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2. NEW RATES As with all rate increases, there are multiple line
items for each mailing statement in a class, and
EDUCATION
Effective April 17, 2011
your mailing profile will effect the rate increase up There are many ways to learn more. Local PCCs
or down. have seminars; there are live webinars online and
While legal maneuvers over periodicals cost
all are free.
coverage and 5 day delivery continue, the new For more specific information on all rates go to:
rates requested by the USPS and approved by http://pe.usps.com and look on the left column for To find the latest and find out how to join, please
the Postal Regulatory Commission do take effect *NEW* April 17, 2011 Pricing Information go to: http://ribbs.usps.gov/
April 17, 2011.
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First Class International Excel File Postal Service Relaxes
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Overall increase 1.7% FINAL Postage Statements Upcoming Requirements for
While the first class stamp remains at Automation Prices
44 cents, additional ounces go from .17 EVENT TITLE Recognizing ongoing concerns about mailers’
each to .20 each.
USPS Focus Mtg readiness for broader adoption of the Intelligent
1st Class flats up 5.3% April 21 Mail barcode (IMb®), the USPS® has decided that
1st Class parcels up 3.8% charles.c.mancuso@usps.gov automation discounts for mail with POSTNET
1st Class presort letters up 1.8% (Free event in NYC) barcodes will continue to be offered beyond May
2011.
International up 4.0%
Natl Postal Forum
Standard Mail May 1-4 The announcement, made following consultation
www.npf.org with key industry leaders, means that mailers
Overall increase 1.7% (Postal Forum in San Diego) also may continue to use the POSTNET barcode
for reply mail (such as Business Reply Mail (BRM),
Flats increase 0.8% (below average increase, QBRM and Permit Reply Mail) and PLANET Code®
USPS Focus Mtg
trying to foster growth). for Confirm® Service.
July 14
Periodicals charles.c.mancuso@usps.gov
(Free USPS event in NYC) The relaxing of requirements beyond the planned
May POSTNET retirement time-frame allows for
Overall increase 1.8% outside county
NY Postal Customer Council an easier transition to the full use of the IMb while
(above average increase for origin pallets,
Log on to gnypcc@usps.gov for more continuing receiving automation discounts.
to promote efficiency).
information and a schedule.
When a new implementation date is announced,
Overall increase 1.1% inside county
Vanguard will provide updated information for you.
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