423.432 Application Fee. The fee prescribed by 412.12 must accompany an application for second-class mail privileges (original entry). 423.433 Copies Filed with Application. An application must be filed by the publisher before a publication is considered for second-class authorization. Copies of application forms may be obtained from the local postmaster. The headings on the forms describe the information the publisher must furnish. Two copies of the issue published nearest to the date of application must accompany the application. These copies must meet the requirements in 429.6. The copies must be marked to show the advertising content and the percentage of advertising must be stated on the cover. When one-half or more of the total copies distributed are purchased by news agents for resale or are consigned to news agents for sale, two copies each of at least four issues must be filed before an application is either approved or disapproved, to demonstrate compliance with the requirement for regular issuance at least four times each year. If the publication is printed in a foreign language, a brief translation of the contents of the copies must be furnished with the application. Generally a synopsis of each article and advertisement suffices. 423.434 Supporting Information. In accordance with 423.421, the publisher must maintain records adequate to establish that the primary distribution of the publication is to persons who have requested it. See 425 for a description of the types of records needed to satisfy this requirement. 423.435 Post Office Verification. The post office where the application is filed must review it for correctness and verify the requester data reported by the applicant. The post office completes column (C) on the back of the application, and shows under Section II on the front the publisher's records examined to substantiate the number of claimed requesters. 423.436 Forwarding the Application The postmaster forwards the application and one copy of the publication to the management sectional center (MSC). The MSC, after reviewing the application for completeness, forwards it with one copy of the publication to the rates and classification center. 423.44 Mailing While Application Pending 423.441 General. A publisher or news agent may not mail at second-class rates until the application for second-class mail privileges is approved by the general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication. The postmaster may not accept mailings of a publication at the second-class rates for which an original entry application is pending until written authorization is received from the general manager, rates and classification center. Postage at the applicable First-, third-, or fourth-class rates must be paid while the application is pending. 423.442 Record of Postage Paid. If thirdor fourth-class postage is paid through an advance deposit account, the postmaster must keep a record of such mailings on Form 3503. No record is kept on Form 3503 if postage is paid at First-Class rates or if postage is not paid through an advance deposit account. 423.45 Granting or Denying Applications 423.451 Responsibility. The general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication rules on all applications for second-class mail privileges. 423.452 Granting an Application. If the general manager grants an application for original entry, the general manager must notify the postmaster at the office where the application was filed, and the postmaster must notify the applicant. Before taking action on an application, the general manager may ask the publisher for additional information or evidence to complete or clarify the application. The publisher's failure to furnish such information is sufficient grounds to deny the application. Approval of an application to mail at second-class rates does not represent a determination by the Postal Service that a publication is mailable pursuant to 39 USC 3001(a) and 18 USC 1461 and 1463. (See Blount v. Rizzi, 400 U.S. 410 (1971.) 423.453 Effective Date. The effective date of the original entry authorization is the date of the application, if the publication was eligible for second-class mail privileges on that date, or the date of eligibility, if the publication became eligible after the date of application. 423.454 Refund a. If an authorization for second-class mail privileges is granted, the postmaster of the original entry post office is instructed to issue a refund to the publisher for copies mailed while the application was pending. The amount of the refund is the difference between the postage paid at thirdor fourth-class rates and the postage that would have been paid at the applicable second-class rates. Refunds are granted only for mailings made on or after the effective date of the authorization and only if postage was paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained. b. No refund is made (1) if the application is denied or withdrawn; (2) for the period prior to the effective date of the authorization; (3) for postage that was not paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained (see 423.442); (4) for postage at any rate that was affixed to copies of the publication; (5) for postage paid at Express Mail or First-Class rates; or (6) for postage on mailings that did not comply with the applicable preparation or other eligibility requirements for second-class mail. 423.455 Denying an Application. If the general manager denies an application for original entry, the general manager must notify the publisher specifying the reasons for the denial. The denial becomes effective 15 days from receipt of the notice by the publisher, unless an appeal is filed through the general manager with the Director, Office of Classification and Rates Administration, USPS Headquarters. If the Director upholds the denial, the publisher must be so notified. The denial becomes effective within 15 days of receipt of the notice of denial, unless an appeal is filed with the U.S. Postal Service Recorder according to 39 CFR 954, Rules of Practice in Proceedings Relative to the Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Second-Class Mail Privileges. A copy of the rules must be included with any notice of denial. 423.46 Revocation or Suspension of Second-Class Privileges 423.461 Discontinued Eligibility. The Postal Service must revoke the entry of a publication as second-class mail whenever it finds, after a hearing, that the publication is no longer entitled to be entered as second-class mail. 423.462 Initial Determination and Appeal. The general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication makes the initial determination concerning the suspension or revocation of a second-class entry subject to an appeal and hearing at the request of the publisher. The general manager may ask a publisher from time to time to submit information bearing on the publisher's right to retain a second-class entry for the publication. When the general manager determines that a publication is no longer entitled to second-class entry, he issues a ruling of suspension or revocation to the publisher at the last known address of the office of publication, stating the reasons for this ruling. The ruling becomes effective 15 days from receipt of the notice by the publisher, unless an appeal is filed with the Director, Office of Classification and Rates Administration, USPS Headquarters. If the Director upholds the ruling, the ruling becomes effective 15 days from its receipt by the publisher, unless an appeal is filed with the U.S. Postal Service Recorder according to 39 CFR 954, Rules of Practice in Proceedings Relative to the Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Second-Class Mail Privileges. A copy of the rules must be included with any notice of denial. 423.463 Procedures. A copy of the procedures governing administrative appeals and hearings relative to the denial, suspension, or revocation of second-class entry may be obtained from the rates and classification center. 423.5 Foreign Publications 423.51 Eligibility. Foreign newspapers and other periodicals that have the same general character as domestic publications entered as second-class mail may be granted second-class mail privileges. The publishers or their agents may apply for transmission of these publications through the mail at the same second-class rates as those published in the United States. Review of such applications is based only on United States circulation. This section does not authorize the transmission through the mail of a publication that violates a copyright granted by the United States. The known office of publication can be the office of the publisher's agent (see 422.3). 