Postal Bulletin 22206 - May 10, 2007

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POSTAL BULLETIN 22206 (5-10-07)
CONTENTS
USPSNews@Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Spring Into Summer Publicity Kit . . . . . . . . . .
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Marketing
Mail Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Philately
Stamp Announcement 07-18: Margaret Chase Smith . . . . .
Stamp Announcement 07-19: Harriet Beecher Stowe . . . . .
Stamp Announcement 07-20: Air Force One (Priority Mail) Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stamp Announcement 07-21: Marine One (Express Mail) Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stamp Announcement Correction: Pineapple Stamped Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Information: Bighorn Sheep Stamp . . . . . . . . . . .
Star Wars Station Postmarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pictorial Postmarks Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Order the First Day of Issue Digital Color or Traditional Postmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mailbox Improvement Week, May 21–27 . . . . 19
Online International Shipping Enhancements and Forms Field Information Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Policies, Procedures, and Forms Updates
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Manuals
DMM Revision: New Standards for First-Class Mail and Priority Mail Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMM Revision: Mailable Dangerous Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Handbooks
Revision of Handbook AS-873, Telecommunications Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Product Development
Understanding Certificate of Mailing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Publications
Mover’s Guide News: May 2007 Mover’s Guide News . . . . .
Publication 205 Revision, Electronic Verification System —
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publication 223: Directives and Forms Update . . . . . . . . . . .
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Pull-Out Information
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Forms
Ordering Instructions for May 2007 Postage Statements . . .
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Fraud
Withholding of Mail Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers . . . . . . . .
Missing, Lost, or Stolen U.S. Money Order Forms . . . . . . . .
Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms . . . .
Verifying U.S. Postal Service Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toll-Free Number Available to Verify Canadian Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Desk
Address Management
Post Office Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Delivery and Retail
What’s in Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Domestic Mail
Pricing Change Implementation Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Other Information
Overseas Military Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the U.S. Flag and the POW-MIA Flag . . . . . . . . .
Missing Children Posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finance
Employee Cash Credit Count Changes to Once a Month. . .
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Postal Bulletin Index
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Information Technology
FAST for Periodicals: Accelerating Your Business . . . . . . . .
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Ordering Information: Following is the list of postal stock numbers (PSNs) to use when ordering copies of the Postal Bulletin from the MDC:
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permanent directive or unless
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Annual Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB 22198 (01-18-07)
Human Resources
Safety Awareness Reminder: Close Calls Are Wake-up Calls! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodbye to PS Form 1510...It’s History
Postal Inspection Service Replaces 1510 With Online and Phone Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2007 U.S. Postal Service National Awards Program for Diversity Achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International Business
Global Express Guaranteed Service, POS ONE Offices Become GXG Retail Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Postal Service Locations (by ZIP Code) That Sell/
Service GXG — Effective May 14, 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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USPSNEWS@WORK
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USPSNEWS@WORK
Register or Relinquish, IT wants you to
register your mobile device by May 18
All postal cellular users, regardless of your device
type — cellular phone, cellular broadband or BlackBerry —
must register your Postal Service-funded cellular service
by close of business May 18. Any cellular service not registered at that time will be suspended.
Mobile devices can be registered three ways: You can go
directly to http://HQCELLREG.usps.gov. Or, you can reach
the registration site from Blue or LiteBlue. Go to either site
under “Hot Topics” and click on Important! Register Mobile
Device Here!
The Web address for the Postal Service Intranet is http://
blue.usps.gov, and the address for LiteBlue is https://
liteblue.usps.gov. Remember, your employee ID and password are required to access LiteBlue. The eight-digit ID
number is located at the top of your pay stub, and the password is your PostalEASE password.
This Information Technology initiative is aimed at reducing the cost of cellular services. (See Vice President and
Chief Technology Officer Robert Otto’s letter, on page 75.)
Your action will save the Postal Service a substantial
amount of money and lead to an increase in service levels,
functionality and improved devices.
The History Channel uses USPS stamps
for new series
It seems only fitting
that a pane of stamps
that made history when
released is helping The
History Channel take
viewers on a tour of the
United States.
Running
through
June 23, The History Channel is airing a 10-part, weekly
series — The States — that chronicles the unique histories
of each of the 50 states. Each state profile is introduced
using one of the Greetings from America stamps, a pane of
50 stamps celebrating each of the 50 states.
Viewers tuning into The History Channel find engaging
stories and surprising facts and figures from five American
states each week.
Online teens still 2 SMRT 4U: Postal
Inspection Service extends Internet
safety campaign
2 SMRT 4U, an Internet safety campaign for teens, continues to exceed expectations and will be extended
through Fiscal Year 2007.
Launched last November, the partnership between the
U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children now has reached more
than 80 countries. Teens have ordered nearly 300,000 of
the 2 SMRT 4U stainless-steel rings, and surveys tally
excellent campaign feedback. Best of all, 68 percent of
teen girls reported changing their online behavior as a
result of the campaign.
Teens visiting the www.2smrt4u.com Web site get
online safety tips from Hayden Panettiere, star of NBC’s
Heroes, and can report inappropriate conduct on the Internet. The Postal Inspection Service has investigated
obscenity offenses since the 1800s, but has focused particular attention on child exploitation since the passage of
the Sexual Exploitation of Children Act of 1977. Today,
nearly all such cases involve the Internet, as well as the
U.S. Mail.
Oklahoma District’s Maintenance Chief
wins award
Lew Flowers, manager of Vehicle Maintenance for the Oklahoma
District, has received the
Technology and Maintenance Career Leadership
Award.
The award is given
each year by the Commerce Carrier Journal, a
trade publication for the
commercial
trucking
industry.
Cover story — Oklahoma District
Manager of Vehicle Maintenance Lew
Flowers wins leadership award.
Flowers is responsible for the Oklahoma District’s 2,100
vehicles, 51 employees and a $5 million budget. He is a
member of the Society of Automotive engineers and the
Oklahoma Trucking Association. Flowers is also a member
of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC), where
he has served on and chaired numerous study groups and
was the organization’s general chairman. In 1997, he
earned the Silver Spark Plug — TMC’s highest honor.
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USPSNEWS@WORK
RMS Titanic mail room keys fetch record
proceeds in U.K. auction
The keys and chain to
the mail room on board
the RMS Titanic are now
in the hands of a private
collector who paid more
than $200,000 for them
during an auction in the
U.K.
The design change — the first since 1995 — has a
fresher, crisper look. The Postal Service logo is prominent
alongside international symbols for use by foreign posts.
The new design has ample space for required forms, labels
and Intelligent Mail barcodes.
Post Offices across the country should receive the new
packaging this month. All packaging will be available online
at www.usps.com May 14.
The keys and chain to the mail room on
The sale — a record board the Titanic. Photo: courtesy of
for Titanic memorabilia — U.S. Postal Museum.
recalls the bravery of five
postal clerks. Three of the clerks were from the U.S. Post Office
and two from the Royal Mail. The ship’s postmaster was Oscar
Scott Woody, a 15-year postal veteran and a railroad mail clerk
before he began his service aboard the Titanic.
The keys were recovered from Woody’s body and given
to his widow. “The Postmaster and his staff were the crème
de la crème,” Auctioneer Andrew Aldridge told The Times
of London. “To serve on a transatlantic steamer, you had to
be in the top 1 percent of your profession because you had
to sort through hundreds of letters per hour.”
New look for Priority Mail, Express Mail
starts May 14
Focusing on convenience,
the
Postal
Service has redesigned
all Priority Mail and
Express Mail packages
and envelopes, including the popular Flat
Rate boxes and envelopes. Beginning May
14, mailers can use the
same Priority Mail and Express Mail packaging whether
they are shipping in the United States or to another
country.
Driving E85: Northland District leads in
alternative fuel use
With its expanding use of
E85 fuel — a special mix of
15 percent gasoline and
85 percent ethanol — the
Northland
District
has
emerged as a Postal Service
leader in the use of alternative
energy supplies.
The district has increased its use of E85 fuel by 65 percent in the last three years. In 2006, postal vehicles in the
Land of 10,000 Lakes used more than 273,000 gallons of
E85 fuel.
Today, more than 90 percent of the district’s E85 fleet
vehicles use the energy-saving fuel. Also, the Minnesota
America Lung Association presented the Northland District
with its Extra Mile Award for the unit’s “dedication to the
advancement of E85.”
USPS National Emergency Hotline
Is your facility operating?
Call 888-363-7462
SPRING INTO SUMMER PUBLICITY KIT
Spring Into Summer Publicity Kit
District Managers, Customer Service and Sales, Postmasters
SUBJECT: Spring Into Summer Publicity Kit
Spring and summer are seasons of celebrations. In the coming months, our customers will be marking many
special occasions — Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, high school and college graduations, weddings — and
summer vacations. As we move from spring into summer, it’s an ideal time to promote our products and services.
This field publicity kit includes standard press releases to generate “evergreen” stories that can be placed
with local media in coming months. Topics include:

NetPost CardStore

Click-N-Ship®

International mail products

Hold Mail Service

Express Mail® and Priority Mail® services
Some of the press releases give a new mail twist on familiar themes, like “Graduation Tips 101” or “The Best
Dressed Wedding Invitation,” and others highlight traditional postal products and services, like “Going
Global this Spring” or “Going on Vacation? Get Your Mail Held With Just a Few Clicks.”
An article in a local newspaper, prompted by one or more of these news releases, will let customers know
we have products and services that make it easier and more convenient for them to stay in touch with family
and friends and make celebrations and special occasions more memorable.
Employee service talks are also included in this kit. We all know USPS® offers great products and services
at great value. Employees help us deliver that message to our customers — and that helps us increase
revenue.
Joanne B. Giordano
Vice President
Public Affairs and Communications
cc: Vice Presidents, Area Operations
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Insert Date]
Contact: [Insert Your Name]
[Insert Your Phone Number]
Cards and Gifts for Mom and Dad Are Only a Click Away
[Insert City, State] — With Mother's Day approaching on May 13 and Father’s Day on
June 17, now is the time to take advantage of the Postal Service's quick, easy and
convenient online services that can save you not only a trip to the Post Office but a trip to
the store.
From the comfort of your home, use your personal computer to design your very own
special greeting cards that let your parents know what they mean to you. Go to
www.usps.com and select the “NetPost CardStore” option. With just a few clicks you can
upload a personal photo or select online graphics and add a personal message to create
the perfect sentiment.
With a few more clicks you can add a popular gift card from a variety of nationally
recognized retailers, in denominations from $25 to $200, and pay for it all using a credit or
debit card. Within days, a beautiful card will be delivered right to your loved one’s mailbox.
You can even use NetPost CardStore for mailing to people living outside the United States.
Just add a “country field” to the address list before submitting.
Sign up as a NetPost mailing online customer at www.usps.com/netpost or contact
customer care at 866-665-2787.
Still wondering what gift to send? Shop online at The Postal Store. Go to www.usps.com.
This time, click on Buy Stamps and Shop. You’ll find a variety of gifts to suit everyone’s
taste and personality, including a wide selection of stuffed animals, framed stamp art,
books, games, DVDs, CDs, NASCAR jackets and toys. If your loved one’s interest or
hobby is featured on U.S. postage stamps, then a book or framed sheets of those stamps
might be a good and practical choice.
For mothers, fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers who live in Latin America,
DineroSeguro (“Sure Money”) is a fast and secure way to send a money gift through the
mail. For information about this service call toll free 888-368-4669.
Click-N-Ship
Maybe you’ve already bought Mom or Dad a gift and just need to mail it. No trip to the
Post Office will be necessary if you use Click-N-Ship, also at www.usps.com. You’ll find
instructions on how to pay for postage, print mailing labels, and purchase insurance or
Signature Confirmation service, all using a credit or debit card. You can even make
arrangements for your carrier to pick it up the next day at no extra charge through our
Package Pickup service. A “special instructions” option lets the carrier know the package
will be on a side porch or other location if the sender won't be there. Click-N-Ship is also
available for mothers and fathers serving overseas and will automatically standardize
available APO/FPO addresses.
(more)
Express Mail and Priority Mail Services
Additional options for
mailing your gift are
Express Mail overnight
service and Priority Mail
with 2- to 3-day delivery.
Express Mail service
offers
guaranteed
overnight delivery to most
locations and no extra
charge
for
Sunday
delivery. Our new Priority
Mail Flat Rate Boxes
make shipping more
convenient then ever —
no need to calculate
rates, zones or weights.
New this year for a limited
period: Express Mail Flat
Rate Envelopes that
feature 30th anniversary
Star Wars graphics. Three
separate versions of the Star Wars graphics are printed directly on the envelopes and are
available in three-packs only at www.usps.com/shop.
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[Insert Date]
Keep in Touch With Moms and Dads Serving Overseas
Postmaster [Insert First and Last Name] says nothing brightens the day more than mail
from friends and loved ones. Follow these guidelines so your letters and packages are
intact when they reach moms and dads serving around the world.

Use the service member’s full name. Include the unit and APO/FPO (Air/Army Post
Office or Fleet Post Office) address with the nine-digit ZIP Code.

Include a return address and customs declaration form (available online).

For packages, print on one side only with the recipient’s address in the lower right portion. Or print a postage-paid label online with Click-N-Ship, which will automatically
standardize your APO/FPO address.

When sending packages, select a strong box with room for cushioning. If you use a
recycled box, cover all previous labels and markings with a heavy black marker or
adhesive labels.

Cushion contents with Styrofoam or bubble wrap to keep items from shifting. Doublebox fragile items with cushioning inside and between the boxes to absorb shock.
Remove and wrap batteries separately. Put a card inside the package listing the
sender’s and recipient’s addresses with a description of the contents.

Tape the opening of the box and reinforce all seams with 2-inch-wide tape. Use clear
or brown packaging tape, reinforced packing tape or paper tape. Do not use cord,
string or twine.

Make sure you’re aware of mailing restrictions. Every country has customs regulations
regarding incoming mail. Generally, the following are prohibited in the region of Operation Iraqi Freedom: obscene articles, any matter depicting nude or seminude persons, bulk quantities of religious materials contrary to the Islamic faith, and pork or
pork by-products.

For specific restrictions and mailing rates to an APO/FPO address, call 800-ASKUSPS, consult your local Post Office, or phone the Military Postal Service Agency at
800-810-6098.

Go to www.usps.com/supportingourtroops for more tips on how to keep in touch with
the men and women serving overseas.
[Insert Date]
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[Insert Your PHone Number]
Go Global This Spring — Tips From USPS That Make It Easy
Postmaster [Insert First and Last Name Here] says the U.S. Postal Service is making it
easier to go global with international mail. And that’s true whether you’re doing business
overseas or need to reach relatives and friends outside the United States and its territories.

International mail products have had a name change. The new names, Global Express
Guaranteed, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International and First-Class Mail
International, have been chosen to mirror their domestic counterparts Priority Mail
and Express Mail.

Forget about what packaging to choose — now you can use the same packaging for
domestic and international shipping.

It gets even better. Skip the trip to the Post Office and reach USPS international mail
products online at www.usps.com. You’ll find you can obtain postage discounts and
popular flat-rate shipping options using Click-N-Ship.

Use Click-N-Ship to send packages to service members overseas. When available,
Click-N-Ship databases will automatically standardize APO/FPO addresses. For
more information on sending letters and packages to military members, go to
www.usps.com/supportingourtroops.

Send a gift of money to friends or family in participating countries using Sure Money
(DineroSeguro): Argentina, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru. It takes just 15 minutes. For
more information, call toll free: 888-368-4669.
Apply for a new passport, or renew an expired one, at thousands of Post Offices. To find
the location of a participating Post Office closest to you, log on to www.usps.com and
click on Locate a Post Office. Under Options, select Passport Application Services. Due to
unprecedented demand, the State Department recommends travelers allow 10 weeks for
their passport applications to be processed, with expedited processing available at an
extra charge for service in 4 weeks or less.
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[Insert Date]
Going on Vacation? Get Your Mail Held With Just a Few Clicks!
[Insert City, State] — Spring is here and summer is close behind. Soon it will be time to
pack the car or hop on a plane to the beach or mountains, to an exotic destination or to
visit relatives. But remember, your mail doesn’t take a vacation. To make your departure
as smooth and stress-free as possible, the U.S. Postal Service offers an easy solution for
holding your mail while you’re away.
“Arranging to have your mail held while you’re away has never been easier,” says
Postmaster [Insert First and Last Name]. “Now, thanks to Hold Mail Service from the
Postal Service, you can go online and arrange to have your mail held from three to 30 days.
Just go to www.usps.com and search for Hold Mail Service. There’s no charge for a
vacation hold and the site is secure for your protection.” It takes only a few easy steps:

Log on to the Postal Service's Web site, www.usps.com, available around-the-clock
for customer convenience.

