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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by 4 

p.m., E.S.T. on August 30, 2011. If you 

are disabled and need reasonable 

accommodations to attend a public 

hearing, contact the person listed under 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. We 

will arrange the location and time of the 

hearing with those persons requesting 

the hearing. If no one requests an 

opportunity to speak, we will not hold 

the hearing. 

To assist the transcriber and ensure an 

accurate record, we request, that if 

possible, each person who speaks at a 

public hearing provide us with a written 

copy of his or her comments. The public 

hearing will continue on the specified 

date until everyone scheduled to speak 

has been given an opportunity to be 

heard. If you are in the audience and 

have not been scheduled to speak and 

wish to do so, you will be allowed to 

speak after those who have been 

scheduled. We will end the hearing after 

everyone scheduled to speak and others 

present in the audience who wish to 

speak, have been heard. 

Public Meeting 

If there is only limited interest in 

participating in a public hearing, we 

may hold a public meeting rather than 

a public hearing. If you wish to meet 

with us to discuss the amendment, 

please request a meeting by contacting 

the person listed under FOR FURTHER

INFORMATION CONTACT. All such meetings 

are open to the public and, if possible, 

we will post notices of meetings at the 

locations listed under ADDRESSES. We 

will make a written summary of each 

meeting a part of the administrative 

record. 

IV. Procedural Determinations 

Executive Order 12866—Regulatory 

Planning and Review 

This rule is exempted from review by 

the Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) under Executive Order 12866. 

Other Laws and Executive Orders 

Affecting Rulemaking 

When a State submits a program 

amendment to OSM for review, our 

regulations at 30 CFR 732.17(h) require 

us to publish a notice in the Federal 

Register indicating receipt of the 

proposed amendment, its text or a 

summary of its terms, and an 

opportunity for public comment. We 

conclude our review of the proposed 

amendment after the close of the public 

comment period and determine whether 

the amendment should be approved, 

approved in part, or not approved. At 

that time, we will also make the 

determinations and certifications 

required by the various laws and 

executive orders governing the 

rulemaking process and include them in 

the final rule. 

List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 917 

Intergovernmental relations, Surface 

mining, Underground mining. 

Dated: June 13, 2011. 

Michael K. Robinson, 

Acting Regional Director, Appalachian 

Region. 

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BILLING CODE 4310–05–P 

POSTAL SERVICE 

39 CFR Part 111 

Folded Self-Mailers and Unenveloped 

Mailpieces 

AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. 

ACTION: Proposed rule. 

SUMMARY: The Postal Service proposes 

to revise the Mailing Standards of the 

United States Postal Service, Domestic 

Mail Manual (DMM®) 201.3.14 to 

provide standards for creating folded 

self-mailers (FSM) and other 

unenveloped mailpieces such as forms, 

statements, and official notices that will 

improve processing of these pieces on 

automated Postal processing equipment. 

DATES: We must receive your comments 

on or before September 14, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: Mail or hand-deliver 

written comments to the manager, 

Product Classification, U.S. Postal 

Service®, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., 

Room 4446, Washington, DC 20260– 

5015. Interested parties may review and 

photocopy all written comments at 

USPS® Headquarters Library, 475 

L’Enfant Plaza, SW., 11th Floor N, 

Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 4 

p.m., Monday through Friday. Email 

comments that contain the name and 

address of the commenter, may be sent 

to: mailingstandards@usps.gov, with a 

subject line of ‘‘FSM.’’ Faxed comments 

will not be accepted. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Craig Vance at 202–268–7595, or Susan 

Thomas at 202–268–8069. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In this 

proposed rule, the Postal Service 

defines letter-sized FSM, provides 

detailed standards about the basic 

elements of all FSM letter-sized pieces, 

and introduces ‘‘panels’’ as a basic 

element for constructing FSMs. 

Additionally, optional creative elements 

that are currently found in FSM designs, 

but are not defined in the DMM, are 

added. 

History 

To improve the quality of FSMs, the 

USPS, in collaboration with the mailing 

industry, implemented a series of tests 

designed to identify the characteristics 

of FSMs that could be processed 

successfully on automated letter-sorting 

machines. Industry members, 

recommended through the Mailers 

Technical Advisory Council (MTAC), 

Postal Customer Councils (PCC) and the 

Business Service Network, were asked 

to provide sample mailpieces for testing. 

