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MTAC 131Workgroup Update

MTAC 131Workgroup Update

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MTAC 131 Charter Recap

MTAC charter:

This workgroup will focus on the issues regarding communicating what separations are necessary and why, and industry capabilities.

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Previous Gaps

Placard Changes● No changes required

NDC Labeling List● Provided label list

Awaiting formal feedback

● Provided data file format Awaiting formal feedback

Timeline for change

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Proposed Concept

Align mail preparation, containerization and separations of origin entry mailings with the distribution networks

Standardize the separation of origin entry mail

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External Solution

Separate the mail● Standard:

Tier 1 (Local NDC Turnaround) Tier 2 (Rest of Network)

• 4 Directional sites will have 2 separations­ Chicago, Cincinnati, Saint Louis, San Francisco

● Periodicals: L201 (FC Surface destinations) L009 (Rest of Network)

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External Solution

Containerize the separated mail

● Palletization required, if mailer has the capability and meets minimum volume requirements

● Alternate container, to be determined locally

May include flat tubs

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Key Benefits

Aligns mail prep and mail flow with the network

Service Improvement

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Next Steps

Formal feedback from MTAC 131 workgroup on proposed change

Formal Federal Register notification