I didn't know where to put this but thought it was important enough to post it. The U.S. P. S. is planning to raised shipping rates on poultry orders. Please read. Since the sample letter link is unavailable, I have taken the liberty to copy it and post it to the bottom of the information below.
Special Action Requested
Would you please help us say "NO" to the United States Post Office's plan to raise shipping rates on the poultry you order? Dear Valued Murray McMurray Hatchery Customer, It has come to our attention the Post Office is requesting a change to the shipment of poultry through the mail. The following link is a copy of the proposal in PDF form or You can read the proposal on-line at the Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/art...andards-for-live-animals-and-special-handling They are asking that a Special Handle Fee be charged on every Live Animal Shipment. This proposal would increase the postage amount by $9.00 to $11.95 per box. The proposal outlines the new fees to be charged but it does not include any new rules to insure us that service would also improve. Nor does it offer how additional funds would address their concerns about; Protection of Postal Service employees, mail and the environment, or animals against death. Please read the proposed changes and send your comments to the US Post Office. We have included a link to a sample letter (in MS Word) for your use. (Sample Letter Link) Make your voice heard, do it today. The comment period ends next week May 24. Thank you for your continued support. Letters and e-mails must be submitted on or before May 24, 2013, by sending to the below address or Emailed to [email protected], with a subject line of "Live Animals". The Manager, Product Classification
Sample letter:
[Your name]
[Address]
[City State Zip]
[Date]
The Manager, Product Classification
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446
Washington, DC 20260-5015
RE: 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Live Animals and Special Handling
Dear Sir or Madam:
I would like to voice my concerns about the proposed changes to the New Mailing Standards for Live Animals. [Explain who you are and why you raise poultry]
This proposal would increase the postage amount on our shipments by $9 to $11.95 per box. [Describe why you purchase poultry through the mail, how this additional cost will affect you and your purchasing of poultry.]
Within the proposal it describes the additional cost but does not describe the additional services we will receive for this fee. [Describe any problems you have had in the past and services you expect.]
I feel that this rate increase is excessive and request that it not be implemented.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your name]
[Letter must be submitted on or before May 24, 2013, by sending to the above address or Emailed to address below.
[email protected], with a subject line of “Live Animals.”]
Special Action Requested
Would you please help us say "NO" to the United States Post Office's plan to raise shipping rates on the poultry you order? Dear Valued Murray McMurray Hatchery Customer, It has come to our attention the Post Office is requesting a change to the shipment of poultry through the mail. The following link is a copy of the proposal in PDF form or You can read the proposal on-line at the Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/art...andards-for-live-animals-and-special-handling They are asking that a Special Handle Fee be charged on every Live Animal Shipment. This proposal would increase the postage amount by $9.00 to $11.95 per box. The proposal outlines the new fees to be charged but it does not include any new rules to insure us that service would also improve. Nor does it offer how additional funds would address their concerns about; Protection of Postal Service employees, mail and the environment, or animals against death. Please read the proposed changes and send your comments to the US Post Office. We have included a link to a sample letter (in MS Word) for your use. (Sample Letter Link) Make your voice heard, do it today. The comment period ends next week May 24. Thank you for your continued support. Letters and e-mails must be submitted on or before May 24, 2013, by sending to the below address or Emailed to [email protected], with a subject line of "Live Animals". The Manager, Product Classification
Sample letter:
[Your name]
[Address]
[City State Zip]
[Date]
The Manager, Product Classification
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446
Washington, DC 20260-5015
RE: 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Live Animals and Special Handling
Dear Sir or Madam:
I would like to voice my concerns about the proposed changes to the New Mailing Standards for Live Animals. [Explain who you are and why you raise poultry]
This proposal would increase the postage amount on our shipments by $9 to $11.95 per box. [Describe why you purchase poultry through the mail, how this additional cost will affect you and your purchasing of poultry.]
Within the proposal it describes the additional cost but does not describe the additional services we will receive for this fee. [Describe any problems you have had in the past and services you expect.]
I feel that this rate increase is excessive and request that it not be implemented.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your name]
[Letter must be submitted on or before May 24, 2013, by sending to the above address or Emailed to address below.
[email protected], with a subject line of “Live Animals.”]
