AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Hays, KS CSMPC to Salina, KS CSMPC

May 2, 2011 revised

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 Hays, KS Customer Service Mail Processing Center (CSMPC) to the Salina, KS CSMPC.  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 Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Hays High School Lecture Hall, 2300 E. 13th Street, Hays, KS 67601.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

1.	Business Case

The initial analysis indicates net local savings of $40,000. Hays, KS is one of two studies being investigated for possible consolidation of operations into Salina, KS. Initial indications are that the combined total of savings associated with these consolidations may exceed $139,000 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

•	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
CENTRAL PLAINS DISTRICT
PO BOX 199504 
OMAHA NE 68119-9504

All comments must be postmarked by May 26, 2011.