Area Mail Processing Feasibility Study
Reading, PA P&DF to Harrisburg, PA P&DC
November 2, 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 Reading, PA, Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Harrisburg, PA, 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, November 16, in Reading at the Northeast Middle School, 1216 North 13th Street [19604] at 6:30 p.m.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

1.	Business Case

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $7.1 Million 

2.	Postal Employees

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 54 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 applicable postage discounts.
•	The BMEU (Business Mail Entry Unit) will remain open at the current location
	in the Reading facility.

5.	Written comments may be sent to the following location:

	MANAGER OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY CONTACT
	CENTRAL PA DISTRICT
	1425 CROOKED HILL RD
	HARRISBURG PA 17107-9601

All comments must be postmarked by December 1, 2011.