July 2023 Price Change Release Overview

Mail Dat Client update is mandatory for this Release.  

Caller/Reserve Transition to the Enterprise Payment System (EPS)

Effective July 1, 2023, customers without an EPS account will no longer be able to apply for or renew caller and reserve services at the retail counter. 

Certified Full-Service Vendor Detailed List

This document contains a spreadsheet of detailed contact list information for Full-Service vendors.

Sack Extension Request Sheet

Mailers that require an extension for use of sacks after January 22, 2022 must complete the spreadsheet posted here.

Parcel Return Service (PRS) Guide

Parcel Return Service is only available through a Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) (709.1.0). Please consult this guide or contact a USPS Sales Representative for additional details.

January 08, 2023 Release Notes

Mail Dat Client update is mandatory for this Release.

January 2023 - Release FAQ

2D IMpb Barcode Guide

Some labels on packages may have barcodes that are not able to be scanned while being processed through automated equipment; this could be due to distortion, label placement, movement of items within soft packaging, etc.

Seamless Acceptance Undocumented Mail Fact Sheet

Provides insight into the source of undocumented error reporting, common causes, and best practices.

***NEW***Service Standard changes for Retail Ground and Parcel Select Ground (Effective 8/1/22)

As of August 1, 2022 the service standards for Retail Ground and Parcel Select Ground have changed.  Service Standards for Retail Ground or Parcel Select Ground packages originating and destinating within the contiguous United States (CONUS) will reflect First Class Package Service (FCPS) service standards of 2-5 days.  Retail Ground or Parcel Select packages originating or destinating to offshore locations outside of the contiguous United States (OCONUS) will continue to receive Package Services service standards between 2-16 days.  The following 3-digit origin and destination ZIP Codes are considered offshore (OCONUS):  006-009, 967-969, 995-999.  Packages containing hazardous materials or live animals and entered as Retail Ground or Parcel Select Ground will continue to receive Package Services service standard from all origins and destinations.  Updated service standards files for FCPS and Package Services are available on PostalPro.

New Mailing Standards for the Separation of Hazardous Materials

The Postal Service has issued an interim final rule that will become effective upon publication in the Federal Register on June 6, 2022, with new requirements for the separation of hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

Balance Check in the Customer Validation Tool Instructions

When given explicit permission by permit holders to do so, MSPs have the ability to perform balance checks for EPS and Local Trust accounts at the permit level.

Informational Video for Shippers

This video provides helpful information for shippers and includes important USPS parcel shipping requirements.

Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats (Pub 685)

Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats (Pub 685) contains the policies and processes for the verification of eligible business mailings using tools provided by Intelligent Mail® Full-Service, eInduction, and Seamless Acceptance.

Industry Connect Dashboard

Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)

USPS® Geospatial Information Systems [GIS]

CRID Management

Customer Registration ID (CRID) Overview.

10 Year Plan to Achieve Financial Sustainability and Service Excellence

WestPac Area – California 3 District - Post Offices Temporarily Closed and Reopened (March 13, 2023)

PCCAC Communications and Marketing Sub-Committee Quarter #2 Café “PCCAC Health Check Prescription Plan”

WestPac Area - California 1 District - Post Offices Closed

Area District Finance File (AREADIST.TXT)

AIS County Name Table Layout (AISCNTY.TXT)