3699 

378 351 1063 to 1099 

379 843 5100 to 5199 

380 093 9600 to 9699 

380 165 1165 to 1199 

381 325 4500 to 4599 

381 604 2510 to 2699 

381 645 9525 to 9599 

383 314 3968 to 3999 

383 892 1000 to 1344 

383 892 1382 to 1399 

384 925 3641 to 3654 

385 568 2331 to 2399 

385 599 7554 to 7575 

385 774 2024 to 2099 

386 624 1412 to 1599 

386 883 8936 to 8999 


387 837 6300 to 6399 

388 828 0656 to 0699 

389 696 2400 to 2799 

389 846 3104 to 3135 

389 846 3145 to 3195 

389 887 9211 to 9230 

389 887 9234 to 9299 

390 001 3182 to 3199 

390 001 3500 to 3699 

390 545 5974 to 5999 



391 783 3020 to 3599 

391 792 6100 to 6199 

392 668 2956 to 2999 

392 854 8500 to 8899 

393 584 7566 to 7699 

393 650 0074 to 0099 

393 838 8316 to 8499 

393 893 6007 to 6099 

394 126 6907 to 6999 

394 189 0405 to 0599 

394 822 3243 to 3278 

394 990 1810 to 1899 

395 343 3264 to 3299 

395 373 3035 to 3099 

395 396 9649 to 9799 

395 970 3240 to 3299 

397 622 4054 to 4099 

397 819 8902 to 8999 


399 070 0872 to 0899 

399 156 7119 to 7199 

399 203 5064 to 5099 

399 296 9910 to 9999 

399 396 8935 to 8999 

399 792 7775 to 7799 

399 792 8300 to 8399 

400 427 1051 to 1999 

401 045 1505 to 1549 

401 045 1571 to 1599 

401 294 2700 to 2799 

401 310 9505 to 9599 

401 382 5312 to 5399 

402 578 7876 to 7899 

403 125 6744 to 6799 

403 260 7000 to 7499 

403 280 6470 to 6499


403 685 8600 to 8699 

404 003 0300 to 0399 

404 041 8838 to 8899 

404 071 4268 to 4299 

404 347 5356 to 5399 

404 347 5548 to 5599 

404 726 4500 to 4599 

404 961 5001 to 5199 

405 325 0188 to 0198 

406 009 4587 to 4599 

406 260 6830 to 6899 

406 459 6641 to 6999 

406 733 3000 to 3999 

407 545 1557 to 1599 

407 594 0412 to 0599 

407 692 9100 to 9299 

407 959 2190 to 2199 

408 265 2275 to 2288 

408 499 7700 to 7799 

408 499 7900 to 7999 

408 682 8484 to 8599 

408 698 7015 to 7099 

409 072 3941 to 3999 

410 491 2311 to 2399 

410 694 8400 to 8599 

410 775 1500 to 1599 

410 795 7927 to 7999 

410 867 0917 to 0966 

410 867 0970 to 0999 

411 868 1023 to 1199 

411 922 2322 to 2399 

412 193 0900 to 0999 

412 395 8599 to 8699 

412 485 6500 to 6599 

412 485 6610 to 6699 

412 885 5953 to 5999 






417 302 8104 to 8199 

417 387 6532 to 6599 

417 496 6800 to 6999 

417 871 9250 to 9299 

417 930 9533 to 9599 

418 164 6500 to 6799 

418 423 9863 to 9899 

418 633 5922 to 5999 

418 719 8520 to 8599 

418 744 2235 to 2299 

418 962 2848 to 2899 

419 543 0286 to 0299 

419 730 0300 to 0399 

420 277 0015 to 0049 

420 599 0734 to 0798 

420 661 4115 to 4199 

420 758 9500 to 9699 

420 969 3951 to 3971 

420 969 3973 to 3999 

421 116 3565 to 3599 

421 130 9300 to 9399 

421 313 4500 to 4999 

421 364 5537 to 5599 

421 656 2609 to 2699 

421 988 9700 to 9799 

422 172 4667 to 4699 

422 484 4212 to 4299 

422 556 1270 to 1299 

422 587 7024 to 7099 

422 819 7533 to 7599 

422 842 5073 to 5087 

422 907 7563 to 7599 

424 500 6050 to 6099 

424 641 8500 to 8599 

424 871 6600 to 6699 

425 298 2352 to 2399 

425 418 4269 to 4299 

425 418 4405 to 4499 

426 547 4566 to 4599 

427 412 6337 to 6499 

427 481 0900 to 0999 

428 027 2742 to 2752 

429 474 4172 to 4199 

429 889 2900 to 2999 

430 150 4401 to 4599 

430 172 9800 to 9899 

430 177 1900 to 2099 

430 444 9500 to 9699 

430 664 4070 to 4099 

432 168 8419 to 8499 

432 708 6800 to 6999 

432 744 1544 to 1599 

432 995 9775 to 9799 

433 003 5800 to 5899 

433 757 3047 to 3099 

433 765 4003 to 4099 

434 482 7060 to 7199 

434 513 2386 to 2399 

434 968 3076 to 3092 

435 303 1831 to 1842 

435 303 1986 to 1999 

435 666 6092 to 6399 

436 082 6400 to 6899 

436 160 6441 to 6499 

437 316 7115 to 7199 

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615 017 7505 to 7599 

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644 373 9083 to 9099 


644 733 4715 to 4799 

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650 213 0406 to 0499 

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656 305 2448 to 2499 

657 347 4438 to 4999 

657 710 8100 to 8999 

657 780 0985 to 0999 


658 877 8000 to 8199 

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659 398 7300 to 7399 

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659 706 8113 to 8199 

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664 656 3055 to 3099 

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683 378 2000 to 2099 

683 378 2117 to 2299 


683 444 8159 to 8199 

685 154 7780 to 7789 

685 297 7645 to 7699 

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686 176 3333 to 3354 

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688 120 9000 to 9999 


690 291 1361 to 1371 

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690 941 6000 to 6199 

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693 445 0566 to 0999 

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693 645 9583 to 9599 

693 965 4200 to 4299 

695 741 2906 to 2999 

695 947 8518 to 8599 

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698 131 2138 to 2157 

698 227 0000 to 0099 

700 065 2570 to 2599 

700 065 4800 to 4899 

700 190 3350 to 3359 

700 228 6048 to 6099 

700 650 0452 to 0499 

700 666 1323 to 1349 

700 786 9106 to 9142 

700 859 0744 to 0758 

701 028 6780 to 6899 

701 213 3900 to 3999 

701 267 2000 to 3999 

701 335 7312 to 7399 

701 369 2005 to 2050 

701 499 2260 to 2299 

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701 553 6557 to 6599 

701 578 7460 to 7469 

701 578 7475 to 7499 

701 601 3457 to 3499 

701 605 5913 to 5999 

701 695 3982 to 3999 


701 695 4227 to 4299 

701 708 1741 to 1799 

701 736 3966 to 3999 

701 772 0870 to 0899 

701 838 2800 to 2899 

701 941 0600 to 0699 

702 171 1603 to 1699 

702 195 5109 to 5199 

702 254 9300 to 9399 

702 264 7569 to 7599 

702 519 0513 to 0524 

702 713 1800 to 1809 

702 821 5730 to 5799 

702 821 5805 to 5899 

702 844 6975 to 6994 

702 846 6331 to 6399 

702 848 3900 to 3999 

702 857 7302 to 7499 


703 364 1707 to 1799 

740 002 7710 to 7719 

740 119 2275 to 2284 

740 241 9049 to 9099 

740 255 1718 to 1799 

740 374 7416 to 7499 

740 470 2420 to 2443 

740 523 7432 to 7449 

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740 684 0620 to 0800 

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740 790 5989 to 5999 

740 827 7578 to 7594 

740 917 7490 to 7499 

741 037 8528 to 8551 

805 885 8411 to 8499 


806 268 9275 to 9299 

806 534 3400 to 3477 

807 342 3283 to 3399 

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808 090 3440 to 3499 

808 325 5161 to 5699 

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830 125 0672 to 0699 

830 602 5800 to 5999 

830 610 3700 to 3799 

830 983 3500 to 3599 

830 983 3635 to 3699 

831 354 1387 to 1399 

831 815 8240 to 8299 

832 525 3810 to 3899 

833 159 1884 to 1899 

833 456 2567 to 2599 

833 566 3015 to 3071 

834 130 5200 to 5299 

834 316 5444 to 5499 

834 354 8747 to 8766 

834 354 8824 to 8838 

835 269 5700 to 5799 

835 496 7303 to 7399 

835 539 5200 to 5999 

835 813 3015 to 3099 

837 672 8967 to 8999 

837 784 3282 to 3299 

838 176 8377 to 8399 

838 518 1257 to 1299 

839 718 8257 to 8299 

840 323 0600 to 0699 

840 875 6235 to 6299 

840 910 0900 to 0999 

841 349 5000 to 5099 

841 805 7747 to 7899 

841 805 7944 to 8099 

842 226 0685 to 0695 

842 685 4600 to 4699 

842 685 4742 to 4999 

842 860 0300 to 0399 

842 898 5582 to 5599 

843 062 7100 to 7199 

843 077 6288 to 6299 

843 077 6378 to 6399 

843 758 5769 to 5778 

843 786 2554 to 2699 

845 656 8165 to 8199 

845 727 2100 to 2199 

845 746 2618 to 2635 

846 390 7531 to 7599 

846 918 0572 to 0599 

847 237 7690 to 7699 

847 284 2481 to 2499 

847 374 7055 to 7065 

847 374 7055 to 7065 

847 636 5304 to 5399 

847 700 5447 to 5499 

847 723 7500 to 7599 

849 485 3427 to 3499 

849 520 9850 to 9899 

849 608 1357 to 1399 

849 792 2600 to 2699 

850 546 1862 to 1899 


851 209 9880 to 9899 

851 928 9221 to 9299 

852 589 6560 to 6599 

853 049 3646 to 3699 

854 304 4089 to 4999 

854 529 2200 to 2299 

854 532 0000 to 2999 

855 001 6204 to 6249 

855 319 9364 to 9399 

855 361 3390 to 3399 

856 226 0490 to 0499 

856 656 5800 to 5999 

856 752 0200 to 0299 

857 111 1352 to 1399 

857 279 3450 to 3499 

857 843 4000 to 4099 

858 124 7644 to 7699 

858 756 3111 to 3299 

859 063 8200 to 8699 

859 190 0600 to 0644 

859 437 5538 to 5599 

859 811 2888 to 2899 

859 855 8873 to 8999 

860 240 8520 to 8599


860 275 3900 to 3999 

860 518 9629 to 9699 

860 600 0021 to 0999 

861 158 2350 to 2599 

861 367 5400 to 5499 

861 637 6010 to 6099 

861 979 7292 to 7499 

862 216 6100 to 6199 

862 263 9213 to 9299 

862 271 0800 to 0999 

862 271 5000 to 5099 

863 871 5138 to 5199 

863 949 5300 to 5399 

864 088 8200 to 8299 

864 426 3972 to 3999 

864 520 6117 to 6136 

865 151 0526 to 0599 

865 500 4034 to 4099 

865 883 6082 to 6099 

866 004 3000 to 3999 

866 442 4100 to 4899 

867 366 9108 to 9118 

867 633 7403 to 7499 

867 737 5623 to 5699 

868 169 4529 to 4599 

868 173 8400 to 8599 


868 566 9200 to 9299 

869 387 1150 to 1199 

869 505 3500 to 3599 

869 523 7033 to 7099 

869 800 0000 to 999 9999 


870 491 4812 to 4849 

870 536 5820 to 5829 

870 541 7167 to 7239 

870 575 8155 to 8999 

870 589 0485 to 0494 

870 691 7060 to 7099 

872 028 4850 to 4899 

872 029 9306 to 9399 

872 100 0445 to 0459 

900 556 4178 to 4199 

900 845 0044 to 0099 

900 936 0217 to 0299 

900 936 0435 to 0499 

901 058 5255 to 5280 

901 273 1082 to 1099 


901 291 2789 to 2799 

901 525 7122 to 7199 

902 089 1253 to 1299 

902 198 9769 to 9799 

902 948 1269 to 1299 

902 985 0833 to 0899 

903 370 6934 to 6999 

904 600 6523 to 6599 

904 892 0378 to 0399 

904 892 0648 to 1299 

905 056 2216 to 2299 

905 510 6647 to 6799 

905 510 6900 to 7099 

905 794 0000 to 0199 

905 794 0288 to 0299 

905 873 6900 to 6999 

905 873 7100 to 7299 

905 880 8900 to 8999 

905 889 7100 to 7199 

906 158 1508 to 1599 

906 558 8812 to 8899 


907 725 8500 to 8599 

907 815 0216 to 0257 

908 622 4225 to 4235 

908 936 9254 to 9299 

909 100 1787 to 1799 

909 100 1900 to 2099 

909 355 0422 to 0499 

909 568 8900 to 9099 

909 568 9300 to 9499 

909 725 7307 to 7399 

909 833 0947 to 0999 

910 219 8631 to 8699 

910 265 1100 to 1199 

910 471 7273 to 7299 

910 536 2505 to 2599 

910 958 7499 to 7599 


911 245 2545 to 2599 

911 268 9077 to 9099 

911 400 8948 to 8999 

911 508 1620 to 1799 

911 509 9310 to 9399 

911 523 3000 to 3999 

912 057 9922 to 9999 

912 882 0563 to 0899 

913 605 2218 to 2299 

913 709 2429 to 2499 

913 818 3501 to 3999 






915 187 8774 to 8779 

915 300 2783 to 2799 

915 546 6822 to 6999 

915 646 5183 to 5199 

915 671 3963 to 3980 

915 671 3982 to 3999 

915 675 2217 to 2299 

916 440 3377 to 3399 

916 670 6352 to 6399 

916 682 5300 to 5399 

916 694 1414 to 1499 

916 703 0802 to 0821 

917 089 0709 to 0799 

917 089 0842 to 0899 

917 216 2928 to 2999 

917 370 6300 to 6499 

917 486 4900 to 4999 

918 460 0602 to 0699 

918 951 7231 to 7299 

919 519 2786 to 2799 

919 536 0770 to 0799 


919 915 2774 to 2787 

920 155 4662 to 4687 

920 309 9039 to 9199 

920 771 5321 to 5399 

920 857 5500 to 5899 

920 864 3480 to 3499 


920 963 4567 to 4599 

921 333 7400 to 7499 

921 477 3762 to 3799 

922 278 1048 to 1399 

922 280 2019 to 2099 

922 280 2233 to 2299 

922 773 0459 to 0499 

923 032 7000 to 7399 

923 045 3630 to 3699 

923 484 3600 to 3699 

923 493 9403 to 9599 

923 493 9681 to 9699 

923 604 4424 to 4499 

923 810 7800 to 8299 

924 252 1200 to 1299 


924 533 0711 to 0799 

924 533 2343 to 2399 

924 533 2428 to 2499 

924 685 1957 to 1999 

924 946 6300 to 6699 

925 333 5900 to 6099 

925 336 2300 to 2399 

926 432 5907 to 5999 

926 436 3600 to 3699 

927 765 6257 to 6299 

928 197 8100 to 8199 

928 197 8283 to 8299 

928 856 2059 to 2068 

930 219 1722 to 1799 

930 335 7810 to 7819 

931 097 9259 to 9299 

931 156 1502 to 1579 

931 156 1600 to 1625 

931 156 1671 to 1699 

932 506 6400 to 6599 

932 827 9026 to 9099 

932 957 2300 to 2399 

933 060 6160 to 6189 

933 387 2541 to 2561 

933 760 3609 to 4199 

933 894 0928 to 0999 

934 180 0300 to 0399 

935 843 2202 to 2247 

51 

— Criminal Investigations Group, Postal Inspection Service, 8-14-08


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 

employees responsible for accepting and cashing postal 

money orders. Destroy any interim notices when the numbers 

listed appear in the Postal Bulletin. The new money 

order serial numbers consist of the first 9 digits. The 10th 

digit is a check digit only. 

719 869 731 to 9 760 

720 227 871 to 7 930 

720 227 949 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 7 840 

730 109 847 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 

Do not cash outdated money orders 104 151 601 to 

692 600 000. Advise holders to send invalid money orders 

to: Canada Post Corporation, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0B1. 

Check for altered dollar amounts by holding money orders 

to the light. 

