AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Sioux City, IA P&DF to Sioux Falls, SD P&DC

April 11, 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 Sioux City, IA Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Sioux Falls, SD 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 Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Sioux City Convention Center, 801 4th Street, Gallery A, Sioux City, IA 51101, at 7 P.M.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $2.8 Million.

2.	Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 28 positions is projected.  All reassignments will be made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

3.	Local Customer Considerations:
The Sioux City P&DF does not contain a retail unit.  The Sioux City Main Post Office is located approximately two miles from the Sioux City P&DF.  Services that are currently available from the Main Post Office will continue to be available to customers.

•	Collection box pick-up times will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	Retail services will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	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:

MANAGER CONSUMER AFFAIRS
HAWKEYE DISTRICT
7900 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES IA 50324-4400

All comments must be postmarked by May 11, 2011.