423.52 How to Apply for Second-Class Privileges 423.521 Original Entry Application DMF425Exhibit 423.521, Form 3501-A (reverse)] a. Forms (1) Publishers who wish to receive authorization to mail a publication at second-class rates under 423.5 must file an application for the publication on Form 3501-A at the post office servicing the known office of publication (see Exhibit 423.521). *viewer dmf425.pcx* The publisher must complete all applicable items on Form 3501-A. (2) When one-half or more of the total copies distributed are purchased by news agents for resale or are consigned to news agents for sale, postmasters must not accept Form 3501-A, unless the publisher has completed it by furnishing all the information required in items 10C and 10D. b. Post Office of Entry. The location indicated on the Form 3501-A as the original entry post office must be a post office; other postal installations (e.g. branches, stations, contract offices, processing hubs, etc.) cannot be authorized as original entries. Refer to Publication 65, National Five-Digit ZIP Code and Post Office Directory, to determine the classification of a particular postal facility. Additional requirements apply if the publisher wishes to make concurrent application for additional entry or for entry at an airport mail facility (AMF) (see 426). EXHIBIT 423.521 FORM 3501-A (NOT SHOWN) 423.522 Application Fee. The fee prescribed by 412.12 must accompany an application for second-class mail privileges (original entry). If an application is not approved, no part of the fee is returned to the applicant. 423.523 Copies Filed with Application. An application must be filed by the publisher before a publication is considered for second-class authorization. Copies of application forms may be obtained from the local postmaster. The headings on the forms describe the information the publisher must furnish. Two copies of the issue published nearest to the date of application must accompany the application. These copies must meet the requirements contained in 429.6. The copies must be marked to show the advertising content and the percentage of advertising must be stated on the cover. When one-half or more of the total copies distributed are purchased by news agents for resale or are consigned to news agents for sale, two copies each of at least four issues must be filed before an application is either approved or disapproved, to demonstrate compliance with the requirement for regular issuance at least four times each year. If the publication is printed in a foreign language, a brief translation of the contents of the copies must be furnished with the application. Generally a synopsis of each article and advertisement suffices. 423.524 Supporting Information. All information requested on the form must be made available by the publisher or the publisher's agent for verification (see 425). 423.525 Post Office Verification. The post office where the application is filed must review it for correctness and verify the requester data reported by the applicant. The post office completes the Report of Postmaster section at the bottom of the application. 423.526 Forwarding the Application. The postmaster forwards the application and one copy of the publication to the management sectional center (MSC). The MSC, after reviewing the application for completeness, forwards it with one copy of the publication to the rates and classification center. 423.53 Mailing While Application Pending 423.531 General. A publisher or news agent may not mail at second-class rates until the application for second-class mail privileges is approved by the general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication. The postmaster may not accept mailings of a publication at the second-class rates for which an original entry application is pending until written authorization is received from the general manager, rates and classification center. Postage at the applicable First-, third-, or fourth-class rates must be paid while the application is pending. 423.532 Record of Postage Paid. If thirdor fourth-class postage is paid through an advance deposit account, the postmaster must keep a record of such mailings on Form 3503. No record is kept on Form 3503 if postage is paid at First-Class rates or if postage is not paid through an advance deposit account. 423.54 Granting or Denying Applications 423.541 Responsibility. The general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication rules on all applications for second-class mail privileges. 423.542 Granting an Application. If the general manager grants an application for original entry, the general manager must notify the postmaster at the office where the application was filed, and the postmaster must notify the applicant. Before taking action on an application, the general manager may ask the publisher for additional information or evidence to complete or clarify the application. The publisher's failure to furnish such information is sufficient grounds to deny the application. Approval of an application to mail at second-class rates does not represent a determination by the Postal Service that a publication is mailable pursuant to 39 USC 3001(a) and 18 USC 1461 and 1463. (See Blount v. Rizzi, 400 U.S. 410 (1971.) 423.543 Effective Date. The effective date of the original entry authorization is the date of the application, if the publication was eligible for second-class mail privileges on that date, or the date of eligibility, if the publication became eligible after the date of application. 423.544 Refund a. If an authorization for second-class mail privileges is granted, the postmaster of the original entry post office is instructed to issue a refund to the publisher for copies mailed while the application was pending. The amount of the refund is the difference between the postage paid at thirdor fourth-class rates and the postage that would have been paid at the applicable second-class rates. Refunds are granted only for mailings made on or after the effective date of the authorization and only if postage was paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained. b. No refund is made (1) if the application is denied or withdrawn; (2) for the period prior to the effective date of the authorization; (3) for postage that was not paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained (see 423.532); (4) for postage at any rate that was affixed to copies of the publication; (5) for postage paid at Express Mail or First-Class rates; or (6) for postage on mailings that did not comply with the applicable preparation or other eligibility requirements for second-class mail. 423.545 Denying an Application. If the general manager denies an application for original entry, the general manager must notify the publisher specifying the reasons for the denial. The denial becomes effective 15 days from receipt of the notice by the publisher, unless an appeal is filed through the general manager with the Director, Office of Classification and Rates Administration, USPS Headquarters. If the Director upholds the denial, the publisher must be so notified. The denial becomes effective within 15 days of receipt of the notice of denial, unless an appeal is filed with the U.S. Postal Service Recorder according to 39 CFR 954, Rules of Practice in Proceedings Relative to the Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Second-Class Mail Privileges. A copy of the rules must be included with any notice of denial. 423.55 Revocation or Suspension of Second-Class Privileges 423.551 Discontinued Eligibility. The Postal Service must revoke the entry of a publication as second-class mail whenever it finds, after a hearing, that the publication is no longer entitled to be entered as second-class mail. 423.552 Initial Determination and Appeal. The general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication makes the initial determination concerning the suspension or revocation of a second-class entry subject to an appeal and hearing at the request of the publisher. The general manager may ask a publisher from time to time to submit information bearing on the publisher's right to retain a second-class entry for the publication. When the general manager determines that a publication is no longer entitled to second-class entry, he issues a ruling of suspension or revocation to the publisher at the last known address of the office of publication, stating the reasons for this ruling. The ruling becomes effective 15 days from receipt of the notice by the publisher, unless an appeal is filed with the Director, Office of Classification and Rates Administration, USPS Headquarters. If the Director upholds the ruling, the ruling becomes effective 15 days from its receipt by the publisher, unless an appeal is filed with the U.S. Postal Service Recorder according to 39 CFR 954, Rules of Practice in Proceedings Relative to the Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Second-Class Mail Privileges. A copy of the rules must be included with any notice of denial. 423.553 Procedures. A copy of the procedures governing administrative appeals and hearings relative to the denial, suspension, or revocation of second-class entry may be obtained from the rates and classification center. 423.6 News Agent Registry 423.61 Eligibility 423.611 Definition. News agents are persons or concerns selling two or more second-class publications published by more than one publisher. News agents must be authorized by the Postal Service before they may mail second-class publications at the second-class rates. 423.612 Remailing Without Payment of Postage Prohibited. A news agent may not remove packages of copies from a post office, write an address on each copy, and return them to the office for dispatch or delivery without paying additional postage. 423.613 Copies Subject to the Regular Rates. Unsold copies returned to the publishers or other news agents, or copies sent to other news agents for purposes other than sale, or to persons not having subscriptions with news agents, are subject to the regular rates in 411.2. 