BEFORETHE
POSTAL RATE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC. 20268-0001
POSTALRATEANDFEE CHANGES,2000
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Docket No. R2000-I
RESPONSE OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
TO INTERROGATORIES OF ADVO, INC.
(ADVO/USPS-1-3, 56,8)
The United States Postal Service hereby provides response to the following
interrogatories of the ADVO: ADVOIUSPS-l-3,5-6,
and 8, filed on March 23, 2000. An
objection is being filed today to ADVOIUSPS-7, and a response to ADVOIUSPS-4 is
still under development.
The interrogatory is stated verbatim and is followed by the response.
Respectfully submitted,
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
By its attorneys:
Daniel J. Foucheaux, Jr.
Chief Counsel, Ratemaking
Eric P. Koetting
475 L’Enfant Plaza West, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20260-I 137
(202) 268-2992 Fax -5402
April 6.2000
*’
RESPON$E OF UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
TO INTERROGATORIES OF ADVO, INC.
ADVOIUSPS-1 To the extent available, please provide estimated total weight,
total volume, and total number of containers by point of entry for ECR mail in the
following format. If information is also available by shape and or density level,
please provide that information as well. For any data provided, please identify the
source.
All Other
MailerMailerMailerMailerMailerPrepared
Prepared
Prepared Prepared
Prepared
Rolling Pallets(WI Trays
Sacks
Containers
Containers Traysor
Bundles)
Enteredat OriginFacility
Enteredat DBMC
Enteredat DSCF
Enteredat DDU
For “all other” containers, please describe the types of containers included.
If there is information on ECR container and entry profiles, but not in~the precise
format shown above, please provide the available information and explain the
format of the data.
Response:
Refer to Attachment F, Table 4.1 of Witness Crum’s (T-27) testimony. This table
lists by pieces and weight the entry profile based on mail preparation method for
Commercial Rate Standard Mail (A). I am told this information is not available for
only ECR mail.
RESPONSE OF UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
TO INTEdROGATORlES OF ADVO, INC.
ADVOIUSPS-2 For each of the mailer-prepared container types identified
in ADVOIUSPS-1, please provide the specified weight limitations.
Response:
The maximum weight of pallet is 2200 pounds as stated in DMM M041.5.5. The
maximum weight of a sack is 70 pounds as stated in DMM M033.1 .I. The
maximum weight of a tray is not specified, but it should not and, most likely,
would not exceed 70 pounds. The maximum weight for a rolling container
depends on the specific container being used. Two common examples are the
General Purpose Mail Container and the BMC Over-the-Road Container, which
have maximum loads of 1200 pounds and 1500 pounds, respectively.
RESPONSE OF U,NlTEDSTATES POSTAL SERVICE
TO INTERROGATORIES OF ADVO, INC.
ADVOIUSPS3
sources:
Please provide the following information, and indicate their
(a) The most recent conversion factors (pieces and/or weight) available on
all container types prepared in-house by the USPS.
(b) Any information or estimates available~on the proportion of in-house
containers containing volume which are filled to capacity either by weight
or by volume.
(c) The weight limitations on all container types prepared in-house by the
USPS.
(d) Piece and container weight limitations for all mechanized and
automated equipment.
Response:
a) See attachments for MODS and Mail Condition Reporting System conversion
factors.
b) We do not track the extent to which postal or mailer prepared containers are
filled to capacity.
c) The weight limitations on all container types prepared in-house by the USPS
are the same as in the DMM, Section M033, (e.g., 70 Ibs. for sacks and
trays).
d) As stated in the DMM, the following are piece weight limitations for:
FSM 881 - Ilb.
FSM 1000 - 6 Ibs.
SPBS - 20 Ibs.
BMC Parcel Sorter Machine - 35 Ibs. (25 Ibs. for books or other printed
material)
RESPONSE OF UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
TO INTERROGATO~RIESOF ADVO. INC.
Automation Letters - Weight: Not more than 2.5 ozs. for Upgradable Presort
First-Class and Upgradable Standard Mail.
