school classroom or in religious instruction classes, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

CROSS REFERENCE: Postage rates for classroom publications, see 39 CFR 132.1(b) (3). § 67.114 Transient rate.

The provisions of 39 CFR, prescribing domestic transient rates of postage for copies of second-class matter mailed by the public and to persons not included in the list of subscribers, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

[31 F.R. 14552, Nov. 15, 1966]

CROSS REFERENCE: Transient rate for second class mail, see 39 CFR 132.1(c).

§ 67.115 Second-class rates to other

countries.

(a) The provisions of 39 CFR, prescribing second-class postage rates to PUAS and all other countries, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

(b) Postage shall be paid by means of Canal Zone postage stamps affixed, or Canal Zone meter stamps of a bright red color imprinted or affixed, to each individually addressed piece.

[31 F.R. 12254, Sept. 16, 1966, as amended at 31 F.R. 14552, Nov. 15, 1966]

CROSS REFERENCE: Second-class rates to PUAS and other countries, see 39 CFR 222.4(a)(1) (111).

§ 67.116 Weight limits.

(a) Domestic destinations. No limit. (b) Foreign destinations. As provided for "Printed Matter" by 39 CFR.

CROSS REFERENCE: Weight limits on printed matter having foreign destination, see 39 CFR 222.4(b).

§ 67.117 Payers of postage.

Postage at the transient rate shall be paid on all copies mailed by the general public. Only publishers and registered news agents may mail at the other second-class rates.

§ 67.118 Qualifications for second-class privileges.

The provisions of 39 CFR, prescribing the qualifications for second-class mailing privileges, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

CROSS REFERENCE: Qualifications for second-class privileges, see 39 CFR 132.2. § 67.119 Application for second-class privileges.

(a) General requirements. An application shall be filed with the Director

of Posts by the publisher before a publication may be mailed at the second-class rates. Two copies of the issue described in the application shall also be filed. Copies of application forms may be obtained from the Director of Posts.

(b) Nonprofit organizations. Publishers of nonprofit religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, labor, veterans, or fraternal organizations or associations may file applications by letter to the Director of Posts for the special rate. The letter may accompany the application for second-class privileges.

(c) Mailing at additional post offices. If a publisher desires to mail copies at another post office in addition to the one where he has second-class mail privileges, he may file a written application with the Director of Posts stating the approximate number and weight of copies to be mailed at the additional office, and the territory to be served. A form is not provided for this kind of application.

(d) Change of name or frequency. When the name or frequency is changed, an application for reentry shall be filed with the Director of Posts, accompanied by two copies of the publication showing the new name or frequency. When the location is changed, an application for reentry shall be filed with the Director of Posts, accompanied by two copies of the publication showing the name of the new office as the known office or place of publication.

(e) Fees. The fees to accompany applications for second-class original entry, reentry, or additional entry, or for registration as a news agent, are as provided by 39 CFR.

CROSS REFERENCE: Fees to accompany applications for second-class privileges, see 39 CFR 132.3(e).

§ 67.120 What may be mailed at the second-class rates.

The provisions of 39 CFR, relating to matter that may be mailed at the second-class rates, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

CROSS REFERENCE: What may be mailed at the second-class rates, see 39 CFR 132.4. § 67.121 Controlled circulation publica

tions.

(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, controlled circulation

publications are subject to the domestic postage rates, weight limits and conditions provided by 39 CFR.

(b) Application shall be made to, and notice of authorization or disapproval will be furnished by, the Director of Posts.

CROSS REFERENCE: Controlled circulation publications, see 39 CFR Part 133.

THIRD-CLASS MATTER

§ 67.131 Applicability of Federal postal

regulations.

Except as otherwise provided by this section, the provisions of 39 CFR, relating to the following matters with respect to third-class matter, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone:

(a) Rates. (1) Domestic destinations, except when an article is mailed which does not weigh in excess of 1 ounce, the drop letter rate may be used, when applicable.

(2) Foreign destinations, to which the provision of this section for application of 39 CFR has reference to the Rates and Conditions for Special Classes and the Directory for International Mail.

(b) Classification. (1) Description. (2) Application of rates.

(c) Weight and size limitations. (d) Payment of postage, and markings required. (1) Single piece mailings.

