AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Utica NY P&DF to Syracuse NY P&DC

Revision:  September 26, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of mail processing operations from the Utica NY Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Syracuse NY 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 Thursday, September 22, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., at the Utica State Office Building, Main Conference Room, Utica State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501

Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:
Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $3,084,864.  Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	 $1,172,228
Annual Management Savings	      $29,122
Annual Maintenance Savings	 $2,285,274
Annual Transportation Costs  	  ($401,760)

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 32 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

Local Customer Considerations:
Retail and other services currently available at the Utica NY P&DF/Main Post Office will not change as a result of the AMP.  Other customer considerations follow:

•	Local 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 of mail to residences and businesses will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	First-Class Mail Service Standard Changes:
•	A total of 117 First-Class 3-Digit pairs will be upgraded from 3-day to 2-day.
•	A total of 54 First-Class 3-Digit pairs will be downgraded from Overnight to 2-day
•	The net impact to First-Class Mail is -5.1%.

Commercial Mailers:
•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive appropriate postage discounts. 
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 133-135 can expect changes if the AMP is approved. 

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Albany District
30 Old Karner Rd
Albany, NY 12288-9631

All comments must be postmarked by October 7, 2011.