AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Southern MD P&DC to Suburban MD P&DC

February 19, 2013

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of some mail processing operations from the Southern MD Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to the Suburban MD 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, March 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., at the Annabelle E. Ferguson Auditorium, Suitland High School, 5200 Silver Lake Rd, Capital Heights, MD.    Below are preliminary highlights from the study.

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $2,429,142
Annual Management Savings	      $218,422
Annual Maintenance Savings	      $507,278
Annual Transportation Cost 	     ($119,889)

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $3,034,953

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 52 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

	Proposed Craft Employee Impact at Southern MD P&DC                  - 179
Proposed Craft Positions to be added at Suburban MD P&DC         + 122
Proposed Net Craft Employee Impact after consolidation                    - 57
	Net Supervisor/Management Employee Impact			       + 5

Local Customer Considerations:

•	There are no changes to retail and other services offered at the Hampton Park Post Office which is located on the campus of the Southern MD P&DC.
•	Local collection box pick-up times will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	Local business mail acceptance 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) 206 and 207 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Capital District
PO BOX 16
Washington DC 20044-0016 

All comments must be postmarked by March 21, 2013.