Search for “Hold Mail Service.”

Enter your ZIP Code at the prompt, then enter your address information and the dates
the mail should be held.

Make sure to record the confirmation number you’re given at the end of the process
in case you need to modify the request if you come back early or if you decide to stay
on your vacation a little longer.
The online service will electronically notify your local Post Office, which will hold all your
mail for the time specified. Delivery resumes on your requested date.
Planning to be gone a while? You may prefer to have your mail travel with you. That’s easy,
too, with Premium Forwarding Service. Now you won't have to ask neighbors or loved
ones to pick up your mail and take care of the bills.
If you are planning to be away from home for more than two weeks and up to a year, for a
fee you can have all your mail forwarded by Priority Mail to your temporary address. Your
mail will be intercepted at the Post Office and sent to your temporary address each week.
For more information on Premium Forwarding Service, stop by your local Post Office or
check the link on www.usps.com.
[Insert Date]
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Graduation Mailing Tips 101
Does it feel like only yesterday when your son or daughter walked or maybe ran off to the
first day of school? Graduation time is here and it’s time to plan. Whether you are throwing
a party or sending your child off to college, here are some helpful reminders from the U.S.
Postal Service.

Invite guests to the graduation party using personalized postcards that you create
and mail online. As a special touch, these can be made using an old or new photograph of your favorite grad. Here’s how it’s done: go to www.usps.com and click on
NetPost CardStore. Download your favorite photo, create a greeting or select one of
the many prewritten greetings or online graphics options. Click to add a gift card from
a wide choice of popular national retailers at denominations from $25 to $200. Put in
your mailing list and select a stamp. Within days, a high-quality card will be delivered
to your family and friends. Payment is easy with a debit or credit card.

Remember to mail party invitations at least 10 to 14 days in advance.

A well-dressed envelope is important: Did you know mail is sorted on high-speed
automated equipment as fast as 35,000 pieces an hour? The machines “read” the
addresses, so it’s important to print or write clearly. If there is an apartment number,
be sure to include it on the same line as the street address. The last line in the address
should include the city, the two-letter abbreviation for the state and the ZIP Code.

It’s also convenient and fun to thank family members and friends for graduation gifts
using a photo postcard of the graduate in cap and gown. Go to www.usps.com, click
on NetPost CardStore, and follow the instructions above.

Need gift ideas for the new graduate? At the same Postal Service Web site —
www.usps.com — you’ll find great gift ideas such as plush bears, T-shirts, stationery
and ever-popular gift cards from leading national retailers.

If you’re still rushing to meet deadlines for college applications, send them overnight
using Express Mail.

Use Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes to send “care” packages to your college-bound
graduate. Fit as many items as you want in the specially marked box and pay one flat
fee regardless of weight, as long as it’s less than 70 pounds.

And when your college student forgets something or has an unusual request, you’ll
find Priority Mail boxes come in many different sizes and shapes to meet your needs.
Get them at your local Post Office.

Whatever you’re mailing or shipping, Click-N-Ship at www.usps.com can save you a
trip to the Post Office. It’s where you can meet all of your mailing needs, including
shipping labels and postage. You can also request Package Pickup and your carrier
will pick up the package from your home or business at no extra charge the following
day.
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[Insert Date]
Graduation Cards and Gifts — Just a Click Away at usps.com
[Insert City, State] – “Sending graduation cards and gifts to out-of-town family members
and loved ones has never been easier, thanks to the Postal Service's popular online
services NetPost and Click-N-Ship,” says [Insert City] Postmaster [Insert First and Last
Name]. Both services are available at www.usps.com.
With NetPost CardStore, users can create and mail graduation greeting cards from the
convenience of their home or office. These can be personalized with special messages
and their choice of graphics, including their own photographs or artwork. You can even
add a gift card, choosing from a wide choice of popular national retailers.
Postmaster [Insert Last Name] says using NetPost CardStore is easy. All it requires are a
few simple steps:

Log on to the Postal Service's Web site, www.usps.com, at any time of day or night.

Register with NetPost and go to NetPost CardStore.

Create a card by selecting one of thousands of professionally designed images, or
scan in your own photograph or artwork.

Personalize cards online by adding a special message.

Click to add a gift card at denominations from $25 to $200.
“The Postal Service will print the cards, address the envelopes, include the gift card, add
a stamp and mail and deliver them,” says [Insert Last Name]. “If timing is important, use
Priority Mail or Express Mail service,” [Insert “he” or “she”] adds.
Along with honoring the new graduate, [Insert Last Name] recommends using NetPost
to customize postcards that can be used as invitations to graduation parties or as thankyou notes. For the same price as a First-Class Mail stamp, you can get the printing and
mailing done for you. It’s fast, easy and convenient at www.usps.com/netpost.
With Click-N-Ship service at www.usps.com, customers can create shipping labels and
pay for postage. And with just a few more clicks, they can request that letter carriers pick
up their prepaid shipments with the next-day mail delivery — all at no extra charge.
[Insert Date]
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Need Something to Smile About?
At the Postal Service, we’re ready to spring into summer with new attractions and familiar
favorite products and services at www.usps.com and in U.S. Post Offices:

Star Wars Express Mail prepaid envelopes are a fun and convenient way to send your
urgent mail zooming across the universe. For a limited time only, three-packs featuring special 30th anniversary Star Wars graphics of Darth Vadar, Luke Skywalker and
Yoda can be ordered at www.uspsjedimaster.com. Each prepaid envelope can be
used to mail as much as fits inside for a flat fee of $16.25 apiece ($48.75 for the threepack), with overnight service guaranteed to most locations.

For the new bride — a price decrease. Postage to mail 2-ounce wedding invitations
has been lowered from 63 cents to 58 cents.

Planning the perfect wedding? Our new Wedding stamp features vines that form the
shape of a heart and was specially designed for mailing wedding invitations and
RSVPs. Available June 27, it comes in both 2-ounce rate (58 cents) and 1-ounce rate
(41 cents) denominations.

The Forever Stamp. The latest consumer innovation from the Postal Service is a
stamp that will remain good for mailing 1-ounce First-Class Mail letters, now and in
the future — regardless of price changes.

Celebrating is easy. No special trip to the store. No envelopes to lick. No postage to
buy. Not even a trip to the Post Office or mailbox. Instead, you can keep in contact
with loved ones, friends and family members and even customers with customized
greeting cards, gift cards, postcards and letters created online at NetPost Print and
Mail Services. You can personalize these with your own message for every occasion
from spring to summer: graduations, bridal showers, weddings, anniversaries, thankyou notes and summer sales. Go to http://www.usps.com/netpost and click on Stay
in Touch With Family and Friends.

Click-N-Ship. Skip the trip to the Post Office and have your graduation and wedding
gifts, and your Father’s Day and Mother’s Day packages, picked up from your home
when your carrier delivers your mail. Just go to www.usps.com, click on Shipping
Tools, then click on Click-N-Ship. With a computer, a printer and Internet connection,
you can print shipping labels with or without postage. Use Carrier Pickup online notification to get free next-day pickup of Priority Mail and Express Mail.
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[Insert Date]
The Best Dressed Wedding Invitation: Top 10 Red Carpet Mailing Tips
The
wedding
season
officially kicks off the
weekend after Memorial
Day and there is good
news for couples-to-be
and wedding planners.
The cost of postage for a
2-ounce
wedding
invitation
has
been
reduced from 63 cents to
58 cents. Postmaster
[Insert First and Last
Name] gives some tips
and pointers for making
sure that your wedding
invitations
—
and
associated save-the-date
cards, response cards, wedding announcements and thank-you notes — get there on time
and are all that you hoped for and more.

“Accessorize” your correspondence by using the new Love stamps, available
June 27. Featuring vines that form the shape of a heart, these stamps were designed
especially for mailing wedding invitations and RSVPs and are available in both the
2-ounce (58 cents) and the 1-ounce (41 cents) First-Class Mail postage rate denominations. Stamps are an inexpensive way to add color to an invitation and you can also
use them to decorate an envelope, even on the flap (where they do not count toward
required postage). Star Wars stamps issued this month may be a fun way to speed
your response cards back to you.

