CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 The core function of Intelligent Mail & Address Quality (IMAQ) is to provide value-added product and service offerings. These offerings enable USPS customers to better manage the quality of their mail while maximizing USPS’ field operations ability to efficiently deliver mail as addressed.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 The IMAQ corporate vision is the “ability to meet new challenges, solve problems of today and anticipate the needs of the future”.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 OVERVIEW In the past a CASS merge test consisted of: o Carrier Route o 5-digit ZIP Code o ZIP+4 ® o Delivery Point Code (DPC) Today a merge test contains all of the above plus: o eLOT™ o DPV™ o DSF 2 ™ o RDI™ o LACS Link ™

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 OVERVIEW We also offer:  State Tests (including Puerto Rico)  Z4Change Certification  RDI Utility  LACS Link Utility  eLOT™ Utility  Online Ordering (

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 OVERVIEW MASS For MASS testing we offer:  MLOCR  Encoding  Remote Video Encoding (RVE)  Local Video Encoding (LVE)  Manifest  FLATS  100 piece courtesy test deck (for system evaluation prior to MASS testing)

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 The Certification Department will add the following tests for Cycle L.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 NEW CYCLE TEST For CASS:  Enhanced ZIP+4 certification required  LACS Link certification required  Tighter restrictions on street name spelling variations (Optional for Cycle L)  Suite Link (Optional for Cycle L) For MASS:  DPV certification required  Enhanced ZIP+4 certification required  LACS Link certification required  350 piece courtesy State/Region test

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 CASS

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 For Cycle L, a ZIP+4 can only be assigned when the primary and/or secondary DPV confirms. This means software can only make a ZIP+4 match when the confirmation code is either Y, S or D. Software must continue to return the footnote codes.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 FLOWCHART FOR ENHANCED ZIP+4 PROCESSING Note: This is ONLY an example of the process. Your software may have an alternate flow.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 When the address matches to ZIP+4 but the primary number does not DPV confirm, software must return the 5-Digit ZIP Code and Carrier Route. When there is no match on the ZIP+4 file, software should continue to return the input. However, if the input contains a +4 add-on do not return the add-on in the answer field.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street SuffixPost DesigSecondaryZIP+4DPV Range Name RangeCodeCode ZIP+4 File 6750 WEST LOOPS STE Y Input:6750 WEST LOOP S STE 410 BELLAIRE TX Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: No Change Match:6750 WEST LOOP S STE 410 (ALL Components DPV confirm) BELLAIRE TX Footnote Code: AA BB

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street SuffixPost DesigSecondaryZIP+4DPV Range Name RangeCodeCode ZIP+4 File 347C RR Y RR 4 BOX 347C Input:RR 4 BOX 347C MOUNT VERNON KY Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: No Change Match:RR 4 BOX 347C (ALL Components DPV confirm) MOUNT VERNON KY Footnote Code: AA BB

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix ZIP +4 DPV Range Name Code Code ZIP+4 File ANDREWS DR N 211 ANDREWS DR Input:211 ANDREWS DR TUSCUMBIA TX Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: Correct State and Return 5-Digit from ZIP+4 Match:211 ANDREWS DR (Primary # Does Not DPV confirm) TUSCUMBIA AL Footnote Code: AA M3

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix ZIP +4 Record DPV Range Name Code Code Type ZIP+4 File RR R N RR 4 Input:RR 4 MOUNT VERNON KY Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: Return 5-Digit from ZIP+4 Match:RR 4 (Primary # Does Not DPV confirm) MOUNT VERNON KY Footnote Code: AA P1

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix ZIP +4 DPV Range Name Code Code ZIP+4 File RUSSELL ST N 462 RUSSELL ST Input:462 RUSSELL ST LAKESIDE TX Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: Return 5-Digit from ZIP+4 Match:462 RUSSELL ST (Primary # Does Not DPV confirm) LAKESIDE TX Footnote Code: AA M3

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix Desig Secondary ZIP +4 Record DPV Range Name Range Code Code Type ZIP+4 File 1266 WASHINGTON AVE HS 1266 WASHINGTON AVE APT H 1266 WASHINGTON AVE # 8909 Input:1266 WASHINGTON AVE # 8909 ASBURY PARK NJ Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: No Change Match:1266 WASHINGTON AVE # 8909 (Primary # Does DPV Confirm) ASBURY PARK NJ Footnote Code: AA CC

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 PrimaryStreetSuffix ZIP +4 Record DPV RangeName Code Code Type ZIP+4 File 25NESBITST H D 17 – 53NESBIT ST S Input:25 NESBIT ST NEWARK NJ Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: No Change Match: 25 NESBIT ST (Primary # Does DPV confirm) NEWARK NJ Footnote Code: AA N1

