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Advanced Preparation: Preparation for Pallets705705.8.6.11show either the city and state of the entry Post Office or the mailer's name and thecity and state of the mailer's location. It is recommended that the mailer's name alsoappear with the city and state of the entry Post Office.8.6.7 Electronic Verification System[1-4-07] All pallets and pallet boxes containing parcels prepared and identified usingthe Electronic Verification System (eVS) under 2.9 must show “eVS” (or thealternatives “EVS” or “E-VS”) directly below line 3 (origin line) using the same sizeand lettering used for Line 3.8.6.8 5-Digit, 5-Digit Carrier Routes, and 5-Digit Scheme Carrier RoutesPalletsAll 5-digit carrier routes or 5-digit scheme carrier routes pallets must show thewords “CARRIER ROUTES” (or “CR-RTS”) after the processing category descriptionon the content line under 8.0, 10.0, 12.0, and 13.0. 5-digit pallets of Bound PrintedMatter that contain only carrier route rate mail also must show the words “CARRIERROUTES” (or “CR-RTS”) after the “5D” pallet level description on the contents line.8.6.9 Extraneous InformationExtraneous information is permitted on pallet labels if:a. The print size is smaller than a 1/2 inch.b. It does not consist of a numbered series resembling a ZIP Code or 3-digit ZIPCode prefix.c. It does not appear on or between the lines reserved for USPS requiredinformation (blank lines are permitted). Exception: For combined mailings ofStandard Mail and Package Services machinable parcels, mailer codes andextraneous information may appear between the content line and the office ofmailing or mailer information line.d. It is below the office of mailing or mailer information line.e. A 1-inch clear space is maintained around the lines reserved for USPS requiredinformation.f. On the office of mailing or mailer information line, the mailer’s name orabbreviation, “Mailer,” “From” (or “FR”), “Entered at,” or a similar notationprecedes the required information, or mailer codes or other extraneousinformation appear to the right of the required information.8.6.10 Periodicals PublicationsExcept as provided in 8.16 for copalletized mailings, Periodicals publications mustuse one of the following for Line 2 class information:a. “PER.”b. “NEWS” if published weekly or more often or if authorized newspaper treatmentas of March 1, 1984.8.6.11 Pallet Bundle InformationIt is recommended that mailers preparing bundles on pallets add to the pallet label,below the office of mailing or mailer information line and according to the provisionsof 8.6.9, additional information listing the number of bundles for each bundleDomestic Mail Manual Updated 3-15-07