AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Atlanta, GA P&DC to North Metro, GA P&DC

Date:  3/13/2012

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 outgoing mail from the Atlanta, GA Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to the North Metro, GA Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).  A public meeting will be held to provide an update on 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 28, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Hapeville Elementary School, 3440 North Fulton Avenue, Atlanta, GA  30354. 

The initial result of this study supports the business case for consolidation.  This study is currently in functional review by Headquarters and the Capital Metro Area and is subject to change.

Below are preliminary highlights from the feasibility study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the AMP feasibility study are approximately $3.4 million.

2.	Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 13 positions is projected.  All reassignments will be made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

3.	Local Customer Considerations:

Services that are currently available from the Atlanta facility will continue to be available to customers.

•	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.	Business Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive applicable postage discounts.
•	Mailers who drop ship mailings will continue to deposit them at the Atlanta facility.

Comments may be sent to:

Manager of Consumer and Industry Contact
Atlanta District
3900 Crown Road   Room 2392 
Atlanta, GA  30304-9631

All comments must be postmarked by April 12, 2012