MAIL SERVICES
May 31, 1996
KEY ADMINISTRATORS/KEY SUPPPORT STAFF
SUBJECT: Use of Bulk Mail Permit #128 and #391
The U.S. Postal Service "Reclassification Reform" (effective July 1, 1996), will necessitate many changes in the way Mail Services prepares non-profit, First and Third Class bulk mail. Presently, we are using Permit #128 and #391 (La Jolla, CA) and Permit #1909 (San Diego).
The users of Permit #1909 are receiving better postal discounts for zip codes beginning with 919, 920, and 921 because these mailings are being processed at the Carmel Mountain Postal Facility in San Diego.
Mail Services recommends that you start using Permit #1909 as soon as possible to help your department lower postage costs. Prior to going to print, send or fax a copy for approval to Bill Hudson at the U.S. Postal Service, 11251 Rancho Carmel Drive San Diego, CA 92199-9651, 674-0413 (FAX). This will ensure that your mailing will qualify for non-profit rates.
Effective January 1, 1997, all courtesy or business reply letter size cards and envelopes enclosed in a bulk mailing should be automation capable with the correct FIM (Facing Identification Mark) and Barcode (See PPM Section 553-5 for details). The following are acceptable indicias for Permit #1909, Non-Profit bulk mailings:
NON-PROFIT ORG. NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE U.S. POSTAGE
PAID - OR- PAID
SAN DIEGO, CA U.C.S.D. PERMIT #1909
Another option you have is to submit the mailing without the indicia and Mail Services will apply it for you.
The use of Permit #128 and #391 will be discontinued effective January 1, 1997.
If you have any questions or want to express a concern in reference to this change, please contact Sym Capps on x-49923.
Pat Procopio
Manager