Mail Piece Unit - PostalOne!® Mail dat Technical Guide Version 19 0 March 2009 preface

Table B-3. Mail Piece Unit Record - .MPU
Field
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Acceptable Values
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Notes
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Job ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Segment ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Mail Piece Unit ID
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Alphanumeric
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Must be unique within a job. If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Mail Piece Unit Name
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Alphanumeric
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Must be unique within a segment.
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Mail Piece Unit Description
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Alphanumeric
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Mail Piece Unit – Weight
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Numeric Decimal
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99v9999
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MPU - Weight: Source*
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A,P,C,L
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MPU - Weight: Status
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M,P,F,N
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Mail Piece Unit - Length
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Numeric Decimal
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999v9999. If MPU Surcharge is D, then this field must contain a valid non-zero value.
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Mail Piece Unit - Width
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Numeric Decimal
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99v9999. If MPU Surcharge is D, then this field must contain a valid non-zero value.
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Mail Piece Unit - Thickness
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Numeric Decimal
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99v9999. If MPU Surcharge is D, then this field must contain a valid non-zero value.
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Mail Piece Unit - Periodical Ad %
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Numeric Decimal
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999v99. Must be equal to or less than 100.00.
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MPU - Periodical Ad %: Status*
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N,P,F
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Mail Piece Unit - Class
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1,2,3,4,5,9,X,V,T,P
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If MPU - Rate Type is one of {R,C,P,A,L,S,B,F,N,X,T}, then acceptable values are {1,2,3,4,9,X,V,T,P,5}. Validation fails the associated segments if the following values are used in this field: 6,A,B,C,D.
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Mail Piece Unit - Rate Type
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R,C,P,L,S,B,F,N, T,1,2,3,4,D,G,W,Y
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If MPU - Class is one of {1,2,3,4,,9,X,V,T,P,5}, then acceptable values are {R,C,P,L,S,B,F,N,T}.
New for 16.1.0: W,Y
New for 08-1 and 08-2: J, K
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Mail Piece Unit - Processing
Category
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LT,FL,CD,MP,IR,OS,AA,AB,AC,AD,AE,AF,AG,AH,AI,AJ,AK,AL,AM,LA,LB,LC,LD,LE,LF,LG,LH,LL,LM,SF,SG,SH,PF,CM,NA,NB,NP
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If MPU – Rate Type is one of {R,C,P,A,L,S,B,F,N,X,T}, then acceptable values are {LT,FL,CD,MP,IR,OS,PF,CM}.
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Country
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Numeric or the two-character ISO 3166 code element.
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For a list of ISO 3166 code elements, see the ISO 3166 website (http://www.iso.org/iso/en/prods-services/iso3166ma/02iso-3166-code-lists/list-en1.html).
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MPU Surcharge
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N,O,P,Q,R,S,1,2,D
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If MPU Surcharge is D, then MPU Length, MPU Width, and MPU Thickness must contain valid non-zero values.
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Co-Palletization Code
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Alphanumeric
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Five Digit Scheme Database Date
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Date
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YYYYMMDD - Example: 20061225
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Reserve
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Numeric
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For 07-1 files only. Deleted in 08-1.
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Sibling Container Mailing
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Y,’ ‘ (space/blank)
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Confirm Subscriber ID
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Numeric
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MPU Record Status
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O,I,U
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Acceptable values dependent on file type.
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Flat Machinability
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Y,U,N,’ ‘ (space/blank)
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For Periodicals, if Mail Piece Unit – Processing Category is FL, this field is required and impacts rates. For more information, see the Flats Machinability Values table.
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Pre-Denominated Amount
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Numeric
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Postage Affixed Type
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S,M
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Prose XML Edition Code
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Alphanumeric
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Bulk Insurance
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Y,N,O
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Reserve
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Alphanumeric
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Closing Character
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#
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| Mail Piece Unit – Class Values
The PostalOne! system currently supports the following mail classes (Mail Piece Unit - Class, position 93 in the .mpu file) for electronic data submission:
Table B-4. Supported Mail Piece Unit – Class Values
Value
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Class
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1
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First-Class Mail
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2
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Periodicals
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3
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Standard Mail
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4
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Package Services. Parcel Post, Parcel Select, Library Mail, and Media Mail are not supported.