423.614 Return of Portions of Unsold Publications. Portions of publications that are returned to publishers to show that copies have not been sold are subject to postage at thirdor fourth-class rates, according to weight. 423.62 How to Apply for News Agent Registry 423.621 Application DMF428Exhibit 423.621, Form 3501-A] a. Forms. A news agent who wishes to receive authorization to mail at second-class rates must make application on Form 3501-A at each post office where mailings are to be made (see Exhibit 423.621). *viewer dmf428.pcx* b. Post Office of Entry. The location indicated on the Form 3501-A as the original entry post office must be a post office; other postal installations (e.g. branches, stations, contract offices, processing hubs, etc.) cannot be authorized as original entries. Refer to Publication 65, National Five-Digit ZIP Code and Post Office Directory, to determine the classification of a particular postal facility. Additional requirements apply if the news agent wishes to make concurrent application for additional entry or for entry at an airport mail facility (see 426). EXHIBIT 423.621 Form 3501-A (NOT SHOWN) 423.622 Application Fee. The fee prescribed by 412.13 must accompany an application for news agent registry. If an application is not approved, no part of the fee is returned to the applicant. 423.623 Supporting Information. Before a news agent may mail at second-class rates, he must provide the postmaster, at the office of mailing, evidence that copies of publications offered for mailing are entitled to second-class rates, and that they are sent to actual subscribers or to other news agents for the purpose of sale or distribution to requestors. A second-class imprint in the copies is sufficient evidence that a publication is entitled to second-class rates. 423.624 Post Office Verification. The post office where the application is filed must review it for correctness and verify the information reported by the applicant. The post office completes the Report of Postmaster section at the bottom of the application. 423.625 Forwarding the Application The postmaster forwards the application to the management sectional center (MSC). The MSC, after reviewing the application for completeness, forwards it with one copy of the publication to the rates and classification center. 423.63 Mailing While Application Pending 423.631 General. A news agent may not mail at second-class rates until the application for second-class mail privileges is approved by the general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication. The postmaster may not accept mailings of a publication at the second-class rates for which an original entry application is pending until written authorization is received from the general manager, rates and classification center. Postage at the applicable First-, third-, or fourth-class rates must be paid while the application is pending. 423.632 Record of Postage Paid. If thirdor fourth-class postage is paid through an advance deposit account, the postmaster must keep a record of such mailings on Form 3503. No record is kept on Form 3503 if postage is paid at First-Class rates or if postage is not paid through an advance deposit account. 423.64 Granting or Denying Applications 423.641 Responsibility. The general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the news agent rules on all applications for news agent registry. 423.642 Granting an Application. If the general manager grants an application for news agent status, the general manager must notify the postmaster at the office where the application was filed, and the postmaster must notify the applicant. Before taking action on an application, the general manager may ask the applicant for additional information or evidence to complete or clarify the application. The applicant's failure to furnish such information is sufficient grounds to deny the application. 423.643 Effective Date. The effective date of an authorization is the date of the application if the applicant was eligible on that date, or the date of eligibility if the applicant became eligible after the date of application. 423.644 Refund a. If an authorization for second-class mail privileges is granted, the postmaster of the original entry post office is instructed to issue a refund to the publisher for copies mailed while the application was pending. The amount of the refund is the difference between the postage paid at thirdor fourth-class rates and the postage that would have been paid at the applicable second-class rates. Refunds are granted only for mailings made on or after the effective date of the authorization and only if postage was paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained. b. No refund is made (1) if the application is denied or withdrawn; (2) for the period prior to the effective date of the authorization; (3) for postage that was not paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained (see 423.632); (4) for postage at any rate that was affixed to copies of the publication; (5) for postage paid at Express Mail or First-Class rates; or (6) for postage on mailings that did not comply with the applicable preparation or other eligibility requirements for second-class mail. 423.645 Denying an Application. If the general manager denies an application, the general manager notifies the applicant specifying the reasons for the denial. The denial becomes effective 15 days from receipt of the notice by the applicant, unless the applicant files an appeal. Appeals are filed through the general manager with the director, Office of Classification and Rates Administration (for address, see Address List in Appendices). The director issues the final agency decision. 423.65 Revocation or Suspension of Second-Class Privileges 423.651 Discontinued Eligibility. The Postal Service must revoke the news agent authorization whenever it finds that the news agent is no longer entitled to be authorized. 423.652 Initial Determination and Appeal. The general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the news agent makes the initial determination concerning the suspension or revocation of a news agent authorization subject to an appeal at the request of the news agent. The general manager may ask a news agent from time to time to submit information bearing on the news agent's eligibility to mail at the second-class rates. When the general manager determines that a news agent is no longer entitled to be authorized as such, the general manager issues a ruling of suspension or revocation to the news agent at the last known address of the news agent, stating the reasons for this ruling. The ruling becomes effective 15 days from receipt of the notice by the news agent, unless an appeal is filed through the general manager with the Director, Office of Classification and Rates Administration, USPS Headquarters. If the Director upholds the ruling, the ruling becomes effective 15 days from its receipt by the news agent. 424 Additional Eligibility Requirements for Specific Rates 424.1 Special Nonprofit Rate 424.11 Authorization. Only publications (other than requester publications) that meet the requirements of 424.12 or 424.14 and that have received specific authorization from the Postal Service may be mailed at the special nonprofit rates in 411.33. (See application procedure in 424.15.) A publication must be both granted second-class entry and issued a special rate authorization before it may be mailed at the special nonprofit rates. 424.12 Publications of Qualified Nonprofit Organizations 424.121 Types of Organizations. A publication issued by and in the interest of one of the following types of organizations (see definitions in 424.13) qualifies for the special nonprofit rates, if the organization is not organized for profit and none of its net income inures to the benefit of any private stockholder or individual: a. Religious b. Educational c. Scientific d. Philanthropic e. Agricultural f. Labor g. Veterans' h. Fraternal 424.122 Primary Purpose. The standard of "primary purpose" used in the definitions of qualified nonprofit organizations in 424.13 requires that the organization be both organized and operated for the primary purpose. Organizations which incidentally engage in qualifying activities do not meet the primary-purpose test. 424.13 Definitions of Eligible Nonprofit Organizations 424.131 Religious. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is one of the following: a. To conduct religious worship (for example, churches, synagogues, temples, or mosques). b. To support the religious activities of nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to conduct religious worship. c. To further the teaching of particular religious faiths or tenets, including religious instruction and the dissemination of religious information. 424.132 Educational. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the instruction or training of individuals for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities or the instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the community. a. An organization may be educational even though it advocates a particular position or viewpoint, as long as it presents a sufficiently full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts to permit an individual or the public to form an independent opinion or conclusion. Conversely, an organization is not considered educational if its principal function is the mere presentation of unsupported opinion. b. The following are examples of educational organizations: (1) Any organization (such as a primary or secondary school, a college, or professional or trade school) which has a regularly scheduled curriculum, a regular faculty, and a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at a place where educational activities are regularly carried on. (2) Any organization whose activities consist of presenting public discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures, or similar programs. Such programs may be on radio or television. (3) Any organization which presents a course of instruction by means of correspondence or through the use of television or radio. (4) Museums, zoos, planetariums, symphony orchestras, and similar organizations. 424.133 Scientific. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is one of the following: a. To conduct research in the applied, pure, or natural sciences. b. To disseminate technical information dealing with the applied, pure, or natural sciences. 424.134 Philanthropic (Charitable). A nonprofit organization organized and operated for purposes beneficial to the public. a. Examples of philanthropic organizations include those which are organized to (1) relieve the poor and distressed or the underprivileged; (2) advance religion; (3) advance education or science; (4) erect or maintain public buildings, monuments, or works; (5) lessen the burdens of Government; or (6) Promote social welfare for any of the above purposes or to lessen neighborhood tensions; to eliminate prejudice and discrimination; to defend human and civil rights secured by law; or to combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency. b. The fact that an organization that is organized and operated to relieve indigent persons may receive voluntary contributions from those persons does not necessarily make it ineligible for special nonprofit rates as a philanthropic organization. The fact that an organization, in carrying out its primary purpose, advocates social or civic changes or presents ideas on controversial issues to influence public opinion and sentiment toward an acceptance of its views, does not make it ineligible for special nonprofit rates as a philanthropic organization. 424.135 Agricultural. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in agricultural pursuits, improvement of the grade of their products, and the development of a higher degree of efficiency in agriculture. a. The organization may further and advance agricultural interests through any of the following activities: (1) Educational activities. (2) Holding agricultural fairs. (3) Collecting and disseminating information concerning cultivation of the soil and its fruits or the harvesting of marine resources. (4) Rearing, feeding, and managing livestock, poultry, bees, etc. (5) Other activities related to agricultural interest. b. The term "agricultural" also includes any nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is collecting and disseminating information or materials related to agricultural pursuits. 424.136 Labor. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the betterment of the conditions of workers. a. Labor organizations include, but are not limited to, organizations in which employees or workers participate whose primary purpose is to deal with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours of employment, working conditions, etc. b. Labor unions and employee associations are examples of organizations formed for these purposes. 424.137 Veterans'. A nonprofit organization of veterans of the armed services of the United States, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a trust or foundation for, any such post or organization. 424.138 Fraternal. Fraternal organizations include such organizations as the Masons, Knights of Columbus, Elks, and college fraternities or sororities, and may include members of either or both sexes. Fraternal organizations do not encompass such organizations as business leagues, professional associations, civic associations, or social clubs. Such a nonprofit organization meets all the following criteria: a. Has as its primary purpose the fostering of fellowship and mutual benefits among its members. b. Is organized under a lodge or chapter system with a representative form of government. c. Follows a ritualistic format. d. Is comprised of members who are elected to membership by vote of the members. 424.14 Publications of Other Qualified Organizations. The following publications (other than requester publications) qualify for the special nonprofit rates, without regard to the nonprofit status of the publishing organization: a. Publications issued by and in the interest of associations of rural electric cooperatives. b. One publication of the official highway or development agency of the state that meets all the requirements of 423.1 and contains no advertising other than the publisher's own advertising. c. Program announcements or guides published by an educational radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station. d. One conservation publication published by an agency of a state which is responsible for management and conservation of the fish or wildlife resources of that state. 424.15 How to Apply for the Special Nonprofit Rates 424.151 General Application Procedures. A publisher or organization eligible for the special rates as described in 424.1 may apply for permission to mail at the special rates listed in 411.33, by a. submitting a written request when applying for second-class mail privileges on Form 3501; Exhibit 424.151a Application for Special Nonprofit Rates Filed by Letter Simultaneously with Application for Second-Class Mail Privileges on Form 3501 AMERICAN RED CROSS 1234 Main Street Cleveland, Ohio 44101-1234 June 14, 1991 Postmaster Cleveland Post Office 2400 Orange Avenue Cleveland, OH 44101-9998 Dear Sir: I have enclosed the required Form 3501, Application for Second-Class Mail Privileges, for Helping Hand, a publication issued monthly by the American Red Cross. As a nonprofit philanthropic organization, the American Red Cross also wishes to apply to mail the copies of Helping Hand at the special second-class postage rates. I have enclosed evidence to establish our eligibility to use the special second-class rates. Sincerely, SIG151 A. Rich Administrator Enclosures Exhibit 424.151a, Application for Special Nonprofit Rates Filed by Letter Simultaneously with Application for Second-Class Mail Privileges on Form 3501] b. completing the applicable blocks on Form 3502 at the time the original application is filed; or Exhibit 424.151b Application for Special Nonprofit Rates Filed on Form 3502 (NOT SHOWN) DMF430Exhibit 424.151b, Form 3502] DMF451Exhibit 424.151c, Form 3510] c. filing Form 3510 after second-class mail privileges have been authorized. The application or the written request for special rates must be filed by the publisher at the post office where the publication has original second-class entry. The request may be filed jointly with the application for original entry, filed separately at the office of original entry while the application is pending, or filed separately at the office of original entry after a publication has been authorized second-class mail privileges (see Exhibit 424.151a, Exhibit 424.151b, *viewer dmf430.pcx* and Exhibit 424.151c). *viewer dmf451.pcx* Exhibit 424.151c Application for Special Nonprofit Rates Filed on Form 3510 (NOT SHOWN) 424.152 Specific Application Procedures. A nonprofit organization or association (as described in 424.12 or an organization as described in 424.14, may apply to the postmaster for the special nonprofit rates. Organizations described in 424.12 must submit evidence to establish nonprofit status. 424.153 Application Fee. No fee is required for an application to mail at special second-class rates. 424.154 Supporting Information. Evidence that the publication is issued by a qualifying organization and evidence of nonprofit status (where appropriate) must accompany the application. 424.155 Post Office Verification. The postmaster must verify all information submitted by the publisher. 424.156 Forwarding the Application. The postmaster forwards the application, all supporting evidence, and one copy of the publication to the management sectional center (MSC). The MSC, after reviewing the application for completeness, forwards it with the supporting documentation and one copy of the publication to the rates and classification center. 424.16 Mailing an Authorized Second-Class Publication While Application for Special Nonprofit Rate is Pending 424.161 Application for a Publication Already Authorized Second-Class Entry. A publisher or news agent may not mail at the special nonprofit rates until the application for such privileges is approved by the general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication (see 422.3). The postmaster may not accept mailings of a publication at the special rates for which an application is pending until written authorization is received from the general manager, rates and classification center. Postage at the regular second-class rate must be paid while the special-rate application is pending. 