A wide array of mail owners, mail 

service providers, and vendors 

participated. The collaboration resulted 

in a better understanding of the 

capabilities and needs of the mailing 

community and enabled the Postal 

Service to align terms commonly used 

in the mailing industry with those in the 

proposed standards. Working together, 

the Postal Service attempted to strike a 

balance between innovation and 

mailpiece machinability. 

The outcome of this collaboration is a 

streamlined framework of proposed 

standards that aligns with existing 

letter-mail standards, provides specific 

information, and clearly defines the 

characteristics of additional design 

elements for mailers who create FSM 

mailpieces. Folded self-mailer 

maximum dimensions and weights are 

now proposed to align with other 

unenveloped letter standards. The 

dimensions will better delineate 

envelope and oversized cards when 

compared to unenveloped-type mail. 

Improved standards that are clear and 

easy to understand will encourage 

consistency and level-set the playing 

field minimizing delays in production 

and will help the Postal Service to 

control costs. 

Postal letter sorting equipment is 

capable of processing letters at the rate 

of 10 pieces per second. When prepared 

according to current standards and 

processed at that speed, some FSM 

designs have higher rates of damage and 

cause jams in letter sorting equipment 

that result in diverting those pieces to 

flat sorters or manual handling. Both 

alternate processes are time consuming 

and costly. This proposed rule provides 

standards for FSM and other 

unenveloped letter designs so those 

mailpieces can better withstand the 

rigors of letter automation processing. 

Testing 

The collaborative testing focused on 

the primary characteristics of folded 

self-mailers. Four characteristics proved 

to be the most important—dimensions, 

basis weight of the paper that forms the 


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outer sheet, closure method, and closure 

placement. 

Testing revealed a strong correlation 

between higher damage, equipment jam 

rates, and lower throughput as the basis 

weight of the paper decreased or as the 

size of the FSM increased. The closure 

method and placement of closures 

greatly affected machinability. 

Continuous glue lines were determined 

to be the optimal method of sealing a 

FSM. Use of a continuous glue line has 

been severely limited in the mailing 

industry, because the existing 

equipment used by many is not 

currently capable of producing 

continuous glue lines. As an alternative, 

the Postal Service introduced elongated 

glue lines (dashes) and patterns of glue 

spots to simulate glue lines. Testing also 

revealed that a one tab closure produces 

an insufficient seal, so we propose that 

two or more tabs be required depending 

on the design and total weight of the 

mailpiece. Other factors that affected 

automation compatibility were: 

• Mailpiece thickness. 

• Total piece weight. 

• Fold orientation. 

• Thickness of attachments or 

enclosures within a mailpiece. 

• Flap size, style, and orientation. 

• Number of panels. 

Panels are created when sheets of 

paper are folded—each two-sided 

section created by folding is called a 

panel. The number of folds determines 

the number of panels within the 

mailpiece. In addition to these primary 

characteristics, the following optional 

design elements were also considered 

during testing: 

• Loose inserts secured in pockets. 

• Attachments to the interior and 

exterior of the mailpiece. 

• Die-cut elements. 

• Perforations. 

The aggregate data generated from 

testing was analyzed using Lean Six 

Sigma (LSS) methodologies to develop a 

framework of potential minimum and 

maximum standards. The initial 

framework was based on optimized 

standards represented as 10 basic 

categories of FSMs. This framework was 

provided to the participants of the FSM 

study and meetings were conducted to 

begin the refinement process and 

develop a draft of proposed revised 

DMM standards. This collaborative 

process spanned six months. In addition 

to these meetings, the USPS reached out 

to others in the design and production 

segments of the industry to gain more 

specific knowledge and insight into 

their capabilities and needs. Based on 

participant feedback, the Postal Service 

restructured the original framework, 

aligned break-points, and crafted 

proposed standards beginning with a 

basic folded self-mailer profile. 

Additional optional creative elements 

were then incorporated to provide more 

design flexibility. 

As the Postal Service worked through 

refinement of the initial proposed 

framework, built on Lean Six Sigma 

methodology, an attempt was made to 

find the balance between creativity and 

machinability that also allowed 

additional design options for FSM. The 

updated standards will be mutually 

beneficial. 

A Folded Self-Mailer Reference 

Material document was developed as 

supporting information to this proposed 

rule. The document summarizes 

information of the proposed standards, 

includes illustrations that demonstrate 

some of the options for fold style, and 

includes closure methods and optional 

elements that may be incorporated into 

a basic folded self-mailer letter. The 

document can be found at: https:// 

ribbs.usps.gov/index.cfm?page=FSM. 

