Once an address file is certified, the software will generate a Postal Service Form 3553, which is the CASS Certification form. This form helps the Postal Service manage all requests for automation-based rates, and a copy must be included with each mailing. As the postage rates continue to increase so does the need to find ways to reduce this cost. The following standard is being published to inform users of new releases and the removal of old versions. In addition, it provides specific guidelines for the coordination and implementation of these products to ensure efficient use of computer resources.
Agencies are responsible for testing new releases.
This reduces the overhead in migrating to future releases of this product. This method allows the user program the ability to directly apply changes to the address database. When preparing mail for automation based rates, a manifest report is needed for mixed mailings to identify the portion of mail qualifying for discounts by zip code and class. A current listing of states maintained by DISC can be found in the appendix. If this is the case, select length from the menu.