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STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Publisher: Fila two copies of (Act of October 23, 1962; Section 4369, Title 39, United States Code) this form with your postmaster

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4. Location of Known Office of Publication (Street, city, county, state, zip code)

5. Location of the Headquarters or General Business Offices of the Publishers (Not printers)

6. Names and Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor

Publisher (Name and address)

Editor (Name and address)

Managing Editor (Name and address)

7. Owner (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately thereunder the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, the names and addresses of the individual owners must be given. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, its name and address, as well as that of each individual must be given.)

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8. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages or Other Securities (If there are none, so state)

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9. Paragraphs 7 and 8 include, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting; also the statements in the two paragraphs show the affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner. Names and addresses of individuals who are stockholders of a corporation which itself is a stockholder or holder of bonds. mortgages or other securities of the publishing corporation have been included in paragraphs 7 and 8 when the interests of such individuals are equivalent to 1 percent or more of the total amount of the stock or securities of the publishing corporation.

10. THIS ITEM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL PUBLICATIONS EXCEPT THOSE WHICH DO NOT CARRY ADVERTISING OTHER THAN THE PUBLISHER'S OWN AND WHICH ARE NAMED IN SECTIONS 132.231, 132.232, and 132.233, POSTAL MANUAL (Sections 4355a, 4355b, and 4356 of Title 39, United States Code).

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Postmasters shall:

EXCERPT FROM POSTAL MANUAL-Section 132.624

a. Furnish publishers copies of Form 3526 at least 10 days prior to October 1.

ments.

b. Examine each statement filed in duplicate to see that it contains all of the information required by law. c. Return incomplete or incorrect statements to the publishers and obtain from them complete and correct stated. Arrange the original copies alphabetically by titles and forward them to the Bureau of Operations, Classification and Special Services Division, Washington, D.C., 20260. Retain the duplicate copies in the files of the post office. e. Obtain a copy of the issue of each publication in which the required statement is published, and verify the correctness of the published statement. File the copy. DO NOT forward it to the Department. Promptly report to the Bureau of Operations, Classification and Special Services Division, any instance where a publisher fails to file or publish a statement.

POD Form 3526, Aug. 1963

[28 F.R. 9387, Aug. 27, 1963, as amended at 32 F.R. 3019, Feb. 17, 1967; 33 F.R. 12282, Aug. 31, 1968. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966]

§ 132.7 Marking of paid reading matter. (a) Editorial or other reading matter contained in publications entered as second-class mail and for the publication of which a valuable consideration is paid, accepted, or promised shall be marked plainly “advertisement” by the publisher. (39 U.S.C. 4367)

(b) Whoever, being an editor or publisher, prints in a publication entered as second-class mail editorial or other reading matter for which he has been paid or promised a valuable consideration, without plainly marking the same advertisement, shall be fined not more than $500. (18 U.S.C. 1734)

(c) Each paid editorial or reading article which occupies all or any part of one page must be marked plainly "advertisement." Each paid editorial or reading article which occupies more than one page must be marked plainly "advertisement" on each page or part of a page which it occupies.

[29 F.R. 563, Jan. 23, 1964, as amended at 33 F.R. 5416, Apr. 5, 1968. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966]

§ 132.8 Cancellation of second-class privileges.

(a) The Postmaster General may revoke the entry of a publication as second-class mail whenever he finds, after a hearing, that the publication is no longer entitled to be entered as second-class mail. (39 U.S.C. 4352b).

(b) The Director, Classification and Special Services Division, Bureau of Operations, makes determinations concerning the suspension or revocation of a second-class entry subject to appeal and hearing requested by the publisher. He may call on a publisher from time to time to submit information bearing on the publisher's right to retain a second-class entry for his publication. When the Director determines that a publication is no longer en

titled to its second-class entry, he issues a ruling of suspension or revocation to the publisher at the last known address of the office of publication stating the reasons therefor. The ruling becomes effective in 15 days from receipt by the publisher unless the publisher appeals therefrom. See paragraph (c) of this section.

(c) A copy of the procedures governing administrative appeals and hearings relative to the denial, suspension, or annulment of second-class mail privileges may be obtained from the Director, Classification and Special Services Division, Bureau of Operations. (See Part 204 of this chapter for the Rules of Practice in Proceedings Relative to the Denial, Suspension or Annulment of Second-Class Mail Privileges.)

