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SAMSHA is proposing to implement a modest cost recovery program to partially offset the high costs of distributing its materials to the public. This user fee would apply only to over-the-limit” non-governmental orders. An over the limit” order is defined as an order that exceeds either the average weight value (3.75 lbs) or the average number of copies (8). The non-governmental orders” do not include: SAMHSA’s Recovery Month bulk orders; orders by SAMHSA staff for meetings or conferences; and orders from .gov” and .mil” addresses. Therefore, it is assumed that SAMHSA would not charge shipping for orders by other Federal, State, and local government agencies. The proposed rule would implement recent legislation allowing the funds collected as part of a user fee for publications and data requests to be available to SAMHSA until expended.