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RATE REORGANIZATION RESEARCH
In the current presentation of the rates in both the DMM and the ratefold, the rate
tables are organized by class. Given that the proposed information architecture for the
new DMM is shape based, the team was asked to explore the possible reorganization of
rates by shape. In the fall, this began with a high level visualization (in tree diagrams)
of the structure for all the rates (excluding periodicals) using Retail and Discount then
shape as the principle organizational categories. Second, prototypes of rate tables were
created incorporating icons and other visual elements.
Structure of “R” Sections in Current DMM

We began with an analysis of the presentation
of the rate tables in the current DMM. This
analysis included a comparison between the
                                                                NOTICE 123, RATEFOLD                                                          RATES AND FEES
Ratefold: Notice 123 and the R section: Rates
and Fees.                                                       • First-Class Mail                  • Parcel Post - Intra-BMC/ASF   • R000 Stamps and Stationery
                                                                • Express Mail                      • Parcel Post - Intra-BMC/ASF   • R100 First-Class Mail
Our findings included:                                          • Periodicals                       • Parcel Post - Parcel-Select   • R200 Periodicals
The information in the Ratefold footnotes were      Structure   • Standard Mail                     • Media Mail                    • R500 Express Mail
displayed differently in the R section, some-                   • Fees                              • Library Mail                  • R600 Standard Mail
times as rule, sometimes as another table.                      • Priority Mail                     • Bound Printed Matter          • R700 Package Services
                                                                                                                                    • R900 Services
While the organization of rates supported com-
parisons within a class, comparing rates across
classes was not supported.
                                                                • Separate document from DMM                                        • A section in DMM
                                                        Form    • Compact tables with footnotes                                     • Disaggregated tables with footnotes & rules
Finally, we determined that is was possible to
                                                                • Organized by class                                                • Organized by class
reflow this information into the new TOC. This
means that the rate tables and rules can be
disaggregated by method, shape as well as class.
As a result of this reorganization of the tables,
comparisons of rates across classes, within a                   By intermediate/expert mailers:
                                                                • Making comparison across rates in order to make decisions,        By intermediate/expert mailers:
shape, can now be supported.
                                                                                                                                    • Deeper understanding of the rate calculation
                                                         Use      in the initial stage of mailing
                                                                                                                                    • More detailed explanation of rate application
                                                                • Quick reference
                                                                • Entry point for the DMM helping mailers understand the            • For legal reference & citation
                                                                  options available



                                                                                                                                    • Disaggregated small tables by method, shapes, and topics
                                                                • One compact table per class
                                                                                                                                    • “Summary table” that corresponds to the table in the Ratefold
                                                                • Different methods & shapes combined under class
                                                       Table    • Little redundancy
                                                                                                                                    • Some tables that are treated as footnotes in Ratefold
                                                                                                                                    • Little redundancy
                                                                • Hard to understand
                                                                                                                                    • Hard to understand




                                                                                                                                    • Some rules are tables in Ratefold
                                                         Text   • 1 ~ 7 footnotes per table (average of 3)
                                                                                                                                    • Some rules are footnotes in Ratefold
“Introduction” Section in New DMM: Proposed Structure

Instead of one section in the DMM containing
the rules and rate tables, the new TOC creates     INTRODUCTION (Option 1)                     100 RETAIL MAILING SERVICE                     200-400 DISCOUNT MAILING SERVICE
multiple places for this information, providing
different ways to access the information.          RATE & FEES REFERENCE                           RETAIL LETTERS, CARDS, FLATS, & CARDS             DISCOUNT LETTERS & CARDS
The beginning of the DMM will have the
                                                     Letters & Cards                               130 Standards for First-Class Mail                 230 Standards for First-Class Mail
summary rate tables that, like the current               First-class Mail                                 Rates and Eligibility                               Rates and Eligibility
ratefold, will support quick access to the rates
                                                                                                              First-class Mail Rates & Fees                     First-class Mail Rates & Fees
but, unlike the current ratefold, can also                       (Retail & Discount)
support comparison of rates across classes.
                                                     Flats
Two options are being proposed for the
organization of this section:                            First-class Mail                                                                            DISCOUNT FLATS
Option 1 uses shape as the principle organizing
                                                                 (Retail & Discount)                                                                  330 Standards for First-Class Mail
structure. This allows the mailer to compare         Parcels                                                                                                  Rates and Eligibility
retail and discount mailing methods within a
shape.                                                   First-class Mail                                                                                       First-class Mail Rates & Fees
                                                                 (Retail & Discount)

                                                                                                                                                     DISCOUNT PARCELS
                                                                   OR                                                                                 430 Standards for First-Class Mail
                                                                                                                                                              Rates and Eligibility
                                                                                                                                                                First-class Mail Rates & Fees
Option 2 uses method as the principle
organizing structure. This oraganization more
                                                   INTRODUCTION (Option 2)
closely resembles the TOC for the rest of the      RATE & FEES REFERENCE
document.
                                                     Retail
                                                        First-class Mail
                                                             Letters, Cards, Flats & Parcels
                                                     Discount
                                                        Letters & Cards
                                                             First-class Mail
                                                        Flats
                                                             First-class Mail
                                                        Parcels
                                                             First-class Mail
“Introduction” Section in New DMM: Grouping by method & shape
         Option 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Option 2
 Letters                                                                                         Flats                                                                                           Parcels                                                           Letters, Flats, and Parcels
 Retail : Letters & Cards : First-Class Mail                                                     Retail : Flats : First-Class Mail                                                               Retail : Parcels : First-Class Mail                               Retail : Letters & Cards, Flats, Parcels : First-Class Mail

                    First-Class Mail                                                                                First-Class Mail                                                                                First-Class Mail                                                  First-Class Mail


       Weight                                                                                          Weight                                                                                          Weight                                                            Weight
     Not Over                                                                                        Not Over                                                                                        Not Over                                                          Not Over
     (Ounces)         Single-Piece 1                                                                 (Ounces)        Single-Piece 1                                                                  (Ounces)        Single-Piece 1                                    (Ounces)         Single-Piece 1

             1            $0.37 2                                                                             1           $0.37 2                                                                             1           $0.37 2                                              1            $0.37 2
             2              0.60                                                                             2              0.60                                                                             2              0.60                                               2              0.60
             3              0.83                                                                             3              0.83                                                                             3              0.83                                               3              0.83
             4              1.06                                                                             4              1.06                                                                             4              1.06                                               4              1.06
             5              1.29                                                                             5              1.29                                                                             5              1.29                                               5              1.29
             6              1.52                                                                             6              1.52                                                                             6              1.52                                               6              1.52
             7              1.75                                                                             7              1.75                                                                             7              1.75                                               7              1.75
             8              1.98                                                                             8              1.98                                                                             8              1.98                                               8              1.98
             9              2.21                                                                             9              2.21                                                                             9              2.21                                               9              2.21
            10              2.44                                                                            10              2.44                                                                            10              2.44                                              10              2.44
            11              2.67                                                                            11              2.67                                                                            11              2.67                                              11              2.67
            12              2.90                                                                            12              2.90                                                                            12              2.90                                              12              2.90
            13              3.13                                                                            13              3.13                                                                            13              3.13                                              13              3.13
   Card Rate              $0.23                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Card Rate              $0.23
                                                                                                (1) For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee.                                 (1) For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee.
                                                                                                (2) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12.                                    (2) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12.
(1) For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee.                                                                                                                                                                                                   (1) For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee.
(2) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12.                                                                                                                                                                                                      (2) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12.