Mail your invitations four to six weeks before the wedding and make sure the return
address is complete and legible.

Whether you dress your wedding invitation in a traditional style or use more flamboyant papers and embellished envelopes, take care with the most important
accessory — the address. Provide a complete address, including apartment number,
on each envelope. Confirm ZIP Codes easily at www.usps.com by clicking on Find a
ZIP Code on the navigation bar.

Go to the Postal Service Web site, www.usps.com, to order stamps, view and purchase related postal products, look up ZIP Codes instantly, learn about mailing
options and calculate postage.

Affix your stamps securely, but do not put tape over the stamp(s) — this invalidates
the postage. If your envelope is textured, or contains decorative fibers or floral inclusions, you may want to secure the postage using a glue stick.

Or, prepare your invitations online and mail them through the Postal Service’s NetPost
Print and Mail Services — you’ll save time and money.

For save-the-date cards and thank-you notes, create customized postcards at
www.usps.com/netpost. Postage is included in the price, and discounts are available
with every mailing. The hottest trend is to use your own artwork or photograph on your
thank-you notes. Stand out in the crowd — customize your postage with pictures
from your wedding. For more information go to Print Postage Online at
www.usps.com.

Tell family and friends who can’t make the big day about NetPost Gift Card. From the
convenience of their home they can use their computer to send greetings and a gift
card from a wide choice of popular national retailers at denominations from $25 to
$200.
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[Insert Date]
Star Wars Stamps Are the New Galactic Rage
[Insert City, State] — Newly
entering the galaxy are 15 Star
Wars stamps destined to make
greeting cards, letters and
packages as unforgettable as the
characters
and
intergalactic
vehicles they feature. “I’m sure
Star Wars fans will love to see one
or more of the new Star Wars
postage
stamps
on
their
graduation, Father’s Day, birthday
and even wedding cards,” says
[Insert City] Postmaster [Insert
First and Last Name], “so we’ve
stocked up our vaults and are
ready to meet the demand.”
“Because of the popularity of the
movies, many believe these
stamps will reach the blockbuster
status of the Elvis stamp,” says the
[Insert City, State Abbreviation]
Postmaster. “A sheet of the
stamps — framed or otherwise —
could make the perfect gift for young and old Jedi Masters.”
The new Star Wars sheet of stamps — on sale May 25 — feature Darth Vader, Luke
Skywalker, Han Solo with Chewbacca, Princess Leia Organa with R2-D2, C-3PO, Yoda,
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Emperor Palpatine, stormtroopers, Boba Fett, the Millennium Falcon, an
X-wing starfighter, Queen Padmé Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi with Anakin Skywalker, and
Darth Maul.
Of the 15 stamp images, the Postal Service is inviting the public to vote on its favorite. To
place your vote, go online at www.uspsjedimaster.com now through May 23. The winning
stamp will be announced May 25 and honored with the issuance of a single stamp, which
will be for sale later this summer.
The stamp sheet selvage includes the Star Wars logo and background images of a space
battle, including a Star Destroyer, TIE fighters, X-wing starfighters and the second Death
Star as shown under construction in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. The
background also includes the light saber-wielding form of Darth Vader, whose helmet
comprises the largest of the 15 stamps. The back of the souvenir sheet describes the
dramatic roles that each featured character or vehicle plays in the Star Wars saga.
“It gets better — from now until Sept. 1, 2007, new prepaid Express Mail Flat Rate
envelopes feature 30th anniversary Star Wars graphics — so even your urgent documents
can speed across the planet,” adds [Insert Last Name].
Spring Into Summer — Hold Mail and
Premium Forwarding Services Employee
Service Talk
Spring is here and summer is close behind. Now is the
time to remind your customers, if they are planning a trip or
vacation, the Postal Service can hold their mail and keep it
from piling up. Nothing says “no one is home” like a mailbox overflowing with letters and magazines. Tell your customers to take advantage of the Postal Service's quick,
easy and convenient www.usps.com online services that
save them a trip to the Post Office.
With just a few clicks, customers can arrange to have
their mail held from three to 30 days. Go to www.usps.com
and search for “Hold Mail Service.” First, enter the ZIP
Code at the prompt. Then, enter address information and
the dates the mail should be held. At the end of the process
a confirmation number is given in case the dates need to be
modified or the customer decides to extend the vacation.
The online service electronically notifies the Post Office
with a request to hold all the mail for the time specified.
Delivery resumes on the requested date. Arranging to have
mail held has never been easier, thanks to Hold Mail Service from the Postal Service.
Are your customers planning on being gone a while?
They may prefer to take advantage of Premium Forwarding
service. This service is great for those snowbirds who need
their mail while they are away. For a small fee, Premium
Forwarding with the Postal Service will use Priority Mail to
box and reship mail once a week for periods of at least two
weeks and up to one year. Your customers can stop by
their local Post Offices for more information, or go to
www.usps.com.
card from any one of a number of nationally recognized
retailers available in denominations from $25 to $200. Payment can be made using your credit or debit card.
The same online service, NetPost CardStore, can be
used to make Mother’s and Father’s Day extra special for
your loved ones. In just a few days, a beautiful card — with
or without a gift card enclosed — will be delivered right to
the recipient’s mailbox. Make sure it gets there on time this
year!
In fact, the services at NetPost CardStore are a great
way to commemorate almost any special occasion or
event — with personalized photographs, customized messages and special designs and graphics. You can invite
guests to the graduation party, customize your wedding
arrangements or thank family and friends for those graduation, wedding or birthday gifts. They’ll be thrilled to
receive a photo postcard of the graduate in cap and gown,
a wedding party or the new baby.
Here’s how to do it:

Go to www.usps.com and click on NetPost
CardStore.

Download your favorite photos or artwork to create a
greeting or select one of the many designs and greetings offered there.

Enclose a gift card with a few more clicks.

Select your favorite stamp as yet another personal
touch.
Within days, a high-quality card will be delivered to the
homes of your family and friends. Payment is easy with a
debit or credit card.
Here are a few pointers:

Cards can be ordered online today and mailed the
next available business day, or you can plan ahead
and have your cards printed and mailed on any day
that you specify.

You can also have your cards printed, prepared and
shipped back to you using Priority Mail or Express
Mail service.

Remember to mail party invitations 10-14 days in
advance.