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 


737 185 501 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 

738 997 259 to 7 380 

739 161 451 to 1 540 

739 219 381 to 9 440 

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 1 530 

740 030 701 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 


741 553 460 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 1 610 

750 408 167 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 


755 790 020 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 


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 

758 067 001 to 7 090 

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 

758 860 951 to 1 550 

759 152 851 to 2 880 

759 740 941 to 1 090 

760 004 596 to 4 610 

760 118 191 to 8 250 

760 155 001 to 5 090 

760 378 002 to 8 020 

760 692 722 to 2 749 

761 055 460 to 5 480 

761 169 781 to 9 810 

761 504 941 to 5 120 

761 516 836 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 

761 975 641 to 5 670 

761 975 886 to 5 895 


762 324 931 to 4 960 

762 439 261 to 9 290 

762 524 158 to 4 220 

762 584 872 to 4 970 

762 593 431 to 3 460 

763 155 160 to 5 180 

763 178 631 to 8 660 

763 506 001 to 6 060 


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 

765 003 667 to 3 680 

765 042 517 to 2 540 

765 194 728 to 4 970 

765 387 365 to 7 450 

765 541 801 to 2 100 

765 638 461 to 8 970 

765 647 101 to 7 190 

765 813 781 to 4 029 

765 879 314 to 9 390 

765 954 001 to 4 030 

766 120 286 to 0 320 

766 125 716 to 5 750 

766 158 824 to 8 840 

766 388 433 to 8 460 

766 509 421 to 9 660 

766 572 901 to 3 020 

766 748 500 to 8 521 

767 024 341 to 4 370 

767 326 471 to 6 590 

767 332 561 to 2 950 

768 009 841 to 9 960 

768 011 489 to 1 520 

768 177 980 to 7 990 

768 391 081 to 1 170 

768 661 569 to 1 650 

769 000 051 to 0 080 

769 050 841 to 0 900 

769 159 081 to 9 178 

769 737 496 to 7 510 

769 778 491 to 8 730 

769 827 331 to 7 450 

770 216 071 to 6 100 

770 723 281 to 3 400 

770 790 451 to 0 480 

770 915 150 to 5 490 

771 455 551 to 5 610 

771 609 661 to 9 690 

771 932 551 to 2 580 

772 057 224 to 7 440 

772 162 660 to 3 070 

772 718 615 to 8 640 


772 970 886 to 0 940 

773 009 419 to 9 430 

773 112 031 to 2 060 

773 125 387 to 5 410 

773 179 320 to 9 410 


773 208 991 to 9 290 

773 231 311 to 1 340 

773 348 739 to 8 940 

773 348 739 to 8 940 

773 575 891 to 5 950 

773 852 971 to 3 030 

775 373 449 to 3 460 

789 257 191 to 7 250 

790 448 020 to 8 460 

790 597 485 to 7 530 

790 911 883 to 1 900 

791 057 441 to 7 550 

791 239 081 to 9 290 

791 374 483 to 4 500 

791 387 971 to 8 030 

791 447 521 to 7 850 

791 451 151 to 1 240 

791 500 009 to 0 470 

791 771 431 to 1 490 

792 004 293 to 4 320 

792 018 379 to 8 420 

792 070 621 to 0 740 


792 391 381 to 1 620 

792 452 779 to 2 790 

792 772 728 to 2 770 

792 903 511 to 3 990 

793 282 518 to 2 533 

794 041 831 to 2 040 

794 397 709 to 7 780 

794 581 741 to 2 040 

794 592 122 to 2 150 

795 032 251 to 2 340 

795 796 291 to 6 350 

796 070 139 to 0 160 


796 159 725 to 9 740 

796 169 306 to 9 340 

796 373 406 to 3 430 

796 602 961 to 3 050 

796 708 441 to 8 500 

796 886 281 to 6 430 

796 901 701 to 2 000 

796 975 466 to 5 590 

797 272 917 to 2 950 

797 519 441 to 9 460 

797 519 731 to 0 240 

797 535 181 to 5 330 

798 040 053 to 0 080 

798 055 813 to 5 830 

798 055 891 to 5 950 

798 326 371 to 6 520 

798 339 167 to 9 210 

798 562 411 to 2 440 

798 632 461 to 2 490 

798 807 151 to 7 510 

798 944 761 to 5 030 

799 118 616 to 8 640 

799 133 191 to 3 220 

799 177 626 to 7 650 

799 854 751 to 5 200 

800 044 320 to 4 410 

800 211 901 to 2 440 

800 427 530 to 7 540 

800 872 741 to 2 830 


801 349 801 to 9 830 

801 676 681 to 7 100 

802 967 821 to 7 940 

803 217 601 to 7 780 

803 729 731 to 9 850 

803 747 402 to 7 520 

804 138 181 to 8 420 

804 428 224 to 8 250 

804 682 411 to 2 710 

805 272 525 to 2 540 

805 523 445 to 3 460 

805 745 704 to 5 730 

806 452 907 to 2 980 

806 744 781 to 4 850 

806 982 181 to 2 300 

807 764 791 to 4 910 

808 089 931 to 9 960 

808 656 423 to 6 450 

808 753 771 to 3 800 

809 189 001 to 9 010 

809 886 879 to 6 930 

809 890 489 to 0 500 

810 323 734 to 3 760 


810 526 351 to 6 500 

810 806 911 to 6 940 

810 807 211 to 7 240 

811 423 021 to 3 110 

811 517 221 to 7 239 

811 721 101 to 1 130 

812 025 721 to 5 900 

812 093 073 to 3 130 

812 100 821 to 0 840 

812 465 251 to 5 610 

812 918 341 to 8 670 

812 918 701 to 8 760 

813 050 491 to 0 520 

813 073 171 to 3 200 

813 398 476 to 8 550 

813 713 971 to 4 000 

813 858 121 to 8 150 

814 789 330 to 9 349 

814 984 656 to 4 680 

815 016 020 to 6 030 

815 199 410 to 9 420 

815 240 491 to 0 520 

815 755 591 to 5 620 

815 755 622 to 5 650 

815 806 381 to 6 680 

816 126 834 to 6 870 

816 156 721 to 6 780 

816 580 903 to 0 920 

816 945 571 to 5 600 

817 253 011 to 3 280 

817 763 881 to 4 060 

818 330 562 to 0 610 

818 459 641 to 9 670 

818 926 273 to 6 320 

818 950 351 to 0 380 

818 962 492 to 2 530 

819 032 341 to 2 730 

819 127 054 to 7 080 

819 278 540 to 8 670 

819 544 681 to 4 740 

53


819 928 441 to 8 650 

820 034 406 to 4 430 

820 070 761 to 1 540 

820 191 342 to 1 360 

820 274 856 to 4 880 

820 600 171 to 0 230 

821 172 241 to 2 360 

821 229 661 to 9 720 

821 229 743 to 9 780 

821 903 731 to 3 910 

821 927 841 to 7 850 

822 505 801 to 5 830 

822 703 442 to 3 470 

822 925 951 to 6 100 

823 284 931 to 4 990 

823 293 031 to 3 210 

823 556 011 to 6 100 

824 078 341 to 8 370 

824 156 325 to 6 340 

824 511 252 to 1 270 

824 588 281 to 8 370 


825 409 651 to 9 680 

825 472 171 to 2 200 

826 042 898 to 2 920 

826 226 644 to 6 670 

826 582 951 to 3 430 

826 720 201 to 0 230 

827 005 671 to 5 830 

827 287 861 to 7 950 

827 291 502 to 1 520 

827 575 381 to 5 470 

827 609 085 to 9 100 

827 883 511 to 3 600 

828 160 441 to 0 530 

828 441 602 to 1 630 

829 176 841 to 6 930 

— Criminal Investigations Group, Postal Inspection Service, 8-14-08


Verifying U.S. Postal Service Money 

Orders 

Follow these steps to cash a Postal Service money 

order: 

1. Check that the amount does not exceed the legal 

limit: $1,000 for domestic, and $700 for international 

postal money orders. 

2. Check that the proper security features are present: 

When held to the light, a watermark of Benjamin 

Franklin is repeated from top to bottom on the left 

side. 

When held to the light, a dark line (security thread) 

runs from top to bottom with the word “USPS” 

repeated. 

There should be no discoloration around the dollar 

amounts, which might indicate the amounts were 

changes. 

These appear in Postal Service Notice 299, U.S. 

Postal Money Order Reference Card, or online at 

http://www.usps.com/missingmoneyorders/ 

security.htm. 

3. If the money order seems suspicious, call the U.S. 

Postal Service Money Order Verification System at 

866-459-7822. 

Please provide this information to local banks and retailers, 

as they also receive Postal Service money orders for 

cashing. 

— Value Added and Special Services, 

Product Development, 8-14-08 


Counterfeit Canadian Money Order 

Forms 

55 

Do Not Cash 

To be posted and used by retail window employees. As 

directed, destroy previous notices. All interim notices 

should be destroyed when the numbers listed appear in the 

Postal Bulletin. 

671,819,086 686,794,382 

676,612,640 686,794,426 

677,891,039 686,794,427 

678,282,493 686,794,431 

678,916,031 687,262,502 

679,552,215 687,262,503 

679,694,334 687,262,525 

679,751,983 687,262,526 

679,800,207 687,287,578 

681,130,536 687,287,581 

681,844,376 687,287,582 

683,594,542 694,063,898 

684,683,610 694,063,899 

686,619,878 694,063,980 

686,619,886 701,321,725 

686,619,887 

— Criminal Investigations Group, 

Postal Inspection Service, 8-14-08 

Toll-Free Number Available to Verify 

Canadian Money Orders 

The Canada Post Corporation is now providing a tollfree 

number that cashing agents can call to verify the 

validity of Canadian Postal Money Orders. The number is 

800-563-0444. 

This toll-free number is printed on the back of the Canadian 

Postal Money Orders. 

— Criminal Investigations Group, 

Postal Inspection Service, 8-14-08


Other Information 

Overseas Military Mail 

Mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject 

to certain conditions or restrictions of mailing regarding 

content, preparation, and handling. The APO/FPO table 

below outlines these conditions by APO/FPO ZIP Codes 

through the use of footnoted mailing restrictions codes 

(see the Restrictions page following the table). 

Acceptance clerks should use the table with the integrated 

retail terminal (IRT) or POS ONE terminal to determine 

which APO/FPO ZIP Codes are active and which 

Changes 

APO/FPO Table 

conditions of mailing apply. Acceptance clerks may contact 

the Military Postal Service Agency with any questions 

regarding APO/FPO ZIP Codes, toll free, at 800- 

810-6098, Monday-Friday, 0730–1600 ET. 

For Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) availability, all 

acceptance clerks must refer to the local hardcopy EMMS 

directory. 

The entries under “Changes” appear in bold in the APO/ 

FPO Table starting below. 

APO/FPO Action Effective Date See Restrictions 

APO AE 09888 Open Immediately A-A1-B-B1-C-C1-D-E2-F-F1-H-H1-M-N-O-R-R1-V-V1-Z1 

FPO AP 96552 Open Immediately A1-B-B1 

APO/ See 

FPO Restrictions 

09001 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09002 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09003 A1-B-B1-C-D-P-U 

09004 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09005 A1-B-B1-C-D-P-U 

09006 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09007 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09008 A-A1-B-B1-C-D-P-U 

09009 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U 

09010 A-A1-B-C-D-F-F1-U-V- 

V1 

09011 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09012 A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F1-U 

09013 A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F1-U- 

Z1 

09014 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09020 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09021 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U 

09028 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09033 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09034 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09036 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09038 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09042 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09046 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09049 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09051 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09053 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09054 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09055 A1-B-B1-C-D-F-R-R1- 

U-V 

09056 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09058 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

We have eliminated “Not Active” entries from the table below to save space and paper. 

APO/ See 


09059 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09060 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U 

09063 A1-B-B1-C-D-L-U 

09067 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09069 A-A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V 

09075 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09079 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09080 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U 

09081 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09086 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09088 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09090 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09092 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09094 A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F1 

09095 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09096 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09099 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09100 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09102 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09103 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09104 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U 

09107 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09110 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09112 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09114 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09123 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U 

09126 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1 

09128 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09131 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09136 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1 

09137 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U 

09138 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

APO/ See 


09139 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09140 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09142 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U 

09143 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09154 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09165 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09166 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09172 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09173 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09175 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09177 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09180 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09185 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09186 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09201 A1-B-B1-C-C1-D-F-F1- 

H-M-R-R1-X-Y 

09211 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09212 A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V 

09213 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U 

09214 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U 

09226 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09227 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09229 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09237 A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V 

09245 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09250 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09261 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-U-V 

09262 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09263 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09264 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09265 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-N-U 

09266 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

APO/ 

FPO 

See 

Restrictions 

09267 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09301 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1 

09302 A-A1-B-B1-C-C1-D-E2- 

F-F1-H-M-N-R-V-V1-Z- 

Z1 

09304 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V-Z1 

09305 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09306 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09307 A1-B-B1-N-V-Z1 

09308 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V-Z1 

09309 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09310 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V-Z1 

09311 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V-Z1 

09312 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09313 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z1 

09314 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09315 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09316 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09317 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09320 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1


APO/ See 


09321 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09322 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09324 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09327 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09328 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-I-M-N-R-V-V1-Z-Z1 

09330 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09331 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09332 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09333 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09334 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09336 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09337 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09338 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09339 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09340 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F-R-V 

09342 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09344 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z-Z1 

09348 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09350 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09351 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V-Z1 

09353 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09354 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09355 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09356 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09357 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09358 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09359 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09360 A1-B-B1-V 

09361 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09363 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09365 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09366 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


APO/ 

FPO 

See 

Restrictions 

09367 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V 

09370 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V 

09371 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V 

09375 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V-Z1 

09378 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09381 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09387 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V 

09388 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V 

09389 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V 

09390 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09391 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09393 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09396 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09402 A-A1-B1-C-F-R-R1-U3- 

W 

09409 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U 

09421 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U 

09447 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U-V 

09454 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U-V 

09456 A1-B-B1-C-C1-H-H1-M- 

Z1 

09459 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U 

09461 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U 

09463 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U 

09464 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U 

09468 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U 

09469 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U 

09470 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U 

09494 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U 

09496 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U-V 

09498 A1-B-B1-C-C1-F-F1-F2- 

N-R-R1-T-U-V-Z1 

09501 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09502 A1-B-B1-V 

09503 A1-B-B1-V 

09504 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09505 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09506 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09507 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09508 A1-B-B1-V 

09509 A1-B-B1-V 

09510 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09511 A1-B-B1-V 

09513 A-B-B1-O-R-R1-V-V1 

09517 A1-B-B1-V 

09524 A1-B-B1-V 

APO/ 

FPO 

See 

Restrictions 

09532 A1-B-B1-V 

09534 A1-B-B1-V 

09543 A1-B-B1-V 

09545 A1-B-B1-V 

09549 A1-B-B1-V 

09550 A1-B-B1-V 

09554 A1-B-B1-V 

09556 A1-B-B1-V 

09557 A1-B-B1-V 

09564 A1-B-B1-V 

09565 A1-B-B1-V 

09566 A1-B-B1-V 

09567 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09568 A1-B-B1-V 

09569 A1-B-B1-V 

09570 A1-B-B1-V 

09573 A1-B-B1-V 

09574 A1-B-B1-V 

09575 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09576 A1-B-B1-V 

09577 A1-B-B1-V 

09578 A1-B-B1-V 

09579 A1-B-B1-V 

09581 A1-B-B1-V 

09582 A1-B-B1-V 

09586 A1-B-B1-V 

09587 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09588 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09589 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09590 A1-B-B1-V 

09591 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09593 A1-B-B1-V 

09594 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

09596 A1-B-B1-V 

09599 A1-B-B1-V 

09601 A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-U 

09602 A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-N-U 

09603 A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-U 

09604 A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-U 

09605 A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V 

09606 A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V 

09607 A-A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-M- 

R-R1-U-U3-V-W 

09609 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09610 A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-U-V 

09613 A1-B-B1-C-F-U-V 

09617 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09618 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09620 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09621 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09622 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09623 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09624 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09625 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09626 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09627 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09630 A1-B-B1-C-F-U-V 


