AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Bryan, TX P&DF to North Houston, TX P&DC

April 29, 2011

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 mail processing from the Bryan, TX Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the North Houston, TX Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).  The initial results of the study support the business case for consolidation.  This study, currently in review at United States Postal Service 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.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at 6 p.m. at Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Room 102, Bryan, TX 77802.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

1.	Business Case

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $1.2 million.

2.	Postal Employees

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 15 positions is projected.  All reassignments will be made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

3.	Local Customer Considerations

•	Collection box pick-up times will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	Retail services will remain the same.
•	Business mail acceptance will remain the same.
•	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 appropriate postage discounts.
•	Mailers who drop ship mailings will continue to deposit them at the Bryan P&DF.

Written comments may be sent to the following:

Consumer Affairs Manager
Houston District
401 Franklin St – RM 515
Houston, TX 77201- 9631

All comments must be postmarked by June 1, 2011.