PS Form 4410, Authorization for BMC Acceptance - NALC Branch 78

InstructionsLocal Postmaster Responsibilities:1. File requests for BMC entry by completing and submitting this form in cooperation with the mailer.2. Ensure the request is for non-PVDS mailings subject to Standard Mail rates.3. Send two copies of this completed form to the BMC manager at least one week before the date on whichthe first mailing is expected to be entered at the BMC.4. Ensure that the mailer has copies of all relevant authorizations (i.e., authorization to mail at special rates,postage payment system authorization, etc.).5. Furnish the BMC with a copy of the current zone chart(s) for acceptance of zone-rated mail at the localpost office where the mailer's permit(s) are held.BMC ResponsibilitiesBMEU Supervisor:1. Review Forms 4410 submited by local postmasters to ensure that mailings to be entered at a BMCunder the request meet the entry criteria.2. Determine whether the volume of mailings to be presented can be processed through the BMCefficiently, in a timely manner, and within normal hours of operation.3. Prepare a recommendation for approval or denial of the request to support the decision to be issuedby the BMC manager. The recommendation should include information on potential savings, costavoidance, or customer service considerations.4. Retain the original copy of each approved and denied Form 4410 in the official authorization filemaintained in the BMEU . This file is the oficial record of all submitted authorization requests. Updateapproved authorizations whenever thay are changed or canceled.BMC Managers (Or designee):1. Review the recommendation from the BMEU supervisor and issuing a determination approving ordenying the request.2. Notify local postmasters of approved and denied requests and providing them with instructions fornotifying the mailer. Approved requests must include the applicable mailing conditions and aschedule for the mailer to follow for deposit of the mailings at the BMC. Denials must include anexamination of why the request cannot be approved.PS Form 4410, May 2003 (Page 2 of 2)