Postal Bulletin 22263 - July 16, 2009 - USPS4 postal bulletin 22263 (7-16-09) Publicity Kit: Flags...

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ContentsPUBLICITY KIT: FLAGS OF OUR NATION STAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FORMS UPDATES

ManualsDMM Revision: Expanded Eligibility Criteria for the

Saturation Mail Volume Incentive Program for Standard Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

IMM Revision: International Reply Coupons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

HandbooksRevision of Handbook EL-312: Section 743, Selection

Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

PublicationsRevised Publication 33, Mail Transportation Contracting

Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office Box

Service and Caller Service Fee Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Management InstructionsNew Management Instruction: SP-CS-2009-1,

Conducting Highway Route Surveys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

ORGANIZATION INFORMATIONFinanceNew Payment Option Now Available on USPS.com . . . . . . . 48

Human ResourcesThe Employee Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Mailing and Shipping ServicesMail Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

PhilatelyStamp Announcement 09-40: Hawai’i Statehood . . . . . . . . . 50Announcement 09-G: 2009 Stamps and Postal

Stationery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512009 Stamps and Postal Stationery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Pictorial Postmarks Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54How to Order the First Day of Issue Digital Color or

Traditional Postmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

RetailPO Boxes — Convenient Payment Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Supply ManagementW. W. Grainger and MSC Industrial Supply Will

Ship Supplies Using USPS Parcel Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Cleanwise Offers Incentives for Large Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . 62USPS Headquarters Managers and Field Installation

Heads: Semi-annual Capital Property Reviews . . . . . . . . . 62Correction: Interest Rate on Contract Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

PULL-OUT INFORMATIONFraudWithholding of Mail Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account Numbers . . . . . . . . 23Missing, Lost, or Stolen U.S. Money Order Forms . . . . . . . . 25Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms . . . . 30Verifying U.S. Postal Service Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Toll-Free Number Available to Verify Canadian Money

Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Other InformationOverseas Military/Diplomatic Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Thrift Savings Plan Fact Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Missing Children Posters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Postal Bulletin IndexSemi-annual Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB 22262 (7-2-09)

USPS National Emergency HotlineIs your facility operating? Call 888-363-7462

Hawai’i Statehoodstamps

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Publicity Kit: Flags of Our Nation StampsContents

Stamp Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Design Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Order of Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Stamp Art References — Set 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5First Day of Issue and First Day of Sale Postmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Pictorial Postmarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Guidelines for Finalizing First Day of Sale and Special Dedication Pictorial Postmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Stamp/Philatelic Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6First Day of Issue, First Day of Sale, and Special Dedication Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7First Day of Sale and Special Dedication Event Planning Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Suggested Planning Timeline for First Day of Sale and Special Dedication Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7First Day of Sale and Special Dedication Event Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Publicity Ideas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9News Release: [Insert City] Post Office Invites Community to Celebrate Release of Flags of Our

Nation [Insert State Name] Stamp Public Service Announcement for Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11News Release: [Insert City Name] Helps Postal Service Dedicate Flags of Our Nation [Insert State Name]

Postage Stamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Media Advisory: [Insert City] Post Office Invites Community to Celebrate Release of Flags of Our

Nation [Insert State] Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Speech Segments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Sample Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Sample Thank You Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Sample Letter to the Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4 postal bulletin 22263 (7-16-09) Publicity Kit: Flags of Our Nation Stamps

Stamp OverviewIn 2009, the U.S. Postal Service® continues its Flags of

Our Nation stamp series with 10 more stamp designs. The stamps, arranged alphabetically in strips of 10 and sold in coils of 50 (five strips of 10 designs in each coil), feature the states of Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and the USA (Waves of Grain) flag. The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony takes place August 6 at the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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, perhaps, or a stunning vista. Unlike some previous multi-stamp issuances, this series is not limited to official ani-mals, flowers, or products, nor is it meant to showcase well-known buildings, landmarks, or monuments.

This Publicity Kit has been developed to support your efforts to promote these stamps. The kit provides informa-tion about the stamps, postmarks, event planning, and publicity.

Design BriefThese 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, Del-aware, 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 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 some-thing 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 1Alabama

Alaska

American Samoa

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

USA (Spacious Skies)

2008 — Set 2District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Guam

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

2009 — Set 3 Images


2009 — Set 3Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

USA (Waves of Grain)

2010 — Set 4USA (Purple Mountains)

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

2011 — Set 5Northern Marianas

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

2012 — Set 6Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virgin Islands

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

USA (Fruited Plain)

Stamp Art References — Set 3

Kentucky This is a navy blue flag with the state seal in the middle;

the seal shows two friends with the words “United We Stand” above them and “Divided We Fall” below them. Snapshot art features horses and the state’s Bluegrass region.

Louisiana The state coat of arms at the center of the flag depicts

the state bird, a pelican, feeding its young. Snapshot art shows brown pelicans in flight.

Maine The coat of arms on the Maine flag includes a “husband-

man, resting on a scythe” and a “seaman, resting on an anchor” on either side of a shield featuring a moose and a pine tree. Snapshot art also includes a moose.

Maryland The colors and patterns on this state flag are from the

coats of arms of two of Maryland’s founding families: the Calverts (yellow and black) and the Crosslands (red and white). Snapshot art shows a red-winged blackbird in a cat-tail marsh.

Massachusetts The flag holds the state coat of arms, which features a

Native American man holding a bow in his right hand and an arrow in his left hand; the arrow points downward as a symbol of peace. Snapshot art shows seabirds in flight, with sailboats in the background.

Michigan At the center of the flag is the state coat of arms; the

word “TUEBOR” can be translated as “I will defend.” Snap-shot art shows vessels commonly seen on the Great Lakes.

Minnesota The flag design incorporates the state seal, state flower,

state name, and important dates in state history. Snapshot art features a grain elevator on a riverbank with swans in the foreground.

Mississippi In the flag’s red union is “a broad blue diagonal cross”

emblazoned with 13 stars and bordered with white; the field has three bars of blue, white, and red. Snapshot art shows black bears in a wooded area.

Missouri The flag has three broad horizontal stripes of red, white,

and blue; centered on the white stripe is the state coat of arms, surrounded by a blue band containing 24 stars. Snapshot art features a paddle wheeler on a river.


Stars and Stripes The 13 horizontal stripes represent the 13 original colo-

nies; the 50 stars represent the 50 states. Snapshot art depicts the “amber waves of grain” of “America the Beau-tiful,” by Katharine Lee Bates.

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 Pitts-burgh, Pennsylvania, where all 10 stamps in the coil will be dedicated on August 6, 2009. The Postal Service has also authorized a first day of sale postmark for dedication events held on August 6 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 post-marks by mail.

First Day of Issue PostmarkCustomers 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 Stamp Set 3 Grant Street Station 700 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1906

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 7, 2009.

Pictorial PostmarksStamp 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 dedica-tion ceremonies. To use the first day of sale postmark art-work 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 post-master’s city, state, and ZIP™ Code must also appear in the postmark, just under the banner.

Post Offices can offer these postmarks through mail-back 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 of sale and special dedication pictorial postmarks must be reported to Stamp Services 2 weeks before the events using PS Form 413, Pictorial Postmark Announcement/Report.

To get a copy of the form, go to 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 who want a copy of a singular 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 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 7.

Stamp/Philatelic ProductsThe following stamp/philatelic products will be available

for this stamp issuance:

Item Number Product Price787500 Mail Use Coil of 50 $22.00787563 First-Day Cover, Set of 10 $ 8.20 787568 Digital Color Postmark, Set of 10 $15.00 787591 Ceremony Program $ 6.95 786575 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 third set of the Flags of Our Nation stamps will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 6, 2009.

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. Start by ordering suffi-cient stamps and products from the Stamp Distribu-tion Office.

b. Coordinate with your Government Relations repre-sentative 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 (www.tia.org). You should secure Postal Service par-ticipants and other non–Postal Service participants including the head of the local Chamber of Com-merce and local politicians.

c. Launch a local publicity campaign using the materi-als 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 your area Corporate Com-munications local contacts.

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

Action Suggested Timing1. Send invitations to local and

area dignitaries. A few weeks before event

2. Send announcements and invitations to employees.

A few weeks before event

3. Distribute public service announcement to radio/TV.

A few weeks before event

4. Distribute news release. A few weeks before event5. 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

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Note: If you have any questions or need assistance with any of these items, please notify your Corporate Commu-nications local contact.

First Day of Sale and Special Dedication Event Tips

Before the eventSend 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 postmas-ter 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 partici-pating, 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 recog-nition 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 partici-pating elected officials on the program as honored guests, and mention them in all media advisories.

After the eventSend 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 coverswith the special cancellation, if applicable, to elected offi-cials, 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 relation-ships are built over time.

Publicity IdeasThe 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 (e.g., historic buildings, light-houses, state forests, large parks, and lakes) 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 loca-tion and include a display of an enlargement of the new stamp for your state flag. Invite appropriate speakers including congressional, civic, and commu-nity 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 com-munity center, written to a real or imaginary friend about “Great Things to See and Do in [insert your state name here].”


Contact Information

Corporate Communications ContactsFirst-Day-of-Issue, Pittsburgh, PA — Full Coil

Mark Saunders (national contact)

[email protected]

202-268-6524

Tad Kelley (Pittsburgh area contact)

[email protected]

412-359-7119

Kentucky

David L. Walton

[email protected]

502-454-1695

Louisiana

McKinney Boyd

[email protected]

214-819-8740

Maine

Tom Rizzo

[email protected]

207-482-7111

Maryland

Yvette B. Singh

[email protected]

410-833-1026

Freda Sauter

[email protected]

410-431-5401

Massachusetts

SE MA area

Christine Dugas

[email protected]

401-276-3915

Boston Metro area

Ann Powers

[email protected]

617-654-5544

Central and Western MA areas

Robert Boisselle

[email protected]

978-664-7722

Michigan

Greater MI (Lansing/W/NW)

Sabrina Todd

[email protected]

616-776-6149, 517-337-8722

Detroit Metro/SW/Northern MI area

Ed Moore

[email protected]

313-225-5452

Flint and Port Huron

Shannon Labruyere

[email protected]

248-594-4114

Upper Peninsula

Jo Anne Blackburn

[email protected]

414-287-1940

Minnesota

Peter Nowacki

[email protected]

612-349-4428

Mississippi

Beth Barnett

[email protected]

615-885-9394

Missouri

Valerie Hughes

[email protected]

314-436-4197


Government Relations ContactsFirst-Day-of-Issue — Full Coil

Laurie Solnik

[email protected]

202-268-3743

Kentucky

Laurie Solnik

[email protected]

202-268-3743

Louisiana

Polly Gibbs

[email protected]

202-268-4387

Maine

Katherine Sitterle

[email protected]

202-268-6027

Maryland

Jim Cari

[email protected]

202-268-6029

Massachusetts

Jo Waterman

[email protected]

202-268-6748

Katherine Sitterle

[email protected]

202-268-6027

Michigan

Talaya Simpson

[email protected]

202-268-7839

Minnesota

Talaya Simpson

[email protected]

202-268-7839

Sheryl Bonifer

[email protected]

202-268-7505

Mississippi

Laurie Solnik

[email protected]

202-268-3743

Missouri

Talaya Simpson

[email protected]

202-268-7839

Sheryl Bonifer

[email protected]

202-268-7505


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [Name] [Insert 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] StampPublic 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 Set 3 of the striking 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 reaches every address in the nation, 149 million residences, businesses and Post Office Boxes, six days a week. It has 34,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services, not tax dollars, to pay for operating expenses. Named the Most Trusted Government Agency five consecutive years by the Ponemon Institute, the Postal Service has annual revenue of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail. To learn about the history of the Postal Service, visit the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum at www.postalmuseum.si.edu.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [Name] [Insert Date] (O) [xxx-xxx-xxxx]

(C) [xxx-xxx-xxxx] [xxxxx]@usps.gov]

usps.com/news 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 3 that is available as a coil of 44-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 coiled multi-stamp series features the Stars and Stripes, the 50 state flags, five territorial flags and the District of Columbia flag. Twenty stamps, Set 1 (Alabama through Delaware) and 2 (District of Columbia through Kansas) were issued last year. Set 3, issued today, features 10 additional stamps — Kentucky through Missouri, plus a Stars and Stripes stamp. Ten more will be issued each year through 2012 to complete the 60-stamp series. Four of the six groups of 10 will include a Stars and Stripesstamp.

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 2009 stamps, click on Stamps. All current stamps, philatelic products and gift items are available by calling toll free 800-STAMP-24 (800-782-6724).

[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.]

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[Insert Date] Contact: [Name] (O) [xxx-xxx-xxxx](C) [xxx-xxx-xxxx]

[xxxxx]@usps.gov]

Contact: [Name] (O) [xxx-xxx-xxxx] (C) [xxx-xxx-xxxx]

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Media Advisory[Insert City] Post Office Invites Community to Celebrate Release

of Flags of Our Nation [Insert State] Stamp

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: The Flags of Our Nation coiled multi-stamp series features the Stars and Stripes, the 50 state flags, five territorial flags and the District of Columbia flag. Twenty stamps, Set 1 (Alabama through Dela-ware) and 2 (District of Columbia through Kansas) were issued last year. Set 3, issued today, fea-tures 10 additional stamps — Kentucky through Missouri, plus a Stars and Stripes stamp. Ten more will be issued each year through 2012 to complete the 60-stamp series. 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 2009 stamps, click 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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Speech SegmentsThe following suggested speech segments are for use at local ceremonies and events. Feel free to customize them to fit your local event and community.

OpeningGood [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 SeriesFor 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 Flagsstamp. 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 unveil-ing 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 snap-shot 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 won-derful 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.

ClosingThe 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 Loca-tion] 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 in spring 2008 (Stars and Stripes, plus Alabama through Delaware). Ten more stamps, Set 2, were issued last fall (District of Columbia through Kansas). The same process will be repeated in 2010, 2011, and 2012, for a total of 60 stamp designs. Four of the six groups of 10 will include a Stars and Stripesstamp.

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 [Insert City, State, ZIP+4]

Sample Thank You Letter[Insert Date] [Insert Name] [Insert Title] [Insert Name of Organization] [Insert Street Address] [Insert City, State, ZIP+4]


On behalf of the United States Postal Service®, I want to thank you for joining us during our special ceremony dedi-cating our state flag stamp from the Flags of Our Nationstamp 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 unveil-ing 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 cancella-tion [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”] U.S. Postal Service [Insert City, State, ZIP+4]


Sample Letter to the Editor[Insert Date] [Insert Name] [Insert Title] [Insert Name of Publication] [Insert Street Address] [Insert City, State, ZIP+4]


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 pre-served our nation’s history and changed lives — particu-larly in times of war and in times of personal triumph and tragedy. Unlike other communications, written correspon-dence is timeless, personal, and immediately tangible.

Our nation’s commemorative stamp program has been developed over the past 100 years largely through the par-ticipation 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 U.S. Postal Service [Insert City, State, ZIP+4]

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— Community Relations, Corporate Communications, 7-16-09

18 postal bulletin 22263 (7-16-09) Policies, Procedures, and Forms Updates

Policies, Procedures, and Forms Updates

ManualsDMM Revision: Expanded Eligibility Criteria for the Saturation Mail Volume Incentive Program for Standard Mail

Effective August 3, 2009, the Postal Service™ will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 243.1.9 and 343.1.7 to expand the eligibility criteria for the Saturation Mail Volume Incentive Program. This program is designed to provide price incentives for mailers to increase the volume of satu-ration Standard Mail® letters or flats during the May 11, 2009, to May 10, 2010, program period.

Initially, the Saturation Mail Volume Incentive Program, announced in the article “Saturation Mail Volume Incentive Program for Standard Mail” in Postal Bulletin 22257 (4-23-09, pages 53–54), required that participants pay sat-uration postage through a permit imprint advance deposit account, and that each account be established at a Postal Service facility having PostalOne!® capability.

In response to customer requests, we are revising the applicable DMM sections to allow mailers to participate in the program with saturation Standard Mail volume through the authorized use of precanceled stamps, meter imprints, or permit imprints. Mailers will also be eligible to participate in the program through non-PostalOne! locations provided they are the owner of at least one permit imprint advance

deposit account at a postal location with PostalOne! capability.

Mailers wishing to enroll in the Saturation Volume Incen-tive Program must submit a letter requesting participation to their district manager, Business Mail Entry (Go to http://pe.usps.com; click Postal Links, then, under “Postal Loca-tor”, click Business Mail Entry) no later than August 1, 2009. Requests must be completed and submitted by an autho-rized official of the business or nonprofit entity that owns the mail.

Participating mailers must be able to demonstrate satu-ration mailing activity in both the 2007 and 2008 calendar years with a minimum of six saturation mailings in the 2008 calendar year.

We will incorporate these revisions into the printed ver-sion of the DMM and into the next online update of the DMM available via Postal Explorer® at http://pe.usps.com.

— Mailing Standards, Pricing, 7-16-09

IMM Revision: International Reply CouponsEffective August 3, 2009, the Postal Service™ is revising

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) section 381.3b to codify that international reply coupons purchased in foreign coun-tries are exchangeable at U.S. Post Office™ facilities toward the purchase of postage stamps and embossed stamped envelopes at $0.98 per coupon.

Consistent with Article 13 of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Convention and Article RL142.3 of the UPU Letter Post Regulations, inbound international reply coupon ser-vice allows customers in member countries of the UPU to prepay for a reply sent by mail by purchasing reply cou-pons that are exchangeable for U.S. postage stamps. The regulation provides that one coupon is exchangeable for a

stamp or stamps representing the minimum postage of an unregistered airmail letter, regardless of the country desti-nation. For this purpose, and in order to satisfy the UPU requirement, the equivalent exchange value is that of a 1-ounce First-Class Mail International™ letter, which is cur-rently priced at $0.98.

We will incorporate this revision into the next printed ver-sion of the IMM and into the monthly update of the online IMM, which is available via Postal Explorer® at http://pe.usps.com.

— Mailing Standards, Pricing, 7-16-09

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HandbooksRevision of Handbook EL-312: Section 743, Selection Process

Effective immediately, Handbook EL-312, Employment and Placement, Part 743, Selection Process, is revised to reflect changes in the procedures used to select personnel for Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) positions. Appendix F, Conversion Tables for EAS Positions, is added to provide tables to be used for converting an applicant’s Raw Score to a Basic Score.

Handbook EL-312, Employment and Placement

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7 Assignment, Reassignment, and Promotion

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74 EAS Positions

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743 Selection Process

743.1 Internal Recruitment

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743.11 When to Consider Noncompetitive Applications

[Revise text of 743.11 as follows:]

Competitive procedures are not required when (a) manage-ment initiates, or an employee requests, reassignment to the same level; or (b) an employee voluntarily accepts a position at a lower level or requests such a position in writing.

However, the following guidelines apply:

a. The employee must be in a permanent position (i.e., a position of record that does not have a specified ending date).

b. The employee must not be in a detail, temporary, or not-to-exceed position.

c. Employees with saved grade status may be consid-ered noncompetitively for positions up to and includ-ing the level of their saved-grade position.

d. Employees seeking noncompetitive consideration must submit a written request to the selecting official.

e. Employees may request noncompetitive consider-ation at any time, before a vacancy is posted, during the time it is posted, or after the posting has closed.

A noncompetitive applicant may be selected at any point before or during the competitive process, or after a com-petitive package has been considered. Employees

selected noncompetitively must meet the qualifications required for the position.

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743.4 Assessing Applications


The following sections discuss three components used in assessing applications for both internal and external appli-cant pools: (a) the use of guidelines by personnel involved in the process; (b) process and documentation require-ments; and (c) the maintenance of vacancy files and pro-motion reports by the Human Resources manager.

743.41 Using Guidelines


Selections are to be made in line with the philosophy and methods described in Personnel Selection Methods Web-based Training (Course 21553-00), available on the Postal Service Intranet. This course is required for selecting offi-cials and review committee members. Individuals who have been certified on the instructor-led EAS Selection Methods Training (Course 21553-00) do not need recertifi-cation; however, review of the Intranet-based training course is recommended.

[Revise title and text of 743.42 as follows:]

743.42 Process and Documentation Requirements

Applicants are evaluated based on their demonstration of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) relevant to the position’s requirements. The KSAs to be considered are specified on the vacancy posting. Applicants’ qualifications are assessed in the manner described in 743.43, Assessing EAS Applicants.

Assessments must be recorded on a Requirement by Applicant Matrix. Each vacancy package must have one completed, dated, and signed matrix listing ratings for all of the applicants. When using a review committee, the chair-person is responsible for completing a matrix that docu-ments the committee’s consensus ratings. If a review committee is not used, the selecting official must complete the matrix.

If the committee chairperson makes any notes in the con-sensus discussion, or the selecting official makes any notes regarding any of the applicants, while reviewing applications or conducting interviews, these notes are con-sidered official documentation of the assessment process. Such notes must be preserved in their original state regard-less of the format and medium used for recording. The notetaker must date and sign all notes taken.


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743.43 Assessing EAS Applicants

743.431 Rating Applicant’s KSAs

Rate the applicant’s demonstration of KSAs for each requirement on the vacancy posting, and record the ratings on the Requirement by Applicant Matrix.

Use the following scale:

a. 0 points — Not demonstrated at minimum level.

b. 1 point — Minimally acceptable.

c. 2 points — Strong.

d. 3 points — Excellent.

743.432 Completing the Matrix

Instructions for completing the matrix:

a. Entering names and KSA requirements. Spaces for entering specific requirements for the position are across the top of the matrix. Spaces for applicants’ names are on the left. All applicants must be listed on the matrix. If a review committee is used, the chair-person is responsible for recording the consensus ratings. If a review committee is not used, the select-ing official records his or her ratings on the matrix.

b. Evaluating requirements other than KSAs. Most Postal Service jobs only have KSA requirements. However, if a job does have requirements other than KSAs (e.g., education or test), you should first determine if the applicant meets the requirement(s). In the appropriate space on the matrix, record YES if the applicant meets the requirements, NO if the ap-plicant does not meet them. This is the only rating for such requirements; do not assign points to them.

Exercise caution when reviewing education or test requirements, taking care not to disqualify an appli-cant if the posting indicates that the requirement can be met at a later date.

c. Evaluating KSAs. Indicate the applicant’s demonstra-tion of the KSAs on the matrix. For an applicant who:

(1) Is clearly deficient in demonstrating one or more KSAs, record a zero (0) on the Requirement by Applicant Matrix for the requirement(s) that the applicant failed to demonstrate.

(2) Does not demonstrate any KSA at the minimum level, or who fails to meet a mandatory education requirement, no further consideration or rating is required. Record a zero (0) as the total KSA point score on the matrix.

(3) Meets a KSA, enter the number of points earned (1, 2, or 3) in the respective space.

d. Compiling scores for applicants who meet ALL the requirements. Total the number of points achieved for the KSA requirements and enter the total KSA point score on the matrix.

e. Using conversion tables. Refer to the conversion ta-ble for a job with the same number of KSAs as the va-cancy. Conversion tables are located in Appendix F, Conversion Tables for EAS Positions. Locate the applicant’s Raw Score (total KSA points) and read across the chart to the converted score. This is the Basic Score. For external applicants, the person completing the matrix has responsibility for entering the Basic Scores into the eCareer system. (See Exhibit 743.432.)

Exhibit 743.432 Completed Matrix for a Job With Five KSAs and an Education Requirement, External Vacancy

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KSA 1: Knowledge of statistical analysis packages (e.g., SAS)

KSA 2: Knowledge of public relations and various media outlets

KSA 3:Knowledge of survey research techniques and practices

KSA 4:Knowledge of various approaches to evaluating employee performance

KSA 5:Knowledge of purchasing and contract administration

Education Requirement:Graduate degree in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology

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Applicant 1 2 2 2 2 2 Yes 10 85Applicant 2 3 3 3 3 3 Yes 15 100Applicant 3 1 1 2 2 1 Yes 7 76Applicant 4 No 0 0Applicant 5 2 0 No 0 0Applicant 6 3 2 3 1 3 Yes 12 91

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FraudWithholding of Mail Orders

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

— Judicial Officer, 7-16-09

State, City ZIP Code Names and Addresses CoveredAZ, Tempe 85282-3657 Any and all various names other than Wesley George Preis, 3116 S. Mill Ave., PMB #274IL, Fox River Grove 60021-1207 Any and all various names, 728 Northwest Hwy. PMB 201IL, Fox River Grove 60021-1207 Any and all various names, 728 Northwest Hwy. PMB 202IL, Fox River Grove 60021-1207 Any and all various names, 728 Northwest Hwy. PMB 248IL, Fox River Grove 60021-1207 Any and all various names, 728 Northwest Hwy. PMB 249IL, Lake Zurich 60047-2349 Any and all names, 830 W. Rt. 22 PMB 292IL, Lake Zurich 60047-2349 Any and all various names, Rt. 22 PMB 342IL, McHenry 60050-7464 Any and all various names, 518 S. Rt. 31 PMB 169IL, McHenry 60050-7464 Any and all various names, 518 S. Rt. 31 PMB 170IL, McHenry 60050-7464 Any and all various names, 518 S. Rt. 31 PMB 239IL, McHenry 60050-7464 Any and all various names, 518 S. Rt. 31 PMB 240IL, Lakemoor 600051-2215 Any and all various names, 28936 W. Rt. 120 PMB 164IL, Lakemoor 60051-2215 Any and all various names, 28936 W. Rt. 120 PMB 175IL, Woodstock 60098-3519 Any and all various names, 123 S. Eastwood PMB 238IL, Woodstock 60098-3519 Any and all various names, 123 S. Eastwood PMB 239IL, Carpentersville 60110-1738 Any and all various names, 180 S. Western Ave. PMB 149IL, Carpentersville 60110-1738 Any and all various names, 180 S. Western Ave. PMB 150IL, Carpentersville 60110-1738 Any and all various names, 180 S. Western Ave. PMB 195IL, Carpentersville 60110-1738 Any and all various names, 180 S. Western Ave. PMB 199IL, Chicago 60414-1848 Any and all various names, 2506 N. Clark PMB 111IL, Chicago 60414-1848 Any and all various names, 2506 N. Clark PMB 135IL, Lockport 60441-7900 Any and all various names, 16525 W. 159th PMB 121 IL, Lockport 60441-7900 Any and all various names, 16525 W. 159th PMB 131 IL, Lockport 60441-7900 Any and all various names, 16525 W. 159th PMB 208 IL, Lockport 60441-7900 Any and all various names, 16525 W. 159th PMB 218 IL, Palos Park 60464-1640 Any and all various names, 9654 W. 131st PMB 338IL, Palos Park 60464-1640 Any and all various names, 9654 W. 131st PMB 339IL, Orland Park 60467-5407 Any and all various names, 18008 Wolf PMB 127IL, Orland Park 60467-5407 Any and all various names, 18008 Wolf PMB 282IL, Homer Glen 60491-8463 Any and all various names, 14007 S. Bell PMB 159IL, Homer Glen 60491-8463 Any and all various names, 14007 S. Bell PMB 160IL, Yorkville 60560-1896 Any and all various names, 1905 Marketview PMB 108IL, Yorkville 60560-1896 Any and all various names, 1905 Marketview PMB 118IL, Chicago 60647-5651 Any and all various names, 1658 N. Milwaukee PMB 127IL, Chicago 60647-5651 Any and all various names, 1658 N. Milwaukee PMB 174IL, Chicago 60647-5651 Any and all various names, 1658 N. Milwaukee PMB 546IL, Chicago 60657-3013 Any and all various names, 3105 N. Ashland PMB 153IL, Chicago 60657-3013 Any and all various names, 3105 N. Ashland PMB 154MO, Maryland Heights 63043-2164 Any and all various names, 12685 Dorsett PMB 170MO, Maryland Heights 63043-2164 Any and all various names, 12685 Dorsett PMB 172MO, St. Louis 63122-1915 Any and all various names, 9909 Manchester PMB 207 MO, St. Louis 63122-1915 Any and all various names, 9909 Manchester PMB 215 MO, St. Louis 63123-3002 Any and all various names, 9648 Olive PMB 310MO, St. Louis 63123-3002 Any and all various names, 9648 Olive PMB 413MO, St. Louis 63128-2702 Any and all various names, 12430 Tesson Ferry PMB 255MO, St. Louis 63128-2702 Any and all various names, 12430 Tesson Ferry PMB 257MO, St. Louis 63131-4502 Any and all various names, 11939 Manchester PMB 263MO, St. Louis 63131-4502 Any and all various names, 11939 Manchester PMB 264MO, St. Louis 63141-7108 Any and all various names, 11469 Olive PMB 101VA, Alexandria 22308-1723 Any and all various names except the surname Hill, 1003 Collingwood Rd.

