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POSTAL SERVICE
September 1, 2011
Weld County Board of Commissioners
David E. Long
PO Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632-0758
Dear Mr. Long:
This is in response to your inquiry to the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission regarding the New Raymer
Post Office discontinuance study.
Thank you for sharing your concerns. The U.S. Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating
expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. As a result of
dramatic declines in mail volume, the Postal Service continues to experience significantly reduced
revenue. In fact, over the past five years, mail volume has declined by 43.1 billion pieces, customer visits
have decreased by 200 million, and retail transactions have diminished by $2 billion. In order to sustain
universal mail service to the American people, we are taking every action within our control to cut costs
and streamline operations across the organization.
During the study process, postal managers will consider the effect on the community and postal
employees, the ability to provide a maximum degree of effective and regular postal services. The
concerns mentioned in your letter will be a part of that consideration
Before the Postal Service makes a decision to close or consolidate an independent Post Office, we
comply with all the stipulations mandated by federal law. All final decisions are subject to review by the
independent Postal Regulatory Commission, and the discontinuance procedures contained in Title 39,
United States Code, are exercised before an independent Post Office can be permanently closed. If an
office is closed, the office name is retained for use in local mailing addresses to preserve community
identity.
Please be assured that any decision regarding the future status of the Silver Plume Post Office will
carefully balance our universal service responsibility and our statutory duty to operate in an efficient
manner. Consideration of such matters will help ensure that the Postal Service furnishes a maximum
degree of regular and effective postal services to the community well into the future.
Sincerely,
. L. Go
Consu, er irs Representative
Reference: CA105961490
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