US Postal Service Updates
Postal Service Mailing Services Prices to Change on May 11, 2009
The US Postal Service Board of Governors announced on February 10 new postal rates for 2009 including a two-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail stamp to 44 cents. Prices for mailing services are reviewed annually and adjusted each May. The new prices will go into effect Monday, May 11.
To view the new prices, go to usps.com/prices
New Delivery Standards for Flat-Size Mail pieces starting on March 11, 2009
The Postal Service is implementing the Flats Sequencing System (FSS) to fully automate the processing and delivery sequencing of flat-size mail.
Effective March 29, 2009, we will require new delivery address placement standards for Periodicals, Standard Mail, Bound Printed Matter (BPM), Library Mail and Media Mail flat-size mail pieces prepared and mailed at automation, presorted and carrier route prices.
A “Flat” is considered any piece that is a minimum of 11 1/2” L x 6 1/8” H
and a maximum of 15” L x 12” H.
Flats Fact Sheets:
