AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Augusta GA P&DF to Macon GA P&DC & Columbia SC P&DC 

November 30, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of mail processing operations from the Augusta GA Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Macon GA Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) and the Columbia SC 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 Thursday, December 15, at 6:00 p.m., at the Kroc Center, 1833 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30904.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $  1,630,456
Annual Management Savings	   $     855,969
Annual Maintenance Savings	   $  1,559,974   
Annual Transportation Savings 	   $     938,303

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $4,984,702

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 53 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.
            
             Estimated Craft Employees Impacted at Augusta P&DF               -110
	Net Craft Employee Impact After Consolidations			-  53

Local Customer Considerations:

•	Retail and other services currently available at the Augusta facility will not change at this time
•	Local business mail acceptance times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	Local collection box pick-up times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail at retail locations.
•	Delivery times of mail to residences and businesses will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	The proposed consolidation would support a 2 to 3 day service standard for First-Class Mail.

Commercial Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive appropriate postage discounts. 
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 298, 308, 309 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact 
North Florida District
PO Box 40005
Jacksonville FL  32203-0005

All comments must be postmarked by December 30, 2011.