57 

APO/ See 


09631 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09636 A1-B-B1-C-F-U 

09642 A1-B-B1-N-U 

09643 A1-B-B1-U 

09645 A1-B-U 

09647 A1-B-B1-N-U 

09648 A1-B-B1-N-U-V-Z1 

09649 A1-B-B1-U 

09701 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 

F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T-V-Z- 

Z1 

09702 A1-B-B1-C-C1-F1-M-R- 

R1-U 

09703 A1-B-B1-C-F1-U 

09704 A1-B-B1-C-V 

09705 A1-B-B1-U 

09706 A1-B-B1-C-N-U-V 

09707 A1-B-B1-C-N-U-V 

09708 A1-B-B1 

09709 A1-B-B1-F1 

09710 A1-B-B1-C-C1-F1-M-R- 

R1-U 

09711 A1-B-B1-F1-N-Z1 

09713 A1-B-B1-C-F1 

09714 A1-B-B1-C-C1-F1-M-R- 

R1-U 

09715 A1-B-B1-F1 

09716 A1-B-B1-C-D-N-U-V 

09717 A-A1-B-B1-M-V-W 

09718 A1-B-B1-F-I-N-U-V 

09719 A1-B-B1-C-F1-V 

09720 A1-B-B1-U-V 

09721 A1-B-B1-N-U-V-Z1 

09722 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 

F-M-N-R-R1-V-Z-Z1 

09723 A1-B-B1-N-U-V-Z1 

09724 A1-B-B1-C-C1-F1-M-R- 

R1-U 

09726 A1-B-B1-N-U-V 

09727 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 


Z1 

09729 A1-B-B1-C-F-N-R-R1- 

U-V 

09730 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-F- 

M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z1 

09731 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-F- 

M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z1 

09732 A1-B-B1-N-V-Z1 

09733 A1-B-B1-V 

09734 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 


Z1 

09735 A1-B-B1-N-V-Z1 

09736 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 


Z1 

09737 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 


Z1


APO/ 

FPO 

See 

Restrictions 

09738 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 


Z1 

09739 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 


Z1 

09741 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-F1- 

H1-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T-V- 

W-Y-Z-Z1 

09742 A-A1-B-B1-B2-F-F1-I- 

M-N-Q-R-T-V-Z-Z1 

09743 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 

F-M-N-R-R1-V-Z-Z1 

09744 A-B-B1-B2-C-C1-F-I-M- 

N-Q-R-R1-T-V-Z-Z1 

09746 A-A1-B-B1-C-E1-N-V-Z- 

Z1 

09747 A1-B-B1-F-J-N-U-V-Z1 

09749 A-A1-B-B1-F-N-V-Z1 

09750 A-B-B1-B2-C-C1-F-M- 

N-Q-T-V-Z-Z1 

09751 A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V 

09752 A1-B-B1-C-D-U 

09753 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F-M-N- 

V-Z1 

09754 A1-B-B1-U 

09755 A1-B-B1-U 

09756 A1-B-B1-U 

09757 A1-B-B1-U 

09777 A-A1-B-B1-C-E1-N 

09780 A-A1-B-B1-F-N-R-V 

09790 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F-R-V 

09801 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09803 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-H1- 

N-R-R1-U1-V-Z1 

09804 A-A1-B-B1-F-F1-N-V-Z1 

09806 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09807 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09808 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V 

09809 A1-B-B1-V-Z1 

09811 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-H1- 


09812 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-F1-I- 

N-R-U-V-Z-Z1 

09814 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-F1-I- 

N-R-U-V-Z-Z1 

09815 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


09817 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C1-E2- 

E3-F-F1-H-H1-M-N-R- 

R1-T-V-Z1 

09819 A-A1-B-F-P-V-Z1 

09821 A-A1-B-F-V-Z1 

09822 A-A1-B-F-V-Z1 

09823 A-A1-B-F-V-Z1 

09824 A-A1-B-F-V-Z1 

APO/ 

FPO 

See 

Restrictions 

09825 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 


Z1 

09827 A-A1-B-B1-F-F1-N-V-Z1 

09828 A1-B-N-V-Z1 

09830 A1-B-B1-C-N-V-Z1 

09831 A1-B-B1-F-N-U-V-Z1 

09832 A-A1-B-B1-U1-V-Z1 

09833 A1-B-B1-U1-V-Z1 

09834 A1-B-B1-V-Z1 

09835 A-A1-B-B1-V-Z1 

09836 A-A1-B-B1-C-F-M-V-Z1 

09837 A1-B-B1-V-Z1 

09838 A1-B-B1-V-Z1 

09839 A-A1-B-B1-U-V-Z1 

09840 A-A1-B-B1-V-Z1 

09841 A-A1-B-B1-N-U-Z1 

09842 A-A1-B-B1-N-Z1 

09843 A-A1-B-B1-N-V 

09844 A-A1-B-B1-C-F-N-U-V- 

Z1 

09852 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-H1- 


09853 A1-B-B1-E2-F-H1-R- 

R1-U2-V-Z1 

09855 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z1 

09858 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-H1- 


09865 A-A1-B-B1-V-Z1 

09868 A-A1-B-B1-U-V-Z1 

09870 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-N-R-R1-U-V-Z1 

09880 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-R-R1-U-V-Z1 

09888 A-A1-B-B1-C-C1-D-E2- 

F-F1-H-H1-M-N-O-R- 

R1-V-V1-Z1 

09890 A1-B-B1-E2-F-H1-N-R- 

R1-U2-V-Z1 

09892 A-A1-B-B1-E2-F-N-R- 

R1-V-Z1 

09898 A1-B-B1-E2-F-H1-N-R- 

R1-U2-V-Z1 

34002 A1-B-B1-N-U-Z1 

34004 A-B-B1-N-V 

34006 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F1-N-V- 

Z1 

34007 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F1-V-Z1 

34008 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F1-V-Z1 

34020 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z1 

34021 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z1 

34022 A1-B-B1-D-F-M-N-V-Z1 

34023 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z1 

34024 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z1 

34025 A1-B-B1-F-N-U-V-Z1 

34030 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z1 

34031 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z1 

34032 A1-B-M-N-V-Z1 

APO/ 

FPO 

See 

Restrictions 

34033 A1-B-C-F-M-N-V-Z1 

34034 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z1 

34035 A1-B-B1-H-M-N-V-Z1 

34036 A1-B-B1-M-N-U-V-Z1 

34037 A1-B-B1-C-F-H-I-M-N- 

V-Z-Z1 

34038 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z1 

34039 A1-B-N-V-Z1 

34041 A1-B-B1-M-N-U-V-Z1 

34042 A1-B-B1-D-F-M-N-V-Z1 

34050 A1-B-B1-V 

34055 A1-B-B1-N-V-Z1 

34058 A1-B-B1-V-Z1 

34076 A1-B-B1-F1-N-V-Z1 

34078 A1-B-B1-F1-N-V-Z1 

34090 A1-B-B1-V 

34091 A1-B-B1-V 

34092 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

34093 A1-B-B1-V 

34095 A1-B-B1-V 

34098 A1-B-B1-V 

34099 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96201 A-A1-B-B1 

96202 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96203 A-A1-B-B1 

96204 A-A1-B-B1 

96205 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96206 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96207 A-A1-B-B1-V 

96209 A-A1-B-B1-N-U-V 

96213 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96214 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96218 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96224 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96257 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96258 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96260 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96262 A-A1-B-B1-U-V 

96264 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96266 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96267 A-A1-B-B1-U-V 

96269 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96271 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96275 A-A1-B-B1-V 

96276 A-A1-B-B1 

96278 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96283 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96284 A-A1-B-B1-U-V 

96297 A-A1-B-B1-U 

96303 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-W 

96306 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

96309 A1-B-B1-M-V-W 

96310 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96311 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96313 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

96319 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96321 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

APO/ See 


96322 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

96323 A1-B-B1-M-V-W 

96326 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96328 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96330 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96336 A1-B-B1-M-V-W 

96337 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96338 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96339 A1-B-B1-M-V-W 

96343 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96346 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-V- 

W 

96347 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

96348 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

96349 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

96350 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

96351 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

96362 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

96365 A1-B-B1-M-V-W 

96367 A1-B-B1-L-M-W 

96368 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96370 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W 

96372 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96373 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96374 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96375 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96376 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96377 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96378 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96379 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96384 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96386 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96387 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96388 A1-B-B1-M-W 

96401 A1-B-B1-F-N-V-Z1 

96426 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-M-R-V 

96427 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 

H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z-Z1 

96447 CLOSE 

96501 A-A1-B-B1-N-V 

96503 A1-B-B1-F-N-U3-V 

96507 A-A1-B-B1-F-V 

96510 A1-B-B1-I-N-V 

96511 A1-B-B1-I-N-V 

96515 A1-B-B1-F 

96517 A1-B-B1-F-U3-V 

96518 A1-B-B1-V 

96520 A1-B-B1-F-N-U3-V 

96521 A1-B-B1-F-N-U3 

96522 A1-B-B1-F-N-U 

96530 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-N-U-V 

96531 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U-V 

96534 A-A1-B-B1-F 

96535 A-A1-B-B1-F-V 

96537 A1-B-B1-V 

96538 A1-B-B1-V


APO/ See 


96540 A1-B-B1-V 

96541 A1-B-B1-V 

96542 A1-B-B1-V 

96543 A1-B-B1-P-V 

96544 A1-B-B1-F-N-U3-V 

96546 A1-B-B1-F-U3 

96548 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U 

96549 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U 

96550 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U-V 

96551 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U 

96552 A1-B-B1 

96553 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-N-U-V 

96554 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U 

96555 A1-B-B1-F-M-V 

96557 A1-B-B1-F-M-V 

96562 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D- 

E2-E3-F-F1-H-H1-I-M- 

N-R-R1-T-V-Z-Z1 

96595 A1-B-B1-V 

APO/ 

FPO 

See 

Restrictions 

96598 A1-B-B1-N-V 

96599 A1-B-B1-V 

96601 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96602 A1-B-B1-V 

96603 A1-B-B1-V 

96604 A1-B-B1-V 

96605 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96606 A1-B-B1-V 

96607 A1-B-B1-V 

96608 A1-B-B1-V 

96609 A1-B-B1-V 

96610 A1-B-B1-V 

96611 A1-B-B1-V 

96612 A1-B-B1-V 

96613 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


96614 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F- 


96615 A-A1-B-B1-V 

APO/ 

FPO 

See 

Restrictions 

96616 A-A1-B-B1-V-Z1 

96617 A1-B-B1-V 

96619 A1-B-B1-V 

96620 A1-B-B1-V 

96621 A1-B-B1-V 

96622 A1-B-B1-V 

96624 A1-B-B1-V 

96628 A1-B-B1-V 

96634 A1-B-B1-V 

96643 A1-B-B1-V 

96650 A1-B-B1-V 

96657 A1-B-B1-V 

96660 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96661 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96662 A1-B-B1-V 

96663 A1-B-B1-V 

96664 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96665 A1-B-B1-V 

96666 A1-B-B1-V-V1 


APO/ See 


96667 A1-B-B1-V 

96668 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96669 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96670 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96671 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96672 A1-B-B1-V 

96673 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96674 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96675 A1-B-B1-V 

96677 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96678 A1-B-B1-V 

96679 A1-B-B1-V 

96681 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96682 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96683 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96686 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96687 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

96698 A1-B-B1-V-V1 

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LEGEND 

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration (green 

label) 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note 

AAFES = Army and Air Force Exchange Service 

APO = Army/Air Force Post Office 

Box R = Retired military personnel 

FPO = Fleet Post Office 

DMM = Domestic Mail Manual 

MOM = Military Ordinary Mail 

MPO = Military Post Office 

PAL = Parcel Airlift 

PSC = Postal Service Center 

SAM = Space Available Mail 

USDA = United States Department of Agriculture 

Note: Mail order catalogs are prohibited as SAM or PAL mail. 

A. Securities, currency, or precious metals in their raw, unmanufactured 

state are prohibited. Official shipments are exempt from this restriction. 

A1. Mail addressed to “Any Servicemember,” or similar wording such as 

“Any Soldier,” “Sailor,” “Airman,” or “Marine”; “Military Mail”; etc., is prohibited. 

Mail must be addressed to an individual or job title such as “Commander,” 

“Commanding Officer,” etc. 

B. PS Form 2976-A is required for all mail weighing 16 ounces or more, 

with exceptions noted below. In addition, mailers must properly complete 

required customs documentation when mailing any potentially dutiable mail 

addressed to an APO or FPO regardless of weight. The following are exceptions 

to the requirement for customs documentation on nondutiable mail 

that weighs 16 ounces or more: 

Known mailers are exempt from providing customs documentation 

on non-dutiable letters, and printed matter weighing 16 ounces or 

more. (A known mailer is anyone who legally applies a permit imprint 

to a mailpiece. Mail with meter postage is not considered to be from 

a known mailer.) 

All federal, state, and local government agencies are exempt from 

providing customs documentation on mail addressed to an APO or 

FPO, except for those APOs/FPOs to which restriction B2 applies. 

Prepaid mail from military contractors is exempt, providing the mailpiece 

is endorsed “Contents for Official Use — Exempt from Customs 

Requirements.” 

B1. PS Form 2976 or 2976-A is required. Articles are liable for customs 

duty and/or purchase tax unless they are bona fide gifts intended for use by 

military personnel or their dependents. When the contents of a parcel meet 

these requirements, the mailer must endorse the customs form, “Certified to 

be a bona fide gift, personal effects, or items for personal use of military personnel 

and dependents,” under the heading, Description of Contents. 

Exceptions: All other exceptions listed in restriction B above are applicable 

to this restriction. 

B2. All federal, state, and local government agencies must complete 

customs documentation when sending mail addressed to or from this APO 

or FPO weighing 16 ounces or more. 

C. Cigarettes and other tobacco products are prohibited. 

C1. Obscene articles, prints, paintings, cards, films, videotapes, etc., 

and horror comics and matrices are prohibited. 

D. Coffee is prohibited. 

E1. Medicines or vaccines not conforming to French laws are prohibited. 

E2. Any matter depicting nude or seminude persons, pornographic or 

sexual items, or nonauthorized political materials is prohibited. Although religious 

materials contrary to the Islamic faith are prohibited in bulk quantities, 

items for the personal use of the addressee are permissible. 

E3. Radio transceivers, cordless telephones, global positioning systems, 

scanners, base stations, and handheld transmitters are prohibited. 

F. Firearms of any type are prohibited in all classes of mail. See definitions 

of firearms in DMM 601.11.1.2c. This restriction does not apply to firearms 

mailed to or by official U.S. government agencies. The restriction for 

mail to this APO/FPO ZIP Code does not apply to firearms mailed from this 

APO/FPO ZIP Code, provided ATF and USPS regulations are met. Antique 

firearms are a separate category defined in DMM 601.11.2 and ATF regulations; 

they do not require an ATF form. 

F1. Privately owned weapons addressed to an individual are prohibited 

in any class of mail. 

F2. Importation of firearms is restricted to one shotgun and one single 

shot.22 caliber rifle per individual. 

G. Only letters, flats, and Periodicals are authorized. Parcels of any class 

are prohibited. 

RESTRICTIONS 

H. Meats, including preserved meats, whether hermetically sealed or 

not, are prohibited. 

H1. Pork or pork by-products are prohibited. 

I. Mail of all classes must fit in a mail sack. Mail may not exceed the following 

dimensions: 

Maximum length 20 inches. 

Maximum width 12 inches. 

Maximum height 12 inches. 

The maximum length and girth combined may not exceed 68 inches. 

This restriction does not apply to registered mail and official government 

mail marked MOM. 

I1. This restriction does not apply to registered mail. 

I2. This restriction does not apply to official government mail marked 

MOM. 

J. Parcels may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. 

K. Mail that includes in the address the words, “Dependent Mail Section,” 

may consist only of letter mail, newspapers, magazines, and books. 

No parcel of any class containing any other matter may be mailed to the 

Dependent Mail section. This restriction does not apply if the address does 

not include the words “Dependent Mail Section.” 

L. All official mail is prohibited. 

M. Fruits, animals, and living plants are prohibited. 

N. Registered mail is prohibited. 

O. Delivery status information for Extra Services is not available on 

USPS.com. 

P. APO is used for the receipt and dispatch of official mail only. 

Q. Mail may not exceed 66 pounds, and size is limited to 42 inches maximum 

length and 72 inches maximum length and girth combined. 

R. All alcoholic beverages, including those mailable under DMM 601.8.0, 

are prohibited. 

R1. Materials used in the production of alcoholic beverages (i.e., distilling 

material, hops, malts, yeast, etc.) are prohibited. 

T. Mailings of case lots of food and supplemental household shipments 

must be approved by the sender’s parent agency prior to mailing. 

U. Parcels must weigh less than 16 ounces when addressed to Box R. 

This restriction does not apply to mail endorsed “Free Matter for the Blind or 

Handicapped.” 

U1. Mail is limited to First-Class Mail weighing 13 ounces or less when 

addressed to Box R. This restriction does not apply to mail endorsed “Free 

Matter for the Blind or Handicapped.” Videotapes are prohibited when 

addressed to Box R, regardless of weight. 

U2. Mail is limited to First-Class Mail letters only when addressed to 

Box R. 

U3. Mail is limited to First-Class Mail correspondence (including voice 

and video cassettes), newspapers, magazines, photographs, not exceeding 

16 ounces, when addressed to Box R. 

V. Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) not available from any origin. 

V1. Delivery Confirmation service is not available. 

W. Meat products, such as dried beef, salami, and sausage, may be 

mailed, provided they remain in their original, hermetically sealed packages 

and bear USDA certification. Other meats, bones, skin, hair, feathers, horns 

or hoofs of hoofed animals, wool samples, tobacco leaves, including chewing 

and pipe tobacco, snuff, cigars, and cigarettes, or obscene material, 

including obscene drawings, photographs, films, and carvings, are prohibited. 

Exception: 200 grams of tobacco per parcel are permitted duty free. 

X. Personal mail is limited to First-Class Mail items (to include audio cassettes 

and voice tapes) weighing 13 ounces or less. This limitation does not 

apply to official mail. 

Y. Mail is limited to First-Class and Priority Mail items only. All Periodicals, 

Standard Mail items, and Package Services items (including SAM and 

PAL) are not authorized. This restriction also applies to official mail. 