424.162 Record of Postage Paid. The postmaster must keep an accounting of the difference between the regular rate postage paid and the applicable postage at the special rate for which an application is pending. 424.163 Refund a. If an authorization for special second-class mail privileges is granted, the postmaster of the original entry post office is instructed to issue a refund to the publisher for copies mailed while the application was pending. The amount of the refund is the difference between the postage paid at the regular second-class rates and the postage that would have been paid at the applicable special nonprofit second-class rates. Refunds are granted only for mailings made on or after the effective date of the authorization. b. No refund is made (1) if the application is denied or withdrawn; (2) for the period prior to the effective date of the authorization; (3) for postage paid at any rate other than the regular second-class rates; or (4) for postage on mailings that did not comply with the applicable preparation or other eligibility requirements for special nonprofit rate mail. 424.17 Applications for Original Entry and Special Nonprofit Rate Filed Simultaneously 424.171 General. A publisher or news agent may not mail at second-class or special nonprofit rates until the applications for such privileges are approved by the general manager, rates and classification center (see 423.16, 423.24, and 424.18). The postmaster may not accept mailings of a publication at either of these second-class rates for which an entry application is pending until written authorization is received from the general manager, rates and classification center. Postage at the applicable First-, third-, or fourth-class rates must be paid while the applications are pending. 424.172 Record of Postage Paid. If thirdor fourth-class postage is paid through an advance deposit account, the postmaster must keep a record of such mailings on Form 3503. No record is kept on Form 3503 if postage is paid at First-Class rates or if postage is not paid through an advance deposit account. 424.173 Refund a. If authorizations for second-class mail privileges and special nonprofit privileges are granted simultaneously, the postmaster of the original entry post office is instructed to issue a refund to the publisher for copies mailed while the application was pending. The amount of the refund is the difference between the postage paid at the thirdor fourth-class rate and the postage that would have been paid at the applicable special nonprofit second-class rates. Refunds are granted only for mailings made on or after the effective date of the authorization and only if postage was paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained. See 424.163 if special nonprofit privileges are granted after second-class mail privileges were authorized. b. No refund is made (1) if the application is denied or withdrawn; (2) for the period prior to the effective date of the authorization; (3) for postage that was not paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained (see 424.172). (4) for postage at any rate that was affixed to copies of the publication; (5) for postage paid at Express Mail or First-Class rates; or (6) for postage on mailings that did not comply with the applicable preparation or other eligibility requirements for special nonprofit rate mail. 424.174 Effective Date. The effective date of an authorization is the date of the application, if the applicant was eligible on that date, or the date of eligibility, if the applicant became eligible after the date of application. 424.18 Ruling on Applications 424.181 Responsibility. The general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication rules on all special nonprofit rate applications. 424.182 Additional Information. Before taking action on an application, the general manager may ask the publisher for additional information or evidence to complete or clarify the application. The publisher's failure to furnish such information is sufficient grounds for denying the application. 424.183 Granting the Application. If the application to mail at special nonprofit rates is granted, the general manager must notify the postmaster of the original entry post office, who must notify the applicant and the postmaster of each additional entry post office. 424.184 Denying the Application. If the application to mail at special nonprofit rates is denied, the general manager must notify the publishers in writing, specifying the reasons for the denial. The denial becomes effective 15 days from the publisher's receipt of the denial, unless, within that time, the publisher files an appeal with the Director, Office of Classification and Rates Administration, USPS Headquarters. 424.185 Appeals a. Before taking action, the Director may ask the publisher for additional information or evidence to support the appeal. The publisher's failure to furnish such information is sufficient grounds for denying the appeal. b. The Director, Office of Classification and Rates Administration, issues the final agency decision on appeals of denials of special nonprofit rate applications. 424.2 Classroom Rate Publications 424.21 Eligibility. The classroom rate applies only to religious, educational, or scientific publications designed specifically for use in school classrooms or in religious instruction classes. The rate is not applicable for requester publications. 424.22 How to Apply for Classroom Rate Authorization 424.221 General Application Procedures. A publisher of a religious, educational, or scientific publication designed for use in school classrooms or in religious instruction classes (as described in 424.21) may apply to the postmaster for the classroom rate. The publisher must submit evidence that the publication qualifies for this rate. A publisher or organization may apply for permission to mail at the classroom rates listed in 411.34 by doing the following: a. Submitting a written request when applying for second-class mail privileges on Form 3501. Exhibit 424.221a Application for Classroom Rates Filed By Letter Simultaneously with Application for Second-Class Mail Privileges on Form 3501 (NOT SHOWN) Exhibit 424.221b Application for Classroom Rates Filed on 3502 (NOT SHOWN) Exhibit 424.221c Application for Classroom Rates Filed on 3510 CLASSROOM PUBLICATIONS INC. 1234 Main Street Silver Spring, MD 20910-1234 June 14, 1991 Postmaster Silver Spring Post Office 8616 Second Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20907-9998 Dear Sir: I have enclosed the required Form 3501, Application for Second-Class Mail Privileges, for the monthly publication Elementary School Pupil. Classroom Publications, Inc., also requests authorization to mail the copies of Elementary School Pupil at classroom rates. As the editor of this publication, I affirm that it is specifically produced for use in school classrooms. I have enclosed copies of Elementary School Pupil for your examination, along with supporting documents to establish that this periodical is designed for use in school classrooms. Sincerely, SIG221 Dorothye Moon Editor Enclosures Exhibit 424.221a, Application for Classroom Rates Filed by Letter with Form 3501] DMF435Exhibit 424.221b, Form 3502] DMF439Exhibit 424.221c, Form 3510] b. Completing the applicable blocks on Form 3502 at the time the original application is filed. c. Filing Form 3510 after second-class mail privileges have been authorized. The application or the written request for classroom rates must be filed by the publisher at the post office where the publication has original second-class entry. The request may be filed jointly with the application for original entry, filed separately at the office of original entry while the application is pending, or filed separately at the office of original entry after a publication has been authorized second-class mail privileges (see Exhibit 424.221a, Exhibit 424.221b *viewer dmf435.pcx* , and Exhibit 424.221c). *viewer dmf439.pcx* 424.222 Application Fee. No fee is required for an application to mail at classroom rates. 424.223 Supporting Information. Evidence that the publication is designed specifically for use in school classrooms or in religious instruction classes must accompany the application. 424.224 Post Office Verification. The postmaster must verify all the information submitted by the publisher. 424.225 Forwarding the Application. The postmaster forwards the application and one copy of the publication to the management sectional center (MSC). The MSC, after reviewing the application for completeness, forwards it with one copy of the publication to the rates and classification center. 424.23 Mailing an Authorized Second-Class Publication While Application for Classroom Rate is Pending 424.231 General. A publisher or news agent may not mail at the classroom rates until the application for such privileges is approved by the general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication. The postmaster may not accept mailings of a publication at the classroom rates for which an application is pending until written authorization is received from the general manager, rates and classification center. Postage at the regular second-class rates must be paid while the classroom rate application is pending. 424.232 Record of Postage Paid. The postmaster must keep an accounting of the difference between the regular rate postage paid and the applicable postage at the classroom rate for which an application is pending. 