2-3 Authorization

2-3.1 Submit the application and supporting documentation to your local postmaster or appropriate Postal Service representative.

2-3.2 The application is forwarded to the district manager in the district serving the Post Office where you submitted your application.

2-3.3 The district manager ensures that the application is reviewed and that your system is reviewed at your facility. Based on this information and depending on the type of manifest mailing system, the district manager will take one of the following actions:

2-3.4 Issue an authorization letter if your system is a district-authorized MMS. This authorization describes your responsibilities and those of the Postal Service. You may begin mailing when you receive your authorization letter.

2-3.5 Issue a temporary authorization letter if your system is a BMS-authorized system. You may begin mailing when you receive your temporary authorization letter. (See 2-4.)

2-3.6 Notify you of the corrective actions that must be taken before you can begin mailing under the MMS.