[26 F.R. 11545, Dec. 6, 1961 as amended at 31 F.R. 7752, June 1, 1966. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966]

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§ 133.2 Permits

(a) Qualifications. Publications must:

(1) Contain at least 24 pages.

(2) Contain at least 25 percent nonadvertising.

(3) Be issued at regular intervals of four or more times a year.

(4) Be circulated free or mainly free. (5) Not be owned and controlled by individuals or business concerns and conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the main business or calling of those who own or control them.

(b) Applications. Apply by letter to the postmaster at the office where mailings are to be made. A form is not provided for this kind of application. State the name of the publication, frequency of issue, where published, the name of the publisher, and whether the publication is circulated free or mainly free. Submit two copies of the issue published nearest to the date of application. The postmaster will submit the application and one copy of the publication to the Classification and Special Services Division, Bureau of Operations. Notice of authorization or disapproval will be furnished by the Director, Classification and Special Services Division.

(c) Deposits to cover postage. While an application is pending, deposits in money to cover postage on mailings at the third- or fourth-class rates may be made by the publisher. The excess deposits will be returned if a permit is issued.

[26 F.R. 11545, Dec. 6, 1961, as amended at 29 FR. 563, Jan. 23, 1964. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966]

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[26 FR. 11545, Dec. 6, 1961. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966]

§ 133.4 Filing of marked copy.

A copy of each issue marked by the publisher to show nonadvertising to the extent of at least 25 percent of the total reading and advertising portions of the publication must be filed with the postmaster at the time of mailing. The percentage of nonadvertising must be written on the first page of the copy. Advertising includes paid advertising and the publisher's own advertising. The advertising may be in display, classified, or editorial style.

[27 F.R. 6976, July 24, 1962. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966] § 133.5 Enclosures.

Enclosures are not permitted.

[26 F.R. 11546, Dec. 6, 1961. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966] § 133.6 Addressing, preparation

for

mailing and collection of postage. Controlled circulation publications are accepted for mailing in the manner prescribed for second-class publications (See § 126.8 of this chapter). See § 123.7 of this chapter for addressing requirements.

[30 F.R. 7392, June 4, 1965. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966]

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(1) Books and catalogs
having 24 or more bound
pages with at least 22
printed, seeds, cuttings,
bulbs, roots, scions, and
plants (see § 134.3(a)).
Minimum rate per piece
beginning:
July 1, 1969-

First 250,000 pieces
mailed July 1 to
December 31, 1969.
Pieces in excess of

250,000 mailed during
this period.

January 1, 1970

First 250,000 pieces

mailed during calendar year.

Pieces in excess of

250.000 mailed during
calendar year.

(See subparagraph
(4) below.)

(2) All matter, except the
items in subparagraph
(1), not included in the
first or second-class
(see 134.3(a) for weight
limit).

Minimum rate per piece
beginning:

July 1, 1969

First 250,000 pieces

December 31, 1969.

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mailed July 1 to

Pieces in excess of

1.6... 4.0.

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3.8.

(3) If the total postage computed at the pound rates does not amount to the minimum rate per piece or more, postage must be computed at the minimum charge per piece. (See § 134.2(b) (2) (1).)

(4) When mailings are made at the minimum per piece rates of 3.8 cents provided by subparagraphs (1) and (2) above, the mailer or his agent must show on each Form 3602,

Statement of Mailing Matter with Permit Imprints, or Form 3602-PC, Bulk Rate Mailing Statement-Third Class Mail, that his total mailings, including all those made at bulk pound rates and at minimum per piece rates, at all post offices, under any name, for each current calendar year (last 6 months of 1969), have not exceeded 250,000 pieces. It is the responsibility of the mailer or his agent to make available upon request of postal officials whatever information is necessary to show the payment of correct minimum per piece rates on all mailings made during each calendar year. Postmasters must regularly review the records of mailings being made at the bulk third-class pound and piece rates for the purpose of determining from the identity of the maller, the number of pieces mailed, the character of the mailing pieces, or any other facts, whether the correct minimum per piece rate is being paid. If any postmaster is in doubt as to whether the 250,000 limitation has been exceeded in a particular case, he shall submit all the facts to the Classification and Special Services Division, Bureau of Operations.

(c) Keys, identification cards, identification tags, or similar identification devices. Keys, identification cards, identification tags, or similar identification devices that are without cover and that bear, contain, or have securely attached the name and complete post office address of a person, organization, or concern with instructions to return to such address and a statement guaranteeing the payment of the postage due on delivery: 14 cents for the first 2 ounces and 7 cents for each additional 2 ounces or fraction thereof.

