20030602
Available Move Update and Undeliverable-As-Addressed Reduction Procedures
Name	Short Name	Description
Address Change Service	ACS	Provided by the USPS, ACS is an electronic enhancement to traditional COA (Change-of-Address) update methods. Participating mailers include a unique ACS code to the address area of mailpieces to identify them as ACS participants. As UAAs are encountered by CFS (Computerized Forwarding System) sites, the code prompts the CFS to notate the customer's move information, consolidating the information nightly at the NCSC (National Customer Support Center) in Memphis to be provided to participating ACS mailers according to a frequency determined by each mailer. Updated 20030602 http://www.usps.com/ncsc/addressservices/moveupdate/moveupdatemenu.htm
Ancillary Service Endorsements		UAA mail is typically forwarded, returned to sender, or treated as dead mail as authorized for the particular mail class. A mailer endorsement is used to instruct the USPS on what to do if the piece is UAA (disposition), more specifically allowing the sender to obtain the addressee's new (forwarding) address (if the addressee has filed a COA with USPS) or the reason for non-delivery. These Ancillary Service Endorsements may be placed on the mailpiece under the return address block, above the delivery address block, to the left of the postage area or below the postage area. First-Class Mail may include the following endorsements: Return Service Requested - If UAA, the mailpeice is returned with the new address or reason for non-delivery at no charge, Temporary Return Service Requested -  If UAA and a temporary COA has been filed, the mailpiece is forwarded at no charge however no notice of the new temporary COA is provided to mailer, Address Service Requested - In months 1-12 the mailpiece is forwarded at no charge with a separate notice of the new address provided to the mailer with an address correctionfee / In months 13-18 the mailpiece is returned to mailer with the new address attached at no charge / After month 18 or if undeliverable the mailpiece is returned with reason for nondelivery attached at no charge, Change Service Requested - Separate notice of new address or reason for nondelivery is provided to mailer and in either case an address correction fee is charged and the mailpiece is not forwarded or returned but disposed of by USPS (available for First-Class Mail only when used in conjunction with electronic ACS). Updated 20030602 http://www.usps.com/ncsc/products/ancillary.htm http://www.usps.com/ncsc/addressservices/moveupdate/moveupdatemenu.htm
FASTforward®	FASTForward	The FASTforward system contains over 40 million permanent COA records filed with the USPS by relocating customers who want their mail forwarded to their new address for up to 13 months, updated weekly. The premise is to update mailing addresses with matching records from the FASTforward COA prior to mailing, avoiding traditional and slower mail-forwarding activities. FASTfoward exists in two separate and distinct versions. Updated 20030602 http://www.usps.com/ncsc/addressservices/moveupdate/moveupdatemenu.htm
	FASTForward for MLOCR	The FASTforward® for MLOCR version interfaces with commercial mail-processing equipment, such as multi-line optical character recognition systems (MLOCRs) and remote video encoding (RVE) stations. Licensed systems are required to have a FASTforward interface that meets USPS specifications. In this scenario, previously prepared mailpieces are redirected to the recipient's new address through a matching process of the MLOCR optic lift or RVE keyed data off of the mailpiece against the permanent NCOA records filed during the preceding 13 months. The new/forwarded to address is encoded onto the mailpiece with a text representation, including appended ZIP+4/DPC information. This updated address information is applied to the mailpiece in real time by the MLOCR system. http://www.usps.com/ncsc/products/ff.htm
	FASTforward for Mailing List Correction	The FASTforward® for Mailing List Correction version provides FASTforward licensees the ability to update computer-based name and address mailing lists electronically, prior to the creation of the mailpiece. Like FASTfoward for MLOCR, the licensee is required to have a FASTforward interface that meets USPS specifications, however, the new address information is obtained through a matching process of the name and address contained in the mailing list against the permanent NCOA records filed during the preceding 13 month period. If new address information is returned the effective date of the move and the carrier identification for the new address are also returned. The returned information is used to update the mailing list. Updated 20030602 http://www.usps.com/ncsc/products/ff.htm
National Change of Address	NCOA	NCOA is a service offered to mailers through a network of businesses individually licensed for NCOA by the USPS. Licensees are authorized to perform address-matching services on mailers' lists at prices that are competitively determined by the market (prices vary from licensee to licensee ranging from $2 to $5 per thousand). Licensees receive current COA updates on a weekly basis. The NCOA process should systematically analyze each address in the mailers' list, attempting to verify and correct ZIP Codes, standardize format for address, city and state names, append ZIP+4 Codes, add carrier route codes, and add delivery point barcodes. Once the standardization is completed, the entire mailers' list is matched against the NCOA database. When a match from the list is made to an NCOA name and address, the new information is returned to the mailer. The NCOA database contains address information for individuals, families and businesses that have moved within the past 36 months and register a permanent move with the Postal Service. Temporary moves are not recorded to the NCOA database. The NCOA process will provide the mailer with PS Form 3553 which certifies the list was updated on a given date by CASS (Coding Accuracy Support System) software. In addition to the NCOA standard service, some licensees offer a NIXIE option in conjunction with NCOA. The Nixie Option is used to cleanse mailing lists further. Nixie returns a code (NIXIE Score ranging from 1 to 4) indicating a match was close but not good enough to meet the strict USPS matching guidelines. The Nixie code indicates the reason a match could not be made with the NCOA file, and a mailer can investigate the address record and provide necessary corrections. A no-match to the NCOA file does NOT return the new address - the Nixie Option indicates why. Updated 20030602 http://www.usps.com/ncsc/addressservices/moveupdate/moveupdatemenu.htm
Computerized Delivery Sequence	CDS	The USPS provides this service, re-ordering the sequence of lists submitted by comparing it to the USPS DSF (Delivery Sequence File) and removing UAAs from the file. The USPS NCSC provides this service with their CDS dept. Files are submitted in EAS (Electronic Address Sequencing) format to the CDS dept either via email (small files) or through the CDS website. The service is offered at three levels: Level 1- Sequencing of Addresses - Includes walk-sequence sorting and removal of each UAA at $.30 per UAA, Level 2- Sequencing of Addresses plus identify location of missing addresses - Includes Level 1 features as well as provides a list of locations of missing addresses in the original file still $.30 per UAA, Level 3- Sequencing of Addresses plus adding missing or new addresses- Includes Level 1 & Level 2 with the addition of missing and new addresses at $.30/UAA and $.30/new-missing address (required for CDS qaulification). Level 3 sequencing is a recurring service where CDS keeps your list on file and sends you updates on a schedule. Files must be submitted with accompanying DUS (Delivery Unit Summary) form (CDS002). http://ribbs.usps.gov/files/cds http://www.usps.com/ncsc/products/cds.htm
Locatable Address Conversion System	LACS	Provided by the USPS to licensees, LACS licensees process mailing lists add new addresses in areas in which new 9-1-1 emergency systems have been implemented, usually involving changes of rural-style addresses to city-style addresses. May also result in renaming or renumbering of existing city-style addresses. LACS may be run as a stand-alone process or a backend process to NCOA service. Mailing lists are first standardized to conform to USPS Postal Addressing Standards with ZIP+4 information. Then an attempt to match the address against the LACS database is made. If a match to the old address is found, the newly converted address is provided. Mailers must use a LACS licensee to take advantage of this service, or become licensed. http://www.usps.com/ncsc/products/lacs.htm

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