 Discount : Letters & Cards : First-Class Mail                                                  Discount : Flats : First-Class Mail                                                             Discount : Parcels : First-Class Mail

                    First-Class Mail                                                                                First-Class Mail                                                                                First-Class Mail

                     NONAUTO                               AUTOMATION                                                NONAUTO                           AUTOMATION                                                     NONAUTO
       Weight                                                                                         Weight                                                                                           Weight
     Not Over                              Mixed                                      Carrier       Not Over                              Mixed                                                      Not Over
     (Ounces)           Presorted          AADC        AADC       3-Digit   5-Digit   Route         (Ounces)           Presorted          AADC          AADC        3-Digit       5-Digit            (Ounces)           Presorted
                                                                                                                                   1               1            1             1             1                                      1
               1         $0.352           $0.309      $0.301      $0.292    $0.278    $0.275                 1           $0.352           $0.341       $0.333       $0.322        $0.322                      1           $0.352
               2           0.577            0.534       0.526      0.517     0.503     0.500                 2            0.577            0.566        0.558        0.547         0.547                      2            0.577
               3           0.761            0.718       0.710      0.701     0.687     0.684                 3            0.761            0.750        0.742        0.731         0.731                      3            0.761
             3.3            ----            0.943       0.935      0.926     0.912     0.909                 4            0.986            0.975        0.967        0.956         0.956                      4            0.986
               4           0.986             ----        ----       ----      ----       ----                5            1.211            1.200        1.192        1.181         1.181                      5            1.211
               5           1.211             ----        ----       ----      ----       ----                6            1.436            1.425        1.417        1.406         1.406                      6            1.436
               6           1.436             ----        ----       ----      ----       ----                7            1.661            1.650        1.642        1.631         1.631                      7            1.661
               7           1.661             ----        ----       ----      ----       ----                8            1.886            1.875        1.867        1.856         1.856                      8            1.886
               8           1.886             ----        ----       ----      ----       ----                9            2.111            2.100        2.092        2.081         2.081                      9            2.111
               9           2.111             ----        ----       ----      ----       ----               10            2.336            2.325        2.317        2.306         2.306                     10            2.336
              10           2.336             ----        ----       ----      ----       ----               11            2.561            2.550        2.542        2.531         2.531                     11            2.561
              11           2.561             ----        ----       ----      ----       ----               12            2.786            2.775        2.767        2.756         2.756                     12            2.786
              12           2.786             ----        ----       ----      ----       ----               13            3.011            3.000        2.992        2.981         2.981                     13            3.011
              13           3.011             ----        ----       ----      ----       ----
                                                                                                (1) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: presorted and automation $0.055.                       (1) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: presorted $0.055.
    Card Rate              $0.212         $0.194      $0.187      $0.183    $0.176    $0.170
“Introduction” Section in New DMM: Option 1) Comparison across methods & classes - Example

In Option 1, the summary tables are grouped
by shape rather than method. This will support
comparisons across method and class, therefore   INTRODUCTION : RATE & FEES REFERENCE
helping mailers make a choice based on their
shape of mail.                                     Letters & Cards
Some redundancy is necessary but this will be         (Retail & Discount)
mostly confined to the Retail tables.
                                                                                                                                                      Multiply the entry rate times the number of pieces.

                                                                            First-Class Mail
                                                                                                                                                      Multiply theStandard Mail —the number of pieces.
                                                                                                                                                                   entry rate times Regular
                                                                 Less                                                                                                                                                                            MACHINABLE
                                                                            MACHINABLE
                                                               than or                                                                                                Standard Mail — Regular
                                                              equal to                                                                                                                         NONAUTOMATION                           AUTOMATION
                                                             (Ounces)           Single-Piece *                                                         Less than (or equal                                                                     MACHINABLE                       AUTOMATION
                                                                                                                                                       to) 3.3 oz.                         Presorted*                          Enhanced Carrier Route
                                                                      1              $0.37 **
                                                                                                                                                                                            NONAUTOMATION                              AUTOMATION
                                                                      2               0.60                                                             Less than (or equal                                                     High                   Automation     Mixed      AUTOMATION
                                                                                                                                                       to) 3.3 oz.                     Basic       3/5
                                                                                                                                                                                          Presorted*             Basic        Density   Saturation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Enhanced Carrier Route   Basic        AADC     AADC    3-Digit     5-Digit
                                                                      3               0.83
                                                                      4               1.06                                                                          No Discount        0.268        0.248        0.194         0.164
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               High          0.152        0.171
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Automation   0.219
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Mixed    0.212     0.203     0.190
                                                                      5               1.29                                                             Entry              DBMC         Basic
                                                                                                                                                                                       0.247         3/5
                                                                                                                                                                                                    0.227         Basic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0.173       Density
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                0.143      Saturation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             0.131        Basic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          0.150      AADC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     0.198    AADC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              0.191    3-Digit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       0.182      5-Digit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0.169
                                                                      6               1.52                                                             Rate per No Discount            0.268        0.248         0.194         0.164        0.152        0.171      0.219    0.212     0.203     0.190
                                                                                                                                                       piece               DSCF        0.242        0.222         0.168         0.138        0.126        0.145        ---    0.186     0.177     0.164
                                                                      7               1.75                                                             Entry              DBMC
                                                                                                                                                                             DDU
                                                                                                                                                                                       0.247
                                                                                                                                                                                         ---
                                                                                                                                                                                                    0.227
                                                                                                                                                                                                      ---
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0.173
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0.162
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                0.143
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                0.132
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             0.131
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             0.120
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          0.150
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          0.139
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     0.198
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ---
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              0.191
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ---
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        0.182
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ---
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0.169
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ---
                                                                     8                1.98                                                             Rate per
                                                                     9                2.21                                                            *Nonmachinable letters are subject to a surchage of $0.04 (Presorted only)0.138
                                                                                                                                                       piece               DSCF        0.242        0.222         0.168                      0.126        0.145       ---     0.186     0.177     0.164