Automation Letters - Weight: Not more than 3 ozs. for Automation First-Class
Mail and Periodicals. For Automation rate Standard Mail, not more than the
piece/pound breakpoint (approx. 3.3 ozs.) which varies for regular, non-profit,
and Enhanced Carrier Route. See DMM C810.2.3.
source
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Descriotion
Machine Canceled
Metered Prep Pref
Metered Bypass Pref
Metered Prep Std
Metered Bypass Std
Opening Unit Mixed Pref
Opening Unit Mixed Std
Category C OCR Readable
Second Handling. Mixed, Std
Second Handling. Mixed. Pref
Hand Canceled
Metered Prep, Pref
Metered Bypass. Pref
Metered Prep, Std
Metered Bypass. Std
Opening Unit Mixed Pref
Opening Unit Mixed Sld
Barcode A Field
Barcode B Field
Barcode C Field
Barcode B’ Prime Fiild
Barcode C Prime Field
Pre-Barcode B Field
Pre-Barcode C Field
Second Handling
Metered Prepi?&tered Bypass Std
Pre Barcode 8’ Prime Field
Machine Rejects
Auto/Mech Second Handling
Riffle Mail
Pre Barcoded CPrime Field
Inventory Hand Canceled
Inventory Metered Preparation, Pref
Pre Barcoded Unique 5-Digit
Inventory Opening Unit, Std
Inventory Second Handling, Sld
Inventory Opening Unit, Mixed Pref
Inventory Second Handling, Pref
Cate~oty B - Script
RewOrk
400 Bin
Letters, Destination
Letters, origin
Tdal Unique 5-digit
Wll-draw - Foreign Origin
lnventoiy Foreign Origin
Inventory Foreign Ottgin
Local Cancelations
Console Reading
Carrier Bypass
Rework Bin and Key Errors
Machine Canceled
Meter Preparation
Meler Bypass
Opening Unit, Mixes Pref
Opening Unit, Newspapers
Ned
N-Fate
35.51
27.66
26.25
22.22
19.6
26.55
18.11
1
16.11
26.55
21.42
21.52
15.07
11.61
14.14
21.02
13.57
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
OLb
O-Rate
Type
41.74 Machinable
30.43 Machir&!e
31.2 Machinable
22.9 Machinable
22.9 Machinable
35.42 Machinable
19.48 Machinable
1 Machinable
19.48 Machinable
35.42 MachhaMe
12.64 Non-Machinable
19.26 Non-Machinable
15.97 Non-Machinable
18.3 Non-Machinable
19.1 NowMachinable
24.2 Non-Machinable
15.9 Non-Machinable
1 Machinable
I Machinable
Machinable
Machinable
Machinable
Machinable
Machinable
13.66
1
35.42
1
30.43
1
21.42
21.52
1
13.57
13.57
21.02
21.02
1
23.72
36.42
30.96
35.56
1
35.56
35.56
35.56
33.19
1
1
3.57
4.72
4.16
4.49
3.57
2.76
22 .9 Non-Machinable
1 Machinable
35.r12 Machinable
1 Machinable
30.43 Non-Machinable
1 Machinable
12.64 Non-Machinable
19.26 Non-Machinable
1 Machinable
15.9 Non-Machinable
15.9 Non-Machinable
24.2 Non-Machinable
24.2 Non-Machinable
1 Machinable
35.42 Machinable
35.42 Machinable
44.2 Foreign
55.6 Foreign
1 Machinable
55.6 Foreign
55.6 Foreign
55.6 Foreign
41.74 Machinable
1 Machinable
1
4.33
4.91
4.22
4.22
4.33
2.22
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Mail
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Leners
Let&E.