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix ZIP +4 Record DPV Range Name Code Code Type ZIP+4 File 1 FOX RUN RD Input:1 FOX RUN RD WALNUT GROVE MN Current Rule: No Match Return Input Cycle L Rule: No Change Match:1 FOX RUN RD ( Did not ZIP+4 Match ) WALNUT GROVE MN Footnote Code: A1

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix ZIP +4 Record DPV Range Name Code Code Type ZIP+4 File J312 HUNTINGTON AVE Input:J312 HUNTINGTON AVE HYDE PARK MA Current Rule: No Match Return Input Cycle L Rule: Return Input 5-Digit only Match:J312 HUNTINGTON AVE ( Did not ZIP+4 Match ) HYDE PARK MA Footnote Code: A1

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 DPV TIEBREAKER In the past, software could optionally use DPV to resolve multiple responses. In Cycle L, software must use DPV to resolve multiple responses.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 DPV DPV TIEBREAKER PrimaryStreetSuffixPostSecondaryZIP+4DPV RangeNameRangeCodeCode ZIP+4 File 300 – 3987 TH AVEW Y 300 – 3987 TH AVEE N Input:300 7 th AVE WEST FARGO ND Current Rule: Optional Match Cycle L Rule: Required Match Match:300 7 TH AVE W (All Components DPV confirm) WEST FARGO ND Footnote Code: AA BB

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 STREET NAME SPELLING VARIATIONS CASS has been testing minor street name misspellings. In Cycle L, street name misspelling will be more complex. Developers are expected to correct the street name misspelling and assign the ZIP +4 within the input ZIP Code.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 STREET NAME SPELLING VARIATIONS PrimaryStreetSuffixPostSecondaryZIP +4 DPV RangeNameRangeCode ZIP+4 File 1 – 99 SCHOOLHOUSE RD Y 1 CCHOOLHOUSE RD Input:1 CCHOOLHOUSE RD AMHERST MA Match:1 SCHOOLHOUSE RD (All Components DPV Confirm) AMHERST MA Footnote Code: AA BB Cycle L Rule: Optional Match

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 STREET NAME SPELLING VARIATIONS PrimaryStreetSuffixPostSecondaryZIP+4 DPV RangeNameRangeCodeCode ZIP+4 File 1 – 87 WASHINGTON AVE Y 33 ASHINGTON AVE Input:33 ASHINGTON AVE NORTHAMPTON MA Match:33 WASHINGTON AVE (All Components DPV Confirm) NORTHAMPTON MA Footnote Code: AA BB Cycle L Rule: Optional Match

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR LACSLink™ In Cycle J, LACSLink was mandatory for CASS developers only. Beginning with Cycle L, LACSLink will be required for all CASS/MASS customers. LACS will provide a new address when an address has been converted due to changes by government and municipalities. Most records in LACS reflect changes from rural box addressing to street style addressing for E911 conversions.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR LACSLink™ Match to “Exact” Non-LACS Record ZIP+4 Primary Street Suffix Post ZIP +4 LACS DPV FILE Range Name Dir Code Code IND RR Y INPUT: RR 1 BOX 21 BROWNS IL LACSLink™: Not Needed

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR LACSLink™ LACS Indicated Record Match ZIP+4 Primary Street Suffix Post ZIP +4 LACS DPV FILE Range Name Dir Code Code IND RR L INPUT: RR 1 BOX 1348 ARKOMA OK LACSLink™: YES

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 MASS

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 In the past, DPV was not required for MASS certification. Beginning in Cycle L, DPV with Enhanced ZIP+4 will be a requirement.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 MASS will only be allowed to spray an 11-Digit Barcode if the primary and/or secondary number DPV confirms. This means you can only make a ZIP+4 match when the confirmation code is either Y, S or D.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix Post ZIP +4 DPV Range Name Code Code ZIP+4 File Route 35 N N Input:1683 ROUTE 35 N SEASIDE HEIGHTS NJ Current Rule: ZIP+4 Match Cycle L Rule: Return 5-Digit from ZIP+4 Match:1683 ROUTE 35 N (Primary # Does Not DPV Confirm) SEASIDE HEIGHTS NJ 08751

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 DPV REQUIREMENTS FOR MASS MASS will not be required to return Footnote or Return codes.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 OneCode SOLUTION BARCODE FOR MASS In April the Certification Department will offer OneCode SOLUTION Barcode testing for MASS. This will be an optional test.

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 FEE SCHEDULE

CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES Annual Meeting FEB 2006 Official Rules Release MAR State CB Testing APR 2006 Stage I File Release JUN 2006 Stage II File Release AUG 2006 MASS Test Decks Available NOV 2006 Developers/Manufacturers MAR 2007 Certification Completed Begin Software Release APR 2007 Deadline Software Released MAY 1, 2007 to End-users