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Publication 804 - Drop Shipment Procedures for Destination Entry
August 2006

1 Introduction 1-1 Overview 1-2 Definitions 1-3 Function of PS Form 8125 1-4 Destination Entry Rate Levels 2 Procedures at Origin Office 2-1 Postage Payment 2-2 Verification at Mailer's Plant 2-3 Mailer Responsibilities 2-4 Verification at Origin Business Mail Entry Unit 2-5 Postal Service Verification Responsibilities 2-6 Resolving Discrepancies Reported by Destination Entry Offices 2-7 Pallet Requirements 2-8 Bedload Guidelines 3 Appointment Process 3-1 Overview 3-2 Drop Shipment Control Center 3-3 Telephone Procedures for Destination Delivery Unit Appointments 3-4 Electronic Appointments 3-5 Drop Shipment Appointments 3-6 Drop–and–Pick Appointments 3-7 Recurring Appointments 3-8 Drop Shipments Not Requiring Appointments 4 Facility Access and Shipment Tracking 4-1 Overview 4-2 System Authorization 4-3 FAST Components 4-4 Closeout Procedures 5 Mailer Transport of PVDS 5-1 Mailer Responsibility 5-2 Vehicle Compatibility 5-3 Appointment Discrepancies 6 Procedures at Destination Entry Offices 6-1 Mailer Liability 6-2 Vehicle Redirection 6-3 Vehicle Turnaround Time 6-4 Postal Service Responsibilities for All Drop Shipments 6-5 Validation of Shipments With PS Form 8125 6-6 Postal Service Responsibilities For Electronic Verification System Drop Shipments

7 Problem Resolution 7-1 Electronic Mail Improvement Reporting 7-2 Issues With Shipment Arrival 7-3 PS Form 8125 Irregularities 7-4 Freedom of Information Act 7-5 Irregularities With Condition of Mail 7-6 Safety Issues Appendix A A-1 General Information A-2 Facsimile Forms A-3 Functions of Different Versions of PS Form 8125 A-4 Forms Without a Signature or Round–Date Stamp Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E