Announcements From the U.S. Postal Service

Announcements are shown in order by effective date.

 

 

SUBJECT: Move Update

MANDATORY: November 23, 2008

DESCRIPTION: The Postal Service is stepping up its efforts to reduce undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) mail. On November 23rd, new Move Update standards take effect. To be ready, mailers must begin using addresses that were updated no earlier than August 20th. The Move Update standards provide options for customers to reduce the number of mailpieces that require forwarding, return or being treated as waste by periodically matching address records with customerfiled change-of-address orders.  Ask your FNBR rep for quick and easy ways we can help you comply with the Move Update requirement.

USPS LINK:  Click here for more information

 

 

 

SUBJECT: Flat Sized Mail

MANDATORY: March 29, 2009

DESCRIPTION: The definition for the "top" of the mailer will change, along with the location of the recipient information.  FNBR encourages all customers who mail flat sized mail (like newsletters, magazines and large envelopes) to consult with their FNBR represtative prior to the printing of any upcoming mailers.  Many customers pre-print a large supply of such items, and should consider if their inventory will be used during or after March 29, 2009.

USPS LINK:  Click here for more information

 

 

SUBJECT: Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB)

MANDATORY: May, 2009 ¹

DESCRIPTION: The IMB barcode will replace the Postnet barcode.  The IMB includes additional information beyond the recipient's address, and allows for better efficiences for the USPS.  There will be two processing levels (Full Service and Basic) for the IMB.  This also impacts the printing of Business Reply Mail (BRM) and Courtesy Reply Mail (CRM) barcodes.  Please consult with your FNBR rep for additional information.

USPS LINK: Click here for more information

USPS PowerPoint Presentation:  Click here to view

 

 

¹ IMB can be used May 2009.  Postnet is allowed until May 2010.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT FNBR INCORPORATED:

FNBR is a marketing company located in Tampa, Florida.  FNBR offers mailing lists, database management services, typesetting and graphic design services, printing and bindery services, and complete direct mail services to companies throughout the U.S. and Canada.

 

If you would like more information about these topics, contact Dean Hutchison at (813) 988-8148 extension 215.