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Invalid Express Mail Corporate Account NumbersThese 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

the invalid numbers (listed below) in the “customer num-ber” or “agreement number” section of the label or form.

Note: The first 6 digits of a 9-digit Custom Designed Ser-vice and Next Day Pickup Agreement make up the Corporate Account Number.

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— Product Information Requirements, Business Mail Entry & Payment Technologies, 7-16-09


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

Do Not Cash — Upon Receipt, Notify Local Postal InspectorsThis 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

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.

010 504 1932 to 1999 043 129 1968 to 1997 083 784 8886 to 8899 375 169 4400 to 4599
011 582 1889 to 1899011 588 2900 to 3099012 579 5675 to 5699013 289 6176 to 6199013 610 0014 to 0099014 932 1000 to 1099014 972 0800 to 0899015 363 0065 to 0099017 028 3200 to 3299018 569 5333 to 5399018 986 5264 to 5299019 518 2814 to 2899020 698 5159 to 5199020 844 7307 to 7399020 972 8948 to 8999022 021 9110 to 9181022 037 1411 to 1499022 527 9201 to 9210023 637 7169 to 7199024 380 4100 to 4199024 496 6870 to 6896025 092 0987 to 0999025 369 5535 to 5599025 729 1151 to 1199025 729 1643 to 1799026 492 3180 to 3199027 361 0430 to 0499027 369 4482 to 4495027 671 8762 to 8776027 787 9886 to 9899027 965 9487 to 9499028 100 8069 to 8099028 191 1852 to 1999028 850 3000 to 3199029 510 1500 to 1599030 687 0903 to 0999030 701 3442 to 3499031 077 4507 to 4799032 295 7500 to 9999034 394 1000 to 1099034 943 0400 to 0799035 035 4337 to 4399037 706 9578 to 9599037 805 3677 to 3699037 909 5490 to 5499037 931 4660 to 4699039 145 6521 to 6595040 024 3901 to 3999040 674 7100 to 7199040 688 8816 to 8899041 299 6752 to 6799041 623 8889 to 8899041 803 6565 to 6599




399 156 7119 to 7199399 203 5064 to 5099399 296 9910 to 9999399 396 8935 to 8999399 792 7775 to 7799399 792 8300 to 8399400 427 1051 to 1999401 045 1505 to 1549401 045 1571 to 1599401 294 2700 to 2799401 310 9505 to 9599401 382 5312 to 5399402 578 7876 to 7899403 125 6744 to 6799403 260 7000 to 7499403 280 6470 to 6499403 685 8600 to 8699404 003 0300 to 0399404 041 8838 to 8899404 071 4268 to 4299404 347 5356 to 5399404 347 5548 to 5599404 726 4500 to 4599404 961 5001 to 5199405 325 0188 to 0198406 009 4587 to 4599406 260 6830 to 6899406 459 6641 to 6999406 733 3000 to 3999407 545 1557 to 1599407 594 0412 to 0599407 692 9100 to 9299407 959 2190 to 2199408 265 2275 to 2288408 499 7700 to 7799408 499 7900 to 7999408 682 8484 to 8599408 698 7015 to 7099409 072 3941 to 3999410 491 2311 to 2399410 694 8400 to 8599410 775 1500 to 1599410 795 7927 to 7999410 867 0917 to 0966410 867 0970 to 0999411 868 1023 to 1199411 922 2322 to 2399412 193 0900 to 0999412 395 8599 to 8699412 485 6500 to 6599412 485 6610 to 6699412 885 5953 to 5999414 193 3608 to 3674414 193 3677 to 3699414 411 7348 to 7399414 640 0757 to 0799414 965 1727 to 1799417 302 8104 to 8199417 387 6532 to 6599417 496 6800 to 6999417 871 9250 to 9299417 930 9533 to 9599418 164 6500 to 6799418 423 9863 to 9899







615 017 7505 to 7599617 711 6609 to 6699617 760 5266 to 5299617 813 3601 to 3699618 840 9200 to 9299619 551 7229 to 7299619 859 3000 to 3099620 073 9400 to 9499621 614 7907 to 7930621 614 7932 to 7999621 648 8021 to 8199621 648 8500 to 8599621 904 8351 to 8599621 916 1978 to 1989622 989 8032 to 8099623 076 9300 to 9399623 819 5006 to 5099623 895 8200 to 8399623 917 0000 to 0099623 917 0200 to 0299624 468 5288 to 5299624 665 3162 to 3198625 088 6735 to 6799625 916 9500 to 9799625 968 8956 to 8999627 005 3938 to 3999627 384 3907 to 4099627 496 7549 to 7599627 708 3605 to 3699627 776 2500 to 2599628 226 3100 to 3199628 814 4702 to 4799628 851 9689 to 9699629 510 7200 to 7299629 964 4200 to 4294630 389 3056 to 3071630 463 0588 to 0599631 459 9117 to 9199631 762 9325 to 9399632 217 4933 to 4999632 500 0000 to 640 3999633 110 4165 to 4199633 110 4303 to 4499633 438 6429 to 6599633 588 7173 to 7182634 725 0700 to 0799634 803 3239 to 3299634 807 2474 to 2499634 827 5900 to 5999634 886 3428 to 3499635 559 3449 to 3499636 289 6214 to 6299636 634 8007 to 8042637 150 1200 to 1299637 562 5828 to 5899638 042 1647 to 1699638 049 4984 to 4999638 318 1115 to 1199638 318 1453 to 1499638 885 0000 to 0299638 903 4362 to 4373639 415 1929 to 1999639 415 2019 to 2099639 420 6200 to 6299








850 546 1862 to 1899851 143 6826 to 6844851 209 9880 to 9899851 928 9221 to 9299852 589 6560 to 6599853 049 3646 to 3699854 304 4089 to 4999854 529 2200 to 2299854 532 0000 to 2999855 001 6204 to 6249855 319 9364 to 9399855 361 3390 to 3399856 226 0490 to 0499856 656 5800 to 5999856 752 0200 to 0299857 111 1352 to 1399857 279 3450 to 3499857 843 4000 to 4099858 124 7644 to 7699858 756 3111 to 3299859 063 8200 to 8699859 190 0600 to 0644859 437 5538 to 5599859 811 2888 to 2899859 855 8873 to 8999860 240 8520 to 8599860 275 3900 to 3999860 518 9629 to 9699860 600 0021 to 0999861 158 2350 to 2599861 367 5400 to 5499861 637 6010 to 6099861 979 7292 to 7499862 216 6100 to 6199862 263 9213 to 9299862 271 0800 to 0999862 271 5000 to 5099863 871 5138 to 5199863 949 5300 to 5399864 088 8200 to 8299864 426 3972 to 3999864 520 6117 to 6136865 151 0526 to 0599865 500 4034 to 4099865 883 6082 to 6099866 004 3000 to 3999866 442 4100 to 4899867 366 9108 to 9118867 633 7403 to 7499867 737 5623 to 5699868 169 4529 to 4599868 173 8400 to 8599868 514 9000 to 9099868 566 9200 to 9299

869 200 0000 to 9999869 387 1150 to 1199869 505 3500 to 3599869 523 7033 to 7099869 800 0000 to 999 9999870 054 4814 to 4899870 491 4812 to 4849870 536 5820 to 5829870 541 7167 to 7239870 575 8155 to 8999870 589 0485 to 0494870 691 7060 to 7099872 028 4850 to 4899872 029 9306 to 9399872 078 3709 to 3799872 100 0445 to 0459900 556 4178 to 4199900 845 0044 to 0099900 936 0217 to 0299900 936 0435 to 0499901 058 5255 to 5280901 273 1082 to 1099901 287 5143 to 5199901 291 2789 to 2799901 525 7122 to 7199902 089 1253 to 1299902 198 9769 to 9799902 948 1269 to 1299902 985 0833 to 0899903 370 6934 to 6999904 600 6523 to 6599904 892 0378 to 0399904 892 0648 to 1299905 056 2216 to 2299905 510 6647 to 6799905 510 6900 to 7099905 794 0000 to 0199905 794 0288 to 0299905 873 6900 to 6999905 873 7100 to 7299905 880 8900 to 8999905 889 7100 to 7199906 158 1508 to 1599906 558 8812 to 8899906 982 2214 to 2299907 725 8500 to 8599907 815 0216 to 0257908 622 4225 to 4235908 936 9254 to 9299909 066 4494 to 7499909 067 7400 to 7499909 100 1787 to 1799909 100 1900 to 2099909 355 0422 to 0499

909 568 8900 to 9099909 568 9300 to 9499909 725 7307 to 7399909 833 0947 to 0999910 219 8631 to 8699910 265 1100 to 1199910 471 7273 to 7299910 536 2505 to 2599910 958 7499 to 7599911 140 1000 to 2199911 245 2545 to 2599911 268 9077 to 9099911 400 8948 to 8999911 508 1620 to 1799911 509 9310 to 9399911 523 3000 to 3999912 057 9922 to 9999912 882 0563 to 0899913 605 2218 to 2299913 709 2429 to 2499913 818 3501 to 3999914 063 4300 to 4399914 346 7621 to 7644914 453 1366 to 1399914 529 6185 to 6299914 896 4658 to 4699915 187 8774 to 8779915 300 2783 to 2799915 546 6822 to 6999915 646 5183 to 5199915 671 3963 to 3980915 671 3982 to 3999915 675 2217 to 2299916 440 3377 to 3399916 670 6352 to 6399916 682 5300 to 5399916 694 1414 to 1499916 703 0802 to 0821917 089 0709 to 0799917 089 0842 to 0899917 216 2928 to 2999917 370 6300 to 6499917 486 4900 to 4999918 460 0602 to 0699918 951 7231 to 7299919 519 2786 to 2799919 536 0770 to 0799919 814 3095 to 3199919 915 2774 to 2787920 155 4662 to 4687920 309 9039 to 9199920 771 5321 to 5399920 857 5500 to 5899920 864 3480 to 3499

920 963 4567 to 4599921 333 7400 to 7499921 477 3762 to 3799922 278 1048 to 1399922 280 2019 to 2099922 280 2233 to 2299922 773 0459 to 0499923 032 7000 to 7399923 045 3630 to 3699923 484 3600 to 3699923 493 9403 to 9599923 493 9681 to 9699923 604 4424 to 4499923 810 7800 to 8299924 252 1200 to 1299924 252 1400 to 1499924 533 0711 to 0799924 533 2343 to 2399924 533 2428 to 2499924 685 1957 to 1999924 946 6300 to 6699925 333 5900 to 6099925 336 2300 to 2399926 432 5907 to 5999926 436 3600 to 3699927 765 6257 to 6299928 197 8100 to 8199928 197 8283 to 8299928 856 2059 to 2068930 219 1722 to 1799930 335 7810 to 7819931 097 9259 to 9299931 156 1502 to 1579931 156 1600 to 1625931 156 1671 to 1699932 506 6400 to 6599932 732 1796 to 1799932 827 9026 to 9099932 957 2300 to 2399933 060 6160 to 6189933 387 2541 to 2561933 760 3609 to 4199933 894 0928 to 0999934 018 2729 to 2741934 180 0300 to 0399934 236 3954 to 3999934 622 8717 to 8999935 216 0312 to 0399935 843 2202 to 2247936 024 8889 to 8899936 339 4455 to 4499

— Criminal Investigations Group, Postal Inspection Service, 7-16-09


Missing, Lost, or Stolen Canadian Money Order Forms

Do Not Cash — Upon Receipt, Notify Local Postal InspectorsThis listing will be provided to all Postal Service™

employees responsible for accepting and cashing postal money orders. Destroy any interim notices when the num-bers 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.

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.

719 869 731 to 9 760 728 702 338 to 2 400 734 950 111 to 0 170 742 408 771 to 8 830
720 227 871 to 7 930720 227 949 to 7 960720 368 543 to 8 570720 392 151 to 2 570720 556 491 to 6 640720 558 621 to 8 650720 575 361 to 5 570720 590 152 to 0 179721 638 331 to 9 170721 815 391 to 5 420721 969 713 to 9 740722 072 137 to 2 160722 378 265 to 8 280722 413 990 to 4 004722 764 948 to 4 980722 825 840 to 5 889723 153 841 to 3 850723 237 616 to 7 630723 331 081 to 1 110723 496 443 to 6 470723 967 291 to 7 320724 655 196 to 5 340724 711 441 to 1 500724 711 538 to 1 560724 793 221 to 3 250724 908 109 to 8 120724 937 461 to 7 670725 163 118 to 3 151725 202 735 to 2 750725 398 591 to 8 800725 464 591 to 4 920725 475 321 to 5 330725 711 057 to 1 070725 738 581 to 8 730725 981 311 to 1 430725 987 835 to 7 880726 060 811 to 0 900726 391 970 to 2 520726 484 771 to 4 800726 493 351 to 5 300726 504 031 to 4 063726 504 070 to 4 090726 504 331 to 4 390726 563 701 to 4 060726 599 371 to 9 460726 626 356 to 6 370727 182 271 to 2 510727 416 181 to 6 240727 481 431 to 1 460727 749 241 to 9 780728 382 331 to 2 480




753 008 941 to 9 030753 194 311 to 4 370753 620 378 to 0 400754 013 917 to 3 940754 161 061 to 1 120754 358 445 to 8 610754 410 451 to 0 660754 438 393 to 8 410754 493 109 to 3 130754 664 182 to 4 220754 816 377 to 6 470755 487 421 to 7 600755 592 901 to 3 140755 790 020 to 0 030755 791 730 to 1 800755 926 951 to 7 070755 934 332 to 4 510755 957 701 to 8 000755 962 981 to 3 280756 035 371 to 5 490756 301 257 to 1 290756 371 565 to 1 580756 876 031 to 6 120756 876 151 to 6 240756 970 129 to 0 140757 059 613 to 9 630757 078 540 to 8 560757 086 209 to 6 240757 240 591 to 0 650757 277 371 to 7 700757 291 591 to 2 730757 964 251 to 4 280758 067 001 to 7 090758 105 221 to 5 250758 324 941 to 5 000758 593 628 to 3 650758 709 038 to 9 060758 744 101 to 4 160758 850 883 to 0 900758 860 951 to 1 550759 152 851 to 2 880759 740 941 to 1 090760 004 596 to 4 610760 118 191 to 8 250760 155 001 to 5 090760 378 002 to 8 020760 692 722 to 2 749761 055 460 to 5 480761 169 781 to 9 810761 504 941 to 5 120761 516 836 to 6 910761 613 588 to 3 600761 688 631 to 8 690761 805 199 to 5 240761 826 106 to 6 120761 881 171 to 1 560761 975 641 to 5 670761 975 886 to 5 895762 304 144 to 4 170762 324 931 to 4 960762 439 261 to 9 290762 524 158 to 4 220762 584 872 to 4 970762 593 431 to 3 460





819 928 441 to 8 650820 034 406 to 4 430820 070 761 to 1 540820 191 342 to 1 360820 274 856 to 4 880820 600 171 to 0 230821 172 241 to 2 360821 229 661 to 9 720821 229 743 to 9 780821 903 731 to 3 910821 927 841 to 7 850



827 883 511 to 3 600828 160 441 to 0 530828 441 602 to 1 630828 539 316 to 9 340828 732 331 to 2 390828 830 952 to 0 963829 080 241 to 0 330829 176 841 to 6 930



Verifying U.S. Postal Service Money OrdersFollow 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 retail-ers, as they also receive Postal Service money orders for cashing.

