AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Portsmouth, NH P&DF to Manchester, NH P&DC & Southern Maine P&DC

May 16, 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 Portsmouth, NH Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Manchester, NH and the Southern Maine Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DCs).  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 Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., at The Frank Jones Center, 400 Route 1 By Pass, Portsmouth, NH  03801.  Below are preliminary highlights from the feasibility study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $6.4 million.

•	Workhour savings of $4.5 million
•	Maintenance savings of $2.7 million
•	Transportation cost of $800,000

2.	Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 76 positions is projected.  All reassignments will be made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

3.	Local Customer Considerations:

The Portsmouth P&DF does not contain a retail unit.  Services that are currently available from the Portsmouth Main Post Office will continue to be available to customers.

4.	Commercail Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive the appropriate postage discounts.
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 038 and 039 can expect changes if the AMP is approved. 

Written comments may be sent to the following:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Northern New England District
151 Forest Avenue, Suite 7022
Portland, ME 04101-7022

All comments must be postmarked by June 15, 2011.