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This is from the Q&A , it doesn't have the time standards, but its one of the better attempts to explain the procedure!
211. Please clarify use of the CARRIERPU entry. There is a lot of confusion in the field.
A. As in all previous mail counts, there are two events that qualify for the credit provided using the CARRIERPU (Hot Key ‘O") entry; (1) Carrier Pickup notification and (2) acceptance of pre-paid parcel over 2 lbs. not associated with carrier pickup. If both events are performed at the same address, CARRIERPU is used only once. Carriers are not required to go to the customer’s door to collect mail for any reason other than a carrier pickup request, which should include at least one qualifying piece (Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, Priority Mail Express International, Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail International, Returns (USPS Return Service: First Class Package Return Service, Priority Mail Return Service and Ground Returns; Parcel Return Service; and Merchandise Return Service), Parcel Select Ground, USPS Retail Ground, and other packages.) The CARRIERPU entry will be made even if the official pickup request results in no qualifying pieces being collected. The MDD is being updated to accept "0" as the number of pieces accepted.
In those instances when management directs the rural carrier to accept/collect these items, or the customer leaves a note in the mailbox requesting such service, or where there is an understanding between management and the carrier that a specific customer has a standing order to have items collected each day or on specific days, the route will be credited by using the CARRIERPU entry. Each event will be recorded using the CARRIERPU entry. The number of pieces collected is then counted and entered. Count and enter each mail piece that qualifies in accordance with the list above and any Prepaid Parcels over 2 lbs. Other mail pieces accepted/collected at this time, such as obvious letter and flat-size mail, including small parcels, should not be included in this count.
The carrier will then scan the first 5 qualifying mail pieces collected. If a Customer Manifest (Form 5630) is presented, the carrier should scan that form using the Pre-Paid Acceptance Scan in the on-street menu. The MDD is also being updated to allow for a CARRIERPU entry even when no parcels accepted have barcodes.
If the carrier is instructed to scan more than 5 parcels accepted as part of a Carrier Pick Up, the Pre-Paid Acceptance scan should also be used for all parcels beyond the first 5.
When mail pieces with a barcode are collected on the route out of a mailbox or collection box, the Pre-Paid Acceptance scan should be used.
Ref: Letter of Mutual Understanding 2-24-14; and Publication 399, February 2019, p30
The following examples are intended to assist with the understanding:
Example 1: If management approaches the carrier in the morning and instructs the carrier that John Doe at 123 Main Street who has a curbside box, has items that need to be picked up at the door. The carrier gets to 123 Main Street and collects 20 priority flats, 10 priority boxes, 7 first class small parcels that weigh 2 lbs. or less and 2 parcels that weigh more than 2 lbs., the carrier will use the CARRIERPU entry at the address and would enter the parcel quantity as 39 and scan the first 5 items collected. If directed, the carrier would scan the remaining parcels using the Pre-Paid Acceptance Scan. This example would also apply to a note left in the box from a customer and any standing orders that have been discussed between the carrier and the manager.
Example 2: If the carrier arrives at a box where no carrier pickup request was made and there is mail in the box to be collected and the following items are in the box: 6 priority flats, 4 small priority boxes less than 2 lbs., and 1 prepaid parcel that weighs more than 2 lbs., the carrier will use the CARRIERPU entry and enter one (1) in the number of parcels. The remaining pieces collected would be scanned using the Pre-Paid Acceptance Scan. This example would also apply to individual pieces collected at a business that the carrier is authorized an official dismount.
It is improper for a customer to request through Carrier Pickup, call the Manager to request a pickup, or leave a note in the box to pick up items at specific location, when they do not have any qualifying pieces (Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, Priority Mail Express International, Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail International, Returns (USPS Return Service: First Class Package Return Service, Priority Mail Return Service and Ground Returns; Parcel Return Service; and Merchandise Return Service), Parcel Select Ground, USPS Retail Ground, and other packages.) If this occurs the carrier should discuss this with their immediate Supervisor who should in return discuss with the customer. This service is only provided when there are qualifying pieces.
There will only be one CARRIEREPU entry per address.
A sack of pre-paid parcels collected is entered using the CARRIERPU entry and the number of parcels collected as one (1). If the carrier is required to scan items contained in the sack at the delivery point, the carrier would use the Pre-Paid Acceptance Scan. If the carrier is required to empty the sack upon return to the post office, additional credit is provided as actual time in End of Shift Duties.
If a carrier accepts a pre-paid parcel, Merchandise Return Service (MRS) or a Parcel Return Service (PRS) over 2 lbs. at the mailbox or at the delivery point (such as a business where a dismount and distance is provided) the carrier will use the CARRIERPU entry, enter the number of parcels collected, and scan the first 5 items collected.