Although we are exempt from the 

notice and comment requirements of the 

Administrative Procedure Act [5 U.S.C. 

of 553(b), (c)] regarding proposed 

rulemaking by 39 U.S.C. 410(a), we 

invite public comments on the 

following proposed revisions to Mailing 

Standards of the United States Postal 

Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), 

incorporated by reference in the Code of 

Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR Part 

111.1. 

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 

Administrative practice and 

procedure, Postal Service. 

Accordingly, 39 CFR Part 111 is 

proposed to be amended as follows: 

PART 111—[AMENDED] 

1. The authority citation for 39 CFR 

Part 111 is revised to read as follows: 

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– 

307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 

401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– 

3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 

3633, and 5001. 

2. Revise the following sections of 

Mailing Standards of the United States 

Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual 

(DMM) as follows: 

Mailing Standards of the United States 

Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual 

(DMM) 

* * * * * 

200 Commercial Letters and Cards 

201 Physical Standards 

* * * * * 

3.0 Physical Standards for 

Machinable and Automation Letters 

and Cards 

* * * * * 

3.14 Folded Self-Mailers 

[Delete current text of 3.14 in its 

entirety and replace with the following:] 

3.14.1 Definition 

A folded self-mailer is formed of 

panels that are created when one or 

more unbound sheets of paper are 

folded together and sealed to make a 

letter-size mailpiece. The number of 

panels is determined by the number of 

sheets in the mailpiece and the number 

of times the sheets are folded. 

3.14.2 Size 

Folded self-mailers are: 

a. Length: A minimum of 5 inches and 

a maximum of 101⁄2 inches. 

b. Height: A minimum of 31⁄2 inches 

and a maximum of 6 inches. 

c. Thickness: A minimum of 0.007 

inch; (0.009 inch if the height exceeds 

41⁄4 inches or if the length exceeds 6 

inches); the maximum thickness is 1⁄4

inch. 

d. Maximum Weight: 3 ounces. 

e. Rectangular, with four square 

corners and parallel opposite sides. 

f. Within an aspect ratio (length 

divided by height) of 1.3 to 2.5, 

inclusive (see 601.1.4). 

g. Maximum number of panels, bifold, tri-fold and oblongs: 8. 

Exception: Quarter folded self-mailers 

made of a minimum of 100 lb book 

grade paper may have 4 panels and 

those made of 55 lb newsprint must 

have at least 8 panels and may contain 

up to 16 panels. 

3.14.3 Panels 

Panels are created when a sheet of 

paper is folded. When a folded selfmailer is made of multiple sheets, 

multiply the number of sheets by the 

number of panels created when folding 

a single sheet to determine the total 

number of panels. The following 

conditions apply: 

a. Panels created by folding must be 

equal or nearly equal in size. 

b. The final folded edge must be the 

bottom of a folded self-mailer unless 

prepared as an oblong. The final folded 

edge of an oblong folded self-mailer 

must be the leading (right) edge. 

c. Shorter panels must be internal to 

the mailpiece, covered by a full-size 

panel, and count toward the maximum 

number of panels. 

d. The final folded panel creates the 

back (non-address) side of the 

mailpiece. The open edge of the back 

panel must be at the top or within 1 


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inch of the top or trail (left) edge of the 

mailpiece. 

e. Folding methods and the 

subsequent number of panels created 

when folding a single sheet of paper are: 

1. Bi-fold: Folded once forming two 

panels. 

2. Tri-fold: Folded twice forming 

three panels. 

3. Oblong: Paper with one elongated 

dimension and parallel opposite sides 

folded once to form two rectangular 

panels. The final folded edge must be 

the leading (shorter) edge. 

4. Quarter-fold: Folded two times 

with each fold at a right angle 

(perpendicular) to the preceding fold. 

One sheet of paper quarter-folded 

creates four panels. 

f. Flaps are formed when an extended 

portion of the final panel is folded over 

an interior panel and affixed to the 

unaddressed side of the mailpiece and 

must meet the following conditions: 

1. Flaps begin at the top of the 

mailpiece and end one inch or more 

above the bottom edge. Flaps must be at 

least 11⁄2 inches long when measured 

from the top of the mailpiece. 

2. Flaps must be secured with a seal 

as described in 3.14.4. 