Z. No outside pieces (OSPs). 

Z1. The following restriction is applicable only to International Service 

Centers (ISC)/Exchange Offices. An Anti-Pilferage Seal (Item No O817E or 

O818A) is required on all pouches and sacks. 

— International Network Operations, 

Network Operations Management, 8-14-08

Manuals (Continued) 



* * * * * 

[Revise item k of 1.5 to remove the reference to the use of 


k. A bundle is a group of addressed pieces secured 


2.0, Bundles. 

* * * * * 

400 Commercial Mail Parcels 

* * * * * 

460 Commercial Parcels Bound Printed Matter 

* * * * * 



* * * * * 



* * * * * 

[Revise item i of 1.5 to remove the reference to the use of 


i. A bundle is a group of addressed pieces secured 


2.0, Bundles. 

* * * * * 

700 Special Standards 

* * * * * 

707 Periodicals 

* * * * * 

DMM Revision: Mailability of Day-old Emu Chicks 

Effective August 14, 2008, we are revising 601.9.3.2 of 

the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, 

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) to permit the mailing of 

day-old emu chicks. 

Emus are members of the ratite family of birds, along 

with ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, and kiwis. Emus are 

raised commercially on farms throughout the United 

States. Like other poultry, newly hatched emus are nour- 


18.0 General Mail Preparation 

* * * * * 

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18.4 Mail Preparation Terms 



by deleting item z in its entirety and relettering items aa 

through ad as items z through ac.] 

* * * * * 

24.0 Preparing Letter-Size Barcoded (Automation) 

Price Periodicals 


* * * * * 

24.1.5 General Preparation 

[Revise 24.1.5 to provide consistent bundling labeling standards 

as follows:] 

Grouping, bundling, and labeling are not generally required 

or permitted, except that bundles must be prepared in any 

mailing consisting entirely of card-size pieces and for mail 

in all less-than-full trays (including overflow trays) as specified 

in 707.24.2, Additional Standards. Bundles are not 

required to be identified with an optional endorsement line 

or a barcoded pressure-sensitive bundle label when placed 

into a correctly labeled tray. 

* * * * * 







ished by their yolk sac for several days before requiring 

food or water. 



* * * * *



601 Mailability 

* * * * * 

9.0 Perishables 

* * * * * 

9.3 Live Animals 

* * * * * 

9.3.2 Day-Old Poultry 

[Revise introductory paragraph of 9.3.2 to include “emus” 

and alphabetize list as follows:] 

Day-old poultry vaccinated with Newcastle disease (live 

virus) is nonmailable. Live day-old chickens, ducks, emus, 

geese, guinea fowl, partridges, pheasants (pheasants may 

be mailed only from April through August), quail, and turkeys 

are acceptable in the mail only if: 

* * * * * 


edition of the DMM and into the monthly update of the 



DMM Revision: Availability to Search and Pay for Post Office Boxes Online 


the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal 

Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) 508.4.0 to include 

the ability to apply and pay for Post Office boxes online. 

Customers applying for a Post Office box online do not 

receive a box number online, but instead reserve a box of 

a specific size at a specific location. The Post Office box 

number and keys, or combination number, are provided 

when identity and physical address are verified at the Post 

Office. 

The online option (available on August 16) also allows 

existing customers to make one-time renewal payments 

and to establish recurring payments. The online capabilities 

are not available for free (Group E) Post Office box service 

or for caller service boxes. 



* * * * * 

500 Additional Services 

* * * * * 

508 Recipient Services 

* * * * * 

4.0 Post Office Box Service 

* * * * * 

4.2 Basic Information for Post Office Box Service 

* * * * * 



4.2.5 Box Availability 

[Revise text of 4.2.5 to add reference to online options as 

follows:] 

When no box of the appropriate size is available, an application 

for box service may be handled, at the postmaster’s 

discretion, in any one or more of the following ways: 

a. By referring the customer to another postal facility 

with available capacity. 

b. By placing the customer’s name on a waiting list for 

box service. 

c. By providing general delivery service until an appropriate 

size box becomes available. 

d. By offering a smaller or larger box at its applicable 

fee. 

e. By offering caller service at its applicable fee. 

[Renumber current 4.2.6 and 4.2.7 as 4.2.7 and 4.2.8 and 

add new 4.2.6 as follows:] 

4.2.6 Unavailable Box 

Online customers cannot apply for a box that is not available, 

but can place themselves on a waiting list for the box 

or search online for another available box at that facility or 

at another facility close to a specific address or ZIP Code 

area. Customers must pay the correct fee for the service 

they receive, regardless of the box size applied for. 

4.2.7 Service Period 

[Revise text of renumbered 4.2.7 to add 12- month period 


Post Office box service is provided in 6- or 12-month prepaid 

periods. 

* * * * *


4.3 Service 

4.3.1 Application 

[Revise text of 4.3.1 to add the online option as follows:] 

Procedures for applying for Post Office box service are as 

follows: 

a. Applying at a Post Office: 

1. The applicant must complete all required items on 

PS Form 1093, Application for Post Office Box 

Service, and submit it to any postal facility that 

provides window service to the public. The facility 

need not be where box service is desired. Furnishing 

false information on the application or refusing 

to furnish required information may be sufficient 

reason for denial of the application or discontinuance 

of service. 

2. Spouses may complete and sign one PS 

Form 1093. Each spouse must present two forms 

of valid identification. A parent or guardian may 

receive delivery of a minor’s mail by listing the 

name(s) of each minor on PS Form 1093. Other 

adult persons who receive mail in the Post Office 

box of an individual box customer must be listed 

on PS Form 1093 and must present two forms of 

valid identification to the Post Office. 

3. Employees or other representatives of organizations 

who receive mail in the Post Office box must 

be listed on PS Form 1093. Each person must 

have verifiable identification and, upon request, 

present this identification to the USPS. 

4. When any information required on PS Form 1093 

changes, the box customer must update the 

application on file at the Post Office. 

b. Applying Online: 

1. An applicant searches for and selects a box, 

including size and Post Office location, and the 

service time period. 

2. The applicant must complete all required items on 

the online application (PS Form 1093) and read 

the Privacy Act statement. 

3. The applicant must complete the payment 

information. 

4. The applicant must present an unsigned printout 

of the online application (PS Form 1093) in person 

to the Post Office along with two forms of valid 

identification, as stated in 4.3.2, to complete the 

application process and, upon approval, receive 

the box number and keys or lock combination. 

5. Spouses may complete one online application. 

Each spouse must present two forms of valid 

identification. A parent or guardian may receive 


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delivery of a minor’s mail by listing the name(s) of 

each minor on the online application. Other adult 

persons who receive mail in the Post Office box of 

an individual box customer must be listed on the 

online application and must present two forms of 

valid identification to the Post Office upon 

request. Additional box users authorized to pick 

up mail from the box may be added to the printed 

copy of the application at the Post Office and 

must have two forms of valid identification. 

6. When any information on the online application 

changes, the box customer must update the 

application on file at the Post Office. 

4.3.2 Verification 

[Revise text of 4.3.2 by adding a new second sentence to 

the introductory paragraph as follows:] 

***Customers who apply online for a Post Office box do not 

receive their box number and keys (or combination number) 

until verification is complete and the application is 

approved.*** 

* * * * * 

4.3.4 Minor 

[Revise text of 4.3.4 to add a new last sentence as follows:] 

***Minors are not eligible to apply for Post Office box 

service. 

4.4 Conditions of Use 

* * * * ** 

4.4.4 Overflow 

[Revise text of 4.4.4 by adding a new last sentence as 

follows:] 

***Customers whose box is in an overflow condition may 

not be eligible to make payment renewals at Automated 

Postal Centers (APCs) or online. 

* * * * * 

4.5 Basis of Fees and Payment 

* * * * * 

4.5.4 Payment 

[Revise text of 4.5.4 to expand payment options as follows:] 

All fees for Post Office box service are for 6- or 12-month 

prepaid periods, except as noted under 4.5.6, 4.5.7, and 

4.5.10. The fee may be paid up to 1 year in advance, but 

not more. The fee that is in effect on the day that the fee is 

paid applies for either the 6- or 12-month period.


Customers may pay the Post Office box fee using any of 

the following methods: 

a. In person using cash, credit or debit card, or check or 

money order payable to the postmaster. 

b. By mail using check or money order payable to the 

postmaster. A mailed payment must be received by 

the postmaster on or before the due date. 

c. At any APC nationwide using a credit or debit card. 

d. Online at www.usps.com/poboxes using a credit 

card. 

e. Online with automatic PO box renewal available at 

www.usps.com/poboxes using a credit card. 

* * * * * 

4.6 Fee Group Assignments 

* * * * * 

4.6.3 Additional Standards for Free Box Service 

[Insert new last sentence as follows:] 

***The online application tools described in 4.3.1.b cannot 

be used for free Post Office box service. 

* * * * * 

We will incorporate these revisions into the August 

update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer ® at 

http://pe.usps.com and into the next printed version of the 

DMM. 



DMM Revision: Automation Prices for Letter-size Mailpieces With Enclosed Discs 

Effective August 14, 2008, the Postal Service is adding 

new optional mailing standards describing mailpiece 

characteristics for automation letters with compact discs 

(CDs) and digital video discs (DVDs). 

Currently, disc distributors who plan to mail discs in 

letter-size envelopes at automation letter prices submit 50 

samples of their mailpieces to the Pricing and Classification 

Service Center (PCSC) for analysis and coordination of 

testing. Mailpieces that conform to these new standards 

will qualify for automation letter pricing if they meet all other 

requirements for automation letters. Letters without barcodes 

that meet the new standards will not be considered 

too rigid and will qualify for machinable letter pricing if they 

do not have any other nonmachinable characteristics. 

Additional testing will not be required. 

These standards do not apply for reusable mailpieces 

(two-way mailers). Customers who seek approval for automation 

prices for reusable mailpieces (two-way mailers) or 

for new mailpiece designs not meeting these new standards 

may contact their local manager, Business Mail 

Entry, who will coordinate additional analysis and testing. 

Mailpieces previously approved in writing by the USPS ® for 

automation prices continue to qualify for those prices even 

if they do not meet the new optional standards. 


Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) 

* * * * * 

200 Commercial Mail Letters and Cards 

201 Physical Standards 

* * * * * 

3.0 Physical Standards for Automation Letters and 

Cards 

3.1 Basic Standards for Automation Letters and 

Cards 

[Revise text of 3.1 as follows:] 

Letters and cards claimed at automation letter prices and 

at Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier Route prices must meet 

the standards in 3.0. Unless prepared as a self-mailer, 

booklet, or postcard under 3.13.2 through 3.13.4, each 

mailpiece must be a sealed envelope (the preferred 

method) or, if unenveloped, must be sealed or glued along 

all four sides. All references in 3.0 to paper basis weight are 

based on measured weight for 500 17-inch by 22-inch 

sheets. Envelopes, or letter-size mailpieces sealed along all 

four sides, must be made of paper with a minimum 

16 pounds basis weight or equivalent. See 3.3 for additional 

standards for mailpieces with disc enclosures. 

* * * * * 

[Renumber current 3.3 through 3.14 as new 3.4 through 

3.15, and add new 3.3 as follows:] 

3.3 Standards for Letter-Size Pieces Containing 

Discs (CDs or DVDs) 

3.3.1 Basic Standards for Discs in Envelopes 

Letter-size mailpieces containing a single disc and meeting 

the standards in 3.3.2, 3.3.3, and 3.11 are considered 

automation-compatible. Mailpieces with one enclosed disc


not meeting these standards must be tested and approved 

for automation-compatibility. 

3.3.2 Disc Size and Placement 

Position the disc symmetrically at the vertical centerline 

and as near to the top edge of the mailpiece as is practical. 

Secure the disc to prevent it from shifting more than 

1/2 inch in any direction. The maximum disc size is: 

a. 120 mm (4.7 inches) in diameter. 

b. 2 mm (0.08 inch) in thickness. 

3.3.3 Dimensions and Shape Standards for 

Automation-Compatible Enveloped Letters 

Containing Discs 

Each enveloped letter must meet the basic standards for 

machinable letters in 201.1 and have the following 

characteristics: 

a. Height, not more than 6 inches or less than 

5.5 inches high. 

b. Length, not more than 9.75 inches or less than 

7.25 inches long. 

c. Thickness, not more than 0.25 inch or less than 

0.009 inch thick. 

d. Weight, not more than 3 ounces. 

e. A piece up to 8 inches long must be made of paper 

with a minimum 28-pound basis weight or 

equivalent. 

f. A piece over 8 inches long (up to 9.75 inches long) 

must be made of paper with a minimum 32-pound 

basis weight or equivalent. 

g. Discs in mailpieces made of the minimum basis 

weight paper must be inserted into a protective 

sleeve. 

3.3.4 Dimensions and Shape Standards for 

Automation-Compatible Folded Self-Mailers 

Containing Discs 

Each folded self-mailer must meet the basic standards for 

machinable letters in 201.1 and have the following 

characteristics: 

a. Height, not more than 6 inches or less than 

5.5 inches high. 


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b. Length, not more than 9.75 inches or less than 

7.25 inches long. 

c. Thickness, not more than 0.25 inch or less than 

0.009 inch thick. 

d. Weight, not more than 3 ounces. 

e. Be prepared from paper stock meeting the industry 

standard for a basis weight of 75 pounds or greater, 

with none less than 71.25 pounds (measured weight 

for 500 25- by 38-inch sheets). The stock must be 

free from groundwood unless coated with a 

substance adding to the stock’s ability to resist an 

applied bending force. 

f. Any folds or perforations in the mailpiece must be 

parallel to the address. 

g. Must meet the tabbing requirements for pieces 

prepared with folds or perforations parallel to the 

address provided in DMM 201.3.14. 

3.3.5 Unacceptable Characteristics for Automation- 

Compatible Letter-Size Pieces With Discs 

Discs in letter-sized envelopes and folded self-mailers may 

not be enclosed in: 

a. Packaging such as plastic “clamshells,” plastic 

“jewel cases,” or inflexible cardboard sleeves. 

b. Window envelopes. 

* * * * * 





⎯ Mailing Standards, 

Pricing and Classification, 8-14-08


POM and Handbooks PO-610, PO-603, and M-41 Revisions: Waiver of Signature 

Delivery Process 

Effective August 14, 2008, the Postal Service is 

revising the Postal Operations Manual (POM), Handbook 

PO-610, Signature Capture and Electronic Record 

Management: Managers Guide to Standard Operating 

Procedures, Handbook PO-603, Rural Carrier Duties and 

Responsibilities, and Handbook M-41, City Delivery Carriers 

Duties and Responsibilities, to update the standards 

regarding delivery of Express Mail ® items with Waiver of 

Signature requested and return receipt for merchandise 

items with Waiver of Signature requested. Delivery employees 

will deliver these items to the addressee’s mail receptacle 

or other secure location without first attempting to 

obtain a signature from the addressee. 

Waiver of Signature authorizes delivery to be made 

without obtaining the signature of the addressee or 

addressee’s agent as long as the delivery employee establishes 

that the article can be left in the addressee’s mail 

receptacle or other secure location. By requesting Waiver 

of Signature, the mailer agrees to accept the delivery time 

and date scan information as valid record of delivery. Mailers 

who request Waiver of Signature are provided only the 

delivery date and time and not an image of the signature 

when accessing delivery information on the Internet or 

when calling the toll-free number. 

When Express Mail items with Waiver of Signature 

requested and return receipt for merchandise items with 

Waiver of Signature requested are delivered, the delivery 

employee signs PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/ 

Receipt, without attempting to obtain a signature from the 

addressee. After signing the PS Form 3849, the delivery 

employee delivers the item to the addressee’s mail receptacle 

or other secure location. This process expedites 

delivery time because the delivery employee is not required 

to try to obtain a signature from the addressee or 

addressee’s agent, when a Waiver of Signature is 

authorized. 

Postal Operations Manual (POM) 

* * * * * 

6 Delivery Services 

* * * * * 

67 Express Mail 

* * * * * 

674 Express Mail Next Day Service 

* * * * * 

674.2 Post Office to Addressee Service 

Any Next Day Post Office to Addressee Service item 

presented under 137.541 must be delivered to the 

addressee within the designated delivery area of the destination 

facility by noon or 3 P.M. of the next day. If an item 

cannot be delivered on the first attempt, these procedures 

(unless forwarding or return service is provided) must be 

followed: 

* * * * * 

[Revise 674.2 by adding new item f as follows:] 

f. Express Mail Waiver of Signature shipments should 

be delivered without attempting to obtain the customer’s 

signature if the shipment can be delivered to 

the addressee’s mail receptacle or left in another 

secure location. Follow the handheld scanner waiver 

of signature procedures, capturing the delivery 

employee’s signature image as instructed. 

* * * * * 

8 Special Services 

81 Special Mail Services 

* * * * * 

817 Signature Confirmation Service 

817.2 Delivery 

* * * * * 

817.21 Procedure 

[Revise 817.21 to read as follows:] 

Signature Confirmation mail for delivery by carriers must be 

taken out on the first trip after it is received, unless the 

addressee requests that the postmaster hold the mail at the 

Post Office. Delivery employees from electronic record 

management offices must scan/enter the mailpiece barcode 

and enter the appropriate event code in the handheld 

scanner when delivering Signature Confirmation items. A 

corresponding PS Form 3849 must be properly completed 

and scanned. 