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letlers
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Handling
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
INVALID
TPH
TPH
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
INVALID
INVALID
INVALID
INVALID
INVALID
INVALID
INVALID
Letters
Letters
Letters
TPH
INVALID
+
TPH
.TPH
+
TPH
+
INVALID
+
FHP
+
FHP
+
INVALID
+
FHP
+
TPH
+
FHP
+
TPH
+
INVALID
FHP
+
TPH
_
FHP
+
FHP
+
INVALID
+
TPH
FHP
+
TPH
+
FHP
+
INVALID
+
INVALID
+
FHP
+
FHP
+
FHP
+
FHP
+
FHP
+
FHP
+
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Lenerr
Leners
Latters
LettWS
Letters
Lettt?rS
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Letters
Fiats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Action
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65
86
07
88
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96
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90
99
Category A - FIM
lnb’eniory Mixed Pref
Inventoty Mixed Pref
lnventciy Newspapers
Inventory Newspapers
Inventory Flats, Origin
Inventory Foreign
Wtthdrawl. All Flats Second Handling
Second Handling. Mixed, Pref
Originating Std
Opening Unit, Mixed Std
Inventoiy. Opening Unit, Mixed Std
console Readi- (Pieces Fed)
Carder Bypass
OutslIe Piece
Sacks
Hampers
Hampers - Extended
Inventory - Hampers
OriQiMtinQ Presort. Pref
Originating Presort. Std
Originating Prssort. Pref
Originating Presort. Std
Parcels for Delivery
Machine Canceled
Metered Preparation. Pref
Metered Bypass, Praf
Metered BBM
Metered Bypass Std
OpeninQ unit. Pref
Opening Unit, Std
Metered Bypass Pref
Metersd Bypass, Std
Opening Unit. Std
Machine Canceled
Metered Preparation
Metered Bypass
Originating, Std
AFCS-ISS Script Image Lifl
AFCS-ISS OCR Readable Image Lifl
INVALID
INVALID
INVALID
Wortdoad Unit
1
3.57
3.57
2.78
2.78
4.59
4.59
3.57
3.57
4.63
4.36
4.36
1
1
1
8.79
39.7
65
39.7
1
1
1
1
1
35.51
27.66
26.25
22.22
19.6
20.55
18.11
15.07
14.14
13.57
4.72
4.16
4.49
4.83
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4.33
4.33
2.22
2.22
4.9
4.9
4.33
4.33
4.91
4.71
4.71
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39.7
65
39.7
1
1
1
1
1
41.74
30.43
31.2
22.9
22.9
35.42
19.48
15.97
19.1
15.9
4.91
4.22
4.22
4.91
1
1
1
1
1
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INVALID
FHP
TF’H
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
TPH
TPH
FHP
FHP
FHP
INVALID
INVALID
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
FHP
INVALID
INVALID
INVALID
INVALID
FHP
Let&S
FHP
Letters
FHP
FHP
Letters
FHP
LsttfXs
FHP
LsttfXs
Letters
FHP
FHP
Letters
Letters
FHP
FHP
Letters
FHP
Letters
Flats
FHP
Flats
FHP
FHP
Flats
FHP
Fists
LetteE
INVALID
INVALID
INVALID
INVALID
Lenet-s
INVALID
Workload Unit INVALID
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flats
Flals
Parcels
Parcels
Parcels
Parcels
Parcels
Letters
Letters
Flats
Flats
Parcels
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April
22,
1994
MEMORANDUM FDR M,ANAGERS, IN-PLANT SUPPORT
PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION
Some time ago, it was requested that Headquarters develop a standardized
list of conversion factors for the various types of mail and containers that
are not covered by the Handbook M-32, Management Operating Data
System. This effort resulted in a preliminary package that was sent to you
in February requesting comments and suggestions.
Seven Areas responded to our request, and based on the feedback that we
received, adjustments have been made to the conversion factors for bundles
into SPBS trays, OTR containers and gurnies. We also made an adjustment
to the number of third-class flats in a bundle. Attached you will find the
conversion tables that resulted from your review.
We have provided two separate lists--the first one is by processing type and
the second one is by class of mail. Both lists contain the exact same
material, just sorted differently, for ease of use. The reference to a hamper
is the 1046 hamper and the reference to the sack is the average sack
utilized for that class of mail. In some cases the sack is the average of a
combination of %l and X2 sack or the average of a #2 or #3 sack. Again,
these conversion factors are to be utilized as a supplement to the M-32
Handbook and should not be construed as a replacement. Actual counts or
MODS weights should be used whenever possible.