                                                                    10                2.44                                                                                   DDU         ---          ---        0.162         0.132         0.120        0.139       ---      ---       ---        ---
                                                                    11                2.67
                                                                                                                                                      *Nonmachinable letters are subject to a surchage of $0.04 (Presorted only)
                                                                    12                2.90
                                                                    13                3.13                                                            .
                                                           Card Rate                 $0.23
                                                                                                                                                      Multiply the piece rate times the number of pieces in the mailling.
                                                                                                                                                      Multiply the entry rate times the number of pounds of the mailing
                                                                                                                                                      .
                                                        * For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee.                                 Add the total of both calculations.
                                                                                                                                                      Multiply the piece rate times the number of pieces in the mailling.
                                                        ** Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12.
                                                                                                                                                      Multiply the entry rate times the number of pounds of the mailing
                                                                                                                                                      Add the total of both calculations.
                                                                                                                                                                  Standard Mail — Regular
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 MACHINABLE
                                                                           First-Class Mail                                                                           Standard Mail — Regular
                                                                                                                                                       Greater than 3.3 oz.                    NONAUTOMATION                            AUTOMATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                MACHINABLE                      AUTOMATION
                                                                                                                                                       but less than (or                   Presorted*                           Enhanced Carrier Route
                                                                                                 MACHINABLE
                                                                                                                                                       equal to) 3.5 oz.
                                                                Less                                                                                   Greater than 3.3 oz.                 NONAUTOMATION                               AUTOMATION
                                                                            NONAUTO                              AUTOMATION                                                                                                     High                   Automation    Mixed      AUTOMATION
                                                              than or                                                                                  but less than (or               Basic       3/5
                                                                                                                                                                                          Presorted*              Basic        Density
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Enhanced Saturation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Carrier Route   Basic       AADC     AADC    3-Digit     5-Digit
                                                             equal to                            Mixed                                      Carrier    equal to) 3.5 oz.
                                                            (Ounces)          Presorted          AADC        AADC       3-Digit   5-Digit   Route      Entry                                                                   High                     Automation   Mixed
                                                                                                                                                       Rate per                        Basic
                                                                                                                                                                                       0.198        3/5
                                                                                                                                                                                                   0.142        Basic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                0.068        Density
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               0.038       Saturation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             0.026        Basic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          0.045      AADC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     0.073    AADC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              0.066     3-Digit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        0.057     5-Digit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0.044
                                                                      1         $0.352           $0.309      $0.301     $0.292    $0.278    $0.275
                                                                                                                                                       piece
                                                                      2          0.577            0.534       0.526      0.517     0.503     0.500     Entry
                                                                      3          0.761            0.718       0.710      0.701     0.687     0.684     Rate per    No Discount         0.198
                                                                                                                                                                                       0.708       0.142
                                                                                                                                                                                                   0.708        0.068
                                                                                                                                                                                                                0.610          0.038
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               0.610         0.026
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             0.610         0.045
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           0.610      0.073
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      0.708    0.066
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               0.708    0.057
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        0.708      0.044
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   0.708
                                                                   3.3             ----           0.943       0.935      0.926     0.912     0.909     piece
                                                                                                                                                       Entry               DBMC        0.608       0.608        0.510          0.510         0.510         0.510      0.608    0.608    0.608      0.608
                                                                      4          0.986              ----        ----      ----      ----       ----    Rate per    No Discount
                                                                                                                                                                            DSCF
                                                                                                                                                                                       0.708
                                                                                                                                                                                       0.583
                                                                                                                                                                                                   0.708
                                                                                                                                                                                                   0.583
                                                                                                                                                                                                                0.610
                                                                                                                                                                                                                0.485
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               0.610
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               0.485
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             0.610
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             0.485
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           0.610
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           0.485
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      0.708
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      0.583
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               0.708
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               0.583
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        0.708
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        0.583
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   0.708
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   0.583
                                                                      5          1.211              ----        ----      ----      ----       ----    pound
                                                                      6          1.436              ----        ----      ----      ----       ----    Entry               DBMC        0.608       0.608        0.510          0.510         0.510         0.510      0.608    0.608    0.608      0.608
                                                                                                                                                       Rate per              DDU          ---        ---        0.453          0.453         0.453         0.453        ---      ---      ---        ---
                                                                      7          1.661              ----        ----      ----      ----       ----                         DSCF       0.583surchage of $0.04 (Presorted only) 0.485
                                                                                                                                                                                                   0.583        0.485                        0.485         0.485      0.583    0.583    0.583      0.583
                                                                                                                                                       pound
                                                                                                                                                      *Nonmachinable letters are subject to a
                                                                      8          1.886              ----        ----      ----      ----       ----
                                                                                                                                                                             DDU         ---          ---         0.453            0.453     0.453         0.453       ---      ---       ---        ---
                                                                      9          2.111              ----        ----      ----      ----       ----
                                                                    10           2.336              ----        ----      ----      ----       ----   *Nonmachinable letters are subject to a surchage of $0.04 (Presorted only)

                                                                    11           2.561              ----        ----      ----      ----       ----
                                                                    12           2.786              ----        ----      ----      ----       ----
                                                                    13           3.011              ----        ----      ----      ----       ----
                                                          Card Rate              $0.212          $0.194      $0.187     $0.183    $0.176    $0.170
“Introduction” Section in New DMM: Option 2) Comparison across classes - Example

In Option 2, the tables are grouped by method
first. This will support comparison within retail
and discount. It will also match the TOC of the
entire DMM more closely.
                                                    INTRODUCTION : RATE & FEES REFERENCE
                                                      Retail                                                                                            Discount
Redundancy is minimized in this option but
comparison within a shape is more difficult.             Letters, Cards, Flats & Parcels                                                                         Letters & Cards
                                                                                                                                                                                        First-Class Mail
                                                                               First-Class Mail
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MACHINABLE

                                                              Less than        MACHINABLE                                                                               Less than       NONAUTO                                    AUTOMATION
                                                             or equal to                                                                                               or equal to                                  Mixed                                            Carrier
                                                               (Ounces)           Single-Piece *                                                                         (Ounces)          Presorted
                                                                                                                                                                                                          *
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AADC         AADC        3-Digit       5-Digit   Route

                                                                         1              $0.37 **                                                                                  1          $0.352                 $0.309      $0.301       $0.292        $0.278    $0.275
                                                                         2                 0.60                                                                                   2              0.577               0.534       0.526        0.517         0.503     0.500
                                                                         3                 0.83                                                                                   3              0.761               0.718       0.710        0.701         0.687     0.684
                                                                         4                 1.06                                                                                 3.3               ----               0.943       0.935        0.926         0.912     0.909
                                                                         5                 1.29                                                                                   4              0.986                ----        ----           ----        ----       ----
                                                                         6                 1.52                                                                                   5              1.211                ----        ----           ----        ----       ----
                                                                         7                 1.75                                                                                   6              1.436                ----        ----           ----        ----       ----
                                                                         8                 1.98                                                                                   7              1.661                ----        ----           ----        ----       ----
                                                                         9                 2.21                                                                                   8              1.886                ----        ----           ----        ----       ----
                                                                      10                   2.44                                                                                   9              2.111                ----        ----           ----        ----       ----
                                                                      11                   2.67                                                                                  10              2.336                ----        ----           ----        ----       ----
                                                                      12                   2.90                                                                                  11              2.561                ----        ----           ----        ----       ----
                                                                      13                   3.13                                                                                  12              2.786                ----        ----           ----        ----       ----
                                                             Card Rate                  $0.23                                                                                    13              3.011                ----        ----           ----        ----       ----
                                                                                                                                                                       Card Rate                 $0.212             $0.194      $0.187       $0.183        $0.176    $0.170
                                                          * For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee.
                                                          ** Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12.                                               * Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: presorted $0.44.




                                                                                                                                                        Multiply the entry rate times the number of pieces.

