(c) Transient rate.

1. Copies mailed by public.

(d) Second-class rates to other countries (1) Canada. The following rates apply to all second-class publications including special rate and classroom publications, when mailed by the publishers or registered news agents:

(i) Nonadvertising portion. 2.1 cents per pound, effective January 1, 1959; 2.3 cents per pound, effective January 1, 1960; and 2.5 cents per pound, effective January 1, 1961.

(ii) Advertising portion. 7.7 cents per pound, effective January 1, 1959; 8.7 cents per pound, effective January 1, 1960; and 10.0 cents per pound, effective January 1, 1961.

(iii) Minimum rate per copy. 14 cent, effective January 1, 1959; % cent, effective January 1, 1960; and 1⁄2 cent, effective January 1, 1961.

(2) Other countries. The rates set forth in § 111.2 (d) (1) (i) (a) and (c) of this chapter apply.

(e) Bulk weight. The pound rates are computed on the bulk weight of the mailings of each issue. There is no limit of weight for second-class mail to domestic destinations. See § 111.2 (d) (2) of this chapter for weight limits to other countries.

(g) Minimum rate. The minimum rate is computed on individually addressed copies or pieces. Bundles of unaddressed copies to which the minimum rate will not apply should be declared on separate Form 3542.

CODIFICATION: § 22.1 was amended in the following respects:

1. Paragraph (b) was amended to read as set forth above, 23 F. R. 9922, Dec. 23, 1958. 2. Paragraph (c) was amended to read as set forth above, 23 F. R. 5761, July 31, 1958. 3. Paragraph (d) (4) was redesignated paragraph (e) and amended to read as set forth above, and (d) (5) was redesignated paragraph (f), 21 F. R. 7185, Sept. 21, 1956. Subsequently, paragraph (d) was amended to read as set forth above, 23 F. R. 8622, Nov. 5, 1958.

4. Paragraph (g) was added, 22 F. R. 9223, Nov. 19, 1957.

2 cents for first 2 ounces; 1 cent each additional ounce or fraction thereof, or the fourth-class rate, whichever is lower.

Prior Amendments

Identification

statements in

(d) copies. (6) * • Addresses in mastheads and date lines must be printed so they will clearly show where change of address notices, undeliverable copies, orders for subscriptions, and other mail items are to be sent. See § 16.1 (b) (6) of this chapter.

[Two sentences added, 23 F. R. 3100, May 9, 1958]

(7) Second-class imprint, reading: Second-class postage paid at

When a publication is mailed at two or more offices the imprint must read Second-class postage paid at

and at additional mailing offices.

(8) Notice of pending application, when copies are mailed while an application is pending, reading: Application to mail at second-class postage rates is pending at

[Subparagraphs (7) and (8) amended, 23 F. R. 5824, Aug. 1, 1958]

§ 22.3 Applications for second-class privileges.

(b) Acceptance after application is filed. Publishers or news agents may not mail at the second-class rates until the application for second-class privileges is approved by the Postal Services Division, Bureau of Operations. Postmasters may not accept mailings at the second-class rates until they receive a

written authorization from the Postal Services Division. Postage at the applicable third- or fourth-class rates may be paid in money on mailings made while an application is pending. The postmaster will keep a record of such mailings on Form 3503, and if second-class privileges are authorized by the Postal Services Division, he will be instructed to return to the publishers or news agents the difference between the thirdor fourth-class rates and the secondclass rates. Form 3503 will not be kept and the difference will not be returned when postage is paid by stamps affixed. (c) Applications for publications that have second-class privileges. *

(1) Publishers of newspapers or periodicals of nonprofit religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans', or fraternal organizations or associations may file applications by letter to the postmaster for the special rate. See § 22.1 (b) (2). They must submit evidence to establish their nonprofit status, and to show that they come within one of the categories stated.

(2) Publishers of religious, educational, or scientific publications designed for use in school classrooms or in religious instruction classes may file applications by letter to the postmaster for the special rates for such publications. See § 22.1 (b) (2). They must also submit evidence showing that their publications are of this character and for the uses stated.