Page 2
We are requesting that all Processing & Distribution Centers and Facilities
use this list starting no later than A/P OS (April 30). Any questions that you
may have regarding these conversion factors may be addressed to Bernie
Dpitz of my staff at (202) 268-6291.
Your continued support and cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Processing and Distribution
Attachments
cc:
Mr. Jacobson
Mr. Hunter
Mr. Potter
Area Managers, Processing 81 Distribution
Mail Conditl,on Reporting System (MCRS)
~Converslon Rates - Not Covered by the M-32
Sorted by Processing Type
Description
1C Letters
2C Letters
3C Letters
Pieces /
43
23
19
item
Bundle
I
”
.lC Fiats
-2C Flats
3C Flats
:;:
Bundle
I
I
1C Ltr Bndls
2C Ltr Bndls
3C Ltr Bndls
89
88
96
U-Cart
I
I
1C Flt Bndls
2C Flt Bndls
3C Flt Bndls
31
35
41
U-Cart
”
I
1C Ltr Bndls
2C Ltr Bndls
3C Ltr Bndls
272
193
278
Hamper
I
I
1C Flt Bndls
2C Flt Bndls
3C Flt Bndls
118
95
122
Hamper
I
I
1C Ltr Bndls
2C Ltr Bndls
3C Ltr Bndls
29
35
31
SPBS Tray
I
I
I
I
1C Flt Bndls
2C Flt Bndls
3C Flt Bndls
18
14
16
SPBS Tray
I
n
I
II
1C SPRs
2C SPRs
3C SPRs
33
30
28
SPBS Tray
I
I
I
I
1C Ltr Bndls
2C Ltr Bndls
3C Ltr Bndls
21
17
19
Sack
I
I
1C Flt Bndls
2C Flt Bndls
3C Flt Bndls
11
8
11
Sack
I
I
18
Description
1C Priority
1C Priority
1C Priority
1C Priority
Pieces /
74
92
20
19
Item
U-Cart
Hamper
Sack
SPBS Tray
1C Ltr Bndls
2C Ltr Bndls
3C Ltr Bndls
so
99
97
Mixed Hamper
”
I
I
I
‘1C Flt Bndls
2C Flt Bndls
3C Flt Bndls
30
66
67
Mixed Hamper
I
I
I
I
1C SPRs
2C SPRs
3C SPRs
210
156
122
Mixed Hamper
I
I
(I I
1C Ltr Bndls
2C Ltr Bndls
3C Ltr Bndls
19
33
20
Mxd SPBS Tray
I
I
1C Flt Bndls
2C Flt Bndls
3C Flt Bndls
10
12
13
Mxd SPBS Tray
(1
”
1C SPRs
2C SPRs
3C SPRs
31
26
18
Mxd SPBS Tray
I
I
1 C Ltr Bndls
2C Ltr Bndls
3C Ltr Bndls
11
15
19
Mxd Sack
I
I
I
”
1C Flt Bndls
2C Flt Bndls
3C Flt Bndls
6
14
12
Mxd Sack
I
”
I
I
1C SPRs
2C SPRs
3C SPRs
30
13
41
Mxd Sack
I
I
(I
I
1C Ltr Bndls
2C Ltr Bndls
3C Ltr Bndls
186
111
263
Mxd Wiretainer
I
I
I
I
1 C Flt Bndls
2C Flt Bndls
3C Flt Bndls
106
144
179
Mxd Wiretainer
I
I
”
.