424.233 Refund a. If an authorization to mail at classroom rates is granted, the postmaster of the original entry post office is instructed to issue a refund to the publisher for copies mailed while the application was pending. The amount of the refund is the difference between the postage paid at the regular second-class rates and the postage that would have been paid at the applicable classroom second-class rates. Refunds are granted only for mailings made on or after the effective date of the authorization. b. No refund is made (1) If the application is denied or withdrawn; (2) for the period prior to the effective date of the authorization; (3) for postage paid at any rate other than the regular second-class rates; or (4) for postage on mailings that did not comply with the applicable preparation or other eligibility requirements for classroom rate mail. 424.24 Applications for Original Entry and Classroom Rate Filed Simultaneously 424.241 General. A publisher or news agent may not mail at second-class classroom rates until the applications for such privileges are approved by the general manager, rates and classification center. The postmaster may not accept mailings of a publication at either of these second-class rates for which an entry application is pending until written authorization is received from the general manager, rates and classification center. Postage at the applicable First-, third-, or fourth-class rates must be paid while the applications are pending. 424.242 Record of Postage Paid. If thirdor fourth-class postage is paid through an advance deposit account, the postmaster must keep a record of such mailings on Form 3503. No record is kept on Form 3503 if postage is paid at First-Class rates or if postage is not paid through an advance deposit account. 424.243 Refund a. If authorizations for second-class mail privileges and classroom rates are granted simultaneously, the postmaster of the original entry post office is instructed to issue a refund to the publisher for copies mailed while the application was pending. The amount of the refund is the difference between the postage paid at the thirdor fourth-class rate and the postage that would have been paid at the applicable classroom second-class rates. Refunds are granted only for mailings made on or after the effective date of the authorization and only if postage was paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained. See 424.233 if classroom rates are granted after second-class mail privileges were authorized. b. No refund is made (1) if the application is denied or withdrawn; (2) for the period prior to the effective date of the authorization; (3) for postage that was not paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained (see 424.242); (4) for postage at any rate that was affixed to copies of the publication; (5) for postage paid at Express Mail or First-Class rates; or (6) for postage on mailings that did not comply with the applicable preparation or other eligibility requirements for classroom rate mail. 424.244 Effective Date. The effective date of a second-class entry authorization is the date of the application, if the publication was eligible on that date, or the date of eligibility, if the publication became eligible after the date of application. 424.25 Ruling on Applications 424.251 Responsibility. The general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication rules on all classroom rate applications. 424.252 Additional Information. Before taking action on an application, the general manager may ask the publisher for additional information or evidence to complete or clarify the application. The publisher's failure to furnish such information is sufficient grounds for denying the application. 424.253 Granting the Application. If the application to mail at classroom rates is granted, the general manager must notify the postmaster of the original entry post office, who must notify the applicant and the postmaster of each additional entry post office. 424.254 Denying the Application. If the application for classroom rates is denied, the general manager notifies the publisher in writing, specifying the reasons for the denial. The denial becomes effective 15 days from the publisher's receipt of the denial, unless, within that time, the publisher files an appeal with the Director, Office of Classification and Rates Administration, USPS Headquarters. 424.255 Appeals a. Before taking action, the Director may ask the publisher for additional information or evidence to support the appeal. The publisher's failure to furnish such information is sufficient grounds for denying the appeal. b. The Director, Office of of Classification and Rates Administration, issues the final agency decision on appeals of denials of classroom rate applications. 424.3 Science-of-Agriculture Rate Publications 424.31 Eligibility. When at least 70% of the total number of copies of any second-class publication (other than a requester publication) devoted to promoting the science of agriculture are distributed, during any 12-month period to subscribers residing in rural areas, the applicable rates in 411.35 may be paid. All copies of the publication distributed by any means for any purpose are considered in determining whether a publication meets the 70% requirement. 424.32 How to Apply for Science-of-Agriculture Rates 424.321 General Application Procedures. A publisher of a publication designed to promote the science of agriculture may apply to the postmaster for the special zones 1 and 2 advertising rate described in 411.352. The publisher must submit evidence that the publication qualifies for the science-of-agriculture rate. The application or the written request for science-of-agriculture rates must be filed by the publisher at the post office where the publication has original second-class entry. The request may be filed jointly with the application for original entry, filed separately at the office of original entry while the application is pending, or filed separately at the office of original entry after a publication has been authorized second-class mail privileges (see Exhibit 424.321a, Exhibit 424.321b, *viewer DMF445.pcx* and Exhibit 424.321c). *viewer DMF448.pcx* The publisher of a publication may apply for permission to mail at the rates listed in 411.35 by doing the following: a. Submitting a written request when applying for second-class mail privileges on Form 3501. b. Completing the applicable blocks on Form 3502 at the time the original application is filed. c. Filing Form 3510 after second-class mail privileges have been authorized. Exhibit 424.321a Application for Science-of-Agriculture Rates Filed by Letter Simultaneously with Application for Second-Class Mail Privileges on Form 3501 (NOT SHOWN) Exhibit 424.321b Application for Science-of-Agriculture Rates Filed on 3502 (NOT SHOWN) Exhibit 424.321c Application for Science-of-Agriculture Rates Filed on 3510 (NOT SHOWN) MODERN FARMING INC. 1234 Elm Street Cleveland, Ohio 44144-4567 June 14, 1991 Postmaster Cleveland Post Office 2400 Orange Avenue Cleveland, OH 44101-9998 Dear Sir: We are submitting our Application for Second-Class Mail Privileges on Form 3501 for our quarterly publication Modern Farming. We should also like to receive authorization to mail copies of Modern Farming at the science-of-agriculture postage rates. The publication is devoted to promoting the science of agriculture, and at least 70% of the total number of copies distributed during any 12-month period are distributed to subscribers residing in rural areas. Sincerely, SIG321 Martin Collins Editor Enclosures Exhibit 424.321a, Application for Science-of-Agriculture Rates Filed by Letter Simultaneously with Application for Second-Class Mail Privileges on Form 3501] DMF445Exhibit 424.321b, Form 3502] DMF448Exhibit 424.321c, Form 3510] 424.322 Application Fee. No fee is required for an application to mail at the science-of-agriculture rates. 424.323 Supporting Information. Evidence that the publication meets the eligibility requirements in 424.31 must accompany the application. 424.324 Post Office Verification. The postmaster must verify all information submitted by the publisher. 424.325 Forwarding the Application. The postmaster forwards the application, supporting evidence, and one copy of the publication to the management sectional center (MSC). The MSC, after reviewing the application for completeness, forwards it with the supporting documentation and one copy of the publication to the rates and classification center. 424.33 Mailing an Authorized Second-Class Publication While Application for Science-of-Agriculture Rates is Pending 424.331 General. A publisher or news agent may not mail at the science-of-agriculture rates until the application for such privileges is approved by the general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication. The postmaster may not accept mailings of a publication at the science-of-agriculture rates for which an application is pending until written authorization is received from the general manager, rates and classification center. Postage at the regular second-class rate must be paid while the science-of-agriculture rate application is pending. 424.332 Record of Postage Paid. The postmaster must keep an accounting of the difference between the regular rate postage paid and the applicable postage at the science-of-agriculture rate for which an application is pending. 