Contents 1 Introduction. 1 1-1 Definitions . 1 1-2 Benefits of Consolidation . 2 1-3 Evolution of AMP . 2 1-4 Overview of the AMP Process . 3 2 Feasibility Study . 7 2-1 Purpose. 7 2-2 Exclusions. 7 2-3 Getting Started . 8 2-4 Notification of Intent . 9 2-5 Completing Worksheets . 9 2-6 Supporting Documentation. 9 2-7 Public Disclosure . 10 2-8 Canceling a Feasibility Study . 10 3 Area Mail Processing Proposal. 11 3-1 Definition. 11 3-2 Summary Narrative . 11 3-3 Geographical Description . 12 3-4 Protocol for an AMP Proposal . 12 4 Communications . 15 4-1 Introduction. 15 4-2 Responsibilities. 15 4-3 Postal Service Accountability and Enhancement Act. 15 4-4 Communications Plan Overview. 16 4-5 Use of Public Input in Decision Making . 16 4-6 Public Disclosure . 17 5 AMP Worksheets . 19 5-1 Overview . 19 5-2 Protocol . 19 6 Implementation. 21 6-1 Definition. 21 March 2008 i Area Mail Processing Guidelines 6-2 Implementation Date. 21 6-3 Transition Period. 21 6-4 Impact Statement for Complement Adjustment. 22 6-5 Area and Local Coordination . 22 6-6 Responsibilities. 22 6-7 Proposal Modifications . 23 6-8 Facility Reclassification. 23 7 Post-Implementation Reviews . 25 7-1 Overview . 25 7-2 Time Frames . 25 7-3 Conducting a Post-Implementation Review . 25 7-4 Public Disclosure . 26 8 Reversal of Area Mail Processing. 27 8-1 Circumstances . 27 8-2 Process. 27 Appendix A — Area Mail Processing Worksheets . 29 A-1 AMP Data Entry Page . 29 A-2 Summary Narrative . 33 A-3 Approval Signatures . 35 A-4 Executive Summary . 37 A-5 Stakeholders Notification . 40 A-6 Service Standard Impacts . 43 A-7 Workhour Costs - Current . 45 A-8 Workhour Costs - Proposed. 50 A-9 Staffing - Craft . 53 A-10Staffing - PCES/EAS. 55 A-11Transportation - HCR . 58 A-12Transportation - PVS . 61 A-13MPE Inventory . 64 A-14Maintenance . 66 A-15Distribution Changes . 69 A-16Customer Service Issues . ..