— Value Added and Special Services, Retail Products and Services, 7-16-09

Counterfeit Canadian Money Order Forms

Do Not CashTo 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.


Toll-Free Number Available to Verify Canadian Money Orders

The Canada Post Corporation is now providing a toll- free 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 Cana-dian Postal Money Orders.


671,819,086 686,794,382676,612,640 686,794,426677,891,039 686,794,427678,282,493 686,794,431678,916,031 687,262,502679,552,215 687,262,503679,694,334 687,262,525679,751,983 687,262,526679,800,207 687,287,578681,130,536 687,287,581681,844,376 687,287,582683,594,542 694,063,898684,683,610 694,063,899686,619,878 694,063,980686,619,886 701,321,725686,619,887

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

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


Other InformationOverseas Military/Diplomatic Mail

Mail addressed to military and diplomatic post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions of mailing regarding content, preparation, and handling. The APO/FPO/DPO table below outlines these conditions by APO/FPO/DPO ZIP™ Codes through the use of footnoted mailing restrictions codes (see the Restrictions page fol-lowing the table).

Acceptance clerks should use the table with the inte-grated retail terminal (IRT) or POS ONE terminal to deter-mine which APO/FPO/DPO ZIP Codes are active and

which conditions of mailing apply. Acceptance clerks may contact the Military Postal Service Agency with any questions regarding APO/FPO/DPO 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/DPO table starting below.

Changes

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

APO/FPO/DPO Table

APO/FPO/DPO Action Effective Date See RestrictionsAPO AE 09068 Open Immediately A1-B-B1-C-D-U-Z1FPO AE 09534 Add F-F1-R-R1 Immediately A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-VFPO AE 09565 Add F-F1-R-R1 Immediately A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-VFPO AE 09582 Add F-F1-R-R1 Immediately A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-VFPO AE 09599 Add F-F1-R-R1 Immediately A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-VFPO AA 34090 Add F-F1-R-R1 Immediately A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V

APO/FPO/DPO

See Restrictions

09001 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09002 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09003 A1-B-B1-C-D-P-U09004 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09005 A1-B-B1-C-D-P-U09006 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09007 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09008 A-A1-B-B1-C-D-P-U09009 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R-U09011 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09012 A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F1-R-U09013 A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F1-U-

Z109014 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09020 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09021 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R-U09028 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09033 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09034 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09036 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09038 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09042 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09046 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09049 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09051 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09053 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09054 A1-B-B1-C-D-U

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

09056 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09058 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09059 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09060 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R-U09063 A1-B-B1-C-D-L-U09067 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09068 A1-B-B1-C-D-U-Z109069 A-A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V09075 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09079 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09080 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R-U09081 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09086 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09088 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09090 A1-B-B1-C-D-P-U09092 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09094 A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F1-P-R09095 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09096 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09099 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09100 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09102 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09103 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09104 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R-U09107 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09110 A1-B-B1-C-D-U

APO/FPO/DPO

See Restrictions

09112 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09114 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09123 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R-U09126 A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F1-P-R09128 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09131 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09136 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R09137 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R-U09138 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09139 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09140 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09142 A1-B-B1-C-D-F-F1-P-R-

U09143 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09154 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09166 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09172 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09173 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09175 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09177 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09180 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09185 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09186 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09211 A1-B-B1-C-D-P-U09212 A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V09213 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R-U09214 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R-U09226 A1-B-B1-C-D-U

APO/FPO/DPO

See Restrictions

09227 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09229 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09237 A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V09245 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09250 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09261 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-R-U-V09262 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09263 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09264 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09265 A1-B-B1-C-D-F1-N-R-U09266 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09267 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09301 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109302 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F-F1-M-

N-V-V1-Z-Z109304 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V-Z109305 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109306 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z109307 A1-B-B1-N-V-Z109308 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V-Z109309 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109310 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V-Z1

APO/FPO/DPO

See Restrictions


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-R-R1-V-Z1

09314 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09315 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z1

09316 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z1

09317 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09318 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F-F1-M-N-V-V1-Z-Z1

09320 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09321 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

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

09330 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09331 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09332 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09333 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09334 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09336 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z1

09337 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09338 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z1

09339 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z1

09340 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F-R-V09342 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109343 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F-M-N-

V-Z109344 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z-Z109348 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z109350 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109351 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V-Z109353 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109354 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

APO/FPO/DPO

See Restrictions

09355 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09356 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09357 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09359 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-M-R-R1-V-Z1

09360 A1-B-B1-V09361 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z109362 A-A1-B1-C1-E2-F-H1-

R-V-Z109363 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109364 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z109365 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z109366 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109367 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V09369 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V09370 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V09371 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V09372 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V09373 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V09374 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-N-R-V-Z109375 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V-Z109376 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V09377 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V09378 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z109381 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z109387 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V09388 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V09389 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V09391 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109393 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109396 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z109402 A-A1-B1-C-F-R-R1-U3-

W09409 A1-B-B1-C-C1-U09421 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U

APO/FPO/DPO

See Restrictions

09447 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U-V09454 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U-V09456 A1-B-B1-C-C1-H-H1-M-

R-Z109459 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U09461 A1-B-B1-C-C1-F-F1-P-

R-U09463 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U09464 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U09468 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U09469 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U09470 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U09494 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U09496 A1-B-B1-C-C1-R-U-V09498 A1-B-B1-C-C1-F-F1-F2-

N-R-R1-T-U-V-Z109501 A1-B-B1-V-V109502 A1-B-B1-V09503 A1-B-B1-V09504 A1-B-B1-V-V109505 A1-B-B1-V-V109506 A1-B-B1-V-V109507 A1-B-B1-V-V109508 A1-B-B1-V09509 A1-B-B1-V09510 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109511 A1-B-B1-V09513 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09517 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09524 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09532 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09534 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09543 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09545 A1-B-B1-V09549 A1-B-B1-V09554 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09556 A1-B-B1-V09557 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09564 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09565 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09566 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09567 A1-B-B1-V-V109568 A1-B-B1-V09569 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09570 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09573 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09574 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09575 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V-

V109576 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09577 A1-B-B1-V09578 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09579 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09581 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09582 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09586 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V

APO/FPO/DPO

See Restrictions

09587 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09588 A1-B-B1-V-V109589 A1-B-B1-V-V109590 A1-B-B1-V09591 A1-B-B1-V-V109593 A1-B-B1-V09594 A1-B-B1-V-V109596 A1-B-B1-V09599 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V09601 A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-R-U09602 A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-N-R-U09603 A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-R-U09604 A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-P-R-U09605 A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V09606 A1-B-B1-C-D-U-V09607 A-A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-M-

R-R1-U-U3-V-W09609 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09610 A1-B-B1-C-F-F1-R-U-V09613 A1-B-B1-C-F-U-V09617 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09618 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09620 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09621 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09622 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09623 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09624 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09625 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09626 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09627 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09630 A1-B-B1-C-F-U-V09631 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09636 A1-B-B1-C-F-U09642 A1-B-B1-N-R-U09643 A1-B-B1-R-U09645 A1-B-U09647 A1-B-B1-N-R-U09648 A1-B-B1-N-U-V-Z109649 A1-B-B1-N-U-Z109701 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-U09704 A1-B-B1-C-V09705 A1-B-B1-U09706 A1-B-B1-C-N-R-U-V09707 A1-B-B1-C-N-R-U-V09708 A1-B-B109709 A1-B-B1-F109710 A1-B-B1-C-C1-F1-M-N-

R-R1-U09711 A1-B-B1-F1-N-R-Z109713 A1-B-B1-C-F1-R09714 A1-B-B1-C-C1-F1-M-R-

R1-U

APO/FPO/DPO

See Restrictions


09715 A1-B-B1-F1-R09716 A1-B-B1-C-D-N-R-U-V09717 A-A1-B-B1-M-R-V-W09718 A1-B-B1-F-I-N-R-U-V09719 A1-B-B1-C-F1-R-V09720 A1-B-B1-R-U-V09721 A1-B-B1-N-R-U-V-Z109722 A-A1-B-B1-F-N-V-Z-Z109723 A1-B-B1-N-R-U-V-Z109724 A1-B-B1-C-C1-F1-M-R-

R1-U09726 A1-B-B1-N-R-U-V09727 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D-


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-Z109733 A1-B-B1-V09734 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D-


09735 A1-B-B1-N-V-Z109736 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D-


09737 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D-F-I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T-V-Z-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-F-N-V-Z-Z109744 A-B-B1-B2-C-C1-F-M-

N-R-R1-T-V-Z109745 A-A1-B1-B2-F-F1-M-N-

R-R1-V-Z109746 A-A1-B-B1-C-E1-N-V-Z-

Z109747 A1-B-B1-F-J-N-U-V-Z109748 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-D-


09749 A-A1-B-B1-F-N-V-Z109750 A-B-B1-B2-C-C1-F-M-

N-Q-T-V-Z-Z109751 A1-B-B1-C-D-U09752 A1-B-B1-C-D-U

APO/FPO/DPO

See Restrictions

09753 A1-B-B1-F-N-V-Z109754 A1-B-B1-U09755 A1-B-B1-U09756 A1-B-B1-U09757 A1-B-B1-U09758 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C-C1-F-

I-M-N-Q-R-R1-T-V-Z-Z109759 A-A1-B-B1-B2-C1-E2-

F-F1-F2-I-N-R-R1-T-V-Z-Z1


09777 A-A1-B-B1-C-E1-N-R09780 A-A1-B-B1-F-N-R-V09801 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z109803 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-H1-

N-R-R1-U1-V-Z109804 A-A1-B-B1-F-F1-N-R-V-

Z109805 A-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V-Z109806 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z109807 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-N-R-R1-V-Z109808 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V09809 A1-B-B1-V-Z109811 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-H1-

N-R-R1-U1-V-Z109812 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-F1-I-

N-R-U-V-Z-Z109814 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-F1-I-

N-R-U-V-Z-Z109815 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V-Z109817 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-R-V-Z109821 A-A1-B-F-R-V-Z109822 A-A1-B-F-R-V-Z109823 A-A1-B-F-R-V-Z109824 A-A1-B-F-R-V-Z109825 A-A1-B-B1-C-C1-D-F-

M-N-R-R1-T-V-Z109827 A-A1-B-B1-F-F1-N-R-V-

Z109828 A1-B-N-V-Z109830 A1-B-B1-C-N-R-V-Z109831 A1-B-B1-F-N-U-V-Z109832 A-A1-B-B1-U1-V-Z109833 A1-B-B1-U1-V-Z109834 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V-

Z109835 A-A1-B-B1-V-Z109836 A-A1-B-B1-C-F-M-V-Z109837 A1-B-B1-V-Z1

APO/FPO/DPO

See Restrictions

09838 A1-B-B1-V-Z109839 A-A1-B-B1-U-V-Z109840 A-A1-B-B1-V-Z109841 A-A1-B-B1-N-R-U-Z109842 A-A1-B-B1-N-R-Z109843 A-A1-B-B1-N-V09844 A-A1-B-B1-C-F-N-U-V-

Z109852 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-H1-

N-R-R1-U1-V-Z109853 A1-B-B1-E2-F-H1-R-

R1-U2-V-Z109855 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-R-R1-U2-V-Z109858 A1-B-B1-E2-E3-F-H1-

N-R-R1-U1-V-Z109865 A-A1-B-B1-V-Z109868 A-A1-B-B1-U-V-Z109870 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-U-V-Z109880 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-R-R1-U-V-Z109890 A1-B-B1-E2-F-H1-N-R-

R1-U2-V-Z109892 A-A1-B-B1-E2-F-N-R-

R1-V-Z109898 A1-B-B1-E2-F-H1-N-R-

R1-U2-V-Z134002 A1-B-B1-N-U-Z134004 A-B-B1-N-V34006 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F1-N-V-

Z134007 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F-F1-M-

N-R-R1-V-Z134008 A-A1-B-B1-C1-F1-V-Z134020 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z134021 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z134022 A1-B-B1-D-F-M-N-V-Z134023 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z134024 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z134025 A1-B-B1-F-N-U-V-Z134030 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z134031 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z134032 A1-B-M-N-V-Z134033 A1-B-C-F-M-N-V-Z134034 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z134035 A1-B-B1-H-M-N-V-Z134036 A1-B-B1-M-N-U-V-Z134037 A1-B-B1-C-F-H-I-M-N-

