AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Athens P&DF to North Metro P&DC

Nov. 15, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate moving the mail processing operations from the Athens Processing and Distribution Facility to the North Metro Processing and Distribution Center in Duluth.  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, Nov. 30, 5:30 p.m. at Hilsman Middle School, 870 Gaines School Road, Athens, Georgia. 

Below are the preliminary highlights of the proposed change:

Business Case:
            Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:
            Mail Processing Workhour Savings:          $2,254,254
            Mail Processing Management Savings:        $222,136
            Maintenance Savings:                                $1,172,085
            Transportation Costs:                                    ($45,078)   

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP study are approximately $3, 612,945.

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 18 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

Net Craft Employee Impact	-17
Net Supervisory/Management Employee Impact	 -1

Local Customer Considerations:
•	Retail services will remain the same.
•	Collection box pick-up times 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 times of mail to residences and businesses will not change as a result of the AMP.

Commercial Mailers:
•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive appropriate postage discounts. 

Written comments may be sent to:

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

All comments must be postmarked by Dec. 15, 2011.