AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Gillette, WY CSMPC to Casper, WY P&DF

April 27, 2011 update

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 Gillette, WY Customer Service Mail Processing Center (CSMPC) to the Casper, WY Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF).  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 3, 2011, at the Campbell County George Amos Memorial Building, 412 South Gillette Avenue, Gillette, WY 82716 at 6:00 p.m.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

1.	Business Case

The initial analysis indicates net local savings of $165,000.  Gillette, WY is one of several studies being investigated for possible consolidation of operations into Casper, WY.  Initial indications are that the combined total of savings associated with these consolidations may exceed $371,000 per year.

2.	Postal Employees

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately three 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.
•	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 appropriate postage discounts.

Written comments may be sent to the following:

MANAGER CONSUMER AFFAIRS
COLORADO/WYOMING DISTRICT
7500 E 53RD PL
DENVER CO 80266-9631

All comments must be postmarked by May 18, 2011.