FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 18, 2009

New deflection standards postponed

The new USPS Deflection Standards have been postponed until January 2010.  USPS extended implementation of the new deflection standards for flat-size mailpieces from September 8, 2009 to January 4, 2010. Mailers are encouraged to take this opportunity and ensure their flats meet the new deflection standards in January. Current deflection standards will continue to apply only for automation flats during the extension period.

For additional information on deflection and allowable droop, please go to the USPS final rule Federal Register (74 FR 15380-15484), New Standards for Domestic Services published on April 6, 2009. You can also access this document on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com by clicking on Federal Register Notices in the left frame.

Please note that the USPS is retaining the September 8, 2009 implementation date for polywrap standards applying to nonautomation flats. 

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If you would like more information about this topic, contact Dean Hutchison at (813) 988-8148 extension 215.