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Member Exclusive: Change in Physical Standards for USPS Parcels

May 19, 2023 | Members Only

Dear Member: The USPS recently announced that effective July 9, 2023, it will change the specifications for machinable parcels as follows: Current specs to be considered machinable: dimensions within 27″ x 17″ x 17” and weighing less than 35 pounds New specs as of July 9th: dimensions within 22″ x 18″ x 15” and weighing less than 25 pounds No […]

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U.S. Postal Service Files Notice with Regulator for Summer Rate Hikes

Apr 10, 2023 | Members Only

Dear Member: Earlier today, the US Postal Service filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission for a second 2023 rate increase to take effect July 9th. On average and with the USPS maximizing its rate authority, overall rates will rise by about 5.4%. For all pricing tables, click here. For the complete filing, click here.  The ACMA is currently examining […]

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ACMA Member Exclusive: March MTAC Report

Apr 4, 2023 | Members Only

The March 28-29 meetings of the Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) were held at USPS headquarters in Washington. ACMA tuned in to all sessions of interest to our membership.  Below you will find our recap. Slide decks can be accessed from some of the sessions through linked headers. Click here for the complete agenda. USPS […]

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Member Exclusive: Connecticut EPR Hearing Set for Feb. 27th; Outcome Would Impact Catalogs Mailed into CT

Feb 23, 2023 | Members Only

Dear Member: House Bill 6664 was introduced in Connecticut in January to establish an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging and printed paper program. A hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 27 at 10am before the Constitution State’s Joint Committee on Environment in Hartford. ACMA partner organization AF&PA has prepared draft testimony for the hearing, which can be found here. How […]

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ACMA Member Exclusive: January-February MTAC Report

Feb 10, 2023 | Members Only

The January 31-February 1 meetings of the Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) were held at USPS headquarters in Washington. ACMA tuned in to all sessions of interest to our membership. Special thanks to ACMA Postal Committee Chairwoman Deborah Damore of LSC Communications for her additional notes. Below you will find our recap. NOTE: Unlike past […]

To access this post, you must purchase ACMA Merchant Company Membership – 1 – Annual Direct Sales up to $1 million, ACMA Merchant Company Membership – 7 – Annual Direct Sales above $150 million, ACMA Merchant Company Membership – 6 – Annual Direct Sales $75 million to $150 million, ACMA Merchant Company Membership – 5 – Annual Direct Sales $35 million to $75 million, ACMA Merchant Company Membership – 4 – Annual Direct Sales $10 million to $35 million, ACMA Merchant Company Membership – 3 – Annual Direct Sales $5 million to $10 million or ACMA Merchant Company Membership – 2 – Annual Direct Sales $1 million to $5 million.