You can even use NetPost CardStore for mailing to
family living outside the United States. Just add a
“country field” to the address list before submitting
the final mail piece, and complete the address data
fields.
Spring Into Summer — NetPost
CardStore Employee Service Talk
Spring is here and summer is close behind. This time of
year brings many celebrations of family and personal
accomplishments, so remind your customers — friends
and family of new graduates, couples planning summer
weddings, and sons and daughters honoring Moms and
Dads on their special days — of our popular online
services.
In fact, sending cards and gifts to friends and family
members has never been easier than with the NetPost
CardStore at www.usps.com.
From the comfort of your home, use your personal computer to custom design your very own greeting cards. The
message can be personalized, and with a few clicks you
can either upload a personal photo or select among the
many graphics and sentiments offered. A few more clicks
and you’ve enclosed one of the best gifts of all time — a gift
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Be sure to tell your customers, family and friends that “A
Card and Gift is Only a Click Away” at www.usps.com/
netpost. And remember, NetPost CardStore offers Postal
Service employees a substantial discount on greeting
cards. When you get to the “checkout” area, type in the
word “employee,” then click on the recalculate tab.
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Spring Into Summer: usps.com Employee
Service Talk
Spring is here and summer is close behind. Now is the
time to remind your customers of all usps.com has to offer
those looking for Mother’s and Father’s Day greetings,
graduation acknowledgements, wedding planning and
more.
For starters, usps.com offers customers the timesaving
advantage of being able to purchase and send cards and
gifts right from their computer. This season of celebration
is an ideal time to take advantage of the Postal Service's
quick, easy and convenient online services that save them
a trip to the store and to the Post Office.
The Postal Store at www.usps.com offers gift items for
sale: stuffed animals, framed stamp art, books, games,
DVDs, CDs, NASCAR jackets and tote bags. A supply of
postage stamps always makes a useful gift and framed
stamps are like works of art, particularly when they relate to
someone’s interest or hobby. The new Star Wars stamps
are sure to brighten the graduate or Dad’s special day.
There are also many other stamp designs to choose from.
Already bought a gift and just need to mail it? Click-NShip service on www.usps.com makes it easy. All you need
is a credit or debit card to pay for postage, print mailing
labels and purchase insurance or Signature Confirmation
service. You can even make arrangements for your carrier
to pick it up the next day at no extra charge through our
Carrier Pickup service. A “special instructions” option lets
the carrier know the package will be on a side porch or
other location if the sender won't be there. No trip to the
Post Office is necessary.
For mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers or
graduates who live in Latin America, DineroSeguro (“SureMoney”) is a great way to send a gift of money.
Another option is Priority Mail, with 2- to 3-day delivery.
And new Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes make shipping more
convenient then ever — no need to calculate rates, zones
or weights. New this year for a limited period: Express Mail
Flat Rate envelopes that feature 30th-anniversary Star
Wars graphics. Three separate versions of the Star Wars
graphics are printed directly on the envelopes and are
available only in a three-pack at www.usps.com/shop.
Express Mail service offers guaranteed overnight delivery
to most locations. There's no extra charge for Sunday
delivery.
Make your loved ones happy — and your shopping,
mailing and shipping quick, easy and convenient — using
usps.com.
— Public Affairs and Communications, 5-10-07
MAILBOX IMPROVEMENT WEEK, MAY 21–27
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Mailbox Improvement Week, May 21–27
Each year, the Postal Service™ designates the third full
week of May as Mailbox Improvement Week to encourage
customers on city motorized, rural, or contract delivery service routes (formerly highway contract box delivery routes)
to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance
of their mailboxes. Neat, attractive mailboxes make a significant contribution to the appearance of the countryside
and streets in suburban areas. Mailbox Improvement
Week, May 21-27, calls attention to the need for providing
mailboxes that are:

Send a completed PS Form 7380, MDC Supply
Requisition, by e-mail to MDC Customer Service.

Fax a supply requisition order to 651-406-5583.

Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to:
SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702
Ordering Information
1. Approved by the Postmaster General.
Use the following information to order Notice 209:
2. Designed to protect the mail from weather.
PSN:
PSIN:
Unit of Issue:
Quick Pick #:
Bulk Pack Quantity:
Price:
3. Safe to use.
4. Conveniently located.
5. Neat in appearance.
Additional information is available on the Delivery
and Retail Web site at (http://blue.usps.gov/delret/
L4CityDelvry_GROWTH.htm.)
Mailboxes that meet these five important requirements
help delivery and collection operations and improve service
to the entire route. There are three approved styles of curbside mailboxes:
1. Traditional design (see Exhibit A).
2. Contemporary design (see Exhibit B).
3. Locked, Full, or Limited service.
USPS-STD-7B governs the design and specifications of
curbside mailboxes and includes provisions for improved
quality of the product.
Notice 209
Postmasters should send Notice 209, Mailbox Improvement Week, to all rural and highway contract box delivery
route customers the week before Mailbox Improvement
Week to alert them of the event. You can order Notice 209
from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) through one of
the following methods.