CODIFICATION: § 22.3 was amended in the following respects:

1. In paragraph (a) (2) "Form 3501-B" was changed to read "POD Form 3502", 21 F. R. 7185, Sept. 21, 1956.

2. Paragraph (b) was amended to read as set forth above, 23 F. R. 5824, Aug. 1, 1958.

3. In paragraph (c), subparagraphs (1) and (2) were amended to read as set forth above, 23 F. R. 9922, Dec. 23, 1958.

§ 22.4 What may be mailed at secondclass rates. *

*

(h) Enclosures, additions, and novelty pages (1) Enclosures. Bills, receipts, and orders for subscriptions may be enclosed either loose or bound in. No other enclosures are permitted. They may be prepared in the following ways:

(i) Printed or written.

(ii) Printed on cards and envelopes, including business replies.

(iii) Arranged to include coin receptacles.

(iv) Arranged as combination forms for two or more second-class publications issued by the same publisher.

(3) Novelty pages. *** Novelty pages must be prepared specifically for and intended as integral pages of newspapers or other periodical publications. * *

(iv) Pages having printed paper illustrations pasted to them.

CODIFICATION: Paragraph (h) was amended in the following respects:

1. Subparagraph (1) was amended, 23 F. R. 4740, June 27, 1958.

2. Subparagraph (3) was amended in the following respects:

a. The sentence set forth above was added immediately after the first sentence, 22 F. R. 9223, Nov. 19, 1957.

b. Suvdivision (iv) was amended, 21 F. R. 2684, Apr. 26, 1956.

(i) Advertisements. All advertisements in periodicals must be permanently attached. Page numbers are not required in periodicals, but when numbers are not carried on pages of advertisements and the other pages carry numbers, whole numbers in sequence must be allowed for the pages of advertisements. When pages of advertisements carry page numbers, the other pages must also be numbered, and the advertisement page numbers must be either whole numbers in sequence with the numbers on the other pages or the whole number of the last preceding page with alphabetical suffixes in sequence beginning with the letter "A." Independent publications may not be inserted in periodicals as advertisements. The physical make-up of advertisements may include such features as the following:

(1) Different advertisements may occupy the same space in different copies of the same issue.

(2) Pages of advertisements may not be smaller than % of the size of the regular pages when they include coupons or application or order forms occupying one-half or less of the page as permitted by paragraph (h) (3) (v) of this section.

(3) Advertisements larger than the regular pages may be prepared for folding out horizontally, vertically, or both. (4) Advertisements may be die-cut or deckle-edged.

(5) Multiple page advertisements may be prepared for detachment as permitted by paragraph (h) (3) (i) and may be held together by staples or other means separate from and in addition to the regular binding of the periodical.

(6) Advertisements may be printed upon sheets of paper, cellophane, foil and other similar material.

(7) Advertisements may include statements that they are printed on the product or by means of the product of the advertiser.

[Paragraph (i) amended, 23 F. R. 5246, July 10, 1958]

§ 22.5 Second-class mailing privilege for news agents.

(b) Information required from news agents. News agents must furnish postmasters evidence that copies of publications offered for mailing are entitled to second-class postage rates, and that they are sent to actual subscribers or to other news agents for the purpose of sale. A second-class imprint in the copies in sufficient evidence that a publication is entitled to be mailed at second-class rates. The addresses on bulk packages must show that the packages are sent to other news agents.

[Paragraph (b) amended, 23 F. R. 5824, Aug. 1, 1958]

24.1

Rates. [Revised]

24.2

24.3 Weight and size limitations. [Revised] 24.4 Payment of postage and markings re

quired. [Revised]

24.5 Nonprofit organizations.

24.7

Permissible enclosures.

[Revised] [Amended]

Circulars addressed to APO's. [Added; revoked]

(4) The rate for keys and identification items placed loose in the mails under the conditions in paragraph (a) (3) of this section is applied to each item according to its weight. When there are several items for the same addressee, 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.

CODIFICATION: § 24.2 was amended in the following respects:

1. Paragraph (a) was amended as follows: a. Subparagraph (1) was amended, 22 F. R. 4500, June 27, 1957.

b. Subparagraph (3) was amended, 21 F. R. 2684, Apr. 26, 1956.

c. In subparagraph (5) the parenthetical phrase "(8 ounces)" was deleted, 23 F. R. 5761, July 31, 1958.

