8 Postal Service Management Responsibilities

8-1 Overview

8-1.1 The Manifest Mailing System (MMS) allows mailers who pay postage by permit imprint to combine identical or nonidentical weight and/or rate pieces into a single mailing through the use of an automated system. Instructions for preparation of manifest mailings and documentation requirements are described in chapters 1 through 7.

8-1.2 Postal Service managers who review, authorize, and administer an MMS must be thoroughly familiar with the procedures in this publication. They are to ensure that proper postage is paid, that the mailer maintains a quality system, and that Postal Service acceptance personnel complete all required procedures.

8-1.3 The Postal Service employees assigned to verify and accept mailings under an MMS authorization letter or agreement must be trained in the following:

  1. Mail verification and acceptance procedures.
  2. Administration of the authorization/agreement.



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