                                                                             Bound Printed Matter
                                                                                                                                                                        Standard Mail — Regular
                                                           Less than                                   MACHINABLE                                                                                                                                             MACHINABLE
                                                          or equal to          Zones          Zone      Zone         Zone    Zone     Zone     Zone
                                                            (pounds)                                                                                                                             NONAUTOMATION                                          AUTOMATION
                                                                             Local,1 & 2       3         4            5       6        7        8        Less than (or equal                                                                                                                AUTOMATION
                                                                   1.0         $0.309         $0.309   $0.309       $0.309   $0.309   $0.309   $0.309    to) 3.3 oz.                         Presorted*                                  Enhanced Carrier Route
                                                                   1.5          0.534          0.534    0.534        0.534    0.534    0.534    0.534
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      High                           Automation    Mixed
                                                                   2.0          0.718          0.718    0.718        0.718    0.718    0.718    0.718
                                                                   2.5          0.943          0.943    0.943        0.943    0.943    0.943    0.943                                    Basic                3/5       Basic        Density            Saturation     Basic       AADC    AADC    3-Digit   5-Digit
                                                                   3.0          0.309          0.309    0.309        0.309    0.309    0.309    0.309
                                                                                                                                                                       No Discount       0.268            0.248         0.194            0.164            0.152         0.171      0.219   0.212   0.203     0.190
                                                                   3.5          0.534          0.534    0.534        0.534    0.534    0.534    0.534
                                                                   4.0          0.718          0.718    0.718        0.718    0.718    0.718    0.718    Entry               DBMC        0.247            0.227         0.173            0.143            0.131         0.150      0.198   0.191   0.182     0.169
                                                                   4.5          0.943          0.943    0.943        0.943    0.943    0.943    0.943    Rate per
                                                                   5.0          0.309          0.309    0.309        0.309    0.309    0.309    0.309    piece                DSCF       0.242            0.222         0.168            0.138            0.126         0.145       ---    0.186   0.177     0.164
                                                                   6.0          0.534          0.534    0.534        0.534    0.534    0.534    0.534
                                                                   7.0          0.718          0.718    0.718        0.718    0.718    0.718    0.718                          DDU         ---                ---       0.162            0.132            0.120         0.139       ---     ---      ---       ---
                                                                   8.0          0.943          0.943    0.943        0.943    0.943    0.943    0.943   *Nonmachinable letters are subject to a surchage of $0.04 (Presorted only)
                                                                   9.0          0.309          0.309    0.309        0.309    0.309    0.309    0.309
                                                                  10.0          0.534          0.534    0.534        0.534    0.534    0.534    0.534
                                                                  11.0          0.718          0.718    0.718        0.718    0.718    0.718    0.718
                                                                  12.0          0.943          0.943    0.943        0.943    0.943    0.943    0.943
                                                                  13.0          0.718          0.718    0.718        0.718    0.718    0.718    0.718   .
                                                                  14.0          0.943          0.943    0.943        0.943    0.943    0.943    0.943
                                                                  15.0          0.309          0.309    0.309        0.309    0.309    0.309    0.309
                                                                                                                                                        Multiply the piece rate times the number of pieces in the mailling.
                                                                                                                                                        Multiply the entry rate times the number of pounds of the mailing
                                                                                                                                                        Add the total of both calculations.

                                                                                                                                                                        Standard Mail — Regular
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              MACHINABLE

                                                                                                                                                         Greater than 3.3 oz.                    NONAUTOMATION                                          AUTOMATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             AUTOMATION
                                                                                                                                                         but less than (or                   Presorted*                                   Enhanced Carrier Route
                                                                                                                                                         equal to) 3.5 oz.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          High                        Automation   Mixed
                                                                                                                                                                                         Basic                3/5        Basic           Density        Saturation      Basic      AADC    AADC    3-Digit   5-Digit
“Class Pathway” Section in New DMM

The standards and regulations that currently
accompany the rate summery tables in the            INTRODUCTION            100 RETAIL MAILING SERVICE                     200-400 DISCOUNT MAILING SERVICE
R section of the DMM will be located at the
beginning of the Eligibility section in the class   RATE & FEES REFERENCE       RETAIL LETTERS, CARDS, FLATS, & CARDS             DISCOUNT LETTERS & CARDS
pathways. As a result, the current R section will
be disaggregated by method, shape and class.
                                                                                130 Standards for First-Class Mail                 230 Standards for First-Class Mail
                                                                                       Rates and Eligibility                               Rates and Eligibility
                                                                                           First-class Mail Rates & Fees                     First-class Mail Rates & Fees



                                                                                                                                  DISCOUNT FLATS
                                                                                                                                   330 Standards for First-Class Mail
                                                                                                                                           Rates and Eligibility
                                                                                                                                             First-class Mail Rates & Fees



                                                                                                                                  DISCOUNT PARCELS
                                                                                                                                   430 Standards for First-Class Mail
                                                                                                                                           Rates and Eligibility
                                                                                                                                             First-class Mail Rates & Fees
“Class Pathway” sections in New DMM: Analysis of footnotes & rules — Examples

In order to integrate the rate tables in to the
new architecture, we analyzed the presentation
                                                   RATEFOLD                            RATES AND FEES
of this material in the R section of the DMM
and the ratefold. Based on this analysis we
concluded that the same content was not
treated consistently, i.e. a footnote in the
ratefold might be a rule in the R section.
Also, the tables and rules would have to be
reorganized to match the new TOC.

A color was applied to each footnote and rule
in the Ratefold and R section (Rates and Fees)
for all classes. Each color corresponds with a
category:

Information that should be a footnote because
it references an individual row, column or cell.



Rules that define the class or explain how the
rates are calculated.

Footnotes that should be used to modify or
create a new table.

Supplemental information that explains options
available to the mailer.




                                                        Definition/Calculation Rules
                                                        Footnotes
                                                        To create new tables
                                                        Supplemental Rules
“Class Pathway” sections in New DMM: Analysis of footnotes & rules — Examples


                            RATES AND FEES                         RATES AND FEES




                                  Definition/Calculation Rules
                                  Footnotes
                                  To create new tables
                                  Supplemental Rules
“Class Pathway” sections in New DMM: Analysis of footnotes & rules — Summary

We can see how the information in the foot-
notes is very compact as compared to the same
                                                RATEFOLD                                            RATES AND FEES
information in Rates and Fees, which is dis-
persed across the R section (Rates and Fees).
                                                    First-Class Mail                                    R100 First-Class Mail
                                                    • Discount+Retail All-shape Table / Footnotes       • Discount+Retail All-shape Tables / Rules and Footnotes




                                                                Definition/Calculation Rules
                                                                Footnotes
                                                                To create new tables
                                                                                                                                                                   To be moved to priority Mail Section
                                                                Supplemental Rules
“Class Pathway” sections in New DMM: Proposed Structure for Footnotes & Rules

In the new class pathways, regulations that
explain the calculation of the rates, the      INTRODUCTION                              100 RETAIL MAILING SERVICE                             200-400 DISCOUNT MAILING SERVICE
summery tables and the supplementary rules
are now disaggregated and ordered.             RATE & FEES REFERENCE                         RETAIL LETTERS, CARDS, FLATS, & CARDS                     DISCOUNT LETTERS & CARDS
Now that these new pathways are in place the
                                                 Letters & Cards                             130 Standards for First-Class Mail                         230 Standards for First-Class Mail
summary tables can be disaggregated further.        (Retail & Discount)                             Rates and Eligibility                                       Rates and Eligibility
                                                         First-class Mail Rates & Fees                  First-class Mail Rates & Fees                              First-class Mail Rates & Fees
                                                                 • Tables                                      • Definition/Calculation Rules                            • Definition/Calculation Rules
                                                                   with footnotes                                and Calculation Tables                                    and Calculation Tables
                                                                                                               • Tables dissagregated                                    • Tables dissagregated
                                                 Flats                                                           with footnotes                                            with footnotes
                                                    (Retail & Discount)                                        • Supplemental Rules                                      • Supplemental Rules

                                                         First-class Mail Rates & Fees
                                                                 • Tables
                                                                                                                                                       DISCOUNT FLATS
                                                                   with footnotes
                                                                                                                                                        330 Standards for First-Class Mail
                                                 Parcels
                                                                                                                                                                Rates and Eligibility
                                                    (Retail & Discount)                                                                                             First-class Mail Rates & Fees
                                                         First-class Mail Rates & Fees                                                                                   • Definition/Calculation Rules
                                                                 • Tables                                                                                                   and Calculation Tables
                                                                   with footnotes                                                                                        • Tables dissagregated
                                                                                                                                                                           with footnotes
                                                                                                                                                                         • Supplemental Rules