211. Please clarify use of the CARRIERPU entry. There is a lot of confusion in the field.
A. As in all previous mail counts, there are two events that qualify for the credit provided using the CARRIERPU (Hot Key ‘O") entry; (1) Carrier Pickup notification and (2) acceptance of pre-paid parcel over 2 lbs. not associated with carrier pickup. If both events are performed at the same address, CARRIERPU is used only once. Carriers are not required to go to the customer’s door to collect mail for any reason other than a carrier pickup request, which should include at least one qualifying piece (Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, Priority Mail Express International, Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail International, Returns (USPS Return Service: First Class Package Return Service, Priority Mail Return Service and Ground Returns; Parcel Return Service; and Merchandise Return Service), Parcel Select Ground, USPS Retail Ground, and other packages.) The CARRIERPU entry will be made even if the official pickup request results in no qualifying pieces being collected. The MDD is being updated to accept "0" as the number of pieces accepted.
In those instances when management directs the rural carrier to accept/collect these items, or the customer leaves a note in the mailbox requesting such service, or where there is an understanding between management and the carrier that a specific customer has a standing order to have items collected each day or on specific days, the route will be credited by using the CARRIERPU entry. Each event will be recorded using the CARRIERPU entry. The number of pieces collected is then counted and entered. Count and enter each mail piece that qualifies in accordance with the list above and any Prepaid Parcels over 2 lbs. Other mail pieces accepted/collected at this time, such as obvious letter and flat-size mail, including small parcels, should not be included in this count.
The carrier will then scan the first 5 qualifying mail pieces collected. If a Customer Manifest (Form 5630) is presented, the carrier should scan that form using the Pre-Paid Acceptance Scan in the on-street menu. The MDD is also being updated to allow for a CARRIERPU entry even when no parcels accepted have barcodes.
If the carrier is instructed to scan more than 5 parcels accepted as part of a Carrier Pick Up, the Pre-Paid Acceptance scan should also be used for all parcels beyond the first 5.
When mail pieces with a barcode are collected on the route out of a mailbox or collection box, the Pre-Paid Acceptance scan should be used.
Ref: Letter of Mutual Understanding 2-24-14; and Publication 399, February 2019, p30
The following examples are intended to assist with the understanding:
Example 1: If management approaches the carrier in the morning and instructs the carrier that John Doe at 123 Main Street who has a curbside box, has items that need to be picked up at the door. The carrier gets to 123 Main Street and collects 20 priority flats, 10 priority boxes, 7 first class small parcels that weigh 2 lbs. or less and 2 parcels that weigh more than 2 lbs., the carrier will use the CARRIERPU entry at the address and would enter the parcel quantity as 39 and scan the first 5 items collected. If directed, the carrier would scan the remaining parcels using the Pre-Paid Acceptance Scan. This example would also apply to a note left in the box from a customer and any standing orders that have been discussed between the carrier and the manager.
Example 2: If the carrier arrives at a box where no carrier pickup request was made and there is mail in the box to be collected and the following items are in the box: 6 priority flats, 4 small priority boxes less than 2 lbs., and 1 prepaid parcel that weighs more than 2 lbs., the carrier will use the CARRIERPU entry and enter one (1) in the number of parcels. The remaining pieces collected would be scanned using the Pre-Paid Acceptance Scan. This example would also apply to individual pieces collected at a business that the carrier is authorized an official dismount.
It is improper for a customer to request through Carrier Pickup, call the Manager to request a pickup, or leave a note in the box to pick up items at specific location, when they do not have any qualifying pieces (Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, Priority Mail Express International, Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail International, Returns (USPS Return Service: First Class Package Return Service, Priority Mail Return Service and Ground Returns; Parcel Return Service; and Merchandise Return Service), Parcel Select Ground, USPS Retail Ground, and other packages.) If this occurs the carrier should discuss this with their immediate Supervisor who should in return discuss with the customer. This service is only provided when there are qualifying pieces.
There will only be one CARRIEREPU entry per address.
A sack of pre-paid parcels collected is entered using the CARRIERPU entry and the number of parcels collected as one (1). If the carrier is required to scan items contained in the sack at the delivery point, the carrier would use the Pre-Paid Acceptance Scan. If the carrier is required to empty the sack upon return to the post office, additional credit is provided as actual time in End of Shift Duties.
If a carrier accepts a pre-paid parcel, Merchandise Return Service (MRS) or a Parcel Return Service (PRS) over 2 lbs. at the mailbox or at the delivery point (such as a business where a dismount and distance is provided) the carrier will use the CARRIERPU entry, enter the number of parcels collected, and scan the first 5 items collected.