Handbook PO-610, Signature Capture and 

Electronic Record Management: Managers Guide 

to Standard Operating Procedures 

* * * * * 

2 Scanning Procedures 

* * * * *


2-2 Alternate Scanning Procedures 

* * * * * 

2-2.2 Signature Waiver — Return Receipt for 

Merchandise and Express Mail Items 

[Revise 2-2.2 to read as follows:] 

The mailer may waive the recipient signature for return 

receipt for merchandise and Express Mail items. If the 

Waiver of Signature is checked or indicated, the shipment 

should be delivered without attempting to obtain the customer’s 

signature if the shipment can be delivered to the 

addressee’s mail receptacle or left in another secure location. 

The employee must complete and sign PS Form 3849 

for these packages at delivery. This applies to both street 

and Post Office box deliveries. The same scanning procedures 

apply as when a customer is signing for the mailpiece, 

except data entry of the delivery employee name is 

not required. 

Note: A delivery employee cannot leave an item without a 

recipient/agent signature unless the mailer has chosen the 

Waiver of Signature option and the mailpiece is endorsed 

accordingly. 

* * * * * 

Handbook PO-603, Rural Carrier Duties and 

Responsibilities 

* * * * * 

3 Carrier Performance on Route 

* * * * * 

34 Special Service and Express Mail 

* * * * * 

342 Express Mail 

342.2 Delivery 

* * * * * 

* * * * * 

342.22 Signature 


Use PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt, to 

capture the customer signature for Express Mail items. If 

the waiver of signature option has been requested and the 

shipment can be delivered to the addressee’s mail receptacle 

or left in another secure location, follow the handheld 


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scanner waiver of signature procedures, capturing the 

delivery employee’s signature image as instructed. 

* * * * * 

Handbook M-41, City Delivery Carriers Duties and 

Responsibilities 

* * * * * 

2 Office Time — Preparation 

* * * * * 

23 Data Collection of Special Services Mail 

* * * * * 

232 At Delivery Point 

232.1 Delivery Events 


At delivery point, scan/enter mailpiece or firm sheet barcode, 

and enter other appropriate information into the data 

collection device as required and instructed. If required, 

collect all customer signatures and printed names on PS 

Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt. The delivery 

address should be recorded on the barcoded side of PS 

Form 3849. Scan the barcode on PS Form 3849 after 

obtaining recipient signature and printed name. For Waiver 

of Signature articles, carriers will sign the PS Form 3849 to 

document delivery of the article to the addressee mail 

receptacle or other secure location. 

* * * * * 

3 On Route 

* * * * * 

33 Delivery of Special Services Mail 

331 General 

[Revise 331 to read as follows:] 

When delivering special services mail, make every reasonable 

effort to deliver; ring the bell or knock on the door in 

order to make hand-to-hand delivery to addressee, except 

for Waiver of Signature articles. You may tell or show the 

addressee the name and address of sender and the 

amount of the charges to be collected if COD, Customs, or 

postage due. You may not, however, surrender the mail for 

examination or for any other purpose until all charges have 

been paid and/or a receipt has been signed if required. For 

Waiver of Signature articles, carriers will sign the PS Form 

3849 to document delivery of the article to the addressee 

mail receptacle or other secure location. When the article 

cannot be delivered, you must leave a notice that bears the


location of the delivery unit where the article may be called 

for. 

* * * * * 

335 Insured, Registered, Certified, Express Mail, 

and Other Special Services 

335.1 Delivering and Taking Receipt (Exhibit 335.1 

(p. 1 and 2)) 


335.11 Deliver numbered insured parcels, registered articles, 

certified letters, and other special services items to 

addressee or anyone authorized to receive mail for 

addressee: 

a. Require the person to show identification if not 

known, and to sign and print name on PS Form 3849, 

Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt, before delivery 

when applicable. For Waiver of Signature articles, 

carriers will sign the PS Form 3849 to document 

delivery of the article to the addressee mail receptacle 

or other secure location. 

b. Deliver articles entered on PS Form 3883, Firm Delivery 

Receipt for Accountable Mail and Bulk Delivery 

Mail, after obtaining a signature of addressee or 

agent on PS Form 3849. (Deliver the duplicate PS 

Form 3883 with the articles.) 

c. Prepare PS Form 3883 for numbered insured and 

other special services items only when there are six 

or more articles for the same addressee. Include 

Delivery Confirmation service on PS Form 3883 if the 

six-article requirement has already been met. 

d. Deliver minimum fee unnumbered insured and Delivery 

Confirmation articles the same as any ordinary 

mail. No receipt is needed. 

e. See subchapter 23 for appropriate scanning 

procedures. 

* * * * * 


versions of the POM, Handbook PO-610, Handbook 

PO-603, and Handbook M-41 and also into the online 

updates, available on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web 

site: 

Go to http://blue.usps.gov. 

Under “Essential Links” in the left-hand column, click 

References. 

Click either Manuals or HBKs. 

(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is 

http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.) 

They are also available on the Postal Service Internet: 

Go to www.usps.com. 

Click About USPS & News, then Forms & Publications, 

then Postal Periodicals and Publications, and 

then either Manuals or Handbooks. 

— Expedited Operations, 

Expedited Shipping, 8-14-08


Publications 


Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee 

Groups 

Effective August 14, 2008, Publication 431, Post Office 

Box Service and Caller Service Fee Groups, is revised to 

include the following changes. 

Publication 431, Post Office Box Service and 

Caller Service Fee Groups 

* * * * * 

[Add the following entries:] 

ZIP Code Fee Group 

06913 2 

34145 4 

60038 5 

60055 5 

60116 6 

60132 6 

60179 6 

60192 3 

75359 3 

76945 6 

81157 5 

[Revise the fee groups for the following ZIP Codes to 

read as follows:] 

ZIP Code Fee Group 

52324 4 

Forms 

[Remove the entries for the following ZIP Codes:] 

* * * * * 

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The online version of Publication 431 is dated 

January 31, 2008. Changes made after January 31, 2008, 

have been published in the Postal Bulletin, and are also 

reflected in WebBATS. Publication 431 is currently available 

on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site (http:// 

blue.usps.gov/cpim): 

Go to http://blue.usps.gov. 

PS Form 2880 Revision: Undepreciated Balance Column Added 

Effective immediately, PS Form 2880, Physical Inventory 

Certification/Adjustments, has been updated to include an 

“Undepreciated Balance” column. A copy of all forms with 

an Undepreciated Balance greater than $100,000 must be 

forwarded to Accounting Policy, Headquarters for recordkeeping. 

All original copies of the form will go to San Mateo 

Accounting Services for processing. In addition, the person 

ZIP Code 

01252 03842 33647 57455 65246 

01521 04074 34287 59240 76949 

01822 33544 34690 61076 83601 

01843 33646 50033 63450 

Under “Essential Links,” in the left-hand column, 

click References. 

Click PUBs. 

Offices with WebBATS access can view current Publication 

431 information by generating a WebBATS Facility 

Information Report as follows: 

1. Go to the “WebBATS main menu”, and select 

Reports. The reports page opens. 

2. Under the “Clients/System column,” System 

category, click Facility Information. 

3. View the “Fee Group” field in the report. 

— Value Added and Special Services, 

Product Development, 8-14-08 

completing the inventory will need to print his/her name in 

the certification section when the inventory has been completed. 

The new PS Form 2880 can be found at http:// 

blue.usps.gov/formmgmt/forms/2880.pdf 

— Supply Management Operations, 

Supply Management, 8-14-08


PS Form 5630, Shipment Confirmation Acceptance Notice 

Effective August 9, 2008, customers are able to present 

PS Form 5630, Shipment Confirmation Acceptance Notice, 

at the retail window to receive a POS acceptance scan. 

PS Form 5630 is designed to provide customers with 

better tracking and visibility for package shipments. When 

customers go online to create a prepaid shipping label for 

their packages, they will have the option to create a PS 

Form 5630. This form links all the packages in the shipment 

to one barcode. Customers can schedule a pickup, give 

the packages to a letter carrier, or bring the packages to 

the retail window or back dock. The postal employee then 

scans the barcode, and every package in the shipment 

receives an “Acceptance” event from the Post Office. 

This allows direct-to-consumer shippers to show their customers 

that items have been shipped. 

To ensure that retail associates are prepared to accept 

and scan these forms when presented, download and print 

the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Frequently 

Asked Questions (FAQs), and Service Talk located on 

pages 6–15 of the August 1, 2008, Retail Digest e-mail 

attachment. 

The FAQs and the Service Talk are also available 

online at http://blue.usps.gov/delret/L4RetOper_Retail_ 

Standard_Operating_Procedures_Ret.htm. 

— Expedited Shipping, 

Shipping and Mailing Services, 8-14-08


Information Desk 

Address Management 

Post Office Changes 


Old/ Finance ZIP 

County/ Station/Branch/ 

Effective 

New No. Code State PO Name Parish Unit Unit Type Date Comments 

Old 05-6918 94903 CA San Rafael Marin Civic Center Classified 

This announcement 

Branch 

changes the type of 

New 05-6918 94903 CA San Rafael Marin Civic Center Classified 

Station 

07/11/2008 postal facility from a 

classified branch to a 

classified station. 

Old 07-4986 80643 CO Keensburg Weld Main Office Post Office Realign ZIP Code 

New 07-7794 80652 CO Roggen Weld Main Office Post Office 06/28/2008 boundaries. Use 

Roggen CO 80652 as 

last line of address for 

the 3 deliveries 

previously in ZIP Code 

80643. 

Old 18-4023 51011 IA Hawarden Sioux Chatsworth Community 06/21/2003 Community Post 

Post Office 

Office discontinued. 

New 18-4023 51011 IA Hawarden Sioux Chatsworth Place Name 05/02/2008 Retain ZIP Code. 

Establish a place 

name. Continue to use 

Chatsworth IA 51011 

as last line of address. 

Old 18-0936 52538 IA Bloomfield Sioux West Grove Community 06/27/2003 Community Post 

Post Office 

Office and ZIP Code 

New 18-0936 52537 IA Bloomfield Sioux Main Office Post Office 06/14/2008 discontinued. Use 

Bloomfield IA 52537 


Old 18-3960 52232 IA Hartwick Poweshiek Main Office Post Office 06/14/2005 Post Office 

New 18-1161 52232 IA Brooklyn Poweshiek Hartwick Place Name 05/03/2008 discontinued. Retain 

ZIP Code. Establish a 

place name. Continue 

to use Hartwick IA 

52232 as last line of 

address. 

Old 17-3916 46146 IN Homer Rush Main Office Post Office 07/10/1995 Post Office 

New 17-5093 46146 IN Manilla Rush Homer Place Name 07/12/2008 discontinued. Retain 



to use Homer IN 

46146 as last line of 

address. 

Old 17-5379 46959 IN Miami Miami Main Office Post Office This announcement 

New 17-5379 46959 IN Miami Miami Main Office Post Office 07/11/2008 expands the use of 

ZIP Code 46959 to 

include delivery. 

Old 22-8430 04075 ME Standish Cumberland Sebago Lake Community 06/11/2007 Community Post 

Post Office 

Office and ZIP Code 

New 22-8430 04084 ME Standish Cumberland Main Office Post Office 06/14/2008 discontinued. Use 

Standish ME 04084 as 

last line of address. 

Old 37-9216 58079 ND Wheatland Cass Main Office Post Office 03/16/2007 Post Office 

New 37-1600 58079 ND Casselton Cass Wheatland Place Name 07/05/2008 

discontinued. Retain 



to use Wheatland ND 


address. 

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Effective 


Old 33-2370 07206 NJ Elizabeth Union Elizabethport Classified 06/17/2008 Classified station 

Station 

discontinued. Retain 

New 33-2370 07206 NJ Elizabeth Union Elizabethport Place Name 06/21/2008 ZIP Code. Establish a 

place name. Use 

Elizabethport NJ 


address. 

Old 41-0800 17008 PA Bowmansdale Cumberland Main Office Post Office 05/21/2004 Post Office and ZIP 

New 41-5248 17055 PA Mechanicsburg Cumberland Bowmansdale Place Name 07/12/2008 Code discontinued. 

Establish a place 

name. Bowmansdale 

PA becomes an 

acceptable last line for 

use with ZIP Code 

17055. 

Old 45-1200 29020 SC Camden Kershaw Main Office Post Office Realign ZIP Code 

New 45-1200 29021 SC Camden Kershaw Main Office Post Office 07/05/2008 boundaries. Use 

Camden SC 29021 as 


the 44 PO box 

deliveries previously in 

ZIP Code 29020. 

Old 46-4356 57750 SD Interior Jackson Main Office Post Office 07/18/2006 Post Office 

New 46-9036 57750 SD Wall Jackson Interior Community 06/28/2008 discontinued. Retain 

Post Office 


community Post 

Office. Continue to 

use Interior SD 57750 


Old 49-3434 84031 UT Hanna Duchesne Main Office Post Office 09/05/2003 Post Office 

New 49-2142 84031 UT Duchesne Duchesne Hanna Place Name 07/26/2008 discontinued. Retain 



to use Hanna UT 


address. 

Old 51-7650 23075 VA Richmond Henrico Highland Springs Classified 

This announcement 

Branch 

changes the preferred 

New 51-7650 23075 VA Richmond Henrico Henrico Place Name 10/01/2008 last line of this ZIP 

Code from Highland 

Springs VA to Henrico 

VA. Use Henrico VA 


address. 

Old 51-7650 23228 VA Richmond Henrico Main Office Post Office This announcement 

New 51-7650 23228 VA Richmond Henrico Henrico Place Name 10/01/2008 changes the preferred 

last line of this ZIP 

Code from Richmond 

VA to Henrico VA. Use 

Henrico VA 23228 as 















last line of address.





Effective 



















































Old 54-2772 98205 WA Everett Snohomish Main Office Post Office Realign ZIP Code 

New 54-4326 98258 WA Lake Stevens Snohomish Main Office Post Office 07/19/2008 boundaries. Use Lake 

Stevens WA 98258 as 


the 496 deliveries 

previously in ZIP Code 

98205. 

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— Address Management, Intelligent Mail and Address Quality, 8-14-08

74 POSTAL BULLETIN 22239 (8-14-08) INFORMATION DESK


Domestic Mail 


Advance Notice Optional Process for Nonprofit Standard Mail Authorization 

Historically, nonprofit organizations seeking Nonprofit 

Standard Mail privileges have been required to apply at 

their local Post Office using PS Form 3624, Application 

to Mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail ® Rates. Upon approval, 

the organization was given a nonprofit authorization number. 

If that organization wished to mail at additional Post 

Office locations, it was required to file a separate PS Form 

3623, Application for Nonprofit Standard Mail Rates at 

Additional Mailing Office, at each Post Office and obtain a 

separate additional office authorization number. If the organization 

wished to make changes to the information associated 

with its authorization record, PS Form 6015, 

Nonprofit Database Change Request, was used to make 

such changes. 

Beginning August 24, 2008, the Postal Service is 

streamlining these processes to enable nonprofit organizations 

to apply for, update, and use Nonprofit Standard Mail 

through PostalOne! ® 

To gain access to these electronic forms, an interested 

nonprofit organization that does not already have 

PostalOne! access must first register for it by contacting its 

local postmaster or business mail entry unit and completing 

the PostalOne! Online Access Application. Customers 

can expedite this process by going online at http:// 

www.usps.com/forms/allforms.htm to download and complete 

PS Form 1357-C, Customer Request for Web Access. 

With PostalOne!, an organization can prepare and submit 

postage statements online, pay for mailings, view its 

account history, track deposits, and view account 

balances. 

To obtain an initial nonprofit authorization, a responsible 

official of the organization may complete PS Form 3624 

online via PostalOne! The applicant follows the simple 

prompts under the “Submit-a-Form” menu and selects PS 

Form 3624. The applicant is prompted to provide general 

information about the organization and also is asked to 

provide supporting documentation demonstrating its nonprofit 

status. If that documentation is available in an electronic 

form, it may be uploaded and attached to the 

application. Those documents will be instantly transmitted 

to USPS ® — there is no need to bring in or mail the documents. 

If the documents cannot be uploaded, the applicant 

will be prompted to submit by mail the supporting documentation 

to the local Post Office. The system has help 

buttons and links to resources to guide the applicant 

through the application process. 

Once the system accepts the application, USPS processes 

it. If all the documentation is electronic, it is 

reviewed for completeness at the local Post Office and 

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then is forwarded electronically to the Pricing and Classification 

Service Center (PCSC) for consideration. Hard copy 

documentation submitted to the local Post Office is 

reviewed for completeness and then mailed in to the 

PCSC. 

