AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Las Cruces, NM CSMPC to El Paso TX P&DC

May 24, 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 Las Cruces, NM Customer Service Mail Processing Center (CSMPC) to the El Paso, TX Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).  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, June 8, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., at the Days Inn & Suites Mesilla Valley Hotel & Conference Center, 901 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces NM 88005.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

1.	Business Case

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $1,087,194
•	Workhour savings of $820,561
•	Transportation costs of $267,758
•	Maintenance savings of $534,391

2.	Postal Employees

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 22 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:

Consumer Affairs Manager
Arizona District
PO Box 21628
Phoenix AZ  85036-1628

All comments must be postmarked by June 23, 2011.