3. Die-cut shaped flaps are firmly 

secured with a tab, glue line, glue spots 

or elongated glue lines. A 1⁄8-inch wide 

continuous glue line that seals the 

contour of the die-cut is strongly 

recommended. 

4. Flaps on oblong mailpieces are at 

least 5 inches long at the longest point 

when measured from the leading edge 

and end more than one inch from the 

trailing edge. 

g. Flaps and pockets prepared within 

folded self-mailers to stabilize 

enclosures are not counted as panels. 

3.14.4 Sealing Methods 

Folded self-mailers may be sealed 

using tabs or glue under the following 

conditions: 

a. Tabs. When tabs are used to seal 

FSMs, use non-perforated paper tabs to 

seal folded self-mailers. Tabs with a tear 

strength of 50 grams force (gf) machine 

55gf cross direction are recommended. 

The size and number of tabs required is 

determined by the weight of the 

mailpiece and optional design elements 

as follows: 

1. To seal all bi-fold and tri-fold selfmailers and quarter-folded self-mailers 

that weigh one ounce or less, affix one 

tab either on the top edge within one 

inch of the leading and one tab within 

one inch of the trailing edge or affix one 

tab on the leading and one tab on the 

trailing edges within one inch of the 

top. 

2. To seal oblong folded self-mailers, 

affix two tabs in the center of the top 

and trailing edges or on the trailing edge 

within one inch of the top and bottom. 

Tabs may not be applied to the bottom 

of an oblong mailpiece. 

3. To seal quarter-folded mailpieces 

that weigh more than one ounce and 

quarter-folded mailpieces made of 

newsprint, affix two tabs on the leading 

and trailing edges within 1 inch from 

the top, with one additional tab affixed 

on the lower leading edge 1⁄2 inch from 

the bottom (see 3.14.5). 

b. Glue. The glue must be positioned 

within 1⁄4 inch of the open edges and be 

placed opposite the final fold or on the 

leading and trailing edge when the final 

panel fold is on the bottom. Apply glue 

by one of the following methods: 

1. Continuous glue lines at least 1⁄8- 

inch wide (0.125 inch). 

2. Three or four glue spots at least 3⁄8

inch (0.375 inch) in diameter. 

3. Three or four elongated glue lines. 

Seal folded self-mailers that weigh up to 

one ounce with lines at least 1⁄2-inch 

long. Seal folded self-mailers that weigh 

more than one ounce with glue lines 

either 1⁄8-inch wide and at least 1-inch 

long or 1⁄4-inch wide and at least 1⁄2-inch 

long. 

4. Glue spots and elongated glue lines 

should be distributed evenly along open 

edges. 

5. Quarter-folded self-mailers must be 

sealed with tabs. 

3.14.5 Paper Weight and Sealing 

Requirements 

All references in 3.0 to paper basis 

weight are for book-grade paper unless 

otherwise stated (see 3.2). When 

multiple optional design elements are 

incorporated in a single mailpiece, the 

standards for the design element with 

the highest paper weight and 

corresponding sealing methods apply. 

Folded self-mailer paper weights and 

sealing methods are: 

a. Basic bi-fold, tri-fold, and oblong 

folded self-mailers as described in 

3.14.3: 

1. Up to 1 ounce: 70 lb paper sealed 

with a continuous glue line, three glue 

spots; or elongated glue lines under 

3.14.4b; or two 1-inch tabs under 

3.14.4a1 and 3.14.4a2. 

2. Over 1 ounce: 80 lb paper sealed 

with a continuous glue line, four glue 

spots; or four elongated glue lines under 

3.14.4b; or two 11⁄2-inch tabs under 

3.14.4a1 and 3.14.4a2. 

b. Basic quarter folded self-mailers as 

described in 3.14.3: 

1. Up to 1 ounce: 70 lb paper sealed 

with two 1-inch tabs. 

2. Over 1 ounce: 80 lb paper sealed 

with three 11⁄2-inch tabs. 

3. Newsprint: 55 lb minimum paper. 

Seal pieces with three 11⁄2 inches tabs, 

see 3.14.4a3. 

c. Optional Design Elements: Die-cut 

openings and perforated panes. Folded 

self-mailers with die cut openings in the 

exterior panels as described in 3.14.6 or 

perforated panes as described in 3.14.7 

must meet the following: 

1. Up to 1 ounce: 100 lb paper sealed 

with glue under 3.14.4b, or two 11⁄2

inches tabs under 3.14.4a1 and 3.14.4a2. 

