Circular Letter No. 546

December 15, 2003

TO: Printing and Publishing Officials of the Federal Government

SUBJECT: Rider Orders for the 2003 Edition of the Statistical Abstract of the United States

The Government Printing Office (GPO) is now accepting rider orders for the 2003 edition of the Department of Commerce publication Statistical Abstract of the United States.

The rider rates for this publication are estimated at $10 per copy for the paper edition and $15 per copy for the casebound edition. These rates apply to single destination, local delivery orders only. Mailing costs, if incurred, will be added to your account.

To take advantage of these rider rates, forward your requisitions (Standard Form 1) to the address below, or fax your requisitions to 202-755-0287, by January 9, 2004. Please be sure to specify Department of Commerce Requisition Number 3-29607 and GPO Jacket Number 521-986 on your requisition. Field or regional activities should coordinate their requirements with their Washington, DC, area headquarters' printing officers before submitting any paperwork.

Rapid Response Center
Bldg. 136 Washington Navy Yard
First and N Streets SE.
Washington, DC 20403

If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact Deb Roberts on 202-755-2110, extension 26.

Sincerely,

JIM BRADLEY
Managing Director, Customer Services