Use Touch Tone Order Entry. Call 800-273-1509.
Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, option 1, extension 2925, and
follow the prompts to leave a message. (Wait
48 hours after registering before placing your first
order). For complete TTOE ordering instructions, you
can visit the Materials Customer Service Web site at:
http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/_doc/
ops_ttoeins.doc or call National Materials Customer
Service at 800-332-0317, option 4.
7610-03-000-9145
NOT209
EA
496
N/A
$.0242
City Motorized, Rural, and Contract
Delivery Service Routes
Customers must use only approved traditional, contemporary, or locked full/limited service curbside mailboxes for
new installations or replacements. When new delivery is
established or extended, Postmasters must ensure that
customers use delivery equipment that is approved by the
postmaster general. However, a customer may use a custom-built curbside mailbox if the local postmaster gives
prior approval and the mailbox conforms generally to the
same requirements as approved manufactured curbside
mailboxes relative to the flag, size, strength, and quality of
construction.
Carriers on motorized city routes may continue to serve
mailboxes that are designed primarily for use by customers
receiving door delivery and that have been erected and
served under previous regulations (see Exhibit C on the following page). However, carriers should advise customers
that they may use only approved curbside mailboxes when
replacing these types of mailboxes. A list of approved manufacturers of traditional curbside mailboxes appears on
pages 21–25.
For motorized city routes, and where the use of street
names and house numbers is authorized on rural and contract delivery service routes, the mailbox must display the
number on the side of single mailboxes or on the door of
grouped mailboxes. If the mailbox is on a street other than
the one on which the customer resides, the street name
and house number must be on the mailbox. When rural and
contract delivery service route customers box delivery
route customers have assigned box numbers, the numbers
20
must appear on the side of single mailboxes or on the
doors of grouped mailboxes, visible to the approaching
carrier. The street number, box number, and any other
address information must be inscribed in contrasting color
in neat letters and numerals not less than 1 inch in height.
In all instances, placing the owner’s name on the box is
optional.
Motorized city, rural, and contract delivery service route
customers should be encouraged but not required to group
mailboxes whenever practical, especially where many mailboxes are located at or near crossroads, service turnouts,
or similar locations. Customers should also paint mailboxes and supports/posts and keep them rust-free. Advertising on mailboxes and mailbox supports is prohibited.
In areas where snow removal is a problem, the Postal
Service suggests using a semi-arch or extended arm-type
support (see Exhibit D), which allows snowplows to sweep
near or under mailboxes without damaging supports and
provides easy access to the mailboxes by carriers and
customers.
Exhibit D
Generally, mailboxes should be installed at a height of
41-45 inches from the road surface to the bottom of the
mailbox or point of mail entry. Mailboxes are set back 6–8
inches from the front face of the curb or road edge to the
mailbox door. However, because of varying road and curb
conditions and other factors, the Postal Service recommends that customers contact their local Post Office
before erecting or replacing mailboxes and supports.
Location
Customers must place mailboxes on motorized city,
rural, and contract delivery service routes so a carrier can
safely and conveniently serve them without leaving his or
her vehicle. The mailboxes must be on the right-hand side
of the road in the carrier’s travel direction in all cases where
traffic conditions make it dangerous for the carrier to drive
to the left to reach the mailboxes, or where doing so would
constitute a violation of traffic laws and regulations. Postal
Operations Manual (POM) 632.6 specifies postal regulations regarding locations for apartment houses and other
multiple unit dwellings. On new rural and contract delivery
service routes, all mailboxes must be on the right-hand
side of the road in the direction of the route line of travel.
Mailbox placement must conform with state laws and highway regulations. City motorized, rural, and highway contract box delivery route carriers are subject to the same
traffic laws and regulations as other motorists. Customers
must remove obstructions, including vehicles, trash cans,
and snow, that impede safe and efficient delivery. Except
when a mailbox is temporarily blocked, carriers must have
access to the mailbox without leaving the vehicle unless
authorized to dismount.
Mailbox Supports
The Postal Service does not regulate mailbox supports
in any way except for purposes of carrier safety and delivery efficiency. Posts and other supports for curbside mailboxes are owned and controlled by customers, who are
responsible for ensuring that posts are neat and adequate
in strength and size. Heavy metal posts, concrete posts,
and miscellaneous items of farm equipment, such as milk
cans filled with concrete, are examples of potentially dangerous supports. The ideal support is an assembly that
bends or falls away when struck by a vehicle. Post or support designs may not represent effigies or caricatures that
disparage or ridicule any person. Customers may attach
the box to a fixed or movable arm. POM 632.5 specifies
postal regulations regarding construction and placement of
mailboxes and supports on motorized city, rural, and contract delivery service routes.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has determined that wooden mailbox supports no larger than 4
inches by 4 inches, or a 2-inch diameter standard steel or
aluminum pipe, buried no more than 24 inches, should
safely break away if struck by a vehicle. According to
FHWA, the mailbox must also be securely attached to its
post to prevent separation if struck. See Exhibits E (page
22) and F (page 23) for examples of mailbox mountings and
supports suggested by the FHWA.
Curbside Mailboxes Approved By the
Postmaster General
USPS-STD-7B (Supersedes all previously
published lists of approved manufacturers)
ADDRESS ART
PO BOX 90018
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46290-0018
www.addressart.com
APPLICABLES 1 (ACCESSORY)
APPLICABLES/ PURDUE (ACCESSORY)
APPLICABLES/ IU (ACCESSORY)
APPLICABLES/ US FLAG (ACCESSORY)
ALPHA PRODUCTS
5570 WEST 70TH PLACE
CHICAGO IL 60638-5326
www.alphaproductsinc.com
MV1215 (LOCKING)
AMERICAN POSTAL MANUFACTURING 500 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE WI 53207-2649
www.mailproducts.com
1812 (CONTEMPORARY)
ARCHITECTURAL MAILBOXES
20741 MANHATTAN PLACE
TORRENCE CA 90501-1829
www.architecturalmailboxes.com
OASIS, 5100 (LOCKING)
CORONADO, 5500 (CONTEMPORARY)
FAIRVIEW 6200 - (LOCKING)
FAIRVIEW 7500 - (CONTEMPORARY)
ARMADILLO ENCLOSURES
PO BOX 462199
ESCONDIDO CA 92046-2199
www.armadillomailbox.com
1000F (TRADITIONAL)
1000R (LOCKING)
AUTH-FLORENCE MANUFACTURING
5935 CORPORATE DR
MANHATTAN KS 66503-9675
www.auth-florence.com
MB2000 (LOCKING)
BOBI COMPANY
32 HILLCREST AVE
COLLINGSWOOD NJ 08108-1315
www.bobi.com
BO37000A (LOCKING)
BO39000A (LOCKING)
BRANDON INDUSTRIES
1601 WILMETH RD
MCKINNEY TX 75069-8250
www.brandonindustries.com
M1 (CONTEMPORARY)
M2 (CONTEMPORARY)
M3 (CONTEMPORARY)
M4 (CONTEMPORARY)
M5 (CONTEMPORARY)
DAVIS TOOL
215 SW WOOD ST
HILLSBORO OR 97123-5627
www.lockingmailbox.com
1022-X (LOCKING)
1025-X (LOCKING)
1123-X (LOCKING)
1125-X (LOCKING)
21
22
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
23
24
DVAULT COMPANY INC
9457 S UNIVERSITY BLVD
SUITE 280
LITTLETON CO 80126-4976
www.dvault.com
DVCS0015 (LOCKING)
DVU0050 (LOCKING)
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABS
2351 TENAYA DR
MODESTO CA 95354-3925
www.energytechlabs.com
SECURE MAIL VAULT (LOCKING)
EPOCH DESIGN
17617 NE 65 ST SUITE 2
REDMOND WA 98052-4979
MB-370 VENTURA (TRADITIONAL)
MB-320 HAMILTON (TRADITIONAL)
MB-801 IRONSIDES (TRADITIONAL)
MB-384BC ALTA VISTA (TRADITIONAL)
MB-386C MONTEREY (TRADITIONAL)
MB-388B HILLCREST (TRADITIONAL)
IMPERIAL MAILBOX SYSTEMS
3901 NORRIS LN
MILLBROOK AL 36054-2433
www.imperialmailboxsystems.com
001-01 (CONTEMPORARY)
www.epochbydesign.com
MAIL BOSS-7104 (LOCKING)
ESTES DESIGN & MANUFACTURING
470 S MITTHOEFFER RD
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46229-3058
www.estesdesigns.com
EPS2640437 (CONTEMPORARY)
EPS2640319 (CONTEMPORARY)
FLEXIBLE COMPOSITES CO
2629 MOUNT JORDAN RD
SANDY UT 84092-3357
www.flexiblecomposites.com
CMB-001 (TRADITIONAL)
JAMESTOWN ADVANCED PRODUCTS INC
2855 GIRTS RD
JAMESTOWN NY 14701-9666
www.jamestownadvanced.com
56 (TRADITIONAL)
49 (TRADITIONAL)
54 (TRADITIONAL)
23 (TRADITIONAL)
JANZER
9 CHELTEN WAY
TRENTON NJ 08638-5000
www.janzer.com
STONEYBRAE (TRADITIONAL)
FORT KNOX MAILBOX OF OREGON
1196 ORT LANE UNIT E
MERLIN OR 97532-8802
KAPS
6357 MYRTLE GROVE RD
WILMINGTION NC 28409-4526
www.fortknoxmailbox.com
(910) 395-2254
LARGE STANDARD MAILBOX (LOCKING)
THE FORTRESS (LOCKING)
1981 (SMALL MAILBOX TRAY ACCESSORY)
1982 (MEDIUM MAILBOX TRAY ACCESSORY)
1983 (LARGE MAILBOX TRAY ACCESSORY)
FUORISERIE IMPORTS
61 PEARL ST SUITE 503
BROOKLYN NY 11201-8344
www.ecco-products.com
ECCO 3 (TRADITIONAL)
GAINES MANUFACTURING
12200 CIRKHAM RD
POWAY CA 92064-6806
www.gainesmfg.com
KEYSTONE (CONTEMPORARY)
HOME IMPRESSIONS
420 THIRD AVE
HICKORY NC 28601-4916
(800) 535-5480
MB-950BSN SEVILLE (TRADITIONAL)
MB-550 GEORGIAN (TRADITIONAL)
MB-158 TUSCANY (TRADITIONAL)
MB-650BRBC SEVILLE (TRADITIONAL)
MB-170 MAINSTREET (TRADITIONAL)
MB-541 NORTHPOINTE (TRADITIONAL)
MB-970AB WESTMINSTER (TRADITIONAL)
MB-950WBC SEVILLE (TRADITIONAL)
KAY JAY NOVELTIES
PO BOX 96
NASELLE WA 98638-3780
[email protected]
FF0100 (ACCESSORY)
LETTER LOCKER
20594 OTTAWA RD
APPLE VALLEY CA 92308-6253
www.LetterLocker.com
SUPREME LETTER LOCKER (LOCKING)
STANDARD LETTER LOCKER (LOCKING)
MAIL SYSTEMS NW
12365 SW TOOZE RD
SHERWOOD OR 97140-7205
http://stores.ebay.com/Mail-Systems-NW
BELAIRE 16 (LOCKING)
BELAIRE BR16 (LOCKING)
BELAIRE 20 (LOCKING)
SENATOR 16 (LOCKING)
SENATOR XL (LOCKING)
MAILBOX SOLUTIONS
10965 SW COMMERCE CIRCLE
SUITE F
WILSONVILLE OR 97070-9629
www.MBXS.com
STEELHEAD (LOCKING)
COLUMBIA (LOCKING)
POSTAL VAULT
4620 ROYAL LN
DALLAS TX 75229-4203
www.postalvault.com
PV101 (LOCKING)
PV201 (LOCKING)
PV300 (LOCKING)
PV400 (LOCKING)
SALSBURY INDUSTRIES
1010 EAST 62ND ST
LOS ANGELES CA 90001-1598
www.mailboxes.com
4850 (CONTEMPORARY)
4855 (CONTEMPORARY)
4325 (LOCKING)
4350 (LOCKING)
4375 (LOCKING)
4550 (LOCKING)
SECURITY MANUFACTURING
815 S MAIN ST
GRAPEVINE TX 76051-5535
www.securitymanufacturing.com
TRAILMASTER (LOCKING)
SOLAR GROUP
107 FELLOWSHIP RD
PO BOX 525
TAYLORSVILLE MS 39168-0525
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LE BRUTE (CONTEMPORARY) IB IRON BOX (TRADITIONAL)
PX POLYBOX (TRADITIONAL)
2D TWO DOOR BRUTE (TRADITIONAL)
T1 (TRADITIONAL) T2 (TRADITIONAL)
T3 (TRADITIONAL)
STEP 2
PO BOX 2412
STREETSBORO OH 44241-0412
www.step2.com
5402 (CONTEMPORARY)
5452 (CONTEMPORARY)
5317 (LOCKING)
5605 MAILMINDER (ACCESSORY)