                                                                                                                                                       DISCOUNT PARCELS
                                                                                                                                                        430 Standards for First-Class Mail
                                                                                                                                                                Rates and Eligibility
                                                                                                                                                                    First-class Mail Rates & Fees
                                                                                                                                                                         • Definition/Calculation Rules
                                                                                                                                                                           and Calculation Tables
                                                                                                                                                                         • Tables dissagregated
                                                                                                                                                                           with footnotes
                                                                                                                                                                         • Supplemental Rules



                                                         Definition/Calculation Rules
                                                         New Tables
                                                         Footnotes
                                                         Supplemental Rules
“Class Pathway” sections in New DMM: Option A) - Example

                                                  200 DISCOUNT LETTERS
Within the pathway the summary tables can be      230 FIRST-CLASS MAIL
disaggregated beyond class to break out auto-                                                                                                                LETTERS : AUTOMATION
mation and nonautomation.                         233 Rates and Eligibility                                                                                     Weight cannot exceed 3.3 ounces. Automation rates for pieces weighing over 2 ounces
                                                                                                                                                                reflect a discount of $0.041 per piece.
                                                                Cards                                                                                           a. Mixed AADC & Mixed ADC
Pros: Calculation and summary tables are
                                                                                                                                                                     Weight Increment                                            Rate
together. Facilitates disaggregation of                            Cards meeting the standards in C100
                                                                                                                                                                     First ounce or fraction of an ounce
Automation/Nonautomation rates also letter/                     CARDS : NONAUTOMATION                                                                                  (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less)                   $0.309
cards rates.                                                       a. Presorted: $0.212 each.                                                                          (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces)                  0.268

                                                                   b. Summary                                                                                       Each additional ounce or fraction                            0.225

Cons: “Mini” tables with one rate. Difficult to                                                                                                                 b. AADC & ADC
                                                                                          First-Class Mail :
compare summery tables.                                                                   Nonautomation                                                              Weight Increment                                            Rate

                                                                                                                                                                     First ounce or fraction of an ounce
                                                                                           NONAUTO
                                                                                                                                                                       (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less)                   $0.301
                                                                                                                                                                       (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces)                  0.260
                                                                        Card Rate             Presorted
                                                                                                                                                                    Each additional ounce or fraction                            0.225
                                                                                                $0.212
                                                                                                                                                                c. 3-Digit
                                                                CARDS : AUTOMATION                                                                                   Weight Increment                                            Rate

                                                                   a. Mixed AADC & Mixed ADC: $0.194 each.                                                           First ounce or fraction of an ounce
                                                                   b. AADC & ADC: $0.187 each.                                                                         (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less)                   $0.292
                                                                   c. 3-Digit: $0.183 each.                                                                            (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces)                  0.251
                                                                   d. 5-Digit: $0.176 each.                                                                         Each additional ounce or fraction                            0.225
                                                                   e. Carrier Route: $0.170 each                                                                d. 5-Digit
                                                                   f. Summary
                                                                                                                                                                     Weight Increment                                            Rate

                                                                                                                                                                     First ounce or fraction of an ounce
                                                                                          First-Class Mail : Automation                                                (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less)                   $0.278
                                                                                                               AUTOMATION                                              (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces)                  0.237
                                                                                                                                                                    Each additional ounce or fraction                            0.225
                                                                                            Mixed                                           Carrier
                                                                        Card Rate           AADC          AADC       3-Digit   5-Digit      Route               e. Carrier Route
                                                                                           $0.194         $0.187     $0.183    $0.176       $0.170
                                                                                                                                                                     Weight Increment                                            Rate

                                                                                                                                                                     First ounce or fraction of an ounce
                                                                                                                                                                       (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less)                   $0.275
                                                                                                                                                                       (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces)                  0.234
                                                                Letters                                                                                             Each additional ounce or fraction                            0.225


                                                                LETTERS : NONAUTOMATION                                                                         e. Summary
                                                                   a. Presorted -Nonmachinable surcharge might apply to pieces that weigh 1 ounce or less.
                                                                      Surcharge per piece (see C050.2.2, E130, and E140): $0.055                                                       First-Class Mail : Nonautomation
                                                                       Weight Increment                                             Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                             NONAUTOMATION
                                                                                                                                                                         Weight
                                                                       First ounce or fraction of an ounce
                                                                                                                                                                       Not Over           Machinable            Nonmachinable
                                                                         (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less)                    $0.352                              (Ounces)           Presorted               Presorted
                                                                         (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces)                   0.311
                                                                                                                                                                                 1            $0.352                $0.407
                                                                      Each additional ounce or fraction                             0.225
                                                                                                                                                                                 2             0.577                 0.577
                                                                   b. Summary                                                                                                    3             0.761                 0.761
                                                                                                                                                                                 4             0.986                 0.986

