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705Advanced Preparation: Express Mail and Priority Mail Open and Distribute705.16.316.3 Additional Standards for Priority Mail Open and Distribute16.3.1 Description[2-1-07] Priority Mail Open and Distribute shipments expedite movement of anyother class or subclass of mail (except Express Mail) between domestic postalfacilities. The shipment receives Priority Mail service from the origin post office to thedestination facility of the container. For containers not addressed directly to deliveryunits, the enclosed mail is processed and provided the appropriate service from thedestination facility to the delivery unit.16.3.2 Deposit Site[2-1-07] Mailers must prepare Priority Mail Open and Distribute shipments under16.4 and 16.5 and present shipments at a BMEU or other location authorized by thepostmaster to accept the enclosed mail. Mailers must present shipments to theBMEU with enough time for acceptance and processing before the facility's criticalentry time for Priority Mail.16.3.3 Extra Services[2-1-07] The only authorized extra service for Priority Mail Open and Distributecontainers is the electronic option for Delivery Confirmation service (see 16.4.5c).The mail enclosed in the container may receive only the following services:a. First-Class Mail pieces may be sent with Certified Mail service or specialhandling or, for parcels only, Delivery Confirmation or Signature Confirmationservice.b. Standard Mail pieces subject to the residual shape surcharge (exceptCustomized MarketMail pieces) may be sent with electronic option DeliveryConfirmation service.c. Package Services mail may be sent with special handling or, for parcels only,Delivery Confirmation or Signature Confirmation service.16.4 Basic Preparation Standards16.4.1 Enclosed Mail[2-1-07] Mail enclosed in an Open and Distribute container must meet the eligibilityand preparation standards for its class and rate and for any extra services used.Mailpieces requiring cancellation may not be included in an Express Mail Open andDistribute or a Priority Mail Open and Distribute shipment. Mailers are not requiredto place bundles of mail in sacks or trays when all of the mail enclosed in an Openand Distribute container is destined to a 5-digit facility.16.4.2 Containers for Expedited Transport[2-1-07] Acceptable containers for expedited transport are as follows:a. An Express Mail Open and Distribute shipment must be contained in aUSPS-approved sack, except as provided in 16.4.2c.b. A Priority Mail Open and Distribute shipment must be contained in either aUSPS-approved sack using either Tag 161 or Tag 190 or in a letter-size trayusing Label 23, except as provided in 16.4.2c.Domestic Mail Manual Updated 3-15-07