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705Advanced Preparation: Cobundled Automation Rate and Presorted Rate Flats705.11.2.2f. Presorted rate pieces must contain a 5-digit barcode and be cobundled withautomation rate pieces for the same presort destination. If this optionalpreparation method is used, all automation rate and Presorted rate pieces inthe same mailing job and reported on the same postage statement must becobundled.g. Within a bundle, all pieces must meet the AFSM 100 requirements or all piecesmust meet the UFSM 1000 requirements described in 301.3.0.h. Mailers must sort Presorted rate pieces and automation rate pieces for eachpresort destination so that only one physical bundle for each logical presortdestination (see 707.18.4aa.) includes both automation rate pieces (containinga ZIP+4 or delivery point barcode) and Presorted rate pieces (containing a5-digit barcode).11.2.2 Bundle Preparation[7-6-06] Preparation sequence, bundle size, and labeling:a. Firm, optional for Presorted rate pieces only under 707.22.3, two-pieceminimum; blue Label F or optional endorsement line (OEL).b. 5-digit scheme, optional under 10.0, Preparation for Merged Containerizationof Bundles of Flats Using City State Product, required under 12.0, Preparationof Merged Palletization of Bundles of Flats Using a 5% Threshold, and 13.0,Preparation of Merged Palletization of Bundles of Flats Using the City StateProduct and a 5% Threshold; six-piece minimum, fewer pieces permitted under11.2.3; OEL required.c. 5-digit, required, six-piece minimum, fewer pieces permitted under 11.2.3; redLabel 5 or OEL.d. 3-digit scheme, optional under 10.0, required under 12.0 and 13.0; six-pieceminimum, fewer pieces permitted under 11.2.3; OEL required.e. 3-digit, required, six-piece minimum, fewer pieces permitted under 11.2.3;green Label 3 or OEL.f. ADC, required, six-piece minimum; pink Label A or OEL.g. Origin mixed ADC, required, no minimum; for any remaining pieces fordestinations in L201, Column B, corresponding to the origin ZIP Code inColumn A; tan Label X or OEL.h. Mixed ADC, required, no minimum; tan Label X or OEL.11.2.3 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces[5-11-06] 5-digit scheme, 5-digit, 3-digit scheme, and 3-digit bundles may containfewer than six pieces when the publisher determines that such preparationimproves service. Pieces in these low-volume bundles must be claimed at the basicrate. Low-volume bundles are permitted only when they are sacked or prepared onpallets as follows:a. Place low-volume 5-digit and 3-digit bundles in only 5-digit scheme, 5-digit,3-digit, and SCF sacks that contain at least 24 pieces; or in origin/entry SCFsacks; or on merged 5-digit scheme, 5-digit scheme, merged 5-digit, 5-digit,5-digit metro, 3-digit, or SCF pallets, as appropriate.Domestic Mail Manual Updated 3-15-07