                                                                                          First-Class Mail : Automation                                                          5             1.211                 1.211
                                                                                                                                                                                 6             1.436                 1.436
                                                                                                               AUTOMATION
                                                                           Weight                                                                                                7             1.661                 1.661
                                                                         Not Over           Mixed                                           Carrier                              8             1.886                 1.886
                                                                         (Ounces)           AADC          AADC       3-Digit   5-Digit      Route                                9             2.111                 2.111
                                                                                   1       $0.309         $0.301     $0.292    $0.278       $0.275                             10              2.336                 2.336
                                                                                   2        0.534            0.526    0.517     0.503        0.500                             11              2.561                 2.561
                                                                                   3        0.718            0.710    0.701     0.687        0.684                             12              2.786                 2.786
                                                                                 3.3        0.943            0.935    0.926     0.912        0.909                             13              3.011                 3.011
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  • 1. RATE REORGANIZATION RESEARCH In the current presentation of the rates in both the DMM and the ratefold, the rate tables are organized by class. Given that the proposed information architecture for the new DMM is shape based, the team was asked to explore the possible reorganization of rates by shape. In the fall, this began with a high level visualization (in tree diagrams) of the structure for all the rates (excluding periodicals) using Retail and Discount then shape as the principle organizational categories. Second, prototypes of rate tables were created incorporating icons and other visual elements.
  • 2. Structure of “R” Sections in Current DMM We began with an analysis of the presentation of the rate tables in the current DMM. This analysis included a comparison between the NOTICE 123, RATEFOLD RATES AND FEES Ratefold: Notice 123 and the R section: Rates and Fees. • First-Class Mail • Parcel Post - Intra-BMC/ASF • R000 Stamps and Stationery • Express Mail • Parcel Post - Intra-BMC/ASF • R100 First-Class Mail Our findings included: • Periodicals • Parcel Post - Parcel-Select • R200 Periodicals The information in the Ratefold footnotes were Structure • Standard Mail • Media Mail • R500 Express Mail displayed differently in the R section, some- • Fees • Library Mail • R600 Standard Mail times as rule, sometimes as another table. • Priority Mail • Bound Printed Matter • R700 Package Services • R900 Services While the organization of rates supported com- parisons within a class, comparing rates across classes was not supported. • Separate document from DMM • A section in DMM Form • Compact tables with footnotes • Disaggregated tables with footnotes & rules Finally, we determined that is was possible to • Organized by class • Organized by class reflow this information into the new TOC. This means that the rate tables and rules can be disaggregated by method, shape as well as class. As a result of this reorganization of the tables, comparisons of rates across classes, within a By intermediate/expert mailers: • Making comparison across rates in order to make decisions, By intermediate/expert mailers: shape, can now be supported. • Deeper understanding of the rate calculation Use in the initial stage of mailing • More detailed explanation of rate application • Quick reference • Entry point for the DMM helping mailers understand the • For legal reference & citation options available • Disaggregated small tables by method, shapes, and topics • One compact table per class • “Summary table” that corresponds to the table in the Ratefold • Different methods & shapes combined under class Table • Little redundancy • Some tables that are treated as footnotes in Ratefold • Little redundancy • Hard to understand • Hard to understand • Some rules are tables in Ratefold Text • 1 ~ 7 footnotes per table (average of 3) • Some rules are footnotes in Ratefold
  • 3. “Introduction” Section in New DMM: Proposed Structure Instead of one section in the DMM containing the rules and rate tables, the new TOC creates INTRODUCTION (Option 1) 100 RETAIL MAILING SERVICE 200-400 DISCOUNT MAILING SERVICE multiple places for this information, providing different ways to access the information. RATE & FEES REFERENCE RETAIL LETTERS, CARDS, FLATS, & CARDS DISCOUNT LETTERS & CARDS The beginning of the DMM will have the Letters & Cards 130 Standards for First-Class Mail 230 Standards for First-Class Mail summary rate tables that, like the current First-class Mail Rates and Eligibility Rates and Eligibility ratefold, will support quick access to the rates First-class Mail Rates & Fees First-class Mail Rates & Fees but, unlike the current ratefold, can also (Retail & Discount) support comparison of rates across classes. Flats Two options are being proposed for the organization of this section: First-class Mail DISCOUNT FLATS Option 1 uses shape as the principle organizing (Retail & Discount) 330 Standards for First-Class Mail structure. This allows the mailer to compare Parcels Rates and Eligibility retail and discount mailing methods within a shape. First-class Mail First-class Mail Rates & Fees (Retail & Discount) DISCOUNT PARCELS OR 430 Standards for First-Class Mail Rates and Eligibility First-class Mail Rates & Fees Option 2 uses method as the principle organizing structure. This oraganization more INTRODUCTION (Option 2) closely resembles the TOC for the rest of the RATE & FEES REFERENCE document. Retail First-class Mail Letters, Cards, Flats & Parcels Discount Letters & Cards First-class Mail Flats First-class Mail Parcels First-class Mail
  • 4. “Introduction” Section in New DMM: Grouping by method & shape Option 1 Option 2 Letters Flats Parcels Letters, Flats, and Parcels Retail : Letters & Cards : First-Class Mail Retail : Flats : First-Class Mail Retail : Parcels : First-Class Mail Retail : Letters & Cards, Flats, Parcels : First-Class Mail First-Class Mail First-Class Mail First-Class Mail First-Class Mail Weight Weight Weight Weight Not Over Not Over Not Over Not Over (Ounces) Single-Piece 1 (Ounces) Single-Piece 1 (Ounces) Single-Piece 1 (Ounces) Single-Piece 1 1 $0.37 2 1 $0.37 2 1 $0.37 2 1 $0.37 2 2 0.60 2 0.60 2 0.60 2 0.60 3 0.83 3 0.83 3 0.83 3 0.83 4 1.06 4 1.06 4 1.06 4 1.06 5 1.29 5 1.29 5 1.29 5 1.29 6 1.52 6 1.52 6 1.52 6 1.52 7 1.75 7 1.75 7 1.75 7 1.75 8 1.98 8 1.98 8 1.98 8 1.98 9 2.21 9 2.21 9 2.21 9 2.21 10 2.44 10 2.44 10 2.44 10 2.44 11 2.67 11 2.67 11 2.67 11 2.67 12 2.90 12 2.90 12 2.90 12 2.90 13 3.13 13 3.13 13 3.13 13 3.13 Card Rate $0.23 Card Rate $0.23 (1) For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee. (1) For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee. (2) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12. (2) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12. (1) For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee. (1) For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee. (2) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12. (2) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12. Discount : Letters & Cards : First-Class Mail Discount : Flats : First-Class Mail Discount : Parcels : First-Class Mail First-Class Mail First-Class Mail First-Class Mail NONAUTO AUTOMATION NONAUTO AUTOMATION NONAUTO Weight Weight Weight Not Over Mixed Carrier Not Over Mixed Not Over (Ounces) Presorted AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit Route (Ounces) Presorted AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit (Ounces) Presorted 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 $0.352 $0.309 $0.301 $0.292 $0.278 $0.275 1 $0.352 $0.341 $0.333 $0.322 $0.322 1 $0.352 2 0.577 0.534 0.526 0.517 0.503 0.500 2 0.577 0.566 0.558 0.547 0.547 2 0.577 3 0.761 0.718 0.710 0.701 0.687 0.684 3 0.761 0.750 0.742 0.731 0.731 3 0.761 3.3 ---- 0.943 0.935 0.926 0.912 0.909 4 0.986 0.975 0.967 0.956 0.956 4 0.986 4 0.986 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 5 1.211 1.200 1.192 1.181 1.181 5 1.211 5 1.211 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 6 1.436 1.425 1.417 1.406 1.406 6 1.436 6 1.436 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 7 1.661 1.650 1.642 1.631 1.631 7 1.661 7 1.661 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 8 1.886 1.875 1.867 1.856 1.856 8 1.886 8 1.886 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 9 2.111 2.100 2.092 2.081 2.081 9 2.111 9 2.111 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 10 2.336 2.325 2.317 2.306 2.306 10 2.336 10 2.336 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 11 2.561 2.550 2.542 2.531 2.531 11 2.561 11 2.561 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 12 2.786 2.775 2.767 2.756 2.756 12 2.786 12 2.786 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 13 3.011 3.000 2.992 2.981 2.981 13 3.011 13 3.011 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (1) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: presorted and automation $0.055. (1) Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: presorted $0.055. Card Rate $0.212 $0.194 $0.187 $0.183 $0.176 $0.170
