special rates, provided the mailer deposits with the postmaster an amount sufficient to cover the additional postage at the higher rates. See § 24.1(b) (1) and (2). This deposit will be returned to the mailer if the application is approved. If the application is denied, the deposit will not be returned. The deposit will be converted into postage-due stamps, and the stamps canceled and given to the mailer if no appeal is made. If appeal is made, action concerning the deposit will be deferred.

(d) Revocation. The approval may be revoked if the authorization was given to an organization or association which was not qualified or which becomes unqualified. The postmaster who approved the application will notify the organization of the pending cancellation of the authorization and of the reasons for the cancellation. The organization will be allowed 10 days within which to file a written statement why the authorization should not be canceled. When no answer is filed, the postmaster will cancel the authorization. If an answer is filed, decision will be made by the Bureau of Operations, Classification and Special Services Division, whether the authorization shall be continued in effect. tice of the decision will be given the organization through the postmaster. [28 F.R. 1470, Feb. 15, 1963, as amended at 30 F.R. 2313, Feb. 20, 1965]

No

edge by means of paste, stitches, or staples are not loose enclosures.

(4) If no circular is enclosed, a printed price list listing only articles featured in the catalog and showing only the same prices and discounts as the catalog.

(5) An invoice. (See 25.5(b) (2) of this chapter.)

(6) Samples of merchandise attached to pages.

(b) All other third-class matter. The following are permissible enclosures:

(1) An invoice (see § 25.5(b) (2) of this chapter).

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(2) Manuscripts accompanying lated proof sheets (see § 25.5(b) (1) (vi) (b) of this chapter).

[30 F.R. 7392, June 4, 1965]

§ 24.8 Sealing.

(a) Examination. Third-class mail must be prepared by the mailer so that it can be easily examined. Third-class mail which is not sealed or secured so that it may be handled by machines is not recommended. Mailing of sealed articles at the third-class rates of postage is deemed to be with the consent of the mailer to postal inspection of the contents.

(b) Marking. All sealed pieces mailed at the third-class postage rates must be legibly marked with the two words "Third Class." The marking may not be within or part of a meter stamp, permit imprint, the markings required by § 24.4(b) (3), or a decorative design. See § 21.2(a) (1) (v) of this chapter regarding matter sealed and not marked.

[28 F.R. 1470, Feb. 15, 1963, 30 F.R. 13361, Oct. 21, 1965]

AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Part 25 issued under R.S. 161, as amended, sec. 101, 64 Stat. 1050, as amended; 5 U.S.C. 22, 31 U.S.C. 695, 39 U.S.C. 501, 4058, 4551-4555, 6008.

EXCEPTIONS

a. Parcels weighing less than 10 pounds, and measuring over 84 inches but not exceeding 100 inches in length and girth combined, are chargeable with a minimum rate equal to that for a 10-pound parcel for the zone to which addressed. See § 25.3 of this chapter for size and weight restrictions.

b. For catalogs weighing up to 10 pounds, see paragraph (b) of this section.

c. For books and library books, see paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section.

d. For 16-millimeter films, 16-millimeter film catalogs and related materials, see paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section.

e. Gold mailed within Alaska or from Alaska to other States and U.S. possessions: 2 cents each ounce or fraction, regardless of distance.

(b) Catalogs and similar printed advertising matter in bound form having 24 or more pages at least 22 of which are printed, weighing 16 ounces or more but not exceeding 10 pounds-(1) Rates for bulk mailings of separately addressed identical pieces in quantities of not less than 300 mailed at one time.

NOTE: The total charge for each bulk mailing shall be the sum of the charges derived by applying the applicable pound rate to the total number of pounds and by applying the applicable piece rate to the total number of pieces.

(i) Postage. Postage must be paid by permit imprints. Each imprint must show name of the post office, permit number, and the words "U.S. Postage Paid". The words "Bulk Catalog Rate" shall be printed within the permit imprint. The position of the imprint may

be varied so that automatic data processing equipment may be utilized to simultaneously print the address, imprint and any other information.

(ii) Mailing statement. The mailer shall submit with each mailing a statement on Form 3605, Statement of Mailing Fourth-Class Catalogs at Bulk Rates, showing:

(a) Weight of a single piece.

(b) Number of pieces addressed for delivery in each zone.

(c) Total number of pieces in the mailing.

(d) Number of pounds for delivery in each zone.

(e) Total per piece charge for each

zone.

(f) Total pound rate postage for each

zone.

(g) Sum of the postage at the per piece rate and at the pound rate.

(h) Name and address of the mailer and the permit number.

(iii) Separation required. The mailer shall separate the mailing pieces by postal zones in order that postage may be verified. Mail for each postal zone shall be further separated and placed in sacks by cities or States of destination in each instance where there are 10 or more pieces for the same post office or State or where five or more catalogs weigh 10 or more pounds. No. 3 mail sacks shall be used except when greater volume requires the use of No. 2 mail sacks. When there is insufficient volume for a direct sack, or a State sack, the pieces shall be combined in sacks for mixed States by postal zones. Each sack shall be labeled to include postal zone separation and destination.

