scope:

This specification covers the packaging, packing, and marking of stationery paper and printing papers for shipment and storage.

The following documents, of the issues in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal, form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

Federal Specifications: L-P-378 - Plastic Sheet and Strip, Thin Gauge, Polyolefin. QQ-S-781 - Strapping, Steel, and Seals. UU-P-268 - Paper, Kraft, Wrapping. MMM-A-188 - Adhesive; Urea-Resin-Type (Liquid and Powder). MMM-A-250 - Adhesive Water Resistant (For Closure of Fiberboard Boxes). MMM-A-260 - Adhesive, Water-Resistant, (For Sealing Waterproofed Paper). PPP-B-621 - Boxes, Wood, Nailed and Lock-Corner. PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard. PPP-F-320 - Fiberboard; Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock (Container-Grade), and Cut Snapes. PPP-P-1660 - Pallet, Expendable. PPP-S-760 - Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Connectors). PPP-T-45 - Tape, Gummed, Paper, Reinforced and Plain, for Sealing and Securing. PPP-T-60 - Tape: Packaging, Waterproof. PPP-T-76 - Tape, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Paper, (For Carton Sealing). PPP-T-97 - Tape, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive, Filament Reinforced. Federal Standards: Fed. Test Method Std. No. 101 - Preservation, Packaging, and Packing Materials: Test Procedures. Fed. Std. No. 123 - Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies). Fed. Std. No. 224 - Closing, Sealing and Reinforcing of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes, General Methods for.

(Activities outside the Federal Government may obtain copies of Federal Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks as outlined under General Information in the Index of Federal Specifications and Standards and at the prices indicated in the Index. The Index, which includes cumulative monthly supplements as issued, is for sale on a subscription basis by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

(Single copies of this specification and other Federal Specifications required by activities outside the Federal Government for bidding purposes are available without charge from Business Service Centers at the General Services Administration Regional Offices in Boston, New York, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, MO, Fort Worth, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, WA.

(Federal Government activities may obtain copies of Federal Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks and the Index of Federal Specifications and Standards from established distribution points in their agencies.)

Military Specification: MIL-B-13239 - Barrier Material, Waterproofed, Flexible, All Temperature. Military Standards: MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes. MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage. MIL-STD-731 - Quality of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets.

(Copies of Military Specifications and Standards required by suppliers in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer.)

The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless a specific issue is identified, the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal shall apply.

National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc., Agent: National Motor Freight Classification.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Trucking Associations, Inc., Tariff Order Section, 1616 P Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036.)

Uniform Classification Committee, Agent: Uniform Freight Classification.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Uniform Classification Committee, Room 1106, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.)

Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) Publication: T464 - Water Vapor Permeability of Sheet Materials at High Temperatures and High Humidity.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, One Dunwoody Park, Atlanta, GA 30341.)