(2) Bulk mailings, except that a permit to mail third-class matter in bulk under the provisions outlined in 39 CFR shall be obtained from the Director of Posts.

(e) Nonprofit organizations. (1) Types.

(2) Applications to mail third-class matter at special rates shall be made on Form 3624 to the Director of Posts.

(3) The approval to mail third-class matter at special rates may be revoked if the authorization was given to an organization or association which was not qualified or which becomes unqualified. (f) Permissible additions.

(g) Permissible enclosures.
(h) Sealing.

[31 F.R. 12254, Sept. 16, 1966, as amended at 33 F.R. 4800, Mar. 21, 1968]

CROSS REFERENCE: See 39 CFR Part 134 (third class), Part 222 (rates and conditions for specific classes), and Appendix to Subchapter C (Directory of International Mail).

§ 67.132 Customs requirements for domestic destinations.

Third-class matter containing dutiable articles addressed for delivery in the United States, its Territories and Possessions, is subject to customs treatment by the United States Customs Service on arrival in the United States. It should have an invoice or paper form of customs declaration, Form 2976-A, enclosed, or Form 2976 "Green" customs sticker affixed, to expedite its handling by the Customs Service. All invoices or Forms, enclosed or affixed, shall be properly completed.

§ 67.141

FOURTH CLASS

Rates for fourth-class matter. With respect to rates for fourth-class matter, provisions of 39 CFR are applicable to and within the Canal Zone, as follows:

(a) Fourth class (parcel post) zone rates. The zone rates of postage as provided for "Local", "1 and 2" and "8", with respect to such matter, when mailed in the Canal Zone and destined for the Canal Zone, Panama, and the United States, its Territories and Possessions.

(b) Catalogs and similar printed advertising matter. The zone rates of postage as provided for "Local", "1 and 2" and "8", with respect to such matter, when mailed in the Canal Zone and destined for the Canal Zone, and the United States, its Territories and Possessions.

(c) Books, and 16-millimeter films and 16-millimeter film catalogs. The rates of postage as provided for such matter, when mailed in the Canal Zone and destined for the Canal Zone, and the United States, its Territories and Possessions.

(d) Library books, 16-millimeter films, 16-millimeter film catalogs and related materials. The rates of postage as provided for such matter mailed by public libraries and certain nonprofit organizations, under the conditions outlined and when addressed for delivery in the Canal Zone and the United States, its Territories and Possessions.

CROSS REFERENCES: Rates for fourth-class matter, see 39 CFR 135. Nonprofit organizations, see § 67.148 in this Part 67. § 67.142

Classification.

(a) Description. With respect to the classification of fourth-class matter, the provisions of 39 CFR, relating to the

description of such matter, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

(b) Application of rates. The rates made applicable by § 67.141 (a) and (b) are applied on the basis of weight of the individual piece and zone (or distance) to which mailed.

(c) Zones. There are three parcel post zones, as follows:

(1) Local. This applies to parcels mailed at a main post office, its branches or units, addressed for delivery at that main post office, its branches or units.

(2) Zones 1 and 2. These apply to parcels mailed at any post office, branch or unit, addressed for delivery in the Canal Zone or the Republic of Panama, and not included in "Local" zone.

(3) Zone 8. This applies to parcels mailed at any post office, branch or unit, for delivery at post offices in the United States, its Territories and Possessions. CROSS REFERENCE: Description of fourthclass matter, see 39 CFR 135.2(a). § 67.143 Weight and size limits.

(a) Weight. Each addressed piece of fourth-class matter must weigh 16 ounces or more but not more than 70 pounds.

(b) Size. The maximum size of a piece of fourth-class matter is 100 inches in length and girth combined. There is no minimum size. To compute the size of a parcel:

(1) Measure the longest side to determine the length.

(2) Measure the distance around the parcel at its thickest part to determine the girth.

(3) Add the length and girth.

Two or

(4) Consult 39 CFR for illustrations. (c) Two or more packages. more packages may be mailed as a single parcel if they are about the same size or shape or if they are parts of one article. They must be securely wrapped or fastened together, and must not, together, exceed the weight or size limit.

