AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Bowling Green KY P&DF to Nashville TN P&DC

November 28, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate moving the mail processing operations from the Bowling Green, KY Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Nashville, TN 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 Monday, December 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., at Bowling Green Junior High School Auditorium, 900 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:
Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $4,098,311.  Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	 $1,883,050  
Annual Management Savings	    $408,055
Annual Maintenance Savings	 $1,320,716
Annual Transportation Savings  	    $486,490

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 44 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

Local Customer Considerations:
•	Local collection box pick-up times will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	Retail services for Bowling Green will not be affected.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail.
•	Business mail will be accepted at the Bowling Green Post Office.
•	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) 421-422 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry 
Kentuckiana District
P.O. Box 31631
Louisville, KY  40231-9631

All comments must be postmarked by December 27, 2011.