Description
1C SPRs
2C SPRs
3C SPRs
Pieces /
288
194
128
1C Bundles
2C Bundles
3C Bundles
177
168
219
Pallet
I
I
.lC Sacks
2C Sacks
3C Sacks
34
40
45
,Pallet
I
I
1C Sacks
2C Sacks
3C Sacks
31
38
34
Nutting Truck
”
I
I
I
1C Bundles
2C Bundles
3C Bundles
41
84
86
1C Bundles
2C Bundles
3C Bundles
85
83
84
OTR Container
*
I
I
I
1C Bundles
2C Bundles
3C Bundles
41
58
43
Gurney (1033)
I
I
1C Sacks
2C Sacks
3C Sacks
31
36
31
1C Sacks
2C Sacks
3C Sacks
50
59
53
OTR Container
I
I
I
”
1C Sacks
2C Sacks
3C Sacks
7
14
11
Gurney (1033)
1)
I
1C SPRs
101
item
Mxd Wiretainer
I
I
I
I
GPMCIAPC
I
”
GPMCIAPC
”
I
U-Cart
Mail Condition Reporting System (MCRS)
Conversion Rates - Not Covered by the M-32
Sorted by Class of Mail (First-Class)
Description
1C Priority
1C Priority
1C Priority
1C Priority
Pieces /
74
92
20
19
Item
U-Cart
Hamper
Sack
SPBS Tray
-1C
1C
1C
1C
Letters
Flats
Ltr Bndls
Flt Bndls
43
18
21
11
Bundle
Bundle
Sack
Sack
1C
1C
1C
1C
Ltr
Flt
Ltr
Flt
Bndls
Bndls
Bndls
Bndls
89
31
272
118
U-Cart
U-Cart
Hamper
Hamper
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
Ltr Bndls
Flt Bndls
SPRs
Ltr Bndls
Flt Bndls
SPRs
29
18
ii
30
210
SPBS Tray
SPBS Tray
SPBS Tray
Mixed Hamper
Mixed Hamper
Mixed Hamper
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
Ltr Bndls
Flt Bndls
SPRs
Ltr Bndls
Flt Bndls
SPRs
19
10
31
11
6
30
Mxd SPBS Tray
Mxd SPBS Tray
Mxd SPBS Tray
Mxd Sack
Mxd Sack
Mxd Sack
1C Ltr Bndls
1C Flt Bndls
1C SPRs
186
106
288
Mxd Wiretainer
Mxd Wiretainer
Mxd Wiretainer
1C
1C
1C
1C
Bundles
Bundles
Bundles
Bundles
177
41
85
41
Pallet
GPMCIAPC
OTR Container
Gurney (1033)
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
Sacks
Sacks
Sacks
Sacks
Sacks
34
31
31
50
7
Pallet
Nutting Truck
GPMCIAPC
OTR Container
Gurney (1033)
1C SPRs
101
U-Cart
Mail Condition Reporting System (MCRS)
Converslon orates - Not Covered by the M-32
Sorted by Class of Mail (Second-Class)
Description
2C Letters
2C Fiats
2C Ltr Bndls
2C Fit Bndls
Pieces /
23
14
17
8
Item
Bundle
Bundle
Sack
Sack
-2C
2C
2C
2C
Ltr
Fit
Ltr
Flt
Bndls
Bndls
Bndis
Bndls
88
35
193
95
U-Cart
U-Cart
Hamper
Hamper
2C
2C
2c
2C
2C
2C
Ltr Bndls
Fit Bndis
SPRS
Ltr Bndis
Flt Bndls
SPRs
35
14
30
99
88
156
SPBS Tray
SPBS Tray
SPBS Tray
Mixed Hamper
Mixed Hamper
Mixed Hamper
2C
2C
2c
2C
2C
2C
Ltr Bndls
Fit Bndis
SPRS
Ltr Bndis
Fit Bndis
SPRs
33
12
26
15
14
13
Mxd SPB9 Tray
Mxd SPBS Tray
Mxd SPBS Tray
Mxd Sack
Mxd Sack
Mxd Sack
2C Ltr Bndis
2C Fit Bndis
2C SPRs
111
144
194
Mxd Wiretainer
Mxd Wiretainer
Mxd Wiretainer
2C
2C
2C
2C
Bundles
Bundles
Bundles
Bundles
168
84
83
58
Pallet
GPMCIAPC
OTR Container
Gurney (1033)
2C
2C
2C
2C
2C
Sacks
Sacks
Sacks
Sacks
Sacks
40
38
.36
59
14
Pallet
Nutting Truck
GPMCIAPC
OTR Container
Gurney (I 033)
Mail Condition Reporting System (MCRS)
Conversion Rates - Not Covered by the M-32
Sorted by Class of Mail (Third-Class)
Description
3C Letters
3C Flats
3C Ltr Bndls
3C Fit Bndls
Pieces /
19
20
19
11
Item
Bundle
Bundle
Sack
Sack
-3C
3C
3C
3C
Ltr
Fit
Ltr
Fit
Bndls
Bndis
Bndis
Bndis
96
41
278
122
U-Cart
U-Cart
Hamper
Hamper
3C
3C
3C
3C
3C
3C
Ltr Bndis
Fit Bndis
SPRs
Ltr Bndls
Fit Bndis
SPRs
31
16
28
97
67
122
‘SPBS Tray
SPBS Tray
SPBS Tray
Mixed Hamper
Mixed Hamper
Mixed Hamper
3C
3C
3C
3C
3C
3C
Ltr Bndls
Fit Bndis
SPRs
Ltr Bndis
Flt Bndis
SPRs
20
13
18
19
