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

May 1, 2013

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of some mail processing operations from the Beaumont 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 Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the MCM Elegante Hotel, 2355 I-10, Beaumont TX 77705.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study.

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $1,736,998
Annual Management Savings	      $304,626
Annual Maintenance Savings	   $2,447,644
Annual Transportation Savings 	   $1,309,686

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $5,798,954

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 31 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

	Proposed Craft Employee Impact at Beaumont TX P&DF                        - 94
Proposed Craft Positions to be added at North Houston TX P&DC         + 55
Proposed Net Craft Employee Impact after consolidation                         - 39
	Net Supervisor/Management Employee Impact			            + 8

Local Customer Considerations:

•	Retail and other services currently available at the Beaumont P&DF will be relocated to Beaumont South End Station, approximately 4.5 miles away.
•	Local collection box pick-up times will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	Local business mail acceptance times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail at retail locations.
•	Delivery times of mail to residences and businesses will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	The proposed consolidation would support a 2 to 3 day service standard for First-Class Mail.

Commercial Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive appropriate postage discounts. 
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 776 and 777 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Houston District
401 Franklin St – RM 515
Houston, TX 77201-9631

All comments must be postmarked by May 31, 2013.