Fee paid to persons making delivery of special delivery mail

§ 6007. Fee paid to persons making delivery of special delivery mail (a) The Postmaster General shall pay persons, other than special delivery messengers at post offices of the first class, making delivery of special delivery mail— (1) 9 cents for first class mail weighing not more than two pounds; (2) 10 cents for other mail weighing not more than two pounds; (3) 15 cents for mail of any class weighing more than two pounds but not more than ten pounds; and (4) 20 cents for mail of any class weighing more than ten pounds. (b) At post offices of the second, third and fourth class, the Postmaster General may employ any person, including postmasters, assistants, and clerks, to deliver special delivery mail.