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Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) Association Membership Form

This is a membership form for associations to participate in MTAC. Forms can not be completed online. Please save the form to your computer, complete, and email to MTAC@usps.gov.

Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) Logos

MTAC logos in different sizes, which may be copied and pasted. 

Unique ZIP® Code Matrix

The Unique ZIP Code Matrix displays Carrier Route ID, Record Type, and Delivery Point assignment rules within unique ZIP codes only.

Unique ZIP® Code Flowchart

This flowchart describes the logic flow for Unique ZIP codes.

Retrieving 99M Barcode Data from Mail.XML Job Aid

This job aid contains overview information for users on how to query their 99M barcode data through Mail.XML DeliveryContentQuery and PartnerApptQuery messages.

Web Services Overview

The Web Services Overview document contains introductions to the features and benefits associated with Web Services.

Resolution and Internet Browser Settings

The Resolution and Internet Browser settings document will help the user adjust their screen resolution and browser settings. This will ensure that the FAST application displays and works correctly on the user's computer.

Formatting and Printing Reports Job Aid

The Formatting and Printing Reports job aid contains instructions to help the user properly format and print the FAST reports. This job aid was designed to provide the users the optimal way of viewing and printing FAST reports.

Appointment Shell Job Aid

The Appointment Shell job aid contains instructions to help the user understand the impact of creating and cancelling appointment shells. The user is given instructions for creating drop ship and Origin Entry one-time and recurring appointments shells.

Managing Origin Entry Appointments Guide

The Managing Drop Ship Appointments guide contains instructions to help the user manage their Origin Entry appointments in FAST.

Managing Drop Ship Appointments Guide

The Managing Drop Ship Appointments guide contains instructions to help the user manage their drop ship appointments in FAST. This guide provides users with step-by-step directions for managing one-time and recurring drop ship appointments.

Facility Profile Information

The Facility Profile in FAST provides users the capability to view Facility related information. This includes Facility specific information, holiday information and Critical Entry Times (CETs).

Creating Origin Entry Appointments Guide

The Origin Entry Appointments guide contains instructions to help the user create Origin Entry appointments in FAST. This guide provides users with step-by-step directions for creating one-time and recurring Origin Entry appointments.

Creating Drop Ship Appointments Guide

The Creating Drop Ship Appointment guide contains instructions to help the user create drop ship appointments in FAST. This guide provides users with step-by-step directions for creating one-time and recurring drop ship appointments.

Preferred Publication Job Aid

The Preferred Publication Group is an area which allows users to select and save their regularly used publications. By saving the publication in their Preferred Publication Group, a user is able to create a unique listing of their most frequently used publications.

Mail Direction Search Report

The Mail Direction Search Report is used to search for default drop entry points and redirections. This report allows users to search based on several different data elements including mail characteristics, discount level, and destination ZIP Code®.

Joint Scheduling Job Aid

Joint Appointment Scheduling is a capability in FAST® to allow multiple owners to own their specific pieces of the appointment scheduling process. Joint scheduling allows the transportation agent to be responsible for appointment logistics information while Mail Owners and Mail Preparers are responsible for the mail content information.

Customer/Supplier Agreements: eDoc Association Job Aid

The Customer Supplier/Agreements-eDoc Association Job Aid contains useful information around correctly mapping CSA information from FAST to eDocs. Sample scenarios outlining the proper use of the letter 'P' for the Critical Acceptance Time (CAT) for CSAs are provided.

Electronic Address Sequencing (EAS) File Format Guidelines

This quick guide provides instructions on how to format an address list for EAS processing using Microsoft Excel.

Electronic Verification System (eVS®) IMpb Vendor Software Certification

This document will present an overview of the eVS® certification process for vendor software applications and versions. The goal of certification is to ensure that vendor software applications and versions are eVS® and IMpb compliant and meet USPS® specifications for required rate ingredients, unique delivery address elements, label layout and barcode quality.

Service Standards Maps

This tool/map reflects service standards changes that are effective April 1. This map illustrates the service standards based on April 1 Labeling Lists changes and the business rules defined in the Federal Register (39 CFR 121).

Conversion Graphic for Ordering MTE Sleeves and Trays

This illustrated guide is a tool to assist mailers and Postal Service employees in ordering the correct ratio of Mail Transport Equipment (MTE). 

Mailer Inventory: Piece Tracker

This workbook is designed for use by mailers in tracking the MTE inventory at their facilities. It is suitable for tracking in locations that receive equipment in pallet and piece quantities and will report piece quantities.

Mailer Inventory: Pallet Tracker

This workbook is designed for use by mailers in tracking the MTE inventory at their facilities and is only suitable for tracking in locations that receive equipment in full pallet quantities.