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

Date:  7/14/10

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 operations from the Houston, TX Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) with those performed at the North Houston, TX P&DC.  The initial results of this 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, July 29, 2010 at Rice University located at 6100 Main Street in Houston, TX at 6:00 pm.

Below are preliminary highlights from the feasibility study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $32 million.

2.	Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 335 positions is projected.  All reassignments will be made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

3.	Local Customer Considerations:

There will be some changes to local customer services if the consolidation of operations is approved. 

•	Customers should expect their mail collection and delivery to remain the same.
•	Retail services will no longer be available at the Houston facility.
•	Business mail acceptance will move to another local office.

4.	Commercial Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive applicable postage discounts.
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 770, 771 and 772 can expect changes if the consolidation is approved.

Comments may be sent to:

CONSUMER AFFAIRS MANAGER
HOUSTON DISTRICT
401 FRANKLIN ST – RM 515
HOUSTON TX 77201-9631

All comments must be postmarked by August 13, 2010.