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Advanced Preparation: Preparation for Pallets705705.8.1.32. Line 2: "PSVC MACH BMC," as applicable.7.3 Postage Payment[4-13-06] Postage for all pieces must be paid with permit imprint at the post officeserving the mailer's plant under 2.0.7.4 Documentation[4-13-06] Mailers must complete separate postage statements for each of themailings contained within the combined mailing. At the time of mailing, mailers mustprovide all postage statements and a Business Mailer Support-approved manifestprepared according to 2.0 and this section.7.5 Authorization[4-13-06] A mailer who wants to present combined parcel mailings must submit awritten request to Business Mailer Support (See 608.8.1 for address). The requestmust show the mailer's name and address, the mailing office, evidence ofauthorization to mail under 2.0, procedures for combined mailing, the expected dateof first mailing, a sample of the required manifest, and a sample USPS Qualificationreport. Business Mailer Support will review documentation and provide writtenauthorization, which may not exceed 2 years. A mailer may terminate anauthorization at any time by written notice to the postmaster of the office serving themailer's location. Business Mailer Support may terminate an authorization, bywritten notice, if the mailer does not meet the standards.8.0 Preparation for Pallets8.1 Physical Characteristics8.1.1 StandardsAll pallets presented to the USPS, whether USPS-provided or mailer-provided, mustmeet the standards in 8.1.2 through 8.1.4. Mail on such pallets must meet thestandards for the class and rate claimed.8.1.2 ConstructionPallets must be made of high-quality material that can hold loads equal to a grossweight of 2,200 pounds. Pallets must measure 48 by 40 inches and must allowfour-way entry by forklift trucks and two-way entry by pallet jacks.8.1.3 Securing PalletsExcept for stacked pallets under 8.3.1 and pallet boxes under 8.4.3, each loadedpallet of mail must be prepared to maintain the integrity of the mail and the entirepallet load during transport and handling using one of the following methods:a. Securing with at least two straps or bands of appropriate material. Wire or metalbands, straps, buckles, seals, and similar metal fastening devices cannot beused.b. Wrapping with stretchable or shrinkable plastic.c. Securing with at least two straps or bands of appropriate material and wrappingwith stretchable or shrinkable plastic. Wire and metal bands and straps, metalbuckles, metal seals, and similar metal fastening devices cannot be used.Domestic Mail Manual Updated 3-15-07