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 MAIL | CURRENT | NEW |
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FIRST CLASS (no change for first ounce) |
-additional ounces (2 thru 13) | $0.21 | $0.23 |
-postcard rate | $0.20 | $0.21 |
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EXPRESS MAIL |
-1/2 pound rate | $12.25 | $12.45 |
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CERTIFIED MAIL |
-certified fee | $1.90 | $2.10 |
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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
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