424.333 Refund a. If an authorization to mail at science-of-agriculture rates is granted, the postmaster of the original entry post office is instructed to issue a refund to the publisher for copies mailed while the application was pending. The amount of the refund is the difference between the postage paid at the regular second-class rates and the postage that would have been paid at the applicable science-of-agriculture second-class rates. Refunds are granted only for mailings made on or after the effective date of the authorization. b. No refund is made (1) if the application is denied or withdrawn; (2) for the period prior to the effective date of the authorization; (3) for postage paid at any rate other than the regular second-class rates; or (4) for postage on mailings that did not comply with the applicable preparation or other eligibility requirements for science-of-agriculture rate mail. 424.34 Applications for Original Entry and Science-of-Agriculture Rate Filed Simultaneously 424.341 General. A publisher or news agent may not mail at second-class or science-of-agriculture rates until the applications for such privileges are approved by the general manager, rates and classification center. The postmaster may not accept mailings of a publication at either of these second-class rates for which an entry application is pending until written authorization is received from the general manager, rates and classification center. Postage at the applicable First-, third-, or fourth-class rates must be paid while the applications are pending. 424.342 Record of Postage Paid. If thirdor fourth-class postage is paid through an advance deposit account, the postmaster must keep a record of such mailings on Form 3503. No record is kept on Form 3503 if postage is paid at First-Class rates or if postage is not paid through an advance deposit account. 424.343 Refund a. If authorizations for second-class mail privileges and science-of-agriculture rates are granted simultaneously, the postmaster of the original entry post office is instructed to issue a refund to the publisher for copies mailed while the application was pending. The amount of the refund is the difference between the postage paid at the thirdor fourth-class rate and the postage that would have been paid at the applicable science-of-agriculture second-class rates. Refunds are granted only for mailings made on or after the effective date of the authorization and only if postage was paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained. See 424.333 if science-of-agriculture rates are granted after second-class mail privileges were authorized. b. No refund is made (1) if the application is denied or withdrawn; (2) for the period prior to the effective date of the authorization; (3) for postage that was not paid through an advance deposit account for which a Form 3503 was maintained (see 423.343); (4) for postage at any rate that was affixed to copies of the publication; (5) for postage paid at Express Mail or First-Class rates; or (6) for postage on mailings that did not comply with the applicable preparation or other eligibility requirements for science-of-agriculture rate mail. 424.344 Effective Date. The effective date of a second-class authorization is the date of the application if the applicant was eligible on that date, or the date of eligibility if the applicant became eligible after the date of application. 424.35 Ruling on Applications 424.351 Responsibility. The general manager, rates and classification center, serving the post office of the known office of publication rules on science-of-agriculture rate applications. 424.352 Additional Information. Before taking action on an application, the general manager may ask the publisher for additional information or evidence to complete or clarify the application. The publisher's failure to furnish such information is sufficient grounds for denying the application. 424.353 Granting the Application. If the application to mail at science-of-agriculture rates is granted, the general manager must notify the postmaster of the original entry post office, who must notify the applicant and the postmaster of each additional entry post office. 424.354 Denying the Application. If the application for science-of-agriculture rates is denied, the general manager must notify the publisher in writing, specifying the reasons for the denial. The denial becomes effective 15 days from the publisher's receipt of the denial, unless, within that time, the publisher files an appeal with the Director, Office of Classification and Rates Administration, USPS Headquarters. 424.355 Appeals a. Before taking action, the Director may ask the publisher for additional information or evidence to support the appeal. The publisher's failure to furnish such information is sufficient grounds for denying the appeal. b. The Director, Office of of Classification and Rates Administration, issues the final agency decision on appeals of denials of science-of-agriculture rate applications. 424.4 Delivery Office Rates 424.41 Eligibility 424.411 General. The delivery office rates apply only to publications that are available for entry at the facility (post office, station, branch, etc.) where the carrier cases mail for the carrier route serving the address on the mailpiece. (For purposes of this section, city carrier routes, rural routes, highway contract routes, and general delivery and post office box sections are referred to collectively as "carrier routes.") The delivery office rates are the delivery office zone pound rate (which applies to the pound rate postage) and the delivery office zone piece discount (which is deducted from the piece rate postage based on the number of addressed pieces claimed at the delivery office zone pound rate). 424.412 Preparation. Copies claimed at the delivery office rates must be eligible for and claimed at a level C, I, or K rate (see 424.7 and 444 for additional requirements, as applicable). To be eligible for the delivery office rates, the copy must be part of a properly prepared and labeled carrier route package placed in a carrier route or 5-digit carrier routes sack, tray, or pallet that is correctly labeled to the corresponding destination (see 444 for additional requirements). Copies may be prepared in bundles instead of sacks, or in packages on pallets, if authorized under 445.1, 445.2, or 445.3. 424.413 Volume a. Minimum Volume. Except for requirements for the carrier route or walk-sequence rate that apply to the mail, there is no additional minimum volume requirement for a mailing claimed at delivery office rates. b. Maximum Volume. Except as provided in 424.413c, the same mailer may not present for verification and acceptance more than 4 destination rate mailings at the same destination postal facility (or another acting as its agent) in any 24-hour period. This limit may be waived if local conditions permit; mailers may ask for such a waiver when scheduling deposit of the mailings (see 424.442). There is no maximum for plant-verified drop shipments. c. Exception. The requirements of 424.413b do not apply to mailings presented to either the publication's authorized original entry post office or an authorized additional entry serving the place where the copies were prepared for mailing, if that entry post office is the destination postal facility at which the destination rate copies must be deposited. 424.42 Authorized Entry. Publications must have an authorized original or additional entry at each post office where mail is deposited at the delivery office rates and only copies authorized for entry at a post office may be claimed at these rates. For post offices with stations or branches, the establishment of an original or additional entry at the main post office allows deposit of delivery office mailings at any station or branch of that post office. 424.43 Distribution Plan. Entry of publications at the delivery office rates must be in accordance with the distribution plan associated with the authorized post office of entry. Post offices must not accept copies not authorized entry at that post office as described in the approved distribution plan. See 426 for more information about additional entry. 424.44 Mailing 424.441 Place of Deposit. Publishers must deposit copies claimed at the delivery office rates at locations and times specified by the entry office postmaster, or designee, or by the division manager, logistics and distribution (see 424.442), as applicable. Copies are ineligible for the delivery office rates if not deposited by the mailer at the destination delivery unit (see 424.411), regardless of circumstance. 424.442 Scheduled Deposit. Mailers may schedule deposit of destination rate mailings at least 24 hours in advance by contacting the manager, logistics and distribution, or designee, at the field division office in whose service area the destination facility is located. Mailers must comply with the scheduled deposit time provided, which is the earliest possible date. Standing appointments for renewable 6-month periods may be requested by written application to the manager, logistics and distribution, at the field division office in whose service area the destination facility is located. 