Service Standard Platform File Layout

The Postal Service is looking to move ahead with service standard changes to support Delivering for America network changes.  We intend to continue providing service standard data files for customer use to determine the number of days in transit. This tech sheet will provide the current and future proposed file layouts to help customers understand upcoming changes associated with the proposed changes.  

PCC Goal Setting Guide

This document establishes a standardized S.M.A.R.T. goal framework for local leadership teams to create, execute, and monitor strategic initiatives within the Postal Customer Council (PCC) network.

Sample Executive Board Meeting Minutes

PCC Board Structure Responsibilities

MTAC Task Team Guidelines - APRIL 2026 - NEW

MTAC Work Group Guidelines - APRIL 2026 - NEW

MTAC User Group Guidelines - APRIL 2026 - NEW

KIT 600: the 2024 Official Election Mail Program Kit

Provides the tools necessary to use the US Mail as a secure, efficient, and effective way to facilitate the election process.

Enterprise Payment System (EPS) Data Dictionary

This document has separate tabs which describe the elements of EPS to CAPS mapping, CAPS to EPS mapping, the CAPS transaction number, and the code descriptions.

Please note that this page has moved to Enterprise Payment System IV-MTR Data Elements | PostalPro (usps.com)

Testing Environment for Mailers (TEM) Process for Mailings using Software Not Tested

This document provides information on the TEM process for mailings using software not tested.

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.

Publication 199 Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers

Please note that this file has moved to https://postalpro.usps.com/pub199