AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Lima, OH P&DF to Toledo, OH P&DC

Date:  12/21/09

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 was initiated to evaluate the transfer of outgoing mail processing operations from the Lima, OH Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) with those performed at the Toledo, OH Processing and Distribution Facility 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.  

This meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Lima Senior High School located at 1 Spartan Way, Lima, OH 45801. 

Below are preliminary highlights from the feasibility study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the AMP feasibility study is approximately $1.4 million.

2.	Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 57 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 will be accepted at the Lima Main Post Office
•	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 to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 458 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Comments may be sent to:

MANAGER CONSUMER AFFAIRS
CINCINNATI DISTRICT
1591 DALTON ST RM 108 
CINCINNATI OH 45234-9631

All comments must be postmarked by January 21, 2010.