Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes
Rural Carriers
In accordance with the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.3, of Handbook EL-902, Agreement Between the United States Postal Service and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, effective July 1, 2023 (pay period 15-23), the equipment maintenance allowance (EMA) will increase to 95.0 cents per mile. The EMA is 95.0 cents per mile, or a minimum of $38.00 per day, whichever is greater.
Auxiliary Rural Carriers, Rural Carrier Reliefs, Rural Carrier Associates, Rural Carrier Part-Time Flexibles, and Auxiliary Assistance
Employees providing auxiliary assistance or serving auxiliary routes under the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.5, receive an EMA of 95.0 cents per mile or $10.10 per hour, whichever is greater. This EMA must not exceed the amount provided in the special equipment maintenance allowance for the route stops and miles.
EMA Rate Schedule
The EMA rate schedule supersedes all previously published EMA schedules for employees receiving EMA.