12
41
Mxd SPBS Tray
Mxd SPBS Tray
Mxd SPBS Tray
Mxd Sack
Mxd Sack
Mxd Sack
3C Ltr Bndis
3C Fit Bndis
3C SPRs
263
179
128
Mxd Wiretainer
Mxd Wiretainer
Mxd Wiretainer
3C
3C
3C
3C
Bundles
Bundles
Bundles
Bundles
219
86
84
43
Pallet
GPMCIAPC
OTR Container
Gurney (1033)
3C
3C
3C
3C
3C
Sacks
Sacks
Sacks
Sacks
Sacks
45
34
31
53
11
Pallet
Nutting Truck
GPMCIAPC
OTR Container
Gurney (1033)
RESPONSE OF UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
TO INTERROGATORIES OF ADVO, INC.
Please describe any weight information that is routinely
collected on mail processing operations (e.g., MODS, PIRS) and explain
how it is used.
ADVOIUSPSQ
Response:
The weight information collected on mail processing operations is used to
convert to pieces. Mail volume is recorded in the operations where it receives its
first distribution handiing, referred to as the first handling pieces (FHP) count. A
first handling piece, whether letter, flat, or parcel, represents the number of
pieces of mail received for initial distribution in a facility. FHP is an indicator of
the processing and distribution workload of the facility. First handling pieces are
determined either by machine meter counts or by national conversion rates. See
attachments to ADVO/USPS3(a).
To determine FHP, multiply the number of pounds of mail weighed to the
operation by a standard national conversion rate of the number of pieces per
pound of mail.
RESPON$E OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
TO INTERROGATORIES OF ADVO, INC.
ADVOMSPS-6. Please describe any weight information that is routinely collected on
city delivery carrier operations and explain how it is used.
RESPONSE:
No such data are routinely collected.
Response of United States Postal Service
To Interrogatories of ADVO
ADVO/USPS-8. In Docket R97-1, witness Degen (USPS-T-12) indicated
that workload measures for Allied Operations were being collected. Please
provide the following:
a. Identification of each type of “allied operation” for which data were being
collected
b. A description of the workload measures that were being collected for each
type of “allied operation”.
c. An explanation of the status of that data collection,
ADVOlUSPS-8 Response.
a. Data (not otherwise collected routinely by the Postal Service) were collected
for the MODS Platform cost pool as part of a special study performed by
Christensen Associates (note that this is a separate study from that
documented in USPS-LR-I-115). Additionally, data (from existing Postal
Service data systems) to augment that employed by witness Bradley in
Docket No. R97-1, USPS-T-14 were compiled for the MODS Platform,
Opening (“Pref’ and Bulk Business Mail) and Pouching cost pools.
b. See USPS-T-15 at page 138 and witness Bouo’s response to
MPAIUSPS-T-15-1.
c. The data collection for the special study pertaining to the MODS Platform cost
pool, described in the response to part (a), has been completed.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have this day served the foregoing document upon all
participants of record in this proceeding in accordance with section 12 of the Rules of
Practice.
-mJkEric P. Koetting
475 L’Enfant Plaza West, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20260-l 137
(202) 268-2992 Fax -5402
April 6,200O