V-Z-Z134038 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-Z134039 A1-B-N-V-Z134041 A1-B-B1-M-N-U-V-Z134042 A1-B-B1-D-F-M-N-V-Z134050 A1-B-B1-V34055 A1-B-B1-N-V-Z134058 A1-B-B1-V-Z134076 A1-B-B1-F1-N-V-Z1

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34078 A1-B-B1-F1-N-V-Z134090 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V34091 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V34092 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V34093 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V34095 A1-B-B1-V34098 A1-B-B1-V34099 A1-B-B1-V-V196201 A-A1-B-B196202 A-A1-B-B1-U96203 A-A1-B-B196204 A-A1-B-B196205 A-A1-B-B1-U96206 A-A1-B-B1-U96207 A-A1-B-B1-V96209 A-A1-B-B1-N-U-V96213 A-A1-B-B1-U96214 A-A1-B-B1-U96218 A-A1-B-B1-U96224 A-A1-B-B1-U96257 A-A1-B-B1-U96258 A-A1-B-B1-U96260 A-A1-B-B1-U96262 A-A1-B-B1-U-V96264 A-A1-B-B1-U96266 A-A1-B-B1-U96267 A-A1-B-B1-U-V96269 A-A1-B-B1-U96271 A-A1-B-B1-U96275 A-A1-B-B1-V96276 A-A1-B-B196278 A-A1-B-B1-U96283 A-A1-B-B1-U96284 A-A1-B-B1-U-V96297 A-A1-B-B1-U96303 A1-B-B1-M-N-V-W96306 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W96309 A1-B-B1-M-V-W96310 A1-B-B1-M-W96311 A1-B-B1-M-W96313 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W96319 A1-B-B1-M-W96321 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W96322 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W96323 A1-B-B1-M-V-W96326 A1-B-B1-M-W96328 A1-B-B1-M-W96330 A1-B-B1-M-W96336 A1-B-B1-M-V-W96337 A1-B-B1-M-W96338 A1-B-B1-M-W96339 A1-B-B1-M-V-W96343 A1-B-B1-M-W96346 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-V-

W96347 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W

APO/FPO/DPO

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96348 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W96349 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W96350 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W96351 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W96362 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W96365 A1-B-B1-M-V-W96367 A1-B-B1-L-M-W96368 A1-B-B1-M-W96370 A1-B-B1-F-F1-F2-M-W96372 A1-B-B1-M-W96373 A1-B-B1-M-W96374 A1-B-B1-M-W96375 A1-B-B1-M-W96376 A1-B-B1-M-W96377 A1-B-B1-M-W96378 A1-B-B1-M-W96379 A1-B-B1-M-W96384 A1-B-B1-M-W96386 A1-B-B1-M-W96387 A1-B-B1-M-W96388 A1-B-B1-M-W96401 A1-B-B1-F-N-V-Z196426 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-V96427 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-M-R-R1-V96447 A1-B-B1-F-N-U3-V-V196501 A-A1-B-B1-N-V96503 A1-B-B1-F-N-U3-V96507 A-A1-B-B1-F-V96510 A1-B-B1-I-N-V

APO/FPO/DPO

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96511 A1-B-B1-I-N-V96515 A1-B-B1-F96517 A1-B-B1-F-U3-V96518 A1-B-B1-V96520 A1-B-B1-F-N-U3-V96521 A1-B-B1-F-N-U396522 A1-B-B1-F-N-U96530 A-A1-B-B1-F-F1-H-H1-

M-N-U-V96531 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U-V96532 A-A1-B-B1-F-F1-H-M-

N-U-V96534 A-A1-B-B1-F96535 A-A1-B-B1-F-V96537 A1-B-B1-V96538 A1-B-B1-V96540 A1-B-B1-V96541 A1-B-B1-V96542 A1-B-B1-V96543 A1-B-B1-P-V96544 A1-B-B1-F-N-U3-V96546 A1-B-B1-F-U396548 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U96549 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U96550 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U-V96551 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U96552 A1-B-B196553 A-A1-B-B1-F-F1-H-M-U96554 A-A1-B-B1-H-M-U96555 A1-B-B1-F-M-V96557 A1-B-B1-F-M-V

APO/FPO/DPO

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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-V96598 A1-B-B1-N-V96599 A1-B-B1-V96601 A1-B-B1-V-V196602 A1-B-B1-V96603 A1-B-B1-V96604 A1-B-B1-V96605 A1-B-B1-V-V196606 A1-B-B1-V96607 A1-B-B1-V96608 A1-B-B1-V96609 A1-B-B1-V96610 A1-B-B1-V96611 A1-B-B1-V96612 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96613 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z-Z196614 A-A1-B-B1-C1-E2-F-

H1-I-M-R-R1-U2-V-Z-Z196615 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96616 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96617 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96619 A1-B-B1-V96620 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96621 A1-B-B1-V96622 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96624 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96628 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V

APO/FPO/DPO

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96643 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96650 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96657 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96660 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96661 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96662 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96663 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96664 A1-B-B1-V-V196665 A1-B-B1-V96666 A1-B-B1-V-V196667 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96668 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V-

V196669 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96670 A1-B-B1-V-V196671 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96672 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96673 A1-B-B1-V-V196674 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96675 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96677 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96678 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V 96679 A1-B-B1-F-F1-R-R1-V96681 A1-B-B1-V-V196682 A1-B-B1-V-V196683 A1-B-B1-V-V196686 A1-B-B1-V-V196687 A1-B-B1-V-V196698 A1-B-B1-V-V1

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RESTRICTIONSLEGEND

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 DMM = Domestic Mail Manual DPO = Diplomatic Post Office FPO = Fleet Post Office 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 prohib-ited. Mail must be addressed to an individual or job title such as “Com-mander,” “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, FPO, or DPO 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, FPO, or DPO except for those APOs/FPO/DPOs to which restriction B2 applies.Prepaid mail from military contractors is exempt, providing the mail-piece is endorsed “Contents for Official Use — Exempt from Cus-toms 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 per-sonnel 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, FPO, or DPO 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 reli-gious 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 sys-tems, scanners, base stations, and handheld transmitters are prohibited.

F. Firearms of any type are prohibited in all classes of mail. See defini-tions of firearms in DMM 601.11.1.1c. This restriction does not apply to fire-arms mailed to or by official U.S. government agencies. The restriction for mail to this APO/FPO/DPO ZIP Code does not apply to firearms mailed from this APO/FPO/DPO 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.

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 fol-

lowing 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 Sec-

tion,” 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, vegetables, 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 max-

imum length and 72 inches maximum length and girth combined.R. All alcoholic beverages, including those mailable under

DMM 601.11.7, are prohibited. R1. Materials used in the production of alcoholic beverages (i.e., distill-

ing 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 chew-ing and pipe tobacco, snuff, cigars, and cigarettes, or obscene material, including obscene drawings, photographs, films, and carvings, are prohib-ited. Exception: 200 grams of tobacco per parcel are permitted duty free.

X. Personal mail is limited to First-Class Mail items (to include audio cas-settes 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 Periodi-cals, 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, Global Business, 7-16-09


Thrift Savings Plan Fact SheetReturns were updated July 2, 2009.

*Rates of return for May (inception of S and I Funds) through December 2001.

Future performance of the funds will vary and may be significantly different from the returns shown above. See the Summary of the Thrift Savings Plan for detailed information about the funds and their investment risks. The monthly returns of the TSP Funds represent net earnings for the month after deduction of accrued administrative expenses and, except for the G Fund, after

deduction of trading costs and accrued investment management fees as well. The returns for the four indexes shown do not include any of these deductions.* Implemented May 2001.See next page for new L Funds.

ANNUAL RETURNS

GFund

FFund

LBABondIndex

CFund

S&P 500StockIndex

S *Fund

Wilshire4500 Stock

IndexI *

Fund

EAFEStockIndex

1994 7.22 -2.96 -2.92 1.33 1.32 — -2.66 — 7.751995 7.03 18.31 18.47 37.41 37.58 — 33.48 — 11.271996 6.76 3.66 3.63 22.85 22.96 18.52 17.18 6.27 6.141997 6.77 9.60 9.65 33.17 33.36 26.61 25.69 1.46 1.551998 5.74 8.70 8.69 28.44 28.58 7.51 8.63 20.46 20.091999 5.99 -0.85 -0.82 20.95 21.04 32.70 35.49 26.81 26.722000 6.42 11.67 11.63 -9.14 -9.10 -8.76 -15.77 -14.11 -14.172001 5.39 8.61 8.44 -11.94 -11.89 -2.22* -2.52* -15.42* -14.88*2002 5.00 10.27 10.26 -22.05 -22.10 -18.14 -17.80 -15.98 -15.942003 4.11 4.11 4.10 28.54 28.69 42.92 43.84 37.94 38.592004 4.30 4.30 4.34 10.82 10.88 18.03 18.10 20.00 20.252005 4.49 2.40 2.43 4.96 4.91 10.45 10.03 13.63 13.542006 4.93 4.40 4.33 15.79 15.79 15.30 15.28 26.32 26.342007 4.87 7.09 6.97 5.54 5.49 5.49 5.39 11.43 11.172008 3.75 5.45 5.24 -36.99 -37.00 -38.32 -39.03 -42.43 -43.38

MONTHLY RETURNS

GFund

FFund

LBABondIndex

CFund

S&P 500StockIndex

S *Fund

Wilshire4500 Stock

IndexI *

Fund

EAFEStockIndex

2008July 0.40 -0.01 -0.08 -0.80 -0.84 -0.79 -0.94 -3.72 -3.21Aug 0.33 0.92 0.95 1.46 1.45 2.17 1.95 -4.16 -4.05Sept 0.31 -1.31 -1.34 -8.94 -8.91 -10.32 -10.87 -12.31 -14.46Oct 0.31 -2.40 -2.36 -16.83 -16.79 -20.99 -20.63 -20.59 -20.18Nov 0.31 3.30 3.25 -7.18 -7.18 -11.13 -11.39 -6.72 -5.41Dec 0.24 3.73 3.73 1.07 1.06 4.68 4.53 7.66 6.012009Jan 0.19 -0.86 -0.88 -8.41 -8.43 -8.19 -7.47 -11.93 -9.81Feb 0.21 -0.39 -0.38 -10.64 -10.65 -10.22 -9.78 -10.23 -10.26March 0.24 1.38 1.39 8.81 8.76 8.64 8.62 7.20 6.34April 0.21 0.49 0.48 9.58 9.57 15.00 15.03 12.13 12.80May 0.25 0.78 0.73 5.60 5.59 3.97 4.16 13.41 11.83June 0.27 0.54 0.57 0.24 0.20 0.73 0.84 -1.08 -0.57LAST 12 MONTHS 3.32 6.18 6.05 -26.12 -26.21 -27.94 -27.89 -31.21 -31.35

Fund Invested In Index TrackedG — Government Securities Investment Fund Special issues of U.S. Treasury securities N/AF — Fixed Income Index Investment Fund Barclays U.S. Debt Index Fund Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate bond

indexC — Common Stock Index Investment Fund Barclays Equity Index Fund S&P 500 stock indexS — Small Capitalization Stock Index

Investment FundBarclays Extended Market Index FundBarclays EAFE Index Fund

Wilshire 4500 stock indexEurope, Australasia, and Far East stock indexI — International Stock Index Investment

Fund


Returns were updated July 1, 2009.

The L Funds are invested in the five individual TSP funds.

L FundsAnnual Returns L 2040 L 2030 L 2020 L 2010 L Income2006 16.53 15.00 13.72 11.09 7.592007 7.36 7.14 6.87 6.40 5.562008 -33.53 -27.50 -22.77 -10.53 -5.09

Monthly Returns L 2040 L 2030 L 2020 L 2010 L Income2008July -1.31 -1.07 -0.82 -0.23 0.00Aug 0.11 0.17 0.16 0.29 0.35Sept -8.35 -7.24 -6.01 -3.00 -1.75Oct -15.40 -13.40 -11.10 -5.41 -3.44Nov -5.85 -4.96 -3.91 -1.58 -0.84Dec 3.63 3.24 2.82 1.66 1.212009Jan -7.67 -6.69 -5.58 -2.61 -1.74Feb -8.52 -7.47 -6.22 -2.95 -1.98Mar 7.08 6.30 5.35 2.82 2.06Apr 9.38 8.20 6.79 3.20 2.37May 6.19 5.45 4.66 2.28 1.70June 0.09 0.12 0.14 0.24 0.26LAST 12 MONTHS -21.42 -18.10 -14.38 -5.56 -1.96


Missing Children PostersJuly 2009

Have You Seen Any of These Missing Children?Please participate in the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program. Tear out this page and carry it with you. If you have information on any of these missing persons, tell your Postal Service™supervisor.

Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenHot Line 1-800-843-5678

TDD 1-800-826-7653

Name: Tyler AshBorn: 9-9-94Date Missing: 6-22-09Missing From: Las Vegas, NV

Name: Lindsey BaumBorn: 7-7-98Date Missing: 6-26-09Missing From: McCleary, WA

Name: Christina DavisBorn: 7-20-96Date Missing: 5-29-09Missing From: Upper Marlboro, MD

Name: Kristina FinnoBorn: 11-23-92Date Missing: 6-17-09Missing From: Davie, FL

Name: Trejon FiteBorn: 10-19-00Date Missing: 6-13-09Missing From: Salt Lake City, UT


Missing Children Poster Display InstructionsPost Offices, classified stations, branches, and contract postal units may display this poster at

their option. If the poster is displayed, it should be placed on the community bulletin board located in the Post Office™ box lobby and not in the main retail (full service) lobby. Alternatively, Missing Children posters can be maintained in a binder behind the counter to be used as a reference guide. The posters also may be posted in a prominent location where letter carriers will be able to see them before or after they go out on their routes. Making this information available to letter carriers is consistent with the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program to facilitate identification of missing children.

Companion posters, authorized for display on bulletin boards maintained by employee organizations, appear periodically in The Postal Record, a publication for members of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

This poster is published in cooperation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the United States Department of Justice, and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Information appearing on this poster is selected solely by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

In addition to Postal Bulletin updates, NCMEC distributes information periodically. Notification of newly reported missing children is sent to designated district “Missing Children” coordinators via e-mail addresses provided by district managers. Within 24 hours of receipt of an e-mailed Missing Children poster, district coordinators should distribute copies to all Postal Service™ facilities in their districts. Missing Children posters are to be displayed as noted above for 30 days unless notification is received (from NCMEC) to remove a particular poster sooner. The e-mail network is used to distribute posters and information in only the most urgent cases of missing children. This system supplements, but does not replace, the missing children information in this Postal Bulletin.

