Guidelines for Mail Processing Closures: 'Handbook PO-408 - Area Mail Processing Guidelines'

Handbook PO-408 - Area Mail Processing Guidelines

USPS Area Mail Processing Guidelines

"... When it is deemed necessary to reverse an AMP, the gaining facility must complete a narrative statement and provide detailed information on the need to change. The narrative is sent to the area office for concurrence. The area vice president (AVP) will send a letter to the Headquarters senior vice president (SVP) Operations with an explanation of the reasons for the reversal and impacts expected from the change.

The narrative must address the following:

* Service impact.
* Community impact.
* Staffing impact and requirements.
* Replacing budget hours and volume back into an office formerly consolidated into the gaining facility.
* Changes in automation utilization and impacts on the automation mailstream.
* Replacement of equipment.
* Impact of reinstating transportation.

The request must also include a detailed action plan, including a timeline of intended actions for accomplishing the reversal. ..."   
Source: usps.com

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