Release Notes
01/09/2018
PO! R47.0.0.0 Release Notes (Post Release)

This post-release documentation has been created to update the prior PostalOne! R47.0.0.0 "Pre-Release" Notes previously posted.

Data Files
01/08/2018
LACSLink® Zip Codes

This text file includes the cumulative listing of ZIP(C) Codes covered by the LACS database.

Technical Specifications
01/05/2018
Mail.dat Technical Specifications R47 V4

Version 4 of the comprehensive technical guide that outlines steps for exchanging electronic data with the PostalOne! system.

User Guides
01/02/2018
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software User Guide (Linux-Unix-Sun32)

This document contains the Linux/ Unix conversion software user guide for the CDS product.

User Guides
01/02/2018
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software User Guide (Windows)

This document contains the Windows software conversion user guide for CDS.

Presentations
12/05/2017
Presentations
12/05/2017
Fact Sheets
11/27/2017
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Brochure

The Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) program provides updated delivery sequence information to qualified mailers. This brochure provides an overview and benefits of CDS.

Release Notes
11/20/2017
Release Notes
11/17/2017
Presentations
11/16/2017
PCC Postal Customer Café - PCCAC Policy Administration

To be in compliance, learn more about PCC social media and email policies.

Publications
11/14/2017
Executive Board Member Recommitment Letter

This is a template that can be used for your Executive Board Members for their commitment to the PCC.

Fact Sheets
11/14/2017
PCC Boot Camp Best Practices

This document was put together by some of our award winning PCCs, on best practices that they have utilized to run a smooth and very successful PCC.

Tools
11/14/2017
"Why Join the PCC" Letter

Please see this attached template that the Greater Baltimore PCC created on the benefits of joining the PCC. This document explains how Postal and the Industry collaborate to achieve greatness. 

Quick Service Guides
11/13/2017
Mailers' Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) User Group Guidelines

This document provides guidelines for MTAC user groups. The purpose of a User Group is to serve as an ongoing forum for the Postal Service and users of a particular postal product or process.

Quick Service Guides
11/13/2017
Mailers' Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) Task Team Guidelines

An MTAC Task Team is comprised of industry and postal participants who are focused on a clearly defined ask with a strict deadline. This document provides guidelines for Task Teams.

Release Notes
11/09/2017
PostalOne! R47.0.0.0 Pre-Release Notes-Change 1.1

January Pre-release notes. Change 1.1.

Error Codes
11/09/2017
Mail.dat Validations R47 (PDF Version)

Postal Service eDoc Error Codes

Error Codes
11/09/2017
Tech Guides
11/09/2017
Mail.dat Technical Specifications R47 V3

Version 3 of the comprehensive technical guide that outlines steps for exchanging electronic data with the PostalOne! system.

Data Files
11/04/2017
Address Information System (AIS) Area District Record Description

File layout for Address Information System (AIS) area district record descriptions.

Release Notes
11/03/2017
PostalOne! R47.0.0.0 Pre-Release Notes Change 1.0

January pre-release notes. Change 1.

Release Notes
10/30/2017
User Guides
10/27/2017
Guide to Postage Assessment

For postage assessment information please see the attached guide to Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats.

 

Technical Specifications
10/22/2017
Release Notes
10/19/2017
Announcements
10/03/2017
Hurricane Information

For updates of operations please follow this link to USPS Service Alerts

 

 

Data Files
10/01/2017
L607 3-Digit ZIP Code Sort Option for Drop-Ship Mailers

L607 lists the 5-digit ZIP Codes for machinable parcels eligible to be entered at designated SCFs when sorted into 3-digit containers. The corresponding rate eligibility and mail preparation standards are described in 456.2.2, 466.4.1, and 466.4.2.

 

Data Files
10/01/2017
L605 NDCs/ASFs: Nonmachinable Parcel Select

L605 describes the service area by individual 3-digit ZIP Code prefix for Parcel Select mailers preparing mailings of nonmachinable parcels.

 

Data Files
10/01/2017
L601 National Distribution Centers (NDCs)

L601 describes the service area by individual 3-digit ZIP Code prefix for sorting mail to NDC destinations.

 

Data Files
10/01/2017
L201 Periodicals Origin Split and First-Class Mail Mixed ADC/AADC

L201 describes the First-Class Mail surface transportation reach of an origin facility for use in preparing bundles and sacks of Periodicals mail (including Periodicals labeled "news") and in preparation of First-Class Mail mixed containers.

 

Data Files
10/01/2017
L012 5 Digit ZIP Scheme Combination

The 5-Digit ZIP Scheme Combination Labeling List contains a listing of 5-digit ZIP Code schemes. The schemes represent ZIP Codes that are processed and finalized on the same piece of equipment at the same time at USPS plants and delivery units. 5-Digit ZIP Scheme Combinations labeling list will enable qualification for 5-digit automation prices for letters by providing grouping of ZIP Codes to combine mailings that would appear in a single tray.

 

Data Files
10/01/2017
L005 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Groups: SCF Sortation

L005 describes the service area by individual 3-digit ZIP Code prefix for mail destined to a sectional center facility (SCF).