Missing Children posters are available to the U.S. Postal Service® only as described above. If Postal Service employees are contacted by individuals or local agencies about displaying a sign or poster of a missing child in local Post Offices, the individual or agency should be politely informed that the U.S. Postal Service displays only those posters provided by NCMEC, because it has been designated by the U.S. Department of Justice to be the national clearinghouse and resource center for missing and exploited children. The individual or agency should then be referred to NCMEC at 800-843-5678.

If you have any information, or for free prevention tips, please call 800-THE-LOST (800-843-5678).


July 2009

Have You Seen Any of These Missing Children?Please participate in the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program. Tear out this page and carry it with you. If you have information on any of these missing persons, tell your Postal Service™supervisor.

Please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenHot Line 1-800-843-5678

TDD 1-800-826-7653

Name: Cheyenne QuallsBorn: 3-7-07Date Missing: 5-4-09Missing From: Paducah, KY

Name: Sheila Rodriguez KaneBorn: 7-14-93Date Missing: 6-23-09Missing From: McAllen, TX

Name: Martha SainzBorn: 10-5-97Date Missing: 6-21-09Missing From: Bakersfield, CA

Name: Kayla WoodBorn: 9-30-92Date Missing: 6-21-09Missing From: Saint Cloud, FL


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Missing Children Poster Display InstructionsPost Offices, classified stations, branches, and contract postal units may display this poster at

their option. If the poster is displayed, it should be placed on the community bulletin board located in the Post Office™ box lobby and not in the main retail (full service) lobby. Alternatively, Missing Children posters can be maintained in a binder behind the counter to be used as a reference guide. The posters also may be posted in a prominent location where letter carriers will be able to see them before or after they go out on their routes. Making this information available to letter carriers is consistent with the NALC/USPS Child Alert Program to facilitate identification of missing children.

Companion posters, authorized for display on bulletin boards maintained by employee organizations, appear periodically in The Postal Record, a publication for members of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

This poster is published in cooperation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the United States Department of Justice, and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Information appearing on this poster is selected solely by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

In addition to Postal Bulletin updates, NCMEC distributes information periodically. Notification of newly reported missing children is sent to designated district “Missing Children” coordinators via e-mail addresses provided by district managers. Within 24 hours of receipt of an e-mailed Missing Children poster, district coordinators should distribute copies to all Postal Service™ facilities in their districts. Missing Children posters are to be displayed as noted above for 30 days unless notification is received (from NCMEC) to remove a particular poster sooner. The e-mail network is used to distribute posters and information in only the most urgent cases of missing children. This system supplements, but does not replace, the missing children information in this Postal Bulletin.

Missing Children posters are available to the U.S. Postal Service® only as described above. If Postal Service employees are contacted by individuals or local agencies about displaying a sign or poster of a missing child in local Post Offices, the individual or agency should be politely informed that the U.S. Postal Service displays only those posters provided by NCMEC, because it has been designated by the U.S. Department of Justice to be the national clearinghouse and resource center for missing and exploited children. The individual or agency should then be referred to NCMEC at 800-843-5678.

If you have any information, or for free prevention tips, please call 800-THE-LOST (800-843-5678).


Handbooks (Continued)[Add 743.44 as follows:]

743.44 Documentation Maintained by Local Services

The chairperson of the review committee and the selecting official are responsible for forwarding the following documentation to local services for retention, in accor-dance with Postal Service guidelines for retention of records.

a. Requirements for retention of Requirement by Appli-cant Matrix, which are as follows:

1. If a review committee is used — one (1) consen-sus Requirement by Applicant Matrix per vacancy package.

2. If a review committee is not used — one (1) Requirement by Applicant Matrix completed by the selecting official.

b. All notes recorded by the committee chairperson regarding a consensus discussion, and all notes recorded by the selecting official, regardless of format and medium on which notes are recorded. The notes must be dated and signed.

743.5 Roles of the Selecting Official and Review Committee

* * * * *


743.53 Selection of Applicants

The selecting official, with or without the assistance of a review committee, identifies the applicant whose KSAs best meet the requirements of the position and who has a high probability of successful performance in the position.

a. If a review committee was used, and the committee:

1. Did not interview the recommended applicants, the selecting official must personally interview each of them before making a selection decision.

2. Did interview the recommended applicants, the selecting official may:

(a) Interview them again before making a selec-tion, or

(b) Select a candidate based on the recommenda-tions made by the review committee without conducting additional interviews.

b. If a review committee was not used, the selecting official must:

1. Review the applications.

2. Determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications.

3. Interview all minimally qualified applicants before making a selection.

* * * * *

[Add Appendix F as follows:]

Appendix F Conversion Tables for EAS Positions

This appendix provides tables to be used for converting an applicant’s Raw Score to a Basic Score for positions with a minimum of three knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) requirements to a maximum of 13 KSA requirements. A requirement other than a KSA (such as education or a test) is not counted as a KSA for locating the appropriate con-version table.

How to determine an applicant’s Basic Score:

1. Rate the applicant’s demonstration of the KSA for each requirement on the vacancy posting, and record the ratings on the Requirement by Applicant Matrix, as described in 743.43, Assessing EAS Applicants.

2. Once you have rated the applicant’s qualifications, use the conversion tables to determine the Basic Score earned by the applicant.

How to read the conversion tables:

1. The first column in each table represents the Raw Score (total KSA points earned by the applicant).

2. The last column is the converted rating.

3. The converted rating is the Basic Score, which does not include veterans’ preference (VP).

4. Locate and use the conversion table that has the same number of KSAs as the vacancy.

5. An applicant who meets all of the vacancy require-ments earns a Basic Score ranging from 70 to 100.

[The remaining 12 KSA conversion tables are not shown, but will be incorporated into Handbook EL-312.]

* * * * *

3 KSAs:Conversion Table

Raw Score(Total KSA Points)

Equals(=)

Basic Score(not including VP)

9 = 1008 = 957 = 906 = 855 = 804 = 753 = 70

2 or less = 0


We will incorporate these revisions into the next online update of Handbook El-312, available on the Postal Service Internet:

Go to www.usps.com.

Click All Products & Services, then Publications, then Postal Periodicals and Publications, then

Handbooks, and then the PDF or HTML link for Handbook EL-312.

— Selection, Evaluation, and Recognition, Employee Resource Management, 7-16-09

PublicationsRevised Publication 33, Mail Transportation Contracting Guide

Publication 33, Mail Transportation Contracting Guide, February 2009, has been revised and is effective immediately.

This publication is designed to inform prospective offer-ors about the various types of transportation contracts used by the Postal Service™, where to obtain information about specific contract opportunities, and how to be placed on the Postal Service’s list of potential offerors.

Publication 33 is available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website:

Go to http://blue.usps.gov.

Under “Essential Links” in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet.

Then click PUBs.

The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.

— Surface Transportation Category Management Center, Supply Management, 7-16-09

Publication 431 Revision: Changes to Post Office Box Service and Caller Service Fee GroupsEffective July 16, 2009, 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:]

[Delete the entries for the following ZIP™ Codes:]

[Revise the following entries:]

* * * * *

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 website (http://blue.usps.gov/cpim):


Under “Essential Links,” in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet.

Click PUBs.

Offices with WebBATS access can view current Publi-cation 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, Retail Products and Services, 7-16-09

ZIP Code Fee Group61475 5

ZIP Code14479176091809225870285524233442364433064712348225557105578456177646457363876203784279711798054

ZIP Code Fee Group65805 5

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Management InstructionsNew Management Instruction: SP-CS-2009-1, Conducting Highway Route Surveys

New Management Instruction (MI) SP-CS-2009-1, Con-ducting Highway Route Surveys, is effective immediately.This MI:

Obsoletes MI PO-530-88-03, Conducting Highway Contract Route Surveys.

Establishes uniform policy and procedures for con-ducting surveys of highway contract routes, which include contract delivery services and transportation routes.

MI SP-CS-2009-1 is available on the Postal Service™PolicyNet website:


Under “Essential Links” in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet.

Then click MIs.

The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.

— Surface Transportation Category Management Center, Supply Management, 7-16-09



48 postal bulletin 22263 (7-16-09) Organization Information

Organization Information

FinanceNew Payment Option Now Available on USPS.com

Effective July 1, 2009, Bill Me Later was added as a new payment option to Click-N-Ship® service. Bill Me Later pro-vides Postal Service™ customers with an easy and secure way to print shipping labels and pay for postage without using a credit card.

Both consumers and business customers are able to take advantage of the new Bill Me Later payment option by selecting Bill Me Later at checkout, answering two quick questions from Bill Me Later, and accepting the Bill Me Later terms. Some USPS® customers may already have an existing Bill Me Later account, which they can use. For approved Postal Service customers, Bill Me Later will instantly authorize purchases online at checkout, and then customers will receive regular monthly statements. There are no account numbers to enter, just top-of-mind informa-tion such as date of birth and the last four digits of the cus-tomer’s social security number. This information is easy to provide and helps to protect against fraud. Bill Me Later will be added as a payment option to other USPS.com® appli-cations in the future.

Is the Postal Service issuing credit to customers? No, the lender is CIT Bank in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bill Me

Later is a credit account that customers can use to make purchases. The lender, in a matter of seconds, will review

and consider the credit report and other credit-related infor-mation prior to approval to determine creditworthiness.

How do consumers benefit from Bill Me Later?Convenience: No credit card to carry or 16-digit account number to remember — just ship and go!

Security: Zero fraud liability protection, the same as most major credit cards. This means customers are not responsible for unauthorized charges. Addition-ally, there are no credit card numbers that can be lost or stolen.

Deferred Payment: 25 days from the date of state-ment to pay for purchases and avoid finance charges. Thus, consumers and businesses can bet-ter manage cash flows; or customers may choose to make minimum payments and pay the finance charges.

For more information or to apply for Bill Me Later, go to www.usps.com/cns. Technical support for Click-N-Ship service is available 7 days per week, 7 A.M.–11 P.M. EST, by e-mail at [email protected].

— Payment Technology, Finance, 7-16-09

Human ResourcesThe Employee Assistance Program

What is the EAP?The Postal Service™ Employee Assistance Program

(EAP) is a free, voluntary, and confidential program that offers assessment, referral, short-term counseling, and work/life consultation to postal employees and their families.

The EAP can help you resolve your personal issues, so you can be your best at work and at home. The EAP is designed to assist in the identification and resolution of personal, family, and workplace issues. Among other things, the EAP can help you with:

Workplace Concerns.

Childcare/Eldercare.

Relationship Problems.

Anxiety/Depression.

Grief/Loss.

Anger Management.

Financial Concerns.

Parenting.

Substance Abuse.

The most valuable asset of the Postal Service is its employees. EAP services provide the opportunity for employees to better balance their lives at home and work, thereby increasing their job satisfaction and productivity.

When Should You Call the EAP?The EAP is not just for crisis situations, it is a life man-

agement tool, designed to help you sort through life’s ups and downs. Call the EAP when you need a new perspective or when you need help identifying your options and making informed choices.

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The maximum benefit of the EAP is gained through a proactive approach that addresses issues and concerns before they become problematic or interfere with your per-sonal or work life.

How Can You Access the EAP?Getting help is easy, convenient, and confidential. Just

call 800-327-4968 (800-EAP-4YOU) to speak with an EAP representative at anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,

365 days a year! Crisis counseling is always available to ensure that you get the help you need, when you need it.

The www.EAP4YOU.com website is also available. The website has lots of information on a variety of wellness top-ics and resources for employees and their families.

— Contract Administration (NPMHU) and EAP/WEI Programs, Labor Relations, 7-16-09

Mailing and Shipping ServicesMail 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 pre-ceding the requested delivery dates. The Postal Service™

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/advance/documents/tech_guides/advtech.pdf or contact the National Customer Support Center at 800-238-3150.

— Business Service Network Integration, Sales, 7-16-09

Requested Delivery Dates Title of Mailing

Class and Type of Mail

Number of Pieces (Millions) Distribution Presort Level Comments

7/18/09–7/21/09 JCP — Wk 25 Bonus Sale StandardLetter

8.1 National Car-Rt Harte-Hanks

7/20/09–7/22/09 JCP — Wk 25 Home Signature StandardFlat


7/20/09–7/22/09 Life Line Screening StandardLetter

2.0 Nationwide 3/5-digit Mail AmericaForest, VA

7/22/09–7/24/09 Betty Crocker Ultimate StandardFlat

1.0 Worldwide 3/5-digit, Car-Rt Rodale/ALGWorldwide

7/22/09–7/24/09 JCP — Wk 26 VIP Night StandardLetter


7/23/09–7/25/09 JCP — Wk 26 BTS Kids Direct Postcard

StandardLetter


7/25/09–7/28/09 JCP — Wk 26 Jewelry Spectacular

StandardFlat & Letter


7/25/09–7/30/09 Costco Connection StandardFlat

8.5 Nationwide Barcoded3/5-digit, Car-Rt

QuebecorMerced, CA &Olive Branch, MS

7/27/09–7/29/09 JCP — Wk 26 Appreciation Days StandardFlat & Letter


7/27/09–7/30/09 Midnight Velvet StandardCatalog

1.437 Nationwide Barcoded3/5-digit, Car-Rt

Quad GraphicsMartinsburg, WV

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PhilatelyStamp Announcement 09-40: Hawai’i Statehood

On August 21, 2009, in Honolulu, Hawai’i, the Postal Service™ will issue a 44-cent, Hawai’i Statehood com-memorative stamp in one design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 464200). The stamp, designed by Phil Jordan of Falls Church, Virginia, will go on sale nationwide August 21, 2009.

The U.S. Postal Service® commemorates the 50th anni-versary of Hawai’i’s statehood with the release of this 2009 stamp. Artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kane of Captain Cook, Hawai’i, who has dedicated much of his life to study-ing Hawaiian culture and history, created the painting on the stamp. In the art, a surfer rides a wave on a longboard, a popular choice among surfers for centuries. Next to him, two people paddle an outrigger canoe to shore.

