1. ® MTAC 131 Workgroup Update

2. 2 MTAC 131 Charter Recap MTAC charter:  This workgroup will focus on the issues regarding communicating what separations are necessary and why, and industry capabilities.

3. 3 Previous Gaps  Placard Changes ● No changes required  NDC Labeling List ● Provided label list  Awaiting formal feedback ● Provided data file format  Awaiting formal feedback  Timeline for change

4. 4 Proposed Concept  Align mail preparation, containerization and separations of origin entry mailings with the distribution networks  Standardize the separation of origin entry mail

5. 5 External Solution  Separate the mail ● Standard:  Tier 1 (Local NDC Turnaround)  Tier 2 (Rest of Network) 4 Directional sites will have 2 separations ­ Chicago, Cincinnati, Saint Louis, San Francisco ● Periodicals:  L201 (FC Surface destinations)  L009 (Rest of Network)

6. 6 External Solution  Containerize the separated mail ● Palletization required, if mailer has the capability and meets minimum volume requirements ● Alternate container, to be determined locally  May include flat tubs

7. 7 Key Benefits  Aligns mail prep and mail flow with the network  Service Improvement

8. 8 Next Steps  Formal feedback from MTAC 131 workgroup on proposed change  Formal Federal Register notification