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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 233 Priority Mail International Flat-
Christy Bonning, 202–268–2108, or CFR part 20. Rate Boxes
Garry Rodriguez, 202–268–7281, United
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20 [Add a new 233.1 and renumber 233.1
States Postal Service.
Foreign relations, International postal (old 234.1) as 233.2.]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal services.
Service first approved the domestic 233.1 General
■ Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is
Priority Mail flat-rate box as an amended as follows: All mailable items that may be sent as
experiment more than three years ago. Priority Mail International (see 231.1)
Board of Governors’ Decision, Docket PART 20—[AMENDED] may be sent in Priority Mail flat-rate
No. MC 2004–2 (October 29, 2004). boxes when the contents fit securely
Subsequently, a permanent ■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
and are entirely confined within the
classification for the flat-rate box was part 20 is revised to read as follows:
box. The box flaps must be able to close
approved as part of the R2006–1 Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 401, within the normal folds.
omnibus rate case. The use of Priority 404, 407, 408, 3632 and 3633.
A flat-rate box may be insured. See
Mail flat-rate boxes for Priority Mail ■ 2. Revise the following sections of 320 and Individual Country Listings for
International shipments was adopted Mailing Standards of the United States insurance availability, limitations, and
concurrently with the rate case. Postal Service, International Mail coverage. Registered Mail service is not
The offering of a larger Priority Mail Manual (IMM), as follows: available.
flat-rate box will enhance customer [Revise heading and text of
choice, convenience, and ease of use. 2 Conditions for Mailing
renumbered 233.2 (old 234.1) as
Accordingly, the Postal Service offers a * * * * * follows:]
new Priority Mail large flat-rate box
230 Priority Mail International 233.2 Postage
with a weight restriction of 20 pounds
to international destinations. The * * * * *
[Revise heading of 232 as follows:] The Priority Mail flat-rate boxes are
dimensions are 121⁄4″ x 121⁄4″ x 6″ charged flat rates. The price does not
exterior, and 12″ x 12″ x 51⁄2″ interior. 232 Priority Mail International Flat- depend on the weight of the item.
The new Priority Mail large flat-rate Rate Envelope Postage is required for each piece.
box will be available for order online at * * * * * Exhibit 233.2 lists the rates for Priority
USPS.com and in most post offices [Reverse section 233 in its entirety Mail International flat-rate boxes.
nationwide. with sections 234 and 234.1. Delete [Revise heading and table of Exhibit
The Postal Service adopts the 234.2 in its entirety. Renumber 234.3 233.2 (old 234.1) as follows:]
following changes to Mailing Standards through 234.5 as new 234.5 through Exhibit 233.2
of the United States Postal Service, 234.7.]
International Mail Manual (IMM), [Revise heading of renumbered 233 Priority Mail International—Flat-Rate
which is incorporated by reference in (old 234) as follows:] Boxes

Regular Large flat-rate

International destination flat-rate box box

Canada & Mexico .................................................................................................................................................... $23.00 $29.95

All other countries .................................................................................................................................................... 37.00 49.95

[In the Note of 233.2 keep only the 234.2 Indemnity POSTAL SERVICE
first sentence; delete rest of text
* * * * * 39 CFR Part 111
(sentences two through five).]
[Add new 233.3 as follows:] [Revise the second Note in 234.2 as
follows:] Express Mail Sunday/Holiday Delivery
233.3 Weight Limit Premium
Note: Priority Mail parcels and flat-rate
The weight limit for each flat-rate box boxes may be insured, but not Priority Mail AGENCY: Postal Service.
is 20 pounds. flat-rate envelopes (see 322). ACTION: Final rule.
[Add new 233.4 as follows:]
234.3 Exclusions SUMMARY: The Postal ServiceTM is
233.4 Customs Forms Required revising ExpressMail service to reflect
* * * * * a premium of $12.50 in addition to
All Priority Mail International flat-rate
boxes must bear a properly completed 234.4 Ordinary Priority Mail current postage for guaranteed Sunday
PS Form 2976–A. International Weight and Indemnity or holiday delivery of Express Mail
Limits pieces.
234 Priority Mail International Parcels
DATES: Effective Date: March 3, 2008.
* * * * *
[Add new 234.1 and renumber 234.1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bert
through 234.3 as new 234.2 through Neva R. Watson, Olsen, 202–268–7276.
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234.4.] Attorney, Legislative. We adopt the following amendments

[FR Doc. E8–1776 Filed 1–31–08; 8:45 am] to Mailing Standards of the United
234.1 General
BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail
Prices for parcels not using a flat-rate Manual (DMM), incorporated by
box vary by weight and country rate reference in the Code of Federal
group. See Individual Country Listings. Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1.