  • 5. “Introduction” Section in New DMM: Option 1) Comparison across methods & classes - Example In Option 1, the summary tables are grouped by shape rather than method. This will support comparisons across method and class, therefore INTRODUCTION : RATE & FEES REFERENCE helping mailers make a choice based on their shape of mail. Letters & Cards Some redundancy is necessary but this will be (Retail & Discount) mostly confined to the Retail tables. Multiply the entry rate times the number of pieces. First-Class Mail Multiply theStandard Mail —the number of pieces. entry rate times Regular Less MACHINABLE MACHINABLE than or Standard Mail — Regular equal to NONAUTOMATION AUTOMATION (Ounces) Single-Piece * Less than (or equal MACHINABLE AUTOMATION to) 3.3 oz. Presorted* Enhanced Carrier Route 1 $0.37 ** NONAUTOMATION AUTOMATION 2 0.60 Less than (or equal High Automation Mixed AUTOMATION to) 3.3 oz. Basic 3/5 Presorted* Basic Density Saturation Enhanced Carrier Route Basic AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit 3 0.83 4 1.06 No Discount 0.268 0.248 0.194 0.164 High 0.152 0.171 Automation 0.219 Mixed 0.212 0.203 0.190 5 1.29 Entry DBMC Basic 0.247 3/5 0.227 Basic 0.173 Density 0.143 Saturation 0.131 Basic 0.150 AADC 0.198 AADC 0.191 3-Digit 0.182 5-Digit 0.169 6 1.52 Rate per No Discount 0.268 0.248 0.194 0.164 0.152 0.171 0.219 0.212 0.203 0.190 piece DSCF 0.242 0.222 0.168 0.138 0.126 0.145 --- 0.186 0.177 0.164 7 1.75 Entry DBMC DDU 0.247 --- 0.227 --- 0.173 0.162 0.143 0.132 0.131 0.120 0.150 0.139 0.198 --- 0.191 --- 0.182 --- 0.169 --- 8 1.98 Rate per 9 2.21 *Nonmachinable letters are subject to a surchage of $0.04 (Presorted only)0.138 piece DSCF 0.242 0.222 0.168 0.126 0.145 --- 0.186 0.177 0.164 10 2.44 DDU --- --- 0.162 0.132 0.120 0.139 --- --- --- --- 11 2.67 *Nonmachinable letters are subject to a surchage of $0.04 (Presorted only) 12 2.90 13 3.13 . Card Rate $0.23 Multiply the piece rate times the number of pieces in the mailling. Multiply the entry rate times the number of pounds of the mailing . * For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee. Add the total of both calculations. Multiply the piece rate times the number of pieces in the mailling. ** Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12. Multiply the entry rate times the number of pounds of the mailing Add the total of both calculations. Standard Mail — Regular MACHINABLE First-Class Mail Standard Mail — Regular Greater than 3.3 oz. NONAUTOMATION AUTOMATION MACHINABLE AUTOMATION but less than (or Presorted* Enhanced Carrier Route MACHINABLE equal to) 3.5 oz. Less Greater than 3.3 oz. NONAUTOMATION AUTOMATION NONAUTO AUTOMATION High Automation Mixed AUTOMATION than or but less than (or Basic 3/5 Presorted* Basic Density Enhanced Saturation Carrier Route Basic AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit equal to Mixed Carrier equal to) 3.5 oz. (Ounces) Presorted AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit Route Entry High Automation Mixed Rate per Basic 0.198 3/5 0.142 Basic 0.068 Density 0.038 Saturation 0.026 Basic 0.045 AADC 0.073 AADC 0.066 3-Digit 0.057 5-Digit 0.044 1 $0.352 $0.309 $0.301 $0.292 $0.278 $0.275 piece 2 0.577 0.534 0.526 0.517 0.503 0.500 Entry 3 0.761 0.718 0.710 0.701 0.687 0.684 Rate per No Discount 0.198 0.708 0.142 0.708 0.068 0.610 0.038 0.610 0.026 0.610 0.045 0.610 0.073 0.708 0.066 0.708 0.057 0.708 0.044 0.708 3.3 ---- 0.943 0.935 0.926 0.912 0.909 piece Entry DBMC 0.608 0.608 0.510 0.510 0.510 0.510 0.608 0.608 0.608 0.608 4 0.986 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Rate per No Discount DSCF 0.708 0.583 0.708 0.583 0.610 0.485 0.610 0.485 0.610 0.485 0.610 0.485 0.708 0.583 0.708 0.583 0.708 0.583 0.708 0.583 5 1.211 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- pound 6 1.436 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Entry DBMC 0.608 0.608 0.510 0.510 0.510 0.510 0.608 0.608 0.608 0.608 Rate per DDU --- --- 0.453 0.453 0.453 0.453 --- --- --- --- 7 1.661 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- DSCF 0.583surchage of $0.04 (Presorted only) 0.485 0.583 0.485 0.485 0.485 0.583 0.583 0.583 0.583 pound *Nonmachinable letters are subject to a 8 1.886 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- DDU --- --- 0.453 0.453 0.453 0.453 --- --- --- --- 9 2.111 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 10 2.336 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- *Nonmachinable letters are subject to a surchage of $0.04 (Presorted only) 11 2.561 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 12 2.786 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 13 3.011 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Card Rate $0.212 $0.194 $0.187 $0.183 $0.176 $0.170
  • 6. “Introduction” Section in New DMM: Option 2) Comparison across classes - Example In Option 2, the tables are grouped by method first. This will support comparison within retail and discount. It will also match the TOC of the entire DMM more closely. INTRODUCTION : RATE & FEES REFERENCE Retail Discount Redundancy is minimized in this option but comparison within a shape is more difficult. Letters, Cards, Flats & Parcels Letters & Cards First-Class Mail First-Class Mail MACHINABLE Less than MACHINABLE Less than NONAUTO AUTOMATION or equal to or equal to Mixed Carrier (Ounces) Single-Piece * (Ounces) Presorted * AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit Route 1 $0.37 ** 1 $0.352 $0.309 $0.301 $0.292 $0.278 $0.275 2 0.60 2 0.577 0.534 0.526 0.517 0.503 0.500 3 0.83 3 0.761 0.718 0.710 0.701 0.687 0.684 4 1.06 3.3 ---- 0.943 0.935 0.926 0.912 0.909 5 1.29 4 0.986 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 6 1.52 5 1.211 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 7 1.75 6 1.436 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 8 1.98 7 1.661 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 9 2.21 8 1.886 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 10 2.44 9 2.111 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 11 2.67 10 2.336 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 12 2.90 11 2.561 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 13 3.13 12 2.786 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Card Rate $0.23 13 3.011 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Card Rate $0.212 $0.194 $0.187 $0.183 $0.176 $0.170 * For keys and ID devices, use this column and add $0.60 fee. ** Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: single-piece $0.12. * Nonmachinable surcharge might apply: presorted $0.44. Multiply the entry rate times the number of pieces. Bound Printed Matter Standard Mail — Regular Less than MACHINABLE MACHINABLE or equal to Zones Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone (pounds) NONAUTOMATION AUTOMATION Local,1 & 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Less than (or equal AUTOMATION 1.0 $0.309 $0.309 $0.309 $0.309 $0.309 $0.309 $0.309 to) 3.3 oz. Presorted* Enhanced Carrier Route 1.5 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 High Automation Mixed 2.0 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 2.5 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 Basic 3/5 Basic Density Saturation Basic AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit 3.0 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 No Discount 0.268 0.248 0.194 0.164 0.152 0.171 0.219 0.212 0.203 0.190 3.5 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 4.0 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 Entry DBMC 0.247 0.227 0.173 0.143 0.131 0.150 0.198 0.191 0.182 0.169 4.5 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 Rate per 5.0 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 piece DSCF 0.242 0.222 0.168 0.138 0.126 0.145 --- 0.186 0.177 0.164 6.0 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 7.0 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 DDU --- --- 0.162 0.132 0.120 0.139 --- --- --- --- 8.0 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 *Nonmachinable letters are subject to a surchage of $0.04 (Presorted only) 9.0 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 10.0 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 0.534 11.0 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 12.0 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 13.0 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 0.718 . 