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705Advanced Preparation: Merged Palletization of Bundled Flats Using the 5% Threshold705.12.1.2f. The bundles from each separate mailing must be sorted together on pallets(copalletized) under 12.1.5 using presort software that is PAVE-certified.g. A complete, signed postage statement, using the correct USPS form or anapproved facsimile, must accompany each mailing job. In addition,documentation prepared by PAVE-certified software must be submitted witheach mailing job. Documentation, under 708.1.0, must describe for each“logical” pallet sortation level and each physical pallet the number of addressedpieces qualifying for each carrier route rate, each Presorted rate, and eachautomation rate. Within the body of the documentation beneath the listing forthe last physical pallet for each logical pallet presort destination, a separate 5%threshold summary also must be provided for each merged 5-digit scheme andeach merged 5-digit logical pallet destination. Note: The separate 5% thresholdsummary must be for the mail on all of the physical pallets (i.e., the “logical”pallet) for that presort destination. This summary must describe for each 5-digitZIP Code:1. The total number of all addressed pieces.2. The total number of addressed pieces sorted in carrier route bundles andfirm bundles (each firm bundle is claimed as one addressed piece).3. The total number of addressed pieces sorted in 5-digit bundles (other thanfirm bundles).4. Of the total number of all addressed pieces in 12.1.1g1, the percentage ofaddressed pieces sorted in 5-digit bundles (other than firm bundles).h. Portions of the mailing job that cannot be palletized must be prepared in sacks.12.1.2 Bundle PreparationBundles must be prepared under the standards in 8.0.12.1.3 Low-Volume BundlesCarrier route and 5-digit bundles may contain fewer than six pieces when thepublisher determines that such preparation improves service. Pieces in suchlow-volume bundles must be claimed at the basic rate.12.1.4 5% ThresholdFirm bundles may be eligible for carrier route, 5-digit, or basic rates, as applicable.Firm bundles (claimed as one addressed piece), carrier route bundles, and 5-digitbundles may be placed together on the same merged 5-digit scheme or merged5-digit logical pallet under 12.1.5 if all of the following conditions in items 12.1.4athrough 12.1.4e below are met:a. For the purpose of calculating the 5% threshold, firm bundles (regardless of therate claimed) are added together with the number of addressed pieces incarrier route bundles.b. The number of pieces prepared in 5-digit bundles (other than firm bundles) forany single 5-digit ZIP Code on a “logical” merged 5-digit scheme or merged5-digit pallet must not exceed 5% of the total number of addressed pieces forthe 5-digit ZIP Code on the logical pallet for that presort destination.Domestic Mail Manual Updated 3-15-07