International Mail Manual: Global Direct— Canada Admail service,

[Federal Register: January 19, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 11)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 2855-2857]

From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

[DOCID:fr19ja99-22]

POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 20

Global Direct--Canada Admail Service

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Postal Service published an interim rule and request for comment on a new service, Global Direct--Canada Admail, in the Federal Register on August 21, 1998, (63 FR 44789). The Postal Service hereby gives notice that it is adopting the interim rule.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 19, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter J. Grandjean, (202) 314-7256.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In cooperation with Canada Post Corporation (CPC), the Postal Service introduced, on an interim basis, Global Direct--Canada Admail. This international mail service is primarily intended for major printing firms, direct marketers, mail order companies, and other high-volume mailers seeking easier access to the Canadian domestic postal system. It is intended to provide mail delivery in an average of 5 to 10 business days in major urban areas throughout Canada. Ancillary services for local business reply and the return of undeliverable mail are also introduced for use with Global Direct--Canada Admail.

On August 21, 1998, the Postal Service published in the Federal Register (63 FR 44789) an interim rule and request for comment on this new service, Global Direct--Canada Admail. Comments were requested on or before September 21, 1998.

The Postal Service did not receive any written comments on the interim rule

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concerning Global Direct--Canada Admail. Accordingly, the Postal Service adopts, without change, the interim rule.

The Postal Service adopts the following amendments to the International Mail Manual, which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

Foreign relations, International postal service.

PART 20--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 407, 408.

2. Chapter 6 of the International Mail Manual is amended by changing the title of 610, renumbering old 610 as 611, and adding new part 612 to read as follows:

   CHAPTER 6--SPECIAL PROGRAMS

   610 Global Direct Service

   611 Global Direct--Mexico Direct

   * * * * *

   612 Global Direct--Canada Admail

   612.1 Description

   Global Direct--Canada Admail is an international mail service that is available on the basis of a service agreement between the Postal Service and a qualifying mailer. Under this service a mailer must enter identical printed matter items that meet the applicable eligibility, makeup, and preparation requirements for Canadian Post domestic Addressed Admail service. The Postal Service transports the items to Canada for entry into that country's domestic mail system. The mailer is responsible for ensuring that the items meet Canada Post Corporation's makeup and preparation requirements.

   612.2 Qualifying Mailers and Mailing Locations

   612.21 Qualifying Mailers

   Qualifying mailers must agree to mail a minimum of 25,000 Admail items for delivery to Canadian addressees per mailing. All tendered mailpieces must conform to the applicable makeup and preparation requirements for Canadian domestic mail, as specified by Canada Post Corporation (CPC). CPC-certified sortation and address accuracy software is required.

   612.22 Mailing Locations

   Mailings may be deposited only at the following offices as specified in the service agreement:

   JOHN F KENNEDY AIRPORT MAIL CENTER, JOHN F KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BUILDING 250, JAMAICA NY 11430-9998. NEW JERSEY INTERNATIONAL BULK MAIL CENTER, US POSTAL SERVICE, 80 COUNTY RD, JERSEY CITY NJ 07097-9998. BUFFALO AUXILIARY SERVICE FACILITY, BUFFALO PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER, 1200 WILLIAM ST, BUFFALO NY 14240-9998. DETROIT PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER, US POSTAL SERVICE, 1401 W FORT, DETROIT MI 48233-9997. AMC O'HARE INTERNATIONAL ANNEX, US POSTAL SERVICE, 3333 MOUNT PROSPECT RD, FRANKLIN PARK IL 60131-1347. SEATTLE PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER, US POSTAL SERVICE, 2454 OCCIDENTAL AVE S, SEATTLE WA 98134-9997.

   612.3 Postage

   612.31 Rate

   The rate of postage is determined by the size, weight, and level of sortation of the items being mailed as specified below:

   Letter Carrier Presort (LCP) National Distribution Guide

   (NDG) Weight not over 1.76 ounces

   ------------------------------- Standard

   Large

   Standard

   Large

   Letter Carrier Direct...........................

   $0.216

   $0.234

   N/A

   N/A Station.........................................

   0.223

   0.245

   $0.245

   $0.269 Direct Rural....................................

   0.245

   0.269

   0.245

   0.269 City............................................

   0.248

   0.273

   0.259

   0.287 Distribution Center Facility....................

   0.255

   0.277

   0.269

   0.291 Forward Consolidation Point.....................

   0.269

   0.291

   0.277

   0.312 Residue.........................................

   0.284

   0.312

   0.298

   0.337 Each additional pound over 1.76 ounce...........

   0.544

   0.626

   0.544

   0.626

   Note: A extra charge of 3.5 cents may be charged for the number of items not meeting address accuracy requirements.

