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Handbook M-41, TL-4, 03-01-98
Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through April 5, 2001
variations are possible depending on mail volumes, terrain, curb line boxes,
traffic, safety, average lot frontage, and eliminating deadheading.
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323.22
Due to many variables, many route patterns or combination of patterns are
possible. The most efficient method should be authorized by the unit
manager with involvement of the carrier serving the route.
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323.3
Parcel Post
Many parcels may be carried with the relays. If no one is available to receive
a parcel that is too large for the mail receptacle or parcel locker (when
available), follow the procedures in 322.311 and 322.312.
For heavy parcels, the following systems may be used:
a.
Begin the loop at the point of the parcel delivery.
b.
Bypass the stop until the loop is complete, then drive to the delivery
point with both the mail and the parcel.
c.
If a parcel is heavy, will not fit into your satchel, or requires a signed
receipt, determine if someone is available at the address by ringing the
doorbell or knocking on the door at the time of delivery of the rest of the
mail. If no answer, follow the procedures in 322.311 and 322.312. If
someone is available to receive the parcel, return with it after
completing the loop.
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33 Delivery of Special Services Mail
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331
General
When delivering special services mail, make every reasonable effort to
deliver; ring the bell or knock on door in order to make hand-to-hand delivery
to addressee. You may tell or show the addressee the name and address of
sender and the amount of the charges to be collected if COD, Customs, or
postage due. You may not, however, surrender the mail for examination or for
any other purpose until all charges have been paid and/or a receipt has been
signed if required. When the article cannot be delivered, you must leave a
notice that bears the location of the delivery unit where the article may be
called for.
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332
Postage Due
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332.1
Deliver the article after the specified amount due has been paid.
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332.2
When delivery cannot be made for any reason, complete and leave Form
3849.
Endorse the article with the reason for non-delivery, such as, No
Response, enter the date and your initials, and return it to the delivery unit
(see exhibit 332.2).
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