AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Huntington, WV P&DF to Charleston, WV P&DC

Date: 9/3/10

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 Huntington, WV Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) with those performed at the Charleston, WV Processing and Distribution Center (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 Monday, September 20, at Huntington High School, located at #1 Highlander Way, Huntington, WV 25701 at 7:00 pm.  Below are preliminary highlights from the feasibility study:

1. Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $ 2,372,677.

2. Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 38 positions is projected. All reassignments will be made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

3. Local Customer Considerations:

Services that are currently available from the Huntington Main Post Office will continue to be available to customers.
•	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 applicable postage discounts.
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 255, 256 and 257 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Comments may be sent to:

CONSUMER AFFAIRS MANAGER
APPALACHIAN DISTRICT
PO BOX 59631 
CHARLESTON WV 25350-9631

All comments must be postmarked by October 5, 2010.