AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Beaumont TX P&DF to North Houston TX P&DC

December 19, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of destinating mail processing operations from the Beaumont TX Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the North Houston TX 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 January 4, at 6:30 p.m., at the MCM Elegante Hotel, 2355 I-10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705.    Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $4,689,163
Annual Management Savings	   $   892,978
Annual Maintenance Savings	   $1,950,868   
Annual Transportation Costs 	   $   (37,585)

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $7,495,424

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 128 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

	Proposed Craft Employee Impact at Beaumont P&DF                                         - 122
Net Management Impact                   	                                                             -     6

Local Customer Considerations:

•	Retail and other services currently available at the Beaumont facility will not change at this time.
•	Local business mail acceptance times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	Local collection box pick-up times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail at retail locations.
•	Delivery times of mail to residences and businesses will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	The proposed consolidation would support a 2 to 3 day service standard for First-Class Mail.

Commercial Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive appropriate postage discounts. 
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 776, 777 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Houston District 
PO Box 250001
Houston TX 77202-9631

All comments must be postmarked by January 19, 2011.