2. Over 1 ounce: 120 lb paper sealed 

with glue under 3.14.4b, or two 2-inch 

tabs under 3.14.4a1 and 3.14.4a2 or 

three 11⁄2 inches tabs under 3.14.4a3. 

d. Optional Design Elements: Loose 

enclosures and attachments. For folded 

self-mailers that have loose enclosures 

as described in 3.14.8 or attachments as 

described in 3.14.9, the following 

applies: 

1. Up to 1 ounce: 80 lb paper sealed 

with glue under 3.14.4b or two 11⁄2

inches tabs under 3.14.4a1 and 3.14.4a2. 

2. Over 1 ounce: 100 lb paper sealed 

with glue under 3.14.4b, or two 2-inch 

tabs under 3.14.4a1 and 3.14.4a2 or 

three 11⁄2 inches tabs under 3.14.4a3. 

3.14.6 Die Cut Elements 

Folded self-mailers may be produced 

with two distinct types of die cut 

elements in the exterior panels: address 

windows or die-cut reveal openings 

used to draw attention to important 

information within the mailpiece. Die 

cut openings may not be used to create 

die cut punched holes (that exist in the 

same location on all layers and panels 

so that there is an opening through the 

entire mailpiece). Prepare die cut 

elements as follows: 

a. Die cut address windows (used to 

convey address information) must 

conform to all standards for window 

envelopes under 601.6.4 and meet the 

following additional conditions: 

1. Windows may be up to 2 inches 

high by 4 inches long. 

2. When an address window appears 

on a mailpiece, no other die cut shapes 

may be made on the exterior panels. 

b. Die cut reveal openings (used to 

reveal the contents of the mailpiece), 

are: 

1. Limited to two on only one of the 

external panels. 

2. Either circular with a 2-inch 

maximum diameter or rectangular and a 

maximum of 11⁄2 inches high by 2 

inches long with slightly rounded 1⁄4

inch radius corners. 

3. Placed at least 11⁄2 inches from all 

edges of the mailpiece if on the 

addressed side. 

4. Placed at least 5 inches from the 

leading edge and 11⁄2 inches from all 

other edges if on the non-addressed 

side. 

5. Positioned at least 11⁄2 inches apart 

when two or more die cut openings are 

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c. A single 1⁄2 inch semi-circular die 

cut thumb notch, used in conjunction 

with an opening device, may be on the 

trailing edge of the addressed or 

nonaddressed outer panel. 

3.14.7 Perforated Strips and Panes 

Folded self-mailers may be prepared 

with strips or panes that are pulled open 

to reveal the contents. These design 

elements are placed on the unaddressed 

side of the mailpiece and may be 

rectangular, circular, or oval shaped. 

Perforations, a row of small holes 

punched in a sheet of paper so that a 

part can be torn easily, are used to 

create the openings. They may be pullopen strips, pop-out, or pop-open panes 

subject to the following prepared 

requirements: 

a. Two perforated lines creating a pull 

open strip must be parallel and spaced 

at least 1⁄2 inch apart. Position 

perforated strips parallel to the height 

(the short side) of the mailpiece at least 

5 inches from the leading and 2 inches 

from the trailing edge. Position 

perforated strips parallel to the length 

(the long side) of the mailpiece at least 

1 inch from the top. Perforations have 

a 2mm cut (max)/4mm tie (min) ratio or 

a 3mm cut (max)/3mm tie (min) ratio. 

b. Pop-out panes have perforations 

around the entire perimeter. The full 

perimeter of the pop-out is a maximum 

of 4 inches long by 4 inches high, and: 

1. Have panes placed at least 1 inch 

from any edge. 

2. Are 2mm cut (max)/2mm tie (min) 

ratio. 

3. When using two panes, must be 

spaced at least 1 inch apart. 

4. May not have any address elements 

appear in perforated openings. 

c. Pop-open panes have perforations 

on three sides and meet the following 

conditions: 

1. The full perimeter of the pull-open 

panel is a maximum of 4 inches long by 

4 inches high. 

2. If prepared with multiple panes, 

they must be spaced at least 1 inch 

apart. 

3. Panes must be placed at least 1 inch 

from all edges. 

4. Perforation patterns have 2 mm cut 

(max)/2 mm tie (min) ratio. 

d. Perforated panes may not be on 

mailpieces with die-cut design elements 

or on any mailpiece made of newsprint. 