How to Order the First Day of Issue PostmarkCustomers 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® website at www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP-24. They 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:

Hawai’i Statehood Stamp Special Cancellations Marketing Department 3600 Aolele Street Honolulu, HI 96829-9661After 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 October 22, 2009.

How to Order First Day CoversStamp 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 U.S. Postal Service PO Box 219014 Kansas City, MO 64121-9014

Philatelic ProductsThere are four philatelic products available for this

stamp issue:

464261*, First Day Cover, $0.82.

464265*, Digital Color Postmark, $1.50.

© 2008 USPS

Issue: Hawai’i StatehoodItem Number: 464200Denomination & Type of Issue:

44-cent Commemorative

Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)Series: StatehoodIssue Date & City: August 21, 2009, Honolulu, HI

96820Designer: Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VAArt Director: Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VATypographer: Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VAArtist: Herb Kawainui Kane, Captain Cook,

HIEngraver: Keating GravureModeler: Avery Dennison, SPDManufacturing Process: GravurePrinter: Avery Dennison (AVR)Printed at: Clinton, SC Press Type: Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK)Stamps per Pane: 20Print Quantity: 40 million stampsPaper Type: Prephosphored, Type IIAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitiveProcessed at: AVR, Clinton, SCColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, BlackStamp Orientation: HorizontalImage Area (w x h): 1.420 x .84 in./36.07 x 21.34 mmOverall Size (w x h): 1.56 x .99 in./39.62 x 25.15 mmFull Pane Size (w x h): 7.25 x 5.85 in./184.15 x 148.59 mmPlate Size: 200 stamps per revolutionPlate Numbers: “V” followed by four (4) single digitsMarginal Markings

Front: © 2008 USPS • Price • Plate position diagram • Plate numbers in four corners of pane

Back: USPS logo • Barcode “464200” in two corners of pane

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464291*, Ceremony Program, $6.95.

464299*, First Day Cover Keepsake Full Pane w/Dig-ital Color Postmark, $10.30.

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 464200, 44-cent Hawai’i Statehood, PSA Pane of 20 Stamps

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive approxi-mately 30–35 percent of their standard automatic distribu-tion quantity for a PSA pane stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size of 40,000 stamps.

Initial Supply to Post OfficesSDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to

Post Offices of 25 percent of their standard automatic dis-tribution quantity using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute this commemora-tive pane to Post Offices before August 14, 2009.

Additional SupplyPost Offices requiring additional commemorative panes

must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional commemorative panes must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using PS Form 17.

For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the San Francisco, Memphis, New York, and Chicago APDs will receive additional commemorative panes. The Kansas City Stamp Services Center will receive additional commemo-rative panes to support APDs.

Sales PolicyAll 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 and Public Policy, 7-16-09

Announcement 09-G: 2009 Stamps and Postal Stationery“2009 Stamps and Postal Stationery” (Announcement

09-G, July 2009), which appears on pages 52–53, replaces the quarterly announcement of the same name, previously printed and sent to customers on request through Stamp Fulfillment Services in Kansas City. The announcement is a listing of stamps and postal stationery items scheduled for issuance during calendar year 2009. Postmasters may wish to post this schedule on their Post Office™ bulletin boards.

Customers may also access the Postal Bulletin through the Postal Service™ website at www.usps.com; click on About USPS & News, then Forms & Publications, then Postal Bulletin.

This announcement will be updated every 2 to 3 months, as changes warrant.

How to Order First Day of Issue Postmarks and Covers

Customers may purchase new stamps or postal stationery items at their Post Office, from the USA Philateliccatalog, by calling 800-STAMP-24, or online at www. usps.com by clicking Buy Stamps & Shop. Then they should prepare their own covers by affixing new stamps to the upper-right corner of envelopes or postcards of their choice, and address those envelopes, postcards, or postal stationery items to themselves or others. (Postage must equal the current First-Class Mail® rate.) For sturdiness,

include a card of postcard thickness in each cover (envelopes only) submitted, and tuck in the flap. Place the cover in a larger envelope addressed to:

Name of Issue Postmaster City, State ZIP Code (followed by -9998)Covers submitted for first day of issue postmarks may

include additional uncanceled stamps only if the uncan-celed stamps were issued before the first day of issue of the new stamps or postal stationery items. All orders must be postmarked on or before the deadline indicated in the “2009 Stamps and Postal Stationery” announcement on pages 52–53.

Information Fulfillment Dept. 6270 U.S. Postal Service PO Box 219014 Kansas City, MO 64121-9014


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2009 Stamps and Postal StationeryThis schedule is subject to change. Updated Announcement 09-G (July 2009)

This is a periodic announcement of new stamps and postal stationery items being issued during the calendar year. For additional information on stamps and stamp products, visit The Postal Store® website at www.usps.com/shop.

Issue

Nationwide First Day of Issue First Day City/State Format Deadline

P DC

42¢ Alaska Statehood Jan 3 Anchorage, AK 99501 PSA pane of 20 (C) Mar 3

DC 42¢ Lunar New Year: Year of the Ox

Jan 8 New York, NY 10199 PSA souvenir sheet of 12 (C) Mar 8

P DC

42¢ Oregon Statehood Jan 14 Portland, OR 97208 PSA pane of 20 (C) Mar 14

DC 42¢ Edgar Allan Poe Jan 16 Richmond, VA 23232 PSA pane of 20 (C) Mar 16$4.95 Redwoods Forest (Priority Mail)

Jan 16 San Diego, CA 92199 (SANDICAL Stamp Show)

PSA pane of 20 (M) Mar 16

$17.50 Old Faithful (Express Mail)

Jan 16 San Diego, CA 92199 (SANDICAL Stamp Show)

PSA pane of 20 (M) Mar 16

$4.95 Redwoods Forest (Priority Mail Envelope)

Jan 16 Kansas City, MO 64108 Pre-stamped Priority Mail envelope Mar 16

P DC

42¢ Abraham Lincoln Feb 9 Springfield, IL 62703 PSA pane of 20 (C) (4 designs)

Apr 9

27¢ Miami University Feb 17 Oxford, OH 45056 Stamped card Apr 1742¢ Civil Rights Pioneers Feb 21 New York, NY 10199 PSA souvenir sheet of 6 (C)

(6 designs)Apr 21

1 1¢ Official Mail Feb 24 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (M) Apr 241 10¢ Patriotic Banner

(Standard Presort)Feb 24 Washington, DC 20066 Gummed coil of 500 (M) Apr 24

42¢ Forever Feb 24 Washington, DC 20066 PSA ATM sheetlet of 18 (M) Apr 25P 61¢ Richard Wright

(Literary Arts) 2 oz. Apr 9 Chicago, IL 60607 PSA pane of 20 (M) Jun 8

28¢ Polar Bear Apr 16 New York, NY 10199 (Mega Stamp Show)

PSA pane of 20 PSA coil of 100 (M)

Jun 15

28¢ Koi Apr 17 New York, NY 10199 (Mega Stamp Show)

Stamped card single Stamped card double Stamped card sheet

Jun 16

44¢ Purple Heart Apr 28 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (M) Jun 271 1¢ Tiffany Lamp Apr 28 Washington, DC 20066 Gummed coil of 10,000 (M) Jun 27

44¢ U.S. Flag May 1 Washington, DC 20066 PSA coil of 3,000 PSA coil of 10,000 Gummed coil of 3,000 (M)

Jun 30

DC 44¢ Wedding: Rings May 1 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (M) Jun 30DC 61¢ Wedding: Cake 2 oz. May 1 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (M) Jun 30P DC

44¢ The Simpsons May 7 Los Angeles, CA 90052 PSA booklet of 20 (M) (5 designs) Jul 6

44¢ U.S. Flag May 8 Washington, DC 20066 PSA coil of 100 (M) Jul 7DC 44¢ Love: The King and Queen

of HeartsMay 8 Washington, DC 20066 PSA booklet of 20 (M)

(2 designs)Jul 7

44¢ Seabiscuit May 11 Kansas City, MO 64108 Stamped envelope #10 Stamped envelope #10W Stamped envelope #9 Stamped envelope #9W Stamped envelope #6 3/4 Stamped envelope #6 3/4W

Jul 10

44¢ PSE Seabiscuit May 11 Kansas City, MO 64108 PSA #10 PSA envelope #10W PSA envelope #9 PSA envelope #9W PSA envelope #6 3/4 PSA envelope #6 3/4W

Jul 10

44¢ PSE Forever May 11 Kansas City, MO 64108 Stamped envelope #10 Stamped envelope #10W Stamped envelope #9 Stamped envelope #9W Stamped envelope #6 3/4 Stamped envelope #6 3/4W

Jul 10



Note Descriptions C: Change in previously announced date, site, and/or rate DC: Digital Color Postmark N: New issue P: Pictorial first day postmark (C): Collectible (M): Mail use

1: Customers must affix additional postage to bring total postage to

at least the minimum First-Class Mail® rate for an envelope or stamped card, depending on which is used. Also, the cost for a stamped envelope is the value of the postage plus 10 cents, and the cost for a stamped card is the value of the postage plus 3 cents. 2: Issued to kick off National Stamp Collecting Month.

44¢ PSE Forever May 11 Kansas City, MO 64108 PSA #10 PSA envelope #10W PSA envelope #9 PSA envelope #9W PSA envelope #6 3/4 PSA envelope #6 3/4W

44¢ Forever May 15 Washington, DC 20066 PSA booklet of 20 (M) Jul 1478¢ Mary Lasker 3 oz. May 15 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (M) Jul 14

P DC N

44¢ Bob Hope May 29 San Diego, CA 92199 PSA pane of 20 (C) Jul 28

44¢ Seabiscuit Jun 1 Kansas City, MO 64108 Stamped envelope #10 Stamped envelope #10W

Jul 31

44¢ U.S. Flag Jun 5 McLean, VA 22101 (NAPEX Stamp Show)

PSA book of 10 (M) Aug 4

44¢ Celebrate! Jun 10 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (M) Aug 9P 44¢ Anna Julia Cooper

(Black Heritage) Jun 11 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (C) Aug 27

64¢ Dolphin Jun 12 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (M) Aug 1198¢ Grand Teton National Park, WY (International Rate)

Jun 28 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (M) Aug 27

79¢ Zion National Park, UT (International Rate, Mexico)

Jun 28 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (M)

DC 44¢ Gulf Coast Lighthouses Jul 23 Biloxi, MS 39530 PSA pane of 20 (C) (5 designs)

Sep 21

P DC

44¢ Flags of our Nation: Set 3 Aug 6 Pittsburgh, PA 15290 (APS Stamp Show)

PSA coil of 50 (M) (10 designs)

Oct 5

44¢ Forever Aug 7 Pittsburgh, PA 15290 (APS Stamp Show)

PSA booklet of 20 (M) Oct 6

P DC

44¢ Early TV Memories Aug 11 North Hollywood, CA 91605 PSA pane of 20 (C) (20 designs)

Oct 10

P DC

44¢ Hawai’i Statehood Aug 21 Honolulu, HI 96820 PSA pane of 20 (C) Oct 20

44¢ Eid Sep 3 Washington, DC 20066 PSA pane of 20 (M) Sep 3DC 44¢ Thanksgiving Day Parade Sep 9 New York, NY 10199 PSA pane of 20 (C)

(4 designs)Nov 8

P DC

44¢ Gary Cooper Sep 10 Los Angeles, CA 90052 PSA pane of 20 (C) Nov 9

44¢ Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States

Sep 22 Washington, DC 20066 PSA souvenir sheet of 4 (C) (4 designs)

Nov 21

44¢ Nature of America: Kelp Forest

Oct 1 Monterey, CA 93940 PSA pane of 10 (C) (10 designs)

Nov 30

DC

44¢ Winter Holidays Oct 8 New York, NY 10199 (Mega Stamp Show)

PSA booklet of 20 PSA ATM booklet of 18 (M) (4 designs)

Dec 7

44¢ Hanukkah Menorah Oct 9 New York, NY 10199 (Mega Stamp Show)

PSA pane of 20 (M) Dec 8

44¢ Kwanzaa Oct 9 New York, NY 10199 (Mega Stamp Show)

PSA pane of 20 (M) Dec 8

44¢ Christmas: “Virgin and Child” by Sassoferrato

Oct 20 San Simeon, CA 93452 PSA booklet of 20 (M) Dec 19

Issue

Nationwide First Day of Issue First Day City/State Format Deadline


Pictorial Postmarks AnnouncementAs a community service, the Postal Service™ offers pic-

torial postmarks to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which pictorial postmarks are authorized appears below. The sponsor of the pictorial postmark appears in italics under the date. Also provided are illustrations of these 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 post-card bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail® post-age. Items submitted for postmark may not include

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 sturdi-ness, 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, as listed below.

