Repositionable Notes to become permanent class

Repositionable Notes Transitioned from an Experimental Test to a Permanent Classification

AGENCY: Postal Service, ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY:
On February 27, 2008, the Postal Service, in accordance with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, gave notice to the Postal Regulatory Commission, that the Governors of the Postal Service established Repositionable Notes (RPNs) as a permanent classification. The 3" by 3" removable, paper notes are an optional feature for commercial First-Class Mail®, Periodicals, and Standard Mail®.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 4, 2008, the day the experiment ended.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol A. Lunkins at 202-268-7262

SUPLLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Over a three-year testing period, RPNs have proven compatible with postal automation letter and flat processing equipment. The removable notes can be mailed on postcards, envelopes, flats, catalogs, magazines, and newspapers to highlight important information or special offers. The notes are easily removed so that customers can keep the information handy.

RPNs add to the value of mail as an advertising medium and contribute directly to net postal revenue. The use of RPNs has aided postal customers with increasing brand awareness and generated sales and repeat business for their organizations.