3.14.8 Loose Enclosures 

Loose enclosures included within a 

folded self-mailer must be made of 

paper under the following conditions: 

a. Must be secured within a folded 

self-mailer to ensure containment and 

prevent excessive shift during 

processing. 

b. May be inserted in an interior 

pocket or secured by any other method 

that prevents excessive shift during 

processing. Pockets are not counted as 

panels. 

c. Enclosures are fully covered by the 

outer panels of the mailpiece. 

d. Folded self-mailers with die-cut 

openings may contain enclosures if the 

inserted material is larger than the die 

cut opening. 

e. Enclosed material does not exceed 

the maximum thickness of: 

1. 0.05 inch thick for weights up to 1 

ounce. 

2. 0.09 inch thick for weights over 1 

ounce. 

3.14.9 Attachments 

Attachments may be secured on the 

outside of a folded self-mailer under 

3.13. Attachments may be secured 

within folded self-mailers under the 

following conditions: 

a. The attachment is affixed to an 

inside panel and secured it at least 1⁄2

inch from any edge. 

b. The attached material may not 

exceed a maximum thickness of: 

1. 0.05 inch thick for weights up to 1 

ounce. 

2. 0.09 inch thick for weights over 1 

ounce. 

c. Multiple attachments must remain 

nearly uniform in thickness. 

d. When multiple attachments are 

affixed to separate panels in stacked 

alignment, the combined thickness of 

the attachments must be equal to or less 

than the maximum thickness. 

e. When multiple attachments are 

affixed adjacent to each other across the 

length of a mailpiece, the thickest 

attachment must be equal to or less than 

the maximum thickness. 

f. Quarter-folded self-mailer may only 

have one internal attachment not 

exceeding 0.012 inch thick. The 

attachment must be secured at least 0.5 

inch from all edges. 

3.14.10 Addressing 

Printing addresses in a center or leftjustified position within the optical 

character reader (OCR) area under 2.1 is 

recommended when folded self-mailers 

are prepared with uncoated paper. 

3.15 Unenveloped Mailpieces 

3.15.1 Lunch-Bag Style 

Lunch-bag style mailpieces consists of 

two symmetrical horizontal panels 

sealed together along top and bottom 

edges. Lunch-bag style mailpieces must 

meet the following conditions: 

a. Join panels using 1⁄8 (0.125) inch 

continuous glue lines. 

b. If flaps are used, they must be a 

minimum of at least 11⁄2 inches wide 

and created as inner flaps adhered at the 

leading and trailing edges to the panel 

from which the flap is formed. 

c. All paper weight and sealing 

requirements in 3.14.5c and 3.14.5d 

must be met. 

3.15.2 Tear-Off Strips 

When mailpieces have tear-off 

opening devices on the leading or 

trailing edge, the unfolded edges must 

be sealed with an adhesive (glue) or by 

a cohesive method. Unlike glue that will 

adhere to any surface, a cohesive seal 

requires two fixative patterns placed on 

top of each other to create a bond. The 

top-sealed edges may have a perforated 

horizontal line no lower than 9⁄16

(0.5625) inch from the top that joins the 

leading and trailing edge perforations. 

Mailpieces with sealed sides must meet 

the following conditions. 

a. Tear off strips may be up to 9⁄16

inch (0.5625) wide. 

b. Tear lines (single lines of 

perforations) on pieces that weigh one 

ounce or less, must be 1 mm cut (max)/ 

1 mm tie (min) ratio. 

c. Tear lines (single lines of 

perforations) on pieces that weigh more 

than one ounce must be 1 mm cut 

(max)/2 mm tie (min) ratio. 

* * * * * 

We will publish an appropriate 

amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect 

these changes if our proposal is 

adopted. 

Stanley F. Mires, 

Chief Counsel, Legislative. 

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BILLING CODE 7710–12–P 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

40 CFR Part 300 

[EPA–HQ–SFUND–1983–0002; FRL–9451–6] 

National Oil and Hazardous Substance 

Pollution Contingency Plan; National 

Priorities List: Deletion of the 

Sayreville Landfill Superfund Site 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency. 

ACTION: Proposed rule. 

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA), Region 2 is issuing a 

Notice of Intent to Delete the Sayreville 

Landfill Superfund Site (Site) located in 

Borough of Sayreville, Middlesex 

County, New Jersey from the National 

Priorities List (NPL) and requests public 

comments on this proposed action. The 

NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 

105 of the Comprehensive 


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