Customers can also send stamped envelopes and post-cards without addresses for postmark, as long as they sup-ply 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 26, 2009

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service & Bass Pro Shops

Duck Stamp StationPostmaster105 Canterbury Ln.Bollingbrook, IL 60440-9998

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service & Bass Pro Shops

Duck Stamp StationPostmaster502 Greystone WayPrattville, AL 36066-7278

June 20, 2009

Vermont State Stamp Show

Vermont State Stamp Show Station

Postmaster1 Village GreenQuechee, VT 05059-9998

June 20, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Centennial StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Joplin, MT 59531-9998

June 26, 2009

Emerson Purple-hull Pea Festival

Emerson Purple Hull Pea Festival Station

Postmaster204 N. Elm St.Emerson, AR 71740-9998

June 26, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Korean War National Museum Dedication Station

Postmaster2105 E. Cook St.Springfield, IL 62703-9998

June 26–27, 2009

The Century Club of Lagro Indiana

150th Anniversary Lagro Station

Postmaster830 Main St.Lagro, IN 46941-9998

June 27, 2009

Crane’s Museum

150th Anniversary StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Williamsburg, MO 63388-9998


June 27, 2009

Lauren Faith Miller Foundation

Lauren Faith Miller Foundation Station

Postmaster7 W. Pleasant St.Catawba, OH 43010-9998

June 27, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Centennial StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Valier, MT 59486-9998

July 1, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

152nd Oswego Fair StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Sandy Creek, NY 13145-9998

July 3–5, 2009

Jewell Ridge Recreation

Jewell Ridge Homecoming Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Jewell Ridge, VA 24622-9998

July 10, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

50th St. Lawrence Seaway Anniversary Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Massena, NY 13662-9998

July 10, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

50th St. Lawrence Seaway Anniversary Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Ogdensburg, NY 13669-9998

July 10, 2009

Nyssa Chamber of Commerce

Thunderegg Days StationPostmaster16 N. 4th St.Nyssa, OR 97913-9998

July 10–12, 2009

National Folk Festival

National Folk Festival Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Butte, MT 59701-9998

July 11–12, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Knickerbocker Mansion Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Schaghticoke, NY 12154-9998

July 12, 2009

Buffalo Trails Museum

Epping StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Epping, SD 58843-9998

July 14–18, 2009

Alpenfest Festival Committee

Alpenfest StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Gaylord, MI 49735-9998

July 16, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Festival StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-9998

July 16, 2009

Town of Truro

North Truro StationPostmaster38 Shore Rd.North Truro, MA 02652-9998

July 16, 2009

Truro Center for Performing Arts

Postmaster16 Truro Center Rd.Truro, MA 02666-9998


July 17, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Keel Laying StationPostmaster911 Jackson Ave.Pascagoula, MS 39567-9998

July 17–18, 2009

Minnesota Stamp Expo

Minnesota Stamp Expo Station

MOW CRC Michael LePree100 S. 1st St., Rm. 127Minneapolis, MN 55401-9641

July 17–19, 2009

Dallas City Pride Committee

Dallas City Celebration Station

Postmaster45 East 3rd St. Dallas City, IL 62330-9998

July 18, 2009

City of Malin

Malin Centennial StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Malin, OR 97632-9998

July 18, 2009

Danish Days Committee

Danish Days StationPostmaster103 S. Main St.Viborg, SD 57070-9998

July 18, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Grey Fox Blue Grass Festival Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Oak Hill, NY 12460-9998

July 18, 2009

Knik Museum

Celebration StationPostmaster401 N. Main St.Wasilla, AK 99687-9998

July 18, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

White StationPostmaster311 W. Main St.White, SD 57276-9998

July 18, 2009

Winston Historical Society

1881 James Robbery Station

Postmaster101 W. 2nd St.Winston, MO 64689-9998

July 18, 2009

Solon Bicentennial

Solon Bicentennial StationPostmaster8 Ferry St.Solon, ME 04979-9998

July 18, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Van Buren Township Kettlersville Volunteer Fireman’s Picnic Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Kettlersville, OH 45336-9998

July 18, 2009

Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce

36th Annual After Harvest Festival Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Ellinwood, KS 67526-9998

July 18, 2009

Ledyard Quasquicentennial Committee

Quasquicentennial StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Ledyard, IA 50556-9998

July 18–26, 2009

Cheyenne Philatelic Society

Rodeo StationPostmaster4800 Converse Ave.Cheyenne, WY 82009-9998


July 19–26, 2009

National Speleological Society

Congress StationPostmaster244 Cully Dr.Kerrville, TX 78028-9998

July 20, 2009

Stanton Historical Society

Stanton Iowa StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Stanton, IA 51573-9998

July 20, 2009

Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum

Armstrong Museum StationPostmaster12 Willipie St.Wapakoneta, OH 45895-9998

July 20, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Buzz Aldrin StationPostmasterPO Box 9998West Point, NY 10996-9998

July 22, 2009

City of Lacona

Willis Log Cabin StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Lacona, IA 50139-9998

July 22–24, 2009

Postmark Collector’s Club

PMCC 48th Convention Station

Postmaster430 W. State Hwy. 6Waco, TX 76702-9998

July 23, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Fort Jefferson StationPostmaster400 Whitehead St.Key West, FL 33040-9998

July 23–25, 2009

Page County Ag fair Association

Page County Fair StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Clarinda, IA 51632-9998

July 23–25, 2009

Sunflower Festival

Sunflower Festival StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Mayville, MI 48744-9998

July 24, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Matagorda Island Lighthouse Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Cedar Lane, TX 77415-9998

July 24, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Matagorda Island Lighthouse Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Matagorda, TX 77457-9998

July 24, 2009

Lamoille County Field Days

Lamoille County Field Days Station

Postmaster115 Lower Main St. W.Johnson, VT 05656-9998

July 24–25, 2009

Norvelt 75th Anniversary Committee

75th Anniversary StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Norvelt, PA 15674-9998

July 24–28, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

World Series StationPostmaster7550 Airways Blvd.Southaven, MS 38671-9998


July 24–31, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Neshoba Co. Fair StationPostmaster1 Government St.Philadelphia, MS 39350-9998

July 25, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Northwood StationPostmaster4 N. Raymond St.Northwood, ND 58267-9998

July 25, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Birthday StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Goodwin, SD 57238-9998

July 25, 2009

Seal Harbor Old Timers Club

Bicentennial StationPostmaster14 Main St.Seal Harbor, ME 04675-9998

July 25, 2009

Jamaica Old Home Day Committee

Jamaica Old Home Day 2009 Station

Postmaster3912 VT Rt. 30Jamaica, VT 05343-9998

July 25, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Hartville Elevator Co. Centennial Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Hartville, OH 44632-9998

July 25, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Sweet Dreams StationPostmaster2857 Stuarts Draft Hwy., Ste. 133

Stuarts Draft, VA 24477-9998

July 25, 2009

Wilson Czech Festival Committee

49th After Harvest Czech Festival Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Wilson, KS 67490-9998

July 25, 2009

Fremont County Assessor

Courthouse StationPostmaster50 W. 1st St. NSt. Anthony, ID 83445-9998

July 25, 2009

Stoco Communities Reunion Association

Stoco StationPostmaster114 Tingler Ave.Coal City, WV 25823-9998

July 25, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Barnstormers StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Belmont, OH 43718-9998

July 25, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Brookfield Sesquicentennial Station

Postmaster201 W. Boston St.Brookfield, MO 64628-9998

July 25, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Through Quilts StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Whitehall, NY 12887-9998

July 25, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Champlain Legacy Park Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Ticonderoga, NY 12883-9998



How to Order the First Day of Issue Digital Color or Traditional PostmarksCustomers have 60 days to obtain the first day of issue

postmarks by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, or at The Postal Store® website at www.usps.com/shop.

Traditional PostmarksCustomers 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. After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal

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 PostmarksOnly 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 recom-mends envelopes of 80-pound Accent Opaque, acid-free, 9/16" side seams with no glue on the flap. The maximum size of all digital color postmarks is 2" high x 4" long. Allow

July 25, 2009

130th Anniversary Committee

Odessa 130th Anniversary Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Odessa, MN 56276-9998

July 25, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Sesquicentennial StationPostmaster100 Main St.Rock City, IL 61070-9998

July 25–26, 2009

Nevada Stamp Study Society

Greater Reno Stamp & Cover Show Station

Postmaster2000 Vassar St.Reno, NV 89510 -9998

July 26, 2009

National Baseball Hall of Fame

Induction Day StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Cooperstown, NY 13326-9998

July 27, 2009

U.S. Mint & Unicover Corporation

Pago Pago Station PostmasterPO Box 9998Pago Pago, AS 96799-9998

July 27–August 2, 2009

2009 Air Venture Oshkosh

EAA StationPostmasterPO Box 9998Oshkosh, WI 54902-9998

July 29, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Pony Penning StationPostmaster4144 Main St.Chincoteague, VA 23336-9998

July 29, 2009

U.S. Postal Service

Saratoga Race Course Station

PostmasterPO Box 9998Saratoga, NY 12866-9998



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 tradi-tional black rubber postmarks if use of nonspecified enve-lopes 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 can-celed 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.

After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes to the customer by U.S. Mail.

Bob Hope StampPostmasterPO Box 85530San Diego, CA 92186-5530

July 28, 2009

Black and White Pictorial

Bob Hope StampPostmasterPO Box 85530San Diego, CA 92186-5530

July 28, 2009

Digital Color Pictorial

Flags of Our Nation Set 3 StampsGrant Street Station700 Grant StreetPittsburg, PA 15219-1906

October 7, 2009


Flags of Our Nation Set 3 StampsGrant Street Station700 Grant StreetPittsburg, PA 15219-1906

October 7, 2009


Hawai’i Statehood StampSpecial CancellationsMarketing Department3600 Aolele StreetHonolulu, HI 96829-9661

October 20, 2009




RetailPO Boxes — Convenient Payment Options

As a reminder, customers can manage a full range of PO Box transactions online at usps.com/poboxes. This online option enables existing PO Box customers to make one-time payments with a credit card or sign up for automatic renewals, view their payment history, and receive e-mail payment reminders. New customers can search, select, apply, and pay for a new PO Box online. And there’s more — customers can even add their name to a wait list if the PO Box of their choice is not available at a particular Post Office™ location.

As an added convenience, existing customers can renew their semi-annual or annual PO Box payments

(excluding caller service) at any of our 2,500 Automated Postal Center® (APC®) kiosks. Located in Post Office lobbies, many APCs are open 24 hours and accept credit and debit card payments.

Accepting PO Box payments online and at the APC adds another level of convenience for PO Box customers. Go to www.usps.com for additional information regarding these payment options.

— Special Services, Retail Products and Services, 7-16-09

Supply ManagementW. W. Grainger and MSC Industrial Supply Will Ship Supplies Using USPS Parcel Select

W. W. Grainger and MSC Industrial Supply made a com-mitment to ship maintenance repair and operations (MRO) supplies using USPS® Parcel Select® service. Beginning June 1, 2009, W. W. Grainger implemented the use of Parcel Select service in delivery of MRO and custodial products at the Niles Distribution Center (DC). The remain-ing DCs will be on a weekly schedule until 100 percent are using Parcel Select service to deliver products to Postal Service™ facilities. MSC Industrial Supply’s implementa-tion of a new delivery method is still in progress. We will publish an additional notice when details are finalized.

Parcel Select service is provided by a third-party con-solidator that picks up and transports the mail to one of three destination entry points. USPS then delivers the mail to its addressee or “the last mile.” Expect a 2–3 day deliv-ery window from the time the order is received with Parcel Select service. Adequate planning will be required to receive orders when needed with this new delivery method. All orders will have a Delivery Confirmation™ barcode and will be traceable via USPS.com®.

The Parcel Select option brings revenue for delivery of products back to USPS. Mail processing changes may be needed to ensure that USPS orders from W. W. Grainger are delivered correctly within our plants and postal facili-ties. Mail processing operations will need to ensure that maintenance shipments from W. W. Grainger that are com-mingled with other mail are properly directed within the plant or Post Office™ facility to the correct internal addressee as shown on the label.

Maintenance managers should be aware of how these Parcel Select orders are handled within their facilities to ensure that these products are delivered to the end user in a timely manner. These products are critical for repair of equipment, and untimely delivery could result in delay of operations.

Contact Victoria Kokoruda at 214-819-7102 or victoria. [email protected] if you have additional questions.

— Environmental & MRO Category Management Center (CMC), Dallas, Texas, Supply Management, 7-16-09

Hawai’i Statehood StampSpecial CancellationsMarketing Department3600 Aolele StreetHonolulu, HI 96829-9661

October 20, 2009


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Cleanwise Offers Incentives for Large OrdersCleanwise LLC, one of our custodial products’ suppli-

ers, has offered a 1 percent rebate for all orders $2,000 or more. All postal facilities can participate in this program beginning July 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009. If par-ticipation is high, Cleanwise has agreed to negotiate the extension of this program after December 31. The purpose of this program is to consolidate orders placed with Cleanwise, which will reduce order processing time as well as Postal Service™ transaction costs associated with pro-cessing multiple eBuy or eMARS orders.

How can you participate in this program?Evaluate your ordering process: Do you place one order for all your custodial products requirements on a regularly scheduled basis (efficient), or do you place an order every time you run out of products (inefficient)?

Evaluate your overall spending: How often do your orders for custodial products exceed $2,000, and how can you plan your orders to take advantage of the 1 percent rebate?

Evaluate your employee resources: How many per-sons within your facility order custodial products

using the same FEDSTRIP number, thereby minimiz-ing your ability to hit the magic number of $2,000?

Once you begin placing your consolidated orders of $2,000 or over with Cleanwise, you can apply for your rebate by accessing the online rebate form. Log onto www.cleanwise.com, use your FEDSTRIP number as the user name (any letters must be capitalized), and use your nine-digit ZIP™ Code (without the dash) for the password. Click on the Account Management tab, select survey, and fill in the required information (FEDSTRIP number, eBuy purchase order number, date of order, and dollar amount of order), then watch your Monthly Billing Summary Report for your credit. These incentive rebates will be processed quarterly.

If you have questions, call Dan Moore at 214-819-7106 or e-mail Help, Custodial — Dallas, TX.

Let’s change the way we do business and save the postal service money!

— Environmental & MRO Category Management Center (CMC), Dallas, Texas, Supply Management, 7-16-09

USPS Headquarters Managers and Field Installation Heads: Semi-annual Capital Property Reviews

The next Semi-annual Capital Property Review will com-mence on August 3, 2009, and be complete by August 14, 2009. “Materials, Customer Service — Topeka, KS” will e-mail the list of items to be verified by the selected finance numbers.

The Semi-annual Capital Property Reviews are a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirement. A list of finance numbers that receive a Semi-Annual Capital Property Certification Report but do not submit the report on time will be escalated for further action.

The district material management specialists (DMMSs) will provide instructions and guidelines on how their dis-tricts should conduct the Semi-annual Capital Property Reviews; the Material Service Centers (MSCs) will provide similar support for the Headquarters groups. Handbook AS-701, Material Management, is under revision; instruc-tions and guidelines provided by the DMMSs and MSCs will supersede Handbook AS-701 where there are conflicts.

— National Supply Management Programs, Supply Management, 7-16-09

Correction: Interest Rate on Contract ClaimsIn the article “Interest Rate on Contract Claims”, in Postal Bulletin 22262 (7-2-09, page 61), the interest rate was incorrect.

The correct interest rate effective for the 6-month period beginning July 2009 and ending December 2009 is 4 7/8 percent.

— Supply Management Infrastructure, Supply Management, 7-16-09

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