CROSS REFERENCE: Illustration for computing size of a parcel, see 39 CFR 135.3(b). § 67.144 Payment of postage. Postage for fourth-class mail may be paid by the use of Canal Zone:

(a) Adhesive postage stamps.
(b) Meter stamps.

(c) Permit imprints.

§ 67.145 Written additions; enclosures; sealing.

The provisions of 39 CFR, relating to written additions on, enclosures with, and sealing of, fourth-class mail, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

CROSS REFERENCE: Written additions, enclosures, and sealing with respect to fourthclass mail, see 39 CFR 135.5 to 135.7.

§ 67.146 Place of mailing.

Fourth-class articles may be mailed at a post office or branch.

§ 67.147

Customs requirements for domestic destinations.

(a) All mail matter addressed for delivery in the United States, its Territories and Possessions, known or believed to contain dutiable articles is subject to customs treatment by the United States Customs Service on arrival in the United States, its Territories or Possessions.

(b) All parcels, fourth-class matter, mailed in the Canal Zone addressed for delivery in the United States, its Territories and Possessions, shall have a properly completed "Customs Declaration Tag", Form 2966, securely attached to the address side of the parcel. This requirement includes parcels containing books, printed matter, and similar material.

§ 67.148 Nonprofit organizations.

The rates made applicable by § 67.141 (d) are restricted to mailings mailed by, or addressed to, nonprofit organizations or associations as outlined in 39 CFR. CROSS REFERENCE: See 39 CFR 135.1(d) and 135.2(a) (5).

AIR MAIL

§ 67.161 Domestic destinations.

(a) Rates (1) Canal Zone. There is no airmail service between points within the Canal Zone.

(2) United States, its Territories and Possessions and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The domestic postage rates, for airmail, set forth in 39 CFR, are applicable.

(b) Classification and articles acceptable. The provisions of 39 CFR, relating to the description of airmail for the purpose of classification, and to articles acceptable for airmail, apply to and within the Canal Zone.

(c) Application of rates. Postage is charged on airmail (except postal and post cards) according to weight at rates prescribed by paragraph (a) (2) of this section, regardless of the class of mail. Air post cards must conform to the size and conditions prescribed for post cards.

(d) Weight and size limits; additions and enclosures. With further respect to airmail, the provisions of 39 CFR, relating to weight and size limits, and additions and enclosures are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

(e) Payment of postage. Postage for airmail may be paid by the use of Canal Zone:

(1) Adhesive postage stamps.
(2) Stamped cards or envelopes.
(3) Meter stamps.

Place the

(f) Marking and sealing. word AIRMAIL, prominently on the address side of flat mail and on the top, bottom, and sides of parcels. The return address must be shown on the address side of each air parcel mailed at the pound rate. Airmail may be sealed or left unsealed without affecting the air rate.

[31 F.R. 12254, Sept. 16, 1966, as amended at 33 F.R. 4800, Mar. 21, 1968]

CROSS REFERENCE: Airmail, description for classification purposes, articles acceptable, weight and size limits, and additions and enclosures, see 39 CFR 136.2(a) (b), 136.3, 136.5.

§ 67.162 Customs requirements for domestic destinations.

Customs requirements for airmail articles containing merchandise and addressed for delivery in the United States, its Territories and Possessions are as follows:

(a) Sealed articles weighing up to but not including 16 ounces shall have a Green Customs Label, Form 2976, properly completed, securely affixed.

(b) Articles weighing 16 ounces or more shall have "Customs Declaration Tag" (Form 2966) properly completed and attached to the address side of the parcel.

§ 67.163 Foreign destinations.

The following regulations govern airmail for foreign destinations:

(a) Postal union mail; parcel post. Postal union mail of any category may be sent by air. With respect to articles sent by air, the weight limits, dimensions and other conditions provided therefor by 39

(4) Other articles. Same rates as for letter.

(5) Air parcel post. There is no air parcel post service from the Canal Zone to foreign destinations.

(c) Packages. Packages up to the limit of weight prescribed for letters containing dutiable articles (merchandise) may be accepted for dispatch by air provided the country concerned has indicated a willingness to accept them. Consult 39 CFR for the list of those countries.

(d) Prepayment (1) Short paid and unpaid (i) Short paid with Canal Zone return address. Return for additional postage.

(ii) Short paid with other than Canal Zone return address. Dispatch to appropriate exchange office for proper Tstamp endorsement and rating of deficient postage for onward dispatch by airmail.

(iii) Unpaid with Canal Zone return address. Return for postage.

(iv) Unpaid with other than Canal Zone return address. Obliterate airmail markings, endorse ordinary-Not airmail and dispatch to appropriate ex

1 Consult 39 CFR for list of countries to which articles liable to customs duties (merchandise) may be forwarded in letters and letter packages.

change office for proper T-stamp endorsement and onward dispatch by surface.

(2) Double or reply-paid postcards. The provisions of 39 CFR, relating to prepayment of postage, with respect to double or reply-paid postcards sent by air to foreign destinations, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone, except that any additional postage required shall be prepaid with Canal Zone postage.

(e) Marking of Postal Union mail. The provisions of 39 CFR, with respect to the marking of Postal Union airmail, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

(f) Air letter sheets-(1) Availability and use. Air letters (aerogrammes), which can be folded into the form of an envelope and sealed, may be sent by air to all countries. These sheets, without imprinted postage, are sold at all Canal Zone post offices at 2 cents each. All parts of the sheets may be used for the sender's message, except the address side. No enclosures are permitted. The use of tape or stickers to seal air letters is prohibited. Air letter sheets may be sent under registration upon payment of the required registry fee in addition to the postage.

(2) Private manufacture. Air letters without imprinted postage approved for mailing by the Canal Zone Postal Service, and those authorized for mailing as air letters by the United States Post Office Department, may be accepted as air letters when deposited in the Canal Zone Postal Service and postage prepaid with Canal Zone postage stamps. Air letters without imprinted postage authorized for mailing by regulations of the Universal Postal Union may be accepted as air letters when deposited in the Canal Zone Postal Service and postage prepaid with Canal Zone postage stamps.

(3) Containing enclosures. Air letters (aerogrammes) that have been placed in the mail, and are observed to contain enclosures, are dispatched as follows:

(i) By air if postage is prepaid at the airmail letter rate.

(ii) Otherwise, by surface, after crossing out the "Air Letter-AerogrammePar Avion" markings.

[31 F.R. 12254, Sept. 16, 1966, as amended at 31 F.R. 14552, Nov. 15, 1966; 33 F.R. 4800, Mar. 21, 1968]

CROSS REFERENCE: International mail, see 39 CFR Ch. 1, Subchapter C, particularly Part 241 (special services), and Appendix to Subchapter C. (Directory of International Mail.)

MAIL PRIVILEGES FOR MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES

§ 67.171

Mail privileges for members of the U.S. Armed Forces and friendly nations in the Canal Zone.

(a) Airlift mail: The following items of Armed Forces personnel mail, when addressed to locations where United States domestic postage rates apply, are given airlift on a space available basis between the Canal Zone and a point of embarkation within the United States and to final destination, except parcels defined in subparagraph (3) of this paragraph, which will be given surface transportation within the United States:

(1) First-class letter mail including postal and post cards.

(2) Sound recorded communications having the character of personal correspondence. Markings required on this category of mail are as required by 39 CFR.

(3) Parcels of any class paid at surface postage rates not exceeding 5 pounds in weight and not exceeding 60 inches in length and girth combined. From point of embarkation in the United States to delivery point within the United States, or to point of debarkation to overseas APO's and FPO's, these parcels will be transported by surface means. From U.S. debarkation point to overseas APO's and FPO's these parcels will be given airlift on a space available basis. These parcels must be marked with the large letters SAM (space available mail) on the address side, preferable below the postage and above the name of the addressee. time Postal employees shall at acceptance place these letters on all such parcels.

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(4) Parcels other than a parcel mailed airmail not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined, will be transported by air on a space available basis to final destination, upon payment of a fee of $1 in addition to the regular surface rate of postage. These parcels must be marked with the large letters PAL (parcel air lift) on the address side, preferably below the postage and above the name of the addressee. Postal employees shall at time of acceptance place these letters on all such parcels.

(b) Preparation-Military Return Address or Military Address: To be eligible for Airlift Service from the Canal Zone, the mail matter must show either a Mili