UCSD
CAMPUS NOTICE
University of California, San Diego
 

OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Mail Services Division

May 30, 2001


ALL ACADEMICS AND STAFF AT UCSD (Campus)

SUBJECT:  U.S. Postal Service Rate Hike

The Postal Rate Commission (PRC) recently approved a rate increase for certain classes of mail. The U.S. Postal Service stated that the following rate changes will go into effect July 1, 2001.

CLASS OF MAILCURRENTNEW
 
FIRST CLASS (no change for first ounce)
-additional ounces (2 thru 13)$0.21$0.23
-postcard rate$0.20$0.21
 
EXPRESS MAIL
-1/2 pound rate$12.25$12.45
 
CERTIFIED MAIL
-certified fee$1.90$2.10
 
STANDARD MAIL
-standard auto flat basic$0.217$0.22
-non profit auto letter basic$0.155$0.158

MEDIA MAIL (book rate)
-single piece up an average of $0.03 (depending on zone and weight)

BOUND PRINTED MATTER
-single piece up an average of $0.09 (depending on zone and weight)


Detailed information on the new postal rates can be found at:
www.usps.com/ratecase/

If you need additional information, please call Mail Services at x-41164.


                                                Pat Procopio
                                                Manager