AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Zanesville, OH P&DF to Columbus, OH P&DC

Date:  4/1/09

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 is underway to transfer mail processing operations from the Zanesville, OH Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Columbus, OH Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).  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 Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 pm at the Ramada Inn located at 4645 East Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701.

The initial result of this study supports the business case for consolidation.  This study is currently in review by Headquarters and the Eastern Area and is subject to change.

Below are preliminary highlights from the feasibility study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the AMP feasibility study are approximately $798,000.

2.	Postal Employees:

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

3.	Local Customer Considerations:

Services that are currently available from the Zanesville facility will continue to be available to customers.

•	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.	Business Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive applicable postage discounts.
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 437 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Comments may be sent to:

MANAGER CONSUMER AFFAIRS
850 TWIN RIVERS DR
COLUMBUS, OH  43216-9631

All comments must be postmarked by April 29, 2009.