This came through from the USPS FAST Team. There is some great information and at the bottom, some FAST resources.
Let me know if you have any questions on FAST/Surface Visibility, I’ll point you in the right direction,
Best wishes,
Lisa

Attention: Mailers Dropping Standard and/or Package Services at a FAST/Surface Visibility (SV) site in the Western Area

Beginning August 18, the following USPS facilities will be activated as part of the FAST Mailer Rating National Deployment.

  • 522 – Cedar Rapids
  • 50Z – Des Moines BMC
  • 55Z – Minneapolis/St Paul BMC
  • 570 – Sioux Falls

On August 18, FAST will allocate appointment slots according to tier availability for appointments scheduled for September 1 and onward. Appointment availability will be based on tiers using appointment data from July 14 – August 10.

The facilities listed above were activated for Mailer Rating based on their SV drop shipment compliance of 80% or higher. Failure to adhere to this standard will result in deactivation.

To help you familiarize yourself with Mailer Rating there are a number of resources at your disposal. These resources include but are not limited to the following:

FAST Training & Job Aids

  • Available on the Customer website at https://fast@usps.com
  • Pre-login users can click on Resources > Reference Documents to:
    • Download updated Customer Web-Based Training (Module 7)
    • View FAST Job Aids
    • View FAST User Guide
    • View, link to or download Publication 804, Drop Shipment Procedures for Destination Entry, Domestic Mail Manual, and all PS Forms

Mailer Rating Reports

  • Users can access the following Mailer Rating reports:
    • Appointment Rating Analysis Report
    • Corporate Rating Report
    • Recurring Appointment Performance Report
    • Slot Availability Report

Questions or concerns regarding the Mailer Rating National Deployment should be directed to fast@usps.com with ‘Mailer Rating National Deployment’ in the subject line.

Thank you,
FAST Support

FAST provides email support weekdays 9am-6pm ET. To find answers to your questions, please visit or contact the following: