AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Lufkin TX CSMPC into Beaumont TX P&DF

December 20, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of destinating mail processing operations from the Lufkin TX Customer Service Mail Processing Center (CSMPC) to the Beaumont TX Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF).  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 6:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers, Lufkin City Hall, 300 E Shepherd, Lufkin, TX 75901.    Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $1,421,958
Annual Management Savings	   $   366,546
Annual Maintenance Savings	   $   810,593   
Annual Transportation Savings 	   $     20,132

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $2,619,229

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 26 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

	Proposed Craft Employee Impact at Lufkin CSMPC                            - 31
Proposed Craft Positions to be added at Beaumont P&DF                 +   5	            
Proposed Net Craft Employee Impact after consolidation                    - 26
	
Local Customer Considerations:

•	Retail and other services currently available at the Lufkin 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) 759 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact 
Dallas District
951 W Bethel Rd
Coppell TX 75099-9631

All comments must be postmarked by January 19, 2012.