When all the required documentation has been submitted 

and is accurate, the PCSC will typically issue a decision 

within 5 to 10 business days. If additional information is 

needed, the PCSC requests that information directly from 

the applicant. If the application is approved, the organization 

is issued a nonprofit authorization number. 

Formerly referred to as a “primary” authorization number, 

starting August 24, 2008, this number is now considered 

a “nationwide” authorization number. An authorized 

nonprofit organization need only use this single nationwide 

Nonprofit Standard Mail authorization number to mail at 

Nonprofit Standard Mail prices. It will no longer need to 

apply for an additional office authorization number or numbers 

to mail at Post Office locations that have access to the 

PostalOne! system. 

Each organization that is currently authorized to mail at 

multiple Post Office locations will receive a letter from the 

Post Office where its previous primary authorization or 

additional office authorization is held advising it of its 

nationwide authorization number, even if the Post Office of 

mailing does not have access to the PostalOne! system. An 

organization authorized Nonprofit Standard Mail privileges 

at only one Post Office location may contact that Post 

Office if it has questions about its nationwide authorization 

number. 

When an organization wishes to mail at a Post Office 

other than the one where it received its original nationwide 

authorization, the applicant chooses the PS Form 3623 

option (PS Form 3623 has been revised and renamed) from 

the “Submit-a-Form” menu on PostalOne! The applicant 

will be prompted to identify the Post Office at which it 

wishes to mail. If that Post Office has PostalOne! access, 

no additional action is needed. The mailer shall include the 

national nonprofit authorization number on the postage 

statement that it submits with its mailing. There is a box on 

the postage statement specifically for this authorization 

number. 

If the Post Office does not have PostalOne! access, the 

applicant will be prompted to print a PS Form 3623, which 

it may file with the postmaster prior to, or at the time of, 

mailing. When authorization to mail at Nonprofit Standard 

Mail prices is confirmed by the PCSC, a copy of the confirmation 

notice will be mailed to the postmaster and the 

authorized nonprofit organization.


The new optional online system provides increased flexibility 

when making changes to organization contact information. 

PS Form 6015 can be accessed through the 

“Submit-a-Form” menu. Changes to general information 

such as mailing address or phone number will take place 

immediately. Changes to the organization’s authorized 

name require additional supporting documentation that 

must be submitted to the PCSC. 

In summary, the new system provides increased benefits 

to nonprofit organizations including, but not limited to: 

One nationwide authorization number. No need to 

apply for additional office authorizations. 

An online application process. This decreases the 

time for the application, review, and approval process 

of new applications. 

Online access to authorization records. Organizations 

may make instant changes to general information 

in their records. 

Nonprofit organizations may continue to apply for Nonprofit 

Standard Mail authorization using printed forms; 

however, the electronic method is preferred and is more 

efficient. Printed forms can be found at: http:// 

www.usps.com/forms/allforms.htm. 

For general information on Nonprofit Standard Mail, go 

to Postal Explorer ® at http://pe.usps.com and view Quick 

Service Guide 703, Standard Mail Nonprofit Eligibility: 

Under “Additional Links”, click Download DMM, 

QSG, and IMM. 

Click QSG. 

Click 703 Standard Mail Nonprofit Eligibility. 

In the September 11, 2008, DMM update and Postal 

Bulletin, we will publish Mailing Standards of the United 

States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ) revisions 

and an additional notice on this topic. 

Ordering Information for Updated Publications and Postage Statements 



Mailing Standards updated the following publications and postage statements with the May 2008 price information. Items 

are available through the Material Distribution Center (MDC) eBuy catalog. You may also order publications from the MDC 

via touch-tone order entry (TTOE): Call 800-273-1509. 

Note: You must register to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, select option 1, then extension 2925, and follow the 

prompts to leave a message. Wait 48 hours after registering to place your first order. 

The following publications are in stock and ready to order: 

Quick Pick 

Minimum 

Order 

PSIN Title PSN 

Number Unit Price Quantity 

NOT 123 Price List 7610-03-000-9257 374 EA $0.1614 50 

POS 123S Poster Prices and Fees (14" x 21") 7690-03-000-4151 464 EA $0.0892 1 copy 

POS 123L Poster Prices and Fees (24" x 36") 7690-03-000-4150 463 EA $0.1652 1 copy 

Customers and employees can find updated publications on the Postal Explorer ® Web site at http://pe.usps.com. Printed 

versions of the following publications will be available to order from the MDC in the near future, and we will publish ordering 

information in a future Postal Bulletin. 

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ® ). 

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM ® ). 

An Introduction to Mailing for Businesses and Organizations, DMM 200. 

Publication 95, Quick Service Guides. 

Publication 51, International Prices and Fees. 

DMM 100, A Customer’s Guide to Mailing (English). 

DMM 100S, A Customer’s Guide to Mailing (Spanish). 

DMM 100C, A Customer’s Guide to Mailing (Chinese). 

Postage Statements — Ordering Instructions for May 2008 Postage Statements 

The following postage statements — updated with the May 2008 prices — are available through the MDC or online at 

www.usps.com/forms; click All Online PDF Forms in Numeric Order. 

PS Form 3541, Postage Statement — Periodicals One Issue or One Edition.



PS Form 3600-EZ, Postage Statement — First-Class Mail — Easy Nonautomation Letters, Cards, or Flats. 

PS Form 3600-R, Postage Statement — First-Class Mail and Priority Mail. 

PS Form 3602-EZ, Postage Statement — Standard Mail — Easy Nonautomation Letters or Flats. 

PS Form 3602-N, Postage Statement — Nonprofit Standard Mail. 

PS Form 3602-NZ, Postage Statement — Nonprofit Standard Mail Easy — Nonautomation Letters or Flats. 

PS Form 3602-R, Postage Statement — Standard Mail. 

PS Form 3605-R, Postage Statement — Package Services (Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, Media Mail, Parcel Post, 

and Parcel Select). 

PS Form 3700, Postage Statement — International Mail. 

Unit of Min. 

PSIN Description PSN 

Measure Order Qty. Price 

PS3541-1 PS Form 3541, pages 1–2 7530-07-000-6222 EA 1 $0.0200 




PS3541-M1 PS Form 3541, pages 1–2 7530-05-000-4278 EA 1 $0.0200 

PS3541-M3 PS Form 3541-M, pages 3–4 7530-10-000-0503 EA 1 $0.0200 



PS3541-I PS Form 3541, Instructions 7530-07-000-6224 EA 1 $0.0170 

PS3600-EZ PS Form 3600-EZ, complete form (page 1 and Instructions) 7530-07-000-6220 EA 50 $0.0200 

PS3600-R1 PS Form 3600-R, pages 1–2 7530-07-000-6217 EA 50 $0.0200 


PS3600-R5 PS Form 3600-R, page 5 and Instructions 7530-09-000-9937 EA 1 $0.0200 

PS3602-EZ PS Form 3602-EZ, complete form (page 1 and Instructions) 7530-07-000-6221 EA 50 $0.0200 

PS3602-N1 PS Form 3602-N, pages 1–2 7530-07-000-6213 EA 50 $0.0200 

PS3602-N3 PS Form 3602-N, pages 3–4 7530-07-000-6214 EA 25 $0.0200 




PS3602-N11 PS Form 3602-N, page 11 and Instructions 7530-09-000-9939 EA 1 $0.0200 

PS3602-NZ PS Form 3602-NZ, complete form (page 1 and Instructions) 7530-07-000-6219 EA 50 $0.0200 






PS3602-R11 PS Form 3602-R, page 11 and Instructions 7530-09-000-9936 EA 1 $0.0200 






PS3605-RI PS Form 3605-R, Instructions 7530-10-000-0506 EA 1 $0.0170 

PS3700-1 PS Form 3700-1, pages 1–2 7530-09-000-9940 EA 1 $0.0200 




PS3700-9 PS Form 3700-I, pages 9–10 7530-09-000-9944 EA 1 $0.0170 

PS3700-11 PS Form 3700-I, pages 11–12 7530-10-000-8809 EA 1 $0.0200 

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— Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification, 8-14-08


Marketing 

Mail 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 of 

1 million pieces or more, should contact Business Service 

Network Integration at 202-268-3258 at least 1 month preceding 

the requested delivery dates. The Postal Service 

Requested 

Class and 

Type of 

Delivery Dates Title of Mailing 

Mail 

8/16/08–8/22/08 Life Line Screening Standard 

Letter 

8/18/08–8/20/08 2008 Labor Day Sale and Standard 

Clearance Flyer 

Flat 

8/18/08–8/21/08 Ginny’s Standard 

Catalog 

8/18/08–8/21/08 Seventh Avenue Standard 

Catalog 

8/20/08–8/23/08 Ashro Lifestyle Standard 

Catalog 

8/20/08–8/23/08 Vonage Compak Standard 

Letter 

8/23/08–8/25/08 JCP-Christmas Catalog Standard 

Catalog 

8/25/08–8/28/08 Through The Country Door Standard 

Catalog 

8/27/08–8/29/08 JCP-Wk 31 Home Sale Standard 

Letter 

8/27/08–8/29/08 JCP-Wk 31 Salon Loyalty Standard 

Letter 

8/28/08–8/30/08 Sally Beauty Supply September Standard 

2008 Flyer 

Letter 

also offers electronic Mail Alerts via ADVANCE. For more 

information, see the ADVANCE Notification & Tracking 

System Technical Guide on the Internet at http:// 

ribbs.usps.gov/files/advance/advtech.pdf or contact the 

National Customer Support Center at 800-238-3150. 

Number 

of Pieces 

(Millions) Distribution Presort Level Comments 

2.0 Nationwide 3/5-Digit Mail America 

Forest, VA 

3.547 Nationwide 3/5-Digit, Car-Rt RR Donnelly 

Lancaster, PA 

4.7 Nationwide Barcoded Quad Graphics 

3/5-Digit, Car-Rt Lomira, WI 



1.3 Nationwide Barcoded RR Donnelly 

3/5-Digit, Car-Rt Mattoon, IL 

1.8 National Barcoded Compak 

3/5-Digit 

Bellmawr, NJ 

10.5 National Car-Rt RRD/Quebecor 



3.0 National Car-Rt Harte-Hanks 

1.2 National Car-Rt Harte-Hanks 

1.343 Nationwide 3/5-Digit World Marketing 

Dallas, TX 

— Business Service Network Integration, Customer Service, 8-14-08


Philately 

Stamp Announcement 08-41: Bette Davis 

Copyright 2007 USPS 

On September 18, 2008, at Boston University in Boston, 

Massachusetts, the Postal Service will issue a 42-cent 

Bette Davis commemorative stamp in one design in a 

pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps 

(Item 462600). The stamp, designed by Richard Sheaff 

of Scottsdale, Arizona, goes on sale nationwide 

September 18, 2008. 

With the issuance of this 14th stamp in the Legends of 

Hollywood series, artist Michael J. Deas of New Orleans, 

Louisiana, based his painting for the stamp on a black and 

white still of Bette Davis made during the filming of “All 

About Eve” (1950), in which Davis brilliantly portrayed 

aging Broadway star Margo Channing. 


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How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark 

Customers have 60 days to obtain the first day of issue 

postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their 

local Post Office, at The Postal Store ® Issue: Bette Davis 

Item Number: 462600 

Denomination & 

Type of Issue: 42-cent Commemorative 

Format: Pane of 20 (1 design) 

Series: Legends of Hollywood 

Issue Date: September 18, 2008, 

Boston, MA 02205 

Designer: Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ 

Art Director: Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ 

Typographer: Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ 

Artist: Michael J. Deas, New Orleans, LA 

Engraver: N/A 

Modeler: Joseph Sheeran 

Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprinting, “USPS” 

Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU) 

Printed at: Williamsville, NY 

Press Type: Mueller Martini, A 76 

Stamps per Pane: 20 

Print Quantity: 60 million stamps 

Paper Type: Nonphosphored, Type III 

Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive 

Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU) 

Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow 

Stamp Orientation: Vertical 

Image Area (w x h): 0.84 x 1.42 in./21.34x 36.07 mm 

Overall Size (w x h): 0.98 x 1.56 in./24.89 x 39.62 mm 

Full Pane Size (w x h): 8.474 x 7.169 in./215.24 x 

182.09 mm 

Plate Size: 180 stamps per revolution 

Plate Numbers: “P” followed by four (4) single digits 

Marginal Markings: 

Front: © 2007 USPS • Plate block • Price 

• Plate numbers in four positions 

• Header “14th IN A SERIES, 

Legends of Hollywood” 

• Biographical information 

• Proprietary notice 

Back: USPS logo • Barcode “462600” in 

four positions 

Web site at 

www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP-24. They 


address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place 


Bette Davis Stamp 

First Day of Issue 

USPS Boston Retail Team 

25 Dorchester Ave., Rm. 3011 

Boston, MA 02205-9600


After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal 

Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is 

no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked 

by November 19, 2008. 

How to Order First Day Covers 

Stamp Fulfillment Services also offers first day covers 

for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items 

postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. 

Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered 

in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may 

request a free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing 

to: 

Information Fulfillment 

Dept. 6270 


PO Box 219014 

Kansas City, MO 64121-9014 

Philatelic Products 

There are six philatelic products available for this stamp 

issue: 

462661,* First Day Cover, $0.80. 

462662,* First Day Cover w/Full Pane, $10.90. 

462665,* Digital Color Postmark, $1.50. 

462684,* Uncut Press Sheet, $75.60. 

462691,* Ceremony Program, $6.95. 

462699, Cancellation Keepsake Digital Color Postmark 

w/Pane, $9.90. 

Items with an asterisk (*) will use the 128 barcode from 

Stamp Fulfillment Services. All other philatelic products will 

continue to use barcode series A, with the exception of the 

Yearbook and the Guide Book. 

Distribution: Item 462600, 42-cent Bette Davis, 

PSA Pane of 20 Stamps 

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive approximately 

55 to 60 percent of their full standard automatic 

distribution quantity for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions 

are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 

stamps). 

Initial Supply to Post Offices 

SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to 

Post Offices of 50 percent their full standard automatic distribution 

quantity using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/ 

Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post 

Offices before September 12, 2008. 

Additional Supply 

Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition 

Item 462600 from their designated SDO using PS 

Form 17. SDOs requiring additional stamps must order 

them from the appropriate accountable paper depository 

(APD) using PS Form 17. 

For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the 

Chicago APD will receive 3,200,000 additional stamps; the 

New York and San Francisco APDs will each receive 

2,880,000 additional stamps; and the Memphis APD will 

receive 2,400,000 additional stamps. 

Sales Policy 

All Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of 

each new commemorative stamp as long as customer 

demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the 

stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, 

Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their 

normal ordering procedures. 

— Stamp Services, 

Government Relations, 8-14-08


Stamp Announcement 08-42: Eid 


On September 23, 2008, in Washington, DC, the Postal 

Service will issue a 42-cent, Eid special stamp in one 

design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 

(Item 573000). Designed/calligraphed by Mohamed 

Zakariya of Arlington, Virginia, the stamp goes on sale 

nationwide September 23, 2008. This stamp was previously 

issued with the same design and with a 34-cent 

denomination in 2001, a 37-cent denomination in 2002, a 

39-cent denomination in 2006, and 41-cent denomination 

in 2007. 




local Post Office, at The Postal Store ® Web site at 





Eid Stamp 

Postmaster 

Special Cancellations 

PO Box 92282 



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Issue: Eid 

Item Number: 


573000 

Type of Issue: 42-cent Special 


Series: Holiday 

Issue Date & City: September 23, 2008, 

Washington, DC 20066 

(No Ceremony) 

Designer/Calligrapher: Mohamed Zakariya, Arlington, VA 

Art Director: Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA 

Engraver: Parmarco/Armotek Industries 

Modeler: Avery Dennison, SPD 

Manufacturing Process: Gravure 

Printer: Avery Dennison (AVR) 

Printed at: AVR, Clinton, SC 

Press Type: Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK) 





Processed at: Avery Dennison, Clinton, SC 

Colors: PMS 300 (Gray), (PMS 424) (Blue), 

PMS 871 (Gold) 

Stamp Orientation: Vertical 

Image Area (w x h): 0.770 x 1.05 in./19.56 x 26.67 mm 


Full Pane Size (w x h): 5.375 x 5.875 in./136.53 x 149.23 mm 


Plate Numbers: “V” followed by three (3) single digits 

Marginal Markings: “© 2000 USPS” • Price • Plate position 

diagram • Plate numbers in four 

corners of pane • Two barcodes 

“573000” 




by November 24, 2008. 








to: 


Dept. 6270 





There are two philatelic products available for this 

stamp issue: 

573061 * First Day Cover, $0.80. 

573093 * First Day Cancellation Keepsake, $9.20.






Distribution: Item 573000, 42-cent EID, PSA Pane 

of 20 Stamps 


15 to 20 percent of their full standard automatic distribution 

quantity for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions are 

rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 

stamps). 














Chicago and New York APDs will each receive 3,000,000 

additional stamps and the Memphis and San Francisco 

APDs will each receive 960,000 additional stamps. 