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5
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Pending Periodicals.
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For Periodicals mailings, Flats Machinability (.mpu position 118) values map to the following presort levels and piece rates.
NOTE:
For Periodicals, UFSM 1000 Compatible mailings get a Machinable rate (line C15) for 5-Digit Barcoded. Otherwise, follow the Nonmachinable and Parcel lines.
For Periodicals, parcel lines are the Nonbarcoded under Nonmachinable and Parcel section: Lines C10, C12, C14, and C16. See changes in table below.
Table B-5. Flats Machinability Values for Periodicals
Value
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Presort Level
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Piece Rates
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Y
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All
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Machinable Flats
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U
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3-Digit, ADC, Mixed ADC
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Nonmachinable Flats
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U
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5-Digit Barcoded
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Machinable Flats
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N
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All
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Parcels
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Blank
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All
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None. Error message occurs if blank in a Periodicals mailing with Processing Category “FL”.
| MPU/C Relationship Record
Table B-6. MPU/C-Relationship Record - .MCR
Field
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Acceptable Values
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Notes
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Job ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Segment ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Mail Piece Unit ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Component ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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MCR Record Status
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O,I,U
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Acceptable values dependent on file type.
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Primary MPA ID
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Alphanumeric
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Additional Postage MPA ID
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Alphanumeric
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Must match the MPA ID containing the permit imprint account used to pay for additional postage in metered or precanceled stamp mailings.
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Host Statement Component ID
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Alphanumeric
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Required if more than one Component ID in the Mail Piece Unit ID. If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Host Indicator of Ad Computation
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Y,N
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Postage Adjustment MPA ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Reserve
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Alphanumeric
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Closing Character
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#
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| Mailer Postage Account Record
Table B-7. Mailer Postage Account Record - .MPA
Field
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Acceptable Values
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Notes
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Job ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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MPA - Unique Sequence/Grouping ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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MPA - Description
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Alphanumeric
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USPS Publication Number*
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Alphanumeric
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Mutually exclusive with Permit Number field. Use only for Periodicals mailings. Do not use for Pending Periodicals.
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Permit Number*
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Alphanumeric
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Mutually exclusive with Publication Number field. Use for all non-Periodicals, including Pending Periodicals.
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Permit City
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Alphabetic
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Permit State
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Alphabetic
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Permit ZIP+4*
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Alphanumeric
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Mail Owner’s Lcl Permit Ref Num / Int.l Bill Num
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Numeric
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Required field for PostalOne! postage payment with a mail owner that is different from the permit holder or the mail preparer – this differs from the Mail.dat specification. Determines nonprofit status.
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Mail Owner’s Lcl Permit Ref Num/ Int.l Bill Num - Type
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S,M,P,G,V,H
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Required field for PostalOne! postage payment with a mail owner that is different from the permit holder or the mail preparer – this differs from the Mail.dat specification. Determines nonprofit status.
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Postage Payment Option*
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C,D,V,O,T,B
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CAPS Reference Number
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Alphanumeric
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Postage Payment Method
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S,M,P,A,C,L,H,I,G,T
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Only required if Permit Number is present.
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Mailing Facility Identifier*
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Alphanumeric
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Use DUNS number or USPS-assigned Customer Reference ID.
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Permit Holder Identifier
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Alphanumeric
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Use DUNS number or USPS-assigned Customer Reference ID.
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Federal Agency Cost Code
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Alphanumeric
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Non-Profit Authorization Number
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Alphanumeric
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Title
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Alphanumeric
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Exists for mailer convenience.
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MPA Record Status
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O,I,U
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Reserve
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Alphanumeric
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Closing Character
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#
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