2. In paragraph (b), the last sentence of subparagraph (2), and subparagraph (4) were amended, 21 F. R. 2684, Apr. 26, 1956.

NOTE: The following paragraph (b) (3), appearing at 22 F. R. 4054, June 8, 1957, and amended in its entirety at 23 F. R. 9922, Dec. 23, 1958, will become effective July 1, 1959:

(3) The minimum charge for pieces of odd size or form applies to articles mailed singly or in bulk when:

(i) The address side exceeds 9 inches in width or 12 inches in length.

(ii) The address side of articles other than envelopes or cards is less than 24 inches in width or 4 inches in length. See § 24.3 (b) for minimum size for envelopes and cards.

(iii) They are not rectangular.

(iv) Their contents cause a hump or other uneven surface which prevents stacking or tying in packages.

(v) They are enclosed in bags.

(vi) They are addressed by means of tags.

§ 24.3 Weight and size limitations— (a) Weight. Each piece may weigh up to but not including 16 ounces, except for items described in § 24.2 (a) (3) and (4) and letters for the blind. (See Part 28.)

(b) No limit.

CODIFICATION: § 24.3 was revised, 21 F. R. 2684, Apr. 26, 1956. Subsequently, paragraph (a) was amended to read as set forth above, 23 F. R. 5761, July 31, 1958.

NOTE: 24.3 (b), amended at 22 F. R. 4054, June 8, 1957, 22 F. R. 10111, Dec. 17, 1957, 23 F. R. 7671, Oct. 3, 1958, and further amended to read as set forth below, 23 F. R. 9922, Dec. 23, 1958, will become effective July 1, 1959.

(b) Size. Envelopes and cards which measure less than 24 by 4 inches in either dimension are nonmailable. There are no other size restrictions.

§ 24.4 Payment of postage and markings required-(a) Single-piece mailings. Mailers of third-class mail at other than bulk rates may: (1) Use any method of paying postage; and (2) mail any number of pieces at one time, unless permit imprints are used. See § 34.5 of this chapter.

(b) Bulk mailings. Third-class matter mailed at bulk rates may not be registered or insured, and it may not be sent COD or as certified mail. Instructions for mailing are contained in § 16.2 of this chapter. The following fees, permits, and markings are required:

(1) Annual fee. A fee of $20 must be paid each calendar year. Lettershops must pay the $20 fee for each customer for whom mailings are made, unless each customer pays it. This fee is separate from the $10 fee that must be paid for a permit to mail under the permit imprint system. See § 34.1 (a) of this chapter.

(2) Postage permits required. Postage must be prepaid by:

(i) Meter stamps. See Part 33 of this chapter.

(ii) Precanceled stamps or precanceled stamped envelopes. See Part 32 of this chapter.

(iii) Permit imprints (cash). See Part 34 of this chapter.

(3) Markings required. Identifying words as follows must be printed 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 authorized nonprofit organizations which mail at the 50 percent reduction in the minimum per piece charge. [23 F. R. 9922, Dec. 23, 1958]

Prior Amendments

1956: 21 F. R. 2684, Apr. 26; 21 F. R. 7185, Sept. 21.

1957: 22 F. R. 4500, June 27; 22 F. R. 10111, Dec. 17.

§ 24.5 Nonprofit organizations—(a) Types. Religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans', and fraternal organizations or associations not organized for profit and none of the net income of which benefits any private stockholder or individual may mail at the special rates shown in § 24.1. The following and similar organizations do not come within the prescribed categories even though they may be organized on a nonprofit basis. tomobile clubs; business leagues; chambers of commerce; citizen's and civic improvement associations; individuals; municipal, county, or State governmental bodies; mutual insurance associations; political organizations; service clubs such as Civitan, Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist, and Rotary; social and hobby clubs; and trade associations.

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(b) Applications. File applications on Form 3624, Application To Mail ThirdClass Matter at Special Postage Rates, at the post office where you will mail. The application will be approved or denied by the postmaster.

(c) Appeal. The postmaster's action may be appealed in writing through the postmaster to the Bureau of Operations,