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List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 [Revise current text to be identified as Decision, Docket No. MC 2004–2
Administrative practice and item b and add a new a as follows:] (October 29, 2004). Subsequently, a
a. Mailers using Express Mail permanent classification for the flat-rate
procedure, Postal Service.
Manifesting (EMM) receive Sunday/ box was approved as part of the R2006–
■ Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is holiday guaranteed delivery at no 1 omnibus rate case.
amended as follows: additional charge without paying a The Priority Mail flat-rate box has
premium. been a big success and has proven to
PART 111—[AMENDED]
* * * * * provide value to customers in the form
■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR of convenience and ease of use.
Neva R. Watson,
part 111 is revised to read as follows: This success suggested a market for a
Attorney, Legislative.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 101, larger Priority Mail flat-rate box. Such
[FR Doc. E8–1775 Filed 1–31–08; 8:45 am]
401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– an offering would enhance customer
3219, 3403–3406, 3626, 3632, 3633, 5001. BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
choice, convenience, and ease of use.
■ 2. Revise the following sections of Accordingly, the Postal Service is
Mailing Standards of the United States POSTAL SERVICE offering a new, Priority Mail large flat-
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual rate box.
(DMM), as follows: 39 CFR Part 111 The new boxes are approximately 50
* * * * * percent larger than the regular flat-rate
Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box— boxes currently available. The
100 Retail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Domestic APO/FPO dimensions are 121⁄4″ x 121⁄4″ x 6″
Parcels AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. exterior, and 12″ x 12″ x 51⁄2″ interior.
* * * * * ACTION: Final rule. The weight restriction for the large
110 Express Mail flat-rate box is 70 pounds to APO/FPO
SUMMARY: This final rule revises the and domestic destinations and 20
113 Rates and Eligibility Mailing Standards of the United States pounds to International destinations.
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
* * * * * The lower rate for APO/FPO
(DMM), to add the new Priority Mail
Exhibit 1.3 Express Mail Rates—Same destinations provides an opportunity for
Large Flat-Rate Box that has been
Day Airport Service Suspended the Postal Service to show support for
approved by the Board of Governors of
American troops stationed abroad and
* * * * * the United States Postal Service.
The new Priority Mail large flat-rate their families.
[Add an additional footnote, number The new Priority Mail large flat-rate
3, to Exhibit 1.3, Express Mail Rate box is approximately 50 percent larger
than the regular flat-rate boxes currently box will be available for order online at
Chart, as follows:] USPS.com and in most post offices
available. The prices for shipping a
3. For Sunday/holiday delivery, add nationwide.
Priority Mail large flat-rate box to an
$12.50.
APO/FPO ZIP CodeTM destination The Postal Service adopts the
* * * * * address, or to a domestic ZIP Code following changes to Mailing Standards
[Renumber current 1.5 through 1.7 as address are as follows: of the United States Postal Service,
new 1.6 through 1.8, and add new 1.5 • $10.95 to APO/FPO destination Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), which is
as follows:] addresses. incorporated by reference in the Code of
1.5 Sunday and Holiday Premium • $12.95 to domestic addresses. Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR part
The new flat-rate box is identified by 111.
When delivery is guaranteed for a the words ‘‘Large Flat-Rate Box’’ printed
Sunday or holiday, there is a premium on the packaging. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
of $12.50, unless paying via an Express Items to an APO/FPO address may be
Mail Manifesting Agreement. Customers Administrative practice and
shipped in the Priority Mail large flat- procedure, Postal Service.
not desiring delivery on a Sunday or a rate box or in a special version of the
holiday may avoid the premium by box identified with the additional logo: ■Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is
opting for guaranteed delivery on the ‘‘Americasupportsyou.mil.’’ amended as follows:
subsequent delivery day. The Priority Mail large flat-rate box
* * * * * also may be used for mailing to PART 111—[AMENDED]
international destinations at large flat-
700 Special Standards ■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
rate box prices specific to international
* * * * * items. part 111 is revised to read as follows:
Domestic or international large flat- Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 101,
705 Advanced Preparation and 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–
Special Postage Payment Systems rate box prices will apply to the special
version of the APO/FPO flat-rate box if 3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3626, 3632, 3633,
* * * * * and 5001.
used for non-APO/FPO addresses.
2.0 Manifest Mailing System DATES: Effective Date: March 3, 2008. ■ 2. Revise the following sections of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mailing Standards of the United States
* * * * *
Christy Bonning, 202–268–2108, or Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
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2.6 Express Mail Manifesting Garry Rodriguez, 202–268–7281, United (DMM), as follows:
Agreements States Postal Service. * * * * *
* * * * * SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal
Service first approved the Priority Mail 100 Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats,
2.6.3 Service Guarantee flat-rate box as an experiment more than and Parcels
* * * * * three years ago. Board of Governors’ * * * * *

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