AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Charlottesville, VA P&DF to Richmond, VA P&DC

Date:  10/30/09

Area Mail Processing (AMP) is the consolidation of mail processing operations from one or more postal facilities to other facilities to improve operational efficiency and/or service.

An AMP study is underway to evaluate the transfer of mail processing operations from the Charlottesville, VA Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Richmond, VA Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).  A public meeting will be held to share the initial results of the study and allow members of the community to ask questions and provide feedback.  The public’s input will be considered prior to a final decision.  The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 7 pm at the Charlottesville High School located at 1400 Melbourne Road., Charlottesville, VA 22901.

The initial result of this study supports the business case for consolidation.  This study is currently in functional review by Headquarters and the Capital Metro Area and is subject to change.

Below are preliminary highlights from the feasibility study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the AMP feasibility study are approximately $10.4 million.

2.	Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 68 positions is projected.  All reassignments will be made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

3.	Local Customer Considerations:

Services that are currently available from the Charlottesville facility will continue to be available to customers.

•	Collection box pickup times will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	Delivery of mail to residences and businesses will not change as a result of the AMP.

4.	Commercial Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive applicable postage discounts.
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center (DSCF) 229 can expect changes if the AMP is approved. 

Comments may be sent to:

MANAGER CONSUMER AFFAIRS
RICHMOND DISTRICT
1801 BROOK ROAD
RICHMOND, VA 23232-9631

All comments must be postmarked by December 3, 2009.