Sales Policy 










Stamp Announcement 08-43: Nature of America: Great Lakes Dunes 

On October 2, 2008, in Empire, Michigan, at Sleeping 

Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Postal Service will 

issue 42-cent Nature of America: Great Lakes Dunes commemorative 

stamps in 10 designs. Designed by Ethel 

Kessler of Bethesda, Maryland, the stamps go on sale 

nationwide October 2, 2008. 

Nature of America: Great Lakes Dunes stamps will be 

available in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) souvenier 

sheet of 10 (Item 462700) and a $13.95 premium stamped 

postal card booklet of 10 (Item 896700). 

The Great Lakes Dunes is the tenth stamp pane in the 

Nature of America’s educational series that features the 

beauty and complexity of major plant and animal communities 

in the United States. 

Previous issuances in the Nature of America series were 

Sonoran Desert (1999), Pacific Coast Rain Forest (2000), 

Great Plains Prairie (2001), Longleaf Pine Forest (2002), 

Arctic Tundra (2003), Pacific Coral Reef (2004), Northeast 

Deciduous Forest (2005), Southern Florida Wetlands 

(2006), and Alpine Tundra (2007) 



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Nature of America: The Great Lakes Dunes Stamp 

Great Lakes Dunes 

First Day of Issue 

10234 West Front St. 

Empire, MI 49630-9998 




by December 3, 2008. 






in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may



to: 


Dept. 6270 





There are six philatelic products available for this stamp 

issue: 

462762*, First Day Cover w/Full Pane, $6.70. 

462764*, Cancelled Full Pane, $6.70. 

462766/896700/896701, Premium Stamped Cards, 

$8.95. 

462784*, Uncut Press Sheet, $33.60. 

462791*, Ceremony Program w/10 stamps, $6.95. 

462793*, First Day Cover Keepsake, $10.90. 





Distribution: Item 462700, $4.20 Great Lakes 

Dunes, PSA Commemorative Sheet of 10 Stamps 


28 to 30 percent of their standard automatic distribution 


rounded up to the nearest master carton size (2,000 commemorative 

sheets/20,000 stamps). 



Post Offices of 25 percent their standard automatic distribution 

quantities using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/ 

Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute this commemorative 

sheet to Post Offices before September 26, 2008. 


Post Offices requiring additional commemorative sheets 

must requisition Item 462700 from their designated SDO 

using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional commemorative 

sheets must order them from the appropriate accountable 

paper depository (APD) using PS Form 17. 


Chicago APD will receive 264,000 additional commemorative 

sheets and the New York, Memphis, and San 

Francisco APDs will each receive 124,000 additional commemorative 

sheets. 

Issue: Nature of America: Great Lakes Dunes 




Format: Souvenir Sheet of 10 (10 designs) 

Series: Nature of America 

Issue Date & City: October 2, 2008, Empire, MI 49630 

Designer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD 

Art Director: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD 

Typographer: Greg Berger, Bethesda, MD 

Artist: John Dawson, Hilo, HI 

Engraver: Keating Gravure 










Processed at: AVR, Clinton, SC 

Colors: Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, Black, 

PMS 299 (Blue), PMS 5635 

(Green/Gray) 

Stamp Orientation: Horizontal and Vertical 



Full Pane Size (w x h): 9.125 x 6.75 in./231.78 x 171.45 mm 


Plate Numbers: N/A 


Front: Header, “GREAT LAKES DUNES Tenth 

in a Series, Nature of America” 

Back: © 2007 USPS • Barcode “462700” 

• Paragraph about Great Lakes 

Dunes and descriptions of plants 

and animals • “Great Lake Dunes: 

Nature of America” • “This series of 

stamps features the beauty and 

complexity of plant and animal 

communities in the United States” 

Sales Policy 






normal ordering procedures. The $4.20 Great Lakes Dunes 

Commemorative Sheet may not be split and the stamps 

may not be sold individually.


Issue: Nature of America: Great Lakes Dunes 


Denomination & 27-cent Premium Stamped Postal 

Type of Issue: 

Card 

Format: $13.95 Stamped Postal Card Booklet 

of 10 (10 designs) 

Series: N/A 

Issue Date & City: October 2, 2008, Empire, MI 49630 

Designer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD 


Typographer: Greg Berger, Bethesda, MD 

Artist: John Dawson, Hilo, HI 


Engraver: N/A 

Manufacturing Process: Offset 

Printer: Sterling Sommer, Inc. 

Printed at: Tonawanda, NY 

Finishers: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU) 

Finished at Williamsville, NY 

Press Type: Heidelberg, Speedmaster 

Print Quantity: 150,600 cards 

Paper Type: Nonphosphored,Type III, Block 

Adhesive Type: N/A 

Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 

PMS 299 (Blue) 

Card Orientation: Horizontal 



Plate Size: 18 cards per revolution 


Marginal Markings: N/A 

(Other) Front: Header, “GREAT LAKES DUNES” 

Back: © 2008 USPS • Stamp image 

• Header, “NATURE OF AMERICA” 

• Informational text of each stamp 

image 


Government Relations, 8-14-08 


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Stamp Announcement 08-44: America on the Move: 50s Fins and Chrome 


Issue: America on the Move: 50s Fins & 

Chrome 

Item Number: 


463600 


Format: Pane of 20 (5 designs) 

Series: America on the Move 

Issue Date & City: October 3, 2008, Carlisle, PA 17013 

Designer: Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA 

Artist: Art M. Fitzpatrick, Carlsbad, CA 

Art Director: Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA 

Typographer: Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA 

Modeler: Donald Woo 

Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprinting, “USPS” 

Printer: Banknote Corporation of America/SSP 

Printed at: Browns Summit, NC 

Press Type: Alprinta, 74 



Paper Type: Phosphored Tagged Paper, Overall 


Processed at: Unique Binders, Fredericksburg, VA 

Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black 

Stamp Orientation: Horizontal 

Image Area (w x h): 1.40 x 0.82 in./35.56 x 20.83 




Plate Numbers: 


“S” followed by four (4) single digits 

Front: © 2007 USPS • Price, “.42 x 20 = 

$8.40” • Plate numbers in four 

corners of pane • Plate position 

diagram 

Back: USPS logo • Barcodes (463600) in four 

corners of pane • Descriptive text 

• Proprietary notice 

On October 3, 2008, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the Postal 

Service will issue 42-cent America on the Move: 50s Fins 

and Chrome commemorative stamps in five designs. 

Designed by Carl T. Herrman of Carlsbad, California, the 

stamps go on sale nationwide October 3, 2008. 

America on the Move: 50s Fins and Chrome stamps will 

be available in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 

20 (Item 463600) and a $13.95 premium stamped postal 

card booklet of 20 (Item 893500). 

The stamps feature paintings by renowned automobile 

illustrator Art M. Fitzpatrick of Carlsbad, California. This is 

the second issuance in the America on the Move series. 

The pane features a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado, a 1957 

Studebaker Golden Hawk, a 1957 Pontiac Safari, a 1957 

Lincoln Premiere, and a 1957 Chrysler 300C. 

The previous issuance of America on the Move featured 

50s Sporty Cars that included a 1952 Nash Healey, 1953 

Chevrolet Corvette, 1953 Studebaker Starliner, 1954 

Kaiser Darrin, and 1955 Ford Thunderbird.










America on the Move: 50s Fins and Chrome Stamp 

Postmaster 

66 W. Louther St. 

Carlisle, PA 17013-9988 












to: 


Dept. 6270 





There are five philatelic products available for this stamp 

issue: 

463663*, First Day Cover Set /5, $4.00. 

463666/893500/893501, Premium Stamped Cards, 

$13.95. 

463668*, Digital Color Postmark Set/5, $7.50. 

463691*, Ceremony Program, $6.95. 

463699, Digital Color Postmark Cancellation Keepsake 

w/Set of 5, $15.90. 





Distribution: Item 463600, 42-cent 50s Fins and 

Chrome, PSA Pane of 20 Stamps 


40 to 45 percent of their full standard automatic 

distribution quantity for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions 

are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 

stamps). 


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Issue: America on the Move: 50s Fins and 

Chrome Postal Card Books 


Denomination & 27-cent Premium Stamped Postal 

Type of Issue: 

Card 

Format: $13.95 Stamped Postal Card Booklet 

of 20 (5 designs) 

Series: America on the Move 

Issue Date & City: October 3, 2008, Carlisle, PA 17013 

Designer: Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA 

Art Director: Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA 

Typographer: Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA 

Artist: Art M. Fitzpatrick, Carlsbad, CA 


Engraver: N/A 

Manufacturing Process: Offset 

Printer: Sterling Sommer, Inc. 

Printed at: Tonawanda, NY 

Finishers: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU) 

Finished at Williamsville, NY 

Press Type: Heidelberg, Speedmaster 

Print Quantity: 601,200 cards 

Paper Type: Nonphosphored, Type III, Block 

Adhesive Type: N/A 

Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black 

Card Orientation: Horizontal 


Overall Size (w x h): 6.555 x 4.125 in./166.50 x 104.78mm 

Plate Size: 18 cards per revolution 


Marginal Markings: N/A 

Front Booklet Cover: “AMERICA ON THE MOVE 50s FINS 

AND CHROME” • One stamp 

image • “20 premium stamped 

postal cards” • 5 designs • $13.95 

Back: © 2008 USPS • Five stamp images 

• “AMERICA ON THE MOVE 50s 

FINS AND CHROME” 

• Promotional text • Proprietary 

notice • Barcode (893500) • $13.95 

• “AIC 092” • Package not suitable 

for philatelic archiving • USPS logo 

Other: Stamp image • Name of vehicle and 

descriptive text • Proprietary notice 














Chicago APD will receive 2,640,000 additional stamps and 

the New York, Memphis, and San Francisco APDs will each 

receive 2,000,000 additional stamps.


Sales Policy 





Stamp Announcement 08-45: Alzheimer’s 


On October 17, 2008, in Morgantown, West Virginia, the 

Postal Service will issue a 42-cent Alzheimer’s commemorative 

stamp in one design, a pressure-sensitive adhesive 

(PSA) pane of 20 (Item 463400). Designed by Ethel Kessler 

of Bethesda, Maryland, the stamp goes on sale nationwide 

October 17, 2008. 

Art Director Ethel Kessler worked with illustrator Matt 

Mahurin to draw attention to the importance of the caregiver 

for those who have Alzheimer’s disease. “For the person 

with Alzheimer’s,” Kessler says, “that interaction with 

the caregiver means everything.” Three words — care, 

support, research — appear in the selvage in the upper 

right corner of the stamp sheet. 









— Stamp Services 




Alzheimer’s Stamp 

300 Postal Plaza 

Morgantown WV 26508-9998 












to: 


Dept. 6270 





There are three philatelic products available for this 

stamp issue: 

463461*, First Day Cover, $0.80. 

463491*, Ceremony Program, $6.95. 

463493*, First Day Cancellation Keepsake, $9.20. 





Distribution: Item 463400, 42-cent Alzheimer’s 

Awareness, PSA Pane of 20 Stamps 


55 to 60 percent of their full standard automatic distribution 


rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 

stamps).


Issue: Alzheimer’s 

Item Number: 


463400 



Series: N/A 

Issue Date & City: October 17, 2008, 

Morgantown, WV 26508 

Designer Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD 


Typographer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD 

Artist: Matt Mahurin 

Engraver: WRE ColorTech 








Paper Type: Prephosphored, Type II 


Processed at: AVR, Clinton, SC 

Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, 

PMS 5807 (Lt. Yellow), 

PMS 5773 (Green) 

Stamp Orientation: Horizontal and Vertical 





Plate Numbers: 


“V” followed by six (6) single digits 

Front: © 2007 USPS • Header, 

“ALZHEIMER’S” • “Care. Support. 

Research.” • Price, “.42 x 20=$8.40” 

• Plate position diagram • Plate 

numbers in two corners of pane 

Back: Barcode “463400” in four corners of 

pane • Verso text • USPS logo 



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Offices before October 10, 2008. 







For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the New 

York, Memphis, Chicago, and San Francisco APDs will 

each receive 4,000,000 additional stamps. 

Sales Policy 










Announcement: The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps, 35th Edition 

The new 35th edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S. 

Stamps, Item 890800, soon will be available for sale as 

follows at: 

Post Offices. 

Postal retail stores. 

Philatelic centers. 

Stamp Fullfillment Services 

Mail: Place mail orders via the USA Philatelic 

catalog. 

Telephone: Call 800-STAMP-24. 

Internet: Order via The Postal Store ® at 

www.usps.com. 


To obtain the initial supply for your Post Office, immediately 

order Item 890800 from your designated stamp distribution 

office (SDO) using a separate PS Form 17, Stamp 

Requisition/Stamp Return. (Authorized Postal Retail Stores 

should order the packaged version suitable for slatwall 

display, Item 890801). All locations may place the new 

edition of the guide on sale as soon as initial quantities are 

received. 

The 35th edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S. 

Stamps book is priced at $19.95. 

HarperCollins Publishers is now shipping the guides to 

SDOs. Distributions will begin September 1, and will 

complete September 30, 2008. Shipments are in master 

cartons of 10 guides. 

Installations should report any discrepancies between 

the quantities shown on the Advice of Shipment and those 

actually received by using the procedure outlined in Handbook 

F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures, 436 or 446, 

Handling Discrepancies in Stock Received. 

Promotional copies of the guide will not be distributed. 

You can now display the guide in your Post Office by 

simply removing a copy from your inventory for promotional 

use. Follow the procedures outlined in Handbook 

F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures, Section 428.8, 

Obtaining Stock for Promotions or Presentations. 

Offices must report all sales of Item 890800, 35th 

Edition, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps, in AIC 

092, Philatelic Product Sales. 

For the ninth year, in partnership with HarperCollins 

Publishers, this book as well as the 2008 Commemorative 

Stamp Yearbook will be available in bookstores and other 

retail outlets where books are purchased. 

The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps, 34th 

Edition (Last Year’s Edition) 

As the 35th edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S. 

Stamps becomes available, Post Offices must withhold all 

remaining copies of the 34th edition (Item 890700) from 

sale and take the following actions: 

1. Retail Outlets. Collect any copies of the 34th edition 

of the guide from stamp credits. Immediately return 

them to main stock using PS Form 17, Stamp 

Requisition/Stamp Return, June 2002 edition. 

2. Post Offices. Consolidate all remaining copies of the 

34th edition of the guide, if any, into the unit reserve 

stock. Prepare all 34th editions of the guide in 

accordance with procedures established for 

disposing of obsolete and redeemed stock, and 

submit according to local district quarterly stamp 

destruction or return schedules. 

3. Local Office Philatelic Programs. Submit PS Form 17 

to the local SDO or Stamp Services Center (SSC) for 

the number of 34th editions of the guide (Item 

890700) needed for philatelic/promotional programs. 

You may give one or more copies to local schools, 

libraries, student groups, stamp clubs, and retirement 

homes. 

4. Stamp Distribution Offices. Stamp all copies of the 

guide used in promoting philatelic programs “NOT 

FOR RESALE.” The SDO custodian of accountable 

paper must attest that each item is so stamped and


prepare PS Form 17, endorsed “PHILATELIC 

PRODUCTS GIVEN TO PHILATELIC PRO- 

GRAMS.” Program coordinators must acknowledge 

receipt of Item 890700 and be responsible for its control. 

Note: The instructions for providing obsolete 

editions of the guide for philatelic and promotional 

purposes are an exception to general guidelines for 

destruction of accountable items, especially regarding 

obsolete (withdrawn from sale) items. In this 

instance, it is Postal Service policy not to destroy 

copies of the previous year’s edition of the guide 

when they can be used for valid promotional and/or 

educational purposes. 

Correction: Vintage Black Cinema Stamp 


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Disposition of Excess Guides 

Dispose of all remaining copies of the 34th edition of 

The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps (Item 890600) in 

accordance with Handbook F-1, Subchapter 45, Destroying 

Stamp Stock. Because disposition instructions are 

issued annually for past issues of the guide, your office 

should have only the new 35th edition in inventory after 

completing the above procedures. If previous editions 

are on hand, dispose of them immediately, in accordance 

with Handbook F-1, subchapter 45. 



In the article “Stamp Announcement 08-31: Vintage Black Cinema,” in Postal Bulletin 22235 (6-19-08, pages 70–71), the 

technical details table on page 71 incorrectly shows the manufacturing process as ‘Offset/Microprinting, “USPS.”’ It should 

read only as “Offset”. 

Correction: American Clock Stamp 

— Stamp Services, Government Relations, 8-14-08 

In the article “Stamp Announcement 08-30: American Clock,” in Postal Bulletin 22235 (6-19-08, pages 69–70), the technical 

details table on page 69 incorrectly states the paper type is “Phosphor Type III, Overall.” It should be “Prephosphor 

Type II.” 

Correction: Louis Jordan Postmark Not Available 

— Stamp Services, Government Relations, 8-14-08 

The postmark for Louis Jordan in Postal Bulletin 7-3-08 (22236, page 55) is being withdrawn due to permissions. Therefore, 

requests for the postmark cannot be honored at this time. 

