AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Zanesville, OH P&DF to Columbus, OH P&DC

Date:  11/23/10

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 Zanesville, OH Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Columbus, OH 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 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at the Muskingum County Conference and Welcome Center, 205 North Fifth Street, Zanesville, OH 43701 at 7:00 pm.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $478K.

2.	Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 11 positions is projected.  All reassignments will be made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

3.	Local Customer Considerations:

•	Collection box pick-up times will not change as a result of the AMP
•	Retail services will remain the same
•	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 to applicable postage discounts
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 437-438 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

MANAGER CONSUMER AFFAIRS
COLUMBUS DISTRICT
850 TWIN RIVERS DR 
COLUMBUS OH 43216-9631

All comments must be postmarked by December 23, 2010