Above
is a
handy reference that explains the new 3982 label and
mail endorsement instructions. The label is part of the PARS
(Postal
Automated Redirection System) mail
forwarding program. PARS automates the handling of mail forwarding,
Change of Address forms, carrier Change of Address cards and other mail
forwarding processes. The label (sticker) is applied directly to
carrier COA cards. (Instead of manually entering COA information, carriers
apply the label to a blank COA card.) As part of a privacy feature,
the label does not contain the new address (carriers are not provided with the new
address). Supervisors have access to the new address
through the postal Intranet. Nationwide deployment of PARS is expected by
2006.
ENDORSEMENTS
MARKING
INSTRUCTIONS
ABBREVIATIONS
Use
Abbreviations No Circling Line Out Errors or Not Applicable Annotate on the LEFT Necessary Corrections/Endorsement Use Blue or Black Ink
ANK -
Attempted Not Known
ILL - Illegible
DIS - In Dispute
IA - Insufficient
NSN - No Such Number
NSS - No Such Street
UTF - Unable to Forward (Includes Forwarding Order Expired)
DEC - Deceased
NMR - No Mail Receptacle
REF - Refused
TA - Temporarily Away
UNC - Unclaimed
VAC - Vacant
Use
Abbreviations