   612.32 CPC Size Definitions

   Every item must meet size and weight requirements for its type. The size standards are as follows:

   Weight and Size Limits

   Length

   Width

   Thickness

   Cards/Envelopes

   Standard (Short/Long) Items:

   Minimum...................... 5 \1/2\ in............... 3 \9/16\ in............. .007 in. (140 mm)................. (90 mm)................. (0.18 mm.)

   Maximum...................... 9 \5/8\ in............... 5 \7/8\ in.............. \3/16\ in. (245 mm)................. (150 mm)................ (5 mm) Large (Oversized) Items:

   14 \7/8\ in.............. 10 \9/16\ in............ \13/16\ in. (380 mm)................. (270 mm)................ (20 mm)

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   Other Items *

   Standard (Short/Long) Items:

   Minimum...................... 3 \15/16\ in............. 2 \3/4\ in.............. .007 in. (100 mm)................. (70 mm)................. (0.18 mm)

   Maximum...................... 9 \5/8\ in............... 5 \7/8\ in.............. \3/16\ in. (245 mm)................. (150 mm)................ (5 mm) Large (Oversized) Items:

   14 \7/8\ in.............. 10 \9/16\ in............ \13/16\ in. (380 mm)................. (270 mm)................ (20 mm)

   Maximum Weight...............

   17.6 oz. (500 grams)

   * Other items are defined as items other than cards and envelopes.

   612.33 Postage Payment Method

   Postage must be paid through an advance deposit account. Qualifying mailers have the option of placing a CPC permit imprint on their mailpieces in combination with a Canadian return address or a customer specific USPS permit imprint in combination with a domestic U.S. return address.

   612.34 Postage Statement

   Mailers must compute the total postage on PS Form 3656, Postage Statement--Global Direct Canada Admail, furnished by the Postal Service. A separate postage statement must be prepared for each individual mailing.

   612.4 Preparation Requirements

   Mailers are responsible for ensuring that items tendered under the Global Direct--Canada Admail service comply with CPC's domestic mail preparation requirements.

   612.5 Ancillary Services

   612.51 Business Reply Service

   This service provides for the return of Canadian business reply mail through the Postal Service to a specified address in Canada. Detailed specifications for this service are contained in Publication 524, Global Direct--Canada Admail Service Guide. The rates for this service are $0.45 for items not weighing over 1.06 ounces (30 grams) and $0.65 for items weighing over 1.06 ounces (30 grams) but not over 1.76 ounces (50 grams).

   612.52 Return of Undeliverable Mail

   Mailers using a Canadian identity (Canadian indicia and return address) may have undeliverable items returned to the U.S. through a Canadian return address. The sender must endorse items ``Return Postage Guaranteed'' and use the return address specified by the Postal Service. The rates are:

   Weight (not over)

   Rate

   3.52 oz. (100 grams).......................................

   $0.80 7.04 oz. (200 grams).......................................

   1.32 17.60 oz.(500 grams).......................................

   2.09

   Note: If a U.S. permit is used, returned items are subject to the applicable surface printed matter postage that would have been paid from the United States to Canada.

   612.6 Advance Notification

   Mailers who are interested in using the Global Direct--Canada Admail service must furnish the following information to the Postal Service at least 10 business days prior to their first planned mailing date:

   1. Customer's name and address.

   2. Proposed initial mailing date and frequency.

   3. Mailing location.

   4. The type of items, including size and weight, that will be mailing.

   5. Number of items in the proposed mailing.

   6. Mail sort option used.

   7. The mailing equipment that the customer intends to use to prepare items.

   8. Ancillary services used.

   All correspondence pertaining to Global Direct--Canada Admail service should be directed to:

   MARKET SEGMENT MANAGER PUBLISHING, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS UNIT, US POSTAL SERVICE 475 L'ENFANT PLZ SW 370 IBU, WASHINGTON DC 20260-6500.

   612.7 Service Agreement

   Based on the mailer's input, the Postal Service prepares a service agreement to cover the projected mailing(s). This agreement stipulates the conditions of mailing. Concurrent with the preparation of the service agreement, instructions are issued to the designated post office of entry regarding the acceptance and verification of the prospective customer's mailpieces. * * * * *

   A transmittal letter changing the relevant pages in the International Mail Manual will be published and automatically transmitted to all subscribers. Notice of issuance of the transmittal will be published in the Federal Register as provided by 39 CFR 20.3. Stanley F. Mires, Chief Counsel, Legislative.

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