— Stamp Services, Government Relations, 8-14-08


Pictorial Postmarks Announcement 

As a community service, the Postal Service offers pictorial 

postmarks to commemorate local events celebrated 

in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for 

which pictorial postmarks are authorized appears below. If 

available, the sponsor of the pictorial postmark appears in 

italics under the date. Also provided are illustrations of 

those postmarks. 

People attending these local events may obtain the 

postmark in person at the temporary Post Office station 

established there. Those who cannot attend the event but 

who wish to obtain the postmark may submit a mail order 

request. Pictorial postmarks are available only for the dates 

indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 

30 days following the requested pictorial postmark date. 

All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard 

bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail ® postage. 

Items submitted for postmark may not include 

The following pictorial postmarks have been extended for 30 days: 


August 7, 2008 


MICKEY MOUSE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

701 N LOARA ST 

ANAHEIM 92803-9998 



ANIMAL TALES STATION 

POSTMASTER 


ANAHEIM 92803-9998 

postage issued after the date of the requested postmark. 

Such items will be returned unserviced. 

Customers wishing to obtain a postmark should affix 

stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, 

address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others, 

insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, 

and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard 

in a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL POST- 

MARKS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION, 

ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP+4 ® CODE, exactly as listed 

below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except the 

hyphen in the ZIP+4 code). 

Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards 

without addresses for postmark, as long as they supply 

a larger envelope with adequate postage and their 

return address. After applying the pictorial postmark, the 

Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) 

under addressed protective cover. 

June 14, 2008 


AMERICAN SAMOA FIRST DAY OF SALE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

PAGO PAGO AS 96799-9998 

July 5, 2008 


CENTENNIAL STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

KRAMER ND 58748-9998 



CHILDHOOD CLASSICS STATION 

POSTMASTER 


ANAHEIM 92803-9998 



PRINCESSES STATION 

POSTMASTER 


ANAHEIM 92803-9998




U.S. Postal Service/Jana Tuck 

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

GRAND HAVEN MI 49417-9998 


City of Fairview 

FAIRVIEW CENTENNIAL STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

FAIRVIEW OR 97024-9998 


Booth Family 

BOAT LIVERY STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE NY 12812- 

9998 



STRAW BALE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

CARTHAGE SD 57323-9998 



WHITE BUFFALO STATION 

POSTMASTER 

212 SECOND ST SW 

JAMESTOWN ND 58401-9998 

May 23, 2008 


KITS STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

FORT STANTON NM 88323-9998 

May 24, 2008 


AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

FORT STANTON NM 88323-9998 


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Geneva County AL Historical Society 

& City of Geneva 

CITIZENS PARK STATION 

POSTMASTER 

800 E CHURCH ST 

GENEVA AL 36340-9998 



WEDGEWOOD STATION 

POSTMASTER 

4600 MARK IV PKWY 

FORT WORTH TX 76161-9998 


Little Falls Canal Celebration 

Committee 

CANAL CELEBRATION STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

LITTLE FALLS NY 13365-9998 



HUMMINGBIRD CELEBRATION 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

WELDON CA 93283-9998 

August 9–10, 2008 

COLPEX 

COLPEX STATION 

POSTMASTER 

26200 FORD RD 

DEARBORN HEIGHTS MI 48127- 

9998




TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

ROCK HILL NY 12775-9998 

August 14, 2008 

U.S. Mint & Unicover Corp. 

HERMITAGE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

3908 LEBANON PIKE 

HERMITAGE TN 37076-9998 

August 14, 2008 


50TH ANNIVERSARY STATION 

POSTMASTER 

524 MAIN ST 

COLUMBUS MS 39701-9998 


Skypark Airport 

SKYPARK GLIDER STATION 

POSTMASTER 

119 S LYMAN ST 

WADSWORTH OH 44281-9998 


Danish Festival Committee 

DANE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

GREENVILLE MI 48838-9998 


Allegheny Highland Council BSA 

ELKLICK RESERVATION CAMP 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

RIXFORD PA 16745-9998 



175TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

PRATTVILLE NY 12468-9998 


Pipestone County Historical Society 

CIVIL WAR DAYS STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

PIPESTONE MN 56164-9998 


City of Carson City NV & Arlington 

Group Events LLC 

CARSON CITY SESQUICENTENNIAL 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

111 S ROOP ST 

CARSON CITY NV 89701-9998 


Kersey Chamber of Commerce 

KERSEY DAYS STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

KERSEY CO 80644-9998 


Wild West Days Committee 

WILD WEST DAYS STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

VIROQUA WI 54665-9998 


Judy Johnson Memorial Foundation 

13TH ANNUAL JUDY JOHNSON 

COMMEMORATIVE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 7500 

TALLEYVILLE DE 19803-9998 


Oak Orchard Harbor Light Association 

POINT BREEZE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

1788 KENT RD 

KENT NY 14477-9998 


Shillington 100th Anniversary 

Committee 


POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

SHILLINGTON PA 19607-9998



Oshtemo Rotary Club 

OSHTEMO DAYS STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

OSHTEMO MI 49077-9998 


Wild Blueberry Festival Committee 

WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

51 COURT ST 

MACHIAS ME 04654-9998 


Zona Gale Day 

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

215 W CONANT ST 

PORTAGE WI 53901-9998 


USAF 51st Communications 

Squadron 

LEADING THE CHARGE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

UNIT 2071 

APO AP 96278-9998 


Western States Police & Fireman 

Games 

WSPFG STATION 

POSTMASTER 

770 S 13TH ST 

BOISE ID 83708-9998 


Territorial Express Stagecoach Run 

CHEHALIS MAIL STATION 

POSTMASTER 

225 NW CASCADE AVE 

CHEHALIS WA 98532-9998 


Anchorage Philatelic Society 

STATE FAIR STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

PALMER AK 99645-9998 




PLAINVIEW TX STATION 

POSTMASTER 

725 ASHE ST 

PLAINVIEW TX 79072-9998 

95 

August 21–September 1, 2008 


MINNESOTA STATE FAIR STATION 

SUPERVISOR MOWS 

PO BOX 645014 

ST PAUL MN 55164-5001 


Georgetown Library 

GEORGETOWN LIBRARY STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

GEORGETOWN IL 61846-9998 


Americover 

AMERICOVER STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

FALLS CHURCH VA 22041-9998 


Brownstown Melonfest Committee 

BROWNSTOWN MELONFEST 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

201 S SUGAR ST 

BROWNSTOWN IN 47220-9998 


Wheels of Time Street Rod 

Association 

WHEELS OF TIME SRA STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

MACUNGIE PA 18062-9998 


Centre Hall Grange Fair Committee 

GRANGE FAIR STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

CENTRE HALL PA 16828-9998



Americover 


POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 



Jefferson’s Rotary Club 

ASHE COUNTY ARMED FORCES 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

419 E 2ND ST 

WEST JEFFERSON NC 28694-9998 


Washington of Rockingham 


POSTMASTER 

130 WASHINGTON ST 

ROCKY HILL NJ 08553-9998 


Village of Luxemburg 

LUXEMBURG STATION 

POSTMASTER 

406 MAIN ST 

LUXEMBURG WI 54217-9998 


Dillsburg Borough 


POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

DILLSBURG PA 17019-9998 


Clayville Fire Dept. 

100 ANNIVERSARY STATION 

POSTMASTER 

2370 MAIN ST 

CLAYVILLE NY 13322-9998 


Ed Lewi Associates for NYS Racing 

Assn. 

TRAVERS STATION 

POSTMASTER 

245 WASHINGTON ST 

SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866- 

9998 



LOST IN LEFORS STATION 

POSTMASTER 

111 E 2ND ST 

LEFORS TX 79054-9998 


Pioneer Power of North Central 

Indiana, Inc. 

HERITAGE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

101 S MAIN ST 

PERU IN 46970-9998 


Pierceton Chamber of Commerce 

HEIRLOOM TOMATO FESTIVAL 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

209 S 1ST ST 

PIERCETON IN 46562-9998 



LA HARPE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

802 S MAIN ST 

LA HARPE KS 66751-9998 


St. Johnsville Sesquicentennial 

Committee 

ST JOHNSVILLE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

ST JOHNSVILLE NY 13452-9998 


LeSueur County Pioneer Power 

Association 

LESUEUR COUNTY PIONEER 

POWER STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

LESUEUR MN 56058-9998 



CENTENNIAL STATION 

POSTMASTER 

425 RAILROAD AVE 

BLANCHARD ID 83804-9998



Americover 


POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 




CONVENTION STATION 

PHILATELIC CLERK 

951 TWENTIETH ST 

DENVER CO 80202-9998 



CATCH THE VPP WAVE STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

ANAHEIM CA 92802-9998 



THE BALLGAME STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

GREAT FALLS MT 59401-9998 


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Semac Corporation/Vern & Gleda 

Estes 

TRIBUTE TO VERN & GLEDA ESTES 

STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

PENROSE CO 81240-9998 


Schaghticoke Fair Committee 


POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

SCHAGHTICOKE NY 12154-9998 


Antique Airfield 

ANTIQUE AIRFIELD STATION 

POSTMASTER 

PO BOX 9998 

BLAKESBURG IA 52536-9998 




How to Order the First Day of Issue Digital Color or Traditional Postmarks 


postmarks by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their 

local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, or at 

The Postal Store ® Web site at www.usps.com/shop. 

Traditional Postmarks 

Customers should affix the stamps to envelopes of their 

choice, address them to themselves or others, or provide a 

self-addressed return envelope with sufficient postage 

large enough to accommodate the canceled item. Mail the 

request to the corresponding city of issuance. There is no 

charge for the first 50 postmarks. There is a 5-cent charge 

for each additional postmark over 50. Customers should 

submit a check, money order, or credit card for payment. 


Service will return the envelopes to the customer by U.S. 

Mail. 

All postmark requests should go to the first day of issue 

city. The first day of issue city Post Office will then forward 

in bulk all postmark requests to Cancellation Services, 

Stamp Fulfillment Services, PO Box 449992, Kansas City, 

MO 64144-9992 by respective Post Offices. 

Digital Color Postmarks 

Only select stamp issues offer a digital color postmark. 

Customers may submit #6 or #10 envelopes constructed of 

paper rated as “laser safe.” The Postal Service recommends 

envelopes of 80-pound Accent Opaque, acid-free, 

9/16" side seams with no glue on the flap. The maximum 

Digital Color Pictorial 

Take Me Out to the Ball Game Stamp 

size of all digital color postmarks is 2" high x 4" long. Allow 

sufficient space on the envelope to accommodate the 

postmark. Do not use self-adhesive labels for addresses on 

the envelope. Two test envelopes must be included. There 

is a minimum of 10 envelopes at 50 cents per postmark 

required at the time of servicing. Customers should submit 

a check, money order, or credit card for payment. 

The Postal Service reserves the right to not accept 

hand-painted and other cachet envelopes that are not 

compatible with our digital color postmark equipment. The 

Postal Service also reserves the right to substitute traditional 

black rubber postmarks if use of non-specified envelopes 

results in poor image quality or damage to 

equipment. 

Customers should affix the stamps to the envelopes and 

address them to themselves or others for return through 

the mail. Or, they may include an additional self-addressed 

return envelope, large enough to accommodate their canceled 

items, with sufficient postage affixed for return of 

their postmarked items. Mail the request for a first day of 

issue digital color postmark to the corresponding city of 

issuance. Post Offices will then forward all customer 

requests for digital color postmarks to Cancellation 

Services, Stamp Fulfillment Services, PO Box 449992, 

Kansas City, MO 64144-9992. 


Service will return the envelopes to the customer by U.S. 

Mail. 

POSTMASTER 

SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS 

PO BOX 92282 

WASHINGTON DC 20090-2282 

Available through September 16, 2008 

— Stamp Services, Government Relations, 8-14-08



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Retail 

Stamps by Mail — Brochure Ordering Information 

This article publishes the Stamps by Mail ® print run cutoff 

schedule for the remaining portion of the ’08 fiscal year. 

Each date has a designation whether it is for the year-round 

(YR) brochure or the holiday (HOL) brochure. 

August 22, 2008 (HOL). 

To order brochures, submit PS Form 3227-O, Stamps 

by Mail Brochure Order Form (April 2008), to Cyril-Scott 

Company: 

Cyril Scott Company 

PO Box 627 

Lancaster OH 43130-0627 

Telephone: 800-466-0455 

Fax: 740-689-0210 

You can find this form at http://blue.usps.gov; click 

Forms, and then select the form by number. A copy of this 

form appears on page 101 in this Postal Bulletin. 

The cost per unit of 500 is $12.06. This cost includes 

overprinting the address of the fulfillment office placing the 

order. You may pay for orders with local IMPAC credit 

cards, checks, or money orders. However, Cyril-Scott 

Company cannot process the order until it receives 

payment. Local eBuy procedures may also apply (refer to 

local procurement procedures). Cyril-Scott Company must 

receive orders placed by mail by close of business the day 

of the print run cut-off date listed above. Orders received 

after the cut-off date will be processed the next print run 

date. 

Centralized sites order quantities from Cyril-Scott 

Company from local funds by following the ordering 

instructions contained within this article. 

All local Post Offices should follow the ordering 

instructions contained within this article and utilize local 

funds. 

For Orders Exceeding 10,000 

Use eBuy to process both centralized and decentralized 

brochure orders that exceed $10,000.00. In the Purchasing 

Method field, select “Route Req to Supply Mgmt”, then in 

the After Approval Route field, select “Prof Printing & 

Creative Services (HQS)”. Include completed PS Form 

3227-O with imprint information with the eBuy order. 

Note: These approved eBuy orders must be received by 

Supply Management at least 10 days prior to a published 

run cut-off date to be included in that run. 

Cyril-Scott Company will deliver orders within 

35 calendar days after printing. Printing begins 1 week 

after the deadline date, and actual receipt of the order will 

depend on the ultimate destination and the corresponding 

delivery service standard. You should save copies of all 

orders placed at your local Post Office until the order has 

been received. Ensure procedures are in effect locally for 

proper verification of receipt. 

— Retail Marketing, 

Retail, 8-14-08


form3227O 


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Supply Management 

Installation Heads/MAOs: Semiannual Review of Capital Property Records 

Handbook AS-701, Material Management, Section 

541.28, Internal Reviews, contains procedures for conducting 

a semiannual review of capital property records. 

The procedures require either the installation head or designated 

material accountability officer (MAO) to conduct a 

semiannual internal review and an evaluation of the status 

of property records and files. The mandatory completion 

date for installation heads/MAOs for the semiannual review 

of capital property is August 25, 2008. Installation heads: 

if you do not have a designated MAO, please refer to 

Handbook AS-701, chapter 5, section 541 and Exhibit 

541.21 for the assignment procedure and a sample letter 

of delegation, respectively. 

We have made a few notable changes in the process 

used to complete a semiannual capital property review and 

they are as follows: For the upcoming August 2008 Capital 

Property Records review, Supply Management and 

Finance Accounting Policy, Headquarters will randomly 

select approximately 10 percent of capital assets with an 

acquisition cost of $10,000 or above for inventory and 

notify installations of the items selected. Previously, installations 

self-selected the random sample. If your installation 

does not have any assets with an acquisition cost of 

$10,000 or greater, your finance number will be excluded 

from this inventory. We plan to revisit capital assets with an 

acquisition cost under $10,000 in future inventories. This is 

a one-time exception that allows us to assess the impact of 

the change in process on a smaller population of assets. 

In addition, write-offs of assets that were disposed of or 

that installations were unable to locate will no longer be 

charged to the installation finance number. Effective 2008, 

all write-offs will now be applied to a servicewide finance 

number. 

If you are an installation head or a designated MAO, you 

must complete the review and evaluation process by following 

these steps: 

Meet with the designated material accountability 

assistant (MAA) (if you have one) and discuss the 

material accountability background of the installation. 

If you do not have a designated MAA, please 

refer to Handbook AS-701, chapter 5, section 

541.3 and Exhibit 541.32 for the assignment 

procedure and a sample letter of delegation, 

respectively. 

Review the local standard operating procedures. 

Review files and records to verify that they are being 

maintained in accordance with procedures outlined 

in Handbook AS-701, chapter 5, sections 551, 552, 

553, and 556. 

Review the past six property changes for the month 

to ensure they have been properly verified. 

Use PS Form 2880 for additions/deletions. 

PS Form 2880 has been revised to include an 

Undepreciated Balance column for each asset. The 

new PS Form 2880 can be located on the Blue page 

at http://blue.usps.gov; click Forms. The total for this 

column, rather than the Acquisition Cost column, will 

now be used to determine if a copy of the form 

should be sent to Accounting Policy, Headquarters 

(Undepreciated Balance over $100K). The original 

will still be sent to San Mateo for processing. Note 

that you will be required to indicate both the acquisition 

cost and the undepreciated balance for each 

asset on this form. 

— National Supply Management Programs, 

Supply Management, 8-14-08



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