AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Helena, MT CSMPC to Great Falls, MT P&DF

April 11, 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 Helena, MT Customer Service Mail Processing Center (CSMPC) to the Great Falls, MT 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, April 26, 2011, at the Great Northern Hotel, 835 Great Northern Blvd., Helena, MT  59601 at 6:15 P.M.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $200K.

2.	Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately seven 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.
•	Mailers who drop ship mailings will continue to deposit them at the Helena facility.

Written comments may be sent to:

MANAGER CONSUMER AFFAIRS
BIG SKY DISTRICT
841 S 26TH ST 
BILLINGS MT 59101-9631

All comments must be postmarked by May 11, 2011.