sentence1: It should be noted that had the 7.5 percent surcharge on DC terminal dues been in effect in FY 2000, the contribution under the current terminal dues system would have been $ million lower and the reduction in contribution from shifting to a domestic postage-based system would be $ million compared to $59 million above.
sentence2: Prior to the year 2000, the DC terminal dues only had a 5% surcharge. 