AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Jackson, TN CSMPC to Memphis, TN P&DC

Date:  1/14/10

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 was initiated to evaluate the transfer of outgoing mail processing operations from the Jackson, TN Customer Service Mail Processing Center (CSMPC) with those performed at the Memphis, TN Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC).  The initial results of this study support the business case for consolidation.  This study, currently in review at United States Postal Service (USPS) Headquarters and its Area Office, is subject to change.

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.  

Due to weather conditions the public meeting scheduled for Thursday, January, 7, 2010 has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:00pm at the Jackson-Madison County Library located at 433 East Lafayette Street, Jackson, TN 38301.

Below are preliminary highlights from the feasibility study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the AMP feasibility study is approximately $877,900.

2.	Postal Employees:

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

3.	Local Customer Considerations:

Services that are currently available will continue to be available to customers.

•	Collection box pick-up times will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	Business mail acceptance will remain the same.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail.
•	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 mailings will continue to deposit them at the Jackson facility.

Comments may be sent to:

MANAGER CONSUMER AFFAIRS
TENNESSEE DISTRICT
811 ROYAL PKWY 
NASHVILLE TN 37229-9631

All comments must be postmarked by February 12, 2010.