11-3 Upgrading Alternative MMS

11-3.1 Mailer’s Responsibilities

If an MVRP or MAC Gold mailer wants to expand mailing operations to include options not covered under the terms of the current authorization, the mailer might need to convert to a standard MMS authorization. The mailer must contact the administering business mail entry manager in writing requesting the new options. Depending on the requested options, the upgrade might require the mailer to provide more documentation and a change in quality control procedures. The BME manager informs the mailer of required changes.

11-3.2 Business Mail Entry Manager’s Responsibilities

1. Review the MVRP or MAC Gold mailer’s request to add options not covered under the current authorization. As is done when adding options under a standard MMS authorization, the documentation must be reviewed to ensure that it supports the option requested.
2. If the mailer is moving into mailing procedures that are not covered under MVRP or MAC Gold MMS procedures, follow the procedures stated in the standard MMS authorization and described in this publication.

Ensure that the mailer has implemented the required documentation and quality control procedures. It is not necessary to reapprove the mailer with an extended sampling period or by completing the MMS Review Form, because this type of mailer is already familiar with manifest mailing procedures and has proven to be a quality mailer (with an accuracy rating of 95 percent or better).