424.443 Additional Information. Additional information about scheduling and unloading requirements may be obtained from the manager, logistics and distribution, or designee, at the field division office in whose service area the destination facility is located. 424.45 Copies for Other Destinations or at Other Rates 424.451 General. A mailing that contains copies claimed at the delivery office rates may include other copies claimed at other rates, provided the copies are authorized for entry at the office of deposit as required by 424.42. 424.452 Authorization. Any copies for other destinations that are presented at a delivery office by the publisher may be included only as specified in the authorized distribution plan for that entry post office (see 426.41). 424.453 Separation a. Sacked Mailings. When presented to the Postal Service for verification and for deposit and acceptance, sacks containing delivery office rate copies must be separated from other sacks in the same mailing or other mailings. Any effective method of separation may be used. b. Palletized Mailings. When presented to the Postal Service for verification and for deposit and acceptance, pallets containing delivery office rate copies must be separated from other pallets in the same mailing or other mailings. An individual pallet may contain copies claimed at delivery office rates and copies claimed at other rates (e.g., delivery office rates and SCF rates), provided the copies claimed at delivery office rates are placed on the top of the pallet and are physically separated from the other copies. Any effective method of separation (e.g., a slipsheet) may be used (see 445.242 and 445.243d). 424.46 CPP Publications. Publications authorized to use Centralized Postage Payment (CPP) procedures must also meet the requirements of 464 and the terms of their CPP authorization. 424.47 Documentation. Publishers who prepare mailings claimed at the delivery office rates must substantiate compliance with the requirements in 424.41. If the carrier route rate (level C1/I1/K1) is claimed, the publisher must indicate the number of copies and the number of addressed pieces for each carrier route. This may be accomplished as provided in 424.84 or by submission of separate documentation. If a walk-sequence rate is claimed, the publisher must provide the documentation required by 424.77. See 465.26 for additional documentation requirements that apply to plant-verified drop shipments. 424.5 ZIP+4 Rates 424.51 General. The ZIP+4 rates, available only for letter-size second-class publications, include a discount applied to each addressed piece prepared in accordance with 424.52 through 424.54 and the applicable level A or B sortation requirements in 440. A ZIP+4 rate (discount) is not available for level C, I, and K rate pieces. 424.52 Automation Compatibility Requirements. Each piece for which a ZIP+4 rate is claimed must be prepared as required by 520 through 540 and must bear either the correct numeric ZIP+4 code (see 530 and 540) or the correct numeric 5-digit ZIP Code and ZIP+4 barcode. Pieces that bear a ZIP+4 barcode must also meet the requirements of 550. 424.53 Minimum Quantity 424.531 Per Mailing. Although there is no specific minimum number of pieces required for a ZIP+4 rate second-class mailing, no less than 85% of the number of addressed pieces in such a mailing must bear the correct ZIP+4 code (or ZIP+4 barcode) and meet the applicable requirements of 520 through 550. Each remaining piece must bear the correct 5-digit ZIP Code for the delivery address on the piece and must meet the applicable requirements in 520 through 550. 424.532 Per Package, Sack, and Tray. Each package must contain a minimum of 6 addressed pieces. Each package must be placed in either a sack containing at least 4 packages or in a tray that is at least 3/4 full when the contents are reasonably compressed. 424.54 Preparation 424.541 Presort. All pieces in a ZIP+4 rate mailing must be presorted together as required by 441 or 443 for the presort level claimed. 424.542 Packaging, Sacking, and Traying. ZIP+4 rate mailings must be packaged, sacked, and trayed as required by 447. 424.543 Rate Eligibility a. General Rule. Subject to the requirements of 424.532, pieces presorted under 441 are eligible for the level A/G/J1 or level A/G/J1 ZIP+4 rate, as applicable; those presorted under 443 are eligible for the level B/H/J3/J5 or level B/H/J3/J5 ZIP+4 rate, as applicable. b. Optional Sortation to Automated Sites. Subject to the requirements of 424.532, publishers may prepare mailings at the level B3/H3/J3 ZIP+4 rate without making 5-digit packages or sacks when all pieces in the mailing are for destinations within the 3-digit ZIP Code ranges listed in Exhibit 122.63m, and pieces destinating in other ZIP Code areas are prepared as a separate mailing. Pieces prepared under this optional sortation must be presorted in unique 3-digit, SCF, AADC and Mixed AADC packages which are correctly sorted in unique 3-digit, SCF, AADC, and Mixed AADC sacks or trays to the destinations listed in Exhibit 122.63m through Exhibit 122.63o. Mixed AADC packages and trays may have fewer pieces or packages than prescribed in 424.532. Pieces in SCF, AADC, and mixed AADC packages and sacks, or packages and trays, are not eligible for the level B3/H3/J3 rates and must be claimed at the level A/G/J1 rates. c. Address Block Barcoded Pieces. Pieces bearing address block barcodes meeting the specifications in Chapter 5 are eligible for ZIP+4 rates. 424.6 ZIP+4 Barcoded Rates 424.61 General. The ZIP+4 Barcoded rates, available only for letter-size second-class publications, include a discount applied to each addressed piece prepared in accordance with 424.62 through 424.64 and the applicable level A/G/J or B/H sortation requirements in 440. A ZIP+4 Barcoded rate (discount) is not available for level C, I, and K rate pieces. 424.62 Automation Compatibility Requirements. Each piece for which a ZIP+4 Barcoded rate is claimed must meet the physical requirements in 520 and must bear a ZIP+4 barcode prepared as required by 530 and 550. 424.63 Minimum Quantity 424.631 Per Mailing. Although there is no specific minimum number of pieces required for a ZIP+4 Barcoded rate second-class mailing, no less than 85% of the number of addressed pieces in such a mailing must bear the correct ZIP+4 barcode and meet the requirements of 520, 530, and 550. Each remaining piece must bear the correct ZIP+4 code or 5-digit ZIP Code for the delivery address on the piece and must meet the applicable requirements in 520 through 550. 424.632 Per Package, Sack, and Tray. Each package must contain a minimum of 6 addressed pieces. Each package must be placed in either a sack containing at least 4 packages or a tray that is at least 3/4 full when the contents are reasonably compressed. 424.64 Preparation 424.641 Presort. All pieces in a ZIP+4 Barcoded rate mailing must be presorted together as required by 441 or 443 for the presort level claimed. 424.642 Packaging, Sacking, and Traying. ZIP+4 Barcoded rate mailings must be packaged, sacked, and trayed as required by 447. 424.643 Rate Eligibility a. Level A/G/J1. Subject to the requirements of 424.632, pieces presorted under 441 are eligible for either the level A/G/J1 or level A/G/J1 ZIP+4 Barcoded rate, as applicable. b. Level B/H/J5. Subject to the requirements of 424.632, pieces presorted under 443 are eligible for either (1) the level B3/H3/J3 or level B3/H3/J3 ZIP+4 Barcoded rate, as applicable, if in an optional city or unique 3-digit package that is correctly sorted to an optional city or unique 3-digit sack; or (2) the level B5/H5/J5 or level B5/H5/J5 ZIP+4 Barcoded rate, as applicable, if in a 5-digit package that is correctly sorted to a 5-digit, optional city, or unique 3-digit sack. c. Optional Sortation to Automated Sites. Subject to the requirements of 424.632 and 447, publishers may prepare mailings at the level B3/H3/J3 ZIP+4 Barcoded rate without making 5-digit packages or sacks when all pieces in the mailing are for destinations within the 3-digit ZIP Code ranges listed in Exhibit 122.63m, and pieces destinating in other ZIP Code areas are prepared as a separate mailing. Pieces prepared under this optional sortation must be presorted in unique 3-digit, SCF, AADC and Mixed AADC packages which are correctly sorted in unique 3-digit, SCF, AADC, and Mixed AADC sacks or trays to the destinations listed in Exhibit 122.63m through Exhibit 122.63o. Mixed AADC packages and trays may have fewer pieces or packages than prescribed in 424.632. Pieces in SCF, AADC, and mixed AADC packages and sacks, or packages and trays, are not eligible for the level B3/H3/J3 rates and must be claimed at the level A/G/J1 rates. d. Address Block Barcoded Pieces. Pieces bearing address block barcodes meeting the specifications in Chapter 5 are eligible for ZIP+4 Barcoded rates. 424.7 Walk-Sequence Rates 424.71 General 424.711 Eligibility. The walk-sequence rates (125-piece and saturation) each include a discount applied to each eligible walk-sequenced addressed mailpiece in a carrier route mailing prepared as required by 424.71 through 424.78 (see 444 for additional requirements). (For purposes of this section, city carrier routes, rural routes, highway contract routes, and general delivery and post office box sections are referred to collectively as "carrier routes" unless specifically stated.) Pieces prepared using simplified address must meet the requirements in 122.41.