What are the minimum piece requirements for the proposed Standard Mail automation and nonautomation flats 5-digit and 3-digit rate categories?
Our proposal does not change the bundle and sacking requirements, including the minimums. For all mail prepared on pallets and for automation mail prepared in sacks, pieces prepared in a 5-digit bundle would get the 5-digit rate. Likewise, pieces prepared in a 3-digit bundle would get the 3-digit rate. Under today’s standards, the 3/5 rates are applicable for both bundles. For nonautomation flats prepared in sacks, the rates would continue to be based on the level of the sack in which the bundles are placed.