(39 U.S.C. 4560) [33 F.R. 12282, Aug. 31, 1968 as amended at 34 F.R. 5329, Mar. 18, 1969]

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(a) Definition, as contained in 39 U.S.C. 4451. (1) Third-class mail consists of mailable matter which is

(i) Not mailed or required to be mailed as first-class mail;

(ii) Not entered as second-class mail; and

(iii) Less than 16 ounces in weight.

(2) Circulars, including printed letters which according to internal evidence are being sent in identical terms to several persons are third-class mail. A circular does not lose its character as such when the date and name of the addressee and of the sender are written therein, nor by the correction in writing of mere typographical errors.

(3) Printed matter within the limit of weight set forth in subparagraph (1) of

this paragraph is third-class mail. For the purpose of this section, printed matter is paper on which words, letters, characters, figures, or images, or any combination thereof, not having the character of actual or personal correspondence, have been reproduced by any process other than handwriting or typewriting.

(b) Application of rates—(1) Single rate. The single rate is applied to each piece according to its weight.

(2) Bulk rate. (1) The bulk rate is applied to mailings of identical pieces separately addressed to different addressees in quantities of not less than 50 pounds or of not less than 200 pieces. All the pieces in a bulk mailing must be identical as to size, weight, and number of enclosures, but the printed textual matter need not be identical. Postage is computed at pound rates on the entire bulk mailed at one time, except that in no case shall less than the minimum charge per piece be paid. The annual bulk mailing fee must be paid at or before the first mailing each calendar year. (See § 134.4 for other conditions governing acceptance of bulk mailings.)

(ii) It is recommended that mailers merge and presort all third-class matter presented for mailing during a day or part of a day when the pieces are identical in size, weight, and number of enclosures and when they are addressed from one list or from more than one list. A variance in the text, the use or nonuse of adhesive address labels, or the use of several lists with different key numbers does not preclude the mailer from merging the mailings and presorting them.

(3) Other third-class rates. The rate for keys and identification items placed loose in the mail under the conditions in § 134.1(c) is applied to each item according to its weight. When there are several items for the same address, the office of mailing will place them in an envelope or wrapper addressed to the intended recipient and marked to show the amount of postage due. The amount of postage will be computed on each item and not on the bulk weight of the mailing piece.

[26 F.R. 11546, Dec. 6, 1961, as amended at 31 F.R. 10922, Aug. 17, 1966; 33 F.R. 12282, Aug. 31, 1968. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966]

$134.3 Weight and size limitations.

(a) Weight. Each piece may weigh up to but not including 16 ounces, except

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(b) Size, shape, and ratio. There is no maximum limit of size. The following standards apply to envelopes, cards, and self-mailers having postage paid thereon at the third-class rates:

(1) Pieces less than 3 inches in width (height) or 44 inches in length are nonmailable.

(2) Pieces having shapes other than rectangular are nonmailable.

(3) Pieces having a ratio of width (height) to length of less than 1 to 1.414 (1 to the square root of 2) are not recommended.

(4) Cards having a thickness of less than 0.006 of an inch are nonmailable. [28 FR. 1470, Feb. 15, 1966, as amended at 31 FR. 10359, Aug. 2, 1966. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966]

§ 134.4 Preparation-payment of postage.

Mailers of

(a) Single-piece mailings. third-class mail at other than bulk rates may use any method of paying postage, and may mail any number of pieces at one time, except when permit imprints are used (§ 144.5 of this chapter). See § 134.8(b) for marking required on sealed pieces.

(b) Bulk mailings—(1) Annual fee. A fee of $30 must be paid each calendar year by or for any person who mails at the bulk third-class rates. Any person who engages a business concern or another individual to mail for him must pay the $30 fee.

(2) Postage permits required. Postage must be prepaid by (see Part 147 of this chapter):

(i) Meter stamps. See Part 143 of this chapter.

(ii) Precanceled stamps or precanceled stamped envelopes. See Part 142 of this chapter.

(iii) Permit imprints Part 144 of this chapter.

(cash). See

(3) Markings required. Identifying words as follows must be printed or rubber stamped by the mailer either in or immediately adjacent to permit imprints, meter stamps, or precanceled stamps:

(i) "Bulk rate" or the abbreviation "Blk. Rt." by mailers other than nonprofit organizations.

(ii) "Nonprofit organization" or the abbreviation "Nonprofit Org." by author

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