14.0 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 0.943 15.0 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 0.309 Multiply the piece rate times the number of pieces in the mailling. Multiply the entry rate times the number of pounds of the mailing Add the total of both calculations. Standard Mail — Regular MACHINABLE Greater than 3.3 oz. NONAUTOMATION AUTOMATION AUTOMATION but less than (or Presorted* Enhanced Carrier Route equal to) 3.5 oz. High Automation Mixed Basic 3/5 Basic Density Saturation Basic AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit
  • 7. “Class Pathway” Section in New DMM The standards and regulations that currently accompany the rate summery tables in the INTRODUCTION 100 RETAIL MAILING SERVICE 200-400 DISCOUNT MAILING SERVICE R section of the DMM will be located at the beginning of the Eligibility section in the class RATE & FEES REFERENCE RETAIL LETTERS, CARDS, FLATS, & CARDS DISCOUNT LETTERS & CARDS pathways. As a result, the current R section will be disaggregated by method, shape and class. 130 Standards for First-Class Mail 230 Standards for First-Class Mail Rates and Eligibility Rates and Eligibility First-class Mail Rates & Fees First-class Mail Rates & Fees DISCOUNT FLATS 330 Standards for First-Class Mail Rates and Eligibility First-class Mail Rates & Fees DISCOUNT PARCELS 430 Standards for First-Class Mail Rates and Eligibility First-class Mail Rates & Fees
  • 8. “Class Pathway” sections in New DMM: Analysis of footnotes & rules — Examples In order to integrate the rate tables in to the new architecture, we analyzed the presentation RATEFOLD RATES AND FEES of this material in the R section of the DMM and the ratefold. Based on this analysis we concluded that the same content was not treated consistently, i.e. a footnote in the ratefold might be a rule in the R section. Also, the tables and rules would have to be reorganized to match the new TOC. A color was applied to each footnote and rule in the Ratefold and R section (Rates and Fees) for all classes. Each color corresponds with a category: Information that should be a footnote because it references an individual row, column or cell. Rules that define the class or explain how the rates are calculated. Footnotes that should be used to modify or create a new table. Supplemental information that explains options available to the mailer. Definition/Calculation Rules Footnotes To create new tables Supplemental Rules
  • 9. “Class Pathway” sections in New DMM: Analysis of footnotes & rules — Examples RATES AND FEES RATES AND FEES Definition/Calculation Rules Footnotes To create new tables Supplemental Rules
  • 10. “Class Pathway” sections in New DMM: Analysis of footnotes & rules — Summary We can see how the information in the foot- notes is very compact as compared to the same RATEFOLD RATES AND FEES information in Rates and Fees, which is dis- persed across the R section (Rates and Fees). First-Class Mail R100 First-Class Mail • Discount+Retail All-shape Table / Footnotes • Discount+Retail All-shape Tables / Rules and Footnotes Definition/Calculation Rules Footnotes To create new tables To be moved to priority Mail Section Supplemental Rules
  • 11. “Class Pathway” sections in New DMM: Proposed Structure for Footnotes & Rules In the new class pathways, regulations that explain the calculation of the rates, the INTRODUCTION 100 RETAIL MAILING SERVICE 200-400 DISCOUNT MAILING SERVICE summery tables and the supplementary rules are now disaggregated and ordered. RATE & FEES REFERENCE RETAIL LETTERS, CARDS, FLATS, & CARDS DISCOUNT LETTERS & CARDS Now that these new pathways are in place the Letters & Cards 130 Standards for First-Class Mail 230 Standards for First-Class Mail summary tables can be disaggregated further. (Retail & Discount) Rates and Eligibility Rates and Eligibility First-class Mail Rates & Fees First-class Mail Rates & Fees First-class Mail Rates & Fees • Tables • Definition/Calculation Rules • Definition/Calculation Rules with footnotes and Calculation Tables and Calculation Tables • Tables dissagregated • Tables dissagregated Flats with footnotes with footnotes (Retail & Discount) • Supplemental Rules • Supplemental Rules First-class Mail Rates & Fees • Tables DISCOUNT FLATS with footnotes 330 Standards for First-Class Mail Parcels Rates and Eligibility (Retail & Discount) First-class Mail Rates & Fees First-class Mail Rates & Fees • Definition/Calculation Rules • Tables and Calculation Tables with footnotes • Tables dissagregated with footnotes • Supplemental Rules DISCOUNT PARCELS 430 Standards for First-Class Mail Rates and Eligibility First-class Mail Rates & Fees • Definition/Calculation Rules and Calculation Tables • Tables dissagregated with footnotes • Supplemental Rules Definition/Calculation Rules New Tables Footnotes Supplemental Rules
  • 12. “Class Pathway” sections in New DMM: Option A) - Example 200 DISCOUNT LETTERS Within the pathway the summary tables can be 230 FIRST-CLASS MAIL disaggregated beyond class to break out auto- LETTERS : AUTOMATION mation and nonautomation. 233 Rates and Eligibility Weight cannot exceed 3.3 ounces. Automation rates for pieces weighing over 2 ounces reflect a discount of $0.041 per piece. Cards a. Mixed AADC & Mixed ADC Pros: Calculation and summary tables are Weight Increment Rate together. Facilitates disaggregation of Cards meeting the standards in C100 First ounce or fraction of an ounce Automation/Nonautomation rates also letter/ CARDS : NONAUTOMATION (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less) $0.309 cards rates. a. Presorted: $0.212 each. (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces) 0.268 b. Summary Each additional ounce or fraction 0.225 Cons: “Mini” tables with one rate. Difficult to b. AADC & ADC First-Class Mail : compare summery tables. Nonautomation Weight Increment Rate First ounce or fraction of an ounce NONAUTO (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less) $0.301 (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces) 0.260 Card Rate Presorted Each additional ounce or fraction 0.225 $0.212 c. 3-Digit CARDS : AUTOMATION Weight Increment Rate a. Mixed AADC & Mixed ADC: $0.194 each. First ounce or fraction of an ounce b. AADC & ADC: $0.187 each. (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less) $0.292 c. 3-Digit: $0.183 each. (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces) 0.251 d. 5-Digit: $0.176 each. Each additional ounce or fraction 0.225 e. Carrier Route: $0.170 each d. 5-Digit f. Summary Weight Increment Rate First ounce or fraction of an ounce First-Class Mail : Automation (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less) $0.278 AUTOMATION (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces) 0.237 Each additional ounce or fraction 0.225 Mixed Carrier Card Rate AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit Route e. Carrier Route $0.194 $0.187 $0.183 $0.176 $0.170 Weight Increment Rate First ounce or fraction of an ounce (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less) $0.275 (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces) 0.234 Letters Each additional ounce or fraction 0.225 LETTERS : NONAUTOMATION e. Summary a. Presorted -Nonmachinable surcharge might apply to pieces that weigh 1 ounce or less. Surcharge per piece (see C050.2.2, E130, and E140): $0.055 First-Class Mail : Nonautomation Weight Increment Rate NONAUTOMATION Weight First ounce or fraction of an ounce Not Over Machinable Nonmachinable (For pieces weighing 2 ounces or less) $0.352 (Ounces) Presorted Presorted (For pieces weighing more than 2 ounces) 0.311 1 $0.352 $0.407 Each additional ounce or fraction 0.225 2 0.577 0.577 b. Summary 3 0.761 0.761 4 0.986 0.986 First-Class Mail : Automation 5 1.211 1.211 6 1.436 1.436 AUTOMATION Weight 7 1.661 1.661 Not Over Mixed Carrier 8 1.886 1.886 (Ounces) AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit Route 9 2.111 2.111 1 $0.309 $0.301 $0.292 $0.278 $0.275 10 2.336 2.336 2 0.534 0.526 0.517 0.503 0.500 11 2.561 2.561 3 0.718 0.710 0.701 0.687 0.684 12 2.786 2.786 3.3 0.943 0.935 0.926 0.912 0.909 13 3.011 3.011