VEEDERS MAILBOX
10050 MONTGOMERY RD #324
CINCINNATI OH 45242-5322
www.veedersmailbox.com
LGVMB-G (TRADITIONAL)
LGVMB-SS (TRADITIONAL)
SMVMB-B (TRADITIONAL)
SMVMB-SS (TRADITIONAL)
WHITEHALL PRODUCTS
8786 WATER ST
MONTAGUE MI 49431-1204
www.whitehallproducts.com
WHITEHALL (CONTEMPORARY)
Y’ALL GOT MAIL
3088 RAGSDALE DR
MILAN TN 38358-3420
[email protected]
Y’ALL GOT MAIL (ACCESSORY)
www.thesolargroup.com
ST-10 (TRADITIONAL)
ST-15 (TRADITIONAL)
E-16 (TRADITIONAL)
ST-20 (TRADITIONAL)
ST-11 (TRADITIONAL)
ES15 ESTATE (TRADITIONAL)
ST-16 (TRADITIONAL)
PL-10 (TRADITIONAL)
CENTURY 2000 (CONTEMPORARY)
CL-1 (CONTEMPORARY)
E-11 (CONTEMPORARY)
RSK (LOCKING)
A15 (CONTEMPORARY)
GENTRY (CONTEMPORARY)
PED (LOCKING)
SPRING CITY ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURING CO
PO BOX 19
SPRING CITY PA 19475-0019
www.springcity.com
ESTATE (CONTEMPORARY)
STEEL CITY
190 N MERIDIAN RD
YOUNGSTOWN OH 44501-1227
www.scity.com
Cluster Box Units and All-Weather Parcel
Lockers
During Mailbox Improvement Week, postmasters and
managers or their designees must review all cluster box
units (CBUs), neighborhood delivery and collection box
units (NDCBUs), and outdoor parcel lockers (OPLs) in their
delivery areas to identify any hazards or irregularities, and
they must record the results of the review.
Note: NDCBUs are not approved for use in new delivery or
as replacement units for existing NDCBUs — even when
privately purchased. Postal Service officials must not install
Arrow locks in new NDCBUs or initiate delivery to NDCBU
units installed as replacements.
Upon completing the reviews, keep a copy in your local
office and send consolidated copies to the designated
growth coordinator for each district. Use PS Form 8143,
Equipment Checklist and Follow-up Review, in conducting
and recording the reviews. PS Form 8143 is available in this
Postal Bulletin (see Exhibit G on page 32), PS Form 8143 is
also available on the PolicyNet Web site (http://
blue.usps.gov/cpim/.) Click on Forms. Employees
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conducting the reviews must complete PS Form 1624,
Delivery/Collection Equipment Work Request, for any
equipment that poses a safety hazard to postal customers
or employees. You can order PS Form 1624 from the MDC
using Touch Tone order entry (described previously) or
download it from the PolicyNet Web site (http://
blue.usps.gov/cpim/). The relevant ordering information for
PS Form 1624 is as follows:
PSN:
PSIN:
Unit of Issue:
Quick Pick #:
Bulk Pack Quantity:
Minimum Order:
Price:
7530-01-000-9392
PS1624
SE
N/A
10,000
100
$.0283
Equipment Review Procedure
Employees must use the CBU and parcel locker equipment checklist and follow-up review procedure when
examining the condition of CBUs, NDCBUs, and OPLs.
You must:
1. List the 5-digit, USPS-marked Postal ID number of
the unit. This is usually visible on the front or side of
the body or pedestal. If a Postal ID number is not
available, list the unit location, equipment type, and
manufacturer in the left-hand column. If you are able
to access the back of the unit, list the unit’s vendorsupplied serial number. You must distinguish the type
listed as an NDCBU or CBU.
2. Assign each checklist item one of the following
ratings:
a. OK — Equipment does not need attention for this
item.
b. X — Equipment needs attention for this item.
c. NA — Item does not apply to this particular piece
of equipment.
3. When examining the equipment, use the instructions
below to complete PS Form 8143:
a. Check equipment. All CBUs, NDCBUs, and OPLs
must be straight, vertical, and firmly mounted. For
safety concerns, please ensure that customer
compartments are facing away from the street
(refer to the safety note below). Visually verify that
four bolts/nuts are firmly in place securing the
pedestal to the concrete pad and to the CBU,
NDCBU, or OPL. Apply hand pressure to the top
edge of the unit from the front side. While the unit
may flex under the load, verify that the pedestal
stays firmly mounted to the concrete and that the
unit does not separate from the pedestal.
Note: For safety concerns, please ensure that
customer compartments are located such that
customers do not have to stand in the street to
access their mail.
b. Check visible welds. Make note of cracked, broken, or rusted welds. For NDCBUs and OPLs only,
tap the pedestal with a lightweight hammer, especially along the seams, to check for corrosion from
the inside out or perforated corrosion.
c. For CBUs and NDCBUs, observe whether the carrier access door is locked and secure. Open it and
observe whether it is bowed or warped and
whether the door and locking bar operate
smoothly. With the carrier access door open,
check whether restraining devices prevent the
door from blowing closed. These devices, which
may have to be set manually, should be serviceable.
d. Ensure that the Arrow lock operates smoothly and
easily and that the mounting hardware is tight. For
NDCBUs and OPLs, the protective cover that
shields the Arrow lock from customer tampering
must be serviceable and firmly attached.
e. For OPLs, the cover that protects the Arrow lock
from theft must be secured with the proper quantity of tamper resistant screws.
f. Ensure that all customer access doors are
present, closed, and locked with no visible damage or signs of forced entry. Check that customer
door numbers are legible.
g. Ensure that the exterior surface of the unit is free
from rust and graffiti.
h. Examine the unit. Check it for defects or damage
and whether it reflects a proper Postal Service
image.
i. Check whether the unit and any protecting structure appears watertight and in good repair. Check
whether there are any noticeable watermarks
inside the unit or any wet mail.
j. Note any other conditions that require attention.
Also, look for signs of vandalism such as pry
marks on doors and locks.
4. Record the results of the inspection on the checklist.
5. Submit the completed PS Form 1624 for each unit reviewed to the maintenance office responsible for
Centralized Delivery Equipment installation or repair
in the area.
Carriers must note equipment deficiencies and report
them to the postmaster, supervisor, or designee. The postmaster or designee must then submit PS Form 1624
reporting the equipment defects. In addition, carriers
should complete PS Form 1767, Report of Hazard, Unsafe
Condition, or Practice, for items that pose an immediate
threat to safety, such as an improperly secured or leaning
NDCBU/CBU. You can order PS Form 1767 from the MDC
using touch tone ordering procedures. The relevant ordering information for PS Form 1767 is as follows:
PSN:
PSIN:
Unit of Issue:
Quick Pick #:
Bulk Pack Quantity:
Minimum Order:
Price:
7530-01-000-9422
PS1767
SE
141
1000
25
$.0500
The postmaster or supervisor must immediately notify
by telephone the office responsible for repair of reported
hazards. The postmaster or supervisor must follow up to
ensure that the work is satisfactorily completed and documented. The office responsible for repair should use its
local buying authority to accomplish the repairs.
In January of 1999, the Postal Service announced that
NDCBUs cannot be installed for delivery of mail beginning
in FY 2000. As previously stated, there are no waivers
granted for this policy. Place all orders for CBUs and OPLs
against the national contracts listed below. Use eBuy to
place all orders.
For eBuy ordering instructions, go to the Postal Service
Intranet (http://blue.usps.gov). In the left-hand column,
select the eBuy link, then select Training. You may also call
800-USPS-HELP for additional help.
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USPS-B-1118E
SECURITY MANUFACTURING
815 S. MAIN ST
Telephone: 800-762-6937
Telephone: 817-329-1600
Fax: 817-481-3993
Unit is anodized, painted aluminum.
Note: Security Manufacturing’s Rev. E CBUs are approved
for commercial sales only and they are slated to be discontinued in the summer of 2007. Please check with your
district growth coordinator for the currently approved
models. Only Rev. F style CBUs are authorized for postal &
commercial purchases when these CBUs are discontinued.
High Security Cluster Box Units
5935 CORPORATE DR
800-275-1747
785-323-4400
800-275-5081(toll-free fax)
785-323-4470 (fax)
Unit constructed of extruded aluminum and stainless steel.
Contract #1CDSEQ-05-B-3001 – Place orders through
eBuy.
Note:
Cluster Box Units
USPS-B-1118F
5935 CORPORATE DR
Telephone: 800-275-1747
Telephone: 785-323-4400
Fax: 800-275-5081(toll-free)
Fax: 785-323-4470
Unit is anodized, painted aluminum.
eBuy.
Note: You must use eBuy to purchase supplies from this
contract supplier.
1) You must use eBuy to purchase supplies from this
contract supplier.
2) Unit is anodized, painted aluminum — pedestal is anodized, painted stainless steel.
Contract No. 1CDSEQ-05-B-3001, available on eBuy.
Outdoor Parcel Locker (OPL) –
USPS-B-1116A
5935 CORPORATE DR
Telephone: 800-275-1747
Telephone: 785-323-4400
Fax: 800-275-5081(toll-free)
Fax: 785-323-4470
eBuy.
Note: You must use eBuy to purchase supplies from this
contract supplier.
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Replacement Pedestals — NDCBU
Universal
AUTH-FLORENCE MANUFACTURING CO
5935 CORPORATE DR
Telephone: 800-275-1747
Telephone: 785-323-4400
Fax: 800-275-5081(toll-free)
Fax: 785-323-4470
Contract #1CDSEQ-05-B-3001 — Place orders through
eBuy.
Pedestal is anodized aluminum. Does not fit Superior units.
Replacement Pedestals — OPL
5935 CORPORATE DR
Telephone: 800-275-1747
Telephone: 785-323-4400
Fax: 800-275-5081(toll-free)
Fax: 785-323-4470
Contract #1CDSEQ-05-B-3001. Place orders through
eBuy.
The use of STD-4C boxes is primarily intended for new
construction and not as a means of retrofitting existing
complexes. However buildings undergoing significant renovations or rehabilitations may be required to convert to
wall-mounted receptacles that are USPS STD-4C compliant. If these renovations include significant structural
changes and present an opportunity for more complete
makeovers, the builders should include 4C receptacles.
Buildings that are simply remodeling or changing the outward/surface appearance of the lobby are not considered
examples of renovations that would trigger the use of 4C
receptacles.
If you have additional questions regarding these timelines, please contact your area or district growth coordinators for further information.
Approved Manufacturers USPS STD-4C
5935 CORPORATE DR
Telephone: 800-275-1747
Telephone: 785-323-4400
Fax: 800-275-5081(toll-free)
Fax: 785-323-4470
FRONT LOADER DESIGNS
Wall-Mounted Centralized Mail
Receptacles (USPS STD-4C)
USPS STD-4C was fully implemented on October 6,
2006.
JENSEN MAILBOXES
105 STEEL CRAFT DRIVE
HARTFORD WI 53027-1631
Telephone: 877-597-5671
Fax: 800-991-6121
www.jensenmailboxes.com
All new multi-unit construction with building permits
submitted before October 6, 2006, retain the option of
using apartment style receptacles built to the specifications of USPS STD-4B+.
All multi-unit construction with building plans submitted
on October 6, 2006, or later are required to use WallMounted Mail Receptacles built and approved to the specifications of USPS STD-4C.
www.mailproducts.com
The receptacles built under the new specifications offer:

Improved compartment security.

Customer friendly compartment designs, which
allow mail to be placed flat into the compartment.

Increased ease of use for carriers

Larger customer compartment capacity for small
parcels and rolls (SPRs), small parcels, and large volume of mail.

One parcel lockers for every 10 customer compartments above 10 compartments or more.

Secure outgoing mail compartments.
POSTAL PRODUCTS UNLIMITED
500 WEST OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE WI 53207-2649
Telephone: 800-229-4500
SALSBURY INDUSTRIES
1010 E 62ND ST
Telephone: 800-624-5269
Fax: 800-624-5299
www.mailboxes.com
SECURITY MANUFACTURING CORP
815 SOUTH MAIN ST
Telephone: 800-762-6937
Telephone: 817-329-1600
Fax: 817-481-3993
Apartment House Mail Receptacles —
Horizontal and Vertical
Note: The Postal Service has revised USPS-STD-4B. The
new standard is USPS-STD-4C.
For replacement of existing equipment, security
enhanced versions of both horizontal and vertical boxes
are now available. They are referred to as “USPS-STD4B+” boxes and are designed to fit cleanly into buildings
with old USPS-STD-4B boxes.
USPS-STD-4B+ boxes are approved for Postal Service
mail delivery for indoor installations or protected outdoor
locations. However, the Postal Service does not approve
the purchase of this equipment for new installations and
will not install Arrow locks in any such equipment. You may
only order replacement parts for Postal Service-owned
equipment that was installed in the past.
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JENSEN MAILBOXES
105 STEEL CRAFT DR
HARTFORD, WI 53027-1631
Telephone: 877-597-5671
Fax: 800-991-6121
www.jensenmailboxes.com
HORIZONTAL UNITS ONLY
SALSBURY INDUSTRIES
1010 E 62ND ST
Telephone: 800-624-5269
Fax: 800-624-5299
www.mailboxes.com
SECURITY MANUFACTURING CORP
815 S MAIN ST
Telephone: 800-762-6937
Telephone: 817-329-1600
Fax: 817-481-3993
Approved Manufacturers USPS STD-4B+
AMERICAN DEVICE MANUFACTURING
5935 CORPORATE DR
Telephone: 800-275-1747
Telephone: 785-323-4400
Fax: 800-275-5081(toll-free)
Fax: 785-323-4470
Locks
PSIN O910A & B, O910HS (per USPS-L-1172C), O913A
through K cams, O306P1 (per USPS-L-1294)
COMPX SECURITY PRODUCTS (FORMERLY NATIONAL
CABINET LOCK)
200 OLD MILL RD
PO BOX 200
MAULDIN SC 29662-0200
www.compx.com
AMERICAN EAGLE MANUFACTURING CO
3017 WHEELOCK ST
DALLAS TX 75220-2944
Telephone: 800-488-4810
Telephone: 214-358-5544
Fax: 214-358-2261
5935 CORPORATE DR
Telephone: 800-275-1747
Telephone: 785-323-4400
Fax: 800-275-5081(toll-free)
Fax: 785-323-4470
BOMMER INDUSTRIES INC
PO BOX 187
LANDRUM SC 29356-0187
Telephone: 800-334-1654
Telephone: 864-457-3301
Fax: 864-457-5370
www.bommer.com
CONTACT: CRAIG LAMBERT
Telephone: 864-286-1694
Fax: 864-286-1698
Contract No. 1CDSEQ-06-B-0012
Note:
1) In accordance with MMO-123-06, Return of NonFunctional PSIN O306P Locks (Rev. E CBU Parcel
Locker Locks), all non-functioning PSIN O306P locks
are to be mailed to CompX at the address provided
above. Also, refer to Redesigned Parcel Lock Now
Available, published in Postal Bulletin 22204, 4-1307, for ordering information.
2) Use the following information to order locks.
MAILMATERIAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
ATTN: SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DRIVE
TOPEKA, KS 6624-9702
E-mail: MDC Customer Service
TTOE: 800-273-1509
Option 1 followed by option 2
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State and Local Regulations
Publicity
Some states have enacted laws that are more stringent
and specific about the type of mailbox that may be used,
the post or support that must be used to mount the mailbox, and the location of the delivery equipment. Regulations and recommendations published in this notice might
not reflect appropriate requirements for your area. When
providing guidance to the general public concerning mailbox placement and replacement, advise them not only of
Postal Service regulations but also of any mailbox regulations that you know have been enacted by state or local
authorities. Further information is available from the following:
Postmasters must give these guidelines and suggestions maximum local publicity. Consult your area Public
Affairs and Communications representative for further
guidance and assistance in publicizing Mailbox Improvement Week. The news release on page 31 is provided for
postmasters to distribute to daily or weekly newspapers or
broadcast stations in their delivery area to promote Mailbox Improvement Week. Retype the press release, doublespaced, on Postal Service letterhead. You may also find it
helpful to alert the media to locations of particularly interesting mailboxes in your delivery area.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
444 N CAPITOL ST NW SUITE 249
WASHINGTON DC 20001-1512
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY HHS-10
400 7TH ST SW
WASHINGTON DC 20590-0003
Responsibility
Motorized city, rural, and highway contract box delivery
route carriers must cooperate to ensure the success of this
endeavor and later report the results to the postmaster. In
addition, postmasters should use the most up-to-date list
of manufacturers and mailbox suppliers when providing
motorized city, rural, and highway contract box delivery
route customers with information about the type of box to
install.
— Delivery Operations,
City Delivery, 5-10-07