(iv) Separation recommended. In addition to the separations required, it is recommended in order to facilitate handling and to expedite delivery that the mailer further separate the mailing to the finest extent possible and place in direct sacks by complete five digit ZIP Code number, by the first three digits of a ZIP Code number, or by the first two digits of a ZIP Code number where, for any one of these separations, there are 10 or more pieces or five or more catalogs weighing 10 or more pounds. Each sack will be labeled to show the postal zone, the destination or distribution post office, and the three digit ZIP Code number. In the case of a direct sack for a delivery unit of a large post office the name of the post office and the five digit ZIP Code number will be shown.

First pound, beginning

Each

addi

tional pound or fraction

Cents

10

5

Rate (without regard to zone)

Each additional pound or fraction

First pound

Cents

Cents

4

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[29 F.R. 475, Jan. 18, 1964; 29 F.R. 502, Jan. 21, 1964, 29 F.R. 563, Jan. 23, 1964, 29 F.R. 16252, Dec. 4, 1964, 30 F.R. 14928, Dec. 2, 1965]

(2) Zone rates in § 25.1(a) are applicable to all fourth-class mail, except that items described in § 25.1 (b), (c), and (d) may be mailed at the special rates shown in those paragraphs if desired.

(3) Catalogs and similar printed advertising matter in bound form, having 24 or more pages at least 22 of which are printed, weighing 16 ounces or more but not exceeding 10 pounds, may be accepted at the zone rates in § 25.1(b) (1) and (2).

(4) Only the following specifically described articles may be mailed at the Special Fourth-Class Rate provided by § 25.1 (c):

(i) Books of 24 pages or more, at least 22 of which are printed, permanently bound for preservation consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations and containing no advertising matter other than incidental announcements of books. Advertising includes paid advertising and publishers' own advertising. Advertising may be in display, classified, or editorial style. The identification statement "Special Fourth-Class RateBooks" must be placed conspicuously on the address side of each package.

(ii) 16-millimeter films, which must be positive prints in final form for viewing, and 16-millimeter film catalogs of 24 pages or more, at least 22 of

which are printed, except films and film catalogs sent to commercial theaters. The identification statement "Special Fourth-Class Rate-16 mm Films" or "16 mm Film Catalog” must be placed conspicuously on the address side of each package.

(iii) Printed music whether in bound form or in sheet form. The identification statement "Special Fourth-Class Rate Printed Music" must be placed conspicuously on the address side of each package.

(iv) Printed objective test materials and accessories thereto used by or in behalf of educational institutions for testing ability, aptitude, achievement, interests, and other mental and personal qualities with or without answers, test scores, or identifying information recorded thereon in writing or by mark. The identification statement "Special Fourth-Class Rate-Objective Test Materials" must be placed conspicuously on the address side of each package.

(v) Sound recordings, including incidental announcements of recordings and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such recordings. Miscellaneous advertisements, including trademarks, of persons or concerns other than the record manufacturer, are not permissible on title labels, protective sleeves, jackets, cartons, and wrappers, and such advertisements may not be mailed as enclosures. The identification statement "Special Fourth-Class Rate-Sound Recordings" must be placed conspicuously on the address side of each package.

(vi) Manuscripts for books, periodical articles, and music. The identification statement "Special Fourth-Class RateManuscript" must be placed conspicuously on the address side of each package.

(vii) Printed educational reference charts, permanently processed for preservation. The identification statement Rate-Educa"Special Fourth-Class

tional Reference Charts" must be placed conspicuously on the address side of each package.

(viii) Looseleaf pages, and binders therefor, consisting of medical information for distribution to doctors, hospitals, medical schools, and medical

students. The identification statement "Special Fourth-Class Rate-Medical Information" must be placed conspicuously on the address side of each package.

NOTE: When two or more articles described in this section are mailed in the same package, the appropriate descriptive terms shall be combined in the identification statement

placed on the address side. Example: "Special Fourth-Class Rate-Books and Sound Recordings."

(5) Only the articles specifically described in this subparagraph may be mailed at the fourth-class library rate provided by § 25.1(d). The identification statement "Library Rate" must be placed conspicuously on the address side of each package. Each package must show in the address or the return address the name of a school, college, university, public library, or the name of a non-profit religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans, or fraternal organization or association. No permit is required.

(i) The following specific items when loaned or exchanged between schools, colleges, or universities and public libraries, nonprofit religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans, or fraternal organizations or associations; or when cooperatively processed by libraries; or when sent on loan or exchange between those libraries, organizations, or associations, and their members, readers, or borrowers; may be mailed at the Library Rate:

(a) Books, consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations and containing no advertising matter other than incidental announcements of books.

(b) Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form.

(c) Bound volumes of academic theses in typewritten or duplicated form. (d) Periodicals, whether bound or unbound.

(e) Sound recordings. (See also subdivision (ii) (b) of this subparagraph.) (f) Other library materials in printed, duplicated, or photographic form or in the form of unpublished manuscripts.