2. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 The core function of Intelligent Mail & Address Quality (IMAQ) is to provide value-added product and service offerings. These offerings enable USPS customers to better manage the quality of their mail while maximizing USPS’ field operations ability to efficiently deliver mail as addressed.

3. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 The IMAQ corporate vision is the “ability to meet new challenges, solve problems of today and anticipate the needs of the future”.

4. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 OVERVIEW In the past a CASS merge test consisted of: o Carrier Route o 5-digit ZIP Code o ZIP+4 ® o Delivery Point Code (DPC) Today a merge test contains all of the above plus: o eLOT™ o DPV™ o DSF 2 ™ o RDI™ o LACS Link ™

5. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 OVERVIEW We also offer:  State Tests (including Puerto Rico)  Z4Change Certification  RDI Utility  LACS Link Utility  eLOT™ Utility  Online Ordering (http://ribbs.usps.gov/files/cass/orders)

6. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 OVERVIEW MASS For MASS testing we offer:  MLOCR  Encoding  Remote Video Encoding (RVE)  Local Video Encoding (LVE)  Manifest  FLATS  100 piece courtesy test deck (for system evaluation prior to MASS testing)

7. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 The Certification Department will add the following tests for 2007-2008 Cycle L.

8. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 NEW CYCLE TEST For CASS:  Enhanced ZIP+4 certification required  LACS Link certification required  Tighter restrictions on street name spelling variations (Optional for Cycle L)  Suite Link (Optional for Cycle L) For MASS:  DPV certification required  Enhanced ZIP+4 certification required  LACS Link certification required  350 piece courtesy State/Region test

9. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 CASS

10. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 For Cycle L, a ZIP+4 can only be assigned when the primary and/or secondary DPV confirms. This means software can only make a ZIP+4 match when the confirmation code is either Y, S or D. Software must continue to return the footnote codes.

11. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 FLOWCHART FOR ENHANCED ZIP+4 PROCESSING Note: This is ONLY an example of the process. Your software may have an alternate flow.

12. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 When the address matches to ZIP+4 but the primary number does not DPV confirm, software must return the 5-Digit ZIP Code and Carrier Route. When there is no match on the ZIP+4 file, software should continue to return the input. However, if the input contains a +4 add-on do not return the add-on in the answer field.

13. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street SuffixPost DesigSecondaryZIP+4DPV Range Name RangeCodeCode ZIP+4 File 6750 WEST LOOPS STE410 774014197Y Input:6750 WEST LOOP S STE 410 BELLAIRE TX 77401 Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: No Change Match:6750 WEST LOOP S STE 410 (ALL Components DPV confirm) BELLAIRE TX 77401-4197 Footnote Code: AA BB

14. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street SuffixPost DesigSecondaryZIP+4DPV Range Name RangeCodeCode ZIP+4 File 347C RR 4 404568748Y RR 4 BOX 347C Input:RR 4 BOX 347C MOUNT VERNON KY 40456 Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: No Change Match:RR 4 BOX 347C (ALL Components DPV confirm) MOUNT VERNON KY 40456-8748 Footnote Code: AA BB

15. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix ZIP +4 DPV Range Name Code Code ZIP+4 File 201 - 299 ANDREWS DR 35674 5840 N 211 ANDREWS DR Input:211 ANDREWS DR TUSCUMBIA TX 35674 Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: Correct State and Return 5-Digit from ZIP+4 Match:211 ANDREWS DR (Primary # Does Not DPV confirm) TUSCUMBIA AL 35674 Footnote Code: AA M3

16. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix ZIP +4 Record DPV Range Name Code Code Type ZIP+4 File RR 4 40456 9804 R N RR 4 Input:RR 4 MOUNT VERNON KY 40456 Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: Return 5-Digit from ZIP+4 Match:RR 4 (Primary # Does Not DPV confirm) MOUNT VERNON KY 40456 Footnote Code: AA P1

17. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix ZIP +4 DPV Range Name Code Code ZIP+4 File 400 - 498 RUSSELL ST 76108 1619 N 462 RUSSELL ST Input:462 RUSSELL ST LAKESIDE TX Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: Return 5-Digit from ZIP+4 Match:462 RUSSELL ST (Primary # Does Not DPV confirm) LAKESIDE TX 76108 Footnote Code: AA M3

18. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix Desig Secondary ZIP +4 Record DPV Range Name Range Code Code Type ZIP+4 File 1266 WASHINGTON AVE 07712 6381 HS 1266 WASHINGTON AVE APT 1-17 07712 6366 H 1266 WASHINGTON AVE # 8909 Input:1266 WASHINGTON AVE # 8909 ASBURY PARK NJ 07712 Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: No Change Match:1266 WASHINGTON AVE # 8909 (Primary # Does DPV Confirm) ASBURY PARK NJ 07712-6381 Footnote Code: AA CC

19. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 PrimaryStreetSuffix ZIP +4 Record DPV RangeName Code Code Type ZIP+4 File 25NESBITST 07103 3628 H D 17 – 53NESBIT ST 07103 3622 S Input:25 NESBIT ST NEWARK NJ 07103 Current Rule: Required Match Cycle L Rule: No Change Match: 25 NESBIT ST (Primary # Does DPV confirm) NEWARK NJ 07103-3628 Footnote Code: AA N1

20. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix ZIP +4 Record DPV Range Name Code Code Type ZIP+4 File 1 FOX RUN RD Input:1 FOX RUN RD WALNUT GROVE MN 36460 Current Rule: No Match Return Input Cycle L Rule: No Change Match:1 FOX RUN RD ( Did not ZIP+4 Match ) WALNUT GROVE MN 36460 Footnote Code: A1

21. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix ZIP +4 Record DPV Range Name Code Code Type ZIP+4 File J312 HUNTINGTON AVE Input:J312 HUNTINGTON AVE HYDE PARK MA 02136-5555 Current Rule: No Match Return Input Cycle L Rule: Return Input 5-Digit only Match:J312 HUNTINGTON AVE ( Did not ZIP+4 Match ) HYDE PARK MA 02136 Footnote Code: A1

22. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 DPV TIEBREAKER In the past, software could optionally use DPV to resolve multiple responses. In Cycle L, software must use DPV to resolve multiple responses.

23. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 DPV DPV TIEBREAKER PrimaryStreetSuffixPostSecondaryZIP+4DPV RangeNameRangeCodeCode ZIP+4 File 300 – 3987 TH AVEW580781648Y 300 – 3987 TH AVEE580782731N Input:300 7 th AVE WEST FARGO ND 58078 Current Rule: Optional Match Cycle L Rule: Required Match Match:300 7 TH AVE W (All Components DPV confirm) WEST FARGO ND 58078-1648 Footnote Code: AA BB

24. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 STREET NAME SPELLING VARIATIONS CASS has been testing minor street name misspellings. In Cycle L, street name misspelling will be more complex. Developers are expected to correct the street name misspelling and assign the ZIP +4 within the input ZIP Code.

25. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 STREET NAME SPELLING VARIATIONS PrimaryStreetSuffixPostSecondaryZIP +4 DPV RangeNameRangeCode ZIP+4 File 1 – 99 SCHOOLHOUSE RD010029603 Y 1 CCHOOLHOUSE RD Input:1 CCHOOLHOUSE RD AMHERST MA 01002 Match:1 SCHOOLHOUSE RD (All Components DPV Confirm) AMHERST MA 01002-9603 Footnote Code: AA BB Cycle L Rule: Optional Match

26. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 STREET NAME SPELLING VARIATIONS PrimaryStreetSuffixPostSecondaryZIP+4 DPV RangeNameRangeCodeCode ZIP+4 File 1 – 87 WASHINGTON AVE010602822 Y 33 ASHINGTON AVE Input:33 ASHINGTON AVE NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Match:33 WASHINGTON AVE (All Components DPV Confirm) NORTHAMPTON MA 01060-2822 Footnote Code: AA BB Cycle L Rule: Optional Match

27. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR LACSLink™ In Cycle J, LACSLink was mandatory for CASS developers only. Beginning with Cycle L, LACSLink will be required for all CASS/MASS customers. LACS will provide a new address when an address has been converted due to changes by government and municipalities. Most records in LACS reflect changes from rural box addressing to street style addressing for E911 conversions.

28. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR LACSLink™ Match to “Exact” Non-LACS Record ZIP+4 Primary Street Suffix Post ZIP +4 LACS DPV FILE Range Name Dir Code Code IND 10-21 RR1 62818 9704 Y INPUT: RR 1 BOX 21 BROWNS IL 62818 LACSLink™: Not Needed

29. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR LACSLink™ LACS Indicated Record Match ZIP+4 Primary Street Suffix Post ZIP +4 LACS DPV FILE Range Name Dir Code Code IND 1348 - 1350 RR1 74901 9761 L INPUT: RR 1 BOX 1348 ARKOMA OK 74901 LACSLink™: YES

30. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 MASS

31. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 In the past, DPV was not required for MASS certification. Beginning in Cycle L, DPV with Enhanced ZIP+4 will be a requirement.

32. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 MASS will only be allowed to spray an 11-Digit Barcode if the primary and/or secondary number DPV confirms. This means you can only make a ZIP+4 match when the confirmation code is either Y, S or D.

33. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 REQUIREMENT FOR ENHANCED ZIP +4 & DPV/DSF 2 Primary Street Suffix Post ZIP +4 DPV Range Name Code Code ZIP+4 File 1681-1699 Route 35 N 08751 1740 N Input:1683 ROUTE 35 N SEASIDE HEIGHTS NJ 08751 Current Rule: ZIP+4 Match Cycle L Rule: Return 5-Digit from ZIP+4 Match:1683 ROUTE 35 N (Primary # Does Not DPV Confirm) SEASIDE HEIGHTS NJ 08751

34. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 DPV REQUIREMENTS FOR MASS MASS will not be required to return Footnote or Return codes.

35. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 OneCode SOLUTION BARCODE FOR MASS In April the Certification Department will offer OneCode SOLUTION Barcode testing for MASS. This will be an optional test.

36. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 FEE SCHEDULE

37. CASS™ CYCLE L 2007 – 2008 SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES Annual Meeting..................... FEB 2006 Official Rules Release................. MAR 2006 4-State CB Testing.................. APR 2006 Stage I File Release.................. JUN 2006 Stage II File Release................. AUG 2006 MASS Test Decks Available............. NOV 2006 Developers/Manufacturers............. MAR 2007 Certification Completed Begin Software Release